Thursday 3rd. — At translating. Blessed be the Lord for the measure of faith I enjoy.
Tuesay 8th. — Translating. Received a letter from Elder Case on the subject of my going to England. He expressed his approbation of my accompanying Brother Ryerson.
Thursday 10th. — In the afternoon I rode down to York to see Elder Ryerson and Elder Case, who is expected from Grape Island. Saw Brother Ryerson, but Brother Case had not come up. Brother R. thought it would be absolutely necessary I should go and visit the Simcoe and Matchjedash Indians, in order to get them to appoint me as their agent, to represent their state and condition.
Thursday 17th. — In the morning I met John Asance and the principal men in council, and told them of my intended journey across the great waters to England, and asked them if they had any word to send to their father and brothers. They immediately gave me power in writing, which I drew up for them, to go in their name and solicit aid for their civilization, and also act for them about their lands. They put down their tribes as signatures.
Sunday 20th. — Early in the morning we rode down to York and attended worship at 11 o'clock. Brother Case preached, and I closed the meeting. In the evening I felt so unwell that I did not go to meeting.
Monday 21st. — After doing some business, Sister Barnes and myself rode up to the Credit.
Tuesday 22nd. — Employed in making out my accounts.
Wednesday 23rd — Employed in making preparations to go to England. Got the Indian sisters to make me a deer-skin dress.
Thursday 24th. — Quarterly Meeting at this place. Went down in the evening to York on business.
Friday 25th. — Waited upon His Excellency and informed
