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Some of the Kamians were here Monday.  The New Church people in K. had a sore disappointment.  The Rev. D. Allen who was to be there Saturday to organize the new church, instal its pastor & c  did not make his appearance after all their preparations -- Sabbath morning Archie's flock came to Roberts church. Benjamin & Moses Montieth presenting Robert a list of names & a letter from Archie asking Robert to give them their names (or dismiss them to the new church) But Robert could not do it.  Rev. Allen being the one appointed by Presbytery. They will have to wait until he comes. He may be there soon perhaps.  No one knows why he was not there May 1st as appointed.  You know that they have built the new church on land allotted to an old woman so I told some of the K.'s at first the old woman or her heirs can claim the church.  Am I not correct?  Roberts church is still prospering - only firmer for what it has passed through & with faces firmer set towards citizenship, from the sight of paint & blankets across the river.  But Kate can tell you, and I hope to see & talk with you 'face to face'. ( When?) God bless you both prays.

Lovingly yours
S. L. McBeth