The design is a very commendable one, and I should be extremely happy in having it in my power, to be any ways instrumental in civilizing the Indians, and promoting seminaries of learning in this country ; but as the disposal and settlement of the conquered lands in America must be determined by His Majesty, and that there is reason to beleive the same is now under consideration at home ; I can only advise you to make application there ; for I have no authority whatever, to dispose of any lands in this country. You cannot have a better patron than the nobleman to whom you have dedicated your narrative, and I shall be very glad to hear that your application is attended with success.

I am, Sir, Your most obedient servant, Rey, Eleazar Wheelock. JEFFRY AMHERST.

REV. DR. BARCLAY TO REVD. SAM" JOHNSON.

Rev4 Sir

I am so crampt in Time that I cannot give You a particular answer to yours of the First Instant. I know not how to advise Mr. Bennet! to go amongst the Indians in this unsettled state

1 Mr. Benner was originally master of the first school, established in 1741, in connection with the Episcopal Church at Newport, R. I. The Abstract of the Soc. for Prop. the Gospel, for 1765, referring to him says '' By a letter from Mr. Cornelius Bennet, Catechist to the Mohawk Indians, inclosed in a letter from the Revd. Mr. Apthorp, dated 12 March, 1764, we learn that Mr. Bennet has entered upon the work of instrueting the Indians, and has a fine company of children under his care, who are very orderly and ingenious. They hear prayers morning and evening, learn to read English, are. catechised in the Mohawk Tongue, taught obedience to their parents, the observation of the Lords day, Respect to their Supcriors, and a courteous behaviour toall.