After writing the above, and on handing me the book, she said, “These words are the feelings of my heart.” We then shook hands with all those present, and so took our leave of our friends, highly gratified with the interview. Mrs. Moore stated to Mrs. Wood that she should be glad to have another visit from her and her Indian guest. Mrs. M. looked remarkably well and quite lively and smart, for one of her age. But her memory appeared to have failed, as is natural for aged persons, for she asked me one question two or three times over. The hair of her head was quite a deep yellow, and her dress was every way suitable to her character and station. We returned to Mr. Wood's by dusk, and I was highly pleased in seeing my friend Mrs. Wood so well pleased with her visit. One thing I ought to have mentioned, that is, I told Mrs. Moore I had heard of her in America, and that her works were much read in that quarter; to this she replied, “That has done me no good!”
Friday 24th. — Early in the morning a young gentleman, a Mr. Curlock, commenced taking my portrait for his own collection. After breakfast I went with Mr. A. Jones to solicit aid in behalf of the Indian schools in Canada. We succeeded in getting more than ten pounds. We had several visitors at Mr. Wood's this evening, among whom was Miss E. Fields, of London, who gave me an invitation to visit her mother at Norwood. Saw Mrs. Bundy, the oldest Methodist woman in Bristol; she seemed glad to see me, and kissed my hand, and I looked very foolish for it.
Saturday 25th. — Employed most of the day in writing a letter to Brother S. Martin, and pieces in Albums, which the good ladies of Bristol have been pouring upon me since my recovery. On account of the rain I did not go out on a begging excursion. Weat a little while to the Commercial room to see American papers.
