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 SC 1381 – Harriet Ann Thatcher Preston Diary Number of Pages: 146 ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p001.jpg) Diary Diary ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p003.jpg) Lo- Mrs H. A Preston Logan City Cache Co. Utah Jer Nov 25 / 72 ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p005.jpg) Mrs H. A. Preston, s Logan, Nov 25[--] 1872 Octavo DIARY. 1872 & 1873 Published Annually FOR THE TRADE. 1873. ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p009.jpg) Tuesday Nov. 26, 1872 Wednesday, January 1, 1873 This morning at 9 30 A.M. My Husband & myself bade our darling little ones and dear friends adieu and started on our trip to visit our relatives in the East. After a pleasant ride of ten miles we took the Utah Northern R.R. at Rices. here we bid brother Joseph goodbye who had kindly brought us to the Station. After a pleasant ride of 30 miles to its junction with the C.P.H.R. then a ride of 16 miles brought us to Ogden. we staid all night at Bro F D Richards he was not at home, but his family treated us very kindly. After super Mr Preston went to the store to get a few little articles which we needed for our trip. returned. had prayers and retired for the night ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p010.jpg) Wednesday Nov 27 Thursday, January 2, 1873.2 After an early breakfast we proceede to the station we met William H Hoo[-] & George L Cannon en Konte for Washington deligates to Congress. The former was accompanied by his family. We secured sleeping appointment on the Pullmans elegant pallace Sleeping Car (Wood-Stock) for Omaha. The weather was delightful and the scenery along Weber Cannon & Echo was truly magnificent. we all enjoyed it very much. dinner time brought us to Easton, where the passengers dined. but we did not depend on eating houses, but took our meals in the cars we had our lunch baskets well stocked Bro Cannon lunched with us on The trip. and we enjoyed his saciety very much indeed he is a very agreeable traveling companion. CafeDain H & family were delightful neighbors. we all retired about 9 O Clock ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p011.jpg) Thursday 28 Friday, January 3, 1872 This is a loely morning, and we all feel well, though I did not sleep much. I was so unused to the motion of the car, and the continual noise of the machinery, that I found it impossible to sleep, but I feel well, and am ready to enjoy every thing I see. we pass over much country <(The Sa[--]mie planes)> That is very fine, and if it were summer I would look very attractive. We have books along to read, but it is very little. I do for I want to see all I can, and I think I never enjoyed any so much as I do this trip. Little May is very good, and feels perfectly at home. Dinner hour. Found us at Sheyanne we all got out of the car for a walk in front of the large Eating House, which kept the cold wind off of us, we got some nice grapes. Saw a Buffalo Head which had just been killed. Signal was given to start. We dined with ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p012.jpg) Saturday, January 4, 1873. an excellent appatite after our nice walk in the open air, nothing of interest to note. we are traveling along at a very good [-]ate, past over much country that will one day be settled by industrious farmers, for it is really a fine tract of country, We are Now at [-]idney. a station where there is an Eating House in fact it is quite a little place. we spend 25 minutes here for the passingers to get their Supper, the time is so short that I could not enjoy a meal so quickly dispatched. I much prefer our lunch Baskets The Steward kindly supplies us with hot water, so that we make our tea & coffee. Well night is coming on. The Steward makes our beds for us. ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p013.jpg) Friday Nov 29 Sunday, January 5, 1872 We all slept well last night. we past many little places that I cannot say any thing about, also many snow hheds We past or rather went through 27 Yesterday, they are strongly built of heavy timbers then enclosed with boards put so closely together that very little light penetrates it is so dark while the cars are passing through that you cannot see an object. perfectly black darkness we are now out of the country of Snow Sheds & fences. out in the open country. 9 O clock Stoped to breakfast at "Grand Island" This is an Island in the "Platte River" or rather takes it's name from an Island in this River this town cont[--] from 800 to 1,000 inhabitants. it has a Bank, two good Hotels. two or three Church Schooles. a Cort House. a jail. and two Weekly Papers Printed there it is very pleasantly situated and will be a fine place in a few years. ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p014.jpg) Monday, January 6, 1873. after breakfast. we started on again over the broad open plains. passed Station many quite pleasent little places. Dinner time brings us at. Columbus this town contains about 1,500 inhabitants. 2 banks 6 Churches, a Weekly Paper, the "Platte journel" good Schools. several eating Houses. it is the County Seat of Platte Co. Dinner over on we go again. pass many wee little places. night is coming on and we shall bode considerable by not being able to see the country as we pass over it. however we must rest our eyes or they may fail us. We all retired early. and anticipate a good nights rest. from Columbus we find out selves in Omaha a bout 2 O clock P.M. this is qute a large place. we took the Transfer train crossed Mo River, Checked our baggage [-]nc[-]ed sleep in berths to Chicoya. ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p015.jpg) Tuesday, January 7, 1873. the Iron Bridge across the Mo Rive is a Magnificent Structure. it is suported by Stone [---] the River was frozen so that it could be crossed on the see. after getting our quarters on the Chicago & Rock Island R.R. in a Splended Sleeping car. W steamed out of Connsel Bluffs for Chicago, we had supper & retired to our berths Saturday Nov 30th 1872 this is a lovely morning all rested well. We crossed the Missippi R and arrived at Rock Island. about 8 Oclock A.M. this is a very nice place and of considerable note. it has may fine Places of Buisness. and many fine Residences. the Train Stoped here for Breakfast.- here we parted from the Capt & family. The [---] to Galona, while we go direct to Chicago. during the day we ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p016.jpg) Wednesday, January 8, 1873. pass through places of intrest and of over a fine tract of country. though the places may of them looked very untidy and as though poorly kept. there are many places which bespoke poverty. and many places that looked tolerably comfortable. but I find that my Ideas of this part of the world have been to extravigant. therefore I am somewhat disappointed. We arrived in Chicago about 4 Oclock .P.M. Secured our Baggage to Cab for Clifton House where we found very pleasent quarters at $3 1/2 per day, bro Cannon's Room joined ours. which makes it very pleasent. after making our Toilets we went below to the Splended dinning Hall, and had an excellent Supper, after which we spent the evening chatting &c. retired about 10 oclock ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p017.jpg) Sunday Dec 1st Thursday, January 9, 1872 We arose from our beds very rested. took Breakfast about 9. Oclock. The Gentlemen took a ramble around town. I pent my time in writing home Reading &c. May keeps one company. This has been a gloomy day, Snowing most of the time. had an agreeable evening with Bro Cannon & bro Bull. it was near eleven Oclock when we retired. Monday .Dec 2nd, 1872 Still snowing, but not very hard after Breakfast. the Gentlemen went out for a walk around town. came, in, had dinner then My self & May went out to have a look at this fine City. I do a little Shoping. We saw many Magnificient bui[-]ldings ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p018.jpg) Friday, January 10, 1873. It seemes to me perfectable wonderful. how quickly this city has gone up since the great fire. the buildings are many of them much finer than those that were burned. better material more massive in construction we came in much pleased with our walk, had our Supper Spent a nother very pleasent, evening. The gentlemen visited or attended the Theatere I did not feel like going out again. So I spent the evening reading Mark Twain's Innocense abroad found it quite amusing. we retired a bout. or between 11 & 12 Oclock. ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p019.jpg) Tuesday 2, 1872 Saturday, January 11, 1873. We arose feeling first rate The weather is still gloomy but not Storming. Captain Hooper for whom we were waiting arrived this morning. was glad to meet him, we all went down and breakfasted together, after-which we put on our wrappings and had a nother ride over the principal part of the town. Mr. Preston myself and May, had a very pleasent time Mr. H & Cannon were making some calls on friends. came in well pleased with our out. had dinner then backed up preparatory for taking train for New York City we took the Buss, and arrived at the Depot in time to get our selves comfortable quarters on a sleeping car. The train leaves this place at 5 oclock P.M. ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p020.jpg) Wednesday Dec 4 Sunday, January 12, 1872 During the night we past through the Norheren part of Illinois & Indiana. consequently saw none of it. Breakfast brought us to Alliance Ohio, we all enjoyed our breakfasts for we were quite hungary. The time allowed to us was only 25 Minutes. rather a short time. but we did justice to the meal, got abord again and steamed on. passed through many nice little towns and villages and many fine farmes. I enjoyed the scenery much, we crossed the Alleyance River run along the banks of the Ohio. the scenery is very fine somewhat Montamous I fact it is the Alleyance Range there are many fine places along this River. Noon brought us to Pittsburge, where every body and every thing looks ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p021.jpg) Monday, January 13, 1873. dirty. though this is a great bussiness place, and a very Old place it was once called Fort Du Qusne. it is quite rooted in history. Now we are in the State of Pensylvania and it is truly quite a romantic looking country. we see many beautiful places. looked as though they would be perfectly delight ful in the Summer time. had Supper at Altoona and off again. night is coming on so there is no more sight seeing untill day comes again. it is very ruff traveling. the country is so Mountainous. retired Early. ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p022.jpg) Thursday 5th Tuesday, January 14, 1872 New York City We do not feel much rested this morning, was up early making ready to leave the cars when we get to Jersey City. arrived there about 7 A.M. we took the Ferry and crossed East River in to the City of New York. took the a Cab and drove to Mr Ben Richard son's 8th Av between 43 & 44th streets, he treated us very warmly his good lady soon got us some breakfast. after which we were off for a walk in the great City accompanied by Mr Rwho is an excellent guide We visited Stewarts MagnificientRetale dry goods establishment on Broad Way & 10th Streets. thence to Washington & Fulton Markets among the finest in the world, thence to the ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p023.jpg) New York Wednesday, January 15, 1873 Cooper Institute, thence to Wall Street of Banks. went into some of the principal ones. they were very fine Buildings. visited the United States Post Office. Custom House. the Stock Exchange where all kinds of Stock of Companies are bought & sold then to the Gold ring. a room wherin gold is bought & sold the noise we hear in these places would suggest to the traveler some noisy rubble or mob. (rather then sterling men who had met together to do business. from thence we went to Trinity Church this is a very fine place, went all through it and walked in the Yard. which is very interesting from thence to Sockwoods & Co Mr L was not in. thence ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p024.jpg) Thursday, January 16, 1873. to the Life Insurence Co "Equitable" got on to the patten Elevator which took us to the top of the building. which is 7 stories high. we had a splended Birds eye view of the great City. Thence to the New York Life Insurance which is a most Magnificient Building. Thence to the Street Car home. and us doubly satisfied with what we saw. had supper which was made ready by Mrs Richardson who is a most excellent Lady. and is very very kind to us we had a visit from Mr S. Young from Salt Lake who is here Studying Medicine we were very pleased to see him. we spent a very pleasent evening ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p025.jpg) Dec 6 Friday, January 17, 1872 We did not arrise very early for we were very tired. but feel somewhat rested. had our breakfast. and started to Hunt up Dr Anderson who we very easly found by the assistence of the Directory, Mr Preston had him examine his arm and engaged him to Make an appratus for it to enable him to use it. the Dr thinks he can suit him but tells him that he will have to remain in this place near a week so that he can have his arm thourghily fitted. we walked a round the city some and then returned home, in the Mr P & R visited Barnum's Museum. had a pleasent evening. got home about 11 Oclock ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p026.jpg) New York Dec 67th Saturday, January 18, 1872 We feel much rested after our jourey I did not go out to day, except to the patteren Store which is three doors from here. got a dress pattern for May. cut it out and partly made it. Spent a very pleasent day with Mrs R. in the evening Mr Preston & Richardson visited Barnum's Museum found it very interesting did not get home untill Eleven Oclock we retired well satisfied with the day. ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p027.jpg) New York Dec 8 Sunday, January 19, 1872 We are all well this morning, but I feel a little Lazy. There is a gentleman here this morning from Chicago. a Mr McChesn[--] he used to be consel to England he seemes to be very much of a gentleman. Mr Richardson Preston & the above gentleman visited the Luckey [--]e Farm owned by Mr R. it is about 16 miles from this City. Mrs Richardson & my self intended to visited Central Park to day but it rained all day so we did not go out. I spent the day writing home. and reading. the gentlemen got home about 8 oclock were much pleased with their trip. after supper we spent the evening chatting looking a pictures &c &c retired about 10 oclock ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p028.jpg) New York Dec 89th Monday, January 20, 1872 arose very early. had breakfast put on our wrappings and started out for sight seeing again. first visited Dr Hudson 696 Broad way. to have the apperatus fitted on Mr P's arm. thence took the 4 A cars for Murry Hill. got out of the cars walked over the hill saw Stewart's New building just being finished. the "Woman's Home" it is a very grand building. it is built of Iron zink and brick it has the apperi ance of being built of Marble. thence to the Grand Central Depot. went all through the waiting rooms which are filled up with all the modern improve -ments. this one of the finest R R. Depots in the world it was built by Vanderbelt. ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p029.jpg) New York Monday 9th Tuesday, January 21, 1873 2. from there we visited a Methodist Church that is being erected. it is built like an ampitheatre. we saw two very fine jewish Sin a gongs built in the Egiptian style. thence to the Croton Reservoir which is quite place of interest. most of the City are suplied with water from here thence to Stewards Pallatial Residence it is a magnificient building, fronts on two Streets, built of white Marble. we would liked to have went in but the family were living in it. thence home to Mr K's had dinner rested awhile. then off Barnums Museum, and manageir. did not think much of it. returned home about 9 oclock. the weather is very cold May does not feel very well. but I hope she will be better in morning. ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p030.jpg) N York Tuesday Dec 10th Wednesday, January 22, 1872 May is very much better this morning though not well did not rest well, was feverish all night, eat but little this morning. this is a feafully cold morning do not think of going out untill after noon, think it will be better in by a nice fire than out such a day as this. 1 Oclock P.M. had lunch put on our wrappings, and took 8 A[-] Street cars for Central Park took little May with us. First we went in to see the collection of living Birds from Many parts of the Earth of which there is a very fine collection, then to the Animals comprising the Monkey of diferent kinds bears of all kinds wolves foxes two fine old Buffalos looked very natural and quite happy, chickens of different kinds as well as ducks & geese Pea fowles. doves of all kinds. these that I mention were in ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p031.jpg) New York continued Thursday, January 23, 1872 yard near the Museum in the Park. thence to the Museum, where we learned from the Secretary that it was Reseption day. consequently not Open to the Public, but in consideration of us being travelers, he very kindly and courteously gaves us his card which would admit us, he remarked that it would never do to come so far without seeing the Museum. we thanked him for his favor, and passed on first we examed some white coral specimens from different places. they were lovely, next some Mineral which were very fine, the different kinds of Marble all colors, Granite of all kinds the different Sand Stone. 5 very large nuggets of gold found in Australia none from California that I saw. next we come to all kinds of Reptiles preserv in liquor. you could think of nothing belonging to this class, but what you will find here, a splended collection ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p032.jpg) NW continued Friday, January 24, 1873 next the fishes of all kinds we saw the white Sharke the Aligator. there is nothing that is in the ocean Seas Lakes or rivers but what is represented here. then we come to the birds of all parts & climes some of the most lovely. such magnificient Plumage and they as just as perfect as life. all stuffed and in class Show Caces. The Birds of South America a more gorgeous in the coloring of their plumage then those from any other part of the world. though there are many from other parts which are very beautiful, but the coloring of the South American birds seemes to be more desided. there is no bird either small or large but what is reppresented here. then to the Animals of every kind and from every country, as well as ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p033.jpg) New York Continued Saturday, January 25, 1872 Insects, Botanical Specimens which are very fine. Annatamical Specimens. here we could see what great differences there were between the Skulls of different races, Skelletons of all kinds of Animals reptiles &c &c. here we saw the fossil remains of the Irish deer which is Monstrous in size. we went into the third Story and there saw may Astronomical observations which were interesting as well as instruct ive. this completes our round in the Meuseum, thence to the Managerie where we see all kinds of Animals in cages, the Camel, Elephant Some Magnificient lions Tigers leopards Panthers wild cats hyeneas. Ant eaters Zebra the horned horse, Shetland Poney, a very fine African Ostrich. we ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p034.jpg) New York continued Tuesday 10th Sunday, January 26, 1872 spent a bout three hours in the Museum & Mangerie and we considered it most proffitably spent too. May enjoyed every thing she saw, we did intend to have a drive around the Park but the weather being so very cold we thought it better to make our way home, this Park is a very fine one, Nature in the first place has done much for it, then Art has made it still more attractive. the drive and foot paths are very fine and a ramble in this place in Summer would surely be most delightful. we returned home had a nice supper. the gentlemen are of on some bussiness calls. May is sleeping and I think I will do like wise my day's work is satisfactory to myself. ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p035.jpg) New York Wednesday Dec 11 Monday, January 27, 1872 I spent the day indoors. sewing on Mays dress. Mr Preston made some business calls. the weather is not quite so cold to day. Professor McCesney called in to day took tea he is an old friend of Mr Richardson he seemes a very fine gentleman The 5th avenue Hotel was partially burned last nigh there was 22 persons burned to death, all servent girls they were in the atic story, their window being pared with Iron gratings. The stare way being [-]n fire there was no way to get out, consequently they were all burned this seemes. horrible the press blames the propriety very severly, and justly too no doubt. This is a great city of Slow their building have the apperrence of being what they are not ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p036.jpg) New York Thursday 12th Tuesday, January 28, 1872 We did not arise very early this morning. had a good rest however, little May is some better but far from well yet. has a heavy cold and is quite feverish I have not been out to day. Mr Preston went over to Jersey City on some bussiness relating to the Utah Northern RR. returned about 5 Oclock PM quite tired out. he wrote a long letter to brother Moses. We are getting very anxious to here from our little ones at home and our dear friends. it is now over two weeks since we left then and had no word from them and will not untill we arrive at our destination. I am anxious to be moving on ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p037.jpg) New York Friday Dec 13th Wednesday, January 29, 1872 We went to Green Wood Semetry today. we were accompanied by Mr Ben Richardson, who has been over it so many times that he knows all the fine places though it is all very beautiful. The grounds are naturely so lovely that Art combined with it makes it truly magnificient there are many fine Monuments Among the first we visited was the Burmann which is of Granite it is very Massive, Then we come to the Bennet which is of white Marble. this is beautiful. we walked around and looked and admired all we saw. We saw the Canda monument. which has been talked of so much. it is e[-]ected to a young Lady. that was killed by a fall from her carriage, as ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p038.jpg) New York Thursday, January 30, 1873. She was going to a Ball on her 17th birthday, her father spent her intire fortune (which was very large) on her Monument. it is most lovely, we then visited the Whitney Monument, or Vault, it is crumbling very much it is chiefly of this Paris Stone from France, which will not stand the touch of "Old Time". It is ordered down by the Board — we also saw that of Garrison which is most magnificient. John hibloes which is right on the boarder of a little Lake which had fountains in it. there is a great many ever greens in this Semetry, and the weather has not as yet hurt the green of the grass. so that it looked most lovely, we spent the whole afternoon ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p039.jpg) New York Friday, January 31, 1873. there and we enjoyed it much we would not have missed seeing it for a great deal. We all[--] saw the City of Brooklin , and crossed the East River. We returned to the City of New York a bout 6 PM. called at Mr Joseph Richardson's took tea spent an hour quite pleasently, returned home well satisfied with our trip and feeling our selves greatly indebted to our friend Mr Ben Richardson for showing us around retired about 10 Oclock well tired out. ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p040.jpg) New York Dec 14th Saturday, February 1, 1872 Arose somewhat rested from our out yesterday. went out a little while to do some shopping. had a nice walk down town and called on a friend of Mr & Mrs R's A Mrs Scott who is a very nice looking lady. we saw her husband also a Col. he treated us very politely. We then walked towards home and saw many fine Shops & Stores which were all lighted up in the most brilliant style (got home pretty well tired and felt glad to go to bed. - ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p041.jpg) New York Dec 15 Sunday, February 2, 1872 We are all packed ready to start for the City of Washington we will take tram half past 9 All the time we have spent here has been very pleasant to us Our friends have made us most welcome & most comfortable and I trust we can return the complement some time. Mr Preston has got the fixture for his arm which gives satisfaction for which I feel thankful. I hope it will prove beneficial to him. I have not been out to day. but had a very pleasant time packing and making ready to start in the morning so I must prepare for bed. ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p042.jpg) Monday Dec 16th 1872. Monday, February 3, 1873. Washington City We had a delightful trip from New York to this place. we enjoyed it very much indeed. we arrived about 6 Oclock Met our friends there Mr Cannon & Hooper we were very glad to see them they took us right to their hotel and kindly entertained us. They have beautiful rooms here every thing that can be desired for comfort, we had a wash- changed our collers smoothed our hair went below and had supper. Spent a very pleasent evening was introduced to some gentlemen who came in one of the gentlemen was governor of Nevada. we spent quite a pleasent evening. retired early however for we were somewhat fatigued. ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p043.jpg) Washington City Dec 17 Tuesday, February 4, 1872. We arose feeling considerably rested had our breakfast put on or things for a stroll around town we went to the Park which is very pleasent here we find a Statue of the Great Washington it is sed to be the only self poising Statue in the World. The horse rests upon his hind feet, it is very imposing. We then Walked across the Street to the White House where our President lives. we walked up the broad path or walk entered the east room, which is the reception room it is the most ellegant, Superb carpets furnature paintings of the former Presidents, the room and everything in it was most magnificient, from this we went to the Treasury Buildings which is very grand. The Treasurer kindly took us in to the Vault where all the money is kept. it seemed to one these ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p044.jpg) Tuesday Dec 17 Wednesday, February 5, 1872 wagon loads of it. I had a package containing four Millions, we also saw Jef Davis' Money which was found with him. when captured hefted his gold which was about 7,000 thousand dollars besides considerable money in bank Notes. From this place we went to the great Capital, visited the senate chamber Reppresentitive chamber, also the Supreme Cort. we went into the Library which is most magnificient The event to the Senate Waiting room which is most ellegant in all its appointments. after walking through all the halls and Offices we parted with our friends Mr C & H who had to go to their seats in the House. we left the capital and turned our faces towards our hotel. on our way we visited the Botanical gardens which are very fine, got hom 4 Oclock had our dinner. we leave to morrow ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p045.jpg) Wednesday Dec 18 Thursday, February 6, 18732 We left Washington this morning at 6 AM ran over to Alexan dria got our Tickets for Lynchberg The day was quite stormey and dull. during our days ride we saw very much that was quite interesting passed through Manasses noted for a battle fought there during the war. saw where the poor soldiers were burried. also Warrenton junction which is also noted for its battle. we here saw the yard containing many poor fellows who died for their home and friends. we can still see much change in this country if recovers from the effects of that [-]mel was more slowly than any of her sister states - but she suffered more than any other state consequently will take longer to recov- er ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p046.jpg) Wednesday, Dec 18 1872 Virginia Friday, February 7, 18723. We dined a Gordonsville, had an excellent meal. Arrived at Lynchberg about 5 P.M. changed cars for Gishes Station arrived at Liberty about 8 Oclock to supper or rather lunch. arrived at Gishes between 9 and 10. remained there with Mr George Gish who is a friend of my husbands. thy treated us very kindly. We retired soon after our arrival feeling considerably tired - ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p047.jpg) Thursday 19 Gishes Station Saturday, February 8, 1872. We arose this morning feeling rested from our Yesterdays travel. had breakfast. then prepared for a start to My dear William's old home the home of his childhood. Mr Gish very kindly furnished us with a team and driver to take us home. it is a bout 8 miles. roads were very ruff rough and very mudy. we had not been out long before it commenced to snow. and it was very cold. our feet suffered considerably. we arrived at Ma's about 2 Oclock found all well and very glad to see us. and I am very sure we were were very glad to be here with them all are very very kind, and I like them very much, though this is the first time I ever met any of my husbands dear friends. We had dinner which was soon prepared for us. eat hartily spent a very pleasent evening ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p048.jpg) Thursday Dec 19 1872 Locust Grove Sunday, February 9, 18723. chatting. I enjoyed very much to hear William talking over old times. he is very very happy to be with his dear friends. Though he feels the change that the war brought to them, it is very hard to see them doing their own work. when they have always been use to servents to do it for them. all their old servants are gone away from them and his sisters who have never been use to work have all to do, washing, milking & every thing about the house. this is very hard. I am very very sorry that it should be so - but so it is. but I trust there will be a change in their favor some day. We retired at a late hour after a pleasent evening at the fire side of our dear dear mother - ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p049.jpg) Friday Dec 20 Locust Grove Monday, February 10, 18723. We did not get up very early this morning felt somewhat lazy. I fear we kept the Breakfast waiting. however our friends said they would excuse us. We spent most of the day in writing to our darling little ones at home in Logan. Mr Markham went to Stewartsville for the mail. he brought me two letters. one from my dear Allie & Willie and one from Sarah my neice they contained cheering news, all are well at home which is comforting to us. The weather is somewhat stormey and quite cold, though not so cold as in Utah. I think I enjoy the change very much my health is pretty good - so is that of William & May. ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p050.jpg) Saturday Dec 21st, Locust Tuesday, February 11, 1872. Grove. We arose somewhat earlier this morning. feeling much rested we enjoy ourselves very much indeed chatting over old times. things are much changed William says. Many of his friends have gone off to other parts. some quietly resting beneath the sod. we were out to day for a ramble over the old place. William finds much that is familiar to him. We visited the grave of his Dear father during our walk he is buried on his plantation in a place that was well chosen it overlooks the whole farm. We returned quite delighted with our walk and feeling better after our good exercise. The weather is quite pleasent Hot winter weather moderately cold. ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p051.jpg) Sunday Dec 22 Locust Grove Wednesday, February 12, 1872. Arose this morning, not very however, but Sunday generally is supposed to be a day of rest, and I believe we indeed make it so. had our breakfast, brushed ourselves up a little and amused ourselves reading doing some writing but spend most of the day chatting. It is really very interesting to me to hear the folks chat about the good old times. We had a visit from some young man a Mr Moorman - I rather think Miss Mattie is the attraction that draws him he seems to be a nice young fellow. after a very pleasent evening we all retired feeling well satisfied with the day. ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p052.jpg) Monday, Dec. 23d, Locust Grove, Thursday, February 13, 1873. After Breakfast William & myself started out to get some . We did not go far when we came to a large tree which was full of fruit, which is very pleasent to the taste. I never tasted any before, but I was quite surprised to find them so fine, really quite palitable to the taste during our ramble we found two, (or rather started them up) fine Rabbits. but as we had no gun we did not get them, the snow was very slick and it was with difficulty that we walked. some times we would take quite a slide down the hills, thereby having a great deal of fun. we came home had a nice dinner spent the rest of the day very pleasently. retired early. ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p053.jpg) Tuesday Dec 24th Locust Grove Friday, February 14, 1873. The weather is quite cold this morning. Snowed some last night. Mr Markham & William went up to Cross Roads to day to get some little nick nacks. for Christmas. The little ones are making great calculation for Santa Claus. They think he will certainly call William found many of his old friends, those who he had not met for many years they were all quite delighted to see him home again. We have had a pleasent day got the Turkey dressed ready for Christmas Dinner, it is a fine one weighs 15 lbs. very fat, after getting the little folks stock ings filled for the morning, we retired thinking who would fill our darlings stockings for off in Utah. May the Lord bless them. and make them happy ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p054.jpg) Wednesday Dec 25, Locust Grove Sunday, February 15, 18723. Christmas morning, all arise feeling quite happy every one trying to claim Christmas gift on their neighbor. We all had a splenden glass of egg nog, which was made to perfection, and was most pleasent to the tast. we all enjoyed it. had breakfast. then dressed our selves for the day. we had no company, not with -standing we had an excellent time. had an excellent dinner Turkey cooked beautifully, and tasted mighty nice in fact every thing was good. Sister Fannie knows how to get up a dinner the day past off very pleasently William & the boys went out and had a Rabbit hunt. got one little fellow, they enjoy the sport greatly. The day closed in peace and quiet. ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p055.jpg) Thursday 26 Locust Grove Sunday, February 16, 1872. Nothing of importance occurred to day. the weather is very cold, not much visiting done in the neighborhood, owing no doubt to the severe cold weather. we are having a delightful time visiting with our dear friends, who are so very kind to us, it seems just like my own home, I feel that I shall regret very much to leave it. Friday 27th Locust Grove Va We are all enjoying excellent health, the weather is still very cold. the folks say that it is very seldome that they have such cold weather, we pass the time off very agreeably, sitting by the nice warm fires. chatting about times that are gone, all seem to enjoy it - ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p056.jpg) Saturday 28, Dec, Locust Grove Monday, February 17, 1872. This morning we arose had our breakfast, and prepared for a visit to Aunt Polley Mettson's, myself William & sister Annie. we had a delightful walk through the woods, though the weather was cold. I really do enjoy the rambles through these old Hills. They are very Dear to me because my darling Will was raised among them, and is still the home of his Dear Mother & sisters. we Spent a very pleasent day with our friends, they are old friends of William he visited them often when a boy. They were very pleased to see him. towards evening we bid our kind friends Goodbye, and Started for our home, and when about half way, I missed my gold pencil, so we retraced our steps untill we came to a fence which we had crossed and then found it, got home about sun down ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p057.jpg) Sunday, Dec 29th 1872 Locust Grove_Va Tuesday, February 18, 1872. All well to day. Cousin came up yesterday to see us - he is a very nice young fellow. he was glad to see us - and we were truly pleased to see him he will remain with us to day. Mr. Gibbs called this morning to see us he is a nice looking old gentleman, this after noon we went over to Mr Henderson's who is a tenant on this place, Mr Markham Sister Fannie Annie William & myself all took dinner with them, they are very fine folks. we spent a very pleasent time with them, and then had a delightful walk home quite satisfied with the day. Cousin John Bowls returns home this evening, but promises to come and see us again which I hope he will do for we are much pleased with him. ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p058.jpg) Monday Dec 30th Locust Grove Va Wednesday, February 19, 1872 We are still having cold weather, though not Stormey. Mr Wm Gibbs called this morning, took dinner with us. he is a very pleasent gentleman. he is doing bussiness in Lynchburg. he had many questions to ask about our country and seemed to be quite interested in the west. I think its probable that he will try it some day. Sister Annie has gone to pay a short visit to Mr Wright's family who live about three miles from here, will return in the morning. I hope she will have nice time – William & myself took a long walk this evening we enjoyed it very much. during our rambls we saw two gray Squrills. the dog came very near catching one of them– we returned to the house feeling somewhat tired ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p059.jpg) Tuesday Dec 31st Locust Grove- Va Thursday, February 20, 187[-]2. I feel quite tired yet, from my walk yesterday. Spent most of the day in writing letters home. I am getting quite anxious to get news from my darling little ones at Home. I do hope tomorrow may bring me some letters. Sister Annie returned from Mr Wright's. had a pleasent visit. James Farmer came down to see us to day. he is Sister Lizzie's son, he is a nice looking boy. we are much pleased with him, and very glad to see him. We still have very cold weather and been storming some to day, though the weather does not keep us from enjoying our selves. we are having an excellent time. ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p060.jpg) Wednesday Dec 1st Locust Grove. Va Friday, February 21, 1873. This morning we arose much earlier than usual. had breakfast did some writing. sent to the P O and hoped to get some letters from home, I got one from Joney Thatcher and a few lines from Hity. I was very much pleased to get them, they said my little ones were well, as well as all the folks. it was written on the 18th. William got one from F Gunell which gave us the general news. We had no calls to day. every thing passed off very pleasently. Mr Markham generally has something amusing to talk about. he is very good company, and with chatting about the war and old times. the time passes off quite pleasently, I trust we may spend the next new year as pleasently as we have this ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p061.jpg) Thursday Jan 2nd Locust Grove Va Saturday, February 22, 1873. It is raining this morning. I spent the fornoon Ironing Sister Fannie & Annie are washing their woman that they had engaged failed to fulfill her promise consequently they have to do it. I feel sorry to see them work so hard, for they have never been use to it. They have always had servents to wait on them, now there is none of their old servents here all gone. The war has done this, and there is no gratitude belonging to the Negro or else those that were raised here on this Old place would have staid and waited on their Mistress who was always good and kind to them. Sister Lizzie with her three child ren got here about 3 Oclock, they were wet and cold it having stormed on them part of the way. We were all very glad to see them. Sister Liz looks like a dear good woman ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p062.jpg) Sunday, February 23, 1873. but is very quiet. I think she resembles her mother more than any of the children. she has two fine boys, & a very pretty girl aged about 17 years. she is a very interesting girl, she has beautiful auburn hair she wears it in curls. she looks like a very intelligent girl and will or be is a great comfort to her parents Mr Farmer did not accompany them as he could not leave home at present, but intends to visit us, befor our departure. We spent a very pleasent evening with our friends, and retired feeling happy. ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p063.jpg) Friday Jan 3d Locust Grove Va Monday, February 24, 1873. We arose quite early this morning. We have three meals a day, consequently have to have our breakfasts early to enable us to do so. Will & the boys are going to break a pair of Steers to day, and they anticipate lots of fun this afternoon they got them yoked up a way they went, and we were all out looking at them cutting up their antics. had considerable amusement over them. Mr M killed another fine Turkey this morning. it was very fat, will have it for dinner tomorrow. had no calls to day. The weather is very fine as warm as spring time. The sun shone beautifully. I hope we will have a fine spell of weather now. ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p064.jpg) Saturday Jan 4th Locust Grove Tuesday, February 25, 1873. The weather, is very pleasent though it is somewhat cloudy, and looks like it might rain before long. Mr Markam brought me two letters from the Post. one from Dear Allie and one from My Sister Lettie. William received two letters also, one from Mr Joseph Richardson and one from Mr Ben Richardson of New York. We were very glad to hear from Home, and to hear that they were all well. nothing of importance happened to day. Sister Fannie had the Turkey cooked for dinner and it was most excellent. no callers to day. we are enjoying the Society of our very much indeed, we are talking of going to Lynchburg monday if the weather is fine ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p065.jpg) Locust Grove Va Wednesday, February 26, 1873. This is a very gloomy day, it has been raining most of the day, no getting out to church nor any where else, the roads are very mudy, the Sanntan River is very high, impassible. the weather is not very cold nothing like it has been, Sister Lizzie is still here [-] the weather is so unpleasent that she cannot start home though I imagine she wants to see her husband who is at her home alone, The day has passed off, very pleasantly, nothing transpiring of importance I have been thinking of my darling little ones at home, I pray the Lord may ever bless them, and keep them safe. William wrote to B Young jun. and I ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p066.jpg) Monday Jan 6 Locust Grove Thursday, Feburary 27, 1873. Va Mr Viniard's Gishes Sta We left home early this morning William My self, Ma and Annie also Mr Markham. had a ride of a bout 9 miles to the above Place. the Roads were very bad, and our driver did not seem to understand his bussiness very well consequently in going down a very bad hill, came very near turning the waggon over, which frightened us very badly. however after this occurred Mr Markham took the Saddle after which we felt ourselves quite Safe. We arrived at the R R. Station about 1 O clock. Mr Viniard and lady treated us very kindly indeed. They have a very interesting family. The girls give us some music on the Piano, so we spent a very pleasant evening. we have to take the train at 5 O clock, so we will have to rise ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p067.jpg) Tuesday, Liberty Jan 7 Friday, February 28, 1873. We all arose early and made ourselves ready for the Cars which we took at 5 Oclock the weather was very frosty. but after getting on the car's we were quite comfortable. We arrived in Liberty about 7 O clock, went to Mrs William Gishes, who is a very dear friend of Will's. The family were just rising, they " very glad to see us Mrs Gish seemed to be as glad to see Will as if he had been her own Son, we had our Breakfast, for which we were quite ready. we spent a very pleasent fornoon with them. Miss Alice plaid and sang several pieces. She is a very fair performer on the Piano, and withal a very nice young lady. after dinner we accompanied by Mrs Gish went to Dr Shepardson's where we joined early,) We found an Aunt & ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p068.jpg) Continued Saturday, March 1, 1873. Two cousins who were very ancient but very excellent women, one Whoes name is Kitty is intirly blind, but one would hardly guess it to see her, she is a most lovable old Lady and very inteligent. I think I shall never forget her pleasent voice and interesting manners. her Sister Fannie married Dr Clayton Will's Uncle consequently she is his Aunt. she is a very esteemable lady. They have a sister living with them who is unable to speak a word she is paralized she is near a 100 years old. she looks very feeble though she can walk about the room a little. This Dr Shepardson is a brother in law to these three old ladies. They all live together, he is a most excentric old gentleman, he is a Dr of divinity, a Presbyterian ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p069.jpg) Continued Sunday, March 2, 1873. belonging to the old School These 4 old persons must certai nty go to Heaven for they are as sincere, and good as they can possible can be. during the evening there was two more cousins came in to see us. Fannie & Betty Hopkins The former is still a young lady, or unmarried, the other has a family. her husband is dead. They are very nice ladies and I liked them much, seemed as though I had known them before, we spent a delightful evening. Ma and Annie went home with cousins Fannie & Bettie. Will & myself said at Dr F's we parted with our friends for the night, had family prayer, and retired ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p070.jpg) Liberty Jan 8th Wednesday Monday, March 3, 1873. We arose rather late this morning, being somewhat tired from our trip down. we had breakfast, then prayers, by this time Ma & Annie came in, we were invited to Aunt. Julia Claytons, or rather to Mr Ous Aumspaw's who is a Son in law to Aunt Julia, we in company with Miss Gish. found our way through the wind to the Residence of the above men -tioned gentleman they were very glad to see Will, as well as the rest of us, cousin Ann or Mrs. Aumspaw is a very nice sociable Lady. I was much pleased with her she has 4 nice children two boys & two girls Aunt Julia is very much ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p071.jpg) Continued Tuesday, March 4, 1873 like my dear mother looks very much like her has ways like her also, she looks good and motherly, and gentle too, we had not been long before cousin Fannie Hopkins came, we spent a very pleasent day, had dinner, the gentleman of the House came in just after we had eaten our dinner he treated us very gentlemenly we liked him very much, we made our adieus and accompanied cousin Fannie Home where we will remain the night, we called in to Mrs Gishes who will go with us and spend the evening. Aunt Julia goes with us also, we stoped and took cousin B[---]ie with us. we had a very pleasent visit, we will start [The following is written sideways in right margin] for Lynchburg in the morning at 7 O clock. ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p072.jpg) Thursday. 9th. Lynchburg Wednesday, March 5, 1873. We all arose at 5 O clock, cousin Bettie got up and got Breakfast for us, so that we could go to the Depot, in time for the cars, but owing to an axcident the train was delaid untill near 1 Oclock and we were waiting in the waiting rooms all this time, and got very tired, and begin to get hungry as well, but Will went out and got lunch for us all and had barely time to eat it when the Train came along so we got on, and was whirled away Towards Lynchburg, where we arrived about 2 O clock, went direct to Mrs Pleasent Preston's an Aunt of William's her and family received us very kindly She is a widow, has been for some years, her sons and one daughter are at home ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p073.jpg) Thursday 9th Lynchburg, Thursday, March 6, 1873. She has 5 sons, one is married the others are single one off to Collage others in some kind of Bussiness, one however is still at home going to School, is about [-]6 years of age, this is a very nice family. They were very glad to see us. We all being tired from our trip down, did not go out to look at the Town, we indend seeing it tomorrow, though I imagine it is not attract ive in any way, it seems to be, or what we saw coming up from the Depot a very dirty place, though no doubt there are some nice places in it. We had Supper and spent the evening chatting about one thing and the other untill quite late bed time, we retired feeling quite fatigued, ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p074.jpg) 10th Lynchburg Friday, March 7, 1873. We got up feeling somewhat refreshed, from our good nights rest, had our breakfast, dressed ourselves and got ready for the Photo Gallery, we all set for a picture, after which we went out to look at the Old Town, it is a Manufacturing City of considerable importance One of the first Towns in the Union, for the manufacture of Tobacco, There is considerable wealth in this place, though I imagine it is not a very pleasent place, there is a great many Negros here and they look very filthy and dirty, one sees more of these creatures than any thing else, in walking along the Streets. We went in to the Old Store where, Will use to do bus iness when he first started ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p075.jpg) Lynchburg 10 Friday. Saturday, March 8, 1873. out in life, owned by Jhon S Davis. We made some few purchases here, We stoped in Several places, but none seemed very well Stocked. The war no doubt has broken up many of her best merchants, and will keep her a long time before She flourishes, as she did befor the war, however she is gaining some what, we observed some nice private Residences, which looked very fine & comfortable, we all enjoyed our dinner, after our walk, during the afternoon Cousin Sam Preston & wife came in to see us, accompanied by Mrs Stratton. we were very pleased to see them, and liked them very much, cousin Sam's wife is very ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p076.jpg) Continued Sunday, March 9, 1873. lively, and Agreeable lady, Mrs S also is a most excellent lady. Will was acquainted with her before she was married, during the evening, Mr J T Davis called in to see us he is a cousin to Will by marriage, he is a very fine man, Was immensely wealthy before the War, and is very well to do now, cousin Lizzie this is Aunt Pleasant Preston's daughter, she with the Misses Whites were entertaining compa ny in the Parlor. they certainly had a most excellent time or one might judge so from the noise they made— We spent a most agreeable time with our friends. parted at a late hour, we take the 4 O clock train to Liberty in the morning. [The following is written sideways in left margin] I wrote to Lettie to day. ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p077.jpg) Saturday 11. Sister Lizzie Home Monday, March 10, 1873. We arose this morning at 5 O clock to catch the train to Gishes which leaves the City 1/2 after 4 lck. we had a bite of Breakfast which Aunt Annie kindly got up and prepared for us, at this Early hour, we made our adieus to our friends, who were very anx ious to have us call on them on our return home, as we go by the way of Lynchburg. The cab which we had engaged came for us. we got to the Depot in good time, after we got there I happened to think that I had forgotten my rubbers, but I can send for them, 2 hours ride brought us to Liberty, where Will & Annie got off to attend to some business. Ma & myself go on to Gishes station, where we expect Jimy Farmer to meet ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p078.jpg) Saturday Continued Tuesday, March 11, 1873. with a conveyance to his father's house which is about 1 1/2 miles from the mentioned Station We arrived at our point of getting off, the Conducter Kindly helped us off then saw that our Trunks were put off for which we thanked him. Mr Viniard kindly met us and carried May to his house where there was a nice warm fire. his man attended to our luggage. Mrs. Viniard soon got us some warm Breakfast which we enjoyed very much, by the time our meal was finished Jimy came with the way on to take us to Mr Farmer's. after Thanking Mr & Mrs V. for their kindness, we started. it was very cold, therefor our ride was not a pleasent one. however it came to an end ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p079.jpg) Saturday Continued Wednesday, March 12, 1873. for which we were thankful found Sister Lizzie waiting Breakfast for us, so we set down an made an other meal. the folks were all very glad to see us, and made us most welcome. This is a very old place owned by a family of Olivers who are all dead except one who is a Mrs Kent. This place is for sale, it is a most lovely place, and if I was wealthy and wanted a home in Old Virginia, this is the place I should purchase. I imagine I could make a home that would suit me, and that I would be willing to live and die in. Ella and myself went up stairs into a room that is not used, and in an Old closset, we found many papers, belonging to Mr Charles Oliver who died in 1851, we also found the wedding Cards of this ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p080.jpg) Saturday Continued the 11 Thursday, March 13, 1873. Old Gentleman's Grand Daughter a Miss Lucy Oliver now Mrs Kent, the Lady who now owns all this property. This Old place before the war was a fine place there is 5 or 6 Negro houses on the place, an Ice house, a Spring house, a dairy or a place so called in this country but I should call it a Larder for it is a little house where pints and meats, in fact where cold victuals are kept, there is an Old fashioned kitchen Standing in the yard a little distance from the house which is the, or was the custome before the Negros were set free, we are looking for Will Annie & Mr Farmer, who comes on the 8 O clock train from Liberty. Our friends have arrived, very tired, and want to retire ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p081.jpg) Sunday, Jan 12th Mr Farmer's Friday, March 14, 1873. Annie is quite ill this morn ing. she has taken a heavy cold and has considerable fever, coughs incessently. I trust she will be better soon, she cannot stand much, her health is very delicate at best - after Breakfast we went out for a walk around this Old place, we did intend to visit cousin Billy Preston who lives near this place but owing to the illness of Sister Annie we have defered it untill a nother time - Mr Farmer Ella Pleasent. Will & myself all went out to see what was to bee seen. first we went to the Old burning ground of the Olivers, it is in a beautiful grove, on the top of a high hill, that overlooks the whole plantation, it is a lovely quiate spot, and many of this family ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p082.jpg) Sunday Jan 12 the Oliver place Saturday, March 15, 1873. rest here in peace. The yard where the family rest is paled in but the yard where the Negros are burried is not, some groves have rail pens around them, but the most of them are unprotected, frome this place we walked on till we could see the boundary line of the Farm, then walked round and looked at the Grain houses Tobacco & Stock barns, which with a little re -pairing would be good again after looking at these, we went to some percimon Trees and got some nice fruit. Mr Farmer laughed at me for eating it, but I did not care, he is a very nice man I like him very much, we came home had dinner, Annie is better, in the afternoon ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p083.jpg) Sunday Jan 12 Oliver place Sunday, March 16, 1873. We all, accompanied by Sister Lizzie Started out in a nother direction, walked past the home of a Mr Reed who has a fine place originally belonging to the Olivers, it is a fine Brick mansion, situated on a slight elevation it has a fine view of the farms in the vacinity. we walked on untill we came to the home of the Hon William Patten. he was one of the first men in this Old State, this place is now owned by the above mentioned Mr Reed. we walked on a little further untill we came to the Great Turnpike Road, leading from the East to the Far West, this great high way was, before rail roading was in voug continually lined with travelers, going East & West. It is now quiet, these things ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p084.jpg) Sunday Jan 12. The Oliver Place Monday, March 17, 1873. That I see passing along have a charm for me, and I enjoy it very much. This Old country is very dear to me and, I imagine I would like a home here. We spent a very pleasant afternoon walking, returned to the house found Annie sleeping, consequently is better. Mr Farmer chatted some on matters of religion which was quite interesting. We had prayers, after which we all retired feeling well satisfied with the day, or I for one did for I enjoy rambling about over this old place very much, I think I shall Sleep good, having exersised so freely— ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p085.jpg) Jan 13th Locust Grove Monday Tuesday, March 18, 1873. We are all well this morning or better, Annie is up, though very weak, we spent the fornoon in the house so that we may be rested for our trip home, Mr Markham will come for us to day. 2 Oclock Mr M has arrived, he will eat dinner then we will start. We bid good bye to Sister Lizzie & family and started, came over to Mr Viniards Mill, where Mr M loaded in some flour and Bran, started for home, where we arrived about 8 Oclock PM. found all well, found Cousin Mattie Bowls waiting here to see us. she seems to be a nice lady, we had supper and then retired feeling quite tired, Sister Annie , was very much worn out from her trip to Lynchburg. ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p086.jpg) Wednesday, Jan 15 Locust Grove Tuesday. Wednesday, March 19, 1873. W all feel somewht rested from our travel yesterday, and having time before the mail leaves, wrote home to our Dear Children, after we finished our letters, Will wrote to Bro Moses & also to Br. Joseph Richardson of New York, also to the Board of Directors of the Utah Northern R R. We had two horses saddled up, and went to the PO at Cross Roads, I enjoyed the ride very much, not with standing I have not been on a horse for years, the weather was warm and delightful we got home about 1 O clock had dinner, spent the remainder of the day, very pleasently, reading some and, sewing a little, retired early. ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p087.jpg) Jan 14th Locust Grove Tuesday, Thursday, March 20, 1873. We had quite a pleasent day, had two Young ladies here today, a Miss Gibbs & Miss Nance. They seem to be very nice young ladies, after dinner Cousin Mattie Bowles started home. Will Fannie & myself walked with her part way, she lives a 3 miles from here while we were gone, the young Ladies took their departure. we felt very sorry to have them leave while we were out, but they have their house work to do consequently could not stay late. we hope they are not offended at our absence, for I should be very sorry to seem in any way rude to company, but we were anxious to see cousin Mattie on her way home for it is so lonely to walk alone Annie is a little better, ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p088.jpg) Jan 16th Locust Grove Thursday Friday, March 21, 1873. I feel a little sore, owing no doubt from our ride Yesterday, and perhaps a little cold. I feel quite under the weather, yet I did my Ironing, which was quite large. It has been raining most of the day, it seems quite gloomy and dull. Mr Markham and hands are stripping Tobacco to day, as a damp day is much better for that work than a dry day. Nothing of importance transpired to day, Sister Annie seemes quite feeble still. I fear it will be some time before she intirely recovers her usual health. I retired very early this evening for I feel quite badly. ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p089.jpg) Jan 17th Locust Grove Friday. Saturday, March 22, 1873. The weather is somewhat unsettled to day been raining most of the time. I spent most of the day in writing letters, to the folks Will wrote to GS Farrell, Gunell, and to Mr Davis the Photogrepher in Lynchburg nothing of importance to day. Mr Markham went to Bon Lucks Station to day to learn something of a washing machine which he had ordered some time ago. no company to day, so it has been very quiet. We expected Mr Farmer a little this evening, but he has not got here will be here to morrow morning. ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p090.jpg) Jan 18th Locust Grove Saturday Sunday, March 23, 1873. The ground is white with snow, and it is much colder than it has been. Mr Farmer got here about 9 Oclock, he brings word that his daughter Ella is quite ill, which we were all very sorry to learn. Will, Mr Farmer & Mr Markham have been talking on business affairs all day. I trust they may come to an understanding without any difficulty. For this would make it very unpleasent for all concerned. for of all Jon's family Jon's are the most disagreeable. all retired late. ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p091.jpg) Feb 6th 1873— Friday Monday, March 24, 1873. from the date it will be seen that I have neglected to post up my journel. but nothing of importance has occured. we have spent most of our time in the house owing to the rainy weather. Will Annis & myself were down on the Stannton River. we had a very pleasent ride the afternoon was very pleasent. We had a very pleasent visit from Mr Harris & cousin Sue Bolls The came on a Saturday morning and remained untill Sunday evening. following Monday week Ma Fannie & myself went there Will was to have gone but his eyes were quite bade, so he was affraid to venture. The day befor that on Sunday we went to Cross Roads to attend church, but the Minester ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p092.jpg) Tuesday, March 25, 1873. who was to preach was sick consequently, was not there. a Babtist Minister filled his place. we spent the time very pleasently. had a nice ride. we enjoyed our visit very much at cousin Mattie Bowells I like her very much She has a very nice family one daughter and two sons. her husband and one son were killed in the army. We have had no Mail this week. I am getting anxious to get letters from home. look for some to morrow This afternoon we Mr M. Fannie Annis & myself went down near the river to see a Mr Pain that lives there. they treated us very kindly he gave us a half bus of apples for which we were thankful. ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p093.jpg) Feb 7 Locust Grove Va Saturday Wednesday, March 26, 1873. this is quite a pleasent day. sent to the mail, but it had not come. we have had no mail since last Saturday just one week we are getting quite anxious Annis & Myself to a walk this afternoon to spend the day as pleasently as we can. along towards evening the mail came bringing our letters. Three for me one from Sister Hannah, one from Hattie, one from Brother Farrell to Will I got one from sister Lizzie. all well at home. for which we are very thankful. the weather is more pleasent though the wind is blowing quite hard. ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p094.jpg) Feb 8th Locust Grove Va Sunday. Thursday, March 27, 1873. I it is very cold this morn the wind is very keen, but we all go to church Will's eyes will hardly stand the wind without getting worse though I trust not, or that it will make them no worse. owing to bad weather there was not many out. Will preached a very good sermond, take it all in all we had a very good meeting. we got very cold coming home. my feet suffered terriably they were near being frozen had to bathe them in cold spring water and rub them with pepper & vinager. this releaved them. we all feel very chilly from our ride I fear it will make some of us sick. ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p095.jpg) Feb 9 Locust Grove. Va Monday Friday, March 28, 1873. It is much warmer this morning. Will's eyes are not so well. owing to his out yesterday, and I feel very unwell. have taken cold head aches badly, though I do not think it will be very serious. in the afternoon we, Will Myself Fannie Annis walked over to see Aut Polly Nelson who is very old and feeble. she has a son & daug hter living at home with her. they are not Married either of them. I thought this walk would make me feel better but it did not I feel feverish and head still aches. I shall bathe my feet and take some medicine to night. ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p096.jpg) Feb 11th Locust Grove Va Tuesday Saturday, March 29, 1873. This morning finds us complaining Will with his eyes, myself with head ache, and fever. I have been bed nearly all day but feel better this eve think I will be well in the morning. Mr Harris & cousin Lou Bowels came to see us to day, though I do not feel like seeing company to day. I did not go down stairs, Mr H. went home towards eve. Cousin Lou staid all night. her & Mattie went over to Mr Moomaws to stay all night. it is raining again. looks like would rain all night. ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p097.jpg) Feb 12th Locust Grove Virginia Wednesday Sunday, March 30, 1873. I feel a little better this morning, though far from well, I wrote to Hannah & Hattie Will wrote a business letter to the Photographers Edwards & Holding of Lynchburb. It has rained all night, the ground is very wet. it does not look like clearing up. Wills eyes are better this morning, not so feverish as they have been. it was raining so hard that the girls did not get home fro Mr Moomaws untill near night. Mr Markham did not bring us any mail, or no letters. two papers. they had some news in. the give an account of the UNRR. reaching Logan. on the 30 of Jan. they had a celebration, in that place. we will now be able to ride right home on the Cars. ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p098.jpg) Feb 13th Locust, Grove Va Thursday Monday, March 31, 1873. This morning we find ourselves still on the improve though not well, it is still raining, and consequently very muddy, & dissagreeable there is no visiting such weather as this. we find that we will not be able to make as many visits as we intended to make. Mr Mark ham has gone to Liberity on Estate business. not with- standing the bad weather. Had a call from Mr Gibbs & a Mr Perchie. to day the took dinner with us. we were all to have gone to Mr G.'s this week but cannot on account of the bad weather, for it still rains. ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p099.jpg) Tuesday, April 1, 1873. Friday Feb 14th. Locust Grove Va This is still a gloomy looking day, no sun, but very clowdy and dark. we are feeling much better to day. Cousin Lou Bowls intended to have gone home to day but the weather looked so unfavorable that she concluded to stay with us untill the weather gets better. her and Mattie have been singing some for us to day. they had a visit from Mr Philip Momaw. he spent the evening with them they Sang many very nice peices. he carring bass, they taking tenor & Trebble. they made very good music. he staid quite late. the rest of us retired early, not feeling very well. left the young folks to themselves ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p100.jpg) Wednesday, April 2, 1873. Saturday Feb 15th Locust Grove It is still storming. does not look like clearing off. this has certainly been a very dull week. Will did not feel very well this morning but he wrote a letter to Mr Joseph Richardson of New York, Mr Cannon, Mr B M Ritchen. then took them to the Office. I will fill this page when he returns. I received two letters. one from dear Allie, and one from Sister Luna, I was very glad to hear from home, they were all well, for which I am thankful, it has been raining all day. we think of going to Cousins Matt Bowles to- morrow, to take Lou home. Mr Farmer came to day. ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p101.jpg) 16th Locust Grove, Virginia Thursday, April, 3 1873. Sunday. It is still raining, do not think it will clear to day. So our visit to Cousin Matts is laid over for this day, we have no com- pany, we weather being so bad. we spent the day very pleasently, chatting on one thing or other, religeon mostly there are none who will believe Mormonism of Williams family. that is not at present, though they inquire a great deal in to our religious matters. this makes us think that they are interested some what. Mr F Mr M. and Will have been talking about it most of the day. The weather is still gloomy. I would be glad to see good weather. I think they have had worse winter here than in Utah. ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p102.jpg) Feb 17 Locust Grove, Virginia Monday Friday, April 4, 1873. It is more pleasent this morning we are going home with cousin Lou. Mr Harris came up for her this morning. we had a very pleasent ride. Mattie went with us. we found Cousin Matt in the Tobacco Barn, striping tobacco. she soon came up to the House. the girls got dinner while we had a nice talk with cousin Matt. she is an excellent woman. very smart indeed. her husband died in the army. her eldest son was killed during the war. this was a terriable calamity, for her to bear. there were many that suffered this. we spent a delightful day. bid they good bye and came home near night. found all well Farmer returned home this morning. ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p103.jpg) Feb 18th Locust Grove, Virginia Tuesday Saturday, April 5, 1873. The weather is fine this morning we all, that is Will, Myself Fannie Annis, the two little girls all, went to spend the day with Miss Lex Gibbs, who has spent the day with us on our return from Lynchburg. we had a very pleasent day. it seemed rather long, however we rode home towards evening got home. found that we had had company during our absence Mr & Mrs Wright, and Mr & Mrs Pain, also Miss Eliza Nelson. we were very sorry that it happened so. but they all promise to come again before we leave. we all felt some what tired so retired early. ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p104.jpg) Feb 19th Locust Grove Va Wednesday Sunday, April 6, 1873. looks a little cloudy to day I think it will clear up, though We Ma Will and myself went down to Mr Pane's they had left word the day before to come down and see them. we found them all well. we had all the apples we could eat. had a very nice dinner, and enjoyed ourselves very well. They were very glad to see us. we bid they good bye and started for home. called to see Mr Wheeler on our return home, but did not find them at home. so we came on our way home got here about 3 Oclock, found some letters, from home one from to Will from Mr Farrell. we start for Sis Lizzie's in the morning ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p105.jpg) Feb 20th the Oliver Place Monday, April 7, 1873. Thursday. We got here about 2 Oclock found the folks looking for us Sister Liz had dinner ready for us when we got there. we were very tired the roads being very bad, Annises horse acted very badly so that Will had to get on her, and ride her, but she still acted very ugly so that it weared him very badly. we ate our dinner, than Myself & Annis to a little nap which rested us very much. we all spent a very pleasent evening. the boys came in from school they were very glad to see us, but they did not like it because I did not bring May with me. They think so much of her. we retired early. it is raining and will all night I guess ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p106.jpg) Feb 21st The Oliver Place. Friday Tuesday, April 8, 1873. Va It does not rain this morn but is very cloudy, but the wind is rising and will likely clear off I hope so for we are going to Cousin Billy Preston's this evening. Cousin Billy Preston's. after dinner, we bid a last good by to Sister Lizzie & her family which was a very great trial to us to do for we know not weather we will ever see them again & we love them very dearly. Will wept many tears at parting with his dear Sister. This was the Bitter we had, had the Sweet. we came on about two miles to Cousin W. Preston's, found them well and very glad to see us. the treated us most kindly. we stay here all night. ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p107.jpg) Feb 22 on Locust Grove Va Saturday- Wednesday, April 9, 1873. We arose this much rested had prayers. then our breakfasts Spent about two hours with our friends. Cousin Billy's wife is very much afflicted with rheumatics she has not walked any for 10 years and now does not feed her self. her mind is very good yet, she seems like a good woman, and is certainly one of the the finest looking women I ever saw. They have two sons. both married. Moses & family live at home with his Parents. he seemes like a very nice man and I liked his wife very much indeed. she is a type of a True Southern Lady. they have three children two girls, and one boy. we bid them good bye about 10 Oclock and started for home. arrived about [-] in the afternoon, found all well. Mrs W. and daughter, and Miss Burghis here to see us. spend a very pleasent evening ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p108.jpg) Feb 23d Locust Grove, Va Thursday, April 10, 1873. Sunday This is a very bright day, but a little cold. Miss Burghis and Miss Wright stayed all night with us last night. Mr Jhon W. came after them this morning to take them to Cross Roads, Annis & Mattie went with them. Will & Mr Markham went to Mr Pane's to attend meeting. so Myself Ma & Fannie & children are here to keep house. I will fill up when they come home. The folks all returned satisfied that they had, had a very cold ride, for near the close of the day it was fearfully cold, though they all enjoyed their out. Will Preached to an attentive audience, and felt satisfied that they had done some good, although the Trustee of the school house, had had it locked up so that he could not ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p109.jpg) Friday, April 11, 1873. Preached in it, his name is Webb, this man was on of the first who heard Henry Boyle preach, and invited him to his house, he seemed to be favorable to them and no doubt believed their doctrin. But the evil one seemes to have entered his mind there bye making the light that he had received, turn to dark ness, then how great the darkness, he is now fit for to persecute those who carried to him the blessing of the true and only gospel. he is to be pittied surly. we have had a very nice bright day but it is very cold and will be exceedingly so to night. we retired about 9 Oclock. we are all in usual health. ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p110.jpg) Feb 24th Locust Grove, Va Thursday, Saturday, April 12, 1873. This has been an exceed -ingly cold day. I think the cold est day that we have had during the winter, Mr Markham went to Liberty this morning, on the or to attend the cort. We did intend starting for my uncles on the coming Thursday, but on account of having this farm surveyed off, concluded to defere it a few days longer, as they intend being down here on Thursday to survey. William does not feel very well to day has a terriable cold, and head ache, hope he will be better in the morning. Nothing of importence occurred to day, of any interest weather clear and cold. ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p111.jpg) Feb 25 Locust Grove, Va Tuesday. Sunday, April 13, 1873. This has been quite a lively day. had considerable company. Mr. Henderson Mr C. and lady. Miss Texana Gibbs and Miss Kate Mormaw, all spent the after- noon and took supper. Miss Mormaw spent the eve her brother came over to see her home. he sometimes comes here to see Miss Matte Mark- ham. I think, he is a very nice young man. the weather is still fine though very cold. I think however it is moderating somewhat. Will still feels very badly. his cold is no better. we retired early this evening. ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p112.jpg) Monday, April 14, 1873. ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p113.jpg) Tuesday, April 15, 1873. ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p114.jpg) Locust Grove Va Wednesday, April 16, 1873. this has been a rather dull day, growing cloudy, I think it is going to storm Mr Markham returned from Liberty, thinking to take Sis Fannie down with him, as she has something to do with the case now pending in court. but she is not well enough to go down with him so he will return without her, he goes back this evening, we rode up to the P O office with him to get the mail, but got none from home. I purchased a dress a peice for Sopha and her two daughters, they were please[-] with them, this colored woman nursed Will when he was an infant, infact ministered to his wants during his childhood and was very kind to him— we felt as though we should [The following is written sideways in right margin] give her something ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p115.jpg) Feb 27.th Locust Grove Va Thursday, April 17, 1873. Well the surveyors did not come according to their promise, & engagement, & Will & Mr Farmer feel quite disappointed he having come all the way from home, to assist in the work. he arrived yes terday evening, had quite a long walk, abou 9 miles. Will has been quite complaining all day. his cold does not seem to get better. it stormed during the night, but has been a moderatly pleasent day. I has spent part of the day in packing our Trunks as we will leave on the coming Monday, if we are well enough, for our time is nearly up now business calls us home. ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p116.jpg) Feb 28. Locust Grove Friday, April 18, 1873. This has been a lovely day, clear but a little cold. Will is feeling better his head does not trouble him so badly. The Surveyors has not come to attend to their business, which makes Mr Farmer restless he has gone up to Cross Roads to see Mr Stewart in rela- tion to the matter. has not yet returned. we looked for Mr Markham to day but he has not come. the folks are well. We think that Mr M will not come to day. Mr Farmer went to Cross Roads to find out what is the cause of the Surveyors not coming he will go home from there and return on Sunday, if all is well. ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p117.jpg) March 1st Locust Grove Saturday, April 19, 1873. This is mail day, but we received no letters home. I was so disappointed I was so in hopes to hear from home before I left this part of Virginia. The weather is very pleasent not so cold as it has been I fear it will storm soon again. Mr M got home all right. we walked over to Aunt Polly Melson's this afternoon to get some shrubry, and to bid them good bye. they are excellent people. I trust they may be alowed to live the rest of their days in peace. we returned home feeling somewhat tired. it is quite a little walk. ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p118.jpg) Locust Sunday, April 20, 1873. It stormed considerable during the night, but it has cleared off, but the wind is inclined to blow, this is the last day we stay with our dear friends We will grieve to say farewell This is a sad task for us - to do but we must part, and will we ever meet again? I fear not in this life, for it is truly said we live to day, but Tomorrow we die, there are none who knows when they may be called — I shall often revert to this visit here with the most tender and loveing remem- berances— I shall never for- get those that I leave here — My darlings call me home and we must go. My dear Allie is just 10 years old this day. I trust they are well [The following is written sideways on top of previous text] Cousin Matte came up to see us. she will stay with us all night. we leave here to morrow about noon if all is well - I dread the the parting we have had the sweet the farewell is the bitter - but we must [-]ast it ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p119.jpg) March 3 Bonsacks Va Monday, April 21, 1873. We parted with our dear friends about 1 Oclock to day, it was a sad parting. I trust that we may meet again in this life, but we know not. the wind it seemed would blow us out of the wagon and it was extreemly cold. I think we suffered more with cold to day than we have all winter. Mr Farmer came over with us and will stay with us to night and see us off in the morn ing. he is a very fine man. we all are at the St Clair Hotel. I did not feel like going down to supper, and William it brought up to the room, so little May & myself supped together. we will start at 5 Oclock in the morning [-] we will have to stir early in the morning. the Weather is fearfully cold. This will be our last night in East Virginia, so farewell to the Old State, and to the dear friends who we leave there. we retired early ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p120.jpg) Tuesday, April 22, 1873. We took cars for Lynchburg at 5 Oclock this morning. Bid our dear friend & brother Mr Tanner good bye, and steamed off to the above mentioned place where we arrived between 9 Oclock A.M. then met our cousin Mr P Preston who helped us to make the change on to the Orange & Alexandria R.R. Then bid our cousin farewell, and was off for Washington, where we arrived about 7 Oclock, undertook to take the Omnibus's transfer to the Baltimore & Ohio R. R. Depo but they were so crowded that we hired a carriage and drove to the depo, the City was in a perfect jam, just crowed, to that we thought it impossible to get quarters for the night, so we concluded to run on to Martinsburg, with great difficulty we got on to the cars for this place but we at last made it out, there were two [---] on the cars that were d[---] and made considerable noise [The following is written sideways over above text] but the got off at the Relay House so we had peace the rest of the way, we arrived in this place about 4 oclock in the morning two or three hours [---] time. we got a room in the Hotel and retired for the rest of the night our trunks did not come on the train with us, so we will have to wait here untill the 1 Oclock train tomorrow then we will start out to Uncle's. ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p121.jpg) March 5th Shanghai Wednesday, April 23, 1873. W Va After a refreshing nap we arose made our toilet, and ordered Coffee. the Breakfast hour being over we made a harty lunch out of our basket. had a look around the town which is a very thrifty little place, and very pleasently situated. our trunks came up all right. we had our dinner, got a cab and started for this place. had a delightful ride over the North Mountains, the weather has moderated somewhat, though we find a good deal of snow. after a ride of 12 miles we came to the Home of my Uncle B M Kitchen who lives on Back Creek, we found all well and very glad to see us. I am delighted with my Uncle he is so kind & gennial. my Aunt & cousins I am very much pleased with too. we had supper, and retired early, being very tired ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p122.jpg) March 6th Shanghai Thursday, April 24, 1873. W Va We had a very pleasent nights rest. got up and eat breakfast, then we started over to see my dear Aunts who are living about a half a mile from Uncls Aunt Mary & Uncle Bethewel went over with us. we found Aunties looking for us they had heard of our arrival and was looking for us to take dinner with them. we only had to see them, to love them. it was like being with our dear Mother, they are so like her in many of their ways. They were so glad to see, they had such a nice dinner for us all cooked just as our dear Mother does it, every thing so nicely seasoned, and so neat & clean. they had many questions to ask about dear Mother & our friends at Home. cousin Mell came over also to see us. I like her very much Cousin Joe Gans & wife also came over. I was pleased with them all. we staid untill after super with Aunties. then went over to Mells. ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p123.jpg) March 7th Shanghai Friday, April 25, 1873. W Va We have spent a very pleasent day with cousin Mell to day Uncle & Aunt Mary accompanied us. we found in Mr Grantham cousin Mell's husband a very pleasent gentleman Mr Olmstead came over to see us he lives in one of Mr Grantham's houses. he is a Mormon. he seemes like a very fine man. cousin Mell has a very pleasent home. has everything that heart can wish, but children. she has taken a little boy to raise he is about 6 years old he is a pretty little fellow, and smart too as well. we came home about 5 Oclock after a very pleasent day, had supper, then spent the evening chatting about matters, one thing & another. cousin Gilbert & Hezie are very fine young men and fine looking & just as good as good looking I think ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p124.jpg) March 8th Shanghai Saturday, April 26, 1873. W Va To day we visited cousin Joseph Kitchen. Uncle & Aunt went with us. They in their carriage and Will Myself & May in the horse buggie. cousin Joe & his wife seeme like very nice folks. he looks & acts very much like my Dear brother Joe they have 5 children 4 boys & 1 girl. we had dinner with them and then came on towards Uncles home There we found Mr Robinson who married my cousin Kate They seemed very pleased to see us. we stayed all night with them they have 4 little girls 1 I think is the sweetest little thing I ever saw. she is such a modest little thing. we got home about 12 Oclock had dinner, came over to stay all night with Aunts ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p125.jpg) March 9th Shanghai Sunday. April 27, 1873. W Va Cousin Joseph Jones came over after us to take us over to his house to spend the day with them Aunt Kate & Aunt Maria went with us. we had a very pleasent visit. I like them very much. they have only 4 children 1 is married to cousin Jo Kitchen the others are at home. cousin Richard is a very pleasent young man. cousin Eliza is a very nice looking young Lady very pleasent. cousin James is about 14 years old and will be a very good looking when grown. we spent they day very pleasently and then returned to Uncles to morrow we go to see cousin Henery who lives about three miles away we had a very pleasent evening. ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p126.jpg) Monday March 10th Shang Monday, April 28, 1873. W Va I have made a little mistake it was on Monday 10 that we went to see cousin Joseph. Then came up to cousin Kates then returned to Uncles about noon Then went over and stayed all night to Aunts. then we are to go from Aunties in the morning to see cousin Henries family. I never enjoyed myself so well as I have with my dear Aunts they seem almost as dear to me as my own Mother. they are so kind and attentive. I feel as though I wanted to stay with them all the time I was in their neighborhood. Their house is as neat and clean as it can be every thing just as nice as it can be. ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p127.jpg) March 11th Shanghai Tuesday, April 29, 1873. We are up from cousin Josephs yesterday afternoon to Cousin Kates stayed all night with her. Mr Robinson is a very chatty man, has a great deal to say. cousin Kate is very quiet, but very pleasent she does all her own work this with her four little ones, makes her lots to do. we left there about 11 Oclock came over to Uncles which is about two Miles. got home about 12 Oclock had diner rested a little then went over to Aunties to stay all night. will go to cousin Heneries in the morning I found Aunt Katie a little complaining she is getting quite feeble ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p128.jpg) March 12th Shanghai Wednesday, April 30, 1873. W W Well we have spent this day very pleasently. Uncle & Aunt Mary called for us to take us over to cousin Henries and in going over I lost my little Locket. I droped it as I was getting in to the buggy but I found it when I came over to Aunties right where I got in to the buggy. cousin Henry has a very nice wife and 2 little boys one just begin -ing to walk. they are very nice looking children his wife is a very smart woman she got us a most excellent dinner every thing very nice. in the evening we came over to the Old Place where Mother was born, went into the old home and looked around. it made me feel great revernce for the Old place. we returned to Uncles ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p129.jpg) March 13th Shanghai Thursday, May 1, 1873. W Va I did some washing to day. worked pretty hard, have not done any work all winter consequently it made me very tired, rolled up my clothes and took them over to Aunties to iron them, as she wanted me to do so. I walked over they live about 1/2 a mile from Uncles. I was very tired when I got over, they were quite vexed when I told them that I had been washing they said that Aunt Mary should have let the girl do it for me. but I imagine that Aunt Mary thinks that every body should help themselves at home or abroad. this is what I think however. ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p130.jpg) Friday, May 2, 1873, this morning got up early had a nice breakfast then went to the spring, for water Will cleaned the spring all out good and fixt it so that Auntie would not have it to do. I done my Ironing this fornoon, then we Aunt Maria and myself & Will walked over to my Grand father's old place as I wanted to look around it more, saw and old cherry tree that Gran father planted, went to the same old spring that my Mother has so often been when she was a wee little girl and f[---] that untill she was grown, went all over the yard and saw all they was to see, then walked home or back to Aunties she had supper ready for us. we stay all night with [text written sideways in right margin] them again Tomorrow we go to see cousin T[-]rry Ritcher ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p131.jpg) March 15th Shanghai Saturday, May 3, 1873. W Va Tomahawk West Va We that is Aunt Katie Will May & myself started a bout 9 Oclock, drove over a very interesting Country, got to cos Tinys about 1 Oclock found all well and into work up to their eyes, the men hauling rock for a bridge to be built over Back Creek. cousin has 9 men to cook for besides her own family. she works very hard so does cousin Joe her husband he is a very nice man he is Uncle Henries son & she is Aunt Kates daughter which makes them cousins. they have three children two boys & 1 girl. The oldest is nearly grown the girl is 14 years the are all nice children ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p132.jpg) March 16th Shanghai Sunday, May 4, 1873. We spent the most of the day with our relatives here we went over to the old Stone Church, visit they grave yard, saw where Uncle Henery, and his wife were burried. saw the graves of many that have slept the sleep of death many years. many of the Toomb stones are broken, many graves are intirely trod flat with the ground so that their friends could never tell where their resting place is. it has been very windy to day. after dinner we came over to Uncles, biding our friends a good by. they say they intend to come and visit us at our home but I fear not, we got home about sun down. had a chilly ride ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p133.jpg) March 17 Shanghai Monday, May 5, 1873. To day I have been backing they trunk as cousin Gilbert takes it to Martinsburg in the morning. I done some washing to day. cousin Henery & family came over to see us also cousin Mell. this their last visit to us for the present spent a very pleasent day with them. they bid us a kindly good bye and started for their homes. I finished packing my trunk then went to stay my last night with my darling Aunts they are looking for me. we went over about 6 Oclock. supper was waiting for us. had supper. chatted a while then retired. The send many kind rememberances to the folks at home ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p134.jpg) Tuesday, May 6 1873. To day we Aunt Maria Will Myself went over to the house where my father was raised, and where he lived when they were married first, where my brother Joseph was born. Also my brother who died when he was little babe, this is a very old house. built of stone and is a very old house, I was very glad to see this old place, we went all over the house then went back to the spring and had a nice drink, we got some nice Brasin[--] Chickens for Auntie, a rooster [--] 4 hens gave $2,00 for them, came home to Aunties, found dinner waiting for us, we were very tired and hungary, in the afternoon cousin Eliza Gaine came over to see us. Mr Mason also [---]s is the next Neighbor, they stayed for supper, we bid them good bye, but that was nothing to [The following is written sideways over above text] we felt at bidding Aunties good bye, never to see them again in this life for they are getting old and feeble and will not likely live much longer—it filled my heart with sorrow to part with them. Will gave them 10 dollars to gift them some little notions— we parted with our dear Aunties, and came over to Uncles as we [---] early in the morning for Martinsburg. ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p135.jpg) Wednesday, May 7, 1873. Comberland Md St Nicholas Hotel We bid our dear friends a farewell and got into the carr- iage for Martinsburg, Uncle came with us, in come up the Mountain the horse got frightened at some- thing at the rode side and came very nearly running us off the road down the Mount, there were so men working that ran to our assistance or else we would have been turned over, we took dinner at Martinsburg. Then took the 1 Oclock train to this place. Uncle saw us on the cars all right then bid us good bye, he says [--]ll Ally & H[---] that he is come out to see them some time [The following is written sideways] we had a very pleasant ride through the northern parts of Virginia. the country is very ruff we crossed the Patomac river into [---] arrived in this place about 5 Oclock. we have very pleasant quarters. had supper & retired. ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p136.jpg) Thursday, May 8, 1873 Pittsburg Penn Took the Pittsburg & Connellville R. R. at 930 AM, had a very pleasent ride over the Allegany Moountains though it was somewhat tedious as we stoped at all the way Stations to deliver Mail. arrived in Pittsburg about 9 O clock to the Depo. Then took cab across the City to the Union Depo. Had lunch and waited for the express going west. Untill 1,45 at which time for Chicago. we took a berth in the sleeping car, went to bed and rested untill morning, had our breakfast out of our lunch basket, dinner also, had a pleasant ride through Parts of Ohio, Indiana, Ill saw much fire country [The following is written sideways on right side of page] arrived in Chicago about 830 took cab for the Clifton House, had supper and retired — feeling very well ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p137.jpg) March 21st Chicago Friday May 9, 1873. Ill. We arose feeling greatly refreshed having had a good nights rest. had breakfast about 9 Oclock. Will walked out to see about his passes, returned, but did not get them as the gentleman he wished to see was not in his Office we intend to leave by the North Western R R. which goes out at 10 PM. had a very pleasent ride through Ohio, Indiana Illinois. we passed through Lima. I have a cousin here but we did not feel like stoping as she was an intire stranger to me. we arrived in this place about 8 Oclock PM to cab to the Clifton House, had supper, and retired feeling somewhat tired from our journey. otherwise we are well ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p138.jpg) March 22, Chicoga Saturday, May 10, 1873. We are well this morning and feel considerably rested though our bed was not the best, it being a spring mattress, broken on one side. some heave person has been too much for it likely we will try the other bed to night as we have two rooms and a bed in each. we had breakfast about 9 Oclock after which Will took a walk down Town, to see about passes for Omaha, returned without seeing the gentleman, as he was not in his Office, but went again and found him, and got our passes on the North Western R. R. which leaves 1/2 past 10 A M. tomorrow morning. in the evening we all took a walk around town. this City is certainly improving rapidly. it will soon go ahead of New York we came in early. had supper and [written sideways along middle right margin] went to bed ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p139.jpg) March 23 Sunday, May 11, 1873. We had an excellent nights rest. we tried the other bed and found it splended. we arrose feeling quite refreshed. had our breakfast 1/2 past 8 so that we might have plenty of time to get to the Depot. the Omnibuss will be here soon. we have every thing ready. on getting down to the Depot we find it so crowed (the train) that we cannot get a sleeping berth, so will have to stand it the best we can in a passinger car. it will only be one night however. On the Cars, traveling through Ioway. we have past through some beautiful country to day. Many thrifty little towns and fine farms. Illinois is a lovely country. we have just got into Ioway, which we will pass over during the night. it is not so fine a country as Illinois. we will not rest much to night. ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p140.jpg) Monday, May 12, 1873. our nights rest was not very refresh- ing, however better than none, we had our breakfast out our lunch basket, but I did not relish it much for I had no Coffee, we passed over some very poor looking country, I do not think I should like to live there, we got into Council Buff City about 12 Oclock, took the Transfer Train to Omha where we arrived about 1 Oclock for it keep them near ¾ of an hour to chang he the bagga[-] cars, We took the Omnibus and drove to Mr Toozer's who lives near the Machine Shop we had some difficulty in find ing him, as the driver did not know where to find him but we drove to the Post Office and got the directions in fact there was a gentleman who got in and pilot ed us to the place, he having lately sold Mrs Toozer a sewing machine [The following is written sideways over above text] consequently knew where they lived. we found them at home — and seemed very glad to see us. Bro Toozer was not very well, he was lying down, but he soon got up. she made us very welcome. had some dinner then the men folks went out to see about getting Tickets for Ogden we will leave in the morning they returned then I accompanied them into see the Iron & Brass foundary went all through it, found it quite interesting, returned had supper and retired it is fearfully cold here the wind is blowing and the snow drifting. ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p141.jpg) March 25 On the plains Tuesday, May 13, 1873. We arrose this morning, had our Breakfasts, then got our things ready Will Blessed two little ones for Bro & Sister Lozer. they still claim to be Mormons & say they are coming back in the fall. they do not seem very well sadisfied there. I think they will return home again. we thanked them for their kindness, and bid them good bye, got into the Omnibuss, and drove to the Depot. got into the Sleeping Car Ontario, found our berth which was No 11. prepared to make our selves at home untill we arrive in Ogden there is an Old gentleman by the name of Sanger, who occupies the upper berth. he seemes a very pleasent gentleman. he resides in Salt Lake City. he has a pair of canaries and a pot of plants, taking them home to his wife. we steemed out from Omaha 1/2 past 1 Oclock. it is very cold and blustery. however, we are comfortable now for a long ride. good bye to Omaha. ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p142.jpg) March 26. On the plains Wednesday, May 14, 1873. This has been a lovely day, clear and bright, and we have been rolling along over the broad open plains of the Noble West at a very good rate. past over much beautiful country, and passed through many nice little towns & stations. The weather is very pleasent to day. The is very little snow on the ground. none to to keep the herds of stock from getting their living on the range. we have spent the day, reading, chatting and eating and all enjoy it very much indeed. we like of our neighbor very much he is very pleasent, and with his pair of canaries and pot of plants maks quite an acqui -sition to our little party. we had our cup of excellent tea and nice lunch as usual. had our beds made & retired. ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p143.jpg) Wednesday, May 21, 1880. ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p144.jpg) Tuesday, December 30, 1873. ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p145.jpg) Stephen Preston (Died Born Oct 15th 1793 Christopher Preston Born March 31st 1796 — Died No 2nd 1870 — Polly Preston Born Oct 29 1798 Died Pegy Preston Born March 1st 18[--] Died Pleasant Preston Born Apr 2on 1803 Died Apr 23 1856 Joel A Preston Born Aug 23 1805 Died Oct 11th 1805 ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p146.jpg) Geneology of Stephen Preston's Family Stephen Preston Born Died 1 Married — Smith Their Children are B Preston Born 17th Oct 1781 Died Doshea Preston Born Apr 24 1785 Died John Preston Born Nov 10th 1787— Died Thomas Preston Born Nov 28th 1790 Died The following are his children by Elizabeth Pullen ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p147.jpg) Memoranda. ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p148.jpg) Memoranda. Little Harrie Thatcher Harrie Thatcher Harrie Thatcher Put 300 hundred in the Board of Trade. Loned 150 (hundrid and fifty) to S B Gordon loned to W B Preston 130. dollares ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p149.jpg) 300 130 150 _________ 580 July borrowed of mother 10 dollars ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p150.jpg) [The following is written upside down on page] received of Miss [---]e. 25th Ida [-] Cook, the sum of $15.00 for her board. Also on the same day $40.00 from Miss Annie Doremus Total $55.00- of this sent by Miss Annie $10.00 to get some things, loaned $10.00 to Bp. Preston, - [---] 2.00 - for Coffee Tea & sugar. ----- new page (MSSSC1381_p151.jpg) EMERSON & STOTT, STATIONERY, BOOKS, MUSIC, STEREOSCOPES VIEWS, PHOTO'S, ETC., Wholesale and Retail, WEST SIDE LIBRARY, 239 W. Madison Street, CHICAGO. [Calculations are written upside down on page with the following] Taylor S.