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Indian Deparment
Sarnia Sept. 2. 1857.

Having taken into consideration the statement
made by you that the [sin?] of [drunkenness?]
is prevailing [amung?] [among?] certain members of
your Band, we have determined to
recommend to His Excellency, to order the
[Annuity?] or other payments due to such
persons who [persest?] [persist?] in this practice
to, be stopped.

Tho. [Worthington?]
Froome Talfourd
[Commissioners?]

To. [Mr?] David Wawanosh
Head Chief of
Chippewas of Sarnia