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Tekakiskee. - "I am very proud to see my young Chiefs and our Father the Presidents great Chiefs talks. - Also that the business is nearly over, and that things are going on without difficulty. As my friend the little Turkey has sent me to the Pres -ident to make peace. I am very happy the young chiefs are making a lasting peace and taking you fast hold by the hand. These young Chiefs who are boys to look at, - they may grow and help the beloved men of our nation and your's also I hope they may use their endeavours to preserve the peace, they are now making. I am an old man - am [sent] as abeloved man to the President our father - I have heard your good talks as I cannot live long, hop the children of your nation may preserve good and lasting peace. - that they never more may have war with you - that they may as they grow, always remember all the good talks that have been given then. "- Thursday June 26, 1794 The Secretary of War