Proceedings of the New York State Historical Association, Volumen1The Association, 1901 |
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Página 14 - ... a bond in the sum of one thousand dollars conditioned for the faithful performance of his duties.
Página 14 - Board, the books, accounts and papers of his office, which shall, at all times, be open to the inspection of the Board. The...
Página 30 - The commissioners had blamed them for allowing so many of their people to be drawn away to Piquet's mission. " It is true," said the orator, " that we live disunited. We have tried to bring back our brethren, but in vain ; for the Governor of Canada is like a wicked, deluding spirit. You ask why we are so dispersed. The reason is that you have neglected us for these three years past.
Página 30 - Look at the French. They are men; they are fortifying everywhere. But, we are ashamed to say it, you are all like women ; bare and open without any fortifications.
Página 6 - Clarkson, his wife, to me known to be the individuals described in, and who executed the within conveyance, and severally acknowledged that they executed the same for the purposes therein mentioned.
Página 29 - Hendrick, venerable in years, rose and with all the dignity which his white hairs and majestic mien gave him, holding up the chain belt to the gaze of all, advanced a few steps and thus spoke : " Brethren : We return you all our grateful acknowledgments for renewing and brightening the covenant chain.
Página 64 - Few are born and educated to brighter hopes than those cherished by his children. None, within the limits of my information, have seen those hopes, prematurely declining, set in deeper darkness. For a considerable times no American possessed a higher or more extensive reputation : no American, who reads this detail, will regard him with envy.
Página 33 - In the French wars he led forth his Mohawk warriors and fought side by side with Sir William Johnson. Through all the intrigues of the French he remained faithful to his alliance. He was also highly esteemed by the white inhabitants. During some of the negotiations with the Indians of Pennsylvania and the inhabitants of that state, Hendrick was present at Philadelphia. His likeness was taken, and a wax figure afterward made which was a very good imitation. After the death of Hendrick, an old friend,...
Página 13 - President. The President shall preside at all meetings of the Association and of the Executive Committee, and in general shall perform the duties incident to his office.
Página 30 - This is the ancient place of treaty, where the fire of friendship always used to burn; and 'tis now three years since we have been called to any public treaty here. 'Tis true there are commissioners here, but they have never invited us to smoke with them.