[E.B. O'Callaghan (1849)] 262 PAPERS RELATING TO THE SUSQUEHANNAH RIVER. i [ Council Min. V. ] At a Council held at ffort James in New-York, Oetobr. [1683.] Psent The Governor Capt. A. Brockholls Mr. ffr. Fflypsen J. Spragge Mr. S. V. Cortland The Indians being asked if they were only for the Maquas, they answered, yes; and came from the three castles of the Maquas ###### ## * # * Speech of the Sachem Odianah. That ossoone as they received the Message, they came hither and are very gladd to be so well received and that his Mat'y hath so great a kindness for them; os for the Indians that are gone to Canada, they are very gladd his honor speaks of it and they will endeavour to get them back again and they desire the Governor's assistance in it that they may goe hand in hand to promote it, and they doubt not to get them back againe. That when they were sent for hither they did not know what might be proposed to them; and for Corlear's proposition to make peace with the Indians they war against, they say that ossone as they com home they shall have a Generall meeting of all the Castles and will tell them what is here pro-posed and doubt not but it shall be effected; for the former Governor said the same aud they obeyed and made peace and why should it not be allso at this time performed, for they have been allways