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Finley, John, 1863-1940

"The French in the Heart of America"

..."
_September 20._ "I told them I had no inclination to sell; however, after
hearing a good deal of their hardships, their Religious principles (which
had brought them together as a society of Ceceders [_sic_]) and
unwillingness to seperate [_sic_] or remove; I told them I would make them
a last offer...."
_September 22._ "Note--In my equipage Trunk and the Canteens--were Madeira
and Port Wine--Cherry bounce--Oyl, Mustard--Vinegar--and Spices of all
sorts--Tea, and Sugar in the Camp Kettles (a whole loaf of white sugar
broke up about 7 lbs. weight).... My fishing lines are in the
Canteens...."
_September 23._ "An Apology made to me from the Court of Fayette (thro'
Mr. Smith) for not addressing me."
The Cheat at the Mouth is about 125 y'ds wide--the Monongahela near d'ble
that--the colour of the two Waters is very differ't, that of Cheat is dark
(occasioned as is conjectured by the Laurel, among which it rises, and
through which it runs) the other is clear, & there appears a repugnancy in
both to mix, as there is a plain line of division betw'n the two for some
distance below the fork; which holds, I am told near a Mile.


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