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 very cold all over, inside and outside. I spoke a few words to them. After all of what I see and hear, give me the people called Methodists!

Friday 18th. — Employed in the forenoon in writing to friends on the subject of the Mission cause.

Tuesday 22nd. — Went and breakfasted with the Rev. Richard Reece, in company with Mr. Osborn. After breakfast, Mr. Thompson, Mr. Evans, and Mr. Osborn, and myself, visited the Chatham Dock Yards.

Wednesday 23rd. — After breakfast, Mr. Field, of Lambeth, called for me at Mr. Cressall's, and drove me in his gig to his house; from whence I went, in company with three of the Miss Fields, to see the Museum belonging to the London Missionary Society, which consists of specimens in natural history, various idols of the heathen nations, dresses, manufactures, domestic utensils, implements of war, &c, &c. I was much pleased to see the trophies of the Gospel in demolishing idolatry and superstition. Blessed be God for the glorious triumphs of the Gospel of Christ! In the afternoon I went with Mr. and Mrs. James and their daughter Jane, to dine with Mr. Buttress, a gentleman of fortune. There was a pretty large party present, among whom was Dr. Burder and Mr. Galland, M. A. There has been a good deal of excitement in the city for a few days about the Burking system that has been going on in London for some time past. None of the American Indians, I am sure, would be guilty of such atrocious barbarity.

Friday 25th. — Went and sat for my likeness to Miss Jones, of Coleman Street.

Saturday 26th. — Called on the Rev. R, Watson, who promised to give me some of his works and other valuable books.

Friday, December 2nd. — Went to the Mission House in Hatton Garden to see the Secretaries about attending the Missionary