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TRUSTING AN INDIAN CHIEF RECALLS A SETTLEMENT TALE
An account recalls Judge W in Whitestown seeking to settle with an influential Seneca sachem. The judge offers civilization and friendship, the sachem demands a pledge, a mother endures a harrowing three days as the boy travels with the chief, and the reunion ends with a cautious peace and a vow to be friends.
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Mesy
New York
Whitestown
Bor
Marke
Reepeet
Wigeon
Che
Jurge W
Tie
Sachew
Sedee
Trey Sera
United States
Haugh
Martin van Buren
Mr. Houghvaling
Lisccutor
Wancy Thompson
Lauer
Mexico
Stnesman
Santa Anna
North
Prom
Lsland
St. Demings
Polisenees
Capt
Morris
Wa. Neilson
Prince
Waest Haytian
Port Aud Prince
Port Ad Prince
Senate House
Republic
Esus
Saint Marc
Goantves
Port An Pri
Fosseite
Uayti
Cape
Morrie
St. Nicholas
Port Paix