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to hauling and chopping wood for coal,that before noon they had a pretty commodi-ous shop covered, and all ready for buildingthe fireplace, and a considerable quantity of wood ready for the pit. The lad also that proposed engaging infarming, entered into work with our friendsthis morning. That things now wear amore encouraging appearance: and our friendshere, sensibly feel it to their relief andencouragement. It now looks likely we may set offhome, to day, which feels very pleasant. One says, My mind for the most parthas been easy for the most part about myfamily and concerns at home ever since I left them: but our business appearing to be gonethrough the draught home feels strong. About 1 o'clock took an affection-ate farewell of our Friends, having beforetaken leave of the Indians, and set off to NewHartford - 17 miles - thence to the Mohawk riverat Fort Schuyler 4 miles, where we passed through