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3rd. We visited another settlement of those called Shakers: after asolid conferrence we were permitted to see the women, who appearedplain and sober; one of them, and antient Woman, spake in a freeand friendly way, asking several questions: She seemed well satisfiedwith my answers, and invited me to come again. Their Head-dress wasmuch the uniform: and although I had some satisfaction in the visit, I fearedthey were too much unacquainted with the Cross of Christ; yet theyspeak of living under the cross. 4th. Had a large and satisfactory Meeting at Tyringham; after whichI was in Conferrence with a Committee from East Husack Mo.ly Meeting,in respect to holding a meeting at this place, as the number is small,and the State of things but low. 6th The next day travelled ona rough road through a mountainous Country to Charles Richards'sHouse at Goshen; and the next day following a large and solid Meeting was held there: It may be remarked the people in those parts are long in ga-thering to assemblies for Worship. C. Richards seems to be a singu- lar man in almost all his conduct; and yet in the main, I esteemedhim honest-hearted. Branch The day following in the afternoon, wehad a dull heavy Meeting at a place called the Branch, and the 8th. had one at New-milford; which was low in the forepart; untill some gay people not of our perswasion came in; unto whom I believethe Lord had regard, for ability was received to extend gospel labourfor their benefit: as a lukewarm drowsy spirit was to be felt before