[Published on 10/13/22 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 772 - Thomas Bullock Papers Number of Pages: 337 ----- new page (VMSS772_S1_F1_I10_p001.jpg) RBullock The 10th Day of June 1826. Received from Thomas Bullock and Joseph Booth (the surviving Trustees and Executors under the Will of my Father the late Francis Bullock deceased) the sum of one hundred pounds and nineteen shillings being in full discharge and satisfaction of my sixth share of all the Residue of his personal Estate and of monies arising from the sale of his real estate, excepting my share, not yet payable, of the sum of Two hundred pounds retained by them to answer the Annuity by such will given to my mother Elizabeth Bullock. £118:19:0 Ralph Bullock ----- new page (VMSS772_S1_F1_I10_p002.jpg) Recept [---] 9/2 The 11th Augt. 1830 Received from the aforesaid Trustees, the sum of Four Pounds, being my share of the purchase money for the sittings in Leek Church M Bullock Witness Francis Bullock. ----- new page (VMSS772_S1_F1_I11_p001.jpg) Mr & Mrs Brocklehurst The 10th Day of June 1826 Received from Thomas Bullock and Joseph Booth/ the surviving Trustees and Executors under the Will of our Father the late Francis Bullock deceased/ the sum of one hundred & eighteen pounds and nineteen shillings being in full discharge and satisfaction of our sixth share of all the residue of his personal Estate and of monies arising from the sale of his Real Estate except our share not yet payable of the sum of Two Hundred Pounds retained by them to answer the Annuity by such will given to our mother Elizabeth Bullock George Brocklehurst Sarah Brocklehurst £118:19:0 ----- new page (VMSS772_S1_F1_I11_p002.jpg) The 4th day of Aug. 1830 Received from the aforsaid Trustees, the sum of Four Pounds, being our share of the purchase money for the sittings in Leck Church Sarah Brockleburst Witness M B ----- new page (VMSS772_S1_F1_I12_p001.jpg) Mr. + Mrs. M[---] The 31 day of Dec. 1829 £118-19-0 [---] [---] [writing is sideways]Received from Thomas Bullock and Joseph Booth (the Witness surviving Trustees and Executors under the will of our Father J.B.Junior the late Francis Bullock deceased) the sum of Sixty Two Pounds & fourteen shillings which with Sixteen Pounds received from them on the 15th day of Sep. 1827 together with forty pounds & five shillings received from G.R.Killmister on the 3rd day of Oct 1827 makes one hundred & eighteen Pounds and Nineteen Shillings, being in full discharge and satisfaction of our Sixth share of all the residue of his personal Estate and of monies arising from the sale of his real Estate except our share of the purchase money for the sittings in Leek Church and our share not payable of the sum of Two Hundred Pounds retained by them to answer the Annuity by such Will given to our Mother Elizh. Bullock ----- new page (VMSS772_S1_F1_I12_p002.jpg) The 14th day of April 1830 Received from the aforesaid Trustees, the sum of Four Pounds, being our share of the purchase money for the sittings in Leek Church Wm. Humes Witness J. Bullock Junr. ----- new page (VMSS772_S1_F1_I13_p001.jpg) JL. Bullock The 22 day of Decr.1830 Received from Thomas Bullock and Joseph Booth. The surviving Trustees and Executors under the will of my Father. The late Francis Bullock deceased. The sum of one hundred and eighteen pounds and nineteen shillings being in full discharge and satisfaction of my sixth share all the Residence of his personal Estate and of monies arising from the sale of his real estate, excepting my share of the purchase money for the sittings in Leek Church and my share, not yet payable, of the sum of two hundred pounds retained by them to answer the Annuity by such will given to my mother Elizabeth Bullock James Bullock £118-19-0 Witness Francis Bullock ----- new page (VMSS772_S1_F1_I13_p002.jpg) [stamp appears] the 12 Jany 1831 Received from the aforesaid Trustees, the sum of Four Pounds, being my share of the purchase money for the settings in Leek Church — James Bullock Witness Francis Bullock ----- new page (VMSS772_S1_F1_I14_p001.jpg) Thos Bullock [Seal with the following text appears: TWO SHILLINGS EXPENCE UNDER 200] 13 March 1833 Received from Thomas Bullock and Joseph Booth /the surviving Trustees and Executors under the will of my Father the late Francis Bullock deceased) the sum of one hundred and eighteen pounds and nineteen shillings being in full discharge and satisfation of my sixth share of all the residue of his personal Estate and of monies arriving from the sale of his real Estate, expecting my share of the purchase money for the sittings in Leek Church and my share, not yet payable, of the sum of Two hundred pounds retained by them to answer the annuity by such will given to my mother Elizabeth Bullock £118:19:0 Witness George Etches Thomas Bullock ----- new page (VMSS772_S1_F1_I14_p002.jpg) [seal repeated from last page] 13th March 1833 Received from the aforesaid Trustees, the sum of Four Pounds being my share of the purchase money for the sittings in Leek Church Thomas Bullock witness George Etches ----- new page (VMSS772_S1_F1_I15_p001.jpg) [Column 1] Dr The Estate of the late Fra. Bullock 1818 June 27th- To Cash paid Lt. Washington £ — (including £150- to Lt. Meakin) 255-12.6 To Ralph Bullock expences to completion — 4— To lend Ralph Bullock Waterhouses 5-12. 6 July 21 To Cash paid Tram Armet — 12.1 Aug 19 To do Lt. Meakin for Interest — 9-7-6 27 To R. Bullock for Grandfather Legacy 14-3— To Self for do — 14-3 — To Lt. Harrison Note & Interest — 143-10-9 28 To Macckey- Bank for discount — 15 — " To Horse Hire 7/- expenses 3/6 — 10-6 29 To Dan. Nixon Note & Interest — 53-3-6 Sep. 2 To In. Bott Note & Interest- — 42-14-6 3 To T&S- Gell — 106-5— To Sarah Booth Grandfathers Legacy — 14-3— 20 To Josh Booth for his acc^t. — 94-11-6 Oct. 14 To Cutting Name on Grave stone — 8- 11 1819 21 To John Edge for Hillsdale — 50— Feby 13 To Josh Bullock his acc^t — 1-10— March 2 To letter from Stamp Office — — 10 9 To Mr. Nordern Duty on Personalty 2-1-8 1820 April 14 To Mr. Killmister Stamp Receipt — — 6 — To Killimister & Co Bill of charges — 37 ‒ 2 — To Mr. Challenor [---]plus Money [cut off on bottom of paper] [Column 2] in Acc^t Corr^t with Tho. Bullock [--] — 1818 June 27 By Cash from Mr. Challenor — 282-0-0 Aug^t 25- By do from do. — 600 — 27 By do from R. Bullock — 5-2-11 Sep^t2 By do from Critchley & Co — 10 — 11 By do from Uncle T. Bullock Estate — 12-8 1820 Ap^l 14 By do from T L. Bullock — 5-17-5 ----- new page (VMSS772_S1_F1_I15_p002.jpg) [Column 1] [---] he advanced above the Mortgage — }04 - 14 - 11 <1821> May 25 lent Widdow to Pay Interest — 6 - 2 — 26 To S. Stonehaven for Burial Fees — 9 - 4 To R. Bullock for 1 Peck Potatoes — 1 - 8 Augt. 15 To lent Widdow pr Sarah — 2 - 0 - 0 <1822> Jany 30 To do do for Interest — — 10 — <1823> Feby 1 To do - do - do — — 10 — <1824> Jany 1 To Carl in Land [squiggle] 2 - 17 - 4 L 894 - 3 - 0 <1824> Novr. 13 To lent Widdow to pay Interest 2 - 0 - 0 <1825> June 20 To Cash [-]illiard for Printing —10.6 22 Posting advertisements —————— 1 - 6 July 28 do —— do ———————— 1— Augt. 18 Mr. Barnes pr his Bill —— 2 - 2 - 0 <1826> May 19 Mr. Ridout pr his Bill — 3 - 12.6 24 Mr. L. Dea[---] for Expenses — 5 — June 12 To Mr. Challinor for T. Phillips 240 - 0 - 0 July 12 To Jos. Meakin pr his Bill — 1 - 1 - 0 <1827> March 10 letter from stamp office——10 Sep - 15 lent Mr. Nunns —————16 - 0 - 0 To Mr. Nunns' remain'g claim 62 - 14 — Carr. <[-]> forw <[-]> — L 328 - 8 - 4 [Column 2] L 894 - 3 - 0 <1824> Jany 1st. - By Cash in Land — — 2 - 17 - 4 <1826> May 19th By Cash pr. Ms Bullock 22 - 4 — June 10 By do pr. Mr. Perkin 313 - 3 — 14 By do pr. Mr. Sillito — 8 - 8 - 0 <1827> Sepr. 15 By do pr. Mr. Gaunt — 16 - 0 - 0 Carr. <[-]> forw <[-]> — L 362 - 4 - 4 ----- new page (VMSS772_S1_F1_I15_p003.jpg) Tho. Bullock's general account with the Estate of the late F[---] Bullock ----- new page (VMSS772_S1_F1_I1_p001.jpg) For Value received we jointly and severally promise to pay to Mr James Meakin or Order (on two Month's Notice in Writing given for that Purpose) the Sum of One hundred and Fifty Pounds together with lawful Interest for the same. As Witness our Hands the 25 Day of March 1808. Witness Frank Bullock Joseph Booth ----- new page (VMSS772_S1_F1_I1_p002.jpg) Reseaved all Intrest Due 25 of Martch 1810 Reseaved Intrest Due 25 of Ma 1811 Reseaved Intrest Due 25 Ma 1812 Reseaved Intrest Due 25 of Mar 1813 Reseeved Intrest Due 25 of Mar 1814 Reseaved Intrest Due 25 of Mar 1815 Reseaved Intrest Due 25 of Mar 1816 Reseaved Intrest Due 25 of Mar 1817 Rec. from the Executor of the late Fr. L. Bullock the Interest of this Note up to 27 June 1818 say #9-7-6 Lt. James Meakins ----- new page (VMSS772_S1_F1_I2_p001.jpg) I promise to pay to Mr. Daniel Nixon or Order fifty pounds of Lawfull Money with Lawful Intrest for the same As WitneSs my hand this Eighteenth Day of May one thousand Eight hundred and twelve ￡50 Francis Bullock ----- new page (VMSS772_S1_F1_I2_p002.jpg) LSD 1 Years Interest due 18 May 1818, 2..10..0 99 days Interest from 18 May to 25 Aug 0..13..6 Interest 3..3..6 Principal 50..0..0 L 53..3..6 Received 29 Aug 1818 from the [---] of the late Mr. J Bullock 53. 3. 6 the Contents For Dan Nixon J Hall [The following is written sideways left of the page] 7th June 1817 Recieved from Francis Bullock one years interest on this Note which clears up to the 18th May 1817 Daniel Nixon ----- new page (VMSS772_S1_F1_I3_p001.jpg) L 40-0-0 For Value received I promise to pay John Bott or order Forty Pounds on Demand with Lawful Intrest for the same Witness my hand the Fifth Day of April one Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifteen Frans. Bullock Witness Edwd Hordein ----- new page (VMSS772_S1_F1_I3_p002.jpg) paid to april the 5 1816 paid to april the 5 1814 Principal ____ 40‒0‒0 Interest up to 2 Sep 1818 _____ 32.14.6 42.14.6 Rec the above this 2 Sep. 1818 from the Exors of the late Fred Bullock by me John Bott ----- new page (VMSS772_S1_F1_I4_p001.jpg) 4th of April 1816 For value Recieved we hereby Jointly and Seperately promise to pay to William Foster an order on demand the Sum of One Hundred pound together with Lawfull Interest for the Same as witness our hands Witness Frank Bullock J Morris Ralph Bullock ----- new page (VMSS772_S1_F1_I4_p002.jpg) Recd Intrest of this Note 1817 1818 Recd From and Ralph Bullock 40 Recd of mrs Bullock L 20 ----- new page (VMSS772_S1_F1_I5_p001.jpg) 140 £ Vallue recieved I promis to pay to James harrison or order one hundred and forty pounds of Lawfull Money with Lawfull Intrest for the Same as witness my hand this fourteenth Day Augustt 1816 Wittniss John Harrison Francis Bullock ----- new page (VMSS772_S1_F1_I5_p002.jpg) Open a[---] —140— 2 Years Interests 14 — 154 ‒ 0 ‒ 0 old balance 2 — 6[-] 156 ‒ 0 ‒ By Bill —12 ‒ 9 ‒ 3 143 ‒ 10 ‒ 9 Received the above from the Executors of the Cate Fr L Bullock this 27th day of August 1818 by me Jal. Harrison his X Mark ----- new page (VMSS772_S1_F1_I6_p001.jpg) For Value Recieved we jointly or Seperately. lo promise to pay on Demand to Thomas and Sampson Gell the Sum of One Hundred Pounds of Lawfull Money of great Brittain the Lawfull Intrest for the same to wittness our Hands this 26th Day of May 1817 Wittness Jane Gell Francis Bullock John Page ----- new page (VMSS772_S1_F1_I6_p002.jpg) Principal ________________100___ 1 1/4 years interest_________6-5-0 106-5-0 Rec. the Contents this 3rd day of Sept. 1818 from the Exors of the late Francis Bullock by me__ Sampson Gell ----- new page (VMSS772_S1_F1_I7_p001.jpg) Received the 13th day of May 1818 from the Executors of the late Francis Bullock deceased the sum of Thirty pounds which with the sum of Twenty pounds paid on the 30th. April last makes together Fifty pounds being the share of Mr Bullock on a note of hand dated 4th April 1816 given by him and Ralph Bullock for £100 to me and also the sum of Two pounds fourteen shillings and Eleven pence being Interest on the sad sum of Fifty pounds up to this day. Witness William Foster ----- new page (VMSS772_S1_F1_I8_p001.jpg) Sir The Bill Dlivred to you on Francis acount theare will be some monney Due be side what I Owe you If you will Let me Have a 7 Note I have some monney to pay it will alladge me at this time. Joseph Bullock the Bill Delivred 5.13.9 ----- new page (VMSS772_S1_F1_I8_p002.jpg) Recd. from T. Bullock 13 Feby 1819 on Acct. of the late Fa J. Bullock £ 1-0-0 for my Father William Bullock [upside down] Mr. Thomas Bullock Lock ----- new page (VMSS772_S1_F1_I9_p001.jpg) Mr&Mrs. Shaw The 10th Day of June 1826_ Received from Thomas Bullock and Joseph Booth / the surviving trustees and Executors under the will of our Father the late Francis Bullock deceased / the sum of One hundred pounds and nineteen shillings being in full discharge and satisfaction of our sixth share of all the residue of his personal Estate and of monies arising from the sale of his Real Estate Excepting our share not yet payable of the sum of Two hundred Pounds retained by them to answer the annuity by such will given to our mother Elizabeth Bullock- Francis Shaw Elizabeth Shaw £ 118: 19: 0 ----- new page (VMSS772_S1_F1_I9_p002.jpg) Recd. [---]amp 9/2 The 21 day of Augt. 1830 Received from the aforesaid Trustees, the sum of Four Pounds, being our share of the purchase Money for the sittings in Leek Church Francis Shaw ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F2_I1_p001.jpg) Sunday 31 August 1845. anointed Charley who was blind from an inflammation in the eyes — went to brother P. Maughn who was sick in bed with his wife — took them a piece of Beef — got him some milk Parsley — then went on to my Quorum — spoke considerably to the brethren, and closed the meeting with benediction then went to the stand took minutes of P.P. Pratt & G.A. Smith's discourses — then went home Monday 1st Sept. at office writing Camp Journey to Zion, Joseph's return from Missouri etc. night very heavy thunder & vivid lightning not much rain Tuesday 2nd office finished Zion's Camp Journey — also filling in addendas — I was very ill with cold in my head, tooth ache & peuse — asked D. R to lay on hands & rebuke it, which he did, he made me a doze of Gin & raw flour to stop the peuse — went home — lightning at night Wednesday 3. at office regulating papers all A.M. then recording certificates of the Saints etc. Dr. told us to give over at at 15 past 5 — a storm coming on, I ran great part of the way home, as I closed the gate the first stones dropt — I lay down tired out, when the most terrific hail storm I ever saw came on — thunder awful, lightning tremendous — the hail fell, and lumps of ice two inches in circumference — smashed 26 Pains in my house, cut the corn into ribbons, levelled every thing else in the garden — It came from the N. West. and lasted about 3 quarters of an hour. The rain continued about half an hour longer — on looking out of the door I saw a large tree, a flash of lightning passed, and in a second or two after it fell gracefully to the ground. Thursday 4 This morning I saw nearly every house fronting the north has its windowns smashed, the Dr. has only one whole pane in his side windows fronting north, many houses not one whole pane left — spoke the Bishop for Glass — looking up Records of Baptism for the dead — arranging some according to date at about 2 P.M. B. Young, H.C. Kimball, W. Richards, G.A. Smith, P.P. Pratt, A. Lyman, J. Taylor, Bish. Whitney & Miller — Fa. Morley, Joseph Young, O. Spencer and 2 brethren who owned considerable land in Texas — the two cast left about when the rest went into Council — J. & F. D. R going to gather the Fragments of Glass & bury it went to Temple Store, can mulch all and S. saw my old "Boo" cow as I supposed, followed it down to S. N. Scovie's where a sister s? she had reared it — it had all the same marks I had except my Initials not being on the root of the whole horn. God knows whether it is mine or not. I hope I may yet find them both — El. Morris then went with me to Bro Benson who was sick & we laid on our hands in the name of the Lord to rebuke the disease of Bro & Sis Benson — we then went home — at dark. G. Colemere etc [-]ut corn in my lot this P. M. children have bad eyes. Friday 5 so weak that I could scarce walk to the office — mp 8 to mp 9 assisting to get a piece of meat out of the well. F.D.R. went down — then regulating baptisms for the dead — and calculating amount of paper required — at 12 I was taken very ill with the chills & fever lay down — about 6 P.M. Dr. returned and at sundown drove me to Lyons' to get 12 grains of Quinine, then drove me home, laid hands on me — he told me to enter in my Journal that he had spent a very pleasant day at the Big Field — that 616 dined there, besides children From this day to Friday 19 I was so very sick, and unable to use my pen to keep up my Journal I had the chills & fever continually — on Sat. 13 I thought I was so much better, that I co.d walk to the Temple to see after provisions & I returned in about 3 hours, very tired, with a piece of meat and the consequence was I was worse ill than before, took to my bed, and continued till Friday 19 —when I had a shaker. F. D. Richards called on Thursday 11 Ann Fosc called on Thursday 19. I have had frequent visits from Bro & Sis Picton who have shewn great kindness while I was sick in bed Emma found ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F2_I1_p002.jpg) "Bos" at Wellington Wilsons, my Wife next saw is, and knew it - the man said "if the cow is yours, you must have it"- it was next identified by Frederick, Jane Rushlow then George Wardle then by Edwin Rushton - I also saw her, knew her again which was one cause of my going to the Temple on Saturday 13th and brought on my relapse. The weather has generally been very pleasant in the day, and cool at night - sometimes Frosty - The mob have been burning out the brethren near Lina, Carthage, Appanoose - three or four of the mob have been shot - one Captain Smith who welcomed the mob at Carthage Jail on 27th June, and also the man who first went stairs, had the knife to cut off Joseph's head. Friday 19 Frederick came in about 11. and reports that the brethren have taken four Prisoners, and brought them into the city. Emma called with some dinner for us, told us that a man was shot thro' carelessness near the Temple this morning. I went into the Garden two or three times , as often laid down on bed- I am some little better, Wife, Thos. Henry, Pamela, Willard all sick Saturday 20 at Sunrise I sent for Bro. Pixton & Burgess to come and administer to my Wife, Willard, and Pamela, they attended to the ordinances, and Sis Pixton attended to the duties of the house until aftr 11, came again atr 5 to Sundown - my Wife and children in Parlor Bed, I was on the bed up stairs I had a terrible pain in my belly, very weak Soldiers disbanded this evening - mob promising not to molest us. hot morning Sunday 21 I am some better but very weak, Wife very ill, Willard passed a bad night, children rather better. Sis. Pixton came about unto 9. and staid till unto 11. F. D. Richards called brought a piece of Beef from the Dr. we conversed about California, mob the - about I- My wife look Bone set Tea & Lobelia - sick seven or eight times - very bad - Sis Pixton came to get our dinner, Emma to nurse - fine day Monday 22 Stephen nixon came, laid hands on my Wife, who was very bad, and when he went, Sarah Ann came down to nurse she staid till about noon when she felt her chills coming on, went home, I went to the brook with her - I returned home tired out, laid down in bed, when Harriet Nixon came, attended to my wife & went about atr 3. at Sunset Sis. Pixton called again. Willard, Pamela very ill- cold day Tuesday 23 Wife some better, also Willard, Pamela, myself, having had some sleep this last night, Sis Pixton came about 9 to regulate things - Windy morning- at dusk Sis. Harriet Nixon & Fanny Nixon came, made some gruel for Henrietta dull day Wednesday 24 Mother in Law Rushton came to nurse Willard, I was some better, also Wife & children, I destroyed a many of Dr. Chadwick's Bills, "returned letters", I was obliged to lie down several times today fine day Thursday 25 Wife had a severe chill, I was obliged to nurse Willard, which gave me a most violent head ache, Willard very cross, Pamela somme better, Sis. Pixton came in evening and regulated the house - rain nearly all night. Friday 26. Wife escaped a chill to day, but my head was so very bad I was obliged to lie in bed all day, Willard was cross, he was with his mother all day which made her worse again - at night it lightened - Sis: Pixton came at dark to attend to Henrietta - fine day Saturday 27 Wife had a very bad shake at noon - gave her quinine, put her feet in hot pepper lace, also gave her some Sage Tea - my head very bad - obliged to lie down nearly all day - Mother in Law came to nurse Henrietta, Willard, aftr 8 sent some flour to Mrs. Allen to bake when Miss Foote refused to do it, Old Mrs. Allen said she would do it herself, nothing done dull at or 3 - no bread in the house - Miss Foote never did us a kind act yet - at atr 4 I went to Stephen Nixon's, to Jane Rushton to get some bread baked - returned at Sunset- with great pain Miss Foote followed me in with a herb for Mrs Sunday 28 last night heavy rain, thunder, lightning, nearly all night, Mrs B had a good rest and some easier this morning - Willard some better - also I some Better, Mother in Law ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F2_I1_p003.jpg) stopt all night—continued raining, thunder &c throughout all day—G. Wardle called at dark, c heavy lightning &c when he was here— Monday 29 I am some better c at mp 11 I went to Dr. Richards, was in Council Chamber with the 12, bishops &c respecting California—after council I spoke to Bishop Whitney about my lost cow, when he councelled me to take my Witnesses c some men c take her home, at ep 4 I went to the Temple, & returned home ep 5. my Wife missed her chills this day—Childeren better— I was tired out c weary fine day Tuesday 30 Henrietta got up about mp 9. better—Jane came to wash—Richard to bring Wife 2 apples— children better—I managed to chop some wood—which made my head very bad again— Henrietta sat up till dark—Miss Toole came to see my Wife—a report of God. Ford coming to Nauvoo with 200 hoops— Wednesday 1 October Henrietta got up c continued till ep 1 when she went to bed again, tired out—my head continues very bad c was obliged to lie down several [---]es—Sis Piscton baked us some bread c came with it at night—Mrs. Ironed a few things in the evening—at night Thunder lightning, rain c wind—drum beating in Doyle's Wood—supposed [---] [---] (at night(.400) Thursday 2— Mrs Ironing this a. m. I was seized with a sensation of fainting c had to lie down— Jacob Wilsey called to talk about California—staid an hour—P.M. and G. Colemere about dividing corn c Produce, Lightning &c at night fine day Friday 3 Mrs. better—Willard c. Pamela ill—mp 11 I went to the Temple, talked with Bishops, went to Dr's who told me he was going to leave this place c asked me to go with him, I said I would, he told me the Twelve would have a company, "Co. No. 1." c I was told to sell my House, Lot, &c for what I could get &c &c at ep 3 I went homewards, called on Mary Ann gave her a piece of Beef—then to Stephen Nixon's told him I was bound for California, he is for going too. fine day rainy night Saturday 4 Mrs. better—Sarah Ann better, came home again this morning—children some better raining all morning—about ep 3 went to Temple for some flour, called at Dr's at Sunset returned home—a flock of 33 Geese flying South— fine P.M. Sunday 5 severe frost in night—leaves of trees turning yellow &c—called at bro. mead's on way to Quorum but there was no meeting—went into Temple—Prest. B. Young opened by prayer, followed by Pat: John Smith, P.P. Pratt c Dr. Richards respecting taking care of the sick—John taylor preached (see my minutes) principally on removing [---] peace, c Dr. Richards c Far. Bent called out names of Cos 1. 2 c 3 who were called to remove [---] at 1—I went with Dr. to dinner—c returned to Temple about 2 when No. 1 Co. was called out by Dr. Richards c were addressed by Prest. Young—No. 2. 3. c 4 Cos were also called out c sat on front seat when Prest. Young again addressed them—dismisseed at ¼ past 5 by Amasa Lyman—c I went home, cut wood at night, very tired— my name is "No. 1 Co.—" "No. [---] list—" mild day Monday 6 all had a good night's sleep, so some better—at 10 went to Temple and wrote down the business of the conference, all the authorities of the church were accepted, except Wm. Smith as one of the 12—c Patriarch—and Roger Orten as one of the 7 Presidents of the 70s who were unanimously rejectd—A. W. Babbit objected to Lyman Wight, but H. C. Kimball had his case laid over—[--] from 12 to 2 dived with Dr. in P. M. P. P. Pratt preached on the subject of leaving this place, c going beyond the Rocky Mountains, followed by G. A. Smith. a motion was made to use all the wood this winter belonging to the brethren and no. 5 Co. was called out—[---] to 10 tomorrow morning—went to Drs. staid an hour, rode with Wm. Pl[--] to Bro. Becch's and then walked home—after supper revised conference minutes dull day ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F2_I1_p004.jpg) Tuesday 7— Went to Conference to report, H. C. Kimball and Amasa Lyman preached—Captn Roundy's Co. No. 5 was called, went to Dr Richards and at 2 going to the Temple—an alarm was given of the Governor's Troops being at hand, which put an end to our Conference for this A. M. returned to Drs when I met his companies of them, they had apprehended a man by the name of Smith for stealing Goods, below Warsaw, also Thomas King, Gardner, and Watson Barlow for stealing cows. at ep 4 I [illegible deletion] got a [-]ift on my way home—wife some better, Pamela & Willard not well fine day Wednesday 8— Wife pain in her head, Pamela had a chill, Willard looks very ill, I am some better— went to Temple to report—Brigham spoke on the subject of thieves, and warned the brethren not to receive any stolen goods into their house—after which mother Smith spoke a long time— on the rise of the Church, went to Drs—dines—and returned to the Temple, when John Taylor spoke on discontinuing the Papers—Committees were appointed for a number of places, to sell the lands of the bretheren—and a great variety of business was transacted—returned to Drs and from there to Edwin Rushton's and then home—Colemere's took their share of Potatoes, Corn & Pumpkins, from my field—they made hay while the Sun shines—I was away—may they be rewarded according to their—fine day Thursday 9 Wife some better—I went to Temple office, to Dr. Richards comparing my minutes and staid till meeting was over, went home in evening—Dr was much better in health—cold day Friday 10 Pamela had a chill, rest some better, I was carrying the Potatoes into my cellar all morning afternoon putting away my seeds in bottles cold day Saturday 11 Morning at home, at [---] 11 went to Temple office for provisions—returned ep 1—then at home Wife bad head ache, got her some blister [illegible deletion] ointment for her temples—children not well— I recovering in strength—an alarm of "Govr's Troops" proved false this P. M. beautiful day Sunday 12 at mp 10 went to Dr. Richards, revised Sunday's "minutes"—at 2 P. M. I was sent to Temple to take minutes of meeting of the brethren in regard to organizing—H. C. Kimball c P. P. Pratt were the speakers—25 captains of Companies were appointed—and 8 Companies (to No. 9) were called out—dismissed by P. P. Pratt—Pamela had a chill—Wife put Blisters on her Temples—beautiful day Monday 13 I was at office [illegible deletion] putting same in decent order, all morning, in afternoon examining Book B. to page 693 with brother Benson—Dr. in bed sick—Wife's Blister's rose about noon—she was no better—children easier—leaves falling off the trees having been a frosty night fine day Tuesday 14. I was ordered to John Taylor's with my minutes of Conference—met bro. Clayton revising same all morning—in P. M. he sent Curtis E. Bolton who wrote what I read to him until we could see no longer—the Twelve &c met in morning and went to prayer—Major Warren and some troops came into the city—he saw the Twelve at brother Taylor's—went home by moonlight with bro. Bolton—Wife's head no better Pamela had chills. Charles was seized with the croup very bad indeed. I gave him a little nine, Sugar and Warm Water every ten minutes, which cured him beautiful day Wednesday 15 a very severe frost last night—leaves fell off trees fast—trees get variegated— examined book B. to 695¾ then copying Affidavits till about 11 when Curtis E. Bolton came and I read the conference minutes while he wrote them—a letter has been received from William Smith abusing President B. Young. when I got home had very severe pains in my right Breast stomach &c took Cayenne Pepper. Henrietta says she is worse to day—Children linger on— fine day Thursday 16 Copying letters to Wm. Richards & Wm. Pierson—Affidavits of evening of property &c Dr. Geller went out of doors—at night I took a regular raking because I had brought home neither Beef, Flour, &c fine day ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F2_I1_p005.jpg) Friday 17. Writing affidavits of earning of property—letter to James Arlington Bennet & part copying same—severe pain in my neck & head—Willard teething pains—Pamela parted with two large worms. Esqre. Wells called to see my Bookcase &c Saturday 18 Went to Squire Wells house, he was gone to Augusta, saw his Wife and an Elderly Lady, staid half an hour, then went to Dr Bernhisel for some medicine for Henrietta, not in- thence to Dr Richards, finished the letter to Arlington Bennet—staid till about 9—then to Temple. back to Bernhisel, who let me have -25 of medicine on tithing, after much talk. then walked thro' the wood home, & attended to Henrietta—in bed. beautiful day Sunday 19 at home attending on Henrietta, in bed, till 4—G. Wardle drove me & Edwin to the Temple (no. 1 Co. meeting) took minutes, and returned at dusk. we are to parch 5 bushel of corn & dry a quantity of Pumpkins, & make bags for clothing for our journey. dull heavy day— Monday 20 at home all day, ([---] cleaning & straightning) Henrietta some easier fine day Tuesday 21 at house till about 10 then went to Temple & immediately returned, empty- [---] corn out of shock—Henrietta up a little to day. cold day Wednesday 22 at home all day—shocking corn out in Ear. Henrietta better cold day Thursday 23 at office finished copying 64 Affidavits, endorsed some letters, then copying Baptisms for the dead. a posse of the Governor in town (13). Henrietta better fine day Friday 24 at office copying Baptisms for the dead all day. the Legion was out at 7 this morning—on account of the mob burning about =7= houses in Morley settlement. they went out by fours on the Prairie, at 5 in the evening a man came to say that a brother had shot one of the Governor's troops. I was sent to G. A. Smith & H. C. Kimball's.—C. C. Rich called on same account. it is also reported that Gen. Arlington Bennet was hissed out of Carthage yesterday he put for Quincy—went to Davis Store for some tea & then to Brother Martin's—cold day Saturday 25. Copying Baptisms for the dead nearly all day—doing errands the remainder— the little mean fellow Lyons, refused to trust Dr. Willard Richards five cents on my buying some Quinnie—saying "I will not trust Dr. Willard Richards or any one else &c" when the poor simpleton will have to sacrifice his all at the Drs. feet in a few months— such is the effect of a grasping avaricious disposition, which proves "it is easier for a Camel to enter the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of Heaven" Geo: Wardle came to live at my house fine day Sunday 26 at home all day—preparing for California—Wife not well—fine day Monday 27 at home all day—assisting G. Wardle to fix them—do.—demanded my cow from Wellington Wilson who threatened me—do. Tuesday 28 Copying baptisms for the dead—filling up El. Kimballs Journal—and writing down minutes of a meeting, present B. Young, H.C. Kimball, John Taylor, G. A. Smith, A. Lyman, W. Backenstos, Phineas Young, Major Warren, Captains Turner & Morgan from 3 to 5 P. M. then went to Temple office, & home by brother Martin's—when I got home, fine day found Henrietta again sick in bed with the chills and fever— Gave in memorial to Bishop Whitney to obtain my cow from W. Wilson Wednesday 29 Morning at home attending to Wife, & cutting up a Pumpkin to dry—Sarah Ann got 33 Peppers to put H's feet in—at 12 started for office—writing baptisms for the dead— ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F2_I1_p006.jpg) and examining Book B. with brother Benson—at this morning my niece Pamela Rushton died—George Wardle made the coffin—& was buried about 3 P. m.—at dusk I rode out with brother, & sister Cloupton, sister moon, & brother Benson to his Lodgings & they drove me to the port of Parley Street—when I got home found Henrietta in bed sick with chills & fever and very bad indeed—dull day Thursday 30 morning dull, commenced raining about 10—high wind about noon, then cleared up—examining Book B with brother Benson went home with head ache & pain in my back—Henrietta sick in bed—spoke of Edwin's debt & got a "flare up" for it, cold day Friday 31 took about three pints of strong Boneset tea, did not vomit me much, then took half a tea spoonful of powdered mandrake root which operated the other way strongly— I was in bed nearly all day—Henrietta in bed all day sick—fine day lightning—slight thunder & rain at night— Saturday November 1. 1845 I was up in the night several times—morning at home—[-]m. went to Temple with George Wardle—got nothing but half bushel of meal—returned home singing hymns this evening—lightening at night—fine day Sunday 2 mp 9 went down to Dr. Richards who was up. at 10 went to Temple—reported the discourses of Elders Hyde, Taylor & Kimball who spoke respecting thieving & wicked characters, going over the mountains & after meeting was dismissed, the 1st. Co. was called for organizing—the Captains came to the front & the list was given them to choose their men—went again to Dr. R's—and then went home—I am much easier to day—Henrietta also up—evening Sis Pixton came, & I soon went to bed fine day Monday 3 a sharp frost in the night—cut wood &c as usual—went to office—writing baptisms for the dead—Pres[--] Young, [-] Kimball in office about 3 P. M. fine day Tuesday 4 at office writing baptisms for the dead till 2 then went with Curtis E Bo[---] up the Tower of the Temple to the top windows. went in the rooms for endowment—and on the roof of the Temple—met with the 1st. Company in the Temple, and adjourned to the grove when it was reorganized—br Clayton [---] me I was in the 1st. Co. of 16—commanded by Captn. Brigham Young—went to Temple office and then home—fine day Wednesday 5 mp 9 went to Squire Wells to try & sell my Bookcase &—returned home about mp 10— afternoon at home destroying [---]s &c of no use—Willard lad, teething, fine day Thursday 6 at office copying Baptisms for the dead—at ep 2 took in my Silver cup to the Temple office for a Sacramental cup—I also se[---]ed up my labor tithing to the 12 Octr. 1845 and obtained a certificate entitling me to the use of the Baptismal Font—thanks be to God that I am at last settled with my tithing, & can go boldly forward for my blessings—at ep 4 a council was held in the office—I went again to the Temple office and with br Bo[---]—called at br Martin's—Lucy had sprained her ancle on Sunday, but is now better—at home in an [---] after I called at Edwin's to notify him to attend on Saturday morn: 9 oclock—dull day Friday 7 at office writing history of the dead—at 5 the Council met in office—went home at dusk Saturday 8 went to Edwin Rushton, who promised to follow me in a few minutes to Bishop Miller's (with Jane) I went on, & met the Bishop, who went with me to his office where I waited until 25 mins to 11. W. Wilson came & [---]ad for an adjournment of trial till this day week. Bishop Miller said there was no need of any trial as br Bullock and his witnesses could swear to the [---]—that Wilson must give up the cow—& I and my ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F2_I1_p007.jpg) witnesses go before Judge Higbee and make oath that the cow is mine, and that Wilson had had to give it up—then that Wilson must proceed against Irvine (the man he said he bought her from) for his amount—I was asked "br Bullock where are your witnesses" I had to reply "not come Sir". Wilson said Irvine had the cow from Barnes the noted Mormon House Burner, Cow Stealer &c. I was galled at being served so distily by my own debtors and professed Relatives—and on my return I called at Edwin Rushton's to "return my humble and sincere thanks for the kindness and strict attendance at the Court, whereby I had lost my cow and I wish you good bye"— when I got home and told them of my scurvy treatment, his mother got in a rage at his conduct and went away, to scold him and Jane, for their abominable conduct—at night Edwin came to my house to balance accounts—found 11.40 due to me—which thro' an [---] I dashed out of the book. he has now belonging to me 3 Pistols, 2 Dishes [checkmark written above], 2 Sheets [checkmark written above], 2 Spurs, 60 Nails which he must hand over to me—also 2 Spades—fine day Sunday 9 at mp 9 called at Bro: Martin's on my way to the Temple—as the lower floor was taken up—there was no public meeting, but the brethren assembled on the upper floor where Prest. young addressed them, on the subject of Emmigration—at 12 the Captains of Ccs were called together. I went home to dinner and returned at ep 2 to the Grove where the 1st. Co. was assembled—nothing done—as 77 were absent not organized—at 4 went home—had a visit from Sis. Lucy Clayton who staid tea—in evening I accompanied her home—pleasant evening— Monday 10 Wife sick—staid at home all day—she has very violent pains & she requested me to go to Dr. Richards for him to pray for her. 30. M saw Dr.—then went to Temple office & got a White faced cow—brown body—11 dollars. took her home—pleased my family fine day Tuesday 11 at home—Wife had very bad night—evening got her a little honey—burnt some Cork—also gave her a little alum and Comphor which eased her a little. Ao. Wednesday 12 at home—Wife had a worse night—parted with much corruption—suffers a great deal— got some brandy and burnt a cork by it—and gave her to drink—in P.M. her mother and Eliza came down & said nothing could save her, but an injection—which was given—she was [written below the main line] easier afterwards. Br Bolton called & requested me to be at the office tomorrow if possible—staid an hour. had considerable conversation— Thursday 13 Wife had a easy night—I went to office and sent off the baptisms for the dead to be bound wrote a letter for H. C. Kimball—copied part of an article on the Priesthood &c—on returning home the moon was eclipsed, saw it a many times until its total obscuration—my head ached— Wife has had a easy day. cold & raw— Friday 14 copying an "article on the Priesthood, regulating Books & Papers &c. went to Clark's and Judah's Stores—called at bro. Martin's, staid a short time, then went a short walk with I. C. and went home, milked cow as usual &c. fine day this evening I found out that Edwin Rushton has been trying to give me a bad character saying I was "A Lazy Tall Scoundrel," "did not get food for my family"—"would not work"— and "did not care a shit about them" &c &c may the Lord reward him according to his mean lies, and expose this youth's Ingratitude to his Benefactor. there is not now, one of the Rushton family but what has wronged and injured me. Saturday 15 at office wrote an Epistle to the Saints to be read at tomorrow's meeting—regulating letters, papers &c—copying names of Saints who were recommended, in Record Book— went home—I sent Sarah Ann to Edwin's for my rails, he did not give an answer, but Jane said "Mr. Bullock must have them when he can get them" this from a proved thief is too bad, especially when her husband owes me between 50 & 100 dollars. Sunday 16 called at bro. Martin's on my way to the Temple—went with him—reported the discourses of U. O. Hyde, H. C. Kimball, & B. Young returned home for dinner—went again to the Grove to meet with the 1st. Co.—Prest. Young addressed them (raining all the time) the third 100 was handed over to Jedediah M. Grant for organization and dismissed till next Sunday at 2 oclock afterwards met with second 100 according to request. ep [--] went home and for 3rd time this ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F2_I1_p008.jpg) day a Cow with part white face was in my garden having leapt over a 8 high rail fence tried to give her three duck shot [-] a little small shot to make her smart—Nixon's cow pushed fence down—took her up [-] milked her—Wm Nixon standing by—he said he wod. not fasten her up—so my property, [---]. Allen's [-] Geo Wardle's is to be destroyed by [---] cattle and no remedy for us. Monday 17 at office recording certificates of members, filing books and papers as they were brought in by the brethren—afternoon examining Book B with brother Benson— at dusk went home by Mullholland Street—received a letter from Wm. Gillestice— read it to Wardle & Fanny & Henrietta dull day, dark night Tuesday 18 at office examining Book B to the end, then Book A as far as page 333—afterwards copying baptisms for the dead—went to Temple Store and br: Martin's. Sis. Lucy Clayton had slewed down some Sugar Pumpkins—went home with me—left the Pumpkin and I returned part way home—may God bless her for her gift and be remembered kindly on the Rocky Mountains—I spread all on plates for drying. Wife had a severe chill. fine day Wednesday 19 at home carrying Water for washing—also gathering my Fodder for the Winter, and attending to drying my pumpkins. fine day Thursday 20 at office making minute Papers. and filing dates of correspondence on same— I came to say she was going home for 3 weeks as desired by Com. & Prest. Young. May God protect her during her absence. fine day Friday 21 Went to Sister Jane Hall to tell her she was wanted at the Drs—returned to office about 10—she came at 12—in the morning I was filling in the correspondence on the minute Papers—in the afternoon I copied the Baptisms for the dead—cold Saturday 22— I cut wood, fetched water, and milked the cow as usual—went to office filled up the Drs. Journal—then copying Baptisms for the dead &c—very windy & cold— at night Edwin Rushton came, & I was obliged to order him out of my house—had a row— I bid good bye to all of them now— Sunday 23 at home till 2 then went for Company meeting [---]—but did not find it and returned home, G. Wardle took 2 pigs home from Jo: Knight—Edwin came & made some better friends—very cold—thick ice— Monday 24 at office writing letters, which were dictated by the Dr, and afterwards recopying same—also copying Baptisms for the dead—evening called at Temple office and afterwards at bro: Martin's—I found that Edwin's statements were lies— Sis. Martin confirming what I had been previously told by L. cold & dull Tuesday 25 at office writing in book D all morning & Baptisms for the dead in the evening— on my return home saw Wellington Wilson. who has my Cow—asked him when Ellison was coming as it was two weeks and three days since he was to come to give testimony—he said he had promised to come "some time"—this proceeding is very unsatisfactory to me—cold day Wednesday 26 Chopped wood, milked cow, fetched Water from Creek having to break the ice for it &c then went to office copying baptisms for the dead—in evening I called at the Temple office. and at brother Martin's—talked much on the Priesthood &c I took home some Sugar Pumpkins— it was snowing and blowing very hard very cold Thursday 27 morning at home at mp 12 took the Pail back to Sis: Martin's, called at the Temple Store on my way to the office and wrote history in book D. this day and night was very severe frost—and Ice was running in the River—severe frost Friday 28 in office reading history to G. A. Smith & W. Richards in the A.M. and in P.M. I examined history in book C with J. D. Richards—the frost continued very severe—so much so that the River was frozen over at the Upper Landing—altho' this is only the second days frost ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F2_I1_p009.jpg) Saturday 29 In office reading history in book C with F. D. Richards—severe Frost all day—my Wife and Willard Richards very sick, in much pain—severe frost Sunday 30 I was at home all day shelling Corn, drying Penny royal and stewing Squash for California—having no other days to prepare for my journey—it was also very cold all day Wife & Willard about the same December 1845 Monday 1 I was in office comparing book C with F. D. Richards till 3, when I was taken very ill, being chilly, and also feeling my Rheumatic pains. had two doses of Composition, one of Pepper Tea, &c, yet they did not warm me—br Benson went up the hill with me Wife better—Willard worse more mild Tuesday 2 I was at home ill with Rheumatism, being short of Flannel to make me a Singlet— sat by the Stove and in bed—Willard very ill indeed, not knowing whether he would live or die during the night mild day Wednesday 3 I was some better and went to the office about mp 11 I had a bowl of Composition &c which did me much good—comparing book C till 12 with F. D. Richards and in the afternoon examining book A with bro. Campbell to the end—windy & cold— Thursday 4 broke the ice in the creek for Water, cut wood, fed & milked the cow, made fire &c then went to the office and examined book C with F. D. Richards—all day—frosty Friday 5 at the office all day comparing book C with F. D. R. he gave me some honey to my bread which was very sweet. received much instruction. went to Temple office got some Flour, went home, Wife and children rejoiced—a good day to me. cold Willard had a easy day to day—slept some— Saturday 6 in the morning examining Book C with F. D. Richards till noon, in afternoon comparing Wm. Smith's blessings and afterwards indorsing the Drs. private letters and papers—Willard no better—Thawing— Sunday 7 at home all day—prepared a little for my journey—in afternoon we thought Willard was dying. administered a little brandy & water, when he revived—he was very bad all day & night Thawing Monday 8 at home carrying Water for washing all day. also preparing seeds for journey— Willard a little easier. Cold day Tuesday 9. office all day comparing blessings—at 4 Revd. M. Hamilton from Springfield and Revd. Mr. Tucker the Catholic Delegation met with the Council I staid & wrote down the minutes of the meeting, went home ep 6. Willard was Cold day Wednesday 10 Copying baptisms for the dead—this day commenced the giving of endowments in the House of the Lord Dr. went at 10 returned at 7. I was sent for down stairs at ep 4 when to my surprise & joy I was come back well—went home, had tea—found Henrietta had had a dreadful day—she was very ill indeed, so was Willard, in evening took a walk to Sis. Martin's— beautiful evening fine day Thursday 11 Copying baptisms for the dead—had some conversation in evening with Dr called at Temple office for some meal—then home. W. very ill. cold day Friday 12 Finished copying baptisms for the dead at 11. then commenced copying Wm. Smith's blessings—, also wrote a letter to bro. Wiley which Dr. dictated—when I arrived at home found Henrietta had been nearly as bad as on Wednesday, not quite so much vomiting—Willard remains very ill—in great pain—mild day Sis Martin much better than on Wednesday— Saturday 13 Henrietta is better again this morning—Willard has had a better night but the little creature is very ill—may the Lord grant a favorable turn to both of them—that they may again be restored to health—Copying Wm. Smiths blessings all day—a snow storm in the afternoon— ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F2_I1_p010.jpg) December 1845 Sunday 14— At home writing letters to Wm. Gillespie & Mrs. Wassell—Sister Williams called on a visit, she has been ill all the time since she left my house—at Sunset I went to the 27 Quorum at bro Beachs present Prest Beach, Chase, Mead, Weeks & Bullock & 26 members. I took down their Geanealogies J & Prest. Beech & Chase spoke to the brethren on different subjects—elected bro to fill the place of Hamilton deceased—made a collection for paying for 26 Gal. of Wine—&e returned ep 7. Henrietta missed her chill, Willard no better fine day thaw. Monday 15 Snow fell in the night—at 8 a. m went to have seen Prest. B. Young but he was in the Temple, returned home, did the errands about the house and went to the office at 12, copying Wm. Smith's blessings—eve—milked Drs. Cow &c went home in the dark. very bad travelling—thawing Tuesday 16 Got up two hours before day break—fetched water, cut wood, fed & milked cow, got my breakfast &c as usual then went to office—correcting book D for copying, writing Wm. Smith's blessings &c &c dull & heavy Wednesday 17. at office copying Wm. Smith's blessings—called at bro Martin's—cold night Thursday 18 a very severe frost, and wind. froze every thing—chopped bread, cut milk with a knife—in fetching water, & milking I was near frozen to death. sawed wood in the house—when sitting by the fire—backs were chilly—in warming my back I set fire to my best pantaloons—this is the most tremendous day and night I ever knew. Friday 19. still continued severe, but a little more moderate at 12 went to the office—comparing history &c about 4 P.M. bro Benson notified me to appear at the Temple with my Wife on tomorrow morning at 8 oclock to attend to the ordinance of Washing & Anointing—afterwards went to the Temple—saw Prest. Young & received further instructions—then went to bro Martin's. L not come yet. Henrietta better as well as Willard. cold evening Saturday 20. at Sunrise I and Henrietta started to the Temple. We received the ordinances of Washing and anointing—&c &c—Prest. Joseph Young anointed me to be H & P &c he was in very good Spirits and much pleased to see me—as was also U. H. C. Kimball— after we had passed thro, We saw Prest. Young who took us into his private room & there we laid before him our Statement and received his approval &c I never was really happier than when I was in his room and hearkened to his Council—my Wife was really happy too. may the Eternal Father give us of his Spirit that we may ever bear in my mind the truths that we this day learned, and ever keep them in sacred remembrance. We also feel glad & happy in the prospects that lie before us—we then went down to Dr. Richards—partook of bread and wine—staid till 4 then went to bro: Martin's—L. C not yet some—a great disappointment to us—beautiful day. Sunday 21— at mp 11 went to bro. Martins—L not having come at 12 I wrote her a short note— went to Dr. Richards where I sealed the letter—had some further conversation with him—then took the note to W. C. for he to send it to his Sister—we conversed about the robes &c—and there being a meeting in the Temple at 2 without garments—I returned there. heard some excellent instructions which causes my heart to rejoice much— at I went home—beautiful day Monday 22 at office all day—comparing history &c went to Temple on an errand 9 a.m. evening called at bro martin's, again disappointed, may God grant that alls well— W told me those folks would come on Wednesday without sending the letter— cold day Tuesday 23 Birth day. age 29—at 12 went to bro: Stows for two Gallons of Soap, called at Martins— no news for me—went to the Temple office and returned home—Willard began to be very wrangling during the day—he is much worse—Alberu Allen called in evening Wednesday 24 at office all day—a report in Town that the Governors troops came in yesterday about 2 P.M. sent to the Temple for Prest. Young—when bro. Miller went in the Prest. Carriage to the mansion when he was immediately arrested on a Writ for Treason sworn out by Wm. Smith—at Sunset they took him off for Carthage and did not discover their mistake until they arrived near Carthage—when they cursed & swore they ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F2_I1_p011.jpg) would have Brigham before morning. a man came to give warning of their approach saw a little lamb—the first I have seen this Season—fine day Thursday 25 Christmas day at 2 PM went to Temple office, on my return called at bro Martin's— Sister Alice worse—I staid till 4 then went home—Sister Lucy not come yet—fine day on going to bed I was seized with severe pain in my back—Willard very bad— Friday 26 At home all day—sickly dear Wife & Willard unwell—cold day Saturday 27 morning had a very severe pain in my bowels—drank Pepper tea & Cayenne— went to bed, had a hot brick put to my feet—but continued chilly—at 3 P.M. being much better went to the Temple Office, and afterwards called at Sis Martin's—L. C. not yet returned went home disappointed cold day Report—That two men went to search the Temple for Prest. Young—they were met by David Candland who told them that they must take off their shoes and hats before they could enter the room—they did so—searched—and went out again— Sunday 28 At home all day—I was some better—Willard very bad. I took five pills—they worked me—I never swallowed three pills in my life before today—dear Wife much better—Thawing Monday 29 went to office compared book C. with F. D. Richards and afterwards comparing Wm. Smith's blessings—called at Martin's, disappointed, Thawing Tuesday 30. at office examining Patriarchal blessings—night called at Martins—Thawing Wednesday 31 carrying water for washing, &c all day—at night went to Sis Martin's—L. C not come thus did the old year end in disappointment, and what can be the cause—I know not— I have done all that I was told to, on the 11th and why this delay? May Almighty God grant that all may be well with her—and that she may return in good health. Thawing 1846 Thursday January 1. 