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Seneca people Answer to Cornell Coursey's proposition

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.01878 Author/Creator: Seneca people Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Manuscript document Date: 1677/08/22 Pagination: 3p. + docket 32.8 x 21.2 cm Order a Copy

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.

Sinnondowanne people
Cayuga people

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