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The rise in Catholic influence among the Indians in North America...
The rise in Catholic influence among the Indians in North America...
Item # 694043
February 06, 1759
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 6, 1759
* North American Indians - Native Americans
* Roman Catholics faith - popery influence
More than a column on page 4 is news taken from an: "Extract of a Letter from an Officer in North America" which notes in part: "...with regard to the growth & influence of Popery over the North American Indians...Throughout North America the English have but one Chapel, and but one missionary amongst the Indians...The French have many Indian chapels, and a great number of very able and zealous missionaries. Our Indian interest hath been for years decreasing--the French increasing..." with more on this.
Eight pages, 8 by 10 3/4 inches, very nice condition.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
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