That his Honour enquired of the Indians whether they had nol ej^pressed themselves Satisfied with the Measures he had taken concerning their Lands and the Promise that he would enquire further into the Affair when he came to New York. To which they reply ed. That they were sensible his Honour was at x\lbany when they made their Complaints at New York last Year -- that he had told them he had now left the Papers there, but would enquire into it when he came there -- That thev were

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willing to try one Year more and if matters were not made up by the Governor whom they looked upon as their Elder Brother, but neglected as they used to be, they would send to all their other Brothers (pointing to the Commissioners) for their Assistance -- And that they agreed to this the rather as there were French Indians in Town and they did not think it convenient to have any Dillerence before them. Upon which his Honour again assured tliem he would enquire into their affairs in order to their being Satisfied especially as he had the Kings orders for it.

The Board receiving a Message from his Honour that the Sachems of the Six Nations were attenduig to be spoke to.

The Board adjourned to 9 oClock to Morrow Morning and waited upon the Governor.

At a Meeting in the Court House at Albany

on Tuesday the 9 July 1754. A. M. Present