1846 opened with a thaw, and the roads so very muddy, that I could not walk to the office and keep my shoes on my feet—so I said at home—parching Corn for my journey to the Rocky Mountains this Spring, and may our heavenly Father cause all things so to work that I may be prepared when the time is to go—L. C. not yet come causes the year to open with disappointment—Thawing Friday 2. at office copying Patriarchal blessings, and writing history which Dr. Richards dictated night went to the Temple and F. D. Richards lent me robes in order to cut the patterns for my holy robes—called at Martin's—again disappointed—went home cut my robes—Thawing. Saturday 3. at office writing history which the Dr. dictated—at 4 P.M. Sheriff Backenstos called— I wrote a letter and sent it by him to Carthage—he promised to send it on Monday and I do now hope that my desires will be realized—called at Martin's—& home Thawing Sunday 4 morning at home—cutting out Green Silk leaves—at 3 Henrietta and I walked to see Sister Martin who still continued very bad—staid till dark. Mrs. Clayton & John came to see Alice—Lucy did not come—I heard she has been frolicking—and now she will have to stay another week. this is too bad, as it drives me late in parching my Corn, making bags, robes &c and preparing for California. day Thawing night frosty Monday 5 morning at home cutting out Green leaves went to Martins and Temple office, borrowed Joseph's garment went home, cut out mine, returned his, at 5. and went to the Presidents meeting—Prest. Beech & I paid 8.57½ for Oil for anointing, took Dr. [-]angars receipt. returned home & wrote in the Quorum book—dirty—frost in night Tuesday 6 at office writing history which Dr. dictated—also in book D. evening went into the Temple sat about two hours, I esteemed my great privilege, shook hands with B. Young, H. C. Kimball, O. Hyde, P. P. Pratt, O. Pratt—and many others. felt very happy and I returned home, & wrote— frosty night Wednesday 7 having done my chores—went to office—writing history in book D at mp 10 assisted the Dr. to the Temple Office—I went on with Sister Amelia to Uncle Phinehas', returned, assisted the Dr. up stairs in Temple—then again to the Office—compared Wm. Smith's blessings with bro. Benson to No. 182—Wooded, then went home—found Willard some better—Thomas Henry also better—tried on my robes &c dull and dry. ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F2_I1_p012.jpg) Thursday 8 January 1846 at office writing history while Dr. dictated till 3—he then went out and I continued in book D. till Sunset—on my way home called at Martin's—cold day frosty night Friday 9 at home all day—receiving Corn for parching. cutting wood—P.M. cutting out green silk leaves &c &c cold day frosty night Saturday 10 when I arrived at office bro G. D. Watt said I want you to record in your journal, that yesterday I agreed to be the Drs Son & he agreed to be my Father—& I gave him my hand as my younger brother, in the course of the day the Dr. asked I, Watt & Benson if "we would pray every day that he may be able to live & complete the History," we all replied "we will," he then said "if you do this you shall become grey headed old men, and you shall become heads of great and mighty kingdoms" to which we all responded "Amen." he gave us a great deal of useful instruction—he felt very well indeed so we all did. he told us to record this in our journals in order that in a many years to come, we may refer back, and see what we were doing on this day— Sisters Rhoda and Amelia went to the Temple with the Dr. and attended to the first ordinances P.M. Dr. dictated history [--] 21 Feb/43 relating to Dr. Foster's Mammoth bones—fine day My dear Wife completed making my sacred robes this day. Sunday 11 I am happy to record that dear little Willard is much better—he has evinced better symptoms for two or three days past—Wife is better—I thank my heavenly Father for these mercies—I went to the Temple where they were completely crowded out—as I could not gain admittance (crowds being round the door) I went to the Seventies meeting in Concert Hall I reported discourses—called at brother Charles Lambert's on my road home—staid at home all P. M. with Wife reading Bible &c fine day Monday 12 Office all day on my return home called on Sis: Alice, but Sis: Lucy was not come, neither is there any tidings of her, bro: Martin went part way home with me, he was much disappointed and could not account for her nonarrival—at 9 went to bro Wandall's staid till midnight Tuesday 13 Staid in office till near 7. Dr. dictating history to me—returned home. very fine Wednesday 14 In office. about 10 Dr. came in and said "Thomas, here is Sis: Bullock wants you" I went out and [illegible deletion] amongst others saw Sis: Lucy who was returned from Carthage last night—we had much conversation—wrote Church History &c till 7. walked home with L.C. Henrietta very glad—Willard very cross all night—beautiful day Thursday 15. At office all day writing history which Dr. dictated, &c at night Sis Lucy came to settle her accn. with the Dr.—I searched his journals for dates—Dr. said there was one objection yet, & that was that Lucy had not been adopted as his daughter—she agreed to be his daughter—after some conversation when we left, Dr. blessed me, and also she was blessed—she came to live at my house and assist Henrietta—Henrietta, Lucy, I, & several others supped with the Dr. & returned home calling at beautiful day Sis: Martin's—who was much better— Friday 16 at home all day packed up Bag "T. B." with clothing &c for California fine day Saturday 17 at home all day packing up China &c—do. Sunday 18 ——do.———do.———do.———do.——Willard was very ill at night—we expected do. he would die every minute—in great agony— Monday 19 a snow storm [---] this morning and continued all day at 11. W Benson came for me to go to the Office—I went with him and examined the Patriarchal blessings by Wm. Smith. also History book C— evening called at Sis Martin's but she was gone to the Concert—Griffiths chopping wood for me—snowing Tuesday 20. a snow storm commenced at day light and continued all day—.office all day compiling papers and packing same and papers books away in boxes—carried a bushel of meal home at night—snowing and drifting made it the worst journey home since I have been at the Office—A Council in the Temple— Wednesday 21. morning at home—afternoon at office finished copying & examining Patriarchal blessings, and commenced copying in book [-]—Willard some better to day—Snow drifts 3 or 4 feet high—Thawing freezing at night Thursday 22 at night nine o clock A.M. I went to the Temple with L. C. C. who went thro' the ordinances of washing and anointing—received into the Cel. Room by Levi Hancock—I saw Prest. B. Young who shook me by the hand very cordially—he told me to take my Wife c L. C. tomorrow evening at dusk—to receive their second anointings and sealing—his words were as the Lord whispering peace to my Soul. I feel very happy for the blessings and privileges that I am receiving at the hands of the Lord. may I ever have the same Spirit within me, and then I shall always feel well—staid in the Celestial Room until about 3—when I called at the Temple Office—then to bro. Wm. Clayton's staid about an hour—alls well. then went home, L rejoicing at the intelligence she has received this day. Willard was very ill all night, we all thought Thawing he was dying but revived a little at 10 when I went to office— Friday 23 morning at office at 2 went to bro. W, Clayton's for Robe &c went home—prepared for Temple— at dusk T. Henrietta & Lucy went to the Temple—dressed—sat in the Cel. Room—shook hands ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F2_I1_p013.jpg) with B. Young. H. C. Kimball, O. Hyde, P. P. Pratt, A Lyman—went into the President's room when I & two others were sealed up to eternal life, thro' time, to come forth in the morn of the resurrection, and thro' all eternity—were sealed up against all sin, except the sin against the Holy Ghost, and the shedding of innocent blood, by A. Lyman—I praise the Lord for this great manifestation of his love and mercy towards me, and grant that the happiness which I now enjoy may last for all eternity, and may my whole soul continually praise his holy name. Amen afterwards we staid till midnight rejoicing to the sound of music. with songs of praise— Prest. Young addressed the assembly—& H. C. Kimball offered up prayer to our Heavenly Father—especially for those who had made Covenants that night. returned home happy Willard revived a little—took the breast, which caused us all to rejoice Thawing—Muddy. Saturday 24 at home till noon doing chores then went to office writing history in book D till night when I called at Temple office, Davis Store, Slater's Store, <&> brother Martin's on my way home Willard continues to get better—praise the Lord. Thawing very muddy Sunday 25 prepared for the Temple at 10—[-]. Henrietta & Lucy went—called at bro Wm. Clayton's & on to the Temple—dressed, and at a little after 3 we were adopted into the family of Dr. Willard Richards who was anointed K of K & a K & P to the most high God.—& whomsoever he blesses shall be blessed—and whom he curses shall be cursed.—it was a solemn time—a many were sealed up—Brigham kissed all his children—at 4 [---] we went to Father's to drink a bowl of Wine—supped on a Roast Goose—when he came in I was the first that he kissed, and received his blessing—Henrietta and I sung "Here's the lover she loved so much." when he said "I never was keener touched with any song than that," had a happy time of it—at dusk we returned home—(with G. D. Watt Richards & Wife, & Peter Muir Fife Richards) Thawing made the roads dreadful muddy Monday 26 I Thomas Bullock Richards staid at home all day with my family—carrying water for washing—Thawing Muddy Tuesday 27. Went to the office, the Patriarch was blessing Jane Hall, Sarah Longstroth, Nanny Longstroth & Amelia Elizabeth Pierson which I copied from G. D. Watt's transcribing— Father & Mother Clayton brought a pig—Thawing muddy Wednesday 28 at office copying three Patriarchal blessings and writing history in book D at dusk went to Concert Hall, but no one there—then went to Prest. Beech, saw him and then went home—raining all the journey—afterwards sorrowful. Thursday 29 staid at home all day on account of heavy rain & dreadful muddy walking packed up my box of seeds—for the West—we were all singing like nightingales— Friday 30. at office writing history in book D—went to Father Smith's with the blessings—to Temple office &c—then again writing history—night we were singing "Come go with me" the Ice broke up in the River this night—closed since November 28 = Saturday 31 at office writing history in book D—by myself did chores—went home at dark as I left the office the Dr. blessed me and mine—went to bed and sung an hour as merry as a cricket fine day Sunday Feb 1. I was at home all day with my happy family—I nursed my little Willard who is getting much better, Henrietta read the Bible, Lucy read Book of Mormon, Sarah Ann & the rest playing— had a very agreeable domestic day Very muddy Monday 2. at office all day writing history & doing chores fine but muddy Tuesday 3. at 10 (as I had not finished my chores) I was sent for to the office, writing history, packing papers in their proper place preparatory to Drs. journey to the West—Jennetta's coffin was opened, when she appeared but very little decayed—it was filled up, an inscription placed over—and then the Sand levelled over it—S. W of House about 20 feet—fine day Wednesday 4 Called for bro Martin who was not at home, then to the Temple, round the rooms—to the Store— then to the Drs—packing up big box with papers—&c—fine day ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F2_I1_p014.jpg) Thursday 5 Febry at office all day packed up small box with papers & books which was sealed down and at noon had to unpack the large box, and repack same, which was completed about 3. and again repacked, screwed down. reputtied & finished off - also assisting in packing clothing - staid till near 10. cold day Friday 6 called upon Judge Higbee, and took him to the Drs. who took the acknowledgment of the Drs.'s to a letter of attorney to Babbitt, Heywood & Fulmer to lease his property - assisting all day packing away clothing &c. fine day Saturday 7. Assisting Dr. all day packing boxes and in evening weighing same - the Brethren were very busy crossing with their Teams to the other side of the River fine day Sunday 8 A severe frost again - Ice running in great quantities - loaded two waggons with corn, seeds, boxes &c and at 8 P.M sent them off to Prest. B. Young's for safe keeping - frosty Monday 9 the Governors troops came into the city to search for some thieves. at about half. past 3. P.M. the roof of the Temple was discovered to be on fire - an alarm was immediately given when the brethren [---] marched steadily to [--] its rescue - Dr. Richards called on the brethren to search every house for buckets & bring them filled with water, a line was immediately formed and the buckets passed up in quick succession - the fire raged about half an hour - axes were set to work & tore up the roof - the water thrown on the burning parts which soon got extinguished - it appears that the clothing in the Temple was being washed - & dried in the Upper Room. the Stove got over heated - the wood work caught fire - & burned from the Railing to the Ridge about 16 feet North and South and about 10 feet East and West the shingles on the North side were broken through in many places - the damage to that part is about 100 dollars but other damage was also done in the anxiety to put out the fire - when it was completely extinguished the Saints gave glory to God and shouted Hallelujah which made the air rejoice - during the fire some of the Troops tried to force their passage into the Temple but were prevented by the Brethren who stood in the door way - when the fire was out Prest. B. Young sent word for the brethren to disperse to their homes and take care that their houses were not set fire as the city was full of devils - at the same time that the Temple was on fire - a man and two boys were crossing the River in a small Shipp, thro' the unskilfulness of the man, his boat was in a sinking condition, they hailed to a flat boat on which 20 or 30 of the brethren were crossing. who veered round to help them the wind being high the boat began to fill - they succeeded in rescuing the man and two boys - as quick as they were on board a wicked man squirted some tobacco juice into the eyes of an ox which kicked and plunged in the River, dragging with him another Ox, who, as he went over the side, knocked a plank off the side of the boat - when the water began to flow in - they steered for the side & as they reached it - Hosea Stout leaped off. the boat went to the bottom with its cargo. several of the brethren were picked up in an exhausted condition - all were rescued - a yoke of oxen attached to bro. Thomas Grover's waggon went to the bottom and were drowned. after some time they & the Waggon were got out - a few things were lost- This evening I received an order from Dr. Willard Richards for 270 days pay at 1.50 per day - he said he had councelled with Prest. Young about it, that I was deserving it, & it was my right & I should have it - he has also given me a strong recommend to the new Trustees as follows Nauvoo February 7. 1846 To Almon W. Babbitt &c Trustees You will please receive into your office and emply, my long tried, and Confidential Clerk, Thomas Bullock. help him to make sale of his property and forward him and family to me as speedily as possible unless public business should crowd upon you, so that you should specially need his services. By Council of President Brigham Young and oblige your servant Willard Richards sharp frost ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F2_I1_p015.jpg) Tues 10 a Steam Boat went down the River this A.M. I was assisting Dr. in continuing his packing up - at 3 PM went on the Temple, saw the place where the fire was yesterday - had a view all round - a most delightful view - I am heartily glad that the fire was put out with so little damage - that it the Temple yet stands as a monument of God's mercy - that thousands can yet go on the top & see the vast extent of Country - at night I heard a comfortable chat with Dr., bro Rogers from Sandwich Islands Wm. Kay & others. bro Rogers told of the attempt on the Prophet's Life by Wm. Law & some dozen others 3 or 4 years ago - and of the manners & customs of the Sandwich People- Light rain at night-- my cow having been badly worried last week by a dog - calved this day two beautiful calves, whichfrost in morning were unfortunately dead. this is the effect of bad dogs and bad boys- Wednesday 101 Went to office - sent to Orson Hydes house twice, to Prest. Joseph Young's once - for a letter - that was sealed & I delivered to J. Young. he called in the office, & among other things, the Dr. told him to use his influence in my power to be in the Temple office - that I was the oldest clerk, was fully competent, & that it was my place and right - & that whenever he wanted me for the Spiritual affairs to use me - I received orders to attend the Temple at dusk every night, to pray & take minutes of the proceedings very cold wind blowing N.W staid in office till 5 P.M then went to the Temple, prayed and took minutes came out about 7 then went to Music Hall to my Quorum - spoke a few minutes urging the necessity of prayer - & to stand firm to their faith - I gave a toast "Heres a health to every man of the 27th Quorum who will follow their Leaders come Life come Death." and after enjoying ourselves, separated I went home with brother & Sister Mead Thursday 12 at office until 5 assisting Dr. - when I went to the Temple to pray - '13 met, and Prest. Joseph Young prayed - after which 15 Bottles of Oil were consecrated fine day I was this day informed that Green Wilson was the rascal who set the dog to worry my cow - this has been a bad name for my neighbor's - one Wilson allowed his cattle to destroy my corn twice or thrice - and lied in the bargain - and then abused me and my family - another Wilson (Wellington) has got my strayed cow, and threatened my life JP- I took my own property home - and now Green Wilson sets his dog - worries my cow causing it a premature delivery of two pretty heifer Calves, both dead, and my old Cow itself is near dead not having eaten any thing [--] since - may the Lord deliver me from such neighbors in a new Country - Friday 13 - Henrietta was very sick in bed this day - vomiting much in the morning - my Cow very ill - and Washing day - so I staid at home to attend to my family - and carry water for Lucy - Jane Rushton sent word she should not come because I did not treat her well - the cause of complaint being because I would not give her & Frederick my <$450.> house & est. she is as ungrateful as a person can be - she thinks nothing of the scores of dollars that I have paid for her & her family - the months that I have kept them - nor of the nails that she has stolen from me - &c &c she is also mad because I will not pay for their expenses to the West - I remember "that a burnt child dreads the fire" - at ½ past 11 the Dr. sent for me Dead or alive - I went and took an account of the Goods that was packed in the last Waggon - and went with it down to the River - saw it ferried on the Mississippi then returne to the Drs house staid till dusk then went to the Temple to pray - 27 met - Trueman O. Angel prayed - I was unwell, they prayed for me & Wife fine day Saturday 14 I was unwell - in bed much of the day - at 5 I went to the Temple to pray - 21 met - Snow Storm commenced in the night, snowed all day. ground covered a considerable depth- Sunday 15 at home until 5 when I went up to the Temple to pray - we assembled in the Upper Room at 6. 29 assembled for prayer & Benjamin L. Clapp was leader - frosty night I went to see her Sister & brother off. Dr. R. crossed the River this P.M. Monday 16 at home until about 3 P.M. when I went to the Temple office - cast up my account - entered 405 dollars to my credit, leaving about 180 dollars due to me, at dusk went to the Temple to pray 27 assembled - after meeting was over, we all agreed to assemble at Sunset for the future - heard that the Trustees had sold 25,000 worth of property - 10,000 in Cash 15,000 in Goods, that the agent is in town and the purchasers were gone to Kentucky after the means. that the Brethren were to go by Steam boats to the Council Bluffs that were not provided with Teams. frosty night ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F2_I1_p016.jpg) Feb. 1846 Tuesday 17 at home writing <&c.> till about 4 when I went to the Temple office, saw F. D. Richards. conversed with him - in the office brother J. Whitehead brought out a jug of Wine for T & L., staid till Sunset, then went up to the Temple to pray assembled, Abel Lamb prayed in No. 1 Room - after prayer I called at brother Martin's house - Lucy was there - Wm. Clayton said that a letter had been received from Hoge (the Senator) saying that Congress allowed that the "Mormons" had a right to remove out of the United States if they pleased, & that the U. S. would not hinder them NB this is the first time that the U. S have graciously given leave for the Saints to go where they pleased - Mem: because they could not keep themselves. The burnt part of the Roof of the Temple was this day relaid, & covered over with Lead - the plastering is not yet put on - many persons come to see the Temple & go to the top of the tower. J. B. Backenstos is in town & says, that the Governors & authorities, will not molest the Saints in their removal from Nauvoo - it would be a strange act to burn out, drive & shoot the Saints, & try to exterminate them - and because the Saints are driven from their own firesides into the wilderness - if they and then attempt to stop them from going - frosty night Wednesday 18 Went with Lucy to assist William to pack up his goods - went with James to fetch another Waggon - they not going to day, I called at the Temple office on my way home - at Sunset I went to the Temple to pray present - ¼ to 7 called at Wm. Clayton's for Henrietta, Lucy & J. B. Backenster, went to the Mason's Hall where the 27 Quorum met- transacted the business- then recreation - dancing & singing - we left ¼ to 1 in the morning - pleasant walk home fine day Thursday 19 - Snow storm in the early part of the morning and continued all day. Henrietta in [------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------] I was unwell, and in bed great part of the day - did not go to meeting this night - Friday 20 Snow drifted a considerable height, sharp frost. Ice running in the river again H. C. Kimball & B. Young came over the river to day. I went to the Temple at 12 - got some flour, returned home - and at 5 went to the Temple to pray 139{met - F. D. Richards prayed - he prayed for the recovery of my health & family & for peace, after prayer went home much refreshed - Prest. B. Young, H. C. Kimball, & O. Hyde in the Temple deep snow Saturday 21 about 11 I went to the Temple office and there saw Prest. Young & Kimball - shook hands - they were very lively - it does me good to see them again - ½ past 12 returned home - at 6 went to the Temple office- staid till Sunset then went to the Temple to pray 12 met Wm. Felshaw prayed - in the Temple saw that the Roof is not yet plastered where Burnt - snow deep - ice running in the River - returning home met Stephen Nixon who had been at my house relating a dream Sunday 22 at 10 I went to the Temple, with Henrietta, Lucy, & Fanny- O. Hyde was to preach - when the meeting was opened - & bro Clapp was praying - the Floor settled down to the Tressels about one inch - which caused much fright & confusion - some jumped up to the Windows & began to smash them - one fellow, Uriel Chittenden Nickerson smashed thro' the East Window, jumped thro' & hurt his arm, he is a Strangite - several other windows were smashed & persons jumped out - great alarm was created, altho' there was not the least danger - in the midst of the uproar Prest. B. Young called out for the Saints to adjourn to the Grove - all went - when meeting was again called to order B. Clapp prayed, O. Hyde preached, B. Young followed - (see my minutes) We then went to Wm. Clayton's staid an hour when James drove us up home in the Carriage - at 5 I went to the Temple, went to the top & round the tower twice - then descended to the architects Room 25 met - Wandle Mace prayed, returned home with bro. F. D. Richards. received much good instruction this day which causes me to rejoice Prest. Young & Kimball crossed the river this evening to Camp - ice running sharp frost Monday 23 at 12 I went to bro. Wm. Clayton's - copied some songs - at 11 went to Levi Richards - ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F2_I1_p017.jpg) staid till 5. I then met bro. A. W. Babbit who ordered me to the Trustees office I went - Bish. Heywood told me that a person was wanted to go & get Subscribers for the Nauvoo Newspaper - & asked me if I would do it - I told him I was willing to do any thing - at Sundown I went to the Temple to pray, 28 present - F. D. Richards prayed - I went - p.t way home with him, & had agreeable conversation - went home - I supped alone - H. & L being gone out visiting to S. Nixon's - this day at 3 the river closed up at the Upper Steam Mill for the second time this winter - Tuesday 24 at 12 I went to the Temple office - staid there all P.M. heard that the Pioneers started this day with about 50 waggons - the Camp will move away tomorrow - at Sundown went to the Temple to pray 26 met - Wednesday 25 at home till about 2 then I, H & L. went to Mother Rushton's - had supper, then went to Temple 32 met - after prayer reld. to Mother Rushton's - sang awhile - then went home Report - Chester Loveland came from Carthage - c sd. Major Warren had recd. a bre from Sugar Creek, signed by W. Richards by order of Prest. Young - say? they had left the States. & wod. return when they pleased & the Govr. cod. not help himself. &c Thursday 26 Friday 27 About 9 went down to Wm.'s but he had started for the Camp - then called on Sis Ann Fox who with Lucy crossed on the ice over the River with me - saw Wm.'s Company which left Montrose - then we returned with Father Clayton - went to his house - staid till about 3 went to the Temple office. saw Babbitt who wanted me to get Subscribers to the newpaper the Eagle - went to the Temple to pray - then took with faintness - sweating, chilling &c same as I was about 9 years ago - the brethren laid hands on me, anointed me, & rebuked it in the name of the Lord - got better - went to Wm. Clayton's, staid by the fire till about 9 then went home - This day I can say I have walked over the greatest River in N. America - even the Father of Waters - wrote and sent a letter to Father Richards - by Lyman Whitney - & Saturday 28 I was in bed all day sick - John & Ellen Clayton called for Lucy to go to Carthage - they left about 2 without her - this P.M. Cottam shot a Wm. Gardiner - he had first ran away with his G's Wife, & when Gardiner went for his Wife Cottam shot him thro' the bladder - they all lived in the north part of the City. & Sunday March 1. Dreamed about New Temple - the Dead - Sealing - Kingdom &c &c driving a big. restive Grey Mare &and Mare - at ¼ after 9 A.M. F. D. Richards called on me to go over to the Camp with him - after we partook of breakfast we started on our journey - again walked on the Mississippi River - got to Camp about ½ past 12 - saw Prest. Young - Dr. Richards &c. asked Dr. about letter to Major Warren. no letter ever written from the Camp to him - gave him Wm. Smith's letter, taking a copy of it for Lewis Robbins, in the Tent. Dr. gave me orders not to have any thing to do with the Newspaper - & if New Trustees wod. not take me into the office - for me to hang about, collect history & record it.- to come as quick as I could to him - he gave me directions about making my Tent - wanted me to go with him if I could - but as I could not leave my family - he pressed on me to prepare & follow him quickly. left at 3 - Report, John E. Page turned Strangite - preached a Strang Sermon. & O. Hyde Whipt him on every argument he had brought forward - c Joseph Young read the letter from the 12. after which J. E. Page was disfellowshipped - returning crossed the Mississippi as the Sun was Setting. I prayed that as all the Brethren had now crossed the River in safety, that the ice might go away & the River be opened for the Steam Boats - arrived at home very tired about 7. a beautiful day Monday 2. at home till up 11. went to Temple office - saw a W. Babbit and told him the Drs orders - he said there had been no order to take me in the office &c - I told him I had delivered to Bishop Heywood Dr. Richards written order, signed by Council of B. Young - he replied that he took no notice of any order from Dr. R. or any one else except Prest. Young and the old Trustees- - so it appears the greatest must stoop to the lower - in the evening at home carrying water &c for washing - at Sunset went to Temple to pray - gave the copy of Wm. Smith's letter to Lewis Robbins a& Ao. Tuesday 3. H. & Lucy left home while I was milking my Cow and went to her Mothers - at ½ past 12 I went to the Temple office - at 1. John E. Page having given out that a revelation would be read about going to California - I went and took minutes of his & Savage discourse - when U. O. Hyde got up & knocked every one of their arguments in the head, & ordered Savage to go to Voorbee & tell them they Wod. be damd. & then go to the West - (see my Minutes) at ½ past 4 closed - then went to Temple to pray met. Ao. ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F2_I1_p018.jpg) [---] 1846 Wednesday 4 I was at home all day putting in order my Secretaire &c - staid till Sundown when I went to the Temple to pray prayed. I procured a copy of J. J. Shang's anathemas on the Elders of the Church of Jesus Christ Prest. Joseph Young having brought it to the Temple - I at bro. Whiteheads. beautiful day Thursday 5. at 11 this morning I was visited at my house by G. D. Watt, Henry Royle, Matilda Royle, & Sister Greeny they staid about an hour - I copied Shang's anathemas - compared Hyde & Page's discourse - at 5 went to the Temple office and saw the last piece out of 1621 [--] Poth all gone - none for me as usual - I trust that at the next Stake of Zion there will be more equality, & that I shall have my portion - the Snow nearly all gone, and the river nearly open. went to the Temple to pray, prayed - came back with brother mead, staid at the end of his house talking very agreeably. some time. do. Friday 6. I dreamed of taking a mission to Africa & Asia & of travelling round the world - I regulated my corn both up stairs and down - at 5 went to the Temple to pray prayed, ice running in the river - after prayer - went to Mr. Clayton's, staid till 9, when Lucy returned home with me do. Saturday 7 I copied three songs for Wm. Standing, went with them to W. Clayton's gave them to him - W. Clayton came with me as far as G. A. Smith's old house - ice running in the river - and in the evening there were three Steam Boats opposite Nauvoo, puffing off their Steam - this answers prayer of last Sunday - Pigeons flying north in great numbers do. Reports John Taylor going to preach his last Mormon Sermon tomorrow, being on his way to nauvoo for that purpose - that Hosea Stout has shot Prest. B. Young, and was fastened to a tree - B. Young being dead, and great excitement in the Camp. many of the Police left the Camp - Sunday 8 at 10 I went to the Stand when O. Hyde read a letter from B. Young Prest. W. Richards Clerk. 53 miles from Nauvoo, at Indian Creek - all well, and in good spirits, which upsets all the lying reports of the 6,7th. after which O. Hyde preached (see my minutes) on the organization of the Church. had much power upon him - then introduced Luke Johnson to the congregation, who made Confession, wished to be, & go with the Saints to the West - a vote was taken when all hands were held up in favor of his return, at which he was so affected that he wept, in concert with many many others - at 5 he was again baptized, by O. Hyde in the Mississippi River with 3 others, and confirmed in the Attic Story of the House of the Lord at 7 P. M. in the presence of several, & an exhortation was given by El. Hyde - at Sunset I went up to the Temple to pray - we again met in No. 1 Room of the Attic Story, where the Spirit of God rested down upon us - El. Hyde came in to our midst after confirming Luke Johnson. we partook of Sacrament according to the Ancient Pattern, and I thank my heavenly Father for this great privilege, and the instruction I received - (14) Pigeons flying in great numbers to the North - at 2 P.M. William Smith landed in Nauvoo with a parcel of drunken rowdies who commenced firing Guns in the air, and creating a disturbance and alarm - as he was passing along the Street he saw Sister Phelps standing in her garden, he went up to her and said how do you do Sister Phelps, offering his hand to her - she replied sharply, dont Sister Phelps me! it is said that not a single person took any notice of him. this P. M. John E. Page after preaching a begging Sermon, opposite Daniel Avery's house, & U. C. Nickerson sitting with a large bundle of books before him on a table- sent the hat round for a collection, which was returned with a few coppers, buttons, chips & bils of such. being so much for the effects of apostacy- also reported that Rufus Ibeach Senior President of 27 Quorum had come out last night in a prayer meeting for Strong the deceiver- do. Monday 9 Pigeons still flying in large Numbers to the North - this morning George Wardle left my house having lived here since 25 Oct. last, without paying any rent - when he came he promised to find fodder for my cow &c but he has not done it - his3Cattle have eaten up my fodder & now all is gone & my Cow very poor, he having also told things out of my house and caused me much uneasiness, drove me to order him out of my house - he has behaved bad to me, being a liar - and I am now thankful I am rid of him - after he went, I set to work to clean our of my upper room - which was very dirty. at 5 I went to the Temple to pray 11 prayed - I and C. A. Mead then called on Secretary Mackintosh to notify him not to give up the Record Book to Beech which he promised to do - then went home do. Tuesday 10 I wrote three notices calling the 27 Quorum together on Sunday morning next - gave one to C. A. Mead posted one on Temple office, another on the Guard house - when at the office Bishop Heywood gave me an ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F2_I1_p019.jpg) order on Trueman O. Angel for my four boxes and tent poles - while going to the Temple 9 of the Troops passed, having guarded the great Francis M Higbee into the city - to such a degraded pitch are the United States militia reduced - after prayer meeting <(12)> in the Temple I went to Wm. Clayton's walked with Lucy some time - J. B. Backenstos called at Wm. Clayton's this evening - rainy day Report John E. Page, William Smith, and Hiram Stratton held a Council in J. L. P's house this P.M. Wednesday 11 at home till 2 then went to Daniel Mc. Intosh about some goods and the Records - went from there with some Flour, in very heavy rain, waded thro' a pool of water - to Mrs. Clayton's. staid till Sundown - then went to the Temple to pray - 8 - returned at 7 to Mrs. Clayton's staid till after 9 when Lucy walked about home with me in good Spirits - when in the Temple the brethren prayed for me & my family (I mouth) that I might be able to govern, and put all things in order, which I feel will be so. dull day, heavy rain Thursday 12 at home all day putting my fence in good order, staid till Sundown, then went to Temple, returned thanks that last nights prayer was answered on my head <9 present I president> heard that C.W. Wandell had written the supposed record of Chardolemas which John E. Page preached about on Sunday last - and supposed to be translated by J.J. Shang - so easily can men be deceived when they have lost the light of God - returned to Wm. Claytons staid till ep 8 when Lucy returned home with me, rejoicing. wet day Friday 13 clearing up my brush pile in the morning - at 2 P.M. bro: Benson called at my house, staid an hour then went with me to Brothers Hall, Mead, and Wandell, I then went to Temple Office - at 4 with C. E. Bolton in the Blacksmith Shop until Sundown, we then went up into the Temple to pray 14 prayed - heard that Lawyer Edwards would allow William Smith to study Law under him if Smith would drop all his Gospel, but not without - weather cleared up Saturday 14 - last night while lying in my bed, comfortable, I saw a vast range of mountains - a river had been crossed, and I saw the waggons pass up, round a mountain into the hollow of a hill, and again come round the other side of the defile and ascend the road up the other side of the mountain - the waggons appeared to me to be about 8 or 10 rods in advance of each other and must have been several miles in length, the tops of the mountains appeared to reach the clouds, almost perpendicularly, while beneath the road was an immense precipice. the road appeared scarce wide enough for the waggons to pass - being very narrow - [drawing of narrow pass] the waggon covers appeared a deal darker, as if they were dirty with use - I involuntarily rose up in my bed - and discovered it was a vision and not real. at 9 I went to the office for some Turnips, Corn and Potatoes with Edwin Rushton &Ox Team & returned home about 12- at Sundown while going to the Temple I saw C.W. Wandell who gave me the original, (from which a copy was sent to Jehiel Savage) supposed manuscript, and his letter to Savage - went to the Temple to pray 9 prayed - a letter was received from H. C. Kimball in the Camp - fine day Sunday 15 I went with bro Mead to the Temple - Elder Orson Hyde preached on the South side on the organization of the Church, and read a Revelation which was given him this morning by the Spirit, and distributed them to the congregation (see my minutes) - he also stated that as he passed John E. Page this morning, Page told him that he had "had a revelation which makes me ashamed of myself and ashamed of my God" (this alluded to the revelation which he preached about last Sunday, and C.W. Wandell having been to him this morning and confessed his authorship) how forcibly this explains the Scriptures when a man falls from the light, how great is the darkness, after meeting J, Mead, and four others, met South of the Stand, and Rufus Beech having been to Prest. J. Young and confessed his error of Strangism - we were counselled to let his case stand over, to see if Beech will act according to Counsel - then went to Mrs. Claytons where all my family was, dried, and at a ¼ past I went to the 70' hall. Joseph Young & B. L. Clapp spoke (reported minutes) returned at 4- at Sundown went to the Temple, 14 partook of the Sacrament, after which we had a most glorious time, some of the brethren spoke in tongues, held a talk in tongues which was afterwards interpreted, and confirmed, some prophesied, bro. Anderson related a vision, and all of us rejoiced with exceeding great gladness, a light was seen flickering over bro. Anderson's head while relating his vision, Phinehas Richards face shone with great brightness, two men arrayed all in Priestly Garments were seen in the N.E. Corner of the room - the power of the Holy Ghost rested down upon us, I arose full of the Spirit, and spoke with great animation, which was very cheerfully responded to by all, and prophesied of things to come - a brother testified that our meeting was accepted of God - and we continued our meeting until after midnight, which was the most profitable, happy, and glorious meeting I had ever attended in my life, and may the remembrance be deeply rooted in my soul for ever and ever beautiful day ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F2_I1_p020.jpg) March 1846 Monday 16 copied C. W. Wandell's manuscript and letter—and about 12 gave him the copy—went to the Temple office, returned home and at Sundown went to the Temple to pray, while there heard 15 ep 10 that Chester Loveland was called out of bed by his Mother in Law stating that the Temple was again on fire, he dressed as quick as lightning and ran out of doors and saw the Temple all in a blaze, he studied a few seconds, and as it did not appear to consume any, and as there was no others running, he was satisfied it was the glory of God, and again went to bed— another brother saw the Belfry all on a fire at a ¼ to 10—he ran as hard as he could, but when he came to the Temple he found all dark and secure—about the same time Sister Almira Lamb while in her own room saw a vision of her dead child, it appeared to her in great glory, and filled the room with light, she was afraid, it went away, and after she was calmed down, her child appeared again to her, and told the mother to remove her bones from where they were buried among the Gentiles, and bury them among the Saints. and again disappeared—H. dreamed that while walking, two persons came to her, and asked H. to allow them to be sealed to me—& L dreamed that I was in a very large bed where 5 were lying with me and another just going to get into bed—when L got up to give me some beautiful peaches and Wine—thus was the Spirit, power and glory of God manifest, not only at the Temple while we were there but also in our families, for which my soul rejoices exceedingly— after prayer five of us who went to lay our hands on Sister Harding who was sick nigh unto death— and returned home—exhorting my family to union and humility that the blessings of God might be manifest unto us beautiful day Tuesday 17. dreamed that some people were building a tower, which they wanted to excel in height the Temple—when I prophesied that when any, want to have a building, to excel in height or beauty, the Temple of the Lord it should surely fall—and come to naught = it being St Patrick's day I remembered my pledge to Charles Young Ferguson, talked of old Ireland and of days gone by—felt very well—staid at home till Sunset, my family out visiting—brother Allen brought me a load of Fodder—at Sunset went to the Temple to pray—and heard that Uriel C. Nickerson, (a Strangite) said that on Sunday night last the Temple was illuminated from the top of the Belfry to the ground and swore that he saw men passing back and forwards having Candles in their hands and wanted to make the people believe that there was a visitation by angels—but they were the Mormons themselves—thus has a Strangite born strong testimony of the glory of last Sabbath—returning home heard frogs singing— rain at 7 rest fine Wednesday 18 at 10 I went to Mrs Clayton with milk & Butter, from thence to the Temple office—Bishop Heywood promised me that I should go in a Company that will start on 1st May—and that I should overtake the first Company on Bear River where they will stay to rest a while—I also saw Trueman O. Angel who told me that A. W. Babbit had been in his office & had taken away Bishop Heywood's order for my four boxes & set of tent poles—thus is every obstacle thrown in the way of my following my Father & the Twelve—I then went to the Lodge when L. N. Scovie gave me up Albern Allen's note— then returned home & carried water for my people who were washing—Willard cut another tooth this day (5) at Sundown went to the Temple to pray—I was appointed mouth—the Spirit was upon me and we all had a most glorious meeting. the glory of God again resting on the Temple in great power—this day Myriads of [---] made their appearance in columns etc—the body of Bostwick, who was drowned opposite Fort Madison last Feb[-] his body was but little decayed, but went fast after being brought out, into the open air some lightning—frosty night Thursday 19 a thin ice on the water this morning—at 11 I went to the Office saw Fullmer who was better—in answer to prayer—I received a letter from Father in Camp ordering me to be filled out immediately, & to follow the Camp—an order also came from the council to the Trustees on the same subject—went to Mr Clayton's & returned home at 2—at Sundown went to the Temple to pray—a variance of opinions caused a vote to be taken to put an end to a man expressing his opinion—some unpleasant words passed—which were at last settled by begging pardon & shaking hands—returned home ep 9 Muddy Friday 20 I went to [-]. Lippot & ask her to go as an ass[-] to California, she sd she wod consider [---] let me know—then to the Temple saw Mrs Benson, went with him up to the top of the Tower, on the roof, down to the ground, saw the Baptismal Font went up one side, down the other. a most beautiful structure when I wished to be baptized for all my dead relatives, from thence to the Temple Office [---] brother Levis—went with Levi to Susannah's ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F2_I1_p021.jpg) Description of my Cattle White face a light brown Cow - with Wife face. Belly, feet, hoofs, & end of tail White - about 7 Rings on her horns right horn small hole bored in it underneath - left ear cropt, right ear cropt and a piece cut out. nose speckled with black. Cherry a small red Cow. Streak of White under her belly, Blackish Hoofs, left ear slit, tail cut short Seven Rings on her horns. Star a small Red Cow. White Star on her forehead, Belly White, Small [---], under part, and end of Tail White - inside of both hind knees White - reddish hoofs - tips of her horns black, small horns with Three rings - both ears cropt & left crop slit in it. Tom a Black ox with white head and black Ears & nose & hoofs - his back, Dulap, Belly & Tail White - both ears a piece cut out on the under side - about 9 years old. horns tipt with black Jerry a Red Ox - with small White Star on the left side of his forehead - White Streak under his belly End of Back & Tail White - White hind feet - light hoofs - both ears a piece cut out on the under side both horns bored - about 9 years old - horns tipt with black. Black a Black Ox, with a black spotted belly - two small white spots inside his hind knees - some white hairs underneath & in end of his tail - both ears, the ends cut off - about 6 years old - horns tipt black Bright a Red Ox with a White Star on his forehead, Belly and Legs White - end of Tail White - & some White on his body - right ear cropt. left ear 2 slits - about 6 years old - horns tipt with black. ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F2_I1_p022.jpg) 1846 Monday June 1. Took Black and Bright into the wood & hauled a log to Spencers Shop to make a Wagon Tongue—this is my first attempt to drive oxen & I succeeded to my satisfaction. at 1 P.M. went with Allen's Wagon for Corn for oxen returned home & took oxen into the Woods to pasture for the evening morng rainy, evening fine br. Whitehead told me they might perhaps kill a Beef & asked me if I wanted a piece I told him I did. in the night a great storm of wind Tuesday 2 after breakfast I went to the Mill for Meal at 11 went with Mr Clayton to the Big Field to hunt his Sheep found them at N.E. Corner returned home at ep 6 very tired having seen a Country desolate, houses empty, & Inhabitants gone—Prairies deserted of Cattle & people—such is the blasting effect of Mob misrule Terrific wind in the night which rocked my house—it was really awful—fine day Wednesday 3. at 5 went into the wood to pasture oxen, staid till 10, then went to the Temple Office staid till 1. got 5.00 went & bought a Wagon Cover, nails, Tongue Bolt &c &c returned home. at. 2 went into the Wood with Oxen, got Wood for ox bows & carried it home, Sundown drove Cattle home fine day Thurs 4 Cut out new Wagon Cover & assisting Lucy to make same, attending the oxen in the wood all day also in the evening assisting Albern Allen to make the ox bows, harder work than Ive been used to. beautiful day Fri 5 at 10 went to Temple office, br Anderson wanted me to exchange my big Oxen for poorer ones, telling me that I could not drive them to the Camp etc etc I told him I should take them & deliver them up to Dr Richards according to my first orders—I was also told that the Trustees would not let me have any more oxen, altho' they had promised me two more yokes a week ago. I immediately went to the Trustees who would not let me have any more oxen, they told me to have 200 lbs of Flour which was at br. Whiteheads & promised me money to buy the remainder in a few days—bishop Heywood said I was "a Chill among em takin notes & faith yell pe[-]t it" AM then why not attend to the orders of the Twelve—I found that the ox was killed this week but I had no beef—as usual—I have to live on Meal & Milk while others can live on the best the land affords—I wish I was in the midst of equal justice beautiful day Satur 6 took oxen to Wood & assisted Albern Allen to load up his Wagon, at 11 went to Temple Office, Whitehead's, Clayton's, Workshops Stores etc & returned home—about 2 bro: Clift called wanted to drive my team, but he had too much of a load for me—went to hunt my Cattle, brought them home about 5 then fixing hinges to boxes, making wooden rivets—fed Cattle, milked etc etc—G. Wardle brought 2nd Wagon home about 8 P. M. fine day Sun 7 went to Temple with Lucy took minutes of discourse of bro Snow (see them) returned home and at 3 went again to Temple partook of Sacrament Zeledee Coltrin Prest Erastus Snow Mouth Present. had a good time returned home at Sunset with Henrietta—Lucy churned twice this day beautiful day Lynching commenced at Mac[---] this day Mon 8 having heard that there was a piece of Beef put by for me yesterday I went very early but found out it was gone as usual—br Whitehead sd he gave orders that I must have that piece (22 lbs) & no one else yet I was disappointed. I have not had any meat since April 9 yet others can live on the best of every thing—this is the 2nd beef killed this week—br Whitehead told me the flour that I was having from his house he bought for himself, having borrowed the money to pay for it—is not this a pretty treatment both of Whitehead & me—Wd sd if it had not been for him I shod not have had one single thing—Babbitt taking almost every thing to his own private office—the reason I am not fit out, or cannot get o[--] is, because I am an Englishman—Babbitt has been against me since I received the Drs Council at Sugar Creek not to have any thing to do with the Eagle Newspaper—may the time soon come that he may be taught obedience to his Superiors, & deal justly, instead of assisting his Favorites— after some hunting I got a piece of beef, bloody & bony—br Whitehead reproving John for his conduct—I retd home & fixed my wooden rivets—then put on my Wagon Cover—& attending to my Cattle—Sunset I went to the Temple J. Higbee Prest Z. Coltrin Mouth. Present. there is quite a revival in attendance fine day Report—a delegation came into the city from the Mob Camp which caused great excitement—a many of the brethren packed up & crossed the River—a meeting was called in the Temple to defend it. Tues 9. I drove Cattle into the Wood—G. Wardle came at 10—we yoked up Tom & Jerry & fetched the barrel of flour from bro. Whiteheads & some things for him, returned about 1—I regulated my Medicine Chest—then gathered some Sage & dried it—in the evening I bought an ox yoke & assisted G. Wardle to fix ox bows & Wagon box & then fetched the cattle home—Albern Allen & John Rushton called in the evening—fine day Henrietta at Agnes Smith's all day—Rainbow in the evening— The Saints were rushing to the River nearly Panic Struck—P. M new Citizens met at 70[-] hall Wednes 10. Packing up my goods in order for speedy removal in case of attack—A man came to offer me some Fever & Ague Pills for my house & Lot—& sd that the mob was whipping & driving the Mormons 4 miles off, that all the houses that had been sold to the New Citizens were to have a sign up—I replied "I suppose like the custom of the Jews, to sprinkle the lintels & door posts with blood in order that the destroying Angel might pass over all in that house, well sir, mine is a maiden at present" he sd "I suppose so" & smiled ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F2_I1_p023.jpg) at 4 I went to the Temple office to enquire if it was right to run or fight—I found out more scare than actual danger—returned home to continue my preparations—fixing Locks to boxes & Wagon cover—warm day Reports Two new Citizens who refused to join the mob severely Whipped—The brethren rushing to the Ferry in order to cross the River—a Woman whipped "until the blood run off her heels" by the mob a brother compelled to sell 500 worth of property for 100 by the mob— Thurs 11. Preparing to leave—at 11 Father Clayton called & I went with him to the Temple Office—I asked for ox Chains yokes & bows when Bishop Fulmer said "we can do nothing for you"—"we want you to stay here & fight"— I told him I understood I was wanted in the Camp to write. I find they will not assist me in any thing went with Mr. Clayton to look after his Wagons— returned home about 4—after Supper J. Henrietta & Lucy robed ourselves, prayed, & had sacrament, I gave them much instruction in regard to their duty Reports the people are Panic Struck—4 Boats have started to cross at Nashville in addition to the regular Ferries but they are not half enough—one man offered a barrel of flour to cross, but the Ferryman (Blakeslee) referd up to the Trustees for an order for the amount—& to request them to stop the Panic—Heywood replied to Blakeslee "we are better without such men than with them" Old Mother Sandford driven into the city by the mob—the mob threaten to come in tomorrow the merchants have packed up their goods & are removing as fast as they can—The mob is encamped at Golden's Point & are driving all who want join them Friday 12 I carried Tongue of my Wagon to the Blacksmiths to get a pull back put on, waited while it was done— & carried it back—then went to the Temple office to get some meal but could not—returned home about 7 & was told Black & Bright had strayed away—Immediately started in pursuit, as also Lucy, taking different routes—both returned home after dark unsuccessful—this is the effect of my not having yokes—I have often asked for them but cannot get any—if they are lost—it is entirely on account of not being yoked together— hot day Reports—The citizens were called together this P. M. in order to organize for the defence of the place & a committee sent off to negotiate with the mob— Satur 13. I was up by Sunrise & started for Caspers Creek & the English Settlement, where I had heard they were but again returned home disappointed—while at home the other Cattle ran away after a Cow that wanted a bull—I had a race after them thro the fields and wood until I had not one dry thread on me—brought them back about 8, & again started in pursuit of the last ones, & after beating the woods well up to the Le Harp Road we found them with a Cow—such is the effect of being without yokes & the Trustees will not let me have means to get them— after much trouble got them home also—having over exerted myself I was taken sick & had to lay down—I took 3 bowls of Thorowart which made me ill—The Flies plague very bad—Mother Rushton came & staid all day—Lucy baking Gingerbread &c all day—Henrietta sewing & assisting Lucy. This last week has been the happiest week I have had—being united in love & harmony—Peace has reigned entirely this week Reports—bro. Richardson's the mob at Golden's Point had agreed to let the Mormons remain another week, & then they were to come in, & do what they please The Sheriff having returned from Galena, called the Citizens together this P.M. 4 o clock, & swore in 300 Deputy Sheriffs in order to maintain law & order, before Justice Wells, & Higbee & Robinson— The mob are now 400 Strong at Golden's Point & have one Cannon to storm the Temple— Sunday 14 went to the Temple with my Musket & Pistols to defend it, <(altho I was so weak as scarce to walk there)> an attack being expected this day. I saw the brethren under arms who had met on the Green at the ringing of the Temple Bell—Sheriff Backenotos was Commander in Chief, Captn. Clifford commanded the Cavalry & Stephen Markham <& Captn. Pickett> commanded the Infantry—after Parading some time, the whole marched off in double file to the Mansion where they all discharged their fire arms in the air [this was heard across the River & the brethren thinking the mob had attacked the city, bro: John Bair determined to cross & assist, but no one would ferry him, being against Council, when he replied, the Council of Jesus Christ was, he that would not lay down his life for his brethren had not the love of God in him, he then bought a shiff for 200 & ferried himself across, being fully armed & equipped—C. W. Patten also hearing it—his Father sd. the mob was fighting in the city—he remembering a prophecy given in No. 1 Room, replied there was not, but any how would come & see for himself] they then remarched to the green, a hollow square was formed, when the Sheriff s? he should dismiss them until the ringing of the Bell—Col Markham returned thanks for his appointment, & their obedience to the word of command & s? that he had come & should stay here until mob rule was put down & law & order again ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F2_I1_p024.jpg) June 14. 1846 established in Hancock Co.—Captn. Clifford next addressed them & returned thanks for the promptness & alacrity that they had all met—Captn. Pickett in a neat speech sd. that we were come up here to be perfected and sd. he hoped that the damd mob would stand that we might be tried together in order to prove our acquaintance, he was afraid they would not stand but hoped they would, he then proposed 3 cheers for the Sheriff, & 3 for Captn. Clifford, 3 for Genl. Markham, & 3 for the ladies in General & sd. no man ought to have a Sweetheart who would not turn out this time—Sheriff Backenotes then proposed 3 Cheers for Captn. Pickett & 3 for law & order, which were all most heartily responded to— at 2 P. M they again met & the committee reported that when they went to the Mob Camp—they had only left their Committee, who were told that they could only be treated as a mob from this time & for ever—when the brethren were all dismissed until further call— Report that when the Committee went to the Mob Camp last evening & told them fully what they must expect, about 100 fled for home when old Macauley sat down & cried he sd. "that he had been trying for the last three years to raise a Company to drive the Mormons out of Hancock Co. & now in this last struggle you are all going to leave me." after dismissal S. Markham marched the troops into the Temple & preached to them while I was in the Watch Tower. I counted them as they past 488 foot 68 horsemen 17 Wagons with about 102 in them & about 50 at the Temple making about 700 under arms went to the top of the Tower & round the outside at [illegible deletion] at Six o clock went to the Sacrament John S. Fulmer was Prest. F. D. Richards mouth Present had a very good night of it Report—the Swiftest race ever run in Hancock Co. was between Golden Point & Carthage by the mob Monday 15 breakfast past 10 went to the wood with the oxen & returned about 2. wrote a long letter to the Dr. at Sundown went to the Temple to pray Tarlebu Lewis Prest. Wm. Burton mo[-]th & Present—Stephen Markham related things of the Camp. Frogs & Crickets make a terrible din—Cherry with a young Bull all nigh Report when mob had fled to Carthage they heard that the Sheriff was going against them with 900 men when they fled in every direction the wicked flee when no man pursueth new citizens issue a circular confessing themselves Anti Mormons— Tuesday 16 but little sleep on acct. of Bugs & Mosquitoes—John Rushton visited me—fixed a bell on Beach drove the oxen to the Wood returned about 2—a man came & offered me 150. for my lot—which I of course refused at Sundown went to the Temple to pray S. Markham was Prest. Z. Coltrin Mouth (8) we had a very comfortable meeting, heard much about the Camp which made us rejoice—markham was requested to preach to the people & disabuse their minds on the reports from the camp warm day Wednesday 17 in the woods with the oxen & at home all day went to the Temple to pray W Burton Prest. C. E Bolton Merill, (8) then returned home—warm The new citizens began to replace their goods—Grogeries continued increasing, Thursday 18 went with G. Wardle to buy Ox bows & yoke, then to Temple borrowed 100 from Lewis Robins which Whitehead promised should be repaid to him—went to music Hall & thence with F D Richards to his old house staid till 11 then went home for breakfast—again with him to music Hall—retd. home, at 1 [---] a chair to swap for bows pd. for a yoke & another pair of bows—met with Mr. Clayton, measured off Edward Martin's lot—then to the Office, drank a cup of Wine—on way home called at Bensons where we dined at [-] went with Benson & Father Clayton to neibaurs, mended a net & then went a fishing—I wheeled the net to Laws Mill where we netted until after midnight—we got home again about 2 A. M. fine day & night Friday 19 Assisted Lucy being washing day, carrying water, laying out clothes to dry, all morning at 12 went to Bensons for my ox bows—& at 2 assisted G. Wardle to fix his Waggonbox—at 4 we went to bathe in the Mississippi—returned home about 6—at 7 went to Temple to pray I was chosen President & appointed Wa[-]del Mace Mouth (9) a sick man came to be anointed & healed of his infirmity—I feel that he will getter better warm day Saturday 20 Mr. Clayton came to my house—I wrote a letter to Dr. Willard Richards & went to Mr. C. Spencer who promised to deliver it—we went to the Temple, Waggon Shop & down to the River, saw one Waggon start across took a walk by the the River—saw a Circus near Joseph's old Store—had some talk with Amos Fielding & retd. home at 2 about 6 went to the Temple to pray Tarleton Lewis Mouth Isaac Higbee Mouth (10) fine Sunday 21 With Henrietta to the Temple—A. W. Babbit & Joseph Young spoke I reported same (see my minutes) returned home, at 3 went to Temple again Curtis E. Bolton Prest. Erastus Snow mouth (14)—Joseph L. Heywood & John McEwan came to be administered to—had the Sacrament & adjourned before 7. then took a [illegible deletion] Lucy by the River & thro the Wood home—Willard can walk by the side of Chairs, boxes etc—a [-]ove day Monday 22 at mp 10 I went down to Mr. Clayton's—he being notified to leave his house, the purchaser being come, I then ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F2_I1_p025.jpg) hunted for a house for them to go into & at length found O.M. Duel's - took Mrs. Clayton to see it, & was satisfied returned about 5 when I wrote a long letter for G. Wardle to go to England which took till after Sundown - Fanny here for Tea with him - Milked - attended to my cattle warm Tuesday 23 at 10 Lucy & I went down to her Father's to assist them to remove staid there till Sundown when I went up to the Temple to pray, I was chosen President - I nominated William Burton mouth (8) had a good time - returned to Mr. Clayton's & walked home with Lucy at dark hot. Wednesday 24 went with Lucy to the Trustees Office to get some dry goods - then to Mr. Clayton's & back to the Trustees - waited a long time when Babbitt & Heywood came in, in talking of fitting me out they told me I must give up the Waggon & Oxen to the Church - I told them I understood I was to give them up to Dr. Richards - they replied no the Dr. has already overdrawn his account & I must give them up to the Church - they also told Mr. Clayton that William had overdrawn his account by 2 or 300 dollars - but they promised to assist him in about 3 weeks - they told me that if I would wait a little they would fit me out with what I wanted but to try & sell my house if I could - they let me have some goods - we returned home by the River - went to look after Oxen as usual and at Sundown went to the Temple to pray, Graham Coltrin President I mouth. (7) some Thunder & rain this day Thursday 25 Lucy & I went to assist her mother to remove to O. M. Duel's house all day - in the afternoon there was some heavy rain Thunder & Lightning, at Sundown went to the Temple to pray. Jarlton Lewis President Graham Coltrin, Mouth (6) returned to Mrs. C's when Lucy returned home with me - I overstrained myself this day. W. Phelps left on the Steam Boat hot Friday 26 The Thunder shook my house pretty severe in the night - much lightning & rain & heavy wind which ript one of the covers off my Waggon - I was at home all day in consequence of the overstraining yesterday & was obliged to take a regular cleansing by vomit, purge, sweat, & hot bathing & afterwards my body was wished with Spirit - I kept very quiet & was much relieved warm Saturday 27 attending to oxen until about 4 PM - then to Store to get some meal - at 7 went to Temple to pray Prest. I was mouth, felt much of the Spirit upon me. warm It is now two years this day since Joseph & Hyrum were martyrd, & what a tremendous alteration has taken place in Nauvoo, surely it has fallen, is fallen - wherever you now look Taverns, Grogeries, Bowling Alleys, Tenpin alleys - Whorehouses Lawyers & Doctors salute your eyes & ears, the reeling Drumhard, the boisterous laugh, the giddy dance, confusion & riot rule supreme - hundreds I might say thousands of houses empty where once happy Saints dwelt - sung & prayed - fences nearly all down - gardens laid waste, fruit trees destroyed by cattle, & all, again running to destruction & its late wildness - in the last few years has this spot been translated from a wilderness to a garden & the most delightful spot on the River & now again running to its native wildness & desolation. Sunday 28 Went to the Temple & reported the discourses of Markham, Lytle, & Snow (see them) & returned home - at 3 went again to the Temple to pray F. D. Richards President, William Anderson mouth (12) partook of the Sacrament, then went to N V. Clayton's at 7 P.M. & took a walk down on the Flats & so home warm day Henry J. Young gave me the Hancock Eagle - he is the man who supplies me with Papers & Extras for history showery P.M. Monday 29 the oxen having strayed away again. I went after them & took them to Doyles Wood - I had not been in many minutes before Pat Doyle came & ordered me to drive them out of the Wood - I asked if he would allow me to have them in the near part of the Wood, but he if I watched them, but he still ordered me to drive them out - he has joined the mob party & may the Lord soon reward him for his unkindess - N. B. his fence is down in five places being open to the Common land - remember also George Colemere's Wife's blackguardism this day - attended the oxen in the open fields till about 3 then writing letters to Mrs. Wassell - England - Mr. Reuben Bullock, & Mr. William [---]s being alone all P.M. Lucy being sent for to attend her sick mother & Henrietta being gone to her Mother's - at Sundown went to the Temple to pray Wardle Mace President William Burton mouth (8) after meeting we had much agreeable conversation, returned home at 10 & then had to milk all my Cows - finished about 11 - a vast number of Gnats hot day Tuesday 30 With oxen from 9 till 3 in the open fields - at 5 went to the Temple Office for some Corn & Pork, got two bushels of Corn & 151 to Pork for my journey, called at Mrs. Clayton's who was very sick, staid till Sundown then went up to the Temple to pray William Burton Prest. I was mouth - (10) afterwards conversed till after 9. then went to Mrs. Clayton's - returned home - Lucy drank some Cold Water while in a great perspiration which made her very ill indeed - her breath ceased, for several times - but in 2 or 3 hours I succeeded in getting her into a Sweat & she fell asleep - hot day Wednesday 1 July Lucy was some better today Henrietta sick also - 10 tending Cattle till 2 P.M. then writing &c at home all P.M. Sundown to Temple I was chosen President & I appointed Isaac Higbee Mouth (7) - received copy of Sidney Rigdon's revelations - laid hands on a Sick man - returned home and went to bed hot day ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F2_I1_p026.jpg) Wednesday July 1. 1846 I had not been in bed more than an hour, when I heard a rumpus among the oxen, got up & found they had broke the fence & were following a cow. had considerable difficulty in getting them back to my lot - I weighed 116 lb Thursday 2. Milked the cows then drove them & the oxen to Pasture, staid till 3 P.M. then wrote recommends for F. D. Richards who was going on a mission to England - at 6 I went to the Temple - at Sundown mayed President mouth( ) I bles was mouth in blessing some Packages for the East & for England - after meeting went to Samuel W. Richards & gave him my Packet & also some further instructions staid with him till [--] 9 - kissed him blessed him & then went home hot day Friday 3. at home all day assisting, Lucy in washing & Henrietta Ironing - about 6 went to the Temple & prayed President mouth( ) returned home & slept in my California Waggon with Wife & child - a pleasant night. warm Franklin & Samuel Richards started down the River on the Steam Boat Saturday 4 at 10 I went to the Temple & staid until 3 where I was told that William Saw had been taken [---] the Temple by A. W. Babbit - many persons expressed their dissent of the act. and well do I remember Josephs words "if it were not for a Brutus Caesar might have lived" - so has Saw proved a Brutus unto Joseph - at 3 I went into the woods to hunt oxen returned at 5 & found Benson at home - Sundown I went to the Temple Prest. month(8) at the close of the meeting C. E. Bolton gave me the lie in regard to the prayer meeting, when it was first commenced - I replied that he was not there the first meeting, but I was, being one of the seven who met with Joseph Young on Feb 11th & the only one of the seven who now meet - that he had contradicted me in a thing where he was not present & had hurt my feelings - he replied "I dont care if they are" "I am a liberal man" query how has he shown his "liberal" feelings in insulting Phinehas Richards, Levi Richards, Franklin Richards, Zebedee Coltrin, William Anderson, Wandel Mace & others both in & out of that sacred building - he has prayed (out of the Temple) to God that some parts of my property might be destroyed & that I might not get it into California. if such principles are "liberal" principles Good Lord deliver me from the same unfriendly, overbearing disposition - returned home & got severely Xd by H. & L. warm day Sunday 5 a heavy storm of Thunder Lightning & rain - I had to remove the bed out of the Waggon into the house Lucy asked forgiveness for all past offences - I forgave her , she forgave me. & we determined to love more & more at 10 I went to the Temple with Henrietta - Elder Babbitt preached, I was too late to get to my reporting Seat. sat in the north aisle could not hear much of what was spoken - returned home, severely pained with Piles & I had to undress & stay at home the remainder of the day, took some cooling medicine - H & L went to the Temple in the P.M. to hear Joseph Young preach - he spoke very feelingly against abusing animals, wives , children. hot day ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F2_I1_p027.jpg) 11. due J.B. on balancing 179.76¼ [-] loaf for [---] [---] " Half Bushel of Meal— 18¾ " Half Ton of Hay— 3 25 14 " Half Bushel of Meal 18¾ 16 " 10 lb B. W. Flour— 15 17 " Shorts — 10 21 " Beef 6¼— 25 20 Flour 16— 32 21 Shoes— 1.00 Meal ½ Bush 18¾—1.56½ Wine 1 2 cart - 37½ 23 Flour 16— 3[-] 26 Buck Wheat Flour 24— [-] 27 Wine— [-] March 2 Half bushel Meal 18¾[-] Tin Lamp— 18[-] 5 Half bushel meal—[-] 6 Salt 4— [-] 7 Coarse Salt—[-] 9 B.Wt. Flour 9 13 Bushel of Mea[-] 14 Turnips 6 13—[-] Potatoes 1½[-] Corn 4[-] 16 Bushel[-] ½ do. B[-] 18 4¼ vea[-] 19 16 Flour— [-] 12 Flour— 24 26 Half B of Meal — 18 Latch— 25—61 Bolt— 18 27 Bolt— 18 28 Flour 8— 16 Beef 6¼— 20 April 1 Flour Buck Wheat Flour Half Bushel Meal 7 - Wine— 37½ 9 Beef 6¼— — 25 11 Wine— 37½ Cash— 95—1.79½ 47 Buch Wt. Flour— 47 Order— 5.00 17 Flour 24— 48 18 Fish— 15 Meal— 37½—52½ Fish 14 23 Flour 16— [-] ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p001.jpg) "Surely It Has Fallen": The Thomas Bullock Nauvoo Journal, 1845-1846 Edited with an Introduction by Greg R. Knight Submitted to Brigham Young University in partial fulfillment of graduation requirements for University Honors March 22, 1991 Faculty Advisor: David J. Whittaker Honors Dean: Harold L. Miller Signature: David J. Whittaker Signature: Harold L. Miller [-] ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p002.jpg) Acknowledgements When I first began to think about a topic for an honors thesis, I had only one underlying desire: to undertake a project that somehow dealt with the Mormon Church's Nauvoo years. Of course I realized that so much had already been done by students and scholars of Mormon history, but I felt that there was perhaps still some small contribution I could make to the growing body of knowledge concerning Nauvoo. Little did I realize when Dr. David Whittaker of the Brigham Young University Archives and Manuscripts mentioned the Thomas Bullock Nauvoo Journal that this would perfectly match my original desire. It seems that from the day I picked up this incredible document, I have never lost my original enchantment with its story and with the picture it paints of Mormon Nauvoo. Nor have I ever doubted that it would make an important contribution to our understanding of not only Thomas Bullock, but of Nauvoo during the last months of Mormonism there. For this contribution, I have only Thomas Bullock himself to thank. His diligence in keeping this record of a formative and extremely momentous period of his life will undoubtedly be appreciated by generations to come. I also thank the descendants of Thomas Bullock for preserving this manuscript and for making it available to the public. To exaggerate the contribution of David Whittaker to this project would also be difficult. His insight and knowledge in helping me research and prepare the manuscript have been invaluable resources on which I have drawn heavily. I greatly appreciate his suggestions and his patience. He has helped cultivate within me not only useful skills in writing and researching, but also a profound desire to further investigate the fascinating history of Mormonism and America. In addition, I owe much thanks to James L. Kimball, Jr. of the Historical Department of the Church in Salt Lake City. His incredible understanding of Nauvoo and Mormonism's experience there have been a constant source of information and ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p003.jpg) inspiration. I acknowledge his help in locating many of the places and areas mentioned by Bullock in his journal, as well as several people who appeared to be "lost" to history. Dean C. Jessee has also liberally shared his great learning with me on several occasions. His expertise in the often uncertain field of documentary editing has provided a brilliant example of what a properly edited manuscript should be. I also appreciate him sharing with me his knowledge of sources and of the early Church. I am indebted to Dr. Martha Bradley for her help in preparing the introduction for this project. Her insights into the often overlooked aspects of history have been greatly appreciated as have been her suggestions on stylistic and organizational elements in the introduction. I am grateful to the staffs at the Church Archives and the Harold B. Lee Library Archives and Manuscripts and Special Collections for their seeming tireless efforts to provide me with the information that I needed. I am also thankful to my dear friend and sister Laura for her countless hours printing, photocopying, and preparing materials on which I have been so heavily reliant. Most of all, I wish to thank my best friend and wife, Jenet, to whom this work is dedicated. She has spent many days and nights alone while I was seemingly betrothed to this project. Her support and patience have not only been appreciated, but have been the very foundation on which I have relied. I am grateful for her suggested revisions and her objective treatment of my work and writing. ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p004.jpg) On Saturday, 22 February 1845, Heber C. Kimball laid his hands on Thomas Bullock's head and pronounced a blessing. Three days later as he was pondering on this blessing, Bullock poured out his soul in a journal entry which beautifully illustrates the dreams and feelings of a man totally devoted to a new religious movement and its leaders: Oh my god prepare me for that time that I may (according to my blessing) have a glorious hope of immortal life and, according to Heber C. Kimball's promise of last Saturday, that I may rise with the 12 and be with them thro' eternity. [And] that I should always be a scribe for the 12 and that I should rise in the morn of the resurrection with them, and be with them thro' all Eternity . . . May God grant that the whole of his blessings be fulfilled.1 Unknown to Bullock at this time, he would indeed serve as a scribe and a clerk to the Twelve and to the Church for the remainder of his life. Thomas Bullock's clerking career began in England where he was born at Leek, Staffordshire, on 23 December 1816.2 At thirteen, he was clerking in the law office of John Cruso. After eight years as a clerk, Bullock secured employment as an excise officer, inspecting and rating taxable items. In this position, he sometimes referred to himself as "One of Her Majesty, Queen Victoria's Officers of Excise."3 In 1838, Bullock married Henrietta Rushton who was also born and raised in Leek. One year later, Bullock was promoted and transferred to Ireland. In November 1841 while visiting family members in Leek, the Bullocks heard the Mormon elders preaching and subsequently joined the Church. Reflecting back on his conversion, Bullock later explained how grateful he was that God had revealed "the Gospel unto a simple ploughboy, named Joseph 1 Thomas Bullock Journal, 22, 25 February 1845, Historian's Office Collection, LDS Church Archives, Historical Department, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Salt Lake City (This repository is hereafter cited as Church Archives). Note that because Bullock was a clerk, his papers and journals are scattered throughout other collections such as the Historian's Office Collection. The staff at the Church Archives is presently in the process of organizing a Thomas Bullock Collection. For simplicity's sake, I will cite items not found in the Historian's Office Collection but found in the Archives under Thomas Bullock's name such as his letters, patriarchal blessing, and journals, as being in the Thomas Bullock Collection. 2 Because Bullock's history has already been told, this study will not provide any detailed biographical material except as it relates to Bullock's Nauvoo years. For an exhaustive biographical work, see C. Ward Despain, "Thomas Bullock: Early Mormon Pioneer," (Masters thesis, Brigham Young University, 1950; hereafter cited as "Early Mormon Pioneer") or Kate B. Carter, "Thomas Bullock - Pioneer," Our Pioneer Heritage, 20 vols. (Salt Lake City: Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, 1965), 8:229-296. Jerald F. Simon's thesis, "Thomas Bullock: A Man Doing His Duty" (Masters thesis, Brigham Young University, 1988) published as "Thomas Bullock as an Early Mormon Historian," Brigham Young University Studies 30 (1990): 71-88, focuses on Bullock's clerical and historical activities but does contain an excellent biographical sketch. Note that neither of the first two authors were able to use or even had knowledge of Bullock's Nauvoo Journal while Simon was only able to mention its existence because it became available only at the time he was completing his thesis. 3 The Latter-day Saints' Millennial Star (Liverpool, England), 14 (3 July 1852): 299. Hereafter cited as Millennial Star. Cited in Despain, "Early Mormon Pioneer," 7. ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p005.jpg) Smith," and that "His servants ... were sent into my native town ... where I was privileged with hearing their voices, and was led by one into the waters of baptism on a cold November night."4 By 1842, Bullock had already begun to think about "gathering" with the Saints in Nauvoo,5 but he first served a mission in England where, in his native Staffordshire, he managed to organize a branch of the Mormon Church with 43 members.6 He also continued his work as an excise officer until February 1843 when he finalized his plans to emigrate. In March 1843, Thomas, along with his wife, three children, mother-in- law, and two brothers-in-law and their families sailed from England aboard the Yorkshire.7 After reaching New Orleans, the Mormons boarded the steamboat Dove which took them to St. Louis, and from there the steamer Amaranth carried them to Nauvoo. They arrived on 31 May 1843.8 In Nauvoo, Bullock wasted no time in getting settled. By 1 June 1843 he had purchased a lot in southeastern Nauvoo. Until their new house was completed, Bullock rented another house. Within a year he was living in a two-story brick home measuring _____________________________________________________________________ 4 Millennial Star, 14 (3 July 1852): 298-99. 5 The doctrine of the "gathering" was indeed unique to American religions. The missionaries who went abroad, and even those who traveled throughout the U.S., taught that every member should join the main body of the Saints and should help to build up "Zion." Over the next fifty years, thousands Mormon converts "gathered" first to Nauvoo, and then to the valley of the Great Salt Lake. For an excellent summary of this doctrine, see William Mulder, "Mormonism's 'Gathering': An American Doctrine with a Difference," Church History 23 (September 1954): 248-64. 6 Despain, "Early Mormon Pioneer," 10. 7 In addition, this company consisted of 82 other Mormon immigrants. Beside being the company leader and paying for several other families to make the expensive trip to America, Bullock also made a remarkable prediction concerning the voyage. On May 3, while en route to America, the mate of the Yorkshire humorously flipped open the 27th chapter of Acts in the New Testament and asked the passengers how they would like to be shipwrecked. With uncanny insight, Bullock replied, "It is very likely we shall be shipwrecked; but the hull of this old vessel has got to carry us safe to New Orleans." That same night, a storm arose which shattered all of the masts. Luckily for the passengers, Bullock's prophetic words were not completely fulfilled and they were not shipwrecked; however, after sixty-three days on the ocean, the weary passengers arrived in New Orleans on nothing but the weathered hull of the Yorkshire. For more detail about the Yorkshire and this voyage see Conway B. Sonne, Ships, Saints, and Mariners: A Maritime Encyclopedia of Mormon Migration, 1830-1890 (Salt Lake City: University of Utah Press, 1987), 202-203. 8 Joseph Smith, Jr., History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 7 vols. B.H. Roberts, ed. 2nd ed. rev. (Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Company, 1978), 5:380, 415. Hereafter cited as HC. cf. Millennial Star, 14, 299. ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p006.jpg) 25 by 14 feet with a good well, cellar, and fences. The lot also had ample room for gardening. It was valued at about $600.9 Because of his skill with a pen, Bullock also quickly secured employment; by October 1843 he was working as one of Joseph Smith's personal scribes along with Willard Richards and William Clayton.10 As such, Bullock was privy to the many councils and sermons of the Prophet, the most famous of which was the King Follett Discourse.11 As a scribe, Bullock copied letters, served as secretary of the Nauvoo municipal council and court, clerked at the 6 April 1844 general conference, and became the clerk for the Nauvoo Masonic Lodge on 23 June 1844. Bullock also accepted another assignment from Smith: to serve as the clerk aboard the Church-owned steamboat Maid of Iowa, operated by Welshman Dan Jones.12 After Smith's martyrdom, Bullock continued his work as a clerk and scribe for Church leaders. From late 1844 through January 1846, Bullock was primarily involved with the writing of Church history. Due to his frequent contact with Joseph Smith and the Church leadership, Bullock had become personally acquainted with Apostle and official Church Historian Willard Richards. On 8 December 1844, Richards appointed Bullock, who had just recently finished his labors aboard the Maid of Iowa, clerk and Nauvoo City Recorder.13 The two would become close friends and, in this relationship, Richards became Bullock's mentor and role model. 9 William E. Perks, History of Richard Rushton Sr. and Family (Alhambra, CA: Greenwood Press, 1977), 27. 10 Carter, Our Pioneer Heritage, 8:232. 11 Four men, Thomas Bullock, William Clayton, Willard Richards, and Wilford Woodruff, all took official notes of this sermon which is considered by some to be Joseph Smith's greatest sermon. Of the four, Bullock's minutes were the most complete. (See Donald Q. Cannon, "The King Follett Discourse: Joseph Smith's Greatest Sermon in Historical Perspective," 179-192; Stan Larson, "The King Follett Discourse: A Newly Amalgamated Text," 193-208; and Van Hale, "The Doctrinal Impact of the King Follett Discourse," 209-225, all in BYU Studies 18 (Winter 1978). 12 Bullock Journal, 14 May 1844, Historian's Office Collection, Church Archives. For more information on this interesting chapter in the Nauvoo experience of the Church, see Donald L. Enders, "The Steamboat Maid of Iowa: Mormon Mistress of the Mississippi," BYU Studies 19 (Spring 1979): 321-335. Also, for a brief treatment of riverboats on the Mississippi see Conway B. Sonne, "Queens of the River," in Saints on the Seas: A Maritime History of Mormon Migrations, 1830-1890. (Salt Lake City: University of Utah Press, 1983), 89-111. 13 Despain, "Early Mormon Pioneer," 17. ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p007.jpg) Bullock worked extremely hard under Richard's tutelage; the two of them, along with several other clerks,14 completed almost 700 pages of the official "manuscript history of the Church." This meant that by 20 August 1845, the history had been completed to 1843. By the time the manuscripts were packed for the exodus West on 4 February 1846, it had been completed through February 1843. This is actually quite remarkable when it is remembered that this is more than twice the amount of material written by previous clerks in less than a third of the time.15 Needless to say, this project dominated Bullock's life from 1845 to 1846 and is the subject of numerous entries in the journal presented below. More significantly, this valuable history was later published first in the LDS Millennial Star and Deseret News, and later as the seven volume History of the Church, edited by Brigham H. Roberts. Although the history was produced to read in the first person as Joseph Smith's personal history, it was actually an amalgamation of information drawn from various sources. Today this epic collection of primary source materials stands as a monument to Thomas Bullock, Willard Richards and several other dedicated men who compiled it, and it remains a key resource for students and scholars of Mormon history.16 14 These included Franklin D. Richards, Wilmer Benson, Curtis E. Bolton, David Candland, Robert L. Campbell, and Charles W. Wandell. 15 The history was started on 11 June 1839 by James Mulholland. Following Mulholland's unfortunate death in November 1839, Robert B. Thompson, William W. Phelps, and Willard Richards all worked on the history. Previous to Richard's time, a total of 157 pages had been written. At the Prophet's death, Richards had brought the total to 655 pages, equivalent to most of manuscript books A and B. Bullock, then, was responsible for writing some of book B, all of book C, and a portion of book D. (See Appendix). In addition, Bullock had a hand in the copying of these manuscripts into books A-2, book B-2, book C-2, and book D-2, which were made in case the originals were lost. He also filled in addendas, which included material acquired since the completion of a particular time period. For example, much of the material on Zion's Camp was compiled and written after book B (where the account should have been chronologically) was completed. The completion of this monumental compilation was finally completed in 1856, seventeen years after its conception. For more detailed studies of the writing of official Church History see Dean C. Jessee, "The Writing of Joseph Smith's History," BYU Studies 11 (Summer 1971): 439-473, and two works by Howard C. Searle, "Early Mormon Historiography: Writing the History of the Mormons, 1830-1858" (Ph.D. Dissertation, University of California Los Angeles, 1979) and "Authorship of the History of Joseph Smith: A Review Essay," BYU Studies 21 (Winter 1981): 101-122. See also Simon, "Thomas Bullock," 76-77. 16 With almost no exceptions, present day articles and books produced by serious scholars and students of early Mormon history rely heavily on the information contained in the seven volume History of the Church. When it was first published in 1858, George A. Smith and Wilford Woodruff made the following statement: "The History of Joseph Smith is now before the world, and we are satisfied that a history more correct in its details than this was never published. To have it strictly correct, the greatest possible pains have been taken by the historians and clerks engaged in the work. . . . We therefore bear our testimony before the world, unto whom these words shall come, that the History of Joseph Smith is true, and it is one of the most authentic histories ever written." (The Deseret News, Vol. 7 [20 January 1858], 36, cited in Dean C Jessee, "The Writing of Joseph Smith's History," 472-73). Although the history is an invaluable resource to researchers, it is not completely free from inaccuracies or errors. For a detailed study of the accuracy and reliability of the history, see Dean C. Jessee, "The Reliability of Joseph Smith's History," Journal of Mormon History 3 (1976): 439-473. ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p008.jpg) Other projects in which Bullock participated at the Historian's Office included copying various documents such as records on baptisms for the dead performed, affidavits of Saints whose property was destroyed by mobs, letters of Church leaders, patriarchal blessings, membership records, and hymns. Because of his beautiful handwriting and unusually refined grammar and spelling, Bullock was also asked by several Church leaders and members to write entries in their diaries.17 All told, Bullock helped preserve literally thousands of important documents. Although Bullock worked hard as a clerk, he seldom received money for his labors. Because of the acute lack of cash in Nauvoo his pay was principally in goods which made it necessary to take frequent trips to the Temple Store.18 His dependency on the Temple store presented some interesting problems. For example, on Thursday, 29 May 1845, Bullock made the following entry in his journal: R[eynolds]. Cahoon with his usual sneer said he noticed my going to the Temple [Store] every day, but on my asking if he saw me carry something away every day he confessed he did not. I can not bring myself to like that man. His ways and words do not suit me. Why he should act so God only knows. I do not recollect having done any thing to cause it.19 Bullock was often troubled and frustrated by not only people's attitudes towards his situation, but later by the way in which the Trustees in charge of the Store treated him. As demands on the Store's resources began to tax its ability to supply the fleeing Saints, the store became less and less able (and willing) to provide for Bullock's needs. On one occasion after several unsuccessful attempts to procure meat for his family had failed, Bullock lamented, "I found that the ox was killed this week but I had no beef as usual. I have had to live on meal and milk while others can live on the best the land affords. 