PREFACE.

IN presenting my life to the public, I do so with the
greatest difiidence, and at the earnest solicitation of
numerous friends. I am an Indian, and am well aware
of the difficulties I have to encounter towin the favora-
ble notice of the white man. Yet one great object
prompts me to persevere, and that is, that I may, in
connection with my life, present the present state and
prospects of my poor countrymen-feeling that the
friends of humanity may still labor and direct their
benevolence to those who were once the lords of the land
on which the White man‘lives—and assist in rescuing
them from an untimely and unchristian grave.

I have noticed some of our prominent chiefs now
living; the missionaries laboring amongst my people;
the extent of the missionary field; and an appeal to all
who feel interested in the Welfare of the Indian race.

If ever I see the day when my people shall become
happy and prosperous, I shall then feel great and lasting
pleasure, which will more than repay me for the pain,
both of body and mind, which I have endured for the
last twelve years. My motto is—“ Jlfy poor People.”

In all my crooked paths, I have endeavored to mean

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