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them with there more great &; thence more small wheels, and in order that they might be led to future exertion by reaping some benefit from their labour to furnish each spinner with two pounds of wool, and we think it would be proper to furnish them with the same quantity of flax as is proposed for the Oneidas Several of the Stockbridge Tribe raise flax, &; a number of them have sheep; and we would propose that flaxseed for sowing be furnished the ensuing season to both Tribes The Stockbridge Tribe stated that Mary Doxtady has devoted considerable of her time to instruct them in spinning, and proposed whether Friends could not see the way to make her some compensation, which we think reasonable &; proper &; refer it to the consideration of the General Committee; as also relative to some compensation to Nancy, wife of Aaron Smith for similar services amongst the Oneidas