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22d The Council being convened Major Colbert requested the Commissioners to explain fully the view of the president with respect to the road, which was done -- the Indians then went into a description of the subject among themselves, the Commissioners being about to withdraw, Major Colbert observed the indians wished to settle the business as soon as possible. After some time spent in deliberation in their own language the King spoke as follows "I am very glad to hear the Commissioners hold such language, that does not require the unclear of Land or any thing of that kind. I consider the propositions to be made for the benefit of our homes & children" Major Colbert being fully impowed by the Council gave its determination in the following words.