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MISSIONARY LIFE 
August 15, 1871, in the f^-ith of the gospel. His 
last words spoken in English were, ^^Salvation only 
through Jesus Christ, who is merciful.” A few 
moments before his death he spoke of God, and 
prayed in the Sherbro language. 
Mrs. Hadley, who continued to manifest much 
interest in the mission ever since her connection 
with it, now indicated her willingness to return to 
it, which proposal met with the hearty approval of 
the Executive Committee, who also appointed Rev. 
J. A. Evans to that field shortly afterward. They 
reached Shengay, December 9, 1871. Their safe 
arrival there was a source of much comfort to Mr. 
and Mrs. Gomer, who now had much more to do 
than they could possibly attend to properly. 
Equally great was the joy of Mrs. Hadley to have 
the privilege of meeting the people again for whom 
she had labored so zealously in other years, and 
for whose welfare she felt such deep solicitude. 
The following, taken from her first letter after 
landing at the mission, shows how she felt in view 
of the marked change which had taken place 
during her absence : 
am thankful to God for permitting me to see 
the wonderful change which has taken place here 
since I left for America. The speaking and pray- 
er meetings, and the Sabbath-school, are very 
interesting. I am encouraged to hear some bear 
