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.

The experience which I have had of your good character would effectually discredit any aspertions which might be cast upon you.

I shall at all times pay adue regard to merit, and your recommendation, and therefore cannot but approve of Mr. Bennet for his zeal to promote the interest of Religion, where it is so much wanted, but at the same time I must observe that it is not in my power to do more than countenance so pious an.

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undertaking as there is no allowance for that service, except what is made to Mr. Ogilvie who In my opinion should, and I make no doubt will be readily induced to consider the Gentleman's services. I am, &c.