friends. Having lived nearly all his time in this
city, he has had the opportunity of observing its
regular, although rapid progress, from a small
town to a great commercial city. Amongst
other things, he mentioned to me that he well
remembered the time when there was but one
ironmonger's shop in the place; and when there
was only one ship in the trade between Philadel-
phia and London; and the arrival of this vessel
used to be of so much importance, that marriages
were sometimes delayed until its return. Such is
the great increase of this city, that it is now said
to contain 106,000 inhabitants; more than 1000
families of whom are of our society.

8th Month, 18th.

Being the first day of the week,
I attended Frankfort meeting

; afterwards dined at
N. W.'s, and in the afternoon drank tea at A. G.'s,
where I slept. And the next day I returned to
Philadelphia, A. G. kindly giving me a seat in his
carriage.

8th Month, 20th.

Most part of this day was
employed at Philadelphia

, in writing to my family
in England. Having an opportunity of noticing
a thermometer, I observed that it stood at 82 in
the shade. The next day was employed in business
at Philadelphia; and I supped and spent the even-
ing at J. W.'s.