February 2.—I went to Calcutta for a Confirmation, which I held the next day in the Cathedral; the number of persons who attended were 236,—a good many more than were expected, as barely two years have elapsed since the last performance of the ceremony by Bishop Middleton. Most of them were half castes; but there were, however, several officers, and from 20 to 30 European soldiers, and three grown up women of the upper ranks. They were apparently very seriously impressed with the ceremony, which to me, I will own, was almost overpowering. God Almighty grant his indulgence to me, and his blessing on those for whom I then prayed, for Jesus Christ's sake.

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