1677/07/21

Carachkondie, fl. 1677

Manuscript document

Title: Answer from the Onondaga Sachems to Cornell Coursey's proposition [in Dutch]

Two copies of the document are attached. Both are signed by Robert Livingston, Secretary.

GLC03107.01874

1677/07/21

Onondaga Sachems

Manuscript document

Title: Answer from the Onondaga Sachems to Cornell Coursey's proposition

List 4 Sachems who responded to the proposition: Suer[y]se, Sarathtoa, Canathyndia, and Cannanthaere. In their answer, the Sachems agree to obey King Charles and to observe what was requested on Cornell Coursey's proposition. They also ask the English to forgive some Onondaga Indians who went out to fight the 5 Nations (allies of the English), as they were unaware of the current agreement. Robert Livingston, Secretary, signed the document as a true copy that he translated, compared, and revised.

GLC03107.01875

1678/12/04

Andros, Edmund, 1637-1714

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: instructions for collecting the excise

Governor Andros thanks Livingston for his letter regarding relations between Indians and settlers. He also gives Livingston instructions on how to collect the excise revenues. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01879

1679/09/25

Kendall, William, fl. 1679

Manuscript document signed

Title: Proposition made to the Mohawks

William Kendall, the Agent of Indian Affairs in Virginia, writes to set the terms of the colony's relationship with the Mohawks. In order to maintain peace and friendship, Kendall writes that all Indians are required to stand still and lay down their arms upon contact with any Christians, or risk being killed as an enemy.

GLC03107.01881

1679/10/06

Onondaga Sachems

Manuscript document

Title: "Message from the Sachems of Onnondage to Col: Wm. Kendall . . .

. . . agent of Virginia sent by one of there Sachems calld Othonoonis accompanyed with his sonne and another Indian." Othonoonis explains that agreements made with Coll. Coursey indicated that colonial agents would visit Onondaga territory, rather than have the Sachems travel to Albany. He also notes that small pox has prevented travel.

GLC03107.01885

1686/07/20

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Autograph document signed

Title: Conditional release of a tract of land to King James II

During his term as Governor of the province of New York, Thomas Dongan purchased a tract of land called Saratoga from the Mohawk Indians, and then released it to a number of Dutch and English men, among them Robert Livingston, in the form of a land patent on 4 November 1684. In the document, Robert Livingston states that there is a creek in his territory where Indians come to fish, and he notes that it would make a convenient settlement for the Christian Indians of Canada, and would also open up the opportunity to trade with these Indians. Livingston therefore releases the tract of land to…

GLC03107.01828

1682/08/03

Coursey, Henry, fl. 1677-1682

Manuscript document signed

Title: "Propositions to the Senedowannes"

Signed by both Coursey and Philomen Lloyd. They thank the Sinnondowannes for their outstanding loyalty, and ask that they renew their peace agreement. The Sinnondowannes are also instructed to hand over any Indian that has murdered a white man or destroyed his property, and to maintain a peaceful relationship with colonists' other Indian allies.

GLC03107.01912

1682/08/03

Seneca people

Manuscript document

Title: Answer to the proposition of Henry Coursey and Philomen Lloyd

In their response, the Sinnondowannes and Senecas agree to uphold the covenant made with Coursey, and state their determination to resist all provocations. They also agree to remain on friendly terms with any Indian allies of the colonists, and to uphold the terms of the convenant for generations to come.

GLC03107.01914

1682/08/04

Mohawk Indians

Manuscript document

Title: Answer to the proposition of Henry Coursey and Philomen Lloyd

Record of the proceedings held between the Onondagas, Oneidas, Mohawks, and Cayugas over the course of a few days. During these proceedings, the Indians apologize for the actions of other northern Indians, and state their desire to maintain peace and friendship with all Christians. The document also records the various peace offerings that the Indians made in an effort to apologize for the murders and robberies that were committed.

GLC03107.01917

1682/08/04

Coursey, Henry, fl. 1677-1682

Manuscript document signed

Title: Proposition of Henry Coursey and Philomen Lloyd to the Mohawks, Onondagas, . . .

. . . Oneidas, and Cayugas Signed by both Lloyd and Coursey. The document discusses the crimes committed against Christian settlers, and explains that war will be declared if the Indians fail to pay for their transgressions.

