And as the particulars refered to, generally atract the attention of Gentlemen of the first rank; and as your Honour is capable of giving the foremost of them a Pattern, its a pitty any hurry of Business shou'd so far interfere, as to set aside your Honours intention therein --and the only reason why - [have been so very troublesome at times to your Honour as I have been, is owing to my being a Spectator to Transactions, which selfevidently debars your Honour from being as Great, which your Honours universal Goodness of heart entitles you of being, is the opinion, of Honoured Sir, your Honours most Dutifull and very obliged Servt Joun CorTteRave. Honourable Sir William Johnson Baronet.

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N. B. As the first years Cloathing will appear at this Time perhaps too expensive (your Honour having so many to provide for), I will be willing from the same Consideration to allow your Honour Ten pounds towards the expense: and if my Circumstances were otherwise than they are at present, I do assure your Honour, I would do much more and with the greatest pleasure-- but being out of Trade and under a perticular disadvantage for the present, hope your Honour will excuse my offer, and to keep the same as a Secret; as no other person living will be acquainted with my Conclusion thereupon.

SIR WM JOHNSON TO THE REVD MR. ANDREWS

Johnson hall June 25th 1772. Sir,

After being long in expectation of procuring a Missionary, for this place, of such a Character as I could wish to see seated here, thro' the kind endeavors of the Society, and finding that such a person had not been found out, but that they wished me to use my endeavors to get one that was fitting, I accordingly wrote to some of my acquaintances (whose enquirys I thought might be attended with Success) Signifying that on their meeting with a Gentleman in Orders of good Character, who was willing to settle here, I should give him a favorable reception, with a preferrence to thé first person that should be found,I have lately been informed in consequence thereof by a Friend of mine that he has at length procured mea Gentleman of fair Character and abilities who will shortly come to this place as I formerly desired.