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neither are their houses &; Clothes kept so clean and neat which is a strong evidence that friends Labour and exam- ple at Allegany has had a powerful effect in these respects ---- Being now near the extent of our Journey - John Philips &; myself propos'd takeing our route homewards by way of Buffalo &; Genesee - Isaac Bonsal &; Nicho- -las Waln being bound for the state of Ohio by way of Pressqu Isle -- we concluded to go down to the Lake near the Mouth of Cataraugus River and Lodge this night together -- Accordingly between four and five oclock we set off (most of the Indians in the village comeing to to bid us fare- well) and rode down the River through some fine natural meadows coverd with much Grass and herbage &; rich wal- nut flats five Miles to Captain Sidness Tavern - and we ferry'd over the River near the Lake in a flat -- We also saw a number haystacks on the way which was cut and put up by the Indians --