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 perform the ceremony of marriage, from the Quarter Sessions, and met with much difficulty and discourtesy.

Tuesday 26th. — At writing to several persons in England. In the afternoon I preached a funeral sermon over the body of Sarah Oadahwah, from these words, “Dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return.” We had a solemn time. Began in the evening to take lessons in short hand from Mr. Corry, F. W. M., and Professor of Penmanship.

Wednesday, March 6th. — In the forenoon made ready to leave for York, thence to Rice Lake, &c.

Saturday 9th. — Rode in the forenoon to Rice Lake Mission and were kindly welcomed by our Indian brethren. Some were so glad to see me that they wept aloud for joy, and thanked the Great Spirit for bringing me once more to see them.

Monday 11th. — In the morning we left for the Mud Lake Mission.

Tuesday 12th. — We arrived at the Rice Lake again, after dark, and not in time to hold a meeting with them as I intended.

Wednesday 13th. — Sister McMullen sent for the Indian sisters in order to distribute the articles I brought for them from the ladies in England. After the distribution, at the request of Sister McMullen, I spoke to the sisters on the subject of the Dorcas Society, and informed them that the sisters at the Credit had changed their Dorcas Society into a Missionary Society, and gave them the reasons for so doing.

Thursday 14th. — About nine in the morning we bade farewell to all our Rice Lake friends, with our hearts warmed with love and gratitude for the precious seasons we have had together. The Rice Lake people, in my opinion, are the most affectionate of all the Indians I know of.

Friday l0th. — About 9 o'clock we met Brother Case near