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

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Chiefs, or these our young men; now you must be plain, if you find fault with us, tell us plainly; we are ready to make up, if there is any thing against us; but we think we can say this, that in stead of doing them hurt, we have ever endeavoured to promote their happiness: Brothers, this is all what we have to say at present; only one of our young men will speak a word to you; if you are willing. Which being admitted, John Quinney spoke on Behalf of him-self, &;