THE OHIO VALLEY-GREAT LAKES ETHNOHISTORY
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Bradstreet to Bouquet
(Sandusky, Oct. 17, 1764)
Bradstreet, John in: (Enclosed in
Bradstreet
to Gage, Nov. 4, 1764), Gage Papers,
American Series, William
L. Clements Library.
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Sandusky 17th Octor 1764 |
Sir
Your packet was delivered me the 13th in the Evening, by the two Indians who spoke to you in favour of the Shawanese and Delawares, they say one of the two Englishmen you sent with them was for coming on but the other would not, saying they must return to you with the chiefs of the Delawares, they also say some of the Shawane Chiefs was gone to you to ask peace. I know nothing of Smallman, nor have I settled any thing with, nor received a prisoner from the Shawanese and Delawares. I have sent to all Nations of Savages; far as the Illinois the Bay &C to let them know what Genel Gage desired, and indeed had taken every step in my power to prevent a Storm, on recieving the Genls first letter respecting the Peace which I made, agreeable to his Instructions, I hope all will go well on that score. The Savages have understanding. I have been in this Lake and up the River as far as navigable for Indian Canoes for near a Month, and am extreamly sorry to tell you, it was impossible for me to carry the Generals orders into execution, and necessity, absolute necessity, obliges me to go the other way. By my long stay here and keeping the Chiefs &C of such Nations as could give assistance to the quarter where you act, the two Nations in question are left to defend themselves, and I am hopefull if they stand out their efforts will be feeble. We keep them in constant alarm that the safety of their Families may prevent their collecting in a Body. part of one Scout I sent out is returned, in which was Ottawas, Chepawas and Hurons, and four more go out today, or tomorrow, and I am not without hopes those people will continue the War,- The faithfull persons you want is not in my power to send you, not for want of Numbers of Savages, were I sure you would get this letter. I should be more plain, the Enemy has prisoners who read English.
This letter I send by two, or more Indians of Cocknawaya of Canada, who set off this day in Company with Twenty three for Service, not a Man of the five N. will act. I wish you success, I have done all in my power to contribute to it, and have the Honor to be
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Sir |
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Your most obedt hum Servt |
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P. S. As I leave orders with Lt Col. Campbell commanding at Detroit to keep constantly sending parties from those parts against the Shawanese and Delawares, it will be necessary you write to him if you settle a Peace with them.
I shall endeavour to send you a duplicate of this if I can get any Savages to undertake it.
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JB. |
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