On the "Wednesdav following, I preached in the township of
Essa, at the house ot Mr. Blackstock, about eight miles west
from the Penetanguishine road. The congregation consisted of
about sixty people, who reside in Essa and Innisfil. Eight
children were baptized in this neighbourhood. Here I was
desired to administer the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper to a
person who has been long sick. When I visited her, a number
of the neighbours came in, which afforded me an opportimity of
addressing them on the subject of religion. While in Essa I
began to feel the effects of a severe cold, and for several days
past I have been able to do little or nothing. I feel thankful,
however, that I am now much better, and I hope, by God's
assistance, to preach in Gwillimbury to-morrow.
I am, Reverend Sir,

Your obliged humble servant,

ADAM ELLIOT.
TO THE REV. CHARLES MATHEWS,

SECRETARY TO THE SOCIETy, &C.
York, la Jvly, 1833.
Reverend Sir, — Permit me to acquaint you with my pro-
ceedings, since I last had the honour of addressing you.
My health being much improved, I read prayers, and
preached on the 22d March to a very attentive congregation in
the township of West Gwillimbury. The people there assured
me, that they were determined, if possible, to have a Church
erected.
On the following Sunday, I performed the morning service
in the western part of Tecumseth, and baptized five children.
