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We should have been pleased with the re-ception of the original speech of the Wyandot Chiefs and the belt of wampum they speak of, with a copy of that from the Delawares and Miamis, the latter being, we suppose, of theShawanese nation. Five of our number are ap-pointed to attend at Sandusky at the time of the great Indian Council, of which you will please inform the Superintendent,* * The seat of Government of the United States had not then been removed to the City of Washington.The Superintendent resided in Philadelphia. and com-municate such further information on the sub-ject as you may conceive to be necessary. We also suggest the propriety and usefulness of your appointing a few Friends to unite in the visit, since the prudent conducting of the mat-ter may be of great importance. As you are better acquainted than we are with the mode of conducting business with the Indians, if you think a belt of wampum will be necessary on our part, you will please to pro-cure one for us suitable for the purpose, to be forwarded with the original speech and belt received by you, and we will remit the amount so soon as you advise us thereof. Signed on behalf of the Indian Committee of Baltimore, by JOEL WRIGHT, Clerk. BALTIMORE, Third month 24th, 1799.