said he has no fears of being placed under a worse government than we are now under. He thinks it would be well for the four who are appointed on this mission, to go to the west and ascertain who are our friends. The British government is a proud government and it was their design from the beginning to put down the government. Their object would still be the same, and this council ought to take into consideration, and ascertain what influence we can have under the British government. He has no fears of this kingdom forth and bringing into subjection all other kingdoms We as well know now the object of the British government as we shall in the issue. The nations in the west want [p. [300]]