In fact the 'Traders both English & French, but particularly the latter generally do as'they please and it is not in the power of the Comissys to prevent them One of the consequences of their Liberty is the murder of Jadot, & the Indian we must Expect many such accidents if they Trade where they please with people who have it not in their power to obtain justice from us be their Conduct what it will, and who are so sensible thereof & so revengefull that they will not hesitate to do mischief, when they think themselves aggrieved, -- I have had the particulars of Jadots Affair, and wish it may go no farther, the Ind". murdered is Son to the Chief of Cheneessio, a Troublesome people who have much influence. Two, or Three such instances may bring about such consequences as will open the Eyes of the public, and convince the Government of the necessity there is for having the Trade with Ind^ under some Limitation & Inspection or otherwise Leave the whole to chance.

Capt Browne writes me that he has at y®. request of Comis^ry Roberts caused Two Traders to be apprehended at Toronto where they were Trading contrary to Authority I hope L*. Gov"^. Carleton will agreeable to the Declarao"! in one of his Letters have them prosecuted and punished as examples to the rest -- I am informed that there are Several more from Canada trading with the Ind^. on the North Side of Lake Ontario; and up along the Rivers in that Quarter, which if not prevented, must entirely ruin the fair Trader, I am &,c.