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1709/05
Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728
"Account of the negotiations of K:V: Renselaer & Robert Livingston who . . .
. . . were sent Express to Albany by the President & Councill of N: York to dispatch spys to Canada"
GLC03107.02085
1709/05/06
Schuyler, Pieter, 1657-1724
"Instructions for Mr. Renselaer and Mr. Livingston"
Schuyler and Renselaer are instructed to travel to Albany, and there find the most trustworthy Indians to send to Quebec and Montreal
GLC03107.02086
President and Council of Albany
Order for Mr. Livingston and Mr. Renselaer
The document orders Livingston and Renselaer to oversee the Indians' expedition to Canada.
GLC03107.02087
May 11, 1709
Dispatch of Indians to Quebec and Montreal
Renselaer and Livingston send one pair of Indians to Quebec, and another pair to Montreal and order them to make what discoveries they can and to follow the instructions of Coll. Vetch and Coll. Nicholson. P.2 contains the instructions of Vetch and...
GLC03107.02088
1709/06-08
Account of pork, bread, and Indian corn distributed to Indians and English men
GLC03107.02089
1709/07/14
Ingoldesby, Richard, ?-1719
Propositions to the Mohawks, Oneidas, Onondagas, and Cayugas
Ingoldesby asks the Indians for their full support in a land expedition against the French in Canada, who have shown themselves time and again to be the enemies of the 5 Nations. He also expresses his concern over the absence of the Senecas, who...
GLC03107.02090
1709/07/17
Examination of an Onondaga Indian
The Onondaga Indian relates news he heard from a Seneca that a company of Indians were discussing plans to attack the 5 Nations. He also states that 2 nations of Indians from Maryland have all been killed by a pestilential disease. P.2 contains an...
GLC03107.02091
1709/07/19
Commission on Indian Affairs
Petition for the payment of Robert Livingston's salary
The Commissioners for Indian Affairs, Peter Schuyler, Hendrick Hun[ter], John Cuyler, Henry Holland, and [J.] Abeel verify that Robert Livingston has worked dilligently as Secretary for Indian Affiars, yet has not received the salary due to him. They...
GLC03107.02092
1709/08/12
Mayor and Aldermen of Albany
"At a Meeting of the Mayor aldermen of the citty of Alb[any] the Justices . . .
. . . of the sd. County, the Commissioners for the Expedition against Canada & Commissioners of the Indian affares" The Commissioners state that it would be a great risk to sail up the river into Canada during the winter, and make a number of...
GLC03107.02093
1709/08/13
to Richard Ingoldesby re: petition concerning the expedition to Canada
The Mayor and Aldermen of Albany discuss some reservations regarding the planned expedition to reduce Canada. They recommend recalling the land troops until the fleet arrives from England, which will necessitate postponing the expedition until the...
GLC03107.02094
1709/11/11
Commissioners of New York
Resolution to give an account of the provisions sent to Albany
The Commissioners of New York for the Canada Expedition state their resolve to give the General Assembly an account of the provisions they sent to Albany to assist with the expedition to reduce Canada.
GLC03107.02095
1709/08/16
"The Camp at the Wood Creek Reviewed with an account of the Forces Built . . .
. . . Between Albany and said Camp, and of the Forces Posted there in order for the Expedition against Canada and how they are Subsisted." The Review relates a number of concerns regarding the expedition to reduce Canada. The soldiers are described...
GLC03107.02096
1710/08/15
Hunter, Robert, 1664-1734
Propositions made to the 5 Nations
GLC03107.02097
1710/07/16
Propositions made to the Mohawks and an answer.
The Commissioners state that English families will be settling on the land called Skohere, and they ask that the Mohawks send some men there to accompany the Surveyor General as he searches for an appropriate place to make a road. In their answer...
GLC03107.02098
1710/10/21
Showenoos people
Speech made to Coll. Robert Hunter
The Showenoos Indians welcome Coll. Hunter to New York, and state that they have come only to show him love and respect.
GLC03107.02099
Propositions made to Coll. Robert Hunter
The Showenoos Indians state that most of their men have gone hunting, but they wish to welcome Coll. Hunter to New York. In his response, Hunter states his disapproval with the Indians for having gone out hunting, but thanks them for their show of...
