Some Whole Reg'^ were formed within the Dis^ of my Command, without even my knowledge, neither do I as yet know their bounds, and I am told M"" Schyler of Albany who seemed to Influence much in these Matters ^ot some principal Officers Commissions, who really were not Extremely fitting for it ; In the Regiment of Horse 1 have heard of a Majors being appointed that is by no means equal to Sev' persons I could Mention, I should be glad to recomend to you for this Majority L* Augustin Prevost late of the 60th Regt who is settled & has a good property near Cherry Valley, There is a Vacancy also of a Major in Col Sternberghs Reg*, at ^cohare, for which I take the liberty to recomend Peter B Vrooman who was Mentioned to S"^ Henry who promised to send his Commission but his death prevented. There are some more Vacancies & other Matters to be mentioned on this subject which I shall refer to another opportunity Concluding at present with Assuring you that I am ever with the highest Esteem D"" Sir, The Honble L*. Gov Colden

THE SAME TO THE SAME.

Johnson hall Novr 2d 1769

Dear Sir

Mr Croghan my Deputy now going to Fort Pitt to enquire into the State of Indian Affairs, begs to have the honor of an Introduction to you, having some Land matters to Settle and Patents to take out at N York In which he hopes for your Countenance, as he is a Gent that is Well known, and one for whom I have always had a great regard, I persuade myself he will meet with your notice^