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 Tuesday, January 1st, 1828. — Rose with feelings of gratitude to Almighty God for preserving my unprofitable life through the past year, and bringing me in health and comfort to see the commencement of another year. At 10 o'clock we assembled for worship, when I spoke to them on the mercies of God to them during the past year. I reminded them of their former scenes of drunkenness on this day, when they worshipped their appetites in serving sin and Satan, and the great contrast in their present happy situation in obeying the laws of God, and worshipping the Great Spirit. In the evening I preached to them on the necessity of regeneration.

Wednesday 2nd. — In the evening instructed the Indians on various subjects, particularly on the duty of economy and cleanliness. When bidding them farewell many threw pieces of silver into my hands, thanking me for my visit. In reviewing the time I have spent with these people I acknowledge with gratitude the display of God's mercy to us since we have been together.

Thursday 3rd. — Started this morning for Grape Island, where I arrived on the 5th; found the mission family and Indians all well. The brethren appeared very pleased to see me, and flocked from their houses to welcome my arrival by shaking hands. In the evening we had a powerful prayer meeting. I found the condition of these people, both as it respects religious experience and temporal enjoyment, much improved since my visit last May.

They have now eight log houses 18 x 20, which have been built principally by their own labour. Some benevolent white people kindly subscribed to purchase brick for chimneys, glass, nails, &c. The Rev. S. Waldron is their Missionary, and the school is taught by Miss S. Yeomans; about forty children attend, and some read in the Testament.

Sabbath 6th. — At sunrise we held a prayer meeting; at