British Historical Documents (Series A1894, New York (Colony) Council Papers)
26-162
transcribed 9-7-2016 by Ann Hunter
not in DRCHNY
Schedule of Propositions says this begins on p. 8 of Volume I of the Minutes of the Commissioners of Indian Affairs
Document is damaged.
The Commander and Commissaries answer to ye Oneydes Propositions made yesterday in ye Court house of Albanie this 21th day of Decemb 1677
Brethren
1 Yow have understood by ye Gov:rs messenger which brougt yow ye Zew.t that he did demaund ye mahikanders boy who was taken Prisoner by you at Claverak, and yow have now delivered him up, It is well, we shall make it known to ye Gov.r Genl. [of] ye first, & yow doe Likeways well that yow only look upon ye gov: order and not hearken to ye talk of any others.
2 As Concerning that which your Indians have done to those of mary Land, we shall according to your desire give ym of Maryland Notice of ye first [& we doubt not but yt yow will keep [the] covenant which is made betwixt Coll: Coursey authori[zed] of maryland [&] yow.
Doe give them the value of [illeg.] in Zewt Rumm Indian Corn & Tobacco.
This is a true Coppy
Translated & Compared by me
Rt: Livingston Secr.
The Albany Indian Commissioners 