1682/07/19

Mohican Indians

Manuscript document

Title: Answer to the proposition of Henry Coursey and Philemon Lloyd [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01908

1682/07/19

Mohican Indians

Manuscript document

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

On p.1 the Catskill, Mohican, and Esopus Indians explain that they are a very small people with no intention of ever harming Christians. Their answer continues on the 20 July 1682 on p.2, in which they thank the Christians for their friendship, and promise not to hunt in Virginia or Maryland.

GLC03107.01909

1682/07/19

Coursey, Henry, fl. 1677-1682

Manuscript document

Title: Proposition of Henry Coursey and Philemon Lloyd to the Mohican. . .

. . . Catskill, and Esopus Indians [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01910

1682/08/01

Agents of Maryland, fl. 1682

Manuscript document

Title: Appeal to Anthony Brockholes for assistance with the investigation

The Agents of Maryland request the assistance of Brockholes and the government of New York in their inquiry into the transgressions of the northern Indians. They ask the New York agents to make it clear to the northern Indians that a peace agreement with New York constitutes an agreement with all British subjects, including those that reside in Maryland and Virginia. Therefore, if the northern Indians attack white settlers in Maryland or Virginia, then they should not expect to retain their peace and trading privileges at Albany.

GLC03107.01911

1677/04/24

Pynchon, John, 1626-1703

Manuscript document

Title: Proposition regarding Mohican [Mahikander Indians [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01863

1677/04/24

Pynchon, John, 1626-1703

Manuscript document signed

Title: "Proposicons made to the Mohekanders and other River Indians by . . .

. . . Major John Pynchon and James Richards Gent: Commissioners from the Colone of Massasshusetts & Cannatticut in the Court house at Albany." The document commends the River Indians for their refusal to participate in a war against the English. It also acknowledges them as friends, and states that they may maintain this friendship by refusing to aid or harbor their enemies, and informing the English of any Indian designs against them.

GLC03107.01866

1677/04/24

River Indians

Manuscript document

Title: Answer to Major Pynchon's proposition

The Mahikander and River Indians thank the English for their friendship, and agree not to harbor or aid any of their enemies.

GLC03107.01867

1677/06/04

Janse, Daniel, fl. 1677

Manuscript document signed

Title: Proposition and answer regarding the Mohawk Indians [in Dutch]

Contains the signatures of Daniel Janse and Ackes.

GLC03107.01868

1677/06/30

Coursey, Henry, fl. 1677-1682

Manuscript document

Title: Proposition regarding the Mohawks and Senecas [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01869

1677/06/30

Coursey, Henry, fl. 1677-1682

Manuscript document

Title: Proposition regarding the Mohawks & other Indians westward as far as the Senecas

The proposition guarantees English friendship and asks for the continuance of peace between them. W. Nicolls verified the document as a true copy. Robert Livingston signed and acknowledged that he serviced the proposal.

GLC03107.01870

1677/07/21

Coursey, Henry, fl. 1677-1682

Manuscript document

Title: Proposition regarding the Onondaga Indians [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01871

1677/07/21

Carachkondie, fl. 1677

Manuscript document

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

The document names 4 Sachems that responded to the proposition: Ca[r]achkondie (the speaker), Tanonauiaichta, Sienonkachi, and Oneyichkaron. In their answer, the Onondagas agree to peace and to commit no damage or injury against the settlers of Virginia and Maryland. Robert Livingston signed and certified the document as a true copy, that he translated, compared, and verified.

GLC03107.01872

1677/07/21

Carachkondie, fl. 1677

Manuscript document

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

GLC03107.01873

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

1677/08/06

Mohawk Indians

Manuscript document

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

The Mohawks agree to the terms of Cornell Coursey's proposition, and offer furs to help resolve difficulties. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01876

1677/08/22

Seneca people

Manuscript document

Title: Answer to Cornell Coursey's proposition [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01877

1677/08/22

Seneca people

Manuscript document

Title: Answer to Cornell Coursey's proposition

The Sinnondowannes & Cayugas extend their gratitude to the Governor General and to the English for their willingness to forgive the past. They also offer beaver furs in order to resolve past conflicts.

GLC03107.01878

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

1679/09/26

Mohawk Indians

Manuscript document

Title: Answer to Coll. William Kendall's proposition

In their answer, the Mohawks find Coll. Kendall's terms of peace to be agreeable, and consent to lay down their arms before Christians as a sign of friendship. Signed and verified as a true copy by Robert Livingston Secr., who translated, compared, and revised the document.

GLC03107.01882

1679/09/26

Mohawk Indians

Manuscript document

Title: Answer to Coll. William Kendall's proposition [in Dutch]

Contains the signature of Robert Livingston Secr.

GLC03107.01883

1679/10/06

Kendall, William, fl. 1679

Manuscript document signed

Title: "Answer upon a certain message sent to him by the Onnondages Sachims . . .

. . . with one of the Sakamakers call Othonoones." Kendall states that he knows nothing of an alleged covenant made in private between the Onondagas and Coll. Coursey. He also scolds the Onondagas for postponing a meeting due to smallpox, as he believes that to be a poor excuse.

GLC03107.01884

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

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

Coursey, Henry, fl. 1677-1682

Manuscript document

Title: Proposition of Henry Coursey and Philomen Lloyd to the Sinnondowannes & Senecas

[in Dutch].

GLC03107.01913