Amongst the rest I have certain acco*^, from some Indians who never yet deceived me, & who are returned from the War ag* the Southern Indians that they have discovered a general discontent arising am^f^ all the Nations thro' which they passed on ace* of the many late Murders committed on the frontiers & the Settlements making in their Country, -- that the spirit of resentment prevails universally throughout the Warriors, that the Sachems being averse to a War have done and are still doing all in their power to restrain them from committing hostilities, but that they are very doubtful of success. -- I shall enquire as far as possible into these matters and endeavor to prevent it if I can, and with that View shall talk the 6 Nations who are to meet me in a few days at the Germanflatts on my Summons in consequence of the request made

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to me by the Gov^s of Pen.nlvania and Maryland that I would endeavor to obtain the consent of the Indians to run the Division Line to the Westermost Extremity of these provinces --

I am well informed that Chaberf Joncair is preparing to set out with a Cargo of goods for Niagara, and heartily wish he could by some means be prevented, for I am convinced that no good can come of that Journey, and that he will be as ready to infuse dangerous Sentiments into the Minds of the Indians as they will be to give credit to all he says from the great esteem in which he is held by them -- I had almost forgot to mention that there are at the posts some Cloathing which was long since sent up, to be given to the Indians, but are now a good deal damaged by Lying by, I would therefore desire your directions respecting them & whether you would not think it best to have the same delivered to the commissaries for the use of the Indians, as it would be a Saving to the Crown. --