04 July 1700

Hoogan, William, fl. 1700

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston purchased wine and rum from Hoogan. It appears that the wine and rum was then sold to some Indians on the 4 July 1700.

GLC03107.02052

1700/06/11

Van Brugh, Peter, fl. 1699-1714

Letter signed

Title: to the Gentlemen re: request for their presence in Albany

Van Brugh enclosed a copy of a message from Onondaga, and asks for the"Gentlemen's" presence in Albany to discuss the matter with the Indians. The Indians apparently have a great deal of news to share with Albany.

GLC03107.02053

1700/06/11

Onondaga Sachems

Manuscript document

Title: Propositions made by the messengers of the Onondaga Sachems

The messengers inform Corlaer that the Seneca Sachems have gone to Canada, and that 5 "Waganhaes" from different nations have recently arrived at Onondaga. P.2 contains Robert Livingston's answer given to the Onondagas, signed and dated 14 June 1700. In the answer, Livingston explains that the English will send Lawrence Claese up to Onondaga to investigate, and also to prevent more Senecas from fleeing to Canada.

GLC03107.02054

1700/06/14

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document

Title: Instructions for Lawrence Claese [in Dutch]

GLC03107.02055

1700/06/19

Joseph, Henry, & Gideon, fl. 1700

Manuscript document

Title: "Propositions made by Joseph Henry & Gideon three Christian Maquase"

The three Christian Mohawks inform the officials of Albany that the Onondagas called them to a meeting where there would be no English men present. They explain that they felt it was their duty to inform the English of this occurence.

GLC03107.02056

1700/06/28

Sachems of the Canada Praying Indians

Manuscript document

Title: "Propositions made by the Sachims of the Canada Praying Indians . . .

. . . belonging to their Castle called Kachanua[g]e to the Com[mission] for the Indian Affares." The praying Indians state that they have come to Albany to trade, and ask to be treated with kindness; the Commissioners answer that they will oblige them in this matter. The Commissioners of Indian Affairs then offer their own proposition, dated 3 July 1700, in which they ask the praying Indians to leave the priests in Canada, and return to English territory where they will receive instruction in the "true Christian faith." The Indians reply that they desire instruction in Christianity, and if…

GLC03107.02057

1700/12/12

Van der Heyden, Dirk, fl. 1700

Manuscript document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston purchased 3 bottles of wine for the Mohawks Sachems on 6 July 1700. Van der Heyden signed for receipt of payment on 12 December 1700.

GLC03107.02058

1700/08/05

Baptist van Eps, John, fl. 1700

Manuscript document signed

Title: Report about the Indians

Van Eps states that upon his arrival at Onondaga in July, he found the Indians meeting with some French men, for which he reprimanded them and informed them that Corlaer forabade such activity. When he questioned the Indians about the French intentions, he learned that the French proposed peace, the release of prisoners, and asked permission to place a Jesuit in their country. The Indians refused the French propositions, and stated that if they wanted a priest, Corlaer would supply them with one.

GLC03107.02059

1700/08/29

Earl of Bellomont, fl. 1700

Manuscript document

Title: Answer to the 5 Nations

The Earl of Belloment states that he is happy to satisfy the Indians' request for a minister, and expresses his hope to translate the Bible into their language. He asks that they send 3 Sachem's sons of each nation to New York, where they will learn to read and write English for 3-4 years, so that they may return home to read the Bible to other Indians of their nation.

GLC03107.02060

1700/08/29

Earl of Bellomont, fl. 1700

Manuscript document

Title: Answer to the 5 Nations [in Dutch]

GLC03107.02061

1700/08/31

Earl of Bellomont, fl. 1700

Manuscript document

Title: Answer to the River Indians

The Earl of Bellomont asks the River Indians to invite their brethern the Eastern Indians to reside with them at Skachtkook, where they will receive the King's protection. He expresses his grief at their reluctance to join the Protestant faith, and states that they must renounce all ties to Canada and the Jesuits if they wish to be receive protection under the British crown.

GLC03107.02062

1700/09/03

Earl of Bellomont, fl. 1700

Manuscript document signed

Title: Instruction to the Commissioners of Indian Affairs

The Earl of Bellomont instructs the Commissioners to uphold the peace in Albany, and to relieve the Indians in the event of a French attack. Bellomont also notes that Robert Livingston is to pay for the Indians' provisions out of his own excise, and that no further charges are to be made to the King's account.

GLC03107.02063

1701/06/01

Livingston, Robert Jr., 1688-1775

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Peter Schuyler and Robert Livingston re: message from Onondaga

Robert Junior encloses a message from Onondaga, and explains that men appointed to manage Indian affairs disagree with the payment they received. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02064

1701/08/19

Livingston, Robert Jr., 1688-1775

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: recommendation for representatives to Onondaga

Robert Junior asks his uncle Robert Livingston to recommend him and David Schuyler as representatives to travel to Onondaga.

