1677/04/24

River Indians

Manuscript document

Title: Answer to Major Pynchon's proposition

The Mahikander and River Indians thank the English for their friendship, and agree not to harbor or aid any of their enemies.

GLC03107.01867

1685/08/04

River Indians

Manuscript document

Title: Proposition of the River Indians [in Dutch]

English translation GLC03107.01945

GLC03107.01944

1685/08/04

River Indians

Manuscript document

Title: "Propositions made by the River Indians that live at Skachkook"

The River Indians explain that they have invited some of their Indians from Pinnekook in New England to come and live with them in Skachkook. In their response, the English encourage the Indians to bring their friends and relations to Skachkook to settle, where they will receive the protection of the British government.

GLC03107.01945

1685/12/21

River Indians

Manuscript document

Title: "Propositions made by the Rever Indians that Live at Sckaghkook to . . .

. . . the Magistrates of Albanie." The River Indians state that their Sachem is dead, and they request the protection of Corlaer, as they believe it to be a dangerous time for Indians. They also agree to remain at Skachkook, and to increase their numbers there. In their response, the English congratulate the River Indians for renewing their covenant, and instruct them to be careful with whom they choose to be their next Sachem.

GLC03107.01955

1720/08/25

River Indians

Manuscript document

Title: Propositions made to Peter Schuyler

The River Indians apologize for breaking the custom of presenting the English with gifts, but explain that they are too poor to do so. They ask Schuyler to renew the covenant chain, and express their desire to learn English so that they may understand the minister and become Christians.

GLC03107.02136