us, and which do not belong to a few only but
to many.

Brothers: Your brethren the Indians do
business not as the white people do. We con-
vene our chiefs, and things of importance are
considered by them. But, brothers, you have
come to see the situation of your red brethren.
It is our wish that you should see it. You shall
not be disappointed. The proposal you have
made to us we think right, and have concluded
that this place (Fort Wayne

,) is the best place
to be fixed upon for the purpose you wish. We
are pleased to find that you have a desire that
our young men should be present to hear what
you have to say, and as it is your wish to see our
women and children, we desire that you may
have an opportunity of seeing them.

Brothers and Friends: Our young men are
out hunting, and our women and children are
now at work at their sugar camps. The time is
not far off when they will all return to our
towns, when it is usual to meet together. We
hope, brothers, that you will not be in a hurry,
but will allow us time to collect our people to-
gether.

Here a pause took place, when we inquired if
they had any thing further to add. And being
answered in the negative, we addressed them
again in substance as follows:

Brothers and Friends: When we left our