T have just received a Letter from Gov" Hutchinson inclosing some papers from the Committee at Boston for propagating Christ» faith, they relate toa Journal you have lately transmitted to them, The particulars of which are not ment I must desire to know from you what was the occasion of your Writing, & that you will send me the whole particulars as I am given to understand, that it contained some Representations, that

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regard me. It is necessary that I should have the whole of this matter from yourself without delay.

I am, Sir, The; Revé Mr Kirtland.

SIR WM. JOHNSON TO THE REVD. CHARLES INGLIS

IN FURTHER RELATION TO HIS PLAN,

Johnson hall Septt 10¢h 1771. Good Sir,

On my return from a Spring back of Schenectaday which has lately been discovered, I was favored with your kind Letter inelosing Bishop Lowth's Sermon, & the Abstract for which I kindly thank you.

As Tbelieve I must acknowledge the Compliment therein as Intended for me, I am bound in Gratitude to declare to you my obligation to that Worthy Prelate for the Distinguished honor he has conferred on my little endeavors in his excellent Discourse before so Worthy & respectable an audience.

I can affirm with Truth that besides my own heartfelt Satisfaction I have no motive, or occasion to Spurr my Inclinations than thereby to acquire the friendship of those Worthy Characters by whom it is an honor to be Esteemed & I am only concerned that with such Inclinations I have not more ability to merit their favorable Testimonies.