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and, as shall best agree with the Extent of increase of each Province, & the Governor whom I shall consult upon that occasion so soon as I am fully empowered. But in the meantime I am desirous to know in what manner you would chuse to extend it, & what you will agree heartily to, and abide by in general terms. At the same time I am to acquaint you that whenever the whole is settled, & that it shall appear you have so far consulted the encreasing State of our People, as to make any convenient cessions of Ground where it is most wanted; that then you will receive a considerable present in return for your Friendship.
4 May 1765
The Onondaga Speaker addressed
Sir Wm Johnson as follows,

+ Brother,
We have heard what you tell us
concerning the intentions of the great
King about a Line between us and the
English, and we have considered that
such a thing will be very necessary,
provided the white People will abide by it.

Brother,