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2 talk to the Agent and also from [[?Treints.]] the Ind. James Reuten told Mr R. that he approved his (Jas. R.) going to Washington because he feared his action would be [[?exposed]] by Jas R. There was but one sentiment among all & that was no leaseing. The best men led in this sentiment. After the Council Jas. Grant, Jas. Moses, Leo Moses, Ed. [[?Retrin]] and a few other Agency Indians said - we can sign a paper for the Agent granting leaseing & the tribe will be powerless. This caused great fear. I was beseiged day & night. I counciled patience. The people wanted to put their farms in the hands of the Ind. Rights Ass. I said Sen. M. will [[?so]] give you no money and you had better trust him. Meanwhile the Agent has determined Jas. R. should not go to W.