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view of the falls and surrounding scenery. This is by some believed to be the best Chi. | view of the falls and surrounding scenery. This is by some believed to be the best Chi. ob.* in the world, they did not see it in its perfection because it was too early. Returned to Buffalo in the six oclock train. | ||
June 10. Left B. in the steam boat Hendrik Hudson for | June 10. Left B. in the steam boat Hendrik Hudson for Chicago with 16 other. Miss Perry and the Misses [[unclear]] remained behind for sickness. The latter to avoid Sabbath traveling, I think it greatly to be lamented that this sabbath traveling has been so forced upon us - do hope one may never be placed in like circumstances again. Sea sick nearly all day. | ||
June 11. This morning three of our company left at Cleveland. Miss Case, Bishop & Swain. Terrible sea sickness to day. Lake very rough | June 11. This morning three of our company left at Cleveland. Miss Case, Bishop & Swain. Terrible sea sickness to day. Lake very rough About 5 oc Got into - Detroit - river smooth water - feel better. Three more left at Detroit to [[N..?]]. | ||
June 12. We are in Lake Huron. Fine day - quite calm [[unclear]] At Port Sarnia several of us went on the Grande Shore into one of the British stores. | June 12. We are in Lake Huron. Fine day - quite calm [[unclear]] At Port Sarnia several of us went on the Grande Shore into one of the British stores. | ||
13 Sabbath. Lake Michigan. Had a season of Prayer with reading scriptures and singing this morning. O may the time come soon when gods day shall be regarded and man obey God's law. It does not seem like the Sabbath here. | 13 Sabbath. Lake Michigan. Had a season of Prayer with reading scriptures and singing this morning. O may the time come soon when gods day shall be regarded and man obey God's law. It does not seem like the Sabbath here. | ||
14th Had quite a severe gale last night = did not feel much fear Prayed to him who overrules the storm to keep us all and he has kept us. O how full of gratitude should we all be. The wind blew - the waves dashed - the rain | 14th Had quite a severe gale last night = did not feel much fear Prayed to him who overrules the storm to keep us all and he has kept us. O how full of gratitude should we all be. The wind blew - the waves dashed - the rain poured - and we are safe - Our God has preserved us - let us praise his holy name. | ||
15. Last night arrived safely at Chicago Ill. Went to the Sherman House and met there one of the Committee Mr Wright - This morn have seen all of them except two or three. They have assigned places for five of our No. I am to go to Hadley about 30 miles from this place - As the time for action approaches I sometimes feel my courage fail, but I must trust all to God - he directs all things right and I feel that he will send me to the very station where I ought to go and make | 15. Last night arrived safely at Chicago Ill. Went to the Sherman House and met there one of the Committee Mr Wright - This morn have seen all of them except two or three. They have assigned places for five of our No. I am to go to Hadley about 30 miles from this place - As the time for action approaches I sometimes feel my courage fail, but I must trust all to God - he directs all things right and I feel that he will send me to the very station where I ought to go and make useful there. | ||
16. Attended a meeting in the afternoon and evening of the Synod wh meets here this week. | 16. Attended a meeting in the afternoon and evening of the Synod wh meets here this week. | ||
17 Mailed a letter home | 17 Mailed a letter home | ||
18 Visited one of the public schools in Chicago - one of the finest schools I ever knew - government perfect. In afternoon & evening attended meeting of convention - Mr. Greene Secretary of Board there. | 18 Visited one of the public schools in Chicago - one of the finest schools I ever knew - government perfect. In afternoon & evening attended meeting of convention - Mr. Greene Secretary of Board there. | ||
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view of the falls and surrounding scenery. This is by some believed to be the best Chi. ob.* in the world, they did not see it in its perfection because it was too early. Returned to Buffalo in the six oclock train. June 10. Left B. in the steam boat Hendrik Hudson for Chicago with 16 other. Miss Perry and the Misses unclear remained behind for sickness. The latter to avoid Sabbath traveling, I think it greatly to be lamented that this sabbath traveling has been so forced upon us - do hope one may never be placed in like circumstances again. Sea sick nearly all day. June 11. This morning three of our company left at Cleveland. Miss Case, Bishop & Swain. Terrible sea sickness to day. Lake very rough About 5 oc Got into - Detroit - river smooth water - feel better. Three more left at Detroit to N..?. June 12. We are in Lake Huron. Fine day - quite calm unclear At Port Sarnia several of us went on the Grande Shore into one of the British stores. 13 Sabbath. Lake Michigan. Had a season of Prayer with reading scriptures and singing this morning. O may the time come soon when gods day shall be regarded and man obey God's law. It does not seem like the Sabbath here. 14th Had quite a severe gale last night = did not feel much fear Prayed to him who overrules the storm to keep us all and he has kept us. O how full of gratitude should we all be. The wind blew - the waves dashed - the rain poured - and we are safe - Our God has preserved us - let us praise his holy name. 15. Last night arrived safely at Chicago Ill. Went to the Sherman House and met there one of the Committee Mr Wright - This morn have seen all of them except two or three. They have assigned places for five of our No. I am to go to Hadley about 30 miles from this place - As the time for action approaches I sometimes feel my courage fail, but I must trust all to God - he directs all things right and I feel that he will send me to the very station where I ought to go and make useful there. 16. Attended a meeting in the afternoon and evening of the Synod wh meets here this week. 17 Mailed a letter home 18 Visited one of the public schools in Chicago - one of the finest schools I ever knew - government perfect. In afternoon & evening attended meeting of convention - Mr. Greene Secretary of Board there.