Having printed in his paper of Novy. 12, 1753, a part of the proceedings of the Assembly, he was brought to the bar of the House and reprimanded. He printed the Journals of the Assembly from 1691 to 1765, 2 y. fol., and in January 1768 succeeded Weyman as public printer. Sir Wm. Johnson, for whom he printed the Book of Common Prayer inthe Mohawk Tongue, patronized him, and in the collection of that Baronet's Mss. in the State Library, are a number of Gaine's letters, giving Sir William the earliest intelligence, and most of the current gossip of the day. He found it very difficult to navigate through the tempest of the Revolution. At first he removed his office and business to Newark, N. J. He, however, returned to New York, and resided in that city throughout its occupancy by the British. His Mercury was discontinued at the peace, after an existence of about 31 years. He obtained permission from the State Legislature to remain in the city after its restoration to the Americans. After which he confined himself to book printing, He was punctual in his dealings, of correct morals, and respectable as a citizen. He began life as a poor man, but by close application to business amassed a for: tune, He died April 25, 1807, aged 81 years --Ep.

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386 PAPERS RELATING TO

SIR. W. JOHNSON TO HUGH GAINE.

Johnson hall Sept 8th 1768.

Sir

I have Just received your Letter concerning the Indian prayer book,which was put into the late Mt' Weymans hands, The Multiplicity of business prevented my Writing to him About it for some time past, Tho' I heartily wish it was Completed. I cannot recollect whether M* Weyman was Advanced any thing on Accot but believe not by me.