Red Indians

red a The most extensive lake in Newfoundland is called the Bay of Islands Lake, said by the Indians to be 60 miles long. The second is called the Lake of the Red Indians. 160-161 The attention of the Government has several times been turned towards endeavouring to open an intercourse with the Red I...

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Summary:red a The most extensive lake in Newfoundland is called the Bay of Islands Lake, said by the Indians to be 60 miles long. The second is called the Lake of the Red Indians. 160-161 The attention of the Government has several times been turned towards endeavouring to open an intercourse with the Red In-/dians., The failure may, on very good grounds, be attributed to the Micmacs. The latter are jealous . . . (over) [reverse] 161 The Red Indians are not numerous. Judging from the extent of country which they inhabit, their number cannot exceed a few hundreds. Used I and Sup Used I and Sup 3 Not used Reverse side of R_13589