than you reported, and a [strikethrough: by] a delay which will probably take place respecting the apermbling of the Indians, our expenses 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 no doubt but you will honor at sight, and cause payment to be made, so as best to accomodate the Drawees. We are Sir Your &c B. Lincoln in behalf of himself and the other Commissioners N B This draft was in favour of Cornelius A Van Dyck of Schenectady and delivered to his agent for Montour [rule] 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, and at this place on the 26^th Instant, and should have proceeded to Sandusky but for your letter to Major Littlehale 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 untill further advice from you should point out. The