And the estate left to this young Gentleman, he supposes to be sufficient to' support himself and an Interpreter in the Business of a Missionary among the Indians, to which Purpose he seems inclined to devote it. J esteem him remarkably turn'd for that Business. And make no doubt your Hon will have much satisfaction in him when you shall have opportunity to know his worth by personal acquaintance with him ; for I think you will find the amiable Characters of a Gentleman, a peed and a Christian very agreably meeting in him.

And the poor Heathen will not have occasion to object against him as they have done against some " that he loves himself and his money more than the Indians"

Joseph and the rest of the Boys from your Quarter are all welland make good Progress in Learning. I was much discouraged with the bigest Abraham for some Time, but he does very well of late. ,

Joseph is indeed an excellent youth, he has much indeared himself to me, as well as to his Master, and every body else, by his good Behaviour. When Mr? Smith first proposed to me his taking him for his Interpreter, I opposed it, fearing it would obstruct his Studies, and expose him to get into a roving unsettled State ; but upon further Consideration Iam of Opinion it will be best, as Mr Smith is apt and able to teach, and proposes to bed and board with him. If it should prove otherwise and be a mean to prevent his pursuing his Studies afterwards I shall be very sorry