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Brainerd Cherookee N. Dec 29 Dear Sir When Miss Sawyer our former teacher was with us. Her scholars used to write letters to you. And I felt as though I would I know how to write so I could send you a letter with them. I am now in my eleventh year and have written about one year I think you would like to know my studies They are reading I the Bible and the History of the United States Spelling with the definitions Colburns Arithmetick and Wood bridge Geography When I first read the history I thought the words were very hard and I now sometimes have difficulty in finding all the answers to the questions. I will tell you some of my feelings about religion. Years ago I felt as though I was a great sinner. I did not allow myself to laugh or play for a great many weeks but I left off going by myself to pray except morning and evenings And since that time I have not thought so much about it I know it is awful and wicked. and when I hear solemn talk and preaching I think I must have religion. If the Cherokees should be removed from their native land and be driven into a far country and separated from each other we cannot expect God will be our friend in this time of affliction if we have not given up our hearts to him and if we have to knowledge enough to teach others and establish schools we can do a great