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

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propose to you, for your own Good; and if any part of it displeases you, tell us so and we will reconsider it. Brothers, Three of our Friends intend to stay with you for these purposes, namely Ja-cob Taylor, Henry Simmons, and Enoch Walker; but they are not bound to remain by any thing but good Will; Neither are they obliged to work more than they think necessary; nor to be altogether amongst you, as they are to go sometimes to Tuscorora, Stock-bridge, and Brothertown: We earnestly desire, that none of you may discourage them by