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Answer to Cornell Coursey's proposition

The Sinnondowannes & Cayugas extend their gratitude to the Governor General and to the English for their willingness to forgive the past. They also offer beaver furs in order to resolve past conflicts.

GLC03107.01878

to Robert Livingston re: instructions for collecting the excise

Governor Andros thanks Livingston for his letter regarding relations between Indians and settlers. He also gives Livingston instructions on how to collect the excise revenues. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01879

Proposition for Indian policy [in Dutch]

Contains two separate proposals. Robert Livingston signed as the translator of both proposals.

GLC03107.01880

Proposition made to the Mohawks

William Kendall, the Agent of Indian Affairs in Virginia, writes to set the terms of the colony's relationship with the Mohawks. In order to maintain peace and friendship, Kendall writes that all Indians are required to stand still and lay down...

GLC03107.01881

Answer to Coll. William Kendall's proposition

In their answer, the Mohawks find Coll. Kendall's terms of peace to be agreeable, and consent to lay down their arms before Christians as a sign of friendship. Signed and verified as a true copy by Robert Livingston Secr., who translated, compared...

GLC03107.01882

Answer to Coll. William Kendall's proposition [in Dutch]

Contains the signature of Robert Livingston Secr.

GLC03107.01883

"Answer upon a certain message sent to him by the Onnondages Sachims . . .

. . . with one of the Sakamakers call Othonoones." Kendall states that he knows nothing of an alleged covenant made in private between the Onondagas and Coll. Coursey. He also scolds the Onondagas for postponing a meeting due to smallpox, as he...

GLC03107.01884

"Message from the Sachems of Onnondage to Col: Wm. Kendall . . .

. . . agent of Virginia sent by one of there Sachems calld Othonoonis accompanyed with his sonne and another Indian." Othonoonis explains that agreements made with Coll. Coursey indicated that colonial agents would visit Onondaga territory, rather...

GLC03107.01885

"The Gov[erno]r Gen[era]ll Message to the Onneydes" [in Dutch and English]

The document announces the Governor's arrival in Albany with the Oneida squaw, and asks if the Oneidas plan to join them.

GLC03107.01886

Message from the Sachems of Onondagas to Col: Wm: Kendall [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01887

Answer to the Onondagas message [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01888

"An Accompt of Presents given to the Onneydes Sachims upon the Country . . .

. . . of Virginia Acct. at the delivery of the 6 Prison[ers]." Account of the quantity of tobacco, rum, bread, meat, and other provisions given to the Oneidas for the delivery of prisoners.

GLC03107.01889

"Accompt of Charges Expended upon the Christian Prisoners to witt . . .

. . . 2 woomen & 4 children wh. came from Oneyde, being taken from Virginia." Account of the services rendered by different individuals and the sums that they were paid.

GLC03107.01890

Proposition to the Oneidas

Kendall states that he is writing to discuss recent incidents of Oneida Indians destroying and plundering colonial settlements, and abducting some women and children. He explains that he is willing to forgive these actions as long as the Oneida...

GLC03107.01891

Proposition to the Oneidas

Copy of GLC03107.01.01891.

GLC03107.01892

Proposition to the Oneidas

Proposition of Kendall and Col. Southy Littleton (who is noted to have died before the Indians came), contains the same statement as that in GLC03107.01.01891 and .01892. Followed by a proposition by Kendall to the Mohawks and westward Indians, in...

GLC03107.01893

Proposition to the Oneidas

Copy of GLC03107.01.01893.

GLC03107.01894

Answer to the proposition of William Kendall

In their answer, the Oneida Sachems admit that they destroyed the property of white settlers and took women and children captive. They explain that they were unjustly provoked, however, when white settlers shot some Oneidas for eating their corn, a...

GLC03107.01895

Answer to the proposition of William Kendall [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01896

Proposition to the Oneidas [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01897

Proposition to the Onondagas [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01898

Proposition to the Onondagas

In the proposition, the Onondagas are reprimanded for their aggressions against white settlers, and are instructed to obey the law of standing still and laying down their arms before white men.

GLC03107.01899

Proposition to the Onondagas

In the proposition, the Onondagas are reprimanded for their aggressions against white settlers, and are instructed to obey the law of standing still and laying down their arms before white men. Copy of GLC03107.01.01899.

GLC03107.01900

Answer to the proposition of William Kendall

In their response, the Onondagas claim that the attacks upon white settlers were made without their order, and thank the white men for their forgiveness and understanding. They note, however, that in the future the white men should allow the...

