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OREGON MISSION RECORD BOOK 259

Sabbath llth March 1838.

J. Lee returned after toilsome and dangerous journey the late rains having swolen the rivers and creeks to an incredible degree.

Wednesday 14th March.

It having been previously resolved by the brethern of this Mission to commence a new Station at the Dalles (so called) on the Columbia and Messrs. D. Lee and H. H. W. Perkins having been appointed to said Station they left us this day on their way thither thus there begins to be a separation in our little band, but we trust the cause of the Lord will thereby be advanced and bid them God speed in the name of the Lord. Monday 26th March

A majority of the members of this Mission deeming it expedient for the Superintendent of the Mission to visit the U. S. and represent personally to the board of managers of the M. S. M. E. C the situation of the country and Indians inhabiting it and it appearing to him to be duty, he has taken leave of his Companion and set out for Vancouver accompanied by Br. Edwards and two of our Indian boys Wm. Brooks & Thos. Adams It is truely affecting thus to part with our dear Brethern who are about to commence a most hazardous journey across the Rocky Mountains. May the God of Israel be their rock and defence.

Saturday 21st April.

Br. Perkins came after Sistr. P. He is much pleased with the new station, the Indian name of which is Was- copam.

Thursday 26th Apr.

Br. & Sister P. sat out on their way to Wascopam in a canoe accompanied by Indians.

Saturday 23d June 1838.

This evening between 9 & 10 o'clock P. M. Mrs. Lee after severe labour for several days was delivered of a fine boy whose birth caused much joy no doubt being