Red Jacket, May 3rd, 1791

Tell him, (said he to the interpreter), Tell Colonel Proctor that some of his language is soft, but that other parts of it are too strong.  The danger before us is great.  Our enemies are drunk, and they will not hear what we say like a man that is sober; and we consider that, whatever number of the Six Nations accompany him (Colonel Proctor), will be in the same danger with himself, and it is likely that we shall not live long when the bad Indians shall see us.  Therefore, as it is a business of such great weight to us, we must take counsel, in order to save ourselves, and him, from falling by their hands.  Moreover, the Indians are not like white men, for they must think a great while.  He (Colonel Proctor), must therefore attend our councils, and look and hear what we shall speak ou his business.  Tomorrow our head men will meet together, and try what can be done.