Feb. 15--"Sabbath; detained from church; though I am much confined by
home duties, the work of the Lord prospers; Bro. R. is very faithful, and
the Lord crowns his labors with great success. He now numbers fifty new
converts; has united several couple in lawful marriage; many drunkards
seem to be reclaimed; twelve of my Bible-class have found the Savior; so
have three of the little girls that have boarded with me and ten of my
day scholars."
Feb. 17--"I was afraid that I should have to stop teaching and devote
myself to the care of my sick children, but their friends took them home
last Saturday; it seemed lonesome without them, but little Elizabeth, who
seems to love me with all her little heart, cried so much to come back
that they could not keep her at home; she is with me now and seems quite
happy. Have written to Secretary Treat, urging that Bro. Rockwaod be
permitted to remain here; none could be more active and efficient than he
now is."
Feb. 24--"So many children have the whooping-cough that but few attend
school. I, also, have a most troublesome cough, and find it difficult to
teach; should have to give up if my school was very large, as I have fits
of coughing just like the whooping-cough."
March 4--"My brother in Buffalo sent the sash and doors for my boarding-
house; the building is going forward. Miss Howe writes that she will come
to my assistance if I need her."
March 7--"Communion season--forty additions to the church. The old man of
seventy and the youth of fourteen bowed together to receive the ordinance
of baptism. A scene that angels might rejoice to behold."
March 8--"Have written to Miss Howe to come on, my health being very
poor. Have obtained leave of absence for a few weeks, or months, if I
should find it expedient to go on to New York to Dr. Nichols' Medical
Institute."
March 11--"Several calls from my Tuscarora friends. They are very loth to
have me leave, even for a short time, and it is a sore trial for me."