By Colenete John Bradstrut comanding all his Majestys Forces on the Western District vede, noj Notice is here by Given to all Indian Traders, that on a proven lation Sir William Johnsono liberty is granted them le Frode with the distant IndianMotions now here and none others for all hind of Merchandige except arms and Amunition which they are strictly forbid allow the Indians to get from them, on pain of being treated as Enemies to their to sell, give, or in King anywire. བ and Country. The Merchandize hereby, permitted to be bought and soit, ish at the humashr namd prices And to avoid impositions on either side, an on either side, an Officer with twi Indian Traders will attend the Tione allow'd for the Trade abovementionds which is to be hisin to morrow morning " Apur and and on the 21. in the town ning and end. linige Bever Sipor of Silver. Wrond Bands 2 ming. Bevere ing 2 Bevers A Steel Bever hap Alarge trench Blanket 1 Bever 18: 1 Large Bower A Silver Hair plate best lost a smaller 21 1 Bever The invest silver arm band Seconi size D Food Comp 3:0 Wampum A mail Ditti A Silver Gorgets iven at Niagara July 191764 PROCLAMATION BY COL. JOHN BRADSTREET. (See page 75.) THE COL. JOHN BRADSTREET MANUSCRIPTS. [1755.] [Bradstreet, John.] Oswego. Letter to [William] June. Shirley. Acknowledges two letters brought by carpenters and received Jun. 8; progress in boat building; rough character of the waters of the lake [Ontario]; need of more carpenters; French have passed on way to the Ohio country. Auto Draft. 2pp. [1755.] [Bradstreet, John. Oswego.] Letter to [William [June.] Shirley]. Acknowledges letter of June 15; is building boats as directed "with such alterations" as improve them; news of Shirley's coming given out by new arrivals; conditions at Niagara; reenforcements expected; considers himself equal to any exigency as he understands conditions thoroughly. Auto. Draft. 2pp. 1755. Jul. 20. [Bradstreet, John.] Oswego. Letter to William Shirley. Acknowledges letter of Jul. 12; arrival of three companies from New Jersey; prevalence of the flux in camp; flight of the French to Niagara. Auto. Draft. 1p. 1755. [Bradstreet, John.] Oswego. Letter to [William [Jul.] 24. Shirley]. Arrival of Capt. [William] Douglass and party on 21st; no Indians come to camp; will strengthen fortifications until Shirley's arrival or until orders to contrary are received. Auto. Draft. 1p. On verso of preceding letter. 1755. [Bradstreet, John. Oswego.] Letter to [William [Aug. 2.] Shirley]. An account of the work done by the troops at Oswego since June 1, 1755. Auto. draft. 1p. 1755. Shirley, W[illiam.] Albany. To [John] Bradstreet. Nov. 28. May grant furloughs to certain men in Shirley's regt. sending remainder to Schenectady with a part of their bounty; men at Lake George to be enlisted under Sir William Pepperrell or in Shirley's regiment; directions as to barracks and whale boats; is to settle accounts with Maj. [William] Hoar for money advanced at Lake George. A. L. S. 2pp. 1756. Apr. 6. [Bradstreet, John.] Albany. Letter to [William] Shirley. Has received word from Capt. Laforay [George Le Hunte?] through Capt. [ ] Bradley that harbors on lake are "stopt"; need of immediate and energetic movements to forestall the French; work done and plans for the future. Auto. Draft. 2 pp. 1756. Alexander, William. [Albany.] To John Brad[Jul. 1.] street. Monies received and paid on batteau account March-June, 1756; balance due Alexander is £1450, 6s. 6d. N. Y. currency. D. S. 5pp. 1756. Sep. 13. Alexander, William. Boston. To John Bradstreet. Difficulties with Col. James Otis regarding accounts of batteau men under Capts. Lawrence White and James Allen. A. L. S. 1p. Mutilated. 1756. Fairservice, James. [Albany.] To [John BradNov. 17. street]. Account against "His Majesty's Service" Mar. 4-Apr. 10, 1756. A. D. S. 2pp. 1757. Loudoun, [John, Earl of.] New York. To John Mar. 8. Bradstreet. Commission as Captain in "His |