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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03107.02078 |
| From Archive Folder | The Livingston Family Papers [031] 1704 |
| Title | Propositions made by three Mohogs and some Riber Indians and Waganhaer come from Tiogsagrondie |
| Date | 22 June 1704 |
| Author | Mohawk Indians |
| Additional authors | River Indians |
| Recipient | Corlaer, Brother |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | 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 that goods are scarce and that the French may try to harm them out of jealousy. Includes a final note dated 21 June 1704; explains that the Indians of Tiogsagrondie request the aid of the Five Nations in a war with the Far Nations. |
| Subjects | American Indian History Mohawk Indian Merchants and Trade Commerce Government and Civics Diplomacy Global History and Civics Military History France Canada |
| People | Corlaer, Brother (fl. 1704) |
| Place written | Albany, New York |
| Theme | Native Americans; Foreign Affairs; Merchants & Commerce |
| Sub-collection | The Livingston Family Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |