Croghan orders concerning them agreeable to a former Letter of mine) for the am*, of w^h I beg the favor of you to order a Warrant being really much distressed for cash to answer them.

Since my last I have received more Letters from Michilimackinac concerning Affairs there by which I find that the Commissx has been Led off the parade by a File of Men & Confined on acco*^ of some words between him & the Commandant concerning a Cargo of Rum which was seized on the North Shore opposite the Fort, the particulars of which are I apprehend contained in Letters which' go by this post

In the present critical situation of affairs with the Indians I am at a Loss what Step first to take, the Ministry are fully apprized of every thing but the time will not permit me to receive their ansvfer concerning the Calling a Gen^ Congress, to meet next Year, as this must be attended with a considerable Expence I would willingly have your Sentiments & direction concern? it, I have thought of it as what would for a time divert their attention, and the issue of it might prove to their satisfaction or in the mean time somewhat else might be done in their affairs.

His Excellency Gen'"!. Gage.

THE SAME TO THE SAME.

Johnson-hall Novr. 24th. 1767. Dear Sir,

I have had the favor of both your Letters of the 9*"* Inst, and I think as you do concerning the final consequences of the Boundary line. It would however have its advantages for a time, and the Indians think so, but whether that or any thing wee can fall upon