Note from Bro. Bates by Joseph Bates

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Oct 14, 1858

Note from Bro. Bates.

By Joseph Bates

Bro. Smith: The work of the Lord is progressing in Lapeer Co. Since we came here the 28th ult., we have held several meetings in different places, and are asked to leave appointments to come again. Many are inquiring about this new doctrine that was preached in the Mich. tent by Brn. Cornell and Lawrence recently. A goodly number who have recently embraced, and are now keeping, the Sabbath of the Lord our God, came together last Sabbath in this place, when five more were baptized, professing to walk in newness of life; others also are deciding to follow their example. We are expecting Bro. Lawrence to join us this week to fill our appointments and calls. Bro. Cornell left here the day after I came, to attend to the call from Ohio.

The brethren here are progressing steadily with their work on the meeting-house, and expect to have it finished ready for public worship in about four weeks.

We have appointed a meeting in Thetford, Gen. Co., to commence Oct. 12th, and continue several days.

JOSEPH BATES.

Lapeer, Lapeer Co., Oct 5th, 1858.

P. S. My P. O. Address for the present, is Lapeer, Lapeer Co., Mich., Care of George Wright.