which is expected to be continued and on a plan that
appeared likely to be more extensively useful

At Stockbridge

there are a number of families who
appear to be sober and industrious, provide themselves
comfortable houses & accommodations & have two Schools
taught by Indians.

The Oneida

are divided into two Companies, one of
which are generally given to excessive drinking; they have
lately sold a considerable tract to Government & seem
much unsettled & inclined to remove to the Southward
where they can follow hunting their usual course
of life; consequently there appears but little prospect
of doing much advantageously for them.

The other part of the Tribe known by the name
of the Oneida South settlement

very generally abstain from
the use of ardent Spirits, and with them in a collective
capacity the Committee had a very satisfactory conference;
the expressed great satisfaction in the care extended
towards them by friends & an intention to follow their
advice. Although this Tribe have not made