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WILLIAM ORMOND JR»S JOURNALS

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WILLIA,. ORMOND JR»S JOURNALS

Volume I - July 10th, 1791, to December 12th, 1792.
Volume II - August 16fch, 1795, to September 50th, 1798.
Volume III - October 1st, 1798, to September 25rd, 1800.
Volume IV - September 25rd, 1800, to February 24th, 1805.
Volume V - February 24th, 1805, to October 4th, 1805.

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William Ormond Jr'3 Journal
Volume I
from
July 10th, 1791, to December 12th, 1792,

£38232

'■7ILLIAM ORMOHD Jr ' s J ■>... .HALS
from
July 10th ,1791, to -December 12th, 1792 «

Sunday July 10th, 1791. I nov; am at Bro. Lawrences (Tarriver
Circuit, North Carolina) & find yself happy, & have just renewed my
Covenant with God to walk more upright & discourse lesa about non-
essentials . I have to dispute with a Sister about her believing
God's not willing she should get her Soul Converted. Also she
Concludes it* 3 God's will for her to commit Sin, ft after I said much
on the subject she went off tried with me. I now start for Bro. Moores
sweetly composed in mind. I took a wrong path but was righted by a
Stranger. Came safe ft Preached with life ft liberty to a large
Auditory. One Professed to receive uonvirting grace ft Several stlred
up. I have returned to Mo ores from Church & find the heat lias hurt
me In the evening got refreshed ft enjoyed happiness of Soul.
Monday 11th. I was tr able in the night with thoughts about home

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which caused me to loose Sleep. At 10 0* Clock started for N. Moores.
Came safe & found this to be rest day, no appointment was made.
Tuesday 12th. Through mercy I have been aparted to see this light,
'as very poorly with the Colic in the night St so remain. Bro. &
Sis. Moore has gone to Church. I am so I cannot go. In the evening
I came to Colo. Taylor s e ended in health, '..ednesday 13tb, Glory
to God, I enjoy health of body St Serenity of Soul. At 1C O'clock
I started for Bro. Smiths. Came St Preached with some pain & distress
& am but poorly. Thursday 14th. I am tolerable this morning.
Camo to Bro. coopers ft Preached from Isa xxxii, 17, ft had a happy
meeting. I now start for Bro. I. Smith's. It rained ft we call'd at
Finches St Dined then came to Smiths. Friday 15th. I preached

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from 1 . eter ii,4 and had a good meeting. Then came to Bro. Mabeary's
& tarried there. Saturday 16th. This is rest day. I expect to
tarry here & have my thing3 put in order. Sunday 17th. I find
myself happy & well, but from some discourse I've just had with a
Dro . I perceive I have spdken my mind too freely in this Ct.;
therefore am determined through grace to be more guarded than ever.
At 10 O'clock I started for P. Hous. Came & I . from 1 Tim. 111,16.
Some seemed to get happy. I went home with Dro. York. Monday 18th.
I am not so happy as I want to be. Came to Bro. Joneses & P. from
S. Solomon vi, 10 & had a happy meeting. Then came to Bro. Aliens.
Tuesday 19th. I find myself v/ell ,: ha;;py this morning. Have P.
from 1 Peter 11,4 with light & liberty. In Glass meeting we had
great confusion. Sis. Ballard endeavoured to Justify herself altho
she had gave Bro. Jackson the lye. Her Son talked very impudent
to me, & the Mother & Son both seems possessed with a bad spirit.
I came to Old Bro. Aliens just at night. Wednesday 20th. I am
blessed with : eace It have 1 . from Gen. ;:ix, 17. Then sett off for
Bro. Myricks (Roan-Oak Ct.). I've been lost Be road out of my why
but have oome to expected .;lace. Thursday 21st. I start to Birkses
P. House. I have been lost several tines out righted came to
expected place. Meet with "Id. Bowen ft heard a good Mormon. The
Eld. £: myself came to Bro. Browns. Friday 22nd. Bro. I Brown &
myself changed Horses; mine suited •im & his stilted me. At 8 QC
I started with the Eld. to Mrs. ins funeral. V. e came and meet with
several Preachers (my Colleague in company). The Eld. reached.
Then we all came to Bro. Ben Hills. Saturday 23rd. Ye came to
Cearleses I. House. Eld. '.ark reached. In the evening we cane to
Bro. Jarrots. Sunday 24th. I am tolerable. At 8 OC we 3tart for

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love feast. V/e had tolerable good times. Bro. Bowen Preac ed a
good Sermon. Eld. Bowen & Pld. Park & myself came to Bro. Joneses
& tarried. Monday 25th. bro. Hays & myself part with the two Elds.
& came to Bro. Yorks. I got my Horse Shod & we came to Bro.
Jacksons in the evening. Tuesday 26th. Y.'e came through a pi erful
rain to the Schoolhouse & I i reached (in my wet cloaths) from
Coloss. ii, 6. Then came to Bro. Aliens. . ednesday 27th. I
P. on 1 Timo. iii,16, & there was good done. Then Bro. Hays &
myself started for ..arranton. Came 3afe, did my business; then
we traveled a strainge road in the night to bro. Myricks. Thursday
28th. V/e came to Bro. Long3 & I F . from S. Song vi, 10> to Stony
hearted hearers but hope good wa3 done. Friday 29th. e came
to :ir. Goodlow's. I P. on 1 Peter ii,4, with life. Saturday SjQth.
We came to Bro. Hunts. Bro. Hays P. & I exhorted. The Lord attended
his word to the awaking of Mr. Goodlov; in a Powerful manner. We
return with him home. Sunday&lst. V.e came to H. Hunts. I P. on
Job xxi, 15. ;-r. G-oodlow leaves us but I hope the Lord will carry
on the work. Bro. Hays has parted with me. Monday August 1st. I
was Poorly but -road to Sis. ursley & P. from John v, 42, with life.
Tuesday 2nd. I came to Bro. Deans & P. from Luke xiii, 7-10.
Wednesday 3rd. I came to Hattons & P. from 1 John iv, 18, then
road to S'mses which made about 30 miles before a. after i reaching.
Thursday 4th. I P. from John v, 42, to a large Ord'.tory & after
I was done to my Sur.rise Mr . Lee (an unknown Man to me) Proposed
to Ireach to the People. It wa3 agreed on. He attempted to "P.
from Rom. iv, 23; made an indifferent discourse, ut strovehard
to nullify my Principals. After He ended I arose St desired the
attention of the . eople. I believe the Lord enabled me to vindicate

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my doctrine. We took up about 5 Hours in Speaking & I hope
Antinominism hftfl suffered loss. Friday 5th. I came to Bro. I ierces
& P. from Psm. cxxvi. Then came to Bro. '-'.atkinses. Saturday 6th.
I P. from 1 Peter iv, 18, & in Class meeting a young woman by the
name of Langly who had been guilty of very bad Acts would intrude
on us to stay in the Room. I said much to her but it seemd to take

but little effect. I then told Bro. ' atkins to out her out by force.
After this was begun she walked out & we had to shut the winder to
prevent her peeping inn. I came to Bro. Hovels in the evening.
Sunday 7th. I came to Deans l. House It P. from S. Song iv,10, w5.th
life, o- then came to Ad Howels. Monday 3th. I came to Bro. Boyts &
P. from Isa. xxv,10, & had a happy meeing. In the evenin ; came to
Bro. Gurleys. Tuesday 9th. I came to Bro VIneons & P. from
Luke xiii,7-10, & went home with Bro. Hays. Wednesday 10th. This
is rest day. Thursday 11th. I came to Smithfield & heard Bro. Bowen
reach a great Sermon. I road with him to It, '.'arrans & there we
tarried all night. Friday 12th. ,e came to Hayses; the j.1 a. Preached
& I exhorted; then we went to Old Mr. Hayses. Saturday loth. e
start f or OJ.I at Boyts. Came safe It meet with several Preachers.
liro. 1 iley ^reached u others exhorted. we all tarry here. Sunday 14th.
V/e enjoy the Lord's Supper * love feast. Bro. King : reached &
several ex.orted. Bro. Jacks. n & myself started, for Bro. Taltons.
Came safe. Monday 15th. V.eroad about 30 miles & came to Bro.
Guerrants. I i!. frcm John v, 42, to a lar e jrditory. Tuesday 16th.
Bro. Jackson continues witieme. We came to bro. Fowlers cc I
from cxxvi Ps., then traveled on at ni;;ht to one Peoples** &
tarried all night. (The people was kind to us). ednesday 17th.

came to Bro. Bruces. I preached fro Rev. iii, 20, Bro. Jackson
parted with me. Thursday 18th. It rains so hard I cannot go to my

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apr. ointment. In the evening I came to Dro. Lyleses. Friday 19th,

I came to lopes P. House. Had about 15 hearers, & I preached

from Luke xii,32. bro. Jackson has come & we start fur Bro. Whitfield*.

Came safe. Saturday 20th. V.e came to Bro. Lawrences. I P. from

1 Peter Iv,18, to a wreched people. Lord have mercy on Sinners.

Sunday 21st. V.e came to Moors ?. House. I gave a discourse from

Job xxi,15, with life to a large Orditory, then returned to Moores.

Monday 22nd. This is rest day. V/e came to N. Moores through some

rain. Tuesday 23rd. I'm somewhat Poorly with a Cough. Came to

B. Chappie & P. from 11 Tlmo.ii, 11,12; then went home with Cclo.

Taylor. V.*odne3dsy 24th. We came to Bro. Smiths. I ! . fr ■ Luke xvi,

23. Hy Cough is very bad. Thursday 25th. V'e came to Coop rs. I

P. from Coll. i, 13, & had a good meeting. Bro. Jackson nov7 leaves ros

& I am ;oing hone with Bro. Jones. •• have come safe. Friday 26th.

I now start for Bro. Smiths. Was ketched in a hard rain. Came to

an inn, ried, ft then came to Bro. Jarrots with a bad Cough.

Saturday 27th. This Is rest day. I came to Bro. Mabry's poorly.

Sunday 28th. Cam to P. House & P. from Job xxl#15th a had a Powerful

time. Meeting lasted 5 Hours. I then went to Bro. Youngs.

Monday 29th. I find my Cough to be bad. I came to Joneses h Bro.

Young I reached. Then I started for Bro. Aliens but got uncommonly

lost. Road several lies out of my way & it seemed I must tarry

In the woods all night. About 9 0C I Happily meet with :.irs. Bessts

Son who Conducted me tc his mothers. Tuesday 30th. I was taken

with a puking & was very Poorly. I came to Iiro. Aliens & P. from

Gen. xxvii,2, k was something better in the evening. Pednesday 31st.

I came to old Bro. Aliens . from Heb.xii,l. Thursday, September 1st.

I start for Longs but was stoped at the School-House & informed

that Bro Longs family hnd the flux. I Preached there from 1 eter iv,18,

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then crime to r. Hills Poorly. Friday 2nd. I came to Mr. Goodlows

& P. from Heb,xii,l. Wt. Goodlow seem very desirous to serve God.

Saturday 3rd. I start for I. Hunts ft I . from Luke xvi,23. Sunday 4th.

3 very Poorly but came to Bro.H. Hunts & P. from 1 Corl.1,30. Had

Glorious times; all seemed to he engaged. Monday 5th. I am yet

Poorly hut came to Pur3leys & P. from 1 ieter,ii,4; then went home

with Bro. Vester. Tuesday 6th. I am too 111 to .reach but starts

for Bro instons. I have been lost & road greatly out of my way

but righted by a Dr. kind Sthyopian & am now at expected place.

Y/ednesday 7th. I start for Hattons. Came & P. from Gal. vi,19, &

now make a start for my Fathers. I road 15 miles to l.sq. Thomases

& there tarried all night. Thursday 8th. I came to Bro. Leggets.

Had my horse fed, went to prayer with his family (this is a i-recious

people) & then started, ft in the evening arrive at my Fathers. V as

kindly received Sc found the family blesed with bodily Health.

Friday 9th. Ive no appointment, but hope to spend this day in

fasting, prayer, reading, etc. Saturday 10th. My Cough is very bad.

I came to my Bro. in laws, I. Harper, ft P. from 1 Time. ill, 16, & hope

good was done. Sundsy 11th. I came to my Fathers & gave a discourse

from Job xxi,15, which I hope reached the hearts of some. ionday 12th.

This is rest day. In the evening went to Bro. Harpers; spent a few

hours with them ft then returned to my fathers. Tuesday 13th. I

took my leave of all my fathers family & started for Tar-River Ct.

I cane to Bro. Lanes ft heard that Bro. I iley vras e pected there at

night* Therefore, I tarried ft spent the evening with him. ' ednesday x*

14th. I came t bro. Bowels ft my horse ran away. Bro. Howel & my elf

followed him 12 miles but could not ketch him. Kight came i we

tarried at Bro ierces. Thursday 15th. I borrowed Bro. Taltons

Horse & sett off after mine. I traced mine a small distance & then
lost it but continued on up the Country.

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Came to Mr. Hopkinses ft tarried all night. Friday 16th. I came
to Mr. Strooders ft oro. How meet me. IP. from Luke 1,78.
Saturday 17th. ".e start for bigg meeting at Arndnls. Bro. How
Preached. Sunday 10th. I'm yet poorly & have not heard of my Horse.

We enjoyed love feast ft Bro. Hill Preached. I then started for

I.bnday 19th. I came to bro. B. Fowlers
Bro . Fowlers.^ Preached a funeral Sermon from John v, 28,39. Tuesday

20th. This is ride day. I came to Bro. Hesters late. V. ednesday 21st.

We start f :r Church. I P. from 1 John iv,18; then came to Bro. Highs

(New hope Ct.) Thursday 22nd. I meet with Bro. Cannons at Bro.

Proctors. He 1 reached; then He & me came to Bro. Liles. Friday 23rd.

I . at lopes P, House on John xix,5. Then came to Bro. Hesters &

meet v/ith Bro. Cannon again. Saturday 24th. This is r ;st day. BrA.

Cannon Z; myself went to Bro. Liles. Sunday 25th. ' e ;:art. I ?/ent

to the new Church & returned to Llleses. Monday 26th. I am very

poorly & start for the Springs. Came in the evening & after drinking

some of the water .vent to D. Bunches to stay all ni-^ht, Tuesday 27th.

I returned to the Springs & found the water helpful. At 12 )C breached

from Rom. i, 16, near the water. In the evening came to Bro. Fowlers.

ednesday 23th. I rcturtied to the Springs, drank of tho water, quit,

& came t Bro. Hesters Poorly ft my horse was taken down Sick. W«

drenched him & he mended. Thursday 29th. I,m tolerable & came to

Bro. Smiths. Friday 30th. Bro. V.hitfield P, for ne ft I came to

Bro. Jarrots. Saturday, ctober 1st. I yet am Poorly; came to

Bro. Joneses & P. from 1 Peter ii,4. Sunday 2nd. Came to logg

House & 1 . from s. cxviii,19, then went to Bro. Yorks. Monday 3rd.

This is rest Hay. I came to Bro Youngs, Dined ft went to Bro. Aliens.

Tuesday 4th. I Irc-iched from Matt v,25, then came to 'Id Bro.

Aliens. Vednesday 5th. I P. from Isa.iii, 10,11. Thursday 6th.

I started for Bro. Longs; was stoped at the School house. P. from

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Frov.vili,17; then went to Longs. Friday 7th. Came to friend

Oo°dlows; meet with Bro. Hill* He i reached & I meet with Class.

Mr. Goodlow ^oin'd Society. In the evening we came to H. Hill. I

F. from Col. II, 6. Saturday 8th. I part with Bro. llill Jr. & came

to I. Hunts. Bro. Green Hill reached f r me. Then I went to Bro.

H. Hunts . Bro. Pascal : reached at night Sc I exhorted. Sunday 9th.

I am r-oorly with my Cough. Bro. rascal i reached. Monday 10th. I

came to Sis. iursleys & !'. from Heb. xi,24,25, then went with Bro.

Briant home. Tuesday 11th. Came to Deans & P. from 1 i'eter iv,18.

Wednesday 12th. Came to Hattons ft 1 . from Acts xx^4,2S, then road 15

miles to Simscs. Thursday 15th. I had not enough to .reach too.

Lord pity this people. I came to Dro. Taltons & there was my norse.

Friday 14th. I camo to : ierces & P. from "to whom coming" etc.

Saturday 15th. I came to '.. atklnses & . from "Ye Serpents" etc.

Thio Is a hardntd ieople. Came to Bro. Howells. Sunday 16th. I

came to Deans P. House & Preached on 10 Virgins, then went to Sis.

I came to Bro. Boyts. Bro. Hoy; el I reached. Then
Deans. Monday 17th. /v I came to Old Mr. Hayses ft found they had the

flux very had which caused me to go I. Hayses. Tuesday 18th. Bro.

Croom ire ched. 'Wednesday 19th. After riding near 50 miles to

Lro . Hollingsworths had only two beside the i ; mily to speak too. I

went home with Bro. & Sis. Guarrant which was about 8 miles.

Thursday 20th. I came throu h the rain to B. Fowlers & P. on Martha

& Mary. Friday 21st. I came to v.. towlers & P. from Luke xxiii,45.

Then went to eld Mr. Lawrences. Saturday 22nd. I came to Friend

Arndals it P. from Rev.xxii,17; then came to ir. ftrooders. Sunday 25rd.

I came to Bro. G. Hills & . . irom Matt xii, 45-45, ft believe ood

was done. Then went to 81s. bewels. Monday 24th. I road to Bro.

Hester 3. Tuesday 25th. I went to the new Church £ 1 reached from

Isa xl,l, then ;;cnt to Bro. Bruces. Wednesday 26th. I P. from

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Isa. lii,l & then went to Bro. Lileses. Thursday 27th. I came to
Bro. Hesters 8c ^reached from Heb. 11,6, Fr'^.ay 28th. I came to
Popes P. House 6; P. from Ps.xv, fle tarried at friend o--es.
Saturday 29th. I came to Bro. Lawrences & P. from Heb.11,6. Sunday
30th. I cane to Bro. Moores & P. from Matt xxv,l~10. Monday 31st.
I came to a Shop on the Road & had my horso Shoo'd, then came to
N. Moores. Tuesday, November 1st. I came to Colo. Taylors. Wednesday
2nd. I start for Smiths. Came & ; reached from ("Is all well" ) , then
came to "m.Williamses. Thursday 3rd. I came to Bro. Coopers & P.
from Isa. xl,22, & returned to Bro. Viilliamses. Friday 4th. I came
to Bro. Jas. Smiths It ?. from Luke xxiii,45, 8s went home with Bro. York.
Saturday 5th. I came to Bro. Joneses but it i3 the wrong day for
^reaching here. Sunday 6th. I came to the logg House & "reached
from B. figs-tree & went home with Bro. Mabeary. Monday 7th. I came
to Bro. Joneses & P. from Matt, xvi, 26, It went to Bro. Youngs.
Tuesday 8th. I came to Bro. Aliens & P. from Rev. vi,17, & at night
held meeting at Mrs. Morreses from Heb. ii,6. Then returned to ^llen3.
Wednesday. I came to Bro. Jarrots. Thursday 10th. I came to I -pes
P. House & meet with Bro Cannon & Bro. Howe. Bro. C. P« & we all
went to Bro. Lileses. Friday 11th. This is rest Fa^; In the evening
Bro. Arndal & myself went to Bro. bitfields. Saturday 12tr. Ero.
C. & H. came by Ss we all Started for Q:M. at B's Chappel V.'e came
& meet with several Preachers. Bro. George Bro. Minter both
Preached & others I.xhorted. Then we went to Colo. Taylors & at night
Bro. Cannon a Locr.l Ero. Preached. Sunday 13th. live sett out
anew for heaven. V.'e came to N. Moores & had the Lords' Supper, then
went to the Chappie. Ero. Merit & Bro. Ellis .reached St several
exhorted. This has been a preeloua Q:M. I hone great good has been
done. I now Fart with the Preachers, but not with lovly Jesus.

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Came to Bro. V.intons. Monday 14th. I came to Bro Arndals but
have no appointment . Tuesday 15th. Mr. Smith ft jnyself chan/jcd
Baggs & I give hime two Dollars to boot, then came to Mr. Strooders.
I don't Preach this day. Wednesday 16. I earn to Bro. Owenses &
P. from 1 Tim.iii,16. Thursday 17th. I road about 30 miles to
Bro. E. Pierces. Friday 18th. I came to Bro. A. . iercos & P.
from 11 Cori.viii,19. Saturday 19th. I came to Bro. I atkinses &
P. from Heb. iv,9, then came to Bro. HowelXs & there received a
letter from my Dr. Father, etc. Sunday 20th. I came to Sis. Deans
& P. from Jere.viii, last vs. Monday 21st. I came to Thompsons
P. House, Contentney Ct., in order to see Bro. Sugg. He did not come
& I P. from 1 Timo.iii,16, & went with Bro. Thorn son home. My Horse
is Sick. Tuesday 22nd. Bro. Sugg came by ft after a little talk we
parted. I ca.:e to Bro. Taltons. My horse continues Sick. Wednesday
23rd. I came to Bro. Guarrants but the long ride hurt my Horse. At
night I gave a discourse from Rom.viii,14. Thursday 24th. I came
to B. Fowlers ft P. from Gen.vi,3, cc hope good as done. Friday 25th.
I started for V . Fowlers but my Horse was so bad I had to turn back
again & Drenched him. Saturday 26th. I came to Bro. Arndals &
P. from the living Stone. Sunday 27th. I came to Bro. G. Hill &
meet with Bro. Bowen & Bro. iierit. Bro. Merit reached & gave the
Lords Supper. '. e all tarried. Monday 28th. Bro. Merit loaves us.
The rain Detains us here. Tuesday 29th. e started; Bro Bov/en
parted with me & I road to new Church & P. from Heb.:cli,l, & then
went to Bro. Bruces. Wednesday 30th. I P. from Rcv.xxii,17. Took
my leave of them & started lor Bro. Lilescs. Thursday December 1st.
I understand Sister Hester as lately had a little one; therefore,
I shall not go there. Friday 2nd. I take my leave here & start

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for xopes. Came & meet with Bro. Bowen & I P. from 1 Tlmo.iii,16,
& after settling a dispute between A. P. & I. W. we came to Bro,
YJhitf ields . Saturday 3rd. I parted with Bro. Bowen ft came to
Bro. Lawrences & P. from Matt. xi, 16, 17. Sunday 4th. I came to
Bro. Moors P. House & F. from Isa.lxv, 13,14. Took my leave of the
friends & went to Mr. Webs. Monday 5th. This is rest day & the
weather is very uncomfortable for traveling. I have a room to myself ,
therefore shall tarry. Tuesday 6th. I came to N. Moores. P. from
John xvi,7,8. Had a happy meeting. Took my farewell of the Class &
came to Co Ho. Taylors. Wednesday 7th. I parted with this Dr. People
& came to Bro. Smiths & P. from Matt. xi, 16, 17. Thursday 8th. I
came to Bro. Coopers & P. from "Prepare the table, etc. Then came
to Jas. Smiths. Friday 9th,. I P. from B. of Giliad, & came to Bro.
Jarrata. Saturday 10th. This is rest day. In the evening I came
to Bro. Uabearles. Sunday 11th. I came to logg-house & P. from
l.ph.ii,8. Took my leave & came to Bro. Youngs. Monday 12th. It
Snows very fast; I can't go to appointment. V.e have a little meeting
here. Tuesday 13th. I take my leave here, goes to Bro. Joneses,
bidd them farewell & came to Bro Aliens & Preached from "my servants
shall eat" etc. Wednesday 14th. I part with this Dr. * eople in
tears. Came to Old Bro. Aliens & P. from "ye know the grace of
our Lord, etc. Thursday 15th. I bid this Precious family adiew
& came to Sis. Longs & I# from "Comfort ye my People, etc.".
Friday 16th. I came to Bro. Ooodlows. P. from "the grace of our
Lord Jasus Christ be with you" etc. Saturday 17th. I came to
Jas. Hunts & P from, "For Zion Sake, etc. Then one to Lewisburgh
& P. from "by grace are ye saved, etc., & tarried at Sis. \-alks.
Sunday 18th. I crjae to II. Hunts & P. from "it s expedient for me
to go away, & was taken vcrv, poorly. Monday 19th, I am so bad I

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desist going to my appointment. Tuesday 20th. I seem some "better.
Came to Bro. Briants Poorly. When going to bed I took a ned^son
made by Sis. Williams out of Ginger, Sugar, Allum, butter, Vinegar,
black Pepper & rosemary, all Stewed together. 'Wednesday 2l3t. :.y
cough is something mended, but I find myself sore. Thursday 22nd.
I road about 50 miles & stopt at E. Pierces. Friday 23rd. I came
to A. fierces but too Poorly to ireach but went home with Bro. Talton.
Saturday 24th. I feel like dying. Sunday 25th. I'm better. Monday
26th. I am mending. Came to Bro. Boyts & P. from Gen.xxvii,ll, then
came to another Boyts. Tuesday 27th. I now start for Bro. Howells.
Came & had my horse Shood. Wednesday 28. I came to Demsey Deans &
then to Sis. Deans. Thursday 29th. I came back to D. Deans & worked
in the Shop. Friday 30th. I came to Bro. Laina through some rain.
Saturday 31st. I came to Q:M alt bro. Hookers Is eet with several
Preachers. Eld. Bowen I reached & others exhorted. I went home with
Bro. Grainger. Sunday January 1, 1792. I came to love feast. Had
ha py time & Bro. Speight Preached, liyself cc others exhorted,
Bro. Bowen & myself came to Bro. Harpers. Monday 2nd. We came to
my fathers. Glory to God. I once more have meet my Dr. friends in
the land of the living. Bro. Bowen Preached. Tuesday 3rd. We
start for Bro. Barrows. Bro. Bowen Preached. Wednesday 4tb. I part
with the Pld. & return to my Fathers. Thursday 5th. I hav. s ent
this Day in writing on Baptism. Friday 6th. I have s, ent this day
writing on baptism. Saturday. I have s^ent this day writing on
Baptism & have compleated the Subject. Sunday 8th. I 1 reached from
Matt.xvi,26. Monday 9th. In the evening I went to Bro. Harpers.
Tuesday 10. I tarried. V ednesday 11th, I came to Bro. Grangers
& P. from Luke xiii,6-10, ft then Road with my Mother ft bro. to my
fathers. Thursday 12th. The weather prevented my attending my

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appointment. Friday 13th. I parted with my Dr. friends In tears
& road about 16 miles. Cnme to a bad swamp; mired my horse k had
to light in the water, uy baggs & Cloaths got wet but through
mercy got out but very cold. Turned back to a house It dryed, then
came to Bro . Lanes. Saturday 14th. I came to Deans. . ro Hays
Preached. Sunday. I Preached from Eyh.ii,8; then came to Bro.
Taltons. Monday 16th. I came to Bro. Hillings* rths. Tuesday 17th.
I road through the Ice & Snow to Bro. B. Fowlers, ^ P. from "what
must I do to be saved. 1 ednesday IStfc. I Road t W, iowlers.
Thursday 19th. I came to Bro. Arndals & P. from 11 , eter 1,10,
& then went to Mr. Strooders. fcriday 20th. I came to Bro. G.
Hills where Conference was.

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The Preachers was examined & they accer^ded on business, etc. ^lder
Low .reached. In the evening I & others went to Colo. Sewels to
tarry all night. Saturday 21st. We returned; several was Ordained
to the Deacon Ship & two to the Blder Ship. (Llder MorralX reached)
We all received our appointments. Bro. ".yley & myself to Gosen Ct.
In the evening we returned again to Colo. Sewels. Sunday 22nd. We
started for Bro. Hills again. Conference meet & did some Spiritual
business & the BIsho;. (i'y. Asbury) Preached. I starte if r Bro.
Walks In Lewisburg. Monday 23rd. I returned to Bro. Hills, did some
business with Bro. Bowen, took my leave Be sett out for Gosen. Came
to Bro. Arndals & stop'd In order to tarry all night. Tuesday. Sett
off again, came to ;v/enes & got my horse fed, then came to Mr.
Nicholsons fe took up. "ednesday 25th. I started off again, came
to Simses U had my horse fed, earn to Bro. Hov/els & there stop 'd.
Thursday 26th. I started off again; camo to Nouce, sv/ar se

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over safe & came to bro. Gernicans, Go3en Ct. Friday 27th. I
tarry here. Saturday 28th. I started for Bro. Rogerses; there was
a few hearers & I exhorted. Sunday 29th. I started off in order
to see Bro. HerELy & give him his a.pointment. Have road a long
distance & c me to bro. Mumphrcys. A Local Bro. Preached 2c I
exhorted. Could gett but little news of Bro. Henly. I appointed
night meeting & I reached from Rom.viii,14. One Sister fell to the
floor, but when she ar 3e at, eared to be happy & professed to be
Converted. At Bedtime I had to wrap my Body in my great-Coat & ly
before the fire on little more than the floor. Monday 30th. I start
off to seek for Bro. Heift.y. Have come to Bro. Johnsons wett but have
not found him I want to see. Tuesday 51st. I start for Bro. Wm,
Briants. Have come safe, meet with Bro. Gatier & have heard that
Bro. Hendly is gone up, U my appointment begins at Hatches. Therefore,
I shall haston to it. Vie go to Old Bro. Briants in order to tarry
this ni5ht. V.e have come & in all my diso pointments & Changes I
bless God my mind is tolerable co:i osed, but often sorely tempted.
V. odnesday February 1st. *• started for Bro Ballards 8s came safe.
Thursday 2nd. I start for Asa Hatches near the ban's. After riding
30 miles I'm co e but no anointment made for me. Friday 3rd. A
few came & I preached from Luke xxiii,43. Saturday 4th. I start ^
for Ballards back again. It rain'd & I call'd inn at Mr. Brinsons
&. after a little conversation found out the woman of the House was
my Mothers Sister. After drying a while I started on. Sunday 5th.
I've Freached from 1 Timo.iii,16, & expects to tarry here till the
morning. Monday 6th. I started for Umphrey's M. House. Came &
preached from "Lord are there few that be saved, & came to Bro.
Browns it at night .reached from 1 - eter ii,4. Tuesday 7th. I
started for Johnsons. Came through the rain safe & meet with Lro.

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Wiley. My Colleague held meeting &we tarried together in order
to form the Ct. Wednesday 8th. e started for Bro. Millars. A
few came & I exhorted. We got sone knowledge of the lying of the
Ct. & I drew plans. Thursday 9th. V.e started for Mumphords. Bro.
Valley preached & I exhorted. In the evening I was taken poorly, &
at bed time wraped myself In my Great-Coat & we lay on an indifferent
lodging before the fire. I did not ly long before I arose, kindled
the fire, &. >;ent to reading. Our horses got out & we seeked for
them oof ore day broke & luckily found them. As soon as day appeared
I parted with Bro. ..Iley & started for Bro. Roger ses. Came very weak
& poorly, greatly out of order in my head. Saturday 11th. I
started for Bro. Gernicans. Came safe. Sunday 12th. I preached
here from Isaiah xxxli,17. Monday IS. The weather detains me here.
I find my trials very great. Tuesday 14th. I started for Gosen in
order to get preachin.3 Places. I came through the rain to one
Bes'ls, a Church-Man, flat & formal, not willing to have the gosple
preached by us In his House. I .ent to prayer with his family &
started. Traveled on & gave out to preach at one Hookses the next
day. I came in the evening to Mr. Hookses, a Ohurch Man very Morral,
& seem'd wiling to open his d ors. I spent the evening chiefly in
discoursing with his family about their Souls. The Old laa Is
desirous to do good but very blind. He said it was a pleasure to
him to see his daughters dance, etc. Wednesday 15th. It mins
but a few came out. I I reached from "I know not the day of my death",
k was recommended to one Hills. When I came the Land Lord was not
within; the Land Lady kindly asked ne to alight & tarry. I did so
& within a few minutes there came several I en & the Land Lord. They
all seem'd to be half drunk. The In of the House sett out his Rum
& asked me to drink. I refused, but the Com; any began to drink &

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talk very fast. I sat In one corner -unhappy but strove to read.

After a short time I took my great Coat & went out through the

rain & dark to hunt a fodder stack but was unhappy enough not to

find a hollow one, & had to return back to the Devils Servants again.

I strove to read & keep my mind composed ft reprove the blackguards,

but to little purpose. The Land Lady seem'd desirous to do good

& I asked the simple Man should I pray in his House & he said yes.

Therefore, I went to duty; some knealed & others stood. I .vent to

bed & they laughed hearty at my praying for them. One of the Sinners

late in the night came to bed with unhappy me. In the night he went

out & had the Impudence without leave to take & put on my Shooes,

& nastied them, which I had to clean in the morning. After the

family arose I held duty again. The Man & his family was serious &

kind. After breakfast I started for Mallards. Came ft preached

from Isaiah xxxii,17. Had a happy meeting. Friday 17th. I started

I went hone with Bro. Calton ft in the evening
for Calton* s meetin House. Came & Preached from 1 John iv,18, A

visited a Sick woman ft returned back. Saturday 18th. I was

contused in mind oc sorely tempted last night. At 6 00 started lor

Mr. briants. Came safe ft Preached from John v,25, with life &

liberty to a hard hearted Auditory. Sunday 19th. I started for

r. ewes & after riding several miles out of my way in Order to

elude deep water, I came & Preached from Heb.II,S to an Ignorant eople,

& then sett off for Bro. .age's greatly distressed in mind. Came

safe >: took up. Monday 20th. I started for Bro. Parkers. Came

safe but this is not .reaching day. Tuesday 1st. I Preached from

Isaiah 1x11,1, & the hearers seem'd stired up. After dinner went

I me with young Bro. Parker. Wednesday 22nd. I started for Bro.

Williamsons. Came safe but had no appointment made. I started

off for Bro. Johnsons in order to give out my appointment the

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ensuing day. Road through two deep rivers & came safe. Thursday
23rd. I started for Johnsons .reaching House. Came & ', reached from
S. Song vi,10. One J,oin'd ft I understood I had an appointment
given out the ensuing day at the same place. Therefore, in order
to prevent disappointments I concluded to ^o hone with another of
the Bro. Johnsons & attend the appointment, "hen I came I found
^y fare to he very Audinary, but blessed be God my Soul was happy.
At bed time three of the Children & myself lodged in an indifferent
bed in an open house, & the Man 8: V.'oman lay on the dirt floor before
the fire, friday 24th. Lord make me thankful for the favours of
the past night. I find myself better t ;an I expected but my Horse
is gone ft I know not where. After a few Hours the man found my
Horse & we started for the 1 reaching House. I i reached from
John xix,5, to an Ignorant Obdurate firditory, & started for Bro.
V.illiamses. Have come 3afe 2c meet with Bro. Bowen. Saturday 25th.
Bro Bowen Preached Bro. Y.eathor ford's funeral & I exhorted at the
grave. Took ray leave of Lid. Bowen & Started for Bro. blantons.
Preached at night from Gene.xix,17. Sunday 26th. I started in the
rain for Mr. Rivenbarks. After riding about 20 miles along a
uncommon bad oath, I came safe & reached from Job xxi#15, with
life ft liberty to an attentive Auditory. I hope there will be p;ood
done. I given the first Metodiat Sermon at this place. Monday 27th.
I start for Mrs. Larkinses. Came safe & * reached from Revelations
xiv,lS, ft went home w'th a baptist Man. In the evening I walked
out ft was returning, ft a gogg with great violence pitched at me,
but throug mercy I narrowly escaped with only the damage of a small
wound & a toore Stocking. Tuesday 28th. I started for Colo. Camel's.
Came safe & Preached from Isaiah xxxii,17, to a sma .; 1 Auditory.

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Wednesday 29th. I started for Colo. Splcers. Came 3afe. Preached
from ffohn v,25, to a prayerless I eople . Thursday, .March 1st. I
started for Bro. Hatches, came safe flc I reached from J oil xxi,15 to
an Ignorant prayerless People. I am 5Peatly disturbed this evening.
Friday 2nd. I started for Mr. Guns, came safe & Preached from
11 Cori.viII,9, with some liberty. I find my mind greatly confused
& am sorely tempted this evening. Saturday 3rd. I start for Esq.
Foys. Came safe & Preached from Luke xxi, 23-25, with life to an
uncouth People. Sunday 4th. I was greatly distressed & tempted the
past night. At 7 OC today I started for the Rich- Land Chappie. Came
& Pleached from Rom. v,18, Rom.iii,28, Jas.ii,24, ft went to Bro.
Ballards & at Night meet the Class ol black People. Monday 5th. I
came to Umphrey's ^reaching House & gave a discourse from 1 John iv,
18, & continued on to Bro. Browns. Tuesday 6th. I attended my
appointment at Johnsons P. House from cxxxlx,14, & in Class meeting
several got happy. I went to Bro. Johnsons sweetly composed in
mind. Wednesday 7th. Came ft I reached at Millars from John v,25,
to a hard Selfconceited People. Thursday 8th. Came t Bro. Truet's
& Preached from 1 Peter Iv,18, with liberty & hope good was done.
Then Started with Bro Benston Home. Friday 9th. I preached here from

John v,42, & Started for Bro. Rogerse»s. Came safe but got* a
little wett. Saturday 10th. I Preached from Isaiah xxi,5, to a
small Orditory. Sunday 11th. 1 started for Bro. Gernicans, came
& Preached from Luke xiii,23, with tolerable liberty, & was
favored with sever rl letters, two from my Father which gave me
■ great Satisfaction. Monday 12th. Ihis is rest day which I expect
to spend in reading & writing. Tuesday 13 th. I started for Mr.
Bissels. Came ft reached from 1 Timothy iii#16. This Is a new
place but I hope there will be good done. Wednesday 14th. I came

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to P.sq. Hookses & ^reached from Job xxi,15, v;lth liberty. I hope
the Lord will work here. (' as something distressed for reprooving
a i.Ian too harshly) After dinner started with Mr. Sullivan home.
Thursday 15th. This is so foul a day I'm prevented joing to my
appointment. In the evening went to Mr. Hills & spent an agreeable
night. Friday 3£th. I started for Caltons P« House. Came through
the rain v/ett to iir. Thomases, a Baptist Preacher. Call'd Inn &
dryed; talked on divinity, ft started for Bro. Rivenbarks. Took a
wrong path, but presently righted again, came safe but something
poorly in Body. Saturday 17th. I started for Major Briant's. Came
safe ft Preached from 1 eter iv,18. Sunday 18th. A I owerful rain
fell until about 12 0:C; then I started for Pews, presently came
to a large water course & got some weet. Came to black river & Swam
my Horse. Came to an ugly marsh & mired my horse & litt in the mud.
Then drive him out very muddy, & hollowed for help. A young man
came & Pyleted me to expected place, & at night I 'reached from
Rom.viii,14. Monday 19th. ^his^ride day. I started to Mr. Sikes
in order to get him to make me a hatt. Left my fur, ft started for
Bro. Parkers through the rain. Came within about a mile (late in the
day) then took a rong path & road about 9 miles out of my way, &
about Sunsett came to said . arkers very weet. Tuesday 20th. I
* reached here from S. Sofoman 11,11-13. Had a happy meeting; one
join'd & I started wltH Bro. N. rarker home. Wednesday 21st.
Started for Bro. Williamsons. Came safe & Preached from Luke xiii,24,
to a hard Orditory. Thursday 22nd. Came to the river & swam my
norse 3afe. Came to Johnsons I . Ho se & gave a discourse from
Reve.iii,18, with great liberty, & 3 or 4 gott Convicted & 3 join'd.
Vent home with Bro. Robinson & removed prejudice that Sister Robinson
had taken. Friday 23rd. I started for Bro. v;illia sons. Came safe

so

& preached from "Quinch not the Spirit, ft turned out a Bro. for his
had Conduct. Saturday 24th. Came to Bro. Davises. Preached from
Jas.Iv,8-10. Had a happy meeting & went home with Bro. Blanton.
Sunday 25th I started for Lr. Lvines. Came safe ft ^ reached from
1 Tim.iv,16, ft after I was don© David Bloodworth dis. uted ft talked
a long time & read Burke t's Notes to the People. Monday 26th. I
started for V . Larkens's. Came ft ^reached from John v,25. Tuesday
27th. Started for Colo. Campbels. Y.ednesday 28. Preached there from
"Quinch not the Spirit. After dinner started for Mrs. Spicers. Came
safe tho late & dark & had a happy meeting at family prayer. Thursday
29th. Came to Colo. Spicers. Vent to prayer ft left him very 111.
Came to Bro. Hatches & ^reached from Rev. 111,18. ft two Join'd. At
night Preached from Luke xx,18. Friday SOth. Started for Mr. Guns.
Came & Preached from Luke xiii,8-10 to a Careless People. Receiv'd
a letter from Lid. Bowen & was greatly distressed & tempted. Came
home v/ith young Bro. Ballard & in the evening gott some easier in
mind. Saturday 21st. I started for Psq. Loys. Came safe & ± reached
from Thessa.v,19, to a hard people, oc started greatly distressed
for bro. Ballards. Call'd inn at Mr. Brlnston3 & eat dinner, &
then went on. Came safe & made a medison for the Scurvy, vs Allum,
Saltpeter, & Honey stewed together. Sunday, April the 1st. bro.
I ilder reached ft I exhorted at the R. L. Char pel. I was so wounded
ft distressed ab ut Mr. Lott Ballards Conduct that I held no Class
meeting. In the evening 'reached from Heb.iv,9, at Old Bro. Ballards
to about 100 Blacks, ft a few hites, ft believe good was done.
Monday 2nd. I started for Humphrey's P. House. Came & preached
from Gen.lv, 58. One Joind & I started with .ro. .toto Home & at
night Ireached from "Quinch not, etc. Tuesday 3rd. I'm somewhat
poorly. Came to bro. Johnsons P. House ft reached from Heb.iv,9,

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& went with Bro. Winsett Home. 'ednesday 4th. I came to Bro. Millars

& Preached from Matt. v, 25, to Careless People, hut nope there v/ill

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be good done at this place. Thursday 5th. I start for Truets. Hard

rain came on & forced me to call at a house near the road, After

the weather broke I started on but found a great Inundation of water.

Came safe late in the evening. Friday 6th. I started for Bentons.

Came to turn-coat- bridge ft it was floating. I drove on my horse,

the peices gave way, in we went with baggs & cloaths. I had to

break up the bridge before I could gett out my horse, but through

mercy recovered safe (Lord make me thankfulO I came presently to a

House and dried, found the way so bad I took the right hand road &

came to Bro. Roger ses. Saturday 7th. The people would not come out.

I exhorted, meet the Class; One j o in' d Society & I started for Bro.

Gernicans. Came safe. Sunday 8th. I preached from i.eb.iv,9, &

I hope good wa3 done. I expect to see good times here. Monday 9th.

I start for Mr. Bissels. Came safe & ! reached from Rev. ill, 18, with

liberty & hope good was done. Mr. Oliver, a B. Ireacher, csked me

to walk with him. I did; we discoursed on Controverted points; did

not agree but parted in love. After dinner 1 started for I.oc. Hookses.

Came to Goshen ft found It very bad, but the Lord brought me & my Horse

safe through, 8c I reae'd exi.ected \ lace safe. Tuesday 10th. I

started for Mr, Hills. Came safe & preached from Ron. v, 18, Rom. ill, 28,

& Jas.11,24, with liberty, ft after I ended I asked Mr. T :omaa, a

B. reacher, to Conclude. He rose up ft confirmed my doctrine. At

night I preached from "Q'/inch not, etc. I hope good will be done

here. ednesday 11th. I started for Mallards; came & preached from

$. Solomon vl,10. Had a happy meeting. Thursday 12th. I started

for Caltons P. House. Came & i reached fro:: Matt. xxv,10. Had a

happy meeting & went with 1 ro Calton Home. Friday 13th, I came to

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Major briants & i reached from Luke xxiii,43. I hope God is going to
do something for this family. Saturday 14th. I started for i!ews.
Came to Stewards Cneek & could not Cross. Got directions to a
bridge & when I came part f it was floating, but the Lord brought
me over safe. Took wrong path & was lost a long time, out got into
the road at last. Road about 7 miles & came to the Cruns. Pound
the bridge gone ft the way Inaccessible. Turned back ft when I came
to the floating bridge the water had rose greatly, which caused me to
alight in it & lead on my horse. The Lord provided againg, ft near
night I reached Major Briants again. Sunday 15th. I started down the
River but was informed the bridges & mills were gout & it was useless
to attempt to cross. Got direction to Johnsons meeting House, &
after being lost & riding several miles out of my way I came & it
was Class meeting. I went inn & Preached from Gene.vii,l. Had a
happy time. One got Convicted ft two Join'd. Came to Bro. Robinsons,
The family was chiefly from home but I found myself happy. They
presently came. I began to talk with his Daughter about her Soul
(She was Convicted my last round) & She began to cry for mercy. I
went to pray with the family; the Lord seem'd near. There came inn
some people that was passing. I arose & V reached fron 1 Thess.v,6,
to about 15, and the power appeard near but unbelief still revailed.
Monday 16th. The waters ^revents my traveling. Here I expect to
s end this day to God's Glory. Tuesday 17th. I can't gett to my
appointuent with safety, therefore, expect to tarry here. V. ednesday
18th. I start for Johnsons P« House. Came safe ft preached fro :
"As for me & my. Had a happy meeting. One join'd & I started for
Bro. Y/illiamses. Came safe. Thursday 19th. I preached from the
xl salm with liberty ft had ■ wonderful tlmef 2 or 3 got Convicted
I turned out one. Started for Bro. Blantons. Friday. ent to

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one of the brothers led a funeral from "let me die the
death of the righteous. Tarried at Bro. arkers. Saturday 20th.
Bro . Biwln Sc myself started for .Mr. Rlvcnbarks through the rain»
Got lost & the way wa3 so bad oui Horses was near myring. Came safe

reached from "I waited patient, & hope good was done. At night wo kri.
had a tolerable meeting. Sunday 21st. V.'e started for Mrs. Larklnses.
Came afe through the rain St I Preached from Luke xiii,6-10. Then
started with Mr. Herring home. Monday 22nd. I started for V. ilicington.

■ I came had not the Chance of ^reaching; did my business &
started for Mr. Nicolses. Came safe but something Poorly with a
Lax. Tuesday 23rd. I came to Col. Campbols & /reached from Heb.lv, 9,
:■. hope good was done. Wednesday 24th. I started for CoL Cpicers.
Road about 8 miles & the rain drove me Inn at a House. The People
seemfd kind but straingers to God. Lord shew them their danger, I
pray. I started & came safe through the Rain ft wind to CoLSpicers,
& : reached from "whom coming as to", etc. Thursday 25th. I started
for Bro. Hatches. Came safe & breached from ism.xl,l-4. Friday 2Bth.
Came to Guns h Preached from "Lo the winter is past", etc. Five Join'd
Society. 3$) the evening .vent to Bro. Ballards but no er on wa3 at
Home, & after waiting a long time returned back to Guns. Saturday 28th
Came to Foys & I reached from S. Solm.v,42; told tiiom it wa3 the last
(except a change). Then started for 01 Bro. Ballards. Came 3afe.
Sunday 29th. Preached from John v, 59-40. Monday 50th. Came to
Umphreys P. House Sc preached from the P. Son. Came to Bro. Browns
<-c reached from Isaiah xxi,5, & hove good was done. Tuesday, May 1st.

Came to Johnsons 1 . House & -reached from xv sm. Had a happy

inesday,. May 2nd.
meeting fc went Home with Lro. Jacob Johnson./ Came to Millars u

Preajched from Job xxxvii,14. At night rested very little, the

muski eters wa3 greatly in the room. Thursday. Ltarted for Truets.

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Came, meet the Class & exhorted a few Careless women that came out.
Then started for Bentons. Got lost but righted by a V.oman a. came
safe. Have road ahut 30 miles & find myself weary. Friday 4th.
Preached from Gen.vli,l; had a happy meeting; It started for Bro.
Rogerses. Came safe. Saturday 5th. Bro. Hues Preached, I exhorted,
& held Class meeting. Had happy times & two Join'd. Y.'e started
for Bro. Gernicans. Came & spent the evening in discoiirsing on
Scripture. Sunday 6th. I Preached on Eph. iv,27; had a happy meeting.
I hope good wa3 done. Monday 7th. Came to Lir. Bissels & Preached
from xl,l-3, to a large Orditory. Glory to God, I hope several
felt the Spirit of Conviction. I spent sometime talking to a
B. Man. At night the people ca o out & woman gott powerful Convicted.
The bystanders thought very Strane, etc. Tuesday 8th. I came to
Lir. Hills & Preach' d to a large Congregation from "Search the
Scriptures, etc. The Lord attenden his word to the Convicting of
several. One woman lost the use of tier self & was put to Bed. I
hope the Lord has begun a wonderous work. . ednesday 9th. I started
for Bro. Mallards; came & Preached from Heb.ii,3. Had happy times.

n Class meeting one got Convirted & Several stired up. I went with
Lro. Murray home. Thursday 10th. I started for Caltons P. House.
Came & Preached from "jpen to me the gates", tc. Had a sweet time
& I went home with Bro. Matthews. Friday 11th. Came to Major Briants
& Preached from S. John v,28,29, to a large orditory & hope good was

done. (Tv/o graves was filled up,) I believe the Lord will do great

Saturday l£th.
things for this people.^! came to Mr. lughs & preached from

Luke xxi, 34-36, to a hard hearted people & find m;. self very poorly

& distressed in mind. Sunday 13th. Ifn t lerable this morning

& start for Bro. Parkers. Came safe 8c preached from xl,l-3, to a

simple eople. Monday 14th. This is rest day. I came t Brung

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Bro. i-arkers & got him to fix ray Saddle, etc. Tue day 15th. I
came to Bro. ' illiamsons & I reached from B. Figtree. One professed
to gett Convirted. I started with Bro. Robblnson home, came to the
river & It v/as Swimming; the Boat was gone Z: I was placed to get
over, but at last swam my horse & came safe. Wednesday 16th. I came
to Johnsons P. House & Preached from Luke ix,43. Had a happy
meeting & returned to Bro. Robbinsons. Thursday 17th. Came to
Bro. Williamsons & Preached from Isaiah xxxv,10. Friday 18th. I
Preached a funeral from The s 3.116,10,^9, & went with Bro. Blanton
home. Saturday 19th. Came to Mr. Lvinses u Preached from Luke ix,42,
to a hardnad people. One woman wanted to Join & her husband got
angr( ) & prevented. Her Son Abused me. Sunday 20th. I started
for Mr. Herrings. After being lost & winding near 20 miles through
the rain, I came weet & preached with liberty from "the living Stone.
Monday 21st. My Horse gott out last night & it v/as late before I
gott him. I started for Coll. Campbls mill. Came & preached with
life from Timo.i,iii,16. Hope there was good d ne. I started with
Coll. Campbell home. Tuesday 22nd. I came to Mr. Micols ft preached
from Geni.vii,l, to an attentive people hope good wa3 done. After
dinner return'd to Cell. Campbls. '. ednesday 22nd. I crme to Coll.
Spicers & preached from "the Son of Man is come" etc. Thursday 24th.
Started f r Bro. Hatches. After Biding a few miles was ta>en very
Sick but traviled on. Came poorly & preached fro m Jas.iv,17. In
the evening gott blooded. I have been convinced I've gave way to
much to a trifling Spirit & talk'd tod freely. I this evening have
renewed my Covenant with God, determined through grace t^ be more
strict with myself for the future. Friday 25th. I started for Bro.
Guns. While on the road was sweetly composed & favoured with the

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fruition of God. I felt myself happy & willing to leave this world,
etc. Came safe ft preached from Reve.xiv,13, & hope good wa3 done.
Came to Bro. Fullards & In the evening was troubled with a head

ch. Saturday 26th. I feel thankful for the blessings f the past
night. Am somewhat out of order in my head. I came to my appointment
which was in the Road at the bridge but a House being near & the
weather rainy. I preached in the House from Reve.vi,17. Some of the
people behaved very 111 but I ho^e good was done. I came to Bro.
Bollards, something poorly in Body "out sweetly composed In mind.
Sunday 27th. I preached fro i Lphe.lv, 27. Had a happy time. An^f
Old B. Preacher v:as out & we ajree'd very well. In the evening went
to Mr. V.illiamt In order to see his wife that was sick. After a
little talk witl. the man about his Soul he gott very Angry & went
& sott in an Out House. I presently Returned back. Monday 28th.
I find myself very poorly. Was taken with a feaver last ni.jht.
Started for Umphreys I'. Hous, came to illlamses. The woman was Sick.
I Allted & went to prayer. (The Man was not wit in. I then started
on, came & Freached from Luke xli,32. Had a happy meeting & started
for Bro. Browns. Came oo i reached from Jas . iv,8-10, & hope good was
done. I bless the Lord I find myself better at lying down than at
rising up (altho ray labours has been jreat thi3 day). Tuesday 29th.
I came to Johnsons P. Hous & labour 'd from slm xl,l-3. Ha a
happy time & came t Bro. V insetts. I receiv'd some of Bro. Bowens
Books for this Ct.. At night some of the Society came out & we had
a happy time. Wednesday 30th. I find myself ; oorly In body &
detained by not getting ray horse. At 10 0:C I started for Bro.
Millars. Came safe & Preached from Isaiah xxviii,16,17, fc hope
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of ray way, but righted again, came & preached from Reve.ii,16, to
a Stupid People. Then started for Bro. Isanc Herrings. Got out of
my way but righted & after riding about 30 miles in the before &
afternoon, I came somewhat hurt with the heat, Friday June 1st. I
started f r Bentons; came & Preached from 1 John Iv,18. Had a happy
meeting & then started for Bro. Rogerses. I came safe but found the
flyes very numerous & the heat very trying, etc. Saturday 2nd. I
Preached from 11 Kings, vi, 17. Had a ;ood time & started for Bro.
Jornlcans. Came safe but much fatigued. Sunday 3rd. I I reached
from 11 Cron.vii,14, & God was with us of a truth. Several got
Convicted. I have re civ'd letters from my friends & was comforted.
Monday 4th. I started for Mr. Bissels; crone safe but low in Health.
Had an oneoaw» large Orditory. Preached fro i Act3 x,34,35. I
asked Mr. Oliver, a B. Preacher, to Conclude. He refused but tell'd
the People he would Preach to them if they would wait. Within a
few minutes He began & made a Circumlocution from 1 Cori.xiv,8, &
strove hard to nullify my sermon. After he ended I arose & desired
the i -copld to give Attention, & from Scripture & reason vindicated
my rlnoi. les, k after much talk with several B they left me. One
Join'd in Society at night. Several came out & I preached from

I c-ter ii,4. I hope God is about to build a Church here. Tuesday
5th. I started for Mr. Hills & Just before I came to the Plantation
:>r. W. S. meet with me & talk very Abrupt, etc. Lord give me grac
to bear up under my hard trials, etc. Came safe & I reached from

II Kings vi,17. Had a Glorious tine} 8 Joind.Ehe Lord is in this
Ct. Wednesday 6th. 1 started to the Taylors in order to ret him
to make a Coat. Came safe, did my business, St started for Bro»
Coopers. In the evening preached from "As Hoses lifted up the Serpent;*,
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seem'd under Conviction. Thursday 7th. I started for Caltons P.
House. \ ent by the Taylors & had to wait for my Coat. Came to
expected place & Preached fr m Isaiah xxi,5, hope good was done, &
went to Bro . Caltons. Friday 8th. Came to Major Briants & .reached
from Reve.vi,17, & hope great good was done. Five Joind, three f
.Major Briants family (himself, wife & Daughter in law). Saturday.
Came to iughs & -reached fro i Isaiah xxi,5, & hope good was done.
Two Joind. At night I held prayer meeting flk three Joind, I hope
the Lord will build im a Church In this place. Sunday 10th. I am
poorly this morning & the weet Day causes me to tarry here. E me
of the near neighbours came out & I read, exhorted, ::■ pray'd, & was
favourd with the frvition of God. Monday 11th. I started for Bro.
Williamsons. Ccme & preached from 11 Kings vi,17. Had tolerable
times. One Join'd. Then started with Bro. Robinson home. At night
held meeting. Some of the blacks I hope is about getting Religion.
Tuesday 12th. V.'ent to Mr . Devoins & preached from John v,25, to
hardned Sinners h then return'd to Bro. Robinsons. At night held
meeting. I hope the Lord will bless this people. V.ednesday 13th.
Came to Johnsons & Preached from John v,39,40. Had tolerable tines.
Three Bs. Join'd. Then came to Bro V/illianses. Thursday 14th. I
.vent to Mr* Jearases & Irer.ched b funeral over his Child from Rom. v, 18,
Rom,iii,28, Jas.ii,24j had liberty & returned to Bro. V Illianses.
Friday 15th. I started for Davises; got lost but jobs righted by a
small Child. Came safe; preached from Luke xii,32. Was taken very
poorly before I ended & greatly stout up in s; caking. Vent to Bro.
Blantons (they have the measles here at Davises). In the eveni..
was greatly grieved & uneasy in .ind. V.'ent out & seeked the Lord
in prayer & Glory to his Dr. name. Ho measurably revealed Himself
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Saturday 16th. Friend l.vins & myself started for Rivenbarks.
Came to his house vs hvinses; made a little sto 3c pushed on.
Came & Preached from S.John v,39&40, with liberty; two Join'd. I
believe the Lord will ..ork here. Sunday 17th. I t rted for Capt.
Larkenses Came safe & I reached fro m Reve.vi,17, to a hard hearted
but well oeha^ved -eople. After dinner came to Mr. Herrings.
Monday 18th. Came to my appointment at Colonel ampbels mill, &
heard Hldj? Bowen was not attending his a pointments. Therefore,
to prevent the People's being altogether disappointed I went to
prayer with the few that had come out. Had my horse got 5: started
for Mr. Nicolses. Came at about one OClock & Preached from Hom.v,18,
Do iv,24, Jas.11,24, to a tolerable Orditory. One dressey woman
seem'd very uneasy & tired. I came home with Colo. Campbell & found
the days labour had wearied me greatly. At night Sleep very little.
Tuesday 19th. I reached here from 1 : eter ii,4, with life &
liberty, & hope great good was done. The Lord I hope has begun a
work herein In the evening came to Mr. Nicksona & enjoyed great
satisfaction with this Dr. family. Wednesday 20th. I started for
Colo. Spicers. On my way met two young V.omen going to a Keeping
& dance. I discoursed with them on the Subject. 0 that God may
open their eyes to see their danger. Came safe & Preached from
Isainh xxi,v, with liberty, ft then discoursed with soma of the ico. le
largly. I hope these eople will yet come to love the Lord. Thursday
21st. I came to Bro . Guna & I reached from John v,39,40, with
liberty & hope good was done. I sent my horse around & I went by
water home with bro. Johnson. In the evening was poorly. Friday 22nd.
Came to Bro Ballards & preached from Rev.iii,18, & hope good was
done. Saturday 23rd. I started f~r Q.M at Johnsons P. House. Came

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safe & meet with Lid. Bowen & Deacon V.'iley. Eld. Bqwen reached,
V;e returned to the House (Johnsons). Sunday 24th. After love feast
Bro. Bowen .reached, I exhorted & Bro. Wiley Concluded. V« have
had tolerable times. Vie all tarried at Bro. Johnsons. Monday 25th.
I parted with the Preachers ft started home; got lost out of my way.

I call'd inn & had my horse fead at Mrs. Collars, then started on.
In the evening after Riding 40 odd miles came to Bro. Harpers.

He was not at ome but I saw my/sister, tarried a small period, & came
to my fathers. He was not at home, but I Joyfully meet my mother
& the rest of the family. At night father came & we meet in the
bond3 of love, etc. Tuesda 26th. I tarried here, read, wrote, etc.
At night went to Bro. Harpers. "Wednesday 27th. Came t : my fathers
& T,etg. T. want with me to Bro. Barrows. There I meet with my
Dr. Bro. Howe ft several of the 1 ious friends. I preached from

II Kings vi,17. In Class meeting we had a Powerful time. Bro. Johnney
got Convirted. We in the evening with Bro. Howe came to my fathers

& had prayer meeting. Thursday 28th. I parted with my Dr. friends
ft iro. Howe & then started for B shen Ct. Came to Bro Harpers,
parted with them & proceeded. Came to Bro. Pridgens, had ray horse
feed & started off. I have been lost several times & weet by the
rain but throu ;h mercy came to Bro. Ham. Friday 29th. I started
for Bro. Gernicans. After being lost & riding through the woods
I came safe, I reached from Isaiah xxi,5. Had a happy meeting.
Saturday 50th. Came to Mr. BIssels. ^reached from I .cclesi.xii ,15,14,
& hope great good was done. At night had meeting again. Sunday
July 1st. I came to Bro. Hills -reached from Rev.vi,17, & hope
great good was done. Glory to God, Goshen shines with religion.
Monday 2nd. I tarry hero & have business done. In the evening I
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was done. Tuesday 3rd. I ca e to Bro . Mallards & Preached from
lmcxxi, & had a tolerable meeting. The weather being extreme
warm 8k dry causes me to sweat greatly ft feel poorly. ' edneaday 4th.
I start for Caltons I" . House. I came to a house ft heard that htr.
Dixon lived in the neighbourhood. This Man has talked against the
Methodist & prevented his Niece that had Join'd attending Preaching.
I came to his House & we talked greatly. I hope some good was done.
I came to the P. House & a mourner meet me with tears in his eyes.
I went inn & 'reached fr m Heb.ii,6, then held Class meeting. Our
meeting held near four hours & such an One I never saw here bef re.
Two got Convlrted, some Convicted ft the believers greatly 3tired up.
Now I know of a truth the Lord is with us. Late in the evening I
came to Old Bro. Caltons greatly fatigued in Body but Strong in
faith & hope. Thursday 5th. I have no appointment till the evening.
Therefore, I shall endeavour to spend this day in private devotion.
In the evening I came to Bro. Matthies & exhorted a fev/ that came out.
Friday 6th. I started for Bro. Briants, called inn ft visited a
Sick woman & hope good was done. Came to expected place & preached
from 11 Cori.viii,9. I have a great hope good was done, but I don't
feel so happy as I want to be. Saturday 7th. I started for Bro.
Fughs. Came & Preached from Psalm xl,l-3, vA th liberty. Sunday 8th.
Icame to Bro. Parkers & Preached from Matt.xxv,10, & hope good was
done. Three Blacks Join'd. In the evening I went home with Bro.
Nicolas larker. Monday 9th. I came to Bro. 'illiamsons & meet
with a B. Bro. He reached a good Sermon & I exhorted. In Class
meeting had a st\ir & two Joined. At night I Preached from Eph.v,14,
& hope good was done. Tuesday 10th. I have no appointment until
night. At 10 OC I start for Bro. Robbinsons; got lost ft righted,
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afternoon. At night E reached from we must all stand before the
Judgment Seat, etc. After : reaching was taken very ioorly. Wednesday
11th. I find myself very much disordered in my head. I came to
Johnsons P. House & i reached from "the living water, & found myself
very 111. Came to Bro. I. Johnsons & dined, then started with
Dro. V'illiams home but almost delarius. Came safe. In the evening
grew worse; had violent feaver & some pains. . ent to bed. Thursday
12th. I find myself V6ry bad. The People came but I could not sett
up to speak. I lay & talked to those around the bed, Friday 13th.
Im through mefccy brought to see this light but could not sleep the
past night, niy Disorder Is very bad. Saturday 14th. Very little
sleep t ie past night; my misery great; no relief. Lord I'm an Object
of th^y pity. Sunday 15th. Last night was a time of trial indeed.
I thought to have gone to Eternity. The i.nemy wearied me greatly
but bless God the doubts flew at last. I still continue ear the
world of Spirits. 0 God, stand by thy tempted Servant. The Class
meet; before the(y) broke up, I was moved in the hall co strove to
speak, but found myself too far gone. Monday 16th. I find myself
very bad. Lord, let thy will be done A give me Perfect resignation.
Tuesday 17th. I feel like I am very near eternity. 0 God, help
In the hour of Death. Sister Blan gave me a i ortion of tart«r which
opperated i owerfully & I hope did good, but my f eavers are ineapresslable
violent, wedne day 18th. I'm yet a Son of ain. ^.ani teas >.-.

l3ons has been given e but all i roves Abortive. Lord, in the
alone is help. Give me patience and fortitude. Let me live &
die to thy Glory. I find the tempter very busy & trying to mar my
peace in this distressing period. Lord, when I am weak stand by me.
Thursday 19th. I'm fead chiefly by my f eavers. Friday 20th. I am
surrounded by a i recious & kind family & Neighbourhood, willin. to
do & suffer for me, but no help but in the Arm of the Lord & that

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dus not reach Tie yet. Saturday 21st. My misery is y?eat. Sunday 22nd.
But little hope of y recovery. Lord ;ive me the Crown I've been
Ions seeking. The Class meet; I could not speak to them. Monday 23rd.
I am near the other world. Lord keep me in perfect peace, Tuesday
24th. Death 3eems near. Wednesday 25th. My misery is great &
I've got one of the Bros, to go for the Doctor vs Mr. Bloodworth.
At night the Bro. return'd but no Doctor (He could not come till
next day). I am very bad. Thursday 26th. I am some easier. In
the evening I/ir. Bloodworth came & at night gave me some drops in
order to bring on sleep. Priday 27th. I am violent Sick this morning.
Mr, Bloodworth gave me a few trifles, took his fea, : left me (not
knowing my disorder I fear). Saturday 28th. I am ve: y Sick. Sunday
29th. I'm very low.xx In the evening got uncommonly filled with the
Glory of God. I( was near the holy City, but It was made known to
me I could not yet enter inn. God had something more for me to do.
At night Bro. '.iley came & it Cheer 'd me to see him. Monday 30th.
I'm very poorly. Bro. V.iley tarries with me. Tuesday 31st. I'm
very bad. Bro. "iley yet tarries. Wednesday, August 1st. I'm
very low. Bro. VJiley leaves me but bless God & Christ I hope I'm
favour *d with their love. Thursday 2nd. Sister Blan gives me a
Portion of Tarter <!c it worked me wonderfully & I ho; e has done
great good. I find myself very weak but easy. This Is I reaching
day. Bro. V.iley has come 8t held meeting, etc. Friday 3rd. I find
myself very fainty but think I shall mend. Bro. V Iley leaves rae^tc.
Saturday 4th. I bless God I find myself better this morning. I
arose & put on my own Cloaths. I find I can eat a little. Sunday 5th.
I thank God for the rest o: the past night. I hope I am mending,
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I seem recruiting. Lord make me thankful & humble. I w ent out
of the House (the first time Ive been out for 20 day or upwars)
& got on my Horse & he walked along. Tuesday 7th. I thank God
for good rest the past night. I think I grow stronger & can write
a little. ednesday 8th. I find myself' vory v/eek hut bless the
Lord, cnn sett up ft read, etc. In the eveninf I got on my Horse &
he walked along but my inside being much out of order I endured
much pain. Thursday 9th. I bless my father for the mercies of the
past night, I mend but slowly. 0 Lord give me resignation to do
& Suffer they will while on earth that I may Reign with the In Glory.
Friday 10th. I am brought to See this light but was very Poorly
the past night. Had a feaver & greatly tempted ft confused in mind
s that I sleep but little. Lord I want to love the more & Serve
the better. Saturday 11th. I am yet in the Land of the living, but
my pain i3 so great it appears I must expire soon. Sunday 12th. I
give Glory to God for the favours of the past night. I feel 3ome
easier than common. I have heard of Tullisons-Drops ft sent for them.
They are brought & I took some & find myself so. ie hope. The Class
meet. I spoke a little to them by way of exhortation as I sat up
in bed. In the evening Bro. I. Cooper came with a Chair in order
to carry me to Bro. Hills. Monday 15th. Last night I past through
wearisom Hours. as up & down & slept but one short nap. I now
find myself at a I033 whether to start or no. I have laid it before
the Lord & believe it is his will I should go. 'xherefore, I bid
this precious people farewell with the loss of tears on both sides,
& sett off. After driving about 6 miles the Chair wheel struck a
stump in the grass & out I Jumpt . Shurely 0 God thou preaervest both
Man & beast, or I should have lost life or member. About 12 OC
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the for thou art a God that workest & none can let thee. In the
evening my Brother-in-law vz John Harper came & Brough a letter
fro n my father & news that my Bro. J. was at the point of Death if
not already dead. I thank my Lord I still trust in him for
Deliverance. Tuesday 14th. I was taken very bad in the night &
feel this morning as if I was beat with a Club within ft without, fry
life is yet in the hand of the Good one. Bro. Harper tarries.
Wednesday 15th. I got very little sleep the cast night 8c am yet
very 111. Sister Hill is a precious, knowing woman & has given me
many things, ft now a Dose of Salts. Thursday 16th. Bro. Harper
starts for home & I am very low. Friday 17th. I thank the most high
I am some easlery. People Daily coraes & i strive to warn them of
their daiager while in Sin. Saturday 18th. I need Sleep. At night
took 15 drops of laudanum which hope to bring on sleep. Sunday 19th.
I feel very heavy & dull. Some of the Class meet & I exhorted as
I sat in the Chair. Sang & went to prayer. Lord make me thankful.
Monday 20th. I have a rain in my head but think I am mending.
Tuesday 21st. I thank the Lord for ireservl g me the past night.
I feel tolerable this morning. In the evening was taken very bad
with some inward disorder. Wednesday 22nd. I feel *«ak & poorly.
In the evening Bro. V.iley came loorly. Thursday 23rd. Last night
I had the Co lick very violent. Sister Hill pave me Camphor & one
of Andersons pills which gave me some ease, Friday 24th. I feel
thankful for pood rest the past night & tolerable health this morning.
In the evening wa3 distressed with the Conversation & gestures, ala>
the dress of a wom^Pfrom Wilmington that lately made her unhappy
appearance here. 0 Lord Give me all -fche gifts I need & stand by
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body but I don't feel 30 happy as I want to feel. Lord Jesus
show me every Secret Sin 6: give me all I need. After breakfast
I road about 2 miles & returned with a feaver, but after taking
a large dose of Saltpeter found it to abate. In the evening Bro.
V/iley came & we had a precious evening. Sunday 26th. Was Suddenly
taken with an ague in the night which lasted till morning; then
came on a violent feaver & ■ ain in the Head which lasted till near
night. Monday 27th. I praise God ior the favours of the past night.
I feel easy except a pain in my head. Bro. & Sis. Rogers & myself
bids this precious family farewell & starts for Jld Bro. Roger ses.
After riding 15 miles we cane & I found myself very bad with a
feaver & pain in the Head. Tuesday 28th. I was very bad last night
& so Continues. In the evening had oke root put to the Soles of my
feet. Wednesday 29th. I humbly thank God I find myself in a
measure eased of my pain ft feaver but am very weak. Thursday 50th.
I dofrVt think I got more than 10 minutes Sleep last night. Was u
& down but no ease. I still Continue very bad. I find my Animal
Si irit very low oc woriy. Sorrow has come greatly on me. About
two CC I thought Death was come; my breath alnost left me, & grief
was I could not find my heart as much resigned as I wanted it to be.
0 Mighty God, stand by thy Servant for Christ sake Deliver him from
all Sin. In the evening I grew better. Friday 51st. I thank God
for the rest I have received. I feel tolerable this morning.
Saturday, September 1st. My rest was not good the past night. I
am very weak & feable. About 10 OC my feaver came & lasted till
late in the evening. Sunday 2nd. Glory to God, I am some better
& have gott over Dejection in a gr at measure. Lro. Roach -reaches
here this Day. Vie have had a toleraole meeting. Monday 5rd. I was

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broke of y rest greatly last night & feels but poorly. In the

evening was favoured with much of the presence of God <k all things

seem'd well. Tuesday 4th. I find myself mending tho very weak

yet. Bro. Rogers & myself started for bro. Hills. (I road in a

Chair about 12 miles then took ray Horse L road a pathway 3 niles

& came safe but greatly fatigued, Wednesday 5th. I feel tolerable.

