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

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to the Indians, and agreed to, the Interpreter Jacob Reed being present, and in a better agreeable Situation for such Bu-siness, than at last Council:- This proved a much more Satisfactory Oppertunity than that of yesterday; our Hearts being enlarged with unfeigned Love towards them, much Counsel was communicated pertinent to their Situations; which was sensibly felt by some of them, especially of the Women, who are in general much more Solid and reachable than the men. After which they