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Address of an Oneida Chief. 1 mo. 1819 Part of an address of an Indian Chief of Oneida (named Peter the great the second) to some Friends who had been in council with the tribe in regard to the state of things among them relating to a civilized life. Brothers--It is impossible for us to express the gratitude we feel for the friendship which you have manif- ested towards us and for this we raise our hearts and hands by way of thanksgiving to Him, who swells in the realms of light and glory. The above sentence the interpreter took down in writing immediately after it was delivered to us, by the above named chief and what follows it from rec- ollection. We also feel thankful to the great &; good spirit for the good counsel you have given us as relates to our temporal concerns, which we hope to put in practice. We feel more especially thankful for the counsel you gave us, when you spoke of the kingdom of God, a pure kingdom, your words gladdened our hearts we believe with you that there is such a kingdom were all the good of all nations will meet together and where no wicked will come. We believe with you, one God made all nations and wants all to be happy. Brothers, The kindness you and your society have long man- ifested to us poor Indians, is remembered with warm hearts we look up to you, as our friends, we want our warmest respects to be given to our brethren the committee in New York and tell them their kindness in leading us, by the hand, and the good counsel we have received shall