I have

on which our Masters will determine. But whether they be or be not, from the moment that they are our enemies you ought to be opposed to them and be their enemies, and if it is a question

you comfort them, directly or indirectly, I must regard you as an enemy of the Colony and I shall be justified in subjecting the prisoners I have belonging to your government to the same treatment that

the enemies of the Colony will observe towards us.

Hereupon, Sir, I will expect news from you as well as the fitting assurances you will please give

me that I may be certain you do not employ the Iroquois to wage war on us by giving them protection.

Kely on me Sir.

Let us attach ourselves closely to the execution of our Masters' intentions ; let

us seek after their example to promote Religion cording to their desires.

I repeat

and serve it

let us live in good understanding ac-

;

and protest, Sir, it remains only with you.

But do not imagine

that I am a man to suffer others to play me tricks. I send you back Antoine Lespinard, bearer of your passport

resolution on the restitution of your prisoners whom I wish

and letter.

I shall

await your final

much to give up to you, on condition

that you execute the treaty of Neutrality in all its extent and that you furnish me with proper guarantees therefor.

Your very humble & very ob* Serv 1