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from the Onondagoes has been so favorable as to induce the Committee to believe they ought to be encouraged by affording them assistance in the cultivation of the earth, and otherwise promote their welfare, especially in endeavoring to strengthen them in the good resolutions they had formed some years since of abstaining from strong liquors; and with this view the Committee have concluded to furnish them with some Oxen &; farming utensils. Signed &;c. The Committee being informed that Thomas McCall has returned from Oneida &; does not expect to return, Joseph Field and Abraham J Underhill are appointed to settle with him, call on the Treasurer for the amount &; report to the next sitting of the Committee. Thomas Willis, Isaac Thorn Ju &; Abrm J Underhill are appointed to make enquiry for