Speech to the Senecas at Buffalo Creek

Chapin has been in Philadelphia attending the Seneca's business. Phelps will make his payment within a month and a half. Phelps and others plan to settle near Presque Isle, but Chapin told them they must meet with the Indians first. There are goods for the Indians ready to be taken. The Quakers in Philadelphia want to come to the Seneca and teach the children to read and write, teach agriculture, and other skills. Colonel Pickering sent a speech advising the Seneca to accept the proposal. One of the Quakers returned with Chapin to determine what the Seneca might want and to negotiate the mission.