An interesting account of the tour may be found in the "Missionary Herald," for 1861.[1] Mr.Coffing requested permission, on his return, to occupy the new field, and left Aintab, with his family, for this purpose, in July, 1861; intending to reside at Hadjin, or Nigdeh in the mountains during the summer heat, and in the winter at Adana.

As they went forth from Aintab, nearly the whole Protestant population, about fifteen hundred, stood on both sides of the road to bid them farewell, and as they passed, sang,-- "How sweet the tie that binds Our hearts in Christian love;" and also an original hymn, expressive of their feelings on parting with this mission family.

More than a hundred persons accompanied them during that afternoon, returning the next day; and many were the prayers offered for them, and for the dark town in the mountains whither they went.

Their road through or rather upon the Taurus Mountains, was difficult, and in some places dangerous; but without serious accident they reached Hadjin on Saturday, July 14th.

There they were kindly welcomed by the people, and commenced their labors with pleasant prospects of success.