Abraham Barnes Esq"", one of the Commissionersfrom Maryland.

His Honour laid before the Board certain matters which he proposed to be inserted in the Reply to be made to the 6 nations which together with the Draught from the Committee was read & Debated

The Commissioners from Pensylvania also laid before the Board an addition in behalf of their Province and proposed it to be afdded to the Reply -- The Commissioners from Massachusets, New Hanipshire and Connecticut proposed also some additions.

These several Draughts being read and considered, the following Reply to the Six nations was agreed upon by the Board. Brethren

It gives us great pleasure to see you so ready to renew and brighten the Antient Chain of Friendship ; We wish the' farther extention of it, and shall not fail joining our utmost endeavours for that purpose. Bretheren

We are very sorry that any neglect has been shewn to you, and we hope that nothing of that kind will happen hereafter, or any misunderstanding arise between you and any of his Majesties Governments. You are our Old and steady Friends. We assure you not one thought hav ever come into our minds of

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lOJcLling you ; -- Our Hearts have ever been warm towards you, and \vc now gladly meet and open our hearts to you. The Covenant is renewed, the Chain is Brightened, The Fire burns Clear, and we hope all things will be pleasant on both sides for the future. A Belt