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Michigan Abel Bingham
Among the distinguished visitors who called to see him and learn of his work were the Bishop of Toronto, officers of the British army, Lord Morpeth, of England, Earl of Carlysle, Gen. Scott and staff, Tom. Corwin, several governors of this state, Dr. Duffield of Detroit, and Bishop Upfold of Pittsburg, who occupied Mr. Bingham's pulpit when there. He received a visit from Lord Morpeth one day, who took dinner with them, visited the school, and was surprised at the progress of the scholars. During all these years he had more or less opposition from various quarters in efforts made to uproot the mission, at they all proved unsuccessful, and he still kept on in the faithful dis-charge of work he loved so well. The winters were long and cold hermometer often down to 30, and sometimes 40 degrees below zero.
Mails came in but once a month, being brought from Saginaw on snow shoes and dog-trains. Mrs. Bingham used to say it was like taking a journey to the north pole when navigation closed. His missionary life was not altogether devoid of danger.
Early Michigan Preachers
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