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

1714/09/25

Sachem of the 5 Nations, fl. 1711-1717

Manuscript document

Title: 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 crops. The 5 Nations also agree to give free passage to and trade with the "far nations" that may wander through their country. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.02115

1714/09/20

Sachem of the 5 Nations, fl. 1711-1717

Manuscript document

Title: 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 mutual enemies, and he will try to lower the price of powder.

GLC03107.02117

1715/08/27

Sachem of the 5 Nations, fl. 1711-1717

Manuscript document

Title: 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 issues, and will have an answer at their next meeting.

GLC03107.02118

1715/08/28

Sachem of the 5 Nations, fl. 1711-1717

Manuscript document

Title: 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 therefore request that the King lower the prices so that trade may be more successful.

GLC03107.02119

1715/08/29

Sachem of the 5 Nations, fl. 1711-1717

Manuscript document

Title: 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 propositions of the Far Nations, and states that friends of the 5 Nations will be looked upon as friends of the English.

GLC03107.02120

1717/06/13

Sachem of the 5 Nations, fl. 1711-1717

Manuscript document

Title: Private conference between Governor Hunter and Sachems of the 5 Nations

In response to an inquiry, the 5 Nations note that the French have not built a fort in the Seneca's country, but have rather erected a trading post at that site. The Indians state that they are uneasy due to news that the French and English plan to cut off all Indians and populate the land with people from Europe. They also tell the Governor that they have received small pox from Maryland or Virginia, and demand that this intentional practice cease.

GLC03107.02126

1717/06/15

Sachem of the 5 Nations, fl. 1711-1717

Manuscript document

Title: Proposition to Governor Hunter

The 5 Nations request that the Governor acquaint the King of their ardent desire for better trading prices. They also explain that better prices will attract the Indians that trade with the French, who will travel to Albany to conduct business. In his answer, Governor Hunter explains that prices are determined by the market and not by an individual, and it is therefore not in his power to interfere with this system.

GLC03107.02130