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1794 WD 10 mo. 24 6 military way, but before they began Capt. John came to me and told me to take care of my horse they were going to fire, which I accepted as good will.

         25  7  Council met and Col. Pickering shewed great uneasing on account of Johnson a Brittish interpreter being present after a little time Cornplanter rose, addressed himself to the 6 nations and all present, saying he was surprised that uneasiness should prevail that the English and Americans could not set in council together, and that it was requested by Col. Pickering at a treaty 4 years ago at Newton Point, that at future treaties some of the Brittish might be present, when we the Warriors and Sachems agreed that one of the Brittish should be present, and we are glad to see one here that has the care of us, he then deliver'd a message from Captain Brant directed to this council fire, which informs that at the time of his setting out for the western country, he had sent a string to inform them he was going, but was detained thro' sickness, he says after I had arrived at the place where I was going I met 3 nations, the Shawnees, Delaware and Wyandots, and also the Miamies, after we set in council at the arrival of the 6 nations, you recollect that an attempt to meet the western Indians, the business did not go on, but the fault was not ours, they expressed a great joy again at their arrival, as they were great, we were deceived, and led astray, we got lost which they now inform their elder Brothers the 6 nations, that their Brothers the English were sitting by, and gave them no relief, don't be surprised we wish to have a treaty at St Dusky next spring, when there may be a general council fire for all

in margin: Col. Pickering shows uneasiness at a brittish interpreter being present