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to Hamuda Bassa re: delayed response to Lear's letter on possible war

Draft copy of GLC 2794.090. Written aboard the "U.S.S. Constitution." For excerpt, see GLC 2794.090. Docketed on verso.

GLC02794.089

to Hamuda Bassa re: delayed response to Lear's letter on possible war

Final draft of GLC 2794.089 in a clerk's hand with Lear's signature. Written aboard the "U.S.S. Constitution." "I had flattered myself that I should have had the honor of hearing from your Excellency, in answer to my letters of the 8th. of this...

GLC02794.090

Translation of letter to Tobias Lear re: delay in correspondence

The Bashaw explains that his other obligations, and lack of access to a translator resulted in the delayed reply to Lear's letter. Emphasizes that Lear should not doubt "my zeal, & peaceful intentions." Docketed on verso: "Translation of a Letter...

GLC02794.091

to Hamuda Bassa re: continued peace between U.S. and Tunis

Draft copy of GLC 2794.093. Written aboard the "U.S.S. Constitution." Lear responds to the Bashaw's letter of 9 August 1805 (GLC 2794.088). For excerpt, see GLC 2794.093. Docketed on verso.

GLC02794.092

to Hamuda Bassa re: continued peace between U.S. and Tunis

Final draft of GLC 2794.092 in a clerk's hand with Lear's signature. Written aboard the "U.S.S. Constitution." Lear responds to the Bashaw's letter of 9 August 1805 (GLC 2794.088). "[A]s [your previous letters] contain such assurances of your...

GLC02794.093

to Sidi Josaph Sapatapa of Tunis re: treaty between Tunis and the U.S.

Draft of GLC 2794.096. Lear writes Sidi Jossaph, the Sapatapa (Prime Minister) to the Bey of Tunis to negotiate more favorable commerce and shipping agreements with Tunis, with the "object . . . to increase the harmony and good understanding which...

GLC02794.095

to Sidi Josaph Sapatapa of Tunis re: treaty between Tunis and the U.S.

Final draft of GLC 2794.095 in a clerk's hand with Lear's signature. Lear writes Sidi Jossaph, the Sapatapa (Prime Minister) to the Bey of Tunis to negotiate more favorable commerce and shipping agreements with Tunis, with the "object . . . to...

GLC02794.096

to Tobias Lear re: modifications to a treaty between Tunis and U.S.

Translation copy in a clerk's hand. Informs Lear that the Bashaw of Tunis wishes to postpone modifications to the treaty pending the return of his ambassadors with ratification of the treaty by President Jefferson. The Bashaw does agree to stop...

GLC02794.097

to Tobias Lear re: [?] [in Italian]

Docketed on verso.

GLC02794.098

to Tobias Lear re: modifications to treaty [in Italian]

Same as GLC 2794.100. Marked "Copia" in upper left-hand corner of first page. Signed on p. 3 by Tobias Lear on 2 September 1805, with a note: "A true Copy from the Original." Docketed on verso.

GLC02794.099

to Tobias Lear re: modifications of treaty [in Italian]

Same as GLC 2794.099. Marked "Copia" in the upper left-hand corner of the first page. Lacking Lear's signature.

GLC02794.100

to James Madison re: report of his activities from 7 July to 1 September 1805

Written in a clerk's hand with Lear's signature. Lear briefs Secretary of State Madison on the course of negotiations with the Bey of Tunis. Describes threatening war and negotiations to ease the tension. Docketed on verso.

GLC02794.101

Certification that Lieut. David Porter received a gold watch

Certification from Ridgely, the U.S. Naval agent in Tripoli, that Porter received a gold watch to be given to Hadge Mahomet for his friendship to American prisoners in Tripoli. Porter received the watch via Tobias Lear. "Consular Seal of the U.S...

GLC02794.102

to Tobias Lear re: request for a loan

" I am extremely sorry . . . . But an unexpected affliction obliges me to sollicit your assistance by the loan of twenty four piasters of Espagne, or twelve Sequinos of Algiers." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC02794.105

to Tobias Lear re: request for a loan [in French]

Docketed on verso.

