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

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into Covenant, and draw writings, and sign them: now Brothers, I will read you the writings: viz. Article 1st: The Union of the Nation which was established at old Stockbridge in the year 1784 and afterwards renewed at different Times is hereby again confirmed, that the same shall remain inviolable. 2nd. As many as are thus unit-ed shall abide firm in all the good Agreements heretofore made in our public Meetings; which are recorded in the Town Book; but more especially in