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Halliday Jackson's Book [of Corrrespondence], Genesinguhta, 1798-1800

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And Brothers, if you conclude to assist us in this time of need and necessity we desire you would help us to a set of saw mill Irons— An we are your friends, Sa os non da Won,two,guh,ta Ti,an,na Se nahc to gura Goo,ty,gont In this year of our Lord 1799 Fifth letter to the Committee 4th mo. 21st 99 Dear Friends, The occasion of our writing to you at this time is on account of the en-clos'd Letter which we received from the Ca-ttaraugus Indians a few days ago, and after due deliberation on the subject, we forward it to your consideration, believing there is a favorable opening for help profitably to be administered to the Indians of that Village, and as they are a part of the Seneca Nation to