Then, towards the end of the conference, the English encourage the Iroquois to send them their children in order to teach them "the Religion, Language and Customs of the White people" so that they may have more intermediaries in the future like Conrad Weiser who could help the two settle problems (80). ... The transition of the Indians metaphorical reliance of wampum beads to hold onto the Dutch ship illustrated by Canassatego, to the Silver Covenant Chain offered by the British is symbolic for the Indians anchored attachment to the English who drag the Iroquois into their problems u...

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