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" That as the Six Nations are in the strictest League with the " great King of England, which they generally once every year re- " new with the Governor of New York, who has it immediately in " Command from the King to take Care of them, they should forbid " all their Warriors, who are often too unruly, to come amongst or " near the English Settlements, & especially that they never on any " Account rob, hurt or molest, any English Subjects whatsoever, "either to the Southward or elsewhere.
" That particularly, they bring not away nor harbour any Negroes : " for those Negroes are the Support & Livelihood of their Masters, " and gett them their Bread. That if any Negroes should run away " from their Masters, and the Warriours or Hunters should find any " of them in the Woods, they should take them up, and delivering " them to the Sheriff of some County in the nearest English Govern " ment, when their Masters come for them they shall be paid what- " ever can be received from their Masters, for the Indian's Service "and Trouble. And that those Warriours have it in Charge not to " disturb or hurt any of our People as they have too.often done, by " Killing their Cattle, by which means some poor People have been " almost ruined.
" And in Conclusion, as we have heretofore had several Treaties
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" of Friendship with the Six Nations, & you have always found us " steady & constant to you in all we have professed, & we have now " upon the Arrival of the Son of their great Friend, William Penn, " who first began the Settement of this Province, a fuller Opportu- " nity than Ever, of freely opening our Hearts to each other. His " Son, who has just on his Arrival so happily met you here, with " the Lieutenant Governor and Council, for all the People of this " Province, not only renew & confirm all former Treaties, but enter "into the most strict & closest League of Friendship, Love & Union " with all the Six Nations at first named, desiring that the same " Friendship may be extended to all the other Nations with whom "you are or shall be in Alliance, of which these Heads that we are " now to mention are the Chief, & ever to be Kept in Remembrance : "1st. We shall consider the Six Nations as ourselves, and you " shall consider all our Inhabitants as your own People.
"2d. You shall not believe any false or idle Rumours concerning " you, but each shall Enquire of the other into the Truth of what " they hear.
"3d. If you know or learn any thing that may hurt us, you shall " carefully inform us of it, and if we hear any thing that may hurt "you, we shall in like manner acquaint you.
"4th. If any evil minded Person amongst us should hurt any of " your People, they shall be punished as if they had done it to an " English Subject, in which you have known some Instances of our "Care, and if any of your People hurt any of ours, we shall expect " the like Justice.
"5th. We will constantly keep a Fire for you here at Philadelphia, " that when any of the Chiefs of your Nations come hither, we may " sitt down together round it, and advise and consult of such Affairs " as may be for the general Interest of both you and us.
" On this Article was delivered a Belt of Wampum.
" 6th. And we now desire, there may be an open Road between " Philadelphia and the Towns of the Six Nations, which we will on " our parts, clear from every Grub, Stump & Log, that it may be " straight, smooth & free for us and you. We shall receive all your " People and your Allies who come by that Road, as our Friends & " Brethren. And as you desire us, Conrad Weyser and Shekellamy " shall travel that Road between us and you, who will speak our " Minds & your Minds to each other truly & freely.
" On this Article was delivered another Belt of Wampum.
" 7th. This League and Chain of Friendship & Brotherhood, we. " now make with all the Six Nations, viz .: the Tsanandowans, Onan- " dagoes, Ganyingoes, Cayoogoes, Oneidas & Tuscarores, for us and " all our People, and for our Children and Children's Children, with " you for all your Nations, and for your Children & Children's Chil- " dren to all Generations, to continue so long as the Heavens, Sun, " Moon, Stars & the Earth shall Endure. And we desire that the " same may at your return be ratified & confirmed at your great Fire " by all your People, and be kept in perpetual Remembrance, and
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" that all our Indians & all the Nations of Indians in Alliance with " you, may be comprehended within the same.
