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 or the West, in order to visit some Chippeways and Munceys on the River Thames. Brother Torry preached in Dumfries, from Psalm cxvi. 7. The hearers were composed of different denominations, who all seemed very attentive, and I hoped some good was done. After meeting, we rode about six miles and lodged at Brother Mudge's for the night. My mind this day was greatly exercised for the salvation of the poor pagan Indians.

Tuesday 24th. — We started on our journey and rode about twenty-four miles to Brother Piper's, in Oxford, where we stayed all night. I was rather dull in spirit this day, but in the evening I retired to the woods for secret prayer and meditation. My spirit was greatly revived, and I was enabled to commit myself to the care of the Great Spirit.

Wednesday 25th. — We rode about two miles to Brother Harris', where we spent the day. We gave out an appointment for preaching at 4 o'clock, A pretty good congregation assembled, and Brother Torry preached; the people were attentive, and I trust some good was done to the people. I was wonderfully blessed in private prayer in the woods, for which I desire to be grateful to my Lord and Master. Oh how good the omnipotent God is to his creatures. Let the whole earth praise Him!

Thursday 26th. — After breakfast, we pursued our journey westward, and travelled thirty miles to Brother Connell's, in Westminster — published an appointment at early candle light; about eighteen or twenty attended. I opened the meeting by singing and prayer, and then gave a word of exhortation — had little or no liberty in speaking. Brother Torry also exhorted at some length, but the people appeared quite dull and stupid.

Friday 27th. — After breakfast we started on foot through the woods to visit Munceytown. We were accompanied by