17 For example, Bullock wrote entries in Willard Richards and Heber C. Kimball's journals. Bullock actually copied accounts of the October 1845 General Conference into Kimball's diary. (Stanley B. Kimball, ed. On the Potter's Wheel: The Diaries of Heber C. Kimball (Salt Lake City: Signature Books, 1987), 138-139. Joseph Knight's "Incidents of History", in the Church Archives, were also written in Bullock's handwriting. 18 The Temple Store functioned much like the Bishop's Storehouse does in the Mormon Church today. Tithing, often in the form of meat, grains, tools, etc., was donated to the store. These could then be used to help those who were devoting time to building the Temple. Bullock, as a laborer in the Church Historian's Office, was apparently eligible to draw on the supplies provided by the store. It was located one block north of the Temple. (Robert Bruce Flanders, Nauvoo: Kingdom on the Mississippi [Urbana: University of Illinois Press, 1965], 203; James L. Kimball, Jr., Church Historical Department). For a discussion of the economic challenges and problems that faced the burgeoning city of Nauvoo, including the lack of available cash, see Flanders, 144-178. 19 Bullock Journal, 29 May 1845, Church Archives. ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p009.jpg) I wish I was in the midst of equal justice."20 After the main Mormon exodus from Nauvoo, Bullock remained behind where he later complained that he had worked "for more than seven months, without receiving one cent pay."21 Despite the inconveniences of his job, Bullock welcomed the interaction with Brigham Young, Heber C. Kimball, Patriarch John Smith, and others in the Quorum of the Twelve that his clerical position provided him.22 In addition to his contact with these men in the Church Historian's Office, he had other opportunities to mingle with the leaders of the early Mormon Church. For example, during the last months of Mormonism in Nauvoo, Church leaders called many important meetings to discuss immigration to the West, mob actions and appropriate responses to them, the completion of the Temple, and other pressing issues. Not surprisingly, it is through Bullock's comprehensive minutes that the content of these crucial conferences is preserved. These minutes are indisputably the most detailed and, in some cases, the only records of these important events extant.23 Another significant opportunity Bullock had to associate with Church leaders was in his position as the clerk to the Council of Fifty, a position he would hold until 1882.24 After the commencement of ordinance work in the Nauvoo Temple, Bullock married his second wife on 26 January 1846. Two weeks later, the majority of the Saints evacuated Nauvoo. However, Bullock was forced to remain behind due to his lack of supplies and the sickness which seemed so often to plague his family. It was not until the 20 Bullock Journal, 5 June 1846 (See below page 59). 21 Bullock Journal, 25 September 1845, Thomas Bullock Collection, Church Archives, cited in Simon, "Thomas Bullock, 81. (Actually, the Thomas Bullock Collection exists in name only. Because he was a clerk, Bullock's papers and journals are scattered throughout other collections for example the Historian's Office Journal Collection. The staff at the Church Archives is presently in the process of organizing a Thomas Bullock Collection. In this study, I will cite items found in the Archives under Thomas Bullock's name such as his letters, patriarchal blessing, and journals, as being in the Thomas Bullock Collection). 22 Indeed, throughout Bullock's journals and papers, he consistently expresses his satisfaction and honor in working so closely with Church leaders. One simple example in the manuscript presented below occurred in the Temple when Bullock said. "[I] went into the Temple. Sat about two hours. I esteemed my great privilege. Shook hands with B. Young, H. C. Kimball, O. Hyde, P. P. Pratt, O. Pratt, and many others. Felt very happy." (Tuesday 6 January 1846). See also examples on 22,23,25 January 1846, 21 February 1846, 28 November 1846. 23 The Thomas Bullock minutes will soon be part of the Thomas Bullock Collection at the Church Archives. 24 D. Michael Quinn, "Joseph Smith III's 1844 Blessing and the Mormons of Utah," Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought 15 (Summer 1982): 69-70. Cited in Simon, "Thomas Bullock," 72. For more information on this frequently discussed temporal governing body, see D. Michael Quinn, "The Council of Fifty and Its Members, 1844-1945," BYU Studies 20 (Winter 1980): 163-197. ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p010.jpg) angry Illinois vigilantes threatened the remaining Saints with extermination that Bullock and his bed-ridden family were prematurely forced into the cold Iowa wilderness. His well known account of this incident is so characteristic of his piquant and potentially impetuous personality. The next morning at 9 o'clock saw me, my wife, my four children, my sister-in-law, Fanny, my blind mother-in-law, all shaking with the ague in one house; only George Wardle able to do anything for us, when a band of about 30 men, armed with guns and bayonets fixed, pistols in belt, the captain with a sword in his hand, and the stripes and stars flying about, marched opposite my sheltering roof; the captain called a halt, and demanded the owners of the two wagons to be brought out. I was raised from my bed, led out of doors, supported by my sister-in-law and the rail fence. I was then asked if those goods were mine, I replied: "They are." The captain then stepped out to within four feet of me, pointing his sword at my throat, while four others presented their guns with their bayonets within two feet of my breast, when the captain told me, "If you are not off from here in twenty minutes, my orders are to shoot you." I replied; "Shoot away, for you will only send me to Heaven a few hours quicker, for you see I am not for this world many hours longer." The captain then told me, "If you will renounce Mormonism you may stay here and we will protect you." I replied, "This is not my house, yonder is my house (pointing to it) which I built and paid for, with the gold that I earned in England. I never committed the least crime in Illinois, but I am a Mormon, and if I live, I shall follow the twelve." "Then," said the captain, "I am sorry to see you and your sick family, but if you are not gone when I return in half an hour, my orders are to kill you and every other Mormon in the place." But oh, the awful cursing and swearing that those men did pour out, I tremble when I think of it. George and Edwin drove my wagons down to the ferry, and we were searched five times for fire arms; they took a pistol, and though they promised to return it when I got across the river, I have not seen it to this day. While on the banks of the river, I crawled to the margin to bid a sister, who was going down to St. Louis, "good- bye;" while there a mobber shouted out, "Look, look, there's a skeleton bidding Death good bye!" So you can imagine the poor sickly condition we were in.25 In a sense, we are fortunate that Bullock remained behind. His record of the demise of Mormon Nauvoo is unparalleled. On 27 June 1846, exactly two years after the murder of Joseph and Hyrum Smith, Bullock recorded: "What a tremendous alteration has taken place in Nauvoo. Surely it has fallen, is fallen." A generation later, Mormon leader and scholar B. H. Roberts echoed Bullock's opinion that Nauvoo had fallen from the glory it had known under Mormon occupation. He wrote, "Nauvoo never prospered under its new masters. Out of sympathy for those who had redeemed it from wilderness, and some portions of it from a swamp, its fields and gardens refused to yield in their strength to the industry of other hands. Its decline was as rapid and disastrous as its rise had been sudden and glorious."26 25 Thomas Bullock letter to Franklin D. Richards, reprinted in the Millennial Star 10 (15 January 1848): 28-29. This letter is perhaps best known in Wallace Stegner, The Gathering of Zion: The Story of the Mormon Trail (New York, Toronto, London: McGraw-Hill Book Co., 1964), 93-95. 26 The Rise and Fall of Nauvoo (Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1965), 368. ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p011.jpg) Bullock's contributions to the Church while in Nauvoo were substantial, but even after the "fall" of Nauvoo, his accomplishments and service to the Mormon Church were significant. He served as the official clerk of the First Pioneer Company under Brigham Young from April 1847 until its arrival in the Salt Lake Valley and of a subsequent company in 1848.27 Needless to say, the journals he kept are replete with rich historical information that contain Bullock's unique brand of humor intertwined with valuable details of these Pioneer treks.28 After his second arrival in Utah on 22 September 1848, Thomas again began serving as Brigham Young's clerk. In this capacity he was involved in plotting and distributing land to the Saints; proofreading the first copies of the Deseret News in June 1850; writing, stamping, and issuing the first "valley currency"; laying off the boundaries of a "city in Utah Valley to be called Provo"29; clerking for the House of Representatives; helping in the attempts to secure a territorial government for "Deseret"30; serving as a regent to the new Deseret University later to become the University of Utah; and countless other activities.31 In 1852, Bullock married Betsy Prudence Howard, his third wife.32 Four years later in August 1856, he received a mission call to return to his homeland of England, where he was reported to be having "good success, he is well and feeling good."33 He returned home in 1858 and by September 1859 was again employed in the Church 27 Elden J. Watson, Manuscript History of Brigham Young, 1846-1847 (Salt Lake City: Elden J. Watson, 1971), 548; Bullock Journals, 1846-48, Thomas Bullock collection, Church Archives. 28 Simon has briefly analyzed these journals in his article on Bullock. See 82-83. 29 "Journal History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints," 23 March 1850. (Hereafter cited as "Journal History.") Microfilm copy in the Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT. This repository hereafter cited as HBLL. 30 Peter Crawley, "The Constitution of the State of Deseret," BYU Studies 29 (Fall 1989): 7-22, see especially 9-13. 31 Most of the above activities and several others are described in some detail in Despain, "Early Mormon Pioneer," 54-72, 96. 32 Betsy Prudence Howard (1835-1893), born at Bedford, England, joined the Church soon after the first missionaries arrived there. In 1844, she emigrated with her family to Nauvoo. She would not arrive in Salt Lake until September 1852. It is not clear if she had known Bullock earlier, but the two were married soon after her arrival. She would eventually bare eight children: 1. Samuel Howard (1854-1861) 2. Sarah Lovinia (1859-1932) 3. Betsy Evelyn (1861-1862) 4. Henrietta Howard (1863-1866) 5. Mary Hall Genetta (1865-1867) 6. Grant Young (1868-1951) 7. Arthur Kimball (1871-1883) 8. George Albert Howard (1878-1959). She lived with Bullock in Summit County until his death and later became Relief Society president in the South Coalville Ward. (Carter, Our Pioneer Heritage, 8:289-90; Betsy Prudence Howard, Family Group Records in possesion of the author). 33 Ezra T. Benson letter to his family, cited in "Journal History," 23 June 1857. ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p012.jpg) Historian's Office.34 After moving to Summit County in 1862, he left that position. In Wanship and later in Coalville, he continued various clerking duties for the House of Representatives, Probate Court and County Court of Summit County, and for the Summit Stake of the Church. Thomas Bullock passed away 10 February 1885 at 68 years of age.35 Understandably, Bullock's accomplishments and historical reputation mainly reflect his work as a scribe, clerk, and historian; indeed he devoted much of his life to clerking and writing for the Mormon Church. But, even though Bullock was a prolific writer, much of his writing lacks introspection and reflection. He recorded happenings around him and the daily events in which he was immersed, and yet he rarely provided any glimpses into his own thoughts, beliefs, or feelings. This is perhaps why Thomas Bullock, the man, is so illusive and little known. Part of the significance of the journal presented below is that despite this obvious absence of introspection, his Nauvoo journal is not completely lacking in insightful passages. In fact, it is quite possible to assemble a picture of not only Thomas Bullock the clerk, but also Thomas Bullock the man, steeped in complexity and paradox. Thomas Bullock was a profoundly spiritual man. His writings and journals describe events that, at least in his own eyes, were evidences of divine approval of not only his own life, but also of the inchoate religious cause to which he had cast his allegiance. These events included miraculous healings, supernatural appearances, and Old Testament- style occurrences like the quail miracle in October 1846.36 He was a dreamer who pictured himself fulfilling his Church responsibilities, but also fantasized about traveling the world. He was hard-working and diligent but his frail body was frequently handicapped by 34 The journal Bullock kept as he crossed the plains after his release as a missionary is in the Archives and Manuscripts, HBLL. 35 Despain's treatment of Bullock's waning years is laconic at best, but it does provide at least a basic look into Thomas' activities. 36 Just after the remaining Saints had been pushed from Nauvoo, flocks of quail flew into the camp, which kept the starving Mormons from perishing. Many Saints saw a similarity between this miracle and the feeding of the Israelites upon heaven-sent manna in the Old Testament. Bullock recorded the event in his journal, which later was incorporated into the official account. (Bullock Journal, 9 October 1846, Thomas Bullock Collection, Church Archives; Manuscript History of Brigham Young, 1846-1847, 496-97). ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p013.jpg) sickness and poor health. He was endowed with unique humility and patience, but he could occasionally exhibit intolerance and disgust toward those with less faith and intelligence than he had. He was a very loving and warm man, and when visitors would drop in for a minute, it was not unusual for them to be detained for more than an hour. He was also a tender man unusually devoted to his wife and children who were constantly in need of comfort due to sickness. Because of his naturally trusting nature and amicable disposition, he was often easily exploited and taken advantage of by his relatives and friends. But he could only take so much; when perturbed, he was not incapable of lashing back with a fearsome temper that was usually hidden inside his petite body.37 Indeed, he was not afraid to speak his mind when he felt the need--a feeling that seemed to surface more frequently as selfishness and injustice began to flourish in Nauvoo after the main exodus of the Saints. Throughout his Nauvoo journal, there is an underlying sense of frustration at the treatment he receives. Not only does he come into conflict with the Wilson family over what he believes is his stolen cow, but he also loses patience with his in-laws because of their "abominable conduct." For a man raised in Victorian England, he was perhaps not well prepared for the crudity and injustice rampant on the American Frontier. On the other hand, Bullock could also be somewhat over-sensitive, even hyper- sensitive; he sometimes got his feelings hurt and saw malicious personal attacks where perhaps none were intended. At the same time, his sensitivity increased his awareness of the beauty of the natural world around him. He recorded seeing various animals, weather patterns, seasonal variations, and other elements of his environment that are strangely absent from many journals of his contemporaries. He was also careful to record a short comment about the day, such as "fine day" or "dull day", which usually concerned the weather but could also be a succinct report of the kind of day he had had. These types of idiosyncrasies, trivial as they may seem, help illustrate the uniqueness and complexity of Thomas Bullock. 37 On 26 October 1844, Bullock described himself as weighing only 116 pounds. (Bullock Journal, Church Archives). ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p014.jpg) Thomas Bullock was a faithful disciple and a strong believer in the truth of the cause he had espoused. Bullock's Nauvoo years were undoubtedly his most formative, and this journal represents an important chapter in his life without which no understanding of him can be complete. Not only does the journal paint a masterful picture of the final months of Bullock and Mormonism's Nauvoo experience, but it also evokes the pathos of both. The Thomas Bullock Nauvoo Journal The journal introduced here begins at the time mob actions against the Mormons were beginning to escalate. It covers much of the period from 31 August 1845 to 5 July 1846 and details the suffering and struggles associated with the uprooting of an entire city. The one unfortunate gap in the journal includes part of March and all of April and May 1846, a time of preparation and trepidation for the remaining Saints. This gap also includes the official dedication of the Temple on 30 April and 1 May. For such a meticulous scribe, such a gap seems strange. Perhaps he was extremely busy preparing for the westward trek, thinking that he would later record these days based on the materials he was collecting for Willard Richards. Or it may be that he recorded the events of these weeks in a source that has been lost, destroyed, or kept by family members somewhere. Whatever the case, in lieu of this missing chronology, Bullock provides a description of his cattle which to us humorously illustrates the extent to which his concern had escalated since losing one of his precious cows, "Bos". While some of the entries might come across as routine and plodding, looking past the personal details reveals the broader story of Mormon Nauvoo. In the journal we see the momentary glory associated with the Nauvoo Temple and the ordinances performed there. We also get one man's perspective of and feelings towards baptisms for the dead, washings and anointings, sealings, adoptions, celestial marriage, second anointings, and the endowment. Indeed, Bullock was a participant in some of Mormonism's most monumental ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p015.jpg) doctrinal and ceremonial developments--including polygamy.38 Although he never mentions polygamy, Bullock's entries do not completely eclipse the subject of polygamy in Nauvoo; he, too, struggled with the frustrations of a secret courtship with his second wife.39 Less veiled are his references about the intake of alcoholic beverages and tea, for medicinal purposes and otherwise. In this regard, Bullock was perfectly consistent with the contemporary Mormon attitude toward the Word of Wisdom--the Mormon code of health in which the consumption of certain beverages was strongly discouraged.40 Bullock's entries also illuminate our understanding of the Strangite group and the confusion they created for a Church still trying to grasp the idea of Apostolic succession.41 At the same time, the Bullock journal provides insight into life on the American frontier with all of its hardships and lawlessness. Throughout the journal the Bullock family battles against "ague and fever," commonly referred to as the "shakes." The humid, 38 For a brief discussion of some of the historic developments in Mormon worship and belief during this time, see T. Edgar Lyon's excellent article, "Doctrinal Development of the Church During the Nauvoo Sojourn, 1839-1846," BYU Studies 15 (Summer 1975): 435-446. 39 During the Nauvoo years, polygamy was still not an official Church doctrine. Although Joseph Smith had married his first plural wife as early as 1841, not until 1852 would Orson Pratt present his famous discourse disclosing the Mormon Church's practice of polygamy to the world. Thus, polygamy in Nauvoo was secretive and those who practiced it often found it created complex problems for them and for the Church at large. For more information on polygamy in Nauvoo see Danel Bachman, "A Study of the Mormon Practice of Plural Marriage Before the Death of Joseph Smith," (Masters thesis, Purdue University, 1975), 189-202; Ronald Esplin, "Joseph Smith's Mission and Timetable: 'God Will Protect Me Until My Work is Done'," in Larry C. Porter and Susan Easton Black, eds. The Prophet Joseph: Essays on the Life and Mission of Joseph Smith (Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 1988), 180-319, especially 303-310; John C. Bennett, The History of the Saints: Or an Expose of Joe Smith and Mormonism (Boston: Leland & Whiting, 1842), 217-257; Stanley B. Kimball, "Heber C. Kimball and Family, The Nauvoo Years," BYU Studies 15 (Summer 1975): 459-468; James B. Allen, "One Man's Families," in Allen, Trials of Discipleship: The Story of William Clayton, a Mormon (Urbana: University of Illinois Press, 1987), 188- 220, and Richard S. Van Waganer, "Mormon Polyandry in Nauvoo," Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought 18 (Fall 1985): 67-83. 40 Doctrine and Covenants of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Salt Lake City: Published by the Church, 1981), 89: 5-9. Historically speaking, from 1845-1851 the Saints' adherence to the restrictions dictated by the Word of Wisdom was at its nadir. Although some Saints were trying to live the principles of the doctrine, most felt that alcohol and "hot drinks"--interpreted to mean tea and coffee--were an enjoyable part of the otherwise monotonous and sometimes dreary frontier world. Nauvoo was still considered to be remarkably "dry" by visitors, but some Saints saw nothing wrong with temperant use of wine and spirits. Alcohol and tea were also thought to be helpful in aiding and healing the sick. Wine was used in the sacramental ceremony and during celebrations. Research indicates that many Church leaders, including Joseph Smith, felt that the Word of Wisdom was a useful guide, but not one of the more important aspects of the Gospel. For more information, see Paul H. Peterson, "An Historical Analysis of the Word of Wisdom," (Masters thesis, Brigham Young University, 1972); Leonard J. Arrington, "An Economic Interpretation of the Word of Wisdom," BYU Studies 1 (Winter 1959): 37-49; and the following three articles: Lester E. Bush, Jr., "The Word of Wisdom in Early Nineteenth-Century Perspective"; Robert J. McCue, "Did the Word of Wisdom Become a Commandment in 1851?"; and Thomas G. Alexander, "The Word of Wisdom: From Principle to Requirement," all in Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought 14 (Autumn 1981). 41 For more information on schismatic groups and the problems confronted by the Church after the martyrdom see D. Michael Quinn "The Mormon Succession Crisis of 1844," BYU Studies 16 (Winter 1976): 187- 233; Ronald K. Esplin, "Joseph, Brigham and the Twelve: A Succession of Continuity," BYU Studies 21 (Summer 1981): 301-341; and Roger Launius, "Joseph Smith III and the Mormon Succession Crisis, 1844-1846," Western Illinois Regional Studies 6 (Spring 1983): 5-22. ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p016.jpg) wet climate of riverside Nauvoo was the perfect breeding ground for mosquitos that carried this disease, now known as malaria, which was not only the most common affliction in Nauvoo, but also througout the Mississippi Valley.42 The "sickly season", as it was called, stretched from midsummer until the first frosts of fall, but the "shakes" could reoccur anytime. Unfortunately, this was only one of the many maladies which afflicted the Bullock's and the thousands of others living in Nineteenth Century America. Others ailments mentioned by Bullock include "the flux" (typhoid fever), the croup, rheumatism, and hives. And if the ailments were not bad enough themselves, the treatments seem almost lethal.43 Little wonder that Joseph Smith claimed that the regional doctors "don't know much," and that they were out for the Saints' money.44 Nevertheless, herbal and folk remedies were quite popular among the American people.45 Bullock's journal is replete with references to herbal teas, alcoholic prescriptions, and what seem to us to be strange concoctions of poisonous roots and herbs.46 He was also careful to record the activities of the state militia and the various vigilante groups--even though he based much of his information on rumors. His record reveals that with each passing week as the lawlessness of the anti-Mormons increased, so 42 George W. Givens, In Old Nauvoo: Everyday Life in the City of Joseph (Salt Lake: Deseret Book, 1990), 114; M. Guy Bishop, Vincent Lacey, and Richard Wixon, "Death at Mormon Nauvoo, 1843-1845," Western Illinois Regional Studies 9 (Fall 1986): 70-83; Robert T. Divett, "Medicine and the Mormons: A Historical Perspective," Dialogue 12 (Fall 1979): 20-21. 43 Although not humorous at the time, we can not help but chuckle at the remedies and medicines prescribed by 19th Century doctors. Take for example the following recipe by the famed Indian doctor John Mackentosh: "For Cramp and Stomach-Ache. First put the patient in a warm bed, then take as many spider' webs as can be put in a thimble, and mix them with as much honey, half of this is a dose, to be given once in half an hour till the patient sweats freely, when the cramping will cease or the stomach stop aching, and the patient fall to sleep." Receipts for the Cure of Most Diseases Incident to the Human Family (New York: Printed for the Publisher, 1827), 8. 44 HC 5: 357. 45 The use of herbs was fast becoming popular in America. By far the most popular medical almanac of the time, A Poor Man's Almanac by Dr. John C. Gunn, devotes over two hundred pages to a description of certain herbs and plants and their medical uses. Originally published in 1830, it claimed 100,000 books sold by 1839. By 1885, it had gone through 213 "editions". Later additions took the name Gunn's Newest Family Physician; or, Home Book of Health: An Approved Household Guide. (Madge E. Pickard and R. Carlyle Buley, The Midwest Pioneer: His Ills, Cures, and Doctors [Crawfordsville, IN: R. E. Banta, 1945], 93). 46 The nation's most fervent advocate of herbal medicine, Samuel Thomson (1769-1843), was the founder of the movement in which Willard and Levi Richards had been trained. Doctors of the Thomsonian genre scorned the traditional bleeding methods and lauded the use of herbs and plants. It is little wonder then that Bullock used so many herbal remedies. In working side by side with Willard Richards, Bullock no doubt believed in the efficacy of herbs. However, recent research has shown that certain herbs in common use at the time were often not only unsafe, but could possibly aggravate the symptoms they were thought to cure. See Dr. N. Lee Smith, "Herbal Remedies: God's Medicine?" Dialogue 12 (Fall 1979): 37-60, especially 39-43, and 59 fn. 71. ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p017.jpg) did the paranoia and disorganization of the Saints. The conflicts began 9 September 1845 when an anti-Mormon meeting was fired upon, probably by anti-Mormons but made to appear as if Mormons had initiated the violence.47 As a result, virtual war raged for almost a week, with lootings and shootings performed on both sides. Many Mormons' homes were burned and the Mormon leaders began to seriously deliberate moving to the West. When Sheriff Jacob Backenstos, who was sympathetic towards Nauvoo, attempted to end the violence by invading Carthage, Governor Thomas Ford declared a state of insurrection and dispatched a unit of the state militia to restore order. After disbanding Backenstos's posse, the militia along with Steven A. Douglas secured a promise from Brigham Young that the Mormons would leave Illinois in the Spring. A foreboding peace then settled over the county, but new animosity and violence erupted in June 1846, most of which is recorded in Bullock's journal. Although the journal ends before the "Battle of Nauvoo" which occurred in September 1846, Bullock's entries still relay the emotion and tumult present during the "fall" of Nauvoo from a peaceful sanctuary to a lawless frontier town. The Bullock Journal was obtained by the BYU Archives and Manuscripts in December 1987 from a branch of the Bullock family in Colorado. Because it is so well preserved and provides such a clear example of Bullock's beautiful handwriting, the manuscript was used to verify other instances of Bullock's writing during the investigation of the Mark Hoffman case.48 The original is actually not in book form, but rather eleven long sheets of white paper stitched together across the middle and folded in half. In its full length, the paper measures 41 cm. One page of the journal is then half of this length and just 16 cm wide. In actuality, the journal was again folded in half making it convenient to carry about. As 47 Thomas Gregg, History of Hancock County, Illinois (Chicago: Chas. C. Chapman & Co., 1880), 340; Roger D. Lanius, "Anti-Mormonism in Illinois: Thomas Sharp's Unfinished History of the Mormon War, 1845," Journal of Mormon History 15 (1989): 27-45; Annette P. Hampshire, Mormonism in Conflict, the Nauvoo Years (New York: E. Mellen Press, 1985), 240-250; Hampshire, "The Triumph of Mobocracy in Hancock County, 1844- 1846," Western Illinois Regional Studies 5 (Spring 1982): 27-28. 48 For more information on the Mark Hoffman incident, see Linda Stillitoe and Allen Roberts, Salamander: The Story of the Mormon Forgery Murders (Salt Lake City: Signature Books, 1988). See also "The Document Diggers and Their Discoveries: A Panel," in Dialogue 19 (Winter 1986): 44-76. ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p018.jpg) many of the entries appear to be lists of things done with specific times assigned to each task performed, it would seem reasonable to suggest that Bullock carried the journal with him. In truth, the format and content of the journal match almost exactly that of the office journals kept by Bullock in Church Historian's Office--oftentimes just a series of tasks completed, places visited, or people talked to. That Bullock carried his journal around with him would also help explain the acute lack of standard punctuation. At the same time, though, it must be pointed out that the literary and historical style of the day allowed for long sentences often running to one hundred words.49 For this reason, the editing of Bullock's journal has presented some interesting textual problems. In reproducing the document here, I have used the following set of editorial principles and apparatus: 1. Dashes (Bullock's method of separating ideas) have been changed to more conventional punctuation. 2. Original spelling and abbreviations have been retained except in cases where they might be confusing.50 3. I have not indicated deletions (with one or two exceptions). 4. Insertions I have indicated like this: /insertion/. 5 I have converted ampersands into "and" but have left the original &c when he used if for "etc".51 6. Where a new page begins in the original, I have inserted "page" followed by the new page number in brackets. Page 2, for example begins after the [page 2]. 49 For examples of these types of chain sentences, the author recommends simply perusing the pages of a contemporary newspaper such as the Nauvoo Neighbor, Quincy Whig, Warsaw Signal, or even national newspapers. 50 It should be noted that in a time when few could even write much less spell, Bullock's spelling, vocabulary, and overall penmanship were outstanding. However, as a clerk, he often used abbreviations such as "sd." for "said" and "cod." for "could". These are for the most part clear. For a discussion of Nineteenth Century spelling and writing practices, see Elinore Hughes Partridge, "Nineteenth Century Spelling: The Rules and the Writers," Ensign 5 (August 1975): 74-80. 51 Besides using the ampersand, Bullock also used a symbol which looks like a "c" descending partly below the line of writing. This was another clerical tool that Bullock employed throughout his journals and minutes, being much easier to write than the &. I have converted this into "and" as well. ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p019.jpg) 7. Where a name or word could be ambiguous or confusing, I have placed the insertions in brackets. For example, F.D.R. I have expanded to F. D. R[ichards]. I have italicized editorial comments and placed them in brackets. For example, [blank]. 8. I have reproduced the date at the beginning of each entry in bold print. I have included maps of Nauvoo and Hancock County to help in locating places mentioned by Bullock in the journal. Even though several authorities in the area of documentary editing suggest that editorial footnotes should be held to a minimum, for the purpose of this study I have also tried to identify events and to provide biographical information on people mentioned in the journal where possible.52 52 Mary Jo Kline, A Guide to Documentary Editing (Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 1987); Leonard J. Arrington, "Editing Primary Documents for Publication,"; and Charles T. Cullen, "Principles of Annotation in Editing Historical Documents; or, How to Avoid Breaking the Butterfly on the Wheel of Scholarship," in George L. Vogt and John Bush Jones, eds. Literary & Historical Editing (Kansas: University of Kansas Libraries, 1981), 81-95, all argue that annotation should be limited only to those elements of primary importance. However, my purpose in editing this journal was fourfold: (1) To tackle an editing project of an exhaustive nature, (2) To learn about sources and informational materials available, (3) to completely and totally place the Bullock journal in context, and (4) to make Bullock's journal understandable to someone with only a passing knowledge of early Mormon History. ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p020.jpg) JOURNAL OF THOMAS BULLOCK (1816-1885) 31 August 1845 to 5 July 1846 Sunday 31 August 1845. Anointed Charley53 who was blind from an inflamation in the eyes. Went to brother P. Maughn54 who was sick in bed with his wife. Took them a piece of beef. Got him some milk pursley. Then went on to my quorum. Spoke considerably to the brethren and closed the meeting with benediction then went to the stand55 took minutes of P. P. Pratt56 and G. A. Smith's57 discourses. Then went home. Fine day. Monday 1st Septr. At office writing Camp Journey to Zion, Joseph's return from Missouri etc.58 Night very heavy thunder and vivid lightning. Not much rain. Hot day. Tuesday 2nd Office finished Zion's Camp Journey, also filling in addendas. I was very ill with cold in my head, tooth ache and flux. Asked Dr. R[ichards].59 to lay on hands and rebuke it, which he did. He made me a doze of gin and raw flour to stop the flux. Went home. Lightning at night. Very hot day. 53 Charles Richard Bullock (1840-1923), Thomas' second son, was born at Ardee, Ireland, when the family resided there for several months. (Family Group Records in possession of the author). 54 Peter Maughan (1811-1871), baptized in 1838, was born at Alston, England. He emigrated to Kirtland, Ohio in 1841 and moved to Nauvoo shortly after. He assisted in building the temple and in 1846 removed from Nauvoo, crossing the plains with the main body of the Saints. (Andrew Jenson, Latter-day Saint Biographical Encyclopedia 4 vols. [Salt Lake City: Andrew Jenson History Co., 1901-1936], 1:758-759. 55 The "Stand" was the platform used at outdoor meetings. The leaders would sit upon this while the audience sat on the grass or split log benches. The stand was located in the West Grove, just west of the Temple. (Juanita Brooks, ed. On the Mormon Frontier: The Diary of Hosea Stout, 1844-1861 2 vols. [Salt Lake City: University of Utah Press, 1964], 1:63, fn.27). 56 Parley Parker Pratt (1807-1857), born in Burlington, New York, was a tireless missionary and an eloquent writer. Ordained a member of the Quorum of the Twelve in 1835, he went with several of the other apostles to England in 1840 where he proselyted and published the LDS Millennial Star. On Tuesday, 26 August 1845, Pratt had returned from New York City where he had been presiding over all of the Eastern and Middle State Branches. (P. P. Pratt, Autobiography of Parley P. Pratt [Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 1980], 333-40, and passim; Jensen, Biographical Encyclopedia, 1:83-85). See also Peter Crawley, "Parley P. Pratt: Father of Mormon Pamphleteering," Dialogue 15 (Fall 1982): 13-26. 57 George A. Smith (1817-1875), born in Potsdam, New York, was a cousin of Joseph Smith and a leading figure of the Church at this time. He was a member of the Twelve Apostles and the Council of Fifty and would later work extensively with Bullock on the documentary history of Joseph Smith. (Jenson, Biographical Encyclopedia, 1:37-42; Quinn, "Council of Fifty," 197). For a complete study of Smith see Merlo J. Pusey, Builders of the Kingdom, George A. Smith, John Henry Smith, George Albert Smith (Provo: BYU Press, 1981), 3-123., and C. Kent Dunford, "The Contributions of George A. Smith to the Establishment of the Mormon Society in the Territory of Utah," (Ph.D. dissertation, Brigham Young University, 1970). 58 The revising of Zion's Camp history, in which Bullock was engaged, commenced on Friday, August 22 and as indicated by Bullock, was completed on 2 September. The history of Zion's Camp was actually included in an addenda because Book A, where the account should have occurred was already complete. ("Journal History," 22 August 1845 to 1 September 1845; See also Franklin D. Richards, Journal, August 22-Sept. 1, 1845, Historian's Office Journal Collection, Church Archives. This is a collection of journals and records kept by clerks in the Historian's Office and includes not only Richards', but one written by Bullock, one by Charles W. Wandell, and two by Wilmer Benson. See also Jessee, "Writing of Joseph Smith's History," 441, and passim). 59 Willard Richards (1804-1854), a cousin to Brigham Young and later his second counselor, was born in Hopkinton, Massachusetts. He was ordained a member of the Twelve in April 1840. Richards rarely used his medical training but was respectfully referred to "Doctor." He was appointed Church Historian in December 1842 and also served as city recorder and clerk of the municipal court. In 1843, Bullock began working for Richards and by December 1844 had been made Richards's deputy clerk. Due to this close contact, Richards became one of Bullock's most revered and respected men, and Bullock eventually sealed his family to Richards. (See fn. 186). Throughout the journal, Bullock refers to Richards as the "Dr." (Jensen, Biographical Encyclopedia, 1:53-56; Despain, "Early Mormon Pioneer," 17). For a somewhat fictional, but accurate look at Richards, see Claire Noall, Intimate Disciple: A Portrait of Willard Richards (Salt Lake City: University of Utah Press, 1957). ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p021.jpg) Wednesday 3 At office regulating papers all a.m. then recording certificates of the saints &c. Dr. told us to give over at ½ past 5.60 A storm coming on, I ran great part of the way home. As I closed the gate the first stones dropt. I lay down tired out, when the most terrific hail storm I ever saw came on. Thunder awful, lightning tremendous. The hail fell, and lumps of ice two inches in circumference smashed 26 panes in my house, cut the corn into ribbons, leveled every thing else in the garden. It came from the N. West and lasted about 3 quarters of an hour. The rain continued about half an hour longer. On looking out at the door I saw a large tree, a flash of lightning passed, and in a second or two after it fell gracefully to the ground.61 Very hot day. Thursday 4 This morning I saw nearly every house fronting the north has its windows smashed. The Dr. has only one whole pane in his six windows fronting north. Many houses not one whole pane left. Spoke [to] the Bishop for glass. Looking up records of baptisms for the dead.62 Arranging some according to date. At about 2 p.m. B. Young,63 H. C. Kimball,64 W. Richards, G. A. Smith, P. P. Pratt, A. Lyman,65 J. Taylor,66 Bish. 60 "Give over" is an English idiom for finish or stop. (James L. Kimball, Church Historical Department). 61 Of this same storm, Willard Richards wrote: "A storm of wind . . . commenced from the north. hail commenced & beat in every pane of glass in the north end of my house except 1. - the hail stones were of an inch diameter some of them - & were driven in to the corners of the lots, about stumps [of] trees &c so as to look like snow that had been driven by the wind. -the hail abated about dusk. the rain continued in the eve, the hail continued about of an hour. (hail stones are reported to have fell in the city 1 ¼ & 1 ½ inches long--of spheroid, flattened form.)" (Willard Richards Diary, 3 September 1845, cited in Dean Jessee, "The John Taylor Nauvoo Journal, BYU Studies 3 (Summer 1983): 87, fn. 270). 62 This practice is unique to the Mormon Church. Claiming that the practice had ancient origins, Joseph Smith had reintroduced baptism for the dead in 1840. Since that time thousands of faithful Saints were vicariously baptized for their dead relatives. In fact it was a major religious activity for the Nauvoo Saints. Some records were kept of the baptisms and are housed today in the Family History Center of the Church. For more information see M. Guy Bishop, "'What Has Become of Our Fathers?' Baptisms for the Dead at Nauvoo," Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought 23 (Summer 1990): 85-97. 63 Brigham Young (1801-1877), born at Whittingham, Vermont, was at this time leading the Church as the presiding Apostle. He became an Apostle in 1835 and over the next 6 years served 5 missions for the Church. He was one of the first ten to receive the endowment under the hands of the Prophet Joseph on 4 May 1842. He was also a member of the Nauvoo City Council, Council of Fifty, and was lieutenant general of the Nauvoo Legion. (Lyndon W. Cook, The Revelations of the Prophet Joseph Smith [Provo: Seventy's Mission Bookstore, 1981], 279-81). For the best study of Young, see Leonard J. Arrington, Brigham Young: American Moses (New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1985). 64 Heber Chase Kimball (1801-1868) was baptized in 1832 and was an important member of the Church thereafter. He was a member of Zion's Camp, was ordained an apostle in Feb. of 1835, was one of the original Mormon missionaries to go to England in 1837, was a member of the Council of Fifty, and was later first counselor to President Brigham Young. (Jensen, Biographical Encyclopedia, 1:34-37; Quinn, "Council of Fifty, 194). See the following three works by Stanley B. Kimball: Heber C. Kimball: Mormon Patriarch and Pioneer (Urbana: University of Illinois Press, 1981), especially 64-125; On the Potter's Wheel; and "Heber C. Kimball and Family, The Nauvoo Years," BYU Studies 15 (Summer 1975): 447-479. 65 Amasa Lyman (1813-1877), born at Lyman, New Hampshire, was baptized in 1832. In 1842, he was called to the Quorum of the Twelve and to the First Presidency in 1843. He was also in the Council of Fifty and a regent of the Nauvoo University. He served many missions and was a faithful member of the Church but was excommunicated in 1870 for preaching false doctrine. (Jensen, Biographical Encyclopedia, 1:96-99; Cook, Revelations of Joseph Smith, 87; Loretta L. Hefner, "From Apostle to Apostate: The Personal Struggle of Amasa Mason Lyman," Dialogue 16 [Spring 1983]: 90-104). See also Loretta L. Hefner, "Amasa Mason Lyman, the Spiritualist," Journal of Mormon History 6 (1979): 75-87. 66 John Taylor (1808-1887) born in Milnthorpe, England emigrated to Canada shortly after sailing to America in 1832. In Toronto, he met P. P. Pratt and was baptized. After his 1838 call to the Quorum of the Twelve, he moved to Missouri and in 1839 answered a call to preach in England. Taylor witnessed the assassination of Joseph and Hyrum. (Jensen, Biographical Encyclopedia, 1: 14-19; Jessee, "Nauvoo Diary of John Taylor," 1-5). For an in-depth study of Taylor see B. H. Roberts, The Life of John Taylor, lst Collector's ed. (Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1989). ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p022.jpg) Whitney67 and Miller,68 Fa[ther]. Morley,69 Joseph Young,70 O. Spencer71 and 2 brethren who owned considerable land in Texas.72 The two last left about 4 when the rest went into council. I and F. D. R[ichards].73 going to gather the fragments of glass and bury it. Went to Temple Store, and on Mullholland St. saw my old "Bos" cow as I supposed, followed it down to L. N. Scovil's74 where a sister sd. she had reared it. It had all the same marks I had except my initials not being on the root of the whole horn. God knows whether it is mine or not. I hope I may yet find them both. El[der]. Morris75 then went 67 Newell Kimball Whitney (1795-1850), born at Marlborough, Vermont, joined the Church in 1830 and was ordained bishop of Kirtland in 1831. He served as bishop of the Nauvoo middle ward and was called to be the Presiding Bishop of the Church in 1844. He received his endowment on 4 May 1842 at the hands of the prophet. After Joseph Smith's death, Whitney was appointed trustee-in-trust for the Church. His oldest daughter Sarah was Joseph Smith's first plural wife. (Jensen, Biographical Encyclopedia, 1: 222-227; Cook, Revelations of Joseph Smith, 102-103, 249). 68 George Miller (1794-1856), born in Orange County, Virginia, was ordained a bishop in 1841 and in 1844 became the second bishop in the Church behind Newell K. Whitney. He was a prominent saint in Nauvoo at the time, involved as a colonel in the Nauvoo Legion, as a member of the Nauvoo House Association, as a member of the Nauvoo City Council, and as president of the Nauvoo high priests. (Cook, Revelations of Joseph Smith, 268-69). 69 Isaac Morley (1786-1865), born in Montague, Massachusetts, was baptized in 1830. After the Mormon expulsion from Missouri, Morley settled near Lima, Illinois where he served as stake president and branch president. He moved to Nauvoo in 1845. (Jensen, Biographical Encyclopedia, 1:235-36; Cook, Revelations of Joseph Smith, 79-80). 70 Joseph Young (1797-1881), older brother of Brigham Young, was born in Hopkinton, Massachusetts. He joined the Church in 1832. He lived through the Haun's Mill Massacre in 1838 and became a member of the Council of Fifty and one of the First Seven Presidents of Seventies, holding both of these positions until his death. (Jensen, Biographical Encyclopedia, 1: 187-88; Orson F. Whitney, History of Utah, [Salt Lake City: George Q. Cannon & Sons, 1904], 4 vols., 4:445-48; Quinn, "Council of Fifty," 197). 71 Orson Spencer (1802-1855), one of the most educated members of the early Church was born at West Stockbridge, Massachusetts. He converted to the Church in 1841 and held positions in the city and the university including Chancellor of the University and Mayor (Jensen, Biographical Encyclopedia, 1: 337-339; Richard N. Holzapfel and T. Jeffery Cottle, Old Mormon Nauvoo, 1839-1846: Historic Photographs and Guide, [Provo: Grandin Book Company, 1990], 51). 