" And for the Confirmation hereof, we now make you this Pres- "ent :
THEN were delivered the Goods which, by order of the Board were provided by the Treasurer, viz .:
Five whole Pieces & ten Stroud Matchcoats,
One whole Piece & ten Duffells,
Two whole pieces of Blanketting,
Three hundred pounds of Powder,
Five hundred wt. Bulletts,
Ten Guns,
Three hundred Flints,
Three dozen Shirts,
Six Coats,
Twelve pair of Shoes & Buckles,
Twelve pair of Stockings,
Ten Kettles,
Ten dozen of Knives,
Five dozen of Scissars,
Five dozen of Tobacco tongs,
Two dozen & one half dozen of Combs,
Three pounds of Vermillion.
One hundred pounds of Tobacco & one Groce of Pipes.
THE PROPRIETOR was pleased to add to the Present, Six fine jappaned & gilt Guns, which he brought over with him, to be delivered one to the Chief of Each of the Six Nations.
The Indians, on receiving the Belts of Wampum & the Present, expressed their Thankfullness by a harmonious Sound peculiar to them, in which those of each Nation now present joyned alternately, & they repeated the same with great Seeming Satisfaction ; on re- ceiving the Proprietor's Present of the fine Guns, with which they appeared highly pleased ; And returning their thanks to their Broth- er ONAS, the Governor, & Gentlemen of the Council, for the gen- erous Present made to them, desired time to give an Answer to what had been said.
They then withdrew & the Council adjourned.
September 2d. Notice being given to the Proprietor and Governor, that the In- dians were ready to meet them, a Council was called & held.
At Philadelphia in the great Meeting house, the same day.
PRESENT :
The Honourable THOMAS Penn, Esqr., Proprietary.
The Honourable PATRICK GORDON, Esqr., Lt. Governor. With the Members of Council.
And a very large Audience.
The Indians beeing come and Seated, and John Wray being called
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upon to assist Conrad Weyser, Metaquantagechty, the Speaker, ad- dressing himself to Onas, the Proprietor, then to the Governor, & repeating what had been last delivered to them, said they were now come to give their Answer, which by the Interpreters was thus ren- dred.
Brethren :
We take your Speech very kindly in every part; we are glad to find you willing to renew and strengthen the valuable Chain whereby we hold one another by the hand, and we return you many thanks for so good an Undertaking.
We also take it no less kindly, that you so heartily offer to keep a Fire for us to sitt down by & take Council together. We thank you, & cheerfully accept of your friendly Offer. We take in very good part your Intention to clear the Road from this Town to the Six Nations, which will contribute a great deal to preserve the Friendship and good understanding that is between you and us. We thank you likewise for this Favor, & we will always have our Eyes fixed upon the Road, that no man may stop it up or incumber it.
Amongst the many good Articles which you have proposed to us, it is a very necessary one that on both Sides we punish evil minded Persons, which we would gladly confirm, but it is very hard for us to govern all our young men; yet we shall carry it to our great Fire & consider it.
Then presenting a small Bundle of drest Skins, he proceeded and said :
These are the chief Articles which were last spoke to us, and are truly worthy to be carried to our great Fire, which keeps constantly burning all along at Onondagoe. Lett your hearts Brethren, be easy, & be assured that to all you have proposed or desired of us, you will have such an Answer as will be to your good liking.
We take all and every Article of what you have said very well, therefore we will have them all Signed & confirmed at our great Fire. Yet it may so happen that the Summer will be far spent before we bring a full Answer from our great Council; we will take a conve- nient time to do it, & as soon as may be.
The Proprietor & Governor thanked them for their kind Speech, & told them that they were well pleased with it.
The Speaker added, that having now ended all they have to say, & being about to depart in two days, they must request to be helped on their Journy homewards with Horses, from Tulpahockin to Mech- ayomy, & on this he presented a Beaver Coat.
They were answered that they should want no Assistance in our Power to give them, and that what they now desired should be order- ed before their Departure.
Then again thanking the Proprietor & Governor for their great Kindness, and the large Present they had received, those of each Nation joyned alternately in the same harmonious Sound they used at the former Meeting.
Directions being given for their Entertainment while they remained in Town, & for providing some necessaries for their Journey, the In-
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dians taking the Proprietor, Governor, & Members of Council by the hand, departed, & thus the Treaty ended. E.
