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| − | I found it interesting (and a little humorous) that John Tanner was purchased for whiskey, blankets, tobacco and "other articles of great value". It seems to have been customary during this time, for a mother that had lost a child, to go out and be able to trade items for "new" children. Times have definitely changed.. -- Matt | + | '''I found it interesting (and a little humorous) that John Tanner was purchased for whiskey, blankets, tobacco and "other articles of great value". It seems to have been customary during this time, for a mother that had lost a child, to go out and be able to trade items for "new" children. Times have definitely changed..''' -- Matt |
I also found this story a little humorous as well. He was keeping some whiskey for himself in a hidden keg, but felt bad about this. I wonder if there was a lot of drunkenness going on or was it just during certain times of celebration? --Pam P. | I also found this story a little humorous as well. He was keeping some whiskey for himself in a hidden keg, but felt bad about this. I wonder if there was a lot of drunkenness going on or was it just during certain times of celebration? --Pam P. | ||
