[Published on 8/8/19 by Digital Imaging Lab (1142)] It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from this/these transcript(s) must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collection Coordinating Committee. [Notes added by transcribers are in square brackets. Dashes in square brackets indicate unclear words or letters. indicate words the author inserted to a previously written line.] MSS 1228 - George Peacock diary Number of Pages: 354 ----- new page (MSS1228_p001.jpg) THE ORIGINAL DIARY OF JUDGE GEORGE PEACOCK December 1862 To February 1875 DONATED TO THE J. REUBEN CLARK JR. LIBRARY, BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY BY REVA TENNANT JENSEN Grandaughter of George Peacock February 6, 1972 ----- new page (MSS1228_p002.jpg) [photo appears on the page with the following caption] Elder, Geo. Peacock‑of America, Taken in Edinburg April 8, 1862 ----- new page (MSS1228_p003.jpg) Feb 5. 1852– Brigham Young appointed George Peacock–Judge of Sanpete Co–1860 [-] apointed Jan 5. 1866– Serves in Legistature elected probate Judge of Sanpete Co ----- new page (MSS1228_p004.jpg) Aug, 1866 Wed 15th Election votes–counted 681 votes cash. 569 for Geo. P ----- new page (MSS1228_p005.jpg) Dec to God our Heavenly Father to protect us, and Enoble us to do a good work in Scotland, Dedicated ourselves and all we have to God and his Kingdom, after which we went to Leith, visited Bro John Anderson & family spent the afternoon, and rejoined to Union Hall where we found the Hall nearly filled with Saints and Strangers, for the purpose of a social Party. I was Chosen President of the meeting we had a fine time. The Committee were vigelent and active in providing refreshments and many Contributed to the Evenings Entertainment a Ms. Thompson Come in at a Late Hour, but was very active in his feats with the concertina. The Be[--] playing I Ever witnessed ----- new page (MSS1228_p006.jpg) Dec Prest Cannon made a few Timely remarks, at 2 AM 23rd The Party Adjourned all feeling first rate Tuesday 23d 10 AM President Cannon Left by Train for L.Pool. I visited the Botanical Gardens which were very Interresting the Trees and Plants of Every Zone Grows in the Hothouses Such as the Palm, Palmetto, Bamboo, Planting. Cocoanut in the Muceum I Discovered the Different Kinds of Grasses Enterwoven at the roots & Body representing a fir Tree–also a Glass Box Containing fossals and formation of Islands, Dinner at 16%, the Br[-]othren went to Leith. I remained and done some writing, Wrote a Letter to James Hoggan, to Robert Simpson and Robert Charters. ----- new page (MSS1228_p007.jpg) Dec Wednesday 24th I Received a Letter from M. F. Farnsworth wrote at Sund- -erland, visited the Castle, Industrial Muceum of Arts. Highland. Agrocultural Society. I counted 275 Different Kinds of Wheat in the Stock, and the seeds in Boxes purchased a small work on Baptism Thursday 25th visited the Antiqua[---] Muceum, Saw an Iron Gagg to fasten around the head of a woman with an Iron to go into the mouth something like a Spanish Bit–formerly used to punish scolding women with also vises to screw down on the thumbs to make people confess to things accused of[--], visited Stevensons Bazaar where he had a splendid Christ -mas Tree, we next went Through the Picture Gallery & College Muceum ----- new page (MSS1228_p008.jpg) Dec Went to John Hutchesons and Took Tea, after which we returned to 162 Pleasance Friday 26th D.M. Stuart W.S. Baxter M M'Cane & Alex Letham left for Dunfermline, to attend the Wedding of Robert Simpson Sister Allison Watson is to be married to him this present Evening. I wrote Letters to W.S. Snow Presto[-], Brigham Young, London M. F. Farnsworth Sunderland. Cousin Ann Peacock & Aunt Lumsdon Famdale and George Bow[-]s, [-]isbymoos side. Satterday 27th I went to Leith dined for Dinner & Ten at Bro John Smiths, in the Evening I received the Deseret News dated 19th Nov–all Peace & quiet ----- new page (MSS1228_p009.jpg) Dec Sunday 28th attended meetings at the union Hall Elder Geo. Thompson Preached in the forenoon. I Preached in the afternoon & Evening. the council agreed to have a party on New Years day at Bro Mc'Kenzie's House Monday 29th I received a Letter from W. S. Snow Stating that he would be here on Wednesday 31st inst— I answered the Letter 10 AM an old Lady by the name of Isabella Jack Called upon me wishing me to write to her son Robert Marshall living in Bountifull, Utah Territory. She said that she had been in utah and Left with Judge Kinney in 1856 and she had never seen any ----- new page (MSS1228_p010.jpg) Dec Peace since. her friends in stead of receiving her Kindly had treated her with contempt. She regreted much that She Left Utah although she never had been a member of the Church of L.D. Saints, I promised to write to her son Weather, rainy, Manders Menagery Pos[-]ted the Streets. Bond of music drawn by two Elephants and three Camels, I dined for dinner at Sims Sister Sim was delivered of a daughter on Friday Last 26th. inst. I wrote for Alexander Rogers and R Henderson to Attend the Saints New years Party in Edinburgh on Thursday 1st of January 1863 Tuesday 30th Ill with Cold I received a Letter from S.B.P. all well at home The Letter bears Date Nov 18th ----- new page (MSS1228_p011.jpg) Dec received a Letter from Alexander Rogers. Stating that he could not attend the New Years Party Alexander Letham writes from Dunfermline, Giving me Details about Robert Simpsons wedding. and the Dunfermline meeting on Sabath 28th inst. &c Elder J. C. Brown Left for Glasgow I Took a bath and had Tea at W. Sims. went to bed easily not feeling well– Wednesday 31st–I am a Little better this morning. Received Letters from D.M. Stuart, Glasgow, Robert Charters, L-Pool. David Russell Clack Manon. The Letter inviting me to a Social Party, on Monday next 5th of Jan–W.S. Snow writes he will be in Edinburgh 8.PM to day. I wrote to D.M. Stuart & Alex–Letham and Looked over my Private account ----- new page (MSS1228_p012.jpg) Dec for the year 1862 this being the last day of the year I must record it as being the most eventful year for disasters. Destructions of life &c that History records in modern times in taking a retrospective view of things that have Transpired with me and mine. I feel to return thanks to my Heavenly Father for his blessings poured out upon us for the Blessings of Life Health Peace, and Prosperity and trust his blessings will be continued unto us–in the Prospective future of 1863 in a more bounteous way as I desire to increase in every thing. 8 PM I met W. S. Snow at the station. Conducted him to 162 Pleasance. ----- new page (MSS1228_p013.jpg) January 1st 1863 Weather wet & windy Bro Snow and I went out to Breakfast with Wm Jack after which we took a Tour Through the town calling at John Hutchesons and returned to 162 6. P.M. we attended a Social Party of the Saints at James Richardsons. 5 stories up from the street the party was kept up until 3 A.M. 2nd we had a first rate time Jan–2nd I received a Letter from Alex–Letham–and one from Geo Q Cannon on Emigration treasuries visited the muceum and Botanical Gardens. went to Leith got Tea at Bro John Smith's returned to 162, wrote to Geo. Q. Cannon, sent L 11/5 [---]t ----- new page (MSS1228_p014.jpg) Jan 1863 Satterday 3rd visited several places in Edinburgh and went to Dunmore by way of Musselburgh Called upon Bro King we put up at Bro Robert Hendersons Sundy 4th. Bro W S Snow and myself preached in Tranent. returned to Edinburgh Elder Snow preached we repaired to 162 and found that my Aunt S[---]t had sent a cake as a New years Gift from Liver Pool. The cake was most excelent Mondy 5 I received a Letter from D M Stuart. Sent out letters on Emigration business and went to Cowden- -beath walking from burnt Island Bro Snow with me on our arrival we found that ----- new page (MSS1228_p015.jpg) Jan the invited gusts had Assembled at the House of Wm Adamson to Witness the marriage of his daughter Hellen to Geo. Drysburgh at 6. P.M. all things being ready performed the marriage ceremony uniting Geo. Drysburgh and Hellen Adamson together as Husband and Wife after which the company Sat Down to supper provided by Wm Adamson Father of the Bride the Wedding Party enjoyed themselves with the Song and Dance the greater portions of the night Tuesday 6th. I filled up and returned the marriage papers of Geo Drysburgh and Hellen Adamson. Dined at the residence of the newly married 5 P.M. Elders Snow & Letham went with me to Dunferm line Put up with Bro Walter Hoggen Wednesday 7th we visited the Park of Mr Hunt and the Entire ruins ----- new page (MSS1228_p016.jpg) Jan of the old Abba. John Hoggen as our guide, whose influence obtained us Admission into Several Weaving Shops which to us was interesting. we Attended Prayer meeting in the Evening and Lodged at Walter Hogg[-]ns Thursday 8th walked to Green Knowes Held meetings in the Evening Friday 9th Cold Stormy Day I wrote to James. C. Brown Elder Letham went to Dunfermline with the Letter Satterday 10th we went to Town Hill met Bro Letham who handed me two Letters from my family voted Dec. 8th all well at Home. we visited Bro Shepard who is laying very sick got tea at Bro Robt McKinleys and went to Dunfermline lodged at W. Hoggans Sunday 11th met with the Saints and a goodly number of strangers at the Masons Hall. Elder Snow spoke in the forenoon. I spoke ----- new page (MSS1228_p017.jpg) the after noon. Several being present who once belonged to the Church. I spoke on the subject of Rebaptism and the Divine mission of Joseph Smith. Monday 12th Bro's Snow, Brown, Letham, and I went to Clackmanan attending a Social Party of the Saints at Bro David Russells House Tuesday 13 returned to Dunfermline found the Saints to the Number of a Dosen enjoying themselves in a social way after the customs of the Scotch. as this is called Hansel Monday week. Lodged at W. Haggens. Wedensday 14th I received letters from Cousin Ann Peacock. D.M. Stuart. Geo. Swan and others. Bro Snow and I Took a walk through the town and was Admitted through Eskines and Beveridges Factory. of Damask goods the foreman was very kind and Explained all things to us ----- new page (MSS1228_p018.jpg) Jan at 7. P.M. we met with about one Hundred saints & their friends in the Mason Hall in a Social Capasity. the Company Sat Down to a Supper Provided by John Haggen Bro Snow and I served out two Meat Pies to the whole Company as well as the roast meat and Puddings. after supper the company joined in the Dance which was kept up all night. Interspersed with songs &c we had a first rate time all Enjoyed themselves fine. at the Close I Sung "it Will never do to give ut up so". a note of thanks was given me as a Token of Satisfaction in the Duties of Chairman–three cheers to John Haggen for granting the use of the Hall free, Prest. James Haggen offered up a closing Benediction at about 7 AM. Thursday 15th 10 AM Bro's Snow Brown & myself went by ----- new page (MSS1228_p019.jpg) Jan the train to Edinburgh and spent the day at 162 Pleasance Friday 16th I received a letter from Prest. G. Q. Cannon Stating that Bro Geo Swan. would be wanted to go into the ministry in April and if the Emigration opened up his family would be Emigrated. I wrote to D.M. Stuart letting him know that Bro Swan would be in Glasgow on tomorrow. we visited the Surgical Muceum the keeper was very jovial and took great interest in explaining things Shewed us the Penus of a whale 7 feet 4 inches long. we next went to Leith got tea at Bro John Smith Spent the evening at Bro Ledinghams returned by the Buss to 162 Pleasance received a letter in Prose from old Sister Drummond Satterday 17th Bro Snow left for Glasgow. I gave him one ----- new page (MSS1228_p020.jpg) Pound Jan to pay his expences to Glasgow and from there to Preston I mailed the Englishwomans Magazine to S.B.P. M.A.P. S.E.P. and Papers to Mrs. Geo Peacock and Adam Spiers, John Grier called, from Dunfermline, Elder Brown Sick with Biles. Sunday 18th at the meeting in union Hall, I spoke in the fore & afternoon meeting, and commenced in the Evening to speak upon the subject of Baptism after speaking some 30 minutes my Lungs failed and I had to sit down Bro John Smith took up the subject and done Ample Justice– I dined at Bro Wm Jacks– Monday 19th. went by train to Musselburgh in company with Elder Brown. We Called upon Bro King. met with Several Saints. who went to Drumore with us. Bro Robert Henderson went with us to Penson where ----- new page (MSS1228_p021.jpg) Jan we found the Saints had assembled for a Social meeting. the Night was very Stormy. I not being very well I did not partisipate untill about 2 o.clock The Company Seemed to Enjoy themselves well and on account of the Storm [-]ept up the party all night. Thus closes the Hansel Monday Parties. Tuesday 20th very Stormy High wind Snowing fast & I went to Bed where I remained most of the day. Wednesday 21st. I visited the Saints of Penson and McMurry. and went to Newenton. Lodged over night with Bro John Brown in retiring I took a Dose of Oil which opperated through the Night freely. Thursday 22d high wind and rainy. I went to Drumore Preached in the Evening. Lodged at Bro John Penmans. Friday 23d Elder Brown ----- new page (MSS1228_p022.jpg) Jan Left for Edinburgh feeling Better in Body. I Received a Letter from James Jenkins Stating that he and family were going to Emigrate. Bro W.S. Snow writes from Preston that he had arrived from Scotland but had a Cold Disagreable ride. he also States that he had been Called to go to Southhampton to Labour in that district. Weather Stormy. Lodged at Bro John Hendersons Satterday 24th read an account of the war in America. Some Great Battles were fought on the first of the present month Several Thousand Killed on both Sides. The war Seems to have taken a change from Virginia to Tennessee. Near Nashville. I spent most of the Day. at Bro Penmans Bro Geo Young and wife called in and we had a good talk, in the Evening Several of the Bre[-]thren gathered at Bro Penmans and we had a good time Singing &c ----- new page (MSS1228_p023.jpg) Jan Sunday 25th I went to the Tranent Hall and Preached to a full House upon the Divine Mission of Joseph Smith. I walked to Musselburgh Lodged at Bro Andrew Kings Monday 26th two young Women were Suffocated to Death by Gass. Last night in Musselburgh, which creates a considerable Excite- ment, I went to Edinburgh found Elder Brown quiet unwell, I wrote a Letter to R. E. Morwick, and Sent him Some Pamphlets. Spent the Evening at Bro Wm Jacks Tuesday 27th I received a Letter from Aunt Lumsdon. I wrote Letters to W. S. Snow Cousin Hannah Smith Aunt Lumsdon, Mrs J. W Kelley G. Q. Cannon, D. M. Stuart ----- new page (MSS1228_p024.jpg) Jan Mr John Dicks & W.C. Stones the two Letters to London for Books Bro Walter called upon me, (from Dunfermline) in the Evening the Bre[-]thren to the funder of fiften Come in and Spent the Night untill 2. AM in a Social way every thing passed of in Good Style. a young woman a Stranger came in company with Bro & Sister Jack Wednesday 28th I received a Letter from M. Hurd Middleton containing a half Sovereign, and Seven Shillings in Stamps, as a New Years Gift. I answered the Letter, wrote to Robert Ross and Isaac Sawby. I received a Letter from R E Morwick Stating he would be in Edinburgh This Week. I Took Tea at Bro W. Jacks— Thursday 29th I received a Note from Mrs Kelley of Newcastle ----- new page (MSS1228_p025.jpg) with Sister Susan McIntire Bro Jacks Eldest daughter had just returned from St Andrews where she had been living. She repeated and then sang a few verses of her own Composition which Expressed animation on the Gathering in the Evening I visited in Company with Bro John Smith & W. Sim.) Bro McIntosh & family, Mother Elliott and Bro Thompson. Returning to Bro Jacks I found Bro Geo Swan and a young Lady by the Name of Catherine Glem (Alias Tweedle) after her Aunt as She had been brought up by her Aunt. She is a very respectable young woman and would Like to become a Saint if circumstances would allow. She Entertained us wi[--] a Song. Rosete the Prosie flow[---] after Partaking of some [Page torn in bottom right corner] ----- new page (MSS1228_p026.jpg) Feb refreshments I Settled with Sister Jack for Some Books and Papers, and went to 162 Pleasance Friday 6th–I received a Letter and Some Catalogues of garden Seeds from Elliott Armet of Grenock–and a Book from Mr Robert Ross of Molton Called the Coming Battle– John Hutcheson went with me in Search of Some Property Claimed by Reuben McBride of Fillmore City Utah we could not find the Street named in the discription given by McBride in a Letter sent to me, on returning to 162 I found that Elder Letham had arrived, I received the Deseret News of Dec. 24th/62 nothing of interest, in the Evening Letham Smith and I [-]ent to the Opperetta House the [---]stay Ministers Performed. [-]lder Brown arrived. ----- new page (MSS1228_p027.jpg) I wrote to Mr Elliott Armet in answer to his of yesterday Satterday 7th I received a letter from Sister Mc[---]ing acknowledging the receipt of one Pound for payment of Shirts. Elder Letham Left for Glasgow. I dined at Bro William Sim's Sent Papers to C W Fase & S. B. Peacock mailed a Letter to Geo Q Cannon, and Left for Hunterfield, Elder Brown in Edinburgh, on my arrival in Hunterfield, I Learned that Bro John S. Smith had Buried his youngest Child and others of his family were Sick I administered the Ordinance to a Lad about 12 years old who Lay very Sick with Gastic fevers. Sunday 8th I peached to a Small Congregation. Confirmed one Sister Smith, (wife of Robert) a member of the Church and Blessed her Child. (John) ----- new page (MSS1228_p028.jpg) Feb Spent the Day at Bro John S. Smiths, and conversed with a woman on questions of Religion She Said She had gained more information during the day on matters of True religion than She Ever before known, I administered the ordinance again to Bro Smiths and Left GoreBridge Station for Edinburgh where I arrived at Nine o'clock, P.M, made my way to Bro Jacks found Several of the Saints there, and we Spent Some two Hours in conversation Miss Catherine Glen was Present, and gave me five Pieces of old Copper Coin. and one of Silver to add to my colletion, on going to 162, I received a Letter from D.M. Stuart Stating that Elder Letham was released in order to Prepare to go ----- new page (MSS1228_p029.jpg) Feb to Utah, But his duties as minister were to be Continued untill Starting Time Monday 9th I went to DM Stuart, went to the court house with a view of hearing a trial for Murder that was going on, but Could not get in the place being Crowded to overflowing &c– I went to Bro Hutchesons, got Some refreshments gave them Some Council, and Spent the afternoon at 162–not feeling well I retired eirly. Tuesday 10th I received a Letter from Prest Cannon Stating a man by the Name of Derry had arrived from America. advocating young Joseph Smith's right to rule the Latterday Saints. The Letter Instructs me how to act in case he makes his ----- new page (MSS1228_p030.jpg) Feb Appearance in Scotland.– I wrote to Wm MacKay on business. Bro John Smith Audited the Book agency– accounts for the Conference Dinner at 162, visited and got Tea at Bro McKinsies. Spent the Evening at Bro Jacks [--]. M. was Sent for to administer the Ordinan to Sister Susan Hutchison who was very Sick. I went and returned to Lodgings at 162, Pleasance Wedensday 11th I received a Letter from D.M. Stuart. Stating he would be in Dunfermline on Sabath. I wrote a Letter to Isaac Grow Salt Lake City, and Enclosed one to Elizabeth Aird from her Mother refreshments at John Hutchesons his Daughter Some better to day I received a Letter from Wm Duncan requesting me to send the St[--]s to Christie at Kirkwall, Orkneys ----- new page (MSS1228_p031.jpg) Feb I wrote to Bro Christie at Kirkwall Purchased a modulater and commenced to Learn the [---] [---] Systam of Singing. Thursday 12th Caught a Louse on my body this morning, the first Circumstance of the Kind that hapened with me Since I Left Home. I went to Leith for Dinner returned and Done up the Store and visited Bro Sim— Friday 13th I Bathed myself in hot water, and then took a cold shower bath. Dinner at 162. Wrote Letters to Andrew Chrystal & W. S. Snow Spent the afternoon at Bro Fryiers Arthur Street in the Evening I visited Bro Wm Smith, and Jacks on returning to 162 I received a Letter from Isaac E Marwick Orkneys, Satterday 14th. St Valentines day a Great Deal to do in this County by way of Valentines ----- new page (MSS1228_p032.jpg) Feb a Large Show in the Shop windows of a very costly Kind, Artistically arranged I Presented Miss Catherine Glen with Pratts voice of Warning Wrote to Isaac E. Marwick Orkneys and went to Bathgate by the Train there walked two miles to Bathville Put up with Ebenezer Hunter Sunday 15th Preached in Bathgate. Blessed a child, Henry Rattler its Parents are not in the Church, The day was Pleasant, and a general Turn out at Church L[--]ge. Spent the Evening in Company with Several Saints at Bro E Hunters, Monday 16th weather Butifull I Spent the Day visiting the Saints, got Tea at Bro Hambletons, had a very interesting conversation with his wife. whome, I think will Let Ohy the gosple. Tuesday 17th Dark Cloudy day I wrote to R. T[---]t and ----- new page (MSS1228_p033.jpg) Feb Sister Bunt making Appointments for next Sabaths. I received a Letter from W. C. Staines of London Stating he was making ready to Leave for his home, in Utah I walked Six miles to Croft Head Called at Whitburn, visited Bro Mc- brides family, Put up with Bro Jones Jenkins, Wedensday 18th wet morning, Preached in the Evening at Croft Head in Sister Muirs House the room was full, Slept at Muirs Thursday 19th Breakfast at Geo Laws Went to Bathgate by Long ridge and Armadale nine miles, walking I received Letters from D. M. Stuart Geo Bowes and Wm MacKay Put up with Adam McGill in Bathgate, and was kindly treated Friday 20th I wrote to D. M. Stuart. walked out with Bro McGill into the Country as far as the old Roman Cemetry ----- new page (MSS1228_p034.jpg) Feb Dinner at McGills after which, I went to Armadale, received a Letter from W. S. Snow. I Preached to a full House in the Evening. Subject Rise & Progress of the Latter day Saints, with a discription of Utah, Climate, Products, Soil, Minerals &c Satterday 21st went to Ham[---]n Got dinner at wood End– the roads were in a bad State and rain falling which made my journey on foot Some what unPleasant, however Sister Burt had every thing in readiness and I Soon was in a Comfortable Condition. Sunday 22d Preached to a crowded House of Saints and Strangers, and tarried untill Monday Monday 23rd I went to Wallace Stone, thence to B[---]ess Put up with James F. Hunter found the family well and very Kind. ----- new page (MSS1228_p035.jpg) Feb Tuesday 24. I wrote to James Haggen and Tho. Watson, making an appoint ment for next Sabath. Received Letters from R E Morwick, & E. Hunter Wrote Letters to Mary. A. and Sarah B. Peacock, Weather very boisterous Wedensday 25th I Received Letters from Mary A. & Sarah B Peacock and as I had not mailed the Letters wrote on Yesterday I opend them, and added an answer to the Last Letters, mailing the same. I wrote and mailed a Letter to A [-] Lathrop Callifornia. went to the town of Bur[-]ers. Evening butifull moon Shines Bright; and Clear. Thursday 26th. Stormy morning Elder J. C. Brown Arrived from Bathville Brought with him a Letter from D M Stuart to me on business to suply him with some money, &c Friday 27th the wind very high ----- new page (MSS1228_p036.jpg) Feb & March Received Letters from Geo. Q. Cannon C. W. West and Wm Christie Elder Brown and I walked nine miles to queens Ferry. Put up with an uncle of Bro Browns by the Name of Blain, and were Kindly Treated by them. Satterday 28th we crossed the forth on the Steam ferry boat and walked Six miles to Dunferm, -Line. Put up at Bro John Griers. Spent the Evening at James Haggen Sunday March 1st Elder Brown Preached in the forenoon, and I in the afternoon the Congregation was Large and attentive, Dinner at Walter Haggens. Spent the Evening at Peter Adamsons, Lodged at Griers Monday 2d I received a Letter from J. E. Manwick Orkneys Breakfast & Dinner at James Haggens ----- new page (MSS1228_p037.jpg) March Left by the 3 PM Train for Edinburgh. arrived at 162 Pleasance all night, Received Letters from Branches on business, and the Deseret News of Jan. 7th & 14th, Tuesday 3rd W. S. Snow, writes, me from Preston on Business, I answered the Letter, and wrote to C. W. West. Catherine Mc'[--]hiney and two Letters to Ebenezer Hunter John Smith Posted up the agency Books, &c. Wednesday 4th I received a Letter from Geo [---]; Glasgow Stating he would be in Edinburgh on Friday and wished to meet me at the Station. I went and got a Hot & Shower Bath– butifull mild morning–went to Leith got dinner & Tea at John Smiths. visited Bro Ledinghams family. Administered the Ordinance to his Little Daughter who was sick returned to 162 and read the ----- new page (MSS1228_p038.jpg) March Deseret News of January 21st Thursday 5th I received a Letter from Mrs MacKelhiney acknowledging the receipt of one Pound as payment for Shirts, Bro Geo Swan, Called to Se me. Dinner at 162, after which I Posted the Stars to the various Branches of the conference, visited Bro Hutcheson at his New Shop, &c Friday 6th I received a Letter from George Q. Cannon, informing me That Teams would be Sent from the valley to Florence. to take home the Saints, and that no time Should be Last in obtaining the Names of Such as Intended to Emigrate I wrote Letters to the Branch Presid ents requesting them to Send in a List to me Immediately. I met Mr George [---]e of Glasgow at the Station. he Accompanyed me to 162 Pleasance, where we conversed over the ----- new page (MSS1228_p039.jpg) Business he wished to se and Toth to me upon, which was in relation to taking charge of Some goods and machinery he desired to Send to his Son [--] utah, but not knowing, that [---] Should return. our Arrangments were only Conditional. I went with him to Princess Street, where we Posted, I Took Tea at Bro Wm Sims. Spent the Evening at Jacks Elder Brown Arrived. Satterday 7th, I wrote to W Christie received a Letter from W. S. Snow and answered the same. Elder D. M. Stuart Arrived from Arbadeen; I wrote to Elder John S. Gleason of Sunderland and Geo Bowes Kirby Moorside Sunday 8th. attended three meetings in Union Hall James C Brown Preached in the forenoon I followed. D. M. Stuart ----- new page (MSS1228_p040.jpg) March Preached in the Afternoon and Evening, we were Provided with refreshments by Bro's Smith and La[--]k at Intermission and had Dinner at Bro W.m. Jacks. Lodged at 162 Pleasance Monday 9th attending to Emigration business. Droped a Note to Bro John Noble, that Elder Stuart and I would be at his House to Dinner at 2 P.M. on Introducing some business matters to Elder Stuart he flew into a Passion using acrimonious Language, Elder Brown and I went to Bro John Nobles and found every thing Provided for a comfortable Dinner, after Partaking of Dinner, we went to Bro John Smiths, got Tea and went to the theatre. Louis the Eleventh was Played. Mr Charles Keane as Louis‑ ----- new page (MSS1228_p041.jpg) March Mr Cathcant[-] as his Nephew Every Part was Admyrable S[-]ted. Concluding Piece the Blue Jackets Tuesday 10th I received a Letter from Sister Mary Hattersby of York, Stating her and her Sister are going to Emigrate Cousin Geo Bowes writes that he Cannot visit Edinburgh according to my Invitation which invited him here to day, 11 AM. I Started to witness the Great Review, and other Sights in Honor of the marriage of the Prince of Wales, and Princess Alex- andria of Denmark. Elder Stuart and Bro John Smith accompanied me the manuvers of the Soldiers were well Done, Considering the Turn out to be insignificant ----- new page (MSS1228_p042.jpg) March the Spectators were very numerous. I think the Largest Number of People I ever witnessed together at once, in the Afternoon Several of the Saints Assembled at Bro Jacks I went to the Expence of the Dinner for fifteen Persons, we Spent the afternoon in Singing Songs &c untill 7.P.M. when we went in Company to witness the Grand Illumina all the Places of Interest or Note were butifully Illum- inated, with Appropriate Matters Such as the Royal Arms of Britain, Queen Victoria the Prince of Wales and the Princess. Prince of Wales feather appearing in Every Place, as also ----- new page (MSS1228_p043.jpg) March Painted Statutes of the Royal Couple also Stars of Denmark, Roses and thistles. H[--]s[--] king with Evergreens. Flags Hanging out from almost Every House among, which I saw the Stars & Stripes, the Castle Hill, and Princess Street Gardens were Lighted with Lamps Setting on the Ground. Artistically Arranged, the Whole was most Brilliant Display the Bonfires on the Craigs and Arthurs Seat. together with the fine work or [-]acket was sublime in fact the Whole City and Surounding Country Seemed in a Celestialised State, and although the Streets where crowded ----- new page (MSS1228_p044.jpg) March with People. good Order prevailed, and no accidents occured to mar the peace of any one in Edinburgh So far as I have heard— This day Seems to be Kept on holliday all ove the British Continent Every town or village more or Less Illuminated, as well as Bonfires‑feasts Balls &c in Honor of the Royal Marriage of the Prince of Wales. The People as a whole are most Enthusiastic. Sparing neither Time nor money in making a gorgerous Appearance it is Said the Mayor of Edinburgh Alone Expented Several thousand Pounds‑ 12 night. I retired with sore feet and weak eyes— ----- new page (MSS1228_p045.jpg) March Sunday 15th I Preached three times in the Union Hall good Attendence, and attention Elder Brown came in from Tranent Monday 16th I wrote to G. Q Cannon and Sent 43 Pounds <10/> for Emigration Deposits &c Dinner at Bro Jacks Tea at Bro McKinsie's wrote a Letter to Thomas Adamson, and Geo. [---]e Received one from J.F. Hunters Bro Wallace from Kelso called in to Se me, I purchased some few articles from him, in return sold him Some Books &c Elder Stuart returned from Tranent I Sent some more names up for Emigration. wrote to Geo Q Cannon on business. Spent the Evening at Bro Jack's on my way to Lodgings, I witnessed a fight in the Street. this being St. Patrick's Day the Catholic's were having ----- new page (MSS1228_p046.jpg) March a merry time. I received a Letter from Alexander Letham Requesting that I would be at Green Knowes, on the 30th of this present month, to marry Thomas Watson and Elisabeth Haneyman, also informing me that Bro Andrew Adamson‑ of Dysart had a Son killed in the Pit Last week. he was twelve years of age‑ Bro John Donaldson Called to Se me. he thinks of Emigrating Wedensday 18th Weather Butifull‑ Received a Letter from Geo. Q. Cannon Acknowledging the receipt of monies Sent, by me, I went to Leith Dined for Dinner at John Smiths 4 P.M. Elders Stuart and Brown Left for a Town. Stuart to Glasgow Brown to the Branches west. Tea at John Hutchesons ----- new page (MSS1228_p047.jpg) March the Latter caused by the reflection of the Illumination Wedensday 11th Spent the Day writing untill Evening when I went out and viewed Some of the Illuminations that were Let been Exhibiters Thursday 12th. writing Elder Stuart Left for Bathgate John Grier called in to se me, Elder Latham and