us of their former and present
Situation, which he did with
great Clearness, and precision:

We then briefly informed them
of our motives for coming to
their Country; and adjourned
to meet their whole Nation,
in general Council tomorrow
Morning at 10 OClock.

Within about an hour of the
Time appointed, the Indians
generally met, made us a
Short Speech, expressing their
Gladness to see us, and apolo-
gising for their Deficiency
with regard to the Hour ap-
pointed; we then proceeded to
inform them of the Nature
of our Business, and read
our