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and not as in these parts, where we formerly hved ; for 

 then upon our return from hunting, we found our town 

 surprised, and our women and children taken prisoners 

 by our enemies. 



Governor — The Indians may be assured of my pro- 

 tection, for we are one people. If in your absence, any of 

 your enemies endeavor to hurt any of your wives or 

 children, they shall have redress; for I esteem an injury 

 done to you as to myself. 



P ess ah — It was the Nantikoke and Canoise Indians 

 who sent for our father, the Governor, and not we, there- 

 fore we are very sorry they entertained him no better ; but 

 since they have not been so kind as they ought, we hope 

 the Governor will accept of our small present, which we 

 now make him ; for we are sensible the ways are bad, 

 and that the bushes wear out your clothes, for which 

 reason we give these skins to make gloves, stockings 

 and breeches, in place of those worn out. 



Governor — I am well pleased with my journey, and 

 shall be always ready to do the like to preserve peace 

 , amongst you at home, and maintain your alliance 

 abroad. I have now (to let you see what confidence I 

 have in you,) trusted myself in the midst of you, with 

 a very few of our great Queen's subjects, although I 

 could have easily brought with me very great numbers. 

 I have been told that some ill-designing persons have 

 frequently raised reports of my intention to destroy you ; 

 pray, let me know the authors of these reports, and they 

 ^hali be punished according to their deserts. I am, and 

 always have been, ready to do you all manner of good 

 offices, and will continue in the same mind towards you. 

 It is my mind that ycm. secure thoir persons, and give me 

 immediate notice of it. Tliere have been formerly- 

 several alliances made with you, which you well know 



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