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 306 Charles Henry Carey some time ago. But Mr. G. now refuses to give up the house. I suppose a law suit will follow. Tuesday, 31. Somewhat cool; we have had but little very warm weather this month ; not a great deal of rain. Garden mostly planted. [1846] Saturday, April 4. This day we commence our quarterly meetings. In our quarterly conference, we have present eleven members. Appearances are some- what favorable in their manner of doing business. I have felt some considerable freedom in giving them my views of Methodism. I believe it was favorably received. Sunday, 5. A favorable day. Preaching by the sup- erintedent and Bros. Leslie and Waller. Monday, 6. This day I drew on the milling company in favor of Rev. D. Leslie for $219.88, which pays him to May 1, 1846. This day I receive from Wilson and Judson, $100 ; also H. Campbell $100, for J. L. Parrish's quarter- age (this country currency). As Bro. Parrish is to spend his time, at present at least, at the Falls, where he will get less for table expenses and where it costs more to live, I shall voluntarily give him something extra more than was stipulated at first. Drew on the milling company for J. L. Parrish $100. Paid Bro. Parrish these $300. Wednesday, 8. Busy preparing to go to the Dalls with Bro. Waller. Bought sundry things at Capt. Couch's to use as expenses on the route ; bill at the captain's $23.67. Drew on milling company by Mr. Waller for $400 by errors against mission in A. F. W., $58, total $458. Thursday, 9. Received the report of the estimating committee for the year commencing May 1, 1846, ending May 1, 1847. D. Leslie's estimate for table expenses, $509.48; A. F. Waller's estimaite for table expenses, $557.79; H. B. Brewer, estimate for table expenses, $429.67; total $1496.94. About sunset, we start with Bro. Waller in a canoe for the Dalls. About midnight stop at Linnton ; sleep in the canoe. Friday, 10. We are under way early; stop about three