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 Diary of Rev. George Gary — III 321 night. We are apprised that the vessels now in the river will soon leave — we shall now be busy writing to friends in the states ; soon as practicable, return to Oregon City. Tuesday, 21. We are busy in preparing to go down the river. A little after nine o'clock p. m., we go to the river, and at about midnight, our canoe is loaded, and we start for the Williamette. This traveling in the night is not quite so pleasant after all ; yet we will make the best of it. We run down the river about an hour and the wind being high, we conclude to put up the remainder of the night. Thursday, 23. At evening, we reach the Cascades. Friday, 24. Another laborious day at the portage at the Cascades. But accomplish this portage in sufficient time to make quite a run down the river, with a high brisk wind against us, and consequently waves that make canoe jump about in somewhat of a fearful manner. Saturday, 25. At evening, we find ourselves about eight miles below the Falls on the Williamette ; here we rest and spend the holy Sabbath. Monday, 27. At about ten o'clock A. M., we arrive at the Falls and soon find ourselves in the parsonage again. Here are barrels and boxes of donation goods and also some purchased goods which the Board have sent to this mission. Bro. Waller came down with us, and will take back such things as may be needed at the Dalls station. Thursday, 30. For a few days I have been very busy in opening the goods which have arrived and putting up what may be needed at the Dalls ; at about three o'clock p. m., he starts for the Dalls. The goods sent by the Board are in good season and will be a very great help to the persons connected with the mission. They have arrived in good order, except some of the donation goods are moth eaten. Friday, 31. Today I am reading the Advocates some. This day I receive another letter from the secy, dated Jan. 30, 1846. Yesterday I paid Bro. Waller as quarterage