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Michigan Abel Bingham
He visited the Indians at their different encampments, at Sugar Island, Garden River, Muskota-sauging, Tequaminon, White-fish Point, even extending his tours as far as Gooley's Bay, Grand Island and Marquette. In summer he traveled in his boat or canoe, and in winter on snow-shoes, with his dog-train, carrying provisions and bedding; visiting each different band at least ' four times a year. When going to LaPoint and the farther extremity of lake Superior, took a sail-vessel—the Algonquin or John Jacob Astor. The hardships endured during some of his journeys were great; many times in mid winter being obliged to take off his moccasins and wade barefooted through streams not entirely frozen over, himself and inter- preter carrying the dog-train He always carried medicine and the temperance pledge with him on his visits, and Mrs. Bingham was considered quite a doctor among them. The Captain of the fort took great interest in Mr. B's work, and proposed holding divine service in the barracks. Meetings were held at 5 o'clock Sabbath afternoons;
Early Michigan Preachers
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