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 and bring José Maria with you. Lately I have heard that bad men have been down from some of the tribes of our brothers. They stole horses, and two of them were killed. Some of the horses were taken by the whites, and the others they ran off with. These I want you to have given up, that there may be no trouble. The men killed were supposed to be Wacoes. It was wrong for them to come down into the settlements until a treaty was made with all our red brothers, and without a paper from the agent, Mr. Sloat. When my red brothers wish to come into the settlements to hunt or see me, they will call upon him or Major Western, if he is at the trading-house; and if it is proper, either of them will give a paper showing that it is a visit of friendship, and not to steal horses or to do any mischief. Then our people will be glad to see them.

When you come down to see me, we will send away all trouble, and if the whites have done wrong they shall be punished, as bad men should be. You will embrace your red brothers for me. When you come to see me, my heart will be open to receive you and José Maria.

Your brother,