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in agreeable conversation. he intimated that the experiment of civilizing a na- tion of Indians he had not seen ful- ly tryed - but could discouver no more of a wild nature in them than pre- vaild among the whites. provide the oppor- tunity of education was the same. He said it was a great undertaking for us to leave our near connections and fri[en]ds but necesity call'd loudly for some attention to be given them- signifying he had heard of our society giving them some assistance, but had no idea so much was done-- On parting with him we had his good will and wishes for our success-- 6 mo 20 from her diary A fine refreshing rain after a week of warm dry weather all kinds of vegitation is revived but my poor mind feels dull and lan- guid, and the necessity of having faith and patience under every dispensation