"We received word that the Indians would eat dinner at Bethabara, and then leave by way of Bethania."
"They came in Col. Henderson's company. We told the Colonel that we would like to talk with him and with the Indians, and suggested going to the Gemein Saal, to which he assented."
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1788 Gemeinhaus in Bethabara in which this narrative takes place.
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"In the Saal the organ was played, which he and the Indians liked very much."
"Then we told Col. Henderson that we would like to have a question put before the Indians whether they wish one of our brethren to come to them to tell them of their Creator and Savior, and help them to learn to know him and to believe on him? After a discussion with Col. Henderson he showed that he was not much interested, the question was put to the Indian Chief, Little Carpender, through the interpreter, mr. Price, and the answer was that if anyone would come and teach a school for children and they would be glad."
"They were quite friendly, especially the second Indian, who is a captain; the Indian woman said not one word, did not even give a pleasant smile, which is the usual manner of the Indian women. Leaving the Saal we went to the Tavern; the Col. was cordial, and promised that when he returns in August or September he would talk more with us ..."
-- from the Bethabara Diary, 1775
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