Identifier: papersofsirwill12john (find matches)
Title: The papers of Sir William Johnson
Year: 1921 (1920s)
Authors: Johnson, William, Sir, 1715-1774 Sullivan, James, 1873-1931 Flick, Alexander Clarence, 1869-1942 Lauber, Almon W Hamilton, Milton W. (Milton Wheaton), 1901- Corey, Albert B. (Albert Bickmore) University of the State of New York. Division of Archives and History
Subjects: Iroquois Indians
Publisher: Albany : University of the State of New York
Contributing Library: Robarts - University of Toronto
Digitizing Sponsor: University of Toronto

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I have finished the Business committed to my Care there, I shall
immed^y. Set off for Johnson Hall, In Order to attend you for the
Summer; I having Settled all my affairs in this Province & rented
My Place, Near this City, — As I promised You when We
parted.
I cannot close this Letter, Without informing you, that yester-
day the Royal Regiment of Ireland celebrated their Saints Day
— at Peg Mullers. — They paraded thro' the Streets & fired at
the Coffee House &c. — And then dined at Pegs — Where
there was no Want of good Beeff & Claret, [And be assured]
& Where I assure you y^r. Honor & the Six Nations, Were not
forgot, [by us]; — To Day the Whole Choir dine With at the
Center & from There I shall take my Departure for Fort Pitt,
With, I fear a very aching Head.
Please to present My Comp^ts. to Sir John, Captain Clause,
Captain Guy Johnson & the Ladies And believe to be. With
great Respect & Truth y^r. Honor's — Most Ob^t. hble S^vt.
TO GC
SIR WILLIAM JOHNSON
Text Appearing After Image:
HUGH WALLACE
Painted from a miniature by Daniel Huntington, 1905. Courtesy of the
Chamber of Commerce of the State of New York.
Indian Affairs, 1766-68 475
FROM HUGH WALLACE
A.L.S¹
New York 20 Aprill 1768
DEAR SIR
I had the honor of yours 8 Ins^t.² with an order for the Amo^t.
of Major Goreham's acco^t. £114..1.. 7^3/₄ Curr^y. & also the
Amo^t.. of the Marble Slabb £ 16 which is paid, & for w^ch. I
thank you. Major Goreham expect you will soon send me a
further Bill for his Sallary — We have not a syllable of news
of any kind here, the Feb^y. Mail & the London ships are hourly
expected.
I am pleased that American affairs seem to be getting into some
regularity, & that we are to have so good a Man as Lord Hills-
borough to superintend us.
Y^r. late Negotiations with the Indians have terminated happily
for the Provinces, and must do you great Honor —
I am extreamly sorry to hear of y^r. ill state of Health, & wish
the Salt water may relieve you, & I am glad to hear you propose
that remedy, as it gives us the pleasure of seeing you here. The

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