August 20 1844 page 2

be very particular for a seine for we are
not sure of getting one ourselves yet, as we
expect you with a vessele[vessel] tell your Captain to
bring some apples and other rations that he would
sell for fish and s. also some hooks and lines
for Trout is also plenty at sometime. nothing
more only we shall be on the lookout for
your arrival here if come sooner than
the time I mention it will be better for
the Herring is now commencing in some
places, all our friends around are well
here and we wish you all the same blessing

your affectionate brother for life
Jacob Nitigoab

Chief J. Waywaynosh
Port Sarnia