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Collection Reference Number GLC03107.01945
From Archive Folder The Livingston Family Papers [011] 1685 
Title "Propositions made by the River Indians that live at Skachkook"
Date 4 August 1685
Author River Indians  
Document Type Government document
Content Description The River Indians explain that they have invited some of their Indians from Pinnekook in New England to come and live with them in Skachkook. In their response, the English encourage the Indians to bring their friends and relations to Skachkook to settle, where they will receive the protection of the British government.
Subjects American Indian History  Immigration and Migration  Children and Family  Friendship  Military History  Global History and Civics  Diplomacy  Treaty  Peace  
Place written Albany, New York
Theme Native Americans
Sub-collection The Livingston Family Papers
Copyright The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Module Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859