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[Port?] Sarnia 29th March 1858-
Dear Sir
We the Chiefs and [youngmen?] of the Chippeways
residing on the St Clair [Mission?] have assembled in full
Council on the 10th [rilt?] [in?] which we have[unanimously?]
agreed to petition to the Conference for a change in our
[Mission?]. Our present beloved Pastor the Revd S Waldron who
has been very useful amongst us in times past is now
somewhat [advanced?] in years. We are desirous of having
a younger man, and one of active powers and influence
to reside among us, we therefore humbly ask that the subject
may be taken [thereon as may be deemed most for the advancement] [all crossed out]
into consideration at the next Meeting of the annual
Conference and such action taken thereon as may be
deemed most for the [advancement?] of the spiritual
edification of our people. Should our petition be favorably
Translation | 34Copy [double underlined]
[Port?] Sarnia 29th March 1858-
Dear Sir
We the Chiefs and [youngmen?] of the Chippeways
residing on the St Clair [Mission?] have assembled in full
Council on the 10th [rilt?] [in?] which we have[unanimously?]
agreed to petition to the Conference for a change in our
[Mission?]. Our present beloved Pastor the Revd S Waldron who
has been very useful amongst us in times past is now
somewhat [advanced?] in years. We are desirous of having
a younger man, and one of active powers and influence
to reside among us, we therefore humbly
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