to
hauling and chopping wood for coal,
that before noon they had a pretty
commodi-
ous shop covered, and all ready for building
the fireplace,
and a considerable quantity of
wood ready for the pit.
The lad also that proposed engaging in
farming, entered into work with
our friends
this morning. That things now wear a
more encouraging
appearance: and our friends
here, sensibly
feel it to their relief and
encouragement.
It now looks likely we may set off
home, to day, which feels very pleasant.
One says, My mind for the most part
has been easy for the most
part about my
family and concerns at home ever since I
left
them: but our business appearing to be gone
through the
draught home feels strong.
About 1 o'clock took an affection-
ate farewell of our Friends, having
before
taken leave of the Indians, and set off to New
Hartford
at Fort Schuyler