I would humbly propose to your Lordships that if His Majesty is pleased to continue me in the Superintendency of Indian Affairs, that I may be allowed to order such assortments of Indian Goods from England as are proper for the Service, I am convinced this will be a saving method to the Crown, & that the Indians will be much better supplied. The Presents W^^. Govr*. have bro*. from England here have been ill sorted, many Articles bad in their kind & some useless, particularly that essential Article of Arms.

On my return from Onondaga I shall transmit your Lordships Copy of my Proceedings there & gave you such furtlier Intelligence as may occur.

I am my Lords

most respectfully

Y"". Lordships

Forts are now building in the Seneca's Country, at Onondaga, Oneida & Schohere. The Cayouga Indians have not yet applied, The Fort for the Aughquagas is upon the account of the Disturbances to the Southward, deferred till the meeting at Onondaga is over. Memorandum on the back of the above letter.

100ft. square the Stockad^ P. or Ok 15ft. long 3 of m"^\ at least to be sunk in the ground well pounded & rammed & ye 2 touching sides square so as to lay close Loop holes to be made 4 ft dis^. ; 2 Bl. H^es. 20ft. gq, below & above to project 1^ foot over yc Beams well roofd & shingled & a good Sentry Box on the top of each, a good Gate of 3 In= oak PI. & iron hinges & a small Gate of Oak Plank of same thicks.