We lament the death of the brave warriors who were slain in the last battle with the french above mont Royall but rejoice at the great victory gained by you over them, which we recommend you to follow up and not be imposed on by the idle and nonsensical speeches of the Governor of Canada and not to trust any of his ambassadors, for you have experienced his falsehood when he kidnapped so many of your warriors, and promised last harvest to Canadgegai that they should return in summer ; but we hear that 5 ships have come but do not hear of one Indian in them.

3. We hope the Brothers will follow up their victory without delay as we perceive the Governor of Canada is now in distress, and would be very glad that you should now make some delay, that he may ship his bait again to cheat the Brothers. Have there fore a l^e^n open eye on the motions of the French and warn us,

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as we shall warn you ; and we hope to see within 30 or 40 days

some of the Sachems and Chief Warriors here whose feet shall be

weH greased. ^

Pr order

Rob* Livingston.

The first day of Sep' 1689.

Harme Janse Van fiommel brings news y* our Indians have taken 5 Praying Canida Indians upon y® Lake who were bound hither to doe mischeeffe, & yt severall french were seen upon y® Lake

Upon which Capt wendel & 6 men were ordered to goe to Sarachtoge to examine s^ 5 Indians & to make enquiry of aiFares there.