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11 The correlative obligations which are due from the Indians to us are, a To remain at peace with us,

A  The events of the last war have moved that the Indians are formidable enemies when used as light troops, for with service they are admirably adapted,

they can annoy an advancing force or destroy a retreating one. The time has long since expired when their hostility could threaten our existence, for it is probable that a general confederacy will ever again be formed to oppose us, The prophet with a considerable band of malcontents is on the opposite shore restless and discontented, but he has little chance of reaping any thing except disappointment from his intrigues. Here we certain that the present peace with England would be permanent, the friendship, or the enmity of the Indians in a political point of view, would be perfectly indifferent. But we have no right to expect such a result. And as the time may and probably will arrive when their friendship will be important, it is better to secure it while it may be secured. In the consideration of this branch of the subject relating to the continuance of peace as the obligations and the advantages are in fact mutual it is proper to examine what are the causes which it is most