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Thomas Jefferson compiles these notes in response to inquiries from a foreign official regarding the geography and state of Virginia. The text provides detailed descriptions of the region's boundaries, dimensions, and physical landscape as understood in the late eighteenth century.

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Part II. Chap. II; Page 31.

that Logan had sent such a speech to Lord Dunmore on this occasion, as he understood from me had been pub- lished; that expressions of that kind from Indians were familiar to him; that Logan in particular was a man of quick comprehension, good judgment and talents, Mr, Zeisberger has been a missionary upwards of fifty years; his age is about eighty;

speaks both the language of the Onondagoes and the Delawares; resides at present on the Muskingum^ with his Indian congregation ; and is beloved and respected by all who are acquainted with him.

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