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in the woods near one of the head springs of the Alligany River -- This Morning was very Cool for the Time of year and a large white frost which nearly destroy'd the Buckwheat in that settlement and injur'd the Corn very much--Agreably to an appointment of Isaac Bonsals, today at ten Oclock a Meeting was held with the few Settlers in this place. Mary Bell, with her Children attended and several others to the amount of near twenty in number, &; I.B. had good Counsel to communicate-- After dineing with F.K. we rode to Major Hoopes's settlement at the mouth of Issue on Allegany River, 12 Miles. and was entertain'd in a friendly and hospitable manner-- This evening two Indians with whom I was acquainted arived here from thier settle- ment at Tunessassa, on their way to Genesee They also know me, seem'd glad to see us, said our friends at Tunesassa were well and would look for us in a day This morning was