they will be helpful in the way of fod-
der. the oats likewise was mow'd for foddering.-
It has not been in our power to render the
natives much assistance this summer; yet
I have no doubt our being here, has been
useful.- We have spun some stocking wool
for our own use: to se the wool converted in-
to stocking has excited their astonishment.
We have three little wheels ready to run when
we get flax.-- We purpose this winter puting
up a house near us for those Indians who
wish to learn, to spin &c in.- They appear
desirous to get more comfortable houses to
live in- and for that purpose have bought
many 100 ft. of boards.- When the young
men first came here, the cattle were all the
Indians had on their river.- They will
now amount to several 100, a number of
which are fine oxen which they have broke.
I have endeavored to discribe the man-
ner of our geting along, and what we have
done. I will intimate a little to thee now