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NB 19th I gave out an appointment for preaching in the Methodist meeting house
on the public square in Farmington at early candle light the
people had but about two hour's notice & their was a thunder storm during
the time so that the congregation was not as large as it probable otherwise
would have been, besides the Prysbeterians had a prayer meeting at the same
time. but notwithstanding these things two hundred or rising of the citizens of
farmington came out to hear me. Father, Mother, Eunice. Phebe, Mary Ann
Hills, cousin Achzia were present. Also Camp♢ Deming. & many of the
Cowls'es (God not accepted) help make up the number. I gave them
our principles upon the gospel from Galatians 1stch 8: 9:verses. I was happily
disappointed oin the manner they treated the subject they gave the best of attention
& herd me patiently while I addressed them about twoo two hours & not
an objection was raised. Doct Carrington arose & manifested much
satisfaction at the privilege of hearing the subject investigated & represented
that they were in conformity with the word of God & his own feeling & most
strongly urged another meeting. Samuel Deming & others requested another
meeting. I Camp appeared satisfyed with the principles held forth. [page torn]
was rather more than I looked for in the superstitious town of Farming[ton] [page torn]
There is a lying spirit abroad in the earth & it has had its influence in
prejudecing the minds of the community at large against us as a people
& every fals report & epithet is heap'd upon our heads that ingenuity can
invent, but prejudice is beginning to flee before light & truth, & while the
signs in the heavens & earth indicate facts of great interest to this generation the
inhabitants of the earth will soon learn their is a God reigning in Israel
20th I took the parting hand with my father. & Mother & Sister & took the stage
in company with my wife to go our way. My wife sends her respects to you. Fathers &
mother's health is good. for them. Sister Eunice is truly a fine girl, she is an accomplished
Lady I am much pleased with her appearance in company, she is not behind her sex
I think. I shall be in Maine in a few days my hea[l]th is good. I shall soon visit fox
island. I should like to read a Letter from you. Should you write to me within three
or four months direct to Scarborough. Main. Business dull in this
county, factories stoped, money scarce much grumbling cold summer rye bettr
than expected. I wish you well watch the signs of the times Adieu
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NB 19th I gave out an appointment for preaching in the Methodist meeting house
on the public square in Farmington at early candle light the
people had but about two hour's notice & their was a thunder storm during
the time so that the congregation was not as large as it probable otherwise
would have been, besides the Prysbeterians had a prayer meeting at the same
time. but notwithstanding these things two hundred or rising of the citizens of
farmington came out to hear me. Father, Mother, Eunice. Phebe, Mary Ann
Hills, cousin Achia were present. Also Camp♢ Deming. & many of the
Cowls'es (God not accepted) help make up the number. I gave them
our principles upon the gospel from Galatians 1stch 8: 9:verses. I was happily
disappointedin the manner they treated the subject they gave the best of attention
& herd me patiently while I addressed them about two hours & not
an objection was raised. Doct Carrington arose & manifested much
satisfaction at the privilege of hearing the subject investigated & represented
that they were in conformity with the word of God & his own feeling & most
strongly urged another meeting. Samuel Deming & others requested another
meeting. I Camp appeared satisfyed with the principles held forth. page torn
was rather more than I looked for in the superstitious town of Farmington page torn
There is a lying spirit abroad in the earth & it has had its influence in
prejudecing the minds of the community at large against us as a people
& every fals report & epithet is heap'd upon our heads that ingenuity can
invent, but prejudice is beginning to flee before light & truth, & while the
signs in the heavens & earth indicate facts of great interest to this generation the
inhabitants of the earth will soon learn their is a God reigning in Israel
20th I took the parting hand with my father. & Mother & Sister & took the stage
in company with my wife to go our way. My wife sends her respects to you. Fathers &
mother's health is good. for them. Sister Eunice is truly a fine girl, she is an accomplished
Lady I am much pleased with her appearance in company, she is not behind her sex
I think. I shall be in Maine in a few days my health is good. I shall soon visit fox
island. I should like to read a Letter from you. Should you write to me within three
or four months direct to Scarborough. Main. Business dull in this
county, factories stoped, money scarce much grumbling cold summer rye bettr
than expected. I wish you well watch the signs of the times Adieu