May 11, 1709

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document signed

Title: Dispatch of Indians to Quebec and Montreal

Renselaer and Livingston send one pair of Indians to Quebec, and another pair to Montreal and order them to make what discoveries they can and to follow the instructions of Coll. Vetch and Coll. Nicholson. P.2 contains the instructions of Vetch and Nicholson, which ask the Indians to take exact notice of the amount of troops and provisions at Quebec and Montreal, and if any additional forts have been built. They also ask that the Indians sent ot Quebec find out if there is a stone wall around the city, the number of guns mounted, and when they expect a fleet from France.

GLC03107.02088

1709/06-08

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document

Title: Account of pork, bread, and Indian corn distributed to Indians and English men

GLC03107.02089

1709/07/14

Ingoldesby, Richard, ?-1719

Manuscript document

Title: Propositions to the Mohawks, Oneidas, Onondagas, and Cayugas

Ingoldesby asks the Indians for their full support in a land expedition against the French in Canada, who have shown themselves time and again to be the enemies of the 5 Nations. He also expresses his concern over the absence of the Senecas, who have fallen under the influence of the Jesuits. The document then gives an account of various Indian Sachems singing war songs and clasping the hands of the English as a sign of their commitment to the expedition. Marked as a true copy and signed by Robert Livingston, Secretary of Indian Affairs.

GLC03107.02090

1709/07/17

Manuscript document

Title: Examination of an Onondaga Indian

The Onondaga Indian relates news he heard from a Seneca that a company of Indians were discussing plans to attack the 5 Nations. He also states that 2 nations of Indians from Maryland have all been killed by a pestilential disease. P.2 contains an account of a meeting of the Commissioners of Indian Affairs, in which it is resolved to send a group of Christians and Indians to the Senecas to inform them of the lies the French have told them. P.2 & 3 contain an account, dated 19 July 1709, of an Onondaga and Oneida that travelled to Canada to order the Indians there to return home and…

GLC03107.02091

1709/07/19

Commission on Indian Affairs

Manuscript document signed

Title: Petition for the payment of Robert Livingston's salary

The Commissioners for Indian Affairs, Peter Schuyler, Hendrick Hun[ter], John Cuyler, Henry Holland, and [J.] Abeel verify that Robert Livingston has worked dilligently as Secretary for Indian Affiars, yet has not received the salary due to him. They therefore request that Livingston be rewarded for his outstanding service and receive the arrears of his salary. Contains the signatures of all five Commissioners.

GLC03107.02092

1709/08/12

Mayor and Aldermen of Albany

Manuscript document

Title: "At a Meeting of the Mayor aldermen of the citty of Alb[any] the Justices . . .

. . . of the sd. County, the Commissioners for the Expedition against Canada & Commissioners of the Indian affares" The Commissioners state that it would be a great risk to sail up the river into Canada during the winter, and make a number of suggestions of what to do in the mean time. They recommend placing garrisons in 3 new forts, repairing the forts at Albany and Schenechtady, keeping 200 Indians as scouts, and securing the loyalty of the 4 Nations.

GLC03107.02093

1709/08/13

Mayor and Aldermen of Albany

Manuscript document signed

Title: to Richard Ingoldesby re: petition concerning the expedition to Canada

The Mayor and Aldermen of Albany discuss some reservations regarding the planned expedition to reduce Canada. They recommend recalling the land troops until the fleet arrives from England, which will necessitate postponing the expedition until the Spring. The officials of Albany also recommend repairing and building new fortifications, stationing garrisons at their forts, and keeping a close watch over the Indians who are wooed by the French.

GLC03107.02094

1709/11/11

Commissioners of New York

Manuscript document

Title: Resolution to give an account of the provisions sent to Albany

The Commissioners of New York for the Canada Expedition state their resolve to give the General Assembly an account of the provisions they sent to Albany to assist with the expedition to reduce Canada.

GLC03107.02095

1709/08/16

Manuscript

Title: "The Camp at the Wood Creek Reviewed with an account of the Forces Built . . .

. . . Between Albany and said Camp, and of the Forces Posted there in order for the Expedition against Canada and how they are Subsisted." The Review relates a number of concerns regarding the expedition to reduce Canada. The soldiers are described as unruly and lacking in military training, and there is a fear that many will become sick over the course of the winter. Provisions and equipment are transported with great expense and difficulty; and there is also the fear that the Indians' loyalty may falter and result in an attack against the English.

GLC03107.02096

1710/08/15

Hunter, Robert, 1664-1734

Manuscript document

Title: Propositions made to the 5 Nations

GLC03107.02097

1710/07/16

Commission on Indian Affairs

Manuscript document

Title: Propositions made to the Mohawks and an answer.

The Commissioners state that English families will be settling on the land called Skohere, and they ask that the Mohawks send some men there to accompany the Surveyor General as he searches for an appropriate place to make a road. In their answer from the 3 July 1710, the Mohawks explain that Lord Bellomont broke the deed of the sale of Skohere, which means that the English no longer own that land. The Mohawks are outraged at the Commissioners' plans to take their land away from them, and insist that no decisions will be made until their Sachems return from England.

