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Friends and Brother

Tellico May 18^th 1796

I have heard your talk as
a Governor- through Lieutenant Davidson.

I return you thanks for your
advice to my nation that is to live
in peace - I do assure you that
it is and has been my determination
to live in peace with the whole people
ever since the talk held with Governor
Blount.

Your letter and talk shall be
made known to my nation. My na-
tion have given proofs of their dis-
position to be at peace. I wish you
to give the same advice you give
my people- to your own people. As some
of them have not appeared disposed to
keep the peace - And not only give