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tire disuse of them as soon as this most de- 

 sirable 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 In- 

 dians, 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, meet with 

 the utmost success. 



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