solid, & particularly the women, but much the greater
number manifested no sense of conviction, or read
seriousness. They then proposed retiring into a
private council, in order to consult of an answer, w’ch
they accordingly did, & in about an hour return’d &
being seated Cornplanter made a speech, in sub-
stance as follows.

Brothers,
We now hear all what you would wish
to do among us; you are come here to see us bro-
thers You wish us well: you wish us to become as
the white people: The white people are rich & got
every thing; the Indians are poor & have nothing.

Brothers,
One thing you told us, It would be good
for us to build a Mill, we must find 400 Dollars, &
you will find 400 Dollars.

Brothers,
We cant say but few words, at this time,
about the Mill, we will consult Capt Chapin, if
he thinks we will receive our Money & will be able
to raise so much as you propose then we will do it.
Bro-