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 meeting on the Island and enjoyed the satisfaction of hearing my brethren tell what God had done for them in showing them the good and right way and their determination to walk in this good way as long as they lived. I felt much comforted during this meeting, and I pray the Father of mercies to carry on his work.

Monday 4th. — Set three teams ploughing, and got the Indians to plant after them. Went to Captain Anderson's in the afternoon to enquire about more seed, corn and potatoes. Held a prayer meeting in the evening, which was a blessing to us.

Tuesday 5th. — Employed the Indians in planting — went for the potatoes and received eighteen bushels, which the Captain kindly made a present to the Indians, also a bushel of seed corn. This gentleman also furnished P. Rice Lake's party with as much as they required. Finished ploughing on the Island, in all about five acres. Assisted P. R. L.'s party with a team to haul their fencing timber; gave them some garden seeds. Returned to Mr. Williams' in the evening. Last evening was awoke by a drunken man, who was blaspheming in a most dreadful manner about the Indian preacher.

Wednesday 6th. — Settled for the ploughing. Mr. W. had the goodness to give a dollar towards the Missions. Went to the Island and finished planting about noon. At 1 o'clock we all assembled for Divine Worship, together with P. Rice Lake's party. As this was our last meeting, I gave them general instructions, by enforcing strict attention to the Ten Commandments, and instructed them in the mode of keeping up their religious exercises, and the necessity of leading well-ordered lives, and keeping out of debt, moderation in dress, &c. Concluded by commending them to God, who is able to preserve them from all harm. I called on Capt. Pahdosh, the head Chief, to exhort, which he did in a powerful manner for about half an hour, telling them what the Good Spirit had