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PLATE 12 



Champlain's attack on an Iroquois fort, October 1615. The fort extended 

 into the shallow pond where canoes could not be used. The spot was satis- 

 fatorily identified by Gen. John S. Clark of Auburn, many years ago, and 

 is in the Oneida territory about 3 miles east of Perryville. It was probably 

 soon abandoned for a stronger position nor does it seem to have been long 

 occupied, but a number of open caches may be seen on the higher lands not 

 far off. A careful plan of the place may be seen in the bulletin on tht 

 Aboriginal Occupation of N'ew York. In the picture much must be allowed 

 for the fancy of the artist. 



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