Lord make me thankful. Through a mistake a lew . eople came to hear

Preaching. I exhorted, Sang & pray'd. Thursday 6th. I took my

leave here & started for QM. Road about 17 miles, found myself very

weary & took up at Mr. Wellses. Friday 7th. I started for Bro.

Wllliamsesj came safe & in the evening Bro. V. iley & Bro. Cannon

came. We enjoyed a ;recious evening together. Saturday 8th. Bro.
fas poorly. We all continue here. Sunday 9th. Bro. Cannon Preached & Bro.Wil
Cannon r reached & Bvo. Wiley Concluded. a This has been a Profitable

time, 'ihe friends in love feast were stired upj etc. Bro. Cannon

returns to his Ct. & Bro. Wiley now leaves this Ct., takes Bro.

Humprey place In Contentney Ct. & sends him here. I feel my spirit

something bowed down this evening. 0 Lord, give me love; sett me

up on high. Monday 10th. I came to Bro. Blantons k feel sore

inside. I harm no appointment this day. I find myself greatly

Sunk with Dejection & Distress. 0 Lord, I beseech thee not to leave

nor forsake me. Tuesday 11th. Came to Bro. evinscs. Found myself

very weak & low. I read & lectored on the xiii of Matt. Wednesday

12th. I started for Mr. Herrings 5c while riding on the path I

found the Clouds of Darkness to vanish k Glory to Roll through

my Soul. Came safe k Preached from wIf the righteous, etc.; found

myself very weary. Thursday 13th. After riding near 20 miles I

came to I:r. Kicols very poorly. Had a high feaver & found the

water very bad. Friday 14th. I find myself sone better. The

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on. In the evening started for Colo. Campbels. Came poorly.
Saturday 15th. Was taken with a violent fitt of the burning Ague
& kept my bed. At night took some Laudinum. Sunday 16th. I
continue very poorly. Had a violent fjaver & Sweated greatly.
Monday 17th. I bless the Lord I feel some better. My fitt has
come on again. Tuesday 18th. I am very bad. Too£ a dose of Gollop.
My fitt came very violent, Wednesday 19th. Another fitt & my
Cough is very bad. I have taken many things but no relief. Thursday
20th. My fitt was some lighter. Lord make me thankful. Friday 21st.
I am very poorly. Sent to Wilmington for fhisick. I.iy fitt has been
high this day. ow the boy ia3 returned & brought every Article, etc.
Saturday 22nd. I am some better. Had my Horse got 8c started. Road
about three miles ft a feaver came on i I called inn at Mr. Nicksons.
Mr. nor Mrs. Nickson was not at home, but I had the necesaries of
life plentifully. Sunday 25rd. I am poorly with feavers. My
Agues are broke. Monday 24th. I start for Col. Spicers. After
riding 16 miles came safe but very Sore. Tuesday 25th. It rains.,
therefore, I tarries here. ednesday 26th." I sett off, came to
Guns cc Gave out for Bro . Humphrey, & understood the wicked had told
I was in Wilmington Gaol. I came to Brinsons & made the appointment.
Came In the evening to Bro. Ballards very Sore after riding 30 miles,
& happily meet with Bro. Shines. We spent the evening together.
Thursday 27th. I started & came to Bro. Vinsetts I oorly with a
Cough. Friday 28th. I came to Bro. Bentons after riding 25 miles.
I now have overtook my appointments & went to prayer with those
Persons that had not one, then came to Bro. Eogerses. This day
has been a time of fatigue. I've road about 35 miles. Saturday 29th.
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started for Bro. Gernlcans. Came safe. Sunday 30th. I preached
from John v,39,40, & hope good was done. Monday, October 1st.
This is rest day. Therefore, I 3hall tarry. Tuesday 2nd. I
started for Mr. Bisselsj came safe & Ireached from Daniel xii,2.
At night the People came out again. I lectered from a Cha, ter,
Sang & prayed. I ednesday 3rd. I came to Bro. Hills & x reached
from Isa. xxvii 1,16,17, & hope good was done. One joined. Thursday
4th. This is rest day. In the evening I started for Bro. Coopers.
Bro. k Sis. hill came with me to her mothers. We had prayer, & I
persevered & at night held prayer meeting, friday 5th. I came to
Bro. Mallards & Preached from Daniel xii,2-3. Saturday 6th. I
came to Calter^ P. House & ^reached from John xv,5. Bro. Veils
& myself went home with Bro. P. Calton. I expect Bro. Veils will
be with me several days. Sunday 7th. Bro. Caltons Shed Horse got
to Bro. Wells gelding & nawed his ear very bad. Bro. Veils returned
home & I came to Bro. Briants & Ireached from Job xxi,15. Two Join'd.
Monday Oth. This is rest day. In the evening I came to Bro. Pughs
& my horses knee is very bad by reason of an Old Sngged v-lace.
Tuesday 9th. I am Poorly but Preached from Prob xi,15, & in the
evening was Poorly & Distressed about my horse. V odnesday 10th.
I desisted .joing to Bro. i arkers my horse was so bad 8c came across
to Bro. Williamses. Thursday 11th. I ireached from 1 Timo.iii,16,
turned out three 8i came with Bro. Robbinson home. Friday 12th.
I came to Johnsons P. House & P. from "the little City, then came
to Bro. Williames. Saturday 13th. I am tolerable but my horse is
unfitt to travel. I came to Mr. Jeamees & -reached a funeral from
Daniel xii,2,3. The People seemed engaged. Mr. Jeames Join'd.
I returned to Bro. V.'illiamses. Sunday 14th. I left my Horse here

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& started, upon Bro. Robbinson3 Horse to Bro. Davises. Cane safe
& Preached from b.F.tree. & hope good was done altho I feelt very
poorly in body. One woman seem'd deeply wounded for Sin, which
came after me to Bro. Blantons. Monday 15th. This i3 Best day.
I find myself sweled in my Body 8c here I expect to tarry. I have
spent much time in talking, praying with & for this distressed
woman. At times she is delarius, at other periods seems comforted.
She is greatly racked with temptations & drivel into Conviction fitts.

0 Lord, save, help & pity thy handmaden. Tuesday 16th. Last night
the woman was near the point of Death, sometimes Just ready to Praise
God, k then the enimy would come to mar her peace. After prayer

1 discoursed with her as she lay on the bed & she professed to be

a comforted but much filled with Doubt & fears. I nov? take my
leave of her & all this family, leaving them in tears, fie I don't
expect to be here any more. I came to Bro E vines very poorly.
V.ent to prayer with 5 or 6 that came out & then started for Capt.
Larkenses. Was taken on the path very bad & puked several times,
but the Lord brought me on. When I came went to bed & continued
bad all night. ". ednesday 17th. I find myself much out of order;
took a dose of Gollop & tarries here. The ihysick has ooporated
tolerable well fle I hope to r;et relief. In the evening I cam to
Mr. Herrings. Thursday 18th. I return thanks for tie favours of
the past night. Still Continues poorly ft shall desist traveling
today. In the evening my misery increased & the burning Ague took
me. Friday 19th. I bless God I seem some better. Therefore,
started ory early for Wilmington. Came safe & had my Horse taken
care of at Mr. Grears, .urchased some Articles in Town, Dined
& sett out for Dr. Uicholes. Came safe but much fatigued. I have

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road near 30 miles thid day. Saturday 20th. I went to Mr. PLinses
to -reach a funeral Sermon at the burial of his v/ife ft two
Children. There came out elgj&t hearers. (God pity this ./retched
people.) I 1- reached fron 11 Thessa.1,7,8,9. Mj fitt of the b
Ague came on ft I started for Mr. Nicholes again & was very poorly
throughout the evening. Sunday 21st. I thank the good one, I feel
some better ft starts for Colo. Campbels. Came & Preached from
Luke xiil,7,8,9, but my fitt came on before I ended. -Monday 22nd.
I leave here cc came safe to Mrs. Meclemmeys & Preached from
Isaiah xxviii,16,17. My fitt came on before I ended. In the
evening I feelt Dejected, i/ord, give more grace & faith, Tuesday 23rd.
I started fcr Colo. Spicers. Came safe but very jw orly. Fy appoint-
ment is at Asa Hatches, 10 miles father, but I am so weak I cannot
attend. About 12 OClock my fitt came on & was very violent.
V.'ednesday 24th. I return thanks for the mercies of the past night.
I have no appointment this day, therefore I shall tarry here. In
the evening walked over to Old Mrs. Spicers ft returned at dark.
Have raised my Ague this day & hope the Lord is about to remove my
Afflictions on body. V.hile performing family duty was greatly
tempted to laugh at the Actions of on Auckward young man. 0 Lord
be ever near thy weak, tempted Servant, Phursday 25th. I took my
leave f this kind family & started for Bro. Guns. Came poorly
G: reached from "Prepare to meet th^y God with some liberty & hope
good was done. Friday 26th. I came to brinsons ft went to prayer
with the few that came out. (Lord, pity this 1 eoolej I then came
to Bro. Ballard, a Lr. family devoted to God. Saturday 27th, I
i reached from I leter, ii#4, & hope good was done. One Joined. In
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ray Soul & renewed nqp covent with God. Monday 28th. Being poorly
in body ar se before day appeared, dedicated the first fruits of
the day to God. Came down Stairs, made a light & went to reading.
I came to Humphreys P« House & Preached from Matt xxv,l-10. Hope
good was done. Then came to Bro. Browns. Monday 29th. This is
rest day. I road tc Bro. Johnsons. Tuesday 30th. I went to the
?. House & P. from Isa.xxviii,16,17, then returned, Dined c: came to
Bro. Winsetfs. (This is a precious eople.) Wednesday 31st. arose
early 8c started for Bro. Y.'Illiamses in order to meet Bro. Robbinson
with his Horse I had borrowed. Road about 3 miles it a violent Storm
of wind S: rain arose which drove me into a House near the road.
There I tarried about 4 hours & was kindly used by those I never
before saw. The rain ceased Bi I started but momently in great danger.
The wind was very violent Be brooke down many trees & boughs near me,
but the Lord that rules the Stormy Skies preserved me Be brought me
safe to expected place about dark. I an very Sore after riding
43 miles this day, but enjoy much of the presence of the Lord.
(This is a Dr. - eople.) Thursday, November 1st. I started on ray
horse nearly well, & after a fatlgueing ride came to Bro. Hills.
This is a Precious "kind family. Friday 2nd. Went to see a Sick
Sister It after exhorting, Singing Be Praying returned to Bro. Hill
but Poorly Be very Sore. Then Crossed a Swamp (Computed to be 640
yards wide) in which I got some wett. Came to Bro. Eentons & P.
from Jonah the i,6, then road to Bro. Rogerses. Saturday 3rd. I
Preached from "Quinch not the Siiri-". Hove 3ood was done, but
found iiyself very eorly & feaverish. After a Short space I came
to Bro. Gernicans, a most Precious ! eople. Sunday 4th. I P. from
Isa.xxviii,16,17. Monday 5th. This is rest day. In the evening

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I was taken very Sick but aft or taking a Puke got better. Tuesday

6th. I took ny leave of this Dr. 1 eople & came to Mr. 5Is3els.

P. from John v,39,40, At hope good wa3 done. At night the People

cane together & I P. again from "I am fearfully k wonderfully -iade" ,

etc. Y/ednesday 7th. I came to Bro. Hills & ?. from Gen.xix,17.

At night enjoyed much of the love of God. Lxhorted some black People

& encouraged one to go on that the Lord lately had Converted.

Thursday 8th. I had no appointment but went to hear a B. brother

P. a funeral Sena a over an Old Israelite (I hope) in whom was no

guile. In the evening I came to Bro. G. Coopers & exhorted &

Sang & prayed with Sinners, morners & Christians. I hope the Lord

is at work. Friday 9th. I have no appointment till the eventing.

Lord, help me to live more to thy Glory. In the evening I came to

Bro. I. Coopers & P« from 11 The ss. i, 7, 8, 9, with liberty & have cause

to believe the Lord attended the word with power. Saturday 10th.

I came to Caltons P. House fit P. from Revo. Iii,18, & went with

Sist. '.Veils home. Mr. Welle Is in the Iresoyterian Church but

very kind altho hi3 wife has lately left them It Join'd us. Simday

11th. I came to Bro. Briants & P. from "And to you that are

Troubled rest with us, etc., to a large Jrdltory flc hope great

good was done. Monday 12th. I<ly Hors^got out of the way last

evening but a Stranger brought this morning. I came to Mr. Merits

& P. a funeral Sermon fro . Matt.xvi,2S, with great liberty U hope

some will never forget that day. In the evening I came to Mr.

Jcames It spent a comfortable night. Lord, visit this Dr. Man.

Tuesday 15th. I came to Johnsons P. House & spake from "remember

♦ Altho the enimy was very busy, while I wa3 Preaching I used the

word (but) very loud, h a black Ken in the Kithing by the name

(buck) atcwered very Sharp (Sir) 8c the .eople vaa struck with !_,,

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Lots wife, ft believe tho Lord reached Mra J's heart. I turned
out a disorderly member ft went to Bro. Robinsons. This ia a
Dr. kind Man. V.'ednesday 14th. I came to Bro. Y.r 1111 abases i-
from Isa. xxvili,16,17, & had a Sweet time, but in Class meeting
was put to the painful feelling of excommunicating two nom;ors for
their bad Conduct. However, efore our meeting broke I hope the
Lord wos with us & Mr. Jeaui3 Joined. Thursday 15th. After family
prayer Bro. I. Seller's wife Joined. I took my leave of this
Precious People ft started for QM. Road two miles ft called imyto
see a Sick Man & went to prayer, then came to Mr. '. ellses Si
discoursed with his Son v.llliam, who I hope will turn out in the
vinyard to labour for his Lord. I then road about 16 miles & took
up at Bro. Mallards. Friday 16th. I find myself yoorly & It rains.
About 11 OClock I started ft after riding upwards of 20 miles I came
to Bro. Bollards very poorly in body ft find my disorder to bo like
the flux. Saturday 17th. I continue very bad. My pains are
Sharp & misery great. Bro. : erry & Bro. Humphrey came ft held
meeting. Sunday 18th. I bless God for bringing me to see this
ligh(t), but am in a great rack of pain. I have took Turlentona
Drops & several nedisons but no Instantanious Change. Lord I thank
thee for peace oi Soul & Resignation. I lay upstairs while Bro.
Hum. : erry & Johnson in the cause of God. Monday 19th. I
still continue 111. Lord give life or Death Just as thou Tleaseth.
After taking sor,e audanum & other Fhysic, I raemJd. Lord grant
me more grace & Zeal to 1 raise they Dr. name. Tuesday 20th. I
thank God I hope my health 1 3 coming to me altho I feel v;eak &
feaverish. I too1: milk boiled with conforry Cc I lne bark & found
Success. In the evening Bro. Humphrey came to sc m ■ cnt

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the evening together. Wednesday 21st. I bless my kind Benefactor
for rebuking ay disorder & giving me eusc in a measure. At about
10 OClock we started for the Shoolhouse where an appointment was
for Bro. Shines to Preach. V/e came safe & Bro. hlne3 I reached,
then we went to Ere. V.'illianses (Trent 6t.) I found myself poorly
& drank some Sacafax-Tea which gave me some relief. At night
Bro. Humphrey : reached. Thursday 22nd. V.e parted with Bro. Shines,
came to F., Humphreys did some business, & came to Bro. Browns,
did our business, & then road to Bro. ..insets. Friday 23rd. I an
very poorly with the Colic but we started in the rain to our
appointment; came ix Bro. Humphrey Preached. Then I spoke a little
& we expect to tarry here (at Bro. Mallards. Saturday 24th. I am
still Poorly 'out started for QM at Bro. Hills lc road through very
tempestuous weather. Bro. Humphrey Preached cc I exhorted. Sunday
25th. After love feast Bro. Hughs & Bro. Humphrey Preached. Bro.
Howe is myself exhorted, is hope good was done. Monday 26th. I
take my leave of this Precious E eople is start for my Fathers ft
after riding about 50 miles ^ame ft found them all in the Land of
the living. Tuesday 27th. I am very Poorly in body. In the
evening walked down to Bro. Harpers is saw them all in the Land of
Hope. Wednesday 28th. I returned to my fathers & still Continues
Poorly. In the evening got blooded & got so 111 had to go to bed.
Lord ever keep me humble ft harpy. Thursday 20th. I bless God
I a-n some better but find my Cough very violent. I went to Bro.
Hookers & F. from Isai xxviii,16,17, & then returned to ay Fathers.
Friday 50th. I am poorly is expect to tarry here. Saturday
December 1st. I went tc Bro. Harpers ft :. from Reve.iii,18.
Sunday 2nd. T came to my Fathers ft P. from, l Thess,i,7,G,9. Monday
3rd. I seem Poorly with my Cough but have no appoinrment this day.

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Tuesday 4th. I still Continue Voorly. In the evening I walked
to Bro. Harpers. Wednesday 5th. I took ray leavo ft oi-.no to my
Fathers. Thursday 6th. I parted with my Dr. friends in tears
ft started for Conference. Came to Ero. Lains ft had my horse fed.

Then road through the rain to Bro. How els. Friday 7th. The

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weather is very bad which detains, but late in tho day m started

& came to Bro. Pierces. Saturday 8th. W« started ft after

being lost ft riding throug the woods ft over the Rocks we came

to Bro . Hartf ields . Sunday 9th. We came to Bro . Arndals ft I

P. from Rev.iii,18. Others exhorted ft I hope good was done.

Monday. I road to Bro. Green Hills where Conference was

appointed to be held. The Bishop did not come, therefore, &0

business was done. Eld. Low .reached & I went to Bro Sewels.

Tuesday 11th. I came to Bro. Hills but the Eishop had not come.

Bro. Morris Treadled. In the evening the Bishop came but the

reachers was Dispersed to their lodgings. Therefore Conference

Bid not meet & I went to Bro. Sewels again. Wednesday 12th.

Conference met and preceded to Business, etc.

MOTE

There is very likely a volume of William
Ormond's Journals undiscovered which would
cover the period between December 12th, 1792,
and August 16th, 1795.

William Qrmond Jr'3 Journal
Volume II
from
August 16th, 1795, to September 50th, 1798

August 16, 1795. I rode to Drumgoles Chapel & i reached from
1 Timo.iii,16. Meet the Class; several were greatly Convicted.
One young Woman received Convirtlng grace. The Lord hath begun a
good Work. I rode to Bro . Drumgoles. Mondoy 17th. I came to
Bro. Wytches & preached from Ps.cxlvi,8. Tuesday 18th. I came to
Forgonsons P. House & P. fro : Ps xl,l-3. The Lord poured out his
Spirit; several cryed for nercy 6: one or two were convicted. I
appointed to attend the ensuing Day. I went to Colo. Wilkinses &
tarried with several of our friends. The evening was very agreeably
si.ent. Wednesday It th. I came to the P. House & P. from St. Luke
ix,21,22. Several were crying for mercy; one . rof essed to get
convirted; seven Joined Society . Glory to God. I rode to Sister
Nolleys. Thursday 20th. I came to Bro. Cooks 8c P. from 1 Peter ii,4.
Several were on the floor crying for mercy. In the evening I rode
to Sister JeffBrses. Friday 21st. I came to Sister Dupreys & P.
fr m H.ii,3; the Lord was very present. Saturday 22nd. I rode to
Bro. Sawrors (Bertie Ct.) & met with several J readier s. IP. from
1 eter ii,4; had a good time. Sabbath Lay 23rd. We had the Lords
Supper & much o; Gods presence. I P. from 1 Thc-3.i,7-9; the Lord
moved upon the Congregation; I hope good ha3 been done at this QM.
Bro. Hullum & I Rode t' Snwers. Monday 24th. We came to Snrths
Church. Bro. H. Preached; I met the Class; we had a good time. Rode
to Bro. Brewers. Tuesday 25th. I P. from David's coming out of the
Pitt. The Lord was near; several trembled. We rode to Bro. Richard
Whitakers. Wednesday 26th. I cameto Irovidence & P. from "Prepare

the Table", etc. These are an Ignorant, wicked People* I came to

Bro. Whites. Thursday 27th. I came to

* Bro. Anthoney LIoor3 & P. from St. John ix,25. Sinners hung their

Heads & the Christians shouted it gave Glory to God. Friday 28th.

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I rode to I.ialones P. H. & gave a discourse from Rev.li,17; went to
Bro. Peopleses. Saturday 29th. I started for QM. at Bethel.
Bro. Maxey P; then I gave a discourse from St. Matthew vli,13,14.
The Lord was very precious. Sinners norned & the Christians rejoiced.
We tarried at Sister Jefferses. Sabbath Day. V.'e meet in the morning
& had the Lords Supper Many felt the Presence of the Lord. There
was such a Shouting no articulate Sounds could be heard. Therefore,
our close meeting ended without our friends speaking the state of
their minds. As usual, the Multitude was so large we quit the House
& took the Road & Woods. Bro. Llndsy Preached. I arose k began
but the Rain caused us to move. Some got Into the House & I P.
from Luke xiil,7-10. The people seemed w^estless In the House.
The black People held Worship out in the Woods & several professed
to get Convirted. We came to Sister Jefferses & Dined, then rode
to Bro. Foster Cooks. I P. from S. Song v,16; several were on the
floor crying for mercy; some of the old professors were stired up.
Monday 31st. The enimy Is all ways busy. I inadvertantly distressed
Bro. S. Homes last night. He is under a very great Deception. The
Lord open his Eyes to see. Bro. Maxey & I talved together upon some
of those frivilous Charges which some of the ftack- sliding Methodist
have brought against me. I find Bro. Ms. spirit is greatly Sowered
agalnt me. The Lord help me to standj my trials are great, brc.
Moody, Bro. Hoomes k myself all started. The rain caused us to call
at Bro. Drumgoles. After Dinner we rode through much Rain to
Bro. Sewards. Tuesday September 1st. I feel Sore. V.'e rode to
Lro. Homeses. Wednesday 2nd. Bro. Homes has got over his trial
(I hope) by seeing his mistake. I started for Youngs P. H. , got
lost & fell in company with Col. Good. R« rode to(gether). Convirsed
on Theology. Mr. Good Is a Smart Man. I came to tho place just as

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the People were going away. I Dined at Old Bro. Youngs & then went
Hone with Allen Young. Thursday 3rd. I came to Bro. Joneses &
P. f r m ■ as for me & my House we will". Friday 4th I came to
Easters P. House & P from "This is my friend"; had a good time.
1 ent to Lro. Easters; had a reclous time at night. Saturday 5th.
I rode up to Bro. Tapley. Sabbath Day. I P. from I Peter ii,4. I
hope some are awakened. The Lord was present. I went to Bro. Spencers.
Monday 6th. I returned to bro. Tapley3 & heard Bro. Ira Ellis Preach.
We then tarried at Bro. Spencers. Tuesday 7th. Y.'e came to Bro.
Edwardses. Bro. Ellis P. I rode to Sister Grenshaws. Sister Ward
tarries here. I discoursed with her about Slavary, shewing the
impropriety of holding them in bondage till Death. V.ednesday 7th.
I have spoken too unguarded this morning to Sister Yard. I have
grieved her. I c .jart. The Lord help me to watch for the future.
I came to Bro. Gainses & P. from cxlvi,8. Thursday 9th. I came to
_ro. Johnsons & P. from Gen.xix,17. I am now among the new party.
They have more to say about Government than RelJ ~,ion. Friday 10th.
This is Rest Day. Saturday 11th. I rode to Bro. Cardwells &
preached from St. Luke xii,32. This is a flat cold People. In the
evening Bro. Car dwell & I changed Beasts. He let me have a Mare
for my Horse, which I think will do for the Ct. Sabbath Day 12th.
I came to Mount-, leasant & preached from "Behold I ley in Zlon for a
foundation". The -ord was present. I rode to Bro. Kedds. Monday
13th. I rode about 25 miles to friend Newbels. Tuesday 14th. I
preached at the School-House from . 'ent to bro.

Embers; this Woman was on(c)e a Methodist, then a bartist, & now
I fear a Worlding. Wednesday 15th. I rode to Bro. Ogburns; preached
from Rev. 111,18. Rode to Bro. Allen Youngs, meet with Bro. Llaxey &

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preached from "Examine yourselves, etc.". Thursday 16th. I came
to Ballards P. House & preached from Ps.xlix,l-3, then rode to
Er . Speeds. Friday 17th. I cnmc to Bro. ennlngtons & preached
from Heb.iv,9. In the evening discoursed with bro. Pe, nington on
Slavary with success; he has agreed to liberate his Slaves, & desired
me to write a bill of emancipation. Saturday 18th. I rode to Bro.
Austins & prerched from "I know not the Day of my Death". The Lord
was present. I went to Bro. Buggs. Sabbath Day 19th, Last nighl
I was poorly in Body. I came to Salem & preached f r m St. Matt,
xxv, 10. Vent to Bro. Homeses. In the evening was taken with a
chill & then a fever. Monday 20th. I took a dose of Tarter. In
the evening went to Sister Jourdans. Tuesday 21st. I came to Bro.
Homeses. He let me have a Horse to Ride. Mine is at Bro. Jospeh
Speeds. I came to bro. Taylors. Wednesday 22. I came to Sister
Malones & preached from "Set th**y Hous In Order" etc. T ursday 23rd.
I came to bro. Sewards & [reached from "the living Stone". Friday
24th I c-ame to Bro. 0wense3 & preached from 10 Virgins. 'ent home
with oro. Jac son. Saturday 25th. I came to Bro. Myricks. The
rain prevents my going to the P. H. Sabbath Day 26th. I meet the
black People & preached from "the little flock, 'ent to Dron-g^oles
Barn & Preached from Rev.iii,20. The Lord poured out his Spirit
in a wonderful manner. Sinners trembld & the Christians were
uncommonly happy. One girl about 10 years of Age got Convirted. I
tarried at bro. Ldw. Droagooles. Monday 27th. I went to Bro.
Wyches & preached from "who is 3 tie that looketh, tc. In the
evening returned to bro. Droms. Tuesday 28th. I came to Fergusons
P. H. & preached fro - Isaiah xxviii,16,17j had a precius time. I
tarried with Colo, ilkins. ' ednesday 29th. I came to bro. Cooks

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& preached from Gen.xix,17. Y.'e had a gracious time. Several were
crying for mercy, while one dear Woman was delivered from the burden
of her Sins. In the evening 1 walked over to Bro. Valuers. His
bro. & Neice are much distressed. Lord, deliver their Sins.
Thursday, October 1st. I lea e the mourners, come to Bro. Cooks,
dined & rode to Sister Jefferses. Late in the evening a young
Man came for me; the mourners v/ere powerfully ..rought upon. I fixed
up & went.JtHxx The Lord had delivered two. V.e went to prayer &
the Lord delivered one more. Now we have a time of Joy. Our Jesus
is here. The black people geathered in the new House. I went &
joined them in prayer for a mourner. Priday 2. I rode near 20
mile3 to Sister Dupreys & preached from S. Song vi,10. Saturday,
October ?rd. I rode to Bro. Mcentrees

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A to Concord. I preached fro i 1 i eter iv,10. I saw a Sister from

Glasgow, hear'd from my Fathers family. We went to bro. Finney s &

I wrote some letters to send out to Glasgow. It 13 now lait & I

have the same Company back. My Mind has been discomposed this Day.

We returned to bro. Mcentrees about Dark. I am much fatigued. I

have rodo about SO miles this Day. Sabbath Day 4th. I went to Bethel

& preachsd from Daniel xii,2,3; was favoured with the presence of the

Lord. I returned to tepees. This Is a curious Old Man! You just

not make a noise with your lips when you Su^ at his Table. Monday

5th. I rode to Smiths Church & preached from "they that were read,

etc.: had a :;ood time. I rode home with bro. Richard v hi taker.

Tuesday 6th. I v/ent to bro. Brewers & preached to a very attentive

People from 1 i'eter Iv,18. Vent to Sister Careleses & at night

preached to a large Auditory from S. Solo on ill, 1-5, then rode through

a thick Swamp to bro . Yvhitakers. '.odnesday 7th. I came to .,ro.

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Askews ': Preached a funeral Sermon from "I know not the Day of my
Death. Thursday 8th. I came to bro. Moores & preached from 1 John,
Iv,18. At night I wrote bro. Moore s YHlAwhichAhath Manumited 20
Slaves whenever the Legislature of this State opens a Door of
emancipation, & until then his Heirs are to pay said Slaves Annual
wages after they Arrive to the Age of 25 years, Friday 9th. I
rode to Malones P. H. & preached from "Bell b v/eth down, Rebo stoopoth.
Rode to bro. Feopleses in the evening. Saturday 10th. I rode to
Bro. Johnsons & meet the Clans. In the evening I rode through the
Rain to bro. Myricks. Sabbath Day 11th. I rode through some Rain
to Roan-Oak Chapdl & preached fro a Isaiah xlvi,l. ' ent ho e with
bro. Shell. Monday 12th, I preached from Joshuaea resolution.
Tuesday 13th. I spent sometime trying to make a Negro Man confess
what he did with bro. Shells Cotton (that we supposed he had stolen1).
I came to Coppages P . H. & preached from ffI know not the Day of my
death. They have the flux here; but few came. I rode to bro.
Taylors, Dined, & then came to bro. Speeds. \ odnesday 14th. I have
returned bro. Homeses Horse & have now my Mare. I came to bro.
Youngs; my beast has been hurt in one of her hind legs. I preached
from Luke xxi, 34-36; tarried at bro. Samuel Youngs. At Hight we
visited a Sick Sister. Thursday 15th. I did not go to Joneses, but
visited a Sick Man; he Is very low in Body & unwilling to die. The
Lord look in mercy on him. I came to bro. Young3 & Dined, & In the
evening rode to bro. Allen Youngs. Friday 16th. I cane to Easter s
P. H. & gave a discourse from Ps.xlix,l-3. Came to bro. Masters &
at night 'reached from Luke xxiii,4c'. Saturday 17th. I Rode about
30 miles up to bro. Ta leys . Sabbath Day 10th. I preached from
"Escape for they life". Rode to Mr. Baldwinds & Dined. In the evening

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came to bro. Spencers. Monday 19th. This is Re3t Day. In the
evening I went to bro. V.illiam V.ards. Tuesday 20th. I went to
Bro. hdwardses & preached frorr Isa.xxi,5. Rode to Sister Chenshaws.
' ednesday 21st. I went with several of our friends to see Mr. Bedford
start for Kentucky. I then rode to ray appointment at bro. Gainses.
None came, therefore I did not preach. Thursday 22nd. I rode to
bro. Johnsons & preached from 1 Peter iv,18. In the evening I rode
to bro. V.ards. Friday 23rd. I came to bro. Spencers, Saturday 24th.
Last night I was sorely tempted. Thank God for his quickning grace.
I came to Mr. Bowlens, met ?/ith bro. Tapley & we r' de down to
bro. Mageheas. At night discoursed largly on Slavary. Sabbath Day
25th. I came to Mount pleasant ft preached from Rev.iii,18. Had a
good time. In the evening came to bro. Eedds. Monday 26th. I rode
about 25 miles to Mr. Newbels. Tuesday 27th. I preached at the
School-House from Isa.iv,l, to an Orditory composed of several Vomen
& one Man. I came to friend Newbels Sc tarried all night. Wednesday
28th. I rode to Ogburns P. H. & preached from Heb.iv,9. Lent
Home with bro. John Ogburns. At night visited a Sick V oraan ft preached
from "I know not the Day of my Death". Thursday 29th. This ia
thanksgiving Day. I came to Ballards P. H. & preached fr . m St. Matt.
vii,13,14; came to Bro. Homeses & dined, then rode to bro. Speeds.
Friday 30th. I came to bro. lenningtons & preached from "there is no
fear in love, but", etc. Rt night a Deed for the emancipation of the
Slaves. Saturday 31st-. I rode to bro. Oslins & preached from 1 eter
ii,4; had a glorious time, ^aboath Day, November 1st. I came to
Salem & preached from 11 Thes. 1,7-9. In the evening . cnt to bro.
Homeses. Monday 2nd. I came to bro. Taylors. This is Beat Day,
Tuesday 3rd. I came to bro. Raineys; bro. Jones Preached, I exhorted.

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Wednesday 4th. I went to Mr. Norrantons to get my ■ atch tetivated,
but the man was not at Home. I came to Sister ialones; bro Jones
Preached. Thursday 5th. I came to bro. Eeward3 & P. from "this Is
my friend". Friday 6th. I rode to bro Owenses & P. from the living
Stone, 'ent to bro. Liamiings; held prayer & baptised a young Convert.
Saturday 7th. I rode to Harrisons P. House. Very few came. T ds is
a wretched sett of r'eocle. I fear the Devil will get them. I meet the
Class ft went to bro. i<Iyricks Poorly. Sabbath Day. I came to bro.
Dro igoles barn & preached from "Lord, are there few that be saved,
Vent to bro. D*s. I.oiiday 9th. I came to bro. V/yches through some rain
& gave an exertation. Tuesday 10th. I came to Forgo .?.ons P. H. & P.
from "and to you who are troubled, etc. '.Vent to Colo, "ilkisons.
Wednesday 11th. I am very poorly. Rode to bro. Cooks but was too
poorly to preach. Vent to bed & took some hysick. Thursday 12. This
is rest Day. I went to bro. 'alters. Friday 13th. I came to Bethel
& P. from Heb.Iv,9. Went to bro. McKentrees. Saturday 14th. I came to
Sister Du reys Ac P. from "examine yourselves", etc. In the evening
rode down to bro. Sawyers. Lords Day 15th. I P. a funeral Sermon
from Rev. vi,17. I feel distressed . I start for my Fathers. Rode
17 miles to bro. A3kews. Monday 16th. I rode to bro. Bradfords,
Dined & rode to bro Bellamyes. Tuesday 17th. I rode about 65 miles
to my Fathers & found them alive. "■' ednesday 18th. I walked down to
bro. Harpers btitt could not tarry long. Returned to my Fathers & my
dear 01 Father now Just before I arrive to 26 years of Age gives me
part off ray portion of his Estate. Thursday 19th. I started & rode to
bro. Tools; meet with very cold useage. Friday 20th. I started before
prayer or breakfast, camo to Tarborougher , did no busin s, rode to
several laces, did but little; late at night came to Sister Phillipses.

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This is a precious family . Saturday 21st. I rode about, did hut
little of my business, came to bro. Bradfords. This is a good place
to be at. Sabbath Day 22. I rode to QM. at the barn. In he evening
I rode in company with several Preachers to bro. Lindseys. Monday 23rd.
bro. Bellamy & I rode to Bro. Mayfields. Tuesday 24th. ■• came to
Warrenton, then rode to bro. Robertses. Wednesday 2£. * e came to
bro. Taylors, got breakfast & then came to Salem. The Conference had
Mett. In the evening I went with others to Sister Speeds. Thursday 26th.
I went to ;ro. Speeds <3c did some business^ then came to the Conference.
In the evening I went with others to Mr. Handeens; there was a Marriage
& a Sermon preached. The evening was agreably spent. Friday 27th. I
ca e to the Conference. At night came to bro. Joseph Speeds. I put
into his hands some Money. Saturday 20th. I went to the Conference.
I went before the Committe & heard bro . Maxey exhibit a number of
frivilous charges against me. This Man has carefully geathered from
every part of the Ct. every unguarded expression that I may have droppd
& brought them In the most dark & unfavourable manner he possibly could.
This .an has been my enimy for some months. The Committe mostly is
prejudised against me; their determination was not read to me. bro.
Asskew4 bro. L. Cole Preached. In the evening the Conference met; the
opinfbn o^the Committe was made known which ave me much distress.
The Conference took the Hatter into consideration. I withdrew. I now
feel tempted cc severely tried with some of the M. Preachers. The matter

was so ewhat softened. I concluded to travel. The Lord &elp, I pray.

Sun ay 29th.
I went to bro. Speeds. We met; the bishop preached & several l lders

were Ordained. I came to Sister' fi.rdans li Dined, rode to bro. Taylors

& tarried. Slonday 30th. I now move towards my Ct. which is Trent

in li. Carolina. Rode to bro. Sewards & heard the Bishop preach. In the

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evening came to Sister Matthews. Tuesday December 1st. V.e returned
to bro. Sewards; then rode to Dromgolos Barn. Mr. Asbury preached.
We went to bro. Dromgoles. I discoursed with Mr. Asbury concerning
the injuries d^ne me at Conference by Bennet Maxey 9c one half of the
Committee. The Bishop spoke kind & very loving but my distress yet
remains. Wednesday 2nd. V.e came to bro. Owenses; the B. preached; I
exhorted. ' e cane to bro. Myricks. Mr. Asbury ft I lodged together.
We had 3ome talk together. Thursday 3rd. V« came to Roan-Oak Chapel.
Mr. Asbury preached. I parted with all the Preachers & rode to a
brothers in Caswell Circuit. Friday 4th. I rode/ to bro. Shines,
Dined, ft then to bro. Goodlowes. Saturday 5th. I tarry here with an
ex; ectatlon of seeing bro. Goodlow. Sabbath Day 6th. He has not come.
I rode to bro. Hills; they have no meeting. I rode to bro. Morrises
& heard a blade Man Preach. In the evening I came to bro. Arndals.
Monday 7th. I rode to Ealeigh, _ut up at bro. Sewals. Tuesday 8th.
I went Into the State House ft took a view of the General Assembly of
the State of N. arollna. In the evening I rode to friend .eterses.
Wednesday 9th. This is a dlsagreable Mistress ft Wife. I started without
my breakfast, rode to Smithfield, then to Everit Pierces. This Is a
kind family. I have breakfast ft Dinner together after riding about
30 miles, this Day I asked for a drink of ater ft the People refused to
hand it to me. Thursday 10th. X came to bro. Ruff ins. Friday 11th.
I came to bro. Speightes. I waited to see i.x. Asbury but he did not
come. Saturday 12th. I own to my Fathers. The Old Man Is poorly
with a Soar leg. Sabbath Day 13th. It is very rainey; a few came;
I preached from Heb. iv,9. In the evening went to bro. Harpers.
Monday 14th. I came to my Fathers, fixed up, rode to Greensville, then
to S. ' atkinscs. Tuesday 15th. I came to bro. Knowese, did some

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business; then to G. Floyds, then to V ashington. Tarried at hro. Pottses.
Wednesday 16th. I crossed the River & came to ,x. ' ests Tavern. The
Company was very disagreable. They very often Swore. Thursday 17th.
I came to Newtaern; In the evening preached in bro. Shutes Store House
from 1 Peter ii,4. These People are serious & under good impressions.
Lord, begin & carry on thy blessed work. Friday 18th. I came to
bro. Truets & exhorted a few, then rode to Mr. Greens. Saturday 19th.
I rode to bro. Coxes. Sabbath Day 20th. I came to the P. H. & reached
from Ps.xl,l-3, then went to Sister Caltrons. Monday 21st. This is
rest Day. Tuesday 22nd. I rode to Sister Jacksons & preached from
the little flock. " odnesday 23rd. I rode to bro. Bryants at Trenton.
Thursday 24th. IP. to a few from Heb. ii,3. Friday 25th. I rode to
Hatches P. H. & heard bro. Perry preach. Then I 3poke from "this is my
friend". Vent to bro. D. Hatches. Saturday 26th. I returned to the
P. H. & Pd. from Ps.xlvi,8j mett the Class & went home with bro. Lemuel
Hatch. In the evening bro. Martin came & then bro. Perry. I borrowed
30 Dollars of bro. Hatch 8i gave him my Note. Sabbath Day. I went to
Lees P. H. & P. from Matt.xxv,10. In the evening rode to bro. Perrys.
Monday 28th. I rode to my Fathers. The Old Man continues poorly.
His leg is bad. Tuesday 29th. I rode his Jld Horse to Sandy-run.
I called at Mr. Carrs, Dardans & Brooms. In the evening came to Bfy
Fathers, then walked to bro. Harpers, '.ednesday 30th. I returned.
Thursday 31st. I rode to bro. Johnsons. Friday, January 1st, 1796.
Last night I was greatly tempted. Have I Sinned, Lord. Shew me. I
iode to Mrs. Tools in Tarborough, meet with bro. Joseph Speed, did
my business & rode to Mr* Larrances. Saturday 2nd. I rode to
Mr. Dardena 3c preached a funeral Sermon from Gen.xxvil,2. Then rode
to my Fathers & met with bro. Mansf ield. Sabbath Day 3rd. We went

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to the rain-bow P. House. Bro. Mansfield preached, then I gave a
discourse upon the 10 Virgins. Vent to bro. Hookers. Monday 4th.
We went to bro. Graingers. I came on to Sister Caltrons in Trent Ct.
Preached at night from S. Song iii. Tuesday 5th. I rode to Old
Mr. Greens. Wednesday 6th. I discoursed with this kind Man about
Convertion. I rode through mucta rain to Newborn. At night preached
from Ps.xllx,l-3j tarried at bro. Shutes. Thursday 7th. I was detained
until after dinner, the ferry boat was not ready. I crossed & rode to
bro. Mastins . Had a good time at prayers. Friday 8th. I Rode a long
lonesome Road to Sister Joneses. Saturday 9th. I Rode down to bro.
Sparrows, left my beast, crossed over the Creek in a Canoe, then borrov/ed
a Horse & rode to South-River & preached from Isaiah xxl,5. Went to
bro. Briants. Sabbath Day 10th. I came to the Creek & preached a
funeral Sermon from "I know not the Day of my Death", crossed the Creek
& preached in the P. H. a funeral Sermon from Dan.xli,2,3. I tarried
at Mr. Carries. This Man was once a Zealous Methodist. Monday 11th.
I rode to Sister Joneses, got my breakfast, then rode up to bro. Toolies.
Tuesday 12th, I came to Fosters P. House, gave a discourse from
Matt.vii,13,14, & rode up to bro. Mastins, held prayers ft hrd a presioua
Season. 'Wednesday 13th. I rode to Island-Creek & preached from
Heb.lv, 9. Vent to oro. KInseys/ Thursday 14th. I came to Hewbern,
put up at bro. Smiths, P. from Heb.iv,9. Friday 15th. I rode out to
Truets; went to prayer. Started through the Rain, got very wet. Called
In at i.ir. Greens j Dined. In the evening Rode to T. Greens. Saturday
16th. I am very poorly & the weather is very bad. Therefore, I
continue here. Sabbath Day 17th. I start for Coxes P. House, met with
bro. Rowsee; tie ^reached. V-'e came to bro. Coxes. Monday 18th. We
came to Mr. Doieties. I preached from St. John v,39,40. Tuesday 29th.

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We came to Mr. Loftons. I preached a funeral Se-r on from Gen.xxviif2.
Wednesday 20th. ft started, called in at Sister Jacksona. V/e rode
about 4 hours through much Rain, came to bro. i erries very wet. Thursday
21st. I came to bro. Briants (Trenton) . preached from 11 Cor.xiii,5.
Bro. Rowsee has gone down to South-River. Friday 22nd. I am determined
to oppose the Devil Is the flesh more than ever. Lord, give me the
victory. I came to bro. D. Hatches. Saturday 23rd. Saturday 23rd.
I came to the P. House & preached fron Gen.xix,17. In the evening rode
to bro. Ganegies. Sabbath Day. I came to Loes P. House & P. from
Rev.xiv,13, a funeral Sermon. Two graves were filled up. Death is
very common h sudden. Monday 25th. I rode to bro. Barbies. Tuesday
26th. I preached at the N. East from 1 Peter ii,4. This is a poor place
for Religion. The People are half wild Creatures. I rode to bro. Tanners.
Thi3 is a kind Man & here is a kind Y/oman. V. edne:iday 27th. I rode to
Queens Creek P. House a, preached from the little flock, ffeturned to
bro. Tanners. In the evening walked over to bro. Roger ses. Thursday
28th. I rode to bro. Wises & preached from Isaiah xxi,5, met the Class
& we turned cut J„ Lovet for shooting one of his Negroes. In the
evening I visited a Sick VP.man. Friday 29th. I rode up to White-Oak
Chapel, preached from cxlvi,8. Sister Hewit gave me some saucy £alk
about Lovet. I went to Sister Chaneys. Saturday 30th. .bast night was
a t.'me of distress with me. I was so rieved by the indecent behaviour
of two wicked young Men & t :eoc young Women that I did not hold prayer
with the trifeling family. I rode to Sister Davises. Sabbath Day. I
preached from "Escape for theV life", etc. Monday February 1st. I
rode to Mr. Y allises & P. from John v,42, then rode down to bro. Bells
before I dined or had my beast fed. Tuesday 2nd. I preached at the
Chapel from "prepare the Table", etc. At night met the '.hite & black
Classes. Wednesday 3rd. I came to Sister Ogelburies & preached a

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funeral Sermon from Rev.xiv,13. Thursday 4th. I rode to Sister
Joneses. Friday 5th. I have no Appointment this Day. I shall fast
& pray loping God will deliver Be from some violent temptations, I
have been long Assaulted with. I rode to Mr. Carneys, Dined, -aeld

prayers, & In the Evening came to bro. Arrows , left my beast & crossed

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the Creek b went to bro. Stirona. Held worship with few. Saturday 6th.

I came to South River & preached from "I waited patiently for the Lord.

Had a -recious time. Came to bro. Rewa & at Night preached from

"Salvation", then went by water to ,ro. Stirons. Sabbath Day, 7th. I

came by water to Adams Creek F. H. & preached from 10 Virgins, dined

at bro. Sparrows, took my Horse & rode up to bro. Tooleys. Monday 8th.

I tarry here; at Night preached from ?s.xl,l-5. Tuesday 9th. I came to

Fosters >\ H. & preached from "Examine yourselves", etc. Came to bro,

Mas tins. Wednesday 10th. I came to bro. Davises, held prayer, left

my Horse ft crossed to Newbern, met the Classes & had a recious time.

Tarried at bro. Shutes. Thursday 11th. I visited a poor Convicted

Man at a Public House. I hope the Lord has begun a good .vork. At Night

I preached to a large attentive Congregation from "Enter in at the

Strait gate, etc. Tarried at bro. Smiths. Friday 12th. I am much

discomposed & powerfully tempted, I have not conker ed my unholy

(injured)
tern ers. I crossed the River & was iniured by a Negro . .an's turning

over the Canoe. Came t& the Eouse, warmed, put on dry clothes, came

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to bro. Davised, got ray beast & rode to Island-Creek & preached from

"ye know the race of our Lord. A parcel of wicked young irien got

Sticks to beat me Co behaved very bad. I rode to bro. Jas. Briants, dined,

then came to bro. Lees. Saturday loth. I rode to Queens-Creek, met

with the Ireachers at QM. V.'e tarried at bro. Tanners & at llight had

precious time. Sabbath Day 14th. I have thought I would not Commune,

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but after having s- me conversation with bro. Ileacham I found liberty.
After worship we rode to bro. Hewits. Monday 15th. I started, came
to bro Hatches. Tuesday 16th. I came by Trenton & saw distressed
Sister Brlant who juried her Husband last Sabbath. I rode to Old bro.
Bryans. Wednesday 17th. I went to bro. William Bryans ft preached
from 11 Chro.vli,14, returned to the Old Mans, Dined & rode to bro.
Ferries. Thursday 18th. I came to Trenton & preached from "Six steps
to the Throne"; tarried at Sister Bryans. Friday. I came to Hatches
P. House & preached from Heb.iv,9. Came to Bro. Durant Hatches. Saturday
20th. This is rest Day. I let bro. Hatch have my i.iare heavy with
foal for a young black Horse. I came in the evening to bro. L. Hatches.
Sabbath Day 21st. Some snow fell last Night, tho first we have had
this Winter. I came to bro Lees & preached from "As Coses lifed up the
Serpent, etc. Monday 22nd. I rode to bro. barbies. Tuesday 25rd. I
preached at the N. East from "How shall we escape", etc. Rode to
bro. Tanners. Wednesday 24th. I came to Queens-Creek & preached from
11 Chro.vii.,14. Y/ent to bro. Ketchums. Thursday 25th. I rode to bro.
Uises & preached a funeral Sermon from "Marvel not at this, etc. Friday
26th. I came to ■ hite Oak Chapel & preached from "Lxamine yourselves,
etc. Went to Mr. Cormans. Saturday 27th. I rode to Hr. Duddleys &
preached from "6 steps to the Throne, then rode to Sister Davises.
Sabbath Day 28th. I preached from 11 111638.1,7-8. Monday 29th. This
Ride Day I ceme to bro. Bells. Tuesday March 1st. I preached from "I
waited patiently for", etc. Wednesday 2nd. I came through the R in
to Sister Ogelbeys & preached from "Lord what is Man", etc. Starred &
Rode to Mr. Hatches. Thursday 3rd. I started early & rode to Beaufort;
preached in the Church from "to whom coming", etc., with liberty & had
a good time. Rode to bro. Chaneys. (My young Horse was much surprised

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at the Jack Asa.) Friday 4th. I came to Mr. Carneys. (He was not at
home. Mr. Bums used me very well. I was poorly in Body. This has
been a week of great fatigue to me. Come Days I rode near 30 .liles,
partly throurh the falling Rain. Saturday 5th. I came to South River
(after meeting with many difficulties. I preached from "A3 closes lifted
up the Serpent, etc, then rode through a Stori of v/ind ft rain to ^ro.

Rews. Sabbath Day 6th. V/e started in bro. Stirons Boat & came to

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Mrs. Meals. There I ljiet with Mr. Gooden possed with an unbelieving

Devil. This an has suffered greatly in Body & Mind. I preached from

St. Luke ix, 42, then crossed the Creek & preached at the P. House from

"Escape for thy life". Had my horse sent around & I went xxfcfe by water

with Mrs. Young & her family Home. Monday 7th. I Rode up to bro.

Tooleya, preached by candle light from S. Solomon iii. Tuesday 8th.

I came to Fosters P. House & preached from "Six Steps to the Throne" ,

then rode through the snow to bro. Mastins. After Dinner I came up to

bro. Davises. ednesday 9th. I came to Newborn & put up at bro. Jose h

Shutes. In the Evening met the Class. Thursday 10th. I tarryede in

Tpwn. At Might I preached from Rev. iii ,18. lent home with bro. Tooley.

Friday 11th. I came to bro. Shutes, fixed up & started. My Horse was

taken Sick which prevented my coming to the Chapel In time. I reache

Thos. Greens Iisq. Saturday 12th. I am not so happy as I want to be.

I am determined to live no re for God. I rode to Lnins Hous/ & ?. from

"Examine yourselves, etc. Rode to bro. Coxes; at night went to hear

a Baptist I reach. Sab oath Day, 15 th. I came to the P. House & preached

from "To you who are troubled, etc. Vent to Sister Caltrons. Monday

14th. I rode about 50 milea & after be'ng lost & much fatigued I came

to bro. Bryans. Tuesday 15th. I walked to his Sons & preached from

Isaiah xxl,5. In the Evening came back to the >ld Haas* '..ednesday 16th.

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I rode to Trenton & preached from "I waited patiently for the Lord,
After Dinner rode with bro. iftrant Hatch home. Thursday 17th. This
is rest Day. Friday 18th. I came to the P. House ft preached from the
living Stone. After I started for bro. L. Hatches; C attempted to ride
Durnats hosse ft he throwed me down & hurt me 3ome. I tarried with
Lemuel. Saturday 19th. I came to Island Creek & preached from "Quench
not the Spirit". '. ent to bro. Kinseys. My Horse was taken very Sick
at the P. House & continues very bad. V;e drenched him with many things;
in the Evening he mended. I am lead to think an evil Spirit afflicted
my poor Horse.. Sabbath Day 20th. I rode to Ero . Lees ft preached from
"Lord are there few that be saved". Monday 21st. I rode to bro.
Ketchums (23 miles) then walked to the P. House & preached from Quench
not the S., then came back, took my horse & rode to bro. Rogerses,
Tuesday 22nd. I came to bro. ' ises ft preached fromlO virgins"* At
night from "this is my friend". Heard some news which destressed me,
wrote to Mr. Hint on. Wednesday 23rd. Mr. Hln^on came & talked matters
over. I rode to Mr. Cormans, then to White Oak P. House & preached from
the living Stone, returned to Mr. Cormons. Thursday 24th. I rode to
bro. Lees, then to bro. Kinseys. Friday 25th. I came to bro. Davises,
left my Horse & crossed in a Canoe to Newborn. At night preached from
Isaiah xxviii,16,17, but did not feel happy. Saturday 2Gth. I stay
here. In the Evening visited a Sick Woman. Sabbath Day 27th (this Is
Easter) We had love feast, bro. Mastin preached. At night I gave a
discourse from 1 Tim.iii,16. The Lord was present; my Soul was very
happy. Monday 28th. I have tarried every night at bro. Shutes 3lnce
I came to town. I now go down to bro. Smiths. After Dinner I crossed
the River & held a long discourse with Mr. Knox about Theology. I rode
to bro. Mastins. Tuesday 29th. (I am sorry for this an I his I if eO
They don't love each other enough. I rode down to bro. Tooleys. V ednes<jay

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30th, I cane to bro . Chaneys. I rind myself much fatigued with the
long ride. Thursday 3l3t. I an v/eighed in the ballance ft found wanting.
I feel distressed because I serve God so little. I have suffered much
froin the Tempter for three I.onths. The Lord save an from the Power of
Hell. :n the Evening I went to Beaufort & preached from Gen.xix,17, &
returned. Friday, A or II 1st. I rode to Mr. Carneys ft held prayers.
Saturday 2nd. I started in bro. Styrons boat to South River & after
several hours sailing we came safe. I preached from "living Stone".
Vie started ft beat back, & after darck reached Lirs. Youngs. Sabbath

Day 3rd. I went to Adams-Creek P. House & preached from "If the righteous

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be scarcely saved, etc. Returned to Lets. Youngs ft by Candle light Harried

Wallis 5tyron & Sarah Young. Monday 4th. I rode to bro. Tooley/ &
at night preached from "the little flock". Tuesday 5th. I rode to
Fosters P. House & preached from "the Lord openeth the eyes Of ths blind",
etc. I then rode^to bro. Mas tins ft dined with bro. Timnons. Bro. It
Sister Mastln were not at Hone, I came to bro. Davises. V.ednesday 6th.
I came to Newborn, put up at bro. Shutes, at night met the Class.
Thursday 7th. At night I preached from "the barren figg free". Friday
8th. I started, rode about 10 miles & stopod at a Baptist Treadling
(this is their QM. ) . They had the Lords Supper ft then washed feet. I
cane to Mr. Greens, dined, ft then rode to Thos. Greens. At night
I preached from "living Stone". Saturday 9th. I came to Coxes, preached
from "the Lord openeth the eyes of the blind", etc., then proceded to
settle a long dispute between several of the Members. I went to Sister
Caltrons, dined & then started for my Fathers, ft after being lost ft
greatly fatigued I cane about 9 OClock in the night. Sabbath Bay. I
preached from Rev.xiiif14. Monday 11th. I went to bro. Harpers.
Tuesday 12th. I returned ft my Father started with me to go & see
Thomas, (he has lately moved). V;e s.ent a little tine with the young

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Bachelor ft returned. Y. e .nesday 13th. In the Evening took my leave of
ray friends, came to bro. Grainger s It preached from "this is ray friend".
Thursday 14th. I rode to Trenton, dined & then proceded bn to bro. D.
Hatches. Friday 15th. I preached at the I . House from "I an the doDr",
etc. Went to L. Hatches. Saturday 16, I went to Sister Moses &
preached a funeral Sermon from John v,29. Came to bro. Nights. Sabbath
Day 17th. I visited bro. Lip3ey, came to Lees & preached from 1 Chro.
vli,14. Vent home with bro. L. Hatch. Monday 18th. This is rest Day.
I have read Dr. Tipot with great satisfaction. I am more than ever,/
convinced of the sin of Masturbation. In the evening I went to D.
Hatches. Tuesday 19th. I came to Trenton, visited a Sick Han. Wed-
nesday 20th. I came to bro. Bryans & preached from rIf the righteous
be scarcely saved", etc. In the Evening visited a Slog Man, then went
& tarried at Old bro. Bryans. Thursday 21st. I rode to Trenton, met
with bro. Kowzee; then bro. Metchem ft bro. Mansfield came. bro. Metchem
preached. Bro. Me°tchem directs me to go to Goshen in May & bro. Rowzee
to :amllco. My trials are great. I think it wrong for any one Man to
have so uch . ower. In the evening we came to E. Hatchers. Friday 22. .
We came to Lees. Bro. Metchem preached; we all parted. I tarried at
bro. Lees. Saturday 23rd. I came to Dudley & preached a funeral from
John v,29. Sabbath Day 24th. I can bless God I am happily Delivered
from some grievous trials. I have torn up some letters & hope for all
old things to be done sway. The Trenchers may do as they please, I am
determined not to be tried as I have been. I came to Sister Davi3es &
preached frora Rev.iii,21, with liberty. Monday 25th. I wa3 greatly
feempted last Kight. My flesh is an Enimy to ray Soul. Lord help me to
watch & resist all that is evil. I went about 5 miles & preached a funeral
Sermon from Dan.xii,2-3; returned to Sister Davises. Tuesday 26th. I

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rode to bro. Bells oc preached from "If the righteous be", etc. edneoday
27th. I rode to Sister Ogeiburlos Cc preached from "who Is she that
looketh". Rode to Mr. Asa hatches. Thursday. I rodo to lister Joneses.
Friday 29th. I came to idr. John Garneys. In the Evening wont over to
18p, Sparrows & Preached from "the Lord openeth the eyes oi the blind, etc.
Sat rday 30th. I rode to South Eiver & preached from "barren figg tree".
Had a precious time. In the evening went around with bro. Ltiron in
hi3 boat, tarried at bro. Rows. Sunday, i.lay 1st. I wont to bro.
Stirons, we all started by water to Adams Creek. I ^reached from Revs.
iii,21. Had a glorious Season. I sent my Horse to Sister Joneses &
I went in a boat. Monday 2nd. I rode to bro. Tooleys, at Uight held
prayers. Tuesday 3rd. I came up to Fosters P. House fle preached from
"I waited patiently for the Lord", etc. Vie had a foolish affair to settle
in the Class. I came to bro. Mastins. ' ednesday 4th. I came to bro.
Davises, left my Horse & went to Town. In the Evening meet the Society.
Sister Lavis Joined. Thursday 5th. I preached fro:i the living Stone,
tarried at bro. Chutes. Last night I tarried at bro. Smiths. Friday
6th. About 11 OClock several of ys went on board of bro. Kelsons

Scooner & started for Q:M at l\dams-Creek. The Wind was very unfavourable.
We got to bro. Nelsons about 2 OClock. Saturday horning. ' e took some
rest ft then started for Adams-Creek. I [reached from "who is she that
lookfeth forth as the Morning", etc. We had very good times. Two
Joined Society. I dined at i.ir. Carneys. In the Evening went to
bro. Llasterses; bro. Liaatln ^rcr-ched; bro Rowzee tarried with rae#
Sunday Sth. We mett In love feast. The j^ord was with us. Bro. ,,astin

ched; I gave a discourse from "Examine yourselves", etc. Bro. Rowzee
concluded. I went to bro. Rews. At Mght preached from Vrepare the
Table, etc. Bro. .'.instln exhorted. ..onday 9th. We started in Canoes

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4o a sloop, got safe on board. The Wind was contrary. At Night we
reached Old bro. Toole.ys. Tuesday 10th. We started & came safe to
Newbern. I raised be God for his goodness. I tarried at bro. Shutes.
Wednesday 11th. I fixed up, left some of my Books & Clothes with
golly Shute, took my leave of the Newbern friend & came over to bro.
Davlses :: saw my Horse once more. In the i-vening I rode to Bro. Kinseys.
Thursday 12th. I came to Bro. Nights. In the Lvoning went to a Taylors
to get a pair of Breeches made. I returned & tarried at Nights. This is
a precious Family. Friday 13th. I rode to Trenton, put up at Sister
Bryans & preached from "little flock". Saturday 14th. I came to
Hatches P. House & preached from Matt.xiii,5,8; came home with bro. L.
Hatch. In the Evening I Rode over to Bro. D. Hatches. Sunday 15th.
I came to bro. Lees, met with bro. Rowzee; we held love-feast. I preached
from Rev. iii, 18; published (for the last time) bro. Thos. Lee & Sister
Anne Harrel, & then Joined them together in the presence of the Congre-
gation. This is a very plain Marriage. We tarried at bro. Lees.
Monday 16th. We came to bro. Nights. Tuesday 17th. Bro. Rowzee &
I now part. I came to bro. L. Hatches. I find the Enemy very busy.
My Flesh is an enimy to my Soul. How hard it is to keep my Body in
subjection. Through the grace of God I will watch & ray both Night &
Day. I now hope to live for God, & at last die in his Arms. I am now
going to Goshen Circuit. 0 that Chri3t may go with me & stand by me
continually. Wednesday 18th. I came to Bro. D. Hatches. Thursday 19th.
I came to Trenton, then to bro. jerries, Dined, & In the Evening rode
to Bro. Bryans. Friday 20th. This Is rest Day, I fast fc psay. I find
my Flesh an enimy to ray Soul. I have been making ft breaking promises.
Lord, help, 0 help thy Servant to withstand all the Machinations of the
Devil, to conquor the Flesh fc all Sin. I now, this 20th Day of Ma$,

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renew my covenant with God. Saturday 21st I rest. Sunday 22nd.
I came to Bro. Wm. Bryans Sc [reached from "without controversy great
is the mistery of Godliness", etc. I rode to i.ir. Shines Be dined. In

the evening rode to friend Olivers. At night held prayers with a Sick

(young)
yoh Man in the Neighbourhood. Monday 25rd. I rdde to Bro. Joileses,

Tuesday 24th. I came to friend Johnsons. Wednesday 25th. This is a

very Rainey Day. I stay here. Thursday 26th. I rode to Bro. Jae.

1 insets. Priday 27th. I came to Bro. Rob insets. Saturday 28th. Last

night I had a hard wressel with the Devil & my Flesh. I wish it may

be the last time. I came to ffluckaho P. House; here is Goshen Q:M. Bro.

Meachem cc Bro. Vest came. Bro. Mech. preached & I exhorted. We had a

Conference. Two of the Members had been traiding on Slaves. Lord

save us all from the Satanic practice. We dined at friend Johnsons &

then went to bro. Fates. At night I preached from "I watted patiently

for the Lord. Sunday 29th. We enjoyed the Lords Supper. I preached

on the "living Stone". V.e all went to Bro. Fates. Monday 50th. We

part; I came to Sister Praks & met wit(t} bro. Vest who walked through.

Tuesday 51st. We came to bro. Pates, then rode to bro. liillers. I

preached from "The Lord openeth the eyes of the blind, etc. Wednesday,

June 1st. I rode to Bro. John Hills (on Goshen). I have (been) absent

from this dear Family near four years. My Soul rejoiced with them when

we met. Bless God, I hope bro. & Sister Bill are on they Journey to

Heaven. Lord help us all to spend our fl3eting moments to thy Glory

& our co.ifort. Thursday 2nd. This is rest Day. Friday C'rd. I dont

feel very well. V.e came to Bro. Coopers & preached from 1 Teter ii,4.

Met the Class & had a tolerable time. Saturday 4th. Last night I was

very poorly in Body. I feel like Z am going to be very Sick, '..e

started for Caltons P« House. I preached from "one thing I V.now that

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whereas I was blind now I see". I went to Bro. I eter Caltrons. Sabbath
Day 5th. I came to Bro. Bryans & preached from 11 Cori.xiii,5. I
am very much hurt with the heat. Monday 6th. I started & after a

fatiguing ride I came to Bro. Williamsons, dined, & then rode to

Tuesday 7th. I came to Old Bro. Parkers
Nicolson Parker s,„& Preached from Gen.xix,17. Met the Class ft Bro. Ns.

wife said she was tryed with me, which gave me some dissatisfaction.

After our worship w as over I walked out with her & her Husband & desired

satisfaction. She said I had told her at their House before we came to

preaching she ought to call her Husband Mister Parker & had sayed other

thinjs she did not like. I find this is a weak Woman tho a good one.

I wish to ,->e mor(e) guarded how I talk to such People. Wednesday 8th.

I started for my Appointment j rode about 8 miles & called in at one

Blockers. The Woman is a kind Baptist. They told me we had to go five

miles further. We started & after being lost we came & met with a

large Auditory. I preached a funeral Sermon from Daniel xii,2,3, The

People appeared to be an Ignorant uncultivated kind of Creatures. None

of them asked me home with them & the Man of the House (i.lr. Oterey) was

so very poor he could not feed me nor my Horse. I inquired for a

Public House but could not hear of any. I inquired for one Mr. Evenses,

was informed he lived 12 miles further. I sot diroction It started, was

very poorly with the Colic, was taken in a shower of Rain, & my crosses

& trials were great. After being lost, riding many miles & calling

at several plantations for directions, I came to Mr. Lvenses. This

has been a Day of Sorrows to me. I have suffered with fatigue, heat,

& hunger. Sister ravens is a precious kind little Y.oman. About dark

she prepared victuals for me . Thursday 9th. I feel very weak & have

very little desire for food. I went to the preaching House & gave a

discourse from "prepare the Table", etc; returned ft dined, took my

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Horse & rode about 7 miles to 1 ayetteville in 5der to get some thiner
Cloaths for this hott weather. I returned about dark. Friday. I
rode about 25 miles to Sister Boozmans. Myself ft Horse are almost
broken down. I have been for several Days traveling through Sampson,
Cumberland & Bladen Counties. The People generally live very hard &
many of them are very near Pearishing. I an informed some have had
no Bread in their Houses for many weeks. Saturday 11. I preached from
"examine". This kind Sister prftvide a dung hill Fowl for my dinner (the
Lord reward her). This is the first time I have eaten with satisfaction
since last Monday Morning. In the Evening I started for Bro. Willia?nsons,
had ny Horse Swum over South-River & the( .) rode throug much Rain &
got very wet. Sabbath Day. I am poorly. I preached from St. Matt.vii,
13,14. I was very hungry but could not get any thing to eat. I rovisions
are very scarce iere. Bro. Johnson asked me to go with him. I fixed
up & started. He & his Son walked. They told me it was 4 miles. After
we traveled ab ut a mile we came to a I ond; we stoped h ate dinner. The
blessed Lord had provided a great plenty of Huckelbearies. Ye came on
to a River, Swam over my Horse. Ye crossed in a Canoa cc came to our
desired I lace. Sister had provided Dinner. Here I could get Corn for
my Horse « I seem'd at Home. Monday loth. I came to Johnsons P. House
& preached from 10 Virgins; went home with bro. Williams. (Here I was
Sick about five weeks four years ago.) Tuesday 14th. I preached from
Rev. Hi, 18; saw some of my Spiritual Children. I hope they are yet
striving for Heaven. V.ednesday 15th. I came to bro. Davises & preached
from ?s.xl,l-3. Thursday 16th. I was lost & much pestered to find the
way. Came to Sister Gibbinses, then to the P. House & preached from
Matt.vii, 12 ,14, then rode to bro. Mallards. Friday. I preached from
"This Is my Friend. Saturday 18th. I rode to Y.allars a held vrayers,
then to Old Bro. Ballards. Saboath Day 19th. I preached from "Lord
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P. H. Got lost 8c rode through much Rain to Bro. Coxes . In the Evening
was conducted by a Pilot a very bad way to the Road>to Bro. JEoileses.
Tuesday 21st. I came to Johnsons P. House & preached from Heb.Iv,9.
Went home with Sister Franks. Wednesday 22nd. I tarry here & get
Sister Franks to make my gown. Thursday 23rd. I had my Horse brought,
upj he was out of the way yesterday. I came to bro. Jo.iles, fifiBd up.
A Negro Body assisted me to carry my Baggs & Clothes over a Hill ( the
Bridg was carried away by the great fresh), and Bro. Humphrey carried
my Horse around. I came to friend clivers, then to Mr* Shines. A Negro
Man carried my Horse through Cypris Swamp & I crossed in a Cyder-Troft.
I came safe to Bro. Wm. Bryans & preached from "this is my friend.
Friday 24th. I have no appointment. I rode to Old Bro. Bryans but
did not light. They have the Scarlet Fever. I rode to Mr. Hargets,
dined & spent the Evening. Saturday 25th. I came to Trenton, met with
Bro. West <S; heard him I reach. In the Evening we parted, I came down
to Bro. Durant Hatches. Sabbath Day 26th. I came to Lees ?. H. &
preached from Isaiah xxviil,16,17; tarried at bro. Lees. In the Evening
met the black i eople & had a good time. Monday 27th. I started on
bro. Lees young Ware. (I have sent my poor broken dowa Horse to Bro,
D. Hatches.) I came to White Oak & was much plagued to get over viz the
high Water floated up the Bridges. I came safe to White Oak P. House
& gave a discourse to several Women & three Men from Isaiah iv,l. Went
to Sister Chaneys. Tuesday 28th. I came to Mr. Moltons & preached
from St. Matt.vii,13,14, then rode through a very mirery Savanna^ to
Bro. Tanners. This Is like home. Wednesday 29th. I walked over to
see Sister Rogers, returned :<: went to Queens-Creek P, H. & preached from
"this Is my£f±4end"; went home with bro. Ketchum. Thursday 30th. I
came to bro. Vises (this is like home), walked to Swansborough & preached
a funeral Sermon from Rev.xlx,13. The unmannerly eople did not ask

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me to dine with them. I returned to Bro Vises. f'riday, July 1st,
I have no Appo*ntmont. Several of us went down to the Banks, & after
washing in the Salt Water, we came up & were invited by the Cap. on
board of a Vessel & dined. We returned to Bro. Vises. I fixed up &
walked to Town & tarried at Mr. Lillybridges. Saturday 2nd. I returned,
got my Horse & Rode to Mr. Joneses & preached a funeral Sermon from
Dan.xii,2-3; filled up two open graves. Sent my Horse up the River &
came up in an Old leaky Canoe with about a dozen Persons. I reached
Sister Davises & my Horse was brought safe. Sabbath Day 3rd. I preached
from Joshuays Resolution. In the evening walked to S. Davises ft Bro.
Wiley came. We returned & tal'ce-i over some Old matters. Monday 4th.
I rode to Bro. Bells. Tuesday 5th. I preached from "the Son of Man
is come to seek h save that which is lost", met the Class at Josiahs &
after dinner returned. ' ednesday 6th. I came to Sister Ogelourys &
preached from Heb.ii,3. In the Evening rode to Mr. Asa Hatches. Thursday
7th. I rode to Sister Joneses. Friday 8th. I came to Mr. Carneys.
In the evening I walked to the Ship-Yard but no Body 3ame for me, so I
returned. Saturday 9th. I crossed the Creek & rode to bro. Fogersons
& preached from Joshua xxiv,15, met the Class, & in the Lvening rode to
Bro. Styrons. Sunday 10th. I came by Water to Adairfs Creek ?. H. &
preached from St. John v,39,40, met the Class, then went in a Boat to
Sister Youngs. Monday 11th. I rode up to Bro. Tooleys. Tuesday 12th.
I preached from Joshua ;ociv,15. Wednesday 13th. I rode to Bro. Lovicks
& heard several of the Methodists Quarrel j came to Fosters P. H. & preached
from Gen.xix,17, met the Class & the whole Society was in Confusion.
When I cone again I e::pect to work amongst them. I rode to Bro. J as..
Davises. Thursday 14th. My Beasts Backsis hurt. I rode t Island Creek
P. House & gave a discourse from Johsua xxiv,15. Had a blessed time.

