That to make an impression under all those disadvantages is very difficult, though I hope not impossible. And though, at first view, the pros^ pect of doing any good upon them is very little, yet no doubt but the most proper measures ought to be taken, leaving the event to Almighty God.

Now, to give you my thoughts in what way this great work may best be endeavored at, so as it may be done with little expense. I believe, for the

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first step, the mast proper way would be, that one of the ministers in this conntry were directed by my Lord of London to inform himself where there are any in that government that profess themselves to be of the church, and to knovv if they or any of their neighbors have any children to baptize, or desire to partake of the sacrament : and that he will come to the towns where they live, and after having given them a sermon, will perform those holy rites. There need, 1 think, no more be done in this matter for the present. But the society may, if they please, leave the rest to me, and I won't only give him the best advice and directions T can therein, but will, God willing, wait upon him in his progress, and persuade some useful friends along with me. And when this essay has been made, I shall be much better able to guess at the state of that government, and what is fitting to be done nest. Now the person that I would advise them to pitch upon by all means for this expedition, is Mr. Muirson ; he being not only posted next those parts, and so will look less like design, but he has a very happy way of delivery, and makes little use of his notes in preaching, which is extremely taking amongst those people ; and lor argument, few of his years exceed him.