Mouth of Detroît River August 14. 1793. To the speech we delivered here to the Deputation of the Indian Nations assembled at the Rapids of the Miami, 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, manifesting 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 inclosed. We presume it will be in your power to forward the business. Your aid therein will be gratefully acknowledged. The mode in which the [strikethrough: negotiation] have hitherto been conducted is new; and as improper as it is new. All the questions which have been stated, might have been proposed to our faces, and have recived prompt answers. We must soon close the negotiation, unless Substantial