Brown were with me. Friday 13th. Purchased some Book on the Toni[-], Sol, Fah, System, wrote a Letter to Reuben McBride of Utah and mailed it for Fillmore City. made out a report of Emigrants for Utah and Sent it to Geo. Q. Cannon Liverpool. Received a Letter from Robert Gillispie on Emigration business ----- new page (MSS1228_p048.jpg) March Elder Letham Left for Dunfermline. I read an account of the Royal Marriage Possession in London. Seven Persons Killed and one Hundred Seriously hurt in the Crush of Crowded Sheets &c‑ Satterday 14th Sent Papers to S.L. Siler F.C. Robinson John Lawry, Mrs Geo. Peacock, M.A. Peacock, S.B Peacock, and Isabella FOH. Elisabeth Grow and Charlott Speirs Elder Stuart arrived from Bathgate, we dined for Dinner at Bro. Wm Sims. Sister Sim Gave me a nice Ham Spoon, I received two Pairs of Coarse Linnen Garments from Bathgate. in the Evening I went to the circus with Bro John Smith & wife ----- new page (MSS1228_p049.jpg) March Thursday 19th I received a Letter from Prest. Cannon on Emigration business also Stating that J. G. Bigler and W. C. Staines had gone to New York to act as agents for the Emigration. I read a Letter from John Russell formerly of Clackmanan, Now in Ogden City Utah. his Daughter Elizabeth married a Bro by the Name of Hamlin, [---] was Killed Shortly afterwards by a fall of Dirt, Earth while at work excavating. I wrote letters to David Russell R E Morwick Thomas Watson, [---] J F Hunter and Alex Lathem. Dinner at Bro John Noble, Tea at Bro Jered Vocks John Smith with me. we had a very Interesting visit. Bro & Sister Wock were very ----- new page (MSS1228_p050.jpg) March Friday 20th, I visited Several of the Saints through the day. Purchased a Bible and commenced to arrange. the Subject of gathering Satterday 21st. Dinner at Bro Wm Sims. Tea at Wm Elliotts Bro John Smith went to Bathgate to Preach on Tomorrow— Sunday 22d. attended three meetings in the Union Hall I Preached in the Evening for about two Hours upon the Latter day gathering Giving at the conclusion a History of the Church, and Discription of Utah, &c, the congregation were very much Edified Judging from their Appearance Monday 23rd I received a Letter from Home Informing me of the Death of my first Grand Child Son of Wm. H. and Mary Peacock he died on wedensday Evening ----- new page (MSS1228_p051.jpg) January 28th 25 minutes before seven oclock. I well recollect on the 28 of January I felt a heavy Depression of Spirit and on retiring Drew a heavy Sigh as I got into bed, and Closed my Eyes with a sigh, but could not account at the Time for my Dolorus. Feelings I am also informed that Several others of the family are Ill with Colds Whooping Cough &c Financial Matters Seem to be going wrong altogether at Home. I wrote to Geo Q Cannon on business, Sent up the names of Bro Mc[--]ies Family requesting Bro Cannon. to Assist them to Emigrate to Utah if Possible. I read an account of an Expected Collission between the Citisens of Utah and the U. S. volunteers Stationed near Salt Lake ----- new page (MSS1228_p052.jpg) March on account of Govenor Harding ordering the arrest of Presidents Young Kimball & Wells — I had Dinner at Bro. W. Jacks Bro John Smith returned from Bathgate, Delivered Some monies as Emigration Deposits &c I Spent the Evening at Bro Thompsons. this is the first time an Elder has been Entertained by the family as they are and have been very much opposed to the Saints. They Treated me very kindly, after being in the House a short time they became very social. and the Son and Daughter being good Musicians Instrumental as well as vocal, we had a very Interesting time. I took tea with them and remained untill 10. P.m. when I Left them feeling rather Different than when I found ----- new page (MSS1228_p053.jpg) March Tuesday 24th 1863 I read an account of The Death of Nathaniel N Jones he Died in Salt Lake City Sunday Morning 15th of February 1863, aged 41 I also read an account of a Great Battle with the Indians on Bear River Washington Territory between the U.S Troops and Bounack Indians the Latter being nearly all Killed & taken prisoners &c‑ I wrote to Geo Q Cannon, Sent a draft for L 38.3/ Emigiation monies went to Leith. Dinner and Tea at Bro John Smiths Spent the Evening at Bro Ledenhams. Received a Letter from Alexander Letham‑ Wedensday 25th. writing most of the Day. I visited Bro Adam McKinzie in the afternoon wrote Letter to W.S. Snow in answer to one received from him ----- new page (MSS1228_p054.jpg) March I wrote to Hugh MacKay on business. Received a Letter from D. M. Stuart Stating Joseph F Smith would be in Edinburgh. About the 14th of Aparil, I answered the Letter Thursday 26th, I received three Numbers of the Deseret News. also a Letter from N. E. Norwick 12 Noon Left for Fife‑ Rough passage over the forth Met Elder Letham at the Station I Preached at Bro Wm Adamsons and Lodged over night. Friday 27th visited Several Saints at their Houses Lodged at the Crossgates at Bro John Thompsons, Satterday 28 went to Dunfermline. Called by the way upon Bro Dick, and Bro Spou[-]t Put up with Walter Haggen, and was Kindly Treated. Sunday 29th I Preached twice to a Large Congregation of Saints & Strangers ----- new page (MSS1228_p055.jpg) March & April Dinner with John Grier Lodged at Peter Adamsons Monday 30th Received a Letter from Geo. Q. Cannon, Walked five Miles to Green Knowes, Put up at Bro Watsons, I performed the Marriage Ceremony between Thomas Watson and Elesabeth Hunneyman Several Strangers of High Class Present. we had a good supper and a very Good Social Time I Spoke Some Little upon the Principles of the Gosple &c Tuesday 31st went to Cowdenbeath on foot five miles. Lodged at Bro John Fifes. Wednesday April 1st went to Dysart. received a Letter from Aunt Lumsdon Preached in the Evening. Lodged at McClouds. Thursday 2d I Parted with Elder Letham and went to Edinburgh. I met Elders Brown & Smith at the Station ----- new page (MSS1228_p056.jpg) April received Several Letters. Spent the Evening at Bro Jacks Friday 3rd I wrote to Cousin Ann Peacock and Aunt Lumsdon Dinner at Jacks tea at 162‑ Satterday 4th I went to Mussel[---] Dinner at A Kings. Witnessed the Edinburgh Races During the Afternoon. Cold blowing winds. I Left for Newenton Called by the way, and got tea at Drumore with Bro Henderson. Lodged with Bro John Brown. Sunday 5th very cold Stormy Morning. I Preached in the Tranent Hall. A good turn out Considering the Enclemency of the Weather. I returned in the afternoon to Drumore. Dinner at Hendersons, tea at Bro Penmans Lodged at Hendersons Monday 6th went to Edinburgh Received a very Good Letter ----- new page (MSS1228_p057.jpg) April from Wm McKay Stating that he had Baptised a few of Late. I also received a Letter from D. M. Stuart requesting a report of Progression in the Edinburgh Conference. I answered the Letter also wrote to Joseph. F. Smith. & Adam McGill. The Latter in order to Get a Pair of Pants made for Elder Brown, Bro Smith Called in to Se me. I received a Letter from Angus MacKay requesting his Name Send to Liverpool for Emigration Tuesday 7th I wrote to Geo. Q. Cannon and Answered MacKays Letter‑ went to Leith for Dinner. Dining at Bro John Smiths, tea at Bro Wm Sims, where I read a Letter from Bro Charles Pearson wrote in Utah March 10th, Elder Brown Left for Bathgate, in The Evening. A Committee waited upon me for Consultation about holding a Soiree ----- new page (MSS1228_p058.jpg) April The conclusion was that the Edinburgh Branch of L.D. Saints Should hold a Soiree, and Supper in the Union Hole on Thursday 16th inst. &c Wednesday 8th I received a Letter from D. M. Stuart, and one from Geo. Q. Cannon. on Business Appertaining to the Emigration I wrote to John Johnston, sending him the New York Address of the L.D. Saints &c. Dinner at John Hutchesons, where I Spent the afternoon perousing the Jopers and Cutting Scraps. Thursday 9th Received a Letter from Geo Q Cannon Acknowledg the receipt of the Draft Sent on the 4th inst. Friday 10th I received a Letter from Joseph F Smith of Sheffield, Stating he Designed visiting Edinburgh about the 16th I wrote an answer ----- new page (MSS1228_p059.jpg) April Bro John Smith Assisted me writing &c I received the Deseret News of March 4th Giving full Particulars of a mobs meeting Held in Salt Lake Denouncing the Conduct of Govenor Harding Judges Waite & Broke, as being deformitory to the Charictor of the Citisens of Utah, and Detrimental to the Government of the United States. [---] meeting was Enthusiastic and Petitioned the President of the U. S. A Lincoln, to Remove Said Gov and Judges, &c. I received a etter from Elder Letham informing me of the Death of a Sister in the Church by the name of Napie[-] She Died this morning at Green Knowes Fife I wrote an answer to the Letter— I read an account of the Death of Francis. H. Woutton, Secretary of the Territory of utah when I Left he Died from ----- new page (MSS1228_p060.jpg) April wounds received at the Battle of Mumfresburgh, he being Aid to a General of the Confederate Army I was well acquainted with Waotton he being a Particular friend of mine while he was Acting Secretary of utah Satterday 11th I went to Bathgate Put up with Bro Adam McGill Spending the Evening at Bro McCourmacks, Administered to a Sick Child of his, after which we went and viewed a Pretrified fossel [---] found on the Coast of Affrica buried in the guano, and from Discriptions Given was buried in the year 1421 his Name Christopher Delona the fossal is as Natural as Life in all its Parts, Composed of Time and Ammonia, was found in 1841. forty feet below the Surface, the fossal is an Admeration to all that Se it. ----- new page (MSS1228_p061.jpg) April Sunday 12th in the morning walked out about three miles Weather most Butifull‑ [-] noon Preached to a Large and attentive Congregation Confirmed two members and blessed a child. went to Armadale. Several of the Saints met at Bro Pattersons where we Spent a few happy hours together. Lodged at Bro. E. Hunters. Monday 13th I had a restless night‑the bed bugs were So troublesome that I Could not Sleep. Breakfast at John Johnsons. Left Bathgate [---] grow Train. Elder Brown with me. on arriving at 162 Pleasance we found Prest G. M. Stuart at the room. we went to Leith for Dinner, in the Evening Several of the Saints met at 162 Pleasance ----- new page (MSS1228_p062.jpg) April to Enter into arrangements for the Party on Thursday next after Completing the Arrangement. Several Songs were Sung. when all retired feeling first rate. Tuesday 14th I received a Letter from Elder Letham Stating he had Baptised a young man and reBaptised two others all Things were in good order in the fife District. I took tea at Bro Wm Jacks Wedensday 15th I received a Letter from Cousin Hannah Smith Stating her Mother is very Ill, I Sent the Deseret as follows. three Numbers to Mr R. Ross, Three &c. to Mrs Hard and two to Isaac Sowly— Joseph. F. Smith Son of Hyram. Arrived from Sheffield, after Dinner we walked through the City viewing the Buildings of Interest. ----- new page (MSS1228_p063.jpg) April in the Evening we attended Hanglers Circus. I received 1 Letter from John S. Smith wishing to know if Joseph F Smith was going to be in Edinburgh over Sabath. I wrote Back an answer Stating Bro Joseph F Smith would Leave on Satterday, for Dundee Thursday 16th we visited the Colege Muceum and the Botanical Gardens, weather Butifull the Saints assembled at the Union Hall to the Number of Eighty, with few Strangers. a good Supper was Served up, after which the Company were Entertained with Songs, music & Dancing at 12 oclock Bro Joseph F Smith & D. M. Stuart Made a few remarks and retired. The Entertainment was again resumed and Kept up untill about 4 AM ----- new page (MSS1228_p064.jpg) April Friday 17th I received a Letter from Cousin Ann Peacock Stating many of the People of Farmdale were Ill with Fevers &c. I received the Deseret News of March 11th from its Contents I Learn the weather in Utah have been very Sever Cold & Stormy During the Months of Feb. & March much Suffering among The Stocks &c The Same paper Gives an account of the opening of the District Court by Judge Kinney. The Arrest of Prest Brigham Young, for Poligamy his Admittance to Bail &c In the Evening we attended the Theatre Mrs Sterling taking the Princpal Charector in the Tragedy and farce. Satterday 18 I received a Letter from R. E. Morwick, visited the Antiquaran & Industrial Muceums Nation gallery & Surgical ----- new page (MSS1228_p065.jpg) April Muceum, 2 PM Joseph F Smith D M Stuart Left for Dundee took tea at Bro W Jacks [-]ttend the Theatre in the Evening [---] Company with Bro John Smith [-]nd Wife. Elders Brown & Letham, Masks & faces Love & Murder [-]nd Ben the Boat Swo[-]e were [-]layed the first Piece was well Played‑the Second very well but the concluding Piece was a failour Sunday 19th at meeting in the Union Hall. I Spoke in the forenoon. on Practical Duty exorting the Saints to Abstain from Every Evil, not to Indulge in Drinking &c in the afternoon the Subject of reformation was the topic Each one that Spoke Expressed their Determination to do better in the future. Several of the Breathren that Spoke are Either going to ----- new page (MSS1228_p066.jpg) April Emigrate or one going to England to Preach. Myself, Elders Brown Letham and President John Smith Dined at James Richardsons in the Evening Elder Brown Preached. we had full meetings through the day and good Attention a good Spirit Prevailed‑ after meeting we Spent about two hours at Bro Jacks where Several Saints had gathered we had an Interesting time. Monday 20th Received Appointmen[--] for Elders Geo S[---] and John Nicholson, to go to Sheffield to Preach the Gosple &c Elder Letham Left for Glasgow to prepair for Emigration. he felt Some what sorrowfull at Parting with his friends but rejoiced to think he had the Privelege of going Home, ----- new page (MSS1228_p067.jpg) April tea at John Hutchesons in the Evening I ordained John Nicholson an Elder Tuesday 21st I received a Letter wrote by request of Prest Cannon to Send Elders Swan and Nicholson to Leeds as soon as possable. Dinner & Tea at Bro John Noble's. he Presented me with the fourth. vol. of the Popular Education & Biography of Several Eminent Men &c. I Received a Letter from John Grier Stating he had purchased a Bill of Linnen goods which would be forwarded on Thursday 23d inst. Wedensday 22d, I Received the Containing the appointments of Elders. I am appointed to preside over the Scotish Mission. Elder James C Brown takes my Place as President of the Edinburgh Conference. ----- new page (MSS1228_p068.jpg) April I wrote to John Grier Sent a one Pound Note Enclosed to Pay for Goods he Purchased for me. I also wrote to James Haggen Robert Henderson on Business, John Hutcheson made me a Present of a hat Base. Dinner at John Smiths Tea at Mc'Omi[-]s I sent Blacks Guide and a Letter to Joseph F Smith Thursday 23d wrote Letters to all the Branch on Business Appointing meetings &c. I received at Letter from G. Q. Cannon Stating what to do with regard to Sending families to L Paul &c. Bro Fred Wack and wife. Bro Peter McOmi[-] Wife and Family, and I Took a walk via Portabello Dudison and back to Edinburgh Distance Seven miles. This being Fast day. Crowds of People ----- new page (MSS1228_p069.jpg) April were out Walking to the Country. The Country Taverns were Reaping a Harvest to day Rough Crowds were gathered about the Public Houses both Male & female, I was sorry to se a few profesed Saints Indulging in Drink that being the Chief Amusement of the day very few People Attended, Church Although the day was Sat apart for that purpose. Friday 24th, I Received a Letter from John Grier, weather wet two years to Day Since I Parted with my family in Utah. Dinner at 162‑Tea at John Hutchesons. Received a parcel of Linnen goods from Dunfermline Satterday 25th Received a Letter from Geo. Q. Cannon. on business appertaining to Emigration ----- new page (MSS1228_p070.jpg) April 25 Elder Brown and I Left for Tranent Branch. visited the most of the Saints at their Houses. Lodged at John Browns we had an Interesting conversation with the family which Lasted untill 3 Am Sabath morning before retiring 11 Am <26th> we Assembled at the Hall which was filled with People, the meeting turned into a District Conference. Tranent Hunterfield and Edinburgh Branches were represented. the Authorities of The Church Sustained by vote James Smith. Chosen President of the Tranent Branch. Bro Nelson and Andrew Richardson Ordained to the Aaronic Priesthood as King clerk of Branch. the Sacrement Administerd, when Elder Brown and mysel. Address ed the conference, the Spirit of the Lord was with us ----- new page (MSS1228_p071.jpg) April Each one that Spoke, Spoke with Power. all Left feeling refreshed and Determined to Live their religion. 1 Pound 7[-] was Donated to pay Sister Christina Youngs Passage to Liverpool. as She will Emigrate Leaving to morrow, we had Dinner & tea at Bro Hendersons after which Elder Brown and I Returned to Edinburgh. I Preached to the Saints in the Union Hall, Spoke with Power upon Building up the Kingdom of God. the Design being a Kingdom of Peace and not of war Monday 27th Received a Letter from Sister Mary Hattersby of York. Dinner at 162. 2 PM I Received a Telegram from Prest Cannon to Stop Bro McCulloch & family as they could not Sail on the Boyd. Bro McCulloch ----- new page (MSS1228_p072.jpg) April Arrived and was Disapointed at the News, as he had Sold of his household goods and Given up his house &c but he seemed reconsiled to his fate[-]. I Put them up in my room and wrote to Prest. Cannon about their case. 4 P.M. I attended the funeral of Bro Ledinghams child a Little Girl two years of age Several Saints Present, and friends of Bro Ledingham I officiated by offering up a Prayer the Minister of the Parrish was Present, after Interring the body I took Tea at Bro Ledinghams Sister L. feeling very Sorrowfull as Several Strangers were Present I took the Liberty of Speaking a few of the Principles of our faith, Tuesday 28th. I received a Letter from Elder John Nicholson, wrote at Bradford near Leeds. Elder Brown ----- new page (MSS1228_p073.jpg) April answered the Letter I wrote to David. M. Stuart in answer to a Letter I received from him last night. Wedensday 29th read an account of the Defeat of the Federals from Charlston U.S.A. Took Dinner at Bro John Smiths Leith, Elder Brown Left for Ba[---]s. I got tea at Bro Adam McKinzies Spent the Evening at Wm Smiths & Jacks, at the Latter Place I met with Miss Catherine Glenn, and conversed with her upon the Principles of the Gosple, Counciling her to Let her relitives Know of her Intentions to get Baptised. She Replied She would do so Thursday 30, I received Several Letters and wrote one to David M Stuart. Spent the afternoon at John H[-]tchesons and the Evening with Bro McCulloch where I was Interrested with Songs &c ----- new page (MSS1228_p074.jpg) May 1st, Friday May 1st 1863 Writing most of the Day, Dinner at John Nobles, after Noon Purchased Two Pictures of the Edinburgh Illumina and twelve views of Edinburgh in the Evening I walked out Past the Medows. Through The Lovers Lane by the Cemitary the moon Shone Bright, affording Ample reflection for the Astronomer. Satterday 2cd I Received a Letter from Cassells Publishing office London Stating, the 18th, Part of the Educator was not Printed, and Regretted they Could not send it. I Sent the Budget to Wm. H. Peacock. at home. and the Scotsman to Andrew Moffat; 3 40 I Took Train for Bathgate. got Tea at Adam Mcgills, walked to Bathville & Armadale. Lodged at David Smiths. Several families of Saints were more or less Ill Such as Measels among children Sabath 3rd 12 noon met in ----- new page (MSS1228_p075.jpg) May the Victoria Hall Bathgate in the Capasity of a District Conference, the Attendance Large union Prevailed. the Authorities Sustained, Branches of Bathgate and Crofthead Organised. Adam McGill, President of the former and James Baxter of the Latter. The various Branches were Reported favourably I Preached in the forenoon and J C Brown in the afternoon, after which I made the Closing remarks, and offered up the closing Benediction, walked [-] five miles. got Dinner at Bro Pattersons after which the remaining Part of the day & night untill 12 P.M. was Spent in visiting the families of the Saints administering to the Sick &c Lodged at. David Smith Monday 4 went to Bathgate Received a Letter from Home. by John Lowry Sen, all well my Son W. H. is to be in Florence ----- new page (MSS1228_p076.jpg) May to meet the Emigration. I also Received Letter from I. E. Morwick, & Geo. Q. Cannon. 12.30 Left for Edinburgh, found all right at 162‑ and a good report of the Sabath meeting. Tuesday 5th Received a Letter from D. M. Stuart I wrote to Mr Usie on Business also to Geo Q Cannon. 4. P.M. Received a Teligram from Geo. Q. Cannon, To forward Bro McCulloch & family to Liverpool [---] at 9.30 they Left By Train. Sister, Christina A. Young going with them &c Wedensday 6th writing most of the day. Bro Angus MacKay arrived from Ar[-]adeen on his way to Liverpool, met afternoon I walked out in the Evening, Returned and found a Letter in wait[-] from D. M. Stuart. Stating that he would be in Edinburgh on Satterday first. I answered the Letter that Bro Brown would Receive him but I was ----- new page (MSS1228_p077.jpg) going to Dunfermline on Business, and would hold a District meeting. There on Sabath. Thursday 7th Received a Letter from Robert Chorters and Geo Q Cannon, I marked a quantity of Linen goods to Send Home. Friday 8th I went to Leith and visited John Smiths family. John Andersons family where I was kindly received & treated, after which I Called upon Bro Ledinghams family. The Saints in Leith were feeling first Rate. Satterday 9th Received a Letter from Aunt Lumsdon Stating that Wm. Peacock, Cousin to my Father Lay a Corpse and would be buried to Day. I also received a Letter from Joseph F Smith. I wrote an answer also wrote to Geo. Q. Cannon Robert Chorters, Geo Bowes ----- new page (MSS1228_p078.jpg) May Catherine Marwick and Geo Lumsdon. Elder Brown returned from Tranent I Left for Dunfermline‑ arrived all right and Put up with Bro James Haggen. Spending the Evening at Bro Griers. Sister Grier had resently been Delivered of a Daughter. Sabath 10th. we held a District Conference in the Masonic Hall a good turn out of People with a good Spirit in the Meeting made a lively interesting time the President of Branches gave in favourable reports. The Authorities of the Chruch Sustained, after which I addressed the Conference and administered the Sacrament. after meeting adjourned, I Spent the after noon & Evening visiting the Saints administering to Some that were Sick, to day ----- new page (MSS1228_p079.jpg) May winds up a Series of Conferences Completing the Seting in order the Edinburgh Conference and 4 am happy to record the Conference Turned over to Elder James. C. Brown in a good Healthy Condition Monday 11th, 10 AM I Left for Dysart where I Done Some business and Left for Edinburgh where I found Elders Stuart & Brown and Learned from them they had a good meeting in Edinburgh Six Individuals were Baptised Last night, 9. P.M. a Confirma tion meeting was held in my room. George Swans wife and Daughter, Tho. Elliott and Alexander Moir were Confirmed members of the Church of Jesus Christ of L. D. Saints. Tuesday 12th, went to Leith had Dinner at Bro John Smith visited the Botanical Gardens ----- new page (MSS1228_p080.jpg) May tea at Bro McKinzies Wednesday 13th Elder Stuart Left for Glasgow. I went to Drumore and Preached in the Evening. Slept at Bro Kings Musselburgh. Thursday 14 Received a Letter from President. Cannon on Emigration business. I also received a Letter of Appointment to Preside over the Scotch Mission &c I wrote Several Letters Ordered Cards and Waggon purchased through Bro Geo. Q. and H. S. Eldridge. Friday 15th the Sailing papers for those who are going to Emigrate, Come I filled them up and forwarded them to the various Branches. in the Evening went to the Sea Shore and Witnessed the Baptism of John Adams McKinzie and Catherine Glenn. Baptised by Elder J. C. Brown ----- new page (MSS1228_p081.jpg) May Satterday 16th, received a Letter on Emigration business. from G. Q. Cannon, wrote and Sent Letters Informing the Emigrants to Leave Glasgow on the 28th for Liverpool, and on the 29th they Could go on board the Ship Sheakspear, Tea at John Hutchesons Sabath 17th at the union Hall I Preached in the forenoon. in the afternoon confirmed Catherine Glenn, Margaret Swan, George Swan, and John Adam, McKinsie, and Blessed Wm. Swan, after the sacrement was administered, Elder Brown Preached upon the first Principles I followed in the Evening I Spoke for one hour & a half upon the Duties of Saints. reviewed Christs Sermon upon the mount. I felt free and Spoke with Power tea or Dinner at Bro William Smiths, in Company with Elder Brown, Sisters McIntire & Glenn ----- new page (MSS1228_p082.jpg) May Monday 18th writing most of the day. Tea at John Hutchesons Spent the Evening at Bro Jacks Tuesday 19th Received a Letter from Geo. Q. Cannon, requesting me to Send up Bro Geo. Swans family. in order to sail for New York, on the 22d. also to send Bro McOmie & family by the 30th to sail on the Sheakspear I notified all Parties accordingly. Mr David Thompson Relitive of Elder Brown, arrived on a visit from Glasgow. Catherine Glenn Presented me with four China Mugs, for my four youngest Daughters, in the Evening attended. Henglens Circis. Wednesday 20th 7 A.m. Geo Swan & family <8 in number> Left by train for Liverpool by way of Glasgow. I Sent my trunk with them, received a Letter from Cousin Ann Peacock, went to Leith visited the Docks ----- new page (MSS1228_p083.jpg) May and Peir in Company with Elder Brown and Mr Thompson got dinner at John Smiths Mr Robert [---]ddle made a Purchase, of Nelsons series of school Books for me. at the trades price, saving me one Pound. Several Saints Called at 162, paying us a visit News to Day of a Great Battle in front of Richmond. Confederates I received a Letter from D.M. Stuart and wrote Several Letters to the Emigrants Notifying them to Start for Liverpool 27th inst Thursday 21st, Queens Birthday this day is observed as a Holliday, in Company with Elder Brown Sisters McIntyre & Catherine Glenn went to Roslin 1st Class train and Spent the Day visiting the Roslin and Hawthornden Grounds the Scenery is very Romantic and ----- new page (MSS1228_p084.jpg) May Picturesque. we visited the Roman Chapel. The Inside is of the most Butifull workman I have ever seen, a Representa of the seven virtues and the seven vices, one vice carved in solid stone, the round and Square arches represent wonder skill the Aprentice Piller is anothe Admirable Piece of workmanship. Histoy says the master workman had obtained Designs from Rome but was unable to Execute to Same and Started for Rome to se the original while gone the Boy took the Designs and finished the Piller. when the master returned he was so enraged. to think the Boy was in possession of more Knowledge and Brighter conseptions. Than the master— ----- new page (MSS1228_p085.jpg) May The Latter took up the mallet and Killed the Apprentice the Boys head with the wound on it is in good preservation. Carved in stone. the Chapel was founded by Wm. St. Clair in the Year 1446 the Castle Stands on a Peninsular [-]ock also owned by the Proud St Clairs of Caithness & Orkney, the Date of its building is not known Several Battles have been fought [-]here the Castle answering for [-] fortification. Bruce & Wallace [-]iguered here in their day the Hawthornden Castle is famed for a Residence of the Poets such as the Drummonds a Great friend of Sheakspear, Johnson and Even Walter Scott has figuered in and about it Considerable the weather was fine after a morning Shower. we Enjoyed ourselves much, and returned to Edinburgh ----- new page (MSS1228_p086.jpg) May at 8. PM. found Bro Christie at 162 Fridy 22d Receved a Letter from Prest. Cannon Stating the Ship Sheakspear had been Condemned. he had Chartered another Ship to Sail on the 29th inst. I wrote Letters to the several Branches Notifying the Emigrants of the Change very busy to day. 5.15 PM I Left for Glasgow arrived all right took a Cab for 93 Hospital Street Spent the Evening in Company with Elders Wamack & Letham at a Late Hour D.M. Stuart Came in. I Slept with him Satterdy butifull Day I received a Letter from Elder Brown Stating arrangements had been made between him, and Bro Ledingham, to keep the house at 162 Pleasance. The Landlord Consenting to the Arrangements ----- new page (MSS1228_p087.jpg) May I answered the Letter, and wrote to Bro Thomas Watson, to take his Little Niece with him [-] Liverpool. Satterdy 23d I visited several [-]f the Saints. Received a Letter from R. E. Morwick stating [-]he thought of Going to Zion this Season. I Spent The Evening at Bro John Crawfords, lodged at S[--]ds Sundy 24th, 11 Am met with a Large Congregation of Saints at the Longate Bell Hall Glasgow Preached Three Times and at 9.15. P.M. Left by train for Liverpool where I arrived safe on Mondy, 25th. 5.15. Am Put up with my Uncle John Scott During the day I attended to some matters of business Relitive to Emigration met with Several Elders from the valley, this John. L. Smith Laboring ----- new page (MSS1228_p088.jpg) May in Switzerland, Jesse N. Smith in Denmark, Joseph. F. Smith John Kay, Taylor Sherman Joseph Bull, and Several others. Geo. Q. Cannon. C W West and Brigham were very Kind President Cannon Said he had received a Letter from President Young, Stating I Could have the privelege of going home, but owing to the Press of Business and Scarcity of Elders, I thought it Best to remain Longer so I volunteered my services, in the Evening I received an Invita -tion to go to the theatre. I went in Company with Bro Cannon, West, and Smith. Macbeath was Played by Mr Charles Ream, Mrs Mcbeaths by Mrs. Kean, Suported by Mr Cothcart & Miss Chapman I Left before the afterpiece was played ----- new page (MSS1228_p089.jpg) May Tuesday 26th met with John D. Chase Bro F. M. Farnsworth John Gleason, in the Afternoon visited Mr John Bereton with Aunt Scot. Saw Mr B[-]ereton for the first time. Met with Robert Morwick—his mother and family. Miss Martha Bereton had married one John Hoxley, [-]nd Lived at Mr Breretons. the family were rather Cool and indifferent. I purchased Cotton Goods to the value of [-] 7.7 seven pounds seven shillings— Wedensday 27th the Steamer Blenheim arrived from Glasgow [-]ith the Saints from Edinburgh [-]n Board. I met them at the Dock and assisted them to get their Luggage to the Ship Synosure at Nelsons dock [-]nd conducted the Saints to my Aunts where they [---] up ----- new page (MSS1228_p090.jpg) May Mr & Mrs Scot were very obliging, and Secured Beds and other Comforts at a moderate Prise, and all Left Satisfied. in the Evening I Called the Company together about Eighty. Spoke a few minutes to them, and then performed the marriage Seremony joining in the Bonds of Matrimony Michael McMillen and Mary Brown. the Company Then was Entertained with music Singing Dancing &c for about two hours. Thursday 28th I secured Berths on Board the Ship. and got Tickets, Seeing the Edinburgh Saints all on board the Ship. Friday 29th I received a Letter from J. F. Hunter of Bo[-]ess Stating he could not Emigrate ----- new page (MSS1228_p091.jpg) May this Season but was thankfull for the Kindness Extended to him Bro Andrew Cheyotol & family went on Board the Ship having [-]rrived with the Glasgow Saints [-] went on board the Ship. and [r]emained all day visiting the Saints. Met with Several of my [-]cquaintances, they Expressed regret at my not going with them the organisation of the Company [-]nd Dedication took place on Deck. D. M. Stuart, President John Gleason & W. G. Smith [-]is Councillors, I remained on Board and Placed my Luggage in Care of the following persons trunk in Charge of Peter McGuire Box of Delf. in Charge of Ann Cowie, Concertina also, parcel of Cotton Goods & Book in Charge of Angus MacKay and Wm Christi— ----- new page (MSS1228_p092.jpg) May Satterday 30th wet morning the Company passed the Inspection of the Government officers, Number on board Eight Hundred. 