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Schuyler, Pieter, 1657-1724 Propositions to the Mohawks, Oneidas, Onondagas, and Cayugas [rough draft]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02135 Author/Creator: Schuyler, Pieter, 1657-1724 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Manuscript document Date: 1720 Pagination: 2p. + docket 32.7 x 20.8 cm Order a Copy

Schuyler warns the Indians not to make war against the southern Indians, and to respect English property when their warriors travel to Virginia and Maryland. He also mentions the danger of the French building a fort at Onjagare. Marked as a rough draft on the docket.

Schuyler, Pieter, 1657-1724

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