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to have improved much, tho' there are a few of both sexes, who seem desirous of getting into more sober &; industrious habits The Onondaga Tribe formerly thought to be the most uncivilized of the six nations now support the Character of a sober and industrious people; it is believed they have entirely quit the use of Spirituous Liquors; they raise more corn than is sufficient for their own consumption, and are getting in the way of raising wheat &; : Friends being disposed to encourage them therein, the Committee supplied them with two pair of Oxen, some farming utensils &; propose extending further care &; occasional assistance. Being applied to by the Shinecock Tribe, residing at the east end of Long Island, to assist them in adjusting some difference that subsisted relative to their concerns, they have been visited &; such advice &; assistance have been afforded as seemed necessary Signed by direction &; on behalf Of the Committee 5 mo 25 1812 Adjourned to 7'o'clock on fourth day evening