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Came to Bro. Nights, dined, ft then rode to Bro. Lemuel Hatches, Friday
15th. I left Bro. Lees iiare & had my Horse brought. He is in good order.
I came to the little P. House & gave a discourse from Luke xix,10. Rode
up to Sister Bryans with Sister Bryan <k Sister V/ard. Saturday 16th. I
preached from Joshua xxiv,15. The House leaked & the r'eople were much
disturbed. In the evening Sister Bryan & Sister v.ard, also myself, all
came down to Bro. Lem. Hatches & spent an agreabla Evening. Sabbath Day
17th. We came to Lees P. H. I preached from St. John v,39,40; tarried
at Bro. Lees; in the -.veninj met the Black Feople. Monday 13th. I rode
to Sister Davises & preached from 1 John iv,18. Tuesday 19th. I crossed
the River la an Old leaky Flatt & came to ■« Oak-Chapel & preached from
Joshua xxiv,15; went to Bro. Barbers. ' ednesday 20th. I came to
Mr. Morxorfs & preached from 1 eter ii,4 . I rode down to bro. Tanners.
In the Evening walked over to bro. Roger ses, held Trayers ft returned.
Thursday 21st. I came to Queens-Creek P. House & preached from Geh.xix,
17; went to bro. Ketchums. Friday 22nd. I came to bro. Y.'ises & preached
from xl,l-3. Saturday 23rd. I came Swansborough & after waiting at
Mr. Lillibridges I crossed In his flat over to Cedar-point 8c rode down
to bro. Ivialachl Bells. Sunday 24th. I Preached at the Chanel & went
to Bro. Joseph Bells. Monday 25th. I have not appointment; went to
Bro. 11. Bells. Tuesday 26th. I went to Sister Ogelburys & preached from
nI know not the Day of my Death", then rode to J. Bells. Vedensday 27.
I rode down to Mr. Shepherds, left my Horse & went in a boat to Beaufort.
Preached in the Church from Josshuaxxiv,15, came to Mr. Vlalllses & dlhed.
In the Evening came to Mr« Shepherds, took my Horse & rode alon the
Sound about 5 miles to Bro. M. Bells. Thursday 28th. I rode to Hatches,
got my Horse fed, started, came to Sister Joneses, dined, then ride to
Sister Youngs. Friday 29th. I dreamed a very uncommon dream last night.

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I thought I addressed Mrs. M. B. on the subject of Matrimony & she
refused to alter her station of life which gave me pain. I think the
Lord teaches his Children wisdom^ when asleep as well as when awake. I
expect if ever I make myself acquainted with a married life to be very
happy or very misserable. I have dreamed four times about that matter.

I now give myself to the Lord. I call Heaven & Earth to witness I desire
the will of God to be done, only praying God to make it known & give me
grace to resign to the same. I have been greatly temped this year.
Sometimes I fear I am not saved from Sin. 0 what an enimy my Flesh is

to my Soul. The Apostle says it is better to marry than to burn -
Nature is a mistery - Man Is a riddle to himself. In the evening I
went by water down to Bro. Rews. Saturday 30th. We went by water to
South River. I preached from Jona 1,6. Had a good time. Came up to
Bro. Stirons. Sabbath Day. I came to Adams' 3 Creek P. House & preached
from Isaiah xxi,5; had a good time. Went to Mr. Sparrows & preached from

II Tirao. 11,11,12, then went home with Bor. Masters and conversed with
the Family freely & removed some Old trials. Monday August 1st. We came

to Sister Youngs. I took my Horse & rode up to Bro. Tooleys. Tuesday 2ndi

the
I preached fromAxv Ps., then we had a settlement with some of the

Members, the Lord softened their Hearts & we had a gracious time. At
Night I held -rayer with the black People. V/ednesday 3rd. I came to
Fosters P. House & preached from Jonah 1,6, then tried to do something
with this confused Class. Brother Lawson Davis was excommunicated. I
rode to Bro. Mastins through the Rain. Thursday 4th. I came to Island-
Creek & preached from Gen.xix,17, then went home with Mr. Charles Hatah,
dined, & after prayer rode up to Durant Hatches. Friday 5th. I came to
the P. House & preached from 11 Timo.il, 11, 12, then rode up to Trenton,
dined at Sister Brians. In the Evening I opened my mind to the widow.

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She at first shed some Tears ft spoke something about her last deceased
Husband, ft added she did not see her way open t6 Harry. I thought much
of the dream I dreamed last week. I want the will of the Lord to be
done. I went to Bed but my sleep had left me. This is the first time
I ever strictly opened my mind to a Woman on this Suoject & she has
partly denied me. I expect to be short. Saturday 6th. I spoke to
lira. M. B. again. I find her mind unsettled. I think she respects me
but is not fully determined to change her life. I know not that I will
ever say anything more to her on that Subject. I preached from 1 Jolin,

Iv,18. After dinner I rode down to Bro. L. Hatches ft trusted him with a

.. (saw)

lawful secret. Sabbath Day /7th. I rode over to D. Hatches & swaw Bro.

Smith & his lady. V.'e went to Lees P. House. I preached from Isaiah

xxi,5. In the Evening met the B. People. Monday 8th. I rode to V.hite-

Oak & reached from B. Fig tree. In the Evening I rode to Brother

Barbees. Tuesday 9th. I came to the N. East & preached from Jonah i,6,

then rode to Bro. Tanners. Wednesday 10th. I came to Queens Creek &

preached from Rev.iii,21, then came to Bro. Ketchums. Thursday 11th.

I rode to Bro. V/ises & preached from S.Solomon vi,10; then at the request

of Mrs. Mason walked to Town & gave an exhortation ft held prayers at

her little Daughters Grave. I dined at Mr. Masons. He Is a kind sinner.

I drank Tea at Sister Hoalts, then returned to Bro. 'Vises. At Night

held. prayers at his Son In lawk, but came back to V.'ises. Friday 12th.

I crossed the River in an Old leaky flat ft preached at Sister Lavi3es

from 11 TImo, 11,11,12, then rode about 23 miles to Bro. Joseph Bells.

Saturday 13th. I came to the Chapel & preached from B. Fig- tree &

went to Bro. MalachI Bells. Sabbath Day 14tti. I met the Class at

Josiah Bells, then preached from St. John v,39,40, at the Chapel. In the

Evening I came to Ms Bells & baptised Bro. Bavises little Son. At Night

held Prayers, gave^ an exhortation to the Black i eople 5. baptised one

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of their Children. Monday 15th. I rode to l.Ir. Asa Hatches, dined &
waited for the Rain to cecse, then rode to Sister Youngs. This is like
home. That worthy Sister, H./Ward is here. Tuesday 16dtk I traveled
toy Water & Land to South-River & preached from "Brethern Farewell" , then
rode to Bro. Southy I. Rew at Gar-bacon. Wednesday 17th. I came around
toy IVater to Adams's Creek & preached from 11 Thess.1,7,8,9, then came up
in the Boat to Sister Youngs. Thursday 18th. It is very rainey &
V.indy. Friday 19th. I rode up to Bro. Tooleys, then walked to Bro.
Handcocks ft preached a funeral Sermon from "it is a faithful sayi. .
Returned & at Night met the Class & turned out las. Tooley for Selling
a Negro. Saturday 20th. I came to Fosters & preached from "there is
no fear in love", etc. Came to Bro. Mastins & Dined, then came to see
bro. Timmons (he is very Sick); then came to Bro. Davises, left my Horse
& came to Bro. Smiths in Newbern. Sunday 21. I preached from St. John
v,39,40; at Night from Rev.vi,17; tarried at Bro. Shutes. Monday 22nd.
I tarry In Town. Had some good Conversation with the Methodists, met
withvGovemor Speight & had a long argument with him about Religion.
He is an Unitarian in Principle. At Night I preached from Gen.xix,17;
the Lord wa3 present. I went to Bro. Tooleys. Tuesday 23rd. I crossed
the River to Bro. Davises, got my Horse & came to Mr. Charles Hatches.
Wednesday 24th. I came to Island Creek F. House & preached from Ps.xl,
1-3. Joined five into Society, then rode to Bro. Lemuel Hatches.
Thursday 25th. I preached from Isaiah l^v,l, at the little P. House
& went home with Bro. Duft^at Hatch. Friday 26th, I shot a Sackcoon.
I rode to Trenton & discoursed with Sister M. B. upon the before
mentioned subject. Her mind is unsettled & I behold some difficulties
in the way. Therefore I feel like droping the Subject. I advised her
to make a Y/ill ft free her Slaves. She told me it was her Intention
provided she neve(r) had any Children; but If she had Children, she

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purposed leaving her Slaves to them. Lord keep the Woman In a state
of Sterility if this is their scheme. I preached from 11 Timo.ii,ll,12.
Bro. West came, we dined, I gathered my Clothes & we rode to Bro. L.
Hatches. Saturday 27th. We cane to Q:M at 3Lees. Bro. Vast i reached,
others exhorted. I ■ e tarried at Bro. Lees. At Night bro. Foster gave a
discoiar se. Sunday 28th. V.e had the Lords Supper; this was a sweet time.
Bro. West & Bro • Mastin 5 reached} I concluded. Took my leave ef an
Affectionate Orditory & we came to Bro. L. Hatches & in the Evening to
Durtn$t Hatches. Monday 29th. We came to Trenton. I had some serious
discourse with Sister M. B. She is very Affectionate & kind. After
dinner we p.rted. I now leave Trent Ct. & start for Glasgow. I purpose
moving on towards Baltimore ft attending the General Conference. I feel
my poor Spirit Dejected. Lord help me to live to thy Glory. We rode
to Bro. Joiles. Tuesday 50th. We started for Bro. Millers, we got lost
& was in a hard Rain. We came late & I preached from "Theofbhilus" •
Wednesday Slst. We came to Buce-River & after some difficulties meeting
us we crossed ft in the Evening we came to my Fathers^ & found tliem all
alive. Thursday 1st September. We walked down to Bro. Harpers.
Friday 2nd. We returned. Bro. West started. Saturday 3rd. At Night
I heard some news about my Father which gave me great distress. I wanted
proof before I could believe. Sabbath Day 4th. The matter was confirmed.
I now must believe. Good God what is Man. I preached from Amojyvii,5f
Bro. V iley exhorted. Monday 5th. I ft Bro. Wiley came to Bro. Harpers.
Tuesday 6th. Bro, Harper & myself went t<5 Sandy-Run <S: fixed my House
for Mr. Rawls to build the Chimney. We returned. In the Evening I went
to my Fathers very poorly. Wednesday 7th. I am s: me better. The Lord
mfcke me truly thankful. I came to Bro. Hampers. In the Evening I rode
to Bro. Graingers. Thursday 8th. I am very poorly with a fitt of the
Ague & Fever. Friday 9th. I am better ft rode to my Fathers. Saturday

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10th. I came to Bro. Harpers & preached by Candle Light from 11 Tlno.
ii, 11-13. Sunday 11. I returned to my Fathers, fixed up 8b came to
Mr. Rawls 8b preached a funeral from "prepare to meet th^y God". In the
Evening returned to my Fathers. Monday 12th. I parted with all my
Relations & rode to bro. Speightses. Tuesday 15th. I rode to Sister
Fhillipses. This has been a warm Day. My Horses back is hurt. I
rode about 37 miles. Wednesday 14th. I came to Sister Lewises (bro.
Lewis is lately deceased). Thursday 15th. I am poorly. I rest here
this Day. Friday 16th. I rode to Brother Bradfords. Saturday 17th.
I rest; my Horses Back is bad. Sabbath Day 18th. I borrowed a little
Horse Is went to hear bro. Hall preach. We went to Bro. Soars & Lined,
then rode to Bro. Bradfords. Monday 19th. I got Doctor Hall to clean
my Teeth. e came to Si3ter Lewises. Bro. Hall preached, Z gave an
exortation. In the Lvening we returned to Bro. Bradfords. Tuesday 20th.
I . e came to the Barn 8s I preached from "prepare the Table", etc. We then
rode to Bro. Jeter3. Wednesday 21st. We tarry here I jo get
our Horses Shooed. I am disappointed. Thursday 22nd. V.e rode to
Lro. Drcomgoles. Friday 25rd. I wate here for the Taylor to make my
Coat. Saturday 24th. I leave several of my Books 8s some of my Clothes.
I rode to Bro. Walkers, tryed to have my Horse Shooed but could not have
him S-.od all around. Sunday 25th. I ent to Brother Cooks, heared
Bro. Vick preach a Philosophical Sermon, then I spoke from "He that
endureth to the end, the same shall be saved". I returned to Bro. Walkers.
Monday 26th. I came to Hixes-Ford 8c after long waiting got my Horse
Shod. I then rode to bro. larhams. Tuesday 27th. I took a dose of
Zpecacuana. In the Lvening I walked to my Old Friend Jon^es. Wednesday
28th. I returned to bro. Par hams. Thursday 29th. I rode to Bro. Bonners.
In the Evening Bro. Asque came. Friday 30th. We came to Bro. Whiteheads.
(My Horse continues bad.) I had some scalded brand given him. Saturday

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October 1st. I am poorly. I took a dose of Jalap, rubarb & Calamel.
It .vorked me well. Sabbath Day 2nd. After the rain v/e rode to
Petersburg; no Person attended. V,:e rode 6 miles out to Bro. Feather stons.
(I now have found out a ecret. I have been giving my Horse scalded
brand to stop the scowers & it is the very thing to continue the disorder.
Monday 5rd. Ye rode 7 miles to Bro. Waltons. In the Evening I rode
to 3ro. Bridgwaters 8 miHes. There I met with several -reacaers.
Tuesday 4th. We rode 9 miles to Manchester, crossed to Richmond,
dined at Bro. Vests & in the Evening we rode 8 mile to Ero. Wattses.

.esday 5th. We came by Hanover Court-House to Mr. Taylors Tavern,
then to Bro. Mallories. Thursday 6th. We rode to Chesterfield Tavern &
got our Horses fed, then rode to Bro. Collenses. Friday 7th. We rode
to Todds Tavern & had our Horses fed, then to Fredericksburg, crossed to
Falmouth, then to Stafford Court House tc put up at a Tavern. Saturday
8th. We came to Capt. Wards, near Dumfrise. Sabbath Eay 9th. I ^reached
at 11 OClock from Ps.xl,l-3; walked to Dumfrise It gave a discourse in the
Court House from 1 Peter ii,4. I tarried with Bro. Thrift. Monday 10th.
I started by myself (save the Spirit of the Lord). I rode 10 miles to
Cole3che3ter (here they have lately had the Smallpox). I rode four
miles further & called at Mr. Boggesses. They were very kind. I
concluded to continue till Morning. Tuesday 11th. I started, mised my
Road & came near to Alexandera, then tprned up to Bro. Adamses. Wednesday
12th. I expect to rest here & have my Clothes put in order. Last Nigh
I was beset with my Old temptation. Lord when shall I be deliveredl
Bro. Geore & Bro. Lunsford came about He on. Thursday 12th. I rest here
& read Mr* Weileys Notes on the Old Testament. Friday 14th. I continue
here. Saturday 15th. I started, crossed I otomic-River at George Town,
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Capital. Came on to Bladensburg & then to Friend Turners. In the I vening
Dro. George & Bro. Lunsford came. Sahbath Day 16th. I Preached a
funeral Sermon from MI know not the Day of my Death". This is Ileariland
State. Here arc some uncultivated Sinners. Monday 17th. W« rode to
Sister Bowsoys. I called. At night I agree*d with one Bro. John I'orrls
to keep my Horse during thd time of Conference. Tuesday 18th. I rest
here. Wednesday 19th. I started, came to Baltimore, met with Bro.
Morris, delivered him my Horse, Saddle ft bridle. I came to Ero. Haggertyes
& found it my home. At night I heard Doctor Coke Preach. Thursday 20th.
Conference met (about 60 Treacher s present); some Laws -.rcre made for the
House; a preparatory Committee was Choosen & it was agree 'd that the
Committee should sitt every Morning at 8 OClock, adjourn at 12 OClock,
& the Conference to meet at 2 <)Clock in the Afternoon, Public > reaching
to be at 10 OClock in the Morning & In the Evening by Candle light.
Friday 21st. ffhe Conference met at the a- :cinted time, the Committee
offered some ousiness. First the Sixteen United States to be divided
Into 6 parts & 6 Anuel Conferences to be held; this was Oonflrraed. Second,
they prolonged the Probation of young Treacher s to three Years. This
was debated upon warmly, at last pat to Vote & cast out. Therefore the
©Id Rule stands Good. One more Law was made, viz: that no new Law should
be made by this Conference relative to receiving or excommunicating Members
of the Church, except two thlrd3 of the Members of this Conference Agreed
to such Laws or Rules. Saturday 22nd. I was poorly last Might & am
so this Morning. Conference met at the appointed time. The Committee
layed two Matters before us which took up all the evening. First, a
Form of a Deed, for to hold our reaching-Houses by, which prohibits all
Persons from preaching in our P« Houses save those sent out by the
General & Yearly Conferences, Be the Trustees have net power to open the
Door but ©he Ruling Preacher alone. Thi3 I voted against, because I

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think the Trustees ought to have the Power to open the Door. The other
iiatter was to fix a Fund to supply the wants of Traveling Preachers,
their Children, Widows flfe Orphans. This I voted against, because I think
the traveling Preachers who do not get their Quarterage ate the proper
Objects of Charity & ought to have their wants supplied first. I got

0 very poorly I came to ray Lodging. Sabbath Day 23rd. I am very 111.
Took a dose of Ipecacuany ■ three Spoonfuls of Castor- >il. In the
Evening I came down stairs & took a little refreshment. This is a dear
kind Family. Ilonday 24th. I continue poorly. I rode out v/ith Sister
Hagerty ft attended preaching. In the Evening Conference met. We had
the Deed Charter fund before us again. Tuesday 25th. The Preachers
(mostly who were not on the Committee, met in the preachers Room to
Discourse on Matters. The Committee was disturbed & Dissolved themselves,
fc aent Doctor Coke to inform us they desired for us all to aset for the
future in a General Conference. (This is what we came t gether for.) So
after preaching we dined & in the Evening at 2 OClock we met, the Old
Charter-Fund was brought on & some particulars Debated upon. I am hurt
because so much time Is taken up with such Temporallities. Two motions
were made k determined as follows, viz:* that a Preacher should be a
probationer one year after receiv'd into full Connection before he
should be ordained a Deacon except in case of Missioners. This throws
the power into the Hands of the Bishop for he stations the Preachers,
It was carried. Secondly, that a Treacher should be a Deacon two years
before :.e should be Ordained an Elder, except in case of Missioners. This
was carried. Conference Adjourned. I heard : reachin - P returned to my
Lodging poorly. There appears to be a work of God In this Town; some
profess to be Converted. " ednesday 26. The Committee being dissolved
the Conference net at nine OClock. A motion was made by Doctor Coke (at
the request of others) that Bishop Asbury should have some assistance,

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that is to 3ay, an Inferior or Subordinrte Bishop or Bishops should be
made. After much talk (si the matter vas new to many of us) it was
voted that the Master shou3d be considered tomorrow Morning. Conference
Adjourned. The Conference met in the Evening, (I was so poorly I could
not attend) but have been informed they considered the Book business,
etc. Thursday '37th. I am poorly. The Conference met at 8 OClock &
after many debates the matter could not be fixed concerning a new
Bishop. This being thanksgiving Day, the Conference Adjourned, & the

Doctor Coke Preached. In the Evening the Conference met, & an unexpected

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new matter was layed before us. Bishop Coke offered himself to us with, t

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any men tar reservation, his 'en, his time, his Talents, etc. He withdrew

& much was sold: the Conference Adjourned 8c put it off until next Morning.

Friday 28th. Conference met agreable to Adjournment. The Doctor spoke

to us ur on a very delicate Hatter £-• with great love. Both the Bishops

withdrew & in s little time wo agreed it should be put to Vote. Bishop

Asbury was called in, the Vote was taken, There were 106 Members &

but about 7 voted against Bishop Coke's continuing with us. He was sent

for j the two Bishops made very s lemn Promise to each other & Joined

Hands. Ws had a 3weet melting time, 'fter Trayer we proceeded to

Business. I moved that the Conference should open a door for our

Juditious Local Preachers fee be '"<rdained llders in the Church. The Matter

was put off & we Adjourned. Ws met in the Evening. I spoke of the

Subject concerning the Local teachers; many talked upon both sides &

at last the substance of their Arguments who opposedus was if they were

Ordained, they would draw thfl 3 M ioney ft lower from Itinerant

Preachers. It was put to Vote; they carryod their point by a Majority

of two Members. The Conference Adjourned to the appointed time next

Morning. Saturday 29th. Conference met h after some small matters were

considered upon, One of the Members moved that th_s G. Conference should

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open a Door for the Local Deacons should be Ordained Elders { end

then the Door should be shut, this I opposed because the Annual
Conferences have full lower I e Itinerant Elders, 9c why have they
not Tower to sake Local Llders. It was debated upon about ^ the Day
ft then killed. Confer once Adjourned. In the Evening we net 1-. fixed the
time & I lace for the next General Conference, viz at Ealtinore October
20th, 1800. Then liegro Slavery was brought on. At night Conference

rned until Monday 9 OClock. Sunday 30th. I heard Bisho, Coke
preach twice. I continue poorly, therefore shall not attend at Sight «
Monday 31st. Conference net. The Doctor layed his delicate affair
bef re us, ft wc granted him liberty to go to hurope & settle all his
Affairs Z: then return to Amorica. Slavery see brought on, many arguments
were Advanced. Some wore very warm for cutting off all the Members that
refused to emancipate their Slaves. This I opposed because it would be
an expost facto Law. I felt willing to shut the Door of entorance
against all that hereafter might offer to Join, & was v;illing that the
Children born hereafter should be freed by our Old Members, I: no official
persons to hold Slaves vfhere the ijaws would suffer them to free them.
Much was sayed but nothing fixed save the vote that was taken against
the retrospective Laws taking :lace. Conference Adjourned. We met
agreable to Appointment. I was so poorly I could not attend continually
but found out in the close of the Day found out but }.ittlo was done,
save a Law was made that every reacher that has the oversight of the
Ct. must converse freely with all that offer to Join Society before they
are received in. Conference A j urned. I am poorly with a 3ore Throat.
(The liberal People in this Town have made lark Collections to supply
the want3 of the I reacher s. I got raj'' Deficience3 made up for the present
year, it being the first time I over applied since I commenced traveling.)
Tuesday, November 1st. Conference met & Slavary was debated upon. The

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. icachers & Members arc desired to consider the i.iattez seriously oc make
known their hinds to the ne:ct S. Conference, The making & using of

I'itual Liquors was brought on. Local - readier s Salaries, but nothing
done save their receiving Presents if they Choose; we are net to hinder
them. Conference Adjourned, In the Lvoning C. met. Tbm .residing
Lldor Ship 'jas debated upon, Mr. Asbury & Ms party prevented us from
Dissolving the Order. Therefore they Continue. Another motion was
made where the ^ readier should have the solo right to turn out Members.
Conference Adjourned, '.ednosday 2nd. I left my Bed-Room early & carried
so;.:s letters to Mr. Sears to convey to Hewbern. I returned & Bro. John
Morris brought my Horse. I /aid Mm 2 dollars s: ^.ut my Horse in a
stable in this Town. The chance is not Oood. Conference met. The most
important Subject that v.'a3 brought before us was concerning the rule of
turning out Members. It was strongly Argued the .readier held too much
Power, the Society ought to have a Vote u then the Member or Preaclxer
which ever thought himself Injured might Appeal to QII, Conferenee.
Others opposed it £ insisted the reseller should have the whole lower.
It was put to vote & they gained their point by a small Majority, so
'Id Rule stands. The Conference agreed that the Account of monies

paid to Objects of Charity out of the Charter Fond ahould

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printed by that a Clark ftbould ,:eep a true statement of the whole

procedlngs, etc. Several nail blatters were fixed & Conference aed.

In the _ \ Coaferenae met. lolegamy was debated upon. IIo Law made

but some Advise given, vi*j not to receive any , ers^n into Society who

had put away a .life or husband & married again, no matter what the Crime

was that caused them to part. This I do s.ot approve of. Several small

Matters were brought on. Conferee** adj i ~d. I long to 0et away. uy

Eor^e Is suffering, i em poorly, a. one or two 01 1 I .ehers have

taken the Saall-jjox. The Lord preserve me, I humbly pray, Thursday 3rd.

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Conference met. The subject of Carrying uuawakened : ersons was brought
on. Some wanted it struck out of the Diciplin, but It vac voted In
with an explanatory note. Several small matters were fixed, .": a motion
was made who should attend the next G. Confer once. It was Voted that
all in full Connection were eligiable to a seat in Conference. About
20 minutes after 12 OClock Conference Adjourned until! 1300, I cannot
start until Morning. I want the Minutes. Friday 4th. About 12 OClock
I took my leave of Bro. Hagerty's Family, came to the printing Office
for the Minutes, but they were not ready. I waited uutill 3 OClock,
got a few & rode to Sister Doseys. Heard Bro. v.'atcoat reach, Bishop
Coke & Bishop Asbury exhort. Saturday 5th. V.e rode to Bro. Turners.
Sabbath Day 6th. lie had a long fatiguing ride to The Ferry. The 7:ind
was so violent we left our Horses; we crossed in a Boat to Alexander a.
V.'e got Tea at Sister C larks. I was taken very poorly. I cane to Bro.
Roads%s. Monday 7th. I am poorly. I started & came to Itr. Bogeses,
dined, then rode to Domfrise. Tarried at Bro. Thrifts. Tuesday 3th.
I came on throug Fredericksburg, overtook my Company. V/e _~ut up at
Tods Tavern. ednesday 9th. V.e came to Bro. Collenslngs, got Breakfast.
I then rode to Bro. Malliries. Thursday 10th. I am poorly. I started
& before I got to Richmond I overtook the Bishops. I dined at Mr. Aliens,
purchased s me Books t< a Cloak, came to Manchester 8c tarried at Br .
Qualses. (Bro. Risher Is with me.) Friday 11th. I came to Bro. IIolton3.
Mr. Asbury & Bro. Vatcoat came. .x. A. /reached. Saturday 12th. I am
poorly. In the l.vening I came to i etersburg, at Bro« IT. Lees.
Sabbath Day 13th. I tarry in Town, heard Bishop Coke _:r: Vtaom .

Monday 14th. \.'e started, came to Bro. R. Graves, dir.ed, then rode to
Walkers Mill. B. Maxey met us. Bro. ^ird, Bro. Q nyself cano to
Sister Thweatts. here I expect to tarry. The Lvening3 vrhlle Conference

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sitts I bless God for his great Providence surround in -lie
traveling far & bring^§ie neve to this place. Tuesday 15th. Conference
met, some business was done. In the Evening Pro. Bird <!: I returned to
Tister Thweatts. Wednesday 16th. We met lb preceded to business. Brd.
Peeks ft I had some talk before the Conference. All Old things were got
over. I felt much love for the Preachers. They saw proper to Fleet
me to the office of an Elder with others. Thursday 17th. Conference
met. We proceded to Business. Several Elders were Ordained, myself
also. In the Evening Bro. Maxey ?z I had some private talk. We agreed
to look over old things. Fridajr 18th. We met, our Appointments were
red out. I am appointed' to Roan Oak Circuit, Bro. Wells to help me.
Saturday 19th. We met at the Old P. House. Bro. Lee ft Bishop Coke epoke.
Sunday 20. I took my leave of this kind Family & came to the o.
"e had the Lords Supper; both the Bishops spoke. Our Conference meeting
Is novr over. Bro. '"ells ft I came to Ulster Lucases, today 21st. I
came to Bro. Walkers., ft am poorly. Tuesday 22nd. I came to Ero.
Drurr-olcs, got my Clothes & Books, came to the Barn & hecrd 1 ?3hop Coke
preach, then rode to Bro. Rights & got him to shoe my Horse. Then
came to Fister Gutteris. Wednesday 23rd. I came to Bro. n<7or>scs ft
heard Bishop preach. I gave an exhrtation ft rode up to Bro. Sewards.
Thursday 24th. I rode to Bro. Joseph Speeds In Mecklenburg. Friday
25th. I went to the rtore "-. did my business, then rode to Bro. rewards.
Saturday 26th. I came to Bro. Myrlcks, then rode to Mr» Lind3eys. The
weather is uncommonly cold. Here I meet with Bishop Coke ?: Bro. Bird.
Sabbath Day 27th. I leave sone of my Clothes & B'^oks. We core to the
Barn. Bishop Coke gave us • good .°ormon. Ir the Erei * rode a
long distance to Bro. Heaths near . day 28th. The

Bishop preached ft I exhorted. We had a gracious time while receiving
ft giving the Lords Supper. I leave my Horse^ ride one of Bro. Heaths.

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Y,e rode to Bro. Joneses. Tuesday 29th. We rode to Bro.. Shines. Y.'od-
•ao3day 30th. ffhe Bishop preached. Thursday 1st December. The Rain
prevents the bishop going to his Appointment. Therefore, we carao to
Bro. G. Hills, Friday 2nd. We rest here. Saturday 3rd. \.e have no
Appointment. In the Evening bro. Bird oc I went to Bro. Morrises. This
is a good Man I believe. Sabbath Day 4th. The Bishop I reached at the
P. House. I came to Bro. Goodlows. aonday 5th. I came to Bro. Joneses,
Roan-Jak Ct. Tuesday 6th. I rode through much rain to Heaths; none
came to breaching. In the Evening I got my Horse to rode to Bro. Bradford^
Wednesday 7th. Bishop Asbury came & preached. Vie had a precious time at
the Lords Table. Bishop Asbury is in a Tine humour & all is peace &
Joy. I have conkored my Old trials. Thursday 8th. >e came to Sister
Ihillipes. Bishop A. preacbed, I exhorted. Friday 9. ' e came to
Tarborough. Bi3hop A. preached. I dined at Mrs. Garners* In the
Evening v/c came to Bro. Tools. Saturday 10th. . e rode down to Bro.
Forbis. Sabbath Day 11th. Asbury preached, I exhorted. Monday 12th.
We came to Bro. Barrows. Asbury preached, 1 exhorted, fte came to My
Fathers. They aro all well in Body. Tuesday 13th. Asbury preached,
I exhorted. At night we had some serious talk with my Old Father.
Wednesday 14th. We started early & rode to Coxes P« House. A. preached,
I exhorted. We went to Bro, Coxes. Bro. Wiley now will conduct the
Bishop to Newbern. Thursday 15th. »Ve now part. V'e have had a good
time together & now p rt in great love. I came up to my Fathers, got
my baggs & Books & came down to Bro. Harpers. In the venlng some of
my Neighbours g&nie to 3,-end the night with me, e had a sweet time.
The Lord wa3 presetit. Heaven's Glories appeared to our view. Friday
16th. I came to my Fathers; walked over to James Plantation . ..iy lather
is fixing this Son v/ith a convenient House. I often think of that true
saying of our blessed Lords, viz: "the first 3hall be last ft the last

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shall be first. I came "back to my Fathers. I feel distressed He bowed
down. in. Spirit. Saturday 17th. I am not happy here. In the ...veiling
went to Bro. Thomases. lie lives a lonesome life. Sunday 18th. I came
to bro. Harper* 8t oat the Children. The Day is Hainey; a few came. I
preached from "Ho that shall endure to the end the ease shall be oaved.
In the Evening came to ay Fathers. Monday 19th. I started It rode to
Si3ter hilipses. I am weary. I rode about 50 miles Uiis Day. Tuesday
20th. I came to Bro. Dellamies 6c got my horse, then came to Sister lewises

.oard Bro. V.ells ,. reach. Wednesday 21st. I rode to Bro. Haregrooes.
This has been a Bay of distress to me. I was lost uc my Horse is Sick.
Thursday 22nd. (This is my BirthDaj;) This ia a euld Horning. There is

ie Snow on the Ground. I started early ft came to Vt* Lindsoys. I
started & i'ode to old - . -liar yes oc preached from "there is no fear in
love, etc. Friday 23rd. I came to Bro. James hallarys & preqehed from

know not the Day of my Death". I think this is uoe coldest Weather
I over felt, ^aturaay 24th. 1 oa^ tw ^ro. Megrims & ^reached from "I
waited patiently for the Lord". Sunday 25th. This is Chriatauui Day.
I started for Bro. hayfields, Oot lost It much pla ued. Came to warrenton
k a wicked altcd me. I started, got lost, & about 2 OClock
reached my destined place & preaciiod from "this is my Friend". Llonday
20th. This is rest Day. I continue here. Lord help mc to live to thy
Glory & love thee more. Tuesday 27. I came to Bro. River ses. But one
came* tQ it was not properly i^ado. lay 28th. I came

to Birtr d from 1 . eter 11,4. ..et the Class It uad

a tolerable time. 13r. Birt & Slater Lir-t insisted much on Be to spend

the Evening v;ith them r at Bro. Joneses I v;ent to Mr« Birts,

talked much «i & the lumbers of his Family* 1 hope he'll set out
again 8k serve God. Thursday 20th. I c, - Hmm J. ^reached
from 1 John iv,18. Went to Bro. Williamses. The Weather lias altered;

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pa now have It more pleasant. Friday 8t Xhurs , 3rd, it was very
severe, A Gentleman in V, "arrenton who had a Thermometer said it was
seven degrees colder than it has been for 20 years (as I was informed),
Friday 30. The Weather has shifted again. It hails. I started & rode

1 ugh the Rain & Ico t --eys. Jne Id Man, his * if o C; two
Daughters came & made my Congregation. I preached from "As for eh
my House no will serve the Lord", then went to old Sifter Humphreys.
Saturday 31st. I rode to Brother Heotlis. This 13 Ride Day, I
Ho appointment. In the Evening I took my Cloak & walked to the P. House
5c tryed to contemplate upon the past year St the distresses 8s trials I
have passed through* I am thankful I am yet in the favour of God. Surely
my tryals have been uncommonly great. I have hard struggles but am

rained to resist the Devil & my Flesh & gain the victory or dye in
A tempt. 0 Lord God I humbly beseech the to save ": deliver no from all
sinful Tempers t Passions. Sabbath Day, January 1st, 1797. I am
det3rmlned through Grace to ay last nights Covenant. I

preached from Gen.xix,17. Bad a precious time. In the Evening I came
to Dro. Lowes, Monday 2nd. I came to Ero. Bradfords & cave a discourse
from "this 13 my friend"; had a few o hear me. I fear Religion
la hard to be found In this Neighbourhood. Tuesday 3rd. I rodo throngs
the freeaing Rain to Sister ... oar Preaching. The

Weather is unco foul. lay ith. I rode to Mannings 3c gave
an exert. ••.lion. It 1.: bad traveling; wc ot. Thursday

5th. I rode to Ero. Bellamys, then to ir. Bryans ft preached from
St. Matthew vli,lc,14, the hone with Slater hillps. Friday 6th.
I started early 8c rode many Miles to a large Swamp near Ruff ins &
after fore In ::e a long diet a the Ice, I could not

go through, set my feet & wan obliged -de. Came to a Hour's e &
dryed, ..- then rode to Mr. Sournuts. The Woman was very kind but the

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Man continued until late at Night at a Dance close by. Saturday 7th,

It is snowing very fast. I started & came to Tarborough & was much

plagued to get over the River. At last I hired a Negro to ferry me

over. I came to Tooles. Sunday 8th. I came back to Town & preached

in the Court House from Ps.xl,l-3 but few whites came. Mr. Bryan invited

me to his House. He requested me to preach a funeral Sermon over his

Wife 2c Daughter. I appointed a time so after Qinner I came back to

Tooles. This Man has sone strange whims. Monday 9th. I started to

Bro. Hodges, rode over the snow & drove my Horse over large Swamp upon

the Ice. I came safe & preached from 1 John iv,18. Tuesday 10th. I

started for hi takers. My Horse was Sick, the way very bad. I was a

great part of the Day traveling. In the Evening came to Bro. Carey

VJhi takers. \ ednesday 11th. I am tempted or distressed. My Flesh

strives against the desires of my Soul. I want to live for God & hold

to the resolution I mrde the last Day of the Id year. My Mind changes too

often. Lord help me, teach on 8s save me from all Sin. I went to the

Chapel & preached from Romans xi,29, met the Class & enme back to Bro.

Y.'hitakers. Thursday 12th. My Horse Is very bad. I started upon another

& led him, came to Bro. Lows & reached from ?s. 146,8. In the Evening

I carried my Sick Horse to Sister Overstreets & we gave him a drench

for the Grubs. Friday 13th. I borrowed a Horse & left mine. Came to

Bro. Claytons & Preached from Isaiah xxi,5. Saturday 14th. I am a

poor tempted Creature, scarsely saved from Sin. Lord 1 el? me. I came

to Bro. Jeters after r "din , through much Rain. Sabbath Day 15th. I

preached at the Church from St. Matthew vii,ll,12, et the Class ft went

to Sister Smiths. I am very low in Spirit. Am not Able to tell the

cause. Monday 16th. I rode to Bro. Haregroves. Tuesday 17th. I came

to Birts Bam. Bro. Low came 8e informed me my Horse died Yesterday.

I have recent trials Daily. I preached from 1 Peter ii,4; had a good

time . I was loft without a Eeast to carry me on. One Mr. Car Stafford

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invited me to his House & promised me a Horse to ride a few Days. I

went & at Night visited a Sick Woman '& tryed to bleed her, but could

not; she was very fearful, V.ednesday 18th. Last Night one of the

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Black Women died & they sent over to let us know the white Womas Is very

Sick. We went over; I held prayers. I returned, receiv'd a Llare to

ride & started. Came to Sister Greens & preached to a few Women (not

a Man came) from Job xvii,9,10, then went to Mr, Lyndseys. Thursday

19th. I came to Mr. Mallaryes & preached from "The Lord openeth the

Eyes of the blind." Friday 20th. I rod(8) through the freezing Rain

to Bro. Mallaryes & preached from "This is my Friend". Saturday 21st.

I rode to Bro. Pegrims & preached from "And he commanded us to preach

unto the People"; Then »ode with Mr. Fowel to his House. Sabbath Day

22nd. I came to Bro. Mayfields & preached from "prepare the Table",

met the Class, had a good time. Monday 23rd. I came down to Mr, Stephen

MarshalXs 8t Married Miles Smith & Betty Marshal^. After Dinner I wast

to Bro. Ldward Joneses. Tuesday 24th. I went to Bro. Rivers' s & -reached
from "I know not the Day of m^. Death". In the Evening came to friend
Pirtss. ednesday 25th. I preached at the Chapel from "examine your-
selves", etc. Came to Bro. Jones'es. Thursday 26t.-. I came to Williams's
P. House & gave a discourse from "And he commanded us to preach unto
the. Tarried at Bro. '. illiam's. Friday 27th. I came to Humphreys's
& preached from St. iiatthew vii,13,14. I returned Mr. Carstaffneys kare
& tarried at Sis Humphureys. Saturday 28th. I borrowed a Horse
of George Humphreys & rode to Bro. Heeth3. Sunday 29th. I preached
from Ps.xl,l-3. Bro. Heeth lent me a little Horse & came to Bro. Judges,
Monday 30th. I borrowed a Horse & came to Bro. Bradfords & preached
from "And he commanded us to reach unto the leople". Tuesday 31st. I
came unto Sister Lewises & preached from "there remaineth therefore a
rest to the People of God. I feel my Spirit dejected. It Is my Souls

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desire to live to the Glory of God. Wednesday, February 1st. I came
to Bro. Manings & preached from "this is ray friend". Thursday 2nd. I
came to Mr. Bryans & preached from Gene.x±x,17. In the Evening came
to sister ihilipses. Friday 3rd. I rode to Mrs. Grays h then to Bro.
Ruff ins, oreached from Isaiah xxi,5, met the Class, & Ruff in quarreled
with me. I tarried all Night. Saturday 4th. I leave him pouting. I
came to Tools P. House & gave a discourse from "Examine yourselves".

Came to Tools, dined with the Overseer's family, then rode to
Tar borough & put p at Mr . Bryants. Sunday 5th. I preached a funeral
Sermon from Heb.iv,9. After dinner rode 2 or 3 miles out to the Grave
Yard : had two Graves filled up. There I met with Bro. Hunter. We
went to Bro. Pippins. Monday 6th. We came to Sister ihilipses. Tuesday
7th. We came to Sister Lewises; he t-rsached. Wednesday 8th. We came
to Whl takers Chapel; he preached. W'e came to Cary hi takers. Thursday
9th. I came to Bro. Lowes, gave a Discourse from 11 Timo. 11,11,12.
The Lord was very present. I went to one Mr. Branches, Dined & held
prayers, then rode to a burying, held prayers with & exhorted a weeping
Orditory. Then came to Sister Overstreets & preached from "Quench not
the Spfr&lit". Friday 10th. The Rain prevents me from Attending at
Bro. Clayton's. My flesh is an enimy to my Spirit. 0 when shall I
be Holy. Saturday 11th. I rode up to quarterly meeting at Humphreys.
Bro. hunter preached; Bro. Bellamy exhorted; I concluded. We all went
to Bro. Doles. Sunday 12th. We had good times in our close meeting.
I preached from Rev. ill ,18, two more exhorted. Bro. Williams made a
publick Collection to raise Money to help pay of a Horse which I must
.urchase as mine is dead; this is the first publick Collection I have
had made (my) myself since I first began to travel under the Charactor of
a Preacher of the Gospel. About eight Dollars were Collected. I came
to Bro. Angels. Monday 13th. I have no Appointment. In the Evening

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I rode to Bro. Miles Smiths. Tuesday 14th. I came to the Barn & preached

1 Tim. ii, 11, 12. Went to Bro .Haregraves. Wednesday 15th. I rode to Sister Greer
edfrom "Awake to righteousness & sin not", etc. Came to Old Mp^ Lindsey.

Thursday 16tb. I came to Old friend Mallorles & preached from "It is a

faithful saying; if we he dead vrlth him", etc. Friday 17th. I rode to

Bro. Jas. Mallories & preached from Heb.iv,9; had a good time. I went

home with bro. Price. (I have his Horse to ride a few Days.) Saturday

18th. I came to Bro. Fegrims & preached from "This is my Friend".

Had a precious Season. Sunday 19th. I rode near 20 miles to Sister

Carneys & preached a funeral sermon (over a black Person) from "He

that shall endure unto the end the same shall be saved". Monday 20th.

I have no Appointment. Last Sight was a sweet tim/ to ray Soul. Lord

ever keep me safe & secure from al Sin. Tuesday 21st. I rode to Bro.

Riverses & preached from Ps.xl,l-3. Wednesday 22nd. I came to Birts

Chapel & preached from Isaiah xxi,5, met the Class, oc came to Bro. Joneses.

Thursday 23rd. I feel the Tempter busy. I started & rode through

much Rain to Williamses Quarter; a few came. I spoke from 1 John iv,19j/

went home with bro. Williams. In the Evening Bro. Benjamin Doles brought

md his Horse. I agreed to ^ive him 75 Dollars for him & receive him.

Friday 24th. I rode to Humphreys P. House & gave a discourse from

"this is my Friend". Came to friend Hills. Saturday 25th. I am

tempted. lay flesh is an Enemy to my peace. I have no Appointment

but went to hear Mr. Reed (a baptist. Returned to friend Hills. Sunday

26th. I came to Sampsons P. House & gave a Discourse from St. Matt.xxv,10.

Was taken very poorly but rode to Bro. Judge's. Monday 27fck. I cane to

Bro. Bradfords & preached from "I waited : atiently for the Lord", etc.

Tuesday 28th. I came to Sister Lewises & preached from "" e love him

because he first loved us". Wednesday March 1st. I went to Mr. Johnsons

& preached a funeral Sermon over his Child from "Suffer little Children

to coae unto me", etc. Thursday 2nd. The rain detained me until the

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Evening; then I went to Sister id lip sea. Friday 3rd. Tho Day is
unsuitable for me to travel. In the Evening my Horse got out &
strayed away. Saturday 4th. I went after him hut could not hear of
him. I rode until dark, then stoped at Bro. I'.azels. Sunday. I went
to Bro. Rays meeting & inquired of the People, out could get no
information of my Horse. I then rode to many i laces and returned to
Sister ihilipes tn the Night & was informed my Horse had not left the
Neighbourhood. Monday 6th. I got him at Bro. Ballamies. I rode about
20 miles to Bro. Whitehurstes & preached from "this is my friend".
Tuesday 7th. I came to bro. Moores & preached from 11 Timothy 11,11,12;
went to Bro. Perry s. Wednesday 8th. I came to Littles; the rain
prevented the I eople from coming. I rode to Bro. Knowes. Thursday 9th.
I came to FloydJs ll preached from 11 Timothy ii, 11,12. In the Evening
I came to V.'asiiington, put up at Bro. iottses. The Court was sitting In
the Court House, therefore, I could not preach. Friday 10th. I rode
to Sister Stubbses. I am much fatigued. I rode 40 miles & did not
feed my Horse, neither myself. It is a ver, barren Road. Saturday 11th.
I rode down to Q:M at Swains Chapel. I preached from "he that shall
endure unto the end the same", etc. Bro. Man exhorted. V.'e came to
Bro. Slade ;. I have seen many of my Old friends. Some of them are

I hope) on their Journey to Heaven. I have been absent from this I lace
more than 3 years but the blessed Lord has brought me back again.
Sabbath Day 12th. I administered the Lords Supper (It being tho first
time) , then preached from "I saw the dead small & great stand before
God". Had a good time. I rode down to Mr. Chessona. Monday 13rd. I
preached from "we love him because he first loved us". I parted with
this kind Family & rode up to Old Sister Swains, held Prayers, then
rode to Bro. Frasiers. Tuesday 14th. I came up to Sister Stubbs,
preached from 11 Tim. ii, 11, 12, k had a^^^ time# Wednesday 15th.

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I came to F. Wards, held Prayers with two or three that came. Thursday

16th. I came to Guardners & preached fron Isaiah xxxiii,13. In the

Evening rode up to Williams ton, tarried at Bro. VJattses. Friday 17th.

I preached in the Court House from Heb. Iv,9, returned to Bro. Wattses.

Saturday 18th. Last night the Enemy was busy. Lord have I sinned? 0

when shall I become immortal! ft bidd adiew to trials ft violent Temptations.

I came to Bro. Wins & preached from 1 3Lohn iv,19. Sunday 19th. I came

to Conahoe Chapel ft preached from Isaiah xxxiii,13; came to Bro. Joneses.

Monday 20th. Hero is a bad young Woman who I fear has been trying to

injure bro. Rowzees Charactor. I gave her some close talk. This is

rest Day, I have no appointment. Tuesday 21st. I came to the Lagg-

Chapel & preached from "The Lord openeth the Eyes of the blind". In

the Evening I rode to Old Bro. Hodges' s. Wednesday 22nd. I preached

from St. Matt.xxiv, 13, with liberty. We now take away I reaching. The

Man who has bought the lace don't want it. There are many ways to bring

on a famine of the Word. Thursday 23rd. I rode to Col. John Whitakers.

Friday 24th. I preached a funereal Sermon/ from "I r pare to m et th><y

God". Saturday 25th. I rode to Sister Overstreets, left my Horse,

walked to a Ho\lse close by ft preached from nI Know not the Day of my

Death", came back in the Evening. Sunday 2 6th. I rode to Bro. Claytons

& preached from Reve.xx,12. *.onday 27th. Came to Smith's Chapel &

preached from Isaiah xxxiii,13; v/ent to Bro. Edmd. Jeters, dined &

then rodo u to Bro. argroves. Tuesday 28th. I came to the Barn &

preached from Geh.xix,17; returned in the Evening. '. ednosday 29th.

I came to Sister Greens & preached from St. Matt.xxiv,13. Came to Mr.

LInd3eys, dined ft then rode up to Old Mr. Mallarys. Thursday 30th. I

preached from Matt.ixiv,13. Friday 31st. I came to Bro. Jas. Mallories

& preached from Isaiah xxxiii,13. Had a good time. Then Administered

the Sacrament. In the Evening I rode to Old Bro. Willjamses. Saturday

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April 1st. I came to Blrts P. House to the bigg Meeting . I preached
from "Lord are there few that be 3aved". I went to Bro. i.dmond Joneses.
Sunday 2nd, We met at the P. House & had the Lord's Supper. It was a
sweet time. I preached from John v,39,40. Then Bro. Smith Preached.
In the Evening I want to Bro. Marshals. Monday 3rd. I rode to Bro.
Mayfields. Tuesday 4th. I preached from Gen.xix,17; then went to
Sister Carneys. Vednesday. I rode to Mr. Blrts. Thursday. I came
to Y.illiamses Old lace & preached from "As for me & my Ho se we will
serve the Lord"; tarried at Bro. llliams. Friday 7th. I came to
Humphreys P. House & preached from the barren fig-tree, then settled a
matter between Sister Humphreys & Bro. Angel. Cane to friend Hills &
at Night preached from 1 Cori.xv,54. Saturday 8th. I came to Mrs.
Joneses & preached a funeral Sermon from John v, 28,29; then came to
Bro. James Moores. Sunday 9th. I came to Bro. Bradfords, met with
Mr. Morris (a B. Preacher) & he desired tuat we should join our Congre-
gations that Day as they, were so very near; so 1 came to the Old Meeting
House cc reached from 1 Peter ii,4, with liberty; uhen returned to
Bradfords. Monday 10th. I rode to Sister Cverstreets, left my Horse,
walked to Bro. Lowes and pseached from 11 Cori.vi,20, with liberty,
then returned to my Horse. Of late I feel sone encouraged. I hope the
Lord will revive his blessed 'Pork amorist us. Tuesday 11th. I came
(to) hitakers Cha.el and : reached from 11 Timothy 11,11,12, then
came to Coll. John "hitakers. (He is much dejected by hearing his
Son is dead who was at the University.) Wednesday 12th. I came to
Mannings and ^reached from Psalm xlix,13, then came to Sister Lewises.
Thursday 13th. I preached from Lord are there few that be saved".
Friday 14th. This is GOOD-Friday. I came to Mr. Bryans & gave a
discourse from uTn his Love and in his pity he redeemed them". Came
to Bro. Exum LBwises. Saturday 15th. I came to Sister ihilipses,
then to Mrs. Grays, then to Bro. Horns and preached a funeral Sermon

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from "I heard a voice", etc. Pour graves were filled up. Sunday l€tb.
This Is Easter Day. I came to Tarborough and preached from the living
Stone, then rode to Ero. Pippins. Monday 17th. I came to Bro.
I hitehurses and preached from Heb.lv, 9. Tuesday 13th. I came to
Ero. Moores & preached from "we love him because he first loved us".
Bro. Thomas, Bro. Watkins came to see me. Wednesday 19th. We all
came to Bro. Littles. I preached from "I saw the Dead", etc. My Brothers
parted with me. I came to Bro. Knowes. Thursday 20th. Z came to
Bro. Floyds & preached from "He that shall endure unto the end", etc.
In the Evening I walked to Bro. Williamsea ft drank Tea with my new
Cousin, but returned at Night. Friday 21st. I came to Bro. Peter
Floyds. In the Evening came to Washington & preached from Proverbs
xxii,5; tarried at Bro. , ottses. Saturday 22nd. I started ft rode
to Bro. Slades about 50 miles; I was 10 Hours upon the Road. Sunday 25rd.
I came to Swains and preached from "The prude t i'.Ian foresees the vil" ,
etc. Came with Mr. Chesson to his House. Monday 24th. This is rest
Day. Tuesday 25th. I rode to Bro. Patricks and preached from "The
Lord openeth the Eyes of the blind", etc. Wednesday 26th. I returned
to Mr. Chessons and -reached from "I waited patiently for the Lord",
etc. In the Evening I rode to Swains Chapel and had a long Scandalous
affair to settle between I. Long & Thos. Wiley. In the Night I came
to Bro. Siades. Thursday 27th. I came up to Sister Stubfsas & preached
from "yTe are bought with a rice", etc. In the Evening walked over
ft tarried at Sister Walkers. Friday. I returned, got my Horse and
rode up to F. Wards. Saturday 29th. I came to ftuardners Creek and
preached from "This is my Friend". In the Evening I rode up to
Williamston but was m..ch plagued to cross a Creek. I tarried at Bro.
Watts' s. Sunday 20th. I preached in the Court-House from St. John v,
59,40. In the Evening Preached again from "Lord are there few that be

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saved". Monday May 1st. I came to Bro. Y inns and preached from
11 Timothy 11,11,12, then rode to Bro. Manings & saw Bro. 'ells.
Tuesday 2nd. I came to Conaho and preached from Isaiah lv,l, went
home with Mr. Auprbridge. Wednesday 3rd. I came to the logg Chapel
& preached from "This Is my Friend"; held Class meeting; turned out
one Member, joined another, and in the Eiiening rode home with one
Mr. Moore. Thursday 4th. I preached a guneral Sermon from Rev.xx,l£,
Dined at another Mr. Moores, then rode up to Old Bro. Champions.
Friday 5th. I preached from St. John v,39,40, to an ignorant, dull
Orditory. Saturday 6th. I came to Conoconary Church and preached
from Hoh.lv, 9, with liberty and hope good was done. I went to I.Irs.
Crewels. Sunday 7th. I came to Bro. Claytons and preached from Matt.
xxiv,12. In the Evening went to Halifax and preached in the Church
from Amos iv,12, to a very 111 behaved Orditory. I am Informed they
have had two Cock-Fights here this Sabbath Day. I returned to Claytons.
Monday 8th. I came to Smiths Church and preached frdm Luke xxl, 34-56;
had a precious time. I came to "Bro. Jeters. Tuesday 9th. I came to
the Barn & preached from Isaiah xxxiii,13, came to bro. Hairgroves.
Wednesday 10th. I came to the ' idow Greens & gave a discourse from
Heb.iv,9, then went over to old Mr. Lindseys. Thursday 11th. I came
to Mr. Mallary's and i reached from S, Solomon iii,l-6; went Home with
Capt. Ballard. In the Evening we got hooks a&d Lines & went to the
River to Ketch some Fish. I caught one, the first I ever ketched & am
no./ in my 2Sth Year. Friday 12th. I came to Bro. Jas. Mallary's and
preached from 10 Virgins. Saturday 13th. I came to Bro. i egrir .:
preached from 11 Timo.il, 11, 12; then rode to Mr. James Towels & preached
from 1 Cori.xv,34. Sunday 14th. I came to Bro. 1'ayfields and preached
from Rev. xx, 12. Monday 15th. This Is rest Day. I went to the Shoe-
maker's to have my Shoes half Soled. In the Evening I went to Sister

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Carneys. Tuesday 16. I came to Bro. Rivera's and vrea6hed from "We love
him because lie first loved usn, then rode to friend Dirts. Wednesday
17th. I came to the Cha •! reached from 11 Timo. 11,11,12, then went
to lidmond Joneses. Thursday 18th. I came to bro. Williams' s & preached
a funeral Sermon over Mr . Harris '3 young Child. Friday 19th. I c aiae
to Humphreys F. House and i reached from Daniel xii,ll,12; v/ent to
friend Hills. Saturday 20th. I started for Q:M at Claytons, met with
Bro. Hunter and was some gricwed & tryed about Isaac Long's Affair.
I mot with several iroachers. Bro. Hunter Preached ; others Exhorted.

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In the Evening held a little Conference. A chang of sor.;e of the
preachers is talked of. Sunday 21st. We had v;ood tlraes at the Sacranent.
Bro. Hunter & bro. Bellamy .reached; I concluded. Bro. Wells ft Bro.
Man both leave this Ct. and bro. Wm. Lambuth is to come C; ride with me.
We all came on to Sister Ovor streets. I preached from xv ?s.; bro. I.Ian
tarries with me. llondsy 22nd. We came to Whitakers; met with the
other Preachers, bro. Hunter reached. Now my dear b^os. Wells &
Man part with us. Bro. Hunter & I came to bro. Cary Whitakers, dined
& in the Evening rode to bro. Bradfords. Tuesday 23rd. Bro. Hunter
preached & I exhorted. In the Evening we came to Sister Lewises.
Wednesday 24th. Bro. Hunter preached. I exhorted. In the Evening we
came to Sister Bellamy's. Thursday 25th. Bro. Hunter leaves me. I
came to Mr. Bryans & preached from 11 Timothy 11,11,12, then came to
Si3ter -hlllps'es and met with Bro. Hunter, He borrowed my Watch &
desired me to carry his to Washington to have her put in Order,
now p rt, Friday 26th. I preach here from I s.cxlviii,8. In the
Evening conversed with tos. Gray about Religion. I fear sor.e ! eople
have not done this Woman Justice while talking about her. I hope the
desires Religion. Saturday 27th. I part with very agreable Corn, ■.■any;
rode to L. Ruffins ft preached from .s.xl,l-3, then rode about 5 miles

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to one Whiteheads & preached a funeral Sermon from nI know not the Day
of my death. Then rode to Mr. Ssusnuts. Sunday 28th. I came to
Tarborough (put up at Mr. Bryans) and preached In the Courthouse from
St. Matthew xii,13,14. In the Lvenlng I came to bro. Mpplns. Monday
29th. I came to bro. Whitehurstses and preached from 11 Timothy 11,11,12.
Tuesday 30th. I came to bro. Moores and preached from "He that endureth
unto the end", etc; then rode to bro. . errys. ednesday 31st. Icame
to bro. Littles and Preached from Isaiah xxxii5 , 13. Thursday June 1st.
I came to Floyds and preached from "The Lord openeth the Eyes of the
blind", etc. In the Evening I v/ent to Bro, Willlamses. Friday 2nd.
I returned to Floyds, receiving Cloths, and came to Bro. Pott's Washington.
Saturday 3rd. I rode about 50 Miles to Bro. Slades. Sunday 4th. I
preached Old Sister Swains funeral Sermon from "I heard a voice saying
unto me write", etc. In the Evening I went to Bro. Lliazer Swains.
Monday 5th. I rode to Mr Chepons. Tuesday 6th. I preached from "By
night upon my Bed I sought him',' etc. Wednesday 7th. I came Bro.
Patrick's and preached from Isaiah xxxiii,13, then rode down to Bro.
Tarkentons. Thursday 8th. I came to new Town and preached from Hebrews
11,3] then went to Old Bro. Hassels. Friday 9th. This is rest Day. Uj
Soul is stayed upon the Lord. Saturday 10th. We start f r quarterly
Meeting at Sister Hopkins's (little Allgator). I preached from
Hebrews iv,9. Sunday 11th. We had a precious time at the Lord's Table.
I preached from Rev. ill, 18, then Baptised 19 .ersons. This has been a
profitable Meeting. In the Evening we returned to Bro. uassels. Monday
12th. I take my leave of this kind Family, crossed at Wins Ferry, and
came up to Mr. Chepons. After dinner came to Bro. Slades. Tuesday 13th.
I came to Bro. Frasiers; after Breakfast I came to Sister Stubbs's and
preached fro Isaiah xxxiii,17. I bless GOD I feel sweet eace In my
Soul. Wednesday 14th. I rode u to illiamston. At Sight held prayers

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with a sick Yomanj tarried at Bro. V.atts'es. Thursday 15th. I came
to the Logg-Chapel and preached from "It is a faithful saying, if e
be dead with him we shall live with him". Then rode up to Mr. Moor's.
Friday 16th. I came to Bro, Champion's and ^preached from prepare the
Table"; had a good time. The eather is uncommonly hot. Saturday 17th.
I came to Conooonary Church and preached from"Escape for thy life", etc.
Vent to Old Mrs. Crowels. I now not that I ever felt hotter ..eather.
Sunday 18th. I came to Brother Claytons and preached from Heb.ii,5.
At Dinner I was informed that Mrs. C. G. was married, which surprised
me greatly. Her Mother is a good V.oman, I believe, c-. she has got a
profane Man. At Night I hear'd this Man & his if e quarrel. Lord have
Mercy upon them. Monday 19th. I feel much dejected in Spirit. I came
to Smiths Chapel & preached from 11 Timothy 11,11,12, then came to

Sister Smiths. Tuesday 20th. I came to the Barn and 'reached from

Carstafney' s
Keb.iv,9, then v/ent to I*. and talked with bro. Angel and his

Daughter Betty. Wednesday 21st. I came to Mr. Linsey's, left my Horse,

walked to Sister Greens & preached from 1 John iv,19; returned, and

walked with two of the Misses Linseys to John's and took a cursory view

of his new Settlement, then returned. Thursday 22nd. I came to jld

Mr. Mallory's and preached from St. Luke xxi, 34-36. Friday 23rd. I have

no appointment. I continue here. Saturday 24th. I came to Jas. liallory's

and Preached from ^en,xix,17. Some Sinners trembled. In the Evening

I went to Ero. Circe's. Sunday 25th. V.'e met and had the SACRAMENT. The

LORD was very present. The Christians were happy and several Mourners

came up h desired to be prayed for. Bro. Moore & myself both preached.

I spoke from 1 : eter 11,4. Monday 26th. I rode to oro. Mayfields.

Tuesday 27th. I preached from Isaiah xxxiii,13. In the Evening rode

eight lilies tc see a sic-. Man; he got happy. I cane back to iiayfields.

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Wednesday 2Sjfcfc. I came to BIrts Chapel and preached from Gen.xix,17;
had a good time. In the Evening went to bro. Jones's. Thursday 29th.
I came to the old House and gave a discourse from "Who Is 3he that
looketh fourth as the Morning", etc. Vent to Bro. V/llliaus's and at
Night had a precious season with the black xeople. Friday 30th. I came
to Humphrey's and preached from Isaiah xxxiii,l6,17. Then the flhurch
was collected and a long scandalous liatter was brought on about Sister
Better Angel having the Veneral Disease, and after much was said and
Evidences brought forward, they could not prove that she had any w»rse
disorder than the flraar albus. 0 how this Romans Charactor has sufferedl.
I came to friend Hills. Saturday July 1st. I came to Sampson's P.
House and gave a discourse from Acts xxvi,17; then came to Bro. Jas.
Moore's. Sunday 2nd. I came to Bro. Bradford's and preached from
Daniel xii,2,3. Monday 3rd. I came to Bro. Lowes and preached from "I
waited : atiently for the Lord", etc; then came to Sister Overstreets,
and in the Evening one Mr. Joiner and his Wife came. The ttoman brought
up a child In h r Arms and desired me to Baptize him. I thought the
Child was theirs, and Baptized him by the Name of Chaneey King. They went
ofi>f), and In a short time one V.idow Smith came with a Child in her Arms,
crying and It seem'd her Heart would break with distress, informing me
that them i eople had got her Child and had had him Baptized by a wrong
Name. I then found out the secret. The Y/idow Smith charged her bastard
Child to Joiner. Mrs. Joiner was much disturbed and as one Anthoney
King was su. posed to be the Father, she slyly and cunningly had him
Baptized by that Name. The V.idow Smith desired to have the Child baptized
over again, and give him another Name. This I refused until she had
proved herself to be the Mother, the proper ; erson to name her Child,
and bring a Certificate from a Justice of the i eace living in Hallifax
County. This she did not do; therefore I came away. Tuesday 4th.

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Preached at '•'■hi taker's Chapel from 10 Virgins, tarried at Gary Whitakers.
Wednesday 5th. I rode to Plater Lewis's, had no Appointment. Thursday
6th. I preached from Gen.xlx,17. Friday 7tfc, I c?.me to Mr. Bryans
nnd preached from " cts xxvi,17j went to Sister Bellamy's and in the
Evening was tkfcnn with a violent fitt of the Cftlic in the bowels which
lasted all Night, and was removed by two Clysters. Saturday 8th. I
came to Sister philips' s but could not preach. Bro. Be3.1amy officiated.
We rode down to his House. He lives a Bachalor's life. Sunday 9th. We
came to Tarborough. I preached from Rev.xx,12. The Auditory behaved
very well while I was si: easing but when Bro. Bellamy got up they began
to go out. We dined at Capt. Gians, then walked to I<5r. Bryans and I
Baptized his little Son. I then got my Horse & rode out to Bro. Pippins.
Monday 10th. I came to Bro. Whitehurs's and preached from Actg xzvi,17.
Tuesday 11th. I rode to Bro. Moore* s and preached from "I waited patiently
for the Lord", etc. Wednesday 12th. I came to Bro. Little's and
preached from Acts xxvi,17. In the Evening went to Bro. Knowes's. Thursday
13th. I went to Floyd's and preached from Heb.iv,9. In the Bvening I
went to . eter Floyd's. Friday 14th. I went to Bro. Pott's in Washington.
At Night preached from barren fig-tree. Saturday 15th. I rode to :r.
Jackson' 3 Tavern, got my Horse fed, drank a little Spirit & Water, paid
him his Money, and started. The weather was very warm, but I came down
to Bro. Slades. Sunday 16th. I preached from Acts xxvl,17, then rode
down with Mr. Chesson to his House. Monday 17th. I am poorly. Vent
to Mr . Chesson' s (where we preach). Tuesday 18th. I rode to atrick's
and preached from Coll. iii, 1-4. In the Evening I came up to Mr. Chesson' s.
Wednesday 19th. The Rain prevented the leople's coming. Thursday 20jda.
I rode up to Sister Stubbs's and pr cached from Isaiah xxi,5. At Night
held Prayers and exhorted several of the Neighbours who Attended. The
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preached from Rev.iii,18; vis/ted a sick Woman and hold prayers with
the company oi 7. omen that was with her. Then rode to Francis Y.'ard's.
Saturday 22nd. Kt talked over an Old Matter which caused Bro. Pard
to be tryed with me for near four years. We agreed to let all Old
.Matters subside and for time to come love one another. I came to Guardners
and preached from Matt.xxiv,13, with liberty, and at the Lord's Talble
we had a precious time. I rode to Bro. Watts' 3 in Y.'illiamston. Sunday
23rd. I preached in the Court-House from 1 Peter li,4, and had a
glorious time. Monday 24th. I left Bro. Watts 's and came to Wynns's
and preached from Acts xxvi,17. Tuesday 25th. I came to Conaho Chapel
and met with Bro. Hunter (he reached). We came to J*. Arthur bridges' s.
Wednesday 26th. We came to the Logg-Chapel; he preached, I exhorted.
We part, I came to one Mr. Arnolds (I believe that was his name). He
used me well. Thursday 27th. I came to Bro. Chapion's. Friday 28th.
I preached from 1 Peter ii,4. Saturday. I came to Conoconary Church
and preached from Joshua xxiv,15, then went to Mrs. Crowels. Sunday cOth.
I came to Bro, Claytons and preached fron 1 eter ii#4. Had a good time;
held Love -Feast with the Blacks. Jlonday 31st. iiy Horse is run away, and
I aradetained here. Tuesday August 1st. I came to Mr, Carstafney's and
got ag Horse. (He had stoped him for me.) I then cane to Jhe Old Barn
and reached from Acts xxvi,17,18. Had a precioiis time; two Y<omen were
powerfully Convicted and the Christians shouted aloud. I rode to bro.
Hargroves. Wednesday 2nd. I ca.ie to the Y/idow Greens and preached
from Psalm cxvi,8,9, then rode up to Mr. Mallary's. Thursday 3rd. I
preached from the barren fig-tree, and Bro. Hunter exhorted. Iriday 4th.
We came to Bro. James v.allary's. Bro. Hunter preached and I exhorted.
We had a glorious time. In the Fvenlng we rode to Bro. Williams's.
He exhorted a large number of black People and I Baptized about 20
Children. Saturday 5th. We came to quarterly Meeting at iiirts Chapel.

