The document is written with such dignity, and yet in a tone of such curious pathos, that it is worth giving in full, as putting in strongest possible form the Indian side of the case, and as a sample of the best of these Indian "talks." "A Talk to Colonel Joseph Martin, by the Old Tassell, in Chota, the 25th of September, 1782, in favour of the whole nation.

For His Excellency, the Governor of North Carolina.

Present, all the chiefs of the friendly towns and a number of young men.
"Brother: I am now going to speak to you.

I hope you will listen to me.
A string.

I intended to come this fall and see you, but there was such confusion in our country, I thought it best for me to stay at home and send my Talks by our friend Colonel Martin, who promised to deliver them safe to you.