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located directly on the state line where they came so easily procure liquor. This will be the ruin of them all inevitably. One of our best arguments in inducing them all to sell & leave their splendid lands in Indiana, and move away , was that they could get out of reach of liquor which was destroying them so rapidly.

I am sorry to see that their condition will be in no wise improved if located as at present they are to be on the very edge of the state of Mo. where they will be confronted with a line of whiskey shops, Groceries and [Duggeries?] immediately along that line for twenty five miles in length. Many of those despicable rascals are already stationed along there in advance anxiously awaiting the arrival of their victims - The Miamies are dreadfully intemperate.--

If the agent should prepare rolls or lists of the names, or divide them as within suggested, it would greatly facilitate your department in the division of their future annuities, Here after I suppose a part is to go to Fort Wayne. the residue to St. Louis Superintendency, You will need such lists to enable you to determine these amts (first deducting the $12,500 yearly installment due to your humble servt & others. [hand sign] Don't forget that if you please)