Thompson

, an old acquaintance from Delaware
County, being one of the head surveyors. He
invited us to stay all night with them, and
directed a tent to be put up for us. We acknowl-
edged his kindness and accepted his offer.

We were entertained with much simplic-
ity on bread fish and chocolate, and had a pretty good
nights rest, which we wanted, having travelled 45
miles to day. For the last 80 miles there were no in-
habitants.

9th 7th day.

Crossed into Canada

- a rough strong
current in the river - our boat narrow and totter-
ing, and one of the horses a little unruly, so that
we felt thankful when we got on shore. Went
to Daniel Ponds where we were kindly received,
and felt glad we were once more among our friends.

In the afternoon we paid a visit to Joel Morris

's,
who were much pleased in seeing us: and in the
evening went to my old home, when here last fall,
at our friend Asa Schooley and wife's, who were
truly glad to see us, and we them,

Here we got a clean good bed which we
had not had since we left Pittsburg

, having
for nearly four weeks slept on the ground, or
on boards in our blankets.

10th, First day.

Attended the meeting at Asy Schooley

's
which was in good degree a solid opportunity: