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Nation as you know are men of uprightness, who will pay you in good season, whereby you will be enabled to be punctual in paying at the time pro-posed, which will greatly add to the reputation of your character as a people, and, in an especial man-ner, secure to you the future favour and friendship of our Society; which, that it may be the case, is the sincere desire of Your real friends and brethren, JOHN MURRAY, jun. THOMAS EDDY. The stove, and sufficient of length of pipe, was sent some time ago to Albany, to the care of ThomasSpencer, merchant there, with directions to him to send it to the care of Peter Smith, at old Fort Schuy-ler. Our Assembly will meet next month, and, perhaps, it would be best for you three to come to this city, and try if you can prevail on them to grant you compensation for your old claim. We will give you our assistance, and we believe, if you come, that we can prevail on the Assembly to grant you an annuity.Inclosed is invoice of the goods, amounting to 1291. 15s. 10d. To the Chiefs and Warriors of the Six Nations. BROTHERS, In all my intercourse and acquaintance, I have endeavoured to give you proofs that I am your friend. Of this truth I trust you are well convinced. If, then, you believe me to be your friend, you will listen to my talk; and if you think I have understanding to discern what is for your best good, you will attend to my advice. Brothers—I have often shown you what good things the white people enjoy, and explained how you might also enjoy them. You have answered, that what I told you was very good, and that you were willing