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John Peirce Notes, on a visit to Several Tribes of Indians, 1796

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20.dined at Eusopus, about 20 Miles; This Town was entirely burnt by the English in 1777; and has now a Considerable Num-ber of good Houses; then rode to Cats.kill where we24. Lodged; 24 Miles. Here we were entertained at a private House; for com-ing to the Creek after Night, and finding no Inn on this Side; the Creek not rideable, and no Boat to be had, things wore a disagreeable Appearance, but a friendly Man, Jacob Bogarder, being privy to