March 7--"Communion season--forty additions to the church. The old man of seventy and the youth of fourteen bowed together to receive the ordinance of baptism. A scene that angels might rejoice to behold." March 8--"Have written to Miss Howe to come on, my health being very poor. Have obtained leave of absence for a few weeks, or months, if I should find it expedient to go on to New York to Dr. Nichols' Medical Institute." March 11--"Several calls from my Tuscarora friends. They are very loth to have me leave, even for a short time, and it is a sore trial for me." March 13--"Arrived at my father's in Lancaster, N. Y." March 18--"Wrote in my journal, 'still at my father's,' but thinking continually of my dear Tuscarora children. May I soon be restored to them, invigorated both in body and mind." March 23--"Quite unwell; cannot tell how long I shall have to stay away from my school." April 26--"Left Lancaster for Tuscarora." Mt. Hope, Tuscarora, April 28, 1852--"Once more in my own sweet home, greeted by the sparkling eyes and smiling faces of my dear children. Found Miss Howe nearly worn out and glad to be relieved. "There have been several deaths during my absence--some among my scholars. Several calls this evening from my adopted people, who seem so glad to see me." April 29--"Resumed my duties in the school-room." May 1--Sabbath--"Rising early went on foot with my little girls, though the road was muddy, reached the meeting house before 9 A. M., in time for Sunday-school, sacrament in the afternoon. Five received into the church --three of them my scholars. So thankful to be once more with my beloved Tuscaroras." May 18--"Have had to relinquish my school again to Miss Howe, I am too feeble for school duties." June 22--"A week ago yesterday almost the whole nation turned out to help at the "raising." The excitement of the day was so great that I could sleep but little that night; so happy! The Lord be praised. How mountains of difficulties have vanished. The Tuscaroras are doing nobly; but, besides their work, to finish and furnish all will require about four hundred dollars; this will take all my funds, but when I need more, I know that the Lord will provide. Have already expended nearly one hundred dollars, yet, I trust there will be no lack. Donations are coming in from various quarters." July 23--"How different my labors this summer from those of last winter. Unable to teach, have given my school to another; nor, am I able to visit much among the people. Occupy my time chiefly in taking care of my little girls, teaching them to sew, and preparing bedding for my contemplated boarding school; thankful that I may do a little, though I long to do more." Sept. 3--"Being unable to teach, and thinking that I might do more good here, if ever, to study medicine, having consulted my friends and Mr. Treat, I shall go to Philadelphia to attend medical lectures. Have bade adieu to my humble home, not to return before next February."