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them a few of those useful articles we think if they were deposited in our care the Indians would not think hard of coming to us for them – In the mean time if we should have further intercourse with that people we mean to extend our inquiries into their conduct and situation, and transmit our knowledge thereof to you – A few articles may be necessary to send forward in the Spring for our accommodations here, of such as we recollect at present is – Chocolate Tea, 2 Bushels of fine Salt – a short piece of Strong Cloth – 1 do of strong shirten linen, some Candle wick – 1 doz nail Gimblet 100 Sprigs – 6 plain bits &; an Almanack – The Cloth and linen is intended for the accommodation of the Family here – we don’t desire any more to traffic with the Indians, and if a Smith should come forward some more Tools, Iron &; Steele per-haps will be necessary All which we submit to you, and being well in health remain your Affectionate Friends – Joel Swayne Halliday Jackson