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Michigan Abel Bingham
At length several of his ministerial brethren intimated to him that he had a work to do at the Tonawanda reservation, among the Seneca Indians, the very place to which his mind had long been directed. The township contained several hundred Indians, divided Into two factions, Pagan and Christian, the Pagan being in the majority and led by the famous chief Red Jacket. In company with Elder Eli Stone he visited them, and found a number of families anxious to have a mission established, the highest chief, Little Beard, being the leading man of the Christian party. Six of the Pagan chiefs seemed also highly pleased and approved the plan, provided the Buffalo chiefs favored it. When the arrangement was effected between the missionary board and the Indians, Little Beard requested the parties to each lay their hands on the Bible, as a solemn ratification of the contract. On being appointed by the Genesee Association, this charge was given by its president, Rev. Eli Stone:
Early Michigan Preachers
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