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tions and circumstances, we have not been able to judge, whether any thing we had to propose to do for them, would be accepted?—Whether they were under the necessity of applying to some other mode for a livelihood ?—Whether the game in their coun-try was in plenty?—We have thought, brothers, thatif it should not yet be the case, that the game is scarce, it probably will be the case at some time;and, therefore, we thought it would be best for ourred brethren, to give some attention to the cultiva-tion of the soil. This is one of the subjects which has claimed ourconsideration. And, feeling in our hearts, that weloved the Indians, and wished their welfare, it wasour concern that they might be instructed to turntheir attention to the cultivation of their lands. And,as we believe, brothers, that we derive very greatadvantages from reading books, which contain muchinstruction, and wishing our brethren, the Indians,should also derive the same advantage with us, wehave wished that they should candidly let us know,whether they desire these things, that we might dofor them whatever is in our power to do. After a pause, the Little Turtle observed:— BROTHERS AND FRIENDS, If there is any more that you have to say, wewish to hear it; but, if not, I will make a shortreply to what we have already heard you say. He was desired to proceed; when, rising on his feet, he said:— FRIENDS AND BROTHERS, My heart returns thanks to the Great Spiritabove, that has put it in our power to speak to oneanother. My brother chiefs, with myself, are glad that our friends and brothers, the Quakers, have suchgreat compassion for their red brethren. Friends and Brothers—Your red brethren believe,