CHAPTER XXXIII.
CHARACTER AND DEATH OF I.LEWIS.
I have spoken in the preceding chapter, of a visit from the Rev.S.E.
Cornish, to the colony.

He had previously written me, concerning the object of his proposed visit, which was to obtain the depositions of the board of managers, relative to all the money received through their agents for the colony.

He was sent to Canada then, and once afterwards, for and at the expense of A.Tappan, on business pertaining to the law-suit instituted by I.Lewis against that gentleman, for defamation of character.

The depositions taken in the colony, with the expense of twice sending an agent to Canada, must have made a round sum for that kind gentleman to pay, merely for telling a truth already known! Mr.Cornish had also been informed of my intention to leave the colony, and that my family were already gone.

He, knowing something concerning the state of things, urged me to remain at least, until his arrival, as will be seen by a reference to his letter in the appendix.
As I look back on those scenes of labor and trial, I find cause for deep humiliation and gratitude to God, for His goodness and gracious protection, over my frail life, through unseen dangers of various kinds, and for his continued favors and unmerited blessings.