72 Texas seems to have been a topic of considerable popularity at this time. After heavy American immigration into Texas in the 1820s, the crackdown on federal sovereignty by Santa Anna in the early 1830s, and the struggle for Texas's independence from Mexico in 1836, public opinion both in Texas and the United States favored eventual annexation of Texas into the U.S. At this time, immigration was heavy from both the North and the South in order to decide the fate of Texas as a pro or anti-slavery state. The issue of annexation had been introduced into Congress in March 1845 and was presently being considered by the government of Texas. In December, Texas would become the 28th State in the Union and in May 1846, the U.S. would enter a war with Mexico partly over the problems created by this annexation. Popular knowledge of Texas is well represented in an article printed by the Nauvoo Neighbor on 3 September 1845. It read in part, "This magnificent country, which has of late attracted so large a share of public attention throughout the civilized world, not only on account of the richness of its soil and favored climate, but because of the novelty of its political condition, and the extraordinary working of a revolution which has merged nationally federative power and State sovreignty [sic]." (cf. Warsaw Signal, 13 August, 1845). Interestingly, Apostle Lyman Wight (See fn. 109). in March 1845 had attempted to establish a Mormon colony in Texas with the sanction of the Council of Fifty. For more information see T. R. Turk, Mormons in Texas: The Lyman Wight Colony (Port Lavaca, TX: Published by author, 1987). 73 Franklin Dewey Richards (1821-1899), born at Richmond, Massachusetts, was baptized by his Father Phineas in June of 1838. He was called as a high priest in 1844. He was a good friend of Bullock's and they worked together in the Church Historian's Office. Here, he kept a journal that helps to fill in some of the gaps in Bullock's journal relating to the writing of Church history. It has entries from 1 August 1845 to 15 January 1846. He would be ordained an apostle in 1849. (Jensen, Biographical Encyclopedia, 1:115-21; Richards Journal, Historian's Office Journal Collection, Church Archives). See Franklin L. West, Life of Franklin D. Richards (Salt Lake City: Deseret News Press, 1924), especially 49-59. 74 Lucius N. Scovil (1806-1889) of Middlebury, Connecticut, was baptized in 1836. He owned a bakery and confectionery store in Nauvoo. (Holzapfel and Cottle, Old Mormon Nauvoo, 110-111). 75 Thomas Morris (1799-1884), a fellow member of Bullock's 27th Quorum of Seventies, was born in Glamorganshire, South Wales. In 1823, he moved to Gloucestershire, England where he joined the Baptist Church in 1823 and married Fanny Hall in 1827. In 1834, he emigrated to America where he lived in Conneticut until his conversion in 1844 when he moved to Nauvoo. Here he became a seventy. (Record of the Twenty Seventh Quorum of Seventies, Church Archives, 18; Susan Easton Black, Membership of the Church of Jesus Christ of ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p023.jpg) with me to bro. Benson76 who was sick and we laid on our hands in the name of the Lord to rebuke the disease of Bro. and Sis. Benson. We then went home at dark. G. Colemere77 &c. cut corn in my lot this p.m. Children have bad eyes. Rather cooler to day. Friday 5 So weak that I could scarce walk to the office. Mp 8 to mp 978 assisting to get a piece of meat out of the well. F. D. R[ichards]. went down. Then regulating baptisms for the dead and calculating amount of paper required. At 12 I was taken very ill with the chills and fever, lay down. About 6 p.m. Dr. returned and at sundown drove me to Lyons'79 to get 12 grains of quinine80, then drove me home, laid hands on me. He told me to enter in my journal that he had spent a very pleasant day at the Big Field; that 616 dined there, besideds children81. pleasant day. From this day to Friday 19 I was so very sick, and unable to use my pen to keep up my journal. I had the chills and fever continually. On Sat. 13 I thought I was so much better that I cod. walk to the Temple to see after provisions &c. I returned in about 3 hours very tired, with a piece of meat, and the consequence was I was worse ill than before. Took to my bed, and continued till Friday 19, when I had a shakes. F. D. Richards called on Thursday 11. Ann Fox82 called Latter-Day Saints, 1830-1848, 50 vols. [BYU: Religious Studies Center, 1989], 31:709-712; Carter, Our Pioneer Heritage, 2:359-62). 76 Wilmer Benjamin Benson, one of Bullock's dearest friends, was born in 1814 at London, England. Although information on Benson is scarce, he did keep two office journals in the Church Historian's Office which have entries: (1) 14 July 1845 to 30 August 1845 and (2) 13 October 1845 to 2 February 1846, details out several months of hard work in the Historian's Office. Much of what Benson wrote corroborates Bullock's records. (Benson Office Journals, Historian's Office Collection, Church Archives). 77 George Colemere appears to be a Mormon neighbor and friend of Bullock who at one point visited the Bullock residence frequently with his wife. On one occasion he even gave Bullock a priesthood blessing. The two families seem to have had some conflict later which ruptured their relationship. See Bullock Journal, 1 December 1844, 9 February 1845, 8 April 1845, Historian's Office Collection, Church Archives; and below: 8 October 1845, 29 June 1846. 78 Throughout his journals, Bullock employs this perplexing notation. Although I have been unable to identify its exact meaning, it appears that before noon, Thomas wrote "mp" before a time to indicate that it was a.m.; in the afternoon, he wrote an "ep" before a time signifying p.m. It might have been a clerical notation that he picked up in England while clerking there. He also uses "a.m." and "p.m." 79 Windsor Lyon's drug and variety store was located on Hotchkiss street between Main and Hyde streets. Windsor P. Lyon, born in 1809 at Orwell, Vermont, was baptized in 1832. Within a year of his arrival in Nauvoo, Lyon had opened this store which sold: "Dry Goods, Groceries, Crockery, Glass, and Hardwares. Books and Stationery [sic], Drugs and Medicines, Paints and Dye stuffs, Boots, Shoes, Military Goods; and a thousand other articles too numerous to mention." (Holzapfel and Cottle, Old Mormon Nauvoo, 111-12). 80 Quinine, a fever suppressant derived from the bark of the South American quinchona tree, was just beginning to become popular in the 1840s. Besides its being widely distrusted, it was also scarce and expensive, a single ounce costing as much as $7.50--the price of a good cow. (Givens, In Old Nauvoo, 116). In the contemporary measuring system, sixty grains were equivalent to a teaspoonful. (Gunn's Newest Family Physician, 187). 81 The Big Field was an agricultural association which farmed a 3840 acre plot of land six miles southeast of the city. On this occasion, the association had just celebrated a bountiful harvest of 60,000 bushels of wheat and corn. John Taylor wrote, "This public demonstration of the bounty of providence, goes to show that the people of that section are willing to make others happy as well as themselves . . . . It is also worthy of remark that this band of brethren . . . spend the day most happily, without 'strong drink,' or swearing, or gambling; feasting, as all honest people ought to, to be healthy, upon the simple luxuries that sustain life, with pure water, peace and union, praying and praising God." (Jessee, "John Taylor Diary", 87; HC 7: 437-38; cf. Nauvoo Neighbor, 10 September 1845). 82 Little is known about Ann Fox except that she was born in 1815 at Stanley, England and on 24 January 1846 became a plural wife of Willard Richards. (Willard Richards, Family Group Sheet, Family Ancestral File, LDS Church Family History Department Library. (This repository hereafter cited as FHDL); Noall, Intimate Disciple, 483). ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p024.jpg) on Thursday 19[18th]. I have had frequent visits from Bro and Sis Pixton83 who have shown great kindness. While I was sick in bed Emma found my [page 2] "Bos" at Wellington Wilsons.84 My wife next saw it, and knew it. The man said "if the cow is yours, you must have it." It was next identified by Frederick and Jane Rushton85 then George Wardle86 and then by Edwin Rushton.87 I also saw her and knew her again which was one cause of my going to the Temple on Saturday 13th and brought on my relapse. The weather has generally been very pleasant in the day, and cool at night, sometimes frosty. The mob have been burning out the brethren near Lima, Carthage, Appanoose.88 Three or four of the mob have been shot. One Capt. Smith who welcomed the mob at Carthage jail on 27th June, and also the man /Franklin A. Worrell/ who first went up /to the/ stairs, and had the knife /in his hand/ to cut off Joseph's head89. 83 Robert Pixton (1819-1881), a native of Manchester, England, married Elizabeth Cooper (born in 1820 at Chesterfield, England) in 1839. They migrated to America in 1841 where they met some members of the Mormon Church. The Pixtons moved to Nauvoo in 1842 where they were baptized shortly thereafter. Here, Robert was a seventy. They were endowed and sealed on 6 February 1846. (Robert Pixton Autobiography, Church Archives; Black, Membership, 35:79-84; Whitney, History of Utah, 4:216; Frank Esshom, Pioneers and Prominent Men of Utah [Salt Lake City: Western Epics, Inc., 1966], 1107. 84 Wellington P. Wilson (1814-1896), born in Burlington, Vermont, was baptized in 1836. He was a school teacher, joiner, cabinet maker and a wagon maker. (Effel Riggs, History of Hatch, Utah and Associated Towns Asay and Hillsdale, [Beaver, Utah: Beaver Printing Co, 1978] 357-58). 85 Brother and sister-in-law to Thomas Bullock. (See fn. 97). 86 George Wardle (1820-1901), born in Leek, England, was baptized in 1839. In 1842, he married Fanny Rushton (see fn. 97) thereby becoming Bullock's brother-in-law. That same year he emigrated to Nauvoo. He was a wheelwright by trade and a talented musician. (Perkes, History of Richard Rushton, 27; Jensen, Biographical Encyclopedia, 4:722). 87 Edwin Rushton (1824-1904) was born in Leek, England, and was the youngest brother of Bullock's wife, Henrietta. He was a good friend to Joseph Smith and a lieutenant in the Nauvoo Legion. He was instructed to remain in Nauvoo after the main exodus to help the sick and elderly make the trip to the West. He, along with his mother and brother Frederick went first to St. Louis, going to Salt Lake in 1851. (Perkes, History of Richard Rushton, 31, 68-73). 88 Although animosity towards the saints had been building over the past few months, the mob actions in Yelrome initiated large-scale violence directed. According to some reports, the mobs initially aimed at driving all of the Mormons in Hancock County settlements into Nauvoo. On Sept. 12, Brigham Young sent word to Solomon Hancock advising him to "remove the women and children from Yelrome as fast as you can with what teams you have got." Young further pointed out that "[t]he object of our enemies is to get opposition enough to raise popular excitement, but we think it best to let them burn up our houses while we take care of our families and grain." ("Journal History;" See also 10-19 September 1845). 89 In actuality, Robert F. Smith, captain of the Carthage Greys left to guard the Smiths at Carthage on 27 June 1844, did not die in these September scuffles. But Franklin A. Worrell, also on guard duty 27 June 1844, was killed. The shooting took place as Sheriff J. B. Backenstos was travelling from Warsaw to Carthage and was subsequently pursued by an armed body of men. He wrote, "The chase lasted for a distance of about two miles, when I fortunately overtook three men with teams. I immediately informed them that armed men were pursuing me, evidently to take my life. I summoned them as a posse to aid me in resisting them. I dismounted and took my position in the road, with pistol in hand. I commanded them (the mobbers) to stop, when one of them held his musket in a shooting attitude, whereupon one of my posse fired, and, it is believed, took effect on one of the lawless banditti." (J. B. Backenstos, Proclamation II, in B. H. Roberts, A Comprehensive History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Century I [Provo: Brigham Young University Press, 1965], 492). Orrin Porter Rockwell, one of three deputized by Backenstos to assist him in Hancock County, was the one who killed Worrell. For a more detailed account of this incident see Harold Schindler, Orrin Porter Rockwell: Man of God, Son of Thunder (Salt Lake City: University of Utah Press, 1966), 136-47. The Warsaw Signal, known for its anti-Mormon bias, reported the following on 17 September 1845: "It has become our painful duty to announce the death of one of our most estimable citizens, by the hands of assassins. Franklin W Worrel, of Carthage is no more. While riding across the prairie, in company with some friends, yesterday, about 11 o'clock, some Mormons concealed in the hazel rough, . . . fired upon him. . . . Poor Frank, he was one of the noblest spirits in our county, and his death has kindled and will kindle a flame that can never be quenched until every Mormon has left the vicinity." As for the attempts of Worrell to cut off Joseph's head, little is known except that by this time the story of the Carthage murders had been embellished with fallacious details and accounts of miraculous intervention that are recognized as unreliable. The William Daniel's account of the martyrdom, published earlier in 1845, attributes the attempts to decapitate Joseph Smith to a "bare-foot and bare-headed ruffian" rather than to Worrell. Because emotions were still high over the martyrdom, the vehemently anti-Mormon Worrell, known to have aided ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p025.jpg) Friday 19 Frederick came in about 11 and reports that the brethren have taken four prisoners, and brought them into the city. Emma called with some dinner for us, and told us that a man was shot thro' carelessness near the Temple this morning90. I went into the garden two or three times and as often laid down on bed. I am some little better, Wife, Thos.[Thomas] Henry, Pamela and Willard all sick91. Fine day. Saturday 20 At sunrise I sent for Brs. Pixton and Burgess92 to come and administer to my Wife, Willard, and Pamela. They attended to the ordinances and Sis Pixton attended to the duties of the house until mp 11 and came again ep 5 to sundown. My wife and children in parlor bed and I was on the bed upstairs. I had a terrible pain in my belly and very weak. Soldiers disbanded this evening. Mob promising not to molest us. Hot morning, windy p.m. and night. Sunday 21 I am some better but very weak, Wife very ill, Willard passed a bad night, children rather better. Sis. Pixton came about mp 9 and staid till mp 11. F. D. Richards called. Brought a piece of beef from the Dr. We conversed about California,93 mob etc. the mob at the jail, would be an obvious target for this ignominious role. Whether it was Worrell or not is unknown. See Lyman O. Littlefield, A Correct Account of the Murders of Generals Joseph and Hyrum Smith at Carthage on the 27th Day of June, 1844 by Wm. M. Daniels, an Eye Witness (Nauvoo, Ill.: John Taylor, 1845), 13-15, republished by Jerry Burnett and Charles Pope in Nauvoo Classics, (Salt Lake City: Mormon Heritage, 1976). For a discussion of the differing contemporary accounts of the martyrdom, see Dean Jessee, "Return to Carthage: Writing the History of Joseph Smith's Martyrdom," Journal of Mormon History 8 (1981): 3-19. 90 On this day, nearly 600 men had gathered at the Temple ground in full arms to protect the Saints from violence threatened upon the saints in Nauvoo. During the drilling and practicing, Isaac C. Phippen was accidently shot, the ball passing "through his right hand and entering his abdomen a little to the right above the navel." He died the same day. (Journal History, 19 September 1845). Phippen was born 1827 in Chautauqua, New York and baptized about 1840. (Black, Membership, 34:843). General Hosea Stout recorded that Brigham Young laid hands on the young man and pronounced a "Martyr blessings & the blessing of a Martyr crown in he as died in the cause of Mobocracy. (Brooks, On the Mormon Frontier, 1: 69). 91 Henrietta Rushton Bullock (1817-1897), born at Leek, England, married Bullock in 1838. She joined the Church with her family in 1840--a full year before Thomas joined. She would eventually bare Bullock nine children. The oldest, mentioned here, was Thomas Henry Bullock (1839-1906) who was born at Leek. Charles Richard (See rn. 53). was the second. Pamela (1842-1921) was the third child and also born at Leek. The fourth child was Willard Richards who was named after Thomas' most revered Apostle. Willard, born in 1845 in Nauvoo, would die at Winter Quarters in 1847. The remaining children were born in Salt Lake. They are: 5. Mary Elizabeth (1848-1930) 6. Brigham Moroni (1850-1851) 7. Henrietta Rushton (1852-1922) 8. Francis Alonzo (1855- 1900) and 9. David Parley (1859-1860). (Family Group Record in possession of the author). Henrietta was described as having an aristocratic bearing and was called by some the "Grand Dame." She could be elegant, dignified and even a little proud. She was also thrifty, energetic and ambitious. She continued to live in the large Salt Lake home that Thomas had built even after he had moved to Summit County with his third wife Betsy. (Carter, Our Pioneer Heritage, 8:284-287). Note that Bullock frequently refers to Henrietta as H. 92 William Burgess, Jr. (1822-1904), born in Putman Township, New York, was baptized in 1835. After the exodus from Missouri, he settled near Lima, moving to Nauvoo in the Spring of 1841. Burgess was the captain of the 3rd company of the Nauvoo Legion. He also participated in building the Nauvoo Temple. (William Burgess, Jr., Sketch of his Life, typescript, Archives and Manuscripts, HBLL, BYU). 93 On 28 August, Brigham Young and other church leaders had decided that 3000 men and their families should be selected to journey to Upper California in the Spring. ("Journal History," 28 August 1845). ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p026.jpg) About 1 my wife took Boneset Tea and Lobelia.94 Sick seven or eight times, very bad. Sis Pixton came to get our dinner and Emma to nurse. Fine day. Monday 22 Stephen Nixon95 came and laid hands on my wife, who was very bad, and when he sent, Sarah Ann came down to nurse. She staid till about noon when she felt her chills coming on. Went home and I went to the brook with her. I returned home tired out, laid down in bed, when Harriett Nixon came and attended to my wife &c. Went about ep 3. At sunset Sis Pixton called again. Willard and Pamela very ill. Cold day. Tuesday 23 Wife some better, also Willard, Pamela and myself, having had some sleep this last night. Sis Pixton came about 9 to regulate things. Windy morning. At dusk Sis. Harriet Nixon and Fanny Nixon96 came and made some gruel for Henrietta. Dull day. Wednesday 24 Mother in law Rushton97 came to nurse Willard, I was some better also wife and children. I destroyed a many of Dr. Chadwick's bills and "returned letters", I was obliged to lie down several times to day. Fine day. Thursday 25 Wife had a severe chill, I was obliged to nurse Willard, which gave me a most violent head ache. Willard very cross, Pamela some better. Sis Pixton came in evening and regulated the house. Rain nearly all night. Fine day. Friday 26 Wife escaped a chill today, but my head was so very bad I was obliged to lie in bed all day. Willard was cross. He was with his mother all day which made her worse again. At night it lightened. Sis. Pixton came at dark to attend to Henrietta. Fine day. 94 Bullock, influenced by Willard Richards' Thomsonian ideas, refers to herbal medicines throughout his journal. Boneset was considered a panacea at this time. Dr. Gunn called it a "valuable plant" which "can not be too highly praised as a medicine." It was thought to be an "excellent remedy in all cases of intermittent and bilious fevers, in fever and ague, as well as in affections of the liver, lungs, and in dyspepsia." The tea, derived from boiling its leaves, was claimed to induce perspiration and vomiting. (Gunn's Newest Family Physician, 815). Actually, the plant has no medical value. One doctor has called it an "outdated, bad-tasting, worthless fraud." (Claire Kowalchik and William H. Hylton, eds. Rodale's Illustrated Encyclopedia of Herbs [Emmaus, PN: Rodale Press, 1987], 51). Much the same, lobelia was thought to be useful in treating asthma, cough, and epilepsy. It was this plant that caused Samuel Thomson to begin his study of herbs and later advocate their superiority over contemporary medical practices. (Barbara Griggs, Green Pharmacy: A History of Herbal Medicine [London: Jill Normal & Hobhouse, 1981], 161-162, Gunn's Newest Family Physician, 871-875). However, modern researchers have found that the plant is actually quite poisonous; not only does it induce vomiting, but is also has powerful effects on the central nervous system. (Rodale's Illustrated Encyclopedia of Herbs, 364). 95 Stephen Nixon (1807-1893), born on the Island of Malta, grew up in Leek, England alongside Bullock. In addition, Nixon married Harriet Rushton, mentioned below, who was a first cousin of Bullock's wife Henrietta. This took place at Leek in 1827. Sarah Ann, also mentioned below, was their third child and was born at Leek in 1834. The Nixon's were baptized in 1840 and later emigrated to Nauvoo where Stephen became a seventy. (Stephen Nixon, Harriet Rushton, Family Group Sheets, Family Ancestral File, FHDL; Black, Membership, 32:721- 23). 96 Frances Hart Nixon (1818-1886) married George Nixon, Stephen Nixon's younger brother, in Leek in 1839. (Black, Membership, 32:707; George Nixon, Family Group Sheet, Family Ancestral File, FHDL). 97 Lettice Johnson Rushton (1784-1846), blind since 1837, had been widowed when her husband Richard (b.1780) died in October 1843. Richard and Lettice had 10 children altogether: Frederick James (1806-1871), Horatio (1808-1809), Leonora (1809-1814). Pamela (1811-1839), Richard Jr. (1814-1884), Emma (March 1816- April 1816), Henrietta (1817-1897), Mary Olivia (1820-1871), Fanny (1821-1881), and Edwin (1824-1904). Richard, Sr. Lettice, and all the children were born in Leek, England. The entire family was baptized in 1840. Richard, Jr. and his wife Eliza Bromley Rushton (b.1816) emigrated to Nauvoo in 1841 following their wedding. Mary Olivia emigrated in early 1842. Fanny, who married George Wardle on 24 January 1842, and Edwin, who married Mary Ann Fowell (b.1823) one week later, emigrated to Nauvoo with Richard, Sr where they arrived 12 April 1842. One year later, Lettice, Frederick and his wife Jane Wood Rushton (married 1832), and Thomas and Henrietta Rushton Bullock and family arrived in Nauvoo 31 May 1843. (Perks, History of Richard Rushton, 6- 26). ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p027.jpg) Saturday 27 Wife had a very bad shake at noon. Gave her quinine, put her feet in hot pepper lace, also gave her some sage tea.98 My head very bad. Obliged to lie down nearly all day. Mother in law came to nurse Henrietta and Willard. Mp 8 sent some flour to Mrs. Allen to bake. When Miss Toole refused to do it, old Mrs. Allen said she would do it herself. Nothing done at ep 3. No bread in the house. Miss Toole never did us a kind act yet. At ep 4 I went to Stephen Nixon's and to Jane Rushton to get some bread baked. Returned at sunset with great pain. Miss Toole followed me in with a herb for [the] Mrs. Sunday 28 Last night heavy rain, thunder and lightning nearly all night. Mrs. B[ullock] had a good rest and [is] some easier this morning. Willard some better, also I some better. Mother in law [page 3] slept all night. Continued raining, thunder etc throughout all day. G. Wardle called at dark and heavy lightning &c when he was here. Monday 29 I am some better and at mp 11 I went to Dr. Richards. Was in Council Chamber with the 12, bishops &c respecting California. After Council I spoke to Bishop Whitney about my lost cow, when he councelled me to take my witnesses and some men and take her home. At ep 4 I went to the temple, and returned home ep 5. My wife missed her chills this day. Children better. I was tired out and weary. Fine day. Tuesday 30 Henrietta got up about mp 9. Better. Jane [Rushton] came to wash. Richard [Rushton] to bring wife 2 apples. Children better. I managed to chop some wood which made my head very bad again. Henrietta sat up till dark. Miss Toole came to see my wife. A report of Gov. Ford99 coming to Nauvoo with 200 troops. Very windy. Wednesday 1 October [1845] Henrietta got up and continued till ep 1 when she went to bed again, tired out. My head continues very bad and was obliged to lie down several times. Sis Pixton baked us some bread and came with it at night. Mrs. ironed a few things in the evening. At night thunder, lightning, rain and wind. Drum beating in Doyle's Wood, supposed Govrs. troops at night (400).100 98 Sage was (and still is) highly regarded for its medical and culinary value. It was claimed to stop perspiration and soothe sore throats. As Gunn put it, "Every family should keep a good supply of sage in the house." (Gunn's Newest Family Physician, 903-904; Rodale's Illustrated Encyclopedia of Herbs, 439.) 99 Governor Thomas Ford (1800-1850) had been elected as the Democratic nominee in 1842. Apparently capturing the Mormon vote, Ford received 1,748 votes in Hancock County compared to 711 for his Whig opponent, ex-Governor Joseph Dunclin. But following the tragedy at Carthage in June 1844, most Mormons began to believe that Ford was just another appendage of the anti-Mormon factions in Illinois. It seems that a more acceptable analysis of Ford reveals a man who was trying to avoid civil war in a state that was not only bankrupt but also characterized by lawlessness. One scholar has summarized Ford's fate with these words, "Ford failed to save the lives of the Smiths, and he failed to prevent civil war. It is doubtful whether anyone given that time, that place, those people, could have succeeded." (Keith Huntress, "Governor Thomas Ford and the Murderers of Joseph Smith," Diaogue 4 [Summer 1969]: 52, and passim; Newton Bateman and Paul Selby, Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois [Chicago: Munsell Publishing Co., 1900], 168; John Clayton The Illinois Fact Book and Historical Almanac, 1673-1968 [Carbondale: Southern Illinois University Press, 1970], 102). See also George R. Gayler, "Governor Ford and the Death of Joseph and Hyrum Smith," Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society 50 (Winter 1957): 391-411. (Hereafter cited as JISHS); George R. Gaylor, "The Mormons and Politics in Illinois: 1839-1844," JISHS 49 (Spring 1956): 48-66. Ford himself later wrote a history of Illinois in which he devoted many pages to his interaction with the Mormons. He somewhat gloomily wrote: "The author of this history feels degraded by the reflection, that the humble governor of an obscure State, who would otherwise be forgotten in a few years, stands a fair chance, like Pilate and Herod, by their official connection with the true religion, of being hitched on to the memory of a miserable imposter. There may be those whose ambition would lead them to desire an immortal name in history, even in those humbling terms. I am not one of that number." (A History of Illinois from it Commencement in 1818 to 1847 [Chicago: S. C. Griggs & Co, 1854], 360). 100 Throughout his journals, Bullock is meticulous about numbers. In order to let the reader know how many people were present at a particular meeting, the number of people in a gathering, etc., Bullock placed the number inside parentheses and included it with his entries. ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p028.jpg) Thursday 2 Mrs. ironing this a.m. I was seized with a sensation of fainting and had to lie down. Jacob Wilsey101 called to talk about California. Staid an hour. P.M. saw G. Colemere about dividing corn and produce. Lightning &c at night. Fine day. Friday 3 Mrs. better. Willard and Pamela ill. Mp 11 I went to the temple. Talked with bishops. Went to Dr. who told me he was going to leave this place and asked me to go with him. I said I would. He told me the Twelve would have a company, "Co. No. 1", and I was told to sell my house, lot,102 &c for what I could get &c &c. Ep. 3 I went homewards, called on Mary Ann [Rushton]. Gave her a piece of beef. Then to Stephen Nixon's. Told him I was bound for California. He is for going too. Fine day, rainy night. Saturday 4 Mrs. better. Sarah Ann better, came home again this morning. Children some better. Raining all morning. About ep 3 went to Temple for some flour. Called at Dr.'s. At sunset returned home. A flock of 33 geese flying south. Fine p.m. Sunday 5 Severe frost in night. Leaves of trees turning yellow &c. Called at bro. Mead's103 on way to quorum but there was no meeting. Went into Temple. Pres. B. Young opened by prayer, followed by Pat. John Smith104, P. P. Pratt and Dr. Richards respecting taking care of the sick. John Taylor preached (see my minutes) principally on removing to anor.[another] place, and Dr. Richards and Fat[her]. Bent105 called out names of Cos. 1, 2 and 3 who were called to remove and adjd.[adjourned] at 1. I went with Dr. to dinner and returned to Temple about 2 when No. 1 Co. was called out by Dr. Richards and were addressed by Pres. Young. No. 2, 3, and 4 Cos. were also called out and sat on front seats when Pres. Young again addressed them. Dismissed at ¼ past 5 by Amasa Lyman. I went home, cut wood at night, very tired. My name is "No. 1 Co." "No. 11 on list". Mild day. Monday 6 All had a good night's sleep, so some better. At 10 went to Temple and wrote down the business of the conference.106 All the authorities of the Church were 101 Jacob Wilsey, born in 1821 at Oneida, New York, was a seventy. (Black, Membership, 46:727). 102 Bullock had purchased this lot in the early Spring of 1845. It was located off of Durphy Street on the north half of Lot 3, Block 121. On May 1st, Joseph Knight had begun to dig in this lot. Bullock presumably had plans to build a new home closer into town when he bought it. (Bullock Journal, 27 March, 1 May 1845, Church Archives). 103 Cyrus A Mead (b.1804), originally from South Salem, New York, married Jemima Forbes (1815-1873) in 1832, a native of Mt. Pleasant, New York. They moved to Conneticut in 1833. Here he was active in politics and his work until his first contact with Mormon elders in 1841. His wife was baptized in April of 1842 and he followed in January 1843. They moved to Nauvoo during the fall of 1843 and Mead was ordained a seventy the following spring. In June 1845, he had been ordained as one of the presidents to the 27th Quorum of Seventies. He was later cut off from the Church "for his wickedness." (Record of the Twenty Seventh Quorum, 10; Black, Membership, 16: 639) 104 John Smith (1781-1854), the father of George A. Smith, was born in Derryfield, New Hampshire and baptized in 1832. He was appointed patriarch in the Ramus Branch early in 1844, shortly thereafter moving to Nauvoo were he became the Stake President. He was also a member of the Council of Fifty. (Cook, Revelations of Joseph Smith, 208). 105 Samuel Bent (1778-1846), a native of Barre, Massachusetts, was a member of the Nauvoo High Council, the Nauvoo Legion, the and the Council of Fifty. He was appointed to preside over the Church in Garden Grove, Iowa in 1846 where he passed away shortly thereafter. (Cook, Revelations of Joseph Smith, 254). 106 Because Bullock acted as the clerk at this conference which went through Tuesday (See Times and Seasons 6 [1 November 1845]: 1016), the official history of the Church relies almost wholly on his minutes for its account of the conference (See entry for Wed. 15 October below). Thus although, Bullock's personal account here relays only a few highlights of the meetings, the official account contains a detailed record. See HC 7:457-70. ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p029.jpg) accepted, except Wm. Smith as one of the 12 and Patriarch,107 and Roger Orton as one of the 7 Presidents of the 70s who were unanimously rejected. A. W. Babbit108 objected to Lyman Wight109, but H. C. Kimball had his case laid over. Adjd. from 12 to 2. Dined with Dr. In p.m. P. P. Pratt preached on the subject of leaving this place and going beyond the Rocky Mountains, followed by G. A. Smith. A motion was made to use all the wood this winter belonging to the brethren and No. 5 Co. was called out. Adjd. to 10 tomorrow morning. Went to Drs. Staid an hour. Rode with Wm. Ray to bro. Beech's110 and then walked home. After supper revised conference minutes. Dull day. [page 4] Tuesday 7 Went to conference to report. H. C. Kimball and Amasa Lyman preached. Capt. Roundy's111 Co. No. 5 was called. Went to Dr. Richards and at 2 [while] going to the Temple, an alarm was given of the Governor's Troops being at hand, which put an end to our conference for this a.m. Returned to Drs. when I met two companies of them. They had apprehended a man by the name of Smith for stealing goods, below Warsaw, also 107 William Smith (1811-1893), born in Royalton, Vermont, was baptized in 1830 and ordained an apostle in 1835. Charged with having a rebellious spirit in October of 1835, he had trouble with the Church thereafter. In 1839, he was disfellowshipped but later restored. After serving several missions, he was ordained the Presiding Patriarch of the Church in May 1845. In this capacity, he gave some 290 blessings, many of them copied down by Thomas Bullock (See entries for December 15, 16, 17). At this conference, Smith was dropped from the Quorum of the Twelve and one week later he was excommunicated for apostasy. He became a bitter enemy of the Church. (Irene M. Bates, "William Smith, 1811-93: Problematic Patriarch," Dialogue 16 [Summer 1983]: 11- 35; Paul M. Edwards, "William B. Smith: The Persistent 'Pretender'," Dialogue 18 [Summer 1985]: 128-139; Cook, Revelations of Joseph Smith, 276-77). See also E. Gary Smith, "The Office of Presiding Patriarch: The Primacy Problem," Journal of Mormon History 14 (1988): 35-47. The initial objector to Smith's Apostleship was Orson Pratt who arose and said: "I have an objection to Brother William continuing in that office. I feel, as an individual, that I cannot, conscientiously, uphold and sustain Brother William as one of the Twelve Apostles, until he thinks differently from what he does now.... In the first place, I have positive proof that he is an aspiring man; that he aspires to uproot and undermine the legal Presidency of the Church, that he may occupy the place himself....In the second place, while Brother William was in the east, to my certain knowledge, his doctrine and conduct have not had a savory influence; but have produced death and destruction wherever he went." (HC 7:458-59). 108 Almon W. Babbitt (1812-1856), originally from Cheshire, Massachusetts, was baptized in 1833. He served as the President of the Kirtland Stake in 1841 and in 1844, he was elected to the Illinois State Legislature. In 1845 he was appointed to the committee in charge of selling the Church's property in Nauvoo. He was at this time serving as legal counsel for the Church. In addition, he was a member of the Council of Fifty and postmaster of Nauvoo. (Cook, Revelations of Joseph Smith, 251-52; Dean C. Jessee, ed. The Papers of Joseph Smith: Autobiographical and Historical Writings, Vol I, [Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 1989], 472). For a complete study of Babbitt, see Jay Donald Ridd, "Almon Whiting Babbitt: Mormon Emissary," (Masters thesis, University of Utah, 1953). 109 Lyman Wight (1796-1858), born in Fairfield, New York, was baptized in 1830 and ordained an apostle in 1841. He was a member of the Nauvoo House Committee, Nauvoo Legion, and Council of Fifty. Due to his disapproval of Brigham Young's leadership after Joseph Smith's death, Wight was losing his support in the Quorum of the Twelve. Wight, along with George Miller would eventually leave the Church in support of J. J. Strang. He was excommunicated in 1848. (See D. Michael Quinn, "The Mormon Succession Crisis of 1844," BYU Studies 16 [Winter 1976]: 196-197; Cook, Revelations of Joseph Smith, 82-83). 110 Rufus Beach (1795-1850), a native of Roxbury, Connecticut, lived in Michigan for more than twenty years before he was baptized in 1839. In 1841 he moved to La Harpe; two years later he was in Nauvoo. He served a mission to Michigan before being ordained president of the 27th Quorum of the Seventies in June 1845. He received his endowment 31 December 1845. Beach died in California. (Record of the Twenty Seventh Quorum of Seventies, 8, Church Archives; Black, Membership, 4:383; Esshom, Pioneers and Prominent Men, 743). 111 Shadrack Roundy (1814-1872), born in Rockingham, Vermont, was baptized in 1831. He was appointed by revelation to the bishopric under Vinson Knight in 1841. Along with this responsibility, he was the Captain of the Nauvoo policeman, officer in Nauvoo Legion, member of the Council of Fifty, bodyguard to Joseph Smith, and a Mason. On this occasion, Brigham Young had asked Roundy to organize a company of 100 which was to locate in California territory. (Doctrine and Covenants, 124: 141; Cook, Revelations of Joseph Smith, 273). ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p030.jpg) 27 Thomas King, Gardner, and Watson Barlow for stealing cows. <112> At ep 4 I got a lift on my way home. Wife some better, Pamela and Willard not well. Fine day. Wednesday 8 Wife pain in her head, Pamela had a chill, Willard looks very ill, I am some better. Went to Temple to report. Brigham spoke on the subject of thieves and warned the brethren not to receive any stolen goods into their house after which mother Smith <113> spoke a long time on the rise of the church. Went to Drs. Dined and returned to the Temple, when John Taylor spoke on discontinuing the Papers. <114> Committees were appointed for a number of places to sell the lands of the brethren and a great variety of business was transacted. <115> Returned to Drs. and from there to Edwin Rushton's and then home. Colemere's took their share of potatoes, corn and pumpkins from my field. They made hay while the sun shines. I was away. May they be rewarded according to their [blank]. Fine day. Thursday 9 Wife some better. I went to Temple office, to Dr. Richards comparing my minutes and staid till meeting was over. Went home in evening. Dr. was much better in health. Cold day. Friday 10 Pamela had a chill, rest some better. I was carrying the potatoes into my cellar all morning. Afternoon putting away my seeds in bottles. Cold day. Saturday 11 Morning at home. At 11 went to Temple office for provisions. Returned ep 1. Then at home. Wife had head ache, got her some blister ointment for her temples. <116> Children not well. I recovering in strength. An alarm of "Govr's. Troops" proved false this p.m. Beautiful day. 112 On Friday, 3 October 1845, the house of Harrison Crawford, long time resident of Hancock County, was robbed. On this day, 7 October, General Hardin and some of his men apprehended Thomas King as he attempted to drive some stolen cattle towards Nauvoo. He then pointed the posse to the house of Daniel Smith, where they discovered Crawford's stolen items. The posse was then led to the residence of Thomas Gardner, where they found the rest of the stolen items. Two other men were arrested as they attempted to flee from Gardner's house. (Quincy Whig, 15 October 1845, 2). 113 Lucy Mack Smith (1776-1855), known affectionately as "Mother Smith", was the mother of Joseph Smith. She was originally from Gilsum, New Hampshire and married Joseph Smith, Sr. in 1796. She had seven sons and three daughters. By late in 1844, Lucy was not only a widow, but had lost six of her seven sons. At this General Conference, she reviewed some of the experiences through which her son and the Church has passed, exhorted parents to properly care for their children, and requested that her body be buried in Nauvoo with her husband. "She wished to know of the congregation whether they considered her a mother in Israel (upon which President Brigham Young said: all who consider Mother Smith as a mother in Israel, signify it by saying yes! - One universal 'yes' rang throughout)." (HC 7:470-472; Jensen, Biographical Encyclopedia, 1:690-92). Her Biographical Sketches of Joseph Smith and his Progenitors for Many Generations, first published in 1853, was the first biography published in the Church. 114 John Taylor was the editor of both the Nauvoo Neighbor, which ran its first issue 3 May 1843, and the Times and Seasons, which had been published since 1839. Pursuant to Taylor's request, the last issue the Neighbor was published on 31 October, but the Times and Seasons continued to run until 15 February 1846. (HC 7:459-54; Givens, In Old Nauvoo, 263-273). For more information about the Nauvoo newspapers see Parry D. Sorensen, "Nauvoo Times and Seasons," JISHS 55 [Summer 1962]: 117-135; and Terence A. Tanner, "The Mormon Press in Nauvoo, 1839-1846," Western Illinois Regional Studies 11 [Fall 1988]: 5-29. 115 The members of the committees appointed to sell lands in the various Mormon communities are listed in HC 7:474. For other business transacted at this conference, please see the account of the Conference in HC 7:456-77. 116 The use of blisters, wrappings which contained irritant chemicals, or blister ointments that caused local irritation was widespread in the Nineteenth Century. They were believed to be able to draw the fluid of diseased organs to the skin. They were also employed as a means of counter-irritation: gaining relief from some deeper pain by substituting a lesser pain caused by a superficial irritant. For a discussion of the use of blisters and contemporary attitudes toward them, see Carl J. Pfeiffer, The Art and Practice of Western Medicine in the Nineteenth Century (London: McFarland & Co., 1985), 180-84. See also Gunn's Newest Family Physician, 723-24. ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p031.jpg) Sunday 12 At mp 10 went to Dr. Richards. Revised Sunday's "minutes". At 2 p.m. I was sent to Temple to take minutes of meeting of the brethren in regard to organizing. H. C. Kimball and P. P. Pratt were the speakers. 25 captains of companies were appointed and 8 companies (to No. 9) were called out.117 Dismissed by P. P. Pratt. Pamela had a chill. Wife put blisters on her temples. Beautiful day. Monday 13 I was at office putting same in decent order all morning. In afternoon examining book B. to page 693 with brother Benson.118 Dr. in bed sick. Wife's blisters rose about noon. She was no better. Children easier. Leaves falling off the trees having been a frosty night. Fine day. Tuesday 14 I was ordered to John Taylor's with my minutes of conference. Met bro. Clayton.119 Revising same all morning. In p.m. he sent Curtis E. Bolton120 who wrote what I read to him until we could see no longer. The Twelve met in morning and went to prayer. Major Warren121 and some troops came into the city. He saw the Twelve at brother Taylor's. Went home by moonlight with bro. Bolton. Wife's head no better. Pamela had chills. Charles was seized with the croup very bad indeed. I gave him a little nitre, sugar and warm water every ten minutes, which cured him. Beautiful day. [line break] 117 Twenty- five companies were organized for removal in the Spring. For a list of these companies and their Captains, see Nauvoo Neighbor, 1 October 1845, or HC 7:481-82. 118 The manuscript history of the Church would eventually consist of 6 "books." These weere labled "A- 1" through "F-1". Book Dates Covered Pages Contained A-1 1805-30 August 1834 1-553 B-1 September 1834-2 November 1838 553-849 C-1 2 November 1836-31 July 1842 850-1362 D-1 1 August 1842-1 July 1843 1362-1636 E-1 1 July 1843-30 April 1844 1637-2028 F-1 1 May 1844-August 1844 1-304 Source: Searle, "Early Mormon Historiography," 227; Jessee, "Writing of Joseph Smith's History," 441. (Also see Appendix). 119 William Clayton (1814-1879), one of the earliest English converts, was born in Penwortham, England. After emigrating to Nauvoo, he succeeded Willard Richards as the clerk to Joseph Smith in 1842. In addition, he was the clerk and recorder of the Nauvoo Temple, clerk of the City Council, as well as the official clerk of the Council of Fifty. Working side by side with Bullock, Clayton became a trusted and endeared friend to Thomas that would last until Clayton's death. (Allen, Trials of Discipleship, 81 and passim; Jensen, Biographical Encyclopedia, 1:717-18; Quinn, "Council of Fifty," 193). 120 Curtis E. Bolton (1812-1890), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was converted in 1842 and moved to Nauvoo in 1845 where he served as carpenter on the temple and as a clerk for the temple committee. In the fall, he began working in the Historian's Office. (Curtis Edwin Bolton Journal, Church Archives, 3-6). 121 William Barton Warren (1802-1865) was born in Georgetown, Kentucky. After graduating from Transylvania University, he gained admission to the bar and began practicing law in Georgetown. In 1833, he moved his family to Jacksonville, Illinois to avoid the influence of slavery. Here he was active in poltiics and at 25 he served in the state legislature. In 1839, he was chosen as a delegate to the Whig National Convention in Harrisburg. In 1845 he became a clerk of the Supreme Court of Illinois. He was also a Major in the state militia. It was in this capacity that he was involved in the disturbances that took place in Nauvoo from 1844-46. At this time, Warren was leading a body of between 50-100 volunteer militia. During the winter, this number would drop to 50, and by May, Warren had ten men at his command to keep the peace. Governor Ford said of Warren, "It is but just to Major Warren to say here, that he gained a lasting credit with all substantial citizens for his able and prudent conduct during this winer." (Ford, History of Illinois, 412). Warren would later serve as a Major in the Mexican War. For a weak, but adequate treatment of Warren, see Erwin J. Urch, "The Public Career of William Barton Waren," JISHS 21 (1928-29): 93-111. ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p032.jpg) 29 Wednesday 15 A very severe frost last night. Leaves fell off trees fast. Trees get variegated.<122> Examined book B. to 695 then copying affidavits till about 11 when Curtis E. Bolton came and I read the conference minutes while he wrote them. A letter has been received from William Smith abusing President B. Young. When I got home had very severe pains in my right breast, stomach. Took cayenne pepper.<123> Henrietta says she is worse today. Children linger on. Fine day. Thursday 16 Copying letters to Wm. Richards and Wm. Pierson, 124 affidavits of burning of property &c. The Dr. better. Went out of doors. At night I took a regular raking because I had brought home neither beef, flour, &c. Fine day. [page 5] Friday 17 Writing affidavits of burning of property, letter to James Arlington Bennet<125> and part copying same. Severe pain in my neck and head. Willard teething pains. Pamela parted with two large worms. Esq. Wells 126 called to see my bookcase &c. Cold. Saturday 18 Went to Squire Wells house. He was gone to Augusta. Saw his wife and an elderly lady. Staid half an hour, then went to Dr. Bernhisel<127> for some medicine for Henrietta. Not in. Thence to Dr. Richards. Finished the letter to Arlington Bennet. Staid till about 2. Then to Temple. Back to Bernhisel, who let me have 25 of medicine on tithing, after much talk. Then walked thro' the wood home and attended to Henrietta [who was] in bed. Beautiful day. Sunday 19 At home attending on Henrietta, in bed, till 4. G. Wardle drove me and Edwin to the Temple (No. 1 Co. meeting). Took minutes, and returned at dusk. We are 122 Diversified in colors or external appearance. (Noah Webster's First Edition of An American Dictionary of the English Language, reprint of 1828 ed., second ed. [San Francisco: Foundation for American Christian Education, 1980.]) 123 Cayenne pepper was believed to be an effective cure for heartburn and indigestion. (Madge E Pickard and R. Carlyle Buley, The Midwest Pioneer: His Ills, Cures, and Doctors [Crawsfordsville, IN: R. E. Banta, 1945], 40; Gunn's Newest Family Physician, 824-826). Cayenne pepper pods could also be applied in poultices to stimulate chilled skin. For example see entry on 29 October 1845. It was and still is considered one of the most useful of all herbs. (Rodale's Illustrated Encyclopedia of Herbs. 