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Terre Haute, June 5, 1844

Thos. Hartley Crawford, Esq.
Com. of Indian Affairs
Dear Sir: In the performance of my contract
with the government, dated May 6, 1844, I
repaired to fort Wayne, the residence of the 
agent for the Miami Indians, and, on the
27th of May, apprized Mr. Hamilton, 
by letter, of my readiness to Co-operate
in all measures defering(?) upon me by
the said contract. I deem it my duty
to send you a copy of that letter, and
I endorse it in the envelope which [carries?]
this.

I found Mr Hamilton altogether disposed assist in the emigration, at the
earliest day, which measure he deems of
vital importance to the tribe, as well
as important to the state government. He
desires to hold a council, or talk, with
the Indians, let complains of having no
funds to subsist them for that purpose.
A small sum would accomplish 
the object, and he counts upon authority
to draw for it.

I shall rejoice if Mr Hamilton is