The latter appealed to Dongan, who supplied them with powder, lead and arms, and The number taken was twenty-seven, of whom " Taweeratt, the chief warrior of Cayouge," was one. Colonial History , in, 560, 579. Father Millett was charged with being a party to their capture. Ib. The French account is that forty 621. chiefs were taken prisoners, one of whom is called Orehaoue, " one of the most considerable chiefs of their nation."

"

Colonial History, ix, 464. The general in chief of the entire Iroquois nation." Ibid., 465.

The

cooperation

of the

Mahicans

with the Iroquois is frequently referred to in the French records, and in language

indicative of their importance.

The alliance referred to in the text, is spoken of some time. In as having existed for 1674, the Mahicans were at war with the Ottawas, and the Senecas became arbitrators to establish peace. In 1684, it is hundred Mohegans said " six or seven were preparing to go to the assistance of the Iroquois, as the Ottaivas were aiding The number of their the French." warriors stated in the text is no d<Wbt exaggerated, but there is no question that they could at any time bring more warriors to the field than the Mohaiuks. Colonial History , ix,

259, 460, 466, etc.

THE INDIAN TRIBES

called

upon their allies to unite together to defend the territory which France had invaded. In addition to this a special meet

ing of the council was held at for levying a tax of a "