Documentary History of the State of New York, Vol. III

M^ Fish tells me that tliere are 4 families near him who are destitute of bibles and are poor. Gave an order for 4 bibles, 10 catechisms, 4 of Janeway's Tokens, and 10 of Dodridge's Addresses, and left it in the hands of M^' Fish, who will see that they are disposed of accordhig to the wishes of the Society. I this day was overtaken by M^' Taggart. After obtaining all the information in our power, w^e concluded to part for a fortnight, and to meet at Rome.

Stuben, Thursday, bth.--Ki Deacon Mitchell's. Visited a number of families. In this town there is a chh. of about 80 members. Tlie chh. was formed by M'" Alexander iu 1801. They keep up regular meetings on the Sabbath, and are a religious people. Tliere is one Baptish chh -- numerous -- vacant. \ of the inhabitants of this town are Welsh, and they have appointed one of their own number to preach among themselves in their own language.

Friday, Uh. -- Spent the day in visiting a number of families, and a School of about 35 children. Appointed a communion lecture.

Saturday 1th. -- Visited various families. Afternoon, preached to an attentive audience. Appearances agreeable.

Sunday, 8th. -- Communion. Most of the baptists present. Baptised 6 children -- had a chh. meeting after services -- and apparently, and I hope effectually, settled an unhappy difficulty which has subsisted in the chh. with one of its members for nearly a year. Appointed a lecture on Monday among the baptists.