2 This was the celebrated Josren Brant, Thay-en-de-nea-ga, since so well known through Col. Stone's elaborate biography of him. We find the following account of his introduction to the Rey. Mr. Wheelock in the latter's Narrative of 'the Indian School at Lebanon, 1763. '' Taz Honourable Scorcu Commissioners in and near Boston, understanding and approving of the Design of sending for Indian Children of remote Tribes, to be educated here, were the first Body, or Society, who have led the Way in making an Attempt for that purpose. Which because of the Newness and remarkable Success of it, and because it may encour-

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good Boys he may See, and incourage 'em to accept the Generous offer now made them, wh he promised to do, & Return as Soon as possible & that without horses--in case there should not a Sufficient number go now, I will on return of y® Inds from Huntage sucha Design in time to come, I suppose it may not be disagreeable, if I am a little particular in my aceount of it: While I was in Boston they passed a Vote to this purpose, May 7, 1761, 'That the Rev. Mr. Wheelock of Lebanon be. desired, to fit out David Fowler, an Indian Youth, to accompany Mr. Sampson Occom, going on a Mission to the Oneidas, that said David be supported on said Mission for a Term not exceeding 4 Months; and that he endeavour on his Return to bring with him a Number of Indian Boys, not exceeding three, to be put under Mr. Wheelock's Care and Instruction, and that 201. be put into Mr. Wheelock's Hands to carry this Design into Execution; and that when said Sum shall be expended, he advise the Treasurer of it, and send his Accounts for Allowance.'