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Hunter preached and others exhorted. We came to Ero. Jones's. I
now have the company of Bro. Lambuth (my Colleague). Sunday 6th. We
had the LORD'S SUPPER, and we enjoyed much of the presence of the LORD.
Bro. Bellamy preached and others exhorted. We cane to Bro. Birts.
Monday 7th. The Rain keeps us here. Tuesday 8th. We came to Ero.
Mayficld's. I preached from 1 Thess.i,7-9. Had a sweet tine In Class
meeting. Wednesday Oth. I vfent to the Shoco Spring and returned to
Ero. Mayficlds sick. In the Evening I went again & tarried at Sister
Carney's. Thursday 10th. I vrent to the Siring, came to bro. Mayf 3e Id' s
and preached Christ the Door, St. John x. In the Evening I rode down
to Bro. Marshals and was poorly. Friday 11th. I came to Humphrey's
preaching House & gave a discourse from 1 Thess.i,7-9; came to bro. Hills.
Saturday 12th. I we-, t to the Shop, made an Iron Instrument St cut the
tamper s out of my Horses Mouth; then came to Sampson's P. H- & preached
from "prepare the Table". In the Evening I came to Bro Ju jcs. Sunday
15th. I came to Bro. Eradfords; had nc Appointment, but I went to the
Bi ■tict's yearly Meeting. They insisted upon me to preach. I had no
Books, and they had none to lend me. I gave a discourse from "prepare
the Table" | then came to bro. Bradford's. Monday Iflth. I came to
Sister Over streets, left my Horse, walked to Bro. Lowe's and preached
from 1 eter iv,18; had a good time. I returned. Tuesday 15th. The
widor Smith presented me a Certificate from Major Haywood, and I Baptized
her Child by the name of Lunsford Joiner. I went to Whi taker's Chapel
& preached fror: fs.xl,l-3. I went to Cary's. Wednesday 16th. I have
no Appointment. I went to John '.'.'hitaker's. Thursday 17th. I came to
Widow Lewis's and .reached from St. John 1,11,12. Friday 13. I rest,
Saturday 19th. I came to the bigg Meeting at Mr. Bryanfe and preached
from 1 eter iv,18. Bro. Ray exhorted. We all came to Sister Bellamy's.
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Bryan's. Bad the LORD'S Supper, bry Ray ^reached and I exhorted. In
the Evening I rode to Slater . hllips's. Monday 21st. I came to Bro.
Bellamy's and after dining with the Bachelor, I came to town end tarried
at idr. Bryanfc. Tuesday 22nd. i cauie to bro. v.hltehurts1 s and preached
from 1 i'eter Iv,13. Wednesday 25rd. I came to Bro. i.iooi*e and ;»ex
exhorted a few I arsons. Felt much of the presence of the Lord. I came
home with Bro. erry. Thursday 24th. I came to Bro. Little's and
preached from Gen.xix,17. The LORD was powerfully with us. I do not
know that I have felt as much of the I ower of GOD In my Soul and upon
my Body since the Conference at Salem. I do hope my GOD will preserve
me from all Sin. In the Evening I came over to Samuel Catkins. Friday
25th. I came to ..r. Boyd's, left my Horse. Aunt <ic I went to ±.irs.
Salters. In the Evening returned. My Bro. Thomas came; we all went
to Samuel ' atkins's aiad there was my Sister Bettsy. Saturday 26th. We
started for quarterly fleeting at Floyd's. I -reached from 1 Peter iv,18.
Kt Hight we had Meeting. Bro. I erry & Bro. i-orb» spoke.^eaiCOi Sunday
27th. I preached from St. Iiiatt.vii,15,14. I parted with my Bro.
Sister. I came to Town & put up at Bro. -otts's. Monday 28. I came to
Old Sister Smaws. Tuesday 29th. I crossed t.je River in a Canoa, came
to Bro. Hm. Smaws, held prayers and felt much of the presence of the
Lord. Wednesday 50th. I .rent to Old BroR.lsspasls. In the Evening bro.
Bowen came; we talked together. Thursday 51st. I came to Old Sister
Smaws, then to bath and preached in the 'Church from 1 eter iv,l^,
dined with Aunt Bross . Came to Cousin Alderson's, fixed up and rode
out to Cousin Ocgdel's. Friday 1 September. I have not anointment.
In the Evening Cousin Laucey ft I went over to the widow Adams's and I
saw the Old house In whicn my Father was born, 'tie then rode to Old
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Lbonda. I preached fi'oa Acts ;cxvi,17,10, and we returned to .Vindley'a.
Sunday 3rd. Vve met, bad the Sacrament; the Lord wa3 with us. I preached
from Rev. xx, 12, and injured my Body greatly. The Weather la very warm,
e cane back to friend Vindley'a and at IJight had a sweet time. Monday
4th. I p rted with ray Cousin and rode lip to friend Humphrey's. Tuesday
5th. I came to V. ashington, did so:ae buslucsa. In the Evening rode
up to bro. Little's. Wednesday 6th. I rode to bro. IMtebur** *, then
to iippin's. Thursday 7th. I rode to iis. Cro»el3. Friday 8th. I^y
Horse left me and I rode greatly alter him, tarried part of the iiight
at Sister overatreest's. Saturday Cth. I cane to Idrs» Crowd's and
presently my Horse was brought to me. I paid the Hegro and started to
quarterly eeting at 'A hi taker's Chapel. Bro. Laabufch preached. I then
gave a discourse from Acts xxvi,17,18. V/e went to C. ".Yhital:er3. Suiiday
10th. We met at the Chapel, had the Sacrament, end I preached from
Rev. v 1,17. I lUen rode to bro. Claytons. I have been poorly and
continue so. Monday 11th. I came to Smith' 3 Church and preached from
"If the Righteous", etc; tarried at Bro. Ldmond Jeter's. Tuesday 12th.
I came to the Barn and preached from "I waited patiently for the Lord,
etc; then went to Lio. Hargrove' s. V , ednesday 15th. I am very Sick.
1 rode to Old Mr. Lindsey's and was very III with the bilous fever.
I took some Ihysic. Thursday 14th. I rode to Mallory's but was so
bad I could not preach. Friday 15th. I cor.tinue here. Saturday 16th.
I rode to Capt. /ovrel's. Sunday 17th. I came to Iro. Mayfield's and
preached from Acts xxvl, 17,18. Monday 15th. This la rest Day. Tuesday
19th. I rode to bro. birts. 1 ednesday 20th. I preached from "By
night upon y Bed I sought. rj^sx&gxri^hxxxzxxraxadraiixgEgag Went
to Bro. Jones's. Thursday Zlst. I came to a widow's House and r.reached
from "Open to me the Gates of righteousness, otc. Then went to Bro.
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gave ft Biscourse from Heb.Ii,3. In the Evening cnne to friend Hills.
Saturday 23. I came to Sampson* « ¥4 House and preached from 1 : oter iv,
13; then rode to Brc. Moor's. Sunday 24th. I came to Brad rds and
preached from 1 Timothy 5.11,16. Monday 25th. I started for Low's, came
to the Bridge, net with one Eenjamin Joiner and he gave me some very
abusive language. The Lord have mercy tipon his Soul and save hlra from
Hell. I came and preached from S. Solomon 111,14. Came to ister
Overstreet's. Tuesday 26th. I came to V.h: takers Chapel and preached
fror;. Gen.xix,17; tarried at Colo. T.'hitakers. "ednesday 27th. I came
to Sister Lewis's, Thur3.28th. I preached from •

In the Evening *rent to Sister Bellamy's, iriday 29th. I came to Mr.
Bryant and preached from S. Solomon, "By night upon my Bed", etc. Then
I rede to Sister Philips' s. Saturday 30th. The Rain prevents my going
to my Appointment. Sunday 1st sctober. I came to Tarbcrough and j reached
from 1 Peter iv,18; tarried at Mr. Bryan's. Monday 2nd. I came to
Ero. Whitehurs's and preached from Gene.xix,17. Tuesday 3rd, I came
to Bro. Poor's and rreached from Tsaiah iv,lj then came to Bro. "erry's.
Wednesday 4th. I came to Little's and preached from "By night upon my
Bed", Came to Bro. Khowes's. Thursday 5th. I came to Jas. "illiams's
and rr cached a funeral Sermon from "I siw the Lead small <"c great stand",
etc. In the Evening came to P'sshington and put up r,t Bro. otts's.
Friday Sth. I started for quarterly Meeting, came to Jackson's Tavern,
got some F.dder for my Horse, but he was too Sick to eat. I started.
He prer very bad and rith great difficulty I got him to Old Mr. Huff 3.
He was greatly swelled & I ex: eefced vvaded. ' drentchod him & gave
him several strong Clysters. Late at Night he got case . Saturday 7th.
I came to Brc. Draper's and got Breakfast. T!y Horse is very weak. I
came to the Old Chapel & preached from 1 Peter ii,4. Came to Bro.
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We mot at the Chapel. I preached from Gen.xix,17. Had a -ood time.
Cousin Cogdel came with us to Bro. Swaina. Monday 9th. My Horse is
worse. We gave him some Physic. I came to friend John Chesson's.
Tuesday 10th. I came to friend Wm. Chesson's and preached from "Lord
are there few that be saved". Met the Cla3s and turned out two young
Women for Dancing. I am greatly distressed. Wednesday 11th. I came to
Patrick's (below Scoperlong River, and preached from 1 John iv,19.
Thursday 12th. I came to Joseph Tarkenton's and preached from cxlvi,8.
Friday 13th. My Horse is very bad with the Staggers. I did many things
for him, rode him to Old friend Hassel3, near Aligator. He grew very
bad. I left him late at Night exoecting to see him dead in the Morning.
Saturday 14th. He is yet alive but very bad. I did much for him but
he continues very Rick. I left him about 9 OGlock, started iron one
of Bro. Hassel's Horses to Q:M at little Aligator. Came through the
Desert to Bro. Rudder's and preached from 1 Peter ii,4. I am tern -ted
& tryed & have been greatly besett by the Enemy of late. Lord, save
I pray. Sunday 15th. We had the Lord* 3 Supper. I preached from
Acts xxvi,17, and felt my Soul comforted. In the Evening we walked
to Colo. Sprewels and was kindly receiv'd by all the Family, .^fter
Supper we waled to Cart. Foster's. He had just left my Horse and inform-
ed me he had. the vivos and there was no ho^o of his recovery. I talked
with him and his lady closely about Religion and held Prayers rrlth
the Family. We then parted In .great Love and returned to Bro. Rudder' s

Home. Monday 16th. I started on Bro. Rudder's Horse, came to

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Davenport's Ferry, left the Horse ith the Boy and came to the Court-

House with my Saddle to Back. I could not hire a Beast but was 1

assisted by Mr. Sprewel to Old Mr. Weight' 3. There I was kindly

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receiv'd and the >ld Gentleman brought me to friend V/m. Chesson's. There
Jlade's.I preached from Eeb.Iy ,9. Tuesday 17th. friend John Chesson lent me hisJ
I got a Hare to ride to.Sister Stubbs's. I came & preached from "All

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to Ouardner's Creek. I preached £ Funeral Sermon from Rev.vi,17,
at Id Ulster Hardi3ons, ft after being greatly plagued sot a Horse of
a young T'rn to ride to my next Appointment. I came to Bro. Watts' s,
Thursday 19th. I came to the Legg-Cha el ft preached team 1 eter iv,18.
Came to Mr. Wards, dined, and then to Itr. Jesse Poor's. There I(agr cable
to direction) left the young Man's Horse. Friday 20th. Wt* Mow seat
»e up to Bro. Cham; ion's. I rode through much Rain and got very vet,
and when I came no Body attended. Saturday 21st. Bro. C. sent me to
Conoconary Church. I preached from "This is my Friend". Ttuw Lira.
Crowel assisted me to her House, It is now Saturday Hi jht. 01 What
have I sat] -rienced in Body and Kind this Week. I have ccrr.e more than
100 Miles and Attended my Appointments every Bay. Sometimes I have
been greatly cheered and sometimes dejected. I hope my LORD will ^tand
by m^ sad ~ive Grace according to my Days. Sunday 22nd. I c rmt to
Bro. Claytons & preached from "Lord are there few that be saved".
Monday 25rd. I came to Smith's Church ft preached from "Ye know the
Grace of our Lord focus Christ", etcj dined at Bro. Jetero, then rode
to Bro. Hargrove's. Tuesday 24th. I walked to the Barn ft rreached
from "By Night upon my Bed", sto| returned tc Bro. Hargrove* •« ' ednesday
25th. I borrowed Bro. Hargrove's Horse ft rede up to lor. 'Wllory's.
Thursday 26th. I preached from "Lord are there few that be saved".
Friday 27th. I rest. In the Evening I rode to Bro. Clack's. Saturday
28th. I came to Q:M at Bro. James Nallory'sj preached from Acts xxvi,
17,18. Sunday 29th. We had a glorious time while our private Meeting
continued. I preached from "Lord what is Kss that th.u arc mindful of
him". In the Evening I recelv'd Bro. Ezzel's young Horse ft rode to
Mr. Jewels. Monday SOth. I came to Bro. J'.ayfields and reached from
"Acquint now thyself with him, etc. Tuesday Slst. I came to Eirt's
Chapel i; preached from Job iii,17; tarried at Bro. Birt's. '..ednesday,

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November l3t. I ease to the widow 3rinkley's and preached from "All
flesh is as Grass", etc. ".ent to Ere. '..imams' e« Ihwaday 2nd. I
care to Pamphrey's 3o preach froa Janes 111,17, paid up the sum I owed
too. Doles for ray Horse that is now dead £. took up ray Obligation. Came
to friond Angels, dined, then rode to friend Hills. Friday 3rd. I
came to Sampson* s and .•reached Prom "Six ste^.s to the Throne". Then

■ to Ero. Moor T a. Saturday 4th. I came to Bradford, then to L.. is's,
and then to Sxum Lewis's. Sunday 5th I came to Sister Philips* a, then
to Ero. Bellamy's; got his Horse (mine being Sicck), came to Tarborough
& preached from Gen.xix,17. Returned to Eall&my's. Monday 3th. I rode
to Bro. Speight's. Tuesday. I .reached from "it la a faithful 3aying
if wo be dead with him", etc. "'ednesday Gth. I came to Bro. House' 3
and preached from "Lord are there few that be sa/ed. Then I rode down
with my Brothers to my Fathers. They arc all rlive, Xhursday fcth.
I cane to the rainBow Chapel and preached from Acts x;;vi,17,I8; then
fame to Bro. Harper's. Friday 10th. I went to Snow Hill (they had a
general Muster). I did agr Business and came does to my lather's. Satur-
day 11th. I went to Bro. Harper's and | reached from "All flesh is as
grass", etc. Sunday 12th. I ca",ie to my gather* a and preached from
that is Man", etc. Bed but little liberty. Monday 12th. I rented
my Plantation to '.Ym. villiams. In the Evening rode up to it h oame
by Bro. The mas' 3. We came up to my Fathers. Tuesday 14th. I went
to Bro. Uarprr's, t ok my leave of them, cane to my Father's, parted
with them all and started. Cut to <'r. Bardeu's. lie wee not at home
so I stop here. Bit SOB is pane for him, I must see him. ..edncsday
15th. I came tc friend Johnson* •« Thursday 16th. I came to Sister
Philips' s. Friday 17th. I ease to Sister Bellamy's. Saturday ISth.
I came to Q:M at Pro. Bradford's. Sunday lPth/ Y.e had a sweet time.

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I rode to bro. Mile* S.-aiths. II "day SI. I cane to Rr< Mi llory'a,
met Mr« ortrya, bought Ilia Hcrse, jsycd him the price, 25 VE Money,
than rode; to Ero rewards. Tuesday 22rx. I "ode to Ero. Joseph "need's,

.lesday 23rd. I did my bueineea ard returned to Bro. Seward's.
Thursday 24th. I rode to Ero. V alher ' I , Friday 25th. I ease to Bro.
Far ham* a, dined, ft then rode to bro. ;'onnin~ton' s. Saturday 25. I

l to the Conference at Lain1 a Chanel, V'rginia. I took up lodgings
at Cap. Brlggs's. The Conference hre'ee en Wednesday 29th. I received
ry frppoinfaaant to Portsmouth Ct. Cane with Ero. Lee & Br6. Watcoet
to Ero. Moody* a • Ero. Lee .reached. Thursday ?Cth. This being my
Ct. I leave ao;.ie of ay Cloth3. We car.c to Ero. Blocnts. Bro. Lee
preached. We then rode to Bro. Cowling's. Here they have the small pox,
Bro. Lee gave us a liacouraa. Friday, December let. We rode dvra to
Ero. Lunsford's. Ero. "eeks & I stay here. Saturday ?r.d . Bro. 1 ee'ca
is poorly. I came t Ero. Jplllf's Ik heard Erd. Lee give a good
Discourse. Sunday 5rd. I preached from 1 John iv,19. In the Evening
I went to Ero. -Maccy's & hold Worship. Monday 4th. This is rest Day.
In the Evening I returned to Ero. Jolif 's ?nd heard. Bro. Lee preach
again. Tuesday 5th. I part eith the rr etchers and eaaai to Crany-
Island and preached from "Sir. steps tc the Throne". I find but little
Religion in this Ct. Kolley hr.3 Bade great divisior.3 here. I came to
Bro. Wright* a. ' odnesday 6th. I preach here from "XaaiahP, "hear
ye that are far eff afeat X t v. done", etc. In the Evening I came
to Bro. Lunoford's. Thursday 7th. I earn to Bro. Powal'e. Friday
8th. I cane to 3ro. !'.. Morpbxej+a 3c -reached froa "I waited patiently
for the Lord", etc. Had a tolerable time. In the Bvening walked more
than a mile jut to visit a Bl held prayers. Saturday 9th. I
Ci.oe tc Bro. Harris's and .reached from 11 TImo.ii#ll,12, then rode
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discourse from Acts ;ctvi,i7,18. Came to bro. biunt's. This is like
Home, x-londay ilth. This is Xxsxx* rest Day Last Ixight I »fas tryed
by the Tempter, o LORD, save ta^y ieeoie servant, luosduv 12tu. I
went to bro. bedgpod's le preached from ' ±ais is my ftrlaadj came back
to blunt' s. Wednesday Icth. This is rest bay. Thursday 14th* I came
to bro. uzzel's and preached from "Awake to Righteousness". Friday 15th.
i came to ■ alls' s Chapel <*. i-rsacned from "ut> that endure th to the end",
etc. Came to Sister Jordan's. My Soul la happy; the Lord aas o&en
very ^resent this bay. Saturday 16th. I came to bro. Charles VarpbOMtj*m
A preacned from ri* know not the bay ex my death", brc. Ellis ejthcrted.
Sunday 17ta. .. o came to Cowlingfa. I preached irom "IT the Righteous
be", etc. Than rode to Suffolk and preached in br. Giles's hall from
11 Timo.ii,ll,12. honday 18th. 1« came down to bro. Taylor's. luejday
ISth. 1 preached from J1I waited patiently for the hord" , etc; had a

precious meeting, at i*ight Jaro Stephen Lliis preached. I eduesday 20th.

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We parted. 1 came to bro. Jol^Lf 's u preached from Iieb.iv,D. Thursday

21st. The weataer is extx'emly Cold. I started, rode through Sulfolk

up to Bro. C. idurphrey* s and suffered greatly by tne Cold. Friday b.ind.

I acid rayers. In -one Evening started with 3ro. a. Httrplsra} to his

Rouse. v«e got in a Swamp upon one Ice and »as much ^-jstered to Cross.

Saturday. 1 came to aro. aarris's and preached from "V.'e love him

because ao first loved ua" . in the Evening came to bro. Moody's aad

held - rayors with a Tew ^ersona. Sunday 24th. I came to bro. blunts

and preached from The 'living Ct ne'r . Monday both. I came to bio.

bedgood's and gave a discourse irom St. buke xix,10; returned is the

Evening and preached tram 11 iax.xl,xi,E-. iuesday bouh. I caue to

M. Murphrey's a&d preached from ItfeJaatth— vii,lb,14; lxad a sweet

time in Class meeting. Wednesday 27th. I ctue to bro. Camel's aad

preached from 1 John iv,18. Thursday 28th. Came to Mr. bightfoot's

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& preached from "Six steps to the Throne". Then rode to Bro. ~owel's.
Friday 29th. I preached at Cowlings M. House from 1 Cori.xv,34j returned
to Powels. Saturday 30th. I rode to Bro. Denby's and held Prayers
at Night. Sunday 31st. I came to Bro. Jollif's and preached from
Acts xxvi,17,18. Monday, January 1st, 1798. The Rain prevents me from
going to Bro. Taylor's. I continue here. Tuesday 2nd. I went to
Craney Island and preached from^Lord are there few that be saved". V.ent
&o bro. Carney's. '..ednesday 3rd. I came to Bro. Right's and preached
from Heb.x,32, then rode up to Bro. Luasford's. Thursday 4th. It is
very rainey. I started in the Evening, got very wet & called at
Bro. Denby's. Friday 5th. I rode more than 20 miles to C. Murphrey's
and gave a Discourse from S. Solomon iii,l-4. I am indisposed In Body.
Saturday 6th. I came to Bro. Harris's and preached from Ps.xl,l-3.
Had a very gracious time. In the Evening I rode to Bro. Jaseph Moody's.
Sunday 7th. I came to Bro. Blunt' s and preached from Isaiah xxi,5.
Monday 8th. I went to Bro. Bedgood's and gave a discourse from "I
waited atiently for the Lord", etc. The LORD was with us. I c ame
back to Bro. Blunt's. Tuesday 9th. I came to Bro. M. Murphrey's and
preached from St. Luke xiii,23. In the Evening I want Home with friend
Joiner and had a long Discourse with him about his being out of the
Church. I fear he Is at ease. ■ ednesday 10th. I came to Bro. Thomas
Uzzel's and | reached from Ps.xl,l-4. After I was done Old Mr. Kelley
& others had much to say to me. I fear the Old Man Is prejudiced. The
LORD open his Eyes, I pray. Thursday 11th. I came to Well' a P. House

and gave a discourse from "We lo^e hi* -"*«ause he first loved us". I

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wenA to Bro. Morrisson's. Friday, 1 came to Cowling's P. House and

gave a Sermon from Luke xxi,34-oG. I tarried at j->ro. Cowling's.
Saturday 13th. I rode down to Sister Towel's and preached by Candle-
light from "All flesh Is as grass", etc. Sunday 14th. I came to bro.

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Denby's & held prayers. (He has been very 111.) I then erne to
Jollif's and preached from "Awake to righteous", etc. Had a .•recious
time. At Night met the Blacks. I have Laboured hard in this Ct. and
greatly exposed my Body, but it seems the LORD is often with us. 0!
that he may greatly revive his Work, ilonday 15th. I came to Bro.
Taylor's and preached from Matt,xxiv,13. We had a sweet time. In the
Evening I came to i ortsmouth and reached from 1 Peter ii,4; then went
to Bro. Watts1 s. I have but little ti;:e to spend here with these kind
Fridnds. I wish I could stay a few Days in ortsmouth. Tuesday 16th.
I came to Cranny Island and preached from the little Flock, then went
to Bro. Eastwwod's. Wednesday 17th. I came to Bro. Wright's and
preached from 1 John iv,18, then rode to bro. Denby's. Thursday 18th.
I came to Sister Powel's. After Dinner Sister Lattlmer & Sister P.
started with me up to Q:M. We came to Bro. Cowling's. Friday 19th,
We came to Bro. Charles Murphrey's. I preached from "He that shall
endure unto the end", etc. In the Evening I was taken with a violent
fitt of the bilious Cholic which continued all Night. Saturday 20th.
It continues. Sunday 21st. I am so weak I cannot get up without help.
I have a Sick Stomach & packing. I sent to several Places for ihysicj
they brougrfsome. I took several I ills, and got a little ease at
Night. Monday 22nd. I am very Sore and lul1 of ain. Tuesday 23rd.
I have mucfc I ain in my Bowels. Wednesday. I am very unwell, but
walked out. Thursday 25th. I rode to Bro. owel's. Friday 26. I
am very much indisposed. Saturday 27th. I am some better. 01 how
wonderfully I have been Afflicted. LORD search and try me, wash and
make me pure from Sin. Let ...e suffer all on Earth that I nay not
have to suffer hereafter. Sunday 28th. X started, cane to Sleepy-
hole Ferry, but could not Cross. Returned to Cowling's P. House, held
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I rode to Sister lowel's. Was poorly in the Evening. Tuesday 50th.
I went to Bro. Denby's. Had sent on a Letter ft fixed ray Appointments.
Wednesday 51st. I returned to Sister rowel's. Thursday, February 1st.
I rode to Suffolk, then to Bro. Charles Murphrey's (where I waa very
111). Friday 2nd. I am very weak but preached from 1 Peter 1,24,25.
Saturday 5rd. I came to Bro. Harris's & preached from 11 Cori.vi,17,18,
then rode to Bro. Joseph Moody's. Sunday 4th. I came to Bro. Wm.
Blunt 'a & preached from Heb.iv,9. Monday 5th. I have no Appointment.
Tuesday 6th. I came to &. Murphrey's & p. from Isaiah xxxlil,15.
Wednesday 7th. I am very poorly, and it is very rainey, therefore, I
continue here. Thursday 8th. I came to Bro. Uzzel's, then to Wells's
Chapel, held prayers and gave an Exhortation to a few t ersons. Then
went Home with Sister Jordan, Fir i lay 9th. I came to Cowling's P.
House and preached from "It is a faithful saying, etc; then went to
Bro. lowel's. Saturday 10th. I came to Suffolk and preached in the
Court House ffcom Daniel xii,2,5, dined at Mr. Milefe, then rode to Sister
Powel's and preached from "This Is my Friend". Sunday 11th. I came
to Bro. Jolllf's and preached from Ps. xl,l-3. In the Evening made
peace between R. & R; the met the B. Class. The outward 'Ian Is decaying
but I hope the inward Man is renewed. Monday 12th. I am very unwell
but rode to Bro. Taylor's and preached from Isaiah xxi,5. Has a
precious time. At Night we met again. Tuesday 15th. I came to
. ortsmouth & visited several of the Friends. In the Evening rode up
to Bro. Macky's. Wednesday 14th. I came to a Brother's by the Road
and held prayers. The LORD hath lately converted hi3 V.Ife and she
seems happy. I came to Crany Island and prayed with one Bro. who
attend. I then rode to Bro. '.'right's and at HIght preached from
"Examine your selves", etc. Thursday 15th. I came to Bro. Denby»s and
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at I*. Mile's from Heb.iv,9. Returned to Mr . Yarborror ' s . Friday 16th.
This Lawyer and his Lady have treated me very well. I hope the Lord
will save them* I hope they hr„ve some good- desires. The weather is
very unc rnf or table. It snows very fast. Just before I started I had
my Mind uncommonly discomposed with the conduct of Mulatto young Woman.
I same down Stairs, fixed up and took my leave of the kind Gentleman &
his Lady. I rode through much Snow to C. Murphrey's, then walked to the
P. House & preached from Six Steps to the Throne. Saturday 17th. It is
rione Snowing but It is deeper on the Ground than I ever saw it before.
I started for Bro. Harrison's and after being lost & having of a hard
time I came, which wa3 about seven MiJte s. The Snow is so deep that my
Horse has hard work to get along. I held prayers, smd after dinner, I
started again & came to Bro. Moody's. Sunday 18. I came to the P. House;
none attended. I then came to Bro. Blunt1 s. Monday 19th. The V.eather
is Clowdy and the face of the Earth covered deep with Snow. I tarry here.
Tuesday 20th. I came to Bro. M. Murpbrpy's & held Worship. Wednesday
21st. I came to Bro. Uzzel's ft held irayers. Thursday 22nd. I came to
Well's Chapel; none came. I rode to Bro. Moresson's, Dined, then rode
on to Bro. owels. I have traveled & exposed myself ^reatly this Snowy
cold ' eather and have had very few to Preach to. Friday 23rd. I c me to
Cowling's P. House & gave a Discours0 from Gen.xix,17. Went to Bro.
Cowling's, dined and rode down to Sister iowel's. Saturday 24th. I came
down to QMeeting at Bro. Mackey'a. I have long thought of taking the
Smallpox by Inoculation, but could not spare the time. It is now
spreading through thi3 Ct. People are dying with it. I now have
Concluded to go to Norfolk and have it there. I have left ray i ortmanteau
at Bro. Vim, Blunt' a (near Smith Held). I have delivered my Horse,
Bridle k Saddle to bro. I m. ..right at .ig-point, and expect to go from
here to Town by ater. My Body is not In a ;ood State but I hope to

give all up Into the Hands of my Lord & Master, I Preached from
Gen.xix,17. Had a glorious time. Sunday 25th. We enjoyed the Lord's
Supper, then I preached from Rev. 111,18; then Bro. .uunsford gave us a
Discourse. I hope good has been done at this Meeting. I onday 26th. I
started with a black Man, by the name of Jacob, to Norfolk. Came to bro.
John Georg's and about 3 oClock wa3 inoculated by Bro. George in my
right Arm & left Hand. Here I expect to board. I feel my Mind Composed,
and hope my gracious Lord will Preserve & keep me. Wednesday 21st March,
I now change my Cloths & wash, hoping that I have survived the Small-pox.
I had the Symptoms tolcra le severe, but had only about SO lock. I bless,
thank and Fraise my gracious Lord for his ten thousand Favours bestoed
oh my Body and Soul. 0 that I may ever live to his Glory. Thursday 2iiid.
I looked out for a passage in some Boat but did not get one. Friday 23rd.
I was detained by a Man who disappointed me. I fixed u:;, took my leave
of the Family and came down to Bro. Pettit' b, expected to get away but
could not. I Lodge at Bro. lettit's. This i3 the first Night that
I have been absent from Bro. George's. Saturday 24th. I came with
Bro. lowell to Cranky Island. I walked up to Bro. Eastwood's & sent
to Bro. 'right's for my Horse. Sunday 25th. I came to Bro. Denby's,
then to Sister . owel's. Monday 26th. I came to Bro. Cowling's, £hen
to Bro. V/m. Powell's. Tuesday 27th. I came to Sister Jordan's and
then to Bro. Morresson's. Wednesday 28th. I came to Bro. Blunt' s.
Thursday 29th. I stay here. Friday 30th. The Flesh lusteth against
the Spirit, ft the Spirit st.iveth against the 1 lesh. I feel a continual
Warfare. I walked with Bro. Blunt to several of his Plaatationa. In
the Evening I found myself indisposed in Body. Saturday 31st. I have
no Appointment before the Sabbath; therefore, must wait patiently. My
Hand is much inflamed. I aplyed Alum-Curd which had a salutary effect.
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good time. Then returned to Bro. Blunt' s. Monday 2nd. I geathered
my pxpers & Cloths, took my leave and started for Conference, came about
26 Miles to Capt. Briggs's. In the Evening the ^ain began. Tuesday 3rd.
It Is very Rainy ( I continue here. Wednesday 4th. The Rain continues.
I am thankful for the kind reception & good Treatment I meet with here.
Thursday 5. Ralney- eather. About 12 OClock I started, came to a
Bridge, but could not cross, the Waters are uncommonly high. I turned
my Course towards etersburg, and after rambling about and meeting with
many Difficulties I came to Bro. Joseph Hill's. Friday 6th. I started
and after riding a long Distance & miring my Horse, I came to Sister
Smith's and met with several Preachers. At Night Bro. Askew & F. Smith
were Married. Saturday 7th. We started for Conference. After riding
about 40 Miles we came to Bro. Merydith's. Sunday 8th. We came to
Salem (where the Conference Is to set). After Preaching I came to
Bro. Speed's. This is my Hoae for a Season. Monday 9th. Conference
met. In the Evening I returned to my Lodgings. Tuesday 10th. We met;
had -reaching about 12 OClock; some professed to get Converted. Wednes-
day 11th. In the Evening our Appointments were Read out. I and Bro.
Atwood are Appointed to - orts^outh Ct. I went back to Bro. Speed's.
Thursday 12th. I leave my Cloak and some more of my Cloths, fixed up
and rode down to Old Bro. Sander's. Friday 13th. I came to Ira * Ills' s,
then to Bro. R. Jones's. Saturday 14th. Rode to Bro. F. Lane's, I am
much fatigued. Have rode a out 40 Miles and have been much Plagued to
cross the Waters. Some of the Bridges were carried away. Sunday 15th.
I came to Bro. Morning's. Bro. -His preached. Monday 16th. I have
no Appointment; shall stay here £ rest. Tuesday 17th. I came to Bro.
Blunt' s. ednesday 18th. I came to Bro. tUzel's and met with Bro.
Atwood (my Colleague). He .reached. Thursday 19th. I came to Well's
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I went hone ./1th Bro. Morresson. Friday 20th. I came to Bro. Cowling's
Old Cha el & preached on the little Flock, V/ent to Cowling's. Saturday
21st. I rode down to Sister , owel's. This good Woman has bad Children.
Stinday 22nd. I was much tempted last Night. 0 Lord save my Soul &
Body from all Sin, I rode to Bro. Jolif's and preached from "if the
Righteous are", etc. I had but little liberty. The I eople were
careless. But in Class-Meeting we had a raclous time. In the Evening
I met the Blacks. Monday 2Srd. I came to Bro. Taylor '3 is gave a
discourse from "Examine yourselves. The Lord was with us. (Bro. Sail
has come to see me.) Tuesday 24th. I came to Crany-Island & preached
from Romans vl,22, then rode to Bro. Wright's. V/ednesday 25th. I
preached there from "The Lord openeth the Eyes of the blind", etc, then
rode to Bro. Lunsford's. Thursday 26. I came to Suffolk and "reached
from "Examine yourselves" . I stayed at Mr. Yarborough' s . Friday. I
came to C. Murphrey's and preached from "Him that honoureth me, will
I honour", etc. I'm Toorly In Body and Mind. I was much tempted last
Evening. I want more Religion. Saturday 28th. I came to Bro. Harris's
and preached from Isaiah Iv,lj had a good time. I came to Bro. Moody's.
Sunday 29th. I came to bro. Blunt 's Chapel & preached on the barren
Fig-tree; had a jood time. I came to Blunt' s. Monday 30th. I have no
Appoint icnt. Tuesday 1 May. I came to Bro. M. Murphrey's and preached
from Luke xiii,5. Wednesday 2nd. I came to Bro. Uzzel's and preached
from S. Solomon ill. Thursday 3rd. I came to V.ells's Cha. b1 and
preached S. Solomon iv,16, then went to Bro. George Bonn's. He was

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^oorly in Body, but I hope ripening for Heaven. We held Prayers and
I hope the Lord was with us. Friday 4th. I came to Cowling's M.
House ad preached from "Exa J.ne yourselves", etc. I \-ent to Bro.
Fowel's. Saturday 5th. I came to Bro. Cowling's. They let my Horse
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get him. Sunday 6th. A I31ack Man brought hlmj I : aid him for his

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Trouble and atarde to my Appointment. Came to the Ferry, crossed and

came to Bro. Jolif's. Had a tolerable Orditory to hear me give a

Discourse from the barren fig Tree. In the Evening I met the Class*

Monday 7th. I came to Bro. Mackey's. Here I rest. The Enemy is always

busy. Lord, save me from all Sin sfid help me to live to they Glory. I

have some g;ood Meetings but there is not a general Work. Oi That

Professors were more engaged. I think I am resigned to the I ill of

Providence. Tuesday 8th. I came to Bro. Taylor !s end preached from

John ix,25. Had a precious time. '. ednesday 9th. This is a general

fast Day (appointed by the Iresident). I came to Portsmouth, left my

Horse, crossed the Ferry, came to Norfolk and heard Bro. Martin preach

from 11 Chro.xx,5. An Appointment was published for me to preach at

4 ©Clock. I visited mm of the Friends and at the appointed time came

to our Chapel and preached from St. Matt vii,15,14, to an uncommon

Orditory. The People \ aid great Attention. Bro. Sail and I lodged

at Bro. Stratton's. Thursday 10th. After doing some Business I came

to ortsmouth and bought seven Volumes of Mr. Fletcher's V.'orks; did

them up and left them in Care of £ister Ann Jefferson until I can send

for them by some Vessel (bound to some ort in Carolina), By early

candle Light I preached from 11 Timo.ii,ll,12, with liberty. I lodged

at Bro. Watts' s. Friday 11th. I came to Crany-Island and preached

from "I will arise and go to my Father". Had six hearers. I came

through some Rain to Bro. '.'.right's. Saturday 12th. I came to Bro,

Edw«rd Denby's. In the Evening I preached from "Open to me the gates

of", etc, then came to Sister Towel's. Sunday 13th. I cane to Suffolk

(put up at Mr. Yearborough's) , preached at 11 OClock from St. Matt.vii,

13,14, and at 5 OClock from Gen. xix, 17th. The People behaved very

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me once or twice. I hope the leople were profited by the Vord. Monday
14th. I attended the District Court and heard the Tryals of two
Criminals who ere Convicted, one for stealing a Horse & the other for
passing counterfit Lioney. After the former was returned to Gaol, I
visited him and Exhorted him to Repent and prepare for Death and
Judgment. I fixed up and rode to Old Mr. George's. Tuesday 15th. 1
came to Old Bro. McEntush's and preached from Rom.vi,22. I preached
here thre(e; years ago. Religion was then more flourishing than it is
now. Old Bro. McEntush inf ernes me of a good Medison for the Gravel,
viz: Take a lump of solft Rosin, of white Sugar, and of Salt-Petrej
mix them well together and take it in Pills morning and Night; also
after the fills drink a glass of Tea made of the white Root of low ..lullen.
In the Evening I came to Bro. Beal's and met with Bro. V.est. Wednesday
16th. I am tolerable in Body and :.ind, but may look out for recent
Tryals as I Dreamed much about Snakes last Night • I preached from "Awake

0 North Wind", etc. Thursday 17th. I came to Bro. Joines's and preached
from "Hear ye that are far df what I have done", etc, Rode to Thos.
Lane's and preached at 4 OClock from f?We must needs die and are as
Water", etc. Then went to Mr. V addle' s. This is a kind lamily. Friday
18th. The Morning is unlikely. I continue here. I find the Enemy

very busy. After Dinner I started, came to Bro. I hilip Davis's.
Saturday 19. I came to Bro. Anders's and preached from "Hear Jethat
are far af", etc. Sunday 20th. I came to Bro. ilorning's and preached
from Acts xxvj,,3 7,18. Monday 21st. This is rest Day. In the Evening

1 rode to Sister Herat's. Tuesday 22nd. I preached there from "Awake
0 North Wind, etc, then rode to Surra Court, then to Bro. Berryman's.
Va nosday 23rd, I preached from 11 Samuel xisr,14. In the Evening
rode down to Bro. Pint's. Thursday 24th. I preached at Night from
Hymn lxvi,l. Had a precious time. Friday 25th. I came to Bro.

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Bedgood'a and preached from Prob.vlii,35,36, then rode to Bro. Murry's.
Saturday 26. I came to Bro. Uzzel's and reached from Heli,ii,3. In
the Evening I came to friend Joiner* s. Sunday 27th. The Boys went to
the Pastur to catch our Horses; they ran the Horses about the Fastur and
scared mine so he jumped over tho Fence and ran away. I came to Blunt' s
Chapel and Preached from 1 Timo. ill, 16th. Then came to Bro. Blunt' s.
Monday 28th. I am poorly with a Lax. I cannot hear of my Horse.
Tuesday 29th. I continue poorly. Have not gotten my Horse. In the
Evening he was brought to me. Wednesday 50th. I am very poorly; was
taken last Night with the C holer amor bus. Thursday 31st. I am some
better. Came to Wels's Chapel & preac ied fromwI waited patiently for
the Lord", etc. Vent home with Bro. Benn and in the Evening gave a
Discourse from 11 Samuel xiv,14. Several I ersons In this Neighbourhood
are alarmed. Friday June 1st. I came to Cowling's Old Meeting House
and i reached from S, Solom.iv,16. Came to Cowling's, Dined, then rode
to Suffolk, then to Sister Powel's very much fatigued. Saturday second.
I am very much indisposed. The Choleramorbua came on me again last
Night. I cannot attend my Appointment at Sister Buxton's. Sunday 3rd.
I am some better; came to Jollf's and preached from Gen.xix,17. In the
Evening came up to the Sycamore-Tree and preached from D*n.xli,2,3; then
went home with Bro. Lunsford. Monday 4th. I came to Bro. Taylor's
& preached from S. Solomon iv,16. Tuesday 5th. I ca yet poorly in
body. I came to Portsmouth and got sone Ihysic, Dined with Mr. Moore,
and In the 1 vening rode up to Bro. Mackey's. Wednesday 6* I took
some Physic. About the middle of the Day Cap. Hall sent for me to
come and Dine with him. Bro. Ma^ey and I went, but all was not well.
This Is a divided Family and a disordered House. We stayed an Hour or two
and then returned without Dinner. I pity the Man & his Wife. I fear
they will ruin themselves in time * Eternity. Thursday 7th. The Class

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met. In the Evening I went Home with Brother Denby. Friday 8th. I
came to Suffolk, put up at Wr. Yarborough's and in the Evening preached
from "He that endure th to the End' ln the Courfc Hous«- * lodged at
Mr. Giles's. Saturday 9th. I came to quarterly Meeting at Cowling's
P. House. Brother Whatcoat .reached. Vie went to Bro. Cowling's. In
the Evening I preached from 11 Tiroo.ii,ll,12. Sunday 10. ' e met at
the meeting House. Whatcoat preached. I gave a discourse from Isaiah
xxviii,16,17. I hope some good has been done at this ileeting. We went
to Bro. Cowling's. .Monday 11th. I came to Bro. . owel's. Tuesday 12th.
I came to Old Bro. McEntush's and preached from "I waited | atlently for
the Lord". In the Evening I came to Bro. Bealfe. Wednesday ISth. Last
Hlght I *as very much tempted and distressed. I preached from irove.
viil#17, then rode to Bro. Joiner's. Thursday 14th. I preached from
Matt.xxiv,13. In the Evening I went to Mr. Waddle's. Friday 15th. I
came to Thos. Lane's and preached from rov.viii,35,36, then rode to
bro. Davis's. Saturday 16th. I came to Sister Davis's; very few came;
I held prayers. Sunday 17th. I came to Lane's Chanel and preached
from Matt.3cxiv,13. Came to Bro. Lane's and Dined, then came with two
young Ladies to Sister Nichols's. Monday 18th. I preached from Ps.xl,
1-3. Tuoa3day 19th. I came to Bro. Anders's; the Rain prevented the
People from coming. Wednesday 20th. I came to .iorning's and preached
from Joel 11,27. Thursday 21st. I came to Sister Merit's and .reached
from Kat.xxiv,13. Friday 22nd. I came to Bro. Berryman's and preached
from Joshua xxiv,15, then rode down to Bro. Ittfs. Saturday 23rd. I came
to Wells's Chapel and preached from Joshua's Resolution, went to Bro.
Bonn's. In the Evening Bro. Atwood preached. Sunday 24th. We met at
the Chapel. Had a sweet tine at the Lord's Table. I preached from
Rev. ill, 18. The Lord was ..resent; the Congregation was much engaged.
Bro. . owel gave another Lermon. I hope GcniL has been done at this great

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Meeting, We came to Bro. Blunt' s. Monday 25th. We came to Bro.
Harris's. Bro. Atwood preached; we had a coo& time. In the Evening
I came to Bro. Moody's. Tuesday 26th. I came to Bro. Uszel's and
preached from 11 Samuel xiv,14. In the Evening I was poorly. Wednesday
27th. I came to Sister Jordan's. I have taken ray Journals very Short
for so.^e tine past, have said but little about the Work of GOD in the
Circuit. Also have said but little about the State of my Mind, but
glory to GOD, it Is my Souls desire to live Holy and expire In the
Arms of King Jesus. We have some preeious Meetings in the Circuit and

I hope the Lord will Revive his Work all around. Thursday 28th. I came
to C. Murphroy's and preached from Prove.viii,35,36. Friday 29th. I
came to Cowling's P. House and preached from 11 Samu.xiv,14} then went
to Bro. Cowling's. Saturday 30th. I came to Suffolk, Dined at Mr.
Year borough' 3, then r»ode to Sis. owel's and preached from "Quench not
the Soirit". Sunday July 1st. I came to Bro. Jollif's and preached
from St. Matthew v,25,26. In the Evening met the black Class. I find
this Class wants paging. Monday 2nd- This is rest day. I came to
Bro. Mackies. Tuesday 3rd. I rode to Bro. Taylor's and preached from

/ • V/ednesday 4th. I have no appointment, shall continue
here. Thursday 5th. I came to Portsmouth and met with Broa, Whatcoat
and Sail. Friday 6th. I came to Crany-Island and preached from .rov.
viii,35,36, then rode to Bro. Wright's and preached from "We must all
stand before the Judgment seat of Christ. Saturday. I rode to Bro.
Lun3ford's, then to Bro. Denby's. Sunday 8th. I came to Suffolk and
preached in the Court-House from Rev.vi,17, and in the Evening from

II Timo. 11,11, 12. Then visited a Sick Woman. Found her Soul happy but
her Body noedy. I gave a little Money and iarted with hor. I came to
Mr. Yearborough's. Monday 9th. I mm severely tempted before I arose.
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to a House and preached a Funeral Sermon from Rev.xx,12; then came to
Bro. Mclntush'3. Tuesday 10th. I came to Bro. Beal's. I ednesday 11th.
I preached there from Ps.cxiv,8,9. In the Evening I came to Bro.
Joiner's. Thursday 12th. I preached from cxlvi,8; then we enjoyed the
Lord's Supper. An Old Man about 90 years of Age Communed. I came to
Mr. Waddle's. Friday 15th. I came to Thos. Lane's and preached from
Ps.exiv,8,9j then rode to Bro. hilip Davis's. Saturday 14th. I came
to Old Sister Davis's and preached from Ps.cxiv,8; then c ame to Capt.
Bi'iggs's. Tunday 15th. I came to Lane's Chapel and preached from
Gen.xix,17, and administered the Lord's Supper, baptized a hild. Then
came to Bro. Lane's, dined, tjien to Sister Sichols's. Monday 16th. The
Rain prevented the I eople from coming. After Dinner I rode to Bro.
Morning's. Tuesday 17th. I preached from Pro.viii,55,56. In the
Evening I went to Sister Merit's, '.'.'ednesd j 18. I preached from 11 Timo.
11,11,12; then rode to Bro. Berrimans. Thursday 19th. I came to Bro.
Blunt' s and had some disagreable feelings and Conversation with Bro.
Blunt about his Children. After Dinner I came to Bro. Towel's. Friday
20th. I came to Suffolk, then rode about 20 Miles to Bro. Hasolet's
(in Bertie Circuit). Saturday 21st. I came to Cotton Chapel (here
they have quarterly Meeting). Bro. V'hatcoat Preached ni I Exhorted.
We all went to Bro. Hunter's. Here we enjoy great Consolation. Sunday
22nd. We met at Chapel. Bro. " hatcoat ^reached a good Sermon; then I
gave a short Discourse from "Thou hast delivered my Soul from Death,
my Eyes from tears", etc. ' e returned to Ero. Isaac Hunter1 3. This
is a dear Man. Monday 23rd. I find myself much attached to this dear
Family. We came to Bro. Southall's s.nd had a good Meeting. Tuesday 24th.
We came to knotty line Chapel. Here we had but a cool time. V/e tarried
with Colo. Baker. His V/lfe is a good | lain Methodist. Wednesday 25th.
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Whateoat and Horning. I came to Bro. Parker's. Hero is r good Man
and a precious Woman. Thursday 26th. I started tor my Circuit, cane to
the Cyprus Church and there was a large Congregation net to hear a
republican Methodist -reach, hut the expected Preacher did not come, and
friend Buxton desired :ne to preach. I accordingly gave a Discourse from
Isaiah xxi#5, then rode with him about 16 miles and we Discoursed on
various Subjects. I called at Sister Towel's. Friday 27th. My Horse
la Sick. I continue here. Saturday 28th. I bled my Horse and came to
Bro. Denby's. Sunday 29th. I came to Bro. Jollify and preached from
Jonah 1,8; had a pood tine. In the Evening met the black Class. Monday
30th. I cane to friend Wats' s. Tuesday Slst. I came to Bro. Taylor's
and preached from Ps.cxvi,8. The Lord was with us; six joined the Church,
Wednesday August 1st. I came to friend Wats* 3, got my Horse (for X rode
his the Day preceding), and cane to Crany-Island. I spoke after Bro. Cox.
We all weut to Bro. Carney's. Thursday 2nd.. V.'e came to the Chapel, held
Love-Feast and bro. Sale preached. Then we came to Bro. Lundsford's.
Friday 3rd. We went to Bro. Wright's. Dro. Sale preached. Saturday.
We parted. I came to the School-House and preached from "To you that is
tr ubled", etc.; then cane to bro. Denby's. Sunday 5th. I came to
Suffolk and r reached from "The Lord preserveth all them that love him", etc.
I put up at Mr. Year borough' s . Monday 6th. I rode to bro. Mclnto-ach's.
Tuesday 7th. Preached from Luke xiii,6-9. In the Evening went to bro.
Beal's. ednesday 8th. I preached fron Isaiah xlii,16. I do not feel
as well in Soul as I ought. Thi3 Morning I was unexpectedly assaulted
by my old Enemy. I feel determined to withstand him from this tine.
Thursday 9th. I came to brother Joiner's and .reached fron the barren

Fig Tree. Friday 10th. I cane to Bro. Lane's and preached from .

Then wont hone with Mrs. Waddle. Saturday 11th. I cane to bro. Davis's.
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Sunday 12th. I came to the Chape} and preached from St. liatthew vii, 13,
14; then rode to bro. V.'ooton'u f.nd ^reached a funeral Sermon from "I l:now
not the Day of my Death". Monday ISth. 1 came to Sister Nichols's and
preached from 11 Timo. ii,ll,12, Tuesday 14th. I came to bro. Andrew's
and preached from ?s.cxvl,8,9; then went to bro. boring's. Wednesday 15th.
I preached from St, Luke xxi, 34-36. Thursday 16th. I came to Ulster
Merrlt's and preached from "This is my friend". Friday 17th. I came to
bro. Berriman's und | readied from 1 John iv,19; thea rode to bro. I ittJs
and preached from "I know not the Day of my Death". Saturday 13th. I
came to Sister Davis and Baptized four Children; then came to bro. Bidgood's
and preaciied from cxlv,20. Then rode to Bro. Blunt' s. Sunday 19th, I
preached at the Chapel from St. John v,39,40. Monday. I came to bro.
Harris's and preached from Rev.vi,17; thon rode to bro. M. Murphrey's
and preached from cxvi,8,9. Tuesday 21st. My Soul is Happy in the Lord.
My Labours have been very great of late, snd the W eater very warm, but
the Lord is ray Strength and my Supporter. I will fear no Ivil while my
Saviour is so nigh. I hope to ;jain the victory over all my Spiritual &*
Foes. I want to be more Holy that I may be mere Happy. I want to live
more to the Glory of GOD and be more useful to my fellow Mortals.
Lord ^ive Seals to my Ministry Dally if I am thy Servant sent to call
Sinners to Repentance and invite the lost Sheep to Jesus. I came to
broAfrUzzel*3 and preached from S. Solomon vi,10. Had a good time. Wed-
nesday 2£nd. I came to V.ells's Chapel and preached from Jeremiah xxxi,
18-20. Thea went to brother Benn's and preached from Heb.iv,9. Thursday
23rd. I car.ie to C. iturphrey ' ■ ad reached from "Awake to righteousness",
etc. Friday 24th. I am tolerable in Body, happy in Soul and on my Way
to the Land of Rest. I thirst for more Holiness. I want t leave this
Circuit with a clear Contience. I came to Cowling's Meeting House and
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Sister rowel's. Saturday 25th. I came to Brc. Mackey'3 (this is our
great MeetlAg) & preached from "Who is 3he that looketh", otc. At Night
we had a good time. Sunday 26th. W« had a good time at the Lord's Table.
I preached from £t. John v,39,40. My Soul was happy. I believe one
Woman was struck with the ', ower of GOD and many appeared to be awakened,
I went in the Evening to Bro. Jolif's and met the black Class. Monday
27th. I returned to bro. Hackey's, did some business, and then came to
bro. Taylor's and preached from Heb,iv,9. Had a good Meeting. Tuesday
28th. I came to Portsmouth, dined at Sister Jefferson's, then went to
Norfolk. Met a Class at Bro. George's, then came to bro. Green's.
Wednesday 29th. I went to see bro. L'.artln. lie is very 111 with a bad
Fever. It is supposed to be the bilious Complaint. Sme say the malignant
fever is in this Town, but it is contradicted by many. I visit several
of my Acquaintances and do sone business this Pay. In the Evening I came
to ortsmouth and met a Class at Bro.Helsick' s» Thursday 30th. I went to
Sister Jefferson's and got the I'.oney that Mr, Carr brought from my
Father. This Money I expecfc to pay to Joseph Speed shortly. Then I
sh?.ll have only enough to bear my expenses. I take my leave of my lr lends
in this Town and start to Crany Island, and preached from : s.xl,l-3. tfy
Soul is happy but my poor Lddy Is weak. I feel like affliction is Bating
on ray Body. Lord, let thafr blessed will bo done. Only give me Grace
to cheerfully submit. I want to 3ee my Relations on Earth but if thou
art leased to take me from thi3 vail oi tears, grant us all a meeting
at th^y right Hand. Icaae to brother Wright's. Friday 31st. I preached In
the Evening to a few er*sons. Saturday September 1st. I took my leave
of all the Members of this kind Family and came to bro. Denby's, then
to 3i3ter Towel's It ; reached a funeral Gornon from "I aa.7 the Bead stand
before God", etc. In the Ivcning came to fuffolk, put up at Mr. Year-
borough's. Sunday 2nd. I came to Cowling's Meeting House and ^ reached

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from St. I att.xxv,10. '. ent to bro. owel's, d'ned, then cane to bro.
Cowling's. Monday 3rd. I cane to bro. fowel's. Tuesday 4th. I called
to see how bro. Cowling did, then came to Mrs. Godwin's. Dined, then
came to istor Jordanfe. '"'ednosdny 5th. I cane to V.ells's Chapel and
preached from the little Flock, then went to Bro. Morrison's. Thursday
6th. I came to brother Bonn's and preached from Heb.iv,9, then rode
to Um Murphrey»3 to see brother Atw od. Friday 7th. We came to bro.
Moody's. I preached from "To you that are Troubled", etc. Saturday 8th.
We came up to the Q. Meeting at Lanes Chapel. Bro. Rogers .readied. '.7e
came to Capt. Brlggs's. Sunday 9th. V.'e had a good time at the Lord's
Table. Bro. Rogers preached and I concluded. I now give up ortsmcuth
Circuit. We came to Bro. Davis's. Monday 10th. I started to go up the
Country. Came to bro. -ennington's, D:ned, then rode to Bro. Jones's.
Tuesday 11th. I crane to bro. Taram's. Wednesday 12th. I rode to bro.
Saunders's. Thursday 15th. I cane to Sister Clone's, then to bro.
Samuel Homes' s. Friday 14th. I cane to Bio. Joseph Speed's. Saturday
15th. I did my Eusiness with bro. Speed. Sunday 16th. I .vent to Salem
and preached from St. John v,39,40. lvent to Sister Jordan's, dined, came
to bro. H .nes's, then rode with bro. Speed heme. Monday 17th. I came
to bro. Hayf ield' s, 2 miles below Warronton. Tuesday IB. I came to
Wraond Jones's, '.'.ednesday 19th. I cane to Sinter hilips's. Thursday
20th. I came to Speight* 3. Friday 21st. I cane to my lather's and
foudd them 9ll alive. Saturday 22nd. I am unwell in Body. I feel like
Affliction Is coming on fast. J.n the Evening I went to bro. Haiv.^r's.
Sunday 23rd. I went to snow Hill ft heard bro. Speight preach. I exhorted.
Came to Mr. Grimaley, dined, then rode vith bro. Thos. & Sister eggy
Home. Monday 24th. I went to ray lantatlon, to I.'r. Carr's, and then
to my Father's. Tuesday 25th. I went tc i,he Rainbow Chapel and heard

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bro. tthatcoat preach. We went to bro. Hooker's. . ednesday 26th. I
came to bro. Harper's. Thursday 27th. I came to my Fathers, then
walked to James's and returned. Friday 23th. I walked to Thomas's,
Dined and came back to Father's. Saturday 29th. 1 want to be in my
Appointments. 1 have been out of them for several Days. 1 desire to
be In the Work of GOD. At present I have . eace in my Soul. Last Evening
All my Father's Children met at his House. I held ^rayers and Exhorted,
but it appeared I was Sonversing with the dead and not the living. I
sincerely desire the Salvation of my dear Relations. 1 expect to preach
here Tomorrow and next Morning 3 tart to Virginia. I have to fix for
my Journey, etc. In the Evening I walked down to bro. Har.cr's. Sunday
30th. I returned to my Father's and preached from Hev.xxi,6,7. The
People appeared hard and prayer less in part. The Lord know ii there is
any Good doae. I now prepare to sart in the Morning,

Vi 1111am Orraond Jr's Journal
Volume III
from
October 1st, 1798, to September 25rd, 1800.

A JOURNAL OF WILLIAM ORMOND»S LIFE
COMMENCE FIRST DAY OF OCTOBER 1798.

October 1st, 1398. I parted with my dear Relations, left ray
Father's and rode to Greenville Town. Had ray Horse fed at the Tavern.
Met with bro. Joseph Speed; we rode down to bro. Knowes's. Tuesday 2nd.
We continue here. Bro. S eed has business ,7 1th Mlas M. W. Wednesday
3rd. We went to bro. v imams' 3 and returned In the Lvenlng. Thursday
4th. We started and rode up to Tarborough; put up at Mrs. Toole's.
Friday 5th. e rode to Major Haywood's. I am fatigued in body but ray
Soul is happy in the Lord. Saturday 6th. We came to Hyde's Tavern;
had our Horses fed and ourselves refreshed, then rode to Matthew Myrick's^
Greenville quarter Meeting in Virginia. I spoke by candle Light from a
verse in the Hymn Book. Sunday 7th. We met at the Chapel. Bro. Rogers
Reached; the People in the House Shouted aloud. I went out and stood
on a Logg and gave a Discourse from "Awake to Righteousness", etc. The
Lord poured out his Holy Spirit upon the people in the House. I returned
to Bro. Myrick's. Monday 8th, Bro. B nner came with me to bro. Foster
Cook's. Tuesday 9th. I came to bro. ielham's, Brunswick Ct. Bro. Rogers
Preached & I Exh rtcd. V,e had a gracious tlmB . My Soul is happy.
Wednesday 10th. We rest here. Thursday 11th. We came to bro. Saunders's
and held 'or ship. I Lxhorted. iriday 12th. Bro. Mead is nowe with us.
We all came to Brown's did lace and had a good time, then to Bro.
Hubbard Saunders's. Here is bro. '.'.hat coat. Saturday 13th. We came to
Merit's Chapel this Brunswick quarter Meeting. -e went to Bro. Henry
Merit's. Sunday 14th. We had a precious time. My Soul is hn py. We
came to bro. Benjamin Jones's. Monday 15th. We came to White' Chapel,
Amelia Circuit. I a|no Home. bro. V.hatcoat I reached; I Lxhorted. We
had a powerful time. One young Woman jot Convirtod. We came to

Robbinson's. Tuesday 16. I went to the Taylor's; returned, left some

* „, *., White Oak Chapel, and after worsMn we rama fn

of my Clothes, and we came t6^bro. Rees'a. % 'Heart Is liven up to

the Lord. Wednesday 17th. We came to the School-House. Bro. Whatcoat

preached & I Exhorted. We had a good time. We came to bro. Roper's.

Thursday 18th. We came to Sister Wilee's and had a precious Meeting.

Friday 19th. We came to Adams's Chapel & had a tolerable Meeting. We

then went to Bro. Southall's. Saturday 20th. We rode through the Rain

to Q. Meeting at Sapphona Church, Bro. Whatcoat preached,- I Exhorted.

We all went to bro. Nathan Anderson's. Sunday 21st. We met at the

Church and had a good time. Several were Convicted. I hope one young

Woman is near the Kingdom. 1 now part with the preachers and start for

my Appointment. Came to Sister Branch's, Dined, and then rode u; to

bro. Dier's. Monday 22nd. I came to bro. Clough's and preached from

Isaiah xxi,5. Met the Class and the Lord was .resent. (Bro. Meadow has

met me.) Tuesday 2Srd. Last Night was a time of great with me. I had

a violent fit of the bilious Colic. I took some pills and am so easy

that I am going to my Appointment. I rode in ijjuch pain to Smith's

Meeting House and gave a Discourse fr m 11 Tlmo. 11,11,12; then came to

bro. Littlebeary Royall's. Ve nesday 24th. I came to bro. Nathaniel

Lee's and preached from ?s.iv,3. Thursday 25th. I came to bro. John

Royall's and gave a Discourse froi St. Luke xiii,23. The i eople are

very careless about Religion in this Neighbourhood. Friday 26th. I came

down to bro. Henry Rees's and met with Bishop Asbury and several more

of the ireachera. The Bishop preached. Saturday 27th. The Rain keeps

us here. Sunday 38th. We went u to .lays' s Chapel. The Bishop i reached.

We came to bro. I eter Robbinson's. Monday 29th. We part. I came to

White's Chapel. Bro. Mansfield came also a .d preached. We returned

to bro. Robbinson's. Tuesday 30th. I went to Mr. Vaun's (the Taylor's)

but could not get my Coat nor the Cloth. He has greatly dlsap ointed me.

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I came to ..'hite-Oak Chapel and preached from 11 Tim. 11,11,12, then
went to bro. jHixxxkxxRaxxxxxx Henry Rees's. ednesday 31st. I came
to the School-House and rreached from Isaiah xxxiii,13, then v/ent to
bro. Charles Roper's. Thursday, November 1st. I came through the Hall
and Rain to Sister Vllee's and held prayers with the Family. None of
the Neighbours came to hear. I have had some good times in this Circuit
and ray Soul feels much of the presence of the Lord, but the eople
are generally backward about coming out to reaching and Class meeting,
Friday 2nd. I came to J etersbuiJg and put up at bro. J seph Harding's.
Saturday 3rd. I came to bro. Wood Tucker's. Sunday 4th. I returned
to Town and i reached from 11 Timo. 11,11,12. Tarried at bro. Harding's.
Monday 6. I came to bro. Featherston's and held Prayers; but two ;.-rsons
came. Tuesday 7th. I came to bro. Frankling's and preached from
Ro:n.vi,22. Had four hearers. Here is an Object of pity. This Lian
hns been confined to his Bed sixteen Years by paina. I hope he loves
Bod and will enjoy Ha; piness in the next V.orld. I Dined at the next
House and came to bro. Brown's. I ednesday 8th. I preached from
S. Solomon iii,l-5; met the Class. One young Woman cried aloud for
Mercy. I came to bro. James toddy's. Thursday 9th. I preached at a
widow v; ornan's House telose by) from Gcne.xxvii,2; then returned to bro.
Moody's. Friday 10th. I arose a little after four OClock, fixed up
and came to Chestorfield Court-House, ent into the Tavern and Conversed
with a poor black Man who wa3 under the Sentence of Death and had only
a few Hours to live. I rayed with him but had very little Hope for
him. He appears to be Sensless of his lost State. I went over to bro.
Walter's, left ray Horse, came back and reached In the C. House from
"Prepare to meet they GOD". The Criminal was present. The Audience
gave tolerable Attention, but my feelings were sc hurt with the poor
hopeless Man I could not S eak with Satisfaction. As soon as the I ervice

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was ended the Sheriff and Guard carried hinf the place of Execution and
the Sheriff Hung him. I cannot gain a hope that he i3 gone to rest*
I went to bro. Walton* 3, Dined, and visied a Sick Man about a Mile
or 'and returned. Saturday 11th. I came to bro. Bridgewator's and gave
a Discourse from Ps.xl,l-3. In the i.vening preached a Funeral Sermon
close by from Matt.xvili,3, and returned. Sunday li;th. I came to
Manchester, put up at bro. **"•*« an<* Poached in the Chapel from
J shua xxiv,15; then held prayers with a Sick Man. V.alked to Richmond
and reached in the Court House from "Lord are there few that be saved"
and met the Class at bro. Lafey's by Candle Light. I lodged at the same
House. Monday 13th. I came back, got my Horse and rode to bro. bottom's
and preached from S Solomon iv,16. Had a good time. Tuesday 14th. I
came to the Coal-I itts and saw more than ever I had seen before; then
to bro. Godsey'a & preached a long Sermon from Gen.xix,17. Wednesday
15th. I came iu old Bro. jiaxey's and preached from 11 Tlmo ii, 11,12.
Thursday 16th. I came to Saphona Church and gave a Discourse from s.
xl,l-S. Vent to bro. Anderson's. Friday 17th. I came to bro. Vapor's
and preached from 1 1 eter 1,24,25, then rode to bro. Chapel's and net
bro. J.Iatt ews. Saturday 18th. I came to Deep-Creek and preached
from 11 Cori.xiiI,5, with liberty. Had a ,ood time, and went home with
bro. Marshal. Sunday 19th. I came to bro. Hays's and preached from

St. Matt. xxiv, 13th. Monday 20th. I came to bro. Cloughts' and preached

■eached

ii Corl.xiii,5. Met the Class and spoke to them about Repairing the

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from . rov.viii,35,36. Tuesday 21st. I came to Smith's Chapel and from

old House. I came to bro. Royal's. \ ednesday 22nd. I came to bro.
Lee's and preached from "All Flesh is a3 Grass", etc. Thursday 22nd.
I came to Sister Osburn's. I feel my Soul engaged In the V.'ork of GOD,
but behold Wickedness abounding In every Neighbourhood. *1m have some
warm Meetings but it Is hard for Souls to get Converted to Jesus.

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Friday 23rd. I came to bro. John Royall'3 and preached from Ps.cxlvl,8.
Saturday 24th. Sister Royall Is very Sick. She has a violent fit of
the bilious Colic. I administered some Medicine to her; she got a
little Ease, and I came to bro. Lchols's and preached from St. Matt.xxiv,
13. Had a good time. Sunday 25th, I cane to Mays' 3 Chapel and preached
from Gen.xix,17. Came to t» Smith's, Dined, and then rode to bro.
i/eter Robinson's. Monday 26th. The Taylor came an took my Measure in
order to make my Coat. I came to White's Chapel and preached from
11 TImo.ii,ll,12, and returned to bro, Robinson's. Tuesday 27th. I
went (to) the Taylor's, got my Coat, paid him, & came to T.hite-Oak
Cha; el and gave a Sermon from 1 John iv,19. Then came to bro. Henry
Rees's and saw Mrs. Jarrot. She is a amiable Lady. Wednesday 28th. I
came to the School house and preached from 11 Pet. Ill, 17, 18. Then went
to bro. Roper's. Thursday 29th. I came to Sister Wilee's and preached
from St. Matt.xxii,14. Friday 30th. I came to Adam's Chapel and
preached from • Then went to bro. Sowthall's. Saturday,

1st December. I rode to Petersburg, put up at bro. J. Harding's.
Sunday. I preached from. Isaiah xxiv,17. Had a ;jood Meeting i; returned
to my Lodgings. Monday 2nd. I did 3ome Business In Town, then rode
to bro. Featherston's and held Worship by Candle-Light. Tuesday 3rd.
I came to bro. Frankling's and l.xhorted a few Persons; then rode to
bro. Brown's. V.ednesday 4th. I preached from Ps.cxvi,8,9. Then rode
to bro. J. Moody's. Thursday 5th. I am detained by the Snow. Friday.
I came to bro. Walthon's and preached from St. Matt.xxiv,10. Saturday
8th. I cane to bro. Bridgewater • s and .reached from Luke xiii,23.
Sunday 9th. I am detained by the Rain. Monday 10th. I came to
Manchestor, left my Horse at bro. Quails 's and went to Richmond, "walked
up to the Ca: itol and saw the General Assembly. Also the Federal Court
was sitting. I held Worship at bro. est': and Lodged there. Tuesday

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11th. I came to bro. Bottoms's and preached from 11 leter ill, 17, 18,
' ednesday 12. I came to bro. Godsey's *nd | reached from "Lxamine
yourselves, etc; then rode to bro. ■« AndBBson's. Thursday 13th. I
am detained -by the Rain. Friday 14th. I came to Old Bro. Hayse's
and held Prayers with a few .ersons. Saturday 15th. I came to bro.
dough' s and preached from "I waited patiently for the Lord", etc.
Sunday 16th. I came to Smith's Chapel and preached from "He that
endureth to the end", etc. Came to Littlebeary Royall's. The Weather
is very cold. Monday 17th. This is Rest Day. I have much writing to
do. Tuesday 18th. I have my Trials. Last Night Satan assaulted me
with his Old Weapon. I came to bro. Lees and preached from Prov.vlii,
35, 36. Wednesday 19th. I came to John Royall's and held Prayers with
a few. I am determined to live for God. Religion is very low in this
part of the Circuit. Ot that my Lord would Work. Thursday 20th. I
came to bro. Lchols's and preached from Mat.xxiv,13. Friday 21st. I
came to .Ways's but my Appoint ent had not been published . I had no
hearers. Therefore, I came to Mr. Smith's. Saturday 22nd. The Snow
confines me here. Sunday 23rd. I came to bro. Rees's; had no Hearers.
Monday 24th. I came to the School-House and held prayers with a few
. er sons, and went to bro. Roper's. Tuesday 25th. I see one more
Christmas. I came to Sister Wilee's and preached from Heb.ii,3. Wednesday
26th. I came to Adam's Chapel and preached from 1 John iv,19. ' ent
Home with Sister Walthan. Thursday 27th. I cr.me to Deep-Creek and
preached from S. Jol^i ix,23; then rode to bro. H. Anderson's. Friday
28th. I came to Saphcna and reached from Rev. ill, 18. In Class I spoke
to Sister Branch about going to the House of Mirth. I fear I was too
hasty in Judging. I came to bro. Moody's. Saturday 29th. I came to
Petersburg, put (up) at G. Johnson's. I Dined with one Pa?. Bowls who
beha^ved like a blackguard. I felt much confused. Sunday 30th. I

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preached from "He that Sinneth against me wrongeth his own Soul"; came
to hro. Harding's. Monday 51st. I left Town and came to bro. Featherston's
and preached at Night toom xl/s. Had a loud Shout. Tuesday, January 1st,
1799. I came to bro. Walthon'3 and preached from 11 Timo. 11,11,12.
Wednesday 2nd. I came to Traylor's and preached from "Examine yourselves",
etc* then came to bro. James Moody's. Thursday 3rd. I came to bro.
Brown's and preached from "I know not the Day of my Death. Friday 4th.
I came to Sister Wilee's, Dined, and rode to bro. Roper's. Saturday 5th.
The Weather is uncommonly Cold. I came to bro. Rees's at the Q. Meeting
and «et with bro. Whatcoat ft bro. Matthews. A few i ersons attended.
We had Worship. Sunday 6th. The Ground is covered with Snow. 1 e had
tho Lord's Supper and bro. W. Preached. Monday 7th. We came up to
John Royall's and had a little Meeting. Bro. W. goes on his Journey.
I stayed. Tuesday 8th. I came to Sister old's. I am now on my Way
fee my Appointments and want to I reach ard Live for GOD. Wednesday 9th.
I came to bro. Vapor's. Thursday 10th, I preached from Isaiah xxxiii,
17 and came to bro. Dier's nnd met bro. Matthews. Friday 11th. I
came to bro. Hays's and preached from Isaiah xxl,5. Saturday 12th. I
came to bro. Clough's and preached from Heb.iv.9. Sunday 15th. I rode
to Smith's Chapel and preached from Rev.xxi,6; then came to bro. L.
Royall. Monday 14th. I have no Appointment. Tuesday 15th. I came
to bro. Lee's. Y'ednesday 16th. I preached from Isaiah xxi,5; then
rode to John Royall's. Thursday 17. I came to bro, Kchols's and
preached from John v,42, and had a precious time. Friday 18th. I came
to Mays' s Chapel and preached from Isaiahxxxii,17; then went to Mr.
Smith's. Saturday 19th. I rode through the Rain to V bite's Chapel
end held ?rayers with one Man; then came to bro. Robinson's. Sunday 20th.
I came to bro. Rees's and preached fron 1 cter 11,4. Monday 21st. I
came to the School House and reached from x-s.cxlvi,8; then came to

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bro. Ropers. Tuesday 22nd. I was seized last Evening with a violent
fit of the bilious Colick. My Stomach is so disordered that the
Physic I take cannot do me any ood. I was in great I ain all Day. At
Night I had two Clysters given me which gave me some relief. V.ednesday
23rd. I am very Sore. Thursday 24tn, ' am Feverish and oorly.
Friday 25th. I hardly take nourishment enough to support nature.
Saturday 26th. I continue Poorly. Sunday 27th. The \ eather is Rainey
& I am too poorly to Ride out. Monday 28th. I came to Sister .Vilee's
and was very v;eak and Sore. Tue day 29th. I came to bro. Brown's.
Wednesday 30th. I preached from "For all Flesh is as Grass", etc; then
rode U; to bio. James Moody's. Thursday 31st* I eja gaining Strength.
01 that I may suend it in the Service of GOD and live every Moment for
Christ. I went to Tray lot's and preached from 1 John iv,19, & returned.
Friday, February 1st. I came to bro. V/althon's and preached from
1 Peter iv,18. Saturday 2nd. I came to bro Bridgewater 's and preached
from St. Matt.xxiv,13. Sjmday 3rd. I came to Manchester, left my
Horse at bro. Quails' s and j reached from 1 Peter ii,4. Then walked to
Richmond and preached in the Court House from Gen.xix,17, and in the
ivening met the Class. Inquired into the Difference existing between
J. T. and W. H. and Appointed a Committee to meet on that Affair. I
tarried at bro. Lacy's. Monday 4th. I came to bro. Bottoms 's and
preached from Jonah i,6. Had a good time. Tuesday 5th. I came to
bro. Godsey's and preached from Luke xi,2. Wednesday 6th. I came to
bro. Maxey's and bro. Minter reached for me. I Dined and rode to
bro. Anderson's. I ari oorly in Body. My Labors have been too great
for my little Strength. Thursday 7th. I came to bro. Vapor's and
preached my good old Subject, viz: Ps.xl,l-3. Then came to bro. Dier's
and met bro. Matthews (my Colleague). Friday 8th. I am very poorly
but rode to bro. Hays's and ^reached from 1 John iv,19. Saturday 9th.

