"I am, very Dear Sir, &c. &c. Jas. Wheelock.
"Capt. Joseph Brant, &c. &c."
"From Captain Brant to James Wheelock.
"Niagara, 17th December, 1802.
"My Dear Sir,
"I received your very polite and friendly letter by my son Jacob, and am very much obliged to you, your brother, and all friends, for the great attentions that have been paid to both my sons; likewise to Captain Dunham, for the great care he took of Jacob on the journey.
"My son would have returned to you long before this but for a continued sickness in the family for three months, which brought Mrs. Brant very low; my son Jacob and several of the children were very ill.
"My son now returns to be under the care of the President, and I sincerely hope he will pay such attention to his studies, as will do credit to himself, and be a comfort to his parents. The horse that Jacob rides out, I wish to be got in good order after he arrives, and sold, as an attentive scholar has no time to ride about. Mrs. Brant joins me in most affectionate respects to you and Mrs. Wheelock.
"I am, Dear Sir, With great respect, your sincere friend and Humble servant, Jos. Brant.
"James Wheelock, Esq., Hanover."