SW_HJ1800_032

a number of the principal Chiefs and warriers of the Six Nations of Indians principally Senecas assem bled at Buffalo Creek in the State of New York at the particular request of a Missionary from the State of Massachusets -- The Missionary being furnished with an Interpreter and accompanied by the agent of the United States for Indian affairs met the Indians in council when the following talk took place, first by the Agent Brothers of the Six Nations I rejoice to meet you at this time and thank the Great Spirit that he hath preserved you in health and given me another oppertunity of takeing you by the hand - - - Brothers the person who now sits by me is a freind who has come a great distance to hold a talk with you, he will inform you what his Business is and it is my request that you should listen with attention to his words. Missionary. . . My friends I am thankful for the oppertunity afforded us in meeting together at this time. I had a great desire to see you and enquire into your state and welfare