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to the Sahwaese Chief Kakiapalathy and told him the last part of the speech was wring. That Chief came back and said it was wrong. [indecipherable] said he had interpreted it truly, what the Wyandot Chief spoke. An explanation took place, and [indecipherable] added as follows.

     Brothers.  Instead of going home we wish you to remain here for and answer from us.  We have your speech in our breasts and shall [indecipherable] our head Warriors.

    The Commissioners then said that they would wait to hear again from their Council at the Rapids, but desired their answer might be given without delay.

    Thursday 8th August.  This evening arrived two of Captain Hendricks men with letters requesting some necessaries may be sent him and informing of the proceedings of the Indian Council at the Miami, and the disposition of the Indian Nations relative to peace, and War, after our speech of the 31st [indecipherable] had been interpreted to them.  By the information of the letters and messengers it appeared that all the nations were for peace except the Shawaneses, Wyandots, Miamis and Delawares, that these had at length yielded to the opinions of the other nations and that peace would probably be made.  Captain Hendricks also expressed his opinion that we should receive an invitation from al the confederated nations to meet at or near the mouth of the Miami this week.

    August 9th.  Twelve Miamis and Chippewas arrived.  They said they came to the side of the river on purpose to see Commissioners from the United States.  They confirmed generally the opinion of Henricks men.  They said they were on their way home, except a Miamsee who lives at Sandusky (for they had worn out their clothes and were tired of the long continuance of the