75-78). 124 As a clerk, Bullock's tasks were varied and oftentimes included writing journals and, as in this case, personal letter for Church leaders. Both William Pierson and William Richards were relatives of Willard Richards. Pierson (1793-1862), a native of Richmond, Massachusetts, married Willard's older sister Nancy (1792- 1852). William Richards (1801-1884) was Willard's older brother. Apparently, neither of these men ever joined the Church and were at this time living in the East. (Willard Richards, Family Group Sheet, Family Ancestral File, FHDL). 125 James Arlington Bennet, born in 1788, is best remembered as Joseph Smith's first choice as running mate in the 1844 Presidential Election. Baptized in 1843, Bennet's short affair with the Church seems to have been based on his desires to be general of the Nauvoo Legion and the successor to Smith. Bennet would arrive in Nauvoo from his home in Long Island, New York on 20 October hoping to help settle the difficulties between the Mormons and anti-Mormons. When he did arrive, he urged the Saints to stay behind and fight for their lands. His involvement with the Saints, particularly with Emma Smith, caused more trouble than anything else. Soon after his arrival, he departed and returned to New York where he continued infrequent contact with the Saints. (HC 7:483-84, 528; Linda King Newell and Valeen Tippetts Avery Mormon Enigma: Emma Hale Smith [New York: Doubleday & Co., Inc., 1984], 221-26; 29 October, 5 November, Warsaw Signal). 126 Daniel H. Wells (1814-1891), a non-member originally from Trenton, New York, had moved to Commerce in 1826. He was a man of integrity who sympathized with the Mormon people, even giving them large tracts of land--including the temple lot--at low prices. Although he did not join the Church until 1846, he was a close associate of Joseph Smith and a prominent man in civic affairs serving both in the City Council and as Brigadier-General in the Nauvoo Legion. (Jensen, Biographical Encyclopedia, 1:62-66). For more information see Bryant S. Hinckley, Daniel Hanmer Wells and Events of His Time (Salt Lake City: Deseret News Press, 1942). 127 John M. Bernhisel (1799-1881), born in Tyrone, Pennsylvania, was a medical doctor who served as the bishop of New York Branch from 1841 until his move to Nauvoo in 1843. Here he was a member of the Council of Fifty. (Jenson, Biographical Encyclopedia, 1:723-24; Quinn, "Council of Fifty," 193). For a thorough treatment of Bernhisel see Gwynn William Barrett, "John M. Bernhisel: Mormon Elder in Congress, " (Ph.D. dissertation, Brigham Young University, 1968). ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p033.jpg) to parch 5 bushel of corn and dry a quantity of pumpkins, and make bags for clothing for our journey. Dull heavy day. Monday 20 At home all day (upstairs cleaning and straightning). Henrietta some easier. Fine day. Tuesday 21 At home till about 10 then went to Temple and immediately returned empty[-handed]. Taking corn out of shocks. Henrietta up a little today. Cold day. Wednesday 22 At home all day shocking corn out in ear. Henrietta better. Cold day. Thursday 23 At office finished copying 64 affidavits, endorsed some letters, then copying baptisms for the dead. A posse of the Governor in town (13).128 Henrietta better. Fine day. Friday 24 At office copying baptisms for the dead all day. The Legion was out at 7 this morning on account of the mob burning about 7 houses in Morley Settlement. They went out by fours on the prairie. At 5 in the evening a man came to say that a brother had shot one of the Governor's troops.129 I was sent to G. A. Smith and H. C. Kimball's. C. C. Rich130 called on same account. It is also reported that Gen. Arlington Bennet was hissed out of Carthage yesterday. He put for Quincy. [I] went to Davis Store131 for some tea and then to brother Martin's.132 Cold day. Saturday 25 Copying Baptisms for the dead nearly all day. Doing errands the remainder. The little mean fellow, [Windsor] Lyons, refused to trust Dr. Willard Richards five cents on my buying some quinine saying "I will not trust Dr. Willard Richards or any one else &c." when the poor simpleton will have to sacrifice his all at the Drs. feet in a few months. Such is the effect of a grasping avaricious disposition, which proves "it is [line break] 128 Of this posse, the October 29 issue of the Nauvoo Neighbor humorously reported: "On Thursday morning last, (for the ninety-ninth time) notice was given that the Governor's troops, or Spanishly speaking, Don Quixote, Sancho Panza, and a few Viajantes... were out in search of adventures. About 1 p.m. they arrived in the city, and attacked not a windmill, but a dwelling house." 129 Naham Bigelow, afraid of mob intentions to burn down his home, called on Major Warren for protection. Warren declined to help claiming that he was short on men, but after Capt. James Morgan consulted with the State Attorney, Lt. Chs. W. Everett of the Quincy Riflemen along with three others were dispatched to protect Bigelow and his neighbors. Not knowing his way, Everett did not arrive at Bigelow's home, which was about 4 miles from La Harpe, until after dark. Upon knocking at the door, a gun protruded from the door and Everett was blasted twice with a shotgun: once in the chest, and once in the hip. After the initial shots, Everett called out, "Do not shoot me to pieces, we are not the mob - but have come to protect you." At this, Bigelow exclaimed, "For God's sake, why did you not tell me." Everett recovered from his wounds. (Quincy Whig, 29 October 1845, 3). 130 Charles Coulson Rich (1809-1883), born in Kentucky, was baptized in 1832. He was a member of the Council of Fifty, a brigadier-general and later major general of the Nauvoo Legion, a regent for the University of Nauvoo, a counselor in Nauvoo stake presidency, a member of the Nauvoo City Council, and an active Mason. (Cook, Revelations of Joseph Smith, 271-272). For an excellent full scale treatment of Rich, see Leonard J. Arrington, Charles C. Rich, Mormon General and Western Frontiersman (Provo: BYU Press, 1974). 131 The Amos Davis store was located near the southeast corner of Mulholland and Wells streets. Selling hardware and grocery items, the store also functioned as a small inn. Davis (1813-1872), born at Hopkington, New Hampshire, was residing in Nauvoo by 1837 where he became the postmaster in 1839. He was baptized in 1840. He did not migrate west with the Saints in 1846. (Holtzapfel and Cottle, Old Mormon Nauvoo, 40-41; Cook, Revelations of Joseph Smith, p.256). 132 Edward Martin (1818-1882), born in Preston, England, was baptized in 1830. He was a member of the 3rd Ward and a seventy in the 24th Quorum of Seventy. He was also a painter on the Nauvoo Temple. On 22 December 1845 he was endowed and on 29 January 1846 he was sealed to his wife Alice Clayton. He is perhaps best known as the captain of the ill-fated Martin Handcart Company. (Black, Membership, 29:503-506; Kate B. Carter, ed. Treasures of Pioneer History, 6 volumes. [Salt Lake City: Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, 1956], 5: 261-62). ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p034.jpg) easier for a camel to enter the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of Heaven". Geo. Wardle came to live at my house. Fine day. Sunday 26 At home all day preparing for California. Wife not well. Fine day. Monday 27 At home all day assisting G. Wardle to fix them. do.133 Demanded my cow from Wellington Wilson who threatened me. Fine day. Tuesday 28 Copying baptisms for the dead. Filling up El. Kimballs journal and writing down minutes of a meeting. Present B. Young, H. C. Kimball, John Taylor, G. A. Smith, A. Lyman, Mr. Backenstos,134 Phineas Young,135 Major Warren, Captains Turner and Morgan136 from 3 to 5 p.m. then went to Temple office and home by brother Martin's. When I got home, found Henrietta again sick in bed with the chills and fever. Gave in memorial to Bishop Whitney to obtain my cow from W. Wilson. Fine day. Wednesday 29 Morning at home attending to wife and cutting up a pumpkin to dry. Sarah Ann [Nixon] got 33 peppers to put H's feet in. At 12 started for office. Writing baptisms for the dead [page 6] and examining book B. with brother Benson. At [blank] this morning my niece Pamela Rushton137 died. George Wardle made the coffin and [she] was buried about 3 p.m. At dusk I rode out with brother [William] and sister [Ruth] Clayton, sister Moon138, and brother Benson to his lodgings and they drove me to the foot of Parley Street. When I got home found Henrietta in bed sick with chills and fever and very bad indeed. Dull day. Thursday 30 Morning dull. Commenced raining about 10. High wind about noon, then cleared up. Examining Book B. with brother Benson. Went home with head ache and pain in my back. Henrietta sick in bed. Spoke of Edwin's debt and got a "flare up" for it. Cold day. 133 Bullock used this "do.", meaning ditto, directly beneath a previous piece of information if he wished to repeat what had been written before. In this case it refers to "Wife not well." 134 This might have been William Backenstos, brother of Sheriff Jacob B. Backenstos (fn. 169), who married a niece of Joseph Smith. (Launius, "Anti-Mormonism in Illinois," 41, endnote 24). 135 Phineas Young (1799-1879), the older brother of Brigham Young, was born at Hopkinton, Massachusetts. He was baptized in 1832 and was active in Church and civic affairs in Nauvoo (Jensen, Biographical Encyclopedia, 1:725). 136 Captain James D. Morgan (1810-1896), originally from Boston, Massachusetts, moved to Quincy, Illinois in 1834 where he engaged in the mercantile business. At this time he was leading a company of Quincy Grays riflemen. He would fight in the Mexican war and later rise to the rank of a general in the Union Army. (Bateman and Selby, Historical Encyclopedia, 384; Brooks, On the Mormon Frontier, 1:100, fn.54). Capt. Turner was probably Vantrump Turner who would also fight in the Mexican War. 137 Pamela Rushton, daughter of Edwin and Mary Ann Rushton, was born 9 February 1843. (Perkes, History of Richard Rushton, 25,32). 138 William Clayton married Ruth Moon (1817-1894) in 1836 when she was just 19 years old. After the introduction of plural marriage, William married Ruth's younger sister Margaret (1820-1870) on 27 April 1843. Both of these women had grown up with Clayton in Penwortham, England and had been baptized in 1837. Because Margaret had been living at the Clayton residence with her mother and other family members, it probably did not seem strange for William to be seen in public with her; however, because polygamy was still not publicly practiced or openly admitted to, Margaret no doubt was still called Sister Moon by those outside the Clayton family. This marriage had been threatened from the beginning because at the time of the marriage, Margaret had been engaged to another man who was then serving a mission. Not only was Margaret miserable, but her mother threatened suicide after she found out about the marriage. The situation eventually resolved itself, though, and Margaret would bare six children from the marriage. (Allen, Trials of Discipleship, 188-95; Family Group Sheets, Family Ancestral File, FHDL). ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p035.jpg) Friday 31 Took about three pints of strong Boneset tea, did not vomit me much. Then took half a tea spoonful of powdered mandrake root139 which operated the other way strongly. I was in bed nearly all day. Henrietta in bed all day sick. Lightning, slight thunder and rain at night. Fine day. Saturday November 1. 1845 I was up in the night several times. Morning at home. P.M. went to Temple with George Wardle. Got nothing but half bushel of meal. Returned home singing hymns this evening. Lightning at night. Fine day. Sunday 2 Mp 9 went down to Dr. Richards who was up. At 10 went to Temple. Reported the discourses of Elders Hyde140, Taylor and Kimball who spoke respecting thieving and wicked characters, going over the mountains &c. After meeting was dismissed, the 1st Co. was called for organizing. The Captains came to the front and the list was given them to choose their men. Went again to Dr. R's and then went home. I am much easier to day. Henrietta also up. Evening Sis Pixton came and I soon went to bed. Fine day. Monday 3 A sharp frost in the night. Cut wood &c as usual. Went to office. Writing baptisms for the dead. Pres. Young and Kimball in office about 3 p.m. Fine day. Tuesday 4 At office writing baptisms for the dead till 2 then went with Curtis E. Bolton up the Tower of the Temple to the top windows. Went in the rooms for endowment141 and on the roof of the Temple. Met with the 1st Company in the Temple, and adjourned to the Grove when it was reorganized. Br. Clayton told me I was in the 1st Co. of 16 commanded by Capt. Brigham Young. Went to the Temple office and then home. Fine day. Wednesday 5 Mp 9 went to Squire Wells to try and sell my bookcase &c. Returned home about mp 10. Afternoon at home destroying letters &c of no use. Willard bad, teething. Fine day. Thursday 6 At office copying baptisms for the dead. At ep 2 took in my silver cup to the Temple office for a sacramental cup. I also settled up my labor tithing to the 12 Oct. 1845 and obtained a certificate entitling me to the use of the Baptismal Font. Thanks be to God that I am at last settled with my tithing and can go boldly forward for my blessings. At ep 4 a council was held in the office. I went again to the Temple office 139 Dried and then ground into a powder, the root of the mandrake or may apple plant was in common use as a laxative, sedative, and painkiller. (Gunn's Newest Family Physician, 879-881). It is actually poisonous. (Rodale's Encyclopedia of Herbs, 380-81). 140 Orson Hyde (1805-1878), born in Oxford, Connecticut, was baptized in 1831 by former Cambellite friend Sidney Rigdon. He was ordained an apostle in 1835 and in 1842 made his historic trip to dedicate the land of Palestine for the return of the Jews. He was a member of the Nauvoo City Council and the Council of Fifty. (Jensen, Biographcal Encyclopedia, 1: 80-82; Quinn, "Council of Fifty," 194). For more information on Hyde, see Howard H. Baron, Orson Hyde: Missionary, Apostle, Colonizer (Bountiful, UT: Horizon Publishers, 1977), especially 158-167. 141 The endowment, first administered by Joseph Smith 4 May 1842 on the second floor of his store, was initially only given to a few Church leaders and their wives. Joseph Smith had originally planned on performing these rituals only in the Temple but he probably realized that he would not live to see its completion. After these first endowments were given, no more endowments were given until the dedication of the Temple which initiated large scale Temple activity. This would occur just a week after this entry, 10 October 1845. For more information concerning the history, development, and meaning of the endowment ceremony, see Andrew F. Ehat, "Joseph Smith's Introduction of Temple Ordinances and the 1844 Mormon Succession Crisis," (Masters thesis, Brigham Young University, 1982); and David John Buerger, "The Develoment of the Mormon Temple Endowment Ceremony and Armand L. Mauss, "Culture, Charisma, and Change: Reflections on Mormon Temple Worship," both in Dialogue (Winter 1987). For an official Church explanation of the Temple and the endowment ceremony, see James E. Talmage, The House of the Lord: A Study of Holy Sanctuaries, Ancient and Modern (Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 1976), 75-90, and passim. ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p036.jpg) and with br Bolton. Called at br. Martin's. Lucy142 had sprained her ancle on Sunday, but is now better. I called at Edwin's to notify him to attend on Saturday morn: 9 oclock. Dull day. Friday 7 At office writing history of the dead. At 5 the council met in office. Went home at dusk. Saturday 8 Went to Edwin Rushton, who promised to follow me in a few minutes to Bishop Miller's (with Jane). I went on and met the bishop, who went with me to his office where I waited until 25 min. to 11. W[ellington]. Wilson came and plead for an adjournment of trial till this day [next] week. Bishop Miller said there was no need of any trial as br. Bullock and his witnesses could swear to the cow, that Wilson must give up the cow, and I and my [page 7] witnesses go before Judge Higbee143 and make oath that the cow is mine, and that Wilson had had to give it up. Then that Wilson must proceed against Irvine (the man he said he bought her from) for his amount. I was asked "br. Bullock where are your witnesses?" I had to reply "not come Sir." Wilson said Irvine had the cow from Barnes the noted Mormon House Burner, Cow Stealer &c. I was galled at being served so dirtily by my own debtors and professed relatives. And on my return I called at Edwin Rushton's to "return my humble and sincere thanks for the kindness and strict attendance at the court whereby I had lost my cow and I wish you good bye". When I got home and told them of my scurvy treatment, his mother got in a rage at his conduct and went away to scold him and Jane for their abominable conduct. At night Edwin came to my house to balance accounts. Found 11.40 due to me, which thro' an insult I dashed out of the book. He has now belonging to me 3 pistols, 2 dishes, 2 sheets, 2 spurs, 60 rails which he must hand over to me, also 2 spades. Fine day. Sunday 9 At mp 9 called at Bro. Martin's on my way to the Temple. As the lower floor was taken up, there was no public meeting, but the brethren assembled on the upper floor where Pres. Young addressed them on the subject of Emigration.144 At 12 the captains of Cos were called together. I went home to dinner and returned at ep 2 to the Grove where the 1st Co. was assembled. Nothing done as 77 were absent. Not organized. At 4 went home. Had a visit from Sis. Lucy Clayton who staid [for] tea. In evening I accompanied her home. Pleasant evening. Monday 10 Wife sick. Staid at home all day. She has very violent pains and she requested me to go to Dr. Richards for him to pray for her. 3 p.m. saw Dr. Then went 142 Lucy Caroline Clayton (1820-1879), the niece of William Clayton, was born at Farrington, England. She was baptized in 1837 and emigrated with her family to Nauvoo in 1842. She would become Thomas Bullock's second wife on 23 January 1846. Although there is some disagreement about the time of their marriage--some accounts placing it as early as 1838, in light of Bullock's record below along with other more reliable sources, January 1846 appears to be more feasible. In September 1846, she, with Thomas, was driven out of Nauvoo and headed West, arriving in the Great Salt Lake Valley 22 September 1848. Here, she eventually bore 6 children: 1. Mary Ann (died the same day as born, 3 March 1851) 2. Joseph Hyrum (1852-1924) 3. Sarah Jane (1853- 1937) 4. Flora Eve (1856-1938) 5. Lucy Caroline (1859-1930) 6. Heber John (1861-1914). She made her home in South Cottonwood where she served as a midwife and a counselor in the ward Relief Society. She died at age 59. (Despain, "Early Mormon Pioneer," 128; Family Group Sheets in possession of the author; Black, Membership, 10:284-85). Note that Bullock often refers to Lucy as L. or L. C. I will hereafter not provide the expanded form of her name. 143 Isaac Higbee (1797-1874), originally from Gallaway, New Jersey, was baptized in 1832 and ordained a High Priest in 1835. In Nauvoo, he served as the justice of the peace and bishop of the Nauvoo Second Ward. (Jensen, Biographical Encyclopedia, 1:480-81; Black, Membership, 22:706-712). 144 Brigham Young also censured those who liked to talk of the mysteries of the Gospel. He said: "You hearken unto this counsel and cease teaching things you don't know. El. Hyde told of the Church going into the wilderness &c. I heard of it at night. I told him I did not care whether it was true doctrine or false. . . . There is not the man before me who knows anything about it. When I understand the first principles, I understand more than all in this room. They must be endowed with revelations from on high, and no man has a right to teach unless he is wrapt in the visions of eternity." (Bullock Minutes, 9 November 1845). ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p037.jpg) to Temple office and got a white faced cow. Brown body. 11 dollars. Took her home. Pleased my family. Fine day. Tuesday 11 At home. Wife had very bad night. Evening got her a little honey, burnt some cork, also gave her a little alum and camphor145 which eased her a little. do. [Fine day]. Wednesday 12 At home. Wife had a worse night, parted with much corruption. Suffers a great deal. Got some brandy and burnt a cork by it, and gave her to drink. In p.m. her mother and Eliza [Rushton] came down and said nothing could save her but an injection, which was given. She was easier afterwards. Br. Bolton called and requested me to be at the office tomorrow if possible. Staid an hour. Had considerable conversation. Cold and rain. Thursday 13 Wife had a easy night. I went to office and sent off the baptisms for the dead to be bound. Wrote a letter for H. C. Kimball. Copied part of an article on the Priesthood &c. On returning home the moon was eclipsed. Saw it a many times until its total obscuration. My head ached. Wife has had a easy day. Cold and rain. Friday 14 Copying an article on the Priesthood. Regulating books and papers &c. Went to Clark's and Judah's Stores. Called at Bro. Martin's. Staid a short time then went [on] a short walk with L. C. and went home. Milked cow as usual &c. This evening I found out that Edwin Rushton has been trying to give me a bad character saying that I was "a Lazy Idle Scoundrel," "did not get food for my family," "would not work," and "did not care a shit about them" &c &c. May the Lord reward him according to his mean lies, and expose this youth's ingratitude to his benefactor. There is not now one of the Rushton family but what has wronged and injured me. Saturday 15 At office wrote an Epistle to the Saints to be read at tomorrow's meeting. Regulating letters, paper &c. Copying names of Saints who were recommended in Record Book. Went home. I sent Sarah Ann to Edwin's for my rails. He did not give an answer, but Jane said "Mr. Bullock must have them when he can get them." This from a proved thief is too bad, especially when her husband owes me between 50 and 100 dollars. Sunday 16 Called at bro. Martin's on my way to the Temple. Went with him. Reported the discourses of El. O. Hyde, H. C. Kimball, and B. Young. Returned home for dinner. Went again to the Grove to meet with the 1st Co. Pres. Young addressed them (raining all the time). The third 100 was handed over to Jededia M. Grant146 for organization and dismissed till next Sunday at 2 oclock. Afterwards met with second 100 according to request. Went home and for 3rd time this [page 8] day a cow with part white face was in my garden having leapt over a 8 high rail fence. Tried to give her three duck shot and a little small shot to make her smart. Nixon's cow pushed fence down. Took her up and milked her. Wm. Nixon standing by. He said he wod. not fasten her up. So 145 Alum, a fine, white, salt-like powder, was used as an astringent (to stop diarrhea); to ease some symptoms of the croup; and in certain poultices. (Gunn's Newest Family Physician, 548, 635, 778). Camphor, a yellow oil derived from the sap of the Camphor Tree, was known for its "strong, invigorating smell, and hot, acrid taste." It was claimed to have sedative, diaphoretic, anodyne, and anti-spasmodic effects. (Ibid., 819-820). 146 Jedediah M. Grant (1816-1856), one of Mormonism's greatest missionaries, was born in Windsor, New York and baptized in 1833. He was ordained to the First Seven Presidents of the Seventies in 1845 and was a member of the Council of Fifty. He was actually the captain of the 14th emigrating company. (Ronald W. Walker, "Jedediah and Heber Grant," Ensign [July 1979]: 47-48; Jensen, Biographical Encyclopedia, 1:56-62; Quinn, "Council of Fifty," 194; HC 7:482). For a more comprehensive work see Gene A. Sessions, Mormon Thunder: A Documentary History of Jedediah Morgan Grant (Urbana: University of Illinois Press, 1982), 54- 56 and passim. ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p038.jpg) my property, Fat. Allen's and Geo. Wardle's is to be destroyed by two /bad/ cattle and no remedy for us. Monday 17 At office recording certificates of members, filing books and papers as they were brought in by the brethren. Afternoon examining Book B with brother Benson. At dusk went home by Mullholland Street. Received a letter from Wm. Gillespie.147 Read it to Wardle and Fanny and Henrietta. Dull day, dark night. Tuesday 18 At office examining Book B to the end, then Book A as far as page 333. Afterwards copying baptisms for the dead. Went to Temple Store and br. Martin's. Sis. Lucy Clayton had stewed down some sugar pumpkins. Went home with me. Left the pumpkin and I returned part way home. May God bless her for her gift and be remembered kindly on the Rocky Mountains. I spread all on plates for drying. Wife had a severe chill. Fine day. Wednesday 19 At home carrying water for washing. Also gathering my fodder for the winter and attending to drying my pumpkins. Fine day. Thursday 20 At office making minute papers and filing dates of correspondence on same. L. came to say she was going home for 3 weeks as desired by Wm. [William Clayton] and Pres. Young. May God protect her during her absence. Ice on water this morning. Fine day. Friday 21 Went to Sister Jane Hall148 to tell her she was wanted at the Drs. Returned to office about 10. She came at 12. In the morning I was filling in the correspondence on the minute papers. In the afternoon I copied the baptisms for the dead. Cold. Saturday 22 I cut wood, fetched water, and milked the cow as usual. Went to office [and] filled up the Drs. Journal. Then copying Baptisms for the dead &c. At night Edwin Rushton came, and I was obliged to order him out of my house. Had a row.149 I bid good bye to all of them now. Very windy and cold. 147 William Gillespie, born in 1818, was a non-member who married Mary Olivia, Henrietta Rushton Bullock's younger sister, after her emigration from England to New Orleans (See fn. 97). Mary apparently never moved to Nauvoo, but lived in Kentucky. Gillespie was drafted into the Confederate Army and died in an Illinois prisoner of war camp in 1863. Mary Olivia later married a Mr. Cooke and died in 1871 in Chicago. (Perkes, History of Richard Rushton, 64-65). 148 Jane Hall would soon become a plural wife of Willard Richards. See fn. 188. 149 A slang or colloquial word, of obscure origin, in common use from c1800. A violent disturbance or commotion; a noisy dispute or quarrel. (The Oxford English Dictionary, second ed. 20 vols. (Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1989), 14:177. ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p039.jpg) Sunday 23 At home till 2. Then went for company meeting No. 1, but did not find it and returned home. G. Wardle took 2 pigs home from Jo. Knight150. Edwin came and made some better friends. Very cold, thick ice. Monday 24 At office writing letters, which were dictated by the Dr. and afterwards recopying same. Also copying baptisms for the dead. Evening called at Temple office and afterwards at bro. Martin's. I found that Edwin's statements were lies. Sis. Martin151 confirming what I had been previously told by L. Cold and dull. Tuesday 25 At office writing in book D all morning and baptisms for the dead in the evening. On my return home saw Wellington Wilson, who has my cow. Asked him when Ellison was coming as it was two weeks and three days since he was to come to give testimony. He said he had promised to come "some time." This proceeding is very unsatisfactory to me. Cold day. Wednesday 26 Chopped wood, milked cow, fetched water from creek having to break the ice for it &c. Then went to office copying baptisms for the dead. In evening I called at the Temple office and at brother Martin's. Talked much on the Priesthood &c. I took home some sugar pumpkins. It was snowing and blowing very hard. Very cold. Thursday 27 Morning at home. At mp 12 took the pail back to Sis. Martin's. Called at the Temple Store on my way to the office and wrote history in book D. This day and night was very severe frost and ice was running in the River. Severe frost. Friday 28 In office reading history to G. A. Smith and W. Richards in the a.m. and in p.m. I examined history in book C with F. D. Richards. The frost continued very severe. So much so that the River was frozen over at the Upper Landing, altho' this is only the second days frost. [page 9] Saturday 29 In office reading history in book C with F. D. Richards. Severe frost all day. My wife and Willard Richards very sick, in much pain. Severe frost. 150 Bullock's reference here is probably to Joseph Knight Sr. (1772-1847) rather than to his son Joseph Knight Jr. (1808-1866). On 19 January 1840, the Nauvoo High Council donated a house and a lot to Joseph Sr. and he was living in Nauvoo at this time (HC 4:76). The movements of Joseph Jr. are harder to trace. He lived at La Harpe where he milled until 1844. We know that in Spring of 1845 he was in Nauvoo working in Bullock's lot. In June of 1845, he received a blessing from his father. After a month away from Nauvoo, he apparently was offered a milling job by his brother Newell. The next we hear of him, is January 1846 when he was ordained a high priest. It is possible that at the time of this reference, both Joseph Sr. and Jr. where living in the same house. That Bullock and Joseph Jr. were friends is also well established; not only did Joseph Jr. help Bullock in his lot on several occasions, but later, Bullock would help Joseph Jr. compile his autobiography--which incidently is in Bullock's handwritng. (Joseph Knight, Jr. "Incidents of History," Church Archives). In any event, both the Knights were faithful to the Church and were highly esteemed by the Prophet Joseph Smith who said of the Knights: "[Their] names I record in the Book of Law of he Lord with unspeakable delight, for they are my friends." (Millennial Star 19: 756; cf. HC 5:124-5). Joseph Knight Senior's "Recollections" are a valuable source of knowledge on the early Church. See Dean C. Jessee, "Joseph Knight's Recollections of Early Mormon History," BYU Studies 17 (Autumn 1976):29-39. For a full treatment of the Knights see William G. Hartley, "They Are My Friends": A History of the Joseph Knight Family, 1825-1850, (Provo: Grandin Book Co., 1986). 151 Alice Clayton Martin (1816-1859), younger sister of William and older sister of Lucy, was born at Lancashire, England. She married Edward Martin while still in England and was baptized in 1840. Alice and her husband were good friends of the Bullocks. Also, Lucy was living at the Martin home and this gave further impetus to Thomas to visit them. Alice received her endowment 22 December 1845 and was sealed to Edward 29 January 1846. (Alice Clayton, Family Group Sheet, Family Ancestral File, FHDL; Black, Membership, 10:273). ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p040.jpg) Sunday 30 I was at home all day shelling corn, drying Pennyroyal152 and stewing Squash for California, having no other days to prepare for my journey. It was also very cold all day. Wife and Willard about the same. December 1845 Monday 1 I was in office comparing book C with F. D. Richards till 3 when I was taken very ill, being chilly, and also feeling my rheumatic pains. Had two doses of composition,153 one of pepper tea, &c, yet they did not warm me. Br. Benson went up the hill with me. Wife better. Willard worse. More mild. Tuesday 2 I was at home ill with rheumatism, being short of flannel to make me a singlet. Sat by the stove and in bed. Willard very ill indeed, not knowing whether he would live or die during the night. Mild day. Wednesday 3 I was some better and went to the office about mp 11. I had a bowl of composition etc which did me much good. Comparing book C till 12 with bro. Campbell154 to the end. Windy and cold. Thursday 4 Broke the ice in the creek for water, cut wood, fed and milked the cow, made fire &c. Then went to the office and examined book C with F. D. Richards all day. Frosty. Friday 5 At the office all day comparing book C with F. D. R. He gave me some honey to my bread which was very sweet. Received much instruction. Went to Temple Office got some flour. Went home. Wife and children rejoiced. A good day to me. Willard had a easy day today, slept some. Cold and dull. Saturday 6 In the morning examining Book C with F. D. Richards till noon. In afternoon comparing Wm. Smith's blessings and afterwards indorsing the Drs. private letters and papers. Willard no better. Thawing. Sunday 7 At home all day. Prepared a little for my journey. In afternoon we thought Willard was dying. Administered a little brandy and water, when he revived. He was very bad all day and night. Thawing. Monday 8 At home carrying water for washing all day. Also preparing seeds for journey. Willard a little easier. Cold day. 152 A relative of the mint family, pennyroyal was thought to aid indigestion and soothe the upset stomach. It is now considered unsafe to use. (Rodale's Illustrated Encyclopedia of Herbs, 412-413). 153 The original Thomsonian composition powder was made by combining 1 pound of bayberry, ½ pound ginger, and one ounce each of cayenne and cloves. This was then pulverized into a fine powder and made into tea by putting a large tablespoon of the powder into a pint of boiling water. It was "valuable in colds, and where you wish to produce perspiration." (Gunn's Newest Family Physician, 1138). 154 Robert L. Campbell (1825-1874), born in western Scotland, was converted in 1842. After a long and difficult mission in Scotland, he left for Nauvoo arriving there in March 1845. In May, Campbell began writing for Patriarch John Smith; Between June and September he clerked for William Smith. In November, he began working in the Historian's Office under Willard Richards. Here he and Bullock worked together on reading and revising the history of Joseph Smith. (Frederick S. Buchanan, "Robert Lang Campbell: 'A Wise Scribe in Israel' and Schoolman to the Saints," BYU Studies 29 [Summer 1989]: 5-27; Jessee, "Writing of Joseph Smith's History," 460). Campbell's diary is in the Archives and Manuscripts, HBLL. ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p041.jpg) Tuesday 9 Office all day comparing blessings. At 4 Rev. Mr. Hamilton from Springfield and Rev. Mr. Tucker [of] the Catholic Delegation met with the Council.155 I staid and wrote down the minutes of the meeting. Went home at 6. Willard was very ill. Cold day. Wednesday 10 Copying baptisms for the dead. This day commenced the giving of endowments in the House of the Lord. Dr. went at 10 returned at 7. I was sent for down stairs at ep 4 when to my surprise and joy L was come back well. Went home, had tea. Found Henrietta had had a dreadful day. She was very ill indeed, so was Willard. In evening took a walk to Sis. Martin's. /She was ill./ Beautiful evening, fine day. Thursday 11 Copying baptisms for the dead. Had some conversation in evening with Dr. Called at Temple office for some meal, then home. W[illard]. very ill. Cold day. Friday 12 Finished copying baptisms for the dead at 11. Then commenced copying Wm. Smith's blessings. Also wrote a letter to bro. Wiley which Dr. dictated. When I arrived at home found Henrietta had been nearly as bad as on Wednesday. Not quite so much vomiting. Willard remains very ill, in great pain. Sis. Martin much better than on Wednesday. Mild day. Saturday 13 Henrietta is better again this morning. Willard has had a better night but the little creature is very ill. May the Lord grant a favorable turn to both of them that they may again be restored to health. Copying Wm. Smith's blessings all day. A snow storm in the afternoon. [page 10] December 1845 Sunday 14 At home writing letters to Wm. Gillespie and Mrs. Wassell. Sister Williams called on a visit. She had been ill all the time since she left my house.156 At sunset I went to the 27 Quorum at Bro. Beachs.157 Present: Pres. Beach, Chase,158 Mead, Weeks159 155 Tucker and Hamilton were sent to Nauvoo by the bishop of Chicago to inquire about the possibilities of the Catholic Church buying land in and around Nauvoo. Due to the pressures of land speculators hoping to obtain the Church's land in Nauvoo for very little money, Brigham Young on this occasion had propositions drawn up for the advertisement and sale of certain Nauvoo properties to the Catholic Delegation. The Temple would be leased out under a separate condition that the leaser finish the structure. Although Father Tucker appeared positive about the prospects of the Catholic Church being able to raise the money for the purchases, Tucker later wrote and informed the Council that the Catholic bishop had been unable to raise the money, but would be willing to rent a building. (HC 7:539-41; 565). 156 Nothing is known about Esther Williams except that she had come to live in the Bullock home 16 March 1845 for $24 per year. She was also baptized by Thomas on 25 June 1845 in the Mississippi River. Whether this was Esther's second baptism or not is unclear. However, on this same day, Bullock also baptized his wife Henrietta, her second baptism. For more information on this practice, see D. Michael Quinn, "The Practice of Rebaptism at Nauvoo," BYU Studies 18 (Winter 1978): 226-232. There is no indication of when Esther Williams left the Bullock home. (Bullock Journal, 16 March 1845, 25 June 1845, Historian's Office Journal Collection, Church Archives). 157 The 27th Quorum had been organized 1 June 1845. The eventual presidency would be Rufus Beach, Stephen Goddard, Thomas Bullock, Eli Chase, George W. Oman, Allen Weeks, and William Glover as presidents. (Record of the Twenty Seventh Quorum of Seventies, Church Archives, 2). 158 Eli Chase (1808-1851), a native of Ellsburgh, New York, had moved to Fulton County, Illinois in 1820 with his family. He was baptized in 1831 and passed through the trying Mormon experiences in Missouri where he was shot in the leg during the Battle of Crooked River. From there he moved to Quincy, Illinois and was ordained to the First Quorum of the Seventies in 1839. In 1840, he married Olive Hill. After a two year mission to Canada and New York, Chase was placed in the 3rd Quorum and eventually became a president in the 27th Quorum of Seventies. (Ibid., 11; Black, Membership, 9:376-78). 159 Allen Weeks (1813-1884), originally from Beatherford County, North Carolina, moved with his family to Alabama in 1816 and then to Illinois in 1839. In that same year Weeks converted to the Church and moved to Nauvoo in 1840. Weeks excepted a call to serve a mission as a full time laborer at the Temple. He was made a seventy in the 9th Quorum in 1844 and became a president of the 27th Quorum of Seventies in June 1845. (Ibid., 13; Early Church Information File, FHDL). ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p042.jpg) and Bullock and 26 members. I took down their genealogies. I and Pres. Beech and Chase spoke to the brethren on different subjects. Elected bro to fill the place of Hamilton deceased.160 Made a collection for paying for 26 Gal. of wine &c. Returned ep 7. Henrietta missed her chill, Willard no better. Fine day, thaw. Monday 15 Snow fell in the night. At 8 a.m. went to have seen Pres. B. Young but he was in the Temple. Returned home, did the errands about the house and went to the office at 12. Copying Wm. Smith's blessings. Eve. milked Drs. cow &c. Went home in the dark. Very bad travelling. Thawing. Tuesday 16 Got up two hours before day break. Fetched water, cut wood, fed and milked cow, got my breakfast &c as usual then went to office. Correcting book D for copying. Writing Wm. Smith's blessings &c &c. Dull and heavy. Wednesday 17 At office copying Wm. Smith's blessings. Called at bro. Martin's. Cold night. Thursday 18 A very severe frost, and wind froze everything. Chopped bread, cut milk with a knife. In fetching water and milking I was near frozen to death. Sawed wood in the house. When sitting by the fire (backs were chilly) in warming my back I set fire to my best pantaloons. This is the most tremendous day and night I ever knew. Friday 19 Still continued severe, but a little more moderate. At 12 went to the office. Comparing history &c. About 4 p.m. bro. Benson notified me to appear at the Temple with my Wife on tomorrow morning at 8 oclock to attend to the ordinances of Washing and Anionting.161 Afterwards went to the Temple. Saw Pres. Young and received further instructions. Then went to bro. Martin's. L not come yet. Henrietta better as well as Willard. Cold evening. Saturday 20 At sunrise I and Henrietta started to the Temple. We received the ordinances of Washing and Anointing &c &c. Pres. Joseph Young anointed me to be K[ing] and P[riest] and he was in very good spirits and much pleased to see me as was also El. H. C. Kimball. /Prompter [was] Hosea Stout.162 Received by Charles C. Rich./ After we had passed thro, we saw Pres. Young who took us into his private room and there we laid before him our Statement and received his approval &c. I never was really happier than when I was in his room and hearkened to his council. My wife was really happy too. May the Eternal Father give us of his Spirit that we may ever bear in mind the truths that we this day learned, and ever keep them in sacred remembrance. We also feel glad and happy in the prospects that lie before us. We then went down to Dr. Richards. Partook of bread and wine. Staid till 4 then went to bro. Martin's. L. C. not yet come. A great disappointment to us. Beautiful day. Sunday 21 At mp 11 went to bro. Martins. L not having come at 12 I wrote her a short note. Went to Dr. Richards where I sealed the letter. Had some further conversation with him. Then took the note to W. C. [William Clayton] for he to send it to his sister. 160 Robert Hamilton, born in 1813, died of "billious fever" (typhoid) in September 1845. (Nauvoo Neighbor, 1 October 1845, Sexton's Report; Record of Twenty Seventh Quorum, 31). 161 Washing and Anointing are sacred practices connected with the endowment ceremony in Mormon Temple Worship signifying a purification and dedication of the body unto God. For a brief treatment of these ordinances see Buerger, "Temple Endowment Ceremony," 48 and passim. 162 Hosea Stout (1810-1889), born in Danville, Kentucky, was baptized in 1838. Active in Nauvoo, Stout eventually was a colonel in the Nauvoo Legion, Captain of the Nauvoo Police, and senior president of the 11th quorum of the seventy. (Jensen, Biographical Encyclopedia, 3: 530-34; Brooks, On the Mormon Frontier, 1:1- 117, and passim). The prompter is a helper in the endowment ceremony. ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p043.jpg) We conversed about the robes etc.163 And there being a meeting in the Temple at 2 without garments. I returned there, heard some excellent instructions which causes my heart to rejoice much. At 5 went home. Beautiful day. Monday 22 At office all day comparing history &c. Went to Temple on an errand 9 a.m. Evening called at bro. Martin's, again disappointed. May God grant that alls well. W[illiam Clayton] told me those folks would come on Wednesday without sending the letter. Cold day. Tuesday 23 Birthday. Age 29. At 12 went to bro. Stows for two gallons of soap. Called at Martins. No news for me. Went to the Temple office and returned home. Willard began to be very wrangling164 during the day. He is much worse. Albern Allen165 called in evening. Fine day. Wednesday 24 At office all day. A report in Town that the Governors troops came in yesterday about 2 p.m. Sent to the Temple for Pres. Young when bro. Miller166 went in the Pres's Carriage to the mansion when he was immediately arrested on a writ for treason sworn out by Wm. Smith. At sunset they took him off for Carthage and did not discover their mistake until they arrived near Carthage when they cursed and swore they [page 11] would have Brigham before morning.167 A a man came to give warning of their approach. Saw a little lamb. The first I have seen this season. Fine day. Thursday 25 Christmas day. At 2 p.m. went to Temple office. On my return called at bro. Martin's. Sister Alice worse. I staid till 4 then went home. Sister Lucy not come yet. On going to bed I was seized with severe pain in my back. Willard very bad. Fine day. 163 Ceremonial robes for the endowment. See fn. 170. 164 Restless, jitterish, or fidgety. (Noah Webster's American Dictionary). 165 Albern Allen (1802-1867), born in Cornwall, Conneticut, converted to the Church in 1835. He was a military man, serving first in the Nauvoo Legion and later in the Mormon Battalion. In 1826, Albern married a Marcia (1804-1866) to whom he was later sealed 24 December 1845. (Jensen, Biographical Encyclopedia, 3:580- 81; Marcia Allen, Family Group Sheet, Family Ancestral File, FHDL). 166 William Miller (1814-1875), originally from Avon, New York, was converted in 1833. He married in 1834 and received his endowment 13 December 1845, just days before he became the main actor in this humorous incident. (Whitney, History of Utah, 4:153-56; Black, Membership, 31:98-102). 167 This episode, sometimes called the "bogus Brigham" incident, would be a humorous memory to the Saints for years to come. Trumped up charges against Brigham Young and other Church leaders had been circulating for weeks and the Federal officers stationed at Carthage had been commissioned to arrest Young. As he exited the Temple, William Miller, dressed like Brigham Young, was mistaken as Brigham and arrested on charges of counterfeiting. He requested to be taken to the Mansion House in order to consult with his legal counsel but when the marshall began to get nervous, Young was whisked off to Carthage where several men pointed out the mistake. ("Journal History," 23 December 1845). The Warsaw Signal also laughed at the incident. It reported, "The best joke of the season was played off, last week, by the Saints, on the United States deputy Marshall for Illinois. It appears that Brigham Young and other Saints, were indicted at the late Term of the United States Circuit Court at Springfield, for Bogus making. On Tuesday of last week, the Deputy Marshall accompanied by eight of the Hancock Guard, and Mr. Benson of Augusta, (who went along to point out Brigham) started from Carthage for the Holy City. On arriving they went to the Temple, where the Saints were assembled, and soon Mr. Benson pointed out Brigham, accompanied by some ladies, in the act of getting into a carriage. The Marshall immediately walked up and arrested him. The Saints learning what had been done assembled around the prisoner and swore that he should not be taken out of town. The Marshall and his posse were however, determined and notwithstanding the threats of the crowd held on to their prisoner, and declared if any effort was made to rescue him they would shoot Brigham the first man. . . . The Saints now began to show long faces and seemed very much affected. . . . As the officer and his posse left with their charge they [the Saints] broke out in such strains as these; "Farewell Brother Brigham." "We hope you will soon return". . . . On arriving at Carthage, G. W. Thatcher, Esq. went in to see him. Soon he returnee [sic] with a very knowing look, and affirmed that there was no Brigham Young there, and the Prisoner was an entirely different personage. . . . The Marshall on learning he had been hoaxed released the prisoner." (29 December 1845, 2). ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p044.jpg) Friday 26 At home all day. Sickly /dear/ Wife and Willard unwell. Cold day. Saturday 27 Morning had a very severe pain in my bowls. Drank pepper tea and cayenne. Went to bed. Had a hot brick put to my feet, but continued chilly. At 3 p.m. being much better went to the Temple office, and afterwards called at Sis Martin's. L. C. not yet returned. Went home disappointed. cold day. Report. That two men went to search the Temple for Pres. Young. They were met by David Candland168 who told them that they must take off their shoes and hats before they could enter the room. They did so, searched, and went out again. Sunday 28 At home all day. I was some better. Willard very bad. I took five pills. They worked me. I never swallowed [more than] three pills in my life before today. Dear wife much better. Thawing. Monday 29 Went to office compared book C. with F. D. Richards and afterwards comparing Wm. Smith's blessings. Called at Martin's, disappointed. Thawing. Tuesday 30 At office examining Patriarchal blessings. Night called at Martins. Thawing. Wednesday 31 Carrying water for washing, &c all day. At night went to Sis Martin's. L. C. not come thus did the old year end in disappointment, and what can be the cause I know not. I have done all that I was told to on the 11th and why this delay? May Almighty God grant that all may be well with her and that she may return in good health. Thawing. 