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

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5th. For every 12 yards of linnen Cloth made by and Indian Woman out of Flax raised on her, or her Husband’s Land, and spun in her own House, the Sum of one Dollar, to be paid to the woman. 6th. For every 12 yards, of Wollen Cloth, made as aforesaid out of the Wool of her own, or her Husband’s Sheep, spun in like Manner aforesaid the Sum of one Dollar, to be paid to the woman.* Now the Conditions of ob-taining the above premiums are, *Note, The Stockbridges having an Inclination to apply a part of their Annual Income from Government, to the Encouragement of Industry