Between The Logs, British and American Neutrality

Brothers, the red men, who are engaged in fighting for the British king, listen!  These words are from me, Tarhe, and they are also the words of the Wyandots, Delawares, Shawnese, and Senecas.

Our American father has raised his war pole, and collected a large army of his warriors.  They will soon march to attack the British.  He does not wish to destroy his red children, their wives, and families.  He wishes you to separate yourselves from the British, and bury the hatchet you have raised.  He will be merciful to you.  You can then return to your own lands, and hunt the game, as you formerly did.  I request you to consider your situation, and act wisely in this important matter; and not wantonly destroy your own people.

Brothers, whoever feels disposed to accept this advice will come forward and take hold of this belt of wampum, which I have in my hand and offer to you. I hope you will not refuse to accept it in the presence of your British father, for you are independent of him.  Brothers, we have done, and we hope you will decide wisely.