It is with some apprehension 'of Concern I write--I am sensible of the great. propriety of Your Excellencys forbidding the Ind»s intoxicating Spirits (at this Time)--and besides the other Ind2 in gen!!, It may be observ'd the Seneca's who have been a great while in coming--come arm'd--while we at the Fort & round about are naked--& defenceless--They have also (it is s¢) their Romish Priests among them: who hold it meritorious to kill Hereticks (as they cal] us) And our sins and provocations may incense Heaven to let them lose at unawares upon us; if the utmost care, & precaution be not taken--which your Excellency in his superior Wisdom will doubtless well consider--& give orders accordingly. As the Scituation of affairs wear a most threatning aspect (at this juncture) so I ean't but think it a time to be serious, if there be any such Time: And in this Spirit I write to your Excellency. If my apprehensions are groundless, I shou'd be glad, & ask your Excellencies forgiveness--who am with all due Respect your Excelly,

obedt Humle Servt

Fort Stanwix octobr 22 1768. Jacozn Ws Jounson.

P. S. As I am aseer, I may be knowing to some things--Your Excellency possibly may not--which occasions me thus to write-- '

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REY. MR JOHNSON TO THE COMMISSIONERS.

To Sir W™ Johnson Governour Franklin Col Grahom Col] Butler and. other Respectable Gent» Intrested & concerned at their Congress

Honle & Respectable As I am here in behalfe of Dt Wheelock in the cause of Propegateing the Gospel among the Indians of these Nations I must