At the Courthouse of Philadia., Septr. 11th, 1732. PRESENT :
The Honourable the Governor.
The Mayor & Recorder of the City, &c.
A List was presented of the Names of Seventy Palatines, who with their families, making in all One hundred & Sixty eight Persons, were imported here in the Ship Pennsylva. Merchant, John Stedman, Master, from Rotterdam, but last from Plymouth, as by Clearance thence.
The Master having been examined, & these foreigners declaring their Intentions to settle and live peaceably in this Province, the persons whose Names are subjoyned, took & subscribed the Effect of the Oaths to the Governmt., & the Declaration prescribed by Order of Council Sepr. 21st, 1727.
Jasper Casparing, Matthias Zollicoffer, Jacob Gis,
Jacob Hans,
Hans Michl. Moog,
Vandal Fifar,
Conraad Frick,
Joan Nicolas Miller,
Michael Reyn,
Johan Peter Strack,
Hendrick Christian,
Benedict Eiselman,
Johan Jacob, Buss,
Michael Witmar,
Michael Noall,
Geo. Mich. Sweynhart,
Johan Seleberger,
Philip Frank, Michael Jerle, Leonhard Jerle,
Hans Mich. Crumurin, Philip Cavel, Cornelius Kereim, Hans Rootclie,
Hans Geo. Graaf,
Wolfe Copenhaver,
Geo. Michl. Holstenier,
Michael Copenhaver,
Hans Jerig Smit,
Jacob Rod,
Hans Jorg Cuntz,
Christopher Stedler,
Johan Georg. Couger,
Johannes Weaver, Matthias Menigen, Conraad Honig, Johan George Ein, Daniel Millar, Johannes Hoorle,
Simon Carlz, Matthias Hayser, Adam Lower,
Christian Steinback, Ulrick Cranklook, Paulus Linsenbegler,
Hartman Lower,
Simon Peter Holsteiner, Paulus Reyter, Hendrick Reyter, Johan George Bootz, Wilhelm Chriesmerg, Georg Mentz, Michael Slinager,
Hans Jacob Meyer, Jacob Shaad, Michael Caup, Georg Fredrick Capp, Gabriel Konigh, Hans Leond. Conraad, Carl Olignar,
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Dietrich Ganff, Bernhart Wolfinger, Bastian Wagener, Johannes Fause, Jerich Palk Graaf, E.
Wendel Weinheimer, Adam Zeyler, Hans Jorig Mindhard, Matthias Shaup, Fredrick Erm.
At the Courthouse aforesaid, Sepr. 19th, 1732. PRESENT :
The Honourable the Governor. The Mayor & other Magistrates.
One hundred & twelve Palatines, who with their families, making in all Three hundred & thirty Persons, were imported in the Ship Johnson of London, David Crockat, Mr., from Rotterdam, but last from Deal, as by Clearance thence, were in like manner qualified, whose Names are subjoyned :
Hans Stimman,
Johannes Messinger,
Johan George Stiman,
Bernhard Pifer,
Laurens Hartman,
Mathias Brounwart,
Johannes Erwig,
Johan Jacob Rohr,
Paulus Wegerlin,
Christo. Ernhardt,
Hans Jacob Muller,
Conrad Bollon,
Johan Georg Muller,
Andreas Lohr,
Valentine Beyer,
Lorentz Webern,
Henrick Sain, Conradt Behen,
Johan Jacob Kuntz,
Jacob Muller,
Johs. Michl. Lochtner,
Hans Francis Yegener,
Joh. Wilhelm Kollin,
Thomas Mattern,
Adam Hiber, Andreas Hemler,
Hans Jacob Kraus, Jacob Rousch,
Hans Martin Bulinger,
Hans Valent. Renner,
Johan Martin Bulinger,
Daniel Schuhl,
Hans Philip Timmerman,
Sohan Martin Shilling, Isai Cusehuah,
Johan Michael Dietur,
Nicolas Ewick,
