I've got home well, and have found my Friends in
health through the goodness of
God. — — I would
now Inform
You that affairs which Concern us
about our Land, appears somewhat encouraging.
the Honourable
Andrew Oliver
Esq. has wrote to our
Governor concerning the
Sachems conduct; and
after a warm debate the
Governor
obtained a vote
that no more Land should sold, 'til his Pleasure
was further known, and that he is Cited to ap
pear to the next assembly. — —
Sir
William gives encouragement that something shall be
speedily done in our favour. As soon as I can
get the Advice of my Friends, I can give
You a more particular account. — —Tis owing to
the bad conduct of the
Sachem
that I came
from the
School. In regard to my Brethren
I'm determined to exert myself to do something
in their favour, to save their Substance that
they may live together,
and enjoy the rich Fa
vours so lately bestowed upon them. — — The
Indians are very thankful that
You wrote in their fa
vour to
Sir
William, especially when they heard
how
agreeable the letters were to the
Generals
Mind. It appears to me that your
influence on the
Indians is greater than ever; and if
You keep to
the agreement to take from our Tribe none, but
Such
Such as are recommended by the Council,
Your
influence will increase. That if
we should move to, or near
Oneida, we Shall
be of great service to
You in promoting your
worthy Design.
I dislike the
behaviour of Boys that goes
from
the School, and gives it bad character.
I've so much regard for
the School, that all
the Boys that
is sent to
You from our Tribe,
for the
future, Shall by their Parents be given
up to live with
You
'til they arrive to the
age of twenty one Years, if
You desire it.