William Duncan's Rules At Metlakatla
- To give up their Ahlied or Indian devilry
- To cease calling in conjurers when sick
- To cease gambling
- To cease giving away their property for display (i.e the potlatch)
- To cease painting their faces
- To cease drinking intoxicating liquor
- To rest on the Sabbath
- To attend religious instruction
- To send their children to school
- To be cleanly
- To be industrious
- To be peaceful
- To be liberal and honest in trade
- To build neat houses
- To pay the village tax
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