that he occupies; and on all particular occasions they hold out the Calumet […] this greasy absurdity, and at the same time repeat a few words by way of respect; as a neglect of this du[t]y would be looked upon as great Sin.

Their notions of a future state are something similar to those entertained by the ancient Heathens. After death they believe that there is a state of rewards and punishments but they do not determine the period of its commencement. The ideas they annex to Good are activity and dexterity at hunting, a charitable disposition in regard to worldly effects and the not destroying of any of their nation. Those that possess those qualifications are accounted righteous, and after death they believe them conveyed safely across a River in a Canoe made of Stone into a fine Country, where there is plenty of animals of all sorts that may be killed without the least difficulty; and in fine, abounding with every thing that is necessary [t]o enable them to lead a happy life, free from care and trouble, or of enemies.

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