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initials? 20 who must, in all probability, be soon ushered into a territory?, may be kindly taken into the arms of their blessed Redeemer. In the company were two blind men, and several adults, beside some children who were unwell. One poor old Creek, being sick, we nourished by our fire. A little before dark, the captain took our interpreter, Mr. Johnson Reece, and went to those who were lodged in the meeting house, and told them he had power to destroy them, and was ordered to do so if they did not behave well. He then told them that after the beating of the drum, no one must be seen out doors till morning. The interpreter told him that some might be obliged to go out, being sick with the dysentery. The captain replied, that in that case they must call and get permission, or they would be in danger of being shot.

June 1. Our dear captive friends were driven on to the camps, about two & half miles distant, where they wait to be sent down the river.

Sabbath June 3rd. Most of our neighbours are now with us, going this evening or tomorrow, to the camps, choosing to go in by themselves, rather than be driven by soldiers; and though -lined out last week, it is said, a young officer told the people in this settlement, generally that they had better go to the agency, as they would fare better there than at Ross' landing. Accordingly most of the people started on Saturday for that plan. But when the chief officer had knowledge of this, he sent the same young man, and other soldiers to order them back. This morning, therefore, they returned wet, and weary, and some of them almost exhausted, especially one old lady near a hundred years old, who had travelled most of the day and night before.

During this week, I visited the camps, and found our beloved brother Eperetus Tehaia, with his wife and