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Gov. Morris to Gov. De Dancy
(December 23, 1754)
Morris, Robert Hunter in: Pennsylvania
Archives , first series,
Vol. II, p. 220.
p. 220.
I take the Liberty to recommend to you two Indian Chiefs, one of the Oneida nation and the other a Seneca. The former, named Scarraidy, Is a faithful friend of the English, is now going to Onandago at the request of the six Nations, among whom he has a considerable weight, and is charged with messages of importance from the Western Indians, and from this Government & Virginia and Maryland. There came with him to this town one of the Chiefs of the Mohawks, upon a message from the Oundats, Twightwees, and other nations West of the Ohio, to know what the English intended to do, signifying that they were still our friends, and would shew themselves such upon a proper occasion.
I have employ'd this man to return to those nations, and have given him a message to them, inviting their wariors to a meeting that is to be held with the Six nations, & other Indians, at or near Winchester, the next Spring. I am, Sir, &c.
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