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attending to the most necessary part of the business for which he was placed there: this part of the Oneidas generally abstain from ardent Spirits The Onondagoes appear to be sober &; industrious &; have improved their lands for the time they have turned their attention to it, more than either of the other nations &; seem very grateful for the aid &; encouragement Friends have afforded them. We think there is a prospect of much advantage resulting from their women in each nation being taught &; encouraged in making their own cloathing; the women thereby will find more employment in the house, while the men it is to be hoped will be induced to cultivate the land &; afford the materials for their cloathing 10 mo 25 1812 James Mott Charles Willets The attention &; care of the Committee was satisfactory &; it being very agreeable to observe the improvement