Touching this, I am of opinion that if the Object in View is deemed worthy the pursuit, It cannot hereafter be prejudicial to his Majesty's Interests with the Indians, provided their consent is first obtained, that the utmost Care is taken to prevent their being wronged or ill-treated by any Concerned, and that no Settlements be undertaken, or Lands cultivated beyond what is barely necessary (& this too with their previous consent) until the times become more favorable, all which may be Effectual prevented by the Residence of an officer of the Indian Department on the part of the Crown, & by such Instructions and Authorities to the Super Intendant, or such other officer of the Crown as is most likely to remove any Cause of Complaint and afford them justice, and for the farther satisfaction of the Ind*. & removing any suspicions they might entertain from the Conduct of any of the Company's Residents or Servants there, That an Appeal might lye before the Super Inf^^ or such other Officer as the Crown sho''. direct.

With regard to the next consideration, as to the proper means to Induce their agreement to such Establishm^s. as w^. be necessary lor obtain?, the advantages stated to arise from that proposal as I have understood it, the principal advantages that may be Expected (leperiu -opon the Value & Importance of good mines rich m Copper, as any advantages to his Maj^ty's Interests with the

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Indis resulting from the proposals must be the effect of time, & will solely depend upon the good Conduct, Civil Treatment, & Strict Integrity of the Company's factors who if they can be expected to concur in so doing will doubtless by degrees acquire the system of the Indians and give them favorable prepossessions of the Enghsh, to which the adding some small presents occasionally, or making it in some measure their interest, would greatly contribute : but this must be as yet merely matter of speculation and uncertainty.