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An Indian Speech In the summer of 1805, a number of the principal Chiefs and warriors of the six Nations of Indians principally Seneca assembled at Buffaloe Creek in the state of New York, at the particular request of a Gentleman Missionary from the state of Massachusett, The Missionary being furnished with an Interpre ter and accompanyed by the Agent of the U States for Indian affairs, met the Indians in council, when the following talk took place First by the Agent Brothers of the six Nations, I rejoice to meet you at this time, and thank the Great spirit that he hath preserved you in health, and given me another oppo rtunity of takeing you by the hand Brothers, The person who now sits by me is a friend who has come a great distance to hold a talk with you, he will inform you what his business is, and and it is my request that you should listen with attention to his words Missionary My friends I am thankful for the opportunity afforded us in meeting together at this time, I had a great desire to see you and enquire into your state and welfare, for this purpose I have traveled a great distance being sent by your old friends the Boston Missionary society; you will recollect they formerly sent Missionaries amongst you, to instruct you in Religion and I aboud for your good, Altho they have not heard from you for a long time yet they have not forgotten there Brothers of the six Nations, and are still anxious to do you good Brothers I have not come to get your lands or Money but to enlighten your minds, and to instruct you how to worship the Great Spirit, agreeable