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28th. At Muncy we had a Meeting, the largest (they say) ever seen atthat Place, many more people than the house held, and one thesame day with friends by themselves; I had much labourthis day, my Shirt being wet with sweat, It was an humblingseason: Visited some families also. 29th -- We travelled hard to reach to the Meeting at Fishing-creek, near20 Miles; it was large and solid, being the first held in theirnew house. In my wearisom travel I have in many placesfound that Truth was at a low ebb, though People have sat com-mendably quiet, yet some raw &; uncultivated have attended. 30th. Travelled hard again to reach Berwick, a little village onthe N. East branch of Susquehanna, where in the afternoon, hada Meeting: it was pretty large, and held in the Court-house Chamber (Northumberland County:) the People appear'd well satis-fied. A few friends dwell here, but no meeting settled. 31st. We went down the river in a boat which friends providedto go to meeting at Catawissey town to which they belong, thedistance called 15 miles. This boat had in it 30 people, &; would carry more.They frequently attend their meeting in this way, and have to push backup stream when they return: I mention this to encourage others,that they may not let small matters prevent their diligence in divineWorship. -- This being first day, we were at Meeting with friends and othersat Catawissey, which was not so favoured a season as many others. 8th mo. 1st. The next day we met with friends selected from others: It was ahumbling season to many, tending to unite us nearly in Love to each other