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Michigan Abel Bingham
many soldiers were converted, and united with the mission church. When this , command was ordered to Chicago, these members were dismissed, and organized into a "branch," which was the beginning of the Baptist interest in that city. Mr. B. assisted Dr. James, surgeon of the army, in compiling and preparing for print, a translation of a portion of the script-ures into the Ojibwa language. Was appointed chaplain of Fort Brady 'September, 1838. In January, 1842, he started for Grand Island, some 150 miles distant, with his pilot and interpreter (the latter, Henry Shegud, a mission boy), and we quote a few passages from a graphic description in his journal: " Spent two days with the Indians at Tequaminon, holding services as usual. Snow had fallen during our stay, making heavy traveling for the dogs, who could go but a short distance without stopping. Did not reach White-fish Point the first day ; feared our provisions would give out, and felt almost inclined to return ; but next morning, after taking a portage across the " Point," which lessened the distance, we found the traveling better, took courage, and pressed ahead.
Early Michigan Preachers
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