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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03107.02060 |
| From Archive Folder | The Livingston Family Papers [027] July-December 1700 |
| Title | Answer to the Five Nations |
| Date | 29 August 1700 |
| Author | Bellomont, Earl of (1636-1701) |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | The Earl of Belloment states that he is happy to satisfy the Indians' request for a minister, and expresses his hope of translating the Bible into their language. He asks that they send 3 Sachem's sons of each nation to New York, where they will learn to read and write English for 3 to 4 years, so that they may return home to read the Bible to other Indians of their nation. |
| Subjects | American Indian History Mohawk Indian Religion Literature and Language Arts Diplomacy Government and Civics Education Children and Family |
| People | Bellomont, Earl of (1636-1701) |
| Place written | Albany, New York |
| Theme | Religion; Native Americans; Government & Politics |
| Sub-collection | The Livingston Family Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |