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produced the essay with alterations which was approved, &; James Mott &; Catharine Murray are appointed to sign it on behalf of the Committee &; lay it before the Yearly Meeting; it is as follows To the Yearly Meeting The Committee under whose care the concern relative to the civilization &; welfare of the Indians is placed, continue to feel interested in the work &; desirous of using every suitable means to promote the object of their appointment. Several of their number have made a visit to the Brothertown, Stockbridge &; Oneida Tribes since last Year, by their report, we find, that at Brothertown although divers of them are very intemperate, yet there are many others &; particularly amongst the younger class who refrain from excessive drinking &; are making considerable advancement in improving their lands, to which we believe the care &; exertions of John Dean &; family have greatly contributed; his son teaches a School in that place