Since I left Shengay, in May, I was directed by the providence of God, through chiefs Wm. and C. H. Tucker, to this, the first station of the Association. I opened a school, and commenced telling of Christ to the adults, in July, to the great joy of all who remembered the former missionaries who labored here. Chief C. H. Tucker has hitherto done nobly, in helping me in every way to prosecute my work. He defrays my traveling expenses, and, when his duties as a chief permit, he accompanies me, and interprets for me when I go to preach in the other towns and villages. I had up to last week twenty scholars, but one was sent home to be cured of a bad ulcer, and five others because their parents have not fulfilled their duties as promised—that is, to feed them while under our care. My plan is, that all who are able, pay something for the education of their children, or the children work to support themselves. Chief C. H. Tucker subscribes readily and largely to the support of the school. He is about erecting a large mission house, a children’s home for boys and girls, and a chapel and schoolhouse, all of country materials except the doors, etc. I fear it will be too much for him, but he does not think so. He hopes to be able to have all ready at the commencement of the ensuing year, God willing. Chief Tucker is one of the most intelligent men about Sherbro, educated by your missionaries, Brooks and White. There is another, a Mr. King, that is an excellent interpreter, and is of help to me. The children are progressing very fast. Though I cannot yet boast of converts to Christ, yet I am cheered by the fact that here and elsewhere, among those who have attended the preaching of the Gospel, many are inquiring after the way of salvation. Last Lord’s day, an adult attended our Sabbath-school. Our present place of worship here is too small to seat the congregation who meet to worship with us. Thus, while we are called to suffer hunger and other inconveniences often, yet the signs of a successful future inspire me with hope and confidence, and nerve me to go on. Let me have your prayers. I shall be glad to communicate as regularly as I can with you. I regard this as the Association’s field of labor. As soon as the buildings and chapel are completed, I hope to be more comfortable, and to be able to work more efficiently. I have named this institution, in honor of my ever-to-be-remembered friend, Lewis Tappan, “Tappan Literary and Industrial School, Brooklyn, near Kaw Mendi, Small Boom River, Sherbro, W. A.,” to which place please direct my AMERICAN MISSIONARY paper for the future, and all communications. * * * * * COMMUNICATIONS. * * * * * CHRIST IN THE PERSON OF THE POOR. MATT. XXV. 40.—“And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto Me.”