1.P.M. I Left the Ship Several waved their hats and Cheered us at parting while others wept, I spent the afternoon at 42 Islington Transacting business 5 PM Bro Cannon and others Left for London to Superintend the Loading of the Ship Amazon I Spent the Evening at Scots 25 Mary Bone Street. 1 A.M. took train for Edinburgh in Company with Elder J. C. Brown where we arrived at 40 Past Nine, AM, 2.P.M. I preached in the Union Hall. 6 PM Elder Brown Preached. I followed. we had a good time, altho I was very much fatigued ----- new page (MSS1228_p093.jpg) June Monday 1st Received a very Kind Letter from Bro Geo Swan of Leeds, returning many thanks for My kindness of him, Elder Warnock Came from Cowdenheath Reports a first note meeting held Yesterday in the Peebles Hall Cowdenheath. John Smith of Edinburgh being There and Preached, I Spent the Remainder of the day writing Sent a Letter and a P. Office [-]nder to my Aunt in L Pool Last payment for a Gold Chain. [-] Guard. wrote to I F Hunter [--] Ba[-]ers, and appointed James Chrystal to Preside over the Dysart Branch, wrote to John Grier, Dunfermline. Bro John Smith and wife Called in Bro Smith Spent two hours in writing for the Conference. ----- new page (MSS1228_p094.jpg) June Tuesday 2d. went to Leith Dined at John Smiths 7 Duncon Street tea at Wm Sims. I Received a Letter from Wm. Gordon and I. F. Hunter. Wednesday 3d I wrote a Letter to my Son William Henry Peacock Directing it to Florence Nebraska I also wrote Home to my family Sending Bills of Articles Sent home Dinner at 162, and Dinner again at James Richardsons. The family are not in the Church. They were very Kind Mr Richardson has a very fine musical Instrument. the notes are Sounded by rubbing the fingers on tumblers of Glass. The Musical Sounds are of a Celestial nature. we remained untill after tea then visited Peter McOrmie Jun his wife had been Delivered of a Son a few Days Since next visited Bro Hutchesons family ----- new page (MSS1228_p095.jpg) June and returned to Lodgings at 162 - Thursday 4th - Received a Letter from Robert Charters acknowledging the Receipt of a Post office order for y 1-10 part pay for a Gold Chain I wrote a Letter for the Star 3.40 Pm I Left for Bath gate by train. got tea at Bro McGills [-]nd Started for Armadale. Calling by the way on Mr Smallie and had an interview with Mr Anderson. on arriving at Armadale the Saints had Collected togethe and were opening the meeting. I Preached for about [--] hour had a good Time of it I Lodged at Bro Pattersons Friday 5th after Breakfast I visited the saints of Armadale Bathville and went to Bathgate. received a Letter from Wm Gordon Stating he would meet me in Ardrie on Satterday I Lodged at Bro M[-]gills ----- new page (MSS1228_p096.jpg) Satterday 6th June I read a Letter from Salt Lake to Alex Adamson good News Breakfast at a Mr Smiths who is Investigating into the Latterday Saints Principles 9 Am I took Train for Ardrie where I arrived all Safe and put up at Bro Andrew Hill's in the Evening Bro Gordon Came and we visited Several houses of the Saints, Lodging at Bro Hill's Sunday 7th I Preached at Bro Wm Robinsons to Twenty Saints & Strangers. I felt well Spoke mostly upon the first Principles, we had a good meeting at the Close five persons Gave in their Names for Baptism. Dinner with Bro Robinson. and visited with Bro's David Adamson and Finly, 9. P.M. witnessed the Baptism of five persons one man, and four women ----- new page (MSS1228_p097.jpg) June after which we returned thanks to God asking him to Continue the Good work by Giving his servants Influence over the honest hearted Re[---]ing to Bro WM Robinsons we Confirmed Five members one having been previously Baptised also Administered to a sick child of Bro Robinsons, made a few remark to the New members for their future guidance and rep[--]ed to Bro Hill for Lodgings Monday 7th visited Bro finly's family they are not in the Church- met with Bro David Adamson and walked to Cot Bridge where we [-]ent a few hours visiting the Saints. got Some refreshments and took train for Glasgow Put up at Bro John Crawfords 67 South Caburgh St Glasgow the present Conference House Bro Adamson Lift for home ----- new page (MSS1228_p098.jpg) June Bro J. V. Ha[-]d came from Grenoch this is the first time I have had the pleasure of his acquaintance he Appears to be a very nice young man, I reviewed the Records of the Glasgow Conference found that President DM Stuart and R Sands had Left a Debt of Some thirty Pounds upon the Conference to be Settled this makes me feel Rather Indignant I talked over the matter with Bro Gordon who seemed to think it would soon be Paid but I think it will take a struggle I wrote to J. C. Brown and Bro Ledingham of Edinburgh, Elder Gordon & I got Dinner Bro John McClure's after which we went on the Buss to Thornlie Bank. Spent a few hours at Bro Gavin. Maxwells, who went with us to [---]by 3 miles we Put up for the night with Sister Wright & family She is a widow with Eight Children. a very nice ----- new page (MSS1228_p099.jpg) June family. Bro Maxwell returned home we Sat up untill 2. A.M. Conversing upon various Scenes of our Lives had a good Time, the day was Pleasant Scenery butifull. Crops and Medows forward and [---] a good yeald to the Agricultuerest Bro Maxwell informed us he was Soon to add three to the Church by Baptism. Wednesday 10th after a good Breakfast Prepaired by Sister Wright we Sat of on foot for Glasgow highly Delighted with the mornings walk, and the butifull Scenes of Nature on arriving at 67. Cab[--]gh St. I received a Letter Containing the Appointments of Wm. Gordon. Prest of Glasgow Conference J. V. H[--]d Traviling Elder in Glasgow and Wm Wamock to travel in Edinburgh Conferences. Dinner at Sister McGrigens her husband being in a bad State of health. Left This Spring for Utah Thinking thereby to gain his health ----- new page (MSS1228_p100.jpg) June 4 PM went by Buss to Paisly thence by train to Johnston Station walking through Eldersley to Linwood where I Preached to a goodly number of Saints and Lodged at Bro Mcfarlins Thursday 11 very Stormy, Bro Mcfarlin and I visited Through the Large Cotton Mill I was much Interrested with the various machinery. opperations &c, on returning. I anointed the wound upon the hand of one of Bro Mcfarlin's Daughters who had been Laid up for three week having Caught her hand in the machinery of the mill thereby inflicting a very severe wound in the evening the Saints met and Enjoyed themselves in a Social way. Singing reciting <&c> one George Loche[-]d Recited Siveral Scotch Stories. at 2 AM the Party retired Friday 12th Anointed young Sister Mcfarlins Hand, and found it to be much better. The Breathren here are all out of work Consequently are rather hard up. we bid them be of good Cheer ----- new page (MSS1228_p101.jpg) June Trusting in the Lord to open up their way, Left for Dalry Calling at Elderstie Bro Thomas Hanning put New heels on my boots. I saw the House suposed to be the Birth place of Sir William Wallace and the tree where he hid himself from the English army while it passed by, on arriving [-]t Dalry we went to Bro John Oniels and as Several of the Saints Came together we had a very good nights talk upon the principles [-]f the Gosple, three agreed to Get Baptised Soon. Satterday 13th we Lodged Last night at a Mrs Cooks formerly a member of the Church, but recently had withdrawn from the Association of the Saints walking to Killwinning four miles called and visited Some very Poor families of Saints got Dinner and walked to Irvine four miles, passing by the Estate of Lord Eglington the road and Scenery Excels any thing I have Seen in Scotland. Irvine is a very Clean town or burgh nicely Laid out ----- new page (MSS1228_p102.jpg) June Its Inhabitants appear to be welthy mostly Sea faring & Commercially Engaged. visited two families of Saints and went to Killmarnock by Train. Met Bro Aird at the Station who conducted us to Bro James Robinsons where we were to Lodge—visited a goodly number of the Saints found them to be a warm hearted good people and not So poor as those before visited to day. Kilmornock is a noted place for weaving Shawls. Brussels venetion Carpets Spanish whooppers &c Sunday 14th Preached twice—and Dined at Mr Sprunts formerly a member of the Church, his family are members. in the Evening visiting the Saints Tea at a Bro Kennady's. Monday 15th visited Bro Airds weaving room. his Looms being new to me I was much Interrested in Their Construction & opperations went out two miles in the Country. Called ----- new page (MSS1228_p103.jpg) June at Sister Willsons. She provided a Dinner of Curded Milk and Bread, Which was a treat to me went to Bro Geo Martins a Large family but only three in the Church I was much amused at his Eldest Daughter. Reading Burns Poems to me in the Scotch accent. She [-]ppears to underStand the History [-]f Burns to perfection. Spent the after noon and returned to Kilmornock Spent the Evening at Bro Livingstons in Company with Several Saints Tuesday 16th 10 Am arrived by train in Glasgow, received a Letter from J. C. Brown, and wrote a reply 4 Pm went on board the Steamer for Greenock was much Pleased with the Land Scenery. Ship building &c the weather was rainy. Put up at a Bro Airmets New ork. Street— where I was Kindly provided for Spending a very agreeable Evening ----- new page (MSS1228_p104.jpg) June Wedensday 17 visited Several Saints among whome were Alexander Gorrick, who had resently married one Jane Rainey, an acquaintance of mine I received a Letter from Cousin Geo Barnes Stating his mother was fast Declining, also that the Small Pox was very bad in Kirby; also received a Letter from J. C. Brown on Business. Preached to the Greenock Saints in the Evening. Lodged at airmets Thursday 18th Dinner at McKinnons 4.30 PM Left for Paisley arrived all right put up with one James Russell whose wife is in the Church Preached to an Intelligent Looking Congregation. Lodged at Russells Friday 19 went to Glasgow Received a Letter from Geo Q Cannon. Stating I could be Honorably released to go home his wife and others would Sail on the 24th inst. I wrote a reply ----- new page (MSS1228_p105.jpg) June Stating I had no means to pay my passage &c I wrote to J. C. Brown. Received a Letter from W. Wornock and wrote a Reply Satterday 20th in the house untill afternoon. 5.30 I Received a Telegram from President Cannon to he be in L Pool by the 23rd, to Sail for New York. I wrote Several Letters to my friends &c. and at 8.30 PM I Bid adue to the President of Glasgow Conference Wm Gord[--], who in Company with John Crawford went to the Station with me arrived in Edinburgh at 10 all well at 162. Bro J. C. B[---] here. Sunday 21st I wrote Several Letters to friends in England as farewell tokens Preached in the afternoon many are sorrowfull at ----- new page (MSS1228_p106.jpg) June My Going away as the Saints much Love me I also feel Like I was Leaving Home. it gives me Joy to know that I have the Confidence and esteem of the Saints in Scotland. I Leave with an Assurance that I have done Some good and no Wrong Monday 22d. I Settled and Consoled books of Conference in Edinburgh and Left for Bro Brown to Settle [-] 5 Bro Bolentyne an old man, father to Sister Elliot Died. I Called in and took a Look at the Corpse, and bid Good bye to the family a Mr Graham formerly a member, was taken very Ill and Lay ----- new page (MSS1228_p107.jpg) June Sensless on his Bed Sister G. Requested me to Anoint him and Lay hands on him. to Gratify her I done so. at the Same time Knowing he in his Senses was very bitter. She Replyed to me in answer to questions freely, and Said She hoped the Lord would Share her Husbands Life, as he was Geting a Pention of 14 Shillings [--] week, one quarters pay would be due in a few Days. She Desired that he might Live untill after pay day. I Replied I thought he would. I visited John Smith at Leith got Dinner, and Sat for my Likeness Single, and with Elder J. C. Brown. Visited Several Saints Bidding Adue ----- new page (MSS1228_p108.jpg) June tea at Bro Wm Sims after which I bid adue to Several of the Breathren. They all appear Grieved at my Leaving. 9 20 P.M. twenty of the Breathren met me at the Station to se me of John Smith Paid my ticket to Liverpool Sister Catherine Glenn presented me with her Likeness. Bro J. C. Brown promised to Give her mine in return. I gave a [---] [--] visit to John Smith. on taking Leave of me at the Station as the train moved of Several Shed tears. I felt Lively and waived my hankerchief after them untill out of Sight— with many Reflections which made me rejoice at having the Entire Confidence of the Saints ----- new page (MSS1228_p109.jpg) June the night passed of very agreeable having a fellow passenger from New Zeland Gold mines he gave me a Discription of the Country, Mines, Manners and Customs of the People &c which Corrisponded with that of Callifornia. Tuesday 23rd I arrived in Liverpool at 5.30 AM Robert Charters met me at the Station. I went with him to his Mothers at 25 [---]y Bone St. and got Breakfast. afterwards went to 42 Islington had an Interview with President Cannon, and reported to him the Condition of the Scottish Mission. he said he was Surprised at D.M. Stuart, for Reporting the Mission out of Debt when he had Learned otherwise ----- new page (MSS1228_p110.jpg) June he had no fault to find with me in the matter and felt to Give me an Honorable Release to Return Home President Cannon was very Kind and Expended Several Pounds for my fit out Paid for a ticket in the first Cabin of the Steamer for New York. in the Evening I had a Conversation with a Merchant. he Seemed very Kind and reasonable upon all Subjects, wished me to find a man by the name of Gerard Graham, and report to him as he had a Legacy for Said Graham, [--] I Lodged at Aunt Scotts. Wedensday 24th 2.P.M. went on Board the Steam Ship City of Washington for New York in Company ----- new page (MSS1228_p111.jpg) June Mrs E. H. Cannon wife of George Quail Cannon, two Children, George and a Little Girl of two years old, and George. H. Infant 5 weeks old, with Hannah, Howard Elisa Lyons and Resa as Nirses, Joseph F. Smith son of the Late Hyrom Smith with mysilf Constituted our Little Company. Bro's Cannon Bull Sherman Taylor Graham Reynolds Anderson and Three Sisters whose names I do not Know, went on Board with us and Bid us adue. the Skye was Clear water Smooth and Soon we were out of Sight of the Great Commercial City (Liverpool) in the Evening the moon Shone Cleare the Mountains of wales in view ----- new page (MSS1228_p112.jpg) June I was very fortunate in Change births, getting one in the Same Room with my friend J. F. Smith, and got a good nights rest. Thursday 25th Coast of Ireland in view. Sea Calm, with head wind I wrote a Letter to J. C. Brown and George Bows put them in a bag marked Letters to be Sent off at Queenstown 1 P.M. the Ship Anchored in Queenstown Harbour. 275 miles from L. Pool—as the Ship was to waite here for four hours taking on passengers, the Captain Gave Liberty for any one to go on Shore. I being anxious to Step upon Irish Soil Improved to oppertunity and went on Shore with five others. Each paying ----- new page (MSS1228_p113.jpg) June one Shilling to be rowed to Shore and Back to the ship Miss Eliza Lyon accompanied me. we took a Strole though the town of Queenstown found on the top of the Hill Some very nice Residences but upon the whole the town, Shops People and all Seemed to be of a Low Class. the place is invested with Beggers that beat any thing in the way [-]f Begging that I had Ever before witnessed, in fact they seem to take a Delight in following one around pronouncing more of Gods Blessings upon one than I ever thought the Ignorant Creatures could have found Language to Express. Say what you would, they would alter ----- new page (MSS1228_p114.jpg) June the Deitys Blessings. if a Penny was given, the Language uttered was Comical. to Conclude, I was Glad when the Company met at the Boat to go on the Ship again, perfectly satisfied with my Little visit to Ireland we got on Board Just in Time, as the Anchor was being weighed at 4 PM we went once more under way, and Soon Immerged into the open Sea, making 10 nots per hour. I Learned that about 650 passengers Came on Board at queenstown mostly steerage, Friday 26 Rough Sea. Head Winds I as well as the most of the passengers are very sick I am Extremely so throwing up vehemently. Satterday 27th Kept my room found that by Laying on my ----- new page (MSS1228_p115.jpg) June Back It was prevented me from Throwing up. Sunday 28th Rather better to day went out upon Deck. 10 AM the Bell tolled for Church services the Captain read prayers, and the [---] Mr. By Croft Delivered a short address from the words, "Trust in the Lord" the sea is Rough. head wind passed three ships. we are making 10 nots per hour Monday 29th rainy morning High sea fair wind running 16 nots per hour. Ship Rocking very much. Tuesday 30th Calm Sea head Breeze making 11½ nots per hour in Latitude 50"20 Longitude 38"13 Slight rain at Intervals a few dancing upon Deck I may here State that in the Cabin we have about fifty passengers ----- new page (MSS1228_p116.jpg) June Some French, Dutch, American English, &c and Amuse ourselves by Promanading the Deck a Practise the Ladies much admire Especially whe[-] they can get the Gentlemen to Escort them, they Do not seem particular who walks with them I find them walking one hour with one and next with some other, of Course we have some facinating personiges, Such, a a Doctor from California whome the Ladies Admire, also a California farmer who seems to Shine the R[---] Mr Rycroft is a very good natured fatherly old man with his Lady who by the bye ha[-] Picked up an help mate and they face the Deck Trible which makes it very dificult in passing the Reb[-] Gentleman is on his way to the Indies as a missionary. ----- new page (MSS1228_p117.jpg) June in fact the whole Company seem very agreable, but I fear if things were to pop [-]ut that are consealed a fearfull Catastrophy would present its self, aged men have young and handsome women with them known to the Company as daughter Niece &c which by occular observation I [-]m Led to believe to be otherwise [-]ll is not Gold that Glitters and [-] am Lead to believe that the [-]orward heart is Like the Rings Cho[--]s Br[-]ches &c only Worked over with Gold, and Refinement, where the Dec[-] Cannot be prominaded Chess Dr[-]pts Cards [--] are the Amusement with [-] Smit[---] of Nowel reading [--]d a Little tete a tete among the Coquetish. One French man trying to Learn English. ----- new page (MSS1228_p118.jpg) June is quite a Characature and makes a great Deal of Sport I think he is going out to join the Army providing he can get a Commission. we have Some on bo[--]d that have Notheren Sentoments. Souther[--] and Conservatives, but Litte is Said Either way further than all Express a wish for Peace Some Expressed to me that they had Relitives Engaged on Both Sides. that hertofore had been Great friends. Now thurst for Each others Blood. The Little Company I am with Keep quiet treat all with respect and by so doing we are respected upon the whole we are Getting along first-Rate- the Capt Samuel Brooks and the Officers in General are very Kind and Courteous ----- new page (MSS1228_p119.jpg) June & July the fare very good and Every attention Paid requisite for comfort and Enjoyment Wednesday July 1st Clear and Cold Ship making 11 1/2 nots per hour Latitude 48"58 Longitude 45"53 Distance Last twenty four hours 308 miles Leeburges in sight 100 feet above the water total Distance from Liverpool 1400. miles Thursday 2.d Cold & foggy head wind passed Cape Race fine on Signals, but no boat Appeared. the fog being to thick to se the ship from Shore, so we passed on foggy all night. Friday 3rd Warm Atmesphere but thick fog average Distance traviled in twenty four hours 200 miles. Sat 4th Am Warm. P.M Cold and windy with heavy fog Latitude 42 42 Longitude 63 "4 ----- new page (MSS1228_p120.jpg) July Came very near running into a Ship on account of fog Distance from L Pool 2[-]00 miles Sunday 5th foggy passed two Ships. attended Service at 10.30 AM the Revt Mr Jenkins officiated. Conducted the meeting in the Church of England order his Discourse was very good Ship going 14 nots, Latitude 40'49 Longitude 68"83 Distance made in twenty four Hour's 276 miles Monday 6th wind favorable Sails all Spread Clear weather at 10 AM Several Ships in Sight passed Sandy Hook. took on the Pilot Anchored in New York Harbour at 12 noon twelve Days out from L. Pool. (but 11 days run) on Landing I went to the Stevens House found H.S. Eldridge, W. C. Staines and John Young at No. 13. Broadway Eldridge & Staines went with ----- new page (MSS1228_p121.jpg) [-]e to the Custom House. the officers were very strict in Searching our trunks Charging Duty upon almost Every article the Circumstance was Strenious [-]nd agravating. we put up at the Steven's house. Tuesday 7th met Elders Isaac - Bullock, Charles Benson, Elders Whitney - Lee - and Dolton going [-] England on a mission. I walkd [-]hrough Several of the Principal Streets of New York. Every Kind [-]f Business seems to be very Lively. Streets Crowded with Eagar People. Paper money Plenty [-]nd only for the High Prices [-]f Every article. no person would for a moment be Lead to Enquire [-]nto the State of the Nation [-]e weather is Excesively Hot - Wedensdy 8th the Above named Elders Left for England on Board ----- new page (MSS1228_p122.jpg) July the Steam Ship Hecla, rainy in the Afternoon Thursday 9th I Sat for Likeness ordering one Dozen vigenet[--], Cards de [-]isite. purchased some Stationary and a Concertina. Friday 10th 7 AM Left New York for Florence Nebraska. Passed through Albany at 12 noon utica at 5 PM Suspension Bridge at 10.30 PM, Passing through Canada on the Grand Trunk Rail Road to Detroit where we arrived at 8 AM Satterdy the 11th passed on the Chicago where we Arrived at 6.30 PM Put up at the Girard House. accommodations very Poor. I Learned here that we must Lay over untill tomorrow 8 PM no train Leaving Sooner Sunday 12th Spent the Day as best I could, Having Sister Cannon & family with me we walked through the town ----- new page (MSS1228_p123.jpg) July and viewed the Houses Streets Shipping &c and was much Pleased with the appearance of the City &c 8.15 we Started on our Journey arrived in Quincy at 9 AM Monday 13th Crossed the river. fell in Company with about 20 Saints from N. York and proceeded with them to St Joseph arriving at 10. P.M. Sister Cannon and Children being much Fatigued and some what unwell, we Put up at the Pacific House where we will have to wait for a Steamer [---]ing up the River Tuesday 14th attended to our Luggage and made a few purchases for Sister Cannon. Extremely Hot to Day, our accommodations good. Wednesday 15th Shower in the morning Cooling the Air. Making the weather Pleasant through the day ----- new page (MSS1228_p124.jpg) July the War seems to have Effected a Stagnation of Business and Enterprise in St Joseph Every thing Seem's Dull. only for the few Soldiers S[--]ting about in the Streets Shops &c Business might be suspended— 16th a Company of Saints in Charge of John Needham, and Delam[--] Came up and remained over night. 17th we went on Board the Steamer Amelia bound for Omaha where we arrived on Tuesday 21st Bro F[-]resmore Little met us. also my son W. H. Peacock and conveyed us to florence after remaining a few Days to fit up for the Plains we were Joined to Peter Nebukins Church train Leaving Florence for Salt on the 26th Sunday. ----- new page (MSS1228_p125.jpg) our M[-]ss Consisted of myself John Needh[-]m Jacob G. Bigler Sister Elizabeth Cannon & three Children— Hannah Howard Eliza Lyons and Mary Hon[--]esy our Journey was somewhat Tedious and we were subject -ed to all the Hardships and Incidents attending a Journy across the Plains the weather Hot & Dry—over twenty souls Died. among whome was a Little Girl of Sister Geo. Q Cannons, Georgeana she Died on the 2d day of Sept I soldered the body up in a Tin Ch[--] Boxed it up and Bro F Little Conveyed it to Salt Lake for burial 24th day of September we arrived in Salt Lake City and was gladly ----- new page (MSS1228_p126.jpg) Received by President B Young and many Relitives & friends Preached the following Sabath and by the request of Brigham Young Remained in Salt Lake City to attend the October Conference. I Enjoyed myself much visiting my friends [---]it being plenty and of an Excelent quality I attended the fair, and Theatre Concert &c— and found a great Change in the People and place for the Better October Monday 19 obtained a passage Home with Bishop A J Moffatt Thursday 15th arrived at Home and found my ----- new page (MSS1228_p127.jpg) family well and Glad to have me in their Company once more. after Spending a few days looking around on domestic matters I found that I was Greatly reduced in Property and many things in a Delapitated Condition a thing very common to happen to a man away from home two or three Years, However I went to work sold of some property and secured Bread for my family the first thing done and spent the winter in as agreable manner as possable Doing what Little work I Could. in the mean time my Bro John Peacock and family came from ----- new page (MSS1228_p128.jpg) Bonnack Gold mines and wintered with me Dur[-]ing Feb & March A. M. Lyman. Erastus Snow and C. C. Rich visited month 21st of March Eliza Lyons Broke her Contract of marriage with me and married Isaac Groo of Salt Lake 3rd of march John Eagan Died Leaving the office of Post master vacant 5th of march I Received a Letter from J. C. Brown Giving Information of the Glasgow progress in St[---] the weather is butifull and m[---] are sawing Grain Monday 7th march the County Court Held session in manti ordered the Jail to be sold at Sherriff sale as the ----- new page (MSS1228_p129.jpg) County site was removed by act of Legislaton Geo. W. Brady Probate Judge removed the Records of the County to Moroni Present County seat, Wm Maylet Bought the County Jail for 350 Dollars. The Last days of March were Stormy. So much so, as to thurily wet the Ground. April 1st 2d and third were stormy I purchased a Shop with Water power of John Edmiston for two Hundred Dollars Paid half Down. rest to be Paid when Conveniant, John Peacock Started for Bannack Gold mines— weather fine. 17th Sent Seventy five dollars in U. S. Notes to Geo. J. Taylor of Salt Lake City to forward to E. K. Young, in the States deficient on Price of Cards ----- new page (MSS1228_p130.jpg) teams for the States Left Manti on the 15th 18th Commenced to Irigate some wheat & oats, and Continued Watering and Planting my Spring crop, finishing Planting Potatoes on the 23rd of may I have also done considerable Public work on fences and Ditches, and at intervals worked on the cordings Room 29th of May My half Sister Elisabeth, Clark, Wife of Isaac Groo Died in G. S. L. City after an Illness of two & half months aged 28 yrs months [--] June 4th I purchased a waggon of John Snell for 140 dollars and moved the Cording machine from Ephraim to Manti and Continued work on the machine 23 heavy frost Killing vines and almost all Kinds of vegetation 28th Cording maching Started doing good Business ----- new page (MSS1228_p131.jpg) July Cording about 50 lbs per day July 3d 1864 Sarah. B. Gave Birth to to daughter, Lillie. Bell. Blessed Jan. 5/65 July 4th was spent in a Social manner Such as Pic-Nic Parties &c I attended a Party on the Evening of the 5th— 7th I Sent a Load of flour and wheat by Haslem Clark to Salt Lake City Market. Sarah Elisabeth and George Daniel Peacock Started in company with Harlem— 15th and 16th a general muster of the Malitia of San Pete County on Canal Creek. Report Says a good turn out— 17th my team returned from Salt Lake City. Haslem Sold flour for 21 dollars & twenty five Cents pr 100 lbs. and purchased a Waggon for me at 272 Dollars U. S. Legal Tenders. ----- new page (MSS1228_p132.jpg) July 1864 18th I Cut Some Wheat and Barly, the Earliest Commencement of Harvest know in San Pete Valley, 24th passed of very quiet I attended a social party on the Evening of the 25th, 27th a Little before Sundown Mary. A. Gave Birth to a Son (Clarence Abner) Jan 5/65 August 1st very Hot weather very Hot 7th Sarah. E. Peacock Returned from the City, with Wm Henry— Haying and Harvesting, and carding Wool occasionally. 30th in conection with John Potter we attached his Seperator to my water Power and commenced Thrashing wheat. 27th finished Thrash Cutting Grain. Sept Continued thrasing and Carding, at Intervals. John Peacock came in from the mines and returned ----- new page (MSS1228_p133.jpg) 38 President Young several of the twelve & Company, visited Manti on their Return from the Southern settlements to Salt Lake City. held meeting in the afternoon, in the Evening Several of B Youngs family Spent the Evening at my House Enjoying themselves in Singing dancing [--], the following persons Put up with me [-]is Lorenzo Snow, Eliza.R. Snow Robt Burton & Daughter A M Musser & Miss White, Lewis Hiles. Bro Winters Henry McEven & Richard Margrets on Tuesday the Show company Left for the Northren Settlements of this County, with a Large Escort of Malitia ----- new page (MSS1228_p134.jpg) 1864 October Spent in Gathering the various vegetables, Weather Cold & Stormy Nov 24th I Started for Salt Lake City 30th I arrived traviling through Snow and rain Nov 2d I met Warren. S. Snow on his return from England after a three years and half Mission. I also met with James. C. Brown & Wife, and many others of my former acquaintances Bro Brow & wife Returned home with me Nov 10th Orson Hyde called on me with 30 others to remove to alma on the Sivier River. 16th a deligation of 20 started to Look at the country. Make Surveys &c weather very cold and disagreeable 18th passed Glennwood. Geo. Hill. Lay a corpse I comforted the family the best I could ----- new page (MSS1228_p135.jpg) 1864 Arrived a Alma and spent two days, and could not find facilities for winter Employ so we returned home and [-]n the 22ed the company Held [-] meeting and Drew up a petition [-]raying Prest. Brigham Young [-] Gr[--]t said company the [-]ight of Locating at Twelve [-]ile Creek. and Appointed [-] a deligate to present said [-]etition. 