[Published on 08/06/21 by Digital Imaging Lab (1142)] It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from this/these transcript(s) must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collection Coordinating Committee. [Notes added by transcribers are in square brackets. Dashes in square brackets indicate unclear words or letters. indicate words the author inserted to a previously written line.] VMSS 230 - Martha Coray Notebook (Intermediate) Number of Pages: 68 ----- new page (VMSS230_p002.jpg) 43 Paul received a com =ission to prich to the repaired to Antioch w[-] the first Gen Church was gathered & where to name of Christians [-] given James Son of Zebedee Put to death by Herod Agrippa 57 Claudius poisoned by his wife for the purpose of Nero on th[-] throne. Son of[-] a former husband 65 Paul Suffered Martyrdom a[-] Rome ----- new page (VMSS230_p003.jpg) 64 Nero Commenced the 10th per secution, on pritence of the Christians having set fire to the city — which was done by himself Peter 65 According to tradition was crucified with Paul at Rome, head downwards 62 James the less put to death by a fullers club, under Annanias High Priest Simon Suffered martyrdom in Persia ----- new page (VMSS230_p004.jpg) 80 Jude Martyred in Birytus 70 Vespasian Exalted to the imperial dignity—an event aus picious both to Roman Empire & the Church Titus Suceeds his father Vespasian, reigns 2 y & 11 months—during wh the Gospel was every wh crowned with success 81 Domitian succeeds Titus, suspecte[-] of poisoning his brother like Nero. 95 Commenced 2 general ----- new page (VMSS230_p005.jpg) persecution, several [---] put to death & banished 96 Domitian Assassinated by the in stigation of his wife—per secution ceases Nerva Elected by the Senate, D 98 Succession—dies 98 Trajan Next King—Enlarges the Roman Empire, in his reign 3 g. his commen[--]d & continued 19 years till succeeded by Adrian ----- new page (VMSS230_p006.jpg) in the year 1836 Jose ph & John Smith went to new po[-]tage town of Norton—while there adm[-] nistered P blessings [---] [---] [---]rct baptized 16 heard that our mother aged 93 had arrived [-] Kirtland N. Y. distance 500 miles we returned directly home—found her in good health & excellent spirits much rejoiced to meet so great a number of her children and gra nd children as she did not effect ever to se[-] t[--]m again ----- new page (VMSS230_p007.jpg) George Smiths Mission date 1838 Aug 26 (son of John Smith) after 2 days she was taken ill and died 1 week after. Soon after this we took a jo urney to the East visit ing all the Churches as we passed throug New York Vt & N Hampshire visited his brother in law Daniel Mack treated us well but unwilling to hear the Gospel—then tra veled [--] the river Con to Grafton Co. & found a Sister we had not seen ----- new page (VMSS230_p008.jpg) in 15 or 20 years— Her prejudice had becom[-] so strong against Mor— through the report that she was unwilling to treat us decently—staid 1 night & left them with a heavy heart—passed in to VT. through Windsor & Orange [--]s, & found many of our relatives who used us kindly but would not receive the Gospel— crossed the Green Mountain into Middlebury found our eldest sister we had not seen her in 15 years much pleased to see us ----- new page (VMSS230_p009.jpg) and rec'd our testimony staid 1 night — next day proceeded to N. J. to St Lawrence Co where we had 1 brother &1 sister — stiad with bro Jesse over Sun- day. treated so ill left him Monday Morn, went to visit our sister — bro John had business 10 miles one side to Pottsdam Sister Susan during the absence of Bro John Jesse pursued to Pottsdam & took John with a warrant on a pretend [---] debt of 12 doll g[---]grt abuse with toring[---] [---]d him to [---] [pencil is faded near the bottom and edges of the page] ----- new page (VMSS230_p010.jpg) my husband said name the sum he said nothing less than 30$—he borrowed the sum & paid it to get away when he owed brother John 3 times that sum but he dispised the idea of treating a brother thus — our friends in Pottsdam wer hard tho used us civilly — left Pottsdam for Ogdensburg wher to our joy we found H Kimball who had rais ed a small br in this pl[-] [---] first mor. we had seen for near 300 miles— [---]d about 10th of Oct, ----- new page (VMSS230_p011.jpg) the meekness manifested by my hus, won [-]hou the feelings of many—some said th. Jesse had disgraced him- self