1846 Thursday January 1. 1846 Opened with a thaw, and the roads so very muddy that I could not walk to the office and keep my shoes on my feet. So I staid at home parching corn for my journey to the Rocky Mountains this Spring. And may our heavenly Father cause all things so to work that I may be prepared when the time is to go. L. C. not yet come causes the year to open with disappointment. Thawing. Friday 2 At office copying patriarchal blessings and writing history which Dr. Richards dictated. Night went to the Temple and F. D. Richards lent me robes in order to cut the patterns for my holy robes. Called at Martins. Again disappointed. Went home cut my robes. Thawing. Saturday 3 At office writing history which the Dr. dictated. At 4 p.m. Sheriff Backenstos169 called. I wrote a letter and sent it by him to Carthage. He promised to 168 David Candland (1819-1902), a native of Highgate, England, was baptized in 1841. In 1844 he married Mary Ann Barton and began working as a clerk in the Temple Office in 1845. He was endowed 11 December 1845 and was sealed to Mary Ann 14 January 1846. After being sealed to Heber C. Kimball on 25 January, Candland left for England as a missionary on 30 January. He would return to Winter Quarters by August 1847. (David Candland, Reminisces and diary, 1-13, Archives, HBLL; Black, Membership, 8:535-40). 169 Jacob B. Backenstos was the newly elected non-mormon sheriff of Hancock County who owed his position to the Mormon vote. He had long been friendly to the Mormons and was presently trying to defend the Mormon people from mob attacks. The September 24 Nauvoo Neighbor lauded Backenstos saying, "We feel it our duty to say that Sheriff Backenstos is entitled to the highest encomium of every American patriot, for the prompt and energetic measures, and his unceasing vigilance, which so successfully put to flight the blood thirsty, pestilential, and property wasting mob of Hancock County, and vicinity." He later fought in the Mexican War ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p045.jpg) send it on Monday and I do now hope that my desires will be realized. Called at Martin's and home. Thawing. Sunday 4 Morning at home. Cutting out green silk leaves170. At 3 Henrietta and I walked to see Sister Martin who still continued very bad. Staid till dark. Mrs. Clayton171 and John [Clayton] came to see Alice. Lucy did not come. I heard she has been frolicking and now she will have to stay another week. This is too bad, as it drives me late in parching my corn, making bags, robes etc and preparing for California. Day thawing, night frosty. Monday 5 Morning at home cutting out green leaves. Went to Martins and Temple office. Borrowed Joseph [L. Heywood]'s garment. Went home, cut out mine, returned his at 5 and went to the Presidents meeting. Pres. Beech and I paid 8.57½ for oil for anointing. Took Dr. Sangars receipt. Returned home and wrote in the Quorum book.172 Dirty, frost in night. Tuesday 6 At office writing history which Dr. dictated. Also in book D. Evening went into the Temple sat about two hours. I esteemed my great privilege. Shook hands with B. Young, H. C. Kimball, O. Hyde, P. P. Pratt, O. Pratt, and many others. Felt very happy and I returned home and wrote. Frosty night. Wednesday 7 Having done my chores, went to office. Writing history in book D. Mp 10 assisted the Dr. to the Temple office. I went on with Sister Amelia173 to Uncle Phinehas',174 returned, assisted the Dr. up stairs in Temple. Then again to the office. Compared Wm. Smith's blessings with bro. Benson to No. 182. Wooded,175 then went home. Found Willard some better. Thomas Henry also better. Tried on my robes &c. Dull and dry. [page 12] Thursday 8 January 1846 At office writing history while Dr. dictated till 3. He then went out and I continued in book D till sunset. On my way home called at Martin's. Cold day, frosty night. and was brevetted twice for gallantry. He marched to Oregon in 1849 with a Mounted Rifle unit and in 1857 committed suicide there. (Launius, "Anti-Mormonism in Illinois," 41, endnote 24). 170 These green silk leaves, along with the "robes" that Bullock mentions frequently in these entries, are part of special ceremonial clothing worn in connection with the endowment ceremony. See Buerger, "Temple Endowment Ceremony," 45, and passim for a very brief treatment of these items. 171 Mother Clayton, or Ann Critchley Clayton (1793-1848) was born at Lancashire, England. She had 14 children, of which at least 6 had frequent contact with the Bullock family. Of course there was William, the oldest, Alice who had married Edward Martin (See fn. 151), and the 4th child Lucy, soon to become Bullock's first plural wife (See fn. 142). But in addition, Ellen (1822-1888), the 5th child, James (1824-1847), the 6th child, and John (1826-1847), the 7th child, were all well acquainted with Bullock. They were all natives of Lancashire, England, and had emigrated to America soon after receiving the Gospel. These latter three are all mentioned periodically throughout this journal and appear to have been living in Carthage with Father Thomas Clayton (1791-1849) and Mother Ann Clayton. The Claytons would later move into Nauvoo. (Thomas Clayton, Family Group Sheet, Family Ancestral File, FHDL). 172 Secretary McIntosh's official record of this 27th Quorum Presidency meeting is as follows: "Meeting of the Presidents of the Seventies in the Concert Hall, in order to make report of the collection for oil to be used for anointing the saints in the house of the Lord. President Beach and Bullock attended and paid eight-dollars 57½ cents, collected from the 27th Quorum, and took receipt from Dr. Sangar, who was going to Chicago for some oil tomorrow morning." (Record of the Twenty Seventh Quorum, 69). 173 Amelia Elizabeth Pierson was soon to become a plural wife of Willard Richards. See fn. 188. 174 Phineas Richards (1788-1874), father of Franklin D. Richards and older brother of Willard Richards, was born at Hopkinton, Massachusetts. He was on the Nauvoo City Council and the Nauvoo High Council. (Esshom, Pioneers and Prominent Men, 1130). 175 To supply or get supplies of wood. (Noah Webster's American Dictionary). ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p046.jpg) 43 Friday 9 At home all day receiving corn for parching, cutting wood. P.M. cutting out green silk leaves &c &c. Cold day, frosty night. Saturday 10 When i arrived at office bro G. D. Watt176 said I want you to record in your journal that yesterday I agreed to be the Drs. son and he agreed to be my father. I gave him my hand as my younger brother. In the course of the day the Dr. asked I, Watt and Benson "if we would pray every day that he may be able to live and complete the History." We all replied "we will." He then said "if you do this you shall become grey headed old men, and you shall become heads of great and mighty kingdoms" to which we all responded "Amen." He gave us a great deal of useful instruction. He felt very well indeed so we all did. He told us to record this in our journals in order that in a many years to come, we may refer back and see what we were doing on this day. Sisters Rhoda177 and Amelia went to the Temple with the Dr. and attended to the first ordinances. P.M. Dr. dictated history, 21 Feb/43 relating to Dr. Foster's mammoth bones178. My dear Wife completed making my sacred robes this day. Fine day. Sunday 11 I am happy to record that dear little Willard is much better. He has evinced better symptoms for two or three days past. Wife is better. I thank my heavenly Father for these mercies. I went to the Temple where they were completely crowded out. As I could not gain admittance (crowds being round the door) I went to the Seventies meeting in Concert Hall. I reported discourses.179 Called at brother Charles Lambert's180 on my road home. Staid at home all p.m. with wife reading Bible &c. Fine day. Monday 12 Office all day. On my return home called on Sis. Alice, but Sis. Lucy was not come, neither is there any tidings of her. Bro. Martin went part way home with me. 176 George D. Watt (1815-1881), born in Manchester, England, was one of the first to accept Mormonism in England. Late in 1842, Watt immigrated to Nauvoo with his family where he began lecturing on the newly devised art of phonography or shorthand. By early 1845, he was teaching classes on writing in shorthand. Bullock attended Watt's classes along with Brigham Young, Willard Richards, and several other Church leaders. As indicated here by Bullock, Watt also worked in the Historian's Office. In his Utah years, Watt made some substantial contributions to the Church but eventually lost faith and was excommunicated. (Ronald G. Watt, "Sailing 'The Old Ship Zion': The Life of George D. Watt," BYU Studies 18 [Fall 1977]: 48-65; Bullock Diary, 3,5 June 1845 and throughout June). 177 Rhoda Richards (1783-1879), older sister of Willard Richards, was born at Farmingham, Massachusetts. She joined the Church in 1838 and later became a wife of Joseph Smith, Jr. She was sealed to him 31 January 1846 after having been endowed on 10 January. (Cook, Revelations of Joseph Smith, 120; Black, Membership, 36:677-78). 178 Robert D. Foster, born in 1811 at Braunston, England, was a licensed physician. Although he had frequent problems with Church authorities, he did serve as a regent of the University of Nauvoo and as surgeon- in-chief and brevet brigadier-general of the Nauvoo Legion. In April 1844, Foster was excommunicated for adultery and apostasy, afterwhich he joined the schismatic group headed by William Law and was apparently involved in the assassination of Joseph and Hyrum Smith. (Cook, Revelations of Joseph Smith, 247; HC 7:146). The remark about the mammoth bones can be found in a speech made in February 1843 by Joseph Smith in which he chastised those not wholeheartedly involved in building the Temple and Nauvoo House. He denounced those like Foster who, "instead of building the Nauvoo House, build a great many skeletons. . . . all for personal interest and aggrandizement. See the bones of the elephant yonder, . . . the crocodiles and man-eaters all about the city, such as grog shops, and card shops, and counterfeit shops, &c., got up for their own aggrandizement, and all for speculation, while the Nauvoo House is neglected." See HC 5:284-287 for the text of the speech and Flanders, Nauvoo, 186-88 for an analysis if the speech). 179 Minutes from this meeting can be found in the Record of the Twenty Seventh Quorum of Seventies, 69-70. 180 Charles Lambert (1816-1892), originally from Kirk Deighton, Yorkshire, England, converted to Mormonism in 1843. After emigrating to Nauvoo in early 1844, he worked as a stone-cutter on the Nauvoo Temple. He was a member of the Nauvoo Legion, a seventy in the 11th Quorum of Seventies, and in 1845, he became the president of the 23rd quorum of Seventy. (Charles Lambert, Reminiscences and diaries, 1844-1881, Church Archives; Jensen, Biographical Encyclopedia, 2:779-80). ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p047.jpg) He was much disappointed and could not account for her nonarrival. At 9 went to bro. Wandall's181 staid till midnight. Cloudy. Tuesday 13 Staid in office till near 7. Dr. dictating history to me. Returned home. Very fine. Wednesday 14 In office. About 10 Dr. came in and said "Thomas, here is Sis. Bullock wants you." I went out and amongst others saw Sis. Lucy who was returned from Carthage last night. We had much conversation. Wrote church History &c till 7. Walked home with L. C. Henrietta very glad. Willard very cross all night. Beautiful day. Thursday 15 At office all day writing history which Dr. dictated &c. At night Sis Lucy came to settle her acct. with the Dr. I searched his journals for dates. Dr. said there was one objection yet, and that was that Lucy had not been adopted as his daughter. She agreed to be his daughter. After some conversation when we left, Dr. blessed me, and also she was blessed. She came to live at my house and assist Henrietta. Henrietta, Lucy, I and several others supped with the Dr. and returned home calling at Sis. Martin's, who was much better. Beautiful day. Friday 16 At home all day. Packed up bag "T.B." with clothing etc for California. Fine day. Saturday 17 At home all day packing up china etc. do. [Fine day.] Sunday 18 - - do. - - - do. - - - do. - - - do. - - Willard was very ill at night. We expected he would die every [any] minute. In great agony. do. Monday 19 A snow storm commenced this morning and continued all day.182 At 11 W[ilmer] Benson came for me to go to the office. I went with him and examined the Patriarchal blessings by Wm. Smith, also History book C. Evening called at Sis Martin's but she was gone to the concert. Griffiths183 chopping wood for me. Snowing. Tuesday 20 A snow storm commenced at day light and continued all day. Office all day compiling papers and packing same and books away in boxes. Carried a bushel of meal home since I have been at the office. A council in the Temple. Wednesday 21 Morning at home. Afternoon at office. Finished copying and examin- ing Patriarchal blessings, and commenced copying in book D. Willard some better to day. Snow drifts 3 or 4 feet high. Thawing, freezing at night. Thursday 22 At nine oclock a.m. I went to the Temple with L. C. C. who went thro' the ordinances of washing and anointing. Received into the Cel[estial]. Room by Levi Hancock.184 I saw Pres. B. Young who shook me by the hand very cordially. He told me [line break] 181 This is probably Charles W. Wandell. See footnote 228. 182 That this phrase was deleted by Bullock is significant because he wrote down a similar phrase in the next day's entry. This suggests that Bullock might not have been writing in his journal everyday, although the majority of the entries appear to be entered on a daily basis. 183 Possibly Ethan Griffiths (b.1803) of Warrington Township, Pennsylvania. (Record of the Twenty Seventh Quorum, 19). 184 Levi Ward Hancock (1803-1882), born in Old Springfield, Massachusetts, was baptized in 1830 by P.P Pratt. He served as president of the First Quorum of the Seventy from about 1835 until his death. He was a member of the Nauvoo Legion and probably a member of the Council of Fifty. (Cook, Revelations of Joseph Smith, 76-77). For more information on Hancock, see Dennis A. Clegg, "Levi Ward Hancock: Pioneer, Soldier, Political and Religious Leader of Early Utah," (Masters Thesis, Brigham Young University, 1966). ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p048.jpg) to take my wife and L. C. tomorrow evening at dusk to receive their second anointings and sealing.185 His words were as the Lord whispering peace to my Soul. I feel very happy for the blessings and privileges that I am receiving at the hands of the Lord. May I ever have the same Spirit within me, and then I shall always feel well. Staid in the Celestial Room until about 3 when I called at the Temple office. Then to bro. Wm. Clayton's. Staid about an hour. Alls well. Then went home. L. rejoicing at the intel- ligence she has received this day. Willard was very ill all night. We all thought he was dying but revived a little at 10 when I went to office. Friday 23 Morning at office. At 2 went to bro W. Clayton's for robe &c. Went home. Prepared for the Temple. At dusk I, Henrietta and Lucy went to the Temple, dressed, sat in the Cel. Room, and shook hands [page 13] with B. Young, H. C. Kimball, O. Hyde, P. P. Pratt, A. Lyman. Went into the President's room when I and [the] two others were sealed up to eternal life, thro' time to come forth in the morn of the resurrection, and thro' all eternity. Were sealed up against all sin except the sin against the Holy Ghost and the shedding of innocent blood by A. Lyman. I praise the Lord for this great manifestation of his love and mercy towards me and grant that the happiness which I now enjoy may last for all eternity. And may my whole soul continually praise his holy name. Amen. Afterwards we staid till midnight rejoicing to the sound of music with songs of praise. Pres. Young addressed the assembly and H. C. Kimball offered up prayer to our Heavenly Father--especially for those who had made covenants that night. Returned home happy. Willard revived a little. Took the breast which caused us all to rejoice. Thawing, muddy. Saturday 24 At home till noon doing chores then went to office. Writing history in book D till night when I called at Temple office, Davis Store, Slater's Store, and Brother Martin's on my way home. Willard continues to get better. Praise the Lord. Thawing, very muddy. Sunday 25 Prepared for the Temple at 10. I, Henrietta and Lucy went. Called at bro Wm. Clayton's and on to the Temple. Dressed and at a little after 3 we were adopted into the family of Dr. Willard Richards who was anointed K[ing] of K[ing] and a K[ing] and P[riest] to the most high God.186 Whomsoever he blesses shall be blessed and whom he curses shall be cursed. It was a solemn time. A many were sealed up. Brigham kissed all his children. At 4 we went to Father's to drink a bowl of Wine. Supped on a roast goose. When he [Willard Richards] came in I was the first that he kissed and received his blessing. Henrietta and I sung "Here's the lover she loved so much" when he said "I never [line break] 185 This practice, which is little understood or discussed in the LDS Church today, was established by the Prophet Joseph Smith late in 1843. However, only a handful of saints received their second anointings under his hand. With the dedication of the Temple in December 1845 and the subsequent dedication of a special altar for sealing ordinances on 7 January 1846, second anointings were again performed. By 7 February 1846, some 600 people had received this ordinance. For more information concerning this practice, see David John Buerger, "'The Fullness of the Priesthood': The Second Anointing in Latter-day Saint Theology and Practice," Dialogue 16 (Spring 1983): 9-44. 186 As early as 1840, Joseph Smith had taught that families were to be eternal units, linked inseparably in one long chain back to Adam. After announcing in 1842 that the tie was baptism, Joseph Smith may also have initiated certain trusted leaders into a new order based on adoption. By 1845, the practice was more widespread. Typically, younger Mormon families were sealed a prominent older man, most often an apostle, as in the case of Bullock. Some adopted Saints, Bullock included, even took their new father's surname. Thus G. D. Watt became G. D. Watt "Richards" and Peter Muir Fife became Peter Muir Fife Richards (see above, same entry). Notice also Bullock's next entry (January 26, 1846). For more information about adoption, see Gordon Irving, "The Law of Adoption: One Phase of the Development of the Mormon Concept of Salvation, 1830-1900," BYU Studies 14 (Spring 1974): 291-314. There is ample evidence that suggests that Bullock had been adopted prior to this occasion. A patriarchal blessing given to Bullock 22 January 1845 calls Thomas an adopted son of Willard and Jennetta Richards. (Thomas Bullock Patriarchal Blessing, Thomas Bullock Collection, Church Archives). Furthermore, in a journal entry made by Bullock 6 March 1845, he indicates that he had previously been adopted by Richards. They might have felt the need to perform the adoption officially in the Temple or perhaps that since Bullock was taking Lucy as a plural wife, Richards might have decided to seal the entire family to him. Whatever the case, this sealing in the Temple seems to mark the adoption officially in the Bullock family' mind. ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p049.jpg) was keener touched with any song than that." Had a happy time of it. At dusk we returned home (with G. D. Watt Richard and Wife, and Peter Muir Fife Richards187). Thawing made the roads dreadful muddy. Monday 26 I Thomas Bullock Richards staid at home all day with my family carrying water for washing. Thawing, muddy. Tuesday 27 Went to the office. The Patriarch was blessing Jane Hall, Sarah Longstroth, Nanny Longstroth and Amelia Elizabeth Pierson188 which I copied from G. D. Watt's transcribing. Father and Mother Clayton brought a pig. Thawing, muddy. Wednesday 28 At office copying three Patriarchal blessings and writing history in book D. At dusk went to Concert Hall, but no one there. Then went to Pres. Beech. Saw him and then went home. Raining all the journey. Afterwards sorrowful. Thursday 29 Staid at home all day on account of heavy rain and dreadful muddy walking. Packed up my box of seeds for the West. We were all singing like nightingales. Friday 30 At office writing history in book D. Went to Father [John] Smith's with the blessings. To Temple office &c then again writing history. Night we were singing "Come go with me." The Ice broke up in the River this night. Closed since November 28. Saturday 31 At office writing history in book D. By myself did chores. Went home at dark. As I left the office the Dr. blessed me and mine. Went to bed and sung an hour as merry as a cricket. Fine day. Sunday Feb 1 [1846] I was at home all day with my happy family. I nursed my little Willard who is getting much better. Henrietta read the Bible; Lucy read the Book of Mormon; Sarah Ann and the rest playing. Had a very agreeable domestic day. Very muddy. Monday 2 At office all day writing history and doing chores. Fine but muddy. Tuesday 3 At 10, as I had not finished my chores, I was sent for to the office. Writing history, racking papers in their proper place preparatory to Drs. journey to the West. Jennetta's coffin was opened when she appeared but very little decayed. It was filled up, an inscription placed over, and then the land leveled over it.189 S. W. of House about 20 feet. Fine day. 187 Peter Muir Fife (1806-1873), born in Costerston, Scotland, joined the Church in 1840. He was a seventy and received his endowment 24 January 1846. Along with his endowment, he was adopted by Willard Richards and thus became Peter Muir Fife "Richards". (Black, Membership, 16:261-63). 188 Three of these women had just been sealed to Willard Richards: Amelia and Sarah on 22 January 1846, and Nanny (Nancy) on 24 January 1846. The fourth, Jane Hall would be sealed to Richards 6 February 1846. Nanny Longstroth (1828-1911), born at Yorkshire, England, was baptized in 1838 and endowed the same day as her marriage. She bore Richards three children and would later (1857) become the 8th wife of Franklin D. Richards. Her sister Sarah Longstroth (1826-1858), also born at Yorkshire, was also endowed on her marriage day. She bore Richards four children. Amelia Elizabeth Pierson (1825-1851), born at Richmond, Massachusetts, was endowed 10 January 1846. She bore no children. Jane Hall was born in 1826 at Chatburn, England and also bore no children. (Cook, Revelations of Joseph Smith, 233-34; Black, Membership, 28:394-97; 34:954-55; E. C. I. F.). Evidence suggests that Richards had married the Longstroth sisters in January 1843. (Noall, Intimate Disciple, 612-13). 189 Jennetta Richards (1817-1845), born at Walkerfold, England, was baptized in 1837. She became Willard Richard's first wife on 24 September 1838 and was sealed to him by proxy on 22 January 1846. On 21 May 1845 she had fallen ill and after a period of degeneration, passed away on July 8. Willard had ordered two grey stones for the grave, one to lie under the casket, and one to cover lie on it. Each had an inscription which gave her birth date and place, marriage date, and death date. (HC 7:580; Cook, Revelations of Joseph Smith, 233; Holzapfel and Cottle, Old Mormon Nauvoo, 75-76; Noall, Intimate Disciple, 482). ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p050.jpg) Wednesday 4 Called for bro Martin who was not at home. Then to the Temple. [Went] round the rooms. To the store then to the Drs. packing up big box with papers &c.190 Fine day. [page 14] Thursday 5 Febry At office all day packed up small box with papers and books which was sealed down and at noon had to unpack the large box, and repack same, which was completed about 3, and again repacked, screwed down, reputtied and finished off. Also assisting in packing clothing. Staid till near 10. Cold day. Friday 6 Called upon Judge Higbee and took him to the Drs. who took the acknowledgment of the Drs. to a letter of attorney to Babbit, Heywood191 and Fulmer to lease his property. Assisting all day packing away clothing &c. Fine day. Saturday 7 Assisting Dr. all day packing boxes and in evening weighing same. The Brethren were very busy crossing with their Teams to the other side of the River. Fine day. Sunday 8 A severe frost again. Ice running in great quantities. Loaded two waggons with corn, seeds, boxes &c and at 8 p.m. sent them off to Pres. B. Young's for safe keeping. Frosty. Monday 9 The Governors troops came into the City to search for some thieves. At about half past 3 p.m. the roof of the Temple was discovered to be on fire. An alarm was immediately given when the brethren marched steadily to its rescue. Dr. Richards called on the brethren to search every house for buckets and bring them filled with water. A line was immediately formed and the buckets passed up in quick succession. The fire raged about half an hour. Axes were set to work and tore up the roof. The water [was] thrown on the burning parts which soon got extinguished. It appears that the clothing in the Temple was being washed and dried in the upper room. The stove got over heated. The wood work caught fire and burned from the railing to the ridge about 16 feet North and South and about 10 feet East and West. The shingles on the north side were broken through in many places. The damage to that part is about 100 dollars but other damage was also done in the anxiety to put out the fire. When it was completely extinguished the Saints gave glory to God and shouted Hallelujah which made the air rejoice. During the fire some of the Troops tried to force their passage into the Temple but were prevented by the Brethren who stood in the door way. When the fire was out Pres. B. Young sent word for the brethren to disperse to their homes and take care that their houses were not set fire as the city was full of devils. At the same time that the Temple was on fire a man and two boys were crossing the River in small skiff. Thro' the unskilfulness of the man, his boat was in a sinking condition. They hailed to a flat boat on which 20 or 30 of the brethren were crossing who veered round to help them. The wind being high the boat began to fill. They succeeded in rescuing the man and two boys. As quick as they were on board, a wicked man squirted some tobacco juice into the eyes of an ox which kicked and plunged in the River, dragging with him another ox, who, as he went over the side, knocked a plank off the side of the boat when the water began to flow in. They steered for the side and as they reached it, Hosea Stout leaped off. The boat went to the bottom with its cargo. Several of the brethren were picked up in an exhausted condition. [line break] 190 Bullock's reference to "papers &c" is actually to various Church records including the manuscript history of the Church which he had been working on for more than a year. (Simon, "Thomas Bullock," 77). 191 Joseph Leland Heywood (1815-1910), a native of Grafton, Massachusetts, moved to Illinois in 1838. In 1842, he was baptized by Orson Hyde and in October 1844 he was ordained a High Priest and a bishop in the Quincy Branch. By 1845, he was living in Nauvoo where he ran a store. Later in the year, he, along with Babbitt and Fulmer, was appointed as a Trustee for the Church in Nauvoo to oversee the sale of property in Nauvoo. (HC 7:474; Jensen, Biographical Encyclopedia, 1: 646-47). ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p051.jpg) All were rescued. A yoke of oxen attached to a bro. Thomas Grover's192 waggon went to the bottom and were drowned. After some time they and the waggon were got out. A few things were lost.193 This evening I received an order from Dr. Willard Richards for 270 days pay at 1.50 per day. He said he had councelled with Pres. Young about it, that I was deserving it, and it was my right and I should have it. He has also given me a strong recommend to the new Trustees as follows: Nauvoo February 7, 1846 To Almon W. Babbit and Trustees You will please receive into your office and employ, my long tried, and confidential clerk, Thomas Bullock. Help him to make sale of his property and forward him and family to me as speedily as possible unless public business should crown upon you so that you should specially need his services. By Council of President Brigham Young and oblige your servant, Willard Richards Sharp frost. [page 15] Tuesday 10 A steam boat went down the River this a.m. I was assisting Dr. in continuing his packing up. At 3 PM went on the Temple. Saw the place where the fire was yesterday. Had a view all round--a most delightful view. I am heartily glad that the fire was put out with so little damage; That it the Temple yet stands as a monument of God's mercy; That thousands can yet go on the top and see the vast extent of Country. At night I heard a comfortable chat with Dr., bro Rogers194 from Sandwich Islands, Wm. Kay195 and others. Bro Rogers told of the attempt on the Prophet's Life by Wm. Law and some dozen others 3 or 4 years ago196 and of the manners and customs of the Sandwich 192 Thomas Grover (1807-1886), born at Whitehall, New York, was baptized in 1834. He became a member of the Nauvoo High Council in 1839 and the Nauvoo Legion in 1841 after which he also served as one of Joseph Smith's bodyguards. He was endowed 15 December 1845. (Cook, Revelations of Joseph Smith, 259). 193 Understandably, Bullock's account of this complicated incident is a little confused. Hosea Stout was on a boat that was unable to turn around to help the sinking skiff. Instead another ferry with about twenty people on board, saw the situation of those in the skiff and saved them. It was aboard this ferry that the oxen went overboard. The ferry which Stout was on also began to sink and barely reached land. (Brooks, On the Mormon Frontier, 1:113-17). 194 Noah Rogers (1797-1846) born in Bethlehem, Conneticut, presided over the Society Islands Mission from 1844-1845. Rogers was instrumental in establishing the work on Tahiti, Huahine and Tooboui. He returned to Nauvoo on 29 December 1845 in time for the general exodus of the Saints. On May 31, he died at Mount Pisgah, Iowa while journeying westward. (Jensen, Biographical Encyclopedia, 4: 377; Times and Seasons 5 (5 February 1845): 812-14; 6 (15 March 1845): 835-38; 6 (1 November 1845): 1021; 6 (1 January 1846): 1085-87). 195 William Kay, Jr. (1811-1875) born in Lancashire, England, was baptized in 1837, served as a missionary there and finally emigrated to America in 1844. He was also one of the men and women adopted by Willard Richards in January. (Jensen, Biographical Encyclopedia, 4: 549; Noall, Intimate Disciple, 483). 196 William Law (1809-1892) experienced a remarkable rise to power in the Church followed by an equally remarkable fall. From 1841-1844 he was second counselor to Joseph Smith. He was also among the few who received their endowments from the hands of the prophet on May 26, 1843. Toward the end of 1843, he began to show signs of apostasy, associating himself with the enemies of the Church. He was excommunicated on April 18, 1844. (Jensen, Biographical Encyclopedia, 1:53). The incident referred to here occurred not "3 or 4 years ago" but rather at the time of Law's excommunication, when he is reported to have said, "I put pistols in my pockets one night, and went to Joseph Smith's house, determined to blow his infernal brains out, but I could not get the opportunity to shoot him then, but...I will shoot him the first opportunity." (HC 7:227). See also Lyndon W. Cook, "William Law, Nauvoo Dissenter," BYU Studies 22 (Winter 1982): 47-72. ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p052.jpg) People197. My cow having been badly worried last week by a dog, calved this day two beautiful calves, which were unfortunately dead. This is the effect of bad dogs and bad boys. Light rain at night, frost in morning. Wednesday 11 Went to office. Sent to Orson Hydes house twice, to Pres. Joseph Young's once for a letter that was sealed and I delivered to J. Young. He called in the office, and among other things, the Dr. told him to use his influence in my favor to be in the Temple office, that I was the oldest clerk, was fully competent, and that it was my place and right and that whenever he wanted me for the Spiritual affairs to use me. I received orders to attend the Temple at dusk every night to pray and take minutes of the proceedings. Very cold wind blowing NW. Staid in office till 5 p.m. then went to the Temple, prayed, and took minutes. Came out about 7 then went to Music Hall to my Quorum. Spoke a few minutes urging the necessity of prayer and to stand firm to their faith. I gave a toast "Heres a health to every man of the 27th Quorum who will follow their Leaders come Life come Death" and after enjoying ourselves, separated. I went home with brother and sister Mead. Thursday 12 At office until 5 assisting Dr. when I went to the Temple to pray. 13 met and Pres. Joseph Young prayed198 after which 15 bottles of oil were consecrated. fine day. I was this day informed that Green Wilson was the rascal who set the dog to worry my cow. This has been a bad name for my neighbor's. One /Barlow/ Wilson allowed his cattle to destroy my corn twice or thrice and lied in the bargain and then abused me and my family. Another Wilson (Wellington) has got my strayed cow and threatened my life if I took my own property home. And now Green Wilson sets his dog [which] worries my cow causing it a premature delivery of two pretty heifer calves, both dead, and my old cow itself is near dead not having eaten any thing since. May the Lord deliver me from such neighbors in a new country. Friday 13 Henrietta was very sick in bed this day. Vomiting much in the morning. My cow very ill. And washing day so I staid at home to attend to my family and carry water for Lucy. Jane Rushton sent word she should not come because I did not treat her well the cause of complaint being because I would not give her and Frederick my /$450./ house and lot. She is as ungrateful as a person can be. She thinks nothing of the scores of dollars that I have paid for her and her family, the months that I have kept them, nor of the nails that she has stolen from me, &c &c. She is also mad because I will not pay for their expenses to the West. I remember "that a burnt child dreads the fire." At 1/2 past 11 the Dr. sent for me dead or alive. I went and took an account of the goods that was packed in the last Waggon and went with it down to the River. Saw it ferried on the Mississippi then returned to the Drs. house. Staid till dusk then went to the Temple to 197 Bullock's referral here to the Sandwich Islands appears to be inaccurate. Whether he remembered it wrong or whether Rogers incorrectly referred to the region of his mission (Society Islands in the South Pacific) as the Sandwich Islands is not clear. It might be that Rogers had spent some time in the Hawaiian Islands and was simply relating his experiences there. The Latter-day Saint mission to the Sandwich Islands (Hawaii) was not founded until the late 1850s. See the following three works by Lanier Britsch, Unto the Islands of the Sea: A History of the Latter-day Saints in the Pacific [Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 1986], 3-20; "The Founding of the Samoan Mission," BYU Studies 18 (Fall 1977): 12-26; and "The Expansion of Mormonism in the South Pacific," Dialogue 13 (Spring 1980): 55 and passim. Of the Society Islands, Rogers recorded: "The productions of the Society Islands are bread-fruit, bannannas, oranges, aii, plantains, yams, sweet potatoes, taro, vires, guovas, &c. &c. Cattle and horses have been brought here, and hogs, dogs, goats, sheep, and fowls are here also. The natives are tall, well proportioned and muscular; of an open, intelligent countenance, dark olive, or copper color, quick of apprehension, of mild disposition and very friendly." (Times and Seasons 6 [1 January 1846]: 1087). 198 Based on subsequent entries, these prayer meetings appear to be in the form of prayer circles. See fn. 237. ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p053.jpg) pray. 27 met. Trueman O. Angel199 prayed. I was unwell. They prayed for me and wife. Fine day. Saturday 14 I was unwell. In bed much of the day. At 5 I went to the Temple to pray. 21 met. Snow storm commenced in the night. Snowed /nearly/ all day. Ground covered a considerable depth. Sunday 15 At home until 5 when I went up to the Temple to pray. We assembled in the Upper Room at 6. 29 assembled for prayer and Benjamin L. Clapp200 was leader. L went to see her sister and brother off. Dr. R. crossed the River this p.m. Frosty night. Monday 16 At home until about 3 p.m. when I went to the Temple office. Cast up my account. Entered 405 dollars to my credit, leaving about 180 dollars due to me. At dusk went to the Temple to pray. 27 assembled. After meeting was over, we all agreed to assemble at sunset for the future. Heard201 that the Trustees had sold 25,000 worth of property, 10,000 in cash 15,000 in goods; that the agent is in town and the purchasers were gone to Kentucky after the means; that the brethren were to go by steam boats to the Council Bluffs that were not provided with teams. Frosty night. [page 16] Feb. 1846 Tuesday 17 At home writing &c till about 4 when I went to the Temple office. Saw F. D. Richards, conversed with him in the office. Brother J. Whitehead202 brought out a jug of Wine for I [myself] and L. Staid till sunset, then went up to the Temple to pray. [blank] assembled. Abel Lamb203 prayed in No. 1 Room. After prayer I called at brother Martin's house. Lucy was there. Mr. Clayton said that a letter had been received from Hoge (the Senator)204 saying that Congress allowed that the "Mormons" had a right to remove out of the United States if they pleased and that the U.S. would not hinder them. This is the first time that the U.S. have graciously given leave for the Saints to go where they pleased. Mem[o]: because they could not help themselves. The burnt part of the roof of the Temple was this day relaid and covered over with lead. The plastering is not yet put on. Many persons came to see the Temple and go to the top of the tower. J. B. Backenstos is in town and says, that the Governors and authorities will not molest the Saints in their removal from Nauvoo. It would be a strange act to burn out, drive and shoot the Saints, and try to exterminate them, and because the 199 Truman O. Angell (1810-1887), brother-in-law to Brigham Young, was born at Providence, Rhode Island and converted in 1833. He was a carpenter, joiner, and an architect and had been recently appointed Church Architect after the departure of William Weeks. In this capacity, he oversaw the final stages of the Temple construction. He was a member of the Second Quorum of Seventy. (Paul Anderson, "Truman O. Angell: Architect and Saint," in Supporting Saints: Life Stories of Nineteenth Century Mormons. ed. by Donald Q. Cannon and David J. Whittaker, [Provo: Religious Study Center, 1985], 133-173; Whitney, History of Utah, 4:60-61; J. Earl Arrington, "William Weeks, Architect of the Nauvoo Temple," BYU Studies 19 (Spring 1979): 353). 200 Benjamin L. Clapp (1814-1860), born in Alabama, was baptized in 1835 and endowed 12 December 1845. He was one of the presidents of the 8th quorum of seventy before being set apart as one of the First Seven Presidents of the Seventies in 1845. (Jensen, Biographical Encyclopedia, 1:195). 201 Underlined in the original. 202 James Whitehead (1813-1898), a native of Fulwood, England, had been an assistant to William Clayton in the recorder's office since June 1842. He was a High Priest and received his endowment 27 December 1845. (Black, Membership, 45:264). 203 Abel Lamb (1801-1874), converted in 1833, was born at Rowe, Massachusetts. A high priest, he was appointed stake president over the Mount Hope stake in 1840. In 1844, he was appointed to preach in Illinois as a missionary. In October 1844, he was called to preside over a district of the Church. Lamb received his endowment in December 1845. (Black, Membership, 27:201-205; HC 4:233, 6:340, 7:305). 204 Joseph P. Hoge (1810-1891), born in Ohio, moved to Galena, Illinois in 1836 where he gained prominence as a lawyer. In 1842, he had been elected to Congress supposedly with the help of the Mormon vote and was currently serving his one and only term in office. In 1853, he moved to California where he became a judge in the San Francisco Superior Court. (Clayton, Illinois Fact Book, 103; Ford, History of Illinois, 314-319). ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p054.jpg) Saints are driven from their own firesides into the wilderness and then attempt to stop them from going. Frosty night. Wednesday 18 Went with Lucy to assist William [Clayton] to pack up his goods. Went with James [Clayton] to fetch another waggon. They not going to day. I called at the Temple office on my way home. At sunset I went to the Temple to pray. [blank] present. 1/4 to 7 called at Wm. Clayton's for Henrietta, Lucy and J. B. Backenstos. Went to the Masonic Hall where the 27 Quorum met. Transacted the business, then recreation, dancing, and singing. We left 1/4 to 1 in the morning. Pleasant walk home. Fine day. Thursday 19 Snow storm in the early part of the morning and continued all day. I was unwell and in bed great part of the day. Did not go to meeting this night. Friday 20 Snow drifted a considerable height, sharp frost. Ice running in the river again. H. C. Kimball and B. Young came over the river to day. I went to the Temple at 12. Got some flour, returned home, and at 5 went to the Temple to pray 13/9/ met. F. D. Richards prayed. He prayed for the recovery of my health and family and for peace. After prayer went home much refreshed. Pres. B. Young, H. C. Kimball, and O. Hyde in the Temple. Deep snow. Saturday 21 About 11 I went to the Temple office and there saw Pres. Young and Kimball. Shook hands. They were very lively. It does me good to see them again. 1/2 past 12 returned home. At 4 went to the Temple office. Staid till sunset then went to the Temple to pray. 12 met. Wm. Felshaw prayed.205 In the Temple saw that the roof is not yet plastered where burnt. Snow deep. Ice running in the River. Returned home met Stephen Nixon who had been at my house relating a dream. Sunday 22 At 10 I went to the Temple with Henrietta, Lucy, and Fanny. O. Hyde was to preach. When the meeting was opened and bro Clapp was praying, the floor settled down to the tressels about one inch which caused much fright and confusion. Some jumped up to the windows and began to smash them. One fellow, Uriel Chittenden Nickerson,206 smashed thro' the east window, jumped thro' and hurt his arm. He is a Strangite.207 Several other windows were smashed and persons jumped out. Great alarm was created altho' there was not the least danger. In the midst of the uproar Pres. B. Young called out for the Saints to adjourn to the Grove. All went. When meeting was again called to order B. Clapp prayed, O. Hyde preached and B. Young followed (see my minutes). We then went to Wm. Clayton's. Staid an hour when James drove us up home in the carriage. At 5 I went to the Temple. Went to the top and round the tower twice, then descended to the architects room. 25 met. Wandle Mace208 prayed. Returned home with bro. F. D. Richards. Received much good instruction this day which causes me to 205 William Felshaw (1800-1867), born in Granville, New York, was baptized in 1832. A member of the 4th Ward, he was also a seventy in the 70th Quorum of the Seventy. Felshaw had been endowed 12 December 1845 and was sealed to his first, Mary Harriet Gilbert, 16 January 1846. As a contractor and builder, he helped in the construction of the Kirtland, Nauvoo, and Salt Lake Temples. (Esshom, Pioneers and Prominent Men, 869; Black, Membership, 16:117-121). 206 Uriel Chittendon Hatch Nickerson (1810-1888), converted in 1833, was born at Cavendish, Vermont. He married Mary Ann Richardson in April 1834 and was endowed in January 1846. Nickerson actually broke his arm because of his fall. (Black, Membership, 32: 653-64; HC 7:594). 207 A follower of James J. Strang. See fn. 218. 208 Wandle Mace (1809-1890), from Johnstown, New York, was converted in 1837 after the miraculous healing of his daughter by P. P. Pratt. A skilled wheelwright, Mace settled in Quincy, Illinois in 1838, moving to Nauvoo in 1842. Here he designed all of the wooden framing used in the construction of the Nauvoo Temple, the Nauvoo House, and the Arsenal. He was also a member of the Nauvoo Legion. (Journal of Wandle Mace, 1-203, typescript; Biography of Wandle Mace as told to Rebecca E. H. Mace, his Second Wife [Salt Lake City: William M. Mace, 1961,] Special Collections, HBLL, BYU). ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p055.jpg) 52 rejoice. Pres. Young and Kimball crossed the river this evening to Camp. Ice running. Sharp frost. Monday 23 At 12 I went to bro Wm. Clayton's. Copied some songs. At 4 went to Levi Richards.209 Staid [page 17] till 5. I then met bro. A. W. Babbit who ordered me to the Trustees office. I went. Bish. Heywood told me that a person was wanted to go and get subscribers for the Nauvoo Newspaper210 and asked me if I would do it. I told him I was willing to do any thing. At sundown I went to the Temple to pray. 28 present. F. D. Richards prayed. I went part way home with him and had agreeable conversation. Went home. I supped alone, H and L being gone out visiting to S. Nixon's. This day at 3 the river closed up at the Upper Steam Mill for the second time this winter. Tuesday 24 At 12 I went to the Temple office. Staid there all p.m. Heard that the Pioneers started this day with about 50 waggons. The camp will move away tomorrow. At sundown went to the Temple to pray. 26 met. Wednesday 25 At home till about 2 then I, H and L went to Mother Rushton's. Had supper. Then went to Temple. 32 met. After prayer retd. to Mother Rushton's. Sang awhile. Then went home. Report. Chester Loveland211 came from Carthage and said Major Warren had recd. a lte [letter] from Sugar Creek signed by W. Richards by order of Pres. Young sayg. they had left the States and wod. return when they pleased and the Govr. cod. not help himself &c. Thursday 26 [blank] Friday 27 About 9 went down to Wms., but he had started for the Camp. Then called on Sis Ann Fox who with Lucy crossed on the ice over the River with me. Saw Wms. Company which left Montrose. Then we returned with Father Clayton. Went to his house. Staid till about 3. Went to the Temple office. Saw Babbitt who wanted me to get subscribers to the newspaper the Eagle212. Went to the Temple to pray. Then took with faintness, sweating, chilling &c same as I was about 9 years ago. The brethren laid hands on me, anointed me, and rebuked it in the name of the Lord. Got better. Went to Mr. Clayton's. Staid by the fire till about 9 then went home. This day I can say I have walked over the greatest River in N America, even the Father of Waters. Wrote and sent a letter to Father Richards by Lyman Whitney.213 209 Levi Richards (1799-1876), older brother of Willard, was born in Hopkinton, Massachusetts. He became a skillful physician while in New York and after joining the Church nursed Joseph Smith back to health in early 1837. After a three year mission to England, Levi became a member of the Nauvoo City Council and surgeon- general of the Nauvoo Legion. He was also in the Council of Fifty. (Whitney, History of Utah, 4:445-48; Quinn, "Council of Fifty," 195). 210 This newspaper would actually be called the Hancock Eagle. See fn. 212. 