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

1686/09/10

Slingerlant, Cornelius, fl. 1686

Manuscript document signed

Title: Bond to the city of Albany

The document states that Johannes Slingerlant and Hend[rick] Gerritse are bound to the people and city of Albany for the sum of 50 pounds. It then goes on to explain that both Slingerlant and Gerritse have a pass from the Governor to trade with the 5 Nations, and if they decide not to trade with the Indians for peltry, then the current financial obligation will be declared void. Slingerlant and Gerritse signed with their marks.

GLC03107.01966

1686/09/10

Winne, Frans, 1659-1720

Manuscript document signed

Title: Bond to the city of Albany

The document states that Frans Winne and Hendrick Hanse are bound to the people and city of Albany for the sum of 50 pounds. It then goes on to explain that both Winne and Hanse have a pass from the Governor to trade with the 5 Nations, and if they decide not to trade with the Indians for peltry, then the current financial obligation will be declared void.

GLC03107.01967

1686/09/10

Bratt, Dirck Albert, fl. 1686

Manuscript document signed

Title: Bond to the city of Albany

The document states that Dirck Alb[ert] Bratt and Matthys Nack are bound to the people and city of Albany for the sum of 50 pounds. It then goes on to explain that both Bratt and Nack have a pass from the Governor to trade with the 5 Nations, and if they decide not to trade with the Indians for peltry, then the current financial obligation will be declared void.

GLC03107.01968

1686/09/10

Claese, Johannes, fl. 1686

Manuscript document signed

Title: Bond to the city of Albany

The document states that Johannes Claese and Cornelius Jacobse are bound to the people and city of Albany for the sum of 50 pounds. It then goes on to explain that both Claese and Jacobse have a pass from the Governor to trade with the 5 Nations, and if they decide not to trade with the Indians for peltry, then the current financial obligation will be declared void.

GLC03107.01969

1686/09/30

Council of Albany

Manuscript document

Title: Order to Johannes Roseboom & co. regarding the Ottowas

The Council orders Johannes Rosenboom and his company of traders to be kind and civil to the Indians at Ottowa, and to try to persuade them to trade and correspond with the people of Albany. They also request that Rosenboom make an alliance with the Ottowa Indians, and to make a careful selection of an officer to be their commander. Written at Fort James (formerly Fort Amsterdam)

GLC03107.01970

1687/01/24

Wawyachtenokse Indians

Manuscript document

Title: Wawyachtenokse Indians proposition to Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01971

1687/02/10

Mohawk Indians

Manuscript document

Title: Proposition to the Magistrates of Albany [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01972

1687/04/01

Van Heose, Jurian, et al., fl. 1687

Manuscript document signed

Title: Bond to the city of Albany

The document states that Jurian van H[oe]se, Symon Schermerhoorn, and William Hol[ts]e are bound to the people and city of Albany for the sum of 50 pounds. It then goes on to explain that the three men have a pass from the Governor to trade with the Indians of Ottowa, and if they decide not to trade with the Indians of the 5 Nations for peltry, then the current financial obligation will be declared void.

GLC03107.01973

1687/04/01

Cornelius Viele, Arnout, fl. 1687

Manuscript document signed

Title: Bond to the city of Albany

The document states that Arnout Cornelius Viele and Cornelius van der Hoeve are bound to the people and city of Albany for the sum of 50 pounds. It then goes on to explain that the two men have a pass from the Governor to trade with the Indians of Ottowa, and if they decide not to trade with the Indians of the 5 Nations for peltry, then the current financial obligation will be declared void.

GLC03107.01974

1687/04/01

Harris, John, fl. 1687

Manuscript document signed

Title: Bond to the city of Albany

The document states that John Harris is bound to the people and city of Albany for the sum of 50 pounds. It then goes on to explain that Harris has a pass from the Governor to trade with the Indians of Ottowa, and if he decides not to trade with the Indians of the 5 Nations for peltry, then the current financial obligation will be declared void. Harris signed with his mark.

