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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03107.01885 |
| From Archive Folder | The Livingston Family Papers [005] 1679 |
| Title | "Message from the Sachems of Onnondaga to Col: Wm. Kendall … |
| Date | 6 October 1679 |
| Author | Onondaga Sachems |
| Recipient | Kendall, William |
| Document Type | Government document |
| Content Description | ... agent of Virginia sent by one of there Sachems calld Othonoonis accompanyed with his sonne and another Indian." Othonoonis explains that agreements made with Coll. Coursey indicated that colonial agents would visit Onondaga territory, rather than have the Sachems travel to Albany. He also notes that small pox has prevented travel. |
| Subjects | Epidemic Disease Medical History American Indian History Military History Global History and Civics Diplomacy Treaty Peace Travel Smallpox Health and Medical |
| People | Kendall, William (ca. 1621-1686) |
| Place written | Albany, New York |
| Theme | Native Americans; Government & Politics; Foreign Affairs; Health & Medicine |
| Sub-collection | The Livingston Family Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
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