governor of this province, planted a tree of welfare at Skachkook, and invited us to come and live there, which we very luckily complied with, and we have had the good fortune ever since, that we have increased that tree, and the very leaves thereof

have grown hard and strong ; the tree is grown so thick of leaves and boughs that the sun can scarce shine through it, yea the fire itself cannot consume it ; and

we now desire, that our

father may strengthen that tree and cause the leaves to grow so

thick that no sun at all may shine through it."

The Pennacooks who had found refuge in Canada,

sent re

peated invitations to their kindred at Schaticook to join them, " houses, land and provisions," in the name of promising them

These invitations were rejected, and Ackkonepak, two young Pennacook sachems,

the French governor.

Paasquin and

accompanied Soquans to Albany to acquaint the governor of their action. They were kindly received and their determina

" Tell your kindred," said Governor Corn" to come and live with shall not have

tion commended.

bury, you. They only land assigned them gratis, but a fort shall be built of stockadoes

to secure you and them from any sudden attempts of the enemy ;

your land is tough and hard, I will order next spring a plow to break up the ground for them to plant in, and they shall be pro tected and secured as well as any other Indians under the queen of England's protection. If they are inclined to be instructed in the Christian