Letter from Thomas Dowling to T. Hartley Crawford, October 17 1844: Sheet #1

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Emigration Miami Thos Dowling Terre Haute, Indiana Oct. 17/44

An account of his second visit to the Miamies-- of a council with them on the subject of the emigration giving their answer on the subject -- of the condition from the use of whiskey, and of the influence of the traders over them thinks they may be removed in May next (over)

Says they wish an extension of time, but if not granted, they say they could constitute their chief LaFontaine agt. to sell their property and go when desired--&c. &c.

[Clerical note]: Let the answer be immediately written [illegible]. Wm Wilkins