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 Thursday 14th. — Employed in writing this forenoon. In the afternoon visited Peggy Ball, who is very sick, and in danger of apoplexy; she is the oldest person in this tribe. After taking about a half pint of blood from her she appeared easier. She was very happy in the Lord, and said, "Sometimes I am so happy in the Lord, that some nights I cannot sleep at all; and when I do sleep, I dream about being in heaven amongst the happy people who have got there before me. The good spirit has been very good to spare my life till I should see my grand-children serve the Great Spirit, I hope I shall see all my children, grand-children, and great grand-children in my father's house above." We sang and prayed with our grand-mother, as we called her. There being some strange Indians present from the River Thames, opposed to Christianity, I took this opportunity to address them on the first principles of our holy religion, warning them of their danger in neglecting to obey the words of the Great Spirit. They listened attentively, and appeared thunder struck and convinced of the Gospel, but made no reply. I invited them to attend the evening prayer meeting; they accordingly came; some caught the Spirit of God and rejoiced in his love.

Friday 15th. — A general fast at this place for the blessing of God to attend our approaching Quarterly Meeting — felt much pain in my breast, a complaint with which I am much afflicted.

Saturday l6th. — At 2 o'clock,, we assembled for Divine service. Mr. Richardson preached and I exhorted — a pretty good time. At the close of the meeting. Elder Case arrived — held a prayer meeting in the evening.

Sabbath 17th. — At 9, love feast commenced; a time of rejoicing to many souls — blessed be God! At 11, Elder Case preached from Mark xvi. 15., and I gave the substance to the Indians. A collection was taken up for the support of