I met the Rice Lake Indians who have been waiting for me. After singing and prayer I informed them of the appointment of Brother McMullen as their Missionary, exhorted them to listen to his instructions, and to love him very highly for his work's sake.
Tuesday 20th. — Went to York in order to do business, and saw Mr. Clench.
Wednesday 21st. — Was busily engaged in getting several necessary articles for our own private use. Sister Barnes collected some things for the Credit mission. I met the Governor between the town and the Humber River. We had a short conversation together. He informed me that since he saw me last, he had visited the Grand River mission and the Indians at Amherstburgh. He thought that the Schools at the Grand River were doing well, and would eventually succeed in doing much good to the Indians. The Indians at the latter place, he said, were in a wretched condition, as he saw both men, women, and children drunk in the streets.
Thursday 22nd. — Was engaged part of the day in getting some of the Indian brothers to work at digging the cellar for the Mission House, that is now building in this village. In the evening we had a prayer meeting; a pretty good time to our souls. After the prayer meeting, the Chiefs married two couple in a Christian form.
Monday 26th. — I was engaged most of the day in writing letters, one to my father, and one to Brother W. Case. Our Indian sisters were busily engaged in learning to make prunell shoes. The work is superintended by Miss E. Rolph and Miss E. Barnes. Should they be able to accomplish the making fine mocassins and soling them with leather, it might be a profitable business for our women.
Tuesday 27th. — I was engaged part of the day in writing. My brother John received a letter to-day from Brother Peter