Johannes Dietur, Laurenz Bader,
Paulus Wynhamer,
Rudolph Bonner,
Johannes Bastian, Lorentz Bastian,
Johan Fredr. Bomgartner,
Johannes Bastian,
Johan Henrick Mull,
Pieter Darbeer, Pieter Gabell,
Johannes Bowman, Lodwig Friedler, Anthorn Gilbert, Johan Balzar Bott, Johan Philip Yerigh, Valentine Wild,
Pieter Schuyler, Philip Sbmid,
Johannes Pieter Shmitt, Johan Jacob Neithelzer,
Tobias Hogle,
Christopher Rise, Fredrick Rise,
Andreas Overbeck,
Johan Conrad Scheymer,
Henrick Appell,
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Nicolaus Wild, Fredrick Muller,
Conrootz Schywer,
Hans George Frey, Johan Jacob Frey,
Gerhard Michel. Scholmeyer, Johan Scholmeyer, Johannes Fray, Johannes Hanawer,
Johs. Henrich Masser Schmids, Hans Mertin Keplinger,
Thomas Kreyl, Hans Wilhelm Brand, Christian Schneider, Conrad Schneider, Johan Leond. Hermer,
Johan Pieter Keinter, Johan Frantz Rouss, Johan Paulus Lederer,
Fredrick Meyer, Johan George Gump, Johan George Samin, Johan Adam Kryl,
Leonard Weyer,
Johannes Kryl,
Johannes Smitz, E.
Johs. Geo. Obercogler.
At the Courthouse aforesaid, Sepr. 21st, 1732.
PRESENT :
- The Honble the Govr., with the Mayor & other Magistrates.
Seventy two Palatines, who with their families, making in all One hundred eighty eight Persons, were imported in the Pink Plaisance, John Paret, Mr, from Rotterdam, but last from Cowes, as by Clear- ance thence, were in like manner qualified, & their Names are as follows :
Johs. Philip Muller,
Hans Lichtein,
Johannes Muller,
Hans Jacob Keyser,
George Baast,
Paulus Keyser,
Johannes Klein,
Hans Danler,
Conrad Schartz,
Matthias Kramer,
Daniel Stauffer,
Nicolaus Zimmerman,
Melcher Feeler,
Ulrick Zimmerman,
Bastain Rudi, -
Samuel Harndits,
Christian Huter, Hans Zimmerman,
Jacob Bloom, Hans Sherner, Andreas Filinger,
Samuel Meyer,
Jacob Schweitzer,
Martin Meyer, Jacob Scheerer,
Paulus Hertsell,
Hans. Georg. Wagener,
Christo. Albrecht Lang, Johan Wilhelm Staup, Jurig Bernhardts Mahn,
Thomas Souder, Hans Adam Werner, Johan Valtin Umstadt, Johannes Soffrenz, Bartholomius Mortz, Lorentz Kuntz, Ludwig Lehman, Johannes Jorig Paltz, Nicolauz Eveland, Johan Martin Bower, Johannes Everman, Johannes Albrecht, Hans Erick Young, Conrad Sadler,
Johan Adam Leberger, Christopher Englandt, Johan Christo. Beyer, Leonhardt Momma, Henrick Oswald,
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Hans Huber, George Pieter Kunst, Christian Mertin, Jacob Besaker, Felix Fifler, Rudolph Richart, Matthias Muller,
Frantz Steedel,
Johan Philip Kisner,
Johan Adam Zimmerman,
Hans Ulrich Boucher,
Henrich Hartzell, Nicolaus Honi,
Andreas Wolf,
Johan Jacob Koog,
Nicolaus Kern,
Johannes Hunsiner,
Hans Melchoir Werflle,
Johan Frantz Fuchs,
Jacob Stoufar,
Tobias Bechtluff,
Johan Landis, Hans Gesell,
Carl Wagner,
Hans Ulrich Wagener,
Baltzar Schonberger, Jacob Kutz, Stephen Lang,
Hans Leond. Hartsell,
Christian Strohm,
Elias Wagener, Philip Ott, Andreas Kramer,
Rudolph Christian,
Peter Bricker,
Johan Wolk Bartlett,
Hans Stamfley,
Ulrich Ressar,
Ulrick Steily, E.