GLC03107.01919

1682/08/05

Agents of Maryland, fl. 1682

Manuscript document

Title: 3rd proposition to Indians [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01920

1682/08/05

Agents of Maryland, fl. 1682

Manuscript document

Title: 2nd proposition to Indians [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01921

1682/08/05

Coursey, Henry, fl. 1677-1682

Manuscript document signed

Title: 2nd and 3rd Proposition to the Mohawks, Oneidas, Onondagas, and Cayugas

Contains the signatures of Coursey and Philomen Lloyd. The document sets the terms for a peace settlement between the agents of Virginia and Maryland, and the northern Indians. Lloyd and Coursey demand 500 beavers to pay for the robbery and plunder, and the commanders of the troop that murdered the Christians. They also request that the northern Indians remain out of their country, and that they call back any troops that may have been sent down.

GLC03107.01922

1683/03/06

Caspers, Jacob, fl. 1683-1684

Manuscript document signed

Title: Receipt of payment from Robert Livingston

The boat men Jacob Caspers and John Andrese Don acknowledge receipt of six beavers from Robert Livingston for the transport of the six Mohawk Sachems to and from New York for a meeting with the Governor.

GLC03107.01924

1684/10/02

Howard of Effingham, Francis Howard, Baron, 1643-1695

Manuscript document signed

Title: Instructions for Arnout the interpreter [in Dutch]

P.2 contains a proposition to the western Indians, also in Dutch. Robert Livingston signed as the translator of both documents.

GLC03107.01925

1685/09/15

Dongan, Thomas, 1634-1715

Manuscript document

Title: Proposition to the western Indians [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01928

[1685]

Manuscript document signed

Title: "Instructions for Arnought the Interpreter (to be by him followed to the . . .

. . . Senecas, Maqques, Onnondages, Oneydes & Cayouges." Effingham instructs the interpreter to inform the Indians that he is aware of the destruction they recently caused in Virginia, where they killed a number of cattle and a few Englishmen. He goes on to say that he is willing to forgive the matter, provided the Indians call their men back from Virginia and Maryland and promise to never travel through there again.

GLC03107.01932

1684/07/30

Howard of Effingham, Francis Howard, Baron, 1643-1695

Manuscript document

Title: Proposition to the Mohawks, Senecas, Onondagas, and Oneidas

Effingham condemns the Indians for repeatedly breaking their covenant with Coll. Coursey and invading Virginia and Maryland, where they have robbed and plundered English settlements. He explains, however, that he has worked with Thomas Dongan, the Governor of New York, and has decided to make a new and stronger peace with the Indians. In this peace, Effingham demands that the Indians call all of their men out of Virginia, and promise to never attack the English, or their Indian allies, ever again.

GLC03107.01933

1684/08/02

Onondaga and Cayuga Sachems

Manuscript document

Title: "Proposition or oration of the Onnondages & Cayouges Sachims made in the . . .

. . . Town hall of Albany before the Right hon[or]able the Lord Effingham Govenor of Virginia and Coll. Thomas Dongan Gov[ernor] of New York" In their proposition, the Indians state that since the English now exceed the Indians in number, the English should protect them from French. They go on to express their sense of unity with the English, and their desire to give their land to whichever Sachim they please.

GLC03107.01935

1684/02/03

Maquase, Sachims, fl. 1684

Manuscript document

Title: "Proposition made by some messengers sent from the Maquase Sachims in the . . .

. . . Toune house of Albany." The Mohawk messengers offer belts of wampum in exchange for information regarding English designs to attack them. They English respond with an assurance of peace, and encourage the Indians to hunt freely and to be at ease.

GLC03107.01936

1685/06/29

Seneca Indians

Manuscript document

Title: "Propositions made by four Sinnekes to the Commander & Justices of Peace"

The Senecas explain that they have heard rumors of Canada's plans to attack them, and ask the English for their protection. The English respond and ask the Senecas to ignore the rumors, and also to resist fighting with their Indian enemies.

GLC03107.01938

1685/07/01

Northern Indians

Manuscript document

Title: Proposition of the northern Indians and an answer [in Dutch and English]

The proposal was written in Dutch and the answer was written in English. In the response, the Indians are welcomed to settle in Skachkook, where the English will protect them from the French.English translation GLC03107.01939

GLC03107.01939

1685/07/01

Northern Indians

Manuscript document

Title: "Propositions made by the north Indians that are come from Canada . . .

. . . being about 56 in number besides 100 women & children there Sachim is called Sadorikquis accompanyed with the Indians of Schaghkook" The northern Indians write that they have come from Canada to settle in Schaghkook with the Indians there. They submit to the authority of the British crown, and ask for protection against the French. In their response, the English welcome the Indians and promise them the protection they requested.

GLC03107.01940

1685/07/02

Manuscript document

Title: Answer to the northern Indians

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01941

1685/08/04

River Indians

Manuscript document

Title: Proposition of the River Indians [in Dutch]

English translation GLC03107.01945

GLC03107.01944