Knoxville, November 8^th 1794 Friends and Brothers. Your beloved Father General Washington the President of the United States at Philadelphia, committed to the care of Opoia Mingo the great Chief of the Chickasaws, a Number of Suits of Clothes for your Nation, which upon his arriving safe in his Nation, he will deliver, as he was directed, by the President. That a Part of your Nation unenvied and unsolicited, have thought proper to join General Wayne, and fight with him against the Enemies of the United States, is very pleasing to your great Father, and the People of the United States generally. generally. This is a strong Proof of friendship which will be long remembered — Continue to hold the United States by the Hand, and you may ever rely on their friendship. I am, your friend, and brother. Wm Blount