Allegany 9 mo 17th 1822

Respected friend,

The woman whose home was burned some time ago, at Alleghany about which I wrote thee on behalf of Robinson a few days since, understood by the runner who lately returned from Buffalo, that these wished her to come there at the approaching division of dry goods amongst the Natives - She is very much taken up & has been for some time past, in taking care of the children who attend school under my instruction & it is difficult for her to have them, as several of them are small & not capable of cooking &c for themselves - The Indian woman (Sally) is willing to leave to thyself what thee may think proper to give her, on account of her misfortune - being so peculiarly situated with respect to taking care of the school children.

Thy friend respectfully,
Joe Elkinton


Sot Elkinton
letter
Sept 17. 1822
Jasper Parrish
Indian Agent
Buffalo