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Beyond Penn's Treaty

Visit to Oneida and Other Tribes of Indians

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settled there about two years,
took fire about Eleven OClock
at Night, and in less than an
Hour was burnt to the Ground;
together with much of the pro-
perty in it; and what was still
abundantly more trying, one
of his Daughters a Child of
about twelve years of Age
also perished in the Flames:
This House was a great Re-
ceptacle for Travelers, many
of whom were now here; but
our Friend who lodged in this
Village, was fortunately at
the Adjoining Inn; but saw
the frightful Scene.

The poor Child who suffered,
had