July 23rd, 1806
Editor's Note: Written by Indian Translator, Jasper Hopper, to Erastus Granger. Here, Jasper Hopper is asking Granger to help "Mr. Watson" on his Detroit as he passes through Buffalo. It does appear therefore, that Mr. Watson brought with him the original copy of this letter (most of these letters are copies made by Granger or his Secretary) which was a common practice in that day and age. Obviously, Granger and the Seneca Indians would be well-versed in the route to Detroit from Buffalo and in a position to help this representative of Governor Hull of the Michigan Territory. It should be mentioned that the distance between Buffalo and Detroit was of no little significance in those days. Travel was dangerous amidst the elements and unfriendly Indians or highwaymen (of whatever color or national origin).
