fast declining, and in the Western States of Ohio, Kentucky, and Mississippi, they are nearly annihila-ted. Beyond the settlements, there are a few who have maintained their independence, but these soon will share the fate of other nations of aborigines on this continent. But, if we must come to these melan-choly conclusions, we ought not to forget that there have been philanthropists who have struggled to save them, and to press upon them the arts, and teach them the value of civilization and Christianity. The following letters will show how much has been done. New Stockbridge, Nov. 19th, 1795. BROTHERS, Our ears have been open to hear from you these many days, but have not heard a word. And we suppose you also have expected to hear our welfare, and have not heard one word. Brothers—With pleasure we have retained the goodcounsels you given us when you were here our place. We have been endeavoured to follow the way you pointed out for us. Now we will also inform you that our nation at large enjoy their health ever since you left us. This, we acknowledge, is merely from the good Spirit. We are sorry to hear that many of our white brothers at New York, have been taken away by death. This, also, we believe, is by the will of the same Spirit. Brothers—We believe that you have heard the childish conduct of our brethren, the Oneidas, with regard to their land affairs, therefore, 'tis needless that we should say any thing about it. As we look upon you to be our true Friends, we write to you as such; you are sincerely wished that our poor Nations should be build up so as to become civilized people; we, also, have an earnest wish for the same. We ever have endeavoured to promote the happi-ness of our Nation here, but our depend ance is wholly