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1669/06/01
Pope, Sarah
Land petition.
Petition for one of the first English children born in the New World, signed by Sarah Pope, a passenger aboard the third ship to arrive at Plymouth, the Anne.
GLC07954
1686/07/20
Livingston, Robert (1654-1728)
Conditional release of a tract of land to King James II
During his term as Governor of the province of New York, Thomas Dongan purchased a tract of land called Saratoga from the Mohawk Indians, and then released it to a number of Dutch and English men, among them Robert Livingston, in the form of a land...
GLC03107.01828
1676
Charter of Albany
The document puts forth a number of policies regarding how the city and county of Albany ought to operate. It states that trade with Indians will remain an exclusive privilege of the town's residents, that the people must consent to being taxed...
GLC03107.01862
1683/09/07
Unknown
Settlements along the Susquehanna River
The map marks various settlements of the Senecas, Onondagas, and Cayugas along the Susquehanna River, and the length of travel between them. The accompanying text explains that a detailed account of the river is necessary so that settlers may find...
GLC03107.01923
1685/07/01
Northern Indians
Proposition of the northern Indians and an answer [in Dutch and English]
The proposal was written in Dutch and the answer was written in English. In the response, the Indians are welcomed to settle in Skachkook, where the English will protect them from the French.English translation GLC03107.01939
GLC03107.01939
1685/07/02
Answer to the northern Indians
Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.01941
1685/08/04
River Indians
"Propositions made by the River Indians that live at Skachkook"
The River Indians explain that they have invited some of their Indians from Pinnekook in New England to come and live with them in Skachkook. In their response, the English encourage the Indians to bring their friends and relations to Skachkook to...
GLC03107.01945
1685/12/21
"Propositions made by the Rever Indians that Live at Sckaghkook to . . .
. . . the Magistrates of Albanie." The River Indians state that their Sachem is dead, and they request the protection of Corlaer, as they believe it to be a dangerous time for Indians. They also agree to remain at Skachkook, and to increase their...
GLC03107.01955
1687/09/09
Governor and Council of New York
to the Mayor & Aldermen of Albany re: settlement at Catskill for the Winter
The document orders that the 5 Nations bring their women, children, and old men to Catskill on Robert Livingston's land for the winter, where they will receive any assistance they may need. It also requests that they bring as much corn and...
GLC03107.02008
1688/07/02
Deposition of Symon Groot
The deposition explains that Symon Groot came to the colony in 1638 to trade with the West India Company, and throughout his time here he has repeatedly endangered himself by fighting with the Mohawks in their war with the French and their Indians....
GLC03107.02016
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