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1761. Mar. 1. Sir "Win. Johnson to Rev. Jean B. Robault, enclosing him ten pounds and requesting
him to use his influence with the Abenakes of his flock,.... 196
27. Rev. Mr. Brown to Sir Wm. Johnson, apologizing for not being able to go toFort Hunter, 196Nov. 17. Sir Wm. Johnson to Rev. Dr. Wheelock ; Kirtland learning the Indian language ; Jo-seph Brant ’s education commenced,. 197
1762. Feb. 8. Rev. Mr. Oel to Sir Wm. Johnson, cannot consent to the Bostoniers introducing their
Presbyterian church among the Indians,. 198
Mar. 7. Gen. Amherst to Col. Bradstreet; first Presbyterian church in Albany,. 199
13. Sir Wm. Johnson to Rev. Mr. Barclay; respecting Mr. Bennet,. 199
April 5. Rev. David Zeisberger to Mr. Peters relative to his journey to Wyoming, . . 200
10. E<lw. Johnson, teacher at Tuscarora, to Sir Win. Johnson, with a report of his progress
among the Indians,... 200
10'. Isaac, a Tuscarora Indian, and his wife, to Sir Win. Johnson, . .. ......... 201
Atig. 20. Rev. Dr. Wh'eeloek to Sir Wm. Johnson relative to moving his Indian school from
Lebanon, ...... i i .... .•. . . *. 201
Sept. 8. The same to the same ; obtains a portion of Sir Peter Warren’s legacy ; the BostonSociety desires to set up English schools among the Indians; Dr. W. wishes to re-move to the Mohawk country,.,^.. .......... 202
8. Rev. Dr. Pomroy to Sir Wm. Johnson in favor of Dr. Wheelock’s school, (enclosing), 203July 10. Letter from the clergy of diveis churches in New England , recommending Dr. Whec-
loek’s school to the patronage of the public,. .... ... 204
Oct. 16. Sir Wm. Johnson to Dr. Pomroy, in favor of Dr. Wheelock’s qualifications. 205
16. The same to Dr. Wheelock ; is opposed to local schools among the Indians,. 206
16. The same to Rev. Dr. Barclay, respecting a new Indian prayer-book, . .. 206
1763. Jan. 20. Dr. Wheelock to Sir Wm. Johnson; some account of Mr. 0. Jeffery Smith , and the
Lebanon school; Brant , (with,) .... 207
18. C, Jeffery Smith to Sir W. Johnson; proposes visiting the Mohawk country as a mission-ary j much attached to Brant. 208
1768. April 2. Mr. Weyman, printer, to Dr. Barclay, concerning the Indian prayer-book,. 209
2. Dr. Wheelock to Gen’l Amherst; asks for four townships on the West side of the Sus-quehanna river for his school,. 210
29. Sir Wm. Johnson to Dr. Barclay about the Indian prayer-hook,. 211
May 16. Dr. Wheelock to Sir Wm. Johnson about Mr. Smith and Brant , .. 211
23. Gen’l Amherst to Dr. Wheelock, advises him to apply to the king,. 212
Aug. 8. Dr. Barclay to Rev. S. Johnson; the Boston commissioners’ offer; Mr. Bennet cate-chist to the Mohawks ; Palmer; Punderson,.. ........ . 212
Oct. 20. Mr. Weyman to Dr. Barclay about the Indian prayer-book,... .. 213
Dec. 29. Rev. Mr. Lappius to Sir Wm. Johnson ; requiring aid,... 214
[No date.] Rev. Mr. Robaud to the same ; hopes the English will retain Canada , &c., .......... 215
1764. Mar. 22. The schoolmaster at Canajohary to Sir Wm. Johnson; the Indians will notallow the
children to be chastised,.■. .. 216
Sept. 17. Mr. Weyman to Sir Wm. Johnson ; Indian prayer-book ; death of Dr. Barclay,...... 217
Oct. 24. Dr. Wheelock to the same; Kirtland; Woolley,... 217
Nov. 27. Mr. Weyman to the same; the Indian prayer-book,... 2.19
Dec. 10. Circular of the N. Y. Soc. for promotion of the arts,. 219
1765. Jan. 4. Sir Wm. Johnson’s answer to the foregoing circular,. 220
Jan. 8. Rev. Mr. Brown to Sir Wm. Johnson ; proposes ^siting the Mohawk castle,. 221
Feb. 27. Sir Wm. Johnson to the Society for promoting the arts ; subscribes and gives an account