much toil and hardships wandering
thro' the Snow when it is 2 or 3 feet
deep, The Indians sat pretty quiet and some
of them appeared somewhat convicted, they in-
formed us that they would consult each other
and others of their people when they get sober
and give us an answer another time. A few
Days after the Indians assembled again and
made reply to what we had said to them the
substance is nearly as follows We have made
enquiry and conversed with each other concern-
ing you, but can find no faith in all your
proceedings, but find you just and upright in
all your ways amongst us, and that the
fault and bad conduct lies on our own side
We wish you to make your minds easy
concerning us, for we intend to take your
advice and try to do better. And we are
determined not to let any more Whisky
be exposed for sale amongst us. We have
appointed the young Chiefs to have the over-
sight of those that misconduct in future.
We will now take up work and assist our
Women in the labor of the field-