THE OHIO VALLEY-GREAT LAKES ETHNOHISTORY
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Detail of Indian Affairs, 1752-54
In: Hanna, vol. 1, p. 22.
p. 22.
"Detail of Indian Affairs, 1752-54" (no citation)
English trade with Indians during Span. and French War flourishing in Ohio country; Del., Shaw. and Six Nations friendly, wanted Eng. traders, implored Eng. to build Forts- Pa. Quaker Assembly did not; criminal stupidity that lost this country to English, Hanna says. Miami etc. entered into alliance with English, 1748 summer; all wanted forts.
"In short, we irritated French, dispirited the Ind. allies and gave enemy immense advantages beyond conception"- says report.
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