greatly in that place, that he neve could redeem himself. bro Silas hapened there just at this time f[--] Oh. & from him borrowed the money ----- new page (VMSS230_p012.jpg) when father joseph smith went Potsdam he went to John Smiths first. from there they went to Kir fort together—whe Joseph come to our house I told my husband There is your brother my husband said Joseph is this you—It is me said Joseph is my father yet alive. I want to see him again before he dies he then preached a beautiful sermon—we arrived at Stolkholm about dark called at brother Jesses door all gone from home but children who said their parents had gone to see father Smith die. ----- new page (VMSS230_p013.jpg) we proceeded to the house found he had had a fit but was reviving—it was thought advisible not to father or mother know that Josep h was there — We returned to Brother Jesses to stay [-]ver night these Brothers Jos – Jesse entered into conversation respecting the condition of their fam ilies Joseph briefly related the history of his family the death of his oldes son ec and began to speak of the discovery and translation of the book of Mormon Jesse fiercely exclaimed if you mention one word ----- new page (VMSS230_p014.jpg) about the book of Mormon you shall not stay a minu[--] in my house if I cant get you out any other way I will hew Your down with my broa[-] out—the next morning we vi[-] ited our father and mother✳︎— they were overjoyed to see bro joseph and after the usual salutation the sub ject of the Book of Morm[--] was aggitated My father received it with gladness sai[-] he had always known that something would appear to make known the true relig –ion — in a few minutes Br Jesse came in and he said my fathers mind is weak and I will not have it corrupted with that blas ----- new page (VMSS230_p015.jpg) –phemous stuff so just sh –ut up your head — Brother Joseph reasoned mildly with him but to no purpose Bro Silas said our brother has come to make us a visit and I am glad to see him and am willing he should talk as he pleases in my house Jesse flew in a rage and talked so abbusively that Silas was under the necessity of req uesting him to leave the house after Jesse had left my brother J — then proceed [-]d in conversation father seemed to believe all that he said but I must confe ss that I was too pious to my parents lived with Silas ----- new page (VMSS230_p016.jpg) believe one word of it at that time — he continued with my father one week during which time my Jesse came to my hou[--] and said that all my brother[-] viz Joseph Asael and Silas are all coming to make you a [-] as true as you live they all believ[-] that cursed mormon book every wo[--] trap for you to make you believe it — I thanked him kin[-] ly for taking so much troub le to warn me but I consi der myself amply capable [-] judge for myself in such ma[--] ers I know said he you are a pretty good judge of such things but I tell you they ar[-] as warry as the very devil I want you to go with me awa[-] see sister Susan and Aunt fanny and we will bar their ----- new page (VMSS230_p017.jpg) minds also against theirs we accordingly visited them next morning after I receive d the letter sent by my brothers we conversed on the occasion as we though proper and agreed with our sisters to be at my house and visit with us the next day which they did my brothers arrived according to aggreement But brother Jesse was very careful to hear every word of conversation and would not allow a word said about the book of Mormon when my brothers were about leav ing my brother Asael took me asside and said now John ----- new page (VMSS230_p018.jpg) want you to have some conversa tion with Joseph you have not talked with him atall and if y[--] do you must cheat it out of Br[-] ther Jesse and I would like [-] have some conversation with jos[-] ph said well replied he I will work the card for you in deed said I go ahead and lets see how you'll contrive it. Now said Asael I will propo[--] a visit to sisters Susan and fanny and I will take a c[--] tain number in my carriage and Silas will take the rest into his carriage and leav[-] Joseph to ride on horse bac[-] and then after we are gon[-] ----- new page (VMSS230_p019.jpg) you take the horse to the stable and keep Joseph with you I did so and that nigh t I learned the principles [-]f mormonism the next mor [-]ing we visited with our bro thers and sisters and I was very much censured