23rd I started for Salt Lake City by Stage from Salt Creek I arrived on the 26th and on the 28th presented said petition Prest Young Released me from Breaking up in Manti, I had a very pleasant and agreeable Interview and Returned Home with Bishop Moffatt. Weather Stormy Roads very Bad ----- new page (MSS1228_p136.jpg) Dec 1864 on Arriving at Home I made a full report to the Company. Sending Said petition, who Paid me forty dollars, (Expences) and Gave me a vote of Thanks. I Brought with me a New Set of Cards, which cost 330 Dollars Dec 20th I Settled with Warren S. Snow, agreeing with him for his one thin[-] [--]rt of carding machine, for 400 dollars, paying him 125 dollars in gold 40 (forty) head of Sheep and Six Goats at five dollars pr head 230 dollars Leaving one to W. S. Snow forty five dollars. 20th Dec. I settled with E. W. Frost and he owes me four Hundred and fifty dollars, payment for one third of carding machine ----- new page (MSS1228_p137.jpg) Dec 1864 22nd and 23rd. Henting Cattle very tedious work- weather fine I had Eight calves (four Heffers and four Bull's) Drove on the range nine mile creek) also four cows. 24th two days meeting commenced John .D. Chase Preached 25th Preaching by John D Chase W. S. Snow., in the evening I Preached upon the subject of Poligamy, Showing the same to be Scriptural and consistant with Nature. 26th Attended a Social Party. at Richard Halls. Dinner. Supper and General Amusements - 27th vocal and Instrumental conserts at Council House 28th consert and Dress Pic Nic Ball. 30th A Select Party, Dinner Theatrical Play my Neighbors wife) Dancing and other Amusement Given by F. C. Robinson ----- new page (MSS1228_p138.jpg) January 1865 Sunday 1st I Preached. Reviewing the Past History of the Church, Compairing Present Circumstances with past, and Exorting the Saints to acknowledge the Hand of God in all things, and renew our Exertions in Living more closely the Principles of the Gosple 7th James Wareham Commenced Putting on New Cards upon my machine and finished on the 10th. 15th I Gave a Bill of divorce to Johannah McKinney (formerly Johannah Peacock) 20th I hurt my Breast and Back Lifting on a waggon, Box, having Exchanged Waggons with a Bro Black weather cold and remained so the remainder of the month, Feb 1st Some better myself but my family are unwell with colds, &c Sleighing good Weather very cold ----- new page (MSS1228_p139.jpg) Feb 10th. three of my Children Down with meas[-]als. others have simptoms Geo. A Smith, F. D. Richards, H. S. Eldridge Joseph.W. Young and Milton B Ship arrived as missionaries from G S L City 11th Elders Van Cot, Johnston, and C. V. Spencer joined the Above Company, meeting, held at 10 AM 2 PM and 6. PM, the Subjects Were upon Practical Duties admonishing, Reproving &c Sunday 12,th meeting at Ephraim where I was again made to rejoice at the Instruction given, I joined [-]n Council at noon, and Elder Orson Hyde and myself joined Hands, and agreed to Bury all Past feelings and be friends in the future. the Scene Effected all in the Council. The Breathren returned to manti and Preached in the Evening upon our Social ----- new page (MSS1228_p140.jpg) February and Political Duties at the close of the meeting Bishop Moffatt. Presented a List of Names, to be Elected to City offices on the morrow, considerable opposition was made manifest— which caused Some Sh[---] reprises from Elder Geo. A. Smith and Franklin. D. Richards 13th Monday I voted and went to Gunnison with the missionaries above mentioned, and about twenty of the Breathren of Manti we had an Excellent meeting in the afternoon and Evening Elder Geo A Smith. Refered to the Circumstances, and Difficulties Existing between myself and Elder O. Hyde. Said Elder Hyde had held a heavy hand upon Bro Peacock, and it was Time for the matter to Spot— that the Parties had Struck [---]s ----- new page (MSS1228_p141.jpg) Feb and agreed to Pull together from this time on, and Exorted others to do the Same, the Speaker refered to the Legislature Electing a Probate Judge for San Pete County Said it was the Choise of a Large majority of the members, to Elect Geo. Peacock, knowing that he had been a usefull member of the Legislative Body, had filled that station with Dignaty and Honor at the Same time Display Considerable tallents, but the San Pete members of the Present Legislative Body, Prefered to vote for W. H. M[-]ylett. and rather than have any Disention they voted for M[-]ylett, not Knowing who they were voting for. the Speaker then gave Judge M[-]ylett a Severe Rebuke for his Course of Conduct, in Creating Division, in Manti &c ----- new page (MSS1228_p142.jpg) Feb together with what Deparments, qualifications, and mode of Procedure he as Judge should be of &c &c 14th after remaining all night at Gunnison, we Bid adue and arrived at Manti at 1.P.M- after Dinner by Invitation I went to Ephraim with my wife and two Daughters (Sarah E) and (Susan R) and attended a Social Party [---]ing in th Dance with the missionaries, Elder O Hyde and family, as also some of the good folks, of Ephraim, having had a good f[--]e time of Rejoicing We Broke up [--] 4 AM t[-] following morning and Returned home facing the wind, and snow that was fast falling. I gave Geo. A. Smith and F. D. Richards, Each an order on Hooper & Eldrege for Ten Dollars ----- new page (MSS1228_p143.jpg) Feb in goods, as a Donation on good Will &c &c 15 & 16th Snowing, my family are very sick with measeals 19th Sunday Children Sick. I Attended meeting. very Stormy day. the worst Storm this season the result of City Election returns Shows Warren. S. Snow Elected Mayor of Manti City by 40 votes majority over Y Shoemaker. I Signed Bonds to day with W.F. Maylett. for the Discharge of his Duties as Probate Judge, Weather cold and Stormy Satterday 25th 2 AM Rebecca Hall Died and was buried at 4 PM a Large Concourse of Breathren attended the funeral. I officiated as Chaplain, making a few Remarks upon the occasion. Sunday 26th President Hyde Preached in forenoon, in afternoon Prest Hyde myself. W.S. Snow & Bishop Moffatt, ----- new page (MSS1228_p144.jpg) 1865 February Spoke. President Hyde then took Bishop Moffatt by the Hand and Blessed him in presence of the Congregation, Calling upon the Latter to Sustain their Bishop, next Taking Elder W.S. Snow by the Hand Said he had the best of feelings for him. Blessing him in the name of God. next he took me by the Hand as he Did the others, and Blessed me in the name of the Lord Said all Past feelings of [--] Ill Nature Should be forgotten The Spirit of God Should Dwell with me and qualify me for Every Duty, that Eventually I Should Enter into the New Jerusalem that Should Come Down from Heaven, Pass through the golden gate, and Enjoy Eternal Bliss and Happiness &c he then [-]aid as he had given his ----- new page (MSS1228_p145.jpg) 1865 Feb & March Hand and heart to those Breathren, in the manner he had, he called upon the congregation to do the same and Sustain them in their calling. Doing away with all Ill feeling, and become one, the mail come in to Manti the News papers give an account of Deep Snows, in and about Salt Lake City the winter the most Sever ever Experianced. Several men Lost Their Lives, by Snow Slides in the Kenyons. Mondy 27th very cold. Tusday 28th wind blowing Strong from the South Thawing. Many are Sick Throughout the Territory with measles and other complaints My Children are sick with measles. March 1st weather very severe and Stormy Snow Deep, and Stock Suffering & Dying 3rd of March Henry Moore Died 4th attended the funeral of Henry Moore Making a few remarks upon the occasion ----- new page (MSS1228_p146.jpg) 1865 March March 4th in the Evening myself & wife witnessed the Signing of a will by Albert Smith. Sunday 5th I went to Moroni, Preached. Monday 6th I gave Bonds and was qualified as Selectman and took my Seat as one of the members of the county court, the day was occupied in giving grants, and making Approprations, to De[--]oy past Expen the court continued three days settleing up the Books, which were in a confused State, the court Allowed me twenty Dollars for Services rendered in Settleing up accounts Court adjourned to Manti (the County Site being removed Back There) to be held on the 13th inst. at 2.PM- Thursday 9th I walked the most of the way home, found my family some better in Health. General Complaint, which is prevelent Throughout the county [---] on Egyption Sco[--] weather moderating on my arrival home I Learned that Margaret. Allen, Died on Monday 6th. Buried wednesday 8th. Respectable funeral. ----- new page (MSS1228_p147.jpg) 1865 March Friday 10th my team went to Ephraim for hay. Returning with the Last of 10 tons, according to Bishop C. G. Edwards Style of guessing it of. I weighed one Load and it fell short four hundred Pounds I believe I have only received about seven tons, for 10. Edwards refused to make up the deficiency, which I thought unfair 11th Satterday Stormy day Red a Little from A A Lothrop 12th Sunday, I Preached a General funeral Sermon, To a Large Audiance. 13th Monday County Court in Session Several vacancies, filled, in County offices other business of a miner Nature Attended to. 14th tuesday. I assisted Judge Maylett in the Probate Court. 15th wednesday about Home prepairing for Spring work 16th—Thursday. Butifull Day 17th Friday I commenced to fit up the machine for cording. I Gave 10 acres of Land to Andrew Poulsen for a yoke of oxon ----- new page (MSS1228_p148.jpg) March 18th Satterday In Company with Bishop. A. J. Moffatt, and W.S. Snow I went to Mt. Pleasant. Dined on the way at President Orson Hyde's on our arrival at Mt Pleasant we Put up with Bishop Wm Seely attended, a School Dance in the Evening. a few of the Pupils Recited Peaces that astonished me, they having advanced beyond what I conceived. 19th Sunday, Held Three meeting[-] I Preached twice, attendence good, 20th Monday, by Invitation we tarried and attended a Social Party which went of Satisfactorially, 21st tuesday we returned Home, Stoping on the way at Springtown for dinner, Bishop Larson and President Hyde were Extremely kind unto [--]s- on our arrival at Home we Learned that John Lewis, Had ----- new page (MSS1228_p149.jpg) March & April this day buried his Eld[-]est Son a boy of some 6 or 8 years 22d Wednesday 2 PM. I attended the funeral of an Infant Son of Azoriah Tuttle, making a few Remarks upon the occasion. 23d Thursday, Put in A Head gate Perparitory to Letting in the Race water, the Remainder of the month I Spent in, working on cording machine. April 1st Satterday, working in machine Sunday 2d I was Called upon to Speak upon the Subject of Public Improvement, afternoon a mass meeting of the citisens of Manti to take into Consideration. Putting up a Teligraph Line from Manti to Salt Lake. about four Thousand Dollars Subscribed. I signed 35 Pol[--] and 125 Dollars in coin April 3d Monday about two inches of Snow fell Last night. working on cording machine ----- new page (MSS1228_p150.jpg) April 1865 Tuesday 4th working on Cording Room and Machine, very cold afternoon, attended Probate Court, on the case of Mary Stailey [---] John Alder (Divorce, I was Council for Plantiff, Decree in favor of Plantiff Wedensday 5th weather Extremely Cold. Ground frose so hard that Plowing has stoped for the Present, I completed the Repairs and fitting up of the Cording Machine, and have it in first Rate Order for cording but the water wheel is frose up So it Cannot be Run Thursday 6th I hauled two Loads of Wood. Gave one Load to Bro Wm Fowler Friday 7th Stormy day about Home. Satterday 8th I Started the Cording Machine Making Good Rolls Sunday 9th attended meeting ----- new page (MSS1228_p151.jpg) April two parties of Indians met and Had a quarrel Joe, chief of one band and Blackhawk of the other it Appears that the Latter had killed about fifteen head of Cattle belonging to the People of Manti. John Lowry Interpretor, Spoke in Sh[-]r[-] Terms to the Indians, and Pulled one from of his horse made another put up his bow's and Arrows. at this the Indians became very much Enraged and Left with any thing but friendly feelings. Monday 10th Some twenty persons went South 12 miles to gather up the St[-]ck. The Indians Charged on the Small Company and killed Peter Ludwicksen, Son of Erick Ludwicksen Tuesday 11, Col. R. N. Allred ordered out about one Hundred men. Rendevous at Salina 30 miles South of Manti Wednesday 12th Col. Allred Started in persuite of the Indians Traviling up Salt Creek Canyon ----- new page (MSS1228_p152.jpg) April after following the trail some ten miles the Indians fired upon the men and Killed Jens S[--]son of Ft Ephraim, and Wm Kerns of Gunnison, at this Col Allred and men Retreated Down the Kenyon in Confusion Several Loosing their over Coats - Blankets, Revolvers Saddles &c. I also Learn that on Yesterday the Indians Killed Barney Ward and another man near Salina. While Hunting Stock making 5 Killed to Date Since Sunday Last. Col. Allred Sent into Manti for WS Snow to join him, which he did this Evening Thursday 13th W.S. Snow was Called upon by Col. Allred to take Command which he did and remains at Salina not thinking it wisdom to attack the Indians in the narrow Kenyon. to date the Indians have Driven of some three ----- new page (MSS1228_p153.jpg) April or four Hundred head of Cattle from Manti, Gunnison, and Salina. the people of the Latter place being Striped of nearly all their Stock. in the mean time it was Thought best to have Indian Joe and his band Camp in our midst and to day requested Joe so to do he did not seem willing, but was taken into Custody, and George, Indian, Said he would bring the families in to town and Left to accomplish the act. Joe gave the Guard the Slip about Dusk[-] and fled with his band of about 20 in Nomber and when Last herd from he and his band where going North. Friday 14th the Horses and Cattle where gathered up from the South I think Some of my Cattle are gone. Satterday 15th I am quite unwell ----- new page (MSS1228_p154.jpg) April Sunday 16th I am a Little better I hear that San Pitch Indian Chief has gone to try to make Peace with the Indians, and Recover the bodies of the two men killed in the Kenyon. Monday 17th San Pitch Returned from the Kenyon found the two Dead bodies but no Indians. Tuesday 18th a general Drive of Stock. the Dead Bodies of Kerns and Somsen were obtained and taken Home to the Relitives of the Deceased. Wednesday 19th I miss about 10 hed of Stock. I assisted Christofisen to start his cording machine. Thursday 20th I went to fort Ephraim found one Steer in Stray herd - I hear that President Abraham Lincoln, was Assassinated on Friday Night Last, and an attempt to kill Secratary Seward and his Son &c - ----- new page (MSS1228_p155.jpg) April Friday 21 about Home Satterday 22[-]d Death of President Lincoln Confirmed by the Leading Papers, Seward Reported Dead Sunday 23[-]d attended meeting Bishop Moffat gave a history of the Late Anual Conference 61 missionaries Appointed. three from Manti, [---] Hans. Jensen, Erick Ludwicksen, and andrew Nelsen. I Received a Con of Honey as a Preasent from my Sister Sarah of San Bornardino, Cal - Monday 24th working in the Garden Tuesday 25th Plowing for Spencer Wednesday 26th About home - - The missionaries Left Manti on their way to Denmark Thursday 27th About Home working in the machine Shop Friday 28th Cording wool Satterday 29th no mail to day on account of high water ----- new page (MSS1228_p156.jpg) April & May Sunday 30th Orson Hyde preached, dining with me, for the first Time for four years Monday May 1st Plowing out Gowing wheat to pay for weaving cloth [---] continued four days 2nd 3rd 4th or 5th of May on Tuesday 3rd John Peacock our family left for Idaho Gold Mines Virginia City Saturday 6th Repairing fence and Seats 3. P. M. took my Seat in the city Council as first Alderman Appointed to fill the vacancy of Hans Jensen who is going to be obdent on a mission for the remander of Termice Sunday 7th, I Preached, loking for a Test the 13 chap of Romans exorting the Saints to continue loyol to the Laws and Constitution of the United States paying taxes [--] time occupied 1 hour I sent in the paper that J. W. Booth the men ----- new page (MSS1228_p157.jpg) May that Assassinated President Lincoln was Shot at and Killed, others conserned in the matter have been Arrestd wrote Letters to Wm Littleton and Theodore Curtis on Carding business Monday 8th working on water sect Tuesday 9th Laid up with Inflamed foot Wedensday 10th my wife (Sally) was taken very Ill Throwing up blood from the stomach, continued at intervals of Six hours— Thursday 11th Doct Ormsby was sent for, he prescribed common salt, which being Administerd Gave Relief Friday 12th Sally getting better. My foot mends slowly. I spent the day cutting up potatoes ready for [---]ting &c S. B. Peacock has a child very sick Ormsby is attending on it— Satterday 13th Planted Potatoes ----- new page (MSS1228_p158.jpg) May 1865 Sunday 14th I wrote Letters to George Bowes England A A - Lathrop California and Solomon- Weaver, Indiana. Monday 15th Cording Wool Continued through the week Working the cording machine - Sally is very Ill also a child of S.B. Peacocks. Monday 22ed working the machine Through the week up to Friday Night. Sally quite feeble and the Child Lillie very Ill - Satterday 27th Planting Corn Squashes Beans &c George Lowry was buried to day he died in a fit on Yesterday on Express from Mt Pleasant Announces that the Indians have Killed Six men in Spanish Fork Kenyon and Drove of the Young Stock Herd from Thistle Valley - - ----- new page (MSS1228_p159.jpg) May 1865 Sunday 28th this morning at Sunrise Little Daughter, Lilly Bell Died, her Last moments Were Spent Seemingly without Pain. She went to Sleep and Slept the Sleep of Death at 4.P.M. her remains were Intered in the Cemitary a Large attendence at the funeral. Monday 29th, cording wool 5 PM Attended the funeral of a child. Daughter of FW Cox s[-]n — A.M. Mussen Spoke on the Occasion, quoting the Sayings of B. Young " as we Now are God once was. as he Now is so will all the faithfull will be - Bro Mussen Slept at my house. Related the particulars of a Massacre of Seven persons in thistle valley by the Indians -vis- a man Wife and four children named ----- new page (MSS1228_p160.jpg) May 1865 of man John Gavin also a man by the Name of Larson (sheep herder) Tuesday 30th Express Anounces that a Bro David M Jones was Killed by Indians yesterday near North Bend, while hurding Horses, he Resides in St George, and was at North Bend for Bread Stuffs for his family who are at St George quite an Excitement up in Manti to day Indians Seen Prowling About Trying to Steal the horse herd, I Purchased a Lamp, and oil for Machine Shop. Cost 54 dollars. Wedensday 31 Cording wool - Thursday June 1st, and 2nd 3rd Cording wool. Sunday June 4th attended meeting, Subject mental Culture. Monday 5th County Court in Session Principle business Exammination of Asse[-]s Role. Some few ----- new page (MSS1228_p161.jpg) Approprations, the Clerk F. C. Robinson presented a bill for 30 dollars Clerking for two Courts. I opposed the passage of the bill. Robinson flew into a fit of madness, and threw out many Insults. The Judge did not resent them. Tuesday 6th I Sent in my resignation as Selectman, to Judge Maylett — Spent the remainder of the week in the Shop. Sunday 11th Preached Subject advancement and growth of the Kingdom R[---] Speaks of a Liberal Treaty being made with the Utah Indians. I received a Letter from H M Frink virginia City Montano Territory I answered the Letter and Sent a paper to John Scott Liverpool up to the 23[--] Several Incidents Took place Such as a Treaty with the Indians at Spanish fork on the 17 & 18. Gov Doty Died on ----- new page (MSS1228_p162.jpg) the 13th inst Schuyler Colfax Arrived in Salt Lak City about the 15th and speachefied considerable and departed on the 20th for the coest Prest B Young held two days meeting at Nephi 22nd & 23rd I have been very busy for the last two week carding wool, the scarlet fever is very bad in Manti. Several Children have Died. W. H. Baxter Shot himself accidently and Died on the 20th inst. 23rd Satterday Patriarch Isaac Morley Died and was buried in Manti Cemitary on Monday 25th. Sunday July 2d Elder. A. M. Lymon Preached the funeral Discourse of Father Morley. President O. Hyde followed, and Nominated W. S. Snow and myself as Candidates, for the [-]ex Legislature. the weather is warm. Crops Looking well [-] ----- new page (MSS1228_p163.jpg) July the Health of my family Increasing, business in the carding was good Tuesday July 4th, Grand possession in the mornig after which Orations by F. C. R. and myself the former failed, and my voice Broke before I finished. Owing to the Largeness of the Audiance and Boisterous wind &c, Dancing in the afternoon and Evening. Wedensday I had a Severe atact of Choleric Morbus Lasting Some Six Hours Sunday 9th Hot day W S Snow Preached I Sent a petition with 150 Signers, to the Post Office Department asking for Semi Weekly Service on mail Route 14642 from Springvi to Gunnison, Friday 14th News came in that two men were killed by Indians ----- new page (MSS1228_p164.jpg) July 14 Near Salina. Robert Gillispie and a Bro Robinson, of Alma in the Evening President Young and Company Arrived Satterday 15th meeting in the Bowery Large Attendence, the Legislative ticket Territorial State and County Nominations Were made and Sustained. I was presented and Sustained as candidate for the next Legislative Assembly Sunday 16th rained most of the day Meeting in the Council House President Young Preached, Refering to the Military Drill and Election of Yesterday wherein W. S. [---] was Elected Brigideir General and Commander of San Pete Military District Exorting the Saints to arm and Equip themselves for Any Emergansy Gave Some Reproofs, Council &c all of which were to the Point and Circumstances of the People after dinner the Company Left ----- new page (MSS1228_p165.jpg) for Moroni. on their return Home I Entertained about twenty persons During the Presidents visit to Manti Among whome were Amasa M Lymon and five of his family, S. W. Richards, Wife and father, L. D. Young & others Monday 17th Reinforcements Sent to Genl Snow Tuesdy 18 nothing of Importance Showers of rain continue Wednesday 19th Genl Snow had a Battle with the Indians Killed twelve and Routed the rest one man slightly wounded Thursdy 20th Genl Snow returned to Solina with a view of Baffelling the Indians Friday 21 more Suplies Sent to Genl Snow I Spent the week in Carding Satterday 22nd Mowing Hay Sunday 23rd attended meetings very Warm days ----- new page (MSS1228_p166.jpg) July 1865 24th Monday I with others went around the Hay field and repaired the fence Tuesday 25th Cording wool Wednesday 26th the Indians attacked the Settlement at Glenwood on the Sevier, Killed one man and two Horses. Thursday 27th my teams Started for Salt Lake, Loaded with 75 Sacks of flour freight of Myres & co, Friday 28th Cording Satterday 29th Express from the Company under command of W. S. Snow. who are on Green River, No mail. Sunday 30th I am forty three years old to day, attended meeting, and Preached on the principle of faith in God and the Gifts of the Gosple Suplies Sent to Genl Snow Comm Mail Arrived Monday Aug 31st, nothing of Importance transpired ----- new page (MSS1228_p167.jpg) August 1865 Tuesday 1st Working in the Gording Wedensday 2d Genls Snows Command returned all Safe Thursday 3d Fast day, but no meeting — Sunday 13th Wm H Shermon and James McKnight Preached, the former has Lately returned from England Sunday 20th Weather During the week very Hot. I was getting Hay &c — and continued up to the 27th — Considerable Sickness and Some few Deaths on Yesterday the 26th Wm Fowler Died after a [---]tracted Illness of two years buried to day 27th, c 28 Harvesting — Sept 2ed Heavy Frost. Killing vegetation of various kinds I Received a Letter from Cousin George Bows of Kirkmoorside England Informing me of the Death of Aunt Sally Lomsdon Betty Bowes, and Margaret Sturdy and a general History of family Events ----- new page (MSS1228_p168.jpg) Sept. 3rd Sunday I Sent three papers to Geo. Bows, my grain being very Ripe I was forced to Harvest to day Thursday 7th very windy Friday 8th Severe snow storm Satterday 9th Snow Storm continued Sunday 10th. Heavy Frost Last Night Pleasant to day Satterday 16th finished Harvesting during the week, and corded what wool was on hand in the Shop. Orson Hyde preached this Evening. Subject the Judgements of God. Sunday 17th at meeting. visited Bro John Crawford who is very Sick, after noon at the High Preists meeting Sunday 24th Last week was occupied in Hawling and Stocking grain. this morning Genl Snow and command returned from the mountains where he had been in persuite of Indians ----- new page (MSS1228_p169.jpg) Sept & Oct on the morning of the 21st (Thursday) the Command had a Sharp Engagement in which Six Indians were Killed and Gel Snow, and Two of his men Slightly wounded, the battle was fought near fish Lake Oct 2ed, the only change of circumstances from the visual corse of Events, or Daily pursuites was the Arrival of Several waggons, (During the week) from Dixie on their way to Salt Lake City Oct 4th Sarah Bell — Gave Birth to a son, at about 9 A.M. 6th my Daughter Sarah started for Salt Lake City on a visit I Started a Letter South to James Worehom, asking him, to visit Richfield and Alma Taking with him a Letter from President B Young requesting worehom to Exhort the people ----- new page (MSS1228_p170.jpg) Oct to Adopt a peace policy towards the Indians - - 7th Erick Ludwickson and myself Started for Solina. had a Pleasant trip. Preached in the Evening, remained over night and Started for Gunnison where we Preached, and returned Home our mission was one of Peace, and the good Spirit was with us - - - 16th the past week was Spent in repairing Houses, &cc 17th Digging Potatoes weather Pleasant 18th Tuesday the Indians attacted Ephraim Settlement Killed Seven persons, five men and two women, and wounded two men, then Drove of about one Hundred head of Stock Wednesday 19 I took Six men and went to Ephraim, much Excitement in the place, the bodies of three men are Yet in the Kenyon no mo[-]e to get them ----- new page (MSS1228_p171.jpg) Oct & Nov Friday 21st the Boy 10 in Number from Manti, went up the Kenyon from Ephraim and Brought Down the Bodies of the Murdered men, Three, Benjamin Black. his Brotherin in Law, and a Danish man Sunday 23d after meeting the malitia of manti Paraded, for Inspection &c Sunday 29th all quiet the Past week Weather Cold Teams Loading for the City with freight for Merchants &c I wrote to Elias Smith, Monday 30th teams Started for Salt Lake City Wednesday Nov 1st Amasa M. Lyman Arrived on a Preaching Tour, Preached in Manti and on the 2d I went to Gunnison with him 3rd returned weather butifull Satterday 4th I went Mt Pleasant remained over Sabath and Preached, A.M Lyman and Orson Hyde also at Mt Pleasant ----- new page (MSS1228_p172.jpg) Nov & Dec Monday 6th Returned Home Spent the week Cording wool Weather Delightfull, Indians, Killed 3 men and Satterday 11th Orson Hyde & Bro Root Preached in the Evening on their way up the Seveir Monday 13th Hawling Wood Sarah. E. is very Sick, in Salt Lake City, Sunday 19th Preached Monday 20th Repairing Roof of House 21 Tuesday continual fine weather I Spent the week cording Wool Satterday Dec 2nd the weather turned Snowey and Cold F W Cox son returned from England having been gone two years and Seven months Sabath Dec 3rd attended meeting F W. Cox gave a brief account of his mission to England, after which I Spoke for 30 minutes Monday 4th prepairing to Start for Salt Lake City ----- new page (MSS1228_p173.jpg) and made returns to the probate Court, of the final Settlement as Administration upon the Estate of Samuel M More. Deceasd weather clear but cold County Court in Session Tuesday 5th I Started for Salt Lake City the journey was some what Tedious Cold and Disagreable attended with Storms, arrived on Monday 11th Tuesday 12th was Sworn in as a member of the Legislature and Took my Seat. Gov Du[--]e Appeared and Presented His message in Joint Session. The Document was frought with Liberal Sientific Sentiments and Recomendations, that were full of wisdom. I put up with President Wells where I Expect to board During the Session — in the Evening went to the Theatre the merchant of Venus, &c ----- new page (MSS1228_p174.jpg) Miss Julia Dean Haine and Mr Waldron where the principal actors, Wednesday 13th, I wrote Several Letters one to my son W.H. Peacock. F C. Robinson in Session at 1. P.M. Thursday 14th visited, Adam Speirs 10th ward, met with my Daughter Sarah. and gave her such council as I thought was my Duty to her as Father, I found that She was Determined to marry Doct. O.C. Ormsly Contrary to my wishes and Council, in the Evening went to the Theatre Humchback) played Friday 15th I sent away several papers to England & Scotland Mr [-]evers Leeds Richard Atkinson Wm Noddings Leeds, George Bowes Kirlymoorside, John Smith Leith. Satterday 16th, weather cold and snowey kept in Doors most of the day wrote a Letter to Wm Morrison ----- new page (MSS1228_p175.jpg) Sunday 17th Snow 18 inches Deep and Snowing. Attended meeting. I had an Interview with Sarah Elisabith (my Daughter) Giving her good advice, counciling her to Not marry O.C. Ormsly but to no purpose in Spite of all I could Say she would marry Doct Jeter Clinton married my Daughter Sarah Elisabeth to Doct. Oliver, Cromwell, Ormsly of California, not a member of the Church, the wedding took place at Adam Speirs House in thh 10th ward, I did not attend spent the afternoon and Evening at Bro George Swans former of Edinburgh. Monday 18th Snow about two feet Deep, and Snowing my Team Started Home — in charge of James C Brown ----- new page (MSS1228_p176.jpg) one [-]M in Session I Spent the Evening, with Doc. Ormsby, Tuesday 19th Last night the Commesary building, and government Stores [--]t C[---] Douglas, was consumed by fire. in the Legislature I presented a motion for an Appropration of fifteen Hundred Dollars for the benifit of Sevier County I wrote a Letter to cousin George Bowes in England, Wedensday 20th, wrote Several Letters Home to Manti, weather moderating Thursday 21st, warm Pleasant day A Letter Appeared in the Daily telegraph from President Young offering Assistance in Suplying the Army with such things as may be needed, thus Supplying the [-]oss, recently, by fire[-] Camp Douglass, visited my Daughter Sarah Elisabeth, in the Evening, at the Residence of Orson Hyde ----- new page (MSS1228_p177.jpg) Friday 22ed weather quiet moderate Committee of the House Lively at work I am not well, Bad cold. Satterday 23rd visiting Sunday 24th Severe Stormy Day. attended meeting in the afternoon Elder W.S. Snow & my Self Preached, in the Evening Dined at Orson Hydes. Doct Ormsly, his Son O.C. Ormsly W.S. Snow and the most of Bro Hyde family were present Monday 25th Christmas. I went out Sleighriding with President Brigham Young, and thirty others, in a Large mammoth Sleigh Drawn by six white Horses. the Scene attracted much attention, afternoon visited Bro Adam McKinsie Tuesday 26th about the City at Doct Clintons in the Evening Wednesday 27th more Snow Last Night. During the month snow has fallen ----- new page (MSS1228_p178.jpg) Three feet Nine Inches deep to date, General Conner the Camp Douglas Bond and 24 sleighs p[---]ted the Streets. on a Pleasure Excursion, 1. P.M. in Session and adjourned at 3. received Letters from Home, and from various Settlements in San Pete — no complaint from San Pete as to cold weather or Deep Snows - - Thursday & Friday