"Dear Sir, Your most ob'dt serv't, John Wheelock.
"Capt. J. Brant, &c. &c."
"Captain Brant to President Wheelock.
"Buffalo Creek, July 23, 1801.
"Dear Sir,
"It gives me great satisfaction to hear that my sons have so conducted themselves as to merit your approbation. The hope you form of them, is pleasing beyond expression. When my sons went away, I promised they should remain only one year; but as they seem to make progress, I hope you will begin by times to convince them it is their interest to remain another winter, and exert themselves in their studies. I intend going to England this Fall, and should I return safe in the Spring, I will see them, and they might then come out on a visit home.
"I am, Dear Sir, Your friend sincerely, Jos. Brant.
"Hon. John Wheelock."
"The same to James Wheelock, Esq.
"Buffalo Creek, July 23, 1801.