1690/05/09

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Autograph letter signed

Title: to the Governor, Council, and Representatives of Connecticut re: Jacob Leisler

Livingston thanks the Governor and Council of Connecticut for considering some earlier propositions, and also wishes to give them an update of affairs in Albany since Jacob Leisler took over. He explains that many are starving and oppressed in Albany, and the situation with the French and Indians has worsened. The people of Albany are awaiting the arrival of a Governor from England, but Livingston asks if the united colonies may in the mean time appoint a general to head Albany, as Leisler has only wrought further disruption.

GLC03107.02031

1690/06/18

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Letter

Title: to the Governor and Council of Boston re: war with French, Jacob Leisler

The letter discusses the current situation in Albany with regard to the war with the French. It also explains the calamity of Jacob Leisler's authority, and the immediate need for a new Governor of Albany and New York. P.4 contains a note to Dirk Wessels in Dutch. Letter marked as a copy. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.02032

1692/07/29

Ingoldesby, Richard, ?-1719

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mayor Peter Schuyler re: funds for an attack against Indians of Canada

Ingoldesby writes that he will have no trouble collecting money to fund an attack against the "praying Indians of Canada" Docketed on address leaf. Written at Fort William Henry.

GLC03107.02033

1692/08/12

Schuyler, Pieter, 1657-1724

Manuscript document

Title: "Propositions made by Pr. Schuyler Mayor of the City of Albany to the . . .

. . . chiefs, Captains, & Leaders of a Company of 350 Indians of the 5 Nations now bounde upon an Expedition to Canida all Encamped at Shinnechtady." In the proposition, Schuyler writes that the "French praying Indians" will always be their enemies, and he asks the 5 Nations to destroy their camps, and also to do what damage they can to the French. Schuyler scolds the 5 Nations as well for taking cattle and corn from New England settlers, and warns them to cease that behavior immediately. In their response, the 5 Nations agree to fight against the praying Indians of Canada, but remind…

GLC03107.02035

1692/08/17

Schuyler, Pieter, 1657-1724

Letter

Title: to Richard Ingoldesby re: plans to attack the French and Indians of Canada

Schuyler writes that he has enclosed a copy of his propositions to the 5 Nations, and writes of English designs for different attacks upon the French. He also writes of the expense accrued from the conflict. Letter marked as a copy.

GLC03107.02036

1692/09/01

Schuyler, Peter, 1657-1724

Manuscript document

Title: Brief to the Council [in Dutch]

GLC03107.02037

1693/06/21

Pynchon, John, 1626-1703

Letter

Title: Brief [in Dutch]

Letter marked as a translation.

GLC03107.02038

1693/07/03

Fletcher, Benjamin, 1640-1703

Manuscript document

Title: Propositions made to the 5 Nations

Fletcher writes of his plans to strengthen the frontier against French and Indian attacks, and warns the 5 Nations to remain sober at all times, as drinking alcohol would make them more vulnerable to an attack. He reminds the 5 Nations that they need to give satisfaction for the killing of horses some time ago, and instructs them to remove a Jesuit who is currently living among them. Fletcher also asks if any Indians are wavering in their loyalty and considering reconciliation with the French.

GLC03107.02039

1693/07

Manuscript document

Title: "Some Remarks upon the Present state of affares at Albany Relateing to the . . .

. . . Indians of the 5 Nations & Particularly of the message sent to them from the Gov[ernor] of Canada." The document expresses alarm at the presence of a Jesuit Millet among the 5 Nations, who remains in correspondence with the French, and is thought to be a part of a plot to attack the 5 Nations. P.3 contains articles from the Jesuit Millet's letter to De Dellins, dated 26 July 1693. Docketed on recto.

GLC03107.02040

1695/08/27

Letter

Title: to Benjamin Fletcher re: conflict among Indians

The author tells Fletcher that he has sent messengers to the 5 Nations to inform them of the Governor's desire to meet with them. A conflict at Onondaga and Oneida between the French Indians and some of the 5 Nations is also described.

GLC03107.02041

1696/05/19

Brooke, Chidley, fl. 1691-1699

Manuscript document

Title: Memorial of Chidley Brooke and William Nicolls to the Lord Justices of England

Brooke and Nicolls speak on behalf of the province of New York to aquaint the Justices of England of some issues that need immediate attention. They explain that the loyalty of the 5 Nations is wavering, and it is feared that they will defect to the Canadian side and begin attacking English settlements in New York and New England. Brooke and Nicolls also state that the war cost a great deal, and that New York is in desperate need of assistance to pay its debts.

GLC03107.02042

1697/08/13

Teunise, Gerrit, fl. 1687-1697

Manuscript document

Title: to the Council re: orders to mobilize militia in defense of a French invasion

In his address to the council, Teunise orders the mobilization of militia men to ward off an invasion of the French from Canada. P.2 contains a letter to Coll. Beekman that discusses the scouts' reports of French activity, and of the need to mobilize a form of defense. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.02044

1697/03/11

Manuscript document

Title: Report on the condition of the fort at Albany

The document discusses the condition of the fort at Albany, and the repairs that must be made to such things as chimneys, and stone and wooden mounts.

