has arrived. Brothers It is time to bring the business to a conclusion. The Summer has almost passed away and we do not yet know even whether we are to have a treaty. Brothers, You know that we came to treat with you in peace. We again tell you that we earnestly desire to make peace, and in the terms of peace we are disposed to do you ample justice. But if no treaty is to be held, if peace is not to be obtained, we desire immediately to know it, that we may go home. Done at Captain Elliott's at the mouth of Detroit river the 11^th day of August 1793 Signed by the Commissioners B. Lincoln, B. Randolph, T. Pickering. [Copy of a Letter to Colonel M'Kee.] Mouth of Detroit River 11^th Aug^t 1793 Sir, To the speech we delivered here to the deputation of the Indian nations assembled at the rapids of the Miamis, we expected an early answer. We have waited fourteen days and no answer has arrived. We have therefore dispatched runners, with a speech to the Chiefs and Warriors, manifested our wishes to begin the treaty, without more delay, and desiring to know immediately their decision on the subject. A copy of our speech is enclosed. We presume it will be in your power to forward the business, you and therein will be gratefully