will know who are men of wisdom. Joseph declared for every man to spue out every thing there was in him, and see if there is not a foundation in him for a great work. He could have told him his mind long ago, but he wants to hear all the brethrens views and feelings. There should four men go on this mission, but he wants to hear the brethrens views on the subject, and by talking over each others views, we learn each others feelings, and all learn what each other knows.
asked whether there was any communication between the government and the Indian Council.
The told him we did not care.
He then said he wants these brethren, if they dont know enough, to comb down their hair, paint their faces, put on their blanket, and eat and talk with the [p. [289]]