Despite the seeming treachery of the [Uchize] Indians, Montiano was anxious to regain their friendship and proposed several plans. In August, 1747, he requested an additional allocation of 12,000 pesos for use among the Lower Creeks. With this sum he planned to pacify the Indians with gifts and bring peace to the Apalache area. Once this had been accomplished, he hoped to settle Canary Islanders in the rich land in Apalache, where they cold farm without fear of Indian assaults. He also proposed that the English, French, and Spanish agree on a common Indian policy in the Southeast. Montiano suggested that the three nations pledge not to furnish muskets or powder to the Indians under any circumstances, not even for hunting, which would prevent devastating Indian raids on border settlements. Trading food, clothes, jewelry, and other items would, of course, be permissible. Montiano admitted that chances of obtaining such an agreement were slim, but he hoped that steps might be taken sometime in the future to take up his recommendations. (Tepaske GSF)