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tories are not a fourth part as extenfive. It 
appeared to me from obfervation, and what 
information I could get, that the Indians enter- 
tain rational notions of the foul’s immortality, 
and of a future ftate of focial exiftence ; and ac- 
cordingly, in order to inculcate morality, and 
promote human happinefs, they applaud praife- 
worthy actions, as commendable and necelfary 
for the fupport of civil fociety, and maintaining 
the dignity and ftrength of their nation or tribe, 
as well as fecuring an excellent and tranquil ftate 
and degree in the world of fpirits, after their de» 
eeafe. And they fay the Great Spirit favours all 
good and brave men. 
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