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the Governor of Virginia, that it was the Desire of our Father King
George, that we would join the English in War against the French
and their Indians. On hearing this News, we immediately took up
the Hatchet against the French and their Indians, and hold it fast
till we make use of it, which I expect will be in a few Days. We
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Liber No. 48
May 5
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intend to set out immediately from this Fort, and immediately on
our Return expect to meet you our Brother here, to make ourselves
acquainted with you. If you can't come yourself, you will send
one of your beloved Men with your Talk, which we will look upon as
from your own Mouth. I hope you will let the Province of Pennsyl-
vania know, that I am come this Length to War, and if they are
in Need of our Assistance, I have Men plenty at home, and will not
think it troublesome to come and fight for our Brothers. I set off
from home with 150 Men, Part of which is gone to Fort Cumber-
land, Forty more by this is come to Winchester. Our People will be
so frequent among you, that I wish you may not think us troublesome.
Our Hearts ache to see our Brothers Bones scattered about the
Country; but you will hear in a short Time we have got Satisfaction
for our Brothers; and in Confirmation of what I have spoke, I have
sent you these few white Beads to confirm my Regard to this Prov-
ince: Likewise I have sent you these black Beads to convince you,
that I have taken up the Hatchet against all the English Enemies.
We intend to stay as long amongst our Brothers as there is Use of us.
I hope our good Brother will not be backward in providing Neces-
saries for us. I have sent you a List of what is useful for us; and
has got our good Friend Mr. Ross to carry this Letter to you, which
we shall always acknowledge as a particular Friend to us. As we
expect to see you soon, we will add no more at present; but remain
Your loving Brother,
his
Waliachy--- of Keeway.
Mark.
This is the Truth, taken from the Head Warrior.
Richard Pearis.
To the Catawbas.
Brothers,
Yesterday I came to Fort Frederick, and this Morning I received
an Account of your bad Success at War last Winter when you went
out; you lost all your White Men, now I understand you have lost
Seven more, which I look upon you ought not to rest long till you
go again, and have Satisfaction. I am informed you are going home,
but I desire, as you are like my own People, that you may not go
home till we have Revenge for our Brothers the English. I expect
in a few Days to overtake the Party of Enemy that has committed
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