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I came to bro dough1 s and reachad from Matt. xxiv,13. Sun ay lOtfcu
I came to Smith's Chapel & preached from 1 Jeter Iv,18. The young
Gentlemen & Ladies are so polite that they don't wear Coat3 & Cloaks.
They set shivering in the cold open Church and go away unbenefitted.

I came to bro. L. Royall* s. Monday 11th. I have no Appointment thi3
Day. In the Evening I came to bro. Lee's. Tuesday 12. I preached from

II .. 17,18; then came tc Sister Osbarn's. Wednesday 13th. My Horse
was fed and turned into the I asture. He took a Scare anl Ran away.

An ignorant Boy followed him but did not bring him back, neither could
tell which way he went. I walked to bro. J. Reyall's and reached from
I.latt.xxiv,13. The Oversee* has been after my Horse & is now returned
without him. I fear he's gone to Brunswick. I got a Beast of bro.
J. Royall and started to look mine. I rode through several Neighbour-
hoods but could not get on his Track. I got to one Mr. Freeman V/ills.
He treated me very kindly. Thursday 14th. I rode over in Brunswick.
Came to bro. Faups's but could not hear of my Horse. I came back to
Nottoway, crossed at Harper's Mill and travel'd till nine OClock at
Night, then put up at Mr. Standback's. He treated me with great
kindness. Friday 15th. I Advertised my Horse, then came to Mays's
Chapel & preached a Sermon from the ten Virgins. Had a sweet time.
I then went to seek my Horse. Returned to bro. Royall* s In the Night
without hearing anything about my Horse. Saturday 16th. I borrowed
a little young Mare of bro. Royall and started upon my Appointment.
Came to White's Chapel. Bro. Robinnon reached for me. I met the
Class, and came to bro. Robinson'.', I wrote several Advertisements
to send to different parts about my Horse. Sunday 17th. I am very
Sick. I took someihysic; In the Evening got better. Monday 18th. I
came to the School-House and reached from 11 Timo. 11,11,12, then came
to bro. Ropers. In the Evening a Negro Boy of bro. Royall' s brought

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my Horse to me. I now am fixed one more. The LORD make me truly
thankful. Tuesday 19th. I came to Gister ilee's and preached from
"Our Father", etc. Wednesday 20th. I came to Adams' 3 Meeting House
and prescind from "Examine yourselves", - tc, then came to bro.
Southall's. Thursday. 21st. I came to the ^ho;. and had my Horse
shod, then to Leep Creek Chanel & preached from Rev.xxi,6. Then rode
to bro. N. Anderson's. Friday 22nd. I came to Sappbnah Church &
preached a funeral from 11 TImo. 11,11,12. Had a sweet time at the
Grave. Then came to bro. Woldrige's. Saturday 25rd. I rode to

etersburg, put up at bro. Harding's. Sunday 24th. I preached from
: s.40 to a few Hearers. The weather is very cold. Monday 25th. I
came to bro. Featherson's and gave a Discours at iiight f r oa Matt.xxlv,
13. Tuesday 26th. I came to Frankling's and held prayers, then rode
to Brown's. Wednesday 27th. I preached from the little Hock, then
came up to Moody's. Thursday 28th. I came to piney Grove Chapel
and reached from 11 Thess. 1,7-9. Returned to bro. Moody's. Friday,
March 1st. I came to Archibald Walthan's and held rayers. Saturday
2nd. I came to Bridgewater 's and held prayers; the unc mmon weather
prevents the People from coming. Sunday 3rd. I came to Manchester
& preached from ii : eter ii,4, then walked through the mud & water
to Richmond & preached from Isaiah x:ocil,17. Tarried at bro. Allen's.
Monday 4th. I returned, took my Horse & came to Bottoms 's and preached
from Isaiah xxviii,17,18. Tuesday 5th. I came to Godsey's and as soon
as I rode up a Mr. Harris took me in private and discoursed with me
on a delicate Subject. I gave him satisfaction. Went in and preached
from 1 John iv,19. Had a sweet time. Wednesday 6th. I came to
Maxey's and preached from Isaiah xx::Ii,17. Thursday 7th. I rode
about 20 miles to Vapor's and preached from Matt.xxv,10. Friday 8th.
I came to Hays's and preached from I rov.viii,35,36. Saturday 9th. I

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Same to dough1 s and gave a Discourse from Gen.xix,17. Had a good
time. Sunday 10th. I came to Smith's Chapel h preached from
Daniel xii,2,3, to a People that are not profitted by the Gospel.
Then came to L. Royall's. Monday 11th. I came to bro. Lee's.
Tuesday 12th. I preached from Jonah 1,6, then came to bro. J. Royall's
and preached by candle light from S. Solomon iii,l-6. Wednesday 13th.
I am detained by the Snow. Thursday 14th. I rode 16 miles to White's
Chapel and held prayers with two Women & a negro boy. One of the
women got happy. I then came to bro. Peter Robinson's. In the Evening
came to bro. Henry Rees's and met with bro. Whatcoat. Friday 15th.

The Rain keeps us here. Saturday 16th. We came to Deep Creek Chapel
This i3 our QMeeting. I gave an Exartation after bro. W's sermon.
We held a Conference and did the business of the Ct., then came to
Sister Dld's. At Night bro. Jones preached. Sunday 17th. We met at
the M. House, had the Sacrament. Bro. W. preached, I Exhorted. We had
a tolerable good time. Le cane to Sister old's, d ned, left brd.
Matthews with the widow, and bro. Whatcoat & myself cane to bro. Abraham
Marshal's. Monday 18th. We have no Appointment. I sent my Horse
to the Shop and had him Shod. At Night I held '.or ship with the large
family. Tuesday 19th. We came to bro. Clough's. I exhorted after
bro. Whatcoat preached. Wednesday 20th. Bro. W. went on to Cumberland
A I came to bro. ierkerson's. Thursday 21st. I started to my Anoint-
ments, but the Rain came on cc I called at bro. Clought's. Started
again and came down to Sister Old's but got very wet. Friday 22nd.
I came to Sister Branch's & bro. Anderson's, then to Sapphonah C. and
preached from Matt.vii,13,14; settled sone disagreable Affairs In the
Ciuxk Class, then came to bro. Y.ooldridg's and preached at Night
from S. Solomon ill. Had a g od time. Saturday 23rd. I rode to

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Fetor sburg, pull u- at bro. Harding* s. ' ent down in Town & did some

business, Sunday 24th. This is Easter Sunday. I reached from

Daniel xii,2,3, & in the Evenin ; from Gen.xix,17. -onday 25. I came

to Featherston's & preached from ii Timo.ii,ll,12. Tuesday 26th. I

came to Frankling's & gave a discourse from Heb.Iv,9, then came to bro.

Brown1 s. Wednesday 27th. No Meeting; the Rain prevents the . eople

from coming. In the Evening I came up to bro. James Moody's. Thursday

28. I came to Mr. Traylor's & preached from Coll.iii,4. Had but little

liberty. Returned to ioody»s. Friday 29. I came to bro. Archabald

Walthon's and reached from Isaiah xxxii,17. Saturday SO. I came to

bro. Bridgewater's, met bro. Winter, & he preached. I exhorted ft met
the Class. The Lord was present. Sunday 51. We came to Manchester.

I preached from Heb.Iv,9. Had a precious time at the Sacrament. We

ca e to Richmond. I preached in the Court House from Rev.iii,18. I

hor.e some good was done. We put up a$ bro. Lacy's. Monday, A. ril 1st.

I did some business in Town. Went to Dr. Duvaul's, g t 3ome Medicine

and was electrified and saw the Dr. extract Fire from the Air above

the Y»ater in a large close Glass. Also saw the Phosporus. In the

evening bro. M. & my .elf went with bro. J. Ellis to his House in the

Country. Tuesday 2nd. We returned to Town. I atteded at the Ca ital

hoping the Humane Society would Meet but enough Members did not attend

to form a Meeting. I sat in the Boom where the District Court was

sitting and hear'd the Trials of two Criminals. At Night I preached

in a House, the property of John Allen. I then came to bro. Allen's

and tarried. Wednesday 3. I ~ot my Books from the Binder. Bro. M.

& I Rode out to the 1 enitentiary-House and took a view of the Buildings.

Returned by the Canal to bro. Allen' 3, dined and rode out to bro.

Ellis's. Thursday 4th. I did ray Business with bro. Ellis, took my

leave of all and came to ro. Bridgewater's. Friday 5. I came to

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bro. A. Waltb.cn' s and wrote Letters to sundry iersons. Saturday 6th.
I caxae to xeter.iourg and did some business. Sunday 7th. I reached
from St. John vi,40. In the Evening; met the Class and excommunicated
bro. Vaun. Monday 8th. I have lodged both Nights at bro. Harding's.
I now take my leave of thi3 dear Family and start for Conference. Came
to bro. Bonner's, dined, thence to bro. Jones's. Here I shall board
during the sitting of Conf . Tuesday Sth. We met In Conference and did
some business. At 12 OCloek Adjourned till 3 OClock. Bro. Martin
preached* We met & 3at till about 5j adjourned till 9 next Morning.
,.et u at till 12; adjourned till 3; net I sot till Ilg£&] ftdj rcamsi
till 8 next Morning. Met & sat till 12, adjourned till § after 2.
Met, compleated the Business, Voted to meet at Norfolk the 10th of
next April. About 6 OClock our Appointments were read out. I am to
go to Washington in Georgia. I returned to bro. Jones's. Friday 12.
I fixed up. Shall leave sor.ie of my Clothes and i ortmanteau & some
Books. Took my leave of this precious Family. Came to bro. .arham's,
took my leave of Bishop Asbury and all my dear breth^rjn. Brother
LLewellin Evans is to travel with me to the South. We came over
Meherring at Mixes Ford. Called at bro. Walker's and dined, then came
to bro. Wyche's, about 35 miles. Saturday 13th. Bro. Evans had his
Horse s ^od. We rode SQomiles to bro. John Seward's. Sunday 14th.
I feel happy. We had a sweet time last Night at ^rayors. We came to
Sister Jourdan's, about 12 miles. I preached at Salem from Isaiah
xxi,5, returned to sister Jourdan's, dined and rode to bro. Speed's,
4 miles. Monday 15th. We came to Taylor's Ferry (on Roan-)ak), 17
miles, then to Colo. Smith's, 16 miles, xhis is a kind Family; Sister
Nancy is a seusiable Y.oraan. Tuesday 16th. We started for Caswell
old Court House. Got lost & rode several miles out of our way. Call'd
at a House and bought some Corn for our Horses. We came on to the

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Court House and dit.ed at bro. Gabril Lee's, 1 mile above, then rode
4 to one Matt ew's (a r.cmber of our Church) who used us as .7ell as
they were able. This has been a dlsagreable Ride. I think we have
ridden 45 or 50 miles. ' ednesday 17th. We came about 30 miles to a
bro. Adker son's and the good poor Man was very ' ind to us and our Horses.
Thursday 18th. We rode abou* 20 miles to bro. Peoples' s. Here we shall
rest till Itorn5.ng as we hope to see bro. McKinney. I bless and praise
God for the peace of Mind I en*oy. 0! that my going to Georgia may be
sanctified to the good of my Soul and the Souls of thousands. Friday
19th. We came to Salem, 1 miles, called at the Tavern and had our
Horses fed; thence to Hardy Jones's Ferry (on the Yadkin) 16 mi. We
Dined at bro. Jones's, then came to bro. Park's. Saturday 20th. We
conclude to Rest till Monday 8b have Preaching in the Chapel (on Sunday).
Sundry 21st. Bro Ivans preached It I exhorted. Went to bro. Jones's
ft Dined. In the Fvenlng returned to bro. Parks. Monday 22nd. We rode
26 miles to bro. Wm. Praytor's (Iredald County), dined, thence to
Fitzjarreld, 5 miles. Tuesday 23rd. We have a gracious Rain. We stared
about 10 OClock, rode 30 m. to the Cautaba, crossed at Eait's Ford, then
to Daniel Asbury's, about 6 m. (Here we have erred. We ought to have
crossed the Cautaba at Turbyf ill's Ferry.) (I am indisposed with a
Disentery.) Wednesday 24th. We came to Lincoln (a little Tovm at
Lincoln Court House) 20 m. , and had our Horses fed at a Tavern. (We
lost 6 or 7 miles by going up to Asbury's, for it Is but 19 miles from
the Ford to the Court House.) Then crossed the South fork on a Bridge
near Town. Took a wrong left hand Road and traveled about 20 miles.
Got to one bro. Black's (a \ reaching placn in Union Ct.) 18 m. from
Lincoln C. House. Thursday 25th. I m very poorly. I ,-ot but little
Sleep last Hight, We started and came to Ma jo. Poor's (Rutherford
County, H. C.) Our Horses are fatigued. We have ridden about 18 m.

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thl3 Morning. Here we hope to rest. My Body Is weak bu^ ray Soul is
Strong. 01 that Jesus may go v/ith me to Georgia. Friday 26th. We
came to bro. Sullin's, 9 m. Here I leave my dear bro. 3 vens, and I
have to persue my Journey alone. But yet I am not alone for Jesus Is
present. I came to bro. hlli3 Cannon's, 21 ra. t la Spartanburgh County,
S« Carolina. This is the first ti.ne I crossed the Line. I am now
over all the main Forks of broad River, crossed the first fork at Garner's
Ford, second at Island Ford, It third at Colter's Ford. I feel sweet
peace with GOD and hope Heaven will smile on my Labours In the South,
Saturday 27th. I came about 15 a. to Old bro. John Fosters. This
is like Home, everything Is clean and in good Order. Sunday 28th.
Last Night I was very poorly, 'ihls'is Prea£h)ing Day; I shall rest &
hear tho Word. Bro. Waters came & preached ft I gave an Exhortation. I
hope God has a People here. Monday 29th. I part with my dear bro. &
Sister and my kind bro. Waters; rode about 25 ra. to one bro. Armstrong's
on Reedy-River. Dined & then rode about 8 or 10 m. to Major James
Terr ants (a local Treacher) on the Golden Grove. This is a i ious.
Kind, Sensible Man. Tuesday 30th. I started, rode about 4 m. to Salluda
River, crossed at Willson's Ferry. He told me It was 40 m. to Cherekee
Ford on Savannah River and directed me, but told r:e wrong and I came
a nev/ Road through) a barren part of S. Carolina. I could not get myself
nor Horse Fed. I was lost & stoped by high Water. Got to a kind
Presbyterian's House & he fed my Eorse gratis. I came on to lliddleton's
Ferry high up Savannah River and the kind Woman received me into her
House and gave me Victuals & Lodgings. I have ridden about 40 ra.
Wednesday 1 May. I crossed the River and for the first time waw
Georgia State. Came about 1 m. to a bro Tyrrel's in my CI- cult. I
ate Breakfast and came to bro. Banks' s where I shall rest & leave some
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Horse have been preserved. Uow I hope to labour for God and Souls.
I have come 487 miles 3ince Conference and my Horse is in tolerable
Order and in a few Days v/ill do very well for the Circuit. I shall
wait in this Neighbourhood till the preacher comes, then I can get a
Plan « proceed. Thursday 2nd. I rest here. Friday 5rd. I came to
bro. Win. Bank's and desired my Horse Shod, which he readily did.
Saturday 4th. I came in the livening to an Old Gentle tan's House (near
cold V'ater-Croek) in order to meet the Treacher, but he did not come.

I spent the Might with them. They were kind, and at Family i'rayer we
had a gracious time. Sunday 5th. I came to the Meeting House (near
cold Water) and met with bro. Do&ghty. I preached froii Isaiah xxi,5.
Bro. Doughty Exhorted. Had a tolerable good Meeting. We came to
bro. Ralph Banks's. I now am in the Appointments. Monday 6th. I
came to Hudson's P. House & gave a Discourse 11 Timothy 11,11,12. Had
a good time; the 1 eople were engaged under the Word. Then rode do?m to
bro. Tate's. Thaaddy 7th. I came to Tom.. son's M. H. and preached
from Matthew xxiv, 1,5. Had a melting sweet time. Came to Sister
Davis's; this is a dear kind Family. Wednesday 8th. bro. Oliver's
and preached a funeral from Gen. xxvii,2, then rode with bro. Andrew
Home. Thursday 9th. I came to Scott's M. H. and preached from

II Timothy 11,11,12. The Lord was present. I returned to bro. Andrew's.
Friday 10th. I came to tfpad River and a wicked Man scared my liorse

away which plagued me to get him. I then crossed in the Flat and came
to Mark's M. H. and preached from 1 - eter ii,4, to a prayless, careless
■ eople. Came to Old bro. Mark's and spent the Evening. Saturday 11th.
I came to Hill's II. H. and preached from is.cxlvi,8; had r tolerable
time. Thai came to Old Sister Hill's. Sunday 12th. I came to Dun's
84. H. and preached from Heb. Iv,9, and hope some jood wa3 done. Came
to bro. Thomas Dun's and s^ent the Evening. I have been one Week on my

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Appointments. Have had some good lootings and happy momenta, also
3ome distressing times. 01 that I could gain more of the Mind that
was in Christ. Oi that the Work of God would Revive. Monday 12th*
I came to a House near bro. rope's and preached from 1 s.xl,l-5, then
came to bro. lope's dwelling House & spent the Evening. Tuesday 14th.
I had a long Ride to brother Wm. Horton's. Wednesday 15th. 1 came to
Burk's M. House and gave a Discourse from Proverbs xiil,35,36. had
a comfortable time. Went Home with bro. iurkins. Thursday 16th. I
rest. Read 6: pray till Wight, then preached from S. Solomon iii,l-5,
to a flat ieople. Friday 17th. Game to bro. Young's and preached
from "Many are called, but are chosen". Had comfortable time. In the
Evening X came to one bro. Map's and met with my Old brother Samuel
Cowls. We spent the Evening together. Saturday 18th. I am weak in
Body, my Nerves are relaxed. I came to bro. Brown's and preached from
i s.cxvi,8,9. Some of my Hearers were happy while others were hard
and unbelieving. I have had some strange exercises of Mind without
one Week past. Some Days I feel very much engaged and have peace
within; at other times I am great^ Dejected, bowed down, and cannot
tell my own feelings. I fear I am about to have a Nervous Disorder.
I find I cannot beer much deep Study nor severe exercise of Hind. I
have a sincere Desire for the Work to Revive in this Ct. Some Days I
think it will begin. Sunday 19th. I came to Greensborough and preached
from 11 Timo.ii,ll,12, to a well behaved Orditory and hope good was
done. Then went home with bro Watts' s. Monday 20. We came to
Fitzpatricks Ferry, crossed the- Ocone & rode several Miles to the
Widow Moroland's. I preached a funeral Sermon from "I know not the
Day of my Death" over bro. Mor eland whom the Indians have lately Shot .
The widow wag greatly Distressed at the Grave. I tarried where 1 preached
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ths Whit—, Tus., dry 21st. I started alone and rftde to friend Johnson' a.
Had but two hearers who OHM out to hoar reaching* I gave an
E;;nrtatiou end held .rayers. The other Preacher disappointed the
People and now they dont cone. This is a new place and but poor
prospect, '•'edneadsy 22nd. Yesterday I found ray Flesh an Lneny to
my Soul. Lord save e f r n Sin. I start early this "orni- alone not

" ;; w ether I shall be molested by I dlans nr hltc I oh ■•era, or
whether I Shall get safe to ray preaching place which is about 16 .lies
from hence. I csme safe after being lost and riding about 20 miles,
and preached a$ bro. Henry Esslcy's (on the South aide of the -cone)
from 'att. xxiv,13. nad a good time, and I feel like I was at home.
Thursday 2Crd. I earn to ore bro. V.'rl.ef ield and preached from Isaiah
xxi,5. The Lord was present; mag R|q cared to be mueh Affected. I came
I" e with bro. Silas Banks t n. Friday 24th. I came to br . Christian's
and ] .-reached frrm BI waited I f tly for the Lord", etc. Saturday 25th.
I got lost -.nd rode about 24 miles. Get to bro. Boxes by 2 Xlock and
gavo an Excr'taticn. Then care home with brc . Hut son. Sunday 26th.
Came to r arks' c h. House and gave a discourse from Jot-.ah i,6, then
cane to arks' s. Monday 27th. I rest. Tuesday 20th. I cane to
Palna*S and preached from nZl:i Steps fee the Throne. ednesday 29th.
I came to Dakar's !.'.. House and reached from 1 John iv,lC. Had a
good time. Carso to bro. Lane's. Thursday 3Cth. I came to Carrel's

. ouse and proeched from 11 W at) .11,11,12. Had a sweet time. Came
to bro. Carrel's. Friday 3l3t. I aam to F.edwlues and ; reached from
Keb. ii,3. Saturday June 1st. I com to Bit the b 's M. House and
preached from "The Lord open . .3 01 the llnd", etc. Came to
bro. . eter She -herd* 3. Sundry 2nd. I came to cold V.'ater and : reached
from Gen. xix,17; then went t bro. Gains' s. Here is a £oor insane
V/oman\, yet I hop* siic 1 i the favour f God. ..onday ord. Last

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light vets a t5.r:ie of distress to ne; th<~ t mt awake, I caste

to he. Garr's, got Breakfast, then to hrtson's H. M. and preached
fron 1 John iv, 19. ?/ent toe with old fitond Hutocn. Tuesday 4th.
I erne to Tonpsor's !!. House ft preached, to a larjje Auditory fro i
1 Ictcr 51,4. The Lord was with us Ka a puwawfUl manner. Cane to
Sister Davis* s at Kight. Had a gracious tine, Wednesday 5th. Cam©
t~ friend Pell* 3 ard reached fron "By night on my Bed", etc. Thi3 la
a nev Ircr. Vhuradjqr f>th. I cane tr Scot's M. House Bad "reached
Fs.xr,lT3. Returned to bro . Andrew's. Friday 7th. I came to .Mark's
P. House and preached fro." Isaiah 3od.,5. Cane to bro. lark*** ! 'atvsrday
8th. I em toHill's H. House ft -reached fron "'wake 0 Korth wind ft

thru ?:uthn, etc; t&tB rent xth raster Blake. This is a

worthy wostBXU Suncay 9th. Last "ight was a tina trial. The : nemy
Is ever ■tiring tip ny corrupt Pature. I cane to Dun's F. Rouse and. pave
a dtcc~ rse ftroffl 11 Tlno. 11,11 ,12. Had a good tine, "ent ho to with
hro. Burrel ^ope. Monday 11th. ""ent to the !.!. House & preached from
"He that endureth to the and shall he saved11; then Trent hone wit It hro.
y ope. Tuesday llth. I erne to hrc. Graves's and preached from
1 ~eter 1^,13. This is a new place. Wednesday 12th. I cane to Burks' s
Iff. H. and preached fron 1 Petar 11,4; then went ho ue with vro. Perkins.
Thursday 13th. I cnae to hro. ^ottngd and preached fron Isaiah xr_xiii,13.
Friday 14th. I cane to liberty H. Hduae (in Richmond Circuit) and
; reached fro- £ Peter3, 17,18. Had a good tine. Then cane with hro«
Legglt Homo (Bro. Cowls is with us). Saturday 15th. I cane to bro.
Brown'. 7. nd -reached from "Amy aro called bat few arc chosen". Sunday
16th. I sane to Oreensburo* •»* preached fron Rev. ill, 18. Had a meltiig
time. One black Woman vat oonwlotad arc* c r.virted (as she rofessed);
irony of the Christians quickened. I went with Mr, Heard and held service

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at Night. Monday 17th. 1 cane to Slater Mor eland's and preached
fr : Heb. lv,9. Tuesday ISth. I aaM to bro. Johnson's and preac
from "Brothern we are L>obters, not to the Flesh"; then rede about
15 ..lies tc bro, Daniel Lasley's. Wednesday 19th. 1 preached from
1 Teter ii,4. Thursday 20th. I came to bro. Wakefield's and preached
from St. Matthew xxiv,13; then went to bro. Moor's. Held prayers a

it and Exhorted. Friday 21st. I came to bro. Christian' 5 and
preached from 11 I eter ill, 17 ,18. Saturday 22nd. 1 came to bro.
Eox's and preached f r m S. Solomon iii,l-4; then rode to bro. J. Hudson's,
Sunday 23rd. I came to ark's M. House and : reached from Gen.xix,17.
Had a good time; the Lord is working in this Neighbourhood. I came
to bro. i ark's. Monday 24th. I came (in the Evening) to bro. Mabray'a.
Tuesday 25th. I came tc bro. ;ilne'3 and preached from i sm.xl,l-4.
V/edne3day 26th. I ca e to Baker's and preached from John ix,23, to
a careless .eople. Came Hone with bro. Lane. Thursday 27th. I came
to Carrel's M. House and preached from 1 reter iv,18. Had a powerful
time. Came to a Friend's House, by the name of "Davis, about a :ile t _is
side. Friday 28th. My Horse 13 foundered. He has had but little
Corn for many Days, then had too large a quantity at once. I cane to
Red-Wine's and preached fr^m Luke xii,32. My Horse is bad. SaLurday
29th. 1 came to bro. Shepherd's, left my Horse very oorly, a d
walked to my Appointment and preached a Funeral Sermon from Daniel
xii,2,3; then rode a .jorrowed Hor3e to bro. Ralph Bank's. He ^ent
for nine. Sunday 30th. We gave ipy Horse the Yolks of three lggs
mixed with Whiskey. Came tc Coldwater M. House and preached from
rs.xl,l-5. Had a gracious time. Came tc oro. Gains' a. (His insane
Wife has greatly mended.) Monday July 1. I came to Hudson's M. House
amd preached frorz Matthew xxiv,13j then came Home 1% . :ld friend
Hudson. Tuesday 2nd. I came to Ton. son's M. House and preached from

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Luke xiii,6-9. 'ent to Sister Davis1 3. Wednesday 3rd. I came to
friend Bell's and preached from Isaiah xxi,5; then met the little Class.
Mr. Bell and his I if e joined Society. I came up to bro. Andrew's.
Thursday 4th. The Rain prevents me from going to the M. House. In
the Evening I went & prayed ./ith a sick Brother and returned. Friday
5th. My Mind was very much hurt by some Conversation bro. Andrews'
& I had at Supper. I am determined to watch for the future. I came
to bro. Mark's. Saturday 6th, Our bigg Meeting begins at the M.
House. Bro. l artridge preached, then I gave a short Discourse from
11 I eter 111,17,18. Bro. Andrew concluded. We had but * tolerable time.
Myself and several of the Friends came to bro. iiark's. Sunday 7th. We
met to have the Lord's Supper |n the Morning, but was disappointed;
our People did not have the Win ready. Bro. I artridge preached first.
I spoke from Rev.iii,13. Bro. Andrew concluded, & we had the Sacrament
In the Evening. We came back to bro. Mark's. Bro. Andrew talked with
me about the conversation we had at Supper at his House. I hope the
little Man sees his error. Monday 3th. Sister Gains goes away In
great Distress. I fear she will di3pair of God's Mercy. Br*. I artridge
& I came to Hill's M. House. I preached frou iii John iv,19; then we
came to Sister Blake's. Tuesday 9th. I came to Dunn's, met with
bro. Douthit, & preached fron. Prov.vlii,35,36. Then came with >tto.
Burrel Pope home. Wednesday 10th. We came to the M. House and I
preached from S. Solo.x,vI; then we came to Henry dope's. Thursday 11th.
We stay here. My Horse is hurt with a second Founder. Friday 12th.
We came to little Britain. I preached from Rev. xx,12. We called at
a Presbyterian's and Dined, then started for bro. Crutchf ield's but
was lost & much plagued before we/ got there. Saturday 13th. We came
to Burk' s Chapel. This is Q. Meeting. Bro. Andrew preached, then bro.
Hull. e had a good time. A onference was held. My iiiind was hurt.

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We came to bro. Wm. Horton's. Sunday 14th. We met and had a good
time in the Morning. Bro. Blanton preached, then bro. Hull, & others
Exhorted. I hope good was done. I came to oro. Graves's. Monday 15th.

I stay here and hooe ;fco have my Horse shod, but was disappo.'nted.
Tuesday 16. I came to the Shop and had it done, then rode up to bro.
Easley's and was very much fatigued. Wednesday 17th. I preached from

II Thc3S 1,7-9. Thursday 18. I came to Wakefield's It preached from
Rev.vi,17. Friday 19th. I came to bro. George christian's and preached
from 11 Thess. i,7-9. Saturday 20th. I came to Box's and preached
from 11 Timo. 11*11, 12, then Baptized a Child; and a weak old Baptist
preacher talked against Infant Baptism. I came to bro. Hudson's.
Sunday 21st. I came to 1 arks' s M. House and preached from "The Lord
openeth the Eyes of the BlindS, etc; then came to bro. I arks' s. Monday
22nd. I came to bro. Claeston'a and preached from Fs.xl,l-3; then rode
to bro. Mabary's. Tuesday 25. I came to rain's and preached from
Joshua xxlv,15. At Night I was very Sick at ray Stomach. Wednesday 24th.
I *am better. Came to Baker's M. House & preached from Joshua xxiv,19.
Met the Class and had a disagreable affair to settle. Three of the
Women were in a mean, scandalous Quarrel. I came to bro. Lane's.
Thursday 25th. I came to Carrel's, ^reached from 11 Cor.xiii,5. Had

a recious time. Settled some Disputes in the Class; then came to bro.
Carrel's and held prayers. Friday 26th. I came to bro. Redwine's
and preached from Joshua xxiv,15; then rode down to bro. Shepherd's.
Saturday 27th. I went to Stinchcomb's M. House and preached from
Isaiah xxvlii,16,17. Had a good time. Returned to hepherd's. Sunday
28th. I came to Coldwater M. House and | reached from St. Matthew
vii,12,15. Met the Class, turned out three Members, then came bro.
Ganes's. At Night preached from 1 John iv,19. Monday 29th. I came to
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from Joshua xxiv,15; then came to taro. William Tate's. I have been
greatly tempted md tried, Dejected «.md cast down at tiraes, but
thank my Lord, I yet hope I am on my Journey to the celestial Kingdom
where all will be peace and Joy forever, Tuesday SOth. I came to
Tompson's M. H. and preached from Gen, xix,17. Went to Sister Davise's.
Wednesday Zlst. I came to Bell's and preached from 11 Thess. i,7«9; then
rode up to bro. Andrew's. Thursday August 1st. I came to Scott's M.
H. and ^reached from 11 Cor.xiii,5j then came to bro. Mark's and
preached from 1 John iv,19. Friday 2nd. I rode to Sister Blake's,
dined, then to bro. Dunn's. Saturday 3rd. I came to Greensborough,
met with bro. Blanton, He preached, then I gave a Sermon from 1 I eter
ii,4j then I*. Mecunnigan (a Presbyterian liinister) spoke very loving
and much to the purpose. Bro, B. and I came to {came to) fcld Friend
Heard's. Sunday 4th. We met and had love feast, then bro. B. preached
and I gave -*he second discourse from Gen. xix,17. I hope the Lord
will bless and save these people. We cane to Old Mr. Horton's and
spent the Evening. Monday 5th. We came to iope'sj bro. B. preached,
I exhorted. We dined at H. lope's and lodged at B. Pope's. Tuesday 6th,
We came to Dunn's, Bro. Blanton preached, I exhorted. Here we part.
I go to bro. Graves's. Wednesday 7th. I came to little Britain and
preached from Jonah i,6, then rode down to old bro. Crutchficld's.
Thursday 8th. I came to Burk's Chapel & preached from 11 Timo,ii,ll,12.
Had a very dull time. I went home v/ith bro, Adams. Friday 9th. I
am very poorly in Body. Came to bro. Young's and preached from
Ps.xxxiv,15; then went to friend atillo's. Saturday 10th. I am
weak & poorly but rode to bro. Brown's and preached from Mat.xxiv,13.
Sunday 11th. I came to Greensborough and met with Bar (a i resbyterian
Minister); he preached, then I gave a Sermon from 11 Cori.xiii,5.
The Lord gave Strength to both body & Mind. When I came out Uj Horse

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was gone. (I borrowed him last Tuesday of bro. I ope. I was Assisted
to I*. Heard* s. Monday 12th. I am greatly disordered, but must go
to bro. Pope's and see about the Horse. Mfc. Thomas iieard fixed me
with a Horse & sent his Son with me. We rode about a Doxen ilea and
heard of the Horse. 'Vent & got him. The young Man returned and I came
up to Henry Pope's. Tuesday 13th. I got my Horse (he is much mended,
came to the new M. House & preached from Isaiah xxviii, 16,17. Had a
good time. Went to Burrel dope's. Wednesday 14th. I came to bro.
Daniel Easley's and preached from Rev.iii,18. Thursday 15th. I came
to Wakefields and preached from 1 Feter iv,18; then came to bro. Bankston's.
Friday 16th. I came to bro. George Christian's and preached from
John v, 6. Saturday 17th. I went to i-Iajor Harris's and heard Mr.
Montgunmerry Preach; then came tc bro. Llij ih Christian's. Sundpy 18th.
I came to Parka1 s M. House and preached from Rev. iii, 18, to a large
Auditory; then adninlstred the Sacrament. Went to bro. Parks' s.
Monday 19th. I came to bro. Clackston's & preached from 1 Samuel xii,
24; then came to bro. Hudson's. Tuesday 20th. I started after the
Rain ceased t go to :ain's. Got lost and came to bro. Westbrook's.
Wednesday 21. I came to Baker's M. House and preached from Luke xiii,23;
thence t,o bro. Bullock's. Thursday 22nd. I came to barrel's and
preached from Acts xxvi,17,18; came to bro. Carrel's. Friday 23rd. I
came to tafae Redwlne'a. Had a diagreable Ride in the Wet. Gave a
discourse from Mat* xxiv,l3. Saturday 24th. I came to Stinchconb's
M. House and gave a Discourse from 11 Timo, 11,11. 12. Had a good time;
the Lord has a People here. ( e to bro. Shepherd's. Sunday 25th- I
came to Cold-water M. House & preached from 1 Samuel xii,24; then came
to bro. Ralph Banks's. Monday 26th. I left my Horse to Rest and
started on bro. Banks's lare. Came to bro. Andrew's. Tuesday 27th.
I came to Scot' 3 M. House and preached from Ps.cxlvi,8. Returned to

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lircaixxa^aoadCKi j&ic: : : feaJaipjaad : <kxx3Xocxxtadxw«xatx Wednesday 20 th. I came
to Old Mr* Clark* s (after being lost), then took a round about Route
to bro. Bell1 3 and preaeUed from iAike xiii,23. Vent to old friend
Cutbird Hudson1 s. Thursday 29th. I caste to the little 14. House and
preached from 11 eter lii# 17; then came to bro, Wa. Tate's. Friday
50th. I came to Thomson's F. House and | reached from 11 Cori.xiii,5.
Bad a profitable feting. Then cane to Lister Dnvis's. Saturday cist.
I cane to ope's Chapel and preached from 1 Saa.xll 24# to an
Attentive Audience; thence to eter livea and Exhorted at ifight.
Sunday September 1st. I came to Mark's r. House & preached from
John v,29,40. ut up at bro. i4ark's. ondoy 2nd. Cane to Hill's P.
H. & gave a discourse from Luke xiii,23; then fee Sister I: lake's.
Tuesday 3rd. Came to old Mr. Hawkins's & reached a funeral Sermon
fro- Can.xii,Li5; then rode to bro. Grave's very poorly. ednesday 4th.
I was taken with an Ague, then a Fever. Arose about 11 OClock, came
to little Britain & gave a Discourse from Gen.xxvii,2; then started
very poorly. Called at a resbyterian's, got sone Refresh ent, then
ease to bro. Crutchf ield's. Thursday 5th. I am some better but
prevented going to my Appointment by the Rain. In the venlng my ^srs
discovered a lameness in one of her fore legs. Friday 6th. I took
a dose of . hyslc. In the evening I ooserved . aj bea3t to oe vory ad
& did all I thought good for her. Saturday 7th. She is bad. I
borrowed a Horse & came to Y.m. Eortona. Sunday 8th. I returned to
ay Hare; she is very bed. Vie fear she Is poisoned & gave her a Drench.
The R~in keeps me from going to my Appointment, .nonday 9th. I leave
ay Haro in care of bro. cruthhfield and borrows his little Bars to

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Preached from Gen.xix,17. Had a good Meeting. Wednesday 11th, I
rode up to Easley's and preached from Ps, xl,l-3. Had a precious
Meeting. Thursday 12th. I came to bro. Y.nkefield's and preached from
1 Cori.xiii,34. Friday 13th. I came to George Christian's ft gave a
Discourse from 11 Timo. 11,11,12. Saturday 14th. I came to box's and
preached from "This is ray Friend"; thence to bro. J, Hudson's. Sunday
15th. I came to Parks M. H. and preached from Isaiah xxviii,l6,17;
t on to Parks' a. Monday 16th. I came to Clicks ton's & preached from
Rev. i, 5, 6; then rode d to to bro. Vestbrook's and he informed me that
one of his Neighbours (by the name of William Tweedle was in a strange
way. We went to see him. He was well in Body (save a little fever)
but much distressed in Mind, and had been Dumb ever 3ince last Night.
His Wife told us they went to Bed as well as common, but when she
awoke in the Wight season her Husband was down on the Floor with his
Stick fighting or something, but she saw nothing and the door3 shut.
He could not speak a word; he had lost his Speech & continued so. He
appeared to be in his Senses, could right and make many Motions &
Signs. I saw his writing, part of which was as follows, "it was the
old Boy I fit. He got the best of me. I see him now. He is in me.
I can't cast him out. I want to (or will) drownd him with the Swine."
He undertook to describe the Devil in a frightful manner, with great
Eyes like the fire. 1 3 showed some pi e sent several bruises on his
Body ft told them the Devil made them; also showed us how the Devil
seized him. I exhorted him to put his trust in God ft pray for
Deliverance, but he took his Testament & showed me the iv Chapter of
Mark, 11,12, verses. He took his pen & wrote "No Man can come unto
me except the F< ther draw him". I found him to be in despair &
powerfully tempted. I prayed In the House & returned. Tuesday 17th.
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above Tweedle was an uncommon wicked Man, had led a lewd life, and
the woman he then had wa3 not his right wife. Also he had been a
great blasphemer. It seems that God hath stoped his Speeh or given
Satan power to do it, for there appeared no Natural cause, Wednesday
18th. I came to Baker's M. H. & preached from Is.xl,l-3. After
preaching was interupted by one old Absolum Baker & one impurtonant
David Elloson. Than I was around last we turned out of Society Jane
Baker (Daughter of the old Man), and at her trial I observed report
said 3he had Danced and had spent part of a Night at a Still House.
The latter was contradicted, the for:ner ade a -year, Ik we excoiamunicated
her. Now the" make a great fuss & demand my Author, altho the Report
has been surculating in the Neighbourhood several Mo^hs before I
mentioned it before the Class. Sampson Lane & Others are my informers.
I came to bro* bullocks without giving them satisfaction. Let fcfcem
a ly in a right decant manner before I gratify them. The Old I-lan
threatens Suing. Let him try It; I am not so easy Scared. I hope my
Lord will save me. The Enemy is busy. This is Fravikllng County. The
Dumb Man I visited the other Night lives about eight Miles above the
Court House. Thursday 19th. I came to Carrel's M. House and preached
from Rev. 1,5, 6. Had a sweet time. Came to bro. Carrel1? & had ^ rayer
Meeting. Friday 20th. I came to bro. Red-wine' a and yreached from
"Thou hast delivered my Soul from Death, mine Byes from Tears", etc.
Saturday 21st. I came to Stinchcomb's M. H. ; preached from Rev.i,
5,6; had a good time; many were Affected. I went to bro. Stinchcombs.
Sunday 22. I came to Coldwater and preached fro 11 Timo. 11,11,12:
had a good time. Tarried at bro. R. Banks's. I now have cone to my
Horse. He's in good Ofder but bro. Banks -Hare is left behind which
will cause me some trouble. Monday 23rd. This is ride Day. I came
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whether the word Definitive should be expumged in their Articles, or
continued. uch was said, but very little to the purpose. They put
it to Vote; it was continued. So they suppose the member of the
Elect from Eternity to oe so Definitive that it cannot be added to nor
deminished. If so, why did they Vreach? I came off, rode to bro.
John Andrers1. Tuesday 24th. I came to Scot's M. H. & preached from
Iiatt.xxiv,13; then came hoiiie with bro. Gray. Here I shall leave my
Horse till Sabbath Day, £ ride the Mare I have been leading. Wednesday
25th. The Rain prevents my going from this Place. Thursday 26th. I
came to Hudson's P. H. and .reached from Isaiah xxxii,17. Went down
to bro. Wm. Tate's. Friday 27th. I came to Thomson's P. H. & preached
from Rev. i, 5, 6. Had a good meeting, then came to bro. Towns' 3 &
preached at Night from S. Solomon Hi, 1-5. Saturday 28th. I came to
Sister Davis's, Breackfasted, then ceme to Pope's Chapel & preached
flrom 1 i eter 11,4. Came to Stgjcwxxicxjrx Cat. Freeman's. Sunday 29th.
Came to Marks's P. H. & preached from Rev,i,5,6; tafcried at bro. Marks' s.
Monday. Came to Hill's P. H. & gave a discourse from 11 Tiio. 11,11,12;
came to Old Sister Hills, Dined, then rode with Sister Blake Home.
Tuesday Octover 1st. I came to Dunn's P. H. and preached from s.
xl,l-3; then came to bro. Grave's. Wednesday 2nd. I came to Mrs.
Swanston's & preached a f neral Sermon fr^m Rev. 6, 17; then came to
bro. Crutchf ield's, returned his Hare ft here is bro. Banks's, but
she is not able to travel. Thursday 3rd. I came to Burk's P. H. and
preached from Rev. 1,5, 6. Had a precious time; then came by Wb. Houghtons
to bro. Crutchf ield's. Friday 4tb. The Rain prevents my going to
Greensborough. Saturday 5. The K^in continues. About 4 OClock In the
IfOBiBg I started, rode 10 or 12 miles and took up at Capt. Steward's.
Sunday 6th. I came to the Q. Meeting at iope'3 Bethel and < reached
from Rev.xxi,6,7. Had the Lord's Supper. It was a sweet time. We

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came to bro. Henry lope's, Monday 7th. We have no Appointment.
In the Evening we started for bro. Lewis . ope's. Rode through the Rain,
got lost and was out till sometime in the Night, then cane safe.
Tuesday 8th. We came to Capt. McCartney's and I preached from Acts
xxvi,17,18, and tarried. This is a new place; the Man is Convicted &
wot seeking the Lord, Wednesday 9th. We came t Mr. George Wright's.
I preached from St. Matt.vli,15,14; bro Douthit Ex .orted. Thursday 10th.
The Rain detains us. We started about 2 OClock, crossed the River at
a Mill and rode up to bro. Hlijah Christian's. Friday 11th. We came
to bro. George Christian's. I preached from my sweet Subject, Rev. 1,6, 7.
Had a precious time. Saturday 12th. We had a long rough Ride to
Carrel's M. House. Here we hold two Days Meeting. Bro* D. preached,
then I gave a Discourse from the 10 Virgins. The Lord was with us in
a wonderful manner. We came to old bro. Carrel's and had evining
Meeting. Another precious Season. Sunday 13th. We cane to the P.
House, had love feast & Sacrament. Many were Refreshed. I preached
from jfoamen fig tree. Others exhorted. We parted, I came to bro.
Gate-Wood's and had a powerful time at .ray era. Monday 14th. I was
stoped b; the Rain, started about 11 0. Clock, came to Green Wood's, got
company for many Miles. I parted and came to bro. ledger's. Tuesday
15th. I came to Stinchcomb's M. H. & preached from 11 Cori.xiii,5.
Had a powerful time. I appointed to preach at the same place next
Evening. Came to bro. Shepherd's. Wednesday 16th. I read & pray.
In the Evening met a large Auditory and preached from 1 Thess. 1,7-9.
Hope good was done. Came back to bro. Shepherd's. Thursday 17th. I
came to bro. Lewis Gaar's and had so.ne serious talk about his being
silenced. Friday 18th. I feel perfectly willing for him to preach
& renew his License. Then came to bro. Wm. Gains »s and was very busy
writing. Saturday 19th. I came bro. R. Banks's. Sunday 20th. Cold-

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Water and reached fron 1 cter 11,4. returned to bro. Banks's*
Monday 20th. I cane to ore. Andrew's. Tuesday gist. I cone to Scott's
M. House & gave e Discourse fron "Let the Inhabitants of the Ro k Sine";
then returned. Wednesday 22nd. I cane td Bell's & preached fron "Be
cane unto his wn°, etc; than wen hone with bro. Cuthlrd Hudson.
Thursday 2Srd. I cane to the little Meeting House & gave a Disco rsa
fron "Let the Inhabitants of the Rock Sing", etc; then rode down to
Sister Davis* s. Friday 24th I cane to Thomson's r. House & preached
fron Mattvli ,15,14; then rode to Petersburg, put up at Richard Taster's.
He was very kind. We held prayers with about 20 Black People who came
in & join'l us. Saturday 25th. I bought some Cloth of Roundtree &
left it with the Taylor; the rode to Pope's Chapel & preached from
11 Tirao.il, 11, 12. Met the black Class & had a sweet tine. Then came
to friend Landrum's. Sunday 26th. I came to Mark's's Chapel & preached
from Daniel xii,2,3; then cane to bro. Marks' s and saw a poor distressed
Child who had a water million Seed in her wind pipe. Monday. I came
to Hill's M. House and preached from "And the Work of Righteousness",
etc. Came to Sister Blake's, and in the Evening I Married Joseph
Smith & Sarah Blake. Tuesday 29th. I came to Dunn's P. House and

preached from 10 Virgins j then cane to bro. Dunn's. Wednesday 30th. I

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visiAted a sick Woman, then came to little Britain & preached from

Matt.vii,13,14. Then rode to bro. Crutchfield1 s. Thursday 31st. I

came to Burke's Chapel and preached fron Isaiah xxi,5; then cane to

bro. lurkins's. Friday 1st Uovember. I cane to Youngs and preached

from Acts xxvi,17,18. Saturday 2nd. I cane to bro. Brown's & preached

fron Rev. 1, 5,6. Sunday 3rd. I cane to Greensborough and preached

from 1 Samuel xii,24. Then cane to bro. Watts' s, slept in an open

House & took much cold. Monday 4th. I have brother Banks's Mare to lead.

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11 Timo. 11,11,12. Baptized several Children. In the Evening came
back to V/m. 's and held prayers. Went to Bed and In the Bight awoke and
found myself In an uncommon State both of Mind & body. Jesus, Jesus
Is precious. He Is all to ag Soul. Tuesday 5th. I came to Bethel
& preached from Luke xxiv, 34-36 j then came to Henry I ope* 8. Wednesday
6th. The Rain detains me here. Thursday 7th. I started for V/akef ield' s,
was lost & uncommonly fatigued. Came in the Evening. Friday 8th. It
Rains. Started about 12 OClock; came to bro. George Christian's.
Saturday 9th. reached from Jonah ii,6. In the evening came to bro.
Elijah Christian's & gave a Discourse from "This is ray friend". Sunday
10th. I came to I arks' s Chapel & preached from Isaiah xxi,5j then
came to Joseph Hudson's. Monday 11th. I have no Appointment. In the
evening came to bro. Joel Mabary's; hold prayers. One Woman was greatly
Convicted but did not get the blessing. Tuesday 12th. I came to
lane's and preached from Re»\ 1,5,6. This is the first Cold Day we
have had this fall. The Grass has not been killed before. Wednesday
13th. I came to Baker's Chapel and preached from Luke xi, 24-26; then
came to bro. Sam son Lane's. Thursday 14th. Came to bro. Allen's,
got Breakfast, then to Carrel's Chapel & preached from Isaiah xl}i,ll.
Then came to bro. I eter Carrel's. Ty Soul is Happy. Friday 15th. I
came to Rodwine's and i.reached from "The 'Work of Righteousness, etc.
My Horse was taken Sick. I left him and rode one of bro. Redwine's
down to bro. Pledger's. Saturday 16th. I came to the bigg Meeting
at Stinchcomb's M. H, & preached from John 6. Had a good time. Vent
to bro. Shepherd's. Sunday 17th. My Mind was discomposed last night.
I thought about ray sick Horse. We came to the M. House, had love
feart, & I preached from 1 Timo iii,16. Had a powerful time. Then
Administered the Holy Sacrament. It was a sweet, gracious time. My
Horse was brought. I came to bro. Ralph Banks's, my 8oul£ mounted

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on the win a of love & faith. Praised be God, he has done all fchings
veil. Monday 18th. I leave my Horse, "borrowed one of bro. Bank?'*
Mares It rode down to bro. Wm. Tate's. (I am blessed with friends. Only
returned the Sick Mare to friend Banks last Saturday, and now have

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another.) presently Astoury, Lee & ^lanton came. Tuesday 19th. Ws
all cane to Thomson's. The two old Men preached. Bro. Blanton & I
came to bro. Towns's. Wednesday 20th. We came to Cold-Water. Bro.
Lee & bro. Asbury preached. We all tarried at bro. Ralph Bank's*
Thursday 21st. I parted with the Preachers & came to Hudson's & preached
from 11 Peter ii,9. Tarried at Cutbirth Hudson's. Friday 22nd. I
came to bro. Bell's and preached fron Rev. i, 5, 6. Saturday 23rd. I came
to Pope's Chapel & preached from Rev. ill, 18. Tarried at Mr, Langly's.
Sunday 24th. I came to Marks 's P. House and preached from Luke xlii,
6-9. Then came to Mr. Micajah Clark's. At Night was some distress 'd
by a Scircunstance that turned up concerning some Conversation at
Dinner Relative to Meary-Weather i larks and other young Men. Moaryweather
has annexed unfeavourable Ideas to wjv»t I said & is so Angry he will
not stay for Prayers. I wish he may see his Error. lAonday 25th. It
Rains. I came to Hill's M. House & preached from 11 Peter li,9; then
came to bro. Joseph Smith's. Tuesday 26th. I came to Dunn's and
preached from Gall. v, 6; tarried at bro. Dunn's. Wednesday 27th. I
came to Lexinton & preached in the Court-House from 1 Samuel xii,24.
Went to Lewis , ope's. Thursday 28th. The Rain detains me here & I
get my Things fixed up. This is a kind Family. Dear Jemima is a fine
Girl. Friday 29th. I came to bro. McCartney' 3 & preached from
Gene.xix,17. Saturday SOth. It Is very cold. Came to bro. Henry
Pope's, met with A., . ,B. Sunday, December 1st. We came to Bethel.
Bro. Lee & the Bishop preached. I came to bro. Burrel Pope's. I
preached a little Sermon from 1 John iv,19. Monday 2nd. We came to

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ifts» Stewart's. L. & A. preached. Bro. Lee k I tarried at Capt. Wm.
Stewart's. Tuesday 3rd. Wt cane to Greensborough; bro. Lee reached.
We came to bro. Wm. Hor ton's. Wednesday 4th. We came to Burk's
Chapel; Bro. Lee & Bishop Asbury preached. We cam6 to bro. Crutchf leld's.
Thursday 5th. We came to little Britain. Bishop A. preached. We came
to bro. Wm. Graves's. At Kight I went to a Neighbour's House to see
two little Girls that were in a Strange way. Some said they were
Bewitched, etc. I sand, prayed & Exhorted; then returned. Friday 6th.
■a came to Hill's Chapel. Bishop Ajctany: preached. Several preachers
came. Sone ivent to Sister Hill's & some came with me to bro. Joseph
Smith's. We held Prayers. Saturday 7th. We came t ilarks's M. House.
Bro. Hull preached & others Exhorted. We held a Conference. I had
some sharp Qontention3 with John, Andrew & James Marks. I think bro,
Garr is greatly injured by so ;e in the Conference. We came to bro.
Mark's. My Mind is uneasy. Sunday 8th. We met, & had the Lord's
Supper. Bro. Blanton & B. sbury i reached. We returned to bro. Ilarks's.
In the Evening I was greatly insulted by John Marks. I wish God may
open his Eyes 2c shew him his folly. After prayers we had a long talk
about Meary-weather Marks. The two old reople seem distressed. Monday
9th. I leave them all & p(r)ay God to save them, We came down to
bro. Hull's. Tuesday 10th. Bro. Cowls & I leave the Bishop & follow
the Appointments. We came to Washington. I did sortie Business, and
came on to McClenden's M. House. I preached from St. Matt.xxiv,13. Had
a tolerable time. We came to Hicholas Ware's. I was very unwell.
Wednesday 11th. We came to oross Road M. House & I preached from
Isaiah xxviii,16,17j then rode through the Rain to Sister Tatum's.
This Is a kind Sister. Thursday 12th. The Rain & high Water prevent
our leaving this place. At night we had a cood prayer Meeting. Friday
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from Reve.i,5,6. Came to Ray's kill but could not cross. The Flatt
was gone down the River. We went up the Road to bro. Ogletree's.
Saturday 14th. We started early ft went three miles down the River
hoping we could get over by swimming our Horses by the side of a
Canoe. When we came two Gentlemen were striving to cross. They did it
but with great danger. The Current was very Strong, We then came up
to the Mill. By this time, several Men were engaged to bring the Flatt
up. We waited till late in the Evening. They cam© and fixed. About
8 Horses & 16 Men came in. Bro. Cowls & :nyself were two of tjae Company.
They started to cross. We were far above the Hl-dam. The powerf 1
Current carried us down; on(e) corner of the Flatt struck the other
Bank & was going off. I jumped out safs. All the rest went down k was
ner the Dam before they could be s toped. All came safe to Land. How
wonderful are thy mercies 01 Lord. Thou preservest both San & Beasts.
Bro. Cowls & I came to bro. Shield's. Sunday 15th. We came to White
Oak Chapel. (This is the Q. Meeting in Richmond Circuit.) I preached
from Daniel xli,2,5; then bro. Blanton; then Mr. Waddle, a iresbyterian
Minister, spoke in a loving manner. Our Worship ended. We went to
Mr. Rogue's. Monday 16th. Bro. Mead & myself rode throug the Rain
to Allen's. They were from Home. We came to one Mr. Blare's, Dined,
then came to old bro. Hayns's. Tuesday 17th. It Rains. We continue
here. Wednesday 8th. Great Rains. We continue here. Mr. Asbury
& brd. Douthet came. Thursday 19th. Bro. Mead & I came to Daniel
Maghee's (7 miles from Augusta) • Friday 20th. It continues to Rain.
Ws stay hers. This i3 a dear kind Family. Sister Ilaghee is very poorly. )
Saturday 21st. The Bishop came & we had a little Meeting. Sunday 22nd.
Wf nart with this dear Family and cane to Augusta & went to Church &
hear'r1 arson Hull preach. In the evening Bishop Asbury preached in
bro. Douty's House. Had a serious Au ience. I went out with Colo.

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Mead to liia Ho\iss. Monday 23rd. Bro. Mead & I came to Town, did some
business. The Bishop, bro. Douthit & myself oroa^ed the River ft took the
Charlston Rodd, & came about twenty Miles to Mr. Cooper's, fnviatay
24fh. We came to Mr. • Wednesday 25th. Christmas Lay. We
came to Trotty's M. House & heard bro, Doroughty preach. Ban B.
Asbury gave a Discourse. We rode down to bro. Bar's. This is a kind
Family. Thursday 26th. We came to one friend Hall's. Friday 27th.
We came to Cyprus M. H. Asbury preached, I exhorted. Here are several
Preachers. We put up near the M. House with a dear kind Family.
Saturday 28th. We started for Charleston, came to a Tavern, Dined,
then came to Town about Sun sett. Sunday 29th. I preached In our old ft
Church from 11 Thess 1,7,8. Was much embarrassed. Returned to my
Lodgi.ag which is at Mrs. Hugh's. The Bishop is here. Monday 50th.
I did so M Business. Tuesday Slat. The Preachers came in, and I \ioved
my Lodging to bro. Francis Southerland's. Wednesday, 1 J any* 1800.
The Conference met in one of bro. George H. Myres's Rooms. We preceded
to Business. Thursday 2nd. The Conference continues. Friday 5rd.
Conference Continues. Saturday 4th. The Conference ends. I am to
return to the North. Shall spend two or three Months at Wilmington.
I have attended Meeting several times this week. Have felt great
composure of Mind. Shall strive to live and ac for God. Sunday 5th.
We had the Sacrament. The Bishop, bro. Lee & others Preached. Monday
6th. I am detain'd in Town. At Night I preached in our old Church
from Rev.iii,18. Then went Home with Sister Wells. My Horse has been
kept here. Tuesday 7th. I went to Mrs. Hugh's, took my leave of the
Bishop, came back, fixed up, & started with bro. Wiley. We are to
travel towards the North together. We came 5 miles to Clemmons^ Ferry,
crossed Cooper River. It began to Snow. We had a disagreatle Ride.
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a wicked overseer, but treated us very kindly. Wednesday 8th. It Is
fair & Cold. We started, rode a few ililee & got out of our W35 . Came
to a Mr. Brlnum's. Got our Horses fed with Corn, then came to Santoe
River, (it was very high). We were carried in the Flat 5 niles. We
cane on; had a bad Road; we took a wrong way after liight; was lost
& very Cold. Got to a Gentleman's, v/ho re^eiv'S. wa. In the Morning
we started early & cane to Old Mr, Boon's. After Breakfast we parted with
the the kind Family and cane to Georgetown. rut up at bro. William
Wayne's. At Ilight bro. Wiley preach & I gave an Ex dotation. Friday
10th. We have a great Snow on the Ground and the Weather very disagre-
able. Saturday 11th. We started, rode 5 miles to Godson's Ferry,
crossed, came on, rode about 40 miles to friend Rogers's. Sunday 12th.
'We came to kingsfcou I preached from Matt.xxiv,15. We dined at a
Col. Connoway's. He was kind in assisting us over the River. We came
to a bro. Willson's. Monday 15th. We came about 40 miles to friend
Goss's. Tuesday 14th. We came to Mr. Bellune's. His Wife & Daughter
are very kind; he's from Home. Wednesday 15th. We started. My Horse
was so sick, I returned. Thursday 16th. I started, came to bro.
Routh's. Bro. Wiley left here this I onning. Friday 17th. I cane to
the Ferry after being lost & much pestered to find the Way. The Rain
came on & the Wind blew. I landed safe in Wilmington. Bro. Jesse
Jennctt met ae & conducted me to his House. I now have reached my
Station & hope to live for GOD and serve the Peope in Wilmington &
it's Vicinity. Saturday 18th. I have no Appointment. Shall make
Class Papers and regulate iiatters. Sunday 19th. I preached at Sun-
Rise in the Methodist's M. House from Ps.clxxxvi,8, to a large
Auditory of Black . eople and One white Man beside bro. Jennett. There
ate some precious Souls here. I perceive GOD respects no Han's Person,
At Moon I went to the Old Church and hear'd Parson Hallan preach G.

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Washington's Funeral Sermon from II Chro.xxxv,24. The old Man gave
a siiort history of the life of Jo3iah (King of Israel) ft then made a
few Observation on the Illttsterous Life of g- Washington, then con-
cluded, I came off, for I could not a prove of their Formality and
great Parade on the Lord's Day. In the Evening I preached In our
House from Heb.iv,9, to hundreds of Blacks and a few Whites. Monday
20th. I was visited By Mrs. C. and friendly invited to Dine with them.
I went and dined. Capt. C. was at Home and behaved as a Gentleman. I
wish he and his Consort were Christians. I vent to bro. Jennett's,
fixed up and rode out to bro. Watt Hichols's. Tuesday 21st. I preached
from St. John v,6. Met the Society. They seen desireous, but very
few have Religion. I rode with I iss Christian Campbell & her Sister Home.
Here I preached about eight years ago. Wednesday 22nd. I preached
from 11 Timo. 11,11,12. Had not much liberty. 01 Lord, is the fault
in me or my Heare(r)s. I went Home with uro. Hixon. Thursday 23rd.

I came to Sister Campbell's and got some of my Cloths, started to come
up the Head of the Sound, was lost & ride several miles out of my Way;
but *ame safe after riding about 30 miles to bro. Jesse Adkins's.
Friday 24. I sincerely desire to profit these People. 01 Lord my GOB,
help, help, for thy Help is greatly wanting. Saturday 25th. I came

to Town; put up at bro. Jennett's. In the Evening I went to Capt.
Cammon's and was introduced to Mr. Hooper (one of the Church Wardens),
and he agreed that I should occupy the Pulpit in the Brick-Church at

II OClock. Sunday 26th. I arose, went up to the Methodist's Church
and preached from "Quench not the Spirit" to a great number f Blacks.
At 11 OClock I preached in the brick Church from ii Sam.xil,84, to

an disengaged i-'eople. In the Evening preached in our Church from
?a.xl,l-3. Had life and liberty. Then met the Leaders & inquired into
the State of their Classes. Turned out two disorderly Members. Came

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home greatly fatigued. I have walked about 5 miles & preached three
times. Monday 27th. I came to old Mr. Nichols's. Tuesday 2ft*h. I
came to Sister Campbell' 3. Wednesday 29th. I came to bro. Robert
Nixons. At Night preached from blind Lartimeus. Had a tolerable
Meeting, but before we went to Bed were interrupted by three Lien, from Town
after runaway Negro%. They attempted to take one, but he cleared
himself & gave one of the en a bad wotlnd. Thursday 50th. We have
snow. I am detained here, Friday 51st. I continue here. It is very
cold and mn uncommon Snow on the Ground. Saturday 1st Feby. I continue
here. Sunday 2nd. I came to Mrs. Campbells and preached from 11 Thess.
1,5. Made a little Class & appointed a Leader. Monday Srd. I came to
Bro. Nichols's <5c preached fron Isaiah xxxiil,13. Made up a small
Class & appointed a Leader. Tuesday 4th. I came to bro. Adkins'3 &
preached from Acts xxvl,17,18. Had a good time. Hade up a small Class
& went with bro. Sellers home. Wednesday 5th. I came to friend
Newton' 8 & preached from St. Luke xii,32. Had a good time. Walked back
to bro. Cellers, got my Horse, and came to bro. Clarks & gave a discourse
from blind Bartimeus. Thursday 6th. I came up to bro. Sears' a, wrote
a Deed for a piece of Ground for a Meeting House. At Night held prayer
Meeting. Friday 7. Came to Town. At Right preached from Mat.xxiv^lS,
to many Blacks and no whites. Saturday Oth. I make Class : apers and
fix matters in Town. Sunday 9th. I preached from "If the Righteous
be scarcely saved", etc, at Sunrise. At 11 OClock I ..ent to the brick
Church to preaeh agseable to my Appointment, but the Old E arson
occupied the i"ulpit & entertained us with reading over Prayers and a
written Discourse. In the Evening I attended at our Church ft preached
from Rev. i, 5, 6, to a crowded Audience. I hope good will be done.
Monday 10th. Bro. Jennett lias net bo turned from the Country. I
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Is so very diffident about the Business of the Lot & Church. He will
not attend to Business as he ought. I have talked to him until he
feels himself tried. I must do my duty. 0! that the Lord ~iay direct
me & him. I wrote letters to the Trustees, fixed up and rode to 01ft
Mr. Nichols's. Wednesday 12th. I came to Sister S. Nichols's &
prayed with them; then came to Sister Campbell's. This is a distressed.
Afflicted Family. Thursday ISth. I came fee bro. Robert Nixon's. His
Wife was very low with the Pleurasy. I spent the Evening with them.
Friday 3 4th. I had a long Ride to Col. Spicer's & when I came had no
Appointment made. Saturday 15th. I came to Mrs. Howard's and preached
from Mat.xxiv,lS. Sunday 16th. I came to bro. Nixon's & held prayers.
Slater N. is better. Then to Sister Campbell's and preached from the
living Stone. I do not feel as happy as I desire. I want more Religion
& want to see my Hearers more engaged. There is great Afflictioi in
this House. Sister C. is very low, and an Old Lady by the name of
Blrura is at the point of Death. Aboxit 10 OClock the old lady expired
after making many heavy Groans. It seems as 3oon as her eyes were
opened to see her dreadful State, Doath came. V/e have no cause to hope
she was prepared. The Women Shrouded her. We had prayer. I wont
into a little back Room to sleep alone. Had many serious thoughts.
Monday 17th. T came to Walther Nichols's and ^reached from Jeremiah
xiv,8. Had a degree of liberty but find my Spirit dejected. I have
strange feelings of late. I am at a loss to i-.iow the c^use, whether
It la a disorder of Body or ilnd. Lord save me in the hour of
Temptation ft Affliction. I want to live to thy "lory & be more
useful. I shall yet praise the in the great Congregation. The
amiable C. C. has a great share in my heart. Sons times I have thought
it would be agreeable to the Divine Will for me to cha(n)ge my Station
of Life. 01 Lord reveal thy lessed Will, I prey. Tuesday 18th. I

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o to bro. Adkins's and preached from 1 Peter 11,18. Had a
tolerable time. Wednesday 19th. I came to Newton* s and preached
from Mat.vil,13,14. The ' eople were some engaged. In the Evening
came to bro. Sellers. Thursday 20th. I have no Appointment. LORD
help me to live this Day and all my Days to thy Glory ft my Soul* a
Comfort. In the Evening I came to bro. Clark's and held Prayers.
Friday 21st. I came to Town "• in the Eveninj wwxtxtra^aaEaxxxgytaxy
x±sixxx£x bro. Lee came & preached at Night. Saturday 22nd. Bro. Lee
preached. The Trustees net & we agreed to finish the Ho-ise. Sunday

23rd. I preached from Isaiah xxi,5. Bro. Loe reached at 11 X'lock

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& Adminlstred the Sacrament, and preached again A the Evenin to a

large Audience. onday 24th. We cane to bro. W. Nichols' a. Bro.

Lee preached & I exhorted. We came to Sister Campbell's. Tuosday 25th.

Bro. Lee preached & I exhorted. In the Evening we come to bro, Nixon's.

Wednesday 26th. We rode to >ro. J. Ballard on the Ba/. Lro. Lee

preached at Night. Thursday 27th. Fe parted. I cs^rae to friend

Isaac Johnson's and preached Proverbs vili, 35,36, to a large Audience

& Baptised several Children. I crossed the Creek, came to John

Spicer's junior, dined, then rode with Mrs. Spicer Home. Friday 23th.

I preachod fro i 11 Time. 11,11, 12; at Night held prayers, f.aturday

March 1st. Came to Howard's aa£ reached from 1 Peter Iv,18; then

r-ode to bro. Bixon's. Sunday 2nd. I came to Sister Campbell's and

preached a funeral Sermon from Daniel xii,2,3. Monday 3rd. Cane to

W, Nichols's and preached from ^s.xl,l-3. Tuesday 4th. I cane to

Adklns's and preached from John xvl,20. V/ednesday 5th. I came to friend

Newton's and. preached from "One thing needful"; then went to bro.

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Seller Vi*s. Thursday 6th. I went to the federal cint & walked by

the Soa side where I had a view cf the Ocear . Dined & held prayers

at One Mr. Newton's (a Hot). Then we Sailed up to bro. Sellers' s.

