into Covenant, and draw writings,
and sign them: now Brothers,
I will read you the writings: viz.
Article 1st: The Union of the
Nation which was established
at old Stockbridge

in the year
1784 and afterwards renewed
at different Times is hereby
again confirmed, that the
same shall remain inviolable.

2nd. As many as are thus unit-
ed shall abide firm in all the
good Agreements heretofore
made in our public Meetings;
which are recorded in the
Town Book; but more especially
in