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thanks for the kind and open manner in which you have informed us of 

 the causes from whence the dissatisfaction of our brethren, the Dela wares 

 and Shawanese, first arose ; but as you have observed they are not pres- 

 ent, it must be deferred until we have the pleasure of seeino- them. I 

 shall only assure you that I think your advice good, and shall with great 

 satisfaction conform to it, by sending for the people you have so earn- 

 estly recommended to be sent for. 



"I think with you that our Frontiers should be carefully and strongly 

 guarded, and it shall be my particular care to endeavor to have this 

 done, in which I shall take kindly any assistance you Avill give me." 



Gave a belt of Wampum. 



"Brethren: Soon after the present troubles first broke out between 

 us and the French, some of the Six Nation Indians requested of this 

 Government to build a strong house at Shamokin, and a storehouse, with 

 Indian Goods, and to give an invitation to Indians, as well of United 

 Nations as Delawares, to come and live there; I must now inform you 

 that in compliance with their request, this Government has built a strong 

 house where goods will soon be sent, and sold as cheap as anywhere on 

 this continent; to this place I have appointed Mr. Thomas McKee to 

 conduct as many of you as shall choose to return that way, and shall 

 leave it to you to settle as many families as shall incline to live there, 

 promising you that care shall be taken by this Government that as many 

 as stay shall be furnished with such necessaries as they may want till 

 they can support themselves." 



Gave a belt of Wampum. 



" Brethren : I shall immediately report the whole that has passed 

 at these Conferences to Sir William Johnson, who is glad of all occasions 

 to show his attachment to our Friends, the Indians, and promote His 

 Majesty's service. It is that gentleman's peculiar province to treat and 

 finish all treaties with the Indians. 



"Let me add, my brethren of the United Nations, that you shall find 

 no deceit in me, and I shall be happy if my conduct deserves your esteem 

 and approbation." 



Gave a belt of Wampum. 



" Brethren: I have ordered the Presents provided by the good People 

 of this Province to be carried to the Indian Camp, early in the morning, 

 and inform you that a part of these Presents is given by those who are the 

 descendants of the inhabitants that first came over to this Country with 

 your old friend William Penn, as a particular testimony of their regard 

 and affection for the Indians." 



After the Governor had delivered his speech, Mr. Croghan spoke in 

 behalf of Sir William Johnson, as follows : 



"Sachems and Warriors of the United Nations: You see 



