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 of Methodism, especially when I told them that Mr. Wesley came to America on a missionary tour to the Indians, which showed how he loved the Indians.

Tuesday 7th. — Made preparations for leaving the Island this morning at about 10 o'clock, and started for the Rice Lake, &c. The few weeks I have spent on this mission, have been in general pleasant and agreeable, and I trust not altogether unprofitable to the interests of this people. We have enjoyed several pleasant meetings together. Brother Case appeared to be very happy in his family, and feels rich in his wetahpemokahnun and ootahpenoojeehzemun. We stopped and baited our horses at Brother Biggar's, at the Carrying Place, where we heard that Mr. and Mrs. Hall, and Mr. Moss, all of New York, had started from this place this morning for Grape Island. Brother and Sister Hall take a deep interest in behalf of our Indian Missions, and have visited the Missions two or three times since the commencement of the Reformation among the Indians.

Thursday 9th — We crossed early this morning over to the Indian village at Rice Lake, and were welcomed by Brother James Evans, the Missionary. The news of our arrival spread among the Indian Brethren, and they soon came to the house in order to shake hands with us.

Monday 13th. — Brother Evans and myself set off this morning for Mud Lake, to visit our Indian brethren, now settling at that place. About fourteen miles from the Rice Lake Mission we passed by Peterborough, a thriving village, situated on a beautiful plain.

Tuesday 14th. — In the morning we had a short introductory meeting. We breakfasted on ducks and potatoes, and all were very kind to us. At 9,, I preached to them from Matt. i. 21. Isaac Iron, an Indian class leader, exhorted — a good time to our souls. After the public meeting was dismissed I