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My Horse was "brc^ght to na ft I cane wo to Town, but the Sno-r 5: Rain
prevent ray Preaehing. Saturday 3th. I wa3 grievously Tempted last
Night. 0! Lord save ne froa all Sin. My Flesh is an enemy to ray
Soul. Sunday 9th. I wa3 buffeted by Satan last Night. The Lord
is ray Refuge. I stand in need of the atoning Blood of Jesus every
Moment. The Rain keeps me from going to Church. At 11 OClock I want
and preached from ray good Old Subject, "If we be dead with himw. Was
informed after Preaching that Old IlcHain was very Drunk a few Days ago.
He was on(c)e a Treacher in the islands. What reason we have to
watch & Pray lest we become castaways. In the Evening I preached
from Lot's leaving Sodom to a large Congregation. I took my leave of
the Wilmington "eople informing them I purposed going to the North.
Returned to my Lodging. Monday 10th. I thank God for Rest. I got
my Boots mended, fixed up & took mj leave of bro. & Sister Jonnett.
I have always lodged at ray hone since I came here. My Board Ps paid
o&£ b. all my temporal Business settled. I now leave the People not know-
ing that I shall see them again this side of Judgment. I came to old
friend John Nichols's. Tuesday 11th. It Rains. Thi3 is nine years
since I started from my Father *c to go into the Circuit. 0! what have
I seen, felt, suffered & enjoyed since I engaged in this Work. Many
have fallen & Satr.n has often leveled his Weapons at my poor Soul but,
glory to God, I an borne up by Divine Grace. In the Evening I came to
bro. John Futch's at preached by candle Light from 1 John Iv,19.
Wednesday 12th. I came to Sister Morris's ft held prayers. This is
an excellent Woman. Then I came dn to Sister Campbell's and hoard the
pleasing news of her Convertion, It has long appear 'd to me that there
is a secret connexion between Spirits, Which I more ic mere believe.
Last Wednesday Night I was wneoaoao ly engaged in prayer Cc had this
family in mind. Sister Campbell says she heard me & that was the

Kight she got the Blessing. I was about 24 miles from her. Thursday
15th. I cane to Mr, Richard Hixon's. This is a kind Han ft V.'oman.
I wish they had Religion. Friday 14th. This is fast Day. I take
one gap of Coffe S: came to bro. Robert Nixon's. Saturday 15th. I
came to Q.Meeting at Sister Campbell's, -.reached fro JSarauel xii,24»
Had a profitable tine. Met the Class & oxco: •munleated Mrs. 6. I fear
she is in a bad State. Lord pity her poor Soul. Sunday 16th, I hold
love-feast, then Administered the Sacrament. Wm had a gracious tlrae»
Then I preached from 1 Tino lii,16. Kad a good degree of liberty,
Iro. Jennctt exhorted. I Baptized several Children it two Adults*
I find my Soul greatly comforted and I hope 'Teat good has been done
in this now Circuit. OlLord receive the Glory & Honor. Monday 17th,
I take my leave of thi3 dear family and ride to bro. Hixon. Visited
Sister Alexander who is very poorly. Held prayers and bid my
affectionate Friends adieu. Hode to bro. Ballard's on Stone* s Bay.
Tuesday 13th. I came v.-p to Richlands, called at L. Ballard's, dined
& rode up to Robert 'tnsett's. T"Teinesday 19th. I came to bro. S,
Hooker's, :linod, hear'd my Sister Harper was very oorly. I came and
found her very 111, My dear old Father came. We spent the night here.
Thursday 20th. My dear Sister continues very ooorly. I stay here.
In the evening bro. Jame3 esns ft sister Betty, also Sister Mary. I
praise God my Relations arc preserved. I sat up part of the "ight.
Friday 21st. This is fast Day. I came up to ray Fathers It saw bro,
Watkins. I praise ttm Lord I am brought back to the Place of my
Nativity after traveling 13 months. I sincerely want to profit my
dear Relations. Saturday 22nd. I walked down to see my Sister.
She VSui rather better. My Father walked with me. We returned and
vrent to see bro. James. He's ;ot 1 U 11 fixed. I feel
tempted when I see the great difference my old Father makes in $is

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Sons, We returned. Sunday 23rd. I came to soe rr^r Sis tor Harp or. She
was "bad. Then I came to the Rain-Bow M, Hous3 and preached from
11 Tlino.Ii,ll,12. Had a tolerable time. Came to S. Hooker's ft
preached at Mght from 11 Cori.xiil,5. Monday 24th. I cane to H.
Hookers, then to bro. Thomas's. Tuesday 25th. I cane to ray plantation
and a.T-7 how Things vrere disordered, then came to Mr. Cerr's 2s dined.
In the Evening came to my Father's. Wednesday 26th. Bro. Matthews
cnmo. In the evening I came to hro. H arper's. My sister Is very

rly. Lord stand fiy her & save hov Soul. Thursday 27th. I returned,
ft came to Gedion Old's and preached a funeral Sermon from Coll.Iv,5.
Then went to hro. Thomas's. Friday 28th. Bro. paid ne 60 Dollars that
he had receiv'd for Rent. *• cane to bro, James's, then to my Father1*.
I want to live for God. At >7ig!:J; I oaaa to hro. Harper's. My dear
Sister Is wry poorly. Saturday 29th. I rcturn'd to my Father's.
In the livening I came bade co vro. Harper's. My Sister eontiau
vfirj lo^r; Sunday 30th. I take my leave of v$ clear Sick Slater ft all
her Family, mem ttj to my F- ■-'•■her'r and preached from "Only fear tiat
Lord", r-tc. Had a degroo of liberty. Dined, ..ae free Conver-

sation with my dear old Father. I feel easy In Mind. It 13 well to
speak out thoughts so 0 tines. I took my leave of ny dear veaplag
Relations and started. Bro. Matthews will travol with me to Virginia.
We came to bro. Speight's. The Man ft Woman have both died since I
waq here Inst. There has been & Is Teat Afflictions in this Laud.
01 that I mar live every moment in readiness for the change. Monday
31st. We rode tc Sister Philips vs over Tar-River. Tuesday April 1st.

to bro. Bradford's, Pined and then rode to bro. Clayton's
near Falifsa. Wednesday 2nd. We erne to bro. T.'alPcr's; Dined. I
Baptized a Child ft held Prayers; then we care to Sister Jeffers's
near Hixe's Ford. Thursday 3rd. We came to bro. Farham's, Dined,

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then walked to bro. Jones's, got ray Portmanteau & Cloths returned.
Friday 4th. We came to Cipt. Briggs's. We hear the Small-Pox In
Norfolk and Portsmouth will cause the Conference to he moved. So we
know not where It will he. Saturday 5th. We came to bro. Moody's.
Sunday 6th. We came to Blount's M. House. Bro. Lee preached & several
of us Exhorted. I came to bro. Blunt' s. Monday 7th. ' e res$. Tuesday
8th. We met at the P. House. Bro. Wllkerson preached & several
exhorted. I came to Mr. Andrew V/oodley's. This Is my Home for a
short time. Wednesday 9th. Conference met In bro. Blunt »s Hall.
We did some Business, then came to the M. House & hear'd bro. Mackentree
Preach. I return'd to Capt. Woodley's and preached from Rev. 1,5, 6.
Had a good time. One got Converted. Thursday 10th. We met In
Conference. In the Evening I came to Mrs. Goodson's & preached from
"Wilt tho(u) be made whole". Had a tolerable Meeting. Friday 11th.
I came to the Conference. We finished our Business & arose. I am
Appointed to the Tar-River Circuit. We came to the M. House &
hear'd bro. Lee preach. We ended, and I came to ray Lodging, Dined,
gathered my Cloths & came to bro. Joseph oody's. Saturday 12th, We
Rode up to bro. phllip Davis's. I am poorly in Body. Sunday 13th.
We came to wane's Chapel. Bro. Matthews Preached, I exhorted. We came
to Capt, Briggs's. Monday 14th. We came to Pennington's, Dined, then
rode to bro. Jones's, then to bro. Parham's. Tuesday 15th. We came
to bro. Bonner's. I preached from 11 Timo.il, 11, 12. Had a sweet time.
Bro. Evans & I came to Petersburg, put up at bro. Harding's. V/ednesday
16th. I did so ie Business in Town, got sc>r& Cloth & carried it to
Mr. Selby (the Taylor). I visited several of ray Acquaintances and
fo^nd them as I left them as to Religion. In the Evening bro. :i. & I
went out to bro. Tucker's. Thursday 17th. We returned to Town. I

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had our Horses Shod & rested. Saturday 19th. Y/e came to Sapponah
Church. Bro. Matthews preached and I Lectured from Heb.xli,l. Y/e
came to bro. Andersons. In the Evening we rode four miles to a
friend's House & I preached from "Wilt thou be made whole"; others
exhorted. Y/e had a good time. Bro. John West is now with us. Y/e
returned to bro. Anderson's; went to Sleep about 12 OClock. Sunday 20th.
Y/e came to the Church again & after morning Meeting I preached from "0
Earth, Earth, etc. Had a sweet time; others exhorted. ve rode 4 miles to
bro. Daniel Woolrldge's, Dined, then rode 12 miles to bro. Baker's &
I preached from "0 the hope of Israel" • We had a sweet, gracious season.
One got Converted. V/e lay down to Rest about 12 OClock. Monday 21st.
I am tolerable in Body and happy In Soul. It Rains so I continue here.
Tuesday 22nd. V/e came to bro. Bottoms' s. I walked to the Church, sat
down to Meditate and bowed to pray but was greatly tempted. 01 Saviour,
Saviour, save me from thinking of Sin. We held prayers and in the
Evenin;; rode to bro. Bridgewater's. Bro. Ansby is here ft preacae*; I
•xhorted. Our Meeting lasted till near 12 OClock at night. Wednesday
23rd. I came to Richmond, did soroe business, then rode out to bro.
Ellis's. Thursday 24th. I came back to Town, ,ut up at bro. West's.
Preached at night in the new Meeting House from Rev. I, 6, 6. Had a
tolerable time. Friday 25th. I fixed up; bro. Matthews & bro. Simmons
started with me. We rode about 22 miles to a bro. Crenshaw's near
Ground Squirrel Bridge and was kindly received. Saturday 26. Y/e rode
about 23 miles to a Sister Waller's near Devenport's Ford. This is a
kind Family. A Neighbour Man Is here much concerned about his Soul.
01 that God may visit him in Mercy. Sunday 27th. We came to bro.
Rowzey's about 2 miles, then about -^ a ille and heard him preach a
funeral Sermon. I exhorted. We returned. Bro. Matthews spent the *
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bro. Arnal's about 10 miles, Dined, and rode to bro. Youngs 15 miles.
Tuesday 29th. We rode 5 miles to Federickburg, then to Dumbfrize,
and put up at a bro. Scot's.- my Horse at a Tavern for which I paid
a Dollar. Wednesday 30th. We came to bro. Adams's. Thursday, Hay 1st.
We rest hore.± In the Evening I was poorly. Friday 2nd. We continue
here. Saturday 3rd. We started, came through the I ederal City and
rode to Sister Turner's. Sunday 4. We came to Elk-Ridge Chapel, but
there was no Preaching. We rode to Sister Scot's & after Prayers at
Night cane to bro. Wa. Stewart's. Monday 5th. We have concluded to
have our Horses put here to i asture and shall send them fron Town. It
is 12 miles. We came to Town and I got Lodgings at Mrs. ihillp's on
Bank Street. Bro. V.illson Lee lodges here with me. Tuesday 6th,
Conference met. We made some Rules for the House; agreeded to sett
from 9 to 12 & from 3 to 6, and have Preaching every Night. Tuesday
20th May. The Conference arose. I have attended closely, have tried
to do something for the Cause, but fear it is very little. Some weighty
Matters were brought in by myself & others but they wero cast out, I
have preached twice, once at the joint from Fs.xl,l-3, had a good time,
and once in the new Church from 11 Cori.xiii,5; the Lord was present.
I wa3 much engaged in Old T wn one Night. Many Souls have been Converted
since the Conference commenced. I have lodged every night at Home but
one & then I stayed at Mrs. Morrel's with bro. Matt ews. I wish 3ome
changes in the present Government of our Church but know not when they
will take place. Wednesday 21st. I ^ot a Horse & rode with bro,
Jackson out to bro. Stewart's. Thursday 22nd. I got my Horse, sent
the other to Town, and we started. Called at a Tavern, fed our Horses,
then came to Georgeton. Put up at bro. Beal's. Friday 23rd. We rode
50 miles to Stafford Court House and put up at a Tavern. Saturday 24th.
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Sunday 25th. Bro. Jenkin preached, I exhorted. In the Evening we
came to Sister Waller's. Monday 26th. We came to bro. King 'a, dined,
then rode to hro. Mallowry's. I preached at Night frojfc "The Lord
openeth the Eyes of the blind", etc; bro. Jackson Concluded. Tuesday
27th. We came to Richmond, had our Horses fed at a Tavern and we dined
at bro. Cowland's, then rode to bro. Sridgewater ■ s . Bro. Jenkin preached,
I exhorted. We had a good time. Wednesday 28th. Bro. Jackson & I
went to bro. Baker's. I preached from 1 John iv,18. Had a tolerable
time. Thursday 2©th . e came to Sister Hobbs's. Bro. Jackson preached,
I exhorted. We haa a gracious Season. At night I preached from "By
Sight on my Bed I sought him". The Lord was with us; Sinners trembled
& Christians rejoiced. Friday 30th. I part with my precious bro.
Jonathn Jackson and came to bro. Archabald Walthan. Saturday 51st.
I have no Appointment. In the Evening I came to bro. Fetherston's.
Sunday, June 1st. I am detained by the Rain. Held Prayers In the
Fanily. Monday 2nd. Betty Fetherson is a trifling Sinner. I came
to Petersburg, put up at bro. Harding's. His Daughter is vory 111. In
the Evening I went to Mr. Jeffer's; had some serious talk with Ur.
Jeffers. Went to Bed. Tuesday 3rd. I awoke. Satan was ready to
Tempt. I came to bro. Harding's, fixed up. (Fanney is very poorly.)
I started. The Waters are very high. I rode :any .lies out of my ay
to cross the Creeks. In the r.venlag came wet to Sister Malone's.
Wednesday 4th. I crossed Nottoway at Green's Church and caiie to bro.
Parham's. Got ray Clothes & Books, Dined, and rode up to bro. .'elham's.
Thursday 5th. I came to bro. Seward's. At I ght had a sweet tine.
Friday 6th. I came to Sister Jourdan's, then to friend Walker's, then
to bro. Jas. Taylor's. Saturday 7. I came to bro. Joseph Speed's.
Sunday 8th. I came to Salem, met bro. P. Smith & hear'd him .reach.
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to Slater Jmrdan's, Dined, then come by Bro. Homes' s to bro. Speed's.
Monday 9th, We talked about our Business. I came to bro. Homes' 3.
Had a sweet time while at prayers. Bro. Smith started with me. We
came to old Sister Malone's. He .reached, I exhorted. In the Evening
I came to bro. Rane's. Tuesday 10th. I came to St. Tamany, crossed,
then to Worrenton, then through the Rain to bro. Shine's. I an now in
Tar-River Ct. where I am to travel. 01 Lord own thy Servant. This is
the first Circuit I ever Rode. I an now w(h)ere I began. How little
have I improved in ITine Years & several iontha. I want to do nsore for
the Kingdom of Jesus. The Redeemer's Causo lies near my Heart. Wed-
nesday 11th. I stay here. Thursday 12th. I came to bro. Edmund
Jones's. Friday 15th. I continue here & write. Saturday 14th. I
came to bro. Pitt's, Dined, held prayers, & then rode to Ilr. Ellen's.
Sunday 15th. I preached from 1 Samuel xii,24. Had a tolorable time.
Monday 16th. I rode back to bro. litt's. Have no Appointment till
tomorrow. 0! Lord save ne from all Sin and help me to live every ciomeht
to thy Glory and my Co 'fort. Tuesdayl7th. I preached from James ii,12.
I find Religion very flat in this Neighbourhood. 'Wednesday 18th. I
came to bro. Shine's and preached from ii Jeter iii,17,18. Had a
tolerable time. Thursday 19th. I cane up to Jones's Chapel k preached
fron Rev. i, 5, 6. Met the Class; had a tolerable time. Came to bro.
Young' 8. Friday 20th. I came to bro. Colier's and preached from
ii Cori.xiii,5. Had a happy meeting. Saturday 21st. I came to bro.
Cooper's & preached from 11 Timothy 11,11,12. Had a tolerable time.
Rode home with bro. Williams. Sunday 22nd. I came to Smith's Chapel
and preached from Ps.cxlvi,8. Had but little liberty. Met the Class;
felt cc for ted. Rode home with old bro. Taylor. Here I formerly
stayed when I rode the Ct. about 9 years ago. Monday 25rd. This is
R-est Day. I ca \e to «*o. Lewis Taylor's. Tuesday 24th. I came to

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bro. Ray's and saw Bettsy. He is In the Ct. They have a fine Son.
I came to Banks* s Chapel and preacned fron Isaiah xxxii,17. Hod a
tolerable Class Meeting. I went to bro. N. Moore's. Wednesday 25th.
I came to bro. Ray's, saw him, and came to Laurance's. "reached from
Ps^lvi,4. Had a tolerable Meeting but find the People in this
Neighbourhood to be the same mean quarrelaon sot that lived here
nine Years ago. Thursday 26th. I came to bro. Bridgers's and preached
from Janes 11,12. Then came to bro. John Vhitf ield's. These arc the
same faithful old Methodists. Friday 27th. This is Rest Day. Lord,
help me to improve in Religion and Redeem my precious time. In the
Evening I came to Old bro. Liles's. Saturday 28. I came to bro.
Smiths and preached with liberty from "Know ye not that the Lord hath
set apart him that Is Godly, etc. Had a precious time. Several came
up to be prayd for. At lilght I preached again from "By night on my
Bed", etc. Sunday 29th. I came to the Union Church and preached from
"Ho that findeth me findeth Life", etc. Had a warm, sweaty tine in a
small Pulpit. V.ent to Sister Goodlow's. Monday 30th. I came to bro.
Finch's and preached from "blind Bartemas"; had a jood tine. Vent
to Sister Hester's. Tuesday, 1st July. I came to bro. Morris's and
preached fron Rev. 1,5, 6. Had sweet Class oeting. Wednesday 2nd. I
came to bro. Shine's and met with bro. Evans. I preached from
"Bartemas". In the Evening went home with bro. Hill Jones. Thursday
3rd. I went to the Choco Spring for I was poorly, in Body. Returned

of bro. Jones's. Friday 4th. This Is fast Day. We came to the Spring,

bro.
drank of the Water, li started for the Q. Meeting. Rode to:Collier's,

dined, then to bro. Richard Taylor's. Saturday 5th. We rode through

the Rain to Bethel. Bro. Evans preached, bro. Tay exhorted. We held

a long Conference. Came to bro. Smith's. I am poorly. Sunday 6th.

We met; held close Meeting; had the Sacrament. The Lord was with us.

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I preached from St, Mat.xxiv,14. The People were scattered abroad.

I had hut little satisfaction, others ixhorted. I cane to bro. Jane
Taylor. My Soul was happy. In the Evening walked to Old bro, Taylor's.
Monday 7th. This is Rest. Returned to James Taylor's and left with
him sixteen Dollars which he is to keep for me. Returned; at 12 OClock
we had prayers. The Lord was with us. At Night I preached frora "By
Bight on my Bed", etc. Had a tolerable time. Tuesday 8th. I came to
Banks's Chapel & preached from Rev. 1,5, 6. Had a precious time. Cams

to N. Moore's. Wednesday 9th. I came t bro. Lawren's and preached
from "The Lord hath delivered ray Soul from death, ray Eyes from tears,
etc. Then rode to bro. Bridges' s. Thursday 10. I preached from "Awake

0 North Wind, etc. Then came to bro. Whitef ield' s . Friday 11th. I
have no Appo intnent. Cane to Sister Goodlow's & had some of my Cloths
put in Order. Saturday 12th. I came to bro. Smith's & preached frora

II Timo.il, 11, 12. Met the Class; had a good time; two joined. Then
went to bro. Jeter's. At Night had a good time at prayers. ne 1r.
Rogers who was opposing me two weeks ago, is no(w) so Convicted he trembles
& requests me to pray for hira. Sunday 13th. I came to Union Church

and reached from Isaiah xxi,5. Met the Class had a precious time.
Came to bro. Lyles's. Monday 14th. I came to bro. Finch's and reached
frora Isaiah xxviii,16,17. Then met the Class and settled a disagreeable
dispute. In the Evening came to Sister Hester's & preached from
11 Peter iii,17,18. Tuesday 15th. I came to bro. Morris's It reached
from ditto. In the Evening came to bro. Murphrey's. Wednesday 16th.

1 am detained here by the Rain. Thursday 17th. I came to Thos. Arndal's.
Held prayers k talked to hira about his conduct toward the :reachers, &
pointed out how he had injured the Redeemer's Cause. Ho seem'd penitent.
I came to old bro. Hartfield's. I have been greatly tempted by the
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better to Marry than bum. Friday 18th. I rode near 20 miles to
bro. Winburn's ft preached from Luke xii,32. Then rode 10 or 12 miles
to one Up* Hatcher* s and it seems there is an Appointment for me to
preach a funeral Sermon over one of the young Women1 s Bastard. I think
strange cf the preachers making such appointment for it is likely the
Child was made contrar, to the Will of God. It only lived three Days.
Sat. 19th. I gave a discourse from nI shall ^o to him, hut he shall
not return to me". In the Evening came to brc Everit earce's.
Sunday 20th. I came to the M. H. and preached from "Whosoever findeth
me findeth life", etc. ffhen went to Arthur Tal ton's. At Ulght saw
sone foolish Behaviour by a young Man & a Girl for which I reprooved
them. Monday 21st, I came to bro. Doyt's & preached from Acts xxvi,
17,18, with liberty. Had a good Meeting. Then rode to bro. Crawford's
& gave an exhortation to a few . ersons. The(n) a blac": Man spoke. He
will profit the Negro a, Tuesday 22nd. I was pestered by a great
number of Bugs. I came to Dean's M. House (the first House I preached
in when I commenced riding the Ct. about nine years ago) and gave a
discourse from 11 Cori.xiii,5. Then rode to bro. Howell's. Wednesday
23»d. I cane to James Dean's and preached from Gen.xlx,17. Thursday
24th. I cane to Sins' s, then 2 miles further & preached a funeral
Sermon from "I know not the day of my death". Then rode about 12 miles
to bro. Wlnstead's. Friday 25th. I preached from Pail, 1-3. Then had
a long trial with Sister Shepherd; she is excommunicated. I . the
Evening came to Joseph ^instead' s. We have an uncommon warm Wight.
Saturday 26th. I came to bro. Cooper's and preached fron Acts xxvi,
17,18. Sunday 27th. I came to Mrs. Ellen's and preached from Rev.
1,5,6. Monday 28th. I came to bro. Itt's ft preached from 11 ?eter
ill, 17, 18. Had a good time. I hope the Lord will visit this People
for good. Tuesday 29th. I came to Mr. Sears 's & preached from Matt.
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lfiro. Shine's k preached from "Whoso findeth ae, findethy Life & shall
obtain favour of the Lord", etc. I hope the Lord v/ill bless k save
these people. At Might I foudn the Tomter present. My flesh opposes
my Soul. Lord save me from all Sin. Thursday 51st. I cane to Jones's
Chapel and preached from "Who so findethe use, etc. Had a sweet time,
Went to bro. Roger Jones's. These are good old Methodists. Friday,
August l3t. X came to bro. Collier's k preached from "Awake 0 II, Wind
& come thougk South", etc. Saturday 2nd. I came to the Union Church
& met with bro. : oythress k ( tlaer readier s. This Is to be two days
Meeting. Dry. - oythresa preached, I exhorted. We came to Sister Good-
low's. Sunday 3rd. We came, had the Sacrament. Bro. P. preached; I
gave a disco rse. We came to bro. Lyles's. Monday 4th. We part. I
came to Mr. Ford's. Sister Ford 3tar(t)ed with me. We came to Raleigh,
put up at friend Glendenning's. I got several Articles. At ilight I
preached in the State House from i.iat.xxlv,13. Tuesday 5th. I had an
invitation to visit Mr. White. I cane k had some serious Conversation
with him and his Lady. I returned, fixed up, & rode to bro. Jeter's.
In the Evening came to Doc. Sims's. Wednesday 6th. I came to Mr*
Towel's & preached from 11 Samu.xliX*20; then rode homo srith bro,
Whitefield. Thursday 7th. I came to bro. Bridges' s k preached from

I Peter iv,18. Friday Oth. I rode to brot Moore* s; bro. Evan's came.
In the Evening we went to bro. L. Taylor's. Saturday 9th. I cane to
Banks's Chapel & preached from ?s.xl,l-3. Turn'd out one Member is hope
good was done. Then came to Sister Ray's. Bro. Ray is on the Circuit.
Sunday 10th. I caine to old bro. Taylor's, got breakfast, then rode to
Bethel k preached from Mat.vii,13,14. Then came to bro. Williams.
Monday 11th. I came to bro. Finch's. Bro. Jarratt preached k I
exhorted. Tuesday 12th. I cane to bro. Morris '9 - reached from

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prayers felt much of the presence of the Eord. Wednesday 13th. I am
greatly tempted by ay flesh. I preached from 11 Tin. 11,11,12. Then
came to bro. Murphrey's, dined, then r ode to hro. Shine's a out 20
miles from Arnal's. Here I meet with hro. Ganeun. Thursday 16th. I
came to the Shoco Spring. I purpose attending here several days for
the benefit of the water. I case to Hill Jones's. Friday 17th. I attend
& return to bro. Jones's. Saturday 16. I cane to bro. Mayfield's.
Sunday 17th. I preached from 11 Cor.iii,10. Monday 18th. I a ttended
the Spring, went to H. Jones's & then returned to Mayfield's. Tuesday
19th. I came to the Spring ft met with one Mr. Maculler. V.'e held an
Argument concerning eating Animal food. He is a Han fill'd with strange
Notions. I came to bro. Mayfield's. Wednesday 20th. I came to the
Spring & met with Mr. Maculler. Again we Argued about three hours. I
find he is an Universalist, an Unitarian, an Ilrian & I know not what
beside. I came to bro. Hill Jones's. Thursday 2l3t. I came to the
Spring ft took ay last drink of the water, return 'd a. rode down to
Edmund Jones's & applied the Elle er of Vitriol to my ring worm. I
could not find that the water did it any good. Friday 22n£. I came to
bro. 3oddie'3 (near Nash Court House). Saturday 23fid. We came to the
bigg Meeting at David Winstead's. I preached from 11 Cori.iii,18;
brothers Lindsey & Bellamy exhorted, Met th© Class, turn'd out one
& another withdrew. Sunday 24th. Bro. Bellamy preached after the
Sacrament, ft then I gavo a discourse from Hat.xxiv,14. Had a tolerable
time. We rode to bro. Beddie's. Monday 25th. I came to Mr. Ellen's
& preached from the living Stone. Then came to bro. Pitt's. Tuesday
26th. I preached from 11 Timo.il, 11, 12- Wednesday 27th. I came to
bro. Shine's & preached from Heb.xli,l. Thursday 28th. I came to
Jones's Chapel & preached from Gcn.xix,17. Mot the Class; had a sweet
time. Bro. Whitfield & bro. John Jarrott arc with me. I came to bro.

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Youngs. Friday 29th. I had so::e blood taken from my Arm. Came to the
Shop, had ray Horse Shod, then came to bro. Collier's Z-. \ reached from
11 oter 111,17,18. Had a good nee ting. Saturday 30th. I came to
bro. Coopers & preached from Heb.lv, 9. Then :arae to bro. H. William's.
JacwnnnttaadTC jhrw Sunday 31st, I came to Bethel ?c preached from Dan.xii,
2,3. Had a jood time. Then % settled a long dispute. Came to old
bro. Taylor's. At Night preached from "The Harvest .1.-3 oer, the Summer
is ended, & we are not Saved". Monday 1 September. I rest at James
Taylor's. Tuesday 2nd. I came to Bank's Chapel It preached from
11 eter ii#4; then to II. Moore's. At ^Ight bro. Evana came to no.
Y'ednesday 3rd. We came to bro. Lawrenc's. I preached from Luke xiii,
23. Came to bro. Ray's; he i3 sick. Thursday 4th. I came to bro.
Bridgers & preached from Isaiah Iv,l; then came to bro. Whitef ield's.
Friday 5th. I came to Sister Y/illians's & preached 11 Thcss. 1,7-9; then
eame to Sister Goodlow's. Saturday 6th. I came to bro. Smith's &
preached from ?s.xl,l-3. Had a procious powerful time. The Lord ia
reviving his Work. I went to Mr. Towel's & at Night toe Lord was with
us. Sunday 7th. I fame to the Union Church & preached from Mat.xxlv,
14. Had a sweet time; several are truly convicted. I went to bro,
Lylos's. Monday 8th. I came to Sister Goodlow's, then to Fincho's &
preached from 11 Cori.iii,18. In the Evening came to bro. Morris's.
Tuesday 9th. I preached from Luke xiii,23. Then came to bro. G. Hills.
Wednesday 10th. I came to bro. Murphrey's. At Night hold Meeting
with a few Arsons. Thursday 11th. I came to bro. Arnold's and
preached from the "Strait Gate & narrow TYay". A yowng ^oman Is here
who tells that she had great views of Heaven and Hell when she lay for
13 Days without eating or drinking. These things are too little
regarded by the careless V'orld. i'vl<ia.y. I had a long ride to 'Yinborn's.
Preached from 1 Jeter iv,18. Then rode to Mr. Onoal'a. He was from

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hone. His kind ife treated me well. Saturday 13th. The Man came
home drunk. I started off to the bigg tfeefring at lierce's II. House,
came, ft preached from Isaiah xxi,5. 'Vent to Ever it ricrce's. Bro.
John Howel is with me. Sunday 13. We came to the M. House, had the
Sacrament. I preached from Rev.iii,18. Bro. Howel & bro. Hooks
exhorted. I car.o to bro. Hardy Talton's. Uovday 15th. I cane to bro.
Boyt's ft preached from 11 Thesa.i,7-9. Then went to bro. Crawford's.
Tuosday 16th. I came to Dean's M. House and pleached from "Jacob* 3
Ladder". Went to bro. Howell. Wednesday 17th. I came to James
Bean's & preached from "ye cannot Serve the Lord", etc. Regulated
some Matters in tiie Class. Thursday 18th. Came to Mr. Sims's
preached from Rev. i, 5, 6. Then rode to bro. P. Winstead's. Friday
19th. I preached from ?s - The Lord openeth the Eyes of the blind,
etc". Then went to bro. Joseph Winstead's. In the Evening felt much
of the presence of God. Saturday 20th. I came to bro. Cooper's &
preached with uncommon liberty from Luke xxi,34,36. Sunday 21st.
I came to Mr. Ellen's ft preached from Rev.iii#18. Then came to bro.
Boddy's. Itonday 22nd. I came to bro. Pitt's and peached from
"Lord are there few that be saved". Tuesday 23rd. I came to bro.
Shine's ft preached from Jacob's Ladder,

William Ori-iond Jr's Journal
Volume iv
from
September 25rd, 1800, to February 24th, 1803,

A Journal of William Qvaond's Life
25rd of September 1800 to

Tuesday 23rd of September. I came to bro. Daniel Shines;
preached fron "JTacob's Ladder"; met the Class & had a good Meeting,
Here I expect to leave my Portmanteau, some papers & Books, Wednesday
24th. I cane to Jones's Chapel, preached from 11 Timo.ii, 11,12. Had
a good time, but there were some disagreeable Matters brought before
the Church, Some of the Members have been transgressing. I rodo to
bro. Coliers & preached from Luke xxi, 54-56. Then there were some
disagreeable scandalous Matters brought before the Church which we
undertool to settle. Thursday 25th. I came to bro. Cooper's & preached
from John xvi,20. Then came to bro, H. Williams's, dinod ft rode tobro.
Lewis Taylor's. Friday 26th. I cane early in the morning to bro.
Ray's. Bro. N, Moore came to go with me to Caswell Q. Meeting. After
the Rain ceased, we started; rode up to Mrs. Moore's, Bro Evans is here.
I was intoduced to this kind Family. This is the first Acquaintance
with any of them altho I have often hear'd of them, Saturday 27th,
We rode to the M, House, I preached from Isaiah xxi, 5. Bro. Foythress
& others exhorted. We held a Conference, did the Business, then came
to bro. Dicking's. Sunday 28th. We returned. Bro. I oythress preached,
myself & others exhorted. We had a good time. Bro. Evans came with
me to bro. Dicking's. At Night we had a little Meetin;. Monday 29th,
We came to Sister Moore's, This is an agreeable family, lister- nolly
Moore has some valuable Qualities, She is a&amlable young Lady,
She calls my attention more than any I have seen lately. September
50th. We have to leave here this Day. Vfhen I took my leave of Sister
Polly I left a snail peice of paper with a few lines on it in her soft
hand. We cane to Garrend's M, House. I preached from is, cxlvi,8.
Had a tolerable good time. Went to old Sister Garrend's ft dined,

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then rode to bro. Wn. Robbert's. Wednesday, October 1st. We attended

at the M. House & I preached from 1 i eter Iv,18, then rode to N.

Moored. Thursday 2nd. We came to Banks's Chapel. I preached from

Reve.iii,18. Met the Class & did a great deal of Church Business.

One wicked Woman, by the name of Kitteral, interrupted us. Bro. i oythress

& me cane to old bro. Taylor's. Thursday 3rd. I came to Bethel, (reached

from the Gospel Glass", ides. Kit ;eral interrupted us again. The

Saturday 4th. We Game to Q. Meeting at Jones' 3
Devil is continually in her. We came to Richard Taylor's. Chapel.

Bro. Poythress preached; others exhorted. After Conference we went to
bro. R. Jones's. Sunday 5. We have an uncommon Rain but came to the
Chapel, had the Holy Sacrament. Bro. Morris preached a good Sermon.
I rode to old Sister Goodlow's which was 20 miles. Monday 6th. I
rest here. In the Evening went to bro. Whitfield's & preached from
John xvi,20. Tuesday 7th. I came to the Union Church & preached from
1 eter Ii,4. Rode to bro. Jeter's. Wednesday 8th. I came to Raleigh
& preached from Heb. xi,7; then rode to old friend leters's. Thursday
9th. I rode to bro. Hollingsworth's & got Freeman to work on my new
Watch. I fear he's made her worse. Friday 10. I cane to bro. Howel's.
Saturday 11th. I rode to bro. Wiley Stanton's. Sunday 18. I preach
here from Heb.xi,7; then rode down to Speight's old -lace. Monday 13,
I came to my bro. Thomas Ormond. Mr. Carr came 5c we bargained for ray
Land. He is to ;ive 2000 Dollars. In the Evening I came to Father's,
Tuesday 14th. The old Man & me walked up to Tommy* a. Did some jusiness.
In the evening returned. We had some Conversation about a Tract of Land
on 1 ole-Cat which grieved ne. I am resolved to say but little. Wednes-
day 15. I came to bro. Harper's. Thursday 16. I came to my Father's.
Mr. Carr met; I drew a Deed It Signed It. Receiv'd 1000 Dollars ft two
Bonds for 500 each to be paid at Annual layments. I am now clear of
nqp Land. I want my Lord to direct L guide me in all my Actions.

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Friday 17th. I v»ent to bro. Harbor1 s. Saturday 10, I cane to my
father's, ~o t my Horae & went to a Ba. tist Q Meeting & preached from
Jolin xvi,20. Came to bro. Thomas's. Sunday 19. I came to my father's
& preached from 11 Cori.iii,13. Had a cod Meeting. Monday 20th. I
took my leave of all my Connexions here except bro. v.atkins who starts
with me. We cane to Major Llay's, then to Amos Johnson's. Tuesday 21st.
We star(t;ed & parted. I came by Tarborough to bro. Bellamy's. Wednes-
day 22nd. I star;t)od early, call'd at Exum Lewis's, then at/bro. Judge's.
Then rode up to Edmund Jones's (a Mer chant in the upper corner of
Halifax County). Thursday 23rd. Bro. Jones has not come home. I aa
detained. Friday 24th. I went to bro. Birt's. Saturday 25th. I
continue here. Went to the Chapel, heer'd bro. Britain, & gave an Exhorta-
tion after him. Sunday 26th. I cane to the Chapel (from bro. Birt's)
& preached from 1 Samuel xil,24. Then returned to bro. Jones's. Monday
27th. I let bro. iidmund Jones have 1000 Dollars which he is to use
till I call for it & pay me one half of the neeft profit* I expected

•;t some goods he was to bring ne from Petersburg but lie has
neglected ne. While I was waiting at the Store, Sly Horse ran away
with a Horse of Mr. Harrison's. They were pursued- but not overtaken.
Tuesday 28th. I borrowed a Horse of bro. Jones & rode about 40 miles
in search of them, & could not hear of them. I Advertised nine, flot
back In the Night nothing profited. Wednesday 29th. I started again,
looked all throug the neighbourhood. Could not find the Horsee. Cans
to bro. Birt's about 10 OClock at Might. Thursday 30th. I started
again on bro. Birt's Mare. Got tired looking, came to bro. Jones's
about 1 OClock and the Horse3 were just brought home. I paid three
Dollars, fixed up, ft rode to bro. Shine's. Friday 31. I arose before
Day, fised up cxEmteE&s my things k started. Rode about 30 miles through
the rain & held Worship at bro. Bdmund Taylors in Caswell Circuit. I

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am now at bone. Thi3 is the Ct. I aa to ride. Saturday, Bow—tew 1st.
I rode up to bro. Owen's, dined, then rode till late in the Wight to
Sister Fuller1 3. Sunday 2nd. I cane to Damron's M. House ■ ..reached
from Gen. xix, 17. Then came to bro. Lee's. Monday 3rd. I camo to
Loe's Chapel & preached from 1 John iv#19. Then came to friend Coekeral's,
Tu .,day 4th, I came to bro. Trotter's fc preached from Ualicha iii,18.
•'ednesday 5th. I came to bro. Richardson. Owen's £ preached from I's.
cxlvi,8. Thursday 6th. I cane to Sister Waller's Gc preached from
1 John iii,lS, v/ith light, life, 4 liberty. Friday 7th. I am iudls-
poaed in Body} my Throat is Sore. I came to bro. Barges' a and preached
fro-.i s.iv,3. This is a cold Class. Saturday ath. I came to bro.
Snoed's & preached from 1 John iii#13. Had a good time. V*'ent to
UPS. Moore' s. Bro. Thomas & Sister Polly are in company. Sunday 9th.
I came to the II. House ■ preached from 11 Tiiao.ii,ll#12; then went to
bro. Jesse Dickins's. Monday 10th. I feel my Mind seriously impressed
with the important Business of this Day & came composed to lira* Moore's.
After a suitable oppertunity offered, I opened my Mind freely to HiM
lolly. She possesses some excellent Qualities. Tuesday 11th. I have
talked twice or tiirice to my dear i'olly but she gives no pointed
Answer, wishes to have more time. Therefore, have given her four Voeks
to fix her Mt Ml give an Answer. I take my leave of this dear Family
& came to Garrand's i;. House & preached from "This is my friend". Had
a tolerable time. Then came to old friend Harris's. This Man is an
a backslidden State. Was for many Years liappy in Religion h reached
the Gospel. Now is under the power of Darkness. Y/e walked out and
had prayers in the leach Orchard. My own Soul was refreshed and lie
cried fov ■ujrey, but continues miserable. We came to the House & had
prayer Meeting; some of the Neighbours came out. My Soul is happy
in God but my Spirit is dejected. I seem lonesome & ay Mind uneasy.

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relative to the important Subject between my dear lolly & myself.
She gave me no Answer ft I fear did not feel much concern when I loft
her. J I has she the Spirit of Sympathy with a true Friend b. honest
Lover? VJedaesday 12th. I cane to Hf« Cunningham' s Shop to get my
Horse w rich I sent this to be Snod. They had not concerned with
him. I cane off wounded. Rode about a uile & preached a funeral
Sermon from Rev. at, 12. Had a degree of liberty, but did not feel as
happy aa I wanted . Dined, & came to Old bro. Wrights, ^y Spirit seem
low, yet free from Condemnation. Thursday 13th. I Dreamed I was in
company with my sweet '.oily ft she treated M with kindness & a goo *
degree of softness, & we were walking ft talking together. Ham I awoke
my Spirits were revived & I regained my former elivation of Soul (in
that respect). I came to old Bro. Moore's, left my Eorse & walked
to the Chapel. When I entered the ."ulpit, my Eyes flowed with tears*

About ten years ago I preached in this house to some of the cople. 01

ed in Religion. How little have I gained in the Divine Life.Oihow little have ]
how little have I. done for GOD & Souls. Lord, make me more faithful

& useful* I preached from mat.xxiv.lS. Had a good Meeting. Returned

to the House some what cheered. I am determined to spend my Days

for God, and life more than ever froe from Condemnation. Lord, I

chooae Death, Death, rather than Sin. Friday 14th. I came to bro.

Harris's. Saturday loth. I preach here from 11 Timo.ii,ll,12; had a

good meeting. Sunday 16. I arose early, rode about 21 miles to

Colier's Church & preached from Prov.vlii.5o, 36. Met the Class -

searched into their State, "out to bro. John Mayflcld's. Monday 17.

I came to bro. Towns's & preached from Jeremiah xvli,14. I hope the

Lord wa3 present. Tuesday 13th. I came to -right's Chapel & preached

from my good old Subject, "Examine yourselves", etc; then : ode co

bro. White's. Wednesday 19th. I rode to the River, crossed ft went

on to Speed's Store; did some business & then went to bro. Speed's

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Dwelling. Thursday 20th. I started early ft caje back to the River,
crossed at Raskins' s Ferry ft then i the Tabernacle v/here I expect
a Congregation, but none wwti So I rode through the cold to bro.
Taylor* s. Friday 21st. I have no Appo ' ntment . Yve have a great Snow
on the ground. I have a Room & ean write & Read. The Lord is good to
me this Day; I feel much sweetnesy within; shall Fast ft , ray. Satur-
day 22nd. I pre neb from "Open to me the Gates of Righteousness", etc.;
then rode up to bro. Owen's. Sunday 23rd. I preached from :s.exvi,8,9.

■ good I.leeting. Monday 24th. I rode to a bro. Jones 's. Tuesday
25th. I came to bro. Hopson's Cc preached from 1 John iv,19. Had the
Sacrament. V'cdnosday 26th. I came to Randolph's II. House & preached
from S. Solomon Iii,l-5. Met the Class which is co^osed of One Man.
and about a Dozen Women. Came home with Sister Condel. Her Husband
is net a iTcfessor but treats the Preachers with great kindness.
Thursday 27th. I came to Davis's l.l. house ft preached from 1 , eter iv,
18; had a good time. Then rode up to Sister Harrison's. This is a
kind Religious Family. I feel like God will own ft bless my labours
in these Parts. Oi that my Lord may speedily save me from all Sin, &

l me more useful in the Church, Friday 28th. I preached from
Jonah 1,6. The People were hard under the Word, but in Class meeting
many were softened. Saturday 29th. I came to bro. Riehardoon's ft
rreached from ns.cxxv,l, with liberty; at night from 1 John iv,18.
Sunday 20th. I started early and came to Damron's M. House ft preached
from rrov.vlii,35,36. The People without Doors talked ft behaned bad
which, discomposed U3 in the House. V/e had a sweet Glass Meeting. I
came to Gabriel Lee's. Monday, December 1st. I came to Lee's Cha; el
and preached from rs.cxvi,3,9; then rode to Mr. Cotherin's. Tuesday
2nd. I came to bro. Trotter's ft preached from Mark x, 46-51. This is
a cold Class. Wednesday 3rd. 1 cane to bro. R. Owen's ft preaahed from

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Mat.x~lv,13. This is ft snail Glass; bat fow faithful People In the
Neighbourhood. Thursday 4 th. I came to Sister Fuller's and ^reached
from Jonah 1,6. Thore are a few here engaged to serve God, v.'hlle
many are blind ft careless. Friday 5th. I came to bro. Harges's &
preachod from S. Solomon ili,l-6. Here is * small Class; but few
attended. Saturday 6th. I came to eld Mr. Cneed's and reached from
"s.xl,l-3; met the Clas3. Has Polly Moore Is here. We started 2c while
riding tr^ Mrs. Moore's, I discoursed with Kiel Polly on our former
Subject. She gave me a denial in a cold manner; my feelings were
greatly hurt. After we came to thcr's, she kept out of my

any ft her Countenance was gloomy. I gave her a Letter to read
which I had written to her. A little before I went to Bed I wrote her
the following Sote, viz: "Worthy Km Polly, If ay proposal* arc to
Subside forever, please to retun ray Letter. If not, retain it. She
returned it ft had ray cloths put on the Table in the Room. I lodg'd
in. T can't describe my exercises, ft never want to experience the like.
I yet love her ft wish her well. Sunday 7th. I was swake al ;cst all
the Night, Sister B. Hanks persuaded me not to give out Polly did
love me, but her mind was confused. Before I started to .reac" I
she put herself in my way and I tal ed greatly to her. She went with
me to preochlng & seem'd to respect rae. I preached from 11 Cori.xiii,
5. Hod a good Meeting. Miss Polly went with us to her toother in
laws (Mr« Dlckln's) but returned to her Mother's before Might. I
continued. Bro. Evans met me; we had a great deal of Conversation.
Monday 8th. Bro. Evans ft I came fee "rs. Moores. I feelt determined
to be on or off. I talked with dear 'ilss Nancy & found she was disturbed
with herself for forming unfavourable Opinions of ne at first. She
talked a long time ft aj f pardon, which I granted. I then took
my dear Polly in the Room & we had a long talk. She treated me with

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cander ft Inform* me of her difficulties. I folt very tender, but had
to attend my Appointments. Came to Garrand's fit i reached from John rvi,
20; had a sweet time. I retum'd to Irs. Moore's. Wfta v:ell received
by all the family, and In the looming had & long tails with tho Old
Lady. She was very agreeable. Tuesday 9th. We all started to lir.
Phillips Moore's Marriage, it was twelve mile 3 to .**. Cane's. I had a
long conversation with f"l<3M Polly. My very Soul loves her ft I believe
she has Affection for me. We agreed tc have r. final settlement on
Monday week, which Is to be the last time I am to v.-ait on her if she
will not comply. We spent the Evening at "r. Cane's. I married the two
Fersons, held worship Y?!th tho Company. Wednesday 10th. 01 how I love
my precious T;olly. She looks pleasing at me. We all came to Mr**
Moore's ft met with an agreeable Company. We had a sweet time at family
Prayer. After all went to Bed my dear "oily fe I s:-ent about feo hours
talking In the Hall. She has a great reguard for me. We have not
agreed to make up the important Matter yet. I got a sweet kiss £ took
my leave of my Love, then went to Bed. Thursday 11th. I found iiyself
refreshed, fixed up, parted vita all my worthy friends here ft rode to
Roberts M. House ft preached from the "Blind Man". Then came to friend
Harris's. This is my Spiritual Birth Sight < Lord, save ft direct me in
all things. Friday 12th. I mom fee hro . L. Moore's & preached from
11 Peter 111,17,18. Had but few Hearers; the Weathor is vory Cold.
I started & camo to bro. Harris's a little In the Night. Saturday loth.
I preached from 11 Cori.xiil,5. Sunday 14th. I started early ft rode through
the cold to Collier's Church ft preached fron 11 Timo.ii#ll#12; then
came Home with bro. Town. 0 Lord, rearch me ft try me, Is there any Evil
way in me. Have I Though^ Spoken, or Acted Monday 15th. I
preached from Ps.cxxv,l. This Is a cold place. Lord hel^ me to do my
duty. My Mind has been disco- rosed this Morning. I hope by this Day

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Week my Mind will be fixed some way. Lord grant it may be right & all
things brought about for the better. I feel my heart drawn out in
prayer for my dear Folly's welfare. I sincerely love her & wish her
well in time & Eternity. Tuesday 16th. I came to Wright's M. House
& preached from 1 Peter iv,18. Then went to bro. Milum' s (a local
preacher), Wednesday 17th. I came to bro. White's. Have no Arjpointraent.
Thursday 18th. I came to bro. A. Sail's & preached in the School-House
from "Lord are there few that be saved". Bro. Sail has an agreeable
Consort. Friday 18th. I came to bro. E. Taylor's. Saturday 19th. I
preached from 1 John iv,19; then rode up to bro. J. Owen's. Sunday
20th. My Horse is Sick. He was not taken good care of last Night. I
preached with liberty from 11 Cori.iii,18, met the Class, then fixed
up & rode to Mrs. Moores. I have now come agreeable to my Appointment
with Miss Polly. We had Prayers & Exhortation. At a late Hour I had
some Conversation with Miss Polly. I find her mind altered in a very
great degree since I parted with her last, which has been only ten Days.
She is cold in affection towards me and says she is not inclined to
Marry. Gave me no pointed Answer but is to do it early in the Morning.
I went to Bed after one OClock but slept very little. My Mind is greatly
discomposed. LORD, what is Man. What a poor frail Creature. Monday 22nd.
I arose early. After Prayers Miss Folly told me plainly she was not
inclined to Marry. I asked her for my Letter which she handed me. I
have as much to bear as I can. 0! why did I not know this sooner. I
have too good an Opinion of Mia a Polly to thihk she intended to deceive
me, but I fear she has been too credulous in believing illnatured things
of me which have been propagated by some mean Soul. I shall ever strive
to esteem her as a christian Sister & Lady till I am convinced otherv/ise.
01 What do I feel. How sensibly am I pained. Could I think she never
had an Affection for me I would not regard it; but when I i arted with

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her last her respect was so great I would have willingly married her.
What a change I find. Women & Men aro changeable Creatures. V.hat a
Vortex in lolly1 3 Bre/st, her Mind easily turn'd. How shall a I.Ian know
when a YJoman loves him. Bro. Evans *s here; we call'd the Family together
& held prayers. I took my leave of the Old Lady & thanked her for the
treatment I had receiv'd in her House. I then took my leave of Miss lolly
exhorting her to meet me in Heaven. Then wished all the family well,
came off and rode by the Court House up to R. Owen's on Hico. For about
Six Hours I feelt heavy distress such as I havn't feelt often in my Life.
I could not get my Mind composed. Constant thinking of those busy 1 ersona
who had Injured me. At bro. Owen's late in the Evening I walked out in
the old Field ft went to prayers. The Lord gave me some comfort. I feel
my Mind greatly eased & hope to live more than ever for GOD. Tuesday 23rd.
I came to bro. Hebron's & preached from Ps.xl,l-3. The Lord fill'd me with
his glorious Spirit, and such a time of power & love I hav'nt seen since
I came into this Ct. 01 that I could experience this every Day till
my Work on Earth was ended & then I could go up to rest. I rode hone with
Mr. & Mrs. Standerferd. '.ednesday 24th. I came to Condley's H. House &
preached from Heb.xii,l,2; load a tolerable time. Came to Mr. Condley's.
Thursday 25. This is Christmas Day. Came up to Davis's M. H. and
preached from'7Fimo.iiif16. Had a powerful time. Rode up to Sister
Harrison's. Friday 26th. I preached from Ps.xl,l-3. Had a gracious
season; did a great deal of Church business. Saturday 27. I came to bro.
Richardson's & preached from 11 leter iii,17. Thenrode through the rain
to bro. Gun's. Sunday 28. I am porly in Body. Rode to Daaron's M. H.
through the Rain. None met me. I came to bro. Matthew's i: had a little
Meeting. Monday 29. Came to Lee's Chapel & preached from Mark x, 40-52;
then came to Mr. Cotherin's. Tuesday 30th. I came to bro. Trotter's &
preached from Gene.vi,3; had a sweet time. Ca.e to bro. R. Owen's.

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Wednesday 31. I preached from S. Solomon Hi, 1-4. Then rode to Sister
Puller and preached fm Ps. lxii,l,2. Thursday 1st January, 1801. I
came to bro. Hergers's and reached from Matt.xxiv,13. Then rode to bro.
Jesse Dlckins, I feel my Mind engaged with God ft want to live more &
more to his Glory. I hatfe^ through the Labours, trials, & Troubles of
the last Year. God only knows what I have before me. 01 that he r.iay
vouchsafe to support ne by his Grace. Friday 2nd. I stay here & write
& Read. Saturday 5rd. We have a Snow. The weather is very disagreeable.
Bro. Douglass & myself load a cold Ride to Q.Meeting at J. Owen's. There
were a few eople. I preached from John xvi,20. We held a little
Conference; receiv'd bro. Douglass as a preacher on tril. e is to
take bro. Evans's place in this Circuit. Sunday 4th. We had the
Sacfcaraent & I preached from Reve.xxi,G,7. We have had a tolerable
Meeting. Monday 5th. I have no Appointment; shall rest. Tuesday 6th#
I continue here. This ia a precious family. Wednesday 7th. I started.
Had a long disagreeable Ride; the Rain came on & wet me. At last I
reached Mr. Webb's. I was here about nine years ago. Thursday 3th. I
rest. Friday 9th. I rode about 10 miles & preached a funeral Sermon
from 11 Thess. 1,7,8,9. Returned with Sister Polly & her brother. This
is a kind Family. Saturday 10th. I came to L. Moore's & preached from
Joshua xxiv,19. Refused to Administer the Sacrament, the Class was so
confused. We turnM some out & put others oil trial. I fear for the
Society. Sunday llta. I came to bro. G. Harris's & preached from Rev.i,
5,6. Monday 12th. I rode to bro. John Mayfield's. My Appointments have
fallen through by reason of bro. Evans not attending his in this part of
the Ct. I went on to bro. Town's. Tuesday 12th. Came to Wright's M. H. ,
had no Appointment, then came to bro. Mylpi's. Wednesday 13th. I came
to bro. Townds ft preached from Ps.cxvi,8,9, then rode to bro. v.hita's.
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What a happy thing It Is that every temptation is not a Sin. Lord, I
want to do thy heavenly Will. Give my Soul power over the Body. I
often think it would be best for me to be married. 01 that tho Lord may
direct me to the Object. I pray for Death rather than I should live to
offend my GOD. I rode to bro. Edmund Taylor's. Friday 15th. I rest &
have soite work done. Saturday 16th. I preach in the Id. House from Ps.
xl,l-3. I leave with Sister Taylor a new suit of Cloths & went home with
a brother who lives about 1 mile off. Sunday 17th. I camo to bro. J.
Owen's ft preached firm Gene.xix,17. Met the Clas3 & had a good time. Here
are some under Conviction. Monday 18th. I came up to bro. Holland's.
Tuesday 19th. I came to bro. Hobson's & preached from 11 Timo. 11^11,12.
Had a good time; 2 or 3 are Convicted It crying for Mercy, Wednesday 20th.
I came to Condley's M. House & preached from Isaiah xxi,5. Then went
home with Parson Moore. He is kind to us k wants us to visit lain.
Thursday 21st. I came to Davis's & preached from Ps.cxlvi,8; had a happy
time. V/ent to old bro. Wray's & at Night preached from 1 John iv,19.
Had a lively time. Friday 22nd. I camo to Sister Harrison Ji preached
from 11 Cori.xiii,5; had a sweet time. I hope & pray the Lord will
revive his York. I have suffered jreat trials from different quarters
since I came to t:is Ct. but hope they are subsiding. My Mind is more
settled & I want to live more & more to the glory of God. Saturday 23rd.
I came to bro. Richardson's It preached from 1 Timo.ii,8. Sunday 24th.
I came to Damron's M. House ft preached from 11 Tlmo 11,11,12. Then can*
to bro. G. Lea's. Monday 25th. I camo to old Mr. Lea's & preached from
Heb.lv, 9; then to C. Lea's. Tuesday 26th. I was greatly tern, ted early
this morning. My flest opposes my Spirit. I came to bro. Trotter's &
preached from Mark ix,50. ' ednesday 27th. I came to R. Owen's; nonn
camo out. (It is a rainy Day.) Thursday 28th. I came to Sister Fuller's.
(Was plagued to cross the Creek.) reached from 1 Peter iv,18. Friday 29th.

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I cane to bro. Harges's & preached from Heb.lv, 9; then Administered the
Sacrament. Saturday 31st. I came to bro. John Sneed?s. (Here I meet
with Misa Polly Moore,) I preached from 1 Peter ii,4. Had a sweat
Class mooting, I stay here with bro. Sneed. Sunday, February 1st.
We call'd at Sister Moore's & held prayers witfc Miss Nancy, (3he continue*
very poorly). We came on to Dickins's M. House. I preached from Rev.
iii,18. Had a tolerable time. v.ent to bro. Jesse Dickins's. Monday 2nd.
I started to go to bro. Phillips Moore's, call'd at old Mrs. Moore's &
concluded to stay the Evening (the Day is unlikely). I had 3ome talk
with the old Lady £c Nancy about so$e reports I had hear'd. We all hope
to remain in Christian union. At Night Miss Polly & myself conversed
about some writings that we had sent to each other which had hnrt both
our feelings. We agreed to burn them & live in christian love & union.
(I should feel much better if Polly* n Spirit was more soft k tender. She
discouvors great stiffness.) Tuesday 3rd. I parted with thorn all &
came to Garrand's M. House & preached fron S. Solomon iii. Went to Sister
Garrand's. In the evening had a sweet time with the blessed Lord in
secret. I am greatly delivered from my former trials. Wednesday 4th. I
came to Roberts's M. House & preached fro. .i Acts xxvi,17,18. Had a good
time. Theirode to Mr. Mark Howard's. Sister Howard is very 111. Thursday
5th. I am tolerable in Body & Mind. Came to Moore's M. House & preached
from Luke vi,45; did Businoss In the Class. In the Evening rodo to bro.
K. Moore's (Tar-RIvcr Cirt.). Friday 6th. I came to bro. Ray's. Had
some talk with Sister Ray, then came to bro. Evans's School House, then
te bro. Lewis Taylor '3. Saturday 7th. I came to bro. James Taylor's.
We walked to the old gentlernans but they were from home. We returned.
Sunday 8th. I came to bro. G. Harris's & preached from 1 eter Ii,4.
Monday 9th. I rode to bro. Junes Milura's; was lost & made it about 40
miles. Tuesday 10th. I pestered by the tempter last Evening. OhI -

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how long sua I to suffer from this corrupt Nature in my flesh. Lord, I
am thine. Clear my path through this vail of tears, I hate all Sin
& want to love thee Supremely. . came through the cold Rain to '.rights
M. House & preached from Gal.Iv,7. Then went home with bro. John Milum.
We have very disagreeable Weather. It is anow hailing. Wednesday 11th,
I came to bro. Towns's & preached fron 1 John iv,19j had a tolerable Meeting.
I v/ent home with bro. White. Thursday 12th. I came to Collier' s Church.
There is snow n the Ground & the weather cold. There were so few I did
not preach. Came to bro. Mayfield's. In the Evening ay Horse ran away
but was brought back by young Mr. Mayfield (the Lord reward him)« Friday
13th. I had a cold ride to bro. ^dmond Taylor's. Saturday 14. I preached
from Awake 0 Berth Wind, etc. Had a profitable Meeting. Sunday 15th. I
came to bro. John Owen's & preached from Acts xxvi, 17,18". Monday 16th.
I came to bro. Stephen Jones's & preached Sister Jones's funeral from
Rev.xiv,13. Had a large Audience. Tuesday 17th. I came to bro, Hobson's
& preached from "The Lord openeth the Eyes of the blind", etc. Wednesday
18th. I started to my appointment, got very wet In hard rain, and call'd
at Mr. Stanfield's. Thursday 19th. I rode near 20 miles to Davis's M.
H. & preach Mat.xxiv,13. Then spent much time to settle Disputes in the
Class but left sorae for next round. Rode up to Sister Harrison's. Friday
20th. I preached from "Awake 0. N. Wind , etc. Saturday 21st. I came
to bro. Richardson's & preached from . Sunday 22nd. I came

to Damron's M, House & preached from 11 Cori.Iii,18. Then rode to bro.
Lea's. Monday 23rd. I came to Lea's Church & preached from "Lord are
there few that be saved". Went to Mr. Cotherin. Tuesday 24th. I came
to bro. Trotter's Sc preached from Heb.ii,3. Wednesday 25th. I came to
bro. R. Owen's & preached from Luke xii,32. Thursday 26th. I came to
Sister Fuller's & preached from John xvi,20. In the Evening I married a
Couplee Friday 27th. I came to bro. Har es's & gave a short Discourse

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from Heb.xi,7. Thwn rod© to bro. John Sneed's. Saturday 28th. I
preached from John xvi,20. Miss Polly Moore came & went off without
telling me farewell. I continue here. Sunday 1st March. I came early
to Mrs. Moore's & prayed in Nancy's Room. Miss Polly & all the family
were free & kind to me. We rode to the M. House. I preached from Prov.
vlii,35,56. While I wa3 speaking bro. oythress came, & gave a warm
Exortation when I was done. We went to bro. Jesse Dickins's. Monday
2nd. We have no Appointment. Came to Mrs. Moore's & were kindly receiv'd.
Miss Folly seemed very free t talk with me. I strove to feel her Spirit

& gave her sone hints concerning the Old Subject. She soke very short

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■ lovked sower. I think ^to be as misterlous a Person as any I've ever

met with amonst professing Women. Bro. John Sneed came. I lent him 100

Dollars to be paid next October with Interest; took his Note. I insisted

•n bro. Poythress to go. We fixed up & came to bro. Phillips LfooreSs.

Tuesday 3rd. We started & met with Miss t Ally Lloore, her little brother,

& B. Hanks going to Meeting. We rode in company & talked very friendly

on different subjects. We came to bro. Harger's. Bro. P. reached. I

parted with him & star(t)ed with the other company that went with us &

had friendly conversation with Polly. My heart was tender. When we came

to the fork of the path I waited for :er to ask me to her Mother's,

which she did not do, so I parted r/ith them in peace & came to bro. J.

Sneed's. Wednesday 4th. I feel dejected in Spirit. Lord help, help

me ft lift me up. I came to Garrand's M. House & preached from 1 Peter

lv,18. Then went to Mr. W biker's. He is very kind. Thursday 5th. I

came to Roberts's M. House & on to the Dwelling House very wet. Had a

small gathering . I Exhorted, Sang, & pray'd, then came with Mr. Harris

home to Harry a Couple. It is very Rainy & the River is up. Friday 6th.

I am water bound; I stay here. The expected People came, I married them.

I have enjoyed much peace in my own joul at times, but have often been

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bowed down. Have had some very good He* tings & hope the Lord will over

direct me in all tilings as I wait his Will to know & do in life & death.

At Night I preached fromLVLord are there few that he saved". Saturday 7th.

I started very early k crossed the Elver, came to hro. Wright's & got

ay Breakfast, then rode to Bethel & ^reached from Heb.ii.3, then to hro.

Harris's. I am greatly fatigued & very sore; have ridden about SO miles

& preached. Sunday 3th. I preached from Prov.viii,35,36, with a degree

of liberty, but was so unwell I did'nt meet the Class. Monday 9th. I

began last Night to take Calomel. I am getting very poorly 8t as I have

not Appointments for so*fie Days shall take Physic to correct the humour in

ray blood & remove this hoarsness & Cold. I came to hro. Cotheral's.

Tuesday uth. I came to bro. E. Taylor's. Wednesday 11th. I came te

hro. George Grissam's. I have taken a few grains of Calomel every Night

& now I mean to take six grains with Jalap to carry off w lat I have in

me. Thursday 12. I am unwell. My Physic don't work. I return'd to

bro. Taylor's. Friday 15. I took Halap twice & it would not work me. At

night I was very sick; a Salivation is coming on. I took two portions of

salts & my stomach was so disordered I could not keep it in me. Saturday

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14th. I take more Jalap, got some ease. My fpnMWbi happy. While the

Congregation was assembled :n the M. House»lkt Night I was very 111. Took

a portion of Sulphur to kill the Murcury. The change was so great &

powerful nature fail'd & I had teery strange feelinrs all over. Drank

warm water to bring on the Spitting again. Continued very bad, Before

morning I sent for Dr. Brodie. Sunday 15th. I am in a high Salivation.

The old Dr. did not come but his Son Edmund. I continue taking Sulphur

in small portions. In the evening my Soul was wonderfully filled with

the lovo of God. I felt great resignation to Death, great Joy & peace*

Christ 13 my only Physician. Monday 1G. I am in great pain, my Mouth

& throat very sore. The young Dr. went away. Tuesday 17. I an very

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bad. The old Dr. eall'd to see me & tarry»d a few minutes ft toft at
some trifles. Wednesday 18, I continue poorly L air. greatly reduced.
Continuo to take sulphur ft some-time caster Oil. Thursday 19. I am lew
ft sore, full of pain in Body but have swoet ; eace pf soul. Friday 20.
I am very weak. Saturday. I am some easycr. Sunday 21. I am mending.
Monday 22. I am tolerable easy ft can oat. The old Dr. call*d and presented
his Eill which was ten Dollars. I paid it, but think it very unreasonable
charge. Tuesday 23rd. I rode with bro. & Sister Taylor over to bro.
Grissamls. What a v.ity this -ood , unconverted Woman will not get Religion.
She has tended on me day & Night. Lord reward her in time & Eternity.
We return'd to bro. Taylors. Wednesday 25th. I fixed up & rodo up to
bro. John Ov;en*s. Was very sore & had to go to Bed, but got better. 01
that I may live more than ever to the Glory of God, & do & suffer his
will in all things. Thursday 26th. I rest. Friday 27th. I p>each here
from 11 Tino.ii,ll,12. Administered the Sacrament; had a grssloui time.
Saturday 28th. We have a great Snow. I can't go to my Appoint. We spend
the Day in a Heavenly frain of Soul. Here are several Preachers & Members.
Sunday 29. The Weather broke. I rode up to Dickins's M. H. Bro. J.
Moore Pleached, I exhorted. We had a powerful time. Here I meet with old
Mrs. Moore & Miss Polly. I am invited home with them. I went but was
very p- orly. Monday 50th. I have some serious talk with Miss Polly.
I informed her I expected to go to the ITorth tc desired if she had any thing
en her mind to oanmunicate to me, not to be backward. She informed me she
had nothing against me, but respected me, & thanked me for my attention
to her, & father informed me the reason why she had refused Ilarriage was
she could not reconcile it to her Conscience. After Dinner I took ay
leave of all the family & went to bro. Hohn Sneed's. Tuesday 31st. I
preached from "Only fear the Lord", etc. We had the Sacra -en t ft enjoyed
a sweet time. Old Mrs. Moore & Miss Polly are both here and are greatly

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Engaged. I feel IThristian union for them. Wodtiesday 1st April.
Bro. Douglass & myjelf started, after taking our leave of dear bro.
Sneed & family. We came to Phillips Moore's, did some business, then
came to Mrs. Moore's. Got breakfast, held Prayers with them & bid
Tirzah a final adieu. Yes, I bid Miss lolly an everlasting farewell,
exhortinj her to meet me in Heaven, -e came on to bro. Dickins's tc
were detained several hours. Before we got away Miss tolly Moore came
to see her Sister's burnt Child. We all Dined together, then we
parted once more, St we rode to bro. J. Owen's. Thursday 2nd. We came
to bro. Edmond Taylor's. Here I leave all my valuable Papers with
bro. Taylor It several books in my Portmanteau, & many of my Cloths
with Sister Taylor, all of w ich they are to keep for me till next fall.
Friday 3rd. We came to bro. J. layfield's. Saturday 4th. We came to
Q. Meeting at Wrights M. H. Bro. Ray preached, bro. Smith & myself
Exhorted. Several of us came to bro. James Mllum's. At Night we had
a gracious time. Sunday 5th. We enjoyed the Lord 's Supper & he was
present. Bro. King preached, then I ^ave a discourse from John xvi,20.
We had a good time. Bro. Matthews & me came to James Milgms. Monday
6th. We came to Roan-Oak old Chanel. I preached from Acts xxvi,17,18.
I came to bro. John Moores. Tuesday 7th. I rest here. Wednesday 8th.
Came to Matthew Myrick's, dined, then to the M. House & hear'd Bishop
Whatcoat raeach. Then came to bro. Charles Harrisson's. This is my
home while I attend Conference. Thursday 9th. We met in Conference.
We expect to set six hours every Day. Friday 10th. We continue ~ur
business. Saturday 11th. Jesse Lee preached. There was a great Stir.
Sunday 12th. We met early, had the Sacrament. Bishop Asbury preached.
But a small part of the Congregation hear'd. I v/ent out, stood on a
Carriage & preached from 1 Samu.xii,24. Monday 13th. We met in
Conference, finished the business, St roceiv'd our A, .ointments. I am

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to go to Brunswick Ct. Tuesday 14th. I parted with all my friend(s)
at bro. Karrisson's, & came to oro. Poster Cook's. -

I am now on my way to my Circuit. My Mind is free & easy. It
is free from exercises of any uncommon nature with any particular Mortal*
Last "'inter I suffered from this quarter, but the Lord hath brought me
safe through, and I humbly pray for his blessing on my labours in
Brunswick Cirt. Wednesday 15th. I am unwell in Body; came to Stith

Parham's. Thursday 16th. I am so unwell I decline go'ng to Norfolk. -

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I leave fifty Dollars with bro. Stith i arham, which he; to t; Ice care of

till I call for them. I rode down to bro. Win. Graves's. Friday 17th.

I came back as faB as bro. Jones's, walked with him to Class meeting,

then returned. Saturday 18th. I came to bro. I arham' s, did some

business at the Store, but still leave the fifty Dollars. Sunday 19th.

I came to Mabury's Chapel (Brunswick Circuit) & preached from "The Lord

openeth the Eyes of the blind", etc. This is a cold place. They have

well nigh lost Religion here. I came to bro. John Bonner's; they are

kind & agreeable here. Monday 20th. Thi3 is rest Day. I came to

Sister Gibleins's. Am unwell; I feel like being very sick. 01 that

G-od may ever preserve both body & Soul. Tuesday 21st. It ra'ns. The

people are disappointed. Wednesday 22nd. I came to Rivers 's M. House;

had but two Hearers, with whom I sang & prayed. The(n) returned to

bro. Bonner's. Thursday 23rd. I came to bro. Reeves's; had three or

four with who i I prayed, & then r^ave an exhortation. Friday 24th. I

came to old bro. Abanathy's (but call'd at C. Harris's) & preached from

•By Night on my bed", etc; then came to bro. Right Tucker's. Here i3 a

kind family but the two young Ladles have no Religion. Yet they are

willing to work for the preachers, etc. Saturday 25th. I came to bro.

B. Jones's & preached from Job xvii,9. Here I see bro. Easter. Sunday

26th. I am still unwell. Was bled last Evening it >hn e it will be of

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service. I came to Merit's M. House & preached from 11 Cori.xiii,5«
Had a tolerable time. '.Vent to bro. H. Merit's. Monday 27th. I am
poorly with a cold & a humor in my face. I make use of Sassafras Tea,
This morning I feel my carnal Mind opposing my Spirit. I came to H.
Saunder's & rest. Tuesday 28th. I went to Brown's (old lace) &
preached from :s.cxlvi,8. Had a refreshing time. Returned to bro,
Saunders's. Wednesday 29th. I came to bro. Johnson's & preached from
11 Timo. 11,11,12; had a tolerable good meeting. I hope the Lord will
in mercy remember tjlis Cirt. & graciously revive his Work. (Here has
been preaching for 27 years by the Methodis. Thursday 50th. I came
to bro. Faup's, attended at the M. H. and preached from Heb.xii,l, then
returned to iaup's. This ia a poor Neighbourhood for Religion. There
are many unfavourable things reported concerning bro. Paup. I hope
they are not true. He is kind & agreeable, but I fear the V.'orld & his
young V.'ife will ensnare his Soul. Lord save th^y preacher. Friday,
1 May. I came to bro. Pritchett's & preached from 1 John Iv,19; had
a refres ing season. The Class is small but some engaged with the Lord.
I have a hope for them if the Baptists do not divide them. In the
Evening I walked a mile out to 3ee a sick Man. He is poorly & his
Hind is "loomy. I returned. Saturday 2nd May. Last night I was unwell;
rested but poorly and my old temptation beset me. Lord save me from
sin. from all 3in. I came to Rogers's M. H. & preached from Joshua xxiv,
19. Went to bro. Rogers's. Sunday 3rd. I came to bro. Jordan's &
preached from I rv.viii,35,36. Monday 4th. I was beset by the Tempter
last Night. I am uncommonly dejected in Spirit this Day. My Life
seems to be a burthen to me. 01 Lord look upon me In Mercy. Look
pitifully xjton me & save me. This is r^st Day. Tuesday 5th. I came to
bro. Trotter's & preached from Ps.iv,3. VJednesday 6th. I came to
Davis's M. House & preached from ifaxt»x 1 John Iii,13. '.Vent to bro.

