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person in the street, who exactly resembled the friend he had seen in his dream. He accordingly applied to him, and found the individual he was speaking to, was John Pemberton, of Philadelphia, who was at that time on a religious visit to Great Britain. Having received what information he thought necessary, he made arrangements for his voyage to America, and, with his wife and children, took a final leave of England. 1st Month, 9th. I drink tea and spent the even- ing with R. J. at her comfortable habitation. It was pleasant to see how cheerful and lively this valuable friend is preserved in old age. On notic-ing the coldness of the weather she observed that it was the most inclement season she had witnessed for 40 years. Considering how green and lively her faculties are preserved in the winter of her age, it is not surprising that she maintains the esteem and affection of her friends and neighbours. 1st Month, 14th. I dined at J. W.'s. in com- pany with Doctor Fothergill of Bath, who had lately come over to America, on account of his health. At J. W.'s hospitable table, we were treated with wild venison, which had been sent to him from among the Indians. Another of the company was a partner in a house at Antwerp. I was sometimes ready to think that Philadelphia might be considered as a kind of central depot, in