5 & stated that he was in great distress, that he was a stanger in this place, & having understood that I was benevolent he had come to me for help. He said that

6 I then reflected upon the situation that I had frequently been placed in & that had often been a stranger, in a strange land, & whenever I had called for assistance I had obtained it; & it

7 <​He then said​> since I saw you, a project has entered my mind, which I think may be profitable both for you, & me.

8 And when he was going off with some boards he tried to get some of the hands to go & take a stove that <​belonged to me which was​> was standing near, telling them that there was no harm in it; he is a thief. I mention these things that the brethren may know it & not be any longer imposed upon, by him. I wish the to make this known, & to advise the brethren that they come away, & no more go there.— It is not a good location, is much better; & when men feel disposed to ride me for a horse I feel disposed to kick up and throw them off; & ride them.

8' whereby you may know that they are halfbreeds

11 Their property is als[o] held on an uncertain tenure & I dont