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Letter to Captain Putnam

The speaker calls Captain Putnam a companion, which signifies a stronger relationship than even that of a brother. The speaker admits his fears that the women and children of his tribe will die if they remain, and wishes for the Indians to be taken to the O. post [?]. Chiefs who are well-spoken will congregate there, and the speaker wishes for Putnam to travel there as well. Putnam responds that he strives for a lasting peace with the tribes of the Wabash country and will make the arrangements for the journey to the O Post.

1792

07

19

Typed copy includes Putnam's response.

[One of the Weya men.]

[One of the Weya men.]

One of the Wea Men

Rufus Putnam

brothers

companions

your chiefs and great men

women and children

Indian tribes inhabiting the Wabash Country

Rufus Putnam

Fort Washington

string of wampum with two branches

business between you and me

tears in your eyes

mourning

my care and protection

journey to the O. Post

lasting peace

I call you so because brothers may sometimes differ but companions never do...I fear these women and children will all die if they remain here much longer...Your women and children are under my care and protection and I am making the necessary arrangements for our journey to the O. Post.

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