Philadelphia 24 Novem^r 1756.
Sir
I have the favour of yours of the 15^th Instant inclosing the
Examination of William Johnson. I am apt to believe, what-
ever Character the Man may bear, that he has given in general
a pretty true Account several of our Prisoners who have made
their Escape from Kittannin and other places having on their
Examination deposed to the like Effect with the most material
parts of his Information. A thousand French and Indians
knowing as they certainly do, the Weakness of this Province
may over run it, nor do I see what can hinder their making
themselves Masters of this City, the plunder of which will fur-
nish all sorts of Supplies for their Soldiery and Indians, and
enable the French to carry on the War with very little Expence.
On Friday I returned from Easton where I have tho' very
unwillingly held some Conferrences with a number of Delaware
Indians the same who came here in the Summer. Their Chief
Teedyuscung seems hearty, and I believe has some influence
over the Indians on the River Susquahannah who he may keep
from doing mischief, and this seems to me to be the most he
can do.
I have consented to a peace provided all the Colonies be
equally included in it, all the Prisoners delivered up, and the
same to be approved by Sir William Johnson and the Six
nations at a General Council.
I am glad to hear by the last Letters that Lord Baltimore
and the Proprietors are in a fair way to accommodate matters.
I am
Sir
Your most obedient
Humble Servant
William Denny