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endeavour to satisfy your minds and remove the objections. Brothers I want you to speak your minds freely for I wish to reason with you on the subject and if possible to remove all doubts if there be any on your minds. The subject is an important one and it is of consequence that you give it an early attention while the offer is made you. Your friends the Boston Missionary Society will continue to send you good and faithful ministers to instruct and strengthen you in religeon if on your part you are willing to receive them. -- Brothers Since I have been in this part of the Countrey I have visited some of your small Villages and talked with your people, they appear willing to receive instruction -- but as the look up to you as their older brothers in Council they want first to know your opinion on the subject. You have now heard what I have to propose at present I hope you will take it into consideration and give me an answer before we part. -- After about two hours consultation among themselves the Chief commonly cal- led by the white people *Red Jacket arose &; spoke as follows -- * His Indian name is Se,go,he,wautah, which signifies keeper Arise. - - -