[Abstract of ... of Indians to the Wyandots, Delawares, Shawanese, Ottawas, Chipawas Potawatomes, Miamies, Gl. River Weas, Kickapoos, Piankashaws & Kaskaskias, begun at Greenville 16^th June 1795, containing letters, Messages &c to and from these Nations previous to their assembling at that place] Head Quarters Greenville 13^th January 1794 Three warriors of the Delaware Nation Accompanied by an Interpreter, and a string of white Wampum, "Tribe Warrior" We are sent to you by the Chiefs of the Delaware, Shawanese and Miami Nations in consequence of a Message received from a Mr Wells, by one of the prisoners that he took from us in the Vicinity of Grand Glaize some time since, [Viz?] that you would listen to peace. Provided the little Turtle and the Corn planter would come to your Camp in the course of twenty days. The Chiefs therefore wish to know whether your hand is good and looking for peace, and desire us to assure you that their hearts are all good, and that they now wish for peace. The Delaware Chiefs first convened, together and determined upon sending us to you. They then called the Chiefs of the Shawanese and Miamis into Council, who likewise accordingly. This Council was composed of all the Principal Chiefs of those three Nations Viz. Tela Bocky (alias) Branching Tree } Hingo Yolis (alias) Big Cat } Delawares Mick how genita (alias) Queen of Presents } Lefor calatskio (alias) Great Raccoon } Wawia patheum (alias) Blue Jacket } Shawanese Lewi nachier (alias) Little Turtle } (the great Miami Warrior and Commander in Chief of all the Indians in the Section with General St. Clair) These Chiefs all anxiously wait our return with your Answer, and sincerely wish to take hold of the strong belt of peace. They therefore request you to appoint the time and place where they shall meet you, in order to settle and agree upon the terms of Peace. You have now heard the whole of the Message with which we were charged, except a few words which we are directed to deliver after receiving your Answer are known your minds. To the Chiefs and Warriors of the Delawares, Shawanese and Miamies Nations, or tribes of Indians and to all others whom it may concern. Brothers, I have received your verbal Message sent by Stephen Young, George White Eyes and another Warrior, who were accompanied by M^r Robert Wilson, as Interpreter, and have listened with attention to what they have said; "If Peace is your object, and the wish and desire of your hearts, why did not you or some of the Principal Chiefs of your Nation, or Nations, come forward and speak for your selves. The Ears and heart of the President of the United States (General Washington) are ever open to the voice of peace— and he has instructed his Chief Warrior to listen to that welcome voice, from whatever quarter it may come— Provided it comes from proper authority, and from the Heart. But as you have only sent a verbal message by your runners, and as the Delawares, Shawanese, Miamies and Wyandots, have for a long time shut their Ears, and hardened their hearts— so as not to permit that good voice to enter, as to be heard, Who often repeated, at different times and by several Bodies, and strongly and loudly echoed, by the Commissioners of Congress, by the Chiefs of the six Nations, [undecipherable] Assembl in councils at the request of this [undecipherable] [page break — text continues] ...and be necessary that you give convincing and unequivocal proof of your sincerity, with and desire for peace, by bringing in and delivering up all and every of the American Prisoners now in your possession, to the Officers commanding at Fort Recovery (or) on the same ground where the Action of the 4^th of November 1791 took place, and that on or before the next full moon, which will be on the 14^th of February, in the course of thirty days from and after this, day. And immediately send off runners to call in and restrain all and every of your Warriors from committing any Murder or Murders, Roberry or depredations upon any of the Inhabitants or Citizens of the United States— or upon any Escort party or parties of troops, or those way to or from any of our Posts or Garrisons whatsoever or wherever. For this communication, the path shall be kept Open, that you may have a free communication, between your Towns and Fort Recovery, the late field of Battle. The only path by which you can come, always taking care to shew a White Flag, which my Warriors are ordered to pay particular notice to— and to receive you as friends and to guard you safe from harm or danger both in coming to that place, and from thence here, and in returning to your Towns. The forgoing Conditions being punctually complied with upon your part, I shall then be convinced of your Peaceable disposition, and my heart and thins will be open to receive and meet you at this place on or before the 11^th of February, the day above mentioned, in order to fix and determine upon a proper time and place for holding a General Treaty. In the mean time it is to be well & Perfectly understood, that the progress of this Treaty is not to be interrupted or molested in its advances, but shall be Permitted to move peaceably and quietly with all its formalities Provision, I Stores and every Article and thing necessary for holding the same. Thus will the door be opened for Establishing a Permanent and lasting peace, founded upon former treaties, and on the [undecipherable] basis of [undecipherable] equality and justice, to the mutual satisfaction of all parties, (and thus will the [undecipherable] Articles be buried so deep that it can never again be found.)— Given at Head Quarters Greenville 14^th January 1794 (Signed) By Anthony Wayne Major General & Commander in Chief of the Legion of the United States of America The principal Warrior then rose and presented another string of white Wampum saying, this is a pledge sent to you by the Chiefs of the Delawares, Shawanese and Miamies that they will now call in all their Warriors. A Seneca Chief (a Big Tree being present on the 14^th January, after hearing the Message from the [undecipherable] Indians and the answer thereto, requested permission to speak a few words to his Nephews— which being granted, he rose and addressed the three Warriors as Messengers.) Nephews, I call you Nephews, because you have [undecipherable] acknowledged