we went to Westbury, and after meeting the next day at Westbury, to Newtown. The 27th, we again crossed the ferry, and went to Mamaroneck about twenty-three miles, and next day to the meeting of ministers and elders at Purchase, which began at Ten, and was a low exercising time.. On the day, following was the meeting for business, and while the men and women sat together, I was closely engaged: but gracious help was afforded, under the covering of love, to deal plainly. There was also a large public meeting, in which I was largely exercised. I humbly trust, life was felt in a good degree over the meeting. In the afternoon we rode to Mamaroneck, and the 30th to Harlem.

Though deep and close baptisms, and close exercise, have been my daily portion, yet I have cause for reverent thankfulness, for having been mercifully helped thus far; and I humbly hope the cause of Truth has not suffered by me.'

Here ended her memorandums; but in a letter, dated near Rahway, the 28th and

30th of the First Month, 1802, she mentions the accomplishment of the family-visit at New York, nearly as follows:

Though my mind was often low, yet merciful Goodness was underneath, so that through the renewing of daily help, that arduous service at New York was finished under the feeling of peaceful serenity. We had about two hundred and eighty sittings, besides attending meetings, and other opportunities of religious service so that I was much spent, and my poor shattered frame wanted to be recruited by a little rest. But New York did not seem the place for it, though the kind friends at whose house we lodged, although our stay was so long, manifested, if it could be, increased sympathy and love. So, feeling easy to leave the city, my desire was strong to be moving for. ward, and as the roads, at that time were bad, went, on the 23d of the First Month on board a small vessel, to Elizabeth Town Point, in Jersey. After taking refreshment there, we went in a waggon provided for us to Rahway; and the next day, being First

day, attended the two meetings there. Second-day forenoon was spent in visiting a school and some families. In the afternoon we came here [the place of writing] and was taken so unwell, that I could hold up no longer, but soon got to bed, my head being in violent pain, with great oppression on my chest, attended with spasms. After be

ing prevailed on to take some medicine, I was somewhat relieved of the pain in my head; and if I continue mending I hope we may set off in a few days for Philadelphia, without taking many meetings by the way, as the roads are yet very bad.

: The 31st, being better, though yet very weak, she proceeded accordingly, attending, by the way, the meetings of Plainfield, Stoneybrook, Trenton, and Bristol, in all of which she was strengthened to labour, under the influence of that pure love, which seasoned her communications, and evidently made way for them, to the edification or comfort of others, and to the peace of her mind. The 8th of the Second Month, she went to Frankford, where, being more un

well, and having a rash out, and the weather being cold, she did not attend the week-day meeting held that day; but in the afternoon being met by her dear friend Sarah Harrison, whom she had known in England, when on a religious visit there, and by some other friends from Philadelphia, she was desirous of returning with them the same evening as the distance was easy.

After arriving at Thomas Harrison's where she met with a very cordial reception, several friends of the city called to speak to her. To one who asked her how she did, she replied,She was but poorly;' and added, rather in a pleasant manner, Will ye give me about six feet of ground.? I 'don't know but I am come to lay down my 'poor body amongst you.' Sarah Harrison, as well as others, was affectionately desirous of her taking rest, which appeared needful; but after being nursed within, a few days, she went to meeting, and for several weeks attended the meetings in the city, generally as they came in course. The three Monthly Meetings there happened about that time,

in which she produced her certificates, and had some tendering opportunities, which, as she afterwards remarked, were relieving to her mind. But she still continued languid; yet she imparted to Friends a view which she had of visiting the families belonging to Pine-street Meeting. This was acceptable information, and cordially received; but a desire was expressed by some, that there might not be a pressing forward beyond her strength. The engagement was accordingly entered on the 9th of the Third Month; but her weakness was such, that three visits in the day were more than she was equal to without being much fatigued. She was therefore again obliged to submit to lie by

*About this time twelve or more Indians, coming to Philadelphia on business, had a conference with Friends; to whom they applied for help or information. At this conference Sarah Stephenson was present, and was engaged to address them in a feeling suitable manner. Her address being interpreted to them, they expressed, in their way, much satisfaction and approbation. They were told by Nicholas Waln from whence she came, and on what account she had crossed the mighty waters. At parting, they appeared grave and solid, and were earnest to shake hands with her.