Michael Sicherne.
At the Courthouse aforesaid, Sepr. 23d, 1732.
PRESENT :
The Honble the Governor, with Sundry Magistrates.
Fifty seven Palatines, who with their Families, making in all One hundred & forty five Persons, were imported here in the Ship Ad- venture, Robert Curson, Mr., from Rotterdam, but last from Cowes, as by Clearance thence, were in like manner qualified, and their Names are as follows : Hans Michael Muller, Matthias Richall, Henricus Lipps, Michael Brand, Michael Gross,
Hans Jacob Bauder,
Johan George Briner,
Daniel Colmere,
Friedrick Dintelsbeck,
Matthias Wagener,
Hans Ulrich Hoi,
Hans George Abel, Hans Martin Ronger,
Bernhard Scheertel, Michel Koch,
Hans Paulus Sontsinger, David Holsteller, Johannes Artz, Jorig Moser, Baltzar Stuver,
Simon Gallinger, Johannes Becker, Paul Lecene, Jean Lecene,
Andreas Killiven, Hieronimus Glantz, Andreas Horn, Mathias Walter, David Fischer,
Andreas Weys, Jurg Zigell, Valentine Schyp,
Nicol. Bogart,
Johannes Grairteus,
Johannes Velker,
Henrich Stertzell.
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Michael Moser, Simon Meyer, Lorentz Swiner, George Onrich, Conrats Lang, Michel Putz, Baltzar Bortener, Hans Leonhard Kneide, Johannes Haberling, Johanness Sholtz, Johannes Wingleplech, Henrick Steger, E.
Conrad Clever, Nicholaus Bartel, Tobias Moser, Andreas Kap, Leonhard Moser, Paulus Moser, Hans Jorig Lichtner, Hans Melchior Steecher, Hans Michal Haag, Georg. Michal Meck, Hans Peter Stegger.
At the Courthouse aforesaid, Sepr. 25th, 1732.
PRESENT :
The Honourable the Governor, with some of the Magistracy.
One hundred and fifteen Palatines, who, with their Families, making in all- -Persons, were imported here in the Ship Loyal Judith, of London, Robert Turpin, Master, from Rotterdam but last from Cowes, as by Clearance thence, were in like manner qualified, whose Names are as follows : Johannes Christian Schultz, Hans Michl. Kreiger, Wilhelm Berne, Andreas Sherar,
Johan Adam Sherar,
Hans Georg. Kuntz,
Johan Michal Ebort,
Hans David Lentz,
Jacob Stuli,
Paulus Miller,
Johan Adam Abel,
Hieronimus Muller,
Johan Jacob Abel,
Hans Neddtli,
Peter Souder,
Johan Philip Souder,
Rudolph Brown, Matthes Schmidt, Henrick Pabst,
Johan Georg. Schmidt,
Hans Philip Ranseler,
Jacob Ransailer,
Hans Peter Sihaver,
Christian Rape, Pieter Kritter, Jacob Muller, Henrick Goball,
Johannes Otterbach,
Jurig Burghart, Hans George Noll, Peter Rauch, Friedrick Kihler,
Hans George Wagener, Michael Pens, Jacob Kintsell,
Samuel Griffi, Johan Georg. Hoffman, Martin Heylman, Johannes Hailman, Martin Weybrecht, Johan Georg. Obermuller, George Christopher Lay, Johan Georg. Fredrick, Johan George Honig, Johan Heit Jorgar, Andreas Schenck, Georg. Michl. Schmidt, Jacob Buhlmayer, Michael Emert, Philip Criber,
Johan Michl. Hedocker, Georg. Peter Shultas, Johan Peter Cuchar,
Matthes Barrestein,
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Hans Georg. Bellman, Hans Hichl. Reyer, Johan Carl Reyer, Johan Martin Reyer, Christian Eply, Hans David Eply, Jacob Lischer, Lutwig Aappell, Mathias Scheitz, Conraad Fry, Philip Leonti Cufi,
George Michael Ray, Johan George Ullerman, Hans Jacob Stambach, Johan Friedrich Heyster, Hans Georg. Abel, Johan Fredrick Burghart, Johannes Vogall, Johannes Pens, Andreas Colehendurfer,
Hans Adam Gasser,
Hans Jurig Reser,
Georg. Adam Reser,
Leonhard Lotz,
Marcus Yung,
Matthias Yung,
Hendrich Lebergher,
Johan Nicolaus Remer,
Johan Baker,
Baltzar Cunkell,
Johan Georg. Furkhill,
Christian Riim,
Freedrich Shafer,
Hans Martin Weybright,
Johannes Reep, Hans George Borstler, . Casper Kramer,
Conrad Walther,
Johan Geo. Fred. Emert,
Jacob Schratz.
