now, I know your father and have a great regard for him he always was a friend to the United States, which is his Country and Hope his Country will do so. Be assured from me that I do not blame you for any thing you have done but I do blame the bad whites who [undecipherable: probable reading "desired"] you to do so. Follow the advice of your [undecipherable] Alexander in all things and you will find me your good friend, Shall expect you will come down to the Capitals and see me, Inspect to be there by the first of May. Whilst you act a friendly part towards the United States, you will be respected and rewarded by them. Give your Countrymen good advice and prevent them listening to bad talks. You will receive this from a real and good friend to you and your family. James Seagrove to Alexander Cornell dated St. Mary 20^th February 1793 Brother I have just received your talk sent by John Galphin and am much pleased to find that your people take my talks as they are really extended and dictated from the purest friend- ship for them and their Country. Exert yourself my friend all in your power to prevent your people taking any talks from the Shawnees or any of the Northern Indians. Those who are among you had ought to be severely punished for daring to come among you to engage you in a [undecipherable] against the United States, when at this moment the [undecipherable] of all the Tribes that have been at [undecipherable] with us are begging Congress for peace, and [undecipherable] commis[undecipherable] are