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Saturday 15th. — Went to Brantford to visit the Rev. Mr. Luggar, the Church Missionary, at the Mohawk Village. Had some pleasant conversation with him respecting the state and prospects of the Indians. He highly approved of our plans at the Credit, and thought he should adopt the same at his Mission. Returned to father's in the evening.

Sunday 16th. — Rode to the Mohawk Village, and heard the Rev. Mr. Luggar preach from John iii. 5. He pointed out the nature of baptism, and the duty of godfathers and godmothers; and enforced the necessity of regeneration to qualify a person for his entrance into the kingdom of heaven. He also took the opportunity to condemn drunkenness. The interpreter was H. A. Hill, to whom the Indians paid great attention; and I pray that the word preached may have its desired effect. Slept at Mr. E. Bunnell's.

Monday 17th. — Left for the Credit; about noon a tremendous snow storm, which obliged me to put up for the night at Brother Cummings', in Flamboro' West. Enjoyed some heavenly comfort this day.

Tuesday 18th. — Arrived at the Credit about dusk — found all well, except my brother George. Attended a class in the evening; it was a time of rejoicing to many. Blessed be God for the precious gift of his dear Son.

Thursday 20th. — Spent the day in rigging a cutter for my intended journey to the Bay of Quinte. Attended the prayer meeting in the evening — a time of rejoicing to many.

Friday 21st. — Started this morning to visit the various Indians residing at Schoogog Lake, Mud Lake, Rice Lake, and Grape Island. Remained a short time in York; called to see the Governor, who, after making some enquiries about the Credit Indians, said he would pay them a visit in a few days. Rode ten miles out of town to Mr. Amies', where I preached to a small congregation from Acts viii. 35. It was a solemn