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Beyond Penn's Treaty

Henry Simmons letterbooks, Vol. 2 1798

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other articles, which we exchange with
the Indians for Sugar and other House
necessaries. We have lately had
some serious considerations about
taking an Indian Lad, as we think
it may tend to the promotion of the
Work, and that he may be useful
to us; but are willing to wubmit
the matter to you.

We are also united in Judge-
ment, that if a well qualified Man
and Wife should offer, they mi
ght be encouraged to come forward
this Sping, in order to make a
more permanent settlement at this
place, as there is a probability of
our business laying a good deal scat-
tered, and suitable accommodations
will be provided for their reception;
Having