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The attention of the Committee was engaged in the consideration of the propriety of making an appointment to visit the Tribes in the Western parts of the State under our care, with a view of promoting their civilization &; general improvement, and to this service the following friends were appointed, to wit Adam Mott Josiah Field, James Mott, Jn Griffin, Samuel Parsons, Thos Willis, Charles Willetts, Esther Griffin, Phebe Field, Anne Willis, Elizabeth Byrd &; Anne Mott. The Friends appointed to prepare an Essay of a report to the Yearly Meeting produced it, which was approved, directed to be signed by the Clerk &; laid before the Yearly Meeting It is as follows To the Yearly Meeting The Committee on the Concern for the civilization &; welfare of the Indians Having given attention to the object of the