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about 11 this morning we were visited by Govr Simcoe, Govr Randolph, Col Pickering &;ca.-Governor Simcoe kindly offered us the use of his House, which stands empty among the Soldiers Huts at the foot of the Hill, but it being an unhealthy situation, we acknowledged his kindness, and abode in our Tents - The poor sickly Soldiers were also removed from this unhealthy spot, and encamp'd on the Top of a Hill, about half a Mile from us - this afternoon Jos. Moore &; J. Lindley left us in order to visit some People in the Neighbourhood. 29th. Steady Rain the greatest part of the Day - some of our Company went down to Navy Hall to visit the Commissioners, where it was concluded that Friends, together with J.Hackenwelder and Dr. McCoskry might be at Liberty to proceed to Detroit, and there remain until the time of the Treaty. 30th. The Rain still continued all the last Night and the greatest part of this Day - Dr. McCoskry went down to Navy Hall and procured our passports to Detroit - in the evening we were joined by Jacb. Lindley, and had a visit from William Brandt a Tuscarora Chief, who appear'd to be a sensible and well behaved Man - he resides at a Village about 3 miles from this place on the East Side of the River - J. Parrish, J. Elliott and W.Savery