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'''Alexander McGillivray's letter'''<br> | '''Alexander McGillivray's letter'''<br> | ||
Several small details caught my eye when reading Alexander McGillivray's letter. First of all in the introduction before the letter it mentioned that it was very common for Scottish and English traders to many Indian women but wouldn't there be a language barrier? Did this not matter and/or present a problem? Second why did he refer to the King of Spain as "his Most Catholic Majesty"? Lastly, where is the Extensive Territory? Again these are small details but sometimes the small details make the most difference. -Jenna Shevlin | Several small details caught my eye when reading Alexander McGillivray's letter. First of all in the introduction before the letter it mentioned that it was very common for Scottish and English traders to many Indian women but wouldn't there be a language barrier? Did this not matter and/or present a problem? Second why did he refer to the King of Spain as "his Most Catholic Majesty"? Lastly, where is the Extensive Territory? Again these are small details but sometimes the small details make the most difference. -Jenna Shevlin | ||
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| + | One of the sections in the "Brothers;-" suggestions really struck me as odd. "It appears strange that you should expect [concessions] from us, who have only been defending our just Rights against your invasion." I find the comment ironic as it is the exact opposite of what the Americans were doing. The new settlers, and even the government, were continually forcing Indians out of their lands and attacking them. I know that Indian raids may have been common, but nowhere near to the extent of they brutality the American's used to gain land. It's interesting how words can be twisted around to place the "blame" on someone else. -Alex Zelin | ||
