I will send for some of the patentees or Persons Clauning that Land and hear what they have to say ai;d Consider the Matter and give you an Answer before you leave this place. It is agreeable to justice to hear both parties before a Judgment is given. And to Manyfest my Friendship for you, 1 will do you all the Justice in my power.

A true Copy Exam^l

By Gw. Banyar D) C. of the Council

SIR WILLIAM JOHNSON. 575

At a Council held in the City of Albany

the 28 June 1754. Present

The Hono^'® James Delancey Esq' Lieu' Governor &c. M^* Murray Coll° Johnson Mr Chambers Mr Smith

His Honour being informed that the Cannajohary or the upper Castle of the Mohawk Indians, and Several Sachems of each of the other five nations, attended without, and desired to speak to him, they were introduced with the Interpreter.

Hendrick their Speaker spoke as follows. Brother

We had a Message from you sometime ago to meet you at this Place Where the Fire Burns; We of Conajotary met the Messenger you sent with a Letter, at Collo Johnsons and as soon as we received it, came down running, And the 6 Nations are now here Compleat. The Governor then said.

Bretheren of the Six Nations, you are Welcome ; I take this Opportunity now you are altogether to condole the Loss in the Death of your Friends and Relations, since you last met here, And with this String of Wampum, I wipe away your Tears and take Sorrow from your Hearts, that you may open your minds and speak freely A String of Wampum.