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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
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
1711/08/26
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
1711/08/25
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
1712/05/13
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
1713/08/12
Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728
Warrent for the arrest of Dirk Wessells ten Broek Junr. and Anthony van Shaik
The warrant charges Dirk Wessells ten Broek Junior and Anthony van Shaik of breaking down the house of Frederick the Weaver, and destroying and taking his goods. It is ordered that the men be apprehended and brought before the Justices of the Peace...
GLC03107.02111
[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
1719-1721
"Account of Fatt Cattle sent to Albany"
Account records the cattle sold at Albany to the Burgers.
GLC03107.01318
1719/12/01
Snyder, Tounis, fl. 1719
Financial document with Robert Livingston [in Dutch]
Tounis Snyder signed with his mark.
GLC03107.01319
1719/12/21
Financial document [in Dutch]
GLC03107.01320
1719
"Lease of a house for one year" [fragment]
One page of a longer document outlining the terms of a lease between Robert Livingston and David Jamison.
GLC03107.01321
1720/01/14
to Robert Livingston re: tax assessment
Philip discusses what he expects of the new taxes, and mentions that Gert van der Bergh refused Robert Livingston's offer to settle a suit.
GLC03107.01322
1720/11
Sydenham, George, fl. 1696
to Robert Livingston re: reasons for nonpayment of debts
Sydenham explains that he is facing difficult financial times, and therefore will not be able to make an expected payment to Livingston. He sites such reasons as a poor harvest and the death of some livestock to explain the shortage of funds....
GLC03107.01323
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
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
1721
Account of Margaret Vetch
GLC03107.01326
1720/05
Van der Spiegel, Nicolaus, fl. 1720
Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]
GLC03107.01327
1722/06/16
De Lancey, Barberie, fl. 1722
Account of Robert Livingston
GLC03107.01328
1720/06/20
Simson, Nathan, fl. 1720
GLC03107.01329
1720/06/25
Gillaim, Henry, fl. 1719-1725
Receipt of payment from Robert Livingston
GLC03107.01330
1720/08/06
to Robert Livingston re: trade of goods
Philip requests goods at a specific price from his father, and mentions what item he has that may be desired. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.01331
1720/10/06
Livingston, Elizabeth, fl. 1714-1721
to Robert Livingston re: John Livingston's affairs
Elizabeth explains how she is getting money ready to send to her husband in Great Britain, as soon as she hears of his affairs. She also asks that Robert Livingston and his wife correspond with her and her mother more frequently.
GLC03107.01332
Lynsen, Joost, fl. 1719-1722
GLC03107.01333
1722/10/08
GLC03107.01334
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
1720/12/29
Decker, Gerrit, fl. 1720
Agreement to repay a debt to Robert Livingston
GLC03107.01336
1720/05/20
Livingston, Alida Schuyler, 1656-1727
to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]
GLC03107.01337
"three things are to be helped in conscience fraud, accident, . . .
. . . things of confidence." Fragment of a larger document. Explains what constitutes an accident.
GLC03107.01338
1720/06/10
GLC03107.01339
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