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 were in good health when he left home. We had sweet counsel together on heavenly things. He exhorted me to be faithful in trying to do good to my poor Indian brethren. My heart was made glad to find my beloved father so much engaged in the service of the Lord. May the Great Spirit keep and preserve him in his old age, that he may come down to the grave in peace, and enter into the joy of his Lord!

Thursday 28th. — Employed in writing and visiting the sick. About noon one of our Indian sisters from Lake Simcoe died. She embraced Christianity last spring, and has since led a praying life, and there is no doubt she has gone to enjoy that rest which remaineth for the people of God.

Friday 29th. — Buried the sister who died yesterday. I gave a short discourse on the occasion. Started for Camp meeting, to be held in East Flamboro', which is to commence to-day. On my way I called on a Mr. Stanton, a willow basket maker, and at the request of Elder Case, engaged him to come and teach our Credit Indian women his trade, which he agreed to do for the sum of 7s. 6d., cy., per day. Arrived at the Camp ground about sun set. Many were already assembled on the spot from different quarters. A few of the Mohawk and a number of the Credit brethren were present. In the evening Brother John Carroll preached from Heb. vi. 18, 20. Elder Ryerson exhorted, after which he gave notice of the order and rules of the meeting. I held a prayer meeting amongst the Indian brethren, and we had a precious season.

Sunday 31st. — At 5 o'clock this morning, I was called upon to preach without fifteen minutes notice. I endeavoured to speak from Hebs. ii. 3. Had little or no liberty in speaking. Felt deeply humbled before God. that I might be more instant in season and out of season! At 9, the Rev. J. Richardson