Dec 28, 29 nothing of Importance transpired, weather Cold Satterday 30th mailed a Letter to John Smith Leith Scotland, papers to Wm Sim Edinburgh, more snow Last Night, Sunday 31st attended meeting after which in company with W.S. Snow went to Walter Haggons, and dined for dinner Preached in the Evening to the People of the Eleventh ward Cold Evenings. ----- new page (MSS1228_p179.jpg) Monday January 1st 1866 the Streets presented a Lively Appearance Sleighs of all Sizes, and Kinds with burdens of gay people, with the fleet Steeds &c are Jingleing with bells &c, I Attended a Party in the 10th, ward, Tuesday 2ed Pleasant weather I wrote to John Grier of Scotland. Other Letters of a Local Nature, Such as Letters to Bishop Moffett, & Others. Wedensday 3rd 1. P.M. in Session. I made a move for an Appropriation of one thousand dollars for San Pete County, and offered an amendment on the County bill which was execpted, Weather butifull, Read the Message of President Andrew Johnson in it he states that the Laws of Congress should have precedence, over any Law or Constitution of any State or Territory whatever. Thursday 4th, considerable business before the House. the Govenors Communication in relation to the Charter of Tooele City is fraught with meaning, and Strikes a ----- new page (MSS1228_p180.jpg) Jan 1866 Blow, at former Legislation and opens up a New future on Construction, of the organic, act from Present views, he does not Aprove of the Idea of Electing any Member of the Legislature, to hold any office in the Territory. Friday Jan 5th 2, P.M. Joint Session the Territorial officers were Elected I was Elected Probate Judge for San Pete County. I was Taken very Ill. Cause a heavy cold, Satterday 6th, I had a very restless night Last night high fever but feel Some better this morning weather butifull, Sent Papers to John Scott Liverpool and Richard Atkinson Leids. Sunday 7th Remained in doors on account of being Ill Monday 8th quite poorly This morn but met in Legislative session at 10. AM. ----- new page (MSS1228_p181.jpg) Jan 1866 11 A.M. by Invitation the members of the Legislature Attended the Dedication of the New City Hall. a full Attendence present, also Brigham Young his Councilors the gov. S.C. Mayor and City Council with may Prominent Citizens were present, the Hall is the most Substan tial, and best finished and furnished in the Territory. we had very many Good remark by the Gov-President B. Young and others. and Appropriate Songs by. W. Willes, upon the whole the time was a good one and fraught with may Reflections, the mayor Gave a Banquet in the Evening, to many Distinguished persons. Tuesday 9th, foggy day, Lively times in the House of Representatives, Wednesday 10th Snow fell two Inches Last Night. I feel Quite feeble to day, I received Letters from Home, one from J.C. Brown, Stating that they had a severe time getting Home and one of the Oxon Died ----- new page (MSS1228_p182.jpg) Jan 1866 near Fountain, in a storm I wrote Several Letters Home — Thursday 11th, butifull Morning in Session, Edward W. Fox arrived from Manti, News favorable in the Evening visited Hon Elias Smith, Friday 12th wrote to M. D. Hambleton very busy day in Session, 2, P.M. Sat for a Likeness, Spent the Evening with the Govenor and Secretary of State Satterday 13th, presented a petition for Extention of Manti Boundaries, &c — Spent the Evening at Wm Adamsons 20 Sunday 14th, attended meeting twice at tabernacl[-] in the Evening at 13th ward meeting AM Lignion Branch on the o[---] of Monday 15th Clear morning, the Papers Gives an account, of A Great Predjudice Existing by Members of Congress a against Poligamy in [-]t[-] Tuesday 16th, Much business in the Legislature done spent the Evening at McKinsies ----- new page (MSS1228_p183.jpg) Jan— Wednesday 17th weather thawing— the Secratary paid the member their per diem. I wrote Several Letters Home, and one to James Bows England Sending Enclosed a Picture — I also sent a paper to James Bows. Sent a Picture to my Daughters — Isabella and Rosella, and one to Mary. A. and Sarah. B. Peacock — Attended Theatre in the Evening — Alladdin on the wonderfull. Lamp Thursday 18th South wind thawing fast. 10 AM in Session business drawing to a I wrote to John Scott Liverpool and Sent papers to Joseph [-]evers — Leeds, Evening session territorial Appropriaton bill. was before the House for Revision. Friday 19th, from what I can Learn Gov. Charles Durkee is displaced to act contrary to the Spirit. wishes and actions of the present Legislature ----- new page (MSS1228_p184.jpg) Jan 1866 By ret[---]ing many valuable bills I wrote a History of the Indian Difficultes During the Summer of 1865 and Adressed it to the Church Historian I wrote to Hon. Williams Morrison on business, I Received 60 dollars in Green Back to be Paid over to the Estate of James. N. Jones. at f[---]view San Pete County, wrote to Bishop Kerns in relation to the advantage Gained in Changeing the Boundary Line of San Pete County on the west — also recomending that the People of Gunnison Expend the $500 Dollars Appropriated, towards building brid[---] across the San Pich River of Gunnison a memorial was Adopted asking Congress to Repeal the Poligamy Act, I made a motion to [---] in the Appropriation Bill 250 dollars for the benifit of W. S. Snow. for Services Rendered the Territory, in Indian Difficulties, carried — ----- new page (MSS1228_p185.jpg) Jan 1866 the Secratary gave an Oyster Sapper, Govenor and Territorial Officers Present, Songs by J.T.D— Mc Alister, Speach by Gov— & Secratary, and Several Appropriate Tosts &c Resumed Session at 2½ AM only 800 dollars Appropriated to make Dugway road from Solina to Glenwoods 400 dollars to Assist in making Bridge over six mile Creek, 240 dollars to be Expended in Salt Creek Kenyon, and $250 to W.S. Snow Ajourned at 5 AM 20th inst- Having had a very agreable Social, business Session Satterday 20th visiting around town weather soft attended theatre in the Evening — Sunday 21st, Rainy day, attended meeting, at dinner with Bro Cannons family ----- new page (MSS1228_p186.jpg) Jan 1866 Monday 23d Rainy Morning snow melting fast 11 AM the Legislature of the State of Deseret Assembled I Took my seat as a member the Govenor made his Appearance in Joint Session, the message was read. and after some formality the govenor, made a very interesting Speach, the Election of officers took place, I wrote a Statement of the Indian war, Loss of Property &c During the Summer of 1865. in San Pete and Sevier County, and forworded the Same to Genl Danniel H Well, attended a Grand Ball in the Evening Tuesday 24th Started Home as Passenger with Mathew Coldwel[-] the roads were very Bad Arrived Home on friday Night Sunday 28th Preached in Manti ----- new page (MSS1228_p187.jpg) Jan & Feb Monday 29th About Home in the Evening I Resigned the office of Alderman, and Franklin Spencer wa[-] Appointed to fill said vacansy Nothing of Importance transpired during the week, Sunday February 4th I Preached in the Evening on the Subject of Natures varieties Monday 5th 2. A.M. on Express Reached Manti from Nephi wrote by Geo— A Smith and Erastus Snow Giving Information that Black Hawk and his Allies. the Piede Indians had made Several Raids upon the Settlements in Washington and Kane Counties, killing Doct Whitmore and John M Moodeys Son McIntyre, Peter Smith and others Reported Killed and taken captive I wrote Express Letters to Round Valley and the Settlements up the Sevier, Gunnison Included, 8 AM the constable from North bend ----- new page (MSS1228_p188.jpg) Feb— Presented papers that he had in Charge three Prisoners, that he wis[-] to Turn over to the Probate Court— I Examined the Papers and recomended the Constable to take the Prisoners back to North bend Precinct for Trial before the Justices Court, which he Done, I Sent Sixty Dollars by, Constable Wilson to H W. Sanderson, for Widow Jane of North Bend Mailed Letters to William Clayton, on business [---]ting to [---] Tuesday 6th about Home Took Dinner with Ex. Judge M[--]lett. Wednesday 7th Settled my tithing account Clear Day thawing very fast and Continued through the week Monday 12th Received a package of Papers from Hon[-] W. H. Hoopers, This day a suit was commenced before the Probate Court, by Heller & Snyder against Duet O. C. Ormsby ----- new page (MSS1228_p189.jpg) the case was called up a Jury demanded, and the case proceded after duly En[---]<[---]> the Jury, and continued untill [-]he 17th, when the Jury brought in their verdict, after being Absen twenty hours, Judgement for Plantiff in the sum of $7,50 — the costs being paid first out of the Property in Dispute — the trial was one of Intrest and many Important Rulings of Court made, in fact it was one of the most Critical Cases Ever before the Probate Court, out of which sprang a Case for Embessleing of goods, by John McEwen, but by agreement of Parties the Case was stoped Satterday 17th, a conference was Held in Manti, San Pete, Sevier [-]nd Piute Counties were Represented Orson Hyde Presiding ----- new page (MSS1228_p190.jpg) Feb 65 Teams were raised with fit out for the same, to go to the States for freight and [-]migrants, two thousand dollars were Raised for Telegraph wire a general Goal Spirit Prevailed I Spent a very agreeable time with Prest O Hyde Sunday Evening Monday 19th, attended business meeting 40 Yoke of oxon were obtained, for the States. Tuesday 20th went for wood in Evening made out orders to the Col's to raise 120 men and have them in readiness. to march against the Indians when required. Wednesday 21st went to the Kenyon, in the Evening gave Divorce papers, and attended the City Council obtained a Grant for mill privileges— Thursday 23 Friday 24 and Satterday 25th About Home. Sunday 26th attended meeting ----- new page (MSS1228_p191.jpg) Feb & March Subjects mostly on business Lyman S. Wood Rehersed the News from about Salt Lake City, to the , Effect that Citisens of Utah Holding office under the United States Government were removed and Transient persons Appointed, march came in on Thursday Weather Thick and heavy with spitting of snow the after part of the day was Clear and the sun shone Bright— Friday and Satterday 2d & 3d Martin the Wissard held forth in Manti. Sunday 4th Attended meeting. after servi[-]e, the Breathren formed into a mass meeting and voted to make a ditch to take out the water of six mile creek bringing the same towards Manti, also voted to allow the Big field company over son Pitch to fence across the valley, keeping stock north ----- new page (MSS1228_p192.jpg) March Monday 5th 1866 County Court in Session and spent three days, business before the Court Setteling with the Assessors and Collectors back to the Year 1860, there having been no Settlement made with Collectors for Territorial Revenue Since I Left the Bench in 1860, this being the first time I presided as Judge Since my Reapointment, to the Bench Thursday 8th about Home Friday 9 howling wood Sat 10 in court on county and territorial business Sunday 11th attended meeting afternoon wrote Letters to Wm Clayton Wm Godbe [-] Lewis Hills and Bishop Collister — the weather during the past week has been Stormy and Hard on Stock out on the Range many cattle dying so Reported ----- new page (MSS1228_p193.jpg) March Monday 12th, Probate Court in Session, Spencer, vs. Hutchison and the People, vs. John Lowry Laid over. Worshborn, vs. Worshborn, Complaint Petition for Divorce acted upon and a bill for Plantiff. General Snow went to Salt Creek with a Small Command and Returned on Wedensday with Nine Indians as Prisoners Some of which have been Engaged in the Late Black Hawk Raids others have been aiding, &c San Pich and Anka wokets, Chiefs will be retained with a view of Capturing the Notorious Black Haw the above is all of Interest that has transpired Satterday 17th General Snow on his way Back to Salt Creek to try and Capture, more of the Mauroders Two Indians arrived Declairing their friendship ----- new page (MSS1228_p194.jpg) March Sunday 18th attended meeting and wrote Letters, and mailed papers to Geo Bow[-]s, in England. Monday 19th Cold and windy I went for wood up to Sunday 25th nothing transpired out of the ordnary course of Events, many are Sowing their grain the weather is quite favorable and the people generally in good health and Sunday April 1st 1866 Windy day. Indications of a storm during the past week. the Indians made some moves Indicating, trouble the People of Solina and Alma were ordered to port up &c— I received Letters from John- Hutcheson and William Sim of Edinburgh, Expressing their Sentiments of kindness to me I wrote to Messrs Godbe and Mitchell of Salt Lake ----- new page (MSS1228_p195.jpg) April and forwarded (150 dollars) one Hundred and fifty Dollars in cash to purchase Stationary for the county court Monday April 2ed tremendus Stormy day I remained in doors quite Ill with rhumatism Stormy through the week Helen.E. very Sick. Indians Took the stock from Salina <3 [---]oons Killed one wounded> Sunday 8th windy and Indicate's Storm I sat up all night Last night and did not Attend meeting to day Sunday 15th during Last week I was Engaged in farming Last night the Indian Prisoners made their escape from the Prison Room they were persued and AnKowakets and two others were Killed, Son Pich and four others made their Escape North men are on the trail persuing [-]hem. I Received a Letter to day from uncle George Lumsdon giving an account of Aunt [-]anny Peacock ----- new page (MSS1228_p196.jpg) d[-]oth and also Thomas Lumsdon 18 Son Pich and the four Indians with him were overtaken and Killed Satterday 21st Gunnison Ephraim and Manti turned out teams and removed the goods and effect of the Letters from Solina, Sunday 22ed attended meeting received Letters from Geo A Smith giving Information, and requesting my Influence in behalf of the People of Gunnison, to secure their Homes as having settled the Place Prier to the Indian reservation being Surveyed I wrote to H H Kerns of Gunnison upon the Subject Exspress Informs me that this morning Thomas Jones and William Avery were Killed by Indians near North Bend in this valley ----- new page (MSS1228_p197.jpg) April & May Monday 23rd I Learn to day that only one of the men Reported yesterday was killed near North bend the other wounded. Tuesday and Wedens 24 and 25 cording wool — Thursday 26th on Express from South Informs us that the Indians had made a break upon the settlem at Mary's vale, drove of most of the stock, killed Albert Lewis and wounded three others — we had a fine Rain this Evening Friday 27 Stormy day. I was cording wool Satterday 28th I Put up my hay field fence. Sunday 29th attended meeting. Nothing of Importance further than the usual ceremonies — Monday 30th Stormy day and continued Tuesday May 1st 1866 Stormy day. Rain & Snow and continued during the week Friday 4th Capt. Conowver ----- new page (MSS1228_p198.jpg) May and about fifty others Arrived and reported to Genl Snow Satterday 5th Orson Hyde Preached in the Evening and there was read an Epistle from the first Presidency, giving Council as to how to do in order to be Secure from the Hostile Indians, all the Small Settlements are to be broken up and Strengthen[-] the Larger ones &c — Sunday 6th I went to Gunnison in company with G. P. Billings F. W. Cox Jun and E. Ludwickson read the Above Refered to Epistle and Preached to the People and they will build a fort for Self Protection, after an Inspection of Arms, we returned Home, and ----- new page (MSS1228_p199.jpg) May found that Col Heber Kimball had Arrived with a command of fifty men, to protect the people against Indian Hostility Monday 7th the Stock was gathered up and drove over San Pich River, an officer meeting was held, and Arrangements Entered into to Protect persons and property against Indian Raids — weather Cold Threathening Storm, Snowy through the week Genl Snow gone South as far as Circleville. Col Kimball and 20 men with him, had some Little business before the Probate Court this week — Sunday 13th fine day I wrote Letter [-] Gilbert and son on business — Sally very Ill. received a Letter from John R Frink of California and Answered the Same. Monday 14th finished Planting potatoes. ----- new page (MSS1228_p200.jpg) 1866 May Col Pace went to Cownovers Capt Tuesday 15 about Home Wednesday 16 working on machine Received a Letter from W.S. Snow wrote at Circleville I wrote to Col. Allred, Thursday 17th a Report from Utah County to the Effect that the Indians near Spanish fork Had Killed a man and Drove of a band of Horses. friday 18 Cording wool Satterday 19th Cording wool Team came in from Col Pace for Provisions, family Better in Health, Sunday 20th at meeting and Preached from the following words "as a man thinketh so is he," showing the consequences of Evil thoughts and actions, the Enjoyments Derived by a proper Direction and Development of the mind ----- new page (MSS1228_p201.jpg) News of Indian Hostilities at Spanish Confirmed. Monday 21st working in Shop Tuesday 22d Geo. D. Arrived from the Salt Lake City, having traded three yokes of oxon for a [---] of mules and Harness. Wednesday 23rd Commenced to water wheat, Thursday 24 & 25 and 26th continued watering wheat, Sunday 27th finished watering over the Grain first time this Season Genl Snow Returned from Circleville. I made out his returns to Lieut Genl Wells. Monday 28 Tuesday 29th and Wednesday 30th about home very fine weather Thursday 31st Elders John VanCott and Canuk Petersen preached to the people of Manti in the English and Danish Languages and Left for Gunnison ----- new page (MSS1228_p202.jpg) 1866 June 1st Friday Working in Shop Satterday 2ed Sale of Estray Stock Amounting to $1067. 67 as Military Drill, and Election of officers to fill vacancies Sunday 3rd Bro Van Cott and Canute Petersen, Preached in the Evening I Preached, on the Subject of faith in God, and obedience to his will. Monday 4th County Court in Session, Business, done up with an agreeable feeling, Such as Exanimation, of Assess Roll and Settlement with the Pound Keeper Every thing quiet, the people of Manti voted to put a wall around the Public Temple Block I was cording wooll through the week ----- new page (MSS1228_p203.jpg) June 1866 on Satterday the 9th I went and got a Load of wood, attended Muster in the after noon, and in the Evening Corded about 60 lbs of wool. - Sunday 10th, Elder Hyde Preached I Copyed a Lengthy Letter from Genl Wells to Genl Snow, and forwarded the Copy to Prest Hyde at Ephraim. The weather is Cold and sombre wheat and crops in General Look Good. Express from Round valley arrived 11 PM Giving Information, of a Raid upon that Settlement by about one Hundred Indians, driving the Horses & Cattle of, with them, the people were at meeting when the Raid was made <[-]onday 11th> Col Pace with 25 men Intercepted the Indians South of Solina and fought the Indians for nearly three Hours most of his men firing ----- new page (MSS1228_p204.jpg) thirty Rounds Each. one man wounded in the Leg, Several Indians, were Killed and wounded Genl Pace Retreated on account of the Ammunition Giving out. thie Evening Col Kimball passed through with 30 men to Join Genl Pace, Genl Snow went with them. Tuesday 12th Genl Snow Expressed from Gunnison for more men from Ephraim and Manti, and fifty from Fillmore [---] the men for Reinforcement Leave here this afternoon and will join Genl Snow at Glenwood, I Killed a very nice veal to day, and Drove of Some Stock over San Pich, Wedensday 13th commenced to build my Part of the fort wall. Thursday 14th, I got Hurt with a Rock falling upon my foot ----- new page (MSS1228_p205.jpg) June 1866 Genl D H Wells with an Escort passed through here to day on his way South, taking the field against the Indians. I Learn that James [--]ie Sen — and a boy were killed at Round Valley by the Indians on, Sunday Last. 10th inst Friday 15th, the men Returned from following the Indians no discoveries made, Genl wells goes south to Circleville, 150 men from Salt Lake and Utah counties are Enroute for this County. Satterday 16th mail failed to arrive, the Carrier came with out it a Screw Loose below I am busy cording, my foot very sore. Sunday 17th remained in doors all day foot very bad did not go to meeting ----- new page (MSS1228_p206.jpg) June 1866 Monday 18th Sent a Load of wool Rolls of by the mail carrier for Moroni and Nephi [-]o[-]t a Little better, Sunday 24th I was very busy during the week Running the Cording machine Day & Night. Genls Wells & Snow are on a visit up the Sevier, nothing out of the usual course of Events Transpired in and around Manti but Learn that James Ivie Killed a friendly Indian near Round Valley, in retaliation of the Indians Killing his father a few days since. I did not attend meeting a To day on account of Lameness. an Express from Thistle valley Informs us that about Seventy Indians Attacted Col Kimballs Comp Killed a young man by the Name of Brown, Drove of their Horses. ----- new page (MSS1228_p207.jpg) June 1866 Major Ivie of Mt Pleasant went to the aid of Kimballs men, found on his Arrivle that the Indians were there fighting, on seeing Reinforcements the Indians fled. Monday 25th, Genl Wells with about one Hundred men passed through En Route for Thistle valley 25 men from Manti went also My Son Wm Henry, went in company with the others Geo. D Went to twelve mile creek and back with provissions for Genl Pace — and Returned. Tuesday 26th we Learn that our men are in pursuite of the Indions up Spanish fork Kenyon one hundred & fifty men are after the Indions Genl Snow in command Wednesday 27th fitting up my team, to send to Circleville ----- new page (MSS1228_p208.jpg) June 1866 to Assist in Removing the women and Children from that place, Genl wells having Advised this move, on Yesterday the Indians Stole Some Horses and Cattle from Spanish Fork they were followed by men from Springville & Spanish fork, and to day had a fight with the Indians retook the Cattle and Horse[-] Routed the Indians and obtained their Camp Equipage, Johnathan Edmiston was killed, and another man Wounded, Mortally Thursday 28th Several Rumers affoot about Indians being San, Friday 29th Last night we had a fine Rain. Satterday 30th Genl Snow and men returned, from Reconnoitering Spanish Fork kenyon no discoveries made of Indian ----- new page (MSS1228_p209.jpg) July 1866 Sunday July 1st 1866 Express Gives Information that Indians have been Seen in the mountains west, men were Stationed at all Points of access watching for their appearance. on Express man was Shot at the ball passing through his Coat, Great Excitement prevails, (all false Alarm) I went to meeting and being Called upon to Preach I did so with a good Degree of freedom and a portion of the Good Spirit took my text from the following words, "the Gosple is the Power of God unto Salvation. to all that believe and obey", Sheraing that the Gifts of the Gosple would follow all that woud adhear to the words of the Lord in the Evening I visited the Bishop who is very Ill, Confined to his bed with a heavy cold ----- new page (MSS1228_p210.jpg) July 1866 Sunday I Received a Letter from John K Frink of California and met with my Brother John H Clark, he having just Arrived from Virginia, Montana, Giveing me good news as to the helth and Prosperity of my Bro Johns family in Montana. a Large Train of Waggons with herds of cattle passed through going north, the families goods and Effects of the Breathren of Circleville the place is being vacated on account of Indian troubles Monday 2ed Genl Wells and several others put up with me, Tuesday 3rd Major Ivie came into Manti with 25 men having been out Reconnoitering the mountains west, no Sign of Indians discovered, weather very Hot Snow, Pace, and Sutten are yet out unheard from. ----- new page (MSS1228_p211.jpg) July 1866 Genl Snow Returned this Evening no Indian Sign Discovered Wedensday 4th butifull morning but no Display, as is generally made on the Nations Birth day we received papers from Salt Lake Dated 1st inst. Thursday 5th weather very Hot Crops Looking well. meeting at 11 Am, President D. H. Wells Preached, on the Practical Duties, in building of the Kingdom followed by Bro. Winders on military equipage, a fine Shower in the after noon, mail Arrived under the new contract, the carrier reported that a man [---]ed in with the Indians was taken Prisoner at Santaquin, and was shot in attempting to escape (name of Deceased, Davies Friday 6th very busy times fitting up men for the mountains, ----- new page (MSS1228_p212.jpg) July 1866 Genl Wells Left for Gunnison I have Entertained ten men with the Genl all this week and Kept 20 horses with [---] Satterday 7th Two Hundred men Left Gunnison, for Fish Lake, two divisions Le[--] by Genl Pace and Col Beack, Col Kimball and Major [---], Sunday 8th teams in for Suplies, weather Hot, attended meeting, Wrote a Letter to H. S. Eldredge & Clawson Inclosed 25 dollars to be placed to account, also wrote to David Condland on business pertaining to Revenue, of the Territory and county, Monday 9th working in the garden in the forepart of the day and in the afternoon in Court on the Niels S[---] Estate, Tuesday 10th cording Wedensday 11th [--] Thursday 12th Genl Wells came in from camp on twelve mile creek ----- new page (MSS1228_p213.jpg) July 1866 Six men with him, we got dinner for them Capt Bigler and 60 men from Davis County Arrived at Mt Pleasant. Friday 13th I went to Springtown and Back. With Genl Wells, the people of Springtown are forting by bringing their Log Houses into Line on our way back we called at Capt Biglers Comp, he having removed from Mt Pleasant, 4 miles South of Springtown, (good camping place on our Arrival we found that there had been a very heavy showr of rain fallen at Manti; Friday 13th, Genl Wells Left for Camp on twelve mile creek, and I worked the remainder of the day cording wool Satterday 14th Hot Day. No News. Sunday 15th at meeting, Preached on the signs of the times, and second advent of Christ. Monday 16th, the reconnoitering party returned, ----- new page (MSS1228_p214.jpg) July 1866 Tuesday 17th arrangements made to get out holes for the Telegraph Line, Wednesday 18th no News of Interest. Thursday 19th I went up the mountain for Telegraph Poles about one hundred and twenty were Brought Down to day — Friday 20th working in the field Satterday 21st went on the mountain for Poles, Genl Wells, and four others Put up with me, received a Letter from Eldredge & Clawson, on business Sunday 22ed President Wells Preached in the forenoon, took dinner with Bishop Moffitt. heavy Shower of rain in the afternoon. I wrote Letters to Judge Mo[---]on of Sevier County, and H McKinny of Gunnison. Monday 23rd I was on Guard Last night a very heavy shower of rain fell. Genl Wells and Company Left for Camp on 12 mile creek ----- new page (MSS1228_p215.jpg) July 1866 Commencd cutting wheat Tuesday 24th, not much stir [-] shooting match, and a dance. I received a Letter from Pres. Hyde in relation to Election, forwarded the Letter to Genl Wells, for consideration Wedensday 25th Carding wool. Thursday 26th " " Friday 27th " " Satterday 28th, I went to Ephraim and obtained 22 bushels, of wheat from David C[-]ndland to Apply one half on County, and one half on Territorial Taxes, while at Ephraim I Learned that Last Night the Indians had Stolen from the range of Manti and Ephraim horses and cattle amounting to nearly 200 head, drove them into the mountains, up Cottonwood Kenyon, I Expresst to Manti, and sent out a scout, who soon returned having discovered the trail ----- new page (MSS1228_p216.jpg) July 1866 returned Home, Leaving my wheat at the mill to get floured, Stoped by the way and got a Load of wood. Genl Snow, Started in Persute of the Indians with Sixty mounted men mostly from Davis County Sunday 29th the Boys from Manti followed up the trail of Genl Snow, 10, in Nomber— in the mean time a company Started over the mountain from Springtown and Mt Pleasant and will meet Genl Snow in Castle valley, the Indians took from me in the Raid three oxen and two Horses, value four Hundred Dollars. I went out on the range the boys that followed up the trail, returned having Lost Sight of the trail ----- new page (MSS1228_p217.jpg) July 1866 Caused by rains, a very heavy drenching shower of rain fell Monday 30th I sent of the ballet boxes to the various precincts, and wrote an Express to Genl Wells, Giving him the particulars of the [---] raid [-]n our Stock, by Indians— Reaping wheat. Bros A M Musser and Joseph Smith called upon me and made a short visit Tuesday 31st. Received a Letter Giving Information that I was Nominated for Reelection to the Legislature, forworded Some mail matter to Genl Wells, by Bros Musser and Smith, this evening Genl Wells Arrived. and gave orders for thirty men to follow on Genl Snows trail, from Manti, and two Platoons from Mt Pleasant, all with suplies I wrote the orders ----- new page (MSS1228_p218.jpg) Wednesday 1st August 1866 Capt Sidwell, in charge Left this morning with thirty men, and suplies for Genl Snow. Thursday 2d Express from Col Allred. Last Night, Informs us that Genl Snow went as far as Huntington Creek in Castle Valley, could not overtake the Indians and was returning. would be in Manti to, day in the Evening Genl Wells called a meeting and gave Instructions relitive to guarding, and other matters, ascertained that the Indians had taken from Manti 134 head of Horses & Cattle, mostly Oxon. the Nominations for Election of officers was made, to be Elected on monday next. Genl Snow returned, 30 men yet in the mountains having missed Genl Snows return trail, Lieut Col F[--]k resigned, Genl. Wells, accepting his resigna Friday 3rd genl Wells, Col. Winder Major Hinkley, Left for Salt Lake, I was cutting wheat to day Satterday 4th Boy's Returned from the mountains No discoveries made, the Indians having got of with the catt[-] ----- new page (MSS1228_p219.jpg) August 1866 Sunday 5th my Eyes being Inflamed I did not attend meeting Monday 6th a very small vote Polled at the Election, and some opposition. I wrote to David Candland Stating that I had received 168, 75/100 dollars which I would pay over in Equal Parts to the Territorial & County Tresurey being 84, 37½/100 dollars Each, this Includes 49 50/100 Dollars Genl Wells received of Geo Pectol, on account of Henry McKinna. Tuesday 7th about Home Wednesday 8th repairing waggon Thursday 9 Rainy Day. Cording wool— Friday 10th after wood Satterday 11th Reaping in fore part of day and cording after part a very Heavy rain fell Sunday 12th, Clear morning I attended meeting and Preached. Monday 13th, Sarah, my wife Left by Stage to visit her daughter at Springville ----- new page (MSS1228_p220.jpg) August 1866 13 Mondy my teams Started with freight for the City of Salt Lake Probate Court in Session Granted a bill of Divorce to, Anna Berkerson, Tuesday 14 wrote to Prest. O H Wells on business, and to Bishop Johnson of fountain Green to obtain Lum -ber for Bridge Wednesday 15th Examined the Election Returns in Company with the Clerk, 681 votes Polled, I Received 569 Edward Jones of Ephraims seed 101, N. W. Glen, 10. G Reynolds. 