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Reports of the Indian Committee to New York Yearly Meeting, 1795-1806

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New York The Committee appointed to the Important concern, appertaining to the welfare of the Indians made the following report in writing viz.- New York That during the last year they have several times met and the subject of their concern has engaged their attention and that one of their number, in company with our friend Hugh Judge, has paid a visit to some of the Tribes situate in the Oneida Country since last year, to a good degree of satisfaction; having reason to believe there is a progressive improvement in civilization and agricultural pursuits. - There are a number of Schools established amongst them; one of which has been taught by a man friend from Pensylvania, who appeared likely to prove useful to that People,