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E18 Saint Louis May 19, 1847 Hon. W^m Medill Com^r Ind.ⁿ affairs D^r Sir I have recently seen a scurrillous publication in the Fort Wayne Sentinel of 24^th April last, on the subject of the Miami Indians, & their recent removal and payment--and believing this to be a malicious & false statement prepared & sent you by M^r. Sinclair to promot his dishonest plans & intrigues, I respectfully