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To: Alan Smithee who wrote (84898)	11/8/2004 6:31:30 PM
From: unclewest	Respond to of 793782

Let's not forget smallpox attacks on Indians. Alan, Thank you. Yes, the distribution of Smallpox infected blankets was an abomination. That too was a British tactic. I almost mentioned Ft Pitt, but could not remember the precise details. I do recall the Smallpox attack was considered quite successful yet the results were never documented. They succeeded in starting a major epidemic with just two such blankets. I cannot recall if the attacks were against indians in the way of the Brit goal of capturing Canada or against indians period.