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permanently settled as the ordinary mutations of human affairs will permit; and where moreover you will be beyond the reach of the present and any future Andrew Jackson should such another ever arise. May I not say then to perpetuate the Nation -- Yes, for I feel confident that it will depend on the Cherokees themselves, whether they may not in their new home increase in population equally with other Nations in the enjoyment of a favorable climate, fertile soil, and ample domain. It was my design to have seen you, and not to have written, for it requires more space than a letter affords, to unfold my plans and to explain to you what has been done & what I am still doing -- but an attention to the main object, an attention to your interests -- yes, Sir, -- especially to your interests, precludes me from meeting you at the present moment & carries me in a different direction -- but we shall meet in a few months, and be known to each other -- in the meantime you will hear from me again, communicating whatever may be interesting for you to know. Rely on me as an unwavering, unflinching friend, who is laboring for the Cherokee nation as earnestly, as faithfully, and as zealously as you yourself could be, and the result of which will be laid before you in due Season. Postpone strikeout the removal of the Nation for at least one year -- -- or if practicable, let your contract be to remove within two years -- this time will be amply sufficient for every beneficial purpose, and enable you to obviate all the inconveniences & prevent in a great degree the losses incident to such an enterprise