GLC03107.02098

1710/10/21

Showenoos people

Manuscript document

Title: Speech made to Coll. Robert Hunter

The Showenoos Indians welcome Coll. Hunter to New York, and state that they have come only to show him love and respect.

GLC03107.02099

1710/10/21

Showenoos people

Manuscript document

Title: Propositions made to Coll. Robert Hunter

The Showenoos Indians state that most of their men have gone hunting, but they wish to welcome Coll. Hunter to New York. In his response, Hunter states his disapproval with the Indians for having gone out hunting, but thanks them for their show of respect and offers them a gift of guns, powder, lead, and flints.

GLC03107.02100

1711/03/01

Mohawk Indians

Manuscript document signed

Title: Propositions to Hendrick Hanse (Sinnonquirese)

P.1 states that 3 Mohawk Sachems appeared in Albany and requested that Hendrik Hanse, whom they call Sinnonquirese, appear at a general meeting at Sinnondoroge. P.2 records the Mohawks' proposition, dated 5 March 1711, at Sinnondoroge. The Mohawks tell Hanse that they think of him as one of their own people, and that they desire him to manage their affairs. They therefore request that he speak on their behalf and procure a fort and a minister for them. Jan Baptist van Eps signed as the interpreter of the proceedings.

GLC03107.02101

1711/04/24

Hunter, Robert, 1664-1734

Letter signed

Title: to Peter Schuyler re: instructions to travel to Onondaga

Hunter informs Schuyler that a group of French men and officers recently arrived at Onondaga, and he wishes Schuyler to travel there immediately. While at Onondaga, Schuyler is instructed to thank the Indians for informing the English of the French arrival, and to remind them that they are not permitted to keep armed men, priests, or emissaries among them. Hunter also orders Schuyler to be present at all meetings between the French and Onondagas, and to send some Indians to the Canadian frontier to keep an eye on French movements.

GLC03107.02102

1711/08/17-1711/08/28

Five Nations

Manuscript document

Title: Propositions of the 5 Nations and River Indians to Coll. Robert Hunter

The 5 Nations and River Indians have gathered at Albany to voice their commitment to General Francis Nicholson and the expedition to reduce Canada. They ask the Governor to pardon the French Praying Indians if they decide to help the English, and inquire as to how to dispose of French prisoners. Governor Hunter answers that he will forgive all that join the expedition, and instructs the Indians to give Christian prisoners to the English, who will in turn give Indian prisoners to the 5 Nations. A count of the number of Indian soldiers is given, as well as an account of the gifts presented…

GLC03107.02103

1711/08/26

Sachem of the 5 Nations, fl. 1711-1717

Manuscript document

Title: Proposals of the 5 Nations to Robert Hunter

The Sachems ask the Governor and Lieutenant Governor of New York to pay the salary of Robert Livingston, who has served the position of Secretary of Indian Affiars without receiving a just salary.

GLC03107.02104

1711/08/25

Council of War

Manuscript document

Title: Proceedings at a council of war

The Council gives directions on how to use the "brass ordinances" sent from England, and addresses complaints of bad bread from Coll. Schuyler's regiment. They also give orders for the creation of a court to try crimes committed against the aritcles of war.

GLC03107.02105

1711/08/27

Council of War

Manuscript document

Title: Proceedings at a council of war

The Council discusses an operation to take Mount Royal, and lists payment due to officers and other individuals involved in the expedition. Notes are also made on replacing the bad bread in Coll. Schuyler's regiment.

GLC03107.02106

1711/08/28

Council of War

Manuscript document

Title: Proceedings at a council of war

The Council asks that accounts be made for the victualling of soldiers, the Commissioners procure as many carpenters as possible, provisions be delivered to soldiers and Indians with great speed, and surgeons be instructed to tend to casualties, among a number of other orders.

GLC03107.02107

1712/05/13

Manuscript document

Title: Account with Indian Nations [in Dutch and English]

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.02108

1712/02/10

Schuyler, Peter, 1657-1724

Letter signed

Title: to the Commissioners for regulating the palatine affairs re: approaching enemy

Schuyler writes of news that the enemy is approaching, and requests that the Commissioners send their palatines to Albany with the greatest speed and urgency. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02109

1713/02/27

Huddy, Charles, fl. 1713

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard Ingoldesby re: mischief of Johannis Lucas

Huddy writes that Johannis Lucas spread rumors among the 5 Nations, telling them that the English planned to take their land away. Consquently, discontent has spread and many Indians, including the Skachtkook Indians, appear to be removing to other areas.

GLC03107.02110

1713/08/12

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Autograph document signed

Title: Warrent for the arrest of Dirk Wessells ten Broek Junr. and Anthony van Shaik

The warrant charges Dirk Wessells ten Broek Junior and Anthony van Shaik of breaking down the house of Frederick the Weaver, and destroying and taking his goods. It is ordered that the men be apprehended and brought before the Justices of the Peace of Albany.

GLC03107.02111

[1713]

Hunter, Robert, 1664-1734

Manuscript document

Title: Answer to the Indians

The document warns the Indians not to trade with the French, who lie and cheat in order to weaken the Indians and make them more vulnerable in the time of war.

GLC03107.02112