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and that if they acted in good faith as they now agree to do. I thought it would be satisfactory to him. | and that if they acted in good faith as they now agree to do. I thought it would be satisfactory to him. | ||
| − | The examination of the late debts against the Miamis is concluded, although the | + | The examination of the late debts against the Miamis is concluded, although the Commissioners have not yet made their |
| − | + | report. in the agreement to submit to this investigation the Indians ask the Department to set apart a portion of their annuities for the payment of the amount found due, and it is stipulated that nothing shall be consummated untill after the emigration is effected. If not inconsistent, I would ask that as soon as this agreement reaches you, an answer may given [sic] that no action could be had on it untill after the emigration is effected. And if an application should be made for a payment here before the removal, I hope it will not be granted, all things are right here now, and if they remain as they are, I do not entertain a doubt about being able to effect this emigration with very little further trouble. | |
Col. W. Mcdill? Very Respectfully | Col. W. Mcdill? Very Respectfully | ||
[illegible] of Indian Affairs Your Hon. Servant | [illegible] of Indian Affairs Your Hon. Servant | ||
Washington D.C. Joseph Sinclair | Washington D.C. Joseph Sinclair | ||
| − | + | Sub Agent | |