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BrothersWe hope you will not suffer any moreof this poison to be brought to your town you haveseen the effect of it &; must know its consequences;Spirituous Liquors not only corrupt the minds of thosewho drink it, but it also occasions great poverty &;distress in the families of those men who get drunkbecause it destroys their reason and disqualifies themfor work, it has this effect upon the white peoplewho drink it and it will have the same effectupon you. BrotherWe request our brother will acceptthe assurances of our sincere and affectionateregard: We rejoice that he and us have been permitted to have an opportunity of again taking oneanother by the hand and of renewing those friendlysentiments, which we before entertained towardseach other and our desire to the Great Spirit is,that he will preserve our brother &; his familythrough the long journey they have before them andreturn them safe to their homes. The Secretary was directed to write to Jon.Wright and request him to procure &; forwardto Dayton the implements of husbandrynow promised to Capt Lewis, and draw onour Treasurer for the amount of ExpenceincuredThen adjourned