by the whole parted Brother Asael not excepted for keeping Joseph over night we made [-] fine visit at our sisters and past the time pleasanty but when we were about to seperate [-]t was agreed that I should go with my brother Joseph 20 miles on his journey the next day and when we were about to seperate ----- new page (VMSS230_p020.jpg) I went home with my brother Jesse when he was parted with Jose ph not expecting to see him ag ain Joseph gave Jesse his han[-] saying farewell farewell Brother Jesse in a pleasant affectionate manner. Jesse gav[-] his hand ari angrily and answered farewell Joe fore[-] er—I am affraid said Josep[-] it will be forever if you do not repent this touched [---] the almost inulnerable Jesse Smith and he wept like a child all the while we were riding 20 <4> miles I took my brother as I agreed the next day 20 miles on hi[-] journey and parted with hi[-] ----- new page (VMSS230_p021.jpg) [-]e requested me to read the book of Mormon and if I did not believe it that I would not condemn it and I should have a testimony of the truth of [-]t I promised him I would do it and I found that his tes timony was true Silas Smith see Page [-] was a man of irreproachable [-]haracter. A good man — in 1815 joined the Presbyter ians and remained an hon erable member of that church untill about 1831 when he hin ted to his brethren that he lear[---] ----- new page (VMSS230_p022.jpg) octavo folded in 8 leaves fuodecimo 12 do to Qerarto 4 to do ----- new page (VMSS230_p023.jpg) Index 1811 William born <1st> vision received 1811 moved to Lebanon 1813 sick in Lebanon 1814 moved to Norrige 1815 moved to Kirtland in Jan 1819 moved Manchester 1820 Joseph received first vision 1822 Alvin died 1821 ----- new page (VMSS230_p024.jpg) June 30 1830 Saml. performed the 1st mission Joseph sent him t[-] [-]ivonia to take some books he set out and travelled 25 miles the first day and att [---] places on the road where he called they would order him out as so[-] n as he named the the books he when he got 25 miles from home he came to a ta vern where everything had the appearance of plenty and he called to see if the Landlord wo uld buy a book of him for he was very faint for he had no[-] eat anything since he left hom[-] he asked the Landlord if he ----- new page (VMSS230_p025.jpg) would not buy a history of the forefathers of the Indians I do not know said the host how did you get hold of it It was translated replied Sam uel by my brother from some gold plates which he found buried in the earth you D-m-d liar said the Landlord get out of my house you shant stay one minute with your books went to a stream washed his feet against him they Samuel felt awfully when he received this trea tment for he had been turned [-]ut of doors 4 times previous to this the same day he travelled 5 miles further & being discouraged he concluded ----- new page (VMSS230_p026.jpg) not to go into another hous[-] that night and seeing an apple tree a short distance off he went and lay down under and spent the night there upon cold ground the next morning he rose from his comfortless bed and after looking round he saw at a distance a small cottag[-] and resolved to try once more he entered went to the house hoping to get a little something to eat he founding a widow woman to be the proprietor of the pla[--] he askeded her for food rel ating the story of his former tr[-] atment and that he had wal ----- new page (VMSS230_p027.jpg) ked 30 miles and spent the night as I have before related without food she got him some victuals after which he sat down and explained the history of his coming into possession of the Book of Mor mon she listened attentive ly and believed all that he told her but she said she could not purchase his book although she would be glad to do to have one he presented her with one a book and proceed still <8 miles> farther to Bloomington and stopped at the house of one Mr. Green a preacher of the Methodist doctrine ----- new page (VMSS230_p028.jpg) he like the others did not wish to buy but said he would a subscription paper and try to s[---] some of them as he was about starting on a preaching tour and he was willing to do any one a kindness— Samuel left a book at tha[-] house also and hoping that he might perhaps make sale of one during the whole trip & then returned home—. 