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County, N. Y., where he completed a course in medicine and surgery. Doctor McKay's medical practice extended from Pendleton to The Dalies. His knowledge of Indian character and language enabled him to become an efficient officer of the government as an interpreter and scout. He died at Pendleton, January 2. 1693.