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by them, nor even [strikethrough: getting sight of] seeing any of them. The Meetings therefore, could be attended without disturbance, or interruption; and the Schools being put under proper regulations, added to the happiness of the Parents; and made it [strikethrough: was] delighted to hear the Voices of so many classes of old and young, raised in praises to the Lord, when assembled for that purpose.

    It had however during this Winter 1778-79 been taken into consideration, whether this large Congregation could with propriety be advised to remain together at this place, for another Year -- And, whether it would be proper at this present time, to advise, or even suffer such, as wished to return to their former Settlements, so to do. With regard to the first point, it was evident, that the Inhabitants were too much crowded and confined, and posessing a large stock in Horses, Horn Cattle and hogs, they could not find sufficient pasture, without going at a great distance, in consequence of which, many were lost -- and with regard to the other suggestion, it was observed, that the Warriors from Sandusky, having within the last twelve Months, made their principle War path, pass through all the Delaware Towns, commencing at unclear (the habitation of Owls) and ending with Lichtenau (the whole a distance of between 30 and 40 Miles) it might be expected

that