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Coursey, Henry, fl. 1677-1682 Proposition of Henry Coursey and Philomen Lloyd to the Mohawks, Onondagas, . . .

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.01919 Author/Creator: Coursey, Henry, fl. 1677-1682 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 1682/08/04 Pagination: 1p. : docket : Height: 33 cm, Width: 21.3 cm Order a Copy

. . . 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.

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