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"after they are Stolen.- "The United States are giving you great "sums of many yearly.- your nation "must therefore make a Suitable return "by preventing mischiefs. It would be to "deceive ourselves to suppose that peace can "continue if the practice of Stealing of horses "and the murders consequent thereon are "permitted.- the article therefore of deducting " the amount of horses Stolen has been inserted.- "I now introduce to you cordial friendship "Mr. Silas Dinsmoor, who is appointed to accompany you

home, and to reside in your nation

"as the agent of the United States. You must "be kind to him as he represents your father "The President - Listen to his advice upon all "occasions, as he will be desirous of being your "friend and protection. He never will deceive " you, therefore believe him always. Shield " him from all enemies, as you would your " own lives, for should any harm come to him " it would be considered a direct attempt " upon your father himself. " You have been furnished with clothing " abundently for yourselves and families " independent of the goods furnished for " your nation - part of these goods were " transported the last year to Knoxville agreeably " to the list No 1. and Mr. Dinsmor will " receive them from Governor Blount, the " rest according to the list No.2. have been " furnished here."

Double Head " I am very glad you are " going to introduce a new Brother to us " who will be a friend to us and to our " nation. There will be aman in our Country " who will truly represent all things. " We have chosen one of our own colour " John Thompson, who shall confer with " him, set with him, and consult all " things for our common good, one must " not rule over the other -