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

Yo». may recollect that in your former Letter you proposed " that if I would give a Release of any Claim on Sr Peters Heirs for past Accts to the time they were settled &ca You wo*l deliver up my Bounds." Now you know my Bonds can be of no use since the Settlem* neither can I agree to that proposal with such a ballance in my favor, which ball'^® is indeed short of the Debt due to me having omitted sev' small Charges &. one large Article,

SIR WILLIAM JOHNSON. 829

Lady Warren had which I w*^ not particularize & Attest upon Oath, as I can all the rest. I flatter my self my ace* can't be doubted & I dare say you intend the proposal for the best, but if you were ])osscssed of all the necessary papers or thoroughly acquainted with the whole Affair you would readily agree with me that I cannot in reason or Justice accept of it. --

The proposal I made concerns Milers Tract I shall adhere to if they approve of it, as it will be of more Value to me than to any other ])Grson. --

I shall do all in my power with M" Cosby for Settling the Affair between You & her to your Satisfaction and shall be very glad if I can bring it about Agreeable to my inclinations on your behalf.

HON: M^^ COSBY TO SIR W^. JOHNSON.

London Feb j'e 7th 1766.

Sr

I received yours, by the hands of Your Son, whoe was a great sattisfaction to me, as in every respect appears to give you happyness in him. I dissir^ he would look on me as an Old Aunt, & lor advise or introduction I should be as hartey as if to my owne son.