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Beyond Penn's Treaty

Account of Indian Affairs in Oneida

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to any body, and have something to spare for the old and infirm
as well as to lay by against times of scarcity –-

Brothers
Remember that we have left all that was near and dear
to us at home, not to get your Lands from you, or any thing
that you have is yours but to visit you in love and to stay with
you, if happily we may put you in a way, to enjoy the manifold
blessings of all bountiful Creator; now we have seen and reflected
upon your situation and consulted one another for your the future
prosperity of your whole Nation

and three Tribes you have
kindly