Letter from Volkert P. Douw

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[Read, September 25, 1775.]

Albany, September 6, 1775.

SIR: After the Commissioners had finished their treaty with the Six Nations, they received a letter from General Schuyler, of which they sent you a copy by Colonel Francis, who, when it came to hand, was just ready to leave this place. Colonel Wolcott and self thought proper to communicate part of the contents of General Schuyler' s letter to the Indians. Enclosed you have a copy of our speech to them, in consequence of it, and their answer, and also their intended speech to the Caughnawaga Indians. They have also deputed four of their warriours to wait on General Schuyler immediately, and by his direction they are to proceed to Caughnawaga. I am, Sir, your most humble servant,

VOLKERT P˙ DOUW.

To the Hon˙ John Hancock, Esq.