History of the Five Indian Nations of Canada: Which Are Dependent on the Province of New-York in America, and Are the Barrier Between the English and French in That Part of the World (Classic Reprint)

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Excerpt from The History of the Five Indian Nations of Canada: Which Are Dependent on the Province of New-York in America, and Are the Barrier Between the English and French in That Part of the World
The following Account of the Five Indian Nations, will shew what dangerous Neighbours the Indians have once been; what Pains a neighbouring Colony (whose Interest is opposite to ours) has taken to withdraw their Affections from us; and how much we ought to be on our Guard. If we only consider the Riches which our Enemies receive from the Indian Trade (though we are under no Apprehensions from the Indians themselves) it would be highly imprudent in us to suffer such People to grow Rich and Powerful, while it is in our Power to prevent it, with much less Charge and Trouble, than it is in theirs to accomplish their Designs.
These Considerations alone are sufficient to make the Indian affairs deserve the most serious Thoughts of every Governor in America. But I well know, besides, that your Excellency’s Views are not confined to the Interest of one Country only.
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