M. will, thro' a true benevolence of heart, recommend me to the notice of y° President of y® Society for propogating y® Gospel, in order to obtain a missionary for our old friendly Chickosahs ; and likewise, their patronage in ye publication of my Indian work. When you're writing to my Lord Hillsborough, shonld yr own public spirit induce you to recommend me to his patronage. it would provea great advance towards obtaining satisfaction for what y® Governmt is indebted me. That, & ye like, I leave to y: own kindness of heart, which always leads and directs you, in support of a: generous cause.

Please to give my most hearty respects to y: cheerful and most

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promising favourite son, Sir John, to ye gay, ye kindly, & ye 'witty Col! Johnson, to his discreet & most amiable Lady, & their pretty little Sheelah Grah, who is y@ lovely and lively picture of them both; To all yours. One by one; To Col! Class & his Lady ; To ye Gent with you, & ; and to accept y® same, from, Great Sir Yt very obliged & most Hble Servt James ADAIR. (Endorsed) Mr James Adairs letter supposed to be wrote in April or March recd 18th of April 1769. Ansd May 10' 1769.

SIR WM JOHNSON TO JAMES ADAIR.

- Johnson hall May 10th 1769. Sir,

J have received two of your Letters since your departure, a third which you speak of, never came to hands, but from the others I find with pleasure that you have met with the Countenance & patronage of the Gentlemen you mention & I sincerely wish they may prove of Service to you, tho' lam concerned that you met with any neglect from the quarter you speak of however I am hopefull that the protection you have hitherto found will prove a good introduction to your Curious performance, & that its publication will tend to your reputation & Interest, to which I shall gladly Contribute as far asin me Lyes.