GLC02794.106

to Tobias Lear re: a loan for food and rent [?] [in Portuguese]

Docketed on verso.

GLC02794.107

to Tobias Lear re: thanking Lear for a loan [in French]

Docketed on verso.

GLC02794.108

Invoice of articles sent to Tunis and consigned to Tobias Lear

Same invoice as GLC 2794.110, but written in different format. Signed by both Tobias Lear and James Leander Cathcart. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC02794.109

Invoice of articles sent to Tunis and consigned to Tobias Lear

Same invoice as GLC 2794.109, but written in a different format. Unsigned copy. Docketed on verso.

GLC02794.110

to Tobias Lear re: thanks for protecting British interests, intro. new diplomat

Ball thanks Lear for "the attention you have shewn to [the] interests of the British Government in the absence of their late consuls Falcon and Cartwright." He introduces the new British Consul, "W. Blanckley." Ball also thanks Lear for a gift of a...

GLC02794.111

to Tobias Lear re: wrongly imprisoned and abused Portuguese [in French]

Signed by various Portuguese officers: Paulo Freire de Andrade, F. Bernardo Borges do Valle, Jose Bernardo de Hacerda, Diogo Ramire Esquivel, Joao Jose de Andrade, and Joao dos Santos. Letter mentions Portuguese wrongly imprisoned and beaten by...

GLC02794.112

to Thomas Jefferson re: U.S.-Tunis treaty [with translation]

Written in a clerk's hand, includes translation copy of the letter. "Thanks to [Lear's] reasonable & highly approved manner, few Conferences have served to remove the misunderstandings that mutually existed between us, and consolidate the good...

GLC02794.113

to Thomas Jefferson re: desire for peace between two nations [in Italian]

Written in a clerk's hand with clerical signature. Mentions Tobias Lear's efforts to maintain peace between U.S. and Tunis, as well as the Bashaw's peaceful intentions. Docketed on verso.

GLC02794.114

to Tobias Lear re: payment of loan [in French]

Includes a note in English (possibly Lear's hand): "Sent--to the writer of this letter 15 Sequins -- 23 June 1807." Docketed on verso.

GLC02794.115

to Tobias Lear re: loan to relieve the "sad situation" of enslaved Portuguese.

Docketed on verso. Written in French.

GLC02794.116

to Tobias Lear re: asking for loan.

Docketed on address leaf. Written in French.

GLC02794.117

to George Davis re: transfer of power between Bassas in Tripoli

"It is difficult to see how [the ex-Bashaw] should situate himself at any greater distance from Tripoli, unitl he hath the means of removal, Malta is more convenient than Syracuse for communication with Tripoli, and he hath removed thither for that...

GLC02794.118

to George Davis re: Sidi Ahmet's pension [in Italian]

Scribal copy bound together with GLC 2794.118, .120-.124, .128-.133, .135-.145 and .147-.151. (Letter #3 in bound volume.)

GLC02794.120

to Ahmet Bashaw Caramanli re: stipulations of Caramanli's loss of power

Davis writes: "The mutability of Your Excellency's opinions has, in a great measure, destroyed in the mind of your brother those favorable feelings towards you which, with an infinite deal of troubles, I had succeeded in exciting." He then goes on...

GLC02794.121

to William Higgens re: instructions to pay Sidi Ahmet's monthly pension

Davis encloses an "unsealed letter to the ex-Bashaw" (GLC02794.122), and instructs the U.S. Naval Agent at Malta to pay the ex-Bashaw a monthly pension of $200/month "[i]n case Sidi Ahment shall accept the terms proposed to him in my letter . . . ."...

GLC02794.122

to W. W. Barker re: Sidi Ahmet Caramanli's removal from office

Davis explains to Barker that Caramanli's "inconsistency" has jeopardized all the work Davis has done on the ex-Bashaw's behalf. He also writes of his persisting hope "of procuring the means of liquidating Sidi Ahmet's debts, in case their amount is...

GLC02794.123

to William Higgens re: naming Sidi Ahmet Caramanli as Bey of Derna

"The ex-Bashaw has made frequent applications to the Government of the United States, as well as to it's [sic] agents, to obtain for him the sovereignty of the province of Derna." Davis explains that this possibility is more likely than previously...

