An acknowledgment of Ely's letter of May 23. Nick attended a council at which not more than 10 Indians expressed a desire to go West, Geo. W. Clinton, Quaker representatives, and Judge Love were present. Latter believes Ogden Co. would rather pay full value of improvements (30,000 [dollars]) than take the matter to court, warns Indians against accepting Company offers without consulting competent lawyers like Verplank and Martindale, and suggests ways to evict Woldren and other intruders.
