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1697/03/11
Report on the condition of the fort at Albany
The document discusses the condition of the fort at Albany, and the repairs that must be made to such things as chimneys, and stone and wooden mounts.
GLC03107.02045
1697
Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728
Drafft of this Countrey
One map depicting the path from Albany through Iroquois territory towards Lake Ontariot, onto St. Lawrence River to Montreal. On the left side is a key of geographical names. It is likely that the red crayon was drawn by the delegates and ink filled...
GLC03107.02046
1698
Gilbert, Jhan, fl. 1698
Account of expenses for prisoners brought from Canada [in Dutch and English]
Account includes such items as mutton, rum, and tobacco. Contains Peter Schuyler's signature.
GLC03107.02047
1700/02/14
Winthrop, FItz-John, 1638-1707
to Peter Schuyler re: suspicions of an Indian attack
The Governor of Canada writes that he has heard rumors of a plan among the 5 Nations and/or Skachtkook Indians to attack Christian settlements in New England, and asks if Peter Schuyler has heard any similar news. He also states his desire to uphold...
GLC03107.02050
1700/04
"Observations made by Robert Livingston Secretary of Indian Affairs in . . .
. . . his Voyage to Onnondage in April 1700." Livingston reports that the Mohawks have become weak, and many are fleeing to Canada. He recommends that the English send more ministers to convert the Indians, and he also suggests that the Mohawks...
GLC03107.02051
1700/06/11
Van Brugh, Peter, fl. 1699-1714
to the Gentlemen re: request for their presence in Albany
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.
GLC03107.02053
Onondaga Sachems
Propositions made by the messengers of the Onondaga Sachems
The messengers inform Corlaer that the Seneca Sachems have gone to Canada, and that 5 "Waganhaes" from different nations have recently arrived at Onondaga. P.2 contains Robert Livingston's answer given to the Onondagas, signed and dated 14 June 1700...
GLC03107.02054
1700/06/28
Sachems of the Canada Praying Indians
"Propositions made by the Sachims of the Canada Praying Indians . . .
. . . belonging to their Castle called Kachanua[g]e to the Com[mission] for the Indian Affares." The praying Indians state that they have come to Albany to trade, and ask to be treated with kindness; the Commissioners answer that they will oblige...
GLC03107.02057
1700/08/05
Baptist van Eps, John, fl. 1700
Report about the Indians
Van Eps states that upon his arrival at Onondaga in July, he found the Indians meeting with some French men, for which he reprimanded them and informed them that Corlaer forabade such activity. When he questioned the Indians about the French...
GLC03107.02059
1700/08/31
Earl of Bellomont, fl. 1700
Answer to the River Indians
The Earl of Bellomont asks the River Indians to invite their brethern the Eastern Indians to reside with them at Skachtkook, where they will receive the King's protection. He expresses his grief at their reluctance to join the Protestant faith, and...
GLC03107.02062
1700/09/03
Instruction to the Commissioners of Indian Affairs
The Earl of Bellomont instructs the Commissioners to uphold the peace in Albany, and to relieve the Indians in the event of a French attack. Bellomont also notes that Robert Livingston is to pay for the Indians' provisions out of his own excise, and...
GLC03107.02063
1701/06/01
Livingston, Robert Jr., 1688-1775
to Peter Schuyler and Robert Livingston re: message from Onondaga
Robert Junior encloses a message from Onondaga, and explains that men appointed to manage Indian affairs disagree with the payment they received. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.02064
1701/11/03
Nanfan, John, fl. 1688-1702
to Peter Schuyler re: the fort at Albany
Nanfan asks for information regarding the construction of the fort at Albany, and gives instructions to stock it with firewood for the winter. He also requestst that Robert Livingston be sent to Albany to expedite a matter in Indian affairs.
GLC03107.02067
1702/10/27
Mohawk Indians
"Propositions made by four Mohoggs who upon the Desyre of . . .
. . . the governor of Canada to there Sachims were by them appointed to goe and hear what we would say." The Mohawks describe some meetings with the Canadian Governor, in which they returned some French prisoners, and discussed relations with the...
GLC03107.02069
1702/08/26
"Propositions made by four Sachims of the Mohogs"
The Mohawk Sachims explain that they were on their way to make peace with the Eastern Indians, but stopped their journey due to the breaking of war and other dangers. They also remind the Governor of New York of the Earl of Bellomont's promise to...
