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chunks of led hanging to them to stretch them down, They had a multitude of broaches, jewels and Breastplates of Silver about their bodies which with their belts and straps curiously interwoven with beads and their fine Mocasons made a splendid appearance to one not acquainted with Indians; we sat down at one end of the House I trust with our minds humblingly exercised under the weight of the concern in which we were engaged and some of the Indians sat pretty quiet, yet the greatest number of them manifested much lightness by talking and laughing, after siting a short time Cornplanter got up (Henry being interpreter) and spoke nearly as follows Brothers when I saw you come out of the bushes yesterday I was rejoiced that you were come to see your Indian Brothers, I thank the Great Spirit for your safe arrival and that you were preserved on the way -- yesterday you told us that you had some talk for us and desired that your Indian Brothers might be collected to hear you speak, some of our Men are hear but our Women could not come but we will tell them your