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which they would give us their Mind on the different Subjects recommended to them. From several private Con-ferences with some of their Chiefs we learn, that the Stockbridge Indians (who are not of the five Nations) consist of about sixty Families, and 300 Individuals; The possess 23040 Acres of excellent Land, which was given to them by the Oneidas; about the Close of the American War; and was confirmed by deed, containing a Clause baring against their selling or leasing to white people: They divide their Land into 100 Acre Lots; and every Family has one Lot;