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

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30th. Again attended the Oneida Council, agreeable to the Conclusi-on of yesterday; met at Schonan-doah’s between 10 &; 11 OClock, and Jacob Taylor being arrived this morning attended with us; we found the Chiefs &;c. Collected and waiting for us; so that we soon got to Business: Which was opened by their speaking particularly to our propositions of the 25th. Instant, and left under their Confederation; to the following Effect; viz. Brothers, We find no Difficulty in accepting your proposals, in anything but the place you choose. See 5th. Article.