306 Charles Henry Carey some time ago. But Mr. G. now refuses to give up the house. I suppose a law suit will follow. Tuesday, 31. Somewhat cool; we have had but little very warm weather this month ; not a great deal of rain. Garden mostly planted. [1846] Saturday, April 4. This day we commence our quarterly meetings. In our quarterly conference, we have present eleven members. Appearances are some- what favorable in their manner of doing business. I have felt some considerable freedom in giving them my views of Methodism. I believe it was favorably received. Sunday, 5. A favorable day. Preaching by the sup- erintedent and Bros. Leslie and Waller. Monday, 6. This day I drew on the milling company in favor of Rev. D. Leslie for $219.88, which pays him to May 1, 1846. This day I receive from Wilson and Judson, $100 ; also H. Campbell $100, for J. L. Parrish's quarter- age (this country currency) . As Bro. Parrish is to spend his time, at present at least, at the Falls, where he will get less for table expenses and where it costs more to live, I shall voluntarily give him something extra more than was stipulated at first. Drew on the milling company for J. L. Parrish $100. Paid Bro. Parrish these $300. Wednesday, 8. Busy preparing to go to the Dalls with Bro. Waller. Bought sundry things at Capt. Couch's to use as expenses on the route ; bill at the captain's $23.67. Drew on milling company by Mr. Waller for $400 by errors against mission in A. F. W., $58, total $458. Thursday, 9. Received the report of the estimating committee for the year commencing May 1, 1846, ending May 1, 1847. D. Leslie's estimate for table expenses, $509.48; A. F. Waller's estimaite for table expenses, $557.79; H. B. Brewer, estimate for table expenses, $429.67; total $1496.94. About sunset, we start with Bro. Waller in a canoe for the Dalls. About midnight stop at Linnton ; sleep in the canoe. Friday, 10. We are under way early; stop about three
