person in the street, who exactly resembled the
friend he had seen in his dream. He accordingly
applied to him, and found the individual he was
speaking to, was John Pemberton

, of Philadelphia,
who was at that time on a religious visit to Great
Britain. Having received what information he
thought necessary, he made arrangements for his
voyage to America, and, with his wife and children,
took a final leave of England.

1st Month, 9th.

I drink tea and spent the even-
ing with R. J. at her comfortable habitation. It
was pleasant to see how cheerful and lively this
valuable friend is preserved in old age. On notic-
ing the coldness of the weather she observed that
it was the most inclement season she had witnessed
for 40 years. Considering how green and lively
her faculties are preserved in the winter of her age,
it is not surprising that she maintains the esteem
and affection of her friends and neighbours.

1st Month, 14th.

I dined at J. W.'s. in com-
pany with Doctor Fothergill of Bath

, who had
lately come over to America, on account of his
health. At J. W.'s hospitable table, we were
treated with wild venison, which had been sent
to him from among the Indians. Another of the
company was a partner in a house at Antwerp.
I was sometimes ready to think that Philadelphia
might be considered as a kind of central depot, in