Bradford's history of the Plymouth settlement, 1608-1650: Rendered into modern English by Harold PagetBradford, William
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Bradford's history of the Plymouth settlement, 1608-1650: Rendered into modern English by Harold Paget
Bradford, William
Massachusetts -- History -- New Plymouth, 1620-1691; Pilgrims (New Plymouth Colony) -- Early works to 1800
3. Whereas there are various disputes and grievances between the
Narragansett and Nyantick Indians, and Uncas and his men, which
in the absence of Uncas cannot now be determined, it is hereby
agreed that the Narragansett and Nyantick sagamores, either
come themselves, or send their deputies, to the meeting of the
commissioners for the Colonies, either at New Haven in September,
1646,—or sooner, upon due notice, if the said commissioners meet
sooner,—fully instructed to make due proof of their injuries,
and to submit to the judgment of the commissioners in giving or
receiving satisfaction; and the said commissioners, not doubting
but Uncas will either come himself or send his deputies, promise to
give full hearing to both parties impartially, according to their
allegations and proofs.
4. The said Narragansett and Nyantick sagamores and deputies do
hereby promise and covenant to maintain a firm and perpetual
peace, both with all the English United Colonies and their
successors, and with Uncas the Monhigg sachem and his men; with
Ossamequine, Pumham, Sokanoke, Cutshamakin, Shoanan, Passaconaway,
and all other sagamores and their tribes who are in friendship
with or subject to any of the English; hereby engaging themselves,
that they will not at any time hereafter, disturb the peace of
the country by any attacks, hostile attempts, invasions, or other
injuries to any of the United Colonies or their successors, or
to the aforesaid Indians, either in their persons, buildings,
cattle, or goods, directly or indirectly; nor will they combine
with any other enemy against them; and if they know of any Indians
or others who are conspiring or intend harm to the said English,
or any Indians subject to or in friendship with them, they will
without delay acquaint and give notice thereof to the English
commissioners, or some of them. Or if any questions or disputes
shall at any time hereafter arise between them and Uncas, or any
Indians mentioned above, they will, according to former engagements
which they hereby confirm and ratify, first acquaint the English,
and request their judgment and advice therein, and will not attempt
or begin any war or hostile invasion, till they have liberty and
permission from the Commissioners of the United Colonies so to do.
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