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Indians were averse to contribute to the support of the affairs of the Nation, being also removed, by their declaring: "that tho they never intended to interfere with state affairs, nor with Wars; yet they would always be willing to bear their share of the public burden for peace unclear; and in fact towards all measures resorted to, and adopted for the war, fare of the Nation, provided such measures had no tendency to molest either the White people, or any of the Indian Nations," they openly declared: "that the Brethren should not only be tolerated throughout the Nation, and be at liberty to preach the Gospel wherever they pleased; but should likewise be considered as adopted into their family." Encouraged by this declaration, the newcomers commenced to building comfortable dwelling houses for themselves, and a spacious Chapel of squared timbers; and the inhabitants increasing in numbers, the Missionary Young, man and Wife, who for many years had been in the service of the brethren Mission, both in Connecticut, and Pennsylvania, being sent for at their post on Susquehanna: arrived at this place (Peace Village) in Oct. of the Year 1770. The invitation given by the great Council of Gehelemukpechink, extended not only to