Stratas of Slate.

12th

A Cold Morning and Smart white fros[t]
Several of our number waited on the Ge-
-neral

this Morning agreeable to his re-
-quest, which was a satisfactory interview,
and to encourage the business we were
going upon and assist therein present-
-ed us with the following letters, accompa-
-nied us through the guards, and respectfully
took his leave of us.

Head Quarters PittsBurgh may the 12 1798
Sir,

This will be handed to you by Mr:
Peirce

of the Society of friends in Philadel-
-phia, who with Several Associates is on a
Visit to the Seneca Nation, with views
to make some establishments which may
prove useful to those people, and interest-
-ing to the rights of humanity, You will
be pleased to furnish Mr Peirce, a guide,
Provisions and any accommodations he may
need, charging the accruing expenses, to
their proper heads,

with respect and
esteem, I am Sir, Your Obed Servt
Captain Fowler Agent
of the 2r Ma General James Wilkinson Fort Franklin