In the return herewith transmitted the Total of the Columns is not cast up, there were of necessity, such a number of Blanks As this return was intended to give you a Genl. Idea of the Whole until one more perfect could be made, and in the forming of those Regiments who now are Less than 500 men, regard was had rather to the Circumstances of their Situation & future encrease than to their present numbers which are daily Augmenting,

The Honble C. Colden Esq^ Lt Gov, New York.

960 MANUSCRIPTS OF

THE SAME TO THE HON. OL. DELANCEY.

Johnson-hall Deer. 1st. 1769. Dear Sir.

You may recollect that I formerly wrote to you concerning Milns Patent of 500 acres adjoyniflg my Estate, when you was so kind as to say that you would then Lease it till S"^ Pef Warrens Children were of age, and afterwards befriend me in case I became a purchaser. -- As they are now of Age, I would willingly buy that Tract, because tho' of little consequence in itself it in some measure interferes with the Lots of two of my Tenants, and is so situated as to be of more value to me than to any body else, As I presume it will be sold, I know you can settle this matter for me, & I dare say will do it as a friend.

I have nothing material to add from this Quarter at present but with my sincerest wishes for your health and happiness I remain always Dear Sir