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sat half an hour, and a little farther on our way livd dear old Abel
Walker. We call'd to see him also, he is in his 89th year, and tho in a
very enfeebled state thro bodily infirmity, our meeting with him was peculiarly
gratifiying to us, and he express'd with many tears, the
satisfaction he had in our visit; the savour of his life and the greenness of
his advanced years; had an animating effect on our minds. _

24^th of the M^o
We were at the Ridge meeting, a small meeting
but very satisfactory. In this meeting we had evidence that
the onointing oye had bee pour'd upon two of Isaac & S Browns
daughters, life attended their offerings. I consider them rightly
call'd, having on the Priestly garment, in the true orders
of the gospel dispensation _ the general prospect thro out
our visit has been gloomy, as to a succession in the ministerial
office _ In the afternoon, accompanied by Isaac B
and wife, we went to Winchester, lodged at Charles
Litles, were receiv'd with more than common kindness
but like too many who have chosen their own way, I fear
the avantages of his pious Mothers care will be lost in the