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480 kept up from quarter to quarter till we learn the result of your correspondence with Br. Post. We cannot tell Br. Post how much he ought to sacrifice for the cause of Christ and humanity in Oregon. But this I will suggest, that, if he will give his whole soul to God for this work, I think the day will come before he is fifty years old, if his life is spared, that he will find himself connected with relations which should satisfy the most aspiring mind and afford the richest consolation in the decline of life. It is true our beginnings are small, but the destinies of Oregon for the next fifty years, who can calculate?

Very respectfully yours, EZRA FISHER. N. B.—Dear Brother :

Will you give me an interest in your fervent prayers that I may do my whole duty to Him who died and intercedes for me with the Father of us all.

Received March 19, 1853.

Oregon City, Ore. Ter., Jan. 1st, 1853.

To the Rev. Benjamin M. Hill,

Cor. Sec. A. B. H. M. Soc.

Herein I send you my report of labor as exploring agent for Oregon for the 3rd quarter ending December 31st, 1852.

I have visited during the quarter, Salem, the seat of government, and Lebanon church, attended the yearly meeting of the French Prairie church; visited Shiloh church, Oregon City church, and Molalla church, and spent a Sabbath with brethren on Butte Creek, 22 miles south of Oregon City.

Traveled 435 miles to and from my appointments, labored 11 weeks during the quarter, collected $3.50 by collections from Lebanon church, paid for traveling expenses $2.50, for postage 12½ cents. Total, $2.62½. Delivered 18 sermons.

Respectfully submitted,

EZRA FISHER, Exploring Agent. Received March 19, 1853.