Prospect of Things here looks gloomy every Way. It is a trying
circumstance to me, to See the naked Bodies of slaves and cold wea-
ther near, Whilst the Sons of their Oppressors, in an idle life, ap-
pear so different; and their haughty daughters with stretched forth
necks and wanton looks, their long-tailed gowns, trailing, as tho'
some of them might spare something to put on the naked bodies of
those who wait upon them.

18th.

We next had a small meeting near the great bridge at Robert
Pool's

to Satisfaction: After which I had solid Conversation with some
gay women respecting their manner of dress, at a house where we
were kindly entertained; my Freedom with them seemed to be well ta-
ken: They appeared somewhat religious, but I thought they wanted depth.
they were not acquainted with friends, nor our principles. One thing
I mention'd for them to consider was, Whether some of the Stuff in their
Gown tails, & the price of superfluous ribbonds, might not well be
spared to put something on the naked bodies of little blacks, &c. It was a
solid season, and not resented, though I suppose they never heard such sentiments
before; We parted very friendly; and rode in the Evening about 15 Miles,
and had a solid time with E.D. who said he was born at Egg-harbor in
Jersey.