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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Aug 21, 1879

Since my last report I have attended the Dakota camp-meeting, as mentioned in the report given by Bro. White. We believe, with others, that that meeting was the means of accomplishing much good for the cause in that Territory. May God bless our brethren there.

For three successive Sabbaths I have been with the brethren at Elkhorn, Bonman's Grove, and Altamonth. At the last-named place we had the privilege of baptizing four. They all united with the church at that place, which is in a prosperous condition.

John F. Hanson.

Wyoming.—Have been here about a month, having a fair interest all the time. Some who were very enthusiastic at first, became reserved when we took up the Sabbath question, and since then do not seem as friendly as before. We had a two days' meeting Sabbath and Sunday, Aug. 9, 10. The brethren from Olin and Oxford were present. The Lord blessed us with his presence, and all seemed to feel repaid for coming. It was our first Sabbath meeting here. We think that six or eight will take a stand for the truth here. Brethren, pray that the Lord may give us precious souls for our hire in this place. J. D. Pegg.

Farmington, Aug. 14.—We pitched the tent in this place yesterday. This is a city of one thousand inhabitants, situated on the Des Moines River. There are eight or ten different denominations, among which Mormons and Catholics are prominent. Infidelity also has a strong hold. We hope to find, among such a mixed multitude, some who are willing to obey the Lord.

Meetings closed in Birmingham, last Sunday evening, with a good interest and over three hundred in attendance. As the result of these meetings, fourteen are keeping the Sabbath. Some of the most influential citizens help to make up this number. Several others are almost persuaded to obey, and we hope soon to have a strong church. They will have regular Sabbath meetings and Sabbath-school, and we shall meet with them frequently. We feel to thank God for the success that attends our labors; and now, at the beginning of the work here, we shall try to consecrate ourselves anew to the Lord, and seek a closer walk with him.

Ira J. Hankins, E. J. Waggoner.