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

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engaged in; and united in the expediency of keeping Minutes of our proceedings therein; and one of our Number was appointed to that Service. After which we had a satisfactory Conference with Col. Floyd, one of the Superintendants appointed by the Government of New York to the Special Care and Oversight of the Brothertown Indians; and he informed us, that this Tribe is sufficiently provided for, in all necessary agricultural Implements &;c. and that they