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gradually among the Indians, as well as 
their own servants, with a view to the 
entire disuse of them as soon as this most 
desirable object can be accomplished. They 
have likewise issued orders for the cultiva- 
tion of the ground at each of the posts, 
by which means the residents will be far 
less exposed to famine whenever through 
the scarcity of animals, the sickness of the 
Indians, or any other cause, their supply of 
meat may fail. 
It is to be hoped that intentions, so dear 
to every humane and pious mind, will, 
through the blessing of God, méet with 
the utmost success. 
