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

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before we could get here, and before we got your answer; and as the Road is very long through the wilderness, and the Hot Weather coming on, we think we can’t call to see you now; but we have enquired very particularly into your Circum-stances, of your old Friend Cap. Chapin, and shall carry a true account to our friends at home; and we desire you to enquire of your Brothers the Oneida’s how our Friends behave amongst them, and how they like our plan and Conduct; that so you may be fully satisfied against we are ready to help