10. K. W. Cox 1, total opposition 112 votes— R N Allred Received in opposition to W S Snow 98 votes, W S Snow received 570 votes, consequently W S Snow and myself are Elected Representatives to the Legislature Thursday 16th Cutting Barley Election returns come to hand from Sevier County. I have 111 votes R. W. Glenn, 27, W. S. Snow 92— ----- new page (MSS1228_p221.jpg) Aug 1866 Friday 17th harvesting, the harvest is Great, and Laborers [---] Satterday 18 harvesting. rained Sunday 19th Elder Hyde Preached, on the Old Score, Chastisement I wrote Letters on business to Feremore Little; Godbe & Mitchel and one to Genl Wells— Monday 20th wrote to Geo W Bradley [-]n military business urging a Strong Guard on the North, asking Capt Green to Double Duty Tuesday 21st Wedensday 22d Thursday 23d home and Friday 24th harvesting, showing every [-]day, Satterday 25 rainy heavy rains Last Night. Carding wool to day and will run all night, Sundy <26th> Clar in the morning, Clouds arise thunder at the Distance, I attended meeting but felt Drowsy on account of being up all night. H. W. Cox Preached Several waggons returned from Salt Lake City Last night bringing furniture for me Amounting to [-] ----- new page (MSS1228_p222.jpg) Aug 1866 & Sept Genl D. H. Wells purchased the bill of furniture, I Let him have thre[-] head of oxon in part pay, $ the remainder to be Paid of as soon as conveniant Monday 27th continued Harvesting the weather Lowry, Showers Every day Some of the Grain sprouting in the shock, a thing never known heretofore, the Thursday 30th, Geo Sidwell Planted a Suite against James Slater, all the papers made out[---] made returnable on the 10th of Sept at the regular Term of the Probate Court. I finished Cutting Grain to day. Friday 31st went for wood Satterday September 1st cording wool, continued all Night Sunday 2d Received a Letter from Bishop Aron Johnson of Springville, Anouncing the ----- new page (MSS1228_p223.jpg) Sept 1866 Death of my Daughter Sarah Elisabeth Ormsby. She died on Monday the 27th day of August at a Little past 12, o,clock Noon died in child birth was deliv[-] [-] a son, the child Lives— She was aged [-] also received a Letter from my Niece Mary A Tanner, wife of Nathan Tanner, and daughter of my Bro William, a Photograph accompanied the Letter. I wrote an answer, and Notified my sister of the Death of Sarah Elisabeth. Monday Sept 3rd regular term of County Court, their not being a full Board present I recomended the minority to transact the business and report when a full Board could be got together Tuesday & Wednesday 4 & 5th hawling wheat Thursday & fridy the Same gave Birth, to a Daughter ----- new page (MSS1228_p224.jpg) Sept 1866 20 minutes before 6 A.M. mother & child doing wel[-] finished Stacking Grain on Friday the 7th, I read in the paper that Alexander Smith Son of the Prophet Joseph is in the City of Salt Lake on a visit, Last Night I attended a birthday party and Supper at F.C. Robinsons, several children blessed. I had one, Wm. G. Son of S.B.P. Satterday 8th went for wood Sunday 9th attended meeting Elders Tatton & Cox Preached I wrote Letter to Wm. Clayton, and Theodore McKeon, on, business and received a Letter from cousin James Bowes of England,, Mary Avery sick Monday 10th Probate Court in Session the Case of Root. vs. the Estate of W.L. Allre[-] was called up roots Bill was cut down about 100 dollars, Sidwell vs States Dept. Defendent Acknowledged Judgement. Court Adjourned my team started for Salt Lake City ----- new page (MSS1228_p225.jpg) Sept 1866 Sunday 16th I spent most of the week Cording wool. on Satterday 15th made arrangements with John Kenton to Comence and fit up the Carding machine, received Letter from John Smith wrote near L[---]. Monday 17th Commenced refitting up the cording machine Tuesday 18 Mary. A. very sick Wedensday 19 G. [-]. returned from Salt Lake City, I feel very unwell Thursdy 20th went for wood Fridy 21. Commenced hawling Hay Sat 22, Mary A some better I am quite Ill and several of the children have sore eyes [--] I wrote a Letter to John [-] Frink of Cal, giving Particulars of Sarah. E.'s Death, and wrote to Sally at Springville. Monday 24th my boys hauling Hay and Continued Through the week Mr Renton has the machine fitted ----- new page (MSS1228_p226.jpg) Sept 1866 & Oct up in good order and is Carding I am some better as is all the Sick in the family. Friday 28th I wrote to the Mages -trate of Gunnison in relation to a Case of Hans Larson and his former wife Mrs Olsen. Satterday 29th I settled with Mr John J Kenton, for work done on the machine 25 Dollars. Sundy 30th Benton Left for Washington South. I attended Meeting, Sick getting better I sent 25 dollars in a Letter to Eldridge C Clawson— Monday Oct 1st Hawling Hay Tuesday 2d finished Hawling Hay remainder of the week, digging Potatoes out Getting Soleratus. Sunday 7th attended meeting. Slight attendence M. O. Hombleton and W S Snow Preached, ----- new page (MSS1228_p227.jpg) Oct Monday 8th Tuesdy 9th wednesday 10th Thursday 11 Friday 12 cording Wool Friday Evening I Performed the Cerimony of marriage, marrying Neils Jacobsen and Alma Holm, both of Moroni Satterday 13th Kern, Maria, Max filed a petition for Divorce Stormy Day Snowing on the mou People returning from Confrence the Health of the family better, Sunday 14th Stormy Snowing th[--] attendence of meeting John Grier arrived with his family, from Scotland all well Bridgett Haggon, daughter of John Haggon, of Dunfermline, come with John Grier and was Married to David Sho[-]de, on their arrival in Salt Lake City Monday 15th very Stormy day Snowing District Court opened Tuesday Stormy, District Court in session Judge Drake presiding ----- new page (MSS1228_p228.jpg) Oct Wedensday 17th I Learn that Judge Drake condemns the jurisdiction given to the Probate Courts. he has no other business than naturalisation, of citizens, and questions them in relation to family matters, an unprecidented thing in any State or Territory. I received a Certificate of Election from the Secretary of State as a member of the House of Represe[-] tatives, also a Letter from Wm Clayton on tax business and a Letter from my Nephew Horrice. H. Lathrop. Thursday 18th start for Fillmore butifull morning took with me 25 dollars green Backs three sacks soleratus and something over 100 goosberry and currents sprouts. ----- new page (MSS1228_p229.jpg) Oct Sunday 21, I returned from Fillmore having had a very Cold Stormy disagreable Trip but was Successfull in obtaining fruit Trees, &c Fillmore City has Improved beyond my Expetations, good Brick Houses and Fine Orchards are the order of Improvements. Monday 22, Probate Court in session Case of Jorgon Christiensen vs F. King Laid over, an aditional Allowance of 47, 27 cts made to R. Root on the W. L. Allred, Estate, the case of Kern Maria Morse vs. Phillip Morse Petition for Divorce. ten witnesses were heard and Examined and the case held under advisement. &c Tuesday 23 Setting out Apple Trees, weather fine Spent the week Digging Potatoes Sally Came Home bringing Home the Infant Babe of our deceased ----- new page (MSS1228_p230.jpg) Oct 1866 Nov Daughter Sarah Elisabeth Sunday S 28th went to Ephraim attended a Bishops Council business transacted relitive to the telegraph, Line and a stock drive Monday 29 Carding wool Tuesday 30 about Home Isued divorce papers in the case of Reier Wedensday 31 Stock drive I have two Head missing Thursday Nov 1st the strays were drove to Ephraim Friday 2 all the strays Returned to Manti in charge of Pound Keeper M. D. Homble -ton, I drove my stock up the Kenyon on good feed Satterday 3rd Carding wool attended a meeting in the Evening to arrange for the Telegraph Poles &c ----- new page (MSS1228_p231.jpg) Nov 1866 Sunday 4th, I wrote to WM Clayton, on business relating to John [-]oyors Territorial Indebted [---]. to W Godbe C Mitchel on Deficiency of Stationary Bill and to David Candland als wrote to A A Lathrop and Lent a photograph to my Sister Jane Lathrop. Sunday 11th D[---]ing Last week I worked at cording getting wood and prepairing Telegraph poles, Geo. D. Left Home on Wedensday in a Pets to day I Rode all over the range North for cows but could not find them Monday 12th the Snow fell Several Inches Deep Last night Several of the children sick with colds. I went for wood [-]uesday 13th went for wood Wedensday 14th went for wood ----- new page (MSS1228_p232.jpg) 1866 Nov Thursday 15th working at home making Shed, and Drawing mon[--], Fridy 16th Letting Telegraph Poles Satterday 17th finished one mile of the Line of Poles allotted to me Sunday 18th attended meeting received a Letter on business from Godbe C Mitchell. Monday 18th Located the Roads and Bridge at Six Mile Creek and Let out a Job to R. Hall, of 200 dollars, Paid 100 dollars for Lumber & timber, one hundred Dollars for two Small Bridges and otherwise repairing Road Making in all 400 dollars this Amount being appropriated by the Legislatures of 1866. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 19th 20th and 21st— working on road and Bridge. Friday 22. Sent two Prisoners back to Ephraim for trial before ----- new page (MSS1228_p233.jpg) Nov 1866 the magestrate, as they were Sent to me without any papers or Cirtificate, over hawling potatoes, Wm Hudson Applyed for a Divorce, from his wife Satterday 23rd hawling wood Sunday 24th Stormy morning. Prest Hyde Preached in the Evening on Excelent Practical Discourse Monday 25th, hauling wood Tuesday 26th, about Home repairing Breaches of fence doors &c Spent the week About Home repairing County office thrashing &c, Monday Dec 2d County Court in Session, business mostly of a financial nature, Probate Court opened and ajourned, Tuesdy 4th Probate Court in Session. Grand Jury Duly Emponated, several civic cases called up out Disposed of Grand Jury, Presented a True Bill against John J Briggs ----- new page (MSS1228_p234.jpg) Dec 1866 for Larcey, and on Ignored bill in the Case of the People vs Wm. McKinna. Wedensdy 5th the Court Dischargd McKinna, on Ignored Bill— Briggs put upon trial before Jury, Grand Jury reported that they had Enquired in the acts of Public officers, and was satisfied with their proceedings, and Expendi -tures, of Public revenue, but was satisfied that to much Lenity had been Given to Collectors and recomended that, Bo[-]s be pushed, Grand Jury Discharged and Paid of in C[-], orders Thursday 6th Jury Brought in a verdict of guilty in the case of the People vs Briggs. and fine of Two Hundred dollars & c[--]ts— Court Adjourned [---] Die— Friday 7th Hawling wood Satterday 8th hawling wood ----- new page (MSS1228_p235.jpg) Dec 1866 Sunday 9th Attended meeting and Preached on difference between Saints and Sinners. Monday 10th Left by Stage for Salt Lake City arrived on Tuesday <11th>, 7. P.M. roads very bad Wedensday 12th, was sworn in and took my seat as member of the Legislature. Thursday 13th in the morning visited John Smith Late of Edinburgh Scotland, in comp[-]y with Prest Wells Bro Smith is very poorly in health we administered to his comfort [-] the family &c. 1. P.M. in session the secrat[-]y Paid mileage of members, I attended to some business in the Evening with Councillor at Low Dewolfe [-]r G Sidwell. Friday 14th butifull day, 1. P.M. in session I wrote to Peter Rasmussen, on business relating to Indian Depredations, pay for the same &c ----- new page (MSS1228_p236.jpg) Dec 1866 Satterday 15th, I done considerable business, Such as paying over monies to treasurer for Collectors of San Pete County, Settled up with Godbe & Mitchell, and purch -ased Blank books for County purposes, afternoon went to the 10th ward and remained untill Monday morning at my Sisters. Preached at 10th ward School house Sunday Evening. Monday 17th butifull morning but very muddy underfoot. I wrote Letters to F C Robinson and Solomon weaver of Indiana, in session at 1. P.M. Tuesday 18th wrote Letters to G. W. Bradley, David Candland. Porlin Mcfarlin, H H Kerns, and E W Fox, all of San Pete County to John Jackson [-]enton [---] City and to John Peacock Monta Territory ----- new page (MSS1228_p237.jpg) Dec 1866 Tuesday 18th, in Session at 1. P.M. business, Dull, weather warm roads muddy &c. Wednesday 19th I purchase Clothing at [-]enings Store Amounting to $40.00 and Boots at Ships for $8.00 received a Letter from M. D. Hombleton and answered the same, also sent several papers of by mail in the Evening by Invitation of Genl Wells, I attended a military Party Got up by the officers of Major Burts Battalion, San Pete Expedition the Party was an Excelent one and the Supper good Thursday 20th, warm and Pleasant over head but an addition of mud caused by a fall of rain Last night, I wrote to uncle Geo Lumsden, in Englands, went to the theaters, Friday 21st, Stormy day Legislature adjourned on Mr Rockwoo Motion untill 3rd day of Jan= 1867. ----- new page (MSS1228_p238.jpg) Dec 1866 Monday at 1 PM Satterday 22d Cloudy morning Last Night rain fell in torrents, and from appearance Heavy Snow to the South west, visited among my friends, and went to the Probate Court room, Listined to Several arguments, on Civil and Criminal Cases. Sunday 23rd attended meeting Prest Kimball Preached in the forenoon and Prest Young in the afternoon, the Instructions were Seasonable Pointed, and Fatherly, weather butifull, mild and Pleasant as a Spring day, Monday Dec. 24th, 12 noon the home Telegraph, opened to Nephi. City. for the first time, the Line works well, Dispatches Sent and received, [-] P.M., in Session. Adjourned untill Thursday at 1.P.M. I attended the 10th ward Party a very good time ----- new page (MSS1228_p239.jpg) Dec 1866 Tuesday 25th Lively day Every body Enjoying themselves attended theatre in the Evening Wednesday 26th, Received a Letter from M.d. Hombleton, reports good, Weather, Father Lowry in a bad State of Health, I answered the Letter and wrote to Wm Black, Geo Sidwell and my Daughter, Susan Rosella. Thursday 27th Paid Martha Moore Widow of the Late Samuel M More twenty five dollars. her part of proceeds arising from Sale of Mare Pony, Suposed to be Stolen by Indians at the final Settlement of the Estate of S.M. More Deceased, received Letters from Wm Morrison F.C. Robinson, and from my family by Letters I Learn that Father Lowry is Dangerous Ill I wrote answers to the Above Letters ----- new page (MSS1228_p240.jpg) Dec 1866 Friday 28th rainy weather rained all night, Drich Charley was Shot and Killed Last night while attempting to Steal, from a saddlers shop. I received Letters from H.H. Kerns and David Candland and John Lowry Jun, rainy day Satterday 29th I Affected a Settlement with Gilbert [-] Sons for John Lowry Jun. and also, Settled with them my Individual accounts— Sunday 30th Stormy day Slight attendence at meeting took dinner at James Lethams, visited John Smith in the Evening he is very Sick. Monday 31st. Stormy, morning, Snowing, Sent paper to Mr D. Candland and Robert Ross, and a Letter to Geo Bowes. I visited John Andersen in the afternoon & Evening. ----- new page (MSS1228_p241.jpg) 1867 Tuesday January 1st 1867 Grand reception of the twelve Apostles [-] Genl. Wells house, my place of boarding, serenades by Bro[-] Bond Spent the day at Chides on English family. Most butifull day and Every body seemingly njoying themselves Wedensday 2ed butifull morning — received two Telegrams from Manti one from John Hangaard and F. C. Robinson. [-]he other from John Lowry Jun — Father Lowry better. I sent a Dispatch back to A. J. Moffott, Robinson, opperator [-]nd People congratulating them in the [-]ompletion of the Telegraph Line, wishing them a Happy newyear and many returns visiting in the Evening Thursday 3rd Snowing Snow 6 inches deep, I Afficted a final Settlement with the Territorial Auditor of Public [-]ccounts, in behalf of the Estate of John Eager assessor & collector ----- new page (MSS1228_p242.jpg) 1867 Wrote Letters to Peter St[--]s, of Provo, and F C Robinson of Manti sending to the Letter, Auditons Receipts in full of all demands against the Estate of John E[---] for territorial taxes, also sent Papers to Wm Nolldings and Joseph [-]evers, both of seeds, spent the Evening in search of Hist[---] Statistics of San Pete County. Friday 4th received Letters from David Candland, W S Seely and Por[---] Mcfarlin of Sanpete I wrote to Reuben McBride on business &c— I Lifted a Joint Note of myself and John Ediniston, payable to Brigham Young trustee in trust so this matter is settled in full, said Note Amounting to $1188.29/100. Satterday 5th business Lively Mount Pleasant City Charter was refered to Prest Young in relation to giving Ceder ----- new page (MSS1228_p243.jpg) 1867 Creek to Springtown. The Prest thought the charter showed be given without Interfearing with Ceder creek, he chastised, Orson Hyde for his selfishness and Idirectly, accused him of being the cause of moving the people from San Pete up the Sevier when there was no cause, and thereby the settlements were Exposed to Indian Hostilities which had cost the Territory one Hundred thousand dollars all this had been caused by Orson Hydes unwise selfish course in the Evening I went to the theatre, novele Tom Cabin— Sunday 6th good sleighing a very good attendence of meeting visited Bro John Smith who is very sick. I comforted him all I could and encou[-]ared him to increase in ----- new page (MSS1228_p244.jpg) 1867 Monday 7th, I wrote Letter to Hon. W. H. Hooper, and sent to Letter to Scotland for John Smith by Paying posture for the same— also sent papers to John H fink John Revcoell and K. N. Allred, [-]— also wrote a Letter to John Hutchinson, of Edinburgh Scotland. I received a Telegram from Manti Informing me of the Death of my fatherinlaw John Lawry, died at 1 P.M. M. D. Hombleton and Geo. P. Billings Arrived from Mont. I met with the committee on Revenue, Tuesday 8th I sent some articles home by M. D. Hombleton I received receipts from the Auditor of Public Accounts made the following dis[-]asition of the 500 dollars Appropriated to Build a Bridge overlooking River at Gunnison ----- new page (MSS1228_p245.jpg) 1867 to wit, to AE Masion, $400,00 to David Condlond $49 50/100, to [-]. W Fox $50, 50/100. When those parties pay the sum then I will give them up the receipt I wrote Letters Notifying them of the facts, wrote letters home and to John Lowry Jun and others and sent papers to several in San Pete[-] Geo Sidwell sent $300, dollars to me to Lift a note with against him in favor of Ingram, received Letters from home, &c. Wednesday 9th, wrote several Letters, done business in town, Mt Pleasant Charter passed the House, I visited Mrs McHhaney, and Daughter former of Glasglow Scotland, Thursday 10th, the House of Representatives meet at 10 AM and [-] PM of each day Sundays Excepted ----- new page (MSS1228_p246.jpg) 1867 Thursday, continued. I Lifted a note against Geo Sidwell in favor of Mr Ingram the Amount of Note with Interest to date is 420 dollars, I purchased the Note for 300 dollars, and sent the Note to Sidwell, in a Letter, wrote Letters to Bishop Seely and Abner Lowry— Friday 11th warm discussion in the House on the Mount Pleasant City Charters in which I offered an Amendment, which was Adopted. I wrote Items of history— weather warm and thawing Satterday 12th, finished my histor- ical account of San Pete County, to date. Snow fell 2 inches Last night, sle[---]ing good weather warm for the season of the year. Sunday 13th Meeting, forenoon slight attendence ----- new page (MSS1228_p247.jpg) 1867 in Company with W. S. Snow. John Nicholson. ale[-]ander Lethorn, I visi[-]ed Bro John Smith, anointed him and administered the ordinance of Laying on of hands for the restoration of his health, President Brigham Young Preached in the afternoon on the subject of every day duties. Monday 14 butifull Morning a warm discussion in the house on the concurrence of Council Amend -ment to the Mt Pleasant Charter the concurrence was tobb[--] My daugh Rosella Arrived from Manti by Stage, I visited with Bro Snow at Bro Sands 10th ward, and met with an acquantance of mine while in Scotland, Susan Ai[--]ett. her Mother and Sister died shortly after I Left Scotland, and her father died on the way over the planes— Tuesdy 15th, butifull morning— business Lively. Attended the theatre in evening ----- new page (MSS1228_p248.jpg) 1867 Wedensday 16th received several Letters that should have been here ten days ago in the Evening attended a social party at 14th ward school house all the Leading men of Salt Lake were there, super at Jesse Fox house, Thursday 17th received dispatches from Wm Morrison, and Abner Lowy of San Pete County. I answer to A Lowry, at 1. P. M. I received my second anointing under the hands of Wilford Woodruff, present Orson Hyde, Amaso Lyman, Geo. A Smith, Wilford Woodruff, Silas S. Smith, Hector C. Height, W. B. Pace, W S Snow, John R Murdock, Thomas Collester Robt. L. Campbell, and Aaron Johnson. Supper at John Taylors Speaker of the House of Representa Friday 18th Snowing, very busy day. Mt Pleasant Charter Presented out passed the Council ----- new page (MSS1228_p249.jpg) 1867 the house offered an amendment the council did not concur. very busy at the Last of Session, 19th Adjourned to meet 2d Monday in January 1868, Monday & Tuesday the State Legislature in Session. I finished making purchase of 10,000 dollars worth of goods. Satterdy 20th Geo Daniel Peacock arived from Manti Roads bad Mondy 22d State Legislature in Session, ajourned Tuesday Thursday 24 Attend a mi[---] Party had a splendid time. Sunday 27th taken very Ill with a swelling on my neck 28th George [-]. started home with a Load of goods, roads had I remained sick Feb. 5th receivd a dispatch that all goods had Arived safe at home ----- new page (MSS1228_p250.jpg) Tuesday 12th of February, very Stormy day. I am mending in health, so much so as to be able to start Home. after an illness of three weeks in which time I suffered very much, Prest D. H. Wells and family were very kind to me and in return I made them several presents, arrved at Home Satterday 16th having had some what of a tedious time R[-]sella came with me, found all well at home, but business full & Gloomy, Wedensday Feb 20, Alrada daughter of Abner & Louisa Lowry died at Moroni, aged 6 years Sundy 24th attend meeting and Preached, Monday 25. I took charge of the Store and business of the firm of Peacock & Snow, ----- new page (MSS1228_p251.jpg) Probate Court in session I Appointed an Application of the Heirs of the Estate of John Lowry deceased, Franklin Spencer, Edward W. Fox & Richard Hall Apprisers on said Estate and Luther Tuttle Abner Lowry. & Maria Lowry administrators upon said Estate March 1st Friday weather stormy and times Dull sent good with W. S. Snow and James. C Brown to Glenwood, to sell for stock, Monday 4th County Court in Session, and continued on Tuesdy 5th March business done relating to Revenue, Ro[--] &c Sunday 10th Judge Wm Morrison of Sevier County Preached Mondy 11th Probate Court in Session, business done up and ajourned ----- new page (MSS1228_p252.jpg) March March Tuesdy 12th Stormy weather Thursday 14th 10 PM Sarah Bell, Gave Birth to a Son, at (Oliver) Sunday 17th Elder Hyde and John [-]oncot Preached, News from Glenwood reports W S Snow very Sick, Monday 18th Probate Court in session, suite in Chancery Briggs, res, Reffe[-]eese, Court fined Dusterbergh 25 dollars for contempt of court, court ruled in favor of Plantiff (Briggs) at the close remitted 15 dollars of Dusterburgs fine. Thursday 21st the Indians made a raid upon the settlement at Glenwood, Killed Jens, Peter, Petersen aged 30 years, and his wife Cordine Amelia Petersen, also a young woman aged 16 years (Mary Smith) wounded a man and draw ----- new page (MSS1228_p253.jpg) of about 80 head of stock 27 head of which belonged to me that had been purchased with Goods. Sunday 24 General Meeting of the San Pete County Authorities met at Ephraim and Entered into arrangements for mutual protection of persons & property Mondy 25th business very brisk in purchasing stock &c. Sunday 31st twelve men Left Manti for Glenwood to serch out the whereabouts of the hostile Indians Monday April 1st Prest B Young telegraphed to have the People of Sevier County settle ments. remove into San Pete County during the week Hundreds of teams went from San Pete County to remove the goods & Affects from the sevier settlements ----- new page (MSS1228_p254.jpg) Monday 15th a additional Nomber of teams sent to assist the people of Sevier County. Wedensday 17th My team returned from Sevier County, thursday 18 I commenced, sowing wheat. Monday 21st teams are returning with the families Goods & Affects, from Sevier County, 27th Genl. O.H. Wells with troops arived at Gunnison Monday 28th Genl Wells Arived in month; and returned homeward, Leaving Genl W.B. Pace in command, having Released WS Snow, temporarily My business in a Mercantile way Increased and in May I was Able to pay my Creditors to their satisfaction and Purchased a fresh suply of goods, ----- new page (MSS1228_p255.jpg) during the summer the Indians made several Attempts to drive of stock, but the People having Placed themselves in a more safe and guarded position but Little was Effected by the Indians. Strong guards are Kept up day & night and when Ever the Indians Bawl about they find the Herds strongly Guarded and themselves Holly persued— However some few were Killed by Indians, from Ambush as in following will show Lewis Lund was Killed near fountain Green June 1st 1867 Jasper Robinson wounded several head of stock drove away by Indians but being persued they abandoned the Greater portion June 2d Sundy, John. W. Vance ----- new page (MSS1228_p256.jpg) Major at Gunnison and Sergent Ho[-]tre were killed on 12 mile creek while returning from Manti to Gunnison. Capt Miles and Private Nathan Tanner [---] narrowly made their Escape to Manti, about 30 head of stock drove of by Indians belonging to the people of Gunnison Thursday 13th Indians drove of stock from Beaver. on Tuesday 13th of August the Indians made a raid upon spring town Killed James Meek. Andrew Johansen and wounded Wm Blane— drove of a portion of the horses from the Herd. the Indians were hotly persued and several suposed Killed and most of the stock recovered. ----- new page (MSS1228_p257.jpg) August 17, Sarah Bell Peacock received her first Endowments, and Mary Artimetia Lowry Peacock and Sarah Bell Peacock both received their second anointings Tuesday 20th Started Home from Salt Lake City visited Nathan Tanner on our way, he having married my Bro Wm Daughter, Mary A Peacock, she is a very fine woman and made us welcome treated us kindly. Satterday 24th arrived at home all safe found George Daniel very sick, Sunday 25th Preached. Monday 26th Commenced taking Stock, by Invoiceing Goods— Tuesday 27th Peacock & Snow dissolved. I now commence business alone, times dull and fears of damage by Grasshoppers Indian continue [-]ootill on [-]e road to the States ----- new page (MSS1228_p258.jpg) Killing men & driving of stock, several thousand dollars worth of Goods Burned the men all drove from the Sweet water Gold mines and some killed among whom was one Orson Taylor from Manti. Sept 2d several of my children are sick. great deal of sickness in Manti at 4 PM I attended the funeral of Mr James Woreham's Wife, who had resided in Manti for several years, and for six months past had suffered very much. Sept 3rd three children died in Manti to day, weather very hot 4th my children no better— F. G. Robinson very sick I in co- -[--]y with W S Snow & Walter [---] anointed his body, and administered to him he seemed to revive up a little but his recovery is doubtful ----- new page (MSS1228_p259.jpg) Wedensday 4th, at about 5 P.M. F.C. Robinson departed this Life, very hard for his wife she is in a very rageing state [-]nd refuses to be comforted the arrangements for funeral devolve upon me, Thursday 5th at 4 PM the funeral services on the occasion of the death of F.C. Robinson were performed in military order a large and orderly concourse of people attended the funeral among the notorieties were Genls Snow & Pace with their staff [-]fficers, major Billings & Boston and officers of the second Redgement. with company of Cavilry and Infantry, major Dorious and Bishop petersen and other[-] from Ephraim this Evening I am very Ill with cold & fatigue ----- new page (MSS1228_p260.jpg) Sept Friday 6th. quite feeble having suffered considerably through the night but able to attend to business. the helth of the place no better I started a shoe shop to day attached to my store. I have some very serious reflections, as to who to Appoint to fill the various offices, made vacant by the death of F C Robinson, such as County Clerk, Co Recorder and Superintendent of Common Schools, these being offices of importance I think of delaying the Appointments for further considerations. Satterday 7th quite feeble in health Learn by Letter from S.W. Richards that there is a considerable amount of sickness in and about Salt Lake City. ----- new page (MSS1228_p261.jpg) Sept Sunday 8th an Idiotic Child of Isaac Vorhees Died this Morning after suffering nearly two years (from this berth Monday 9th Probate Court in Session, only one case on hand that of Acton vs acton (Divorce) Bishop Moffett returned from the city, brought me some, good my family some better in helth Tuesday 10th Principal part of Grain cut. People busy, drawing and Stacking grass hoppers very thick heath of place in a bad state Wedensday 11th fine weather, but sickness continues deaths frequent so far through this week Thursday 12th Business brisk Friday 13th 12 o clock night Marys youngest child died Raschelle aged 1 year and five days we feel sorrowfull over her death ----- new page (MSS1228_p262.jpg) Sept Satterday 14th at 5 P.M. the funeral obseques were performed, of our departed child Ras[-]helle, to days paper Anounces the death of Private Hays, near Gunnison, killed by Indians, Sunday 15th attended meeting and spoke a short time. Monday 16th Probate Court in Session Granted divorces to Mary Ann Samson, vs Andrew Samson, and in the case of Elisa Coombs vs Wm Coombs, Tuesday 17 Stormy day rain falling steady with slight wind cool & chilly, Wedensday 18th Clear news of a Raid on the beaver horse & mule Herd, by Indians on Sunday last taking of 100 head of horses & Mules &c ----- new page (MSS1228_p263.jpg) Sept 1867 thursday 19th, weather moderating business dull. Health of people better. Friday 20th nothing New Satterday 21st Spent this day over Looking county and Probate records, and Recording unfinished business, Assisted by D Condland Sunday 22ed Elders Voncott C D Condland Preached Principaly on Poligamy Monday 23rd Last night Sister Candas Potter died of Child bed and was buried to day Tuesday 24 Pasting ok Wedensday 25 very busy Pasting Books &c Slight Shower in the afternoon Thursday 26th finished Pasting books, masons & carpenters working on Wall & gates, ----- new page (MSS1228_p264.jpg) Friday 27 Pearsons thrashing at my yard thrashing thrashed 83 bushels oats and 51½ wheat very Light crop, Weather fine &c Satterday 28th very busy mail brought several Letters of business, &c October 1st Started for Salt Lake City to Attend the Conference, had a very agreable time du[-]ing our journy and Stay in the City Returning Home about the 16th, weather butifull during the month, and forepart of November. December was usually fine for out door business Dec 23 Anna Maria Lowry Wi[--]ow of the Late John Lowry Died Dec 27 & 28th visited Moroni Mt Pleasant, Springtown & Ephraim on Common School business, in Company with Wm T Reid Superintendent ----- new page (MSS1228_p265.jpg) and Enjoyed a very fine party at Mt Pleasant January 1st 1868 wednesday weather stormy. Lively times in basements, &c as also quite an Excitement in relation to Gold & Gold Mines, Weather throug January very fine Feb set in cold and Stormy Much business done by way of Getting Polls and wood from the mountains, several cases have been before the Probate Court both civil & criminal, 9th I wrote a historical account of Indian wars from 1853 to 1868 forwarded the same to the Legislature Mondy 10th Probate Court in session Child vs Child, in Divorce Laid over untill 15th, I am poor in health, made out a statement of Stock Stolen from me by Indians March 8th at Glenwood 27 head value 20 dollars pr head 540.00 ----- new page (MSS1228_p266.jpg) and during the month of April 1867 State 15 head at m[---] value 30 dollars to head 450.00 total Loss in 1867 $990.00 19th Probate Court in Session The Case of Child vs Child Adjourned untill Satterday 15, 11th Case of Neilsen vs Neilsen acted upon divorce for plantiff after disposing of the above court Called up the case of Briggs vs Dusterberger Debt & D[---] 12th Case continued. I am very Ill with cold and sore with Boils, &c 13 Case of Briggs Submitted to the Jury no better in health, weather butifull but cold 14. 