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the Indian Deputies embark'd, had not arrived at Fort Erie when the Detroit Sail'd. - We are told the Commissioners are not to come to this Garrison, but to Land, and encamp, at the mouth of the River, there to wait the proper time to proceed to Sandusky - in the Detroit came up the Cordage for a new Vessell, now building on Lake Superior 11th. Dined at James Abbotts, a Merchant of this place, we were kindly entertained, and spent an agreeable afternoon. 12th. Spent the Day at M.Dolsen's place on the East side of the River.- In the afternoon sail'd the Sloop Detroit for the Falls of St.Mary's, and about the time arrived the Sloop Saganough from Fort Erie, by this Vessell we were informed that the Commissioners were all on on board the Dunmore, ready to sail, and only waiting for a Wind, when the Chippeway arrived with the Indian deputies, on which a Council was held, the result was, that, at the request of the Indians,