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Joshua Sharpless's Journal Into Indian Country, 1798

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Brothers, we now hear all what you would wish to do among us; you are come here to see us Brothers; you wish us well; you wish us to become as the White People; the White People are rich and got every thing, the Indians are Poor, and got have nothing. Brothers, you told us one thing; it be good for us to build a Mill; we must find 400 dollars, and you will find 400 dollars. Brothers, we cant say but few Words at this time about this Mill; we will consult Captain Chapin, if he thinks we will recieve our money; and will be able to raise the money you propose, then we will do it Brothers, we know how far you have come to see us, it is a great way; from the Seashore where our forefathers once liv- -ed: the White People have cheated us, and got our land from us, and now