2nd visit to the same cou ntry. In about 2 weeks Mr Smith and Myself and Samuel set out to make Esq Bea[-] an a visit and this man live[-] as I have mentioned before in Livonia This place lies 8 ----- new page (VMSS230_p029.jpg) miles distant from the above mentioned Mr Green who had undertaken to sell Sam uels books on our rout we passed the tavern where samuel was turned out of doors a fortnight before as we drew near samuel told us that the house lay just before us and he would show us the place but as we just before we came to the house a sign of small Pox interc epted us we turned aside and meeting a traveller a person who seemed to be a citizen of the place we enquired how extensively this disease prevailed the person answered that the Tavern Keeper and 2 of his family had ----- new page (VMSS230_p030.jpg) died not long since but he di[-] not know that any one else ha[-] Caught the distemper that i[-] was brought into the Neigh borhood by a traveler wh[-] stopped with the man who had died with the disease when we arrived This is a str ange specimen of the peculia[-] disposition of some individuals whom we sometimes meet with he purchased his death for a few shillings but sacraficed his souls salvation rather than give a saint of God the Church of God a meals victuals for according to the word of God it shall be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrah in ----- new page (VMSS230_p031.jpg) the day of judgement than for that man — we arrived at esqr Bemans that night the next morning Samuel took the horse and rode to Mr. Greens but not one of his books had been disposed of and after finishing our visit we all returned home near the Last of October Samuel we nt again to Mr greens but Mrs Green told him that there was no hopes of his of selling his books and said she shall have to take the book for Mr Green does not seem to feel like buying it I have read it and like it am very much pleased with it—Samuel talked with her short time and then binding his ----- new page (VMSS230_p032.jpg) knapsack upon his shoulders he rose to leave the house but when he cro ssed the doorsell a strong impr -esion was mde upon his mind that he must not take the book away from the with him and as he tu rned round and handing th[-] book to Mrs Green said I will gi[--] you this book for the Spirit of Go[-] forbids my taking it away she was so overcome with gratitude that she burst into tears and exclai med Mr Smith will stop & pray with me he did as [---] desired — and she afterwards tol[-] me that she never saw a man that had such an appearance or ever heard such a prayer in her life My God said she ----- new page (VMSS230_p033.jpg) it seemed asthoug the very Hea vens were rent and the spirit [-]f God was poured down upon us—after this he explained to her the most profitable ma [-]ner of reading this book which he had put into her hands which was this that she should take it with the Bible and ask God to give you a testimony [-]f the truth of the work and you will have a burning sensation [-]n your heart which is the spi rit of God—she promised that she would and he left her [-]oon after this her husband came in and she told all that Samuel had said to her ----- new page (VMSS230_p034.jpg) her and requested him to read the book also he said she should not read it nor any such thing Now Mr Green said you certai nly ought to do so and I will tel[-] you how Mr Smith says you mus[-] you read she then repeated Samuels testimony to her and added I do know that he would not tell an untruth for any int icement I know he must be a good man if there ever was one Mr Green finally concluded to seek for the a testimony fro[-] God of the work and was fu[---] satisfied the result was that he and his wife were baptized when he had done reading t[--] ----- new page (VMSS230_p035.jpg) book he gave it to Phineas Young who read it and commenced preaching it forthwith soon a soon it came into the hands of Brigham his Brother and his sister Mrs Murry, who is the Mother in Law of Heber C Kimb all when Brigham received the [-]ork his brother Joseph was in [-]amada preaching Methodism but his brothers Brigham and Phineas went straightway to him and persuaded him to stop preac [-]ing that doctrine and receive the Gospel thus was samuel's sufferings in this instance the means of converting some of the most Noble hearted greates most substantial and the ----- new page (VMSS230_p036.jpg) greatest men who have ever subscribed their names to th[-] truth men who have never faltered nor stacked