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true, that at that time, government supposed it wouldbe for the interest of the Indians of New York toremove to the borders of the Mississippi; but I am well convinced they have changed their sentiments,and that now they agree most decidedly with us, thatthe Indians ought to remain on their reservations. We found that Friends, at their last meeting forsufferings, held in Philadelphia, appointed a commit-tee to draft a Memorial, which is prepared, and someFriends in a few days will be appointed to attendCongress with it. From the representation we madeto them of our kind reception at Washington, andour urging that we had full confidence in the assu-rance given to us of the kind disposition of the Presi-dent, Calhoun, McKenney, &;c., their minds seemed tobe in some degree softened—still they seemed as ifthey could not be reconciled to Calhoun's letter toOgden. Owing to people coming in, and constantlyinterrupting me, it is with difficulty I write, butthought it was best to give you these hints—you mayconsider if it would be proper for you to address aconfidential letter to McKenney, requesting an expla-nation of Calhoun's letter, and probably our Phila-delphia Friends prejudices might be removed. Not time to add, &;c. THOMAS EDDY. P.S. We pressed very earnestly on our Friends inPhiladelphia, to forward you such matter, as wouldenable you to furnish the committee of Congress theproofs they required—but we are fearful they willput it off till the committee goes to Washington. Ihope you will, without delay, further to Southardyour own materials, with what we left with you. Liverpool, 20th February, 1819. DEAR SIR, With this you will, I hope, receive two copies ofmy promised Treatise on Penal Jurisprudence, and