In peace I shall lay down this night, with a conscience
void of offence towards God and man; desiring to walk
humbly all the days of my pilgrimage, while a resident of
time.

I went to-day to take my leave of the Indians settled
on the Oneida ground. which is a beautiful tract of land,
and I could not but notice how love to them unites my
heart to the Lord more abundantly; for, He delights in
His creatures shewing mercy one to another. An Indian
woman lent me her horse to ride on, from one hut to the
other, till I paid many visits: but, not being accustomed
to ride on horseback without saddle or pillion, the horse
was going to throw me off, which perceiving, I took the
advantage of the creature, and jumped several yards, and
it was out of sight before I recovered from the surprise
and stun that I received by falling heavy on the ground
after I alighted: but even in this instance, I have to say,
the Delivering Hand of god was ready to assist in this
solitary place, when only a little Indian boy was with me;
for, on looking behind me I saw a chaise, with two men,
advancing forward as fast as possible; having seen me fly,
and the horse take its departure, who cried out to me,
while I sat on the ground, Don’t go after the horse; we
will go after it, and the youngest lifted me into the
chaise and then enquired where I was going, and set me
safe at the cottage, with the politeness of Christians or mer-
ciful men, which I praise God on the account; and that
my bones were not broken by His not suffering me to dash
myself against a stone, believing death, and ten thousand
dangers at all times, surrounded all mortals.

I was greatly led into sympathy with my Indian sisters,
and their little helpless infants, whom with pleasure I could
aid, was the Lord to give ability to heart filled with
generous sentiments to all His offspring. The women
brought me some Indian corn bread, with large beans stuck
all over it, which I thought were raisins: but, found my
mistakes as soon as I took one: and it being very sad, and
boiled, I chose to fast all day till night, rather than eat it;