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the subject were united in judgement that a visit tothem would be the best means to obtain a knowledgeof their disposition &; appointed Geo. Ellicott GerardT. Hopkins, Joel Wright &; Elisha Tyson to that serviceand requested them to proceed therein as soon as conve-nient—they were also authorised to take one or moresuitable persons with them to reside amongst the Indi-ans, to instruct them in agriculture &; other usefularts. The two first named friends attended to theservice and produced the following report—[For which see their report Page 71 &; sequel] We have also examined our treasurers acc.and find a balance remaining in his hands of $402 29/100Signed on behalf of the committee Then adjourned to the 8th hour this evening Evan Thomas Edward Stabler David Graves Jonas Cattell Baltimore 10 Mo 17. 1804 The committee again metpresent 7 Members The friends appointed to prepare a com-munication to the committee on Indian concernsunder appointment of the Yearly Meeting of Phi-ladelphia produced the following which was approvedand directed to be signed &; forwarded by the clerk