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 Wednesday 16th. — Arrived at the Credit village about dusk, and found most of the Indians well. During my absence two of our sisters had fallen asleep in Jesus. One was our faithful sister Mary Rykeman, and the other the oldest person amongst us, Margaret Ball. They both gave bright evidence of their acceptance with God, and died in full assurance of an inheritance incorruptible, and a crown of glory beyond the grave.

Thursday 17th. — Attended prayer meeting this evening; the Rev. Mr. Slater presided; tolerably good time. Blessed be Grd for any tokens of his love and favour.

Saturday 19th. — Assisted my brother John in laying out village lots.

Sunday 20th. — Attended prayer meeting in the morning, and Sabbath school at 9; about 55 scholars present: at 11 o'clock, public preaching by the Rev. J. Richardson, from Rom. xii. 12, I gave the substance of the discourse in Indian. At 4,, I addressed the congregation by first giving them a short account of my tour to the west, and the message of the Moravian Indians. I then endeavoured to preach from Rev. xiv. 13, when I referred to the happy deaths of our two sisters, Mary Rykeman and Margaret Ball, who had died during my absence. It was a solemn, melting time.

Tuesday 22nd, — This morning we held a meeting with the men to take into consideration what improvements we could make in our public works. I endeavoured to show them the necessity of being industrious and helping each other. My brother John, J. Sawyer, and old Chief Ajitance, spoke to the same effect, and our people appeared convinced of the truth of what we said. J. Sawyer was appointed overseer of public works and roads. I assisted my brother John in surveying out the village lots.

Wednesday 23rd. — Started for Schoogog Lake; called on Colonel Givins, and had some talk with him about our Indian