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Rh gence from the upper country, as Mr. H. had been up to Walla-walla to convey a printing press thither. The first in the territory. Mr. H's Lady was in company with him for her health, they are on their way to the Islands.

28. Mr. Latty mate of the Schooner above mentioned, came on board, and piloted our ship up as far as pillow rock where we anchored for the night, and some of us went on shore.

29. Today we recd a pilot from Vancouver and a note from Br. Lee, informing us of his safe arrival, and kind reception. Doct. McLaughlin sent us some fresh bread and butter from the fort. Quite a treat. Today we reached Pugets Island.

30. Today we succeeded in ascending the river as far as the Willamette river. We passed near the shore in one place, where there was an Indian burying place. They bury their dead in the following manner. The corpse is laid in a canoe, and the canoe is placed on the steep bank of the river. In that place there was 10 or 15 canoes in sight. When we arrived off the lower mouth of the Willamette, Mt. St Hellen stood to the North of us, with its round snow caped top towering above the clouds, presenting a most sublime appearance.

31. Sabbath. Very pleasant morning. Preaching at 10 by Br. Olley from Ps. 119.94. at 2 by Br. Parish from Rev. 22.9.

1. Arrived at Vancouver this afternoon. After the ship was anchored Dr. McLaughlin came on board, was introduced to the Mission family, some of the Brethren, and the Capt. went on shore with him. Emory quite sick this afternoon.

7. Sabbath. Since last monday we have been engaged in receiving our goods and they have not all come on shore yet. We are very comfortably situated at the Fort. In Dr. McLaughlin we find a very kind friend. So we have abundant reason for thankfulness. Last thursday evening we were appointed to our different stations, which were as follows. Br. Richmond was