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it at this time advisable, to cross the lake (Erie) for to settle in that Country, as the Indians there were far from being satisfyed with the terms of Peace, offered them by the United States - they therefore requested, the Chippuwas, to permit them to stay only one Year longer on their Land: which was granted.

The Crops having this Season yielded a abundantly, was, among other benefits, matter of praise and Thanksgiving, to the disposer of all good; who so manifestly had supported the Congregation throughout the whole Year, although the prospect had been so gloomy at the commencement of it.

In May 1785, the Missionaries Youngman and Senseman returned with their families to Bethlehem, it being uncertain, when we should cross the Lake, for to establish a new Missionary Settlement in that Country.

During this Year, we frequenly [sic] were visited by Indians who were strangers to us; generally Delawares 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 whom 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, traversing the Country in packs, and