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been encouraged by the consoling belief that the labor already bestowed has not been in vain &; renewedly strengthened to continue our endeavors to promote the welfare of this People by an unshaken confidence in the rectitude of the cause &; a firm persuasion that the excercise of benevolence remains to be a Christian duty. Signed &;c. The Committee to procure a Teacher to reside amongst the Oneidas report attention thereto &; a prospect of obtaining one; they are continued with James Mott, Anne Merritt, Lydia Mott,, Catharine Murray &; Phebe Field added &; they are authorized to agree with a suitable friend &; desired to give early attention thereto The attention of the Committee was engaged in the consideration of making an appointment to visit the Brothertown, Stockbridge &; Oneida Tribes, with a view of promoting the welfare &; improvement of the Indians &; rendering such advice &; assistance to the friends resident there, as occasion may require &; to this service the following friends are appointed viz.