Documentary History of the State of New York, Vol. II

I imagine you would be pretty sure of success against Niagara the conquast of which in its consequences would I believe be of more real Importance than what perhaps M*" Amherst may be able to compass. Should the French receive the succors they want, & it is not impossible they may, I dont think Campaign will answer the sanguine Expectations of the public & that the conquest of Niagara in such case, will greatly carry the Ballance of honour &. advantage --

News we have none here, no European arrivals. My Wife joins me in our respectful & affect® Salutations to You My Compos to your Houshold &, I am truly My Dear Sir

Your faithful & most Obed^ Servant Peter Wraxall

CAPT. WRAXALL TO SIR W^. JOHNSON.

New York, 8 June, 1759.

My Dear Sir William,

My last was the £3 May, since which I have your favour of the 20 Inst. I wrote you the 29. April a long Letter \v^^ you have never mentioned the receipt of, as there were some things in it w^h no one need see but your self I would not wish it to miscarry, therefore please to mention if you ever received it, I sent it by the Post, unless you have Sny particular reasons your way, your Letters will reach me safely & more speedily without being under cover to M^. Kelly, he is often out of Town & I dont get em till two or three days sometimes after the Post comes in.