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Hickory grove  
June 24th 89  
Dear Sir) 
I left Augusta on Sunday last. the Governor had every assurance of the [there]  being a Treaty that McGillivrey was coming on with at least two Thousand Indians. the commisioner [commissioner]  was then gone. on. & every provision on our side was prepard. [prepared]  the reason they assign for doing thir [their]  late mischief, was that we had neglected sending any talk for a considerable time & they expected we were preparing for war. But since they  [illegible text]  receivd. [received]  this last talk they appear 
 
 
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to be sorry & much wish for peace but I think the prospects appear rather gloomy. as their has lately [added text: been ]  several horses stolen & one Indian seen and the sign of many more neare [near]  the Okone. Nothing more of moment so conclud [conclude]   
 
your Hble Servt. [Humble Servant]   
[Signed] Elijah Clarke  
NB [Nota Bene]  I expect to set out for the Treaty in a few days. If any thing should appear like their not being a Treaty I shall amidiately [immediately]  acquaint you & all the frontiers I am Dr. --  
 
 
 
 
 
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E [Elijah]  Clark  
 
Col. Benjn. [Benjamin]  Cleavland Franklin County 
Hnrd [Honored]  by Mr Willborn