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us, and which do not belong to a few only but to many. Brothers: Your brethren the Indians do business not as the white people do. We con-vene our chiefs, and things of importance are considered by them. But, brothers, you have come to see the situation of your red brethren. It is our wish that you should see it. You shall not be disappointed. The proposal you have made to us we think right, and have concluded that this place (Fort Wayne,) is the best place to be fixed upon for the purpose you wish. We are pleased to find that you have a desire that our young men should be present to hear what you have to say, and as it is your wish to see our women and children, we desire that you may have an opportunity of seeing them. Brothers and Friends: Our young men are out hunting, and our women and children are now at work at their sugar camps. The time is not far off when they will all return to our towns, when it is usual to meet together. We hope, brothers, that you will not be in a hurry, but will allow us time to collect our people to-gether. Here a pause took place, when we inquired if they had any thing further to add. And being answered in the negative, we addressed them again in substance as follows: Brothers and Friends: When we left our