Many local colonists have been killed by Native Americans, who are armed with rifles supplied by white traders. Local adventurer James Smith and his followers complain to British officials, pressuring them to make it illegal to trade weapons to the Indians. Trader Ralph Callender and other businessmen are not happy with the new law, as it cuts into their profit.
There have been numerous fatalities among local colonists at the hands of Native Americans, who are armed with firearms procured from white merchants. Local pioneer James Smith and his followers lodged a complaint with British officials, prompting them to enact legislation prohibiting the trade in arms to the Indians. Businessman Ralph Callender and other entrepreneurs were displeased with the new law, as it reduced their profits.