their zeal through every scene of trouble and privation for the truth's sake ----- new page (VMSS230_p037.jpg) 1829 see times and Seasons [-]ol. 3 Page 897 1830 – June Almira Mack came to manchester and was baptized soon after she came ----- new page (VMSS230_p038.jpg) aned rathe towards mormonism this offended them and they beg an to find fault he conti nued with them however un 1835 which time the Lord ga[--] Hyrum Smith a revelation commanding him to visit his uncle Silas and bap fo[-] he was ready to be baptized at this time Hyrum had not seen his uncle and he enquired for him and when he found him he said Uncle Silas I have com[-] The Lord has sent me to baptize you for the Lord ha[-] seen the integrity of your hear[-] but knows your fears with regard to your family ----- new page (VMSS230_p039.jpg) but you need not suffer any anxiety about them for [---] you embrace the Gospel it will be the means of saving them — He answered that he had no doubt of the truth of the work and the only thing that hindered him from em bracing it was that he was [-]ffraid that his family was [-]ould be so much opposed to it that it would ruin his [---]ace — however upon receiving this message he was baptized but through much tribulation being much [-]pposed by his Neighbors as [-]ell as his own family — ----- new page (VMSS230_p040.jpg) in the month of May 1836 he moved to Kirtland taking his mother aged 93 92 years but the first family of children st[---] behind — for they were so opp osed that they refused to come with him — <6 years> previous to their removal from Stock holm st Laurance county fath[--] Asael Smith died and on his death bed declared his ful and firm belief in the everlasting gospel and also said that he was not baptized when Josep[-] his son was there and acknow ledged that the doctrine of unive[-] salism which he had so long advocated was no[-] ----- new page (VMSS230_p041.jpg) true for although he had lived by this religion 50 years yet he now renoun [-]ed it as insuficient to comfort him in death — when he left his wife also firm believer and she wo [-]ld have been baptized bu[-] Jesse her oldest son was so pposed that she concluded to set delay the matter until [-]he could get to kirtland [-]hen she arrived there she [-]old <[--]id to> Lucy that I am going [--] have your Joseph baptize me but I will have my bl [-]ssing from My Joseph but in 10 days after she ----- new page (VMSS230_p042.jpg) got there she was taken sick and died in the 93 year of her age surrounded with a numerous company of chil dren Grand children and Great Grand children — in the year 1838 Mrs Smith Silas wife came into the church and they set ou[-] for Misouri but when they came to knox county Ohio he stopped and remained 3 mont[--] on account of his team this brought them to huntsville jus[-] time enough to meet the exter minating order here we also me[-] one Isaac Russel who pret ended he had authority from ----- new page (VMSS230_p043.jpg) [--]e chief officers to form an en [-]ampment of the Saints whom he found on their [-]ay to Missouri and lead them back. we accordingly [-]e stopped with the company [-]oon after this Mr Marks who [-]as one of the number went — Far west to bring out Mr [-]ussels family when Mr Mar ks returned he informed him [--]at Joseph and his counselors [-]ished to see him Mr Russ [-]l went to Far West and [-]ler being tried his lisence [-]as taken from him and [--]d he did not return to us [--]ain he Mr Russel also ----- new page (VMSS230_p044.jpg) pretended to have revelations an[-] power to lead the church an[-] persuaded us to encamp in a point of Land between Sal[-] river and the Mississipi not sufferring one of them t[-] go into a house and in conseq[-] ence of the exposure which th[-] people were subjected to Silas Smith and his youngest ch[-] ld was taken sick after th[-] Mr Russel absconded we set out for Ilinois and moved into Pitsfield Pike county and Silas Smith was appoin ted to preside over the church and soon after this he received a commandment to go to brother Marks and brother ----- new page (VMSS230_p045.jpg) John went with some others and Joel Harvey with others [--]d tell them that they must [-]ommand their families in the [-]ame of the Lord to repent [-]nd cease their murrings [-]nd be subject to their nat ural heads that if they d not do this that their fam [-]lies would lead them out [-]f the church. This was a hard task for