(North Lat 44 East Long 69, 10. Fox Islands) Vinalhaven Maine, Oct 20th 1837. Brother Asahel As I am called to stand upon the Islands of the sea, in defence of the word of God & for the testimony of Jesus Christ, I am still under the necessity of making use of my pen to communicate to you all the information you get from me, as I am not permited at present to speak with you face to face. There is many things resting upon my mind, that I wish ...

Perhaps you would like to know what I have been about since I I left New Rowley &c. At least I will venture to give you a brief acc- ount of matters & things with me. On the 8th of Aug, in company with my wife I arived at Mr Ezra Carter's My father in law in the State of Maine, and you may rest assured we met a most welcome reception amid tears of joy, and was entertained with every mark of Kindness, respect, & friendship ...

I now wish to call your attention back to the first day that I visited the Island. I said it was on Sunday & of course there was to be preaching in the Baptist Meeting house. I hastened to the place, meeting had commenced. I sent for the deacon he came to the door, I informed him we were servants of God, had a message to the people, & wished to be herd. he informed the priest of it. We were invited into the pulpet & our appointment given out. The priest finished his discourse; invited us ...

in 4 or 5 feet of snow. Is business lively with you. When do yoyu think of comeing east. how is your health. Variant are the scenes of life. Strange things are hap'ning it these last days. Direct your letters to to Vinalhaven Maine. Do not forget that Phebe sends her respects to you. I do not know as you can read half of my writing I have often wished I was a better scribe & I expect others have. (Ye hali ettou boa) {shorthand} {shorthand} Mr Asahel H ...