[Copy] Treasury Department Decemr 29^th 1792 Sir From the opinion you have been so obliging as to express that arrangements may probably be made in Upper Canada for procuring a Supply, from that quarter, of the Indians, expected to assemble at the Glaize in the ensuing spring for the purpose of holding a treaty with this Government. I have the honor to inform you, that I have concluded to send an Agent into the territory of Upper Canada to endeavor to effect contracts for the abovementioned supply; and as you have authorised me to do, shall count on your good offices to facilitate the object of his Mission. When the person shall be determined upon, it will be made known to you. It is impossible for us to foresee with certainty the number of persons who will be assembled. We conjecture however that they will amount to about five thousand; men, women and children; and that they may remain together six weeks. These are the only data we have, as to the quantum of supply, which may be requisite. Any contract however which may be formed must embrace as much more as may be found necessary. All details will of course be committed to the Agent who shall be sent. I have the honor to be (signed) Alexander Hamilton His Excellency George Hammond Esq. [endorsed: No 5. In Gen^l Clarke^s to M^r Dundas No 67/-] A.C. --- [Copy] Answer of His Excellency John Graves Simcoe Lieutenant Governor of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada & commanding His Majesty's Forces in the same, to the Speech of the General Council of the several Indian Nations written underneath, delivered at the Glaize the 9^th day of October 1792, and from thence transmitted to his Excellency. Delawares Potowotamies Shawanois Cherokees Miamis Creeks Chippewas Six Nations Ottawas Seven Nations of Canada Wyandots Mengres of the Glaize Munseys Saukees Connoys Raymants & a few Nanticokes Briankanoes and Mohikans Large bands of Warriors Children & Mothers I have received the belt and strings of Wampum, by which you take me by the hand, to lead me to your Council fire, as soon as it shall be kindled at Lower Sandusky the ensuing Spring; The King your Father's benevolence has always been shewn to the Indian Nations, and it will ever give me pleasure to be the Instrument of his bounty & goodness in taking care of all his Children - Children & Mothers — A General Council of all Nations of first Colour, is an event of the greatest magnitude, and demands the most serious attention to their United transactions. I have well considered of your solemn application. I rejoice that you have proposed to make peace with the United States, & you may be assured of the most cordial assistance that is in my power to promote so desirable a work on just & equitable terms. Children + Mothers You say, at this Council fire, which is in the center of your Country, is placed the heart of all the Indian Confederacy; to which you have always considered your Father, to be joined! The King your Father from the earliest moment of his reign, has believed this Union to be necessary to your welfare, & no less so to that of the neighbouring Countries; and by his directions, Your late Superintendent General Sir William Johnson in all his Councils inculcated its propriety. The King's love for peace & his faithfulness, are proverbial throughout the Universe, & nothing could give him more sincere Joy, than to use his influence to terminate the troubles of all the Nations of the Earth. Children + Mothers I thank you for the early information of your Intentions. Your request has made a deep impression on my mind — I have little doubt but that I should have obtained permission of the King your benevolent Father, to have been present at lower Sandusky, if the United States had continued in the Invitation. Children + Mothers I will chearfully transmit to you upon this pleasing occasion, the assistance which has ever been afforded you, by the King your Father, & the provision which you request shall be forwarded to lower Sandusky. Children + Mothers I sincerely wish you health, wisdom, & prosperity, & that all your troubles may be terminated, by a peace being established upon a just & solid foundation; that you may follow your hunts in comfort & security, to the common advantage of all Mankind. (signed) J.G.S. With a Belt of black & white Wampum A.C. [endorsed: No 6 — In Gen^l Clarke^s to M^r Dundas [No67]]