Sources and Documents Illustrating the American Revolution, 1764-1788: And the Formation of the Federal ConstitutionSamuel Eliot Morison |
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... peace with the Six Nations . ] ... Gave a Large White Belt . Sir William then told the Cherokee Chiefs they might begin , when Ouconastota 1 stood up , ranged all his Belts , Calumets of Peace , etc. , in order , and then spoke as ...
... peace with the Six Nations . ] ... Gave a Large White Belt . Sir William then told the Cherokee Chiefs they might begin , when Ouconastota 1 stood up , ranged all his Belts , Calumets of Peace , etc. , in order , and then spoke as ...
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... peace . Gave 3 Strings . [ Belts are presented to each of the Six Nations , and a calu- met to Sir William Johnson . ] . . . BROTHERS , —We now present a Belt from our women to yours , and we know that they will hear us , for it is they ...
... peace . Gave 3 Strings . [ Belts are presented to each of the Six Nations , and a calu- met to Sir William Johnson . ] . . . BROTHERS , —We now present a Belt from our women to yours , and we know that they will hear us , for it is they ...
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... peace . It was the spirit of America , and not the Confederation , that carried us through the war . Thus I prove it the moment of peace showed the imbecility of the Federal Government . Congress was empowered to make war and peace ; a ...
... peace . It was the spirit of America , and not the Confederation , that carried us through the war . Thus I prove it the moment of peace showed the imbecility of the Federal Government . Congress was empowered to make war and peace ; a ...
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