GLC03107.02045

1699/08/18

Skunk, fl. 1699

Manuscript document signed

Title: Sale of land to Johannes Schuyler

Two Indians, Skunk and Aquatak, acknowledge the sale of a piece of land east of the Hudson River, within the county of Albany, to Johannes Schuyler for 50 gilders of wampum. The Indians Skunk and Aquatak signed with their marks. Johannes Schuyler signed the document as a true copy.

GLC03107.02048

1699/04/21

Manuscript document

Title: Account of beer and rum sold to the Earl of Bellomont

GLC03107.02049

1700/02/14

Winthrop, FItz-John, 1638-1707

Letter

Title: to Peter Schuyler re: suspicions of an Indian attack

The Governor of Canada writes that he has heard rumors of a plan among the 5 Nations and/or Skachtkook Indians to attack Christian settlements in New England, and asks if Peter Schuyler has heard any similar news. He also states his desire to uphold the covenant made between the English and the 5 Nations, and hopes that this sentiment may be communicated to them. Also contians a 2p. account of a council proceeding in New London in January 1699, which relates news from various English settlers and Indian scouts of suspicious activity among the Mohawk Indians and the potential for an Indian…

GLC03107.02050

1700/04

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Autograph document signed

Title: "Observations made by Robert Livingston Secretary of Indian Affairs in . . .

. . . his Voyage to Onnondage in April 1700." Livingston reports that the Mohawks have become weak, and many are fleeing to Canada. He recommends that the English send more ministers to convert the Indians, and he also suggests that the Mohawks, Onondagas, and Oneidas all be moved to tracts of land closer to Albany. Livingston advocates the establishment of garrisons and magazines, and the erection of a fort at Skachtkook in order to create greater security around the Indian settlements. P.7 contains a tabulation of the distances between Onondaga and Albany, and a map was sketched on p.8.

GLC03107.02051

1700/06/11

Van Brugh, Peter, fl. 1699-1714

Letter signed

Title: to the Gentlemen re: request for their presence in Albany

Van Brugh enclosed a copy of a message from Onondaga, and asks for the"Gentlemen's" presence in Albany to discuss the matter with the Indians. The Indians apparently have a great deal of news to share with Albany.

GLC03107.02053

1700/06/11

Onondaga Sachems

Manuscript document

Title: Propositions made by the messengers of the Onondaga Sachems

The messengers inform Corlaer that the Seneca Sachems have gone to Canada, and that 5 "Waganhaes" from different nations have recently arrived at Onondaga. P.2 contains Robert Livingston's answer given to the Onondagas, signed and dated 14 June 1700. In the answer, Livingston explains that the English will send Lawrence Claese up to Onondaga to investigate, and also to prevent more Senecas from fleeing to Canada.

GLC03107.02054

1700/06/14

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Manuscript document

Title: Instructions for Lawrence Claese [in Dutch]

GLC03107.02055

1700/06/19

Joseph, Henry, & Gideon, fl. 1700

Manuscript document

Title: "Propositions made by Joseph Henry & Gideon three Christian Maquase"

The three Christian Mohawks inform the officials of Albany that the Onondagas called them to a meeting where there would be no English men present. They explain that they felt it was their duty to inform the English of this occurence.

GLC03107.02056

1700/06/28

Sachems of the Canada Praying Indians

Manuscript document

Title: "Propositions made by the Sachims of the Canada Praying Indians . . .

. . . belonging to their Castle called Kachanua[g]e to the Com[mission] for the Indian Affares." The praying Indians state that they have come to Albany to trade, and ask to be treated with kindness; the Commissioners answer that they will oblige them in this matter. The Commissioners of Indian Affairs then offer their own proposition, dated 3 July 1700, in which they ask the praying Indians to leave the priests in Canada, and return to English territory where they will receive instruction in the "true Christian faith." The Indians reply that they desire instruction in Christianity, and if…

GLC03107.02057

1700/12/12

Van der Heyden, Dirk, fl. 1700

Manuscript document signed

Title: Account of Robert Livingston

Livingston purchased 3 bottles of wine for the Mohawks Sachems on 6 July 1700. Van der Heyden signed for receipt of payment on 12 December 1700.

GLC03107.02058

1700/08/05

Baptist van Eps, John, fl. 1700

Manuscript document signed

Title: Report about the Indians

Van Eps states that upon his arrival at Onondaga in July, he found the Indians meeting with some French men, for which he reprimanded them and informed them that Corlaer forabade such activity. When he questioned the Indians about the French intentions, he learned that the French proposed peace, the release of prisoners, and asked permission to place a Jesuit in their country. The Indians refused the French propositions, and stated that if they wanted a priest, Corlaer would supply them with one.

GLC03107.02059

1700/08/29

Earl of Bellomont, fl. 1700

Manuscript document

Title: Answer to the 5 Nations

The Earl of Belloment states that he is happy to satisfy the Indians' request for a minister, and expresses his hope to translate the Bible into their language. He asks that they send 3 Sachem's sons of each nation to New York, where they will learn to read and write English for 3-4 years, so that they may return home to read the Bible to other Indians of their nation.

GLC03107.02060