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is at this time [crossed out] admirable (?), to (???) the Lake (Erie) for to settle in that Country,as the Indians these were far from being satisfyed (sic) with the Terms of Peace, as offered them by the United States, they therefore requested the Chippewas, to permit them to stay only one year longer on their Land: which was granted.

The Crops having this Season yielded abundantly, was, among other benefits, matter of praise and thanksgiving, to the dis(???) of all good; who so manifestly had supposed the Congregation throughout the whole year, although the prospect had been so gloomy, at the commencement.

In May 1785, the Miphionanies (???) Youngman and Senseman, returned with their families to (???), is being uncertain, when we should (???) the Lake, for to establish a mass (???) in that Country.

During this year, we frequently were visited by Indians who were stranger to us; generally Delewares and Mohegans. One time there arrived upwards of forty of them together, in a body; and at another time about the same number, but mostly of the Nanticok Tribe; all of which whome behaved civilly, and attended divine service during their stay.

In the Winter following, when the Rivers were covered with Ice, a great number of Wolves came into the parts, travelling the Country in packs, and