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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03107.02103 |
| From Archive Folder | The Livingston Family Papers [037] August-December 1711 |
| Title | Propositions of the Five Nations and River Indians to Coll. Robert Hunter |
| Date | 17 August - 28 August 1711 |
| Author | Five Nations of Indians & River Indians |
| Document Type | Military document |
| Content Description | The Five 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 inquire as to how to dispose of French prisoners. Governor Hunter answers that he will forgive all that join the expedition, and instructs the Indians to give Christian prisoners to the English, who will in turn give Indian prisoners to the Five Nations. A count of the number of Indian soldiers is given, as well as an account of the gifts presented to the Five Nations and River Indians. Signed by Robert Livingston, Secretary for Indian Affairs. |
| Subjects | American Indian History Mohawk Indian Religion Canada France Global History and Civics Military History Pardon Government and Civics Catholicism Prisoner of War Gift |
| People | Livingston, Robert (1654-1728) |
| Place written | Albany, New York |
| Theme | Native Americans; Foreign Affairs; Government & Politics |
| Sub-collection | The Livingston Family Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |