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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03107.02148 |
| From Archive Folder | The Livingston Family Papers [052] August-November 1722 |
| Title | Council meeting of Governors Burnet and Spotswood with Sachems of the Five Nations |
| Date | 8 September 1722 |
| Author | Livingston, Robert (1654-1728) |
| Document Type | Government document |
| Content Description | Governor Burnet explains that the Eastern Indians have attacked settlers in New England, and asks if the Five Nations knew of any plans for this attack. The Five Nations reply that a year ago the Mohawks received black wampum from the Onnagongues, who asked for their assistance in a war against the English of New England. Burnet then reprimands the Five Nations for not taking action, and reminds them that they owe their loyalty to all British subjects, and therefore must travel to Boston to speak to the Governor. |
| Subjects | American Indian History Mohawk Indian Government and Civics Military History Diplomacy Treaty Global History and Civics |
| People | Livingston, Robert (1654-1728) Burnet, William (1688-1729) |
| Place written | Albany, New York |
| Theme | 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 |