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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03107.01881 |
| From Archive Folder | The Livingston Family Papers [005] 1679 |
| Title | Proposition made to the Mohawks |
| Date | 25 September 1679 |
| Author | Kendall, William (ca. 1621-1686) |
| Document Type | Government document |
| Content Description | William Kendall, the Agent of Indian Affairs in Virginia, writes to set the terms of the colony's relationship with the Mohawks. In order to maintain peace and friendship, Kendall writes that all Indians are required to stand still and lay down their arms upon contact with any Christians, or risk being killed as an enemy. |
| Subjects | American Indian History Mohawk Indian Religion Military History Global History and Civics Diplomacy Treaty Peace Wartime Pillaging and Destruction |
| People | Kendall, William (ca. 1621-1686) |
| Place written | Albany, New York |
| Theme | Native Americans; Government & Politics; Foreign Affairs |
| Sub-collection | The Livingston Family Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
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