The Tories or loyalists in America; being slight historical tracings, from the footprints of Sir John Johnson and his cotemporaries in the revolution . our order; aslikewise to comply with your requisition for the same purposeto deliver any other articles out of the stores reserved for theuse of the Loyalists, being perfectly convinced that from yourequal desire to supply and knowledge of the wants of both,that no partial use will ever be made of such discretionarylatitude lodged with you. I return you many thanks and am most flattered by yourobliging professions and wishes to myself — request
The Tories or loyalists in America; being slight historical tracings, from the footprints of Sir John Johnson and his cotemporaries in the revolution . our order; aslikewise to comply with your requisition for the same purposeto deliver any other articles out of the stores reserved for theuse of the Loyalists, being perfectly convinced that from yourequal desire to supply and knowledge of the wants of both,that no partial use will ever be made of such discretionarylatitude lodged with you. I return you many thanks and am most flattered by yourobliging professions and wishes to myself — request you willmake my respects to Lady Johnson and Mrs. Claus, andI am Dear Sir with unfeigned regard Your very faithful and obedient humble servantSir John Johnson, Bart., Henry ^ Superintendent General, &c. &c. Joseph Brant here referred to, is generally recalled by thestriking incidents of his life, A pure blooded Onondaga, the son of a chief, but educatedby Sir Williams care at Dr. Wheelocks celebrated Moor 36 General Hope was in America in 1775 as Major of the 44th Foot (Gen. Aber-crombies Regt.), and had seen much service THK GREAT CM-LAiX dF THE SLX. ^ATTOl^^f&. ?Wmi-h.^. in the Revolution, 6i school, he proved an apt scholar, soon fitted as an interpreterto Dr. Charles JefFry Smith, a self sustaining young missionary. Gallantly protecting him when attacked by the Indians, andperforming all his duties satisfactorily he won at this period thetestimony of Rev. Samuel Kirkland, he conducted himself somuch like a Christian, and a soldier, that he gained great est ;em. Later, he interested himself in the work of the Society forthe Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign parts and laboredwith them for the civilization of his people. When becoming the chief of the Six Nations he wielded agreat authority and cooperated with Sir William Johnson, towhom he became allied, as well by affinity as by gratitude. Intheir close association he
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