GLC03107.01975

1687/04/01

Lokermans, Jacob, fl. 1687

Manuscript document signed

Title: Bond to the city of Albany

The document states that Jacob Lokermans, Anthony Bratt, and Johannes Bratt are bound to the people and city of Albany for the sum of 50 pounds. It then goes on to explain that the three men have a pass from the Governor to trade with the Indians of Ottowa, and if they decide not to trade with the Indians of the 5 Nations for peltry, then the current financial obligation will be declared void.

GLC03107.01976

1687/04/01

Gystertse, Cornelius, fl. 1687

Manuscript document signed

Title: Bond to the city of Albany

The document states that Cornelius Gystertse, Harpert Jacobse, and Gerrit Viele are bound to the people and city of Albany for the sum of 50 pounds. It then goes on to explain that the three men have a pass from the Governor to trade with the Indians of Ottowa, and if they decide not to trade with the Indians of the 5 Nations for peltry, then the current financial obligation will be declared void.

GLC03107.01977

1687/04/01

Claese, Cornelius, fl. 1687

Manuscript document signed

Title: Bond to the city of Albany

The document states that Cornelius Claese and Andres Carstense are bound to the people and city of Albany for the sum of 50 pounds. It then goes on to explain that the two men have a pass from the Governor to trade with the Indians of Ottowa, and if they decide not to trade with the Indians of the 5 Nations for peltry, then the current financial obligation will be declared void. Both Claese and Carstense signed with their marks.

GLC03107.01978

1687/04/01

Magregory, Patrik, fl. 1687

Manuscript document signed

Title: Bond to the city of Albany

The document states that Patrik Magregory Abraham Shuyler, and Dirk van der Heyden are bound to the people and city of Albany for the sum of 50 pounds. It then goes on to explain that the three men have a pass from the Governor to trade with the Indians of Ottowa, and if they decide not to trade with the Indians of the 5 Nations for peltry, then the current financial obligation will be declared void.

GLC03107.01979

1687/04/01

Coeymans, Peter, fl. 1687

Manuscript document signed

Title: Bond to the city of Albany

The document states that Peter Coeymans and Frederik Claese are bound to the people and city of Albany for the sum of 50 pounds. It then goes on to explain that the two men have a pass from the Governor to trade with the Indians of Ottowa, and if they decide not to trade with the Indians of the 5 Nations for peltry, then the current financial obligation will be declared void. Both Coeymans and Claese signed with their marks.

GLC03107.01980

1687/04/01

Robertson, Bent, fl. 1687

Manuscript document signed

Title: Bond to the city of Albany

The document states that Ben Robertson and Hendrik Willemse are bound to the people and city of Albany for the sum of 50 pounds. It then goes on to explain that the two men have a pass from the Governor to trade with the Indians of Ottowa, and if they decide not to trade with the Indians of the 5 Nations for peltry, then the current financial obligation will be declared void. Both Robertson and Willemse signed with their marks.

GLC03107.01981

1687/05/23

Five Nations

Manuscript document

Title: Answer of the 5 Nations of Indians westwards to the proposition of Coll. Dongan

[in Dutch]

GLC03107.01982

1687/05/23

Five Nations

Manuscript document

Title: Answer of the 5 Nations of Indians westwards to the proposition of Coll. Dongan

The Mohawks, Oneidas, Onondagas, Cayugas, and Senecas give separate replies, ye they all relate to similar issues. Each group discusses their resolve to go to war with the Turchturicks, and their wariness of consorting with the Governor of Canada. They also thank Corlaer for guns, powder, and priests; and they also agree to apprehend any individuals found trading without the Governor's pass, and take them to Albany.

GLC03107.01983

1687/06/27

Cayuga Sachem

Manuscript document

Title: "Propositions made by the Cayouges Sachims to the Magistrates of Albany"

The Cayugas Sachems state that they have come to Corlaers house for counsel, and to refute the Oneida's accusation that they are responsible fo the mischief caused in Virginia. They relate their fears of the French in Canada, and ask for powder and protection for their women and children. In their response, the magistrates of Albany instruct the Cayugas to send their women, children, and elderly to Albany for protection. They also guarantee the Cayugas corn and powder, and offer their assistance in the event of an attack. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01984