Then Terachjoris Sachim of Canajoharie the upper Castle of the Moliawks Stood up and Sayd that he was deputed by those of that Castle to come to Albany to Receive in their name the Reverend M'" William Andrews for their Minister, who they understood is Sent (on their Request) by the Great queen of Great Britain to Instruct them in the Christian Religion for the good of their Souls Service, and Gave M«" Andrews his hand and promised for those of that Castle to give all the Protection and Tncouragement unto him that shall lye in their power.

Hendrick one of the Sachims of the Maquas Country stood up and Say'd that he was very glad that y« Reverend M"" W^ Andrews was come over for their Minister to Instruct them in the Christian Rehgion for the Good of their Souls, and that he was deputed witli those now here present by the other Sachims^ ol that Castle to Receive him in their names for their Minister and father and promist for themselfs and those of the s^ Castle to give him all the protection Incouragement and assistance possibly they can, and always be faithfull and obedient to him, and doth heartly Return thanks to her Maj'y the Great queen of Great Britain that She has been pleased to Grant their Requests, and also to the hon^ie Society for propagation of the Gospel in foreign parts and doth thank his Excellency Robert Hunter Esq' &<^ and Coll° Nicolson for their Intercession in Getting their Request Granted the fruets whereof are now to be seen.