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but a handful a piece, and fetch it out to us, for my horses are not able to come after it This is all I have to say at present. TARHIE. To my Brothers, the Quakers. About the time of the reception of this letter, some Friends, who resided nearest to their hunt-ing camp, furnished them with a small supply of provisions, which occasioned a second letter from Tarhie, as follows: Brother Quakers, I have a few more words to say to you. Brothers, I want that you should all know what distress I am in. Brothers, I want you to know I have got help from some of my near neighbors. Brothers, I would be glad to know what you will do for me, if it is but a little. Brothers, if you cannot come soon, it will do bye and bye, for my belly is now full. Brothers, I hope you have not forgot our great fathers; when they first met, it was in friendship; we are of the same race. My Brothers, Quakers, I hope our friendship will last as long as the world stands. All I haveto say to you now is, that I shall stay here until two more moons are gone. TARHIE. Addressed to my Brothers, the Quakers. A considerable quantity of provisions were furnished by the Friends to these Indians, for