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another thing which I have Considered a little has prodused some concern on my mind Respecting a Famely's living among them, many things present to view, which when Duely considered will make the undertaking apear a great one, serounded as these People are with People of Different Denominations who we may beleave to be under as heavy a yoke &; as Dark a Cloud as the Natives; these will be watching and looking at a famely placed in so public a situation and will be viseted by Mishonrys and others of information--some we may beleave will inquire seriously, others will seek an oration against us--as these things have turned in my mind great care has apeared to be needfull--now as it Respects their agricultureal improvements I beleave upon examination it will apear that those who have not had a famely to enstruct them, have improved as fast as those that have had this advantage; not that I impute this to any Neglect in those who have lived among them--I only mention things as they apear to me. That the Commity may consider what steps would be best to take in . I still beleave it would be a safe set if a select Committy to Cosist of not less then three ware to be apointed who would be willing to mak those Natives a thourrough viset and gain what information they can and their prospects be laid before the Commity for further Consideration all which I in love Submit from thy affectionate Friend Joseph FrostNewhartford 16th of 5 Month 1812