1. Am, Jury rendered their verdict judgement for Plantiff in the sum of 300. dollars, the court awarded the Costs in Equal Parts, Plantiff and defen -dent pay half, Execution Isued I am some better in health. ----- new page (MSS1228_p267.jpg) court continued, and divorce papers Isued to Seth Child and Hannah McKinney. in the case of Briggs vs Dusterbergh while the jury were in their room deliberating upon their verdict, Dusterbergh Hired hands and removed all appentances belonging to Tonney in dispute. The Sheriff in serch of property, weather moderating. 16 I wrote to How O Hyde recomending J.C. Brown as a sutable person for Notory Public. attended meeting 18 of February Started for Salt Lake City Mary A went with me. roads Heavy and Bad took me 8 days to [-] to Salt Lake, remained in the city 8 days and started back with 1000, dollars in merchandise weather stormy and Bad road Heavy Geo. O. met me at Salt Creek with an extra show of horses. weather continued Stormy. found the family all well at home business dull ----- new page (MSS1228_p268.jpg) for a few days after Arriving at Home business Livened up I Purchased several head of Cattle and one pair of mules— on the Last of March several persons Left Manti for the Mine on Sweetwater, Some Little talk about Gold up the Sevier Some of the Previous Settlers anxious to go up the Sevier to resettle the County Bishop Olsen and a company Started and on the 6th of April the Indians attacted the Company Killed Lars. A. Justsen Charles Willson, and wounded another man, drove of 2 Horses 2 oxon and 1 cow the Company returned to Sanpete the Gold Hunters remaining up the river. Indications of Grass, hoppers, is keeping people back from Putting in Grain— ----- new page (MSS1228_p269.jpg) 1868 13th of April. D.H. Wells T[---] came for Grain I let them have 300 bushels of wheat and one hundred bushels of oats, 15th wrote to wells to pay four hundred dollars to the Territorial Treasurer on taxes for A E Merriam, and to Lift an obligation held by Jennings against me of 53 dollars. I have set out 200 fruit trees and about 300 goosbrrys & currents— and otherways Improved my place 23rd received instructions from the Auditor to make a settlement with A E Merriam assesor & collector I settled with the Administrators of the Lowry Estate, Stormy day 24th very stormy May 1st have got a new water wheel finished and other ways repaired the machinery of Cording Mill ----- new page (MSS1228_p270.jpg) 1868 May 2[---] Stormy rain & snow cold May 5 Genl Drive of stock, owing to the day being stormy the drive was not extensive. 6th Stormy morning. I sat up all night doing business for the county by way of Settleing up with E.W Fox the Ex Treasurer which was E[--]ected about day break, after breakfast I drove 22 head of cattle five miles up the kanyon, where I found the snow 6 inches deep. Stormy weather May 10 Prest Hyde preached in Manti and heard a case previously had in hearing before the probate court, and desided that a woman divorced from Phillip Marks, should give up the children to marks, an unjust decission in my opinion. Monday 11th busy in the store Tuesday 12th Geo A Smith Joseph Jr Smith and General Pace with ----- new page (MSS1228_p271.jpg) escorts &c arrived reviewed the Military, and Preached to the people, Wedensdy 13th I and others went to Gunnison with Geo A Smith &co, [---] from Manti returned in the Evening gained nearly all the way — Thursday Snowy, thunder and Lightning in the afternoon — Friday 15th Sold Seven Hundred dollars worth of cattle to a Mr Hughes of California, took a draft on the Bank of Salt Lake, for the Same Satterday, 16, about home Stormy Sundy at Meeting Monday 18th nothing of Importance Transpring trade Dull Tuesday 19th Stormy, I Planted some corn — Wedensday 20th very sore with Boiles, Joseph Snow returned from the Thursday 21 no better windy day Fridy 22 rainy day ----- new page (MSS1228_p272.jpg) Wedensday 27 May I have been very ill for a few days but am a little better to day Weather seems more favorable Grasshoppers in Millions Thursday & Friday 28 & 29 making Gording Satterday 30 Wm Henry returned home from Sweetwater Mines. Last night, news at noon that the Indians Had made a raid upon Spring -town Hend, which afterwards proved to be a false alarm Monday June 1st prepairing to start to Salt Lake City. Tuesday I started for Salt Lake City arrived on fridy [---] business attended the school of the Prophets. Tuesday 9th Started for home. Observed on my way back that the grasshoppers were Distroying large quantities of Grains, the heretofore flourishing and ----- new page (MSS1228_p273.jpg) 1868 waving fields of grain were Intirely cut down. I arrived home on Friday 12th Sunday 15th Preached on union Monday 16 busy attended Session of the County Court. Monday 22d President Heber C Kimball Died at 40 past 10 Am Wedensday 24 in Honor of the Illustrus dead the Bishop ordered that all business be Suspended and Services at 2 P. M — the Meeting House was Dressed in Drapery, and appropriate Remarks were made by my self and others, Monday June 29th weather Hot afternoon High winds with air full of grasshoppers, going north east sold 4 head of cattle for 140 dollars green backs, News by Telegram that Peter Smith, Niels Christofferson and four others were Drowned. ----- new page (MSS1228_p274.jpg) at Green River ferry the two former of Manti, much grief is felt in consequence. Tuesday 30th high wind grasshoppers Reported on the wing and Leaving Wedensday July 1st Grasshoppers are Roving again. Thursday 2ed high wind favors the flying Hopper, Friday 3rd four men out Hunting in the west mountains Seth Child came across an Indian and fired at him wounding him in the arm. it proved that the Indian was friendly. [-] Satterday 4th no Demonstration at Manti Sunday 5th attended meeting had a very good time to day 10th Indians stole some stock from Manti range, 11th a Raid was made upon Ephraims horse Herd several head Stolen, the Indians were pursued but to no Effect. ----- new page (MSS1228_p275.jpg) July 13 Indians are reported being Lurking around the settlements Yesterday the mail carrier was Chased by Indians on 12 mile creek. Yesterday Sunday Prest Hyde preached in Harsh terms against Bishop Moffett, urgeing the People to arise and assert their rights and have the bishop attended to, 14th. tuesday, considerable Excitement over the affairs of the Bishoprick Rumors of Indians &c 19th Sunday President Hyde and a few of the bishops met in Convention and made up a ticket for the August Election, I am quite Ill, chills & fever, weather Hot with an occasional shower Nothing of Importance transpired through the week. Monday 27th W. H and Geo. [-]. two sons of mine Started for Weber Kenyon to work on the rail road. ----- new page (MSS1228_p276.jpg) July 1868 tuesday 28 Genl Pace telegraphed to me to meet him at moroni, Wedensday, but my health wo[---] not permit. Wedensday 29th, fires were seen in several places on the East and West mountains Indications of Indians Thursday 30 I am 46 years old today working in the field forenoon, heavy shower of rain in afternoon. Aug 1st Satterday Gen- Pace, Geo Brywaters Elder Tweedy and Prsest Orson Hyde Arrived reviewed the troops Preached in the evening [---] Sunday 2. 10. AM Orson Hyde Elders Bywaters & tweedy preachd and went on to Gunnison returning on Monday 3rd Election going of in peace & [---] General Pace and comrades spent the week in this county ----- new page (MSS1228_p277.jpg) Satterday August 8th has the Appearance of rain, the Property of the Late C. G. Edwards was Appraised by M D. Hambleton & Canute Petersen, by order of the Probate Court. Sunday 9 Recieved Notes and account from Wm Genning to Collect from John Dallon amounting to nearly thirteen hundred dollars. rather Dull to day in health. Monday 10. sold to F Spencer Eggs Produce &c for 80 dollars in Coin tuesday 11th nothing of note transpired Wednesday 12 rainy fore part of day, very hot afternoon t[--]k break. thursday 13 Friday 14 very Dull threat[--]ing rain. I went to Salt Lake for Goods, Retured Sept 1st 21 Sept met Prest Young and company at fountain Green, traviled with him through — ----- new page (MSS1228_p278.jpg) the county. Grand receptions Every where, in addition Manti held an Exhibition of Home Manufacture &c. Oct 19, 20, 21, Grand Military Drill at Camp Hyde on Willow Creek, the affair was a Success, the weather has been Delightsome for all Kinds of business 25th I wrote a Letter to the Deseret News, which was Published Nov 16th Commenced sowing Wheat, all Well Weather fine &c, the weather continued fine. a Great many are going to the rail Road to Labor Money is becoming more Plenty than formerly, business b[--]. 21, 22, & 23rd days of December I Purchased a Stock of Goods for the Manti Merchantile Empo[-] and started home with Said Go[--] on the 26th of Dec. ----- new page (MSS1228_p279.jpg) Jan 3rd 1869 the Store was opend 600 dollars worth of Goods were Sold first day. Mary A Peacock Gave birth to a son — Winter Delightsome for business the people Seem to be Enjoying themselves, attending meetings, Lectures Debates Parties of various kinds theatres &c, Feb 1st 1869 Signed vouchers for Suplies furnished Soldiers During the [--] Indian war. 4 Sent 100 dollors to Sarah Jane Austin of Rich County, to apply on Monies Due from the Administrators of the Estate of W L Allred — Sent 10 dollars with Honmer Wells to purchase books in Salt Lake City which Books were Duly received March 1st, Weather butifull County Court in Session ,W.S. Seely Select man Absent ----- new page (MSS1228_p280.jpg) Several Items of Business done Relitive to Road and finishing the County Office. March 8th Probate Court in session attended to some unfinished business relating to Estates. March 9th Gust[-]vus Si[-]le is Abridging my Journal, and Completing a Geneoligey of My Progenitors, & Relations Entering the same in a book for that purpose Probate Court assisted the Selectmen in Locating the County road near Canal Creek making a change for about five miles. 10th Probate Court in Session Isued papers in the case of Jacob Christianson vs Christianson (wife) and attended to some other busi[--] the weather through the month was Stormy, and unhealthy ----- new page (MSS1228_p281.jpg) 1869 April 1st Stormy and sickly I am very unwell with colds 8th Teams started for White Pine. I Invested about five Hundred dollars. Started Wm Henry Peacock in charge of teams & freight. 15th News of Franklin B. Wooley being killed by Indians Near the Mohove River East of San bornordino, his remains were brought to St George. 16th comenced storming continued 17 x 18 x 19, & 20th. prospects of Spring crops Good fall grain poor times are Dull provisions scarse and High. feed for teams very hard to get, consequently team work [-]as to be abandoned [--] confined to a Limited [-]hene, Report from Conference [-]how 102 female Relief Societies in This Territory st. Cooperative Stones &c ----- new page (MSS1228_p282.jpg) Monday May 10th 1869 This day the Last Rail of the Great National high way was [-]own up Laid thus Connecting The Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, by Rail road, In connection with Genl Pace & Col B[-]ach we Inspected the Malitia of Monti C Gunnison at the Latter place we spoke on the memorable Event of the Completion of the over Land Rail Road and the future of Gunnison, returned home in the Evening, we Learn that our Land is Low in market and we have to make a Survey in order to find where our Lands are Situated Prior to Entry of Premption, nearly Every person has Land fever on the brain, Satterday 15 I gave all the Information I could from Law hearing upon the Land question, to the School of the Prophets ----- new page (MSS1228_p283.jpg) 1869 held at Ephraim, as also wrote Letters to the Settlements in San Pete County Interested on Land &c May 24 Land Excitement Continues Surveying Parties organised in all the Settlement in Sanpete County traceing out Lines &c fine Rain Last Night & to day 25th was taken Sick and Continued for four weeks during my Sickness W T Reid went to the Land office as my agent. but could not act June 28 I started for Salt Lake City to attend to business in the Land office, arrived all right and Entered the towns of Springtown Fairview & fountain Green. Witnessed the Ground Celebration on the 4th of July at Salt Lake City, Started home on the 7th ----- new page (MSS1228_p284.jpg) July 9th & 10th attend Brigade muster near Pond town, Conducted by Brig[-], Gen, Thurber, the affair was a Success, 12th Arrived at home all right. purchased and bought home with the 400 dollars in goods, very Hot weather through the month Aug 2d Election Day Some Disatisfaction in the Candidate for the Legislature Geo Taylor, about 50 voted against him in Manti I have Since Learned that the feelings against his qualif[--] actions were general throuout the Country, Current Report Says that Orson Hyde is aspiring to the office of Probate Judge ----- new page (MSS1228_p285.jpg) using his authority and calling in the Priesthood to accomplish his designs, Enjoining it upon many Leading men to use their Influence to obtain signers to a petition, to be presented to Prest. B. Young. and the Legisla- ture asking that O Hyde might be nominated & Elected — many express dissatisfaction at the proceedings. Bishop Conute Peterson of Ephraim is taking an active Part in favor of O. H. Harvest has commenced and is very heavy, in General Sept 1st Tuesday People are very busy howling in their grain, the past 10 days has been rainy, clear & Pleasant to day General health Prevails 3 Friday Ezra T Benson died very sudenly at Ogdon ----- new page (MSS1228_p286.jpg) Sept 1869 14th funeral of Wm F Mapletts Son aged 6 years & 6 month he was killed yesterday by being run over by a wagon with a thrashing machine upon it, General attendence of Sunday School Children. & Some Adults at the funeral, 17th by telegraph from Y Snow, one Niels Nielsen. I learn is Indic ted for horse Stealing, I ordered his Arrest. he is now a Prisoner in the Hands of the Proper officers, 20th Received a Telegram from Y, Snow, Stating the Sherriff of Salt Lake County had Started for this place. for the person of Niels Nielsen. Heavy Frost, Last Night, Clear and Pleasant to day 2[-] The Sheriff of Salt Lake County took charge of Niels Nielsen, and started to Salt Lake City with him ----- new page (MSS1228_p287.jpg) 1869 25th I was taken Ill with Swollen face and remaind in my Room for 8 days Suffering Considerable Pain during my Illness Oct 1st Isued orders for a General Parade of the malitia of San pete County, to take place on the 27 & 28 and 29, in[-]t at Camp Hyde, weather butifull, 10th of Oct I Started for Provo to attend the General muster at Camp Wells. My Mules Sliped away from me near Summitt or Santaquin, I Searched for them three days, on foot suffering many hardships third day found them Near Nephi, and returned with out attending the Muster, 27, 28, & 29, our muster was held north of Manti about 1½ Miles, Conducted by Genl. Pace & Staff, Satterday 31 attended the School of the Prophets, nothing of importance save a fiew sarcastical remarks by Prest Petersen ----- new page (MSS1228_p288.jpg) Satterday 30th Oct 1869 Wm Jack & family arrived from England, they having been Emigrated by myself & others of Manti City, 31st Oct President arrived in this County to day holds meeting at Fountain- -Green & Moroni, I felt very Dull & Tired So much So that I did not attend meeting to day Nov 3rd President Young and Company arrived at 10 AM held Meeting, Visited the Store and fair. Seemed to feel well the Preaching was of a Savory Kind, at about 2 PM the Company Left for Gunnison. I read in the Paper to day that W. S. Godbe E. L. T. Harrison and Eli B Kelsey were Cut of from the Church for Embi[-]ing the Spirit of Apostasy, the Parties make a defence, by Letters in the Utah Magasine, ----- new page (MSS1228_p289.jpg) 1869 Oct 11th, Cloudy Indication of storm 12th at Ephraim 13th wrote a Letter to Geo. M. Frink, Nephew, in answer to one I recieved yesterday, Dec 7th Genl Drive at Springtown of Estray Cattle, I found two head of mine, I went to Wales for Coal returned Home Thursday 9th had a Severe time Storms and Heavy roads, 10th attended to business in the Probate Court, wrote to Wm Clayton on Revenue business, 15 Commenced Labor on the New Meeting House 20th Probate Court in Session Several Cases on docket, of an Importent Nature Weather very cold— 25th at Ephraim attended [-]chool of the Prophets and Public dinner dance in the Evening. ----- new page (MSS1228_p290.jpg) Dec 1869 26th Sunday Preached at Manti on the history of the Church, Showing the Downward De[-]dency of all that had apostised. 27 Started for Salt Lake City with a Load of Tithing arrived in Salt Lake City on New years Evening. Spent a few days in the city verry agreably, visiting friends &c had the pleasure of attending a reading given by Hon Mrs. Yelverton, I arrived at home on the 10th of January 1870 weather delightsome. Jan 12th Snowing has the Appearance of heavy storm— I attended meeting this Evening and Spoke to the people 13th working in the County Office, and went to Mill with a Load of wheat. ----- new page (MSS1228_p291.jpg) Jan 1870 16 Sunday at meeting Spoke on the Subject of Races of man and the Privileges & Blessing &c Monday 17th Sent financial report of San pete county to the Legislature, and went to Moroni, Spent the week in Investigating Land Claims, returned home Sunday <23> Monday 24th transacting business in County office. filed a Complaint against Ole Clausen, for Passing Counterfeit Money, Tuesday went to Ephraim, Satterday 29 returned from Ephraim this Evening Magestrates Court Did Charged Ole Clousen, the Jury having returned a verdict of not Guilty, the Evidence was Pointed and Positive against him, 31 Returned to Ephraim where I remained during the week Investi gating Land Claims, Satterday Feb 5th returned Monday 7 Arrived at Spring –town, Commenced business ----- new page (MSS1228_p292.jpg) Feb 1870 Investigating Land Claims under Town Site Law While here I received a Telegram, Giving Information that I was Re,Elected to the office of Probate Judge for four years. This news was received throughout the County with General Satisfaction, although President Orson Hyde, Bishop Canute Petersen and a few others had been doing all in their Power to prevent my Election they feel Like Whiped Dogs— over the affair. from Springtown I went to Fairview, finished up at Fairview and went to Fountain Green. finished up the Busines[-] and returned to Manti March 5th attended meeting, Monday 7 met for County Business, ----- new page (MSS1228_p293.jpg) 1870 Their being no quoram present adjourned untill Thursday 10th 10 A.M. I took up Probate business, having Received my Commission Signed by Acting Govenor S. A. Mann, the weather is delightsome some People are sowing wheat. Every appearance of Early Spring. 13 W. K. Ponshall died 16th Orson Hyde Organised the High Council at Manti 17th I Finished making a Water ditch arround two sides of my Land Claim on nine mile creek William Henry Peacock moved his family over the River. 18th about home 19th went to Mt Pleasant to Investigate Land Claims 22 Cull[---] Bill Passed the ----- new page (MSS1228_p294.jpg) April 3rd 1870 House of Representatives, President Young is South on a visit. Weather Stormy April 3rd returned home Stormed all day April 4 Tuttle & [---] had their stables & sheds burned cause carlessness of boys with matches Loss perhaps 1000 dollars. 5th very Severe Storm Wind & Snow Dead on account of a Large Mass meeting in Salt Lake City. Petitioning the senate to not pass the Cullum Bil[-] 6th working in the County office 7, Thursday mass meeting called some altercations to place, Relitive to the resolutions presented. A.Y Moffett & James C Brown, were very ----- new page (MSS1228_p295.jpg) wrathy and Insulting, without cause, the good sense of the meeting prevailed, Refering the resolutions to a committee, when the meeting adjour ned for one hour, meeting convened committee reported the report unanimously adopted, when the meeting adjourned with seeming union. Friday 8th butifull day General Pace and Col Leathem, & Geo Holliday arrived and inspected the malitia of Manti at 2. P.M. Satterday 9th went to Gunnison and held Inspection which proved very Satisfactory, returned home in the evening Sunday 10th at meeting Bro Reid & I Preached, wrote several Letters in the Evening, Monday 11th working in the Garden Sowing Peas &c Tuesday 12th Last night one of my mules died with Calie, caused by over feeding ground wheat windy day threathens storm ----- new page (MSS1228_p296.jpg) April 1870 Wedensday 13th <13> Snowing all day suposed to have snowed two feet deep in the mountains adjacent Thursday 14th Snow disapearing in the valley Looks wintery in the mountains Sunday 17th Butifull day, and a Large attendence at meeting Elder J. C. Brown and myself addressed the congregation a good spirit Prevailed News by telegram that Congress is Likely to have the Cullum Bill, if So trouble is Expected, Monday 18th Probate Court in session divorce case of Morker vs Morker called up and disposed of by common consent, parties seperating and dividing their Property all of which the court Sustains) Planting potatoes remaining fence &c through the week ----- new page (MSS1228_p297.jpg) April 1870 Monday 25, Probate Court in Session, the Petition of Orson Hyde vs Morinda N Hyde for divorce was taken up Judgement given by default 28th county court held & special terms business relitive to Revenue, assessor & collector &c transpired 29th I Started to Salt Lake City to attend Conference I arrived on the 3rd of May, the Conference was Largely attended, Estimated at 15000 people, the teachings were mild, Instructive and Interesting adjourned Sunday 8th, Monday 9th I transacted some business in the Land office, Tuesday 10th visited the Govenor Shoffer. he seemed friendly free and gentlemonly 2 PM I Started homeword [---] Arriving at home Friday noon found that the Grass Hoppers had Eaten up all ----- new page (MSS1228_p298.jpg) May 1870 Satterday 14th attended the School of the Prophets at Ephraim. Purchased $10,00 worth of Goods at the Co-opperative Store for Lunatic Edwards, returned home Sunday 15th Stoke in the Meeting upon the Principles advanced at Conference, weather windy very blusterous, Indians have Camped 12 miles South of Manti and wish to make Peace, wrote Several Letters to day Wedensday 18th the Indians Nomberi[--] Some 20 Came in to Manti, had a talk with President Hyde and other Principal Men, Resulting in a Treaty of Peace, the Indians agree to be at Peace, neither to Steal or Kill any more, Considerable Ammunition were Traded to the Indians which I Consider unwise ----- new page (MSS1228_p299.jpg) Tuesday 24, May 1870 A Telegram Gives Information that on Satterday morning, an Indian Girl, raised by a white family Residing at fairview San Pete County Utah, was found dead with her throat cut from Evidence, it is suposed that an Indian, committed the deed. I went to Spring town for Wheat & wool. returned same day. Wedensday 25 Team went to Moroni for wool I stored wheat at Daniel Henries Granery have 250 bushels stored in said Granery June 1st I went to North Bend (Fairview). Delivered Deeds to the Inhabitants under Town Site Law after having been duly recorded by County Recorders, while at fairview Constable Allred, arrived with John Stuart a Prisoner accused ----- new page (MSS1228_p300.jpg) of murdering an Indian Girl, the prisoner Confessed the Crime June 2d I returned home with a Load of wool. Monday June 6th Regular Term of the County Court held, also the Probate Court in Session Prison[-] Stuart brought before me. Monday 13th inst was Set for the Trial of Prisoner, Friday 10th the weather is very Hot, Grasshopper Bad, Grass P[-]rche Feed for Stock Scarse things in General are gloomy Lookin[-] High Council in Session at Manti Several Breathren in Attendence no business transacted, am busy Pre –pairing Business for the coming Probate Court. Monday 13th Regular June Term of the Probate Court in Session Grand and Pettit Jurors in attendence ----- new page (MSS1228_p301.jpg) two Indictments Presented, 1st the People vs Stuart, for murder this case consumed five days Jury Brought in their verdict of Guilty, Sentence of Death was pronounced upon the Prisoner to be shot on the 11th of July Case of the People vs Morgon Defendent fined 25 dollars & costs. 1st day of Court 13th inst the Lightning Spoiled the Magnet of the Manti office, also killed a man at Ephraim, A horse thief killed at Glenn Cove by Deputy Sheriff Brown of Weber County. Court adjound on Friday 17th Sunday 19th President Hyde Preached in the Evening on the fullfilment of Prophesy Monday 20th fine Shower of rain, followed up on Tuesday 21st— ----- new page (MSS1228_p302.jpg) June 1870 Satterday 25th Last Night Prisoner John Stuart Broke Jail, and made his Escape. Evening M.S. Deputy M[--]chal arrived with warrant for Stuart. Considerable Exciteme in town about Prisoner Stuart Making his Escape Sunday 26th I Preached in Manti Subject Perfection, and Judgement very hot weather. Monday 27th Received Information to the Effect that Prisoner Stuart had been seen that men were in close persut[-] U.S. Sences agent arrived, Put up with me— Friday July 1st 1870 George Daniel Peacock, Returned from Salt Lake City, where he had been to Get Married, Casia[-] Willson was married to him on Monday the 27th day of June 1870 ----- new page (MSS1228_p303.jpg) [-]onday July 4th of July Celebration came of Most Excelent, fine Procession, Hon Geo. Peacock & F R Kin[-]er Oritors, Weather unusually hot, and continued untill the Evening of the 24th when we had a fine rain cooling the air. 25th Monday Lovely day Celebration of the 23, aniversary of the Settlement of Salt Lake valley Came of in Manti in a magnifi -cent way the valley as it was and it was represented, together with the various Improvements in the Arts & Sciences, it is said to be the Grandest Affair Ever gotton up in this County The orations by W. T. Reid, and Franklin Spencer were to the Point, the whole proceedings were of Lively, Peacable Charactor, winding up with a Grand Ball ----- new page (MSS1228_p304.jpg) July 1870 Committee of arrangements were Geo Peacock, W.S. Snow F. R. Kenner, Franklin Spencer & Hans Jensen, Marshall of the day James Crawford, weather continues Showry August 1st Monday Showry Thunder & Lightning, Satterday 30 of July John Wilkinson of Manti had two horses killed by lightning Elections to day more voters are attending the Elections than usual The American Women are voting. Probate Court in Session. Grasshoppers are very Bad on the Gardens and Grain, Myri[---] are in the Air, in the case of Agard vs Rogers Judgement for Defendent Aug 3 very hot day nothing New, 4th I am some what Ill to day Cause Billious Stomach & heat; Satterday 5 Election returns [---] in the vote Stands ----- new page (MSS1228_p305.jpg) Aug 1870 for W.H. Hooper, deligate to Congress 1650, for Representative W. S. Snow 164[-] Geo Peacock 1638 County offices 1476, few scattering votes— Sunday 6th quite feeble, but wrote answers to corrispondents. Weather moderating, flying clouds with occasional showers, cools the air Satterday 13th News of a Great Battle between France and Prussia in which some 60 thousand killed and taken Prisoners, Sunday 14 Met with J. W. Cooledge who is on a visit from Iowa, he has been absent from the Church 20 years, seems delighted with Salt Lake City, and the settlements of Utah, Monday Probate Court in ses sion. Case of Child vs Kerns, on writ of Injunction, Judgement for Plantiff, Wedensday 18th wrote several Letters in answer to Corrispondents Weather Showry ----- new page (MSS1228_p306.jpg) Aug <& Sept> 1870 Sunday 21st President Hyde Preached followed by Mr Reasone[-] agent for the American Bible Society, Showery weather, Sept 1, Thursday, at fast day meeting. Learned of the City authorities of Salt Lake City Demolishing as a Nusence [---] Wholesale & Retail Liquor Establishment, which created quite an Excitement, Friday & Satterday 2 & 3 News of the Surender of Napolian and the whole French army under Ba[---] & McMah[-]n to the Prussians, and the end of the Bonaparte Dynesty, General Pace and others on a military tour of Inspection I went with them to Gunnison and returned Monday 5th County Court in session business mostly regulating ----- new page (MSS1228_p307.jpg) Sept 1870 and working roads. Several appropriations were made for road purposes. News to day confirm the surender of the french Army to prussia, the queen or Empress of France goes to her husband under a pledge that she shall not be considered a Prussian Prisoner, News that the Government at Washington D.C. has authorised the U. S. Marshall to Summon 300 assistants and place on duty in Salt Lake City, this is done in opposition to all Laws and Ordinances of Salt Lake City, the Marshalls so sommoned one said to be on duty, Tuesday Wedensdy Thursday quite Ill with cold Friday Little Satterday [-]th went to 9 miles creek Relocated the County Road, to cross San Pi[---] River about ½ mile south of [-] mile creek Bridge. thence on the west ----- new page (MSS1228_p308.jpg) Sept 1870 sides of the river, to Intercept the old road at the Point of mountain known as Gunnison Sheep Correll, I am very feeble to day— Sunday 11th did not attend meeting owing to Ill health. weather warm Monday 12th attended <1st> Regimental drill on Canal Creek Bottoms Tuesday 13 the Corner Stones of a New Meeting House laid Ceremonies conducted by O. Hyde— Wedensday 14th Pleaseant weather— Thursday 15th I left for fountain Green to work Roads 25th Sunday Returned having accomplished a good job on the County Roads, &c after recruting, I started for Salt Lake City, arrived safe, attended conference Returned home all right, Butifull f[-]ll, so much so that I plowed 20 acres ----- new page (MSS1228_p309.jpg) of Land, and attended to other business, I Learn by the papers that considerably Lawing is going on, the Gentiles against Mormons, it is termed a Law Persecu tion, Drill of Sanpete Militia on the 20 21 & 22 days of October. weather fine, and continued untill about the 15th of December, when the Cold set in most Intense, Christmas and New Years passed of very quite, I have been Somewhat Ill for Several days as also Several of my Children, Colds being the Original Complaint, ----- new page (MSS1228_p310.jpg) 1871 Sunday Jan 1st 1871 butifull day I attended Meeting, O. Hyde, Preached In the Evening, on treatment of Indians &c. Monday 2nd in the office Tuesday 3 Paid WK Borton 15 dollars for Plotting five Townsites, butifull day up to the 20th the weather has been delightsome nothing taken place to mar the peace of any one, 24 Myself two partners, B[--] A M Jolly and wife, went to Wales in this Sanpete County, to attend a Party, we had a most cordial reception Returned to our homes in Manti on the 25th. Weather soft roads sloshey, 27 The Manti Dramatic Troupe gave their first performance ----- new page (MSS1228_p311.jpg) 1871 this season. Sunday 29, I preached in the Evening, on God & his Powers Monday 30th WM Henry returned from the Northern Settlements with 40 head of cattle that he had purchased Weather cold. Feb 1st 1871 George. O. Peacock Removed in to his New house Feb 2. I wrote memorial to Han [-]. S. Wilson on S Land Commis ioner, relitive to the towns of F[---] & Gunnison. High Council in session. Satterday 4 at School of the Prophets at Ephraim, Subject Cooperative Herds. Improvement of Stock &c. Sunday 5th Meeting of Juvaniles at 2. P.M. to be continued every Sabath afternoon, Lectures to be delivered, on History &c weather Pleasant as Spring ----- new page (MSS1228_p312.jpg) Feb 1871 13th Monday City Election for Mayor Allderman &c Took place, all quiet — the townsite of Manti is in Market, as per Anounce -ment in the Papers. 