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3/10 The undersigned pesons being selected by the principle chief of the Cherokee Nation to confer with certain other persons of the Treaty, on Ridge, party for the purpose of an endeaver to unite the two parties in a course that may eventuate in the general gaurd of their common country, purpose: 1st. The present provisional arrangement will have the dispersed of by a general vote of the people: 2nd. Should the Commissioners have full powers to make a Treaty, there is no doubt the authority of the nation will receive them with respect and attention: 3rd. Should no proposition be received from the Committee for a Treaty upon just and liberal terms, it is presumed the recommendation of the principle chief to the national council will be acted upon, that is to say, the appointment of another delegation to Washington for the purpose of effecting a final adjustment of our difficulties. It is also presumed that this delegation will have power to act upon any matter in relation to a Treaty unclear that may be submitted to them before their departure for Washington. In conclusion, the undersigned will, in good feeling, say to the Conference of the opposite party that they will recommend one of their party to the principle chief and as a delegate, which they have no doubt will be received with due attention. Gov: M. Walters Sam Martin R. Red Clay unclear John Baldinge