The aforesaid Land belongs to us, Cayugas and Onondages, alone; the other three Nations viz 1 the Sinnekes, Oneydes and Maquaas have nothing to do with it. We have not only conveyed, but given it, four years ago, to Corlaer, that is the Gov. Gen to rule over it, and we now Convey and Transport it again and give it to the Gov. Gen or those who now Represent him and in confirmation hereof we have signed and sealed these Presents, Dated as

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Albany the 26 Septr

1683.

Present as before.

ANSWER TO THE PROPOSALS OF THE CAYUGAS AND ONNONDAGES.

We have heard your Proposals and thankfully accept for Corlaer the conveyance of the Susquehanne River, with the Land situate thereupon and have seen[that you have adhered to your word of over four years since, and in confirmation of your gift and conveyance of the Land aforesaid have it. We, therefore, give you a half piece of Duffels, Two Blankets, Two Guns, Three kettles, Four Coats, Fifty lbs. of Lead and Five and twenty lbs. of powder. Meanwhile we shall communicate this to His Excell: the Gov: Gen of whose good disposition

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towards you, you need not doubt, who will compensate you therefor when occasion permits. Whereupon the Sakamakers have signed and sealed their gift and conveyance as isjto be seen on the other side, and have accepted in full satisfaction, the aforesaid presents.