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We have not been able either to locate a better copy of the document, or to enhance its legibility electronically"] [undecipherable: header at top of page] [undecipherable: opening paragraph — text heavily faded] Brothers — We have [undecipherable] the desire of your Friendship & [undecipherable] of [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] fishing and [undecipherable] are [undecipherable] for I have given you [undecipherable] proof of the real and [undecipherable] friendship [undecipherable] I have [undecipherable] — that [undecipherable] them in peace of [undecipherable] they will do you the [undecipherable] by [undecipherable] to [undecipherable] all the [undecipherable] should they [undecipherable] therefore [undecipherable] to [undecipherable] [undecipherable] peace [undecipherable] should [undecipherable] [undecipherable] to [undecipherable]. I think it [undecipherable] your presence as [undecipherable] to [undecipherable] is safe for you to accept. And they [undecipherable] them [undecipherable] afford to [undecipherable] as on the [undecipherable] of [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] about with [undecipherable] [undecipherable] the [undecipherable]. Brothers — The [undecipherable] [undecipherable] of the [undecipherable] [undecipherable]. [undecipherable] & [undecipherable] for the [undecipherable]. Brothers — [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] within the boundaries of the United States. [undecipherable] there, you must [undecipherable] I will [undecipherable] [undecipherable] you [undecipherable] and am [undecipherable] you to [undecipherable]. I hope to [undecipherable] [undecipherable] that the same, in the part of the United States [undecipherable] will [undecipherable] of [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] and one of [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] to [undecipherable] for the [undecipherable] from [undecipherable]. Brothers, after the [undecipherable] from [undecipherable] it is [undecipherable] [undecipherable] of the best [undecipherable] the [undecipherable] [undecipherable] good [undecipherable] of the [undecipherable]. I have [undecipherable] [undecipherable] in [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] not [undecipherable] by [undecipherable] for [undecipherable] [undecipherable] as [undecipherable] [undecipherable]. I [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] in their [undecipherable] [undecipherable] those in the [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable]. [undecipherable: continuation of text, heavily faded — several paragraphs] [undecipherable] people desire to make the [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable]. Sincerely hope they will hearken to [undecipherable] do not [undecipherable] to [undecipherable] the United States care to [undecipherable] the [undecipherable] [undecipherable] of the [undecipherable] [undecipherable] you. Brothers, [undecipherable] further the [undecipherable] of our [undecipherable] [undecipherable] concerning the wild Indians. We are [undecipherable] them [undecipherable] hundred and [undecipherable] their [undecipherable] formation, and the [undecipherable] of the [undecipherable] any [undecipherable] in the [undecipherable] of [undecipherable] — That the United States are [undecipherable] [undecipherable] to [undecipherable] [undecipherable] black [undecipherable] of [undecipherable] as [undecipherable] done them out of the country. Then this [undecipherable] this [undecipherable] occur [undecipherable] [undecipherable] them to [undecipherable], yet [undecipherable] [undecipherable] to [undecipherable] destruction to them, their [undecipherable] and children [undecipherable] the United States [undecipherable] nothing of them but peace; why then the United States are desirous of [undecipherable] these Indians to [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] to [undecipherable] [undecipherable] having a [undecipherable] [undecipherable] of [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] for [undecipherable] [undecipherable] to extend so [undecipherable] as to kill all children. [undecipherable] to be opposed to all the calamitory [undecipherable] running of a [undecipherable] life. Then the offer of peace made to them are for their good, if their [undecipherable] [undecipherable] advice above would approve of it. Brothers, [undecipherable] is the reality of the case with the western Indians. They often say to them for its [undecipherable] continuance they have refused it this offer to make peace. We now attempt in one part to a view of reports, a [undecipherable] chain. The [undecipherable] of the war cannot be [undecipherable]. They may do us [undecipherable] but, they may build up [undecipherable] [undecipherable] I see [undecipherable] [undecipherable] for [undecipherable] for his children. Here I [undecipherable] [undecipherable] upon [undecipherable] instead of allowing them to [undecipherable] the [undecipherable] propose to any age to [undecipherable] children [undecipherable] [undecipherable] they are [undecipherable]. And what will be the [undecipherable] of such [undecipherable] Their [undecipherable] will be [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] their [undecipherable] [undecipherable] to [undecipherable] they [undecipherable]. And they are the [undecipherable] [undecipherable] they [undecipherable] their [undecipherable] is to be [undecipherable] and they are [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] to be fitted and to bring about a peace. As I [undecipherable] and they are [undecipherable] of [undecipherable] [undecipherable] and not [undecipherable] to bring about a peace. Brothers, that the same, in the [undecipherable] of the United States is not [undecipherable] — we can of [undecipherable] [undecipherable] claim to [undecipherable] for the [undecipherable]. We [undecipherable] not [undecipherable] [undecipherable] to offer [undecipherable] [undecipherable] provide them the same benefits for the [undecipherable] disposition of their [undecipherable] which the [undecipherable] of the United States do enjoy. I have mentioned any them [undecipherable] [undecipherable] below in the land they have claimed and [undecipherable] to [undecipherable] [undecipherable] to [undecipherable] in the [undecipherable] at the form — then all things [undecipherable] might be [undecipherable]. [undecipherable: several lines] number of warriors will be [undecipherable] hundred thousand. [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] further inform you, that their force the [undecipherable] settlement of the [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] remember if he have doubled every twenty five years; and we have [undecipherable] [undecipherable] for to tell him that in the [undecipherable] of a great hundred, they will be double that number. As [undecipherable] as we have now [undecipherable] warriors; in its eyes more we shall have [undecipherable] hundred warriors. Brothers, now [undecipherable] I believe to be just right. If I did not think so, I would not mention them to you; much less would I put them upon a [undecipherable] and put the paper into your hands. Not wishing I would encourage any thing but what I [undecipherable] shows to be for your true and real interest. I am looking at all my [undecipherable] at this paper [undecipherable] to be taken to some place as all my plans ever [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] the [undecipherable] the [undecipherable] for by this, I am looking at the road which things alone [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] ought to sign the [undecipherable] of the [undecipherable]; I do not alone [undecipherable] far though they may think [undecipherable] you may [undecipherable] too mild and self. I have seen [undecipherable] [undecipherable] strength that you may or have supposed blind and dangerous; it is for any of the Indian nations to make some [undecipherable] of them, and has found shall meet those nations who absolutely [undecipherable] [undecipherable] as many against the foreign [undecipherable] of peace. Brothers, I have found that the United States are strong, yet that they are [undecipherable] just; and I know that they are kind as well as just, of the kindness I offer [undecipherable] Recalled my [undecipherable] [undecipherable] to [undecipherable] [undecipherable] for a [undecipherable] letter [undecipherable] more. [undecipherable] for his children there I [undecipherable] [undecipherable] upon I instead of desiring them to [undecipherable] [undecipherable] the [undecipherable] propose my age to [undecipherable] children [undecipherable] [undecipherable] they are [undecipherable]. And what will be the [undecipherable] of such [undecipherable] They [undecipherable] will be [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] of [undecipherable] [undecipherable] and as they [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] advantage from them, they will [undecipherable] proceed to further [undecipherable]; will not at length, that [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] of [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] supply [undecipherable] by the United States people shall be [undecipherable] to [undecipherable]. But Brothers this idea I [undecipherable] to [undecipherable] find our [undecipherable] people [undecipherable] we [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable]. I do not ask upon to [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] all your old nations [undecipherable] [undecipherable] to [undecipherable] [undecipherable]. I appeal [undecipherable] that your children will [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] a people, will [undecipherable] a [undecipherable] to [undecipherable] [undecipherable], [undecipherable] the [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] peace; they [undecipherable] that they [undecipherable] [undecipherable] to [undecipherable] from the United States will not always forbid it, then [undecipherable] patience [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] they [undecipherable] [undecipherable] they will not [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] family there, they [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable]. 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[undecipherable] Let that [undecipherable] then you intended to keep the faith see [undecipherable] the [undecipherable] to the [undecipherable] that the [undecipherable] [undecipherable] trust in a [undecipherable]. Brothers, [undecipherable] will do [undecipherable] [undecipherable] of [undecipherable] Brothers [undecipherable] and the [undecipherable] present [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] of the [undecipherable]. We [undecipherable] [undecipherable] all the [undecipherable] [undecipherable] of the [undecipherable] Brothers. 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Brothers, Beg of [undecipherable] with your attention [a] little longer on this subject, [undecipherable] more clearly to [undecipherable] you how much the United States desire your confidence. Brothers, Look back to the beginning of the late war. Recollect the conduct of the United States. They desired you to [sit still?] and not meddle in the war between us and the British. [undecipherable: probable reading — you were misled by others]. But you listened to other advice; [undecipherable] [undecipherable] in the war against us. And you well know the consequences; you well know that by [undecipherable] [undecipherable] advice, you were well nigh brought to the brink of [ruin]. I ask now, who were your [best?] friends? those who plunged you into the war? or those who desired you to sit still? Brothers, from experience, men of understanding learn wisdom. If you are men of understanding; and if you can lay aside [prejudices?], you will clearly see that the United States, now desire your confidence. Brothers, if you consider well, you will [undecipherable] clearly see that it is your true interest to so conduct that the United States may place a confidence in you. Brothers, in any [undecipherable] [undecipherable] you [undecipherable] of [undecipherable] words, that [undecipherable] [undecipherable] and [undecipherable] and action be open and sincere; [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] long [undecipherable]. I trust you are convinced — I hope you have felt what I have been open [and] sincere. Let then my words sink deep into your mind. Brothers, Consider what is right, and at the [same?] time consult your interest and your [safety]. Pay no regard to any persons who would endeavour to interrupt the [friendship?] between you and the [undecipherable] [undecipherable]. Listen to [undecipherable] wise [voices?] that [call?] you to [assist?] the western Indians against us. Let all your warriors [feel?] their hunting and be at [ease?]. But if then [undecipherable] be. Brothers — This the British have [undecipherable] [undecipherable] their [undecipherable] and then [people?] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] they [undecipherable] a [undecipherable] of [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] to [undecipherable] them [undecipherable] to [undecipherable]. 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In witness whereof [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [undecipherable] [Seal?] [left margin notation]: Speech to the Indians / July [undecipherable] 179[undecipherable] / [undecipherable] / [2?] Copies / [undecipherable]