than you expected, and as by a delay which will probably take place respecting the assembling of the Indians, our expences will be augmented, we have thought it best to draw on you for the sum of four hundred and sixty one dollars and seventy five cents, which draft we doubt not you will honor at sight, and cause payment to be made, so as best to accomodate the Drawees. We are Sir Yours &c B. Lincoln, in behalf of himself and the other Commissioners N.B. This draft was in favour of Cornelius A. Van Styck of Schenectady and delivered to his agent Jos. Menderse. Letter to Colonel McKee, Deputy Superintendant of Indian Affairs. Sir, Navy Hall, 30^th May 1793 We having been appointed Commissioners of the United States to hold a treaty with the Indians at Sandusky, and the time proposed for holding the treaty being the first of June, met at this place on the 28^th Instant, and should have proceeded to Sandusky but for your letter to Major Littlehales of the 11^th of April, in which you express your opinion that the Indians would not be assembled until the last of June and desire that the Commissioners may be apprized of it. We felt ourselves obliged by this attention to our convenience, and in consequence of this information determined to remain here a few weeks, or until further advice from you should point out the the proportions for our departure. We have to request you will have the goodness to make known, to the Indians who propose to attend the treaty, that we are arrived at this place and intend to be at Sandusky by the last of June at furthest unless your future communications should require a different arrangement. We request also the favour of the earliest information on this head to be transmitted to Major Littlehales or to us. A General and permanent peace being the great object of our mission, we hope to receive the countenance and support of all who can feel for the happiness of the human race — your aid in particular in promoting this important work may be of the highest utility and will be most gratefully acknowledged by Sir, Yours &c B. Lincoln, B. Randolph, } Commissioners A. Pickering. June 1^st 1793. William Wilson Interpreter arrived bringing with him Sylvester Ash as an assistant Interpreter, he brought a letter from Major Bray mentioning the terms on which they were engaged. — June 3^d M^r Wilson set off for Fort Erie to embark for Detroit, thence if practicable he was to proceed to the Miamies rapids where he might gain useful information. Captain Hendrick with four of his men arrived about the same time with M^r Wilson and also proceeded to Fort Erie to embark for Detroit. [Memo[randum]]