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in order to forward their improvement in agriculture &; as far as he may be enabled, the proposal was agreeable to us, and he has accordingly removed this Spring with his family to reside at Brothertown-There are two Schools at Stock bridge taught by their own people, At Brothertown there are also two, one of which is taught by a White Man, and the other for the females by an Indian Woman, and many of the Children at both places have made considerable advances in school learning-At Oneida there is as yet no school, but the subject of establishing one is under consideration-In taking a view of the concern in its various stages, the Committee are induced to believe, that altho the intemperate use of Spiritous liquors continues as above stated to retard their progress in many respects, yet that the care of friends has been, and still may be useful to this people- New York 25th of 5th Month 1807 Signed on behalf of the Committee by Th P Franklin Clk The Clerk is directed to transcribe this report-sign it on behalf of the Committee, and hand it to the Yearly Meeting Adjourned, to meet at half past 7 oclock on 2nd day Evening, at the Meeting House in Pearl Street