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DOCUMENTARY 419

5. Read and answered letters.

6. Preached to the Indians.

7. Rode to Wallawalla, fixed all for the journey.

Tuesday, 8. Received 25 horses from Mr. P., of which I had 13, Messrs. E. & E. 6 each. Packed and came about 2 mi.

9. Crossed goods in boat and canoe, over the Wallawalla river. Horses swam.

10. Came 10 mi. Camped on the Wallawalla R.

11. Left camp and came to Dr. W. and met Mr. Spalding there. Had a good visit.

12. Came to camp accompanied by Mrs. S. and Mrs. W. ; it was in motion, and we passed on to the front of camp. I there remained with them till all were past, and we kneeled upon the bank of a small stream, and Mr. S. commended us to the throne of grace, we then took the parting hand, and they re- turned to their arduous labours ; and I pensively pursued camp, thankful for the pleasing acquaintance thus formed.

13, Sun. Should have remained over Sabbath with Dr. W. but was not willing to lose the opportunity of preaching to camp, being informed that it would not move on that day ; but was greatly disappointed; the rain falling all day in such tor- rents, that it was not practicable.

14. Rain continued with unabated force and we did not move. Rather uncomfortable.

15. Came to river Moreau, fell a tree and carried the baggage.

16. Reached the Utilla. Many Kioos [Indians] came to us.

17. Remained, water too high to ford.

18. Crossed and camped.

Mr. Edwards' horse reared up in the river, fell back, and he fell under him, and with some difficulty extricated himself without injury. Mr. Ermatinger arrived from Vancouver. Though this is the llth day since we left, yet a man could easily ride to Wallawalla in one day.