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Dongan, Thomas, 1634-1715 "Propositions made to the Maquese, Oneydes, Onnondages, Cayouges & . . .

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.01958 Author/Creator: Dongan, Thomas, 1634-1715 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Manuscript document Date: 1686/05/20 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 32.4 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

Sinnekes Sachims." Coll. Dongan tells the Indians that they are not permitted to trade,
make covenants, or declare war or peace with any Christians without his permission. He also states that they must continue to bring all their trade exclusively to Albany, and that they should stop any Christians from building forts in places that would interfere with their beaver hunting. Docketed on verso.

Dongan, Thomas, 1634-1715

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