Thave on my arrival last Autum acquainted the Loups of Orange also the Siz Nations with wt passed between me & the Abanakis your Flock, concerning that unlucky affair, and desired they would all remain quiet until the Spring of the year, when, I assured them proper satisfaction would be made for what had been done by the Abanakis, they all acquiesced, and now expect the arrival of said Indians soon when that happens I shall take care to have the affair properly made up, and a good understanding settled between both Parties, and in order to enable the Abanakis the better to come to Albany unmolested I have ordered Lient Claus now at Montreal my Deputy Agent, to give them a Flag w" they are to carry when coming this way, and at the same time, desired he would (on my acct) advance you for your own use Ten pounds, which I hope you will please to accept as a small Token of my regard for you. The good disposition of ye Indians y* way gives.me great pleasure, and hope they will be sensible enough to continue it, as it will be for their own Interest. You may assure them Sir, from me, that as long as they behave well, they will have my good wishes, and interest with whatever generel may be here, and I flatter myself while they have you

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for their guide, they will not do any thing to forfeit it. I wish you all the success imaginable and am with perfect esteem Sir Your Sincere friend & very Humble Servant W.d.