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 302 Charles Henry Carey H. B. Brewer's claim. From Dec. 21, 44 to May 1, 45 Salary $101.83 ; table expenses $103.65 $205.48 Table expenses from May 1, 45 to May 1, 46 510.00 Quarterage same time 282.00 $997.48 Received since Dec. 21, 1844 $292.80, $158,781/2 donation to M.S.M.E.C. $100 551.58i/ 2 (which pay up to 1 May, 46) now due $445.89y 2 Saturday, 14. A most beautiful day. Rev. J. L. Parrish reaches here today; this day begins his year in the employ of the mission as a preacher. It may be asked if it was best to pay him his equivalent for his claim on the board for his return home provided he shall be em- ployed in the ministry connected with the mission. To this I answer, We can now stipulate on the terms of em- ploying him. The mission gives him only his disciplinary quarterage, himself, wife and children. His other ex- penses, he depends upon the people for; and it's my opinion, Bro. Leslie also ought to give up his claim on the mission for table expenses. Sunday, 15. Another wintry day which is made up of clouds and rain. Monday, 16. Somewhat pleasant today. Tuesday, 17. Pleasant, beautiful day. Mrs. Gary is getting a great supply of baskets from Sister Parrish. Wednesday, 18. Fair, beautiful weather ; busy writ- ing to friends in the states, Sunday, 22. A favorable day, so far as relates to weather, number and attention in the congregation. Wednesday, 25. Today I hand to Mr. Redshirt Smith 26 three letters for the states, John Smith, St. Louis, A. W. Smith, Middletown, and James Mudge, Lynn. Mr. Smith is about starting over the mountains for the states. 26 Hiram Smith; for biography see Vol. I, p. 527, Bancroft's Oregon.