That it seems absolutely necessary that speedy and effectual measures be taken to secure the Colonies from the Slavery they are threatened with -- That any further advancfes of the French should be prevented, and the encroachments already made removed. That the Indians in Alliance or Friendship with the English be constantly regarded under some wise Direction or Superintendency. That endeavours be used for the recovery of those Indians who are lately gone over to the French and for securing those that remain.

That some Discreet Person or Persons be appointed to reside constantly with each Nation of Indians, such Person to have no concern in Trade, and duly to Communicate all advices to tl»^ Superintendents -- That the Trade with the said Indians be well regulated and made Subservient to the Public Interest, more than to private gain -- That there be Forts Built for the Security of each Nation and the better Carrying on the Trade with them -- That Warlike Vessels be provided sufficient to Maintain his Majesties right to a free Navigation on the Several Lakes -- That all future

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Purchases of Lands from the IiKhans be void unless made by the Government where such Lands lye, and from the Indians in a Body m their Public Councils -- That the patentees or possessors of larsre unsettled Territories be enjoined to cause them to be Settled in a Reasonable time on pain of forfeiture -- That the Complaints of the Indians relative to any Grants or possessions of their Lands fraudulently obtained be enquired into, and all injuries redressed -- That the Bounds of those Colonies which extend to the South Sea, be contracted, and limitted by the Alleghenny or Apalachian Mountains, and that Measures be taken for Settling from time to time.