The remnant of a numerous tribe that have been destroyed by wars with
the whites—by whiskey and small-pox, numbering at present but five or
six hundred, and living in the most miserable poverty, on their reserve
in the state of New York, near Utica and the banks of the Mohawk river.
This tribe was one of the confederacy, called the Six Nations, and much
distinguished in the early history of New York. The present chief is
known by the name of _Bread_ (+plate+ 201). He is a shrewd and talented
man, well educated,—speaking good English—is handsome, and a polite and
gentlemanly man in his deportment.