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To the Chiefs of the Delawares.

Bretheren

The great hurry of Business which
has for some time past engaged the great
Man of Virginia, may possibly prevent him
from coming out at this time to see you, Yet
mindful of the great friendship that was shown
to his people by his Bretheren the Delawares
he has desired me to call in the Chiefs to this
place so that the Chain of Friendship may be
brightened and that the regard which he has
for his Brethren the Delawares may be shewn
to all persons.

It may so happen that the Great
Man may not have the satisfaction of personally
shaking hands with his Brethren the Delawares
But in case that should happen from the important
Business in which he is now engaged
he will appoint some person for him to assure
them of his steady Friendship and the Remembrance
which he has of their late attachment to his people
during the late Troubles

Given under my hand & Seal at
Fort Dunmore this 21st. May 1775.

Signed

John Connolly {LS}