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

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They also conceive themselves under some Difficulties with Regard to the Oneidas Offer of Land; as they refuse to se-cure any Quantity to them in a National Capacity; but merely admit them to indivi-dually enjoy the aforesaid Quan-tity in like Manner with their own people; and sub-ject to the future disposal of the Oneida Chiefs. These people reminded us of an Expectation given them by Friends at a late Treaty, of a Compensation for some Lands settled by Friends