about the indians and rumors from the south...

”you have it in your power to set them right in you are to tell them, the King is their Friend, and expects them to be his, and as to any fears they may have from a Non-importation they are groundless, as the King can and will see that the Traders supply them/as [sic] formerly on a like Occasion. thro’ Canada, and which Channel it is not improbible [sic] they will always hereafter be supplied through you should should put them on their Guard against believing any reports that may be brought them, as they are only intended to destroy their peace and to Involve them into Difficulty with those who are Rebelling against their lawfull [sic] King. the Indians should be put in mind that all of the favours they have ever received have been from the Crown, and not from the Provinces. Missionarys [sic] have it often in their power to lead the minds of the people wrong therefore by all means do what you can to get the Indians to drive such Incendiarys [sic] from amongst them, explain the Matter to them, by telling them they only mean to lead them into the troubles they have brought upon themselves. and the Indians well know that in all their landed disputes the Crown has always been their friend.”

“Missionarys” - Sounds like Samuel Kirkland

Clements Library - Gage Papers - American Series 125 - 25 December 1774 - 10 February 1775