You may therefore be assured, of such encouragement & recommendation as it is in my power to afford you.

I am really concerned at your disappointment of the additional £10 per annum, being thoroughly persuaded of the reasonableness of what you say concerning your present situation which I wish it was in my power to improve, by anything I can say in your behalf, and with that View shall mention your case in my next Letters to the Society, tho'? I am sensible that their funds, are much reduced by the late necessary Establishmt.

It is my sincere wish that your present useful undertaking may alleviate those disagreable circumstances which you have described, and become more suitable to your Merit than the moderation of your Wishes which are an additional recommendation to your Character. .

I am much obliged by your offer of preaching at Johnstown occasionally, till that Mission is supplied, which I should by no means decline If It could be done Consistent with your Engage-

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ments in Schenectady, as I shall allways be glad to see you, and to demonstrate that I am with regard, Your hearty Well Wisher

& most humble Servt, The Revd Mt W™ Andrews.

SIR WM. JOHNSON TO REVD. CHARLES INGLIS.

Johnson Hall Jany 27th 1772, Good Sir :

I have been lately favored with your Letter of the 4th Inst on the subject of which I wish it wasin my power to afford you satisfaction, For it would give me pleasure to be the Instrument in procuring suitable relief for a Lady of the Character & merit you describe, and especially one who is Connected with you.