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That after arriving at Buffaloe for the purpose of making the distribution of goods, I was requested by John Greig, dsg. agent for the proprietors to remain during the negotiation, in order to see that the Indians perfectfully understood the interpretations made by the persons employed by the said proprietors and then acting as Interpreters, namely Horatio James, Gillis Clute &; Jacob Jamison, and that accordingly I was present at all the public councils held thereafter until the conclusion of the treaty. That during the negotiation I had no private conversations with the Indians and did not know of any promises or being made to any of the Chiefs. That the Charge contained in the memorial of Red Jacket, that I told the Indians if they did not sell, it would be a serious thing to them is utterly and absolutely false. That finally I am fully persuaded that the dissatisfaction of Red Jacket and others in regard to the said sale of their lands arises from the interference of white people residing in the neighborhood; who fron interested motives would wish to have the treaty set aside, are desirous for the same reason, to get me out of the office of sub- agent. I have the honor to be &;c &;c signed Jasper Parrish sub agent Hon. James Barbour Sec. of War.