before I read you this wri-
ting, we shall let you know,
that our Chiefs always had
in their Hearts the welfare
of the Nation, and often con-
templated what would be
most for the welfare of the
whole nation; and about
twelve years ago, before we
come to your Country, we found
it would be for our Welfare, to
make a Strong Covenant, to
keep us together, and draw
writings to keep out Memory
bright; so long as we maintain
that agreement, we find it