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left margin: Dec. 4. what I thought was the best course to be pursued to put a final end to the war; it was this: -- for Micanopy to have all his associated chiefs, as many as he could request, for we had apprised Micanopy on this subject, and that he had already sent for Jumper & Holatuclee from our Council Ground. And also the necessity of recognising Sam Jones as a chief, [even] if he was a liar, for he had an influence. Through the day Gen: Jessup had several left margin: 5. interviews with the Chiefs. On the 5th, Micanopy requested us to read your talk to them again and to explain it. We did so. We then told them that we were instructed in your talk to use our influence with Gen: Jessup for them, on any subject that we thought was consistent with our character as mediators; but we knew nothing of their wishes or wants.