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ity to consider a subject in its various relations; and, as I listened to them, I 

 roulil not fail to observe two different thln;^s: the brinc;in^' out of different 

 points in the different minds, yet all showing; the bearings upon the main thing, 

 and the power of expressing their thoughts. 



Our visit was pronounced by them to be decisive. The building of the 

 church fixes the Tlinket mind upon us. I was anxious on all occasions to have 

 them commit themselves to us. I drew out this in several instances, with 

 pledges of their support and obedience. Their piety was displayed in the 

 most unexceptional expressions, unprompted by us. I said to them, among 

 other things : In my report I shall take notice o( what you have said. You 

 must pray God to send you wise and just men for rulers and magistrates. Yo" 

 know we want to send teachers to the other tribes. We will do it as soon a^ 

 we i;an. In this way we hope to reach and bless all the Tlinket people. There 

 will be a number of churches and schools, but one great brotherhood united in 

 '^he love of our Saviour. We want the Tlinket people to stick together, and 

 to be faithful to us [lively expressions of assent]. 



By request, parting words were said in prayer by Dr. Lindsley, and trans- 

 lated by Mrs. Dickinson, and followed by the benediction form Dr. Kendall- 



During the interview the feeling of interest and the glow of christian sym- 

 pathy deepened. But I will not attempt to describe it. 



In drawing the descriptive and historical part of my Report to a close, I re- 

 mark that many items of decided interest have been omitted. Indeed, some- 

 times it was difficult to determine which of several items should be chosen to 

 serve as illustrations. I have been careful to avoid distortion and exaggeration. 



I addressed circulars containing leading questions on the Civilization of 

 Alaska to men of every class, who were qualified to answer intelligently. 

 These answers will form the basis of a Report and Petition to the Government, 

 which were partly prepared before I left Alaska, by Mr Younji and the under- 

 signed, to which was ap]5ended influential signatures. 



.\ug. 13, at 1.30 P. M., we bade adieu to hosts of friends, and began our re- 

 turrr voyage. 



With earnest desires for the speedy enlightenment of all parts of our Coun- 

 try, I remain 



Your friend and servant, 



A. L. LINDSLEY. 



REPORT NO. IJ, 

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1 take pleasure in acknowledging my indebtedness, for favors extended 

 throughout my voyages and visits, to gentlemen in Oregon, Washington Terri- 



