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Minutes of the Committee on Indian Concern No 1

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The report engaged the attention of Friends, especially that part which relates to Onondaga Tribe &; as it is expected that another visit will be made to the Western Tribes under our notice in the course of this fall or the ensuing winter they are requested to afford the Onondagoes such assistance in furnishing implements of husbandry &;c. as they may judge suitable to make careful inspection into their situation, in order that this Committee may be prepared to take such steps for their benefit, as may appear advisable; and John Barrow, Thomas Willis, Gideon Seaman, Esther Griffin &; Anne Willis are added to the Committee Adjourned to halfpast seven tomorrow morning. About the time adjourned to Friends again met &; passed some time in the consideration of subjects relative to this concern Gideon Seaman, James Mott, John Murray John Barrow &; Saml. Parsons are appointed to