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the means of improving their condition &; informed us that whenever we might feel ourselvesdisposed to aid his Town, he would seize ouroffer with both hands, and appeared verydesirous of receiving assistance from us. Hefurther stated that he hoped, that the lovewhich has subsisted between the old men, of hispeople &; us would continue to cement ourchildren, &; childrens children, &; that for his part,he should never forget us, whilst the greatspirit might be pleased to continue his existence After he had retired, the general subjectrefered to us coming again under consideration,it was concluded to appoint Gerard T. Hopkins,Elisha Tyson, James Gillingham George Ellicott John Ellicott &;Philip E Thomas to considerof the propriety of our procuring a piece ofLand for a permanent settlement, &; reporting toa future Meeting of the committee A letter was received from the Meeting forsufferings of Philadelphia informing that they hadfinally divided the money received from our brethrenof Great Britain &; remited to their care for thebenevolent purpose of promoting the civilization &; improvementof the Indian natives and that theadditional sum of $4694 44/100 was alloted to ouruse, which amt. they left us at liberty to draw forat sight on Henry Drinker.- Elias Ellicott ourTreasurer was accordingly desired to draw for thatsum, and the clerk directed to furnish himwith a copy of this minute