Some years ago several Oneida young men killed three horses belonging to Metacklin's mother. Since she is now old and poor, Metacklin requests that they give compensation. -- Recommendation of John Sergeant. Pickering, Kirkland, and Dean should take this opportunity to lay grievances before the Oneidas and obtain recompense for Metacklin's mother's horses. - Timothy Pickering to John Metacklin. The Oneidas are just and friendly with their neighbors. Pickering trusts that they will investigate the complaint, providing compensation if it is found to be true.