Thinks that the Indian delegation should visit Philadelphia as soon as possible. War spirit beginning to infect the Six Nations. Peace with the Western Confederacy may be possible in the spring.
Buffalo Creek Council has broken up, with the chiefs deciding to proceed to Philadelphia. Smallpox has broken out in Little Beard's village. Will stop in Kanadaigua on the way southward.
Urges Brant to come to Philadelphia. Willing to send the old chiefs down first, so that Brant will be paid the proper respect. Desirous of meeting with Brant.