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Mohawk Indians Answer from the Mohawk Sachems to Cornell Coursey's proposition

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.01876 Author/Creator: Mohawk Indians Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Manuscript document Date: 1677/08/06 Pagination: 4p. : docket : Height: 32.5 cm, Width: 21.1 cm Order a Copy

The Mohawks agree to the terms of Cornell Coursey's proposition, and offer furs to help resolve difficulties. Docketed on verso.

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