He is a Gentleman of excellent Sense, as you may see by the answers to the addresses presented to him ; his Life is most exemplary, & he is a warm Friend to Religion, to the CHurch of England & the Society. From his well known Character, I have not a Doubt but he would zealously second our Design ; & from private Information J learn that he has considerable tnthrenes with Lord Hillsboro, which I presume will be increased by his late services in N. Carolina. For these Reasons, as well as because the

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Instructions delivered to our Governors contain an article expressly injoining them to find out Ways & Means for converting the Savages, (which I use as an Argument for the Interposition of Government in the present Case) I have been considering whether it might not be proper to consult Governor Tryon on this oceasion, & engage him in the affair. You are the best Judge of this, & I would by no means do any Thing in it without consulting you. Be pleased to let me know your Sentiments ; & TI shall punctually comply with your Directions. M* Tryon does not know any Thing of the affair as yet.

The topographical account of the Indian Country, as you justly observe, would require a very accurate knowledge of the Relater--much more accurate than I am master of. You will find I have only given a short & general Account, merely with a View to make the plan more intelligible in England. If you can inform me, I should be glad to know whether the Bishop of Quebec has Permission to ordain missionaries, & send them where he thinks proper. I take it for granted that he has; but would chuse to be certain.