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. This, he says, is the only

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of things amongst Them. I am in hopes we shall hear better acctts soon. I cannot find that the Mohawks approve of the Measures taken by the other Indian Nations, but some people suspect them. As to the Boston Commissioners, 'tho' I could have wished the Society had been before hand with them, yet, as you say, I cannot see how we can refuse their offer. Please therefor in your Letter to them to signify My assent to their proposal. I have not time to write to M* Bennet now but shall as soon as I have a certain acctt of the State of Things amongst the Indians. If he ventures, I shall comply with my proposal as to Lodging and Board, till such Time as I conclude a Bargain with Sir William Johnson who is treating with me for my Farm, fora Glebe for the Indian Missionary, as I have before informed you please inform M* Bennet of this.