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Private. 
 
Camp Lumpkin  
March 3rd 1832. 
Dear Sir; 
I have delayed saying any thing about our Indian relations untill [until]  I was in possession of such information that I could rely upon. I have seen several of the leading men of this country, and have conversed with them fully, & freely about their situation, and I have no doubt but they have communicated to me their views. They all declare that the delegation at Washington have no power to treat, as is generally believed by their people, but they say If Congress, nor the supreme Court makes no efforts to restore them to their ancient priveledges [privileges]  they have no doubt a treaty will be made this summer or fall; that as soon as the delegation returns they will hold a general council & determine on the course they will persue [pursue], & the conditions they will accept. at first I made an effort to induce some of the principle men to emigrate, but on reflection I was induced to think they could be turned to better account by remaining. The most of them (that I have conversed with) would enrole [enroll]  on condition that they could be permitted to remain untill [until]  fall, this Majr [Major]  Curry refuses at present, because if granted to one, all will expect the same indulgence, and his [unclear text: springs trip ]  be partially defeated. I have little doubt however that it is the intention as soon as this party is off to commence inroling [enrolling]  for the fall emigration, then if the prospect of a treaty should be any [unclear text: way ]  doubtful, I know that most, if not all the influential men in the limits of 
 
 
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Georgia will enrole [enroll] . but I have strong reasons for believing the great object will be accomplished in a shorter way. I have many reasons for saying that the Georgia Guard is not now viewed as the oppressors of the Cherokee, but they look to us for advice & protection, this [added text: is ]  extreamly [extremely]  mortifying to many, and efforts have been made, and are making to destroy our popularity with the natives; one plan was to prevail on me to rent out the familys [families]  of the unfortunate missionary's [missionaries]  now in the state prison, the moravian missionary, & other missionary property in the nation. I know that this property is subject, but I know at the same time, that the interest of Georgia can be better promoted by my cultivating the present good feeling that exists in all quarters of the nation, that it would be by the pittance thus acquired, and shall decline renting it, unless you direct me otherwise.  [unclear text: Black Walter Adair ]  & his whole connection will inrole [enroll]  when advised to do so, but it is not my wish that he should at present, it is an extensive, & influential family & can be of great advantage in bringing about a general arrangement. I shall on all occations [occasions]  cultivate the good opinion these people have of me, and have no doubt, if there is no interference from Washington, that the great object will be accomplished before  
October.  
 
I have the honor to be your Obdt Servt. [Obedient Servant]  
[Signed] Jno [John]  Coffee  
To His Exelency [Excellency]  Wilson Lumpkin Milledgeville. 
 
 
 
To His Exelency [Excellency]  Wilson Lumpkin Milledgeville Georgia 
By Coln. [Colonel]  Williamson  
 
Answered  
March 14th. 1832  
 
Letter 
John Coffee 
dated  
3rd. March 1832