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Halliday Jackson's Journal, 1806

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their Eyes open to see, they were sensible that strong drink had done them a great deal of mischief and kept them poor, but now they had got master of it &; was determined never to let it rise again &; were in hopes all the Indians of the six nations would in time become master of it. He also said they were very thankful we had given them our speech upon paper &; deliver'd it to them &; said they would not only advise their young peo- ple themselves but would have our speech to apply to strengthen their minds - &; since they had taken up these good resolutions they had daily conferrences on these Subjects &; were continually trying to encourage one another in good works -- He then made some remarks about their saw Mill which he said they were very anxious to have repair'd this fall, &; Jacob Taylor inform'd them he was then on his way to Buffalo to procure a Millright to do it for them -- for which they returnd many thanks