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which the Indians are supplied, by traders, and frontier settlers, must counteract the effect of every measure, however wise and salutary, which can be devised to improve their situa-tion. The truth of this assertion is abundantly confirmed by a speech made before us, by aMiami chief, the Little Turtle, (of which we herewith transmit a copy for your consideration.) and we also acknowledge our belief, that the evil is of such magnitude, that unless it can be altogether removed or greatly restrained, no national hope of success in the proposed under-taking can be entertained. We are therefore induced to solicit the attention of the National Legislature to this interesting and important subject; a subject which we consider involves, not only their future welfare, but even their very existence as a people. Signed on behalf of the Committee, by Evan Thomas, John M'Kim, Elias Ellicott, Joel Wright, John Brown, George Ellicott, David Brown. Baltimore, 1st month, 1802. These Friends soon after repaired to the seat of government, presented their memorial to Congress, and were gratified by the passage of the law, which they so much desired. Whilst in Washington they waited on the Secretary of