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Brothertown, Stockbridge &; Oneida Tribes made the following report, viz In a late visit made to the Indians under the care of our Yearly Meeting by three of the Committee the recent appointed with one not under the appointment, it was evident that although divers of the Brothertown Tribes, continue in the habit of drinking to excess &; are thereby prevented making much improvement in agriculture, yet there are many others in this Nation &; particularly those of the younger class who refrain from excessive drinking &; are making considerable advancement in improving their lands, in some instances to a degree beyond what we had an idea; that on the whole we think there is an encouraging prospect in the nation, &; which we attribute very much to the care &; exertions of John Dean &; he saw, by one of whom a School is continued &; likely to be enlarged on a plan more extensively useful Among those of Stockbridge there are a number of families who appear to be sober &; industrious, &; have improved their lands &; provided themselves comfortable houses &; accommodations; &; there are divers particularly of the women, who appear to be serious &; religiously thoughtful. They have two Schools taught by