P. S. ij hope en think Sir Williamsen en humble Servant Your Honour shall be for our churches Joun Jacog OEL.

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for a great Honour. ' (Addressed) These Letter is directed

to the honorable Sir Baronet William Johnson overseer over the Indien affairs en present now att Cunad Schoharrij ¢ @

Mr. Oel was appointed assistant missionary to the Mohawk Indi 1750. He continued to act in that capacity downto the revolution.--Ep. oe

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THE SIX NATIONS. 309

GEN" AMHERST TO COL. BRADSTREET.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CONGREGATION IN ALBANY. New York 7 March 1762.

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Nothing can be more agreeable to me than to Grant any Religious Community such priviledges as are in my power ; And, as the Forrage house near the Main Guard is not at present wanted, you will, agreable to the Request of the Presbyterian Congregation, Acquaint them, they have my Leave to make use of the said House for their place of worship.

I am, Sir, your most Obedient Servant, JEFF : AMHERST. Colonel Bradstreet, i : D. Q. M. G. Albany :

SIR WM. JOHNSON TO THE REV. MR. BARCLAY. Fort Johnson, March 13th 1762,

Your favor of the 12t ultimo, I have received, as I did sometime ago your answer concerning the land transmitted by the Lieut Governor, and cannot but consider your proposal as very reasonable.