I could however wish" I was enabled to promise them some relief, whilst I am endeavoring to prevent mischief, as their public complaint to the rest has made it a matter of serious concern.

I had the pleasure to conclude the Treaty (which was interrupted by the death of your Worthy friend Sir Willm Johnson) in a satisfactory manner, and Deputies are sent from each of the Nations to accomodate the Breach to the Southward, but those Tribes who took up Arms there, are using all their influence to form a strong Association there, which it shall be my utmost endeavors to prevent by seperating their Interests.

I shall be glad to be honored with a Line on the subject of this Letter, and I beg Leave to assure you of the )erfect Esteem with which I am Sir,

Your most Obedient and Sir Jno Johnson offers most Humble Servt

his best respects. G Johnson

The Honble

U Governor Golden.

1008 MANUSCRIPTS OF

MISSING PAPERS.

•,* On the 16th April, 1801, seven Bundles of Sir Wm. Johnson's papers were deposited in the Secretary's office, with the list of the contents of each Bundle. What remain of these MSS. are now published, except the Journals of Indian proceedings, some powers of attorney aud a few other legal papers.

In comparing wliat has been preserved with the original list, on file, the fol lowing appear to be missing •.

Letter from the Board of Trade to Sir Wm. Johnson, 2 Dec. 1755