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Some hints and observations concerning the civilization of the Indians or Aborigines of America

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.08117 Author/Creator: Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript document Date: circa 1792 Pagination: 22 p. ; 17 x 11 cm. Order a Copy

Packet of thoughts and observation concerning the Native Americans. Discusses European interactions with the Indians and advocates a more peaceable relationship with them than what has been the case and is presently. Date added in pencil in another hand.

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