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"We had first a meeting with the Senecas, with which 

 they were much affected; and they called the other 

 nation, viz: the Shawanese, and interpreted to them 

 what we spoke in their meeting, and the poor Indians, 

 and particularly some of the young men and women, 

 were under a solid exercise and concern. We had also a 

 meeting with the other nation, and they were all very 

 kind to us, and desired more such opportunities; the 

 which, I hope, Divine Providence will order them, if they 

 are worthy thereof. 



The Gospel of Jesus Christ was preached freely to 

 them, and faith in Christ, who was put to death at Jeru- 

 salem, hy the unbelieving Jews; and that this same 

 Jesus came to save people from their sins, and by his 

 grace and light in the soul, shows to man his sins, and 

 conviiiceth him thereof; delivering him out of them, and 

 gives inward peace and comfort to the soul for well-do- 

 iiig; and sorrow and trouble for evil-doing; to all which 

 as their manner is, gave public assent; and to that of the 

 light of the soul, they gave a double assent, and seemed 

 much affected with the doctrine of truth; also the 

 benefit of the holy scriptures was largely opened to 

 them.'' 



"After this, we returned to our respective habitations, 

 thankful in our hearts to the God and Father of our 

 Lord Jesus Christ. Several of the friends that went 

 with me expressed their satisfaction in this visit, and 

 offered themselves freely to go again to the like 

 services.* 



♦Thomas Chalkley, wife and family, came from England to 

 Pennsylvania, in 1701, where he settled and resided for upwards 

 of forty years, except when absent on business. He was, 

 besides, a sea-faring man ; also engaged as a minister of the 

 gospel ; the discharge of duty, in this double capacity, neces- 



