SW_RC1805_Page_34

added to the returning spring, feels animat- ing-- The sawmill has steadily been kept going and many thousand feet of boards set in rafts down the river to Pitt[sburgh]- 5 mo 25th To her Uncle WS. We have lately had a visit from the Agent placed by gov- ernment of the six nations.- he resides at Buffoloe about 80 miles from this place- The Indians on this river had not receiv'd a visit from him since he was intrusted with his office- and we being entire strain- gers to him and his sentiments, respecting our being here on the errent we are- we were anxious to have an interview with him. The next day after his arival at Cold spring he had the Indians collected (our men at- tended). He communicated many pertinent remarks to them, suitably adapted to their capacities; endeavouring to impress on their minds, the advantage of industry and sobriety, and the cultivation of their land. Requesting them to be careful to bring