At the Courthouse aforesaid, Sepr, 26th, 1732.
PRESENT :
The Honourable the Governor, with some of the City Magistrates.
Sixty one Palatines, who with their Families, making in all one hundred ninety one Persons, were imported here in the Ship Mary, . of London, John Gray, Master, from Rotterdam, but last from Cowes as by Clearance thence, were in like manner qualified, whose Names are subjoyned. Nicolaus Stahler, Hans Michl. Walots, Hans George Freshorn, Hans Jacob Wartz, Michael Abermann, Jacob Wartz,
Hans Jacob Abermann,
Stephen Kennemar,
Johannes Meyser,
Arnold Reiterson, Conrad Miller, Dewald Case,
Christian Kling, Jacob Stempul, Nicalaus Stempel,
Henrich Schusler, Jerig Schusler,
Hans Jacob Schusler,
Henrich Schusler,
Joh. Fred. Rousenburgen,
Philip Jacob Acker, Johan Georg. Rich, Johannes Pintnagle, Hans Georg. Roup, Johannes Shuman, Johannes Esther, Hans Martin Bower, Georg Muller,
Hans George Trihan,
Johannes Schmeltzar,
Johannes Retman, Johannes Michl. Albert,
Johan Hendrick Edler, Jonas Wolf,
Philip Raub, Michael Raub,
Leonhart Segell,
Bernhard Walter, Henrick Acker,
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Johann Lautermilch, Hans Adam Miller, Jacob Hauk,
Jacob Walter,
Jacob Walter, Junr., Herman Sim, Simon Mullar,
Christo. Keyser,
Reinhold Esel,
Wendel Ketterle,
Cornelius Teele,
Albrecht Hasse,
Georg. Philip Behir,
Rhineholt Yssell,
Daniel Billigar,
Erick Marcus Emler,
Albrecht Strous,
Carel Eisen,
Joh. Jacob Driebler,
George Cling,
Conrad Eberman,
Johannes Wertz,
Andreas Moser, Casper Meyer, Christian Minier,
Hans George Ebener,
Hans Henrich Teany,
Hans Peter Verley,
Hans Adam Robertus,
George Felte Pickell, Nicolaus Kent,
Pierre Fleury,
Hans Michl. Mantz,
Hans Georg Kohl,
Johannes Pickle,
Martin Erenst, E.
Christo. Pickle.
At the Courthouse aforesaid, Sepr. 30th, 1732.
PRESENT
The Honourable the Governor with Several Magistrates.
