But the most favourable circumstance, and what promises success the most of any to an attempt for converting the Iroquois, is the Desire of the Iroquois themselves that Missionaries might be sent to instruct them in the Principles of Christianity. They have repeatedly made this Request, and have urged it with much Earnestness, particularly at a Congress lately held, where 2,400 Indians from the different Tribes were present. This shews a general Disposition in the Troquois to embrace Christianity ; and that the Plan now proposed would be successful.

These particulars might be enlarged, were it necessary, and 'others added to them which would evince this point further. But enough has been said, in my humble opinion, to remove any 'Apprehenslon of a Failure in the Success of the Scheme now laid down; or that the Expence and Trouble attending it would 'be fruitless. For my Part, I would be the last Person to recom- 'mend such a Measure, had I not as great a certainty.as the Nature of the Case will admit, of its Success, as well as of its general Utility.

But altho-I am fully satisfied on this Head ; yet I am sensible that Objections have been raised concerning it. It will therefore be proper in this Place briefly to obviate these: Because however weak or ill-founded, they may influence even the Judicious for Want of due Information ; and I would willingly lay before your Lordship, in as clear and concise a manner as J could, whatever might tend to elucidate the Subject. TI shall select