"The Hodenosaunee have held the balance in this war." "That I know full well.

I gladly give the great League ample credit.

It has been a wise policy of the English to deal honestly and fairly with your people.

In general the French surpass us in winning and holding the affections of the native races, but some good angel has directed us in our dealings with the Six Nations.

Without their Indians the French could have done little against us.