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been gratified in seeing and hearing my brothers; but that is not necessary. I am sorry, brothers, that the chiefs of our country are not all present, that they might all hear what you have said, and have an opportunity of talking to you. At the close of this speech we were informed that nothing would be added by the Indians to the communication made by the Little Turtle. We then told them that the words spoken by the Little Turtle should be carefully carried home to our brothers and friends who had sent us. We also informed them that notwithstanding we were now desirous to return to our homes as soon as possible, yet we wished to see the place which they designed to be the station of our brother, Philip Dennis, and hoped some of them would show it to us. We further added, that this did not arise from any jealousy in our minds that the place fixed upon was not suitable. On the contrary, we had no doubt that they had judged wisely; but that the love and respect which we bore to our brother, led us to desire to bear him company to the place, and also to ren-der him every assistance in our power before we left him. They then informed us that they would con-sult and fix upon some one to go with us. The business of the council being then at an end, we in turn rose from our seats, and shook hands with them, which concluded the formalities of the opportunity. After entering into a little