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 Sunday 28th. — At 11 o'clock Brother Case preached to the whites of this town. At 3 o'clock a funeral sermon was delivered by W. Ryerson over the body of Mrs. N. Carroll to a large congregation.

Tuesday, March 2nd. — Assisted Bro. Case in writing out the travelling expenses on our journey to New York, &c, last spring. In the evening I went and heard the discussion in parliament on the subject of the Welland Canal. There was a sharp contest on the subject; so much so that some of the honourable members appeared to be neshkahtezeh. If the Indians in their councils were to speak so hard to each other, I think the tomahawk would soon be raised.

Friday 5th. — Wrote out a few suggestions to Captain Anderson, of Penetanguishene on the subject of civilizing the Indians under his agency.

Saturday 6th. — Returned home in company with Brother Case to the River Credit this afternoon.

Sunday 7th. — Brother Case preached to the Indian brethren from Genesis vii. 1. At the hour appointed the Indians assembled at the chapel for having an enquiry meeting.

Tuesday 9th. — Having some things to suggest to the Lieut. Governor respecting the improvement of the Indians; Brother Case and myself waited upon His Excellency.

Wednesday 10th. — Was busily engaged this day with Bro. Case in preparing for his Missionary Report. In the evening I received word by Brother Evans that my sister Margaret Wesley was at the point of death.

Sunday 14th. — At a quarter after 11 o'clock,, Margaret Wesley fell asleep in the arms of Jesus without a struggle, and is gone to try the realities of eternity, aged about 15 years. Margaret was one of the first fruits of the Missionary efforts of our white brethren among our people in the year 1824.