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 done for them in taking away their troubles and making their hearts glad. He further stated that it was a cause of gratitude that their white brethren whose houses were glistening along the Lake, had got their land ploughed for them and furnished them with seed. He then told them that as their brother from the Credit River had been labouring amongst them for some time, and instructing them in the good way, he hoped they would hold fast all they had heard. And as a party of the Chiefs and principal men were going to York on business, he exhorted all his people to pray for them during their absence, that they might return again in safety. After he finished, I made a few more remarks, telling them that it was their duty as a people to love their King and country, and to pray for all in authority over them. After taking leave by shaking hands, I left the Island, having spent about eight days with these enquirers after truth.

Thursday 7th. — Met the Rev. Mr. Osgood at the Cobourg Court house, where he delivered a short discourse to the prisoners, and requested me to exhort after him — some appeared affected. As Mr. 0. was on his way to York, we travelled in company. Rode to Port Hope where he had an appointment. Met with about a hundred of the Mud Lake Indians who had been waiting for me at this place. Mr. 0. delivered a short sermon to the white people, after which I addressed the Indians. Some were deeply affected and fell to the floor. This tribe have all become a praying people and renounced ardent spirits. I felt very sorry to take leave of them so soon, as they were very anxious to receive instruction. I exhorted the Class Leaders to be faithful. Before leaving them, one of them came to me with four dollars and a half, which he said they had collected amongst themselves, for the purpose of aiding those who were striving to spread the Gospel among their brethren. On parting from them, they all shook hands with