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 Diary of Rev. George Gary — III 319 ago. Elijah had attended our manual labor school; but left a few years ago and with his father and others went to California where he lost his life. I suppose he was a wicked young chief; I think his father is desirous of re- venge ; more blood probably will be shed. Saturday, 4. This is a memorable day in our beloved country. Somewhat of an important day to us. Received a letter from Rev. J. L. Parrish; no American vessel in the river as yet this season; News by the Hudson Bay Company's vessel from England presents the political elements between the two nations as somewhat uneasy. We will hope for the best. For dinner today, pretty good sized new beats ; for tea, a new cucumber. In our letter from Bro. Parrish, we learn of the death of Doct. J. E. Long 38 ; he was drowned in attempting to cross the Klackamas river. The com- pany's Brigade arrive today on their way up the country. Monday, 6. Mrs. Gary makes a cheese today ; We hope we may be able to eat it at sea in a few months. Tuesday, 7. Mr. Brewer begins his wheat harvest today. Wednesday, 8. I suppose the Black river conference begins its session today; I form this opinion from the printed plan of Episcopal Visitation published in a num- ber of the Advocate for June, 1844. But I am unable even to guess where is the place of its session. These days are (with me) not like the active and important days of a session of the annual conference. Here I am a hundred miles from anybody I can talk with except the members of the mission families and thousands of miles from so many and such dear friends. I have a fine op- portunity for reading — But — But— But — I seem to be doing but little, very little indeed; perhaps my presence here prevents some expenses which would otherwise be made. Sabbath, 12. This day I go with Bro. Waller and at- 38 Dr. J. E. Long was Secretary under the Provisional Government.