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 Diary of Rev. George Gary — III 333 for want of grass and water; they were assured by Mr. Applegate who persuaded them to take the new route that they would be in to the Williamette valley by the middle of September, and here is, near the last of De- cember, and but a part of them have yet arrived. Wednesday, 30. The sun shines beautifully today. (To be concluded in the next issue of the Quarterly.)