I don't as yet know what is the State of the Militia of Cumberland Co : or whether it is Certainly Regimented, or not, -- The same Divisions that were made for the County of Albany, appear necessary to be made in Dutchess or Ulster Countys in proportion to their Extent and Numbers, I Understand the Dutchess Co: or Coll HofFmans Regt. consists of 2 Batt^s which considering the increase of population kc^ will now I dare say make four Regiments, and from the best enquiry s I have hitherto, made, the same may be done with Col Hardenburghs & Ellisons Regiments in Ulster, whether any thing in that way Was done lately or not I cant say but doubtless it can be easily be known at N York whether any, or what Com^s were issued for that purpose in the office of Sir Henrys Private Secy who did all that business during his administration. -- If not done, I do really think it

SIR WILLIAM JOHNSON, 959

necessary for the safety & reputation of the Province. -- The Regt. of Horse given to my Son, is to be formed throughout the District, there are already a Troop at Albany, one at Schenectady & one at Esopus which sho^ Certainly and w^^ I have ordered to be incorporated into it, & the remainder raised throughout the District in the best manner. -- I don't Apprehend that there is much need of a bill to inforce Establishm* always admitted to be a Royal prerogative, but that the Militant body, however divided, or United, must be obedient to Command. -- The Major I wrote about in the Regt of Horse is actually appointed tho' by all aect^ unfit for it when Compared with the Gents I recommended, for I think Where there are Gent^ of property who have been in the Military service they are the fittest persons.