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Copy of Genl Wm. McIntosh'e letter to John Ross, unclear Committee, offering a bribe to cede lands to the U.S. 21st Oct. 1823. 37

Mr John Ross

             President,  National Committee
                                      New Town, 21st Oct. 1823.

My friend,

    I am going to inform you a few lines as a friend, I want you to give me your opinion about the treaty wether sic the chiefs will be willing or not. If the chiefs feel dispose to let the United States have the land part of it. I want you to let me know. I will make the United States Commissioners give you two thousand dollars. A. McCoy the Same and Charles Hicks $3000, for present and nobody shall know it, and if you think the land woulden? sold. I will be satisfied. If the land should be sold. I will get you the amount before the treaty sign  And if you get any friend you want him to received, they shall recd. the same amount -lined out. Nothing more to inform you at present.  I remain Your affectionate Friend
                                                                                                       Wm. McIntosh

John Ross an answer return

N.B. the whole amount is $12000. You can divide among your friends -- exclusive $7000 ---

(A True Copy from the original, verbatim)

Recd on the 23rd Oct? And read & exposed in General Council, in McIntosh; presence, on the 24th Oct. 1823.

                                                                                                         John Ross.

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