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Their preachers, all Presbyterians, followed close behind the first settlers, and shared their toil and dangers; they tilled their fields rifle in hand, and fought the Indians valorously.
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Roosevelt highlights the role of Presbyterian preachers among early settlers, emphasizing their commitment and bravery.
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