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Davis's. This Is a noisey, disagreeable family. Thursday 7th. This
is a beautiful Morning. Came to bro. Hays's and preached from 1x11,1.
In the Evening came to a Burial, hear'd a Man read the Burial of the Dead.
I baptized a Child. Then came to bro. Niblet's. This is a kind a;;reeable
family. Friday 8th. I preached from "By Night on my bed". Saturday 9th.
I came to bro. I imams' s. Have no Appointment this day. old bro.
Williams is very poorly with a Cancer In his face. Sunday 10th. I
attended at the M. House and preached from Reve.xxi,6,7; had a sweet
time. My Soul was greatly refreshed. Came home with bro. Meredith.
Monday 11th. This is rest day. Tuesdny 12th. I preached from Hatt.xx,
6; had a tolerable time. Wednesday 15th. I am beset by the Te pter.
Lord help & save me I humbly pray. I came to Sister ilkinton's, walked
to the M. H. & preached from Heb.li,8; returned. Thursday 14th. I came
to the Piney Grove & preached fr<->m Heb.xii,l. Had a trying time;
excommunicated an old tfember. Came hone with bro. Hobbs. This Is an
agreeable family. Friday 15th. I came to bro. ^elham's & gave a
discourse to a few from "It is a faithful saying", etc. Saturday 16th«
It rains. I continue here. This is an agreeable, sensiable family.
Sunday 17. I came to Mabury's M. H. & preached from "Awake 0 North
Wind, etc. Had a good time; the Class was greatly engaged, & I found
the Cloud broken from my heart. Here I meet with Sister Jones from N.
Carolina. r e went to Sister Glbbins's. Monday 18. I have no Appolnt(ment) .
We came over the River to bro. Grigg's. Tuesday 19. I came back to
Sister Glbbin's & preached from Ps.lxxii,l. Wednesday 20th. I came to
Rivers' s M. House & preached from Matt.xxiv,15. Came to bro. Bonner's,
dined, then rode to &r. Batts's & had bro & Sister Jones' 3 Company.
Thursday 21st. I h d a long talk with old Sir. Batts relative to his
being out of the Ehurch. Came to bro. B. Eleven's & .reached fron
1 John iv,19. In the Evening rode to see a sick Sister, then came to

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friend Harris! 3. Friday 22ud. I cane to Abbanathy's ic preached ifon
Fs.cxvi,8,9. Went homo with bro. Tucker, Saturday £5rd. I rested but
little last night. One David Tucker is doing i.iischlef oa this plan-
tation dally, & it is thought he'll take the Lives of some of the i amily.
He shot a likely Mare in the Hough the other Day. He Is own brother to
this Man. I came to bro. Jones* s. (He is lately dead.) Hone came to
preaching. I an very unwell. In the Evening I came hone with bro.
Easter. In comining to bro. Jones' 3 I found an half - vnrn great Coat iu
the road, v/hich I hung on a Tree by the side oi the Road for the owner.
Sunday 24th. I cane to Merit's M. H. & reached from Acts xxvi,17.l8.
Went ho :"e with bro. Merit. I am alarmed by this Cancer on my wese and
am about to Doctor It. It Is getting bad & pains me. Monday 25th. I
am unwell. Had made applications to my Hose is starts to Brown's old
Place. Came k preached from iMatt.xxiv,13. Am very unwell. Came to bro.
Saunder's.. Tuesday 26th. I have no appointment. Have done many things
fcr my Nose & bope it 13 mending. Came to 8i3ter Ilkington's. ' ednesday
27th. Cane t bro. Johnson's and preached from xl,l-3. la the Livening
came to bro. 'Organs. Here is a young Woman under Conviction. Thursday 28.
I came to /aup's M. House & preached from 11 Oori,xiiif5. Came to bro.
Paup's. I have oeen very weak in body is dejected in Spirit for several
Days. My Nose is much better ft I hope I may eat hearty & shall gain
Strength. Last tuesday I vyas bled which weakened me. I have had some
sweet tines but there is great ^ac'iwardness in the .rofes3ors. I am
determined to be more devoted & live for God & do his will, and hope to
see a revival yet. Friday 29th. I cane bro. iritchet's cc preached from
S. Solomon iii,l-4. Had a good tine. Saturday 30th. I cane to Rogers's
M. House & preached from Matt.xxiv,13; v;ent to bro. Rogers's. Sunday
31st. 1 came to Jordan's 3s preached- in the new Barn from Gene.xix,17,
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June. 1 have no appointment. This is the iirst Day of the Summor.
I want t live for God. I suffer great Temptatious - great assaults
from my flesh & great dejection of Spirit. My present scituation is
such that it is hard for me to desern between the Temptation & the Sin.
The latter I mist be saved from. The former 1 must suffer till the
course of nature is reversed. Tuesday 2nd. Last Wight I was poisoned.
1 suppose a Spider bitt we while I was sleeping, &y hand swelled &. I
was in great pain. Called up the family « got soi >e lantain-Juice ft nilh
which I drank. I am some better tnis morning. Came to bro. Trotter's ft
preached from "I know not tehe Day of my death". Wednesday 5rd. I came
to Davis's iii. House ft preached from Rom.vili,15. Went to Baxter ?iagdal's.
Thursday 4th. I came to old friend Hays's & preached from "The ^ord
openeth the eyes of the blind", etc. It seems the i eople will nover
get Converted. Some of them have been in Society twenty years, and are
fn"their sins. Friday 5th. I came to bro. Kiblett's. iiir. Leach preached
a good Sermon & was very friendly. Saturday 6th. This is rest Day.
Sunday 7th. I came to Williams's M. House & preached from Isaiah xxi,5.
Had a good time; one joined. Three came up to be grayed for. I came to
bro. VrfillAms. He is still very 111. His Cancer continues. Monday 3th.
I came to bro. Meridith's Tuesday 9th. I preached from , s.cxxxix,;&5,24.
Vednesday 10th. I came to Rose Creek It ^reached from idark x,46. The
Lord was with us. I went to Sister I ilklnton's. Thursday 11th. v»e have
continual Rain. In the evening I rode to bro. Hobos' s, Dined, then went
over to bro. V.ych's. Friday 12th. I came to bro. islnam's ft Exhort ~u
a few. Saturday 15th. I came to bro. L.ewis Grir: "s & preached from
Mark x,46. In the Evening came to the Acadaray a preached from a compound
text taken from John, Paul & Peter; had but little liberty; the eo le
were careless. Returned to bro. Grigg's great^temped. Sunday 14th. I
went to Liabury's Chapel and preached from xlii,ll; had a tolerable time.

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I cat to bro. Uatthew Davis's, lionday 15th. This is rest Day. In. the
Evening came to bro. Grigg's (on Nottoway). Tuesday 16th. I came to
Sister Gibbin'3 ft preached from Acts x;„vi,17,lS; had a tolerable t£a»«
Wednesday 17th. I came to Rivera's M. House & preached from "Awake to
righteousness ft sin not", etc. Then camo to bro. Bonder's. Thursday 18th»
I came to N. Rieve's & preached from Isaiah xxxii,17. Then went to bro.
Robert Rivers' s. Friday 19th. I am wearied by my flesh. Lord save me
from Sin. I went to Hicks '3 Ford to hear bro. Lee in the Court House.
He camG ft preached; I conclluded. V/e came to i.ilss Jane Fisher's. Sat-
urday 20th. We came to Q. Meeting at i^aburys. Bro. Lee preaohed; bro
Ira lllis exhorted & I concluded. We held a Conference & went t': bro.
Bonner's. Sunday 21st. We met in the ..orning; had love feast. Lee
preached, J, Rogers ft me i-xhorted; Had the Sacrament . In the Evenings
Bro. Lee ft me came to Bonner's. Konuay 22nd. We came to Abanathy's
& had a good Meeting} then to bro. Tucker's. Tuosday 23rd. V.'e came to
Merit's M. House. Bro. Lee preached, I exhorted. We parted. I came"
Home with Mrs, Lunda. This i3 an agreeable family. Wcdnes. 24th. I came
to bro. Brown's & preached from "What mcaneth thou, 0 Sleeper", etc.
Went to bro. Saundors's. Thursday 25th. I came to bro. Johnston's.
(Here I meet with bro. David Hu.es; he Is to ride with ne.) I ^roached
with liberty from 1 * eter Iv,13; had a good time. We tarry together.
This young Man has some good in him, but is rather Self important. Friday
26. I came to bro. laup's, got my breakfast, then rode to bro. ; Itchet's
& preached from 11 Tlmo.il, 11, 12. A cloud came ever u we had uncci.jaon
hard Thunder. Saturday 27th. I came to Rogeis's LI. House ft preached
from 1 Cori»vi,18,20. Went to bro. Rogers's. Sunday 2Cth. I came to
bro. Jordan's & preached from 1 etdr iv,18; hore ^ood v/ae done. In the
Evening bro. Thomas Jordan learned me how to stop blood. I can't
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Xcmaajp^akJuucxixtocT: no Appointment. I am not without violent Temptations

at times. I pray God to belp It save me all all times. I went to the

Sadler* s Shop & had my Saddle mended. Also went to the Store ft got a

bottle of barks. I find them good i'or the blood. Returned in the

Evening. Tuesday 50th. I came to the Lhop Si had my xiorse Shod, then

tode up to bro. Trotter's & preached from Mark xiii,13. The weather is

very warm. Wednesday 1st July. 1 came to Davis's M. H. & preached from

Acts xvii,50. 1 ent to bro. Davis's. Thursday kind. I come to old

too. Hays's & preached from John vi,6; laboured hard to convince a

blind j eople of their Danger. Friday 3rd. - came to bro. John biblet's

& preached from 11 Cori.xiii,5. Saturday 4th. I have no appoiutment.

In the livening came to bro. Williams's. Sunday 5th. I held rayers

with the two old ieople oc left them very Sick, & went to the M. H. &

preached from Luke xiii,6-8. Met the CJass & the iian who was Convicted

& joined when I was here last now professes to be Converted. His wife

is tender & I hope will seek the Lord. I went home v/ith bro. Ggbum.

I am greatly Injured in body by tne Lauours of the Day. Monday Gth. I

«ame to bro. Meredith's. Tuesday 7th. I preached from 1 John iv,19;

had a good time. In the evening I came to Sister . ilkington's. Fmliienflpj

6th. I came to riobbs M. House & preached from 11 Tim. 11,11,12. ent

to bro. Hobbs's. Thursday 9th. I came to bro. Vjyche's Co met with two

of the Greensville ireachers. Bro. Buxton preached; I exhorted, iriday

10th. I eame to bro. ieliiam's & preached from Kev. "I am alpha i ega", etc.

Held love feast; had a good time. Saturday 11th. I rode u. to Rose's

Creek U, Ho. wet with bro. Hume & several local ireachers. Bro. Hume

preached, I Exhorted. Met the Society. We went to bro. Saunders's.

Sunday 12th. We met & load the Lord's Supper. I preached from John v ,

59,40, with liberty. I hope good was done. V.e went to Sister ilicington's.

I tarried allnight. Monday 13th. 1 wrote a long Letter to bro. Aaron

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Brown, then rode to bro. John Bonner's. Tuesday 14th. I came to
Sis, Giboina & preached from "By night or. me Bed", etc. The Clas3 wants
stirlng up. Wednesday 15th. I cane to River's M. H. & preached from
"Tai:e heed to yourselves le3t at anytime. Then came hone with bro.
Fielding Vaughn. Thursday 16th. I am grieved with tho Conduct of a
Man here by the name of Hunt; his '..ife is a ;.ensible Lady. I crossed
tho River & came to bro. Rievs's ft peached from Rev.i,5,G. Friday 17.
I caiie to bro. Ab.anathy's ft preached from Matt.xxiv,13. Ti'ent to bro.
Tucker's. Saturday 18. I came to Siot.r Jones's b. preached from 1 John,
lv,lS. In tho Evening went to bro. Easter's. Sunday 19. I came to
Merit's 15. H. through tho Rain. So Person came out. I .vent to Mr.
Spencer's and Dined, then rode to bro. tar It's* Monday 20. I came to
Sifter Londle's. Tuesday 21. I came to bro. John Brown' 3 5: preac 1
from Reve.xxi,6,7, then to bro. Saunders's. Wednesday 22. I car*c to bro.
Johnson's and preached from St. John xvi,20* held love feast. My feelings
were hurt by bro. brown's conduct. Thursday 25. I came to brc . roan's;
held prayers; the Lord was wth us. I came on to ore. Iaup'3, thon to
the M. House & preached from Ps.xl,l-3; had a sweet tine. Returned to
bro. Iauj;3. In the Evening an uncommon Cjoud arose, thunder I lightning
came in an awful manner. I feelt a degree of eoaposora of * Ind. Wont
to Bed late but could not rest in reace. My besetting Temptation came
powerfully. Lord I want to be delivered by th/y ever ft Grace. Friday
24th. I came to bro. iritchet's & preached frora John xvi,20; had a good
ti .e. Saturday 25. I erne t& Roger's K. House & preached from Acts xxvl,
17,18; had but little liberty. This is a poor place. Come to bro.
Roger's. Sunday 26. I buried a little Child early in the morning, then
came to bro. Jordan's & preached from 1 Suim.i.xil,24, to a hordlMi
people. Had but little liberty. ..'ay 27. I ofuno to the Shop, had
my horse's Shoes altered; then came to bro. Trotter' 3 & preached from

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"It Is a faithful saying", etc; bad ft sweet tine. I hope lasting good
ran done. 01 Lord revive they work, 01 revive th/y blessed Work in this
Circuit. I am determined to live for GOD. Tuesday 28. 7 cane to Davis's
M. Rouse ft -reached from "s.cxlir, 20; came to bro. Davis's. v ednesday
20th. I came to Hays's & preached from Luke xxi, 34-36. Came to bro.
Biblet's & preached in the Evening from "The little Flock". Thursday
50th. I came to Williams's M. House ft preached from 11 Thess.i,7-9;
held love feast. Then como to bro. Williams's & held orayer. Then to
bro. Niblet's. Friday ?lst. I started for Edmund Taylor's in Carolina
(whore I loft my Cloths, Papers, etc. Came to bro. Arnold's, Greensville
Clrt., & met with bro. Garrot. I preached from 1 John iv,19; had a sweet
time. Then I cams to bro. Speed's. Saturday 1 A.ugt. I rode about 30
miles t- Edmund Taylor's. Here I meet with several of my old friends.
Sunday 2nd. I feel ray Spirit's low. I think too much of my old troubles
in Crsrell Circuit. I -reached from John v,39,40; had a tolerable eeting.
Monday 3rd. I look in the Trunk where my Cloths are; ell is well. I
receive -rom bro. Taylor two Notes of hand for more tfcan a thousand
Dollars which I bring away. Came to bro. Speed's. Tuesday 4th. I came
to bro. Meridith's in Brunswick Cirt. ft reached from cxvi,8,9. Had a
good time. My Spirits are cheered. Here I leave in care of bro. David
Meridith (sealed up) two Notes given by bro. Joseph Speed to mc for
1080 Dollars, which he, the said Meridith, is to keep till I call for
thea. Wednesday 5. I am to bro. Johnson's, saw bro. Hume, and reouested
him to meet me in the Evenir me to Rose Creek. But one -erson attended
(The uncommon Rain prevented.) I rent to p:-ayers with the old black
Man; had a sweet tine tc my own Soul. Came t^ Sister ilkinton's.
Thursday 6. I csaa to Hobb's M. Boas* ft ^reached fro™ 1 John iv,19.
Went to Mr. Golson'o, dined, then redo to bro. Hobbs's. Friday 7. I
tans to Reedy Creek; the bridge ft Hill were gone. I got over safe, only

wet ray feet & legs. Came to bro. elham's & preached from cxlv,20;
had a good time. Saturday 8. Came to bro. Grigg' s * preached from
Fs.cxvi,8,9. In the Evening bro. Lewis Garratt came to see me. He was
in a hard Rain. Sunday 9. We parted. Bro. Grigg & me came to Mabury's
Chapel. I preached from 1 I eter iv,18. 8*4 a powerful Meeting; one new
Member joined. I came to bro. Friderick Grigg' s. Monday 10. This is
rest Day. Tuesday 11th. I came to Sister Globing' s & preached from
Luke 10,30-55 Wednes. 12th. I came to Rivera's M. House & preached
from . Then rode to bro. John Bonner's. I find my mind burthened
& pestered with many Cares & fears. I am pwerfully Tern ted. Lord, save
me from all Sin. 01 how I fear Sin - Sin, that poison, that venom
which has destroyed thousands of Souls, that has plunged iranortal Spirits
into endless misery. Thursday 13th. I came to bro. N. Rievs's &
preached from "I waited patiently for the Lord", etc; had a' tolerable
sweet time. Friday 14, I came to Old bro. Abanathy's & preached from
the 1 John iv,19, Bro. Right Tucker (a local Treacher) he intends
joining the Church of England. I came Home with him, & we both w5.shed
to continue friendly. He thinks the local preachers ought to be Ordained.
Saturday 15th. I came to Ulster Jones's & preached from Jhlllippians ilf
15; had a good time. In the Evening went Home with bro. Easter. Sunday
16. I have doubts concerning myself. I fear my Temptations arc too
strong for my Grace & I yield too much to the Enemy. I come to Merit's
M. House & preached from I rov.vili,35,36. V.'as sent for to visit Mr.
Burge who lies very 111. I cam© & prayed with him. He professes to be
happy. Monday 17th. I have no appoint cnt. Have concluded to continue
here & nurse the Sick Man. Tuesday 18. I came to John Brown's ■ reached
from S. Solomon 111,1. Then rode to bro. H. Saunders's. In the Evening
bro. David Hume (ray colleague) came. We had a long talk la private.
He seems humbled; I hope he'll be cured. Wednesday 19th. I came to

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bro. Johnaon's & preached from Mala.iv,2; had a precious time; one or
two cryed for mercy. Thursday 20th. 1 came to bro. .aup's, then rode
with him to the M. House & talked about his i atroling business. I fear
he'll do harm. His clerical Avocations clash with that business greatly.
I preached from "Wilt thou be made whole". We excommunicated five &
appointed a new Class Leader. I went to bro. Trotter's. Friday 21st.
I came to bro. ;ritchet's and gave a discourse from "Awake N. Wind &
come thou South". In the evening came to bro. John Pritchet's. Saturday
22. I came to Rogers's M. House & preached from 11 Peter 111,17,18.
Came to b o. Rogers's. Sunday 23rd. I came to bro. Jordan's & reached
from "What meanest the 0 Sleeper, etc. These are cold, hard Sinners.
Monday 24. I rest. I am not free from grievous Temptation. I am
pestered with the conduct of 3ome of the local I reacheis. I have the
care of the Cirt.; much business devolves on me. The Devil & my own
flesh assault my poor Soul. Lord help me, deliver me. Tuesday 25th.
I came to bro. Trotter's & preached from "The ^ord openeth the Syes of
the blind". Had a ^ood meeting. V ednesday 26th. I came to Davis's M.
House and preached from Prov,viii,35,36. The Lord is Convicting the
young people. I came to bro. Davis's. Thursday 27th. I came to Hays's
& preached from Heb.li,3. Friday 28th. I came to bro. Neblit's ":
preached from John xvi,20. Saturday 29th. 1 rest. In the evening came
to old bro. Williams's. He is yet alive but very poorly. Sunday 30th.
I administer the Sacrament early in morning, came to the LI. House, reached
from 1 : eter li,4. Had a powerful meeting, the Christians happy & four
crying for mercy. I came to friend Wm. Organ's. He lives the life of
a bachelor. bnday 31st. Bro. Aaron Brown & all the parties met & we
settled the disputes on amicable terms. I came in the evening to bro.
Meridith's. I am very unwell. Tuesday l3t September. I preached from
Isaiah iv,l, then rode down to ister - llket. ton's. Met with bro. ;iume.

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We hold meetingj I exhorted • a ayed a long tlase* i dnesday 2nd iber.

X camo to Ilobbs'a M. House and reached iron John xvi,20; had a tolerable
good fleeting. Want to ero. lloobs's. Thursday 3rd. I oaass to bro.
Pelhea*s ft ..reached from John xvi,20; had a sweet tine. Friday 4th. I
IB poorly la body, slept but little last night, this is fast day. 'e
started for Q. Meeting, sane to John Brown'3, net with bro. La*, lie
preached, I exhorted. We. had the Sacrament. Then came to Ivors. Londei's.
I was very poorly, a violeut aia in ths head, and Sick Stomach. Satur-
day 5th. I sua very weak 8c low. Came to ."or It' a M. Eouse, I was so
unwell I lay dow(n) behind tho Bousfl in the shade on my Cloalc. ijro.
Lee .reached, otners exhorted. We held a Conference; 1 was so abetter.
I c cane to brc. Merit's. In ths Bvening X went to bro. Abbanathy's.
Sunday 6th. I an sons better. Came to bro. Merit's, then we came on
to the Chapel. Ve proceded to hold a love-feast, ljut there v/as no bread.
This did harm. At last a Sister had seat creak brought in. V.e handed
the water in a Gourd. Ve had .rut a tolerable time. I bless God lor
what I enjoyed in my own Soul. <Ve divided, the Cong* elation, bro. Lee
& others to preach at the Spring, John Buxton ft ethers to .roach in the
Souse. Vro bad very little nose til . pic. V/c were disappointed

in baling the holy Sacrament. Oar friends had neglected /jot;.i:.^ a
sufficiency of wine, so cur Q. Meeting Is out s peers or.e. Lord hei
mercy on Lazy, shackling, covetous, wretched ^ts. I ca^o afi with

others to friend Charles Harris's. Am very much fatigued. 7th.

I ride home with bro. Sister John bonner, Tuesday 8th. I ease .
Sister Gitblns ft ^reached from ;hil.ii,15. I an vary unwell. Wednesday
Cth. I cane to Rivera's M. louse Be preaehad iron Iaaiah iv,l; had a
tolerable nesting, Went to bro. \<vughrJs. ihursday 10th. 1 crossed
the Liver, came to bro. Wilker son's & baptised a Child, then to bro.
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dispute with part of the Class about Class meeting & a Leader. I can*
off after dinner, call'd at Mr. Batts'3 to get out of the Rain. Friday
11th. I Mm to bro. Davis's, then to a Shop & got my Horse Shod. Then
I came down to bro. Stith . arhams. Saturday 12. I came to bro. Jones's.
Sunday 13. I call'd at larham's and got the bag of Dollars I loft last

5 ring. Came to Mabury's Chapel & preached from Rev.iii,18. Had a
tolerable time. Came home with bro. Y;illia.:ison Bonner, Monday 14th. I
came to Mrs. Londie's. Tuesday. To Brown's Old place & preached from
the 10 Virgins. Had a poor Meeting; this Class needs something done.
Came to H. Saunder's. Wednesday 15. Came to bro. Johnson's k preached
from lTob.viii,35,36; had a precious tine. ent home with bro. A. brown
and spent the Evening very agreeably. Thursday 16. Came to bro. aup's,
talked with him, U delivered the Advice of Conference. Came to the M.
House & preach d from Heb.iv,9, with satisfaction. Came through hard
Rain to bro. John ritchet's. Friday 17th, I came to old bro. ritchet's
and preached fro i Gen. v, 24. Had a good time. Saturday 18th. I came

to Rogers's M. House and preach fror.i Luke x,30,35. Vent to bro. Rogers's.
Sunday 19th. I came to Jordan's & preached from Heb.xi,17. Monday 20.
I am greatly tempted. The Lord save me, I pray. Came to Trotter's &
preached from . s.xl,l-3j had a cold time. Tuesdpy 21. I came to Davis's
M. House (after .isiting a Sick Man) & preached from Mark x,46; several
cried for mercy. I came to bro. Davis's. Wednesday 22. I came to
Hays's & preached from Mali.iv,2. In the Evening came to bro. liiblets
and got the money I left. Thursday 23. i came to bro. Villiams's, held
prayers, then to the M. Lous & preached from "I am Joseph your bro", etc.
Had a melting time. Returned, dined, ft rode down to jto. Meridith's.
Friday 25th. 1 started, csiie to Mr. Ol-elly's an ointment, hear'd him

6 exhorted after him. Then to bro. J seph Speed's. id him some
money St settled our usiness. Saturday 26. I came to bro. Edmund

Taylor's. Sunday 27. I preached from nI am Joseph your bro", etc,

Monday 29. I fix up, take away some of my Papers & start. My Horse

was so lame I only came to bro. Broadys & concluded to spend the Day.

My Mind Is lifted to things above. Tuesday SO. I came to bro. Shine's,

dined, then rode to bro. Edmund Jones's. Wednesday 1st. October. Bro.

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13-11-1^ in tho Store with Mr. Harrlsson till I return. I came to

Sister hillips's, Thursday 2nd. I came down to bro. Thomas Ormond's

& understand all are well, friday 3rd. I c ame to father's. Saturday

4th. I came to bro. Thomas's & preached from 1 John iv,19. In the

evening came to bro. Harper's. Sunday 5th. I came to the Rain Bow M.

H. & preached from ±x£hJox "I am Joseph", etc. Came to my father's.

Monday 6th. I came to bro. Thomas's and had so ne talk i bout my Land.

I offered him mine, or proposed buying his. We went u. to Mr. Carr's.

We returned. Bro. Tho :as agreed to buy mine. Tuesday 7th. I came to

bro. Harper's, tppi my leave, then to father's & parted with them, then

to Thomas's. Bro. Y/atkins is with mc • We counted the money, I signed

a Deed i started. Bro. W. rides with me. V,e came to bro. peights old

Placet. Wednesday 8th. I part with my dear brother; his Mare left him

last night. I came to bro. V;m. Bellamys. Thursday 9th. I went to

Tsrborough on business, rottirned, got my things & rode to bro. iiradfords.

Friday 10th. I came to bro. Judge's, then to bro. Edmund Jones's, got

sorie money I left with Mr. Harrlsson. Saturday 11th. I came to bro.

Shine's. Here they have Q. Meeting. I spoke in their Conference; at

night I exhorted. Here I see bro. H# Jones. Sunday 12th. I Administered

the Sacrament k preached from "Enoch walked with God"; then bro. Morris

gave a discoors/. Monday 13th. I camo to bro. Bradie^ Tuesday 14th,

I came to bro. Edmund Taylor's. Wednesday 15th. I came to bro,

Grissom's. Thursday 16. I returned to bro. Taylor's & fixed up, took

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some of my Cloths & all my Notes & Bonds but two, the amount of which
is 134 Dollars. Friday 17th. I camo to bro. Speed's, paid him some
money and took his Note of hand for 1900 Dollars ayable 15th of November
1802, with one half of the nett profits. Saturday 18. 1 .ave no
a ointment. Went to hear Mr. Leach preach, returned to bro. Speedfs.
Sunday 19. I rode over to Williams's M. House & met the black eople.
Tarried at bro. 1 imams' s. Monday 19th. I came to bro. Ogtnarn's.
Was poorly & dejected in Spirit. Tuesday 20. I v/ent to his brother's.
In the Evening I went to friend Hawthorn's (a baptist). We had much
talk in love. Wednesday 21. I came to bro. John Niblet's; had some
work done. Thursday 22. I preached from "0 the hope of Israel", friday
23. I came to Williams's M. House & preached from "It is a faithful

aylng" , etc. I ent home with bro. Chhistian. Saturday 24. I camo to
bro. Mooris's, held prayers, then to bro. David Leridith's and preached
from 1 Voter 1,5; had a precious time. This is the place I leave some

of my Cloths and Book at, and now I leave with bro. Meridith (sealed up)

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Josep Speed's N6te for 1900 Dollars which he will take care of for me.

Sunday 25. I came to Rose Creek ft preached from "0 Earth, Earth, Earth",

etc. Before the meeting ended two ^ot Converted. I .vent to Sister

Pilkinton's. At night preached from "The Lord openeth the eyes of the

blind". Monday 26. This is rest Pay. I came to H. Saunders's & met

bro. Hume. Tuesday 27th, I came to Hobbs's M. House & preached from

Luke x,30,.'5; then came to bro. Hobbs's, Wednesday 28, I have no

Appointment. Went over to bro. Wyche's. Thursday 29. I came to bro.

Pelhams & preached from Gen. xix:,17. The Christians were happy. Friday

30th. I came to bro. Rieves's <md reached from Jeremiah xiv,8. Had

a tolerable meeting. Saturday 31st. I came to bro. Grigs' s & preached

from Malachi iv,2. Sunday 1 Novem. I came to Mabry's Chapel & .reached

from Gen. v, 34. Had a tolerable time. Went to bro. Bonner's Sc hear'd

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toad news atoout bro. Hume. Monday 2. I went to Mrs. Gibbins's; talked
the matter over ab ut bro. Hume. I think he has not conducted himself
well. The Lord Judge between him It the People. I preached from 1 John,
iv,19. Tuesday 3rd. I went to Rivers* s M. House & preached from John
xvi,20. Then rode to Sister Graves's & met with bro.fs Moore & Smith.
Wednesday 4. Dro. Smith & me rode to bro. whitehead's. After dinner
I came to Petersburge; put up at bro. Harding's. Thursday 5th. I did
my business & rode out to friend Charles Harris's. Friday 6th. I came
to Abanathy's & preached from Isaiah xxviii,16. Went to friend Tucker's.
Saturday 7th. I came to Sister Jones's & preached from Jereniah xiv,8.
Sunday 8. I started & met with bro. John Speed & had some talk with
him. Cane to Merit's M. House & preached from Mat.xxiv,14. Vent to
friend burge'3. Monday 9th. I came to Mr. Edwards's & preached from
Gen.xxvii,2, a funeral Sermon. Then went to Mrs. Londie's. Tuesday
10th. I came to John Brown's & preached from Fa.xl,l-3. Went to bro.
Saunder's. Wednesday 11th. I came to bro. Johnson's, preached from
Gen.xix,17, & administered the Sacrament. Had a ^ood time. Several
young people were greatly Convicted. Thursday 12. I came to Paups &
preached from is.cxlvi,8. Then rode to bro. John iritchet's. Friday
13th. I came to old bro. . rltchett's and preached from 1 Cori.i,30.
Saturday 14. I came to Rogers's M. House & pr eached from Rev.xxi,6,7.
Had a good time. Went to bro. Rogers's. Sunday 15. I came to bro.
Thos. Jordan's & preached from Matt.vii,13,14. Monday 16. I came to
bro. Trotter's. He is very Sick. I preached from Heb.iv,9, then
wen(t) to bro. Wynn's. Tuesday 17th. I met with a Mr. White who
seem'd disturbed with me about what I said to his Sister at I reaching
yesterday. I strove to explain the matter, Came to bro. Trotter's.
Death is now doing his office, bro. Trotter can't S eak. I waited
till 10 OClock, then started to my Appointment at Davis's. Came &

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preached from Rev.xxi,c,7. Pent to Baxter Ragdal'3. Perinesday 18. I
came to bro. Hays's h reached from Acts xxvi,17,18. Thursday 19. Came
to bro. John Niblett's and reached from 1 Timo.il, 8; had a good ti e.
Friday 20. I came to bro. Williams's & preached from "'ho is she that
looketh, etc, Returned to bro. Niblett's. Saturday 21. Came to Thos.
Jordan' 3, met with bro3. Lee k Hume. This is Q. Meeting. Bro. Lee
preached, others exhorted. Conference net. Ke did our business and
resolved to put a ston to our people using their Stud Horses on the
Sabbath. At Night we had meeting; I exhorted. Sunday 22. V/e had love

feast. I preached on the gospel Glass; then bro. Leej others exhorted.
Then had the Sacrament. The Lord was with us; we did not leave the M.
House till near Sun 3ett. Lee & me tarried at bro. Jordan's, P-.nday
23. My mind ha3 been some discomposed. Bro. Hume '.s to z° out of this
Clrt. I did all my business, came down to bro. Niblett's, dined, then
rode on. Wm% bro. Hume and had my last talk with him on old Matters.
I came to bro. D. Meridith's. Tuesday 24. I came to Brunswick Court,
then came to old bro. Saunder's. Y.ednesday 25. I came to Hobbs M.
House & preached on the Gospel Glass, then to bro. Hubbard Hobbs' s.
Here I look at my books, 7 Volumes of Fletcher's Works. Thursday 26*
I came to bro. elham's & preached from 1 Timo.ii,8; had a sweet time.
Friday 27th. I came to bro. Rieves's & gave a discourse from 1 Tlmo.ii,
8; then w^nt to bro. E. Heath's. Saturday 28th. I came to bro. L.
Grigg's and .reached from r'hil.iif15. V/ont Home with i.iiss Jane 1 isher.
Sunday 29th. I want to love & serve ny gracious GOD but am tempted.
My flesh opposes my Spirit and I can't do the things I would. I came
to Mabury's Chapel & preached from "I am Joseph your Bro.", etc. cnt
to bro. M. Davis's. Monday 30th. I came to bro. F. Grigg'a. This
is rest day. Tuesday 1 December. I came to Sister Gibbin's cc ^reached
from 1 Cori.i,30. Had the Sacrament. Wednesday kind. I came to Rivers' s

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M. House & preached frori "Escape for th/ry life", etc. Had three lien
ft one Women to hear me. I fear the Lord will give these roud Sinners
over to the hardness of their hearts. I came to bro. John Bonner1 3.
Thursday 3rd. I came to friend Charles Harris's. FTiday 4th. I came
to bro. Abbanathy's & preached from Rev. I, 5, 6. Saturday 5th. I came
to a new Baptist's M. House & preached from Jererai.xxII,29. Then went
to bro. John Easter's. Sunday 6th. I came to Merit's Chapel & preached
from "Lord are there few that be e,.avedw. Joined several black :oople.
There is a ^ood work begun amongst the poor Slaves. Came to bro. H.
Merit's. Monday 7th. I came to Mrs. Londie's. This is rest Day.
Tuesday 8th. I came to John Brown's & preached from Ps. evil, 23. Had
a rood Meeting. Went Ho.oe with old bro. Brom. Wednesday 9th. I came
to bro. Johnson's. It Rain'd; a few came out. I Exhorted & prayed, etc.
Thursday 10. I came to raup's M. Hovs«r no person attended. I rode
up to old bro. ritchett's. Friday 11th. I .reached from 1 Timo.iI,8.
In the Evening went to bro. John r'ritehett's. Saturday 12th. I came to
Rogers's M. Hoiise and preached from . Dined at Rogers' s, then

rode up to bro. Jordan's. Sunday 13th. I went up to Trotter's &
preached his funeral from Daniel xii,2,5. Returned to bro. Francis
Smith's. Monday 14th. I came to -Jordan's. It Rain'd; none came.
Tuesday 15th. I came to Davis's M. House & preached from Colo.lv, 5.
Went to bro. Davis's. Wednesday 16th. V.e have a Snow. I star(t)ed,
came to Hays 'a, dined, then rode to bro. Thos. Adams's. Thursday 17.
I am very poorly. Came to bro. Nibblet's. I reached from Gen. v, 24.
Friday 18. I came to Williams's & preached from . Saturday

19. I came to Meridith's. Sunday 20. My Horse is lame. I borrow a
beast, came to Rose Creek & preached from "I saw the dead", etc. Dined
at Sister llkinton's, returned to Meridith's. Monday 21st. I took
my Horse and came to bro. Johnson's ft reached from Matt.vii,13,14.

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Tuesday 22. I came to Hobbs K. House & preached from Rev. 1,5, 6. This
Is my Birth Day. I went tea* with bro. Hobbs. Wednesday 23. It Rains.
I continue here. Thursday 24. I came to bro. v/yche's, met with
brothers Buxton & Hume. I preached from Ps. evil ,23. Had a gracious
time. Friday 25. I came to bro. Pelham's & preached from 1 Tim. Ill,
16. Saturday 26. I came to bro. R leva's & preached from 11 Cor 1. ill,
18. The People were discomposed by an Axldent that happened. A negro
boy turn'd over a Riding-Chair, brooko his thygVi & a little Child's
Arm. Sunday 27. I came to Mabury's Chapel & preached from Jereml.;ocii,
29. Rode to Davis's, dined, then to "oro. Grlgg's & preached fro,. "Six
steps to the Throne"* Monday 28. It rains. In the Evening I went
Home with Miss J. Fisher & the two Misses Wychea. Tuesday 29. I came
to bro. Clayton's. ?^ednesday 30. I came to Sister Phillips's. Thursday
31. I cone fee my bro. Thomas Ormond's; am greatly fatigued. Friday 1
Jaraaary, 1002. I came to my father's. Saturday 2. I came to bro.
Earper's. Sunday 3rd. I went ever the Creek & ; reached a funeral
from Jcre.xxll,32; had a dul time. Returned to bro. Harper's and in
the Night came to my father's. Monday 4th. Mr. Carr came to see me
but could not pay my money. We made a new bargain. I fixed up <!; came
to bro. Thomas's. Tuesday 5. I rode 50 miles to Sister Phillips's.
Wednesday 6. I came to Edmund Jones's. Was temped as I rode alorj in
an unccramon way. Thursday 7. I am very unwell. My Nerves arc very
weak. I rive ixp bro. Jones his old Note as he has paid the money to
Thos. Young of Petersburg, and I leave 1 bro. Jones's Care two Bonds
given by Mr. Carr to me for 1000 Dollars, friday 8. I am poorly. It
Pains. Saturday 9. I car;e to the M. House & preached from "He sent
his word & healed them". Brothers Carr and & Cha; el came. We all vent
to bro. Dirt's. Sunday 10. I have no Appointment. Cane to bro. Thos.
Mayfleld's. Monday 11. I c^ne to 'arrenton, then to bro. V.hites.

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Dined, then to St. Tamany; crossed Roanoak, was abused by two wickefi
young Men, then to bro. Joseph Speed's. Tuesday 12. I cane to bro.
Niblett's. Wednesday 13. I came to bro. Hays's and preached from
1 Peter iv,18. Young bro. Smith met me; he will ride this Cirt. till
Conference. Thursday 14. I came to bro. Niblett's & preached from
Ps*sxlv,20. Friday 15. I came to Williams's H. House ft preached from
Gen.xix,17; had a good Meeting. Came homd with bro.' Sherrod ifooris.
Saturday £6. I came to bro. Meridith's & preached from a Text in the
Hymn Book. I want to live for GOD. Here I leave some more valuable
Papers. Sunday 17. I came to Rose Creek & preached from Matt.xxiv,
14. Vent to Sister iilkinton's. Monday 18. I came to bro. Saunder's's,
met with bro. Jas. Smith. In the Evening we all -vent to Mr. Turner
Saunders's. He is Sick & under serious impressions. Tuesday 19. I
came to Hobbs's M. House & .reached from Luke xxi, 34-36; v/ent to bro.
Hobbs's. Wednesday 20. I came to Old Sister Bruce1 s & preached from
John xvi,20. At night some young Women were affected at prayers.
Thursday 21. 1 came to bro. relham's; the Rain prevented the I eople
coming. Friday 22. I came to bro. Rieves's & preached from 11 Cori.
xiii,5. Had a good Meeting. Saturday 23. I came to Sister Fisher's
& preached from Ps.xl,l-3. Sunday 24. I came to Mabry's Chapel &
preached from Prov.viii,35,36; v/ent to bro. Bonner's. Monday 25. I
came to bro. Griggs. Tuesday 26. I came to Sister Gibbins's Sc
preached from Isaiah xxxil,17. Wednesday 27. I came to bro. Wbu
Rivera's ft preached from "LORD are there few that be 3aved". Thursday
28. I cane to bro. Charles Harris's. Heaven is my Home & I want to
cleave closer to the narrow way. Friday 29. Last Night I was beset
by the Tempter. Lord, deliver & save me, I humbly pray. I came to
Abanathy's ft preached f ro i Isaiah xxxii,17. ' ent hone with friend
Tucker. Saturday 30. I am detained by the Rain. Sunday 31. I ci

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to Merit* s Chapel & preached from Re v. 1,5, 6. Went to Mr. John Spencer's.
Monday 1 February. I came to ;*s. Lundle'a & bro. Hames Smith met me.
Tuesday 2. I cane to John Brown's and preached from tho Gospel Glass.
Went to H. Saunder's's. Wednesday 3. I came to bro. Johnson's &
preached from Heb.il, 6. In the Evening went to Aaron Brown's. Thursday
4. I came to Paup's & preached from 1 Peter 11,4. Tarried with bro.
Paup. frlday 5. I came to old bro. Prltchett1 s & preached from
"Behold the Lamb of God". Saturday 6. I came to Rogers's M. House &
preached from Isaiah xxxii,17. Went to bro. Rogers's. Sunday 7. I came
to bro. Thomas Jordan's It preached from 11 Tlrao. 11,11,12. Monday 8.
I came to Sistor Trotter '3 & preached from "A certain Man went down
from Jerusalem to Jericho. We had a powerful time. Miss Priscilla
Winn was converted & some convicted. I went to bro. "Inn's & oreached
by candle light from Rev. 1, 5, 6. Tuesday 9. I came to Davis's (but
call'd by the way twice & prayed with the Sick) and preached from
"behold the Lamb of God". Had a good time. A young Woman who was
convicted when I preached here last is now 'larpy. I have joined Six
young Converts this week. I ho e God will revive his work. Wednesday
10. I came to Hay3's & preached from John xvif20. Thursday 11. I
came to John Niblett's Be reach from Luke x, 30-37; had a sweet ti >e.
friday 12. I cane to ' illiams'3 :. H. & preached from "Wilt thou be
made whole". Tarried at bro. Williams's; he is near Ktcrnity. Saturday
13. I came to bro. David iierldlth's reached from "He sent bis
Word & healed them." Sunday 14. I came to Rose Creek and preached
from salm xv. Went to Sister . ir inton'a, dined, then rode to H.
Saunders's. Monday 15. I rest here with bro. Smith. At Night preached
from "By Night on my bed I sought him", tc. Had a powerful time.
Tuesday 16. I came to Hobbs's M. House & met with Bisho; Asbury &
bro. Sneathen. They preached. I ■•* the Society; several joined. Wa
all vent to bro. Hobbs's. ..ednesday 17. I came to Turner Saunders's,

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then to Mrs, Brace's & preached from John 1,29. Thursday 18. I oamo
to bro. -elham's & preached from unite x,30; had a sweet time, friday
19. I came to I. Rieves's & preached from 1 Timi.il ,11,12. liad a
dispute to arri3e in the Class. Saturday 20. I came to MIm Jane . isher's
& preached from Luke x,42. Sunday 21. i am detained here toy the Rain.
Monday 22, I sfearit)ed, got wet, call'd at bro. Davis's, taen ca;.ie go
bro. Bonner's. In the Evening came to Sister Oibbins's. Tuesday 23#
Cane to bro. Wnu Rivers !s & preached from Martha & Mary. Had the
Sacrament. Wednesday 24. I crone to Abanathy's u preached from i.uke x,
30, then came to friend Right Tucker's. Thursday 25. I came to Mrs.
Londie's. Friday, 26. I ca;ne to Hubbard Saunders's, then to old bro.
Johuson's. Here I met with several Preachers. Bro. Lee preached, others
Exhorted. Saturday 27. We came to $. Meeting at Williams' 3 M. House.
Bro. Stewart preached, others Exhorted. We came to bro. i-iiblett's. Sunday
28. We returned to the M. House. Bro. Lee preached, others Exist. , I
concluded. 99 started for Conference. Lcame to bro. Speeds. This is
to bo my home every Night throughout tho setting of conference, uonday
1 March, 1302. We met In Conference in Sister Jordan's Hall at nine
OClock. We are to sett till 12 OClock, then to have preaching in Salem
M. House, then Conference to meet at 2 & rise at 4 OClock In the
Evening. Bro. Bruce reached. Tuesday 2. Bro. Lee ..reached & a
glorious v/ork began. Wednesday 3. Bro. Jackson .-reached. Thursday 4.
Bro. II. Sneathen preached. In the Evening Conference arose a. tne
Stations v/ere read out. I an to go to Salsbury, H. Carolina, rriday
5. I leave bro. Speed's after leaving several ol my xiooks, £ rode to
bro. Ilowel Taylor's. Saturday 6. I came to bro. Edmund Taylor's,
left in his possession & care Notes to the amount of 3000 Dollars &
a receipt jiven by Edmund Jones for 1000 in Bods, all of which bro.
Taylor will keep for me. Sunday 7. We have no anointment. Came up

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to bro. John Owen's. onday 8. We came to bro. Ctephen Jones'-:, had
our horses fed, ft took some refresh-Tent. Then rode to bro. Wm. Trotter's.
Here I preached about a year ago. Tuesday 9. 7/e came to bro. Ton. 3on*s
near the Troubles ne Bridge. Wednesday 10. We came to bro. McDaniel's
(in Stokes County). Thursday 11. Bro. Bruce & bro. Douthit leave bro.
Moore c~. mo tojKiJa preach this Evening. About Candle light the Teople
came. I preached from "Examine y trselves", etc. Friday 12. I started
by myself, cane to bro. Robert Field's in Salsbury Circuit. Saturday 13.
I preached at the M. House from "The Lord openeth the Eyes", otc; others
Exhorted. Three persons seemed Convicted. At Night we had Meeting
again. Sunday 14. Vie had love feast, then I preoched from Gcne.xix,17,
with liberty, but standing in the Door caused me to be hoarse. Our
Meeting continued several hours. Many were crying for Mercy, their
Bodies at times motionless, yet none ;rof eased Convertion. This is a
strange I orke to me. Monday 15. I came to Salem, then to bro. Matthew
Markland's. With Sister Markland I leave sorie of my Cloths & with bro.
M« Markland I leave forty Dollars v/hich he is to take care of for me.
Tuesday 16. I an sorac better in Body, and want to live every nonent for
GOD. My nind has been somewhat disco" osed. The Lord direct ne in all
things, save \e from all Sin, and make ne more than ever useful in
his Church. I preached from Luke x, 30-35. Wednesday 17. I came to
McNioht's M. H. Here Conference was holden Eleven years ago. Rel'.gion
wa3 then flourishing, but now greatly declined. I preached fro 1 Tlmo.
ii,8. Went Hone v/ith bro. Stults. (A Kind Man. Here they all talk
Dutch.) At night I preached from "He sent hie V'ord i heal' ■. Thursday
18. I an tempted & tried many ways. S metines I think of settling
myself, k so. » tines I think I can oe riore useful to continue traveling.
01 .Lord direct thy Servant, & give him -race to con ly, H preached from
Jonah 1,6. Friday 19. I came to the Shallow-Ford, then to Wm. Howard's

& preached from Acts xxvi,17,18. Had a gracious tine ft hope good was
done. Saturday 20. I have no Meeting oefore the Evening. Came to old
friend McMachan's & preached from 1 John iv,19. Two local rreachers
spoke aftor me. I hope good was done. Sunday 21. I came to YTnitaker • a
M. House & preached from John xvi,20. The Lord was present. We continued
Six Hours at the M. House. I want to old sister Whitakers greatly
fatigued. The Lord is at work here. I (hope) to see great times. Monday
22. I held prayers; two or three wero deeply Convicted. I appointed
prayer meeting here thi3 Evening. Came to bro. Wm.McMachen's. He is
Class Leader. I want to fix matters in this Class. In the Evening
returned to Sister '.'.hi taker's. A small Assembly met; I lectured pn
Luke xvlii,35. Tuesday 23. I came to bro. Gentle's & preached from
Rev.xxi,6,7. Here is a large lively Class. Wednesday 24. I came to
bro. Jones's & preached from 11 Cori.IIi,18. Thursday 25. Ero. Jones
started with me. We came to itr. Reed's, dined, & made an appointment
to preach next round. In the Evening we came to a Mr. Chapman's . He
is from Home. His Wife is a kind pious Methodist. Friday 26. We came
to l.tr. Long's ft got breakfast. They arc kind here, but no Religion.
We came to Salisbury, put up at Mr. Yar borough. I did sor.ie business,
then went Into the Court house. The General Court is now Sitting.
After Dinner, I started Sa came to bro. John lool's. Saturday 27. I
preached in the M. House from Heb.xii,l,2. Sunday 2£ . I returned to
Salisbury ft preached In the Dutch Church from I rov.viii,35,36. The
Feople were attentive. I returned with bro. ool. Monday 29. I rode
down to old bro. Hearne's. Tuesday 30. I am tolerable in Body &
Mind Sc wish to die to all Sin. I preached at the K. House from "Lord
are tnr« few", etc. '.ednesday 31. I came to old bro. Carter's &
preached fro i Heb.11,3. Thursday 1 A.ril. I came to Taylor's M.
House & preached from ls.cxvi,8,9. Here I meet with bro. & Sister
Smith at whose House I preached Eleven years ago down in tarriver Cirt.

I go with them Homo ft at Bight preached from 1 Corl.vi,19,20. Friday
2nd. I came to hro. Bell's, hut hod no acpolntnent cublished. I
have been for several Day3 among cold rofcssors. B«2 ".s very low
with the People in those carta. I an. often temped ft sever el-; tried.
OJ that my God may he pleased to stand by me & aave me from all that
Is , vil & hurtful to my Soul. Saturday 3. I broached from *kv*km 0
North Wind*, etc. In the Evening I took a walk & found the Lord very
precious to my Soul. Sunday 4. I came to James Roll1 3 I aptlsed four
Children; then rode to Hancock's I* House & preached from Isaiah Ixi,
1,2. In the Evening came to hro. John Hancock's. Monday 5. I came to
taro . Ethelred Harris's. Have ae ' .tment thi8 Day. Lord, he! e
to sr end It to thy glory. In the Evening I walked to an old Hog- Ten
In the r!oodst ft while contemplating on the great 0oodnes3 of GOD, I
wan taken with an uncommon weeping. I felt the Lord present. Tuesday
6th. I come t-j R levee' a M. House & preached ttom 1 Cori.xv,34; had a
meltir;3, warm tine. I went to old hro. Eurkhead's. Wednesday 7. I
came to Loftland's X« House ':■ reached from Matt. vii ,13,14. Had a
powerful tine. Phot to Loftland's. In the .vening walked on the
Mountain. Thursday 8. I came to Russel' 3 M. H. 5: preached from "I know
that my Redeemer liveth" , etc; then to old . oods's. Friday 9. I
came to Jonea'3 M. H. ft preached from hilli.11,15. Hope £;ood was done.
Cane to oro. Jones's. Saturday 1C. I c^.me to hro. lumber's, tJ
to hro. Jones's. &afeiK2bi^il^xxixB3i3mxt»x*a5« ft reached a faneral from
1 Peter li,4. The Baptists are strong for water in this Heighhc rV.od.
Sunday 11. I came to Field's ". H. and ^reached In the open Mr to a
large Congregation from "Behold the Lamb of GOD", etc. The Paoplt
seemed prairles3. We Administered the Sacrament in an open way &
invited all Christiana to cone, hut not a Baptist came. Monday 12. I
rode up to Markland'a. Tuesday 13. I ..reached from Heb.lv,9, to a

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flat, careless Co le. Wednesday 14. I cane to KftXighta IE. H. &
preached from "This in my frietid". V.ent horae vifcb Sister Ridgway.
Thursday 15. I came to bro. Stults's & preached from John :tvl,8; had
a powerful time. <;ent Home wlta Sister Howard. Friday 16. I cane to
Wm. Howard's & preached from Luke xxi, 54-36} had a gracious Reason. I
rode to bro. Russon^s. Saturday 17. We met in the Woods near the
Bridge on Dutchman's Creek agreeable to appointment at our great fleeting.
Bruce, rields, Jane, Ruaaom, otallons, martin 8s Saimie! Ilooser, i lane a
& Myself iieth-dists *reachers. v.'e had isr. Richard King & three Baptists
Ireacaora. The Baptists were quite silent. Two of then left us on
Saturday. We had several Methodists .xhorters. The Service was carried
on in love ft order. In the Evening the lower of OOD was Displaid in a
wonderful manner. It is impossiable to tell how many were C6nvlcted or
Converted. Bato in the iJight bro. Eruce & me went to bister i.lciunien ' 3 .
Sunday 13. ..e met at the Camps early & found many happy Souls, Si a one
had oeea tt] all l.ight praising Cod. Ae began public V.orship at about
8 OClock. The : ower of the Bord was present. I ::reached about IE
OClock froa /3.xl,l-5. The Christians got very happy; Sinners trembled
& some feldown. The preachei-3 went through the Congregation ft Exhorted;
the .' ork went on powerfully. Bate in the Evening no had the sacrament.
Then a little beforo Night v/s began preaching. The Power of the Bord
came down on. Preachers ft hearers; the V^ork went on, many praising G-od
wuile it Eo.ind on their Beads « 1 loft tnen aoout 10 OClock £c wont to
Sister MoHaien's. Bonday 19. There has fallen much water. Y.'e mot at
the ©amps. Jtr. Reed wishd us to ruove tft hla House as it was so very
wet. .e did so. Bro. Bruce preacned, three more of us ^xhortod. bone
of the Christians were hap(py) ft several were mourning. I hope some
good wad done. This has bsea a great tine to my Soul. The Bord has
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walked on a logg, & then came on to bro. Russom's. Tuesday 20. Game
to bro. Gentle' a If preached from 11 Thess .1,7,8. aad a gracious tin©;
many v:ere drying for mercy. edneaday 21. I cane to Jone'a's & preached

from "Wilt thou be made ' hole". The Lord waa present. I hope good waa

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done. Thursday 22. In the Evening I camo to Mr. Reed1 3 & prea ded by

Candle Light from "By Night on my Bed I sought him. One cryed aloud

for mercy h I hope many felt the Lord knocking at tlflr Hearts. Friday

23. I came to Mr. Chapman's, dined, then to Salisbury, but they had
fall'd wiring an Appointment, so I came oat to bro. .ool's. Saturday

24. I preached at the log M. House from ?s.cxlv,20. The Lord was present.
Sunday 25. I ent to Salisbury to attend my Appointment at 11 OClock,

(it had been ublished several weeks) but aparty Spirit prevailed. Some
of them insisted that Mr. McCray (a presbyter ian Minister) should proach.
1© had some talk in the yard. He insisted to preach first, so I gave
up for hiafc to preach in my appointment. I gave a short Exhortation &
took ray leave of then. I find they are divided. I ./ent home with a
Mr. Langeram. My mind waa disco; iposed. In the evening we walked up
to the Ministers Lodging . There were two reachers. Xle all had so:ic
friendly talk. I parted with them & returned to Mr. Langerum. ilonday
26. I wa3 in several Stores but bought nothing. I left Town, enmo to
bro. ools, dined, then rode to bro. Hearne's. My mind has been injured;
the behaviour of the feople last Sabbath was very iiipolite. Tuesday 27.
I MUM to Mr. Cox': iched a funcr al frcm John 1,11,12; some appeared
effected. I returned to bro. Herane'a. '. edneaday 20. I came to bro.
Carter's and preached from John x,0. Several appeared greatly Convicted
& came up Stairs to be prayed for. I hot.e the Lord will revive his
Work here. Thursday 29. I cane to Taylor's M. House & preached from
Matt. xxv, 10. Then came to bro. Arthur arrla'a; he Is from h me. Friday
30. I came to bro. Bell's. Saturday 1 May. I reached from ilalachi iv,2.

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BwD.Leadbetter xhcrted. Sunday 2. 1 came to .'., .

preached from 1 eter iv,18. 1 felt for the people, but It seoa'd they
were ray or leas. The Lord have mercy oa thea. I went to hro, Hancock's.
Monday 2. I came to bro. /.. Harris's; have no a j/it. iuosduy 4.

I cans to Hleves's X. H. & ^reacaed from "only fear the Lordrt; had a
gracious tl:ne. eat hone with bro. Surkhead. Wednesday 5. I case to
Loftland's & , readied from "Enoch walked vritu GOD, Tarried with bro.
Loftland. Thursday 6. I caiae to Russel's H. H. & preached iron "I
know not the day of ay Death". I t to bro. oods's. Friday 7. I
esse to Jones's M* H. & preached fire* "By faith I tfeP« ...at or day 3. I
ease to r lusher '3 ft .reached frora 11 - oter 17,18; then to Jones's, thou
to Abbot's Cr^ek to the greet Meeting holden by the different h iljtors.
There was so e little stir, At nl^ht I wmaM to bro. i-ieldtj'3. Sunday
9. There were aalv _. but little good done. Th ire dis-

orderly. In ths : ven: reached wit*! liberty from Matthew xxiv,14j

old Mr, Hall Ixhortod. The power cf the Lord ca^se down « m was a
goid "ork. About 11 X I left the Jcund ft lodged at a house near the
Chapel, Monday 10. I co kU ;rly but returned, Jr. ^owi^iu ,. reached

St 2r. Will3on hxhorted. There was a siaall stir, "c all p rtod. Z caxs»
to bro. Fields1 s. Tuesday 11. I cacje to Sarkland'a U preached from
Mark Ix,50. "ednesday 12. I cs eNrlght»3 ft* house ft preached

. Roa.vi,22; then caiae tr Cister aldgway's. In the hveninc .?e had
pray ■ hortationa. Tliuraaap 1." . ;o to hv . -Its'o &

preaehed fro : Isaiah ill, 10, 11. had a good time. 1-r^uay 14. I cams
to bro. Howard's ft preached it '.in v,25; had a p . ci | ftt s« ent

to bro. Turner's, 'atorday 1L. I caac to the school-house ied

fron 11 :ii.xiii,5. IflflT u; a Plaaa at t.iis new .-lace. vo.

Russuas. Sunday 1G. 1 aav . rip In hody. . ■ ■ a. H,

& preached from Jereai.xxii,2S. Had a j*i tlas. Several joinod. Caae

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to bro. Shadmaack Dial's. In the Evening Sister Dial was taken very

111. I was very poorly; went to Bed; My Lax disturbed ne very much in

the Night. Monday 17. I came to Beal's M. House & preached from Matt.

xxiv,13. Tuesday 18. I came down to bro. Ward's. 'Wednesday 19. I came

to bro. Gentle's & preached from "Unto him that loved s &. washed us",

etc. I continue very poorly. Thursday 20. I came to bro. Jones's &

preached from "All flesh is as Grass", etc. I continue weak & poorly.

Friday 21. I came to Mr. Reed's, preached by candle light from Acts xxvi,

17,18. Saturday 22nd. I am some better. I rode down to the little

Bridge (a mile from Long' 3 ferry) & preached from Gene.xix,17, to a large

number of People Assembled in the Woods. The Rain came on us. irs.

Long was kind enough to hold her Umbrella over me. I went hone with

Mr. Chapman. Sunday 25. I came to iool's M. House & preached from

11 Timo. 11,11,12. Tarried at bro. Pool's. Monday 24. I rode to bro.

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Hearn's. Tuesday 25. I preaded at the M. House from Mark xiii,33. The

Lord was resent; a mighty cry for nercy was hear'd. Wednesday 26. I

came to Carters & preached from "Hear ye that are far off, etc." The

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Spirit of conviction rested on the people. Thursday 27. I came to

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Taylor's M. H. & preached from John v,6. The People were tender. I aent

home with Mr. Palmer. Friday 28. I leave this kind family & came to bro.

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A. Harris's. Saturday 29. I came to bro. Bell's & preached from Matt.
vii,13,14. The People seem'd as hard as Stones. In the Evening I came

to Hearn's (the Class Leader). Sunday 30. I came to Handcock's M. H.

L, 1-3. Had a tolerable I . me to bro. E. Harris ' s .Monday 31. I came to Rievs's*
& preached fromkll Timo. ii, 11, 12. Had a powerful & glorious Meeting.

Came to bro. Burkheads. Tuesday, June 1st. I came to Loftland's M. H.

& reached from Luke x, 30-34. The mighty powir of GOD rested on any. I

came to Loftland's. Wednesday 2. I came to Russel's M. H. & preached

from Luke xxl, 34-36; had a gracious Season. Went to bro. Wood's.

Thursday 3rd. I came to Jones's M. H. & preached from John 1,11,12. Had

a solemn time, friday 4. I rode to bro. i lumber's. Saturday 5. I

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preached from John xvi,20. Had a dul time, v.ent to bro. Jones1 a,

Sunday 6th, I came to bro. Fields h preached fron ;:alachi iv,2. .Monday

7. I rode through much rain to oro. Markland's. Tuesday 8. I preached

from fear not little flock. Had a dispute with Hill, the Class Leader.

At night we had prayer meeting. Wednesday 9. I came to HcNight's and

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preached a funeral from I s.106,8. Went to Sister Ridgway's. Thursday 10.

I came to Stults's & preached from 1 John iv,19. The Lord was present.

In the Evening we had a meeting at bro.Hutsshitfs. The Power if God was

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displayed. I returned to Stults's. Friday 11. I came to bro. Howard's

& preached from Heb.xii,l,2. Had a good/time. Saturday 12. I came to

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the School-House & preached fron Isaiah xxxiii,13. Had a glorious ,&
powerful time. I .vent to Major Hunt's. Sunday 13. I came to V.hitaker's

Chapel & ;:roached a funeral from 11 Tir:io.ii,ll,12. Four joined the Church, o

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I came to bro. Dial's. Monday 14. I came to Beal's & reached from

Heb.il, 3; rode to John Mcman's. Tuesday 15. I came to Gentle's after

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being lost & reached from John v,6. Had a powerful Day. In the Evening

rode to H. Jones's, v/ednesday 16. I preached from Luke x, 30-34; had

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a dul time. The Class is In a poor state. Thursday 17. I rode through

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rain to Lexinton, dined at .vir. Goozenbury' s, he treated me kindly, then

rode to a Mr. Smith's. Friday 18. I came to Taylor's M. House & held

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prayer (this Is fast Day), then rode to A. Harris's. In the Evening

bro. Douthit came. Saturday 19. We came to the Q.M. at Rieves's. too.
I some stir .Vie returned to Bro. Harris's .Sunday 20. '..'e net again, had the Sacrament
Douthit preached, others Exhorted., We have had but a tolerable Q. Meeting.

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The Professors are not enough engaged. We came down to bro. Boll's.

Monday 21. Bro. Douthit Be bro. Leadbetter I reached. I got up & told

my feelings to the hard'ned Congregation, which were awful. We rode

over to Dr. Johnson's. Tuesday 22. We came to the little Town ft I

preached a funeral over Mr. Thomas '3 little Daughter from 11 Kings iv,26.

Dined ft we went to bro. Leadbetter 's. At Night we had a Meeting & a

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powerful time. Wednesday 23. We started. I parted with bro. Douthlt
and came to bro. Carter's & preached from Ps»cxlvi,8. Some seem'd
awakened. Thursday 24. I came to Taylor's M. H. & preached from 1 John
iv,19. Went hone with Colo. Harris. Friday 25. I came to bro. A.
Harris's. Saturday 26. I leave with Arthur Harris twelve Dollars which
he is to keep for me. I came to old bro. S. Hancock's & preached at
night from "He sent Ms word & healed them". Sunday 27. I came to the
M. H. & preached from barren F. tree. Some appear' d Convicted. Went

to John Hancock's, ilonday 28. I came to Rieves's & preached from

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Isaiah xxxiii,13. Went toABurkhead's. Tuesday 29. I carae to Loftland's

& preached from Malachi iv,2. Hope good was done. Returned to Burkhead's.

Wednesday 30. I came to Russel's M. House & preached from "By Night on

my Bead", etc. Had a good time. Went to bro. V.ood's & at prayers hadaa

I owerful time. Thursday July 1- I came to Jones's & preached from

John v,6. Had a melting time. ..ent with br4. Boyd. Friday 2. I had

a long hot ride up to bro. Plipriber's. Saturday 3. I preached at the

M. Et from Matt.xxiv,13. Went to Jones's. Sunday 4. I came to Fields 's

& preached from Acts xxvl,17,18. Some appear'd to feel Conviction.

I rode up to Salem, plit up at the Tavern. Monday 5. I went into their

new Church & took a view of the Ho 3e & hear'd the Organs. Did my

business in Town & rode up to bro. Markland's. Tuesday 6. I preached

from "By Night on my Bed I sought him" etc. Some young wcman a pear* d

convicted & I hope are striving. We had some ruff talk in the Class.

Wednesday 7. I came to McNight's M. H. & preached from John xvi,20.

Some of their hearts were softened. I came to sister Ridgways, then to

bro. Stults's. Thursday 8. I preached from Gen.xix,17; had a goo time.

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In the Evening I went to bro. & preached a short Sermon from

Gal.ix,4,5. Return'd to Stults's. Friday 9. I call'd at did Mr.

Howards, then went to Wm. Howard's & reached from John xvi,20. Had a

tolerable time. Saturday 10. I came to the School-House & preached

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from "By Night on my bed", etc. Some were stired. I went to Mr. Hunt1 a,
dined, then to bro. Russom's. Sunday 11. I came to Whitaker's Chapel
& preached from Rev.iii,18, with liberty, & after Service seem'd to be
over a 3tir began in the House & continued till near Sunaet. I went to
bro. S. Dial1 a. Monday 12. I went to Deal* a & preached from Heb.xii,
1-2. The Lord waa present. I rode about ten miles to Mr. Parker* a.
Tuesday 15. I preached a funeral fron Rev.xiv,15. The People aeemd
Solemn. I then rode to Capt. Dial* 3. Wednesday 14. I came to Gentle 'a
& began at 11 OClock (to) preach from "Prepare the Table", etc; then
Adminiatered the Sacrament. The Work broke out powerfully. There waa
no intermission till after 11 at Right. Seven openly profeaaed to be
delivered from Sin & Satans power. Many were down crying for mercy. I
went to Bed greatly fatigued. Thursday 15. I am happy. Glory to God.
I came to H. Jones's & preached to a cold People from Isaiah xxxiii,15.
Dined, then rode home with old Mr. Cayton. friday 16. I preached from
"There ia no fear in Love". In the Evening I came to Capt. Reed's.
Saturday 17. I came to the little Bridge 1 mile above Long* 3 ferry &
preached from John xvi,20. Several were down crying for mercy & never
left the solemn Ground till after Night. I tarried at Mr. Chapman* s.
Sunday 18. I came to Pool's M. H. & preached from Acts xxvi.,17,18.
Tarried at Fool* a. In the Evening held prayera & Exhorted the Neighbours.
Monday 19. I came to the Dutch Church & hear'd two Sermona in their
own Tongue & one In English. Rode through much rain to old bro. Hearn*a.
Tuesday 20. I preached from Matt.xxiv,15. Wednosday 21. I came to
Carter *s & preached from J'hil.ii,15. Some seemed Convicted. In the
Evening I rode to Wm. Taylor* s. Thursday 22. I came to Rieves*s M. H«
& we fixed for the great Meeting. n the Evening I came to bro. A.
Harris's. Friday 25. We met on the oropared Ground for the great
Meeting. I opened the Meeting at 12 JClock, preached from Rev.xxl,6,7;

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bro. Jane preached. Ye concluded; had a Solemn tine, but no Noise.
We repair t our Tents. Several Preacher's came. Vie have on the Ground
the following Speakers: Jane, Beans, Leadbetter, Bowdown, Spinks, Brown
Gossett, Hannah, Hancock, Higgins, West, & myself. In the Evening we
began to preach in the M. House. It raind. Bro. West preached first,
others Exhorted. There was a great stir; some fell out in the yard.
Saturday 24. We spent more than an Hour praying about at the Tents.
Mr. King came to our assistance. We went to the public Stage. Mr. Bowdown
preached, then Mr. King, & then r. Deans. Spinks Exhorted. We went
to our Tents & Dined. We had some light rain. Fart of the ^reachers
went to the M. H. & some to the Stage. Hancock began to Exhort, "hen
done I Sang & prayed. There was a move ft Stir. Several prayed on the
Stage, & the mighty power of God came down. Many were crying for mercy,
& many were delivered. The Work went on great i,art of the Night. Honour
& Praise be ;iven to God. Sunday 24. Vie held prayers about at the £
different camps, then to the Stage. I made some Observations to the
People. Mr. Bowdown preached, then Mr. King, & then Mr. Vest. I
Exhorted & concluded till after Dinner. I & seme others continued on
the Stage & had Singing & gave some short i.xhortations. The Work began.
One Woman went down; a cry for mercy was Hear'd; many were on the Ground.
Late in the Evening we had a Shower of Rain. Several continued, crying
for mercy, & after the Rain the Congregation was la(r$ge. They came
from the M. House & the Tents & Wagons . About Sunset we moved from the
Stage on the Hill. Several Exhorted, & such a lower of Conviction as I
have scarce ever 3een, came on the greater part. After night many were
on the wet Earth crying for mercy. Many were Converted. The Work
continued very powerful till about 2 OClock in the Morning. Monday 26.
Many pf the eople are nearly out of Provisions & it seems we nust
break. The weather (is) unfavourable & the Preachers al nost worn out,

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Mr. King preached, others Exhorted. The peo:le were melted down. I
arose & concluded. Several cryed out they could not leave the Ground,
they must be Converged. The preachers parted In tears, the people
melted, their Eyes flowing. Shurely it was a Awful time. I came Home
with Arthur Harris , very poorly In Body but happy In Soul. Tuesday 27.
I came to Col. West Harris's, met with Mr. King. We started & rode
throug some hard rain. Call'd at old Mr. Aliens, dined, then rode up
to Mr. Hampton' 8. Wednesday £8. We came to Salisbury, call'd at
Yar borough' s, then rode to Mr. Dickeys, Dined, then to Mr. Kings. Hi3
good family are well & very kind to me. I am very unwell. Thursday 29.
I am very poorly. In the Evening we rode about two miles to a Stand
near the road in the Woods. I preached a short Sermon from 11 Cori.xiii,
5. Bro. D. Asbury Exhorted. We went to Mr. Shar *s. These are very
kind Religious leople. Friday 30. I am very Sick. Las(t) Evening I
had so.rie I lood taken from my foot. This morning I take a dose of Salts.
In the Evening I was some better. Went back to Mr. King's. Saturday 31.
I conclude to go to the Great Meeting on Rocky-Creek about 8 miles from
this place. I got a black Man to ride my Horse Sc I took a seat in the
Wagon. Came to Mr. Sharp's, got more Company. V.'e came safe. The
young Sisters was lively in Singing. When we came on the ground we
found a large Congregation, & some were Exercised. In the Evening I
gave an Exortation; Mr. Hall & bro. Douthlt prayed. We had a good Work.
Old bro. Doubt had preached a lively Sermon, but his Language was broken.
I was so poorly I could not 3tay in the Tents but went to lap. Andrew's.
His Son in law, Mr. Sharp, k his Lady were very kind. Tho old i eople
continue at the Llceting. Sunday 1 August. I return 'd; hear'd bro.
Bouthith preach, then we repared to the Tables to Commune. This is a
Methodist Appointment, but the iresbytcrians are friendly & are to
Commune with us. We gave liberty for preachers & Members to receive
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(a presbyterlan Minister), bro. Douthith, & rae came to the Table &
received Sitting. Then we Administered to the Members of both Churches.
Some kneeled & others Satt. Then Mr. Hr.ll preached a Great Sermon. In
the Evening I preached from 1 Samu.xii,24, with uncommon liberty, ft there
was a great power of Conviction resting on the Assembly. Many were down,
amongst others the Doctor who had been :rescribin^ for my poor body. I
had to leave them, & went to Mr. Andrews. Got went & was poorly. Monday
2. I went to the Ground. The People were breaking; It is a wet time.
They had a great tlma last Night. Many were Converted. Here are many
happy Souls. I hear'd the Creeks were high & it is like for more rain.
I returned to Mr. Andrew's. Mr. Sharpe went to Statesville & brought
me some Medicine which I took before I went to bed. I was bleed this
morning in the Arm.) Tuesday 5. My Physic opperated in the Night. I
take another dose of Salts this morning. I am very weak & Sick. In the
Evening I was requested to go about two miles to visit some In distress.
I went In a Chair with l.Jr. Sharpe. Was very weak. This is an uncommon
Frovidence. Mr. Hogshead has been a great o poser of the Work. A young
woman is now Exercised in his House. The Neighbours gather here this
Evening. Under my Exortation another Woman fell in the other Room. My
Strength was rjone. I went to talk to her, ft the youn,j Converts were
Singing. The power reached Mr. Hogshead, & down he tumbled & cryed for
mercy, & in a short time ten more. This is a wonderful display of the
power of the Eternal God. One of the Men was delivered. About ten
OClock at night I left them & was carried back. Wednesday 4. I mam
better. Fixed up & took my leave of this precious family. Mr. Andrews
rode several miles with me. I cane down to old Mr, Howard's. Thursday
5. I came to bro. Stults's & preached from ?hlll.ii,15. Administered
the Sacrament. Had a powerful time. Two were struck ft a cry for mercy
was hear'd. friday 6. I call'd at old Mr. Howard's, then came to
Win. Howardfts and preached from Heb.ii,5. We had a reat time. I went

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horn: with bro. Turner. Sattirday 7. I am very weak, but came to the
School-House & preached from 1 eter iv,18. Had a great time. I went
to Win. Mcmean's. Sunday 8. I came to Whl taker's M. H. & preached from
Gen.xix,17, but before I could end my Discourse the Christians broke
out In such louiid Shouts my voice was lost. I sat down & gave it up to
them. I came to Sister Mcmean's. Monday 9* I am weak. It rains, so
I shall not go to beal's. Lord, I am in thy hands. L lease to direct
me in all things. Make me truly dependant on thee. I came to Shadrack
Dial's. Tuesday 10. I came to Robert Dial's & preached from "This
Gospel of the K« Had a powerful time; two professed to be converted.
We continued till after Dark. Wednesday 11. I came to Gentle's &
preached from "To whom now 1 send thee to open their Eyes. Joined 13
Converts. Had a good time. Thursday 12. I came to H. Jones's &
preached from 11 Cori.xili,v; had so e stir. Friday 13. I came to
Lexenton. Bro. Ebenezer Jones is with me. We put up at Mr. Doosenbury's.
I preached in the after Noon under the Jaks from "only fear the juord",
etc. Some worthless fellows began to beat the Drum. I call for a
Justice to stop them. At Night we had prayers & Exortatious in Mr.
Doosenbury's House. Many about this place are confused by the Ba tists
concerning V.ater Baptism. Satur. 14. We came to the Bridge. I preached
from "If the Righteous be sarcely saved, etc. Bro. Jones Exhorted. We
went to Mr. Abbot's, had Evening Meeting with a few Persona. Sunday
15. I crossed the River in a broken flat, and rode o to Salisbury &
so to Pool's M. H. , & preached from "Being harmless & blameless, the
Sons of Bod", etc. Monday 16. I came to Hearne's. Tuesday 17. I
preached in the M. H. frori "Layin aside every weight. Returned to the
House. In the Evening A. Henley came. He is from Cumberland. V/ednesday
18, I came to Carter's & preached from "I waited patiently for the
Lord" , etc . Had a powerful time . One young Man struggled under Conviction
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the Night, & when she arose talked of the views of Heaven she had.
Thursday 19. I came to Hall»s shop, had my Horse Shod, then to Taylor's
H. H. & preached from John xvi,20. While meeting the Class had some
interruption with Jaa. Smith. Game to Arthur Harris's. Friday 20.
This is rest Day. We v/ent to Col West Harris's and Dined. Returned to
Arthur's & I preached at Night from being "Blameless & harmless, the
Sons of God", Saturday 21. I came to Bell*s & preached from the Gospel
Glass. One joined. Sunday 22. I came to Hancock's M. H. & preached
in the Woods to a large Congregation from Gen.xix,17, ft gaw* a talk on
John's Ba tlsm. Met the Class; 7 joined. I ent to E. Harris's. I'onday
23. I came to Rieves's M. H. Here w.e had our great Meeting. I view
the solemn Ground with Solemnity. I preached from "I am Joseph your bro.
Had a glorious time; 9 Joined the Class. Came to Eleazier Burkhead's.
Tuesday 24. I came to Loftland's i j reached from "prepare the T, Had
a precious time. Wednesday 25. I came to Ru33el's M. H. & preached
from "Let me die the death of the Righteous", etc. Had a tolerable tine;
3 joined. I came to bro. Wood's. Thursday 36, I came to Jones's M, H.
& preached "To whom now I send thee to open tneir Eyes, etc. Several
seem engaged. I rode up to Lexenton, put up at Mr . Dosenbury's. friday
27. I came to H. Jones's. The weather is very warm. Saturday 28. I
came to the Ground prepared for the great Meeting which is near rhitaker's.
We had a little Conference, then walked to the Stage. Bro, Douthit
preached. The Service went on. At night we moved into the M. House,
There was a ork. I lodged in the reachers Tent. Sunday 29. There is
a Stir. In the Evening I preached from the Gospel Glass. Many gave
attention, but the people seemed hard. At ni^ht we moved Into the House.
There was a work. I lodged in the Tent. It being wet, I took cold,
Monday 30. The work went on. About four OClock bro. atterson ft me
started. We came to bro. Eccols's. Tuesday 31. l'e came to bro. Marklands.
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my things i started with bro. Douthlt. V;e parted In Salem. I rode to
bro. Fields* s. Thursday 2. I came to Mr. Mendenals. Friday 3. I came
to Gosset's M. House & preached from "I waited patiently for the Lord,
Returned. Saturday 4. I came to Bell's M. House & preached from "Unto
you who fear my name". Came to Mr. Bell's. This is a kind family,
Sunday 5. I an poorly & continue here. Monday 6. I started ft rode
down to Old friend Rainey's. Here I reached about eight years ago.
Tuesday 7. I rode near 40 miles by way of Hillsborough to bro. John
Sneed's. This is a dear Affectionate family. Wednesday 8. I came to
Mrs. Moore's. I have been absent about 18 months. They have great
Affliction here. Miss ttancy continues as formerly, the old Lady has a
stroke of the naulsey, & Miss i oily is much broken & looks pale. They
all seem kind but low spirited, Is every thing seems to wear a gloomy
aspect. Thursday 9. I am feverish & out of order every way. I have
not seen such a Day lately. I feel nuch shut up & crampt. In the E(v;ening
we started to go to Meeting at bro. Sneed's. Miss lolly would not go.
I preached to a few from "He sent his Word & heald them". Had reviving
time to my own Soul, friday 10. I started, came to P. Moore's, held
prayers. Here I part with ray dear bro. Sneed. I call'd at Mrs. Moore's.
They all seen kind & glad to see me. We Conversed a while, dined, &
prayed in Nancy's Room. I then took my leave oi them & started. I fear
Nany will be the ruin of her Sister I oily. I rode to bro. Owen's.
Satiirday 11. I came to E. Taylor's. Sunday 12. I reached from "That
ye be harmless ft blameless, etc. Mondny 13. We have concluded to prepare
for a Camp meeting in this Neighbourhood. We spent some tine in looking
a sxiitable place & searching for Water. Tuesday. I started, came to
bro. Milne's. They are from home. I came to bro. lascal's. An very
unwell. Vednesday 15. I came to bro. E. Jones's. At night took Physick
& was very poorly. Thursday 16. I rest here, friday \7, I started
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old Plaee, tarried with the Children & Sister Mcgee. Sunday 19. I came
to the Rain Bow M. H. Bro. Chapel had begun. I gave a short Discourse
after him from "I am sent unto thee with heavy tidings". Here I meet
with several of my Relations. ent to bro. Harper's. Ilonday 20. I came
to father's. He is well. Tuesday 21. I came to bro. Thomas's. He has
two fine Sons, ft his Wife expects a little one. Wednesday 22. Mr. Carr
came to see me. We had some talk about his disaj pointing me. In the
Evening I came to bro. James Ormond's. He & his Wife were from horn©
but came shortly. He has only been married two weeks. Thursday 23.
I am poorly in body. In the Evening I came to Father's, friday 24. I
came to bro. Harper's. Saturday 25. I came to bro. John Grainger's,
dined, then rode to bro. S. Hooker's & held prayer Meeting. Sunday 26.
I came to the Rain-Bow M. H. & preached from "Let r:e die the death of
the Righteous", etc. Came to bro. Harper's. Monday 27. I came to
father's. I*. Carr met me & paid me 522§ Dollars. Tuesday 28. The Rain
detains me here. My mind is uncommonly discomposed. Wednesday 29. The
Weather contlues very rainey. I am very unwell. About 12 OClock I

started, Bro. Watkins rode with me. We call'd at Thomas jrnond's, dined,

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then rode to Major May's. Had to ride through deed water. Thursday 50.

