Byrd, William, fl. 1685 Propositions made to the Onondagas, Oneidas, Cayugas, and Senecas
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.01947 Author/Creator: Byrd, William, fl. 1685 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 1685/09/15 Pagination: 7p. + docket 32.8 x 20.7 cm Order a Copy
Byrd informs the Indians that they have broken their covenant with the people of Virginia and Maryland when they invaded their land, abducted their servants, and fought with their Indian allies. Rather than go to war over this, Byrd asks that the Indians return the people they abducted, and call back any men that they sent down to Virginia and Maryland.
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