Notes for References Indian Treaty, Concern for Nearby Garrisons, Orders for Hostages: Page #2 Original title: 1784/pdc01_2.jpg Cancel Reset Transcription and when it was () by our order had a writ served upon the officer who executed the order - We had no alternative but that of sending away the sheriff or submitting to the jurisdiction of N(ew) York and () from the Treaty - We preferred the former but on our departure the officer would be liable to be arrested and we are informed that the proprietors are determined to pursue him to the () + Their names are William Colbreath, Lawrence Tremper and John Elliot, the other sutlers have () the rum that was () by our order and acquired in the propriety of the Proceeding- We have thought it proper to send Lieutenant Mercer the Officer who executed our order to attend your excellency and congress to give first further information as they may desire and receive their orders () with the Troops () his com- mand has our orders to remain at the place to guard the hostages and () and to take care of the Prisoners that are to be delivered up and () to take possession of Oswego if congress should think proper to order it () the first () proper to mention that () () and () wish him which will be proper to force the () () in which consists of about forty men. We () ask a () delivered 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.