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2nd 3. remain there for thirty years. I will send yr annuities to you - although we cannot read or write we recollect the words of our Great Father - you who can read must recollect them - Gen Atkinson - Lele Dandy I understand he is a great orator, and wish him to speak freely, and say what is his opinion and that of his villages - Dandy' - Father we shake hands today in friendship - I have been wishing to see you for some time. - You have heard me speak before - I have a strong voice although small body - Since a boy I have spoken much - The Great Spirit has given me a strong voice illegible why I speak so loud. Father you have come a long way to talk with us, our young men & old men have also come a long way - We will have a long and a good talk tomorrow - Neither you nor my Great Father has ever heard any thing bad of me - Gen Atkinson - I am sorry to hear Dandy that when in council with their [strike] your agent Mr. Lowery at Fort Winnebago, Yellow