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In relation to details of Miami emigration & to the cause of the contractors; mentions that some 30 have returned &c. that Lafontaine is dead &c. with sundry affeds & statements in relation to the late emigration. | In relation to details of Miami emigration & to the cause of the contractors; mentions that some 30 have returned &c. that Lafontaine is dead &c. with sundry affeds & statements in relation to the late emigration. | ||
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| − | The | + | The four Chiefs Koassee, Mezequah Revarre & White Loon have returnedwith others, and now that Lafontaine is dead we hope they will persuade Meshingomesha & Brothers & all authorised to stay by treaty, to sell all their remaining land to the Gov't & join their brethren in the West. The state will then be rid of them and of their whole annuity being paid West, will draw & keep them all there. This would be very satisfying to the people of Ind<sup>a</sup>. |
With much respect, <br> | With much respect, <br> | ||
Your ob't and humble sevt <br> | Your ob't and humble sevt <br> | ||
W. G. Ewing | W. G. Ewing | ||