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. I therefore thought it necessary to acquaint you therewith, as at the time you expressed the desire to remove here, It was not in my power to give you an Answer, with any degree of Certainty, least somebody had been already fixed upon in consequence of my former application. The Gentleman who I am informed will soon be up is an entire stranger to me, but from the recommendation I have of him, I imagine I cannot deny him the place he

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has been encouraged to expect by the Gentleman whom I impowered.

If therefore this should prevent me from gratifying your * Wishes, I can only say that Iam hopefull it will be no material disappointment to you but that the slenderness of your present Mission may be made up by the Success of your Academy, and the great use which I am persuaded you ean be of in your present situation will encourage you to persevere in your pious endeavors at Schenectady.