Previous to our leaving this place, the Squaw which was taken here, was left, and a Hutt erected of which she took possession, a quantity of Wood was also gathered & carried to the Hutt for her use, she was also provided with a quantity of Provision. All these favors had such an effect on her that it drew tears from her Savage Eyes.

Its about 3 miles in breadth and about 40 miles in length. Upon the right, tho' considerably up the Country is another delightful Lake, call'd Kayuga Lake, abounds with all kinds of fish also, and is about 46 miles in length.

We proceeded along this beautiful Country about 12 Miles and incamp'd near a Corn field, (on which stood several Indian Cabines), leaving between the Light Corp & Main Army an advantageous Ravine, & bounded on our left by Seneca Lake.

Previous to our arrival here, the Indians who occupy'd the Cabines (already mentioned) probably discovered our approach, push'd off precipitately, leaving their kittles with corn boiling over the fire. During our march this day, we discovered several Trees with the following characters newly cut on them, by those Savages commanded by Brand & the Buttlers & with whom we had the action on 29th ult.

[Explanation of Inscriptions on Trees.]

1. An Indian. How often that Nation went to War, and every stroke crossed thus + repress their loss that year, were its thus +++++++ their loss of men as many as strokes.

W W

How many they have scalped of the white people,

who were in arms.

XXXXX Inhab' scalped who were not in arms—

likewise represents the number of times at war. N° 2 A Saplin the Top of which is twisted around the Body, signifying they were strong and united.

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Colonel Hubley's Journal, 1779.

Saturday Sept. 4th.

On Accot of the rain this morning the Army did not moove until about 10 o'clock A.M. we pass'd thro' a delightful level Country, the soil of which, very rich, the Timber fine & large interspers'd with Hazzel-bushes, fine Grass & Pea-wines, on our march we discovered several fires burning, which fully intimated some of the Savages were not far in front of us, we destroyed several fields of Corn, and after a March of 13 Miles we Encamp'd in the Woods in the front of a very large Ravine, and about half a Mile from Seneca Lake, On Acco' of some difficulties with the Pack horses &c. the Main Army did not reach so far as the Infantry and Encamp'd about 2 Miles in their rear.

Sunday September 5th.

About 9 o'clock this morning the Army moov'd thro' a Country much the same as Yesterday. About 12 o'clock we arrived at Candai about 3 Miles from last Encamp', were we encamp'd for this night. Previous to our arrival, we entered several Corn fields and furnish'd the Men with

two days allowance of the same. The riflemen who were advanc'd Retook a prisoner who was taken last year by the Savages on the East branch of Susquehanah. An Indian who lay conceal'd fired, but without effect on our riflemen & immediately fled.

On Examining this prissoner, he informs us that Brand with near 1000 savages including Buttlers Rangers left this Town last Fryday seemingly much frightened & fatigued, that they were pushing for Kanadasaga an Indian Village, where they mean to make a stand & give us Battle. He further informs us that exclusive of a considerable number of Savages kill'd & wounded in the Action of the 29th Ulto: seven Tories were kill'd that all their wounded with some dead were carried in Canoes up the Cayuga Branch, that they allow they sustained a very heavy loss in that Action. Candai is much y finest village we have yet come to. Its situated on a rising Ground in the midst of an extensive