McKenzie, Charles. The Mississouri Indians, 1809. An electronic transcription. MFTP #0009
24th Novr on my third Expedition to the Mississourie Country[.] Three men and six horses accompanied me – with the assortment for the Trade[.] But no less than five other Traders, forming as many different Interests had taken the lead of us for the same quarter[.]
When I arrived at the Mississourie my friend the Borgne received me with open arms and conducted me to his tent[.] But finding the Hudson Bay Traders there before me – I observed to the chief that they and I ha different objects in view could not agree together[.] He offered to Send them away – but knowing that his Tent was not the most suitable to my purposes, I th it most adviseable to thank him for his good intentions, then wnt directly to my old Landlord's Tent whe I was cheerfully received – and presented with a horse in testimony of friendship and countenance[.] Indeed all the Indians seemed hapy to see me again among them which promised in my favour a decided advantage over my opponents[.]
About this time the Mississouri Indians to the number of Three hundred & fifty
warriors
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