GLC03107.02100
1711/03/01
Mohawk Indians
Propositions to Hendrick Hanse (Sinnonquirese)
P.1 states that 3 Mohawk Sachems appeared in Albany and requested that Hendrik Hanse, whom they call Sinnonquirese, appear at a general meeting at Sinnondoroge. P.2 records the Mohawks' proposition, dated 5 March 1711, at Sinnondoroge. The Mohawks...
GLC03107.02101
1711/04/24
to Peter Schuyler re: instructions to travel to Onondaga
Hunter informs Schuyler that a group of French men and officers recently arrived at Onondaga, and he wishes Schuyler to travel there immediately. While at Onondaga, Schuyler is instructed to thank the Indians for informing the English of the French...
GLC03107.02102
1711/08/17-1711/08/28
Five Nations
Propositions of the 5 Nations and River Indians to Coll. Robert Hunter
The 5 Nations and River Indians have gathered at Albany to voice their commitment to General Francis Nicholson and the expedition to reduce Canada. They ask the Governor to pardon the French Praying Indians if they decide to help the English, and...
GLC03107.02103
1711/08/26
Sachem of the 5 Nations, fl. 1711-1717
Proposals of the 5 Nations to Robert Hunter
The Sachems ask the Governor and Lieutenant Governor of New York to pay the salary of Robert Livingston, who has served the position of Secretary of Indian Affiars without receiving a just salary.
GLC03107.02104
1711/08/28
Council of War
Proceedings at a council of war
The Council asks that accounts be made for the victualling of soldiers, the Commissioners procure as many carpenters as possible, provisions be delivered to soldiers and Indians with great speed, and surgeons be instructed to tend to casualties...
GLC03107.02107
1712/05/13
Account with Indian Nations [in Dutch and English]
Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.02108
1712/02/10
Schuyler, Peter, 1657-1724
to the Commissioners for regulating the palatine affairs re: approaching enemy
Schuyler writes of news that the enemy is approaching, and requests that the Commissioners send their palatines to Albany with the greatest speed and urgency. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.02109
1713/02/27
Huddy, Charles, fl. 1713
to Richard Ingoldesby re: mischief of Johannis Lucas
Huddy writes that Johannis Lucas spread rumors among the 5 Nations, telling them that the English planned to take their land away. Consquently, discontent has spread and many Indians, including the Skachtkook Indians, appear to be removing to other...
GLC03107.02110
[1713]
Answer to the Indians
The document warns the Indians not to trade with the French, who lie and cheat in order to weaken the Indians and make them more vulnerable in the time of war.
GLC03107.02112
circa 1585-1763
Propositions made by the Mohicans [in Dutch]
GLC03107.02113
1714/05/12
Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749
to Robert Livingston re: sale of Alida Schuyler's house
Philip describes his unsuccessful attempts to sell Alida Schuyler's house, which is old and poorly kept. He also wishes his father the best of luck in obtaining his warrants and salary, but acknowledges that it will continue to be a most difficult...
GLC03107.02114
1714/09/25
Answer to the propositions of Governor Hunter
The 5 Nations express their solidarity with the English, and their determination to maintain peace with them. They agree to try to make peace with the "flatheads" of Carolina, and to stop their young men from killing and stealing English cattle and...
GLC03107.02115
1714/09/23
Propositions to the 5 Nations
Governor Hunter speaks on behalf of the Queen of England, and invites the 5 Nations to renew their covenant chain of peace with the English. He informs the Indians that the English have made peace with the French, and expects that the 5 Nations will...
GLC03107.02116
1714/09/20
Propositions to Governor Hunter with an answer
The Sachems state that they have heard news of British plans to cut off the 5 Nations, and explain that they are inclined to believe this rumor due to the rapidly rising price of powder. Governor Hunter replies that the rumors are spread by their...
GLC03107.02117
1715/08/27
The Sachems resolve to end their war with the flatheads of Carolina, condole the death of Queen Anne, and request that the English sell goods at a more reasonable price. In his reply, Governor Hunter states that he will need time to think about the...
GLC03107.02118
1715/08/28
Alteration of the former propositions
The Sachems request that the part of their former proposition stating their resolve never to join the English in a war be blotted out and forgotten. They explain that the rising cost of goods caused them to initially make this statement, and they...
GLC03107.02119
1715/08/29
The Sachems explain that they have received word from the Far Nations that they desire to make peace with Governor Hunter and the 5 Nations, and also that they wish to travel and trade with freedom. Governor Hunter replies that the accepts the...
