from Colonel Simcoe to Captain Bunbury dated at Navy Hall 28^th Jun 1793. the directing of the Kings Vessel to carry them (the Commissioners) thither. she will anchor therefore as conveniently as possible to the Northern shore of the river, on the bank of which they purpose to remain until they hear from Colonel McKee. The Indians do not wish they should visit the opposite shore. Detroit River 12^th August 1793. The above extract is this day verbally given me by Captain Bunbury, who the desired, refuses to sign it. Chas. Storer. Tuesday 13^th August 1793. Being thus prevented from proceeding to the Miami bay, the Commissioners concluded to send a Message to the Indian Nations at the Rapids, and a letter to Colonel McKee. The message and letter here follow. To the Chiefs, and Warriors of the Indian Nations assembled at the foot of the Rapids of the Miami River. Brothers. It is now fifteen days since we delivered our speech to your deputies at this place, in which we explicitly answered the written question presented by them from you, and gave our reasons why we could not make the Ohio the boundary between you and the United States. We also mentioned some of the heads of the engagements we were willing to make in behalf of the United States. The particulars together with our stipulations for your benefit, we judged it proper to reserve, to be explained to you in full Council, when we should meet face to face. Brothers. The next morning your deputies spoke to us: said they would lay our speech before you: and desired us to wait here for an answer which we desired and expected might be speedily given. Brothers. We have waited fourteen days, and as yet no answer has has arrived. Brothers. It is time to bring the business to a conclusion. The Summer has almost passed away and we do not yet know even whether we are to have a treaty. Brothers. You know that we came to treat with you of peace. We again tell you that we earnestly desire to make peace; And in the terms of peace we are disposed to do you ample justice. But if no treaty is to be held, if peace is not to be obtained: we desire immediately to know it, that we may go home. Done at Captain Elliot's at the mouth of Detroit river the 14^th day of August 1793. Signed by the Commissioners B. Lincoln, B. Randolph, T. Pickering. [Copy of a Letter to Colonel McKee.] Mouth of Detroit River 14^th Aug^t 1793 Sir, 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; manifested 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