GLC03107.02070
1703/03/17
Message from the Sachems of Onondaga
The Onondaga Sachems announce that the Seneca Sachems have called a general meeting among the 5 Nations, and that Peter Schuyler is requested to attend, along with some French representatives from Canada. P.3 contains a note dated 23 March 1703...
GLC03107.02071
1703/07/06
Mayor and Gentlemen of Albany
"Propositions Made to the Schakook Indians Meet at Shinnechtady on . . .
. . . there Journey and Conveyed By severall Mohogs to settle In the Mohogs Countrey" The proposition asks the Skachtkook Indians why they are travelling to to the Mohawk Country, and advises them to return to where they came from. In their answer...
GLC03107.02072
1704/05/22
Schuyler, Pieter, 1657-1724
to Mr. Whit[r]ing re: death of Indians in the far nations
Schuyler writes that a settlement of French and Indians is to be made on the River Quaasick. He also states that 9 Indians of the 5 Nations were killed while hunting in the far nations, and it remains unknown if the French or the far Indians are...
GLC03107.02075
1704/05/10
Oneida and Cayuga Indians
Proposition to the Commissioners of Albany with an answer
The Sachems report that they are resolved not to let a priest or French man live among them, and state that they are returning to their castles for security. They also complain of the lack of security offered by the English, and request more arms...
GLC03107.02076
May 24, 1704
to Lord Cornbury re: spying on the French
Schuyler writes that some men have gone to spy on the French, and that he has enclosed a letter from the interpreter at Onondaga, which relates news of the continual trouble with Indians. Letter marked as a copy.
GLC03107.02077
1704/06/22
"Propositions made by three Mohogs and some Riber Indians and Waganhaer . . .
. . . come from Tiogsagrondie" The Indians tell Corlaer that they have come to Albany to trade, and that they expect to be well received and welcomed into a partnership. In their answer, the Indians are thanked for coming to trade, but are told...
GLC03107.02078
1704/08/08
Lowndes, William, fl. 1704
to Mr. Attorney General re: the petition of Robert Livingston
Lowndes asks the Attorney General to review Livingston's petition, and determine if it is legal to pay the arrears of his salary out of the surplus revenue.
GLC03107.02080
1704/09/02
"Message sent from the Sachims of Onnondage by the way of the Oneyde and . . .
. . . MohogsCountrey hither" The Onondaga Sachems inform the English that two of their Indians were abducted by the French and their Indians on a recent trip into Canada. In their answer, the English thank them for the information and instruct them...
GLC03107.02081
1705/05/15
Petition to Sir Charles Hedges, Secretary of State
Livingston requests a new commission for serving the offices of Secretary of Indian Affairs, Receiver of the Quit Rents, Town Clerk, Clerk of the Peace, and Clerk of the Common Pleas. He also asks for his salary as Secretary of Indian Affairs, which...
GLC03107.02082
1707/04/02
Partridge, Samuell, fl. 1707
to Peter Schuyler re: retrieval of captives
Partridge thanks Schuyler for retrieving a captive boy, and asks him to try to find any more that he may hear of. He also notes that he would greatly appreciate any information Schuyler may offer of the enemy's designs. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.02083
1707/05/13
to Lord Cornbury re: trouble with the inhabitants of New England
Schuyler asks Lord Cornbury to address a recent incident in which the people of New England violently chased away a group of peaceful Indians hunting in that area. P.2 contains another letter in which Schuyler requests Lord Cornbury's presence in...
GLC03107.02084
1709/05
"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
"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
1709/08/12
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
1710/07/16
Commission on Indian Affairs
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
1711/03/01
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
Hunter, Robert, 1664-1734
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
1711/08/25
Council of War
Proceedings at a council of war
The Council gives directions on how to use the "brass ordinances" sent from England, and addresses complaints of bad bread from Coll. Schuyler's regiment. They also give orders for the creation of a court to try crimes committed against the aritcles...
GLC03107.02105
1711/08/27
The Council discusses an operation to take Mount Royal, and lists payment due to officers and other individuals involved in the expedition. Notes are also made on replacing the bad bread in Coll. Schuyler's regiment.
GLC03107.02106
1711/08/28
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
1712/02/10
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
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
Sachem of the 5 Nations, fl. 1711-1717
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
1717/06/13
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
1720/03/17
to Robert Livingston re: a matter with the Secretary of States
Hunter assures Livingston that he will follow a matter in the board with the Secretary of States, which will bring Livingston satisfaction. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01324
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