THE PAMUNKHY INDIANS OF VIRGINIA. 



By Jno. Garland Pollard. 



INTRODUCTORY NOTE. 



The information here given to the public concerning the present con- 

 dition of the Pamunkey Indians was obtained by the writer during re- 

 cent visits to their reservation. He wishes to acknowledge li is indebt- 

 edness to the tribe for the kindness with which they have treated him, 

 and to make special mention of Mr. Terrill Bradby, Mr. William Bradby, 

 and Chief C. S. Bradby, who have made a willing response to all of his 

 inquiries. 



As to the past condition of the tribe, the authorities consulted were 

 the following: 



The True Travels, Adventures, and Observations of Captain .Tohu 

 Smith: Richmond, 1819. 



Notes on the State of Virginia, by Thomas Jefferson : Philadelphia, 

 1801. 



Historical Recollections of Virginia, by Henry Howe: Charleston, 

 1849. 



Virginia, by John Esten Cooke : Boston, 1883. 



Richmond, Va., October 5, 1893. 



