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Speech of John Sky 9 mo 1817 Brothers helped him along across Lake M glad to see him &; all he object of his visit. We never expect him an happy to see us &; desire us till our women &; children. has gone to his introduction he will begin with his busi- ness. Brothers you have been speaking to Indian every year encoureg thim to . You to lern Indians. to think Indians ought to learn hunting, &; take to civilizd habits you advice to be very good. You have encouragd nations beyond his residence &; his nations have heard of it all. This nation think of advice very good. &; they wish to take of advice &; becom industrious. You have often told us drink is the ruin of Indians, &; they now believe it, &; they have agreed to leave drink, &; become in- dustrious. The chiefs &; warriours met &; con- cluded to take advice. We have had great many words from frds &; never had oppertuity to make &; they have now concludid to send him to &; good speech helps along, &; now wishes to have fair talk with fds &; take back their answer. You see yr frd Onondaga &; Onieda. All nations beyond here will know ar result as well as his own. Their warriors have agreed to become Industrious. Youhave always given good advice. They now see drink is displeas to great &; Good Spirit. they are now more than they have been. Brothers I mention that warriors at tone wanta have agreed to vecome industrious. I will now mention some things we stand in need of. His nation determined to let frds know their mind. They consider advice of frds good &; with a little assistance they hope to do much better. number of you back if we well you would assist us. The nation wou do better. You have told us we should please Farm &; cultivate our land. we have begun this spring to build a saw mill. We find upon begin many things plows, harrows. Since we began Saw mill warriors agreed to build it themselves. &; when ready they will let our brothers know about the Iron works. They have endeavourd to build the mill. The always encourgd us Indians to prep there land. &; they have agreed to help their land &; lay hold of Industry. Brothers. perhaps you have heard that some reports have that propositions have been made to sell their lands. Some white people have possesd them going to white