had spoken on different subjects—The little Turtle
spoke as follows
To the Quakers of Baltimore
My Brothers &
Friends
We were glad to see our friends
that came from you
better than 2 moons ago, we
were glad to find it had pleased the
great spirit
to keep you in the same mind you were in
when
we spoke to you in Baltimore
Brothers & Friends
I told you when you delived
your
speech to us at this place I was sorry there
were not more of
our people convened to hear you
I told you your brothers were
thankful for the
Tools of agriculture you sent for us to the
care
of William Wells
your talk should be delivered to all your red
brethren on their first meeting at this place
Brothers
Your talk was delivered to us by
our friend
Wm. Wells
the answer to it of out grandfathers made yesterday
which informs you we are thankful for the kindness
you offer, and it is their wish you would continue
your kindness towards them. We the Miamies
Pottowattomies
you we thank you for the goodness you have had in
offering to afford your red brethren assistance—a thing
they are so much in need of