paid for our lands that we may live."

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In the war which followed, HENDRIK served the English In 1774, he returned to his people with honor. faithfully, and conference held at the his tribe by the com represented Albany missioners of the Continental Congress, and there delivered one

of the most eloquent speeches in the English language.

"we are true to

"

Depend

you, and mean to join you. Wherever you go, we will be by your sides. Our bones shall

upon,"

said he,

Colonial History, vi, 88 1.

APPENDIX.

We are determined never to be at peace with We have they are at variance with you.

with yours. the red coats, while lie

one favor to beg

:

^establish a minister

we should be glad if you would help us to among us, that when our men are gone to

war, our women and children may have the advantage of being If we are conquered, our lands go with

instructed by them.

yours ; but if you are victorious, we hope you will help us to recover our just rights." And in this spirit himself and his people fought to make a free nation for white men. Welcoming the missionaries among his people,

HENDRIK

impressed upon them a recognition of his worth even while refusing to unite with them, and in all his intercourse with them

and with the authorities, won, by his demeanor and his integrity, " He was the tribute due to his

biographer royalty. Says often employed as an interpreter, and in this capacity his strong :