Estate thought it was as well not to advertize them, am Much obliged to you for your Inquiry after my sons had a letter from them on Sunday last of the 16 April last your obligding letter was of Great service to them David Dined with admiral a few days before w<=h. was the first time since he lost his Wife by a private message had from my son she dyed in February last was told the admiral had sent an Express to sir W"!. Baker to make Every thing secure tho she disposed of but jESOOO in Legacies & one of that to himself Every thing Else falls to him on Course as the longest liver my son writes lie is Very hearty if you have any commands to him as I write often will at any time forward yours am sorry to see by the Papers you are so surrounded with Indians which must be. attended with a Great deal of trouble M^^. Williams & all my Family Joyn one in our humble respects to you wishing you health & success in all your affairs being very respectfully Dear Sir

Your most obedient humble Servant as M"^. Hansanclever sails so soon Cha^ Williams

have the pleasure to forward this

with the deeds mentioned.

HON : OL. DELANCEY TO S^^. W^. JOHNSON.

New York ye 5 June 1765.

Dear Sir

Lord Adam Gordon is Desirous of Seeing You in his Way to Niagara and as he has not the Pleasure of being Acquainted I have taken the Liberty to Trouble Him w'th the Delivering this