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100. Zeisberger on his arrival at the Allegheny, preached every day to the Indians, and it became evident, that his words had a good effect on many. They built themselves a comfortable log house, on a convenient spot, at a small distance from the Indian Village, to which all who felt a desire to hear the Gospel, resorted. Learning among other things from the Missionary, that stealing was a crime and a Sin, on Man approached him very seriously, saying: that he never in his life had been guilty of theft, except in two instances, where he had stolen two Sheep and a Hen, the property of a white Man.* Many unfavourable reports were soon spread [against] respecting the conduct of the White People towards the Indians, since these had come into the country, & predictions were [afloat] circulated, what these would [yet] do them, if they should get a footing in [this] their Country. Even the Senneca Chief of unclear, became enraged at the Brethren, settling here, suspecting that [soon] other White People would unclear follow, build a Fort, and take possession of their Country. By some, fears were entertained, of their being made Slaves of, should they tolerate a *Note. It was a common saying with those Indians, of the Monsey Tribe, that stealing from White People was no crime, for that these had been unclear upon them, ever since they first came into their Country.