1685/10/14

Mohawk Indians

Manuscript document

Title: "The Maquas & Cayouges answer to Arnout the Interpreter, after he had . . .

. . . Delivered the Governour Message to them." The Indians reply that they are not interested in warring with English settlers, and that they will pacify the Senecas in this matter. The document also includes a memorandum of what the Governor of Canada proposed to the Senecas. This proposal granted the Senecas liberty to go to war with whomever they pleased, and instructed them not to believe the false reports of any Indians.

GLC03107.01951

1685/10/28

Cayuga Sachem

Manuscript document

Title: "Proposition made by Anneride an Cayouges Sachim in the behalf of the . . .

. . . Cayouges & Oneydes." The Cayuga Sachem states that the Indians are not inclined to go to war with Christians. He also requests that the English prevent any French of English men from going to the top of the Susquehanna to trade.

GLC03107.01952

1685/11/05

Onondaga Sachems 2

Manuscript document

Title: "Propositions made by Two Onnondages Sachims " [in Dutch and English]

The proposition of the Onondaga sachems on p.1, and the proposition of the Seneca sachems on p.2 were recorded in Dutch. The answer to these propositions appears on p.3 and is written in English. It congratulates the Indians for remaining at peace with the French, but asks that they stop a group of French traders who have gone up the Susquehanna, and to confiscate their goods. They are then instructed to bring the goods to the British in Albany, who will generously reward them for this service.

GLC03107.01953

1685/11/05

Onondaga Sachems 2

Manuscript document

Title: "Propositions made by Two Onnondages Sachims"

In their proposition, the Onondagas state their desire to remain at peace, and ask that the colonists do the same. P.2 contains a proposition from the Senecas, in which they agree not to go to war, and ask to renew their covenant with Albany, and with Maryland and Virginia.

GLC03107.01954

1685/12/21

River Indians

Manuscript document

Title: "Propositions made by the Rever Indians that Live at Sckaghkook to . . .

. . . the Magistrates of Albanie." The River Indians state that their Sachem is dead, and they request the protection of Corlaer, as they believe it to be a dangerous time for Indians. They also agree to remain at Skachkook, and to increase their numbers there. In their response, the English congratulate the River Indians for renewing their covenant, and instruct them to be careful with whom they choose to be their next Sachem.

GLC03107.01955

1686/05/20

Dongan, Thomas, 1634-1715

Manuscript document

Title: "Propositions made to the Maquese, Oneydes, Onnondages, Cayouges & . . .

Sinnekes Sachims." Coll. Dongan tells the Indians that they are not permitted to trade, make covenants, or declare war or peace with any Christians without his permission. He also states that they must continue to bring all their trade exclusively to Albany, and that they should stop any Christians from building forts in places that would interfere with their beaver hunting. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01958

1686/05/20

Dongan, Thomas, 1634-1715

Manuscript document

Title: Proposition to the Mohawks, Oneidas, Onondagas, Cayugas, and Senecas [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01959

1686/05/21

Onondaga, Oneida, Seneca, Cayuga, and Mohawk Indians

Manuscript document

Title: Proposition to Coll. Dongan [in Dutch]

Docket in English: "5 Nations Propositions as Gov. Gen. wil breakdown the Fr: forts built on this side the Lake."

GLC03107.01960

1686/07

Mohawk Indians

Manuscript document

Title: Proposition [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01961

1686/08/05

Manuscript document

Title: Report on the Mohawks from Canada [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01962

1686/08/07

Skachkook people

Manuscript document

Title: Proposition [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01963

1686/09/10

Provoost, Abraham & Elias, fl. 1686

Manuscript document signed

Title: Bond to the city of Albany

The document states that Elias and Abraham Provoost are bound to the city and people of Albany for the sum of 50 pounds. It is also stated that the Provoosts have a pass from the Governor to trade with the 5 Nations, and if they should decide not to trade with the Indians for peltry, then the current financial obligation will be declared void.

GLC03107.01964

1686/09/10

Dyckman, Johannes, fl. 1686

Manuscript document signed

Title: Bond to the city of Albany

The document states that Johannes Dyckman and Jacob Borsboom are bound to the city and people of Albany for the sum of 50 pounds. The document then explains that Dyckman and Borsboom have passes from the Governor to trade with the 5 Nations, and if they should decide not to trade with the Indians for peltry, then the current financial obligation will be declared void. Dyckman and Borsboom signed with their marks.

GLC03107.01965

1722/06

Livingston, Alida Schuyler, 1656-1727

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01450

1722/06/07

Livingston, Alida Schuyler, 1656-1727

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01451

1722/06/08

Livingston, Alida Schuyler, 1656-1727

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01452

1722/06/13

Livingston, Alida Schuyler, 1656-1727

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01453

1722/06/23

Livingston, Alida Schuyler, 1656-1727

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01454

1722/06/25

Livingston, Alida Schuyler, 1656-1727

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01455

1722/07/04

Livingston, Alida Schuyler, 1656-1727

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01456

1722/08/03

Kelder, Coenraet, fl. 1722

Manuscript document signed

Title: Financial agreement with Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01457

1722/08/07

Bronck, Jon, fl. 1722

Autograph document signed

Title: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01458

1722/08/04

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document

Title: "Deed of the houses & 2 Lotts in Dock Street at N: York to . . .

. . . our Daughter Jo[h]anna van Horn[e]." Jo[h]anna also signed the document in agreement.

GLC03107.01459

1722/08/18

Bampfeild, George, fl. 1721-1724

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: memoriall to pay a salary to Livingston's son

Bampfeild writes that he will draft a memoriall with Samuel Vetch and Brigadier Hunter to procure a salary for Livingston's son, as Robert had requested in a previous letter.

GLC03107.01460

1722/08/13

Bampfeild, George, fl. 1721-1724

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: advocacy for 2 acts of Assembly

Bampfeild assures Livingston that he will do all he can to have two acts of Assembly passed. One act calls for a tax on all European goods imported to the colonies, and the second would open up a line between New York and Connecticut.

GLC03107.01461