NYYM_minutes_Page_041

which is expected to be continued and on a plan that appeared likely to be more extensively useful At Stockbridge there are a number of families who appear to be sober and industrious, provide themselves comfortable houses &; accommodations &; have two Schools taught by Indians. The Oneida are divided into two Companies, one of which are generally given to excessive drinking; they have lately sold a considerable tract to Government &; seem much unsettled &; inclined to remove to the Southward where they can follow hunting their usual course of life; consequently there appears but little prospect of doing much advantageously for them. The other part of the Tribe known by the name of the Oneida South settlement very generally abstain from the use of ardent Spirits, and with them in a collective capacity the Committee had a very satisfactory conference; the expressed great satisfaction in the care extended towards them by friends &; an intention to follow their advice. Although this Tribe have not made