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it will require the whole force in the Colony to subdue them, & take up a considérable time to reduce them : ^ It is difficult to conjecture how this may be eflfected... ^

This mode If strong detachments were placed in the Vil- ADOPTED 5 lages ofMinas, Pizaq^ & Canard, at a certain day they might be ail summoned to attend, and then seize on aU those that attend; or whether to invest their Churches on a Sunday to be agreed on & to seize on ail présent ; or whether to invest their Villages in the night & seize them in bed ; their living in such a scattering situation will render this difficult ; a number of whale boats would be absolutely necessary if this were concluded on to seize ail those contiguous to the Bason, which would be best stationed at Minas, as being near the centre of the settlements from whence they may be sent out.

In short it is difficult to conj ecture how it may be accomplished but the circumstances as they arise will afiford the best information of the most effectuai methods ofdealing withthem. Happy would it be if they in gênerai come in of their * accord ?

Is it not possible to employ some person who can be confided in, & who has been among them, to sound their présent disposition & intention, & from thence to take measures accordingly ? *