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Van Brugh, Peter, fl. 1699-1714 to the Gentlemen re: request for their presence in Albany

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02053 Author/Creator: Van Brugh, Peter, fl. 1699-1714 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Letter signed Date: 1700/06/11 Pagination: 1p. : docket : Height: 20.6 cm, Width: 16.4 cm Order a Copy

Van Brugh enclosed a copy of a message from Onondaga, and asks for the"Gentlemen's" presence in Albany to discuss the matter with the Indians. The Indians apparently have a great deal of news to share with Albany.

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