The MoAawks never forgot 20, 22. their punishment, but in after years reondaga, Feb. 18, 1694-5, brought this message The whole Five Nations send seven hands of wampum to inform the Mahikandcrs, or River Indians, that the Count Frontenac would fall upon the

to peated that they knew what it was be whipped and scourged by the French."

Onondagas in the spring. They desired the assistance of three hundred Christians,

"

Bancroft, in, 170. At a subsequent period the aid of the

Mahicans was asked by the council at " Arnout Vielle, from OnOnondaga.

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with as many River Indians and Mahikanders as can be got together." Colonial History, iv, 123.

OF HUDSON'S RIVER.

they are our children, and we shall take care that they do their But you must take care of the Indians below the town duty. so that they may be of more service to you. to bring all the river Indians to be under

We advise you

your subjection

who

at

A portion of the Minsis,

Albany to be ready on all occasions." had settled

among the OttawasJ- had joined the French Governor Dongan asked the aid of the Iroquois to " One of " is worse than them," said he, bring them home. six of the others, therefore all means must be used to bring them home." The confederates accepted the mission, and in duced a considerable number to return. 2 Governor Andros was alliance.

not less positive in his personal overtures to them. When he the province in May, 1688, he invited their aid, and promised to give lands to those who might desire to locate their visited