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as they furnish us with arms we should not, then carry away so many of the serpents scalps[.] The white men are powerful[.] They are like Magic – therefore I once more intreat you to protect with indulgence those I recommend[.] You my Son; must never let the young white Chief, out of your sight – go with him wherever he goes – should any misfortune happen to him we shall be ashamed to meet white men[.] This summer I mean to visit the Great White at his Fort[.] I shall tell him that his young friends are safe in charge of my Son who is a great man – and the great chief of the whites people will be kind to you[.] But I have heard some of the Women, as I was passing through the camp call out "Return white men, go home, We are afraid" say my friends what means this[.]"

After a pause of some minutes an elderly man raising his voice said "We were suspicious of these white men – we were afraid they might throw evil medicines among us, and spoil our Lands. But you have removed our fears, and you can depend upon our good behaviour[.] The corbeaux are in two Tribes – they have two Chiefs – The Red Calf who receives favours from the white men – and

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