GLC03107.01901

Declaration to William Abrahamse Smitt [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01902

Document [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01903

to the Maryland agents re: meeting with Indians to investigate attacks

Brockholes writes that he has ordered a strict inquiry to be made among all the northern Indians in order to discover who participated in the attacks upon white settlers in Maryland and Virginia. He notes that the Mohawks and Senecas claim innocence...

GLC03107.01904

to Coll. Henry Coursey and Coll. Philemon Lloyd re: ambassadors to Albany

Lord Baltimore appoints both Coll. Coursey and Coll. Lloyd as ambassadors to Albany in order to negotiate a peace settlement with the northern Indians.

GLC03107.01905

"Propositions to the Commissaryes at Albany"

Signed by both Coursey and Philemon Lloyd. They request the commissaries of Albany to inform the neighboring Indians that they must call back the troops they sent down to Maryland and Virginia so that no mischief may be committed against white...

GLC03107.01906

Response to the proposition of Henry Coursey and Philemon Lloyd

The Commisaries of Albany express their solidarity with the people of Virginia and Maryland as subjects of the same crown, and pledge their support in the event of a war with the Indians.

GLC03107.01907

Answer to the proposition of Henry Coursey and Philemon Lloyd [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01908

Answer to the proposition of Henry Coursey and Philemon Lloyd

On p.1 the Catskill, Mohican, and Esopus Indians explain that they are a very small people with no intention of ever harming Christians. Their answer continues on the 20 July 1682 on p.2, in which they thank the Christians for their friendship, and...

GLC03107.01909

Proposition of Henry Coursey and Philemon Lloyd to the Mohican. . .

. . . Catskill, and Esopus Indians [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01910

Appeal to Anthony Brockholes for assistance with the investigation

The Agents of Maryland request the assistance of Brockholes and the government of New York in their inquiry into the transgressions of the northern Indians. They ask the New York agents to make it clear to the northern Indians that a peace agreement...

GLC03107.01911

"Propositions to the Senedowannes"

Signed by both Coursey and Philomen Lloyd. They thank the Sinnondowannes for their outstanding loyalty, and ask that they renew their peace agreement. The Sinnondowannes are also instructed to hand over any Indian that has murdered a white man or...

GLC03107.01912

Proposition of Henry Coursey and Philomen Lloyd to the Sinnondowannes & Senecas

[in Dutch].

GLC03107.01913

Answer to the proposition of Henry Coursey and Philomen Lloyd

In their response, the Sinnondowannes and Senecas agree to uphold the covenant made with Coursey, and state their determination to resist all provocations. They also agree to remain on friendly terms with any Indian allies of the colonists, and to...

GLC03107.01914

Answer to the proposition of Henry Coursey and Philomen Lloyd [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01915

Proceedings with the Mohawks, Oneidas, Onondagas, and Cayugas [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01916

Answer to the proposition of Henry Coursey and Philomen Lloyd

Record of the proceedings held between the Onondagas, Oneidas, Mohawks, and Cayugas over the course of a few days. During these proceedings, the Indians apologize for the actions of other northern Indians, and state their desire to maintain peace...

GLC03107.01917

Proposition of Henry Coursey and Philomen Lloyd to the Maquas, On[n]eydes, . . .

. . . On[n]ondages, and Cajouges [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01918

Proposition of Henry Coursey and Philomen Lloyd to the Mohawks, Onondagas, . . .

. . . Oneidas, and Cayugas Signed by both Lloyd and Coursey. The document discusses the crimes committed against Christian settlers, and explains that war will be declared if the Indians fail to pay for their transgressions.

GLC03107.01919

3rd proposition to Indians [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01920

2nd proposition to Indians [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01921

2nd and 3rd Proposition to the Mohawks, Oneidas, Onondagas, and Cayugas

Contains the signatures of Coursey and Philomen Lloyd. The document sets the terms for a peace settlement between the agents of Virginia and Maryland, and the northern Indians. Lloyd and Coursey demand 500 beavers to pay for the robbery and plunder...

GLC03107.01922

Settlements along the Susquehanna River

The map marks various settlements of the Senecas, Onondagas, and Cayugas along the Susquehanna River, and the length of travel between them. This map had borders drawn between Robert Livingston and three Iroquois delegates. The accompanying text...

GLC03107.01923

Receipt of payment from Robert Livingston

The boat men Jacob Caspers and John Andrese Don acknowledge receipt of six beavers from Robert Livingston for the transport of the six Mohawk Sachems to and from New York for a meeting with the Governor.

GLC03107.01924

Instructions for Arnout the interpreter [in Dutch]

P.2 contains a proposition to the western Indians, also in Dutch. Robert Livingston signed as the translator of both documents.

GLC03107.01925

Senecas proposal not to go to the French [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01926

Proposition to the 5 Nations [in Dutch]

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.01927