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New York 5th month 31st 1822 Stockbridge, Oneida, Brothertown &;c To our Brethren of the Onandago Tribes &; other Indian Nations in the State of New York Friends and Brothers We often think of our Indian Brothers and feel strong desires that you may under the care and direction of the Great and Good Spirit improve in Sobriety and Industry. Brothers We have often endeavoured to press on your minds that if you would be willing to improve your situation it would very much promote your welfare. We are desirous that some of your young men would learn the Blacksmith Business and our friend and Brother Adin Correy accompanied by his wife being willing to reside amongst you for the purpose of instructing some of your young men in that Art and such other things as may be usefull, we desire you to receive them as our friends and your friends and that you will open your ears and listen to such advice as they may give you, which we hope may tend to brighten the Chain of Friendship between you and us, and trust on your parts you will shew them all the kindness and attention in your power. Brothers We recommend you to the protection of the Great Spirit and hope you will remember the good advice we have often given you and that you will allways believe us your good and faithfull friends.