SIR WILLIAM JOHNSON. 919

committed to Writing or comprised in any moderate bounds. I have staked my reputation with the Indians that the several Articles they have made shall be observed, without which the Charges attending the Assembling them at this time and all other endeavors would have been Ineffectual, They have at length relied on my assurances and I am confident that the regard paid to them will be the only security for the observance of the Line, -- The Indians likewise rely chiefly on his Majestys Power and inclination for the performance of these matters and for their future happiness and security, they have many apprehensions concerning the Colonies which I have endeavored to remove but I find it a difficult task, for they have Experienced how far private interests operate here, are not ignorant that the Colonies are Governed by different Maxims and politicks, and havs been often disappointed in matters where they apprehended they deserved redress, are not apt to repose a Confidence a second time where it has been once abused.

The Provisions & other Incidental Expences attends this Treaty were unavoidable from the Number of Indians, & the Length of time it took up. The Amount of the Goods and Cash given on the part of the Crown was the most moderate that could have been offered for so Valuable &, Extensive a cession, Upon the whole I flatter myself that this Transaction will be honored with his Majestys Approbation, from a consideration of the difficulties that attended it, & the important advantages to be derived from it if strictly adhered to.