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[1679]

Kendall, William, fl. 1679

Manuscript document

Title: Proposition to the Oneidas

Copy of GLC03107.01.01893.

GLC03107.01894

1679/10/31

Oneida Sachem

Manuscript document

Title: Answer to the proposition of William Kendall

In their answer, the Oneida Sachems admit that they destroyed the property of white settlers and took women and children captive. They explain that they were unjustly provoked, however, when white settlers shot some Oneidas for eating their corn, a privilege that Coll. Coursey granted them in a convenant made two years prior. The Sachems ask for a return to peace, and request that they be treated as friends in the future. Document signed by Robert Livingston Secr. as a true copy that he translated.

GLC03107.01895

1679/10/31

Oneida Sachem

Manuscript document

Title: Answer to the proposition of William Kendall [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01896

1679/10/30

Kendall, William, fl. 1679

Manuscript document

Title: Proposition to the Oneidas [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01897

1679/11/01

Kendall, William, fl. 1679

Manuscript document

Title: Proposition to the Onondagas [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01898

1679/11/01

Kendall, William, fl. 1679

Manuscript document

Title: Proposition to the Onondagas

In the proposition, the Onondagas are reprimanded for their aggressions against white settlers, and are instructed to obey the law of standing still and laying down their arms before white men.

GLC03107.01899

1679/11/01

Kendall, William, fl. 1679

Manuscript document signed

Title: Proposition to the Onondagas

In the proposition, the Onondagas are reprimanded for their aggressions against white settlers, and are instructed to obey the law of standing still and laying down their arms before white men. Copy of GLC03107.01.01899.

GLC03107.01900

1679/11/01

Onondaga Sachems

Manuscript document

Title: Answer to the proposition of William Kendall

In their response, the Onondagas claim that the attacks upon white settlers were made without their order, and thank the white men for their forgiveness and understanding. They note, however, that in the future the white men should allow the Onondagas to take corn and provisions as they pass through white settlements on their way to battle.

GLC03107.01901

1679/02/03

Pretty, Richard, fl. 1678-1681

Manuscript document

Title: Declaration to William Abrahamse Smitt [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01902

1725/08/25

Kip, John, fl. 1725

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: trade of powder and cornel

GLC03107.01677

1725/08/25

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Phillip Schuyler re: sale of cornell

GLC03107.01678

1725/08/24

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Mr. Delancey re: sale of flour

GLC03107.01679

1725/08/24

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Stephen Delancey re: sale of flour

GLC03107.01680

1725/08/25

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: news of deaths

Philip informs his father of the deaths of some individuals known to them. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01681

1725/08/25

Livingston, Robert, 1688-1775

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: Assembly meeting

Robert Jr. expresses his happiness at hearing that his father is to travel to New York to meet with the Assembly. He also mentions some provisions he has aquired to aid his father's health, and sends his gratitude to his mother for a cow.

GLC03107.01682

1725/09/08

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Phillip Livingston re: sale of flour

GLC03107.01683

[1725/09/06]

Livingston, Alida Schuyler, 1656-1727

Autograph letter signed

Title: Memorandum [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01684

1725/09/06

Santford, Cornelius, fl. 1725

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston

Robert purchased molasses, which he is to pay for in butter.

GLC03107.01685

1725/09/06

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: pear thieves

Philip congratulates his father on finding a pear thief on his property, and urges him to punish the thief severely in order to set an example. He also discusses the fur trade, and the need to work more with the Indians. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01686