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After attending the monthly meeting, I dined and spent the afternoon at W. E's, where I had the company of my relation J. E. and that of many other friends from the neighbouring meetings. 12th Month, 19th. I spent this day at W. E's, who appeared to be much employment as an agent in the sale and purchase of lands in these parts; and, I understand, he has, by this means, acquired a large property. A sale of 100 acres of land was made while I was here. The estate sold for about 330l. sterling, with a tan-yard and some buildings and other improvements thereon. It was considered well worth the money; although, 10 or 15 years ago, 50l. would have been thought a good price for the land; it being 150 miles inland from Phi- ladelphia; but there are now many good houses and plantations scattered up and down in the neighbourhood; and the roads are generally in good order. 12th Month, 20th. I came this day to Jersey town where I slept. In passing through the woods this afternoon, I saw a flock of wild turkies run- ning along the ground. 12th Month, 21st. This morning I came about 12 miles on my way on the banks of the Susque- hanna opposite to Cattawessy, and breakfasted at the house of a friend of the name of Yarnal.