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 Friday 7th. — Rode to Mr. J. Gage's, where I stayed all night. Was cast down in spirit. Lord revive my drooping spirits, and cause me to rejoice in thy love.

Saturday 8th. — Arrived at my father's this evening, and was much comforted to see my relations once more in health. Met with the Rev. J. Messmore, who is the Missionary at this place, from whom I received a pleasing account of the work of God at the Salt Springs. My soul rejoiced at the goodness of God to the natives of the forest.

Sunday 9th. — After breakfast, I accompanied my father to the Mission house, where we found them engaged in the Sabbath School; there were seventeen scholars present, white and Indian children. Many of them could read and repeat their Catechism. At the close of the school I addressed them on the necessity of obeying the laws of God, and being very attentive to the instructions they received; they listened with interest. At 12 o'clock we held a class meeting of about forty, consisting of Mohawks, whites, and Ojebways. It was a solemn season to us all. The Rev. J. Messmore requesting me to fill his appointment, I delivered a short discourse from Heb. ii. 4. This was a good Sabbath to me; and may the Lord continue to prosper his work among this people. Amen.

Monday 10th. — Spent this day in visiting friends. In the evening preached to a small congregation from Acts xiii. 41. The Rev. J. Messmore closed the service. It was a profitable time to my soul.

Tuesday 11th. — Left my father's to visit the Indians at the Salt Springs. Spent the night at Mr. Burch's. Had an interview with William Doxdader the native exhorter, who has been labouring four months with abundant success amongst these people. May the Lord make him a burning and shining light. The work of God is going on well at this place; the society consists of about forty, and the school of twenty