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After a short but solemn Pause, Cap. Hendrick, in Behalf of the Nation, made, in substance, the following Reply. Brothers, We shall speak but a few words: We are glad of your Company amongst us these three weeks, that as you told us in the first Council, you might know what was best for all the Indians here, and now you tell us, what you think pro-per to do for our Nation. Brothers, We rejoice that the good Spirit has put it into your