August 23 1845 page 2

Drunkards, them that will not be Cherestian[Christian?] - and
them that will not obley[obey?] their Chiefs - I have to inform
you that I have a few days ago forwarded my petition
to his Excellency the Governor General. I enclosed your
certificate and the map you made out for my share of
land, the reason I have sent your paper, is to give an
information to the Governor, how thease[these] lands his[is] our
property from our Grand Fathers - I suppose you
will be questioned obout[about] this business obout[about] my Lands
[??] you will not say any thing against what is right
[??] [have] done for you. Wabatick will take your
example and do the same - I have nothing more to
to Say

I wish you well and all your
family - we are all well here
thank god - I hope god
all mighty will keep you in good
health

J . B. Tagayonini
his [Image: sketch of deer with antlers] Mark