Chabert notwithstanding his promises to me, and the plausible speech he made in public to the Indians at Niagara, afterwards assembled them privately told them that what he had said he was compelled to by the presence of the English, but that they might be assured of the King of France's design to assist them, & advised them to be ready to begin upon us. This I have had from Ind"*^ of different Nations whose acc^* all correspond. I shall do what

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I can to keep the Senecas quiet as well as to retard their private meetings, at the same time I can't but think that a GenU Congress would disperse these Clouds in some measure or at Least give us time to receive some powers if any will be given by the Crown for removing the causes of the present discontent.

I do not doubt but that Potter will make the most of his discovery from his Character, at the same time I believe his accot is within Compass, &. that probably he could say more if he choose it. Majf. Rogers has Goods trading for his benefit in the Ind". Country to a very considerable amount, and the Returns may soon be in, as I am informed j for which reason I thought it best to hint, that it would not be amiss to have them secured for his Creditors. I have a Letter from Capt Spicemaker on the subject of Lt. Robert's Confinement, I hear the latter is near this place on his way down.