20th Stormy weather Ole Clausen & John L. Buchanon, are being tried for Pettet Larceny Clausen Discharged on the 24th, Buchanon fined 100 dollars, 25th Friday Stormy and Cold, the Heaviest Snow Storm of the Season — Satterday 26th Clear but Cold, I Paid to Luther Turttle Mayor, $17,50 County Money for Enterence of City Lots and for my Self $10, for Enter money, Loaned A Win[---] $10, and John [--]tte[-] $10. ----- new page (MSS1228_p313.jpg) Feb 1871 & March To be paid in a few days [---] in cash or young stock. Sunday March 5th 1871 I was taken sick with chills Terminating in lung fever Which compeled me to keep my Bed and room for three weeks 29th I received a telegram to be in Salt Lake City at the April Conference (6th) to defend a case in behalf of Sanpete County, respecting the County road between Manti & Ephraim. Said case is before the first Presidency of the Church. 31 I purchased for the County 35 Large Applebees, am getting the County Lot decorated with fruit and other trees, also with a good fence & side walk a good substantial jail has just been completed— ----- new page (MSS1228_p314.jpg) Sunday April 2[-]d I started for Salt Lake City in company With Bishop A J Moffett and Luther T Tuttle, arrived on Wedensday Evening Thursday 6th attended Conference Friday 7th the Presidency Desided In favor of the New road between Manti & Ephraim, Bishop Petersen of Ephraim And myself had a talk over old matters, and struck hands, agreeing to be friendly With Each other, Petersen made acknowledgements to having had considerable predjudice Towards me, etc, etc, I Left Salt Lake for home on the 12th Arrived all right and went to work putting in Grain 26th I made seed he[-]ds and planted garden seeds the first this spring ----- new page (MSS1228_p315.jpg) April & May Weather cold spring Backward Health generally good Monday May 1st 1871 Continuing my farming opperations, Weather pleasant, May 8th hawled 30 Loads of manure on my During the week prepairing to Plant potatos 12 & 13th Planting Potatoes, 16th Started to Sevier County In Company with Genrl's Burton & Pace to organise the M[-]litia, F M Jolly went with his team Returned to Manti on the 20th 21 Sunday I Preached to the good People of Manti on the best Policy in my Estimation for the people to persue, in temporal matters. 26th Friday finished Planting corn 27th Satterday Sawed Oats. windy & Dry weather, Shool of Prophets met O Hyde Present. after meeting I commenced to Irigate my wheat field ----- new page (MSS1228_p316.jpg) May 1871 & June Sundy 28th I attended meeting butifull morning, June 2d Attende an Evening Party in Honor of the 70th aniversary of Brigham Young, 6th County Court in Session Assessors Roll Reviewed some Corrections made, &c 10th Probate Court in Session the Case of Olsen, vs, Olsen Desided, being petition for Divorce, 11th Sunday, Edmond, son of Geo & Sarah, B, Peacock Died at About 4, A,m, and was Buried at 7, Pm, he had been Blessed about 1st of April by Robert Logan, & Richard Hall the child at Death was three months old, weather very hot, Monday 12 Regular June Ter[-] of the Probate Court adjournd untill Monday 26th at 10 Am, ----- new page (MSS1228_p317.jpg) June 1871 Sunday 25th weather hot James C Brown & W [-] Reid Preached Monday 26th Court in Session Will of Ole Samuel Read and acted upon, Wedensday 27 Started for Salt Lake City F. Spencer. Wife and two Children, with me, as also Mary and two children, attended the celebration of the 4th of July said to be the grandest in the United States— Apostate Mormons, also celebrated the 4th. 7th Started homeward Arrived Tuesday 11th Spent the week cleaning out weeds from corn Sunday 16th Preached to the good People of Manti, in forenoon after noon wrote Letters to several persons, on business. Hot & dry during the month Aug 7th Election day 1773 votes Polled Aug 10th first heavy shower this season ----- new page (MSS1228_p318.jpg) Aug 1871 11th Just heard of the Death of Bryant Stringham of Salt Lake City U. T. to day J. H. Tuttle son of L [-]. Tuttle was buried aged 11 years. Sunday 13. Elder Erastus Snow Preached, no mail Last nigh[-] owing to a change in scheudle Harvesting Crowding the people Many in the field to day. Aug 27 Sunday attended meeting J H A[---] Preached— I received by mail a commission as Postmaster at Manti, I received a Letter from Anna L Converse of Salt Lake dated 14th the contents are all a mystery, Sept 2[-]d have finished my haying & harvesting my harvest was very Limited, 40 bushels wheat 20 [--] of oats. 7 acres of corn 3 [--] of potatoes yet to harvest, ----- new page (MSS1228_p319.jpg) Sept 1871 I took possession of the Post office today attended school of the Prophets— Orson Hyde Present I was choosen to preside over the meeti Sunday 3rd Orson Hyde preached Monday 4th County Court in Session full Board present, Sunday th attended meeting Elder Wareham Preached, some stormy weather Last week, slight frost Last night, warm and pleasant to day I wrote Letter to Mr L Davis requesting his influence to procure a school teacher for Manti School, nothing of any impor tance transpired worthy of note in this month Oct 1st busy harvesting corn, weathe fine considerable Excitement in and around Salt Lake City, and other places on account of the usurpation of Power by the Judicial officers of the U.S. in this Territory. Several Prominant men have been arrested ----- new page (MSS1228_p320.jpg) Oct 1871 on Indictments by Packed Grand Juries, I took charge of the Post office at Manti haveing been Commissioned Postmaster, on the Day of october the main Portion of the business part of the City of Chichago was berned 100,000 Inhabitants Left Destitute Some 20,000 dollars Subscribed from Utah to aid the Sufferers, fires are also Destroying towns and villages in Wesconsin & Michigan thousands of acres of timber Destroyed, Great Suffering in many parts of the union, weather fine through this month, Nov 1st Working road from manti to Ephraim. Completing Said road about the 20,th 24 some 8,[-]10, Eight or ten bridges were Distroyd by Lawless Charictors, quite an Excitement throughout the County in consequence, ----- new page (MSS1228_p321.jpg) Nov & Dec 1871 The deed is suposed to be done by Individuals, residing at Ephraim on the 30th John Von Cott and myself were Ingaged in investigating the [---] matter Sunday 3rd of Dec, held meeting at Ephraim. Spoke on the business of the road Explaining the rights of the Public County Courts and that of Individuals, relitive to redresses, of wrongs the people voted that on the 4th tomorrow they would make good the bridges distroyed Monday Dec 4th butifull morn County Court called much business transacted, and final Report of Receipts & expenditures, for the year Ending Dec. 31, read and approved preparitory to Reporting 1[-]th Legislature 2[-]d Monday of Dec Probate Court in Session, business before the Court, Fayett land claims and ----- new page (MSS1228_p322.jpg) Deeding to adjudged owners, Jan 12th 1872, I arrived in Salt Lake City to attend the Sitting of the Legislature, took my Seat on the 15th, Enjoyed a very pleasant and agreable Session, on the 19 day of February took my Seat in the Convention to frame a Constitution for the future State of Deseret after two week of Dilegent Labour we completed the Constitution and adjourned, I returned home over very muddy roads, April 1st I started for Salt Lake City arriving on the 3rd of April, 4th took my Seat in the State Legislatures as Senitor for two years Completed our business, by electing [---], & Hooper Senitors to Congress and ----- new page (MSS1228_p323.jpg) Fuller, Representative, The Republican Convention met on the 5th and organisd a Republican Party, I being a member, and was appoin ted one of the Central Com mittee, the Enemies to the people of Utah are very busy Opposing the admission of Utah into the union as a State. The prisoners held under Federal Authority, feel encouraged that they will soon be released— Durying my attendence at the Legislature, Mary A was delivered of a son,— —Moville, (Moreel) mother not doing very well, mending but slowly may, the spring is very backward and cold. 10th a Prisoners held under Federal authority were released by a decission of the Supreme Court of the United States, ----- new page (MSS1228_p324.jpg) 10th of May a Conference Convened at Ephraim, Stormy weather. good Instructions given, but disagreeable, 16th Myself, Reid and Sp[-]ncer. Drafting Constitution & bye Laws to govern the San Pete County Live Stock Cooper -ative Association, mass meeting in the Evening, some very [---] obvious remarks by one B[---] and Patten, 17th butifull morn[-] prospects of good crops, fruit and gardens [-] l[-]ttering June 1st 2 days meeting commenced at Mt Pleasant I attended and returned home Monday morning 3rd, High waters doing considerable damage Several County Bridges gone to wreak. Indians are gathering together in thistle and grass valleys. Tuesday 4 heaviest rain storm in twenty years, flooding the whole face of the country around Manti. ----- new page (MSS1228_p325.jpg) June 6th High water a general turn out, to prevent damages two deaths in town, an aged man by Name Christensen, and a Child of Bro Daniel Henrie, Sunday 9th Attended Meeting at Ephraim Beached twice, Abner Lowy in company with me, Monday 10th County Court in session the asses[--] c[-]om [-]ined, other business transacted, working around home untill Satterday 15th when in company with others started for Gunn ison to hold two days meeting, waters in the streams very high with considerable difficulty we arrived in gunnison I had a very good meeting and visit with the Saints, and started for home on Sunday Evening, the good people of Gunnison sending pilots and aids to help us over the river, we arrived home Safe at 12, [--] Monday 17 very high winds, ----- new page (MSS1228_p326.jpg) June 1872 Tuesday 18th Joseph S, Horn of Gunnison Sent me a Dispatch Giving Information that on Sunday Evening 16th the Indians Shot and Killed Niels Heisell and Stole from him 4 head of Horses his body was found at noon monday 17, I Dispatched to Gen D H Wells Salt Lake City, giving Information about the Death of Young Heisell Death, Durying the week Considerable excitement Existed on account of News from various quarters about the hostilities of the Indians reports Came in from South that Cattle and horses, have been Stolen from monroe Glenwood Salina Gunnison & mant[-] to the Number of one hundred, Satterday 22 went to moroni to attend two days meeting, Sunday T[---] Y[---] Chief and one hundred of his woriors came to visit at Moroni we held ----- new page (MSS1228_p327.jpg) Council with the Principal men had a good talk the Indians said that they wanted peace, that they were opposed to the resent Indian depredations, that those whome were Committing deeds of murder and robery were a Lawless and ungovernable set that could not be sestained by any influence that they could bring to [---], but that so soon as they could they would capture the guilty and punnish them, or turn them over to be delt with as the Law prescribes returned home in the Evening found roads very bad in places on account of high water Satterday 29 I started for Salt Lake City to attend to Land entries and Homesteading [---] me some 70 persons applications arrived on the Evening of the 2d July spent some fiive days in the City and ----- new page (MSS1228_p328.jpg) Left for home, I purchased a Champion mower & harvester, for $235, a Waggon for $150, sewing machine for $75, arriving at Provo Sunday Evening could not obtain Pastuerage so I drove out four Miles, Camped, while turning my animals into pasture, one John Fasgreen Pilfered my wagon and stole from my case thirty dollars, US Currency I seen him in the act, but was to far off to distinctly identify the money, he denyed the act of taking so I wa[-] forced to abandon search, and drive on I arrived home on Wedensday 10th Satterday & Sunday 13 & 14 attended meeting at Spring City had a good time. I purchased a [-]ain of steers of one Samuel B Frost for $125, arrived home at midnight, all well. Wedensday 17 Granted Letters of Guard -ianship to Sidney H Allred on ----- new page (MSS1228_p329.jpg) application of the miner heirs of the Late Thomas Ivie, weather hot, myself not very well — my Daughter Rosella on her way for Ogden, to attend the Telegraph office as Opperator, She is to have 25 dollars per month, Board & washing as also free ticket traviling &c — indian excitement Continues Some fears of a colision between Government & Indians, as the Latter Refuses to return to the Indian resurva Sunday 22d I preached at manti Tuesday 24 raised a Liberty Pole and unfurled the Stars & Stripes from top mast, 25 Started my New mowing machine it works well, commenced haying to day, Tuesday 30th of July, I am 50 years old to day, Last Night I was serenaded to day am celebrating my fiftieth Birthday President O Hyde ----- new page (MSS1228_p330.jpg) and about one hundred and fifty others invited guests partook of a sumptious repast at my residence, including the Brass Band of Manti — Many Congratulations were given, and Boquets of flowers presented me, from our Neighbouring gardens, the Evening was Spent at the Council House, Entertaining my Guests with a grand Ball, President O Hyde made appropriate remarks, after which I followed a child of mine was Blessed, and named Daniel Moville. O Hyde being mouth, this was the wish of his mother Mary A Peacock. Wedensday & Thursday was spent in righting ----- new page (MSS1228_p331.jpg) up after the feast, Every person speaks highly of the first Birth day party of any magnitude held in Manti. I promised my Guest that if the Lord Spared My Life, I would give a nother party when I become one hundred years old— which created a merry Laugh and Expressions of willingness that my desires might be granted Aug 5th Election of a General Charactor going of very quite with a general union in this county, Indians are troublesome stealing stock. Friday 9th indians wounded two men at fairview stole 10 head of horses, Nathan Stuart one of the wounded , Died Larson is getting better 17 Jerry P[--]e was assualted by one Richard S[---] ----- new page (MSS1228_p332.jpg) At Mt Pleasant, the affair was first Laid to Indians but Subsequent Events Prove that Richard Smyth made an assault upon the body of Page with a hatchet and inflicted Severe wounds— Smyth arrested and on 20th Committed to Jail 26th General Morrow with troops Entered Sanpete County and Seems determined to compel the Indians to go, on their reservation, Some of the Indians seem willing to go others are ugly and show Signs of resistance, and are stealing some few horses, Monday 9th of Sept Probate Court in Session, case of Smyth the trial is set for the 30th inst. Heavy frost Last Night 10th inst ----- new page (MSS1228_p333.jpg) my reaping machine has cut 1200[--] of wheat & oats, Friday Morning 20, Geo, Daniel's Wife was Delivered of a Son Sunday morning 22[-]d F Snows Wife Alace (my Daughter) was Delivered of a Son. 23rd County Court in Session Business transacted mostly relating to roads & Bridges— about the 15th all the troops were withdrawn from the County having accomplished nothing. Leaving the Settlement, unprot- ected, farther than Self Defence, Weather Continues fine, people busy thrasing Grains &c 28 Alaces baby died and buried on Sunday Indians continue Hostile Daniel Miller Killed near Spring City, and his son wound ed ----- new page (MSS1228_p334.jpg) 29 Probate Court in Session, Grand Jury duly emp[-]nneled, Bill of Indictment found gainst R Smythe Tuesday 30 Smyth arr[-]igned he Plead not Guilty trial by Jury Continued three days, the Jury returned a virdect fixing penalty of 1 year in Penetentiary— 4 Oct Smyth started to the Penetentiary in charge of depu[-] [---] W. F Snow. Weather deligh[-]some 20th Oct I Preached to the good People of Manti on fulfillment of Prophecy Paying of tithing &c, butifull day— 30th very hard post Last Night butifull to day Nov 1 weather increasing cold. 20th Received a feed mill from Ohio price 75 dollars delivered 25 mill Started, grinding ----- new page (MSS1228_p335.jpg) for killing one Be[---] Swensen near wales trial five days [---] Spencer & Reimers for Prosecution [-] W W Wood for Prisoners verdict Prisoner guilty of manslaughter Penaty 1 year in prison and to pay five hundred dollars fine, 20 of Feb fine paid and Sheriff hired prisoner out to his father W Daly for 1 dollar per day— Excitement in Washington on Utah affairs, weather cold snow deep said to be two feet deep in Utah Valley, it is about 10 inches in San pete val[---] March Set in rather mild [-] County Court in Session Roads Bridges &c being the principal business. Small Pox very bad in the county two cases in Manti. 15th Commenced opening up a New farm on 9 Mile Creek ----- new page (MSS1228_p336.jpg) 1873 23, My son Clarance quite Ill with fever, work on 9 mile farm progressing, weather fine so much so that tomorrow 24th Several will be [---] [---] April 1st Cold Stormy weather, 4th Friday at 15 past four AM Sarah Bell Peacock Gave Birth to a son Name, 5th Boys finished putting in grain on 9 mile farm Clarance quite Ill yet, 6 Lottie and her Husband Left for Richfield, they had been visiting us for ten days— 12 news from Conference Interesting, Small pos[--] this place, and through the County a[---], dry weat[-] through April. May 1st cold and dry ----- new page (MSS1228_p337.jpg) 1873 Tuesday July 1st I sent an order for 25 Bibles, to the American Family Bible Publishing Co Chicago Ill Enclosed twenty five dollars in my order, my team having returned from P[---] is Now working upon the County Public works— I sent 100 dollars in gold to B [-] Young at Richfield Received the money from Manti Co-op I became responsible for its prompt payment July and August very hot weather Harvesting in Sept Oct 6th at Salt Lake attending Conference, and Purchased Material for [---] building, Learned that John Price, through being Counciled by O. Hyde had Sold the old San pete coal ----- new page (MSS1228_p338.jpg) bed in Sanpete Co to an out side Gentile Co in November President B Young Geo A Smith and a few others visited Sanpete & Sevier County I traviled with them, on the— —AD 1873 Alice Snow my daughter gave Birth to a Daughter on the 12th day of January 1874 I took my Seat in the House of representatives, a member from Sanpete Co, 21st wrote Letters and Sent Pictures of my Mother to my Bros & Sisters as follows to Mrs Jane Lathrop, Hannah Me[---] and Sarah Frink, San Barnendino Cal, to John Peacock Boise Idaho Mary Weaver North Manchester Indiana ----- new page (MSS1228_p339.jpg) Bell was confined. Delivered of a Daughter named we are busy Engaged Putting in Crops and farming on 9 Mile Creek Spring Backward &c [---] very frequent, June 7 County Court in session for two days Considerable bus— by way of Road Precincts & a general survey of roads under my Direction ordered June 26 & 27 President Young Wells and several of the Quorum of the Twelve apostles visited Sanpete Co and held Two days meeting at Ephraim, they Located a Site for a Temple at Manti, Sundy 27th Some 12 persons were Baptized at Ephraim, by way of a renewal of Covenants, and the Presid[-] B Young Called upon the peop[-] ----- new page (MSS1228_p340.jpg) to repent and be Rebaptised Tuesdy June 29 Elders Erastus Snow and John Von Colt Preached at Manti, and Rebaptised about a score of Leading Breathren & Sisters of Manti Branch (I was one) also a Man & his Wife from Trinidad Colorado were Babtised the Wife being a Mexican June 30 I sold a wood mowing machine to Luther Tuttle for $139 dollars as follows Cash 50 dollars note on B. [-]. Young for 53 dollars & fifty Cents, twenty five dollars & 50 Cents on Store [--] and 9 dollars to pay R Johnson for freighting machine from Salt Lake July 5th a General turn out to the Cannon to Young & Peacock saw mill, a Large Brewery Built for the occasion, music & Dancing B[--]s Band &c ----- new page (MSS1228_p341.jpg) Friday Jan 23rd Mary Peacock Wife to William H Peacock gave birth to a son Sundy 25th 4 PM William Henry, son of Geo. D. Peacock and my grandson died at about 4 PM aged 29 wrote a letter and sent a Picture of my mother to Geo Bowe[-] [--] Yorkshire, Received word over the wives that some of my family had the measles. weather to day butifull. Feb 4th visited the county clerks office, Salt Lake County, received a Letter from my Bro John Peacock and answered the same, health good. Feb 10th Sent 19 dollars to Chicago for Books, 14th received word that my son George was very sick, I purchased some musical instruments such as organ flutes fiddle &c, attended to some land office business ----- new page (MSS1228_p342.jpg) 1874 Sunday 15, in Connection with Wm Morrison Drafted a Charter of 65 Sections for the City of Ephraim Monday 16th Paid for history of Gen. R C Lee $6,00; fine day, business Lively, 20th I was Re Elected Probate Judge, I Resigned my seat in the House of Representatives, Legislature in Session During the night and adjourned Satterdy morning in the Night a fire broke out, and burned up a house near the Liberal Institute, 23 Started for home, my daughter Rosella, & Cina Clinton accompanying me, we went by train to Provo, there met my son John with team, went to Spanish Fork Stormy and muddy, very bad road we arrived at Manti Wedensdy found my son George very [---] all others of the family well ----- new page (MSS1228_p343.jpg) March 1st 1874 I Preached to a Large attentive audiance at Manti. Mondy 2nd County Court in Session. I am quite unwell, Tuesdy 3 Much worse to day sore [-]ook & Leg Cause old hurt, Monday 9 not much better Held Probate Court and appointed Wm T Reid Clerk and Franklin Spencer Prosecuting Attorney, Weather fine thaw ing. Snow fast appearing in the valley. 15th Taken Ill. have a very Sore Leg weather Stormy and Disagreeable Considerable Sickness thro[-] out the county April 1st Some Little Grain has been sown but the Spring is backward ----- new page (MSS1228_p344.jpg) and continues up to the 20th present day to day Rumer say that the Indians are Likely to be troublesome this Summer May 1, 1874, Mr & Mrs B [-] Young and wife at my house the former on his way to England on mission 9th E W Fox Bought in a Stock of Goods to Commence Merchandising. weather change able from cold to heat & [---] [---] the united order on general Incor noration, seems to be the order a topic of conversation, June 2nd B [-] Young Sailed on the Steam Ship, Idaho for Liverpool, the Poland Utah Bill passed the House of Represen -tatives in Congress. I recieved a Letter from B [-] Young giving an account of his visi ting New York ----- new page (MSS1228_p345.jpg) July 1874 July 4th I delivered an oration to a Large Assembly of Citisen, assembled at Manti, Weather extremely hot and oppressive. July 24, I was again selected and delivered an oration being the 27th anniversary of the first enterance of the Pioneers into Salt Lake Valley my daughter Lottie (Mrs Young) took a severe cold, on the occasion of the Celebration on the 24th and after a [---] of charges of the decease the case turned into tiphoid fever She became very Ill having the fever in its most malignant form to day Sept 15th her symtoms are for the better I have also been Laid up with sore Leg all summer so that I could not Labour ----- new page (MSS1228_p346.jpg) Aug 1874 Aug 3rd I was Elected by the people to the office of Probate Judge for Sanpete Co for the term of two years During the mouth Mr James [-] Clinton and Wife Rosella The Latter my daughter paid us a visit Rosella was confined in June and lost her babe. Sept 15th we learn that Mr B [-] Young arrived in New York from England on his return home. Left same day for Salt Lake C[-] his wife Lottie continues to mend [---] his Little sone Joseph, A, now 6 mon[-] old is doing well, weather Inclined to [-]e cool heavy frosts Nights, [-]ines all killed, Crop[-] Light but good, fruit good and plenty, business very du[--] Money scarse, and people genar ally expecting harder times. Even persecution is looked for ----- new page (MSS1228_p347.jpg) by many, the courts are making preperations for on and bought upon the Leaders of the Latterday Saints. The Saints are much divided amongst themselves, the "United Order moves slower hence our "Greatest Enemies" are those of our own faith, [-]or profession. Sept 16th my Stack of Hay and Stables Caught fire from a spark, and Spread at a fearfull rate, and caught the stock and stables of W H Peacock, and Consumed his Hay and Stables as well as mine burning up 35 tuns of Hay, total Loss one Thousand dollars. Sept 26th B [-] Young arrived from Europe Lottie gaining in health— Sept 30th my team of mares Ran away to day damaged the wagon about 10 dollars. ----- new page (MSS1228_p348.jpg) 1874 Oct 1 am trying to Cut Hay to replace some of the Loss by fire on the 16 Sept, but the weather and other causes seems to prevent. Oct 3rd My family are gathering Apples, it is Estimated that I will raise about 50 bushel[-] fi[-]st crop that I have ever [---] of any consequences, a very good crop of Plums and Peaches are also raised Went to Salt Lake City in Decemb[-] on business and returned in time for Christmas at Home— 1875 Jan 3rd the New Court house was dedicated. I offered the didcatoy prayer 300 persons Assembled in the Hall of the [---] house, a vote of [---] was tenderd to me for the able [---] that I had discharged the duties of Judge of Sanpete County and the Economy ----- new page (MSS1228_p349.jpg) in manageing the financial affairs of the County, &c Monday Jan 4th A High School was started in the Hall of the Court House under the directions of myself and W [-] Reid, John A[---] as Teacher Jan 11th & 12th County Court in Session the select men were much pleased with the new Court House, and its furnishings and surprised at the Low price it had cost the County they had estimated the cost at 12,000 dollars. The Clerk read the estimate at 5000 dolllars 300 dollars was appropriated to me for superintending the Labour on S[---] building. I sent a receipt to O Hyde for his To[---] $10,60 he acknowledged the receipt of same ----- new page (MSS1228_p350.jpg) 1875 Mondy 20 John A[---] was discharged from the school on account of Intoxication. W J Reid takes charge of the school for the time, Weather stormy, but mild 21 John Lowy and my son Brigham, returned [---] [---] with Loads of school furniture mild & pleasant weather to day, Weather continues fine Feb 1st 1875 Set in with fine [---] nothing of very much interest trans pired through the month of Feb March 1st County Court in session business fine [---] talking over the [---] of the County, which was considered good Several Items of business transacted held evening session and adjourned to [---] terms. Young & Peacock started their New Mill for sawing Lumber ----- new page (MSS1228_p351.jpg) March 22 1875 Report Confirmed, that Judge Mc Kean, has been removed by President Grant, the People are Generally [--]belent over the Event. Sarah Jane Higgins Died to day She is the younges daughters of John & Mary Lowry, raised in Utah, she Leaves 7 Children in destitute Circumstances. 23rd the body of Sarah J Higgins was [---] to the Tomb at 3 PM at the town of Salem in Utah County, 26th A Lowry and my wife returned from Utah County, where they had been to attend to funeral of Sarah J Higgins. April 5th I started for Salt Lake City to attend Conference arrived on Tuesdy the 6th, weather stormy good attendence during Conference Monday 12th I started home [-]rrived Home by store tuesdy [-]ing, while absent Sarah ----- new page (MSS1228_p352.jpg) 187[-] March 4th Prof Riggs and James Dwyer arrived in the County, W J Reid meets them at Moroni to day. They are on a tour of Inspections as Supt of Schools Monday 8th I met Prof Riggs, Supt. Lewis of [---] Co. [---] Reid of this county and my much Esteem friend James Dwyer. Listened to their Instructions to be people of Ephraim 9 & 10 at Manti 11th at gunnison 12 I returned home, and the school Supt went south, weather Cold Chilly &c Considerable sickness in the settlements. On the 21st John Peacock (son) returned from [-]ound valley. he having exchanged a pair of mules & wagon for a horse and seven head of cattle, weather moderating. D C[--]dland Preached in Manti to day, as also several of the Elders just returned from Laboring on [---] George Temple. all feel well at having fulfilled their missions ----- new page (MSS1228_p353.jpg) Feb hearing his [-]ovy to Truth of the Wo[---] we often went to Bro Jacks get som[-] ment. and went to [---] [-] Monday 2d cold stormy morn[-] Bro R. E. Morwick Presented [-] Witsons Josephus in returned him with the Key to Theo[-] and E. R. Snow's Poem's. I [-] the voice of Warning to [--] mother and Joques Catichism to her children Bro Wm Smith called upon me and dove up some few Jobs of Tailoring such as mending my Cloak & Pants, we dined at John Hutchisons for dinner & Ze[-] a gentleman from Glasgow Call[-] upon Bro Stuart. and they bo[-] returned to Glasgow on Busin[-] Bro Morwick and I went [-] Theatre. The Plays were [-] [-]nd an Object of Intere[-] Clerks [---] a[-]t ----- new page (MSS1228_p354.jpg) of [-]let, and his [-] the [-] then of Hamlet [-]day 3d 6 A.M. Bro Morwick [-] for Liverpool. I visited the [-] on Le[-]th, stormy Evening [-]ied a Letter from Edden [-]on he is improving in health [-]nsday 4th I received a Letter Robert Ro[--] Mutton, wrote a then and sent in it a Pound Note to Mrs. Mac[--]hiney Glosgow in Payment for shirt making. Bro Smith, Jack, and Hutcheson called in to se me weather very Stormy Thunder & Lightning & Thursday 5th I wrote to Geo [-] Cannon sent a draft for 9 9.7.6 nine Pounds [-]en and sixpence Church monies [-]te to John S. Smith that I would Hunterfield on Sabath next, [-] Dinner at Bro John Nobles a few hours and went to [-] Took [-]ea in comp[-]