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 Thursday 17th. — At about 8 o'clock in the morning we landed at the city of New York, and were kindly received by our old friends. Mr. and Mrs. Hall. In the afternoon we went and visited Dr. Bangs and Brother S. Martin, accompanied by Brother S. Merwin. In the evening we attended meeting in John Street church. Brother Hall engaged a passage for us this day in the Packet ship Birmingham, bound for Liverpool. The fare was $120; $20 each less than the usual price. This gain we made by temperance.

Thursday 24th. — Early in the morning we made ready to go on board the Packet ship. At 10,, the Steamboat Rufus King, took the passengers on board the ship Birmingham. A number of our friends followed us to the wharf in order to see us off and bid us farewell. There were fourteen or fifteen cabin passengers, among whom were the Lord Bishop of Quebec, the Rev. Mr. Bethune of Cobourg, and two ladies from New York.

Monday, April 18th. — No change in the wind as yet. The day was very pleasant, with light breezes from the N.E. The Captain had the mail bags opened this day, and he overhauled the letters to see if there were any for those on board the ship. Being greatly relieved from sea sickness, I commenced this afternoon to correct my brother John's translation of the Gospel of St. John into the Chippeway language. I finished correcting one chapter. Felt rather lonesome, and wished to be amongst my friends and relatives; but in all this the Lord is my consolation and comfort. In his presence there is joy and peace, whether on land, or tossed to and fro, on the mighty ocean.

Saturday 30th. — In the morning when we got up we found a light breeze in our favour, and shortly after breakfast we came in sight of land. We sailed along up the channel of the river Mersey, amidst a number of ships. As we hauled