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Beyond Penn's Treaty

Journey into Indian Country

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Brothers, we now hear all what you would
wish to do among us; you are come here
to see us Brothers; you wish us well; you
wish us to become as the White People;
the White People are rich and got every
thing, the Indians are Poor, and got have
nothing.

Brothers, you told us one thing; it be
good for us to build a Mill; we must
find 400 dollars, and you will find
400 dollars.

Brothers, we cant say but few Words
at this time about this Mill; we
will consult Captain Chapin

, if he
thinks we will recieve our money;
and will be able to raise the money you
propose, then we will do it

Brothers, we know how far you have come
to see us, it is a great way; from the
Seashore where our forefathers once liv-
-ed: the White People have cheated us,
and got our land from us, and now