I have said, That when we are in the _Cataracui Lake_, we are upon the Level with the _French_, because here we can meet with all the _Indians_ that design to go to _Monreal_. But besides this Passage by the _Lakes_, there is a River which comes from the Country of the _Sennekas_, and falls into the _Onondaga River_, by which we have an easy Carriage into that Country, without going near the _Cataracui Lake_. The Head of this River goes near to _Lake Erie_, and probably may give a very near Passage into that Lake, much more advantageous than the Way the _French_ are obliged to take by the great Fall of _Jagara_, because narrow Rivers are much safer for Canoes than the Lakes, where they are obliged to go ashore if there be any Wind upon the Water. But as this Passage depends upon a further Discovery, I shall say nothing more of it at this time. Whoever then considers these Advantages _New-York_ has of _Canada_, in the first buying of their Goods, and in the safe, speedy, and cheap Transportation of them from _Britain_ to the _Lakes_, free of all manner of Duty or Imposts, will readily agree with me, that the Traders of _New-York_ may sell their Goods in the _Indian Countries_ at half the Price the People of _Canada_ can, and reap twice the Profit they do. This will admit of no Dispute with those that know that Strouds (the Staple _Indian Commodity_) this Year are sold for _Ten Pounds_ apiece at _Albany_, and at _Monreal_ for _Twenty-five Pounds_, notwithstanding the great Quantity of Strouds said to be brought directly into _Quebeck_ from _France_, and the great Quantities that have been clandestinely carried from _Albany_. It cannot therefore be denied that it is only necessary for the Traders of _New-York_ to apply themselves heartily to this Trade, in order to bring it wholly into their own Hands; for in every thing besides Diligence, Industry, and enduring Fatigues, the _English_ have much the Advantage of the _French_. And all the _Indians_ will certainly buy, where they can, at the cheapest Rate. It must naturally be objected, _That if those things are true, how is it possible that the Traders of_ New-York _should neglect so considerable and beneficial Trade for so long time?_ In answering this Objection, I shall show the Difficulties _New-York_ has labour'd under, by giving a short History of the Country, so far as it relates to this Trade. Which Method, I think, can be liable to the least Objection, and put the whole in the truest Light.