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BG.754.033
9 Jul 1754:22,31 (80)
Boston, We have advice by letters from Falmouth in
Casco-Bay of the 2d and 4th instant, that the transports
were all got in well, and the soldiers all in health:--That
they there met with forty-two Indians, 27 of which were
males chiefly of the Norridgewock Tribe.--That on Friday the
28th ult. His Excellency our governour was pleas'd to open
the treaty with them: And the day following let them know
his design and resolution of building a fort on
Teutonick-Falls; which the Indians on the Monday following
objected to; but after further conference, they took the
matter again under consideration, and the next day declared,
that they were willing the governour shoul build a fort
according to his desire; and that he might do it where he
pleas'd on Kennebeck-River; and that the English might
settle their lands which they had fairly purchased without
any molestation from them.--That the Indians discover a very
peaceable temper; and seem very desirous of continuing in
friendship: That on the 3d instant the said Indians had a
great dance, and the next morning departed home well
satisfyed.--That on the Friday before, the governour sent an
express to St. George's to invite the Penobscut's; and that
they have since had certain news that they were coming, and
were daily expected.
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