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Conspiracy of Pontiac
The Seige of Detriot
They stated to him the ruinous consequences which must follow the course pursued by his men and begged him to put a stop to it. He promised to do so, but told them that the inhabitants must submit to the exaction of specific contributions during the continuance of the war, for the support of the Indians. This being the least of two evils the French acceded, and when Pontiac ordered one to furnish a few quintals of flour, another an ox or a cow, they were given without hesitation, even though the loss should produce want in the family.
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