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 went down to Toronto, in order to visit the Rice Lake Missions.

Sunday, September 3rd. — Made an early start this day, and arrived at Alnwick before breakfast. Brother Case and family appeared glad to see me.

Monday 4th. — The settlement at Alnwick bids fair to be a prosperous one. The Indians in general are very industrious and ambitious to get along in their civilization. The arrangement of this Mission is the best I have seen in all the Indian settlements.

Thursday 7th. — Went up to the Credit this morning. Found all well. Sent up to the Post Office, and my heart was gladdened at the sight of two letters from my beloved newish.

Saturday 9th. — Left the Credit this morning for the Grand River, in order to attend an Indian Camp meeting, to be held near the Salt Springs Mission.

Sabbath 10th. — After breakfast, rode down to the Camp meeting, found several of the Mohawk brethren assembled together — perhaps about three hundred. Went with Mr. Oughtred to Mr. Nightingale's to dinner. Mr. N. informed me that he was awakened under a sermon I preached at a Camp meeting back of Brantford last summer; that before this he was a strong Roman Catholic. In a prayer meeting the following languages were used in praising, and praying to, the Great Spirit, viz: English, Mohawk, Oneida, Seneca, Tuscarora, Cayuga. Onondaga, and Chippeway — eight in all. God heard and understood all these tongues, and so blessed them all.

Tuesday 12th. — At the request of Henry Brant, head Chief of the Mohawks, we went to the Mohawk village to be present at a Council of the Six Nations, to be held to-day. The principal topic of the day, was the Grand River Navigation Company. The Indians have already taken to the amount of £50,000, of which they have paid in the sum of £25,000.