Be peaceable, and honest in their Trade;[Pg 133]

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We'd love you, treat you, as our Friends and Brothers,

And Raise the Hatchet only in your Cause.

Sharp.

Sharp.

Our King is very anxious for your Welfare,

And greatly wishes for your Love and Friendship;

He would not have the Hatchet ever raised,

But buried deep, stamp'd down and cover'd o'er,

As with a Mountain that can never move:

For this he sent us to your distant Country,

Bid us deliver you these friendly Belts,

All cover'd over with his Love and Kindness.

He like a Father loves you as his Children;

And like a Brother wishes you all Good;

We'll let him know the Wounds that you complain of,

And he'll be speedy to apply the Cure,

And clear the Path to Friendship, Peace, and Trade.

Ponteach.

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