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Collection Reference Number GLC03107.01984
From Archive Folder The Livingston Family Papers [013] 1687 
Title Propositions made by the Cayouges Sachems to the Magistrates of Albany
Date 27 June 1687
Author Cayuga Sachems  
Document Type Government document
Content Description The Cayugas Sachems state that they have come to Corlaers house for counsel, and to refute the Oneida's accusation that they are responsible for the mischief caused in Virginia. They relate their fears of the French in Canada, and ask for powder and protection for their women and children. In their response, the magistrates of Albany instruct the Cayugas to send their women, children, and elderly to Albany for protection. They also guarantee the Cayugas corn and powder, and offer their assistance in the event of an attack. Docketed on verso.
Subjects Finance  Government and Civics  Merchants and Trade  Commerce  Fur Trade  
Place written Albany, New York
Theme Native Americans; Merchants & Commerce; Government & Politics
Sub-collection The Livingston Family Papers
Copyright The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Module Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859