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These messengers ought to be confidential, faithful, and as far as practicable, intelligent men, who can fully explain the objects to be obtained, and who will accompany the Chippewas to the Prairie, as well to insure their attendance, as to prevent any difficult, with the Sioux on the route. The invitations should be sent to all the Chippewas on the shore of Lake Superior who are in the habit of making hostile incursions into Sioux Country and also to those living between the Lake and the Green Bay and Mississippi Countries. The Chippewa upon the Mississippi above and around Sandy Lake ought to be invited. Much will depend upon the persons who may be sent with theses messages of their zeal, fidelity and discretion there should be no doubt. It being possible, that you may deem it proper to despatch for these purposes some of the persons in the employment of the fur company. I have addressed Mr Stuart | These messengers ought to be confidential, faithful, and as far as practicable, intelligent men, who can fully explain the objects to be obtained, and who will accompany the Chippewas to the Prairie, as well to insure their attendance, as to prevent any difficult, with the Sioux on the route. The invitations should be sent to all the Chippewas on the shore of Lake Superior who are in the habit of making hostile incursions into Sioux Country and also to those living between the Lake and the Green Bay and Mississippi Countries. The Chippewa upon the Mississippi above and around Sandy Lake ought to be invited. Much will depend upon the persons who may be sent with theses messages of their zeal, fidelity and discretion there should be no doubt. It being possible, that you may deem it proper to despatch for these purposes some of the persons in the employment of the fur company. I have addressed Mr Stuart upon the subject, and requested him to place at your disposition any of their servants. | ||
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These messengers ought to be confidential, faithful, and as far as practicable, intelligent men, who can fully explain the objects to be obtained, and who will accompany the Chippewas to the Prairie, as well to insure their attendance, as to prevent any difficult, with the Sioux on the route. The invitations should be sent to all the Chippewas on the shore of Lake Superior who are in the habit of making hostile incursions into Sioux Country and also to those living between the Lake and the Green Bay and Mississippi Countries. The Chippewa upon the Mississippi above and around Sandy Lake ought to be invited. Much will depend upon the persons who may be sent with theses messages of their zeal, fidelity and discretion there should be no doubt. It being possible, that you may deem it proper to despatch for these purposes some of the persons in the employment of the fur company. I have addressed Mr Stuart upon the subject, and requested him to place at your disposition any of their servants.