Fifty five Palatines, who with their families, making in all One hundred & seventy Persons, were imported here in the Ship Dragon, Charles Hargrave, Master, from Rotterdam, but last from Plymouth, as by Clearance thence, were in like manner qualified, & their Names are Subjoyned. Peter Matern, Hans Georg. Dirh,
Michael Dirr,
Martin Wytknecht,
Christian Hoffman, Jacob Lypersberger
Hans Adam Bender,
Hans Wendel Lahber,
Hans Georg. Road,
Johan Adam Romich,
Johan Frederick Romich, Leonhard Schlosser, Leonhard Muller, Johan Wilhelm Frank, Henrick Rowdenbash, Peter Rowdenbash, Hans Jacob Shoork, Henrich Gruber, Hans Peter Wolf,
Peter Schlosser, Hans Wilhelm Ziegler, Johannes Sbyroktz, Johan Nicolaus Muller, Christian Suber, Johan Philip Hoffman,
Hans Georg. Hagi,
Simon Beltzner, John Philip Slough, Andreas Shlowch, Hans Michl. Rysner, Hans Rudolph Illig, Hans Martin Koppler, Henrick Baselr, Georg Ludwig Schitz, Leonhard Pentz, Michael Graaf, Tobias Paal, George Fauntz,
Michael Durr,
Hans Geo. Erckenbrecht,
Jean Louis Danuy,
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Johannes Herburger, Johannes Wirtman, Jacob Klein, Hendrick Klein,
Johan Jacob Byerle,
Christopher Besser,
Hans Ulrick Bare,
Hans Georg. Hayl,
Johannes Gyger,
George Hayl,
Johan Georg. Kroner,
George Sype,
Lutwig Sype,
Johan Dietrich Kroner, Frantz Sype, Felix Bronner, E.
Hans Georg. Soldner,
September, 1732.
UPON some advices received, that the Shawanese Indians at Allegheney had been once or twice at Montreal, to visit the French Governor; that some Messages and Presents had passed between them, and that it was to be apprehended the French were Endea- vouring to gain them over to their Interest, A Message from this Government was sent to the Chiefs of these Indians, in December last, accompanied with a large Belt of Wampum, and some Rum, desiring them to come to Philadelphia, in order to confer on some Matters of great Importance to themselves, as well as us. Which Message having been delivered this Spring, they returned a friendly answer thereto, and promised to send some of their Chiefs to visit us this Summer.
Accordingly, Opakethwa & Opakeita, two of their Chiefs, with two others, vizt : Quassenungh & Kataweykeita, having come hither on the 28th current, and taken time to refresh themselves after their Journey,
A Council was held at Philadelphia, Septr. 30th, 1732.
PRESENT :
The Honourable THOMAS PENN, Esqr., Proprietary.
The Honourable PATRICK GORDON, Esqr. Lieut. Governor.
James Logan,
Samuel Preston,
Thomas Laurence, Samuel Hasell. Esquires.
Clement Plumsted,
PRESENT LIKEWISE :
Opakethwa & Opakeita, the Shawanese Chiefs. Edmund Cartlidge, Peter Chartiere, John Wray.
Interpreters.
Opakethwa producing the Letter sent from the Governor, said that their Chiefs had received it last Spring, from the hands of Edmund Cartlidge, with a Belt of Wampum & Six Gallons of Rum, for which they thanked the Governor ; that they had returned an answer, and desire to know if it was received.
The Governor then enquired of them the Reason why they had gone so far back as Allegheney ? They answered, that formerly they lived at Patowmack, where their King dyed ; that having lost
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him, they Knew not what to do ; that they then took their Wives & Children and went over the Mountains, (meaning Allegheney,) to live.
It was told them, that as they had entred into a League of friend- ship with this Government, they should have advised with us as their Friends and Brethren, before they removed; and then 'twas asked them, why they had been so frequently at Canada of late ? and what was the Reason of their going thither ?
They answered, that they no sooner received the Message from this Government but they resolved to come hither, and impart to their Brethren what had passed between the French and them.
Opakethwa then proceeded and said, that when they went over the Hills they mett with a French Trader, who told them that the French Governor, their father, desired Earnestly to see them at Montreal ; that accordingly they went to see him, but had no Inten- tion to leave their Brethren the English, or turn their Backs upon them.
That when they went to Montreal, the Governor there told them that he had no other Design in sending for them than to see them, and take them by the hand ; that he had likewise sent for the Six Nations and the Indians of Conestogoe, to come & visit him. That the French Governor said he saw them from affar off, and their Breth- ren the English trading amongst them, and desired they would love all the Christians for they were good Men; that the Goods which the English brought amongst them were good in their Kind, and necessary for them, and to bind his Words gave them a Belt of Wampum ; that they had sometime before received Powder & Lead from him, and that they had lately carried him a Present of Skins in Return.
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