That they are Settled on a Small Tract of Land which they plant with Corn and that he has taught some of the Indians to read English. That he has been in Dutchess County Ever since last May was 12 m^ Except that he was a little while in pensilvania and once at New England whither he went by the desire of some people (and particularly the Rev^ M"^ Mott who is a Minister of the Moravian Church) to see the Indians there.

Eeing asked how many Moravian Teachers there were among the Indians in Dutchess County and their Names.

Says there were three viz* the three sent for before the Council. Joachim Hendrick Sinseman Godlope Budner and himself, but lately one Christian Rouk came from Albany County who had been teaching the Indians there but was gone.

That he understands but Little of y^ Indian Language but an Indian whose Name is John & another called Isaac interpret for him.

Being asked how they dared come into this Country and reside among the Indians without acquainting the Government with their design and having permission to stay

Says that he thought tliis Country gave Liberty of Conscience to all and that they might Exercise their Religion freely But does not know that tliey have made any application here.

That tlie Rev^ M^ Spaningberg a preacher at the meeting House in Fetter Lane where Doctor Bradbury formerly preached is Expected over to preach here.

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That they have no Settled Salary from the Moravian Church but when they want any thing they write to the Clim-ch that is to y® Congregation at Bethlehem or to peter Boehler and they supply their wants.