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1795. 8th month. 17th. Being kindly supplied with Horses, &; a man totake them back, we went on to Pleasant-River, about 20 Miles towards Penobscot: As heretofore hinted there appears to be much Opennessamongst the inhabitants of this Eastern Country towards Friends: I thoughtit looked as tho' "the fields were white unto Harvest;" and that many seemed weary of their Teachers: We had a Small solid meeting here thenext day: After which we crossed the River to Richard Coffin's. 19th. Hiring Horses and a Man to take them back, we came about30 Miles to French-man's Bay, and the next day we reached to the houseof Paul Dudley, who was a very kind man: He offered his Boat andHands to take us near 30 Miles, but It being rainy we tarried here tillthe day following, day and then were taken down Frenchman'sBay to the Blue Hills: 21st. On the Way to Penobscot we hada pleasant Passage; and I had to admire the goodness of the Lord,in opening &; preparing my Way. Blessed be his excellent Name, dothmy soul say, tremblingly, in awful fear and Love. -- The next daywe hired Horses to cross a neck of Land about six Miles; and then wentby water to Penobscot: Feeling Poor in mind, and hearing of an Opportu-nity to go on further by Water, We had like to have gone, But perceiving an Opening unexpectedly for a meeting here next day, we concluded totarry, having one in the Morning, and also another in the afternoon, solid and profitable, I hope: The people's behaviour was commendable, I wascomforted, and some benefit perhaps was received by individuals among them.