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, and the Methodist Churches. In the evening I heard a Presbyterian minister, who, after he concluded, kindly requested me to make a few remarks, which I did by giving the people an account of the work of God amongst the natives. Stopped all night with Brother Dean, who was very kind to me.

Wednesday 2nd. — Visited Lawyer Wood again. In the evening preached at the Court House. A number attended, who paid great attention.

Thursday 3rd. — This morning had an interview with the the Rev. Mr. Boswell, a clergyman of the Church of England: he was friendly, and of liberal sentiments. Rode from Sandwich to the River Thames — 45 miles.

Friday 4th. — Went several miles up the river, and towards evening met my respected friend, the Rev. E. Stoney, at a preaching appointment. Mr. S. was the first Methodist minister who preached at Davisville, in the year 1823, when the good work began amongst the Mohawks; and he laboured hard and fervently for me at the time of my conversion. My soul rejoiced to meet the man whom I consider my spiritual father. I preached in his stead to a few attentive people. May God bless the word!

Saturday 5th. — On my journey up the river I stopped for a few hours at the Moravian Mission, and found them preparing for a love feast. The Rev. Mr. Lukenoaugh, their Missionary, commenced by a short address in the Delaware, after which he gave out some hymns in the Indian, which they sang. Two men and two women then went out, and soon returned, bringing with them two baskets full of dumplings, made of Indian meal and beans, giving one to each person; when this was done, they brought in cups of coffee, which were handed round in the same manner. The old people appeared very serious, but some of the young ones were rather light and trifling. Before the meeting closed, Mr. L. gave me liberty to speak to