I parted with bro., rode i:iajor lay's high Mare across little Contentney,

& a boy rode my Horse. I then came on to Sister -.hillipa's. friday,

October 1st. I came to E. Jones's, paid him 600 Dollars ft took his

Note. Saturday 2. I came to Humphrey's M. H. & Ekhorted after others

had spoken. Vent to bro. Wm. Hills. Sunday 3. I returned. We had the

Sacrament, but the Communicants were so numerous we moved out under the

Trees to finish. The Work went on Bhe House. I preached In the Woods from

"Gospel Glass, in the Evening I cane to bro. Williams's. Mr. Baker is

now with us, greatly distressed. 01 that God may look in mercy on him.

Monday 4. I rest here & Mr. Baker is with me. Tuesday 5th. We came

to bro. Pegrim's. I preached from Heb.xii,l,2. Had a gracious time.

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One backslider reclaimed. We appointed Preaching again next Day. Wednes-
day 6. I preached from "Wilt thou he made whole". liad a t-; lor able time.
Thursday 7. I star(t)ed, parted with Mr. Baker in great Distress. I
camo to H. Jones* s & looked at his Land, then to James . ilamy. friday.
I looked at his Land& had somo talk about it, but he asked too much. Ui
the Evening I came to John liilam's. Saturday 9th. I had a long ride up
to Edmund Taylor's. Sunday 10th. I hear'd Bro's. Pennell & Anderson
preach & Exhort. I concluded. onday 11. I came to Howel Taylor's (in
Virginia). Tuesday 12. I came to Men Young's, a very agreeable Family.
In the Evening came to Joseph Speeds. Y/ednesday IS. I rest. Thursday
14. I came to Salem & preached from "Laying aside every weight", etc.
Had a sweet time. I came to S. Hones' s. Friday 15. I had some talk
with bro. Homes about my business. Came to Sister Jordan's. Saturday 16.
I came in company with bro. Homes to bro. Nolley's, then I came to bro.
Speed's. Sunday 17. I came in the Evening to Salem & attended the
prayer Meeting ft returned. Monday 18. Bro. Edmund Jones ft ray:: elf have
talked cvor out Matters. Ho ia not ready to enter into business this
fall, so we do no tiling. Bro. Homes came. We bargained. I have „ald
him, or rather transfured, part of Speed's Debt to him, which Is 2000
Dollars, & leave only 900 Dollars In the hands of Speed. They both will
use the money one year in Speculating on Tobacco . ay me One half the
nett profits. We came to Homes 's in the Evening. Tuesday 19. I came
to Sister Jordan's. In the l.vening I came to friend Walker's & prayed
with a Sick Woman, then to bro. Taylor's. Wednesday 20. I came to bro.
Rainey's & hear'd bro. Moore preach, then to Taylor's ft to IIo ics's.
Thursday 21. I came to Salem & hear'd a settlement between two of the
Members; then rode to bro. Speed's. Friday 22. 1 came to bro. A.
Young's, then to the M. H. & pr cached from "He sent his V.ord ft heald
them". Bro. Stewart is with me. We came to bro. S. Young's. Saturday
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Stmday 24. It rains. We continue till the Evening, then rode to Mr.
Hutson's. Monday 25. We came to bro. Dance's. I stayed. Dr ». Stewart
went to the M. H. & preached. Tuesday 26. We came to bro. H. Taylor's.
Wednesday 27. We came to bro. Edmond Taylor's. Thursday 28. We met
at the M. House ft began to prepare a place for the Camp Meeting. In the
Evening returned to bro. Taylor's. Friday 29. We met on the Solemn
Ground. Messrs. rater & Matthews, two tresbyterlan prea ers, came &
joined with several iiethodists preachers, & the Great Union Meeting
commenced. There wa3 so e stir at Night. One got Converted, several
were mourning. Saturday 50. I gave a short Discourse from Luke x,42,
after two Sermons had been Delivered. Several professed Conversion in
the Wight. Cunday 31. We came to one Table & communed in Love, both
the Presbyterians & Methods* Monday, 1 November. We had a melting
time in the Morning. Three say they vere Converted. Last nigh Mr.
Matthews reached; I Exhorted & concluded. have never left t ie Ground
since the Meeting Commenced, have Slept In a Tent for three Nights,
I have often Exhorted Si reached twice & fatigued myself greatly, &
yet am In better Health then when we met. About a Dozen Souls have been
Converted « many appear awakened. I ho e the Lord has begun a Work here.
Only about even Wagons were brought here, but many Persons continued
each Night on the Ground. Wo came to bro. Taylor's Dwelling House ft
all the preachers parted. Tuesday 2. I came to ro . Grisaom's. ' Wednesday
S. I came to .ir. Bullock's, Dined, had some Conversation with a cleaver
Infidel. Came to bro. E. Taylor's. At Supper had sone disagreeable
talk with bro. D. T. Thursday 4. I am grieved. We Settled natters, &
1 am easy in mind. Friday 5. I carne to Capt. Scott's. Saturday 6. I
came to grassy creek Church & met with three Presbyterian ireachers,
two of whom preached. The Congregation broke. I was invited to Mr.
Downing* s. Dined, & walked back to the Evening Meeting & gavea8 'Exhorta-
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preached. The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was Administered; the
Presbyterians & Methodists Communed together. There was a snail Stir.
I preached from "Only fear the Lord", etc, but it was so late I had but
little Satisfact. Went to Mr. Downing' s, dined, then rode to the Keeling.
By candlo light gave an Lxortation with others, then went to Old Mr.
Lewis's. Monday 8. I returned to the M. H. , visited a sick Woman near
& heard two powerful Sermons; then I Exhorted. Now the Meeting Ends.
No Conversions. These People are very hard. I went by the Sick Woman;
prayed with them; 3he is speechless. I went on to Mr. Willis Lewis's.
This i3 a kind family. Tuesday 9. I star(t)d with Mr. Lewis & his Lady
&. we rode to Mr. John Kennon's. Wednesday 10. I came to bro. Sion Smith's
in Haw-River Circuit & held orship with the Clas3 at Night. Thursday 11.
I rest, friday 12. I came to Lewis .ioore'3 & preached from "watch &
pray for ye know not the time"; two exhorted. Thi3 is intended for a
three Days Meeting. Saturday 13. Bro. Matthews preached; I exhorted.
The Lord waa resent. At Night bro. Arndal preached; we exhorted &
prayed. Several were down crying for mercy. Sunday 14. We met in the
mor(n)lng, & while at prayer in our Love-feast the lower came down &
many were lay 'd on the floor. The Work was so powerful in the House bro.
Matthews went out & preached in the yard. Then bro Ardol exhorted A I
aoved the Congregation farther & preached from Reve.xxl,6,7. The <jord was 3
with us in rower. I came down to old Mr. lorry's & at family prayer the
Power fell on all in the House. Monday 15. I part with my friends &
came to Raleigh. Call'd at Glendenning's, Dined at friend lock's, did
my business & rode with old friend eters Home. Tuesday 16. I don't
feel right to 3tay here, so i came to Sister Roads's. 'xhis is a kind
family. Wednesday 17. I stay hero & have my Cloths put in Order. Thurs-
day 18. I had a long disagreeable ride to bro. Johnson's. Friday 19.
I am but poorly. Bro. Allgood came ft ^reached; I exhorted. Saturday 20.
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to Roads' a. I was Indisposed. Sunday 21. I preached from "o Earth,
Earth, arth, hear the word of the Lord" . I felt great pain withing
& had a fover before I finis(h)ed. We caiae to Sister Turner's. Monday
22. The Rain prevents a Congregation here. I have cold Chills ft very
uncommon feelings. Tuesday 23. We came to Raleigh, did Mat business,
then to Smith's Li. H. I preached from 11 TImo.ii,ll,12. Was poorly.
Came to bro. Sion Smith's; went to bed early. Wednesday 24. I an very
111 & know ray disorder. My Cough is ad ft ray lungs are in great ain.
It may be tho Measles. Thursday 25. I am 3till Sick but my fever is hot
high. I feel resigned to the will of the Eternal. I hope to pass from a

or Id of labours, Afflictions, ft Crosses to a Kingdom, to a Throne of
immortal ulory. I have regulated my Worldy matters - have left four
Obligations for money due me in care of Bro. Edmund Taylor Jr. in
Granville Cdunty. 1 put Mr. Carr's Bond in this Book & I have left a
Will at my father's In the Drawer of my big Chest which I desire to be
Executed, oh, that I may Glorify my dear Lord in living ft dying. Friday
26. I am very poorly. In the Evening Mr. Hooker came to soe me & s(thyed
all night. Saturday 27. I was very bad last night. We concluded to
send to Raleigh for a Doctor. The puking & purging is ve(r)y violent &
the Measles do not come out. Doctor V.heaton came. I had got some relief
by discharging a large portion of bile. He left Medicine. Sunday 28.
My throat Is ad & mouth. Monday 29. I have some ease. Tuesday 29(50).
I am low. Wednesday 1 December. I am poorly. Thursday 2. I am weak.
Friday 5. I walked out at the Door by the help of a Stick. Saturday 4.
I got on my Horse & rode to bro. Lewis Moore's. Sunday 5. I am poorl .
I took a dose of Rhubarb & Calomel. Monday 6. I rest here. Tuesday 7.
I rode to bo. .rector's. Wednesday 8. I preached at the School-Kouse
from "He sent his word & healed them". J.'ent home with bro. Tarber.
Thursday 9. I rode through the cold to bro. Kennon's & ^reached from
Heb.xii,l,2. Friday 11. I came to Smith's M. H. to the Q. Meeting. No

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preaching. The careless Methodists in this Neighbourhood would not come.

They seem to care very little about the Meeting. A few of us held
prayers at bro. Smiths. So the first day passes away; nothing done. I
stay here. Saturday 11. I was very Sick last night. Bro. 1 Innell preached,
bro. Douthit exhorted. At night we net again. Bro. C. Kennon preached.
There was a stir amongst the people. I tarried at bro. Smith's. Sunday
12. V/e had the 8acrHRcnt. I preached from "He that findeth ne findeth
life, etc. The people seemed greatly engaged. I tarried at bro. Smith's.
Monday IS. Bro. Douthit & me started. V.'e traveled all Day. In the night
came to bro. Cole's. Was losjt & rode many miles out of our way. Tuesday
14. I am unwell. V/e started, came to bro. Reves's. Bro. Douthit went
on, I stoped. Wednesday 15. I preached at the Hlcory-Mountain U. H.
from "Thou has delivered my Soul from Death, etc. Went to Rievs's. In
the Evening was very poorly. Had some blood taken from my Arm & took some
fp(i)lls. Thursday 16. I continue unwell. Friday 17. I started. It
began to Snow. I call'd at a House, warmed, then rode to bro. McLlasters's.
Saturday 18. I continue here. Sunday 19. I rode to Garacc's U. House &
preached from John xvi,2. Then rode to bro. Woods's. Ifonday 20. I came
to McDaniels & preached from Heb.xii,l,2. Tuesday 21. I am very lame.
The Cold has settled in my left foot £-: causes a very sharp pain. In the
Evening I rode to Mr. Thos. Ragland's. Wednesday 22. I came to old
bro. Edwards's Cc preached from 1 John iv,19. Thursday 23. I am very
poorly j have a lax. Friday 24. I co tiaue Sick. Saturday 25, Christmas
Day. I started & rode to friend Glass's & preached from Revc.xxi,C,7.
Sunday 26. I came to the School-House ft rreached from 11 Cori.xiii,5.
Went to Mra. Kenmon's. Here I formerly tarried & contracted an acquaint-
ance. Miss iolly Kennon has marriod 2c had three Children. I have been
absent eight years. Llonday 27. I came to bro. Hurley's & preached from
11 Timo, 11,11,12. The power of the Lord seem'd present. Tuesday 28. I
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from Mat.xxiv,13, then rode through rain to R. Ragland's. Thursday 50,
I pode through much rain to bro . iegrim's ii hold prayers. Iriday 31. I
cam© to hro. Johnson's & peached from Duke x, 30-34. I feci very solemn
this Evening. 01 what have I seen, felt, suffered & enjoyed since
year commenced. I wish to live every year, month, week. Day, Hour, minuta
& second to the Glory of GOD. January 1st, 1003. I came to Blaloek's
& preached from "To whom now I send thee", etc. Then rode to Sister
loads' s. Sunday 2nd. I came to Sister Turner's & preached a funeral
from "It is a faithful Saying" , etc. Monday 3rd. I started trmtn Journey
down the Country, crossed Kuce at Sraithfield & came as far as Cratford's
on little River. Tuesday 4. I came to Shepherd's bridge on Co.te :tney
& so on to my bro. Thomas's, ft as very poorly. Wednesday 5. I came to
my Father's. Saw them all alive but Mary. She is lately Harried to
Mr. Willis Hart. I >7ent to bro. Harper's. Sister H. has been very Sick.
In the Evening I left them in peace & came to my father's. Sister .Mary
& her Husband came. Thursday 6. Mr. Carr cane ft : aid me 500 Dollars &
took up his last Bond. I made ready k started. Came to Speight's 3ld
place & stayed. Friday 7th. I came to Sister hillips's. Was very
unwell. Saturday 8th. I started. V.as very iraich disordered in my Dowels.

Came to bro. Edmund Jones. Sunday 9th. I am unwell. onday 10. I am

Del Cents
better. Bro. Jones & me settled. He gave me his Note for 528 - 50 -

payable 10th of October next. I had my Horse shod at the Shop, &

star(t)ed. Rode to Lewisburg & then to bro. Morris's. Tuesday 11. I

came to Sister Goodlow's. Wednesday 12. I came to bro. C. Kennon's.

At ni ;ht reached at a Mr. Bletcher's from "By night on my bed", etc.

Returned to Kennon's. Thursday 13. I preached here from "That ye may

be blameless & harmless, the Sons of God. Had a little stir. Continued

to ray for some Mourners. Friday 14. I had to ride 32 miles on bad

Roads ft til way strange. Came to II. Hope o; crossed but saw great Danger.

Came to bro. J. Barbys. Saturday 15. Preached from you are not your

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own", etc, Sunday 16. Came to Cole's ft preached from "Only fear the
Lord, ft had a trial with a youg won^n, ft we could not be informed
whether she was married or Single, lionday 17. I came to bro. Snipes* s.
Had no appointment. Tuesday 18, I started, rode 12 mi. The weather
(is) very cold. Came to Rieves's & preached from "To you who are troubled",
etc. Wednesday 19. I came to Mr. Bridget's ft got a good breakfast, then
to McMasters * s M. H. & preached from "The 86ns of God being blameless &
harml ss. Came to McMaster s's. Thursday 20. I came to Joshua Edwards's
& preached from He sent his word & healed them". Friday 21. I am very
poorly. The weta) ther violent Cold. I came to Mount Measant ft reach
from Acts xxvi,17,18. Here I meet with thre of the preachers who were
^ith mo last Sumer at a Camp Meeting. Bro. Dean stays with me at John
Edwards's. Saturday 22. I am very unwell. Came about 16 m. to old
friend Glass's & preached from the Man going from Jerusalem to Jericho.
I am very bad with a pain im. my breast. Sunday 25. I came to the
School- ouse 5: preached from One thing is needful", & gave them a close
Lecture about the House, for one side fell dom after I took my Text.
I went to Dr. Martain's. Monday 24. I came to Hurley's & preached
from John xi,20. Hope good was done; 5 joined the Church. Tuesiday 25.
I came to Stokes rs M. H. & preached from Rev.1,5,6. Read our articles.
Came to a friend's about a mile from the M. H. Wednesday 26. I c.ne to
the Ferry 5c preached from "To you who fear his Name", etc. fcont to
bro. cairn's. I think the word of Conviction has one to the heart tills
Day. Thursday 27. I reached from "The Lord preserveth all them that
love him", etc. Had a sweet time. I started with bro. Johnson to go
to his House. He walked, 1 rode, took a wrong path and was lost till
an hour in the Night, but came safe at last. After prayer a Cat bit me
ae on the Ancle which was painful. Friday 28. I preached from "Behold
the Lamb oi God", etc. Then rode to Lister Roads 's. Saturday 29. I came
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from John xvi,20j he oxhorted. Sunday 30. I preached on the Gospel
Glass. After the Sacrament bro. S. concluded. We have had a Sole
time. Monday si. I came to Sister Roads' 3 fc preached a funeral from "3
know not the Day of ay death"; then rode to Raleigh & preached In the
School-Room from "The Lord preserve tli all them that love him. Lod(n)©d
at bro. Tumor's. Tuesday 1 Feby. I cane to Smith's M. H. & preached
from Gene.xix,17. Tarried with bro. Smith. Wednesday 2. I came to

roc tor' s M. H. & preached from Matt,xxlv,13. Had a good time. Came to
bro. Tarver's, Dinend, & came to l!Sr» Blotcher's h. held Worship, Then
to bro. C. Kennon's. Thursday 3. I preached from "I waited patiently
for the Lord". Five joined. Here I 3ee a youn(g) Woman happy who was
struck down soon after I came into this Girt. Friday 4. I rode to bro,
Barby's. I have _ reached uo large attentive Congregations this Found &
hn 9 t\>. " rk will Revive. Saturday 5. I preached from Luke x, 30-34.
Sunday 6. I rode in the Rain to bro. Cole's & preached to a few from
Heb,xii,l,2. Exeoixmnicsted a young 09am. Came to bro. V»'m. Cole's,
in the livening & held prayers. Monday 7th. I came to V'm. Edwards's c:
preached from hil.ii,15. Had a gracious Season. At Night I was r.oorly
in body. Hero is a Sick Man. I gave him a dose of Rhubarb. Tuesday 8th,
I came to the School-House & preached from "The Lord preserveth all thea
that love him, etc. Then came to bro, Thos. Snipes. At Kight I felt
unwell in Body. Wednesday 9. I feel Sin too much interwoven in my
Nature. My flesh lusteth against my Spirit. 01 Lord direct me in the
right path. V/ednesday 9. I have no Appointment. In the Evening I went
to I4r. Rosser's. Thursday 10. I returned, got my Horse & rode to bro.
Hall's. Friday 11. I attended at the Hicory-Mountain M. H, & preached
from 1 Voter iv,18. At Night we had '.or ship at bro. Hall's, Saturday 12,
I reached at the M. H. from "Gospel Glass". The Lord was present. W«
held Even in ; v.- or ship in the M. H. I .vent to bro. Hall's to lodge, Sunday
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administered the Holy Sacrament to a Serious ioople. Our Q. Meeting
ended, and I .went to bro. Rivos's. Monday 14. It fiains. We continue.
Tuesday 15. Lro. Allgood & me started, came to bro. Snipes1 3. '.cdnesday
16. re have an uncoiranon Snow. Thursday 17. We started, was snob plagued
to find the path. Came to bro. Barby's. Friday 18. We came to bro.
Kennon's. Saturday 19. We rode to Banks* s Chapel ft met with several of
our friends. I cams t bro. H. Ifoore's. Have had a disagreeable ride
through much deep f:now. Sunday 20. We came to the Chapel. Bro. Jackson
preached; then I gave a disco rse from Matt.xxiv,14; then several 1 zhorted.
The people seemed Cold & careless. I feel a degree of co if crt in my own
Soul. We came to Old bro. Taylor's, iiouday 21. We cane to the CLa.el.
Bro. J. Iloore preached a lively disc- urse; several Exhorted; I concluded.
Some of the professors got happy, but I foa'but little good has been done.

Lord look on this people ft discover to them their Scltuation. I came

Tuesday 22. I rode home with bro. E. Taylor.
back to old bro. Taylor's. I notr Mist prepare for Conference. I want

to sepnd my Days to the Glory of GOD & leave this World in peace,

Wednesday 23. I went to bro. Grissom's, hear'd bro. l innell ;reach, ft

I concluded. These Aeople are not truly engaged. The Lord of Heaven

look down in mercy on Sinners in Granville. Thursday 24. I em to

bro. L. Taylor's. I am very busy; have much to do before I go to

Conference.

William Oriond Jr'a Journal
Volume V
from
February 24th, 1803, to October 4th, 1803,

Journal of William Ormond's Life
Commencing Thursday 24th of February, 1805,

Thursday, 24 February, 1805. I preached at bro. Taylor's M. House
(Granville County, N. Carolina) from 11 Cori.iii,18; others Exhorted. We
had a tolerable time. Bro. Pinnel & I went to Capt. Scot's, Dined,
baptized a Child. Then rode to bro. Edmund Taylor's and hear'd bro.
Hendly preach. We held prayers & had a gracious Shower. Friday 25,
We wre detained here; it snows. Saturday 26. We started ft rode to
Collier's Church. I preached from John xvi,20. Had a precious season.
I went to Capt. Powell's. Sunday 27. I came to the Church & .reached
from Mala.iv,2; then Administered the Holy Sacrament. This is Caswell
Q. Meeting. I rode down to Jas. iiilum's. Monday 28. I came to bro.
Marvel's. Tuesday, March 1st. I came to the Conference at bro. Dromgole's
About 12 OClock came to the M. H. , hear'd bro. Hall preach, then to bro.
Myrick's. \ ' ednesday 2nd. I came to Conference. At 12 OClock I came

to the M. H. & preached from 11 Timo. 11,11,12; then returned to my lodging

Bro. Lee preached.

at bro. Myrick's. Thursday 3rd. We met in Conference, then to the M. H. /
Friday 4. We met in Conference, then to the M. H.
/Bro. Sneethen preached. Saturday 5. V/e met in Conference, finished the

Business. Our Appointments were read. I am to go to Norfolk & Portsmouth.
We came to the M. H. Bishop Asbury preached; others Exhorted. I find
these People are not engaged. Sund- y 6. we met in Love feast, then
repared to the Woods and bro. Sneethen preached. Many of the ireachers
Exhorted & prayed. I left the solemn ground late in the Evening. A
small Company continued till nine OClock at Night. Several were Converted.
I came to bro. Fletcher's, Dined & was poorly. Monday 7. I started.
Sisters S. & B. Wyche were in company; their Chair broke down. S. rode
behind me & B. behind brd. Buckston until we brought them home. After
Dinner I rode down to bro. Pelham's. Tuesday 8th. It rains; we continue
here. Wednesday 9. I came to Miss J. Fisher's, Dined, then rode to

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bro. larham's. Have taken Cold & am very unwell, Thursday 10. X cane
to bro. Rogers1 3, then to bro. rennington's, then to Phillip Davis's.
Friday 11. I cane to bro. Joseph : oody's. Saturday 12. I have agreed
for bro. J. Moody to take ny Horse & Sell him for ne as I am going to
stay In Town. I rode him to bro. Charles Murphreys, then to bro.
Cowling's. Now I am to part with the good Slave that has carried me
more than four years. Iron Maryland to the frontier part of Georgia my
faithful Horse has borne me safe. How bro. Cowling's Negro Man takes
him & Is to deliver hi a to Charles Murphrey, & bro. Joseph Moody Is to
send for him on Monday next & keep him till Southamton Court, & then
and there Sell him on Credit for me. I now, about four oClock in the
Evening, this 12th Day of March, 1803, take the last look on my Horse
until the G. Resurrection. Then I shall (I believe) see him in an
immortal State never more to suffer. Sunday 15. I started in bro,
Cowling' 3 Chair & cy :e to Suffolk, put up at I«r. Yarborough's. About
12 OClock bro. .ilea & I went to the N. House, rayed & Exhorted. Had
a sweet time. I vent home with Mr. Allen, dined, Cc at 4 OClock preached
In the M. House from "Only fear the Lord", etc. Two young Men star(t)ed
up, came out f the Gallary ft went off soon after I read my Text. I
made a stop & reproved them. After preaching I came to Mr. Yar. &
presently two Men called at the Door for me. I arose from my Chair, &
after hearing one of them s eak about a minute discovered them to be
the young men that went off from preaching. I soon returned to the Room
without saying much to them. They appeared very angry. Monday 14. My
Cold is ad. Last night I experienced affliction both of Body & Mind.
The Lord preserve m from all Sin, from every wrong desire, & make me
holy in Heart, in Life, & in all my Actions. I have to stay here this
Day, o;; ecting to take the Stage tomorrow. I went to br6. hiles's &
ba tized a Child. Returned to hr. Yars. to ^rayer, to reading, to writing

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& to searching my Heart. I am now going to take a Stand in Norfolk.
Do I feel my heart engaged in the great .ork of -reaching tuo Gospel to
thousands of Sinners? 01 Lord qualify ;ne foB the task. Tuesday 15. I
am better both in Body & Mind. About 45 rainu. after 12 OClock I took
the Stage & reached ortsmouth a little after Sun-Set. Was co ducted from
bro. Nicholson's Store to bro. Mansfield's Dwelling. After Su_ per we
went to a Class Meeting at bro. Watts' s; returned. I lodged at bro,
Mansfield's. My Hone is not syet fixed. I want to make myself acquainted
with the Methodists in this Town. 01 that I nay preach the Gospel with
Success to this people. Wednesday 1€« I am but poorly. Spent the day
mostly in private. At Night I preached in the M. House from Luke x,42.
The Congregation was ser ous. The male Members stoped after preaching
& concluded f r me to Board at Bro. Laurence ^anfield's at the Rate
of thirty Six pounds f« G. Money a year, to bo paid Quarterly, tho the
bargain is not binding on any party longer than one Quarter of a year.

I came Home to lodge. Thursday 17. I am tolerable. Am fixing my things
in ray Room & Trunk this morning. Then I crossed over to Norfolk, was
conducted to bro. Green's. At Night preached from Heb.4,9. My Soul

was happy. Returned to bro. Green's. Friday 18. I met a Class in
the Evening & another by candle light. Returne'd to bro. Green's.
Saturday 19. I visited bro. Baker & found him & his Consort to be very
agreeable & warm in Religion. At Night the Leaders Bi Stewards met at
bro. Butts, We proceeded to business. I am to board at bro. Green's
at the rate of Two hundred Dollars a year. I came to ray Lodgings easy
in mind. This is comf or table Scituation, good water, & Sister Green is
w king agreeable Woman. Sunda., 20. I met the olack People in the M. House
at 7 OClock; walked home, got my breackfast, & at 11 OClock returned &
preached to a large Congregation from 11 Cori.iii,18. Went home to dine
then came over to ortsmouth & at three OClock preached in our Church from

II Timi. 11,11,12. Had a solemn time. Came home (to bro. Mansfield's)

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Sc at night hear'd bro. Brooks preach. Then came home through the rain
& wind. I am very weary. My Work Is too great in these Towns. Monday
21. I am tolerable. At four OClock I met the Stewards Sc Leaders. W«
had several Debates ft long Arguments on different Subjects. There has
not been that Union in the Socfties that ought to subsist among Christians.
I hope there will be better times. By candle light I met a Class here
at bro. Kelseck's, then came home greatly fati Tied. Tuesday 22. I am
unwell in body; my cough continues. I Dined at bro. Borr's. At Night

I met a Class at young bro. iritchard's. Wednesday 23. I went to
Norfolk, took supper at bro. Baker's, met a Class at bro. Murphrey's.
Then visited a Sick woman. Lodged at bro. Baker* s. Thursday 24. I
came home (to bro. Richard L. Green's). At night I preached in the M.
House from Heb.xii,2,3. Lodged at home. Friday 25. I dined at bro.
Gilbert's. At 4 Xlock I met bro. Hanacah'a Class at the M. House &
at Night met bro. Cole's Class at bro. Singleton's. Saturday 26. I
preached at 3 OClock from 11 Time. ii, 11, 12, a funeral Sermon at bro.
Harmon's over siste; Harmon. Then went with the Corps about 3 miles to
the burying out in the Contry. Spoke at the Grave, visited a Sick woman,
then returned. At night met the Stewards & Leaders. We strove to
regulate matters. Sunday 27. At 7 OClock I met the Boys in the School-
Room. I fear some of them are departing from the path of Duty. At

II OClock I preached to a large Audience from Frov.viii,35,36. The People
were Solemn, and while Baptizing a Child many were very tender. At

3 OClock I preached in lortsmouth from John xvi,20. At night hear'd
bro. Mansfield preach. Monday 28. I want to sp>end every moment of my
precicus time to the Glory of GOD. I find there is work always ready
for me. 0! that I may ever be found about my Masters business. At Night
. I met a black Class in the H. House. The Lord was present. Tuesday 29.
I dined at bro. Wattes, met a Class at Night at bro. iritehard's. Wednes-
day 30. I dined at br6. Pritchard's. At Night preached in the M. H.

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from Psalm cxlvi,8. Had but a dul time; came home dejected. I fear

these people pray too little. Thursday 31. I came to Norfolk. At

Night preached with liberty from John xvi,8. Friday, 1 April. At 4

OClock I net two Bands & found the Lord very near & precious. At Night

met a large Class at Mr. Denby'a. Had a sweet time. (I have dined

from home at bro. Baker's) (& shall lodg at bro. Rennold'a this Night.)

Saturday 2nd. I came home & spent the forenoon reading & writing. Went

to bro. Stratton's to Dine. Came home & met the Stewards & Leaders by

Candle Light. Bro. Baker & bro. Stratton, two oi the Stewards, rosijned.

My mind is very uneasy. Sunday 3rd. I met a black Class in the M. House

at 7 OClock & regulated matters in two more of the Classes. At 10 OClock

I preached to a lar e Audience from 11 Cori.xiii,5, then Administered

the Sacrament. Had a sweet & Heavenly time. The Service lasted more

than three hours. I hurried to bro. Gilberts, Dined, then to i ortsmouth

& preached at 3 OClock from Rev.xxi,6,7. At night hear'd bro. Nicholson

(but)
preach a lively Sermon. Came home weary, by my mind easy & happy. 01

how good it is to labour for GOD & precious Souls. Monday 4. I am

tolerable in Body & Hind. Bro. Harmon came for ne to go over & then go

out in the Con try about 3 miles to preach a iuneral over his Sister. I

went to bro. Baker's. There was a Horse & Chair prepared. I went out

& preached from "I know not the Day of my Death". The People were 3er'ous.

I then came to Mr. V.'illiams's & prayed with hl3 v.ife near the point of

Death, then to Norfolk. Took Supper at bro. Baker's, then net a Class

at where I appointed bro. Harmon the Leader. We had a powerful time. The

meeting continued till after 10 OC. I returned to bro. Baker's greatly

fatigued. Tuesday 5th. I am tolerablo in Body & happy in Soul. The

Day is cloudy & Rainey. I came over to ortsmouth. I dined with bro.

Harbert. At Night met a Class & excommunicated a Member. Wednesday 6.

I was engaged at home writing, reading, etc. At night preached from

Mark xiii,33. Thursday 7. I came to Norfolk, met the Committee at 10

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OClock & settled the dispute between two of our young Members, At
Night preached from 1 John iv,19. Friday 8. This is good friday. I
fasted prayed. 'Vent to the Roman Church & heard the Priest deliver a
Discours suitable to the Day* I fear so mm of them know but little of
true Religion, At 4 OClock we had a general Class Meeting at our M. H.
& at Night I met bio. Green's Class, liad a powerful time; the Lord was
present. Saturday 9. I dined at bro. . ierce's. At night met the Stewards
& had a long talk with our bro. Brooks. Sunday 10. At 10 OClock I
preached to a large Audience from 1 Timo.lii,16. V.'as much fatigued.
Came to bro. Gilbert's, Dined, then crossed to i ortsmouth & preached at

5 OC from Phil. ii, 16. Then Administered the Sacrament. • e had a good
Season. At Night we held Love-feast. Monday 11, I am very poorly. A
Man came while I was in Bed cc Insisted I should go & preach a funeral
Sermon. I iixed & went to Norfolk, got a Chair at Mr. Bush's & rode
about three mils s & preached from 1 Cori,xv,36,37. Returned very unwell.
Dined at Mr. Bush's, then to bro. Green's, & then back to Portsmouth. I
must curtail my labours. I am too poorly to continue them. At Night I
met a balck Class in the M, House. Tuesday 12. I am very unwell. At
Night I went to Bed without attending any Meeting, v/iich Is the first
time since I came down. Wednesday 13, I am very weak. Met the Stewards

6 Leaders. At 4 OClock wo formed Rules to Regulate the Meeting & did

all our business. At Night I preached from S, Solomon ill, 1-4. Bro. Wiley
& bro. Mastin (from Newbern) came in. The former came home with me*
Thursday 14. We came to Norfolk. I dined at bro. Stratton's with several
of my old Acquaintance from Carolina. At Night I was greatly disappointed
by bro, Wiley's not preaching. X gave a Discourse from is aim xllx,l-4;
came home poorly. Friday 15. I am busy making the Church Book, Satur-
day 16. I receive a letter from Bishop Asbury by Bro. Toy. He is 3ent
here to help me if he can be supported. I went sound & warn'd the
Official Members to Meet this Lvening. We met & had many Debates. Matters

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are unsettled. Late In the night I got to Bed, but ray mind wa3 uneasy
so I slept very little. Sunday 17. I arose early. At Sun-Rise we held
a love-feast. My Soul was very much bless 'd. At 10 OClock I hear'd
bro. Toy preach. V;e visited sister Baker who was Sick. Dined at bro.
Gilbert's. I then crossed to i ortsmouth. It is windy & has snowed
several tines this day. At 3 OClock I preached from Matt.xxiv,l3. Came
home unwell lay down about dark. Monday 18. I am but weak in Body
yet feel bomdfbr Heaven. At Night met a Clas3 at bro. Kelsick's, joined
thre(e), & began to make up a new Class. Tuesday 19. I was busy making
a Church Book. Bro. Lee came to bro. Bare's. I met him. At night he
preached. Wednesday 20. I am tolerable, s'v'e had a Steward's Meeting at
4 OClock. At night bro. Lee preached. Thursday 21. We went to Norfolk.
At 5 OClock I met a Committee at home. At night bro. Lee preached.
Friday 22. V«e met a Class at 4 OClock & at night I met another in the
M. House. Had a sweet time. Saturday 23. I met with the Trustees at
bro. Baker's at 10 OClock, & at 11 OClock I met several of the male
Members at the M. House to fix on receiving & boarding bro. Toy. We
dined at bro. Stratton»s. At night bro. Lee ^reached. Sunday 24. V/e
had Love-Feast at 7 OClock. Bro. Lee preached at 10 OClock. V/e dined
at bro. Gilbert's, & at 4 OClock I preached to a large Congregation from
Mat.xxiv,14. At night I was poorly & went to bed early. Monday 25. I
came down to ro. Gilbert's, met with bro. Lee & in a little tine we
crossed the River. He fixed up & started for the Country. I came home.
At Night I met the new Class at bro. Sorter's & har" a good time. They
arose & spoke so as to be heard very well. Tuesday. It rains. I cant
viwit the Sick. I have to go more than a mile by water. Y/ednesday 27.
I met In Stewards Meeting at 4 OClock Sc we made some regulations. At
Night I preached from Luke x,30,34. Thursday 28. I came to Norfolk.
At 5 OClock met the Co unittee strove to settle a dispute between L. B.
& H. B. I fear these Men are greatly Temp(t)ed. Friday 29. I met at

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bro. G's at 9 OClock, but bro. B. was aick & could not come. I took a

Class Leader & went to Mrs, M's. & had some close talk about her conduct.

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Then went to old Sister's and settled a dispute betv/een 3 Sisters.

They seem'd melted under prayer. My Soul was refres(h)ed. At Illght I
met the Class at bro. Butt's. There was much Noise. Saturday SO. At
Night we held a Steward's Meeting. Sunday 1 May. I preached at 10
OClock from 1 Corl.v,6,7, then Administered the Sacrament. Had a refresh-
ing time. Dined at Mr. Cox's. reached at 4 OClock from Acts xxvi.
V,'ent to bro. Stratton's; rested but little. Perached at night from
Heb.il, 3. Vent home greatly fatigued. Monday 2nd. I am tolerable &
feel determined to live for God. I ame to Portsmouth. Mr. & Mrs.
Mansfield are gone from Home. I am to eat at Mrs. Jefferson's & sleep
at Home in my Bed & Room. Two young Men will sleep below. I am assaulted
by the Enemy of ray Soul. She Lord deliver me from all that is Sinful.
At Night I met a Class at bro. Porter's; had a gracious Season. Tuesday
3rd. I attended at Night at bro. Vattefs, & after that Meeting brokw, I
went to bro. J. Pritchard's & had a Shout there. Wednesday 4. 1 preached
at Night from 1 Cori.xv,34. Came home low Spirited. Thursday 5. I am
greatly besot by the Tempter but am determined to live for God. I came
to Norfolk. At Night heard bro. Toy preach & I concluded. Friday 5. I
met the Bands at four OClock. Had a tolerable time. Made up two new
Bands. At Night I met a Cless at brof Singletons. Continued till 11
OClock. Lord was present. Two cryed for mercy. Saturday 6. I /ent
to bro. Pierce's 81 dined. At night met the Stewards & Leaders. Sunday

8. I met the Blacks at the M. House at 6 OClock. Breaekfasted at bro.
Gilbert's, crossed fee I ortsmouth. It was very ruff. reached at 10
OClock from Ilalachi iv,2. Administered the Sacrament. Preached at 3
OClock from Luke xii,32. Had a good time. Preached by candle Light
from 1 Cori.vi,19,20. Came home easy in mind but weary in Body. Monday

9. I arise this morning with Heaven in my Soul. 01 how good it is to

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labour for God. At night I met a Class at bro. Porter's. Had a good,
solemn time. Tuesday 10. I met the Clas3 at 1— PdbW&MJfafcwiM Night
at J, Fritchard's. V.ednesday 11. I attended a select number of the
Members to inquire into the conduct & character of a young Sister. At
4 OClock I attended the Steward's Meeting. I have dined at MW« For thy th' 8.
Had agreeable company as also at bro. Nicholson's last Monday. At Night
I preached from 1 i eter i,5. Had a good time. Thursday 12. I came to
Noffolk & preached at Night from 11 leter ill, 14. Friday IS. I met the
Class at the M. House at 4 OClock. Had a precious Season. At I'ight
I met another Class at the I oint. The Lord was with us there also*
Saturday 14. I attended the Steward's fleeting at Night. Sunday 15. I
preached at 10 OC from Deut.x,20, & at 4 OC AM. from Gene xix,17. Had a
comfortable time. We drank Tea & prayed at a Sister's near the M. II.
I heard bro. Green at Night. Then returned home. Monday 16. I came to
Fortsmouth, my mind calm & clear. I v/ant to live to the Glory of God.
I spend thds Day mostly in private. Tuesday 17. I went to Court,
presented my Credentials, took the Oath of Allegiance, then went to the
Ckerk's Office with brothers Richard Kelsick ft Wm. Watts, entered into
Bond ft receiv'd License to marry in the State of Virginia. At 5 OClock
attended a Committee at bro. Barr's; at night went to a Class Meeting at
bro. orter's. Y'cdnesday 18. I walked in company to bro. Davis's two
miles in the Country. Bro. Simpkins ft I returned in the evening by
ourselves. I preached at night from Pa. 107, 20. Thursday 19. 1 came
to Norfolk, dined at or . Butt's. The rain prevented our attending at
the M. House. Friday 20. I was uncommonly exercised after I .ent to bed
last night. Bro. Robert Cox had co e to Town ft was in a Room Joining
mine. I feelt it strongly impressed on my mind to reo.uest him to agree
to ;o out to my father's should I die down here this Summer, wl.ich he
consented t . An. I expect should it be the case, he will ta're my
Cloths, Books, & Papers & go out ft give information to my friends &

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they will pay him for his kindness out of my Estate. Friday 20. I
met the Class at the M. H. at 5 OC. Had a good time. Went to bro,
Gilberts. The rain prevents ray going away, so I stay all night. Saturday
21. My head is disordered. I came home. Bro. Toy & I went to bro.
Singleton's ft Dined. I went to see bro. Cole ft we came to Mr. Cox's &
took Tea. He is agreeable. I attended the Steward's Sleeting at Might,
We did business till late. Sunday 22. I came to i ortsmouth, ; reached
at 10 OC from James v,20, and at 5 OC from 1 Cori. 15,58. I call'd at
bro. Barr's, stayed till after Tea. Came hone poorly & v/ent to bed
early. Monday 23. I am refreshed. I want to live near to God & be
more useful. Met a black Class at night & we turned out two. Tuesday 24.
I met the Class at bro. Porter's; one joined. Two young Ladies have
lately been converted & Joined. I hope the Lord will revive his " ork
here, Wednesday 25. I met the Steward & Leaders at 4 OC, At night I
preached from Ps, 49, 1,2, 5. Thursday 26. I came to i ortsmouth. Attend
a select number at bro. Stratton's at 5 OC to determin on Brook' s's
matter. He got an^ry &■ abused me greatly. I went to the M. H. at nigbt.
The rain prevented a large Congregation. I exhorted & prayed, then
came home throug the Rain & mud. Pr'day 27. An uncommon wet time,
Saturday 28. It continues to rain. I dined at bro. Field'es. Sunday
29. The weather continues disagreeable. I we> t through the mud to the
M. H. & preached at 10 OC from Luke xiii,23. Returned & went back &
preached at 4 OC from Luke x,42. Vent to bro. Butt's very unwell. ' as
taken with a puking. Vent home & In the nigLtwas very 111. Monday 30.
I am very v/eak but got up. Tuesday 31* I am feable but came to ; ortsmouth.
I met at the M. H. at 5 0C to make up a Day-Class ft Joined nine.
Wednesday June 1st. I preached at night from Rev. 1,5, 6. Came home very
weak In body. Thursday Jnd. I came to Norfolk, met at br .-•. Stratton's
at 5 0C. Brook wrote an insulting letter to the Committee. He is now
excommunicated. I hear'd bro. Toy ;.reach at filght. I concluded by

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prayer. Friday 3rd. I dined at bro. Baker' 3 ?z met the Bands at 4 OC.
Had a gracious Season. At night I m»t the Class at the M. H. Had a
very gracious season. Saturday 4th. I visited an old sick Sister. The
Lord was with U3 while at grayer. At night met the Stewards & Leaders.
Had a long meeting. Sunday 5th. I preached at 10 OC from Rev. 11,17, &
administered the Sacrament. Had a vory powerful Season. The Service
lasted about four hours. I heard preaching at 4 OC & also at night.
Came home weak in Body but happy in Soul. Monday 6th. I came to orts-
mouth. At night met a Class at bro. Kelslck3. Tuesdyy 7. I was dis-
appointed meeting at the M. House by the Rain. At Night met a Class at
bro. Porter's. Wednesday 8. I met the with the Stewards & Leaders. I
receive my Quarterage. At night Preached from Heb,xii,l,2. My mind has
been hurt this Evening by the conduct of some of the Methodists. They
are to contracted, particularly in fixing the Board of their preacher.
Thursday 9. I got two of the Stewards together & they agreed to give
bro. Mansfield 20 Dol. a Quarter for board, so I continue another quarter,
I came to Norfolk. In the Evening met at Sister Boies' s with several
of our friends. Had singing & prayer. One young Lady cryed for -nercy
& her poor brother came in very Angry & insulted his worthy Mother. Mrs.
O'grady is here ft I have ohserved again & again she conducts herself in
all Companies & at all time as a discreet christian Lady. At night I
preached from John xvi,20. Had a gracious season. Friday 10th. We
had an alarm in the morning. A Lady near o^r House appeared uncommonly
affrighted & said the Devil had come for her. I prayed with her ft strove
to stir her up to seek the Lord. After Dinner I went to bro, £tratten's
Store & opened the Books & took account of them. Ho will sell them !c
settle with bro. Lee. At 5 OC attended the Class at M. House, b at
night met another. Came home poorly. Saturday 11. I am urn/ ell. At
night attend the Steward's Meeting ft we settled the Quarterage. I shall
continue my board here at bro. Green's. Sunday 12. I came to ortsmnuth

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& preached from John 1,29. Had the Sacrament. At 3 OC preached from
"0 Earth, Earth, etc. At night was sick & took some Physick. Monday 13.
I am weak In Body. Tuesday 14th. I met a Class in the Evening. Y.'ed-
nesday 15. I am weak. At night I preached from Heb.ii,3. Thursday 16.
I went to Norfolk, met several of our friends at Mr. Caulbort's. Sister
O'grady played several Tunes on her Forte-. ianna. At night I hear'd
bro. Toy Preach. Friday 17th. I went in the Evening to Capt. Latham's.
We had a precious time at prayers. Saturday 18. I met the Stewards oc
Leaders at night. Sunday 19. l ^reached from John v,39. Monday 20.
I came to Portsmouth, went to Court but came away before Cherry's Trial
came on. Have been informed by one of the Justices the murder was
proven on him. Tuesday 21. I met a cla3s at the M. H. in the after-
noon. V/ednesday 22. I attended the Stewards Meeting at 4 X. At nirht
preached from Luke xlii,23. Thursday 23. I c*me to Norfolk, then home
& attended to business. Bro. Benn came to see me. We went to bro.
Butt's and Dined. In the Evening bro. Toy & I went to Sister Dolly's.
Wm held prayers with a few pious People. At night . preached from "That
ye may be hamless k blameless. Friday 24. I dined at bro. Pierce's,
call'd at Sister Chandler's; bro. Toy prayed. I came to the M. H. &
met a Class at 5 X. At night I went to the point & began to hold Class
meeting, but befor the first prayer was ended, the power of the Lord
was on the people. One Man cryed for Mercy aloud. Prayer was continued.
I left them about 11 OC but heard in the mor(n)ing he was converted
before they ldft the House. Saturday 25. I went on Board bro. Crab's
Ship 3c breakfasted; had a sweet time at prayer. Returned home. Two
friends came for me to go in the Country to see a dying Man. I went by
water two miles. He is likely to die !c seems desirous to ~aln true
Religion. I returned. At night I attended the Stewards Meeting. Sunday
26. I preached from 11 Timo.ii,ll,12. At 10 X came to bro. Gilberts,
Dined, then to ortsmouth & pr e ached at 3 X from Acts xxvi,17,18. The

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weather 13 warm & I am greatly fatigued. Monday 27th. I am well &
happy. I v/ent to old Mr. Harbert's & preached hla Funeral from '3 aim
118,19. Tuesday 28th. I met the Class at the M. H. at 5 OClock, & at
night at bro. forter's. Vodnewday 29. I am tempted & made to fear at
times that the flesh prevails over the Spirit. Lord afford Grace 8c
deliver me from all Sin. At night I preached from Jeremiah 14,8. Thursday
50. I came to Norfolk. Dined at bro. Medcalf's, & after coming Home
went to -Mrs. Chandler's & spent the Evening agreeably, tho there was much
Company. At nigh(t) hear'd bro. Toy preach. Friday July 1st. I net
the Bands. Had a ^;ood time. At night met bro. Cole's Class. Saturday
2, It is very warm. I went to the point & dined at bro. George's with
bro. Toy, & in the Evening we prayed at friend Constable's. At night
met the Stewards. Sunday 3. I preached at 10 OC from Isaiah 21,5, &
Administered the Sacrament. Dined at bro. Stratton's & came to . ortsmouth.
At 3 OC preached from Matt. 24, 14. At nir^ht hear'd bro. Nicholson reach.
Monday 4th. I wish to live every moment for God & I long to see Zion
prosper. At Night met a Class at bro. Kelsick's. Tuesday 5. I met a
Class at the M. H. , at Night another at bro. V.etts's. Wednesday 6. I
met the Steward's & Leaders. In the Evening I came t Norfolk and met
bro. B ker's Class & appointed a Leader. Came to bro. Stratton's &
tarried, Thursday 7. I came to bro. Green's, then attended at the
Meeting House at 4 OC agreeable to Appointment, but only one Trustee
Met so we did no business. At night I preached from Heb.xi,7, with a
degree of liberty. Friday 8. I went out to bro. Dauley's with several
of our friends. Returned to the Class Meeting at 5 OC, then visited a
Sick Sister. At night met bro. Green's Class. Saturday 9, I stay at
home till the Evening, then went down near the Market It married a Couple.
Came home about 10 OC. Sunday 10. I preached at 10 OC from Mat.xiii, 47
48,49. Dined at bro. Gilbert's. Had some talk with Mrs. B. F. & Miss
N. G. about 1-st Class Meeting. I sincerely wish they may get true

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Religion, I came to Portsmouth & preached from 1 Peter iv,18, thon
Administered the Sacrament. At night I hear'd "bro. Mansfield preach.
Monday 11. I am calm & composed. Lord keep me so all the week ft prepare
me for every Duty both in publick & private. At night I met the Class
at J. Yitchard's. Tuesday 12. I mot the Class at the M. H. in the
Evening. Had a precious time. Wednesday IS. At night I preached from
Gene.vi,3. Thursday 14. I came to Norfolk, spent part of the Evening
at i^rs. Cooper's. At night heard bro. Toy preach. Friday 15. Tho
weather is very warm. I spent part of the day at the point, dined at
bro. George's. At night hear'd bro. Green meet his Class. Saturday 16.
At night we had a Stewards Meeting. Sunday 17. I preached from Daniel
vii,9,10. Dined at bro. Gilbert's. The rain prevented my coning to
Portsmouth in time. I came late & preached at Night from 11 Ccri.lii,18.
Monday 18. I am tolerable tills morning. At night met a Class at bro,
I'elsick's. Tuesday 19th. I am poorly in Body. Dined at Pister Forsyths
with some of the Friends from Norfolk^ At night met a Class at bro.
Porter's. Wednesday 20. I attended a Stewards Meeting at 4 OClock, &
at five preached a funeral Sermon over a Child. At night hear'd bro.
Moring preach. Thursday 21st. I came to Norfolk. At night ^reached
from 10 Virgins. Friday 22. Dined at bro. Tierce's. Came to a Sister
who has ~one into Dispare ft Is powerfully Tempted. I talked to ft r-uyed
with her. Came to the M. H. & met the Class at 5 OClock. Came home
weak in Body. Saturday 25. I dined at bro Field's with three ireachers,
then went to the Work House ft Baptized two Children. One was very Sick.
Then went ft talked to a young Member who has lately Joined the Roman
Catholicks. I ex. loded the Lrrors in the Book she ha3 receiv'd of the
Priest. I came home & attended the Stewards Meeting. Sunday 24. I
preached at 10 OClock from 11 Cori.4,17,18. Dined at Mr. Cox's, then
came to Portsmouth ft preached at 3 OC from S. Solomon iv,16. Came home
weak in Body. Went to Bed early. Monday 25th. I an tolerable in Body

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& happy In Soul. I can't forget the great Camp Meeting I was at this
time last year in the Salisbury Clrt. Ol that I could sc. the nighty lower
of GOB let loose amongst these Sinners. In the Evening I went to Norfolk,
stoped at bro. Gilbert's. At night went to the H. H. & net a large
number of male-members & a majority of the Trustees. We had a friendly
Meeting. Wo Elected another Trustee; v;e a^eed to encourage a new
Subscription to finish the House. I went to bro. Green's. Tuesday 26.
I came down to bro. Gilbert's & met with bro. Baker who appear 'd. aaigry
and had much to say against our meeting, ft said he resigned being a
Trustee. I saw some of the Trustees & appointed for U3 to meet on
Thursday next & elect another Trustee. I came over to ' or ts mouth. iLt
five OClock met at the M. E. h had a happy time with only a few ..ersons.
At night I attended at bro. Sorter's ft met a Class. V.odnosday 27th. I
was suddenly & unexpectedly assaulted by the Devil ft the flesh. Lord,
how watchful ought I to be. At night I ; reached from 1 San. 22 ,2.
Thursday 23. I cane to Norfolk, dined at bro. Stratton's. Mot about
four O'C at the II. H. The Trustees came. I opened the Meeting by prayer
& proeeeded to nominate two Trustees in order to bring on the Election.
Bro. Baker ar^se & behaved more like a mad Man than a Christian. V.'e had
some loud & hard talk. He refused to resign so there was no Election
I came hone poorly in body & grieved in nlnd. Such behaviour ought to
be suddenly stoped la our Church. Friday 29. I an weak In Body. I
have some profitable talk with Sister Green on Sanctis cation. I am
determined to live near to God & gain a co:r-leat victory ovor all Sin.
At night I net bro. Green's Class. Saturday 30. I an tolerable. I foel
It my meat & drink to do the will of God. At night mot the Stewards &
Leaders. Sunday 31. I preached from Isaiah xxxii,17. Dined at bro.
Gilbert's. Came to Tortsnouth & : reached from 11 Cori.xiil,5. .''onday

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1 Augt. I am tolerable In Body & mind. The Lord bless ft aave me I
pray. At bight I net bro. Kelsick»s Class. Tuesday 2. I not at the
M. House at 5 OClock. Wednesday 3. I attended at Steward* s Meeting at
4 OClock, & at night preached from 11 Corin.viil,9. Had a tolerable
good meeting. Thursday 4. I came to Norfolk ft agreeably t a pointment
met at bro. Butt's to settle bro. Baker »s affair. All parties came &
I believe perfect satisfaction would have been given had he not have
striven to justify his bad conduct bet made teas reasonable acknowledg-
ment. After I resigned my place to bro. Toy (bo in- a party concerned) I
brought several accusations against bro. Baker. The Committee considered
him guilty. He must give satisfaction or go out. I went away to a Band
Meeting ft left them to settle it, which they did in such a private way
I fear my character will suffer, for it seems he has endeavoured to
justify himself at my expence. Friday 5. I try to keep ray mind cr ; osed
but am powerfully temp(t)ed. Saturday 6. I attended to business. At
night met the Stewards. I arose & spoke my fears freely concerning bro.
laker's matters. Dro. Toy & some of the Committee who were present were
hurt with me. I may have yielded to a temptation, ft if I have ft spoken
wrong I am truly sorry. After talking the matter over I hope both
sides are better satisfied. Sunday 7. Bro. Toy & I had some I I .in
I feel e^sy In mind. If the Church is informed what was done I consider
my character will be safe. I preached at ldociock from Mala. 111,1, with
a degree of liberty, then Administered the Sacrament. The Lord was
present. I felt uncommonly engaged. Went to Mr. Cox*s ft dined, then
came to Portsmouth & preached at 5 OC from 11 Tim. ill, 16. Came ho-.e.
There were several of our friend. I fear part of our talk was too light
for the holy Sabbath. At night I hear'd bro. Mansfield rreach. Monday 8.
I am tolerable. At 8 OClock we met ft excommunicated one Member & scttCLfcd
gome other matters. At Night I attended the Class Meeting at bro, Kelsick's
The Lord was with his eople. Tuesday 9. I went to bro. rltchard's ft

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p: Dined. Some of Sister P*a talk just before we started to Class was

very improper. I met the Class at tho M. H. at 5 OClock. Had but a

flat meeting. At night I met bro. Watt's Class; had a good time, & the(n)

came b;y bro. iorters Class Meeting. Wednesday 10, I dined at bro.

Kelsick's. At night preached from Zech.ix,12. The people were attentive

One black Woman was struck down under C nvictlon. We prayed by her

she was powerfully Converted. Some more cryed for mercy. Thursday 11th.

I came to Ilorfolk. At night bro. Toy i reached. The mdyptyers were called

up. There is an anetious desire now among the professors for Sancti-

fication. Some have obtained that great blessing in a wonderful degree.

As to my own part, I have enjoyed more of the Sanctifying grace of God

of late than I have done for a long time back. Friday 12. I dined at

bro. iierce'3, call'd at Sister Chandler's; at night met the Class at

the oint. The Awful & Tremendious I ower of God came down on Sinners

& Believers. I left there after one OC in the morning. So^e continued

all night. Saturday 12. The ower rested on some of the company. The

Pe pie athered at Capt. George's & continued all Day & till late at

night. Some Convicted, some converted, ft sono Sanctified. I attended

the Stewards meeting at night but they did not meet. They went to 'lie

work at the point. Sunday 13. I preached from 1 Peter 1,24,25, to a

large Congregation. Dined at bro. Gilberts. Then came to V or tsnouth;

preached from 1 John iv,18. Administered the Sacrament. The ower of

the Lord came down. We had a wonderful time. I call'd at bro. Barr's

with Sister Green. Went to the M. Bouse at night, heard bro. Nicholson

preach. I call'd up t&e morners. We were praying for them till 11 OC

at night. I find it is nard for this people to get Religion. Monday 14.

I am happy. At night came to bro. Kelsick's. The Lord was present to

Convict but not to Convert. We prayed till late. Tuesday 15, I met

the Day Class. Had a solemn time. Wednesday 16. I attend a Stewards

Meeting. At night preached from Reve.3,20. Had a solemn time. Thursday 17.

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I came to Norfolk. Reached a funeral at bro. Butt's & then rode out to
the new burying Ground. At Night proachod in the House of .Mr. ierce
(our M. House is out of order) from Ps.146,8. Had a powerful tine. W«
hope four woro Converted h. several Convicted. Friday 18. I call'd at
Mrs. Cooper's. Her Son was down. The power had continued on him all
Night. I prayed. Several Persons came in. One Lady was Convicted. V/e
prayed for her se(vo)ral Hours & she was delivered. I came home & at
five met a Class at Mrs. Rogule's. Drank Coffee at bro. Rogers* s. Satur-
day 19. I met the Stewards at night. Sunday 20. I preached at Mr.
Tierce's at 10 OC from Reve.3,8. The Lord was present. The Spirit of
Conviction rested on the Assembly. At 4 OC brother Doley preached a
good Sermon, fct night I preached from Matt. 7, 13, 14. Had a powerful
time before we ended which was about 11 OC. Monday 21. I came to

Portsmotith. The Lord keep me holy & happy & bless me with all the >>lessings

bro.
I need. At night I met a Class at^Langly's. Tuesday 22. I met a Class

in the M. H. ; at night another at bro. Porter's. Wednesday 23. I
preached at night from John 5,6. Came home poorly. Thursday 24. I
have a bad Cold. Came to Norfolk & attended a Committee in order to
determine on Grant's affair. In the Evening I drank Coffee at Plster
White's. Went to bro. Pierce's & preached from Mark 10,46-52. Four
Joined. Friday 25. I preached a funeral S. over bro. Hennica's Child
from Gen. 43,14. Call'd at bro. Gilbert's tc held prayers. At Uight met
bro. Stratton's Class. One Woman was greatly Distressed but did not
get relief. Saturday 26. I preached a funeral from Is- lah 3,10,11.
At night Married Mr. Russell & Mi3s Nancy George. Sunday 27. I came
to ortsmouth & at 10 OC preached from Is. iah 35,8. Then held a Love-
Feast. My Soul was greatly blessed. At three OC I reached from 11 Chro.
7,14, 8t at night from Matt. 20, 6. Came hone almost spent. Monday 28. I
am poorly in Body but harpy In Soul. Tuesday 29th. I am poorly, have a
bad Cold. I attended the Class at 5 OC. Wednesday 31. We had a happy

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little meeting at John Pritchard»s. I attend at 4 OC in Order to hold a
Steward1 s Meeting but they fail»d to attend. At night I could not reach.
We had a Gust, Thursday, '^ept. 1st. The Storm continues. In the
Evening I crossed; it was moderate, 'reached at bro. Pterce's from
1 Peter 1,5. Friday 2nd. I met the Class at 5 OC. We had a powerful
time. At night I hear»d bro. Green meet his Class. Saturday 3rd. I
hear'd so:e disputes amongst some of our people. The natter was settled.
I met the Stewards at nigh;. Sunday 4th. I preached to a large Congre-
gation at 10 OC from 1 Peter 2,4. The Lord was present. Several were
Convicted. I preached at 4 OC from °s.92,12. Had a good time, & at
night bro. Cole ^reached. I exhorted. Our Meeting continued t411 after
12 OC. Two were Sanctified, several were Convir(t}ed& owned the mighty
Power of God. Monday 5th. I am very Sick at m Stomach. Took some C,
Oil. I am weak in Body but happy in Soul. I hear the fever has a card
both in Norfolk ft ortsmouth. I am resigned to the Will of God. I came
to Portsmouth. Tuesday 6. I met a Class at the M. H, Wednesday 7. I
am much better. Spent the Bay writing, bro. Mansfield is very Sick,
At Wight I preached from John 21,22, Thursday 8. I an to move to bro.
Richard ftelsick's. Mrs, Mansfield will be co -fined shortly ft it will
be best for me to Bord some were else. I had my Trunk carried to bro,
Kelsick's. I came to Norfolk. Mot a Committee & we settled a 1
Dispute among some of the black people. At night I hear'd bro. Toy
preach. Friday 9. I met the Day Class & at night at the , cint.
Saturday 10. At niftht met the Steward. Sunday 11. I came to 'ortsmouth
& preached at 10 OC from 1 John 111,1. & Administered the Sacrament.
Had a good time. Preached at 3 OCftra from Luke 21,34-37. At n*
hear'd bro. Nicholson. I came home to bro. Kelsick's in eace. Monday
12, At night I attend Class Meeting at bro, Kelsick'6> Tuesday 12th.
I met the Day Class at 4 OC & at night mot the Class at bro. orter's,
Wednesday 14. I met the Stewards at 4 OClMk. At d ;ht I preached

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from 1 Peter i,13. Thursday 15. I eta* to Norfolk; met the Bands at
4 OC & at night preached from Rom.6,22. Friday 16th. I divided two
Classes and appointed a new Leader. At night I met bro. Green's Class,
Saturday 15. I met the Trustees but we did nothing in Orddr. At right
I attended the Stewards Meeting. Sunday IF. I preached at 11 OC from
Ppniel 12,3. Had a solemn time ft at 4 OC & had a good time, fct night
Bro. toy preached, X concluded. Lodged at bro. ierce's. Monday 19th.
I came to bro. Green's, fixed up, cane to bro. Keloicks. Left sone of
my Cloths in my little Trunk. Bought a Horse & came up to bro. Lenby's.
This is a novel thing for me to be riding in the Country after being
shut up in Town for Six Months. Tuesday 20. I crossed at Sleepy hole.
Came to C'-vrllng's M. H. , met with bro. Moring. I preached from 1 : eter
1,12. Had a tolerable time. Went to bro. i-itt's at night. Had a
tolerable time. V ednesday 21. It rains. We came to bro. Charles
Murphrey's. After Dinner I rode to bro. i.ioody's. Thursday 22. I came
to bro. Davis's. Friday 23. I came to bro. i ennington's. Saturday 24#
I preached in bro. Garrand's Appointment from Isaiah 35,8. Came up to
bro. Graves's. Sunday 25. I rode with bro. Rogers to bro. Jones's,
preyed with the Family. Came on to bro. Richardson's. Bro. R? ers
preached a funeral, J. exhorted. We had a little stir. 1 Monday 26. It
rains. I came In the Evening to bro. . elham's. Tuesday 27. I came to
bro. Hobbs's, met with bro. Buxton. ednesday 28. I came t t's
Shop ft got my Horse Shod, then rode to bro. Seward's. At night bro.
McCain & bro. Grigg came. Thursday 29. I have time enough 30 shall
rest here. Friday 30. I preached from 1 : eter 1,13, then rode up to
bro. Meachim's. Saturday, October 1st. I came to bro. Holms' s, met
bro. Bruce (bro. Moore) did not attend, so we went to business & Drew
up a Remonstrance <5: etition for Conference. In the Evening we walked
over to see Sister Jordan & returned by Bed time. Sunday 2nd. We went

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to an Old Church. Hear»d bro. Nolly & I Exhorted. We came to bro.
H. Taylorte. Monday S. V/e came to bro. 1'dmund Taylor's. Tuesday 4.
I rest.

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