(seq. 130)

January 30.th

A Chief of the Peoria nation arrived with six of his
followers, spoke highly in favor of the English, and
professed his regard for Captain Lord, who had commanded
at the Ilinois - mentioned the distress of his people
for cloathing &ca ~ They were well received and the
Chief gave up a French Medal of £ .15. in lieu of
one of G.3.d ~

A Three pounder mounted in the {East} Blockhouse -
The Chippoweys set out for their homes -

31.st Eshkibee presented himself with 10 warriors, & begg'd
to have three white persons with him as he meant to go
on a scouting party to the falls of Ohio -

{Lieutenant} Bondi of the Indian department, Raimbault and
Dumai were orderd to accompany them -

A Shawanese asked for Bartlet Searsy -
This man had been taken prisoner by the Indians and carried
to Detroit where he engaged with a Silver Smith & had a
Dollar per day wages besides his board and lodging -

After some time he took the oath of allegiance & enlisted
with the Volunteers being an able active man and a
very good marksman - on this occasion he deserted I shall
have occasion to mention him hereafter -

Egushewai and Chamuitawa offerd themselves to go to
Kaskasquias on a scout, the Peoria chief was present, who
declared his intuition to act in concert with his brethren
being sensible the English alone were able to provide for
the Indians, as he saw the Americans had not cloathing
for themselves -