In the French time, their Traders rambled in that manner: they were often plundered, and killed ; but the French did not resent it, knowing it was their own foults, -- and we must again remark, as we have often done lately, that there is no certain way of preventing this, but by having fixed Posts, and proper Regulations for the Traders. Whilst these subsisted there were seldom any Outrages, the Indians were better pleased, and the Traders had Profit enough. We heartily wish you would consider these things, as matters of great Importance to the general Peace.

A Belt of 7 Rows.

Brother.

When we first saw the White People, and fastened the Ship to the great Tree, the Band of our Union, was a fair Trade : when we strengthened our Alliance with the English, and fastened the Ship with an Iron Chain, which was afterwards made of Silver, Trade was our mutual object, and in most subsequent Treaties it was provided that Trade should be plentiful, and that we should not be cheated, the places of Trade were few, and the Traders well known, the like Promise was made us, whenever Canada should be reduced. -- for a time it went on pretty well, but of late, the Traders go about where they please, and sell at the most extravagant Rates, besides following us to our Hunting Grounds to take advantage of our People, by means of the Liquor they bring with them. Of this, all the Indians complain ; for as they live by Hunting, it becomes a more heavy Grievance to them, than it would do to others. We have often complained of this, but we