Correspondence of Governor Sharpe. 197

M^r Leeds the present Clerk of Talbot County who is one of
our Commissioners & has merited well of both His Ldp & me
that I would ask your Consent for him to resign his Clerkship
in favour of his Son in Law M^r John Bozman who is a very
deserving Man, I hope therefore you will comply with M^r
Leeds's Desire & give him a Letter to that purport to M^r
Dulany which might be presented as soon as M^r Leeds may
think proper.

Letter Bk. IV

[Gage to Sharpe.]

New York May 12^th 1765
Sir,
As I shall soon find it necessary to withdraw the Troops
which are now in Garrison in Fort Cumberland in your Prov-
ince: I think it proper to acquaint you of it; that you may
give such Directions concerning the Fort, or any stores which
there may be belonging to your Province as you shall judge
necessary.
His Majesty having been pleased to appoint Colonel Bouquet
to the Rank of Brigadier General, and to the Command of the
Troops in the Floridas: Lieutenant Colonel Reid will take
the Command on the side of Pittsburg, who will have Direc-
tions to correspond with you, and to give you timely notice of
every thing of moment, which shall be proper for your Infor-
mation.
I have the honor to be with great Regard
Sir
Your most obedient
humble Servant
Tho^s Gage

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[Gage to Sharpe.]

New York June 2^d 1765
Sir
I have the pleasure to acquaint you that Sir William
Johnson has finished his Congress held on the Mohawk River
with the Delawares, Senecas &c^a in a very satisfactory manner,
and he says, much beyond his Expectations. I have also to
inform you, that the Conferences at Fort Pitt have ended
happily, and that the Shawnese have fulfill'd their Engage-
ments with the greatest fidelity.
The Indians in general have appeared so well disposed,
that there is great reason to expect the Country will enjoy a
series of peace and tranquility, unless it is interrupted by the
riotous and lawless proceedings of the people on the frontiers
of Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia. I have the honor to

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