GLC02794.124

to Ahmet Bashaw Caramanli re: sovereignty as ruler of Derna

Davis informs Caramanli that through his work, in cooperation with the efforts of Caramanli's nephew, the Bey of Tripoli, "I feel no doubt but that the sovereignty of Derna with it's [sic] revenues may be obtained for you, and confirmed to your heirs...

GLC02794.125

to George Davis re: permanent residence in Morocco and paying debts

Caramanli writes that he can neither settle in "America, being so far removed, my family having so many objections on account both of religion, manners and language" nor in Levant, which is "prey to civil wars and contentions. In consequence I...

GLC02794.126

to Ahmet Bashaw Caramanli re: prospects for the Bashaw's future

"His Excellency the Bashaw [of Tripoli] is perfectly satisfied with your election of Morocco for your future residence." Davis also addresses Caramanli's desire to reign in Derna: "the present Bey of Derna was unwell and would actually leave the...

GLC02794.127

to Tobias Lear re: gives Lear credit for liberating slaves from Tripoli

"The consul general of France . . . is extremely thankful for [Lear's] delicate proceedings, but by no means pretends to contend with him [inserted: for] the pleasure of benefiting the unfortunate slaves who applied to him for their liberation . ....

GLC02794.146

Extracts from Davis' journal of activities as American Consul in Tripoli

Detailed account of finances and meetings with the heads of state of Tripoli, Morocco, Algiers and Malta. Also mentions a kidnapping by the Tripolitan Bashaw's boat crew, who had "landed on the coast of Sicily and carried off two young children . ....

GLC02794.147

Extracts from Davis' journal of activities as American Consul in Tripoli

Mentions letter from Ahmet Bashaw Caramanli, received on 12 October 1809. 27 October: "The American Janissary was beaten at the Marine by the Bashaw's Kasnadan." Davis vows to file a formal complaint despite the Bashaw's attempt to prevent such...

GLC02794.148

Extracts from Davis' journal of activities as American Consul in Tripoli

Detailed account of import/export transactions. In notes from 1 to 6 February 1810, Davis gives an account of the Bey of Tripoli's mission "with 1500 cavalry and a small train of artillery to enforce obedience from some of the adjacent arabs and...

GLC02794.149

to William Higgens re: Sidi Ahmet Caramanli's debts, possible reign in Derna

Davis reports recieving an abstract from "His Excellency Sidi Ahmet . . . of his debts amounting to $1,110." He informs Higgens of Sidi Ahmet's possible assumption of the reign in Derna, and says: "[i]n that event his creditors may be satisfied...

GLC02794.128

to John Payne re: instructions for meeting with Sidi Ahmet Caramanli

John Payne was a Secretary in the U.S. Consulate in Tripoli. Davis sent Payne to meet with Sidi Ahmet regarding the ex-Bashaw of Tripoli's possible placement as the Bey of Derna, for which meeting Davis provides the present instructions. Scribal...

GLC02794.129

to George Davis re: satisfaction with opportunity in Derna [?] [in Italian]

Scribal copy bound together with GLC 2794.118, .120-.124, .128-.133, .135-.145 and .147-.151. (Letter #13 in bound volume.)

GLC02794.130

to George Davis re: robbery of American property by a Tripolitan ship

"Enclosed I take the liberty to hand you several documents proving the robbery of fourteen hundred and eleven Dollars, by a Tripolitan vessel." Scribal copy bound together with GLC 2794.118, .120-.124, .128-.133, .135-.145 and .147-.151. (Letter...

GLC02794.142

to Tobias Lear re: "sad situation" of the Portuguese [in French]

Needing help due to "indigence" caused by the Algerian government. Docketed on verso.

GLC02794.150

to Samuel Hooper

Banks, commander of the Military District of Washington, Army of the Potomac, discusses the furlough of Private Sherrin of the 2nd Massachusetts (Banks appealed for Sherrin's furlough on behalf of Hooper, and the furlough was denied). Mentions many...

