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Conrad Weiser to Richard Peters
(Heidleber, July 10, 1748)
Weiser, Conrad in: Pennsylvania
Archives, First Series,
Vol. II, p. 8.
p. 8.
I was favoured with yours this day over Lancester, I say yours of the 25th of last month. If I have an opportunity, I will let the Indians at Shomokin Know of the Governor of N. Yorks answer. I can not go up meselves, because the time for my Seting out for Ohio is so near, I have agreed to be at George Croghan's, the 18th of this Instant, where I hope to see Shickelimy's Eldest son, who was sent up by his father to the Six Nations, and since his arrival, his father send word to me to come to Shomokin to be Informed of what passes among the 6 Nations, but I did let them know that I must at the aforesaid Time Set out for Ohio, per order of the Government, and I could not Come to Shomokin, desired him at the same that himself or his Son, would be so good as to Come to George Croghan's to Conferr with me about Several things, whether he will come or not, I cant tell. He is not all together pleased with my Journey to Ohio, nor is he much liked by the Indians on that place. If I must go to Shomokin it must be per order of the President & Counsil, that is if in Case, neither Shickelimy, nor his Son Comes to George Croghan's.
I hear no more of the Deputy's of the Towicktowicks and Shawonos, whom Andrew is gone to meet. Whatever is become to them, perhaps they are yet in Logstown on Ohio. I dont intent to Stay for them, without they meet me before I leave George Croghan's, from which place I shall write to you once more, and bid you fare well.
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