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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03107.01983 |
| From Archive Folder | The Livingston Family Papers [013] 1687 |
| Title | Answer of the Five Nations of Indians westwards to the proposition of Coll. Dongan |
| Date | 23 May 1687 |
| Author | Five Nations of Indians & River Indians |
| Document Type | Government document |
| Content Description | The Mohawks, Oneidas, Onondagas, Cayugas, and Senecas give separate replies, ye they all relate to similar issues. Each group discusses their resolve to go to war with the Turchturicks, and their wariness of consorting with the Governor of Canada. They also thank Corlaer for guns, powder, and priests; and they also agree to apprehend any individuals found trading without the Governor's pass, and take them to Albany. |
| Subjects | American Indian History Mohawk Indian |
| People | Dongan, Thomas (1634-1715) |
| Place written | Albany, New York |
| Theme | Native Americans; Merchants & Commerce |
| Sub-collection | The Livingston Family Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |