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 time, and then Captain Snake, the Muncey Speaker, rose up and made the following speech through an Interpreter: —

After the talk we made a few remarks to them, and told them in what way we could help them. We also informed them that we had nothing to do with their lands, nor with their presents and payments, only to give them good advice, and by their request, to lay before our father, the Governor, their wishes. The Munceys at this place number about 135 souls. Before parting, we had a word of exhortation and prayer, after which we bade them farewell, and departed for the Grand River.

Wednesday 26th. — Started in the morning for the Conference, which is to be held at Bowman's meeting house in Ancaster, to commence this day. I arrived at the Conference