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And they further proposing that some arrangement should be made with Ephraim Webster, resident amongst the Onondagoes to give up part of his time to the improvement and instruction of that Tribe; the Committee last named are authorized to make an agreement with him to that effect for such compensation as they shall deem suitable: and the Committee taking into consideration the proposition of engaging a Smith to reside amongst the Onondagoes with the view of instructing one or more of their young men in that art; the object appeared to be desirable, and it was concluded to leave the subject under the care of the same Committee to promote that object in such way as they shall judge best The Committee to settle Absalom &; Ruth Hatfield's accounts were continued to the service. Matthew Franklin, Saml Parsons,