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Lieut. Gov. Hamilton
to Capt. McKee
(Detroit, April 23, 1778)
Hamilton, Henry in: Haldimand
Papers [Indian Papers, M.
G.
I.] and in Michigan Hist.
Collections, vol. 10,
p. 285.
p. 285.
LIEUT. GOV. HAMILTON TO CAPTAIN MCKEE
|
DETROIT, Apl. 23d 1778 |
SIR, I heartily congratulate you on your escape, and shall be happy to see you here, where you may be sure of finding Friends, & sincere one.
The sooner your convenience can admit of your coming to this place, the better as I wish to confer with you on several points 'tis impossible to touch upon in a letter. The news papers you sent, were very acceptable, they shall be forwarded to Sir Guy Carleton, whom I have made acquainted with your happy release. The Council to be held at this place and which I expect to be very full, will meet on or about the 15th of May, till when matters will remain as they are- nothing can exceed the good temper and tractable behaviour of all the Indians. The Bearer is a very spirited young fellow is trusty and I hope by good behaviour will deserve to be put on a good footing.
The Six Nations are more than ever attached to Government & zealous in the cause against the Rebels- Considerable reinforcements expected to Canada this year.
I am Sir your very humble Servant
|
HENRY HAMILTON |
To Capt. Alexander McKee.
[Indian Papers M. G. I.]
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