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 than sixty. Started to return home to Grape Island. We had a head wind, but, however, got to the Island by sun set all in safety.

Friday 13th. — I was engaged in writing most of this day. In the afternoon was visited by Bishop Hedding, who intends to spend the Sabbath with us. The Indian Brethren were very glad to see the Bishop and collected together to shake hands with him.

Saturday 14th. — Engaged in writing most of this day. The Bishop visited the schools and heard the children say their lessons and sang several hymns. The Bishop was much delighted with the improvement that the children had made, and said that it was “wonderful.”

Sunday 15th. — About 11 o'clock,, Bishop Hedding preached to the Indian Brethren from Matt. ii. 21. While the Bishop was preaching, I took down in writing the heads of his subject, which I explained in the Indian after the Bishop had finished his discourse. During the sermon, the Indians paid good attention, and were highly delighted to hear words from the Bishop.

Tuesday 17th. — I went on board the steamboat Sir James Kemp, for Conference at Kingston.

Wednesday 18th. — At 8 o'clock in the morning the Conference commenced its debates.

Friday 20th. — The examination of character took up most of the day. In the afternoon I preached to the criminals in the cells, from Luke xviii. 13, 14. The prisoners were attentive. In the evening Brother Healey preached from Heb. xii. 15. Brother R. Jones exhorted, and invited mourners to come forward to the alter to be prayed for. Several sought and found the Lord in their hearts.

Sunday 22nd. — In the morning at 6 o'clock, Brother James Richardson preached in our chapel. At 10 o'clock, ,