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History of the Indian Tribes of Hudson's River — Passage 119 (part 2)

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[Edward Manning Ruttenber (1872)] If we are to see those Indians help their friends, we must help ours." " Cousin," replied the Mohawk, " the information you have received of our engaging with the French Mohawks to stand neuter in case of war between the French and English, is very true. Those Indians have promised us that they would not meddle with the war, but sit still in peace, and let the white people determine the dispute themselves. We have promised them the same, and desire you to join with us in the same peaceable disposition."