[424] It is Orderd by This Honoble Court that the Susquahannah Indians doe Still Continue in the possession of the Land they are now upon, Untill the Right Honoble the Governor Shall ordr to the Contrary and that Capt Wm Bird Goe upp to the aforesaid Indians & Demand two Hostages of them & take Care that they are ye Children of Great men & Betweene four & Eight years of Age. [542] Bird, Capt. William… to demand hostages of Susquehanna Indians, 425.
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