3d. Chief of Ricares.[5]
My father—I will see the Indians below & see if they have the
hart as they tell you. The nation below is the Mandan Maha &
Otteau but one nation, the Souix has not a good heart I always look
at the 1t Chief & the 2d where they go I will also follow ther example
& go on also. You see those 2 men they are chiefs, when I go they
will take care, they beleve your words. Mabie we will not tell the
trooth as to the Child perhaps they will not wish to go. My Childen
the old women & men when I return I can then give them, some a
knife some powder & others Ballse. What is the matter if we was to
go for nothing my great Chief wish to go, I wish to go also. When
I go to See my Grand father I wish to return sune for fear of my people
being uneasy. My children are small & perhaps will be uneasy when
I may be safe. I must go. I also wish to go, perhaps I may when I
return make my people glad.
I will Stay at home & not go to War even if my people are struck
We will believ your word but I fear the Indians above will not believe
your word. I will think that ½ of the men who will return will stay
in this Village ½ below in the other villages.
What did the Seaus tell you (We informed them)
