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persuaded the Creeks to adopt in relation to the punishment of unclear is highly important. Those contemplated cannot when effected fail to have a decided influence upon the future character of the nation. The establishment of a school, which will be under your immediate inspection, for the education of Indian children, connected with judicious changes in the rules of descent and those of inheritance, will probably effect more towards the civilization of the Creek Indians than every thing which was done by your immediate Predecessor, who had the reputation of being a man of talents and certainly had benevolence and some zeal in the cause of civilization. Your permanent residence at the agency will no doubt give weight to your efforts in this important work. I have no doubt but that the President will promptly direct the construction of such buildings as shall be necessary for your convenience at the agency. Your remove there with your family will be highly acceptable to the President, as it cannot fail to unclear your influence with the Tribes? especially committed to your superintendence.