and let our allies be in peace and consent not to hunt on their grounds, or bring all their peltries to the French, which they trade at present with the English at Orange and thus by a small aid from his Majesty we could prevent war and subject these fierce and hot spirits, which would be the greatest advantage that could be procured for the Country. That notwithstanding, it was important to arm the militia and in this year of abundant harvest to oblige them to furnish guns which they could all ;

advantageously use when occasion required.

Done in the house of the Rev d Jesuit Fathers at Quebec, the day and year above stated. Compared with the original remaining in my hands. Le Fe Bure De Labarre.

FATHER LAMBERVILLE TO M. DE LA BARRE. [ Paris

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February 10, 1684.

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The Governor of New York is to come, they say, next summer to the Mohawk and

speak there to the Iroquois. Mohawk to be planted there. chest of the Mohawks.

We'll see what he'll say.

He has sent a shabby ship's flag to the

This is the coat of arms of England.

This flag is still in the public

I know not when it will see day.

M. DE LA BARRE TO GOV. DONGAN. Montreal 15th June 1684. Sir

-- The unexpected attack which the Iroquois, Senecas and Cayugas have made on one of my

forts whither I had sent a gentleman of