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 Diary of Rev. George Gary — III 295 Saturday, 6. Write to Bro. Waller, Brewer and J. L. Parrish. Sunday, 7. Bro. Leslie preaches a funeral sermon on the death of Rev. J. Lee. Text Luke 7 :4 and 5. "That he was worthy for whom he should do this ; for he loveth our nation." The performance no way remarkable. Monday, 8. This day I am fifty two years old. I have completed the reading of the journal of the general con- ference as reported in the Christian [Advocate] and Journal. I do not think that I have seen any period since we left the states that I have felt half as disturbed in my feelings as I should have felt had I attended the general conference in 1844. Wednesday, 10. This day, we receive the remainder of our papers, books and also two barrels of donation goods from the Toulon. A fine supply of good reading; the donation goods are also a very great favor. The bibles and testaments from the American Bible Society are in good season, as many of the emigrants have lost their bibles on their journey and now receive a bible with great delight and gratitude ; it is pleasurable to be the agent in these noble charities. Sunday, 14. Congregation larger than usual; great attention to the word. Tuesday, 16. I have just been to see about buying some dried apples; they are 25c a pound (specie) ; too much for a circuit preacher to think of buying. I have made an arrangement to send a barrel of flour to Rev. S. C. Damon and another to E. O. Hall, Honolulu, as a token of respect for their attention and kindness to us when on our way to this land. Wednesday, 17. Drew for Mr. Abernethy on Fort Vancouver for sixty dollars — Lent to be returned by the first of March — $50 returned, $10 returned. Saturday, 20. We are having beautiful weather ; but little rain compared to last year. Pleasant days and