silas smith for he had considered bro Marks much superior and he went first to my husband to [-]et council Mr Smith told him to go to brother Marks and [--]ll him what he had been com manded to but before ----- new page (VMSS230_p046.jpg) had time to do so he was take[-] sick again and died soon afte[-] while his last sickness he saw many important visions whi –ch I would be glad to relate but cannot remmember them clearly enough to do so Note when Silas received the above vision he lived in pitsfield and we lived in Nauvoo. Silas died as he lived composed and in full faith and confidence in the everlasting Gospel 67 y 8 m 8 d The following Journey was commenced September 26 1838 ret urned Dec 24 1838 ----- new page (VMSS230_p047.jpg) from the Relation of George Smith Carlos was appointed with my [-]elf Torens[--] Barns Harr [-]son sagers to endeavor to raise means to purchase Davies county from the Md[-] brother Earl from Canada to his in his wagon to Rich mond landing Carlos left his family 3 miles from [-]iakinas in a grove of timber on a place pur chased of one of the old [-]ettlers our wa road to Richmond led through Far West — where we stop ped and Joseph and My ----- new page (VMSS230_p048.jpg) reim sanctioned our mis sion left stiad at Far west over night next day went to H [-]hee[-] cutlers staid over night next m orning called on John Govo[-] son treated us very coldl[-] did not ask us to eat alth[-] ugh he had staid with us several days and I laid on the floor for his accom modation and he had hi[-] horse and self keept gratis we waited at the lan ding 4 days for steamer Kansas the river being ve[--] low while there we had a[-] interview with David Whit ----- new page (VMSS230_p049.jpg) mer — helped him load a [-]oad of Goods then helped him out of a sand mire [-]lthough he could not look us in the face when we parted he said success to you boys — we boarded with a family of brethren while there I went to a wat [-]rmelon patch feasted on mel [-]ns that weighed from 40 to 50 [-]bs from there we took pass [-]ge on board the Kansas [--]e wheel was broken to [---]es and the was otherw [--]e in a a terribly shatter [-]d condition met Maj Gen [-]amul Lucas and Brigades [-]n Moses Wilson of Jack son Co principle actors ----- new page (VMSS230_p050.jpg) in the mob of 1833 May Gen Atchison of Clay Co and several other Militia of ficers — who were on their way to Boonville to atte[--] a court Martial on the next day we arrived at De[--] [-]ite — where we found Elder J E Page Gorge M Hinkle with a few saints surrounded by a mob of 200 who threatened them with extermination Gen Atchison At told the[-] to make a vigorous defence if they were attacked by the mob give them a decent fight said he — he held ----- new page (VMSS230_p051.jpg) a consultation on the pro [-]riety of stopping with the brethren — but as our [-]ur Mission was urgeant and [-]e destitute of arms we con [-]luded to go ahead and when the boat had taken [---] her necessary supplies of fuel we did [--] the con the conversation immediately turned upon the mormons Gen Wilson proceeded to relate an account of his [-]eroic deeds during in dr [--]ing the saints reference Page 6 of George Smiths jour [-]al ----- new page (VMSS230_p052.jpg) fell see george smiths Record — fell in with carlos about the 21 of March 1898 were together about 3 weeks ----- new page (VMSS230_p056.jpg) Phares Judah Hezron Asubah Eprath Eprat[-] Caleb Jesher Shobab Ardon Hur Caleb N [-] Caleb- Shobal, Salma, and Hareth. Caleb Tru Elah Naam [written on the right side] Mes[--] Har[-] Me[---] Shobal Salma Hareth ----- new page (VMSS230_p057.jpg) [written as printed text] M brow Mount Ensigns The dreary winds sweep ore [written as printed text] N N The prophets old have all foret[---] that which we now remember That when again Christ comes to reign Just judgment he will render The clouds of Heaven with vengeance Will roll before the lightings track then comes the from heaven [written as printed text] W Remember Earth Remember And when at Gods right hand The Elements asunder to and fro this Earth will [--]idst loud resounding thunder [-] sm[---] robes of snow white [-]ar up the saints of light <[---]rions> meet the coming king of king Remember Earth Remember ----- new page (VMSS230_p058.jpg) in the name of Je C I seal a blessing [---] to thy calling <[---] to thee the> give Spirit of prophecy r[--] <[---]> that he may Com[-] to