Sir H Moore when last here spoke to me concerning New Magistrates to be appointed in this Country, and I recommended a List to him of a few in consequence thereof I have since mentioned the Matter to M^ Banyar and (If I recollect right) to yourself, Sho*^ you approve it I can Send you an Ample List of the most fitting persons within the compass of my knowledge in case you are disposed to issue a New Commission of the Peace. I had almost forgot to tell you that Sir H Moore issued his Dedimus Potest'", to me, Col Johnson & L*. Col Frey for Administering the Oaths to all officers Now appointed or hereafter in the County Nothwithstanding which I am informed that Col. Ranslaer & his friends have lately gone about with Commissions &had sev' of his Officers Sworn in down the Country

I shall be g][;d to find that the Resolutions of the Commissioners y for Concerting the plan for Indian Trade may be such as will

SIR WILLIAM JOHNSON.

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Answer the importance of the Object, but the Expence necessary for the Execution of a proper plan and the differing sentiments & Interests of Colonies will I fear render it of little use.

At your Leisure 1 shall be very happy to hear from you on these Subjects and remain with great truth & Affection

Dear Sir,

The Honble Lieut Gov". Golden. &ca.

THE SAME TO WW HILLSBOROUGH.

Johnson hall, Feby 10th lT70.

My Lord