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Being equipped, we again set out, and ar-rived at my house about sun-set. The girls continu-ed with us for three days; during which time, they conducted themselves in an orderly manner; and occasionally read the Scriptures. Many Friends call-ed to see them, and gave them a number of small presents. The next concern was, to find suitable places for them. We accordingly set out for James Emlen's, in Delaware county, where we arrived safely, and were kindly treated. On first-day, the 26th, we had them all taken to meeting, where they behaved in a becoming man-ner. In the course of a few days, we had them sta-tioned at the Friends' houses, who were willing to take charge of them, and instruct them in the busi-ness of housewifery. Two of the girls were placed with Nathan Coope and son;—one, with a woman Friend, who had a concern to take charge of one of the Indians;—one was placed with the family of William Jackson, and the remaining two with Isaac Jackson. At my taking leave of them, they wept considerably; and I felt much tenderness toward them, when I reflected upon the confidence which their parents had placed in me. On looking over this journey, I may thankfully acknowledge, that through adorable mercy, I have witnessed preserva-tion; and may the great Preserver of men have the praise