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known him, which was then twenty five years, had been pacific'- Gen: Arbuckle had invited all the principal men of both parties to met in Council next day at For Gibson; should be succeed, the Agent will inform the secretary of war. He has deemed it his duty to make his communication at that time but the horrid transactions should be misrepresented. He observes that ten of Ridge's friends called on his the day previous. They said they knew many of the murderers, but declined naming any, although several of the party were old friends & acquaintances of the Agent. The Agent express his gladness that he is in friendly term with all parties & all agree that there is no intention to inquire or disturb any of the white citizens of the United States.- He adds in afortscript, that Boudinot's wife is a white woman; he understands a native of New Jersey; & that Boudinot has left six children. He also adds that the wife of John Ridge is a white woman: from where a "not clear" family be is not informed. Boudinott was in moderate circumstances: both of the Ridges were rich. Ref:Doc: No.2: 26th Cong: totses:

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