they never have done before. I have a mind some-
times to go down and pay you visit for my own satis-
faction; but I have met with some Losses, for which
I am discouraged from going down. but if the Lord
will open away by his providence I will go yet.

Give my Love to all them who enquire after
me. I should be very glad to receive a letter
from any of the Friends. Solomon Quackmut New Stockbridg 9mo 9th 1797

Dear Sister,
I send these few lines to inform thee,
that we are all pretty well, except me, I have been
unwell these three years past, and also inform
thee that I am very happy to see that the great
good Spirit in his mercy, has put it into the
minds of his people to exercise benevolence tow-
ards us, we poor Indians, I believe it shall
prove successful in a great measure, the plan
which