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1795. 8th month. the Bay that in a Vessel which was to sail that afternoon for New-Brunswick; we thought it best to take leave of them, and goon board. We were on the water all night, which was to me verytrying, as the motion of the vessel caused me to be very sick. In about 22hours we landed: it is called about forty Miles from Digby to this place. 8th. One who was called a Bishop of the Church of England, waswith us on board of this Vessel. The man was respectful, and desired tosee my Certificate; on it's being shewn to him, he commended it, and theOrder settled among friends; saying, It well agreed with his Sentiments.After this his kindness towards me increased; for he came frequentlyto enquire how I was; saying, "Friend Evans, are you any better: Andwhen we parted, he gave me his blessing, as also divers others did, in their way 9th. At New Brunswick we had two large and favoured Meetings, to the tendering of many hearts, and bringing as I thought honourto the Cause of Truth; many expressed their Satisfaction, and I admired their solid sitting, as there was long silence, and a number of themnever before at any of our meetings. It was the Lord's mercy; Blessed behis great Name; I am but as a worm, and no man. ---- Many of the People hereaway, have had an education amongstFriends, and are friendly; But appear to be as Sheep without a ShepherdI felt Love flowing towards them; and I thought great openness appear'd in this town towards the Doctrine of Truth: a number expressing their tenderness