Early Governors' Papers

who believing that they are neglected, and the interest of the indians only consulted --Should a number of these people leave us, and a war take place, we may easily Guess as well fear the consequences-

I still have my hopes that matters will be better arranged - I have rc.^d information ^which I think can be relyed [sic] on that a delegation from of the southern tribes and many of the Northern, are holding Council with the spainards [sic] some where within in the Vicinity of New Madrid -

I have the honor to be with &c J Sevier

Honble M^r. Cocke