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 298 Charles Henry Carey table, moving and traveling expenses ; his time is to com- mence at the time of his arrival here (Williamette Falls) on his way to his work. From my acquaintance with the local preachers in this land, I prefer Bro. Parrish to either of the others for being employed for the time being as a traveling preacher. Sunday, 11. At the evening service, more than usual in numbers and in apparent attention. Can these seasons be lost? I hope not. Tuesday, 13. Write to Mr. Roberts, 24 A. F. Waller and D. Leslie. Wednesday, 14. Received a letter from Dr. McLaugh- lin concerning Jimmo (a Kanaka) which he says he lent to the mission ; this Kanaka has been with Mr. Campbell for years I believe ; I had no idea that he was one which the mission borrowed of the Doct. I seriously fear here will be another heavy bill of wages for the mission to pay. Tuesday, 15. This day I give Mr. Parker an order on Capt. Couch (on the Rogers estate) for twenty five dollars in payment for ten cords of wood delivered at my door. Sabbath, 18. The appearances in our congregation are encouraging. We have more at meeting; they are quiet and attentive now and the starting tear gives evi- dence that there is some moral sensibility about the heart of some of these hearers. This evening, death enters the habitation of a near neighbor and removes Maryette Hol- land, a child nearly two years old. Perish the grass and fade the flower, yet immutibility characterizes the word of the Lord. Thursday, 22. Bro. Leslie is with us. This day I re- ceive the report of the estimating committee. I enter a copy. "Meeting of the committee for estimating the family expenses of the itinerant ministers in Oregon, convened at the house of Rev. D. Leslie, Thursday evening, Decem- 24 Rev. William Roberts.