It is not best to precipitate hostilities.

In the meantime let two hundred coats of mail be procured in preparation for the expedition.

Let our friendly intercourse with the savages be uninterrupted, to throw them off their guard.

When the hunting season commences, let two armed bands be sent out to attack the Indians from opposite directions.

Let as many negroes as can be spared, be sent on this expedition, each armed with tomahawk and half-pike.