Upon a Motion the Records of Induin Affairs for the Province of New York were sent for, and it appeared that the River Indiana have usually been present at the Treaties with the Six Nations, & that a Speech has always been made to said. River Indians, &, it was moved to the Lieu* Governor of New York that he would now speak to them in the name of the Commissioners fiom the Several Colonies, and also give Orders for their Support. His Honour agreed to the purposals of Speaking to them, and offered to give Orders for their Support, but was pleased to say that he expected the Commissioners for the Several Provinces would Contribute to the Charge of it.
His Honour delivered to the Board Copys of Two Minutes of Council which are as follow.
At a Council held in the City of Albany
the 27 June 1754. P. M. Present
The Hono'^ie James De Lancey Esq'" Lieu* Governor &Ca M^ Murray M"" Chambers
Coll" Johnson M-" Smith
His Honour being informed by the Indian Interpreter that the lower Castle of the Mohawk Indians now in this City, had some Bussiness to lay before him, and desired to be admitted to an Audience, Appointed them to attend at 4 aClock this Afternoon in Council, and they attending Accordingly were introduced with the Interpreter.
The Governor told them he was very glad to see them. That he was now Met in Council and ready to hear what they had to say