Letter from W.G. Ewing and G.W. Ewing to William Medill, October 13, 1846: Sheet #3

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in certain Miami claims confirmed by his Excelleney President Polk on the 5th of March of 1846 would be annihilated! - : - without these quietuses, I was informed that influences would be brought to bear, to cause the President to Rebuke that decision, although solemnly made, after being [urged?] by the United Indian Delegates by our Governor, and other distinguished citizens and Genl Cass, and called for and authorized by a Resolution of the Senate of the U.S.

Entertaining for the [illegible], consistency and patriotism of his Excellency the President, a no more exalted opinion, [I spurned?] the vile [propositions?], and shall await fearlessly, and patiently any [illegible] that may be in store for me, for the imaginary crime of being a Whig!

I beg leave to refer to Major W R Jouett of the army for my conduct and [illegible] whilst he was conducting the Emigration; Very Respectfully I Remain your most obt

+ humble Sevt

W. G. Ewing of the firm of W.G. + G.W. Ewing

Hon Wm Medill Commr Indian Affairs