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to get some money for the unclear who have not had missionaries as we have. Miss Sargent generally comes in and reads to us.

    The boys chop wood and in the summer help about the farm and some that have left school are learning the blacksmith trade. Miss Sargent goes into their school room evenings to teach them, and sometimes. They set with her in her room. 
    We thank Delia for her letter. her mother wrote a few lines in Miss Sargents and Miss Ames letter and we thank her very much. The girls all wish to send their best respects to you and say they are always glad to have you write to them. 
    From your young Cherokee friend,

Rev'd, Fayette Shepherd. Nancy Reece. _________________________________________________- Brainerd, Cherokee Nation Jan. 1829 Respected Sir,

    I think I have sent some of my writing to you but I do not quite remember and I will write in my teachers letter I sent my