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Beyond Penn's Treaty

Account of Indian Affairs in Oneida

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abundantly sufficient to supply all your wants,

Brothers; Our hearts are open to you. we are desirous
to help you to make the best use of your lands. We are
united in this matter and as we now enjoy peace and
tranquility, we are now ready to part with some of our
substance to make you more happy. Now we desire to
ask you a few questions we hope you will answer us candidly

Brothers, Are you willing to be instructed in cultivating
your land and in the method which the white people take
to live plentifully

Brothers, do you desire to learn some of our useful trades