GLC02689

to Isaac Trimble

General Beauregard, commanding the Confederate Army of the Potomac, writes to General Trimble, commander of forces located at Evansport, Virginia. He states "It is more than probable that either another naval expedition is contemplated by the...

GLC02690

Augustus R. & Miller Wright archive: Confederate turncoat [partially decimalized .01-.12]

This collection comprises personal and military correspondence relating to U.S., and later Confederate, congressman Augustus Wright and his son Miller, both Southerners with Unionist sympathies. Topics include battles (including First Manassas)...

GLC02691

Pardon of Miller A. Wright (c/s Seward)?

Pardoned for "serving as a Colonel in the Army of the so-called Confederate States of America."

GLC02691.03

The Union is dissolved! [Charleston Mercury, Extra Ed.]

Docketed on verso with contemporary and (apparently post-war) note.

GLC02688

Inaugural address of President Davis: delivered at the capitol, Monday, February 18, 1861, at 1 o'clock, P.M.

Printed by Shorter & Reid. First Printing. Uncut.

GLC02691.01

to Augustus M. Wright re: his son returning to duty upon recovery from wounds

Lee discusses Miller A. Wright's application for leave as well as personnel issues in Augustus R. Wright's regiment. Wright, Sr. had asked Lee to support his son's appeal for an extension of his leave of absence. With A.M. Wright's initialed...

GLC02691.02

Agreement between Payne and Sidi Ahmet Caramanli [?] [in Italian]

Clerical signatures of both Ahmet Caramanli and John Payne. Ahmet Caramanli agrees to establish himself as ruler of Derna. Scribal copy bound together with GLC 2794.118, .120-.124, .128-.133, .135-.145 and .147-.151. (Letter #14 in bound volume.)

GLC02794.131

to George Davis re: report from meeting with Sidi Ahmet Caramanli

Payne reports that Sidi Ahmet "professed and appeared to feel much satisfaction at the offer made by his brother of the sovereignty of Derna, but requested a guarantee of his safety . . . I demanded to know unequivocally whether he accepted the...

GLC02794.132

to Ahmet Bashaw Caramanli re: debts and requests for additional supplies

Davis writes that Sidi Ahmet's brother is willing to pay Ahmet's debts even though he "expressed some surprise at the present extent of your debts expecially as you had so recently stated them at only about one fifth of their existing amount." Davis...

GLC02794.133

to John Payne re: regretting Sidi Ahmet's failure to send son to Tripoli, debts

Davis writes that Sidi Ahmet sending his son to Tripoli "would have been a measure highly gratifying to the Bashaw and I am persuaded no less conducive to [Sidi Ahmet's] own interests." Discusses difficulty in arranging payment of Sidi Ahmet's $6...

GLC02794.134

to John Sherman

Intends to give Sherman a copy of a speech he (Douglass) gave on the 26th anniversary of the abolition of slavery, if the speech is published. Supports Sherman's attempt for the presidency on the Republican ticket. Written on Cedar Hill, Anacostia, D...

GLC02841

to Lord Cornbury re: spying on the French

Schuyler writes that some men have gone to spy on the French, and that he has enclosed a letter from the interpreter at Onondaga, which relates news of the continual trouble with Indians. Letter marked as a copy.

GLC03107.02077

"Propositions made by three Mohogs and some Riber Indians and Waganhaer . . .

. . . come from Tiogsagrondie" The Indians tell Corlaer that they have come to Albany to trade, and that they expect to be well received and welcomed into a partnership. In their answer, the Indians are thanked for coming to trade, but are told...

GLC03107.02078

Petition to Sidney Lord Godolphin, High Treasurer of England

Livingston petitions the High Treasurer to reinstate his position as Secretary of Indian Affairs, and to order the payment of the arrears of his salary out of the surplus revenue of Albany. P.3 contains a letter from William Lowndes to the Earl of...

GLC03107.02079

to Mr. Attorney General re: the petition of Robert Livingston

Lowndes asks the Attorney General to review Livingston's petition, and determine if it is legal to pay the arrears of his salary out of the surplus revenue.

GLC03107.02080

"Message sent from the Sachims of Onnondage by the way of the Oneyde and . . .