GLC03107.02120
Answer to the propositions of the 5 Nations
Governor Hunter begins by recalling the war against the French of Canada, and states the importance of upholding the "hatchet" of mutual defense between the English and the 5 Nations. In response to the Indians' complaints of the high price of goods...
GLC03107.02121
1715/08/31
The 5 Nations
Reply to the propositions of Governor Hunter
The 5 Nations correct Governor Hunter's account of the attacks commited by the Flatheads of Carolina, and explain that the English provoked them when they failed to lower the price of goods in return for the Flatheads' service in a war with another...
GLC03107.02122
1717/05/30
Spotswood, Alexander, 1676-1740
to Robert Hunter re: attacks made by the 5 Nations [excerpt]
The Governor of Virginia, Alexander Spotswood, writes to Governor Hunter to inform him that the 5 Nations have attacked a nation of Indians in an English fort as they prepared to make peace with Virginia. Docket notes that this is an excerpt of a...
GLC03107.02123
1717/06/16
Proposition to the 5 Nations [in Dutch]
Docketed on p.4.
GLC03107.02124
1717/06/13
Livingston, Robert, 1688-1775
to Robert Livingston re: 5 Nations' mischief in Virginia
Robert writes that he sends this letter per Capt. Smith, the Agent of Virginia, who has informed him of the mischief wrought by the 5 Nations in that colony. He also notes that some pirates took Smith and held him in Sandy Hook for some time, and...
GLC03107.02125
Private conference between Governor Hunter and Sachems of the 5 Nations
In response to an inquiry, the 5 Nations note that the French have not built a fort in the Seneca's country, but have rather erected a trading post at that site. The Indians state that they are uneasy due to news that the French and English plan to...
GLC03107.02126
1721/03/20
to Robert Livingston re: tensions with the French and Indians
Philip discusses the growing hostility between colonists, Indians, and the French Canadian government. Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.01325
1720/11/18
to George Bampfeild re: salary for Secretary of Indian Affairs
Livingston discusses the action being taken to receive the unpaid portion of his salary due to him as Secretary of Indian Affairs.
GLC03107.01335
1721/02/01
to Robert Livingston re: restrictions on trade with French and Indians
Philip describes the terms and restrictions that the Governor has put in place to guide trade with the French and Indians. Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.01358
1721/02/08
to Robert Livingston re: trade restrictions
Philip explains that the new trade restrictions have heightened tensions with the French, who have sent an Indian spy down to Albany. He also mentions keeping a continuous correspondence with the Governor in order to "wage war" against his and his...
GLC03107.01360
1721/02/17
Collins, John, fl. 1711-1721
Collins notes that he has signed a certificate for Livingston's hogs, and thanks Livingston for his trouble in procuring him a mare. He expresses satisfaction with the Governor's decision to suppress unlawful trade. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01361
1721/02/20
Philip discusses French attempts to manipulate the Indians and how this has interfered with trade in the colony. He also mentions the new trade restrictions and the effect they will have on his business.
GLC03107.01362
1721/05/23
Burnet, William, 1688-1729
to Robert Livingston re: a piece of news from Pennsylvania
Burnet states that he has a piece of news regarding Indian affairs from Mr. Logan, the secretary of Pennsylvania, and that he wishes Livingston to communicate this news to the House.
GLC03107.01372
1721/09/04
"Govr Burnets discourse wth 10 Sachims"
Outlines how relations between the French, English, and Indians are to proceed with regard to trade, and what precautions should be made if war becomes a threat. Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.01377
1685/09/15
Dongan, Thomas, 1634-1715
Proposition to the western Indians [in Dutch]
GLC03107.01928
[1685]
"Instructions for Arnought the Interpreter (to be by him followed to the . . .
. . . Senecas, Maqques, Onnondages, Oneydes & Cayouges." Effingham instructs the interpreter to inform the Indians that he is aware of the destruction they recently caused in Virginia, where they killed a number of cattle and a few Englishmen. He...
GLC03107.01932
1684/07/30
Howard of Effingham, Francis Howard, Baron, 1643-1695
Proposition to the Mohawks, Senecas, Onondagas, and Oneidas
Effingham condemns the Indians for repeatedly breaking their covenant with Coll. Coursey and invading Virginia and Maryland, where they have robbed and plundered English settlements. He explains, however, that he has worked with Thomas Dongan, the...
GLC03107.01933
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