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

As Several Persons live on that Tract by leases from you I shall want the Copys of Those Leases to give Directions in Laying out tlieir Lotts and be pleased to send me an Ac*, of what money you have Rec'd from Any of them that in Stating Their Ae^s. j may give them Credit for such sums I shall esteem it as a favour you^ send me any Intelligence about this Land as I propose settling the whole and at what Rent I should put them at for 21 years after allowing 3 years free of Rent,

If you Think Proper and will Give a Release of any Claim on S"". Peters Heirs for Past Accouts to y® time they were settled by M^ Chamber & Nicholl I will deliver your Bonds to any Person you Desire which seems to be Lady Warrens Intention and I shall wait no longer about it as soon as I begin to give out the Leases I shall send you one for Miln^ Tract you^ Please to Lett me know at what part you Expect it. I am Always Most Truly

D<- Sir, Your Most Obedient, and Most Humble Serv*.

Oliver DELA^-CKY. To S' W™ j6hnson Bar*. Endorsed

N York Oof 2Q^ 1765 FrcMn the Honble Oliver DeLancey Esq";.

SIR WILLIAM JOHNSOK. 825'

SIR W. JOHNSON TO HON: 01. DELANCEY.

Johnson hall 7tli Novr. 1765 Dear Sir

I have just received your favour of the 26th ulto, and cannot acct for the delays my Letters have lately met with to most of my Correspondents.