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 Quinte. He was sure the Methodists would not like them (Church of England,) to intrude on their Missionary work, and thought it was very wrong to do so, as the field was large enough for them all. The Bishop remarked that the Methodists had done much good amongst the Indians, at which he rejoiced. Before parting, the three great men said that they would have my Translations of the Scriptures printed at the Government Press whenever I was ready to present them.

Wednesday 17th — At 10, Col. Givins, Mr. Clench, the Commissary, and British Officers, arrived. The Commissary immediately went to work in assorting and distributing the goods. From Col. Givins' conduct towards Chief Sawyer and myself, it was quite evident that he was opposed to our being made Chiefs of this tribe. He took no notice of us, and went to other Indians for information, and told some of our leading men that they had done wrong in appointing Sawyer and myself to the Chieftainship, and said he would not sanction it. He therefore requested the Indians to meet and appoint suitable persons for the office, and report to him before the British officers. The Indians then met, and after a few minutes consultation, unanimously confirmed their previous choice. Col. Givins and the officers were then invited to appear before the Indians. Joseph Sawyer then told the Indians to point out the persons they had chosen for their Chiefs. I interpreted this to the officers. Samuel Wautuhnieb then stept forward and, addressing Col. Givins, said, "Father, we have grown up from childhood to manhood before your eyes. You have seen how poor, wretched, and miserable we have been. We lived in darkness and knew not the words of the Great Spirit, — Father, this young man (pointing to me,) was the first to open our eyes by telling us the words of the Great Spirit. He has laboured for our good, and we owe much to him for what we now are, — Father, we have great