[1] It appears by the fictitious accounts, that the said beings became civilized people and made their residence in the southern parts of the Island; but afterwards they were destroyed by the barbarous nations, and their fortifications were ruined unto this day.

[2] The creek now branches off the Susquehannah River at the head generally called Col. Allen’s lake, ten miles south of the Oneida Castle.

[3] By some this may seem an incredible story. Why more so than that the Israelite should cross the Red Sea on dry land.

[4] It appears by the tradition of the Shawnees, that the Stonish Giants descend from a certain family that journeyed on the east side of Mississippi River, went towards the north-west after they were separated, on account of the vine broke. The family was left to seek its habitation, and the rules of humanity were forgotten, and afterwards eat raw flesh of the animals. At length they practiced rolling themselves on the sand by means their bodies were covered with hard skin these people became giants and were dreadful invaders of the country. It is said that Sir William Johnson, the Superintendant of the Six Nations, had a picture of the giant. Probably the English have recorded in the Historian respecting North America.

[5] The hollow it is said not far from Onondaga. Some says the Giants retreated by way Mountain Ridge and crossed below the Niagara Falls.

[6] The fort was situated on the south bank of the Susquehanna river. In 1800 I went over the ground myself and viewed the mound.

[7] Aukoyaner, i. e. Lord. No one can hold this office except a Turtle tribe; he governs the nation, but not allowed to go out to war, his duty is to stay home and preserve peace among his people.