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and I was back and forth to draw my annuity. until 1864 and there are many omong the Indians at the present time who can certify to this fact personaly Mr Henry Fountenell and Mr John Tilcher Mr Joseph Lafleur Mr Louis Sansoeia, Mr Fred Cayou and many others. I have 7 living childrens Mrs. Eupharia Peters is my eldest Daughter and Mrs Celestine Kuhn the youngest and Mrs Julie Provo is also my daughter and she has her rights established and I don't see why they rest can't have theirs also the other four live near me if circumstances would permit I would come in person and prove my relationship. but my wife is in poor health and I 

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can not very well leave but if this is not Sufficient I will come in person.  I always treated the Indians kindly when ever I was with them and whenever they came to see me and I am sure my childrens will do the same. and Miss Fletcher any thing you can do for them will be appreceated by me.

Antoine Barada
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