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1791 W D ? 64 Need of their ASsistance for want of disinterested friends on their behalf being present, some sorrowful Circumstances have happened, the present Commisioner

            seems well disposed for their Welfare, as will appear by his Speech calculated to inculcate the Necessity of Civilization, & the Advantage of Agriculture, good 
            Economy &.
       75 We went through the Indian Camp and distributed some small Articles among them, with which they were highly pleased, & appear'd thankful, my Companion then 
            set out to go see Seneca? or Connagosago? Lake about 20 Miles off, I din'd with Col:Pickering, the two young Morris s?, Ford? from Jerset, the 
            Interpreters, Red Jacket & several Indians of Note, toward evening there came about 50 Indians & drew up in a Line near the Cols Tent, fire'd 3 sallutes, & 
            informed that there were as many more on their way as would makegi?, he gave them a hearty welcome, & some drink, I return'd to my lodgeing and to take 
            care of my Horse