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without my knowledge; this might easily
occur in the night during the time
they were being put on board.

I was with the emigrating party very nearly all the distance from Indiana to their new country, and can and can [sic] certify that the holders of  the contract for the removal of the
Miamis have faithfully complied
therewith as far as the emigration is 
concerned.

I enclose herewith a copy
of the list as made out by me at
the commencement of the emigration,
with notes of the births and deaths
before alluded to.

Very Respectfully
Your obdt Servant
Joseph Sinclear
Supt of Miami emigration

Col Wm Medill
Coms of Indian Affairs
Washington
D.C.