[12] This letter asserts, that the annual interest of a fund, granted in the reign of George II. for “Civilizing and Christianizing the Indians of New England,” amounts to about 40,000l.—and that it is not appropriated. It might be interesting to inquire after it.
[13] Indian name of conference.
[14] I present this merely as the substance of the impressions left on my own mind.
[15] It has been before observed in this volume, that the Indian chiefs under the jurisdiction of the United States, are accustomed to receive the flag of the Union, a present from Government, in token of their alliance, which they are generally proud to display.
[16] Major O’Fallon.
[17] The Braves are warriors, who have distinguished themselves in battle, and stand highest in the estimation of the tribe.
Transcriber’s Note:
Inconsistent spelling and hyphenation are as in the original.