be conveyed by Water.

To these several Points the Governor made the following Reply.

'_BRETHREN of the Six Nations_, [Transcriber's Note: original has
"BRRTHREN"]

'The Judgment you have just now pass'd on your Cousins the _Delawares_,
confirms the high Opinion we have ever entertained of the Justice of the
_Six Nations_. This Part of your Character, for which you are deservedly
famed, made us wave doing our selves Justice, in order to give you
another Opportunity of convincing the World of your inviolable
Attachment to your Engagements. These unhappy People might have always
liv'd easy, having never receiv'd the least Injury from us; but we
believe some of our own People were bad enough to impose on their
Credulity, and engage them in these wrong Measures, which we wish, for
their Sakes, they had avoided.

'We hoped, from what we have constantly given in Charge to the _Indian_
Traders, that they would have administred no just Cause of Complaint: If
they do you Wrong, it is against our Inclinations, and contrary to our
express Directions. As you have exhibited no particular Charge against
them, we shall use our best Endeavours to persuade them to give you as
much for your Skins as they can possibly afford; and to take Care that
their Goods which they give in Exchange for Skins, be of the best Sort.
We will likewise order you some Rum to serve you on your Journey home,
since you desire it.

'We wish there had been more Room and better Houses provided for your
Entertainment; but not expecting so many of you, we did the best we
could. 'Tis true there are a great many Houses in Town, but as they are
the Property of other People, who have their own Families to take Care
of, it is difficult to procure Lodgings for a large Number of People,
especially if they come unexpectedly.

'We entertain the same Sentiments of the Abilities and Probity of the
Interpreter as you have express'd. We were induc'd at first to make Use
of him in this important Trust, from his being known to be agreeable to
you, and one who had lived amongst you for some Years, in good Credit
and Esteem with all your Nations; and have ever found him equally
faithful to both. We are pleas'd with the Notice you have taken of him,
and think he richly deserves it at your Hands. We shall not be wanting
to make him a suitable Gratification, for the many good and faithful
Services he hath done this Government.

'We have already given Orders for Waggons to car