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comforting; the work is the Larzl’r. Oh that I could feel more deeply, and that I could converse with them in their own tongue. I hope yet to accomplish this.

March 28th, 1849.—Yesterday Dr. Tremain drove me over to Brother Bain’s. I made a visit to the Indans. Poor Saku Mesal (Jacob Mitchell) is somewhat better, but I think he cannot live long. By the aid of his wife I succeeded in going on with my vocabulary, and worked at it for about four hours. On my return, to my sur- prise, I observed a new camp by the roadside, and, naturally enough called in. Just as I drew aside the [Tl/Mm, I heard the old lady say: "figu!are” (be off with you.) “ Do you tell me jzzgzdase?” says I. “ fl/a‘gwa,” said she, “Pix/arm, Pz'séwa,” (come in, come in.) I accordingly entered, and found them pleased enough to see me. They/'Iigulase was said to be a poor creature who had been drinking, I imagine.

April lst, 1849.~By the “ Messenger ” I learn that poor Burpee (Missionary to Burma) is far gone with the consumption. He must return if he is able. Who will take his place? I have been (or rather war) requested to go, and partially consented. Mrs. Rand objected, and I gave it up; and am reconciled to it with the hope that I may be able to do something for the poor Indians.

April 8th, 1849.——An Indian woman called to-day to inform me that my poor Nzgumach, Saku Mesa], was supposed to be dying. The Lord knows what is best. I am glad the poor fellow has heard in his own tongue the wonderful works of God, and that he used to pay attention. I am, in short, not without hope that his heart had

been changed. “ [fem]! Sums,” I lately asked him, (Do you love Jesus?) To which he replied: “ All, [fem/'1‘ Samr” (Indeed, I love

Jesus.) May let, 1849. . . . I go a great part of my time into the country. My own wish is to devote myself Wholly to the Indians. I must draw up a report of my Micmac Mission.

June 7th, 1849.——I have written my report on the Micmac Mis- sion, and one part has been published in the “ Messenger.” I have requested to be employed wholly in this work.