[Copy of a letter to Col. M^cKee.] Sir, To The pack delivered here to the deputation of the Indian nation assembled at the request of the Miami, we expected an early answer we have waited fourteen days, & no answer has yet arrived, we have therefore dispatched runners with a speak to the Chiefs and Warriors, manifesting our wishes to begin the Treaty without more delay, and desiring to know immediately their Sentiments on the Subject a copy of your speak is inclosed. The perform that it will be in your power to forward the business, Your aid therein will be gratefully acknowledged. The mode in which the Negotiations have hitherto been conducted is now and as we apprehend. All the questions which have been stated might have been prepared to our favour and built assured prompt answers, we must soon close the negotiations unless put forward on your demands and perseverance, so that they may thank our future expressed desiring either part of your patience — We again request your assistance to expedite the business which is the object of your mission. And are Sir, Your h^b P^b B R } Commissioners T B of the United States. These papers were forwarded by two runners with provisions of black & white wampum with a speech inviting [Capt? March?] The [Simms?] brother, the Cornplanter, the [Fish?] Carrier