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at what they saw and heard. Before sunset I held a classmeeting with the Indians; they spoke very feelingly of the dealings of God to their souls, and it was a time long to be remembered by us all. There were two of my nation present who joined with us to serve the Lord to-day — Bluejay and Benjamin Crane. My body through the day was very weak, but my mind was supported by grace. O Lord! carry on the work which thou hast began amongst this people, until all shall serve thee!

Monday 11th. — Spent this day with the Indians; went with a party to the mouth of the River Credit to fish for salmon; caught about forty. Towards evening received the following letter from Colonel Givins, the Indian Agent:


Monday Morning

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Dear Sir — I have consulted the parties concerned, and it is universally agreed upon that the Indians should meet the day after tomorrow (Wednesday,) at the Humber, to receive their payments and presents, I therefore wish you to be there with your scholars and singers, as the Parson and gentlemen will be up with me to see them.

Yours very truly,

[Signed]J. GIVINS, S. I. A.


To Mr. Peter Jones, alias
Kahkewaquonaby.

Tuesday 12th. — We all started this morning for the Humber, which is about twelve miles from the Credit. Arrived there at 4 P.M., so that we had time to fix our wigwams for the night. At sunset we assembled together for prayers; I took my stand on a pile of stones, and delivered a short exhortation; while I was speaking a number of the Pagan Indians drew near to see and hear, many of whom were quite intoxicated; some appeared to be affected, while others mocked and derided; one old woman in particular, known by the name of