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New York Yearly Meeting Committee on Indian Concerns Scrapbook

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not stop here but we shall convey it to the Seneca Nation one of their tribe is now with us. It was then asked them if they wished the care of the committee continued towards them, after a short conference in their own language, the Chief replied, We want the committee to know we feel very thankful for what they have done, we do not wish to be beggars, we have not a conscience to ask for more, yet if they see it right to instruct or assist us in any way, for good, we shall recieve it with the greatest kindness. 6th mo. 1819. Above two hundred present