their Eyes open to see, they were
sensible that strong drink had done them
a great deal of mischief and kept them
poor, but now they had got master of it
& was determined never to let it rise again
& were in hopes all the Indians of the six
nations would in time become master of it.

He also said they were very thankful
we had given them our speech upon
paper & deliver'd it to them & said they
would not only advise their young peo-
ple themselves but would have our speech
to apply to strengthen their minds -
& since they had taken up these good
resolutions they had daily conferrences
on these Subjects & were continually
trying to encourage one another in
good works --

He then made some remarks
about their saw Mill which he said
they were very anxious to have repair'd
this fall, & Jacob Taylor

inform'd them
he was then on his way to Buffalo
to procure a Millright to do it for
them -- for which they returnd many thanks