Notes for References Indian Treaty, Concern for Nearby Garrisons, Orders for Hostages: Page #1 Original title: 1784/pdc01_1.jpg Cancel Reset Transcription Fort Stanwix October 1784 Sir We have the honor of transmitting to your excellency the () of a Treaty we concluded with the six Nations by which the cession of territory is () as it depends upon those nations - We have () () Niagara, the carrying place between the lakes Erie and Ontario together with Oswego and a () around it to the () states - Measures are () for the () of () and delivery of the prisoners for which hostages according to the () List are in our hands - Mr Butler and Mr. Lee were () out immediately by the way of () () for Cayahoga where we hope they will complete the Business, by the () of the western Indians - The distance of that place and () of the () is inconvenient for Mr. Wolcott to attend the western Treaty. The commissioners think it their duty to mention that they have experienced great () from the () governor of the state in attempting to frustrate the Treaty, and and this arrangement () () citizens of this place who in () of our () were () () Notes are a workspace where project participants can keep ideas and observations regarding the transcription of the page. When contributing to the notes, it is encouraged to include the user and timestamp.