Journal entry, invitation to General Chapin to attend proceedings at Sandusky: Page #1

Journal entry, invitation to General Chapin to attend proceedings at Sandusky: Page #1

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In a few days after General Lincoln's Arrival with the stores and baggage (without which we could not provide for ourselves) we concluded to remove from Navy Hall to Queenstown, and there, encamp, while we should be obliged to wait for the assembling of the Indian nations at Sandusky. But as soon as Governor Simcoe understood our intentions, he again insisted on our staying at his house, and in such terms that we could not without us [daring?] avoid a compliance with his request. Navy Hall, June 26 .^th 1793. At a meeting of the Commissioners this day, it being thought expedient to invite General Chapin superintendant of the six nations to attend those desiring the treaty with the hostile Indians at Sandusky. He being present was accordingly invited, and assured of a reasonable compensation for his time and services. General Chapin accepted the invitation, and promised to attend. Navy Hall 7 .th June 1793 The Commissioners presented the following note to Governor Simcoe. The Commissioners of the United States for making peace with the Western Indians, beg leave to suggest to Governor Simcoe That the very high importance of the negotiation committed to their management makes them desirous of using every proper means that many contribute to its success. That they have observed with pleasure the disposi- tion manifested by the Governor to afford every requisite assistance in the preparatory arrangements for holding the treaty with the hostile.