Knox implores the unidentified Indian Chief to convince his peoples (the 6 Nations) to make peace with the United States. He wants relationships with Indians represented in treaties. He believes the "hostile Indians" are labouring under a misapprehension that the United States intends to apprehend their lands. He insists that all lands which have not been fairly ceded will remain in Indian possession. Significantly, he even acknowledges that groups that were not represented in past treaties and who now have grievances shall be given just compensation for the loss of their land. This is significant because it implies acknowledgment that simply having the agreement of the Chiefs is not equivalent to the consent of all Indian peoples. Knox also observes that a failure to agree to terms of peace will result in the Indians being "utterly ruined," although the President wishes to avoid that result.

In Document: Meamies; Wabash Indians; Shawnee