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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

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

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

1704/06/22

Mohawk Indians

Manuscript document

Title: "Propositions made by three Mohogs and some Riber Indians and Waganhaer . . .

. . . come from Tiogsagrondie" The Indians tell Corlaer that they have come to Albany to trade, and that they expect to be well received and welcomed into a partnership. In their answer, the Indians are thanked for coming to trade, but are told that goods are scarce and that the French may try to harm them out of jealousy. Includes a final note dated 21 June 1704; explains that the Indians of Tiogsagrondie request the aid of the 5 Nations in a war with the far Nations.

GLC03107.02078

1704/07/12

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document signed

Title: Petition to Sidney Lord Godolphin, High Treasurer of England

Livingston petitions the High Treasurer to reinstate his position as Secretary of Indian Affairs, and to order the payment of the arrears of his salary out of the surplus revenue of Albany. P.3 contains a letter from William Lowndes to the Earl of Ranelagh and Mr. Blathwait, Windsor Castle, 17 July 1704. Lowndes asks Ranelagh and Blathwait to review a report of the debts due on account of victualling the 4 companies at Albany. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.02079

1704/08/08

Lowndes, William, fl. 1704

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Attorney General re: the petition of Robert Livingston

Lowndes asks the Attorney General to review Livingston's petition, and determine if it is legal to pay the arrears of his salary out of the surplus revenue.

GLC03107.02080

1704/09/02

Onondaga Sachems

Manuscript document

Title: "Message sent from the Sachims of Onnondage by the way of the Oneyde and . . .

. . . MohogsCountrey hither" The Onondaga Sachems inform the English that two of their Indians were abducted by the French and their Indians on a recent trip into Canada. In their answer, the English thank them for the information and instruct them to be on their guard against the French until Corlaer decides what to do.

GLC03107.02081

1705/05/15

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document

Title: Petition to Sir Charles Hedges, Secretary of State

Livingston requests a new commission for serving the offices of Secretary of Indian Affairs, Receiver of the Quit Rents, Town Clerk, Clerk of the Peace, and Clerk of the Common Pleas. He also asks for his salary as Secretary of Indian Affairs, which has not been paid since 8 March 1702.

GLC03107.02082

1707/05/13

Schuyler, Pieter, 1657-1724

Letter

Title: to Lord Cornbury re: trouble with the inhabitants of New England

Schuyler asks Lord Cornbury to address a recent incident in which the people of New England violently chased away a group of peaceful Indians hunting in that area. P.2 contains another letter in which Schuyler requests Lord Cornbury's presence in Albany to discuss matters with the Oneidas, and representatives from Canada and New England. P.3 is a report by Philip Livingston from a meeting of the Commissioners of Indian Affairs, Albany, 28 May 1707. The meeting was called to renew the covenant with the 5 Nations. P.4 is another report by Philip Livingston from a meeting of the…

GLC03107.02084