I then gave De Couagne a belt of wampom of seven Rows upon which he was to speak to the Genesee and get their News, and also sixteen string of wampom left with me by the Messesagas, In Order to be sent to the Senecas to know their Intentions Concerning Affairs in General and in particular about the murder of the four Squas.

Sej)^. 22^. Ascushan and De Couagne set off for the Genesee Castle.

SIR WILLIAM JOHNSON. 88 1

SIR W^. JOHNSON TO GENL GAGE.

Johnson-hall Oct. 22d. 17b7.

Dear Sir

Having been absent for above three Weeks at the Oneida Lake for the purposes mentioned in my former Letter, I could not earlier Answer your two Letters of September and last of the 4*^ Instant.

I have received the sev'. enclosures therewith transmitted, with the Head piece &c from these particulars, and the State in which I now find the minds of the Indians I have reason t.o think that the charges ag* some of the Northern Indians may be true. I did not receive that Letter, regarding the Cherokees &c till I was at Fort Stanwix on my way home consequently it has not been as yet in my power to lay the same before the Six nations, but I shall do so as soon as possible. I imagine M^ Stiiart has not yet received some of my last Letters otherwise he would have found that the Deputys have been expected here &may come with safety & treat about an accommodation. I reserve the Subject of affairs at Michilimackinac for a separate Letter which is herewith inclosed and herein answer the remainder of yours of the 21^^. Sept^. and 4.^^ of this Inst which chiefly regard the motives of discontent amongst the Indians. .