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At a Meeting of the Committee on the Indian Concern23rd of 5th Month 1807 Present 32 Members With the acceptable company of our friends Willm Flamier &; Stephen Gardner from North Carolina and David Sand The Committee to confer with our friend John Dean, not being ready to report are continued- The Committee to whom was referred (back) the essayed letter to the Chiefs Sackem, and Speakers of the Oneida South settlement report further attention, and produced an essaywhich was read and with some alterations appeared; and is as follows -- Viz To the Chiefs Sachems, and Speaker of the Oneida South Settlement- Brothers! Your letter of 8th month last was reciev'd and read amongst us. We rejoice to hear of your welfare and of the resolution you have made to refrain from strong drinks, it is a good beginning towards your improvement and we have no doubt as you keep to it, you will be able to cultivate your lands better, and by industry soon live more