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confidence in John &; Thomas Dean; that they are disposed to encourage the School in a way quite satisfactory as also to grant to John Dean the use of as much cleared ground as he inclines to have, so that the business respecting the School &; land is now clearly understood, &; put in train to their satisfaction &; that of the Superintendants; such other matters were attended to as we hope will render the situation of our friends at Brothertown more comfortable We then proceeded on our way to Stockbridge, but were prevented getting there by the state of the roads, we therefore bent our course for the Oneidas to our friends Absalom &; Ruth Hatfield; notice being given we attended the council held next morning, in which we encouraged them to sobriety &; industry, particularly the improvement of their lands; we learn that this South Party who go under the appellation of Pagans are careful on account of the use of Spirituous Liquors &; some of them labour on the ground &; raise corn grain &; others of them have more or less stock; but generally speaking as far as we could discover they are still very improvident;