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6 mo the 2nd Went down to the lower Village with Jacob Taylor and Jonathan Thomas, Corn planter and a number of his people being gone to Pittsburgh prevented us from haveing an interview with the Indians to inform them generally of the intentions of our newly come friends but the few that were at home appeard respectful and glad to see them -- 8th of the month An express came from the Cataraugus Indians that the Millwrights were ariv'd at Buffalo Creek who had undertaken to build their Saw Mill and was therefore desirous that some of us might go over and give them a little assistance in planing the business, as they had such a Grant from Jacob Taylor and Jonathan Thomas if call'd upon -- Altho, I was only waiting for the Indians return from Pitts burgh to take leave of this place and return to my native land, this intelligence from Cataraugus reviv'd some desires to Which before had to town see that place, again before I left the Countrey &; therefore Jacob Taylor and myself concluded to set forward next morning on the Journey. 9th Accordingly set out about 8 Oclock and rode thro' the woods till near sundown, came to the Delaware Indians hunting Camp found