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 314 Charles Henry Carey full far enough to suit us considering all things. Bro. Brewer, I judge, is an amiable man; very forbearing and accommodating in his disposition and habits; perhaps few could be found who would get along so pleasantly with the Indians as he does; but he never will be dis- tinguished for forethought and energy. In this trip, he selected no Indian guide who knew the way, or who knew where water might be found. And there is no push ahead to his character ; with his easy tardy habits and with his wife and children upon his hands, we could not travel more than half as far in a day as we ought to. Sunday, 24. Bros. Waller and Brewer go a few miles and have meetings with the Indians ; leaving myself and the three women here ; pur company is so small, we have no meeting until evening. Monday, 25. The weather cloudy and cool. Friday, 29. Warm, pleasant weather. I am busy reading Watson's Institutes. I am comparatively doing nothing; at least it appears to me so; I am, however, somewhat relieved from the uneasiness I should other- wise suffer, from the supply of good books. Sunday, 31. Bro. Waller goes to an appointment up the river four miles. Bro. Brewer has meeting with the Indians in this place ; at one o'clock p. m., I try to preach to four hearers; two of them I think are considerably refreshed by sleep. This is the day of small things. The lovely Sabbaths of our native land— shall we ever enjoy them again? [1846] Monday, June 1. The cattle which Mr. Gal- lagher sent back by an Indian, returned again last even- ing. This mission is annoyed almost unto vexation by the emigrants' cattle— I am in doubt about the propriety of continuing this appointment. Thermometer hanging on a partition in our chamber, 92— warm weather. Thursday, 4. We this day receive a letter from G. Abernethy, but little news; no arrivals as yet from the Sandwich Islands