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52 22. This is a stormy morning. The Ocean is very rough, but we ride safely at anchor, having, through, the mercies of God escaped the dangers of the mighty deep. Cleared up in the afternoon and became very pleasant. Brs. D. & J. Lee left in a canoe with all the Indians for Vancouver.

23. Very pleasant morning. The wind being favourable, orders were given to get under way, so at 11 Oclock A. M. hoisted anchor, and bore away for the river. Mr. Berny from Fort George, and an Indian of the Chenook acted as pilots. The Vancouver is also preparing to get under way, she is bound to the Russian settlement with flour, and wheat. Commanded by Capt. Dunkin. Cast anchor at Fort George. Mrs. Frost & Emory with others of our company went on shore. A number of Indians came on board to trade baskets, Beeswax &c. Mr. Berny very kindly furnished us with some very good milk for tea & coffee &c.

24. Weighed anchor and proceeded up the river. We went but a short distance however before the ship ran aground. Preaching at 10 by Br. Judson from 2 Peter 3 & last. at 2 by Br. Kone from Ps. 2.8.

25. Through this day we have made about 3 miles up the river. The Bark Columbia & a schooner are coming down, both in sight. Here we find plenty of salmon, price from 10 to 15 for one shirt. Here are also an abundance of sturgeon. Several of us went on shore and amused ourselves with shooting at a mark.

26. The schooner passed us at 6 A.M. We made but little progress today.

27. Mr. Hall, from the Sandwich Island mission came on board frm the Columbia with others by whom we recd intelli-