could sell them to advantage here. They should be well made. We
have been introduced to Mr. Francis Hall, of the New York
_Spectator_, and about forty ladies, who are engaged in preparing
bedding, clothing, &c., for our missions and schools. We gave them
a short address on the happy effects of the gospel on the mind and
condition of Indian female converts. John Sunday's address to them
in Indian was responded to with sobs through the room. Brother
Bangs addressed those present on behalf of the Indians exhorting
them to diligence and faithfulness. He said that we would always
find in the Christian females true encouragement and aid.--H.]

[Elder Case was anxious to re-open the school for Indian girls at Grape
Island. In writing from the Credit, he says:

"When we gave up the female school it was designed to revive it,
and we had in view to employ one of the Miss Rolphs. If she can be
obtained we shall be much gratified. We wish everything done that
can be done to bring forward the children in every necessary
improvement, especially at the most important stations, and the
Credit is one of the most important. Can you afford any assistance
to Peter Jacobs? We are very solicitous to see some talent in
composition among some of our most promising scholars.

We are authorised by the Dorcas Society, of New York, to draw for
$20 to purchase a cow for the use of the mission family at the
Credit, and you are at liberty to get one now, or defer it till the
Spring. As probably the $20 will purchase a cow, and pay for her
keeping through the winter.

Our way this far has been prosperous. I never saw the pulse of
Missionary ardour beat higher. Tickets of admission at the
anniversaries might be sold by hundreds for a dollar each. But they
were distributed gratis. The collection at the female anniversary
was $217, and a handful of gold rings (about 20). The
superintendent is truly missionary; rejoicing in the plan of our
aiding them in the conversion of the Indians on this side of the
lines. Bros. Doxtadors and Hess' visit is well received, and a good
work commenced at the Oneida."--H.]

[In a letter written to Dr. Ryerson, by the Rev. James Richardson, on
the 2nd Oct., 1829, referring to the privilege granted to the Indians of
taking salmon (as mentioned on p. 66), he said: