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1791 10 1 seemed desirous to remedy the Evil; but said all customs were hard to break; that he should be loth to interfere beyond his authority, that there were divers Persons and licensed to sell Liquors; but I trust the Interview will have some good effect, however my Mind was somewhat relieved, in the afternoon the Onida chief good [unclear teator?] preached in his own language to a large auditory or mix multitude, which was interpreted by a young Indian who had been taken to Frances and received what is called a liberal education, this young man interpreted to a third person a white man, who delivered it to the people, the Doctrine appeared to be good senses and pretty good language consistent with the new testament, he spoke with Zeal and Energy, that conveyed instruction, he is counted a pious Man, he is[unclear {threniously?}] urged experimental religion and the knowledge of a Saviour ; in the {afternoon} Evening we drank Tea with Col. Pickering by appointment in his [unclean {maskkew?}], whilst we were with him, a runner came in who had been about 70 miles and gave account of about 600 Senecas on their way to the Treat, who were dissatisfied with the Treat being moved from the painted post, the place first appointed 20 mils further down the country to the Newtown Point, and wished to hear from the Col. to know his determination. My concern continuing on account of the frequency of intoxication among the Indians, altho there is a considerable number among them of sober conduct, the Women extend great Care towards those over come with Liquor, by watching them and taking away their Tomy hawks and knives to prevent their hurting eachother, further endeavours were used to discountenanced the evil Practice by speaking to some who sold it, and one of their Majistrates, who said when Court met he would mention it to the Court, so that the subject might come before the Bench. An account arrived that the main Body of the Senecas had reach the painted Post, which was a day sooner than was expected, immediate Orders were given to Hart to go and provide for their accommodation, upon hearing this News my Companion and I mounted our Horses and rode fast