of
Land, they concluded to take the subject again into
consideration
and inform us of the result. On enquiry
we found this Tribe
continued their resolution of abstai
ining from Spiritous liquors;
and the Epistle addressed
to them by the Committee was received wih
evident marks
of satisfaction. We were discouraged seeking an
opportunity
with those of the Oneidas
from the difficulty of being properly understood, and
the habit of intoxication being so general and excessive
as almost to preclude the idea of its being of any
avail- Signed James Mott
The Committee also produced the following Acct. Viz
Committee on the
Concern
relative to the Indians
To John Murray Jun
For amount of sundry articles furnished the Indians by the
Committee, who lately made them a visit 17.97
For amount advanced John Dean
were at Brothertown
for his Services 50 /$67.97