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

PAPERS RELATING TO THE SUSQUEHANNAH RIVER.

by that meanss your honr may easily conjeecture, how advanr desyreous to know our tageous it will be to his Royall highnesse Intrest, and since your hon was to Prejudiciall his Royall highnesse be e will that it but cannot juge, wee opinions of y bussinesse, as the said Indians did expresse, soe y*

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Government but y e Expedient that it is to be found for Preventing y same, is Left to your hono c forest five e Considerac6n Wee have ordered our Secretary to draw a draught of y River, and how y d apt to beleeve Nations of Indians Lie, as near as y e fores Indians could demonstrate, which wee are r e first conveniency expect your shall p y is not much amisse, and have sent it here Inclosed, we e