Also about 30 yoke of Oxen, some sheep are possessed
by
them -- Almost every family has a cow, some 3 or 4 --
One of
these Indians is burning good Bricks -- They have
a handsome place of
worship, which is constantly attended
twice a week likewise they have a
saw and grist mill
and a School house.
Observations on the Tuscarora
(not perfect)
but we learn they plough more land, and
receive more cattle
than formerly -- They have built several new houses
within
three or four years, raise more flax, and spin a little
and
say their nation increaseth
Observations on the Oneida
they have 58
head of horned Cattle. 7 of which are oxen, 5 good
frame
Houses, and 5 frame Barns, one building this summer
This
also said they are raising Wheat -- This generally
allowed they do not
paint so much as they did 5 or 6 year
ago, and
from my Observations among them I discovered
only two -- They have a
Missionary Minister and School
Master among them -- they have also a
Grist and Saw
Mill.
[J. Clark to Catharine Solomon]
8th
New StockbridgeFriend and Sister
This is to let you know I am much
rejoiced to see friend J Clark
place and bring our girls home I cannot but
bless the great good spirit for his great goodness in
preserving our long absented girls from various
dangers and that they have found favor in
the sight of such good friends, as to take them
under their benevolent care, and instruct them in
good things and ways. I acknowledge that you have