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Lancaster, I was induced to inquire if no friend resided there, and was informed of a person resident in the town, who was a member of our society. I called upon him and was kindly entertained by him the whole of the afternoon. After a little conversation with him, I found he was a father to one of my customers in America. I have often thought it a great privilege in our society, that such an interchange of hospitality and freedom pre-vails among us. It has a great tendency to smooth the path of life, especially to strangers in a strange land. In the course of conversation in this family, I found that Major Andre and Colonel Despard had both taken up their lodgings with them, when prisoners on parole to the Americans. They spoke very respectfully of Major Andre, who had so conducted himself as to gain much upon the affection of the whole family. Some of his drawings and letters were shewn to me, which they preserved with great care. 8th Month, 26th. The short time I remained in Lancaster, I found that considerable business was done in the manufactory of locks, latches, and rifle guns, all of which are esteemed to be superior to those imported from England. This day I came to Philadelphia and had the company of Judge Yates the whole of the way. In the evening, I attended the burial of C. W. a young man whom I had left but a few days before in good health.