7th.—We arose early, and made all the haste we could on our journey; we crossed the large creek, _Rekempalin_; near _Lawrel hill_. Upon this hill we overtook the artillery, and came, before sun set, to _Loyal Hanning_.[83] We were gladly received in the camp by the general, and most of the people. We made our fire near the other _Indian_ camps; which pleased our people. Soon after some of the officers came, and spoke very rashly to our _Indians_, in respect to their conduct to our people; at which they were much displeased, and answered as rashly, and said, “they did not understand such usage; for they were come upon a message of peace; if we had a mind to war, they knew how to help themselves; and they were not afraid of us.” 8th.—At eleven o’clock the general called the _Indians_ together, the _Cherokees_ and _Catawbas_ being present; he spake to them in a kind and loving manner, and bid them heartily welcome to his camp, and expressed his joy to see them, and desired them to give his compliments to all their kings and captains:—He desired them that had any love for the _English_ nation, to withdraw from the _French_; for if he should find them among the _French_, he must treat them as enemies, as he should advance with a large army very soon, and cannot wait longer on account of the winter season. After that he drank the king’s health, and all that wish well to the _English_ nation; then he drank king _Beaver’s_, _Shingas_; and all the warrior’s healths, and recommended us (the messengers) to their care; and desired them to give credit to what we should say. After that we went to another house with the general alone; and he shewed them the belt, and said, he would furnish them with a writing, for both the belt and string; and after a little discourse more, our _Indians_ parted in love, and well satisfied. And we made all necessary preparations for our journey.