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211A 8/18/58

Shippensbourg 18th August 1758

Sir[?]

I thank you most heartily for your Copy of the Conferences held with the Jerseys.

I congratulate you upon the promising aspect of our Indian negociations, and so I am convinced that no person understands them better or more Zealous to bring them to a speedy and happy conclusion than you are, I shall therefore hope that every thing will go on smoothly and without interuption from any party Zeal[?], private picque, or provincial and proprietary views; as this is a general good that is endeavoured to be brought about, every other consideration ought to give place.

I have endeavoured to persuade Mr. Denny to invite the personale attendance of all the Governours, which I dare say he will do, and they comply with.

I need not tell you that a jealousy of the Quackers grasping at hordes[?], has perhaps [harbor?] place in some peoples minds; you have now a very critical time of showing that you are actuated only by the publick good and the preservation of the provinces.

I shall be glad to hear of your proceedings and pray

M[?]