It appears to us that their mea sures must necessarily soon interrupt and destroy all trade and intercourse between the English and the several Indian nations

on the continent, and will block up and obstruct the great roads, which have hitherto been kept open, between you and your allies and friends who live at a distance. want, therefore, to

We

know whether these things appear to you in the same light as they do to us, or whether the French, taking possession of the lands in your country, and building forts between the lake Erie

and the Ohio, be done with your consent or approbation."

Hendrik accepted the belt, and replied that it should be taken to

consultation.

for

Onondaga

The

confederates

had

been

shamefully treated by their allies, while the French had used their utmost endeavors to bring them over in their favor.

"

"

is the ancient place of This," said he, treaty, where the fire of friendship always used to burn ; and 'tis now three years

since we have been called to any public treaty here. 'Tis true there are commissioners here, but they have never invited us to smoke with them. But the Indians of Canada come frequently

and smoke here, which is for the sake of their beaver.

But we

We have not yet confirmed the peace with them.

hate them.

we are not strengthened by con have would we gone and taken Crown point, but quest ; had concluded to go and take it, but we you hindered us. it too late and that that was the ice would not bear were told 'Tis your fault, brethren, that for