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to Gros Isle where we had a Meeting at the House of Wm. McComb Esqr., who for the most part resides at Detroit, where his family is at present. - a considerable number of the Inhabitants were present - Gros Isle is situated at the Mouth of Detroit River, is seven miles long and two wide - The soil and Timber remarkably good, the whole being the property of Wm. McComb. - several of our acquaintance came from Detroit to pay us a Visit, among whom John Asquith and Francs. Cornwall - in the evening a number of the Oneida Indians, the same who arrived the first of this Month, were encouraged by some of the young Men of our Company to have a Dance, - they began about 8 oClock and continued untill 2 in the Morning, during which time, their Music and Shouts, effectually prevented us from Sleeping.