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Billecocq, J B L J (1765-1829)6
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An account of the captivity of Elizabeth Hanson : now or late of Kachecky, in New-England : who, with four of her children and servant-maid, was taken captive by the Indians, and carried into Canada: setting forth the various remarkable occurrences, sore trials, and wonderful deliveranaces which befel them after their departure, to the time of their redemption

Hanson, Elizabeth (1684-1737); Bownas, Samuel (1676-1753); Hopwood, Samuel

1760

First published at Philadelphia and New York in 1728 under title: God's mercy surmounting man's cruelty. "The substance of the foregoing account was taken from her own mouth by Samuel Bownas. And in...

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Some transactions between the Indians and Friends in Pennsylvania, in 1791 & 1792

Society of Friends. Philadelphia Yearly Meeting

1792

Caption title p. [5]: The request of the Seneca chief, Corn Plant, and the answer of Friends. Caption title p. 10: Substance of the conversation of Friends, at severl interviews with the deputies fr...

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Some observations on the situation, disposition, and character of the Indian natives of this continent

Benezet, Anthony (1713-1784)

1784

Attributed to Anthony Benezet by Evans and Hildeburn.

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