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friends. Having lived nearly all his time in this city, he has had the opportunity of observing its regular, although rapid progress, from a small town to a great commercial city. Amongst other things, he mentioned to me that he well remembered the time when there was but one ironmonger's shop in the place; and when there was only one ship in the trade between Philadel- phia and London; and the arrival of this vessel used to be of so much importance, that marriages were sometimes delayed until its return. Such is the great increase of this city, that it is now said to contain 106,000 inhabitants; more than 1000 families of whom are of our society. 8th Month, 18th. Being the first day of the week, I attended Frankfort meeting; afterwards dined at N. W.'s, and in the afternoon drank tea at A. G.'s, where I slept. And the next day I returned to Philadelphia, A. G. kindly giving me a seat in his carriage. 8th Month, 20th. Most part of this day was employed at Philadelphia, in writing to my family in England. Having an opportunity of noticing a thermometer, I observed that it stood at 82 in the shade. The next day was employed in business at Philadelphia; and I supped and spent the even- ing at J. W.'s. 8th Month, 22d.