They are the only Indians of whom this can strictly be said, as they are only Indians who were converted by us. For although the other tribes of the Iroquois were in alliance with us, yet, through the practices of French priests, and other Emissaries, this only restrained them from doing us mischief. In general they afforded but little assistance in acting offensively against enemies. I say in general, for several men from each of the tribes joined us, and fought for us.

The friendship of the Iroquois should be gained and settled on the firmest basis, as it will be of the utmost consequence to us in case of any future attempt by the French on Canada, or any of the other adjoining provinces. . Those Indians who have been christianised by the French, are as much attached to them as our converts are to us. This is true even of such of the Iroquois as have been converted to Popery by French priests. In the last century, before we made any attempts to insfruct the Iroquois in the principles of christianity, a number of the Mohawks were brought over to Popery, and the French interest by some Jesuits from Canada, the consequence of which was, that they separated from their bretliren, removed into Canada, became firm friends to the French and zealous professors of Popery, as their descendants are at this day. These are now known by the name of Cochnawaga Indians. It should be further observed, that there are now many French missionaries among the Indians--perhaps as many as ever, and their success, already great, will increase still in proportion to our neglect. They are very careful to preserve their influence over the Indians, by keeping their converts steady in the faith they were taught, and gaining new proselytes.