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Chain of Friendship: you said it was not aChain of Iron, but that is was a chain ofprecious Metal, a chain of silver, which wouldbind us in brotherly affection forever, Brethren; you then said, That this Chainof Friendship would bind us together so fastthat we should never part. It is our sincerewish that the Chain of Friendship so madeshould never be Broken, nay not by the effortsof the evil Spirit himself. Brethren; These are only a few words thatI recollect of a great many that were said atthat time and place. We have no records or placeof security for our Speeches as you have—Norcan we write as you do—Our Belts of Wampumare our only records, But if you examine yourold Books and papers you will there find writtenall that passed between your Forefathers and ours Brethren listenThe Wyandat Nation yourBrethren, are happy to hear that you have notforgot what our Grandfathers agreed on at that time We have often heard—That you were a good andFaithful People, ever ready to do Justis and good to all