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

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and notwithstanding we have met with various Instances, in each of these Tribes, of un-feigned Regard and Affection, yet it appeared now Seasonable to shew some marks of the Discouragements naturally consiquent on the present seeming Ingratitude; and to hint to them our Sensibility of such Treatment; which, it is hoped, will have some effect upon their minds: We then agreed to meet them tomor-row morning; and returned to our Lodgings, at Captain Hendricks: In the Evening resumed the