79.) Dispatch from book mentioned in Article 75. From 1814, regarding Treaty of Ghent, Great Britain will not consent to peace with the United States unless the Indians are included in the pacification. Reply Annex 89. Page 365.(2 min. read)
"Circumstances Connected with the War of 1812. REPLY ANNEX 89. From Canadian Archives, Book M 113, pages 147 and 148.
Extract from a Dispatch of Earl Bathurst to Lieutenant General Sir George Prevost, Bart., dated Downing Street, 27th Decr., 1814.
I have also to draw your attention to the two articles which relate to the Indian Nations or Tribes, that may be at war with either of the two contracting parties at the time when the Treaty shall be ratified.
You will assure the friendly Indian Nations that Great Britain would not have consented to make peace with the United States of America unless those Nations or tribes which had taken part with us, had been included in the pacification. You will use your utmost endeavors to induce them to conclude a Peace with the United States on the Terms secured to them by the Treaty, as we cou'd not be justified in offering them further assistance, if they should persist in Hostilities..
If there should be any Indian Nations or Tribes actually at war with us you are hereby authorized to conclude Treaties of peace with them, immediately, in the conformity with the 9th Article of the Treaty of Ghent.
A true copy of an extract. Robert P. Loring, Secretary."
(End Reply Annex 89)