SW_HJ1806_Page_066

Brothers As our desires for the wel- fare of all our Indian Brothers are Strong, we want to speak a few words more in your Ears -- We have seen that many of the Indian Tribes have been much hurt by the use of Whisky and Other Strong drink, &; we wish to encourage you to take up strong resolutions to quit the practice of drinking it as some of your brethren the Senecas have done - By drinking much Whisky you spend your Money your Skins and many other things which you might buy tools to go to farming with &; also supply yourselves with Cattle and Other useful Animals - Brothers While you continue to drink Whisky &; other strong drink, you can not expect to improve your land, or to live comfortable but if you leave of this practice, you will then be able to pro- vide yourselves a more comfortable Liveing &; being Sober &; industrious The Great Spirit will be pleased with you &; do you good ---