. . . MohogsCountrey hither" The Onondaga Sachems inform the English that two of their Indians were abducted by the French and their Indians on a recent trip into Canada. In their answer, the English thank them for the information and instruct them...

GLC03107.02081

Petition to Sir Charles Hedges, Secretary of State

Livingston requests a new commission for serving the offices of Secretary of Indian Affairs, Receiver of the Quit Rents, Town Clerk, Clerk of the Peace, and Clerk of the Common Pleas. He also asks for his salary as Secretary of Indian Affairs, which...

GLC03107.02082

to Peter Schuyler re: retrieval of captives

Partridge thanks Schuyler for retrieving a captive boy, and asks him to try to find any more that he may hear of. He also notes that he would greatly appreciate any information Schuyler may offer of the enemy's designs. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02083

to Lord Cornbury re: trouble with the inhabitants of New England

Schuyler asks Lord Cornbury to address a recent incident in which the people of New England violently chased away a group of peaceful Indians hunting in that area. P.2 contains another letter in which Schuyler requests Lord Cornbury's presence in...

GLC03107.02084

"Account of the negotiations of K:V: Renselaer & Robert Livingston who . . .

. . . were sent Express to Albany by the President & Councill of N: York to dispatch spys to Canada"

GLC03107.02085

"Instructions for Mr. Renselaer and Mr. Livingston"

Schuyler and Renselaer are instructed to travel to Albany, and there find the most trustworthy Indians to send to Quebec and Montreal

GLC03107.02086

Order for Mr. Livingston and Mr. Renselaer

The document orders Livingston and Renselaer to oversee the Indians' expedition to Canada.

GLC03107.02087

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...

GLC03107.02088

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

GLC03107.02089

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...

GLC03107.02090

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...

GLC03107.02091

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...

GLC03107.02092

"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...

GLC03107.02093

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...

GLC03107.02094

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

"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...

GLC03107.02096

Propositions made to the 5 Nations

GLC03107.02097

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...

GLC03107.02098

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

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...

GLC03107.02100

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...

GLC03107.02101

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...

GLC03107.02102

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...

GLC03107.02103

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

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...

GLC03107.02105

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

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...

GLC03107.02107

Account with Indian Nations [in Dutch and English]

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.02108

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

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...

GLC03107.02110

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...

GLC03107.02111

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

Propositions made by the Mohicans [in Dutch]

GLC03107.02113

to Robert Livingston re: sale of Alida Schuyler's house

Philip describes his unsuccessful attempts to sell Alida Schuyler's house, which is old and poorly kept. He also wishes his father the best of luck in obtaining his warrants and salary, but acknowledges that it will continue to be a most difficult...

GLC03107.02114

Answer to the propositions of Governor Hunter

The 5 Nations express their solidarity with the English, and their determination to maintain peace with them. They agree to try to make peace with the "flatheads" of Carolina, and to stop their young men from killing and stealing English cattle and...

GLC03107.02115

Propositions to the 5 Nations

Governor Hunter speaks on behalf of the Queen of England, and invites the 5 Nations to renew their covenant chain of peace with the English. He informs the Indians that the English have made peace with the French, and expects that the 5 Nations will...

GLC03107.02116

Propositions to Governor Hunter with an answer

The Sachems state that they have heard news of British plans to cut off the 5 Nations, and explain that they are inclined to believe this rumor due to the rapidly rising price of powder. Governor Hunter replies that the rumors are spread by their...

GLC03107.02117

Propositions to Governor Hunter with an answer

The Sachems resolve to end their war with the flatheads of Carolina, condole the death of Queen Anne, and request that the English sell goods at a more reasonable price. In his reply, Governor Hunter states that he will need time to think about the...

GLC03107.02118

Alteration of the former propositions

The Sachems request that the part of their former proposition stating their resolve never to join the English in a war be blotted out and forgotten. They explain that the rising cost of goods caused them to initially make this statement, and they...

GLC03107.02119

Propositions to Governor Hunter with an answer

The Sachems explain that they have received word from the Far Nations that they desire to make peace with Governor Hunter and the 5 Nations, and also that they wish to travel and trade with freedom. Governor Hunter replies that the accepts the...

GLC03107.02120