Letter from Joseph Sinclear to William Medill, December 29 1845: Sheet #1
Original title: OIA_Roll-418_0050

Transcription
Emigr Miami
Joseph Sinclear
Wash Dec 29/45
Encloses letter of Francis Lafontaine chief Miamies, to him, requesting he would ask the President to permit his relations to remain with him, & not emigrate West--also to authorize him (Mr. S) to purchase a part of the government reserve belonging to individuals of his tribe, if they wish to dispose of them.
Recd 29 Dec '45
Ans'd 13 Jany 1846