Proceedings at a Council Held at Fort George (January 9, 1764) - 2
of the Request it appeared to the Council that this would not
only tend to the quieting the minds of the Indians, who were
much disturbed at their situation and long absence from
their families, who live on Susquehanna, but also be
a means of having this matter communicated to the rise
Nations, and to the several tribes of friendly Indians, in
the most favourable manner, and that satisfied of the
advantages arising from this measure, he hath sent the
thro' jersey and this government to Sir William Johnson
and desires his Honour will favour them with his
protection and countenance, and give them the proper
passes for their journey to Sir Williams Seat.
And his Honour having been pleased to require the
opinion and advice of the Board thereupon, the Council
expressed their surprise that the government of
Pensilvania, should without previously consulting this
Government order so great a Body of Indians, in
Number about one hundred and forty, to pass into this
Province; a measure which the Council conceive could
not but excite the greatest uneasiness at this time among
the Inhabitants; and which appears the more
unadvisable, as the permitting these Indians to Return,
to their Families on the Susquehanna, would be adding
greatly to the strength of a People from whom his Majesty's
subjects have already suffered so much, that this govern-
ment are Rather disposed to attack and punish, than to
[Transcribed by Ethan M Reczka.]
