The Indians demand wherefore such particular information relative to the Susquehanne River is sought after from them, and whether people are about to come there 1 The Indians are asked if it would be agreeable to them if folks should settle there 1 The Indians answer, that they would be very glad if people came to settle there, as it is nigher than this place and more convenient to transport themselves and packs by water inasmuch as they must bring every thing hither on their backs

;

say

must go from here and dwell there. Those there should be pleased on thaithey will come to trade there. The ascending the Susquehannah River is one week longer than the descending.

further, that people

account

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N. B.

A Map of the Susquehannah River

is sent to the

Governour with this letter

:

Albany 8 th of Sep* 1683.

--We have according

Right Hon ble

to your hon rs Commands taken Informacon both off Christians

and Indians concerning y situation of Susquehannes River, and how near it Lyes to y e severall Nations oft' Indians Westwards, that Live in his R: highnesse Territories and from whence y e trade is brought to these Parts, and after that we caused Twoo Cajouges Indians and a Susquehanne Indian demonstrate to us all y e Rivers and Creeks Relating thereunto, doe finde, that they that settle upon said River will be much nearer to y* Indians than this Place, and consequently y e Indians more Inclinable to goe there, where y e accommodation of a River is to be had, then come by Land here, e