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in need of Money, and if I did, he was willing to supply me, he said. also unknown to me, he wrote an Order, that if at any time, whilstin these northern parts, I should have occasion, I might drawon him, which he would cheerfully answer. -- Finding the roadsvery difficult, here I sold my waggon, &; some other things, andprovided myself to ride on my mare, with the kind assistance of Judge Cooper &; his sister; having cause to remember them both:we had a solid, good meeting at this place, which to some, was atendering season. The 25th. in the morning we left Cooper's-town,and travelled near 50 miles to Duane's-Bush; This was as try-ing as my nature could well bear: Towards the latter part we cameto a family of poor Irish people: Here we got down to rest ourselves &;horses a little, it being very warm weather; and I much fatigued; Here tho'not at all agreeable, I thought we must stay that night: Yet were, af- ter after resting awhile, favour'd to reach Walter Briggs's, our desiredPlace. -- The next day, had two pretty large Meetings held ina Barn at Duanes-bush; one of which was a favour'd time; the other more exercising, the minds of the People being outward. 27th. We had a meeting at W. Briggs's, in a new framed house, which waslarge, &; ended well; the people appearing solid. We have no cause tomurmur: we want for nothing, The Lord being good, and doth marvel-lously open the way: Unto whom be all Glory &; Praise, forever, Amen.We now propose to go up the Mohock river; but how far, we cannot say. This