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(the informant and his company) reached Detroit, but if  some arrived before they got down to the Commissioners quarters, that then they might conclude that no peace would be made.  This Seneka said that (except the four nations before mentioned) the Indians were for peace.  He particularly mentioned the six nations , and the seven nations of Canada as strongly recommending to the hostile Indians to make peace and for this purpose Captain (???) and the Farmer's Brother spoke a great deal in the Council.  He added that of the four excepted nations ???? were disposed for peace and that the Missasaguas, Chippewas and Ottawas are as strong for peace as the seven?? nations of Canada.
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(the informant and his company) reached Detroit, but if  some arrived before they got down to the Commissioners quarters, that then they might conclude that no peace would be made.  This Seneka said that (except the four nations before mentioned) the Indians were for peace.  He particularly mentioned the six nations , and the seven nations of Canada as strongly recommending to the hostile Indians to make peace and for this purpose Captain [indecipherable] and the Farmer's Brother spoke a great deal in the Council.  He added that of the four excepted nations near one half were disposed for peace and that the Missasagues, Chippewas and Ottawas are as strong for peace as the seven nations of Canada.
  
     Monday 12th August.  No ??? or official information from the Indian Council having yet arrived the Commissioners judged it would be expedient to proceed without more delay to the Miami bay or river that they might more easily and expeditiously send to and and receive an answer from t hem.  they accordingly wrote the following letter to Captain Ford the Commander of the Vessel?? assigned by Governor Simcoe for their accommodation.
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     Monday 12th August.  No [indecipherable] or official information from the Indian Council having yet arrived the Commissioners judged it would be expedient to proceed without more delay to the Miami bay or river that they might more easily and expeditiously send to and and receive an answer from t hem.  they accordingly wrote the following letter to Captain Ford the Commander of the Vessel assigned by Governor Simcoe for their accommodation.
  
 
                                                                                     Mouth of Detroit River  12th Aug' 1793
 
                                                                                     Mouth of Detroit River  12th Aug' 1793