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 Saturday 8th. — Prepared for our removal to the Credit; towards evening went to my father's, where I remained all night.

Sunday 9th. — Father Davis, the Mohawk Chief, and I, conducted the services of the day.

Monday 10th. — My brother John and I started for the Credit, and reached our uncle, E. Jones', where we remained the night.

Tuesday 11th. — Left my uncle's, and arrived at Mr. Pollard's, near the Credit, much fatigued and very cold.

Wednesday 12th. — Met several of the Credit Indians this day; had prayer with them, and the Lord was present to bless us. Slept at our uncle Austin's.

Thursday 13th. — Came from Austin's to the Credit Flats, thence down to the mouth of the river, where we met with many of our people. I immediately proposed having prayer with them. For this purpose I gathered a few slabs and blocks of wood for our Bethel; we commenced worship by singing and prayer. The Lord, who dwelleth not in temples made with hands, was graciously pleased to pour out His spirit upon us; some were silently adoring the Holy One of Israel, while others praised him aloud. Glory, glory, be to God for what I saw and enjoyed myself this day! After prayers, John and I went to a friend's house for the night; here we met with two Indians intoxicated; they appeared to have been deceived by some wicked, designing men, who told them there was no harm in drinking a little. We talked and reasoned with them about the disgrace they were bringing on themselves, for which they appeared sorry, and promised amendment.

Friday 14th. — John and I went to York to see Col. Givins about our Indian affairs; he informed us that Government were going to have twenty-five acres of land ploughed for us on the Flats; but could not inform us of any further aid at present.

Saturday 15th. — Got a party of the Indians to clear and