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Knoxville 2^d April 1796

Friends and Brothers

It is some time since I talked to you
upon paper and living so great a distance from
each other, we can seldom speak face to face

I am lately come to this place, and as
yet not acquainted with all the things that have
happened for some time past.

I am sorry to hear that some of my
red Brethen are missing or lost if it is the
case we cannot as yet find out who it is that
have done so wrong and black a deed. but when
it is known our laws will then punish him with
death.

It is very wrong to punish the innocent
for the fault of rogues and bad men, neither
will it bring back our friends that sleep in
the dust; it is enough for one to be lost by
bad people, and not a great many perhaps on
both sides was either of us, to begin to take satisfaction,
for you know every person have their friends

You that are men and warriors must
listen well to my talks and not let foolish and
inconsiderate people brake the white belt of.