westward, and feel the mind of my Indian brethren, the Six whether they are on your Nations, and know how they stand side or for your enemies. try to turn their minds.

If I find they are against you, I will

think they will listen to me, for they have always looked this way for advice, concerning all important

news that comes from the rising of the sun.

If they hearken

to me, you will not be afraid of any danger behind you.

ever their minds are affected you shall soon know by me. I think I

How Now

can do you more service in this way, than by march and staying there ; it may be a

ing off immediately to Boston,

Now, as I said you are wiser great while before blood runs. than I j I leave this for your consideration, whether I .come down immediately or wait till I hear some blood is spilled. " Brothers

falling

I would not have you think by this that we are back from our engagements. are ready to do any :

We

thing for your relief,

" Brothers

:

and shall be guided by your councils.

One thing I ask of you, if you send for me to I am

fight, that you will let me fight in my own Indian way.

not used to fight English fashion, therefore you must not expect

your men. Only point out to me where your enemies keep and that is all I shall want to know."