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Brainerd Cherokee Nation November 19. Dear Brother, I cannot say much but I will speak a few words to you. Love your God pray to him and you must not play on the sabbath. Think about God and you must mind your teachers and love your schoolmates. you must not quarrel with them John. I think it is about five years since I saw you last. Mother is well and Brothers and sisters are well. My father and Brother Thomas came by here two weeks since. they were going to the Agency. Thomas gave one a handkerchief. My grandmother visits me often, perhaps you remember her, her name is Katy Van. I went to visit my own Grandmother Wolf. I hope you will come and see me. I will try to visit Creek Path next summer if I live. I wish to know how you are learning. You must not be idle in school. I hope that you are learning fast. You must study diligently speak up plain and loud when you read. I am still living with my grandmother she is very kind to me. She gives me every thing that I need. Aunt Peggy Mc Coys little boy is burned to death by catching fire to his clothes. This is another call for us to repent of our sins. I hope you will think of this. From your effectionate sister Polly Wilson.

 Master John Wilson.