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Also about 30 yoke of Oxen, some sheep are possessed by them -- Almost every family has a cow, some 3 or 4 -- One of these Indians is burning good Bricks -- They have a handsome place of worship, which is constantly attended twice a week likewise they have a saw and grist mill and a School house. Observations on the Tuscarora Indians (not perfect) but we learn they plough more land, and receive more cattle than formerly -- They have built several new houses within three or four years, raise more flax, and spin a little and say their nation increaseth Observations on the Oneida Indians. they have 58 head of horned Cattle. 7 of which are oxen, 5 good frame Houses, and 5 frame Barns, one building this summer This also said they are raising Wheat -- This generally allowed they do not paint so much as they did 5 or 6 year ago, and from my Observations among them I discovered only two -- They have a Missionary Minister and School Master among them -- they have also a Grist and Saw Mill. [J. Clark to Catharine Solomon]8th New Stockbridge 10 Month 15, 1801 Friend and Sister This is to let you know I am much rejoiced to see friend J Clark come by the side of our fire place and bring our girls home I cannot but bless the great good spirit for his great goodness in preserving our long absented girls from various dangers and that they have found favor in the sight of such good friends, as to take them under their benevolent care, and instruct them in good things and ways. I acknowledge that you have