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Knoxville 8^th day of June 1797

Brothers.

I have no doubt but you have heard
that some disputes is likely to take place,
tho I hope it will not be the case, between
America Us and some of the Nations over and
beyond the Gret Waters. Should
such a war take place, I have reason
to believe they will endeavor to cause
the young warriors of your Nation [?]
more to life the hatchet against your
brothers the Americans. I take this
opportunity my brothers to warn you in
time, that you may watch over your
young men, who is too apt, to listen