Many quarrels and wars have arisen between the colonies and Indian nations, through the bad conduct of traders, who cheat the Indians after making them drunk, &c. to the great expence of the colonies both in blood and treasure.
Franklin highlights the detrimental effects of dishonest traders on relations between the colonies and Native Americans.
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