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 trousers, two shirts, several small articles, and also several guns, ammunition, kettles, &c. Brother John Sunday arrived here this evening from Lake Simcoe, where he has been labouring for some time.

Sunday 21st. — About noon the Indians assembled on the green grass near Captain Anderson's house. I preached to them from 2 Cor. v. 1. Brothers J. Sunday and Chief Pahdosh exhorted, and concluded the meeting. Peter James, a class leader belonging to the Mud Lake Indians, died this day from fever; he was converted about two years ago, and has been the principal leader in the devotions of his brethren.

Tuesday 23rd. — This morning I received the mournful news of the death of our brother, Peter Rice Lake, who died about midnight. At 3,, we met at the house of deceased, and I gave them a short discourse from Rev. xiv. 13, and then buried our departed brother near Captain Anderson's. I mourned and wept before God in seeing so many of these people taken away by death. It was indeed a sickly time amongst them.

Thursday, 25th. — Started for Grape Island this day. Lodged at Brother Meriman's, in Cramahe, for the night.

Friday, 26th. — Pursued my journey by the way of the Carrying Place. Fell in company with Brothers John Black and G. Sovereign, who were on their way to the Conference, to be held at Earnestown. Received much profit from the christian conversation of these brethren.

Sunday 28th. — Early in the morning attended prayer meeting. At 9 o'clock attended the Sunday school. At 11 I preached to the Indians from Matt. vii. 21. Brothers W. Beaver and J. Sunday exhorted, and Joseph Skunk closed by prayer. I felt very weak in body, but the Lord was present to bless our souls. At 3,, I endeavoured to explain to them the leading doctrines of the christian religion. Towards the