understand in his name be known fear not thou shall find plenty work and thy name shall go forth name is writen in the lambs book of life and dismiss all thy doubts ----- new page (VMSS230_p059.jpg) beloved sister List[-] all[--] I I lay my hands upon thy accord[-]g to thy request & bless th[-] a e to the H. P. for an assil[--]t to thy com [illegible deletion] in all his labors as an historian I and ask my Heavenly Father to give th[-] wisdom that you may be enabled to [---] in that manner which is best calculate to gai[---] the [---] of the reader that thy composition shall be filled with intelligence thy pen may be guided by inspiration that thy days may be spent in usefulness ----- new page (VMSS230_p060.jpg) and thy years multiplied upon thy head I ordain thee to this power by the Authority invested in m[-] and I seal upon thee every blessing which is calcu lated to promote the inte[-] est of the Redeemer's Kin gdom. ----- new page (VMSS230_p061.jpg) Bathsheba Bigler May 3 1822 July 25 1841 Navoo Children Gerge Albert Smith July [-] 1842 Bathsheba Smith Aug 14 1844 Bathsheba Smith he would take their names and if some would come to his house again in about 2 weeks he would let him know what the [--]ce the prospect was of selling ----- new page (VMSS230_p062.jpg) This rule is more necessary since the present taste of the age is directed more to sty[--] than though inside ou[-] measures prompt to set in motion ----- new page (VMSS230_p063.jpg) Livy is an instance of the truth of this observation The foundation of a nervous or weak style is laid in an authors manner of thinking faint Confused — Considered proceeds Employed — Embellish Excludes A [---] style is next in order advanced into the region of [---]q A florid style implies Excess of ornament. allowed to youth Elaborate pomp of words ----- new page (VMSS230_p064.jpg) A D diffuse writer unfolds obvious admits adopted cohi[---]ness supply distinguishing may [--] tra[--]d brevity it p[--]mits to one kind of styl[-] [-]ther than to a[-]other in determining when to adopt g[---]d[---] by the Na[---] of the [---]t [illegible line] to be [---] [---] a more diffuse style [---] to be read since there are en[-]ta[---]s of [illegible line] full & ample style have ----- new page (VMSS230_p065.jpg) [Calculations appear across the entire page, written in various directions] Apr 15th A Young By my order in favor of N N Riley for this A[--]t May May ----- new page (VMSS230_p066.jpg) Cleo Henderson 3.15 - .60 Levi Young 21 .70 Asham Hlim 22 73 1.43 Elias Pearson 8 27 E[--]h Pearson 3 10 .37 M. E. Coray 12 - .40 Chad Hoo[-] 24 84 .80 [--]ns Hoo[-] 8 77 1.07 Sally Young 23 24 [-]olin Young 18 21 60 Alex Young 16 21 53 Mary Baags 16 53 Jno Baggs 17 57 1.10 Julia [-]m Hoskinson 20 67 Coliz Hoskinson 17 57 1.24 W. G. Rule 9 30 Wm Atkinson 8.7 30 ----- new page (VMSS230_p067.jpg) [-]llen Pratt 16.1 [-]ris Pratt 15.1 [-]arolin Arnold 14 [--]rson Arnold 12 [-]hiting Markham 12 David Markham 11 [-]arah Handerson 9 Mary La[-]t Susan Parmer 1 [--] Al[--]t 1 Pr[-]sh [addition and multiplication work throughout the page] ----- new page (VMSS230_p068.jpg) May 16th Edwards By Bu Meal [calculations appear across the entire page, written in various directions] ----- new page (VMSS230_p069.jpg) [calculations appear across the entire page, written in various directions] ----- new page (VMSS230_p070.jpg) Sheldon Brooks 3.17 .67 2.27 M. J. Huitt 7/23.1 — 1.03 Lucinda Emett 11.23 — 1.13 M. A. Knowlton 12.25 — 1.23 J[-]sh Terry 9.16 83 Jas. Terry 8.15 80 163 Joseph Terry .22 73 Leander Holt 8.21 — .90 Ha[---]s Alexander 9.24 — 1.10 Dean Phelps 7.11 60 Caroli[--] Phelps 7.8 50 1.10 Emily Abbott 3.6 — .30 Harry McArthur 6.28 1.13 Emelin McArthur 15 50 Mary [-] McArthur 15 50 <$2.13> Alia Parry 4.23 90 I[-]a [-]anitta 20 67 Elizth Powel 15 50 2.07 [some numbers have been crossed out in groups, possibly the entire middle column] ----- new page (VMSS230_p071.jpg) W. Finch 12. .40 Jno. Hickey 9 .30 Ransom Hickey 6.7 .43 Olive Hickey 11.15 87 Soph.s Hickey 6.16 73 Hiram Hickey 3. 10. $2.83 Joseph Edwards 5.9 47 Jas. Edwards 5.3 27 .7 Julia Car[--]s 7.20 90 Almeda Car[--]s 5.19 80 1.7 Elizth Norton 12.17 .97 Nelson Norton 12.25.1 1.27 Emily Norton 5.15 67 2.91 Sarah Brooks 8.26.1 1.17 1 Amy Brooks .43 ----- new page (VMSS230_p072.jpg) [calculations appear across the entire page, written in various directions] [written over the figures] Howard Howard