(the informant and his company) reached Detroit; but if none arrived before they got down to the Commissioners quarters, that then they might conclude that no peace would be made. This Jessika said that (except the four nations before mentioned) the Indians were for peace. He particularly mentioned the six nations, and the seven nations of Canada as strongly recommending to the hostile Indians to make peace and that for this purpose, Captain Brant and the Farmers Brother spoke a great deal in the Council. He added that of the four excepted nations near one half were disposed for peace; and that the Messasagues, Chippewas, and Ottawas are as strong for peace as the seven nations of Canada. Monday 12^th August. No deputation or official information from the Indian Council having yet arrived the Commissioners judged it would be expedient to proceed without more delay to the Miami bay or river that they might more easily and expeditiously send to and receive an answer from them. They accordingly wrote the following letter to Captain Ford the Commander of the Vessel assigned by Governor Simcoe for their accommodation. Mouth of Detroit River 12^th Aug^t 1793. Sir, We have been waiting here twelve days for a reply to our last answer to the Indian Nations assembled at the Rapids of the Miami. We can think of no sufficient reason for this delay, and must therefore take measures to obtain that reply, or to ascertain whether we ought any longer to expect it. For this purpose we judge it proper to proceed ourselves to the Miami bay or river, that the necessary communication with the Indians may be easy and expeditious; for it is time that the business of our mission be brou[ght] to...