GLC03107.02065

1701/09/26

Nanfan, John, fl. 1688-1702

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: transcription of a journal

Nanfan asks Livingston to trascribe/translate a journal, and to send it home to the Ministers the following evening. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02066

1701/11/03

Nanfan, John, fl. 1688-1702

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Peter Schuyler re: the fort at Albany

Nanfan asks for information regarding the construction of the fort at Albany, and gives instructions to stock it with firewood for the winter. He also requestst that Robert Livingston be sent to Albany to expedite a matter in Indian affairs.

GLC03107.02067

1702/03/27

Treat, Robert, fl. 1792-1801

Letter

Title: to John Nanfan and the council of New York re: suspension of execution

Robert Treat D: Governor and the Council of Connecticut request that New York postpone the execution of Coll. Bayard and Alderman Hutchins until the King's "pleasure" is known, or until the arrival of Lord Cornbury.

GLC03107.02068

1702/10/27

Mohawk Indians

Manuscript document

Title: "Propositions made by four Mohoggs who upon the Desyre of . . .

. . . the governor of Canada to there Sachims were by them appointed to goe and hear what we would say." The Mohawks describe some meetings with the Canadian Governor, in which they returned some French prisoners, and discussed relations with the French and English.

GLC03107.02069

1702/08/26

Mohawk Indians

Manuscript document

Title: "Propositions made by four Sachims of the Mohogs"

The Mohawk Sachims explain that they were on their way to make peace with the Eastern Indians, but stopped their journey due to the breaking of war and other dangers. They also remind the Governor of New York of the Earl of Bellomont's promise to build a fort in their country, and ask that steps be taken to fortify their land.

GLC03107.02070

1703/03/17

Onondaga Sachems

Manuscript document

Title: Message from the Sachems of Onondaga

The Onondaga Sachems announce that the Seneca Sachems have called a general meeting among the 5 Nations, and that Peter Schuyler is requested to attend, along with some French representatives from Canada. P.3 contains a note dated 23 March 1703, reminding Peter Schuyler that his attendance is needed at the general meeting.

GLC03107.02071

1703/07/06

Mayor and Gentlemen of Albany

Manuscript document

Title: "Propositions Made to the Schakook Indians Meet at Shinnechtady on . . .

. . . there Journey and Conveyed By severall Mohogs to settle In the Mohogs Countrey" The proposition asks the Skachtkook Indians why they are travelling to to the Mohawk Country, and advises them to return to where they came from. In their answer, the Indians state that they dwelt there long before the arrival of the British, and have every right to move where they please. The men of Albany reply that they were unaware that the Skachtkook Indians used to live there, but advise them to return to their country until the Governor arrives.

GLC03107.02072

1707/03/28

Schuyler, Peter, 1657-1724

Letter

Title: to Lord Cornbury

Peter Schuyler writes that he has received a message from Coll. Partridge that Indians have caused some destruction in Deerfield in New England. He then explains what detachments he has sent to the frontiers for security purposes. Letter marked as a copy.

GLC03107.02073

1704/05/20

Schuyler, Peter, 1657-1724

Letter

Title: to Lord Cornbury re: meeting at Onondaga

Item 1: 1p. + docket. Schuyler enclosed a letter from the interpreter at Onondaga, and directs Cornbury's attention to the gifts presented to the Indians by Canada. He also inquires about the payment of the expenses accrued on his journey to Onondaga. Item 2: letter from Laurence Claese to the Gentlemen of Albany; 20 May 1704; Onondaga, [N.Y.],;1p. Claese states that the Indians are on their guard against the Indians of Canada, and also that he has forwarded some letters to Peter Schuyler from an English minister from Deerfield.

GLC03107.02074

1704/05/22

Schuyler, Pieter, 1657-1724

Letter

Title: to Mr. Whit[r]ing re: death of Indians in the far nations

Schuyler writes that a settlement of French and Indians is to be made on the River Quaasick. He also states that 9 Indians of the 5 Nations were killed while hunting in the far nations, and it remains unknown if the French or the far Indians are responsible.

GLC03107.02075

1704/05/10

Oneida and Cayuga Indians

Manuscript document

Title: Proposition to the Commissioners of Albany with an answer

The Sachems report that they are resolved not to let a priest or French man live among them, and state that they are returning to their castles for security. They also complain of the lack of security offered by the English, and request more arms and ammunition. In their answer, the Commissioners thank the Sachems for their affirmation of the covenant chain, and agree with their mistrust of the French. They also agree to supply the Indians with the best powder and ammunition so that they may avenge the death of 5 Indians.

GLC03107.02076