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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03107.01958 |
| From Archive Folder | The Livingston Family Papers [012] 1686 |
| Title | Propositions made to the Maquese, Oneydes, Onnondages, Cayouges and Sinnekes Sachims |
| Date | 20 May 1686 |
| Author | Dongan, Thomas (1634-1715) |
| Document Type | Government document |
| Content Description | Coll. Dongan tells the Indians that they are not permitted to trade, make covenants, or declare war or peace with any Christians without his permission. He also states that they must continue to bring all their trade exclusively to Albany, and that they should stop any Christians from building forts in places that would interfere with their beaver hunting. Docketed on verso. |
| Subjects | American Indian History Mohawk Indian Religion Merchants and Trade Commerce Fortification Fur Trade Military History Global History and Civics Diplomacy Treaty Peace |
| 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 |