211 Chester Loveland (1817-1866) was born in Madison, Ohio and baptized in 1837. (Carter, Our Pioneer Heritage, 2:236). 212 In March, attempts were made to begin a new "gentile" paper in Nauvoo. The Hancock Eagle, as it was called, appears to have been an attempt by "Jack-Mormons" (originally a non-member sympathizers, see Leonard J. Arrington, The Ensign 4 (March 1974):25 for history of this term) to create sympathy for the Mormons and entice them to remain in Nauvoo. The first issue appeared 3 April 1846 and the paper continued until the death of its manager, Dr. William E. Matlack, around the end of August. Although the paper claimed to be a "Democratic" sheet, it became embroiled in the political turmoil of the frontier and actually resulted in further harm to the remaining Mormons. The prospectus of the paper claimed that its objective was to "anticipate the new order of things which will inevitably result from the changes now taking place in the civil, ecclesiastical, and domestic polity of this large city and the country adjacent." (HC 7:596. italics in original). See also Gregg, History of Hancock County, 347, and 25 March 1846, Warsaw Signal. 213 Possibly Clark Lyman Whitney. (Black, Membership, 45:932). ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p056.jpg) Saturday 28 I was in bed all day sick. John and Ellen Clayton called for Lucy to go to Carthage. They left about 2 without her. This p.m. Cottam shot a Mr. Gardiner. He had first ran away with his b's wife, and when Gardiner went for his Wife, Cottam shot him thro' the bladder. They all lived in the north part of the City.214 Sunday March 1 [1846] Dreamed about new Temple, the dead, sealing, kingdom &c &c, driving a big restive grey mare and anor.[another] mare. At 1/4 after 9 a.m. F. D. Richards called on me to go over to the camp with him. After we partook of breakfast we started on our journey. Again walked on the Mississippi River. Got to camp about 1/2 past 12. Saw Pres. Young, Dr. Richards &c. Asked Dr. about letter to Major Warren. No letter ever written from the camp to him. Gave him Wm. Smith's letter, taking a copy of it for Lewis Robbins215 in the tent. Dr. gave me orders not to have any thing to do with the newspaper and if new Trustees wod. not take me into the office, for me to hang about, collect history and record it, [and] to come as quick as I could to him. He gave me directions about making my tent. Wanted me to go with him if I could, but as I could not leave my family, he pressed on me to prepare and follow him quickly. Left at 3. Report. John E. Page216 turned Strangite. Preached a Strang Sermon and O. Hyde whipt him on every argument he had brought forward. Joseph Young read the letter from the 12,217 after which J. E. Page was disfellowshipped. Returning crossed the Mississippi as the sun was setting. I prayed that as all the brethren had now crossed the River in safety, that the ice might go away and the River be opened for the steam boats /this week/. Arrived at home very tired about 7. A beautiful day. Monday 2 At home till mp 11. Went to Temple office. Saw A W. Babbit and told him the Drs. orders. He said there had been no order to take me in the office &c. I told him I had delivered to Bishop Heywood Dr. Richards written order signed by council of B. Young. He replied that he took no notice of any order from Dr. R. or any one else except Pres. Young and the old Trustees. So it appears the greatest must stoop to the lower. In the evening at home carrying water &c for washing. At sunset went to Temple to pray. Gave the copy of Wm. Smith's letter to Lewis Robbins. do. 214 Although the details of this incident are unclear, the Warsaw Signal reported the following, "We learn that on Saturday last a man by the name of Gardner was shot, in Nauvoo by a Mormon named Cotton and instantly killed. The cause of the difficulty was this: - Gardner, who is not a Mormon, has a wife belonging to the Church. She wished to emigrate with the saints, but her husband would not go along. She, therefore left him and took up with Cotton. - This led to the quarrel which terminated in the death of Gardner." (4 March 1846). 215 Lewis Robbins (1811-1864), from Stockbridge, Massachusetts, was baptized in 1832. He was a seventy in the Nauvoo 3rd Ward and received his endowment in December 1845. He was sealed to his first wife, Frances Smith, 8 February 1846 in the Nauvoo Temple. (Black, Membership, 37:31-34). 216 John E. Page (1799-1867), originally from Trenton Township, New York, was baptized in 1833. He was ordained an apostle in 1838 and after the expulsion from Missouri settled in Warsaw, Illinois. He failed to fulfil his mission with Orson Hyde to Jerusalem in 1841, but did preach in the eastern states from 1841-42. He organized the Church in Pittsburgh and had moved to Nauvoo by December 1844. Here he was initiated into the Council of Fifty in March 1845. Becoming disillusioned with the Church leadership under Brigham Young, by early 1846 Page began flirting with "Strangism" and on 9 February 1846 was informally disfellowshipped in a letter issued by the Twelve Apostles (See fn. 217). On March 12, he would write the following to Strang, "I therefore say in true sincerity of heart . . . that I am fully persuaded by the word of the Lord, and the spirit of truth, that you are the man to fill the place of Joseph Smith, as prophet -Revelator -Seer -and Translator to the Church." Page was excommunicated in late June 1846. (John Quist, "John E. Page: An Apostle of Uncertainty," Journal of Mormon History 12 [1985]: 53-68; Cook, Revelations of Joseph Smith, 232-33; Quinn, "Council of Fifty," 195). 217 This letter, dated 9 February 1846, said in part, "Dear Brethren and Sisters - - We take this opportunity to say to you, that we have no fellowship with Elder John E. Page, in consequence of his murmuring disposition, and choosing to absent himself from our Councils. . . . Now, beloved brethren, you are not bound to look to him as one of the Twelve apostles, for he hath yielded himself up to temptation, and he cannot resist the spirit of apostacy which inspires him to find fault with the organization of the Church. (Manuscript History of Brigham Young, 31). ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p057.jpg) Tuesday 3 H. and Lucy left home while I was milking my cow and went to her mothers. At 1/2 past 12 I went to the Temple office. At 1 John E. Page having given out that a revelation would be read about going to California. I went and took minutes of his and Savage218 discourse. When El. O. Hyde got up and knocked every one of their arguments in the head and ordered Savage to go to Voorhee and tell them [followers of Strang] they wod. be damd and then go to the West (see my minutes). At 1/2 past 4 closed. Then went to Temple to pray. do. [page 18] March 1846 Wednesday 4 I was at home all day putting in order my Secretaire etc. Staid till sundown when I went to the Temple to pray. [blank] prayed. I procured a copy of J. J. Strang's219 anathemas on the Elders of the Church of Jesus Christ, Pres. Joseph Young having brought it to the Temple. L. at bro. Whiteheads. Beautiful day. Thursday 5 At 11 this morning I was visited at my house by G.D. Watt, Henry Royle,220 Matilda Royle,221 and Sister Green. They staid about an hour. I copied Strang's anathemas. Compared Hyde and Page's discourse. At 5 went to the Temple office and saw the last piece out of 1621 [pounds of?] pork all gone. None for me as usual. I trust that at the next Stake of Zion there will be more equality, and that I shall have my portion. The snow nearly all gone and the river nearly open. Went to the Temple to pray. [blank] prayed. Came back with brother Mead. Staid at the end of his house talking very agreeably [for] sometime. do. Friday 6 I dreamed of taking a mission to Africa and Asia and of travelling round the world. I regulated my corn both up stairs and down. At 5 went to the Temple to pray. [blank] prayed. Ice running in the river. After prayer went to Mr. Clayton's, staid till 9 when Lucy returned home with me. do. 218 Jehiel Savage (1808-1868), born in Upper Canada, was a seventy in the Church and was endowed 5 January 1846. Shortly thereafter, he united with James J. Strang's schismatic group and eventually left the Church. He later joined the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ. (Black, Membership, 38:325-26). 219 James J. Strang (1813-1856), originally from Scipio, New York, moved to Wisconsin where he heard of the Mormons and their city of Nauvoo. He was baptized by Joseph Smith in Nauvoo just shortly before the latter's death. After the martyrdom, Strang claimed that Smith had promised him the keys to the kingdom. The Apostles quickly denounced Strang as an imposter and he was excommunicated 26 August 1844. Attracting little attention at first, Strang soon had a sizable following after he claimed to have received a series of revelations. The first came 17 January 1845 and commanded Strang to build up the true Church in Voree, Wisconsin. He was also told of an ancient record to be unearthed by him at a later date. On 1 September 1845 another revelation came showing Strang the location of the record; he was also given the Urim and Thumim, and spoken to by the Lord. On September 13, Strang led four witnesses to uncover the record. On September 18 he translated it (See footnote 229). Not only did Strang receive these revelations, but he also claimed that he had obtained and translated a missing Old Testament manuscript known as the Book of the Law of the Lord. It included the Ten Commandments, instructions on travel, family relations, and dress standards as well as guidelines for a divine monarchy. In April 1846, Strang officially organized his Church and was building up his Kingdom on Mackinac Island in Lake Michigan. His followers were made up mostly of disaffected Mormons like George Miller, John C. Bennett, George J. Adams, and William McLellin. Strang later had himself crowned king but by the mid 1850s, apostasy and dissension threatened to break up his Kingdom. In 1856, Strang was assassinated by several of his disillusioned followers. For a summary of Strang and his movement see Lawrence Foster, "James J. Strang: The Prophet Who Failed," Church History 50 (June 1981): 182-192. For a more detailed study see Roger Van Noord, King of Beaver Island (Urbana: University of Illinois, 1988), 33-48, 248-66, and passim. See also James J. Strang, The Book of the Law of the Lord and The Revelations of James J. Strang, both in Special Collections, HBLL, BYU. 220 Henry Royle (1813-1852), a native of Chesire, England, was baptized in 1839. After immigrating to Nauvoo, he moved into a house in the Bullock's neighborhood. He was endowed 31 December 1845. (Black, Membership, 37: 905-907; James L. Kimball, Jr., Church Historical Department). 221 Matilda Braddock Royle, originally from Bedford, England, was one of Henry's wives, probably his first. She was born in 1828 and endowed 31 December 1845. (Black, Membership, 6: 489). ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p058.jpg) Saturday 7 I copied three Songs for Wm. Standing.222 Went with them to Mr. Clayton's. Gave them to him. Mr. Clayton came with me as far as G. A. Smith's old house. Ice running in the river. And in the evening there were three Steam Boats opposite Nauvoo, puffing off their Steam. This answers prayer of last Sunday. Pigeons flying north in great numbers. do. Reports: John Taylor going to preach his last Mormon Sermon tomorrow being on his way to Nauvoo for that purpose; that Hosea Stout has shot Pres. B. Young and was fastened to a tree, B. Young being dead and great excitement in the Camp. Many of the police left the Camp. Sunday 8 At 10 I went to the Stand when O. Hyde read a letter from B. Young Pres. W. Richards Clerk. 53 miles from Nauvoo on Indian Creek. All well and in good spirits, which upsets all the lying reports of the 6 and 7th. After which O. Hyde preached (see my minutes) on the organization of the Church.223 Had much power upon him. Then introduced Luke Johnson224 to the congregation, who made confession, wished to be, and go with the Saints to the West. A vote was taken when all hands were held up on favor of his return at which he was so affected that he wept in concert with many, many others. At 5 he was again baptized by O. Hyde in the Mississippi River with 3 others and confirmed in the Attic Story of the House of the Lord at 7 p.m. in the presence of several. And an exhortation was given by El. Hyde. At Sunset I went up to the Temple to pray. We again met in No. 1 Room of the Attic Story, where the Spirit of God rested down upon us. El. Hyde came in to our midst after confirming Luke Johnson. We partook of Sacrament according to the Ancient Pattern, and I thank my heavenly Father for this great privilege, and the instruction I received.(14) Pigeons flying in great numbers to the North. At 2 p.m. William Smith landed in Nauvoo with a parcel of drunken rowdies who commenced firing guns in the air and creating a disturbance and alarm. As he was passing along the Street he saw Sister Phelps standing in her garden. He went up to her and said how do you do Sister Phelps, offering his hand to her. She replied sharply, dont Sister Phelps me! It is said that not a single person took any notice of him. This p.m. John E. Page after preaching a begging Sermon opposite Daniel Avery's house, and U. C. Nickerson sitting with a large bundle of books before him on a table, sent the hat round for a collection, which was returned with a few coppers, buttons, chips and bits of stick being so much for the effects of apostacy. Also reported that Rufus Beach Senior President of 27 Quorum had come out last night in a prayer meeting for Strang the deceiver. do. Monday 9 Pigeons still flying in large numbers to the north. This morning George Wardle left my house having lived here since 25 Oct. last, without paying any rent. When he came he promised to find fodder for my cow &c., but he has not done it. His 3 cattle 222 William Standing was born in 1821 at Lancaster, England. In 1821 he moved with his family to Preston where his entire family converted to the Church in 1838. In February 1841, he sailed with 137 Saints for Nauvoo aboard the Sheffield, the first ship to sail by way of New Orleans. He stopped in St. Louis for unknown reasons where he got married. He finally moved to Nauvoo in 1845 where in June, he was ordained to the 27th Quorum of Seventies. He was endowed 10 January 1846. Unfortunately, he was later excommunicated after he "became rich and dropt [sic] Mormonism." (Record of the Twenty Seventy Quorum, 7,36; Black, Membership, 41:184). 223 More specifically, Hyde's sermon was an impassioned denunciation of Strangism. He picked apart Strang's revelations and compared them to the revelations in the Doctrine and Covenants. He remarked, "I tell you that Strangism has no grounds; it is blown to the 4 winds. . . . Mr. Strang says that J. Smith is the Shepherd and Stone of Israel; The Doc. and Covt. says Jesus is? Which will ye have, the old book or the new one (the old) [said by congregation]." (Bullock Minutes, 17-18). 224 Luke Samuel Johnson (1807-1861), born in Pomfret, Vermont, was baptized in 1831 by Joseph Smith. Ordained an apostle in 1835, by 1837 Johnson had become disillusioned with Smith and was finally excommunicated in December 1838. After teaching school in Virginia and practicing medicine in Kirtland, Johnson came to Nauvoo and was baptized on this occasion by his brother-in-law, Orson Hyde. (Cook, Revelations of Joseph Smith, 110-11). ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p059.jpg) have eaten up my fodder and now all is gone and my cow very poor. He having also told things out of my house and caused me much uneasiness [which] drove me to order him out of my house. He has behaved bad to me, being a liar. And I am now thankful I am rid of him. After he went I set to work to clean out my upper room which was very dirty. At 5 I went to the Temple to pray. 11 prayed. I and C. A. Mead then called on Secretary Mackintosh225 to notify him not to give up the Record Book to Beech which he promised to do. Then went home. do. Tuesday 10 I wrote three notices calling the 27 Quorum together on Sunday morning next. Gave one to C. A. Mead, posted one on Temple office, another on the Guard house. When at the office Bishop Heywood gave me an [page 19] order on Trueman O. Angel for my four boxes and tent poles. While going to the Temple 9 of the Troops passed, having guarded the great Francis M. Higbee226 into the City. To such a degraded pitch are the United States militia reduced. After prayer meeting /(12)/ in the Temple, I went to Mr. Clayton's. Walked with Lucy sometime. J. B. Backenstos called at Mr. Clayton's this evening. rainy day. Report: John E. Page, William Smith, and Hiram Stratton227 held a council in J. E. P[age]'s house this p.m. Wednesday 11 At home till 2 then went to Daniel McIntosh about some goods and the records. Went from there with some flour in very heavy rain. Waded thro' a pool of water to Mrs. Clayton's. Staid till sundown. Then went to the Temple to pray. 8. Returned at 7 to Mrs. Clayton's. Staid till after 9 when Lucy walked about home with me in good spirits. When in the Temple the brethren prayed for me and my family that I might be able to govern and put all things in order, which I feel will be so. Dull day, heavy rain. Thursday 12 At home all day putting my fence in good order. Staid till sundown, then went to Temple. Returned thanks that last nights prayer was answered on my head. /9 present. I president./ Heard that C. W. Wandell228 had written the supposed record of Chardolemas which John E. Page preached about on Sunday last and supposed to be translated by J. J. Strang.229 So easily can men be deceived when they have lost the light 225 Daniel McIntosh (1800-1860), a native of Galvine, Scotland, was trained in the "grocery, tea, wine, and spirit trade." He later moved to Edinburgh where he worked as a bookkeeper for more than 5 years. In 1841, he was baptized, afterward serving a mission in Scotland. On 2 February 1845, McIntosh married Elisabeth Hogg and two weeks later they sailed for America. They arrived in Nauvoo in May and in June, McIntosh was ordained to the 27th Quorum of Seventies and became the quorum secretary. (Record of the Twenty Seventh Quorum, 15; E. C. I. F.). 226 Francis M. Higbee (b. 1820), baptized in 1832, was a member of the Nauvoo 2nd Ward when he was excommunicated for apostasy. He was one of the disaffected editors of the Nauvoo Expositor which was destroyed by the Nauvoo Legion in June 1844 after the City Council had declared the anti-Mormon press a nuisance. This incident led directly to the martyr of Joseph and Hyrum Smith on June 27 at which time Sheriff Backenstos and Willard Richards both identified Higbee as one of the assassins. (HC 7:130, 144, 146;) 227 Stratton, another "Strangite," was born in 1812 at Windham Co., Vermont. He was ordained to the First Quorum of the Seventies. He, like so many others, had become disaffected from Brigham Young and the Twelve. Nothing is known of his later life. (E. C. I. F.; HC 2:204). 228 Charles W. Wandell (1819-1875), converted in 1837, was born in Courtland, New York. In 1844, he presided over the missionary work in New York. After the martyrdom, Wandell engaged in river trade as a steamboat officer in St. Louis. He began working with Bullock in the Church Historian's Office 12 March 1845. Wandell also kept an office journal with entries from 9 April 1845 to 26 August 1845. Although it lacks detail, it does corroborate some of Bullock's records. (Wandell Journal; Bullock Journal, 12 March 1845, both in the Historian's Office Journal Collection; Jensen, Biographical Encyclopedia, 3:551-52). 229 Bullock is probably referring to the record that Strang had recently translated concerning ancient Americans. This was in fact Strang's attempt to prove that he was the lawful successor to Joseph Smith. On 13 September 1845, Strang directed four men to a location previously revealed to him. After digging down about 3 feet, the men found "an alphabetic and pictorial record, carefully cased up, buried deep in the earth, covered with a flatstone, with an oak tree one foot in diameter growing over it, with every evidence that the sense can ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p060.jpg) of God. Returned to Mrs. Claytons. Staid till 8 when Lucy returned home with me rejoicing. Wet day. Friday 13 Clearing up my brush pile in the morning. At 2 p.m. bro. Benson called at my house. Staid an hour then went with me to Brothers Hall, Mead, and Wandell. I then went to Temple office. At 4 with C. E. Bolton in the Blacksmith Shop230 until sundown. We then went up into the Temple to pray. 14 prayed. Heard that Lawyer Edmonds231 would allow William Smith to study Law under him if Smith would drop all his Gospel, but not without. Weather cleared up. Saturday 14 Last night while lying in my bed, comfortable, I saw a vast range of mountains. A river had been crossed and I saw the waggons pass up round a mountain into the hollow of a hill, and again come round the other side of the defile and ascend the road up the other side of the mountain. The waggons appeared to me to be about 8 or 10 rods in advance of each other and /the cavalcade/ must have been several miles in length. The tops of the mountains appeared to reach the clouds, almost perpendicularly, while beneath the road was an immense precipice. The road appeared scarce wide enough for the waggons to pass, being very narrow. The waggon covers appeared a deal darker, as if they were dirty with use. I involuntarily rose up in my bed and discovered it was a vision and not real. At 9 I went to the office for some turnips, corn and potatoes with Edwin Rushton and ox team and returned home about 12. At sundown while going to the Temple I saw C. W. Wandall who gave me the original (from which a copy was sent to Jehiel Savage) supposed manuscript and his letter to Savage. Went to the Temple to pray. 9 prayed. A letter was received from H. C. Kimball in the camp. Fine day Sunday 15 I went with bro Mead to the Temple. Elder Orson Hyde preached on the south side on the organization of the Church and read a Revelation which was given him this morning by the Spirit and distributed them to the congregation (see my minutes).232 give that it has lain as long as that tree has been growing." (Quoted from the Voree Herald in the Warsaw Signal, 5 March 1845). The editors of the Warsaw Signal concluded that either the witnesses were lying, Strang buried the record, or that Strang was indeed a wizard. The record detailed the empire of former inhabitants and reads in full: "My people are no more. The mighty are fallen, and the young slain in battle. Their bones are bleached on the plain by the noonday shadow. The houses are leveled to the dust, and in the moat are the walls. They shall be inhabited. I have in the burial served them, and their bones in the death shade toward the sun's rising are covered. They sleep with the mighty dead, and they rest with their fathers. They have fallen in transgression and are not, but the elect and faithful there shall dwell. The word hath revealed it. God hath sworn to give an inheritance to his people, where transgressors perished. The word of God came to me while I mourned in the deathside, saying, I will avenge the destroyer. He shall be driven out. Other strangers shall inhabit thy land. I an ensign there will set up. The escaped of my people there shall dwell, when the flock disown the shepherd and build not on the rock. The forerunner [Joseph Smith] men shall kill, but a mighty prophet [Strang] there shall dwell. I will be his strength, and he shall bring forth thy record. Record my words and bury it in the hill of promise. The record of Rajah Manchore of Vorito." (The Revelations of James J. Strang, 6-7; See also Charles K. Backus, The King of Beaver Island [Los Angeles: Westernlore Press, 1882] 22-28, and passim). 230 This would have been the Edwin Webb Blacksmith Shop located on the North side of Parley between Granger and Bain streets. Webb was born in 1813 at Hanover, New York and baptized in 1834. At this time, the blacksmith shop was a key spot in the city. From 1845-46, Webb and his brother Chauncey built hundreds of wagons to assist the Saints in their trek west. (Holzapfel and Cottle, Old Mormon Nauvoo, 129-30). 231 George Edmunds was born in New York in 1822. He was an attorney working in an office along with Almon W. Babbitt. 232 Although I have been unable to locate the full text of this revelation, Bullock's minutes contain its main points. The revelation, meant as a direct attack on Strangism, authoritatively assured the Saints that God still supported the "priesthood." In the revelation, God declared, "I have made my Church as upon a hill. The Priesthood holds the power and all have been ordained or ought to be. It is necessary that all be ordained. It is necessary that it should rest upon all, not upon men only but upon women also that ye may be all one. Fear not little flock, it is the Father's good pleasure to give you the Kingdom. It is given to you and power to overcome all things." If the revelation seems disjointed, it should be remembered that Bullock's minutes could not possibly include everything spoken. The major thrust of Hyde's discourse was to dispute Strangism and the evils ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p061.jpg) He also stated that as he passed John E. Page this morning, Page told him that he had "had a revelation which makes me ashamed of myself and ashamed of my God." (This alluded to the revelation which he preached about last Sunday, and C. W. Wandell having been to him this morning and confessed his authorship). How forcibly this explains the scriptu- res when a man falls from the light, how great is the darkness. After meeting I, Mead, and four others met South of the Stand, and [also] Rufus Beech, having been to Pres. J. Young and confessed his error of Strangism. We were counselled to let his case stand over, to see if Beech will act according to counsel. Then went to Mrs. Claytons where all my family was, dined, and at a 1/4 past 1 went to the 70s Hall. Joseph Young and B. L. Clapp spoke (reported minutes). Returned at 4. At sundown went to the Temple. 14 partook of the Sacrament after which we had a most glorious time. Some of the brethren spoke in tongues. Bro Z. Coltrin233 and Brown held a talk in tongues which was afterwards interpreted and confirmed. Some prophesied. Bro. Anderson234 related a vision. And all of us rejoiced with exceeding great gladness. A light was seen flickering over bro. Anderson's head while relating his vision, Phinehas Richards face shone with great brightness. Two men arrayed all in priestly garments were seen in the n. e. corner of the room. The power of the Holy Ghost rested down upon us. I arose full of the Spirit and spoke with great animation, which was very cheerfully responded to by all, and prophesied of things to come. A brother testified that our meeting was accepted of God. And we continued our meeting until after midnight, which was the most profitable, happy, and glorious meeting I had ever attended in my life, and may the remembrance be deeply rooted in my soul for ever and ever. Beautiful day. [page 20] March 1846 Monday 16 Copied C. W. Wandell's manuscript and letter and about 12 gave him the copy. Went to the Temple office. Returned home and at Sundown went to the Temple to pray. While there heard that last night Chester Loveland was called out of bed by his mother in Law stating that the Temple was again on fire. He dressed as quick as lightning and ran out of doors and saw the Temple all in a blaze. He studied a few seconds, and as it did not appear to consume any, and as there was no others running, he was satisfied it was the glory of God, and again went to bed. Another brother saw the belfry all on a fire at a 1/4 to 10. He ran as hard as he could, but when he came to the Temple he found all dark and secure. About the same time Sister Almira Lamb235 while in her own room saw a vision of her dead child. It appeared to her in great glory and filled the room with light. She was afraid. It went away and after she was calmed down, her child appeared again to her and told the mother to remove her bones from where they were buried among the Gentiles, and bury them among the Saints, and again disappeared. H dreamed that while walking, two persons came to her and asked H. to allow them to be sealed to me. And L dreamed that I was in a very large bed where 5 were lying with me and another just going to get into bed when L got up to give me some beautiful peaches and wine. Thus was the Spirit, power and glory to God manifest, not only at the Temple while we were there but also in our families for which my soul rejoices exceedingly. After prayer five of us went to lay our hands on Sister Harding who was sick nigh unto death and returned home. Exhorting my family to union and humility that the blessings of God might be manifest unto us. Beautiful day. of not following the brethren. (Bullock Minutes, 15 March 1846). 233 Zebedee Coltrin (1804-1887), baptized early in 1831, was born in Ovid, New York. He was ordained a president of the First Quorum of the Seventy in 1835 and in 1841 became a counselor in the Kirtland Stake presidency. Moving to Nauvoo in 1842, he later actively campaigned for Joseph Smith as President of the United States. (Cook, Revelations of Joseph Smith, 75-76). 234 Probably William Anderson. See footnote 268. 235 Almira Merrill Lamb (1807-1865), born at Hartford, Connecticut, was baptized in 1833. She married Abel Lamb (see fn. 203). in 1826 and by 1843 had born him 11 children. She was endowed 22 December 1845. (Almira Merrill Lamb, Family Group Sheet, Family Ancestral File, FHDL, E. C. I. F.). ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p062.jpg) Tuesday 17 Dreamed that some people were building a tower, which they wanted to excel in height the Temple. When I prophesied that when any want to have a building to excel, in height or beauty, the Temple of the Lord it should surely fall and come to naught. It being St. Patrick's day I remembered my pledge to Charles Young Ferguson.236 Talked of old Ireland and of days gone by. Felt very well. Staid at home till sunset, my family out visiting. Brother Allen brought me a load of fodder. At sunset went to the Temple to pray and heard that Uriel C. Nickerson (a Strangite) said that on Sunday night last the Temple was illuminated from the top of the Belfry to the ground and swore that he saw men passing back and forwards having candles in their hands and wanted to make the people believe that there was a visitation by angels, but they were the Mormons themselves. Thus has a Strangite born strong testimony of the glory of last Sabbath. Returning home heard frogs singing. Rain at 7, rest fine. Wednesday 18 At 10 I went to Mrs. Clayton with milk and butter. From thence to the Temple office. Bishop Heywood promised me that I should go in a company that will start on 1st May and that I should overtake the first company on Bear River where they will stay to rest a while. I also saw Trueman O. Angel who told me that A. W. Babbit had been in his office and had taken away Bishop Heywood's order for my four boxes and set of tent poles. Thus is every obstacle thrown in the way of my following my Father [Willard Richards] and the Twelve. I then went to the Lodge when L. N. Scovil gave me up Albern Allen's note. Then returned home and carried water for my people who were washing. Willard cut another tooth this day (5). At sundown went to the Temple to pray. I was appointed mouth.237 The Spirit was upon me and we all had a most glorious meeting. The glory of God again resting on the Temple in great power. This day myriads of knats [gnats] made their appearance in columns &c. [Found] the body of Bostwich, who was drowned opposite Fort Madison last Feb. 7. His body was but little decayed, but went fast after being brought out into the open air. Some lightning, frosty night. Thursday 19 A thin ice on the water this morning. At 11 I went to the office. Saw Fullmer who was better in answer to prayer. I received a letter from Father in Camp ordering me to be fitted out immediately and to follow the Camp. An order also came from the Council to the Trustees on the same subject. Went to Mr. Clayton's and returned home at 2. At Sundown went to the Temple to pray. A variance of opinions caused a vote to be taken to put an end to a man expressing his opinion. Some unpleasant words passed which were at last settled by begging pardon and shaking hands. Returned home at ep 9. Muddy. 236 Although Bullock spent over two years in Ireland, no record of his life there is presently known. His reference here of a pledge made to Charles Young Ferguson is nebulous at best. Ferguson was apparently an Irish friend to whom Bullock had made some kind of promise. The only other mention of Ferguson is in 1844 when Bullock recorded the following, "We remember with kindness our old friend C. Y. Ferguson." (Bullock Journal, 21 April 1844, Historian's Office Collection, Church Archives). 237 It appears that these nightly prayer sessions were in the form of prayer circles. Prayer circles, which can be traced back to ancient Christianity, were common at 19th Century revivals. They had been initially used by Church leaders at the School of the Prophets in Kirtland. During the Nauvoo period, participation in prayer circles was strictly restricted to about 50, all members of the Quorum of the Anointed organized by Joseph Smith in May 1843. However, with the rapid increase of endowed members in late 1845 and early 1846, the membership of the Quorum of the Anointed grew. At these prayer meetings, a "mouth" and a "president" were appointed. The "mouth" uttered the words of the prayer to be repeated by those joining in the circle, and the "president" was the presiding officiator in charge of the ceremony. See D. Michael Quinn, "Latter-day Saint Prayer Circles" and Hugh Nibley, "The Early Christian Prayer Circle," both in BYU Studies 19 (Fall 1978), for more information on the history and purpose of prayer circles. (cf. Buerger, "Temple Endowment Ceremony," 45). ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p063.jpg) Friday 20 I went to S. Lippot238 and ask her to go as an Asst. to California. She sd. she wod. consider and let me know. Then to the Temple. Saw W[ilmer] B[enjamin] Benson. Went with him up to the top of the Tower, on the roof, down to the ground. Saw the baptismal font. Went up one side, down the other. A most beautiful structure when I wished to be baptized for all my dead relatives. From thence to the Temple office and brother Levi's [Richards]. Went with Levi to Susannah's. [page 21] Description of my Cattle White face A light brown cow with white face. Belly, feet, hoofs, and end of tail white. About 7 rings on her horns. Right horn small hole bored in it underneath. Left ear cropt. Right ear cropt and a piece cut out. Nose speckled with black. Cherry A small red cow. Streak of white under her belly. Blackish hoofs. Left ear slit. Tail cut short. Seven rings on her horns. Star A small red cow. White star on her forehead. Belly white. Small teats. Under part and end of tail white. Inside of both hind knees white. Reddish hoofs. Tips of her horns black. Small horns with three rings. Both ears cropt and left crop slit in it. Tom A black ox with white head and black ears and nose and hoofs. His back, dulap, belly and tail white. Both ears a piece cut out on the underside. About 9 years old. Horns tipt with black. Jerry A red ox with small white star on the left side of his forehead. White streak under his belly. End of back and tail white. White hind feet. Light hoofs. Both ears a piece cut out on the under side. Both horns bored. About 9 years old. Horns tipt with black. Black A black ox with a black spotted belly. Two small white spots inside his hind knees. Some white hairs underneath and in end of his tail. Both ears the ends cut off. About 6 years old. Horns tipt black. Bright A red ox with a white star in his forehead. Belly and legs white. End of tail white and some white on his body. Right ear cropt. Left ear 2 slits. About 6 years old. Horns tipt with black.239 [page 22] 1846 Monday June 1 Took Black and Bright into the wood and hauled a log to Spencers Shop to make a wagon tongue. This is my first attempt to drive oxen and I succeeded to my satisfaction. At 1 p.m. went with Allen's Wagon for corn for oxen. Returned home and took oxen into the woods to pasture for the evening. Morng. rainy, evening fine. Br. Whitehead told me they might perhaps kill a beef and asked me if I wanted a piece. I told him I did. In the night a great storm of wind. Tuesday 2 After breakfast I went to the mill for meal. At 11 went with Mr. Clayton to the Big Field to hunt his sheep. Found them at n. e. corner. Returned home at ep 6. Very tired having seen a country desolate, houses empty, and inhabitants gone. Prairies deserted of cattle and people. Such is the blasting effect of mob misrule. Terrific wind in the night which rocked my house. It was really awful. Fine day. 238 Susannah Lippot (b. 1806), had been sealed to Willard Richards 6 February 1846. Her husband had passed away in 1844. (Family Group Sheet, Family Ancestral File, FHDL; E. C. I. F.). 239 "Black" and "Bright" would later pull Bullock's wagon and family into the Salt Lake Valley. (Bullock Journal, Thomas Bullock Collection, 20 September 1848). ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p064.jpg) Wednesday 3 At 5 went into the wood to pasture oxen. Staid till 10 then went to the Temple office. Staid till 1. Got 5.00. Went and bought a wagon cover, nails, tongue bolt &c &c. Returned home at 2. Went into the wood with oxen. Got wood for ox bows and carried it home. Sundown drove cattle home. Fine day. Thurs 4 Cut out new wagon cover and assisting Lucy to make same. Attending the oxen in the wood all day also in the evening assisting Albern Allen to make the ox bows. Harder work than Ive been used to. Beautiful day. Fri 5 At 10 went to Temple office. Br Anderson wanted me to exchange my big oxen for poorer ones, telling me that I could not drive them to the camp &c &c. I told him I should take them and deliver them up to Dr. Richards according to my first orders. I was also told that the Trustees would not let me have any more oxen, altho' they had promised me two more yokes a week ago. I immediately went to the Trustees who would not let me have any more oxen. They told me to have 200 lbs of flour which was at br. Whiteheads and prmised me money to buy the remainder in a few days. Bishop Heywood said I was "a Chiel among em takin notes and faith ye'll [undecipherable word] it,"240 then why not attend to the orders of the Twelve. I found that the ox was killed this week but I had no beef as usual. I have to live on meal and milk while others can live on the best the land affords. I wish I was in the midst of equal justice. Beautiful day. Satur 6 Took oxen to wood and assisted Albern Allen to load up his wagon. At 11 went to Temple office, Whitehead's, Clayton's Workshops Stores &c and returned home. About 2 bro. Clift called. Wanted to drive my team, but he had too much of a load for me. Went to hunt my cattle. Brought them home about 5. Then fixing hinges to boxes, making wooden rivets. Fed cattle, milked &c &c. G. Wardle brought 2nd wagon home about 8 p.m. Fine day. Sun 7 Went to Temple with Lucy. Took minutes of discourse of bro Snow (see them). Returned home and at 3 went again to Temple. Partook of Sacrament. Zebedee Coltrin Pres. Erastus Snow241 mouth. [blank] present. Had a good time. Returned home at sunset with Henrietta. Lucy churned242 twice this day. Lynching commenced at Macedonia this day.243 Beautiful day. Mon 8 Having heard that there was a piece of beef put by for me yesterday I went very early but found out it was gone as usual. Br Whitehead sd. he gave orders that I must have that piece (22 lbs) and no one else yet I was disappointed. I have not had any meat since April 9 yet others can live on the best of every thing. This is the 2nd beef killed this week. Br Whitehead told me the flour that I was having from his house he bought for himself, having borrowed the money to pay for it. Is not this a pretty treatment, both of Whitehead and me. W[hitehead]. sd. if it had not been for him I shod. not have had one single thing. Babbitt taking almost every thing to his own private office. The reason I am not fit out or cannot get on is because I am an Englishman. Babbitt has 240 A chiel is a "familiar term for man, especially young man, lad; 'fellow,' 'chap'." (Oxford Dictionary, 3:111). It is obvious that Bullock was trying to write down Heywood's exact wording, however, the exact meaning of this phrase is unclear. 241 Erastus Snow (1818-1880), originally from St. Johnsbury, Vermont, was baptized in February 1833. He served many missions for the Church, campaigned for Joseph Smith in Vermont, was a member of the Council of Fifty, and was an active Mason. (Cook, Revelations of Joseph Smith, 301-02). For a complete study on Snow, see Andrew Karl Larson, Erastus Snow: The Life of a Missionary and Pioneer for the Early Mormon Church (Salt Lake City: University of Utah Press, 1971), especially 77-112. 242 To shake or agitate with violence or continued motion. (Noah Webster's American Dictionary). 243 For more information on this renewed mob activity, see the Hancock Eagle, 12 June 1846, 2. ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p065.jpg) been against me since I received the Drs. council at Sugar Creek not to have any thing to do with the Eagle Newspaper. May the time soon come that he may be taught obedience to his Superiors and deal justly, instead of assisting his favorites. After some hunting I got a piece of beef, bloody and bony. Br. Whitehead reproving John [S. Fullmer] for his conduct. I retd. home and fixed my wooden rivets. Then put on my wagon cover and attending to my cattle. Sunset I went to the Temple. J[udge]. Higbee Pres. Z. Coltrin mouth. [blank] present. There is quite a revival in attendance. Fine day Report. A delegation came into the city from the mob camp which caused great excitement. A many of the brethren packed up and crossed the River. A meeting was called in the Temple to defend it. Tues 9 I drove cattle into the wood. G. Wardle came at 10. We yoked up Tom and Jerry and fetched the barrel of flour from bro. Whiteheads and some things for him. Returned about 1. I regulated my medicine chest. Then gathered some sage and dried it. In the evening I bought an ox yoke and assisted G. Wardle to fix ox bows and wagon box and then fetched the cattle home. Albern Allen and John Rushton244 called in the evening. Henrietta at Agnes Smith's245 all day. Rainbow in the evening. The Saints were rushing to the River nearly panic struck. P.M. new citizens met at 70s hall.246 Wednes 10 Packing up my goods in order for speedy removal in case of attack. A man came to offer me some fever and ague pills for my house and lot and sd. that the mob was whipping and driving the Mormons 4 miles off; That all the houses that had been sold to the new citizens were to have a sign up. I replied "I suppose like the custom of the Jews, to sprinkle the lintels and door posts with blood in order that the Destroying Angel might pass over all in that house, well sir, mine is a maiden at present." He sd. "I suppose so" and smiled. [page 23] At 4 I went to the Temple office to enquire if it was right to run or fight. I found out more scare than actual danger. Returned home to continue my preparations fixing locks to boxes and wagon cover. Warm day. Reports. Two new citizens who refused to join the mob severely whipped. The brethren rushing to the ferry in order to cross the River. A woman whipped "until the blood run off her heels" by the mob. A brother compelled to sell 500 worth of property for 100 by the mob.247 Thurs 11. Preparing to leave. At 11 Father Clayton called and I went with him to the Temple office. I asked for chains, ox yokes and bows when Bishop Fulmer said "we can do nothing for you." "We want you to stay here and fight." I told him I understood I was wanted in the Camp to write. I find they will not assist me in any thing. Went with Mr. Clayton to look after his wagons. /Bought a pen knife .40./ Returned home about 4. After supper I, Henrietta and Lucy robed ourselves, prayed, and had sacrament. I gave them much instruction in regard to their duty. Fine day. 244 John Rushton, brother of Harriet Rushton Nixon (see fn. 95)., was born in 1821 at Yorkshire, England. Endowed 3 February 1846, John died several years later in St. Louis. (Black, Membership, 37:966-67). 245 Agnes Coolbrith Smith, widow of Don Carlos Smith who died in 1841, was born in 1811 at Scarsborough, Maine. She married Smith in 1835 and had three children by him. She was endowed 10 December 1845 and sealed by proxy to Don Carlos 28 January 1846. (Cook, Revelations of Joseph Smith, 274-75; Black, Membership, 11:444-45). 246 "New citizen" was the term given to a person moving into Nauvoo and buying the Saints' lands and properties. Because the new citizens wanted to protect their newly acquired properties, they looked disfavorably upon the mob actions and were unwilling to join forces with them in driving out the Mormons. For this reason they were seen as Mormon sympathizers and were also harshly treated. Many were driven out of Nauvoo. 247 These depredations are discussed in more detail in the Hancock Eagle, 12 June 1846, 2. ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p066.jpg) Reports. The People are panic struck. 4 boats have started to cross at Nashville in addition to the regular ferries but they are not half enough. One man offered a barrel of flour to cross, but the ferryman (Blakeslee) referd. up to the Trustees for an order for the amount and to request them to stop the panic. Heywood replied to Blakeslee "we are better without such men than with them." Old Mother Sandford driven into the city by the mob. The mob threaten to come in tomorrow. The merchants have packed up their goods and are removing as fast as they can. The mob is encamped at Golden's Point and are driving all who wont join them. Friday 12 I carried tongue of my wagon to the blacksmiths to get a pull back put on. Waited while it was done and carried it back. Then went to the Temple office to get some meal but could not. Returned home about 7 and was told Black and Bright had strayed away. I immediately started in pursuit, as also Lucy, taking different routes. Both returned home after dark unsuccessful. This is the effect of my not having yokes. I have often asked for them but cannot get any. If they are lost it is entirely on account of not being yoked together. Hot day. Reports. The citizens were called together this p.m. in order to organize for the defense of the place and a committee sent off to negotiate with the mob. Satur 13. I was up by sunrise and started for Caspers Creek and the English Settlement where I had heard they [the lost cows] were but again returned home disappointed. While at home the other cattle ran away after a cow that wanted a bull. I had a race after them thro the fields and wood until I had not one dry thread on me. Brought them back about 8 and again started in pursuit of the lost ones, and after beating the woods well up to the Le Harp Road we found them with a cow. Such is the effect of being without yokes and the Trustees will not let me have means to get them. After much trouble got them home also. Having overexerted myself, I was taken sick and had to lay down. I took 3 bowls of thorowort248 which made me ill. The hives plague very bad. Mother Rushton came and staid all day. Lucy baking Gingerbread &c all day. Henrietta sewing and assisting Lucy. This last week has been the happiest week I have had, being united in love and harmony. Peace has reigned entirely this week. Very hot day. Reports. Bro. Richardson sd. the mob at Golden's Point had agreed to let the Mormons remain another week, and then they were to come in and do what they please. The Sheriff having returned from Galena, called the citizens together this p.m. 4 oclock, and swore in 300 Deputy Sheriff's in order to maintain law and order before Justice Wells, and Higbee and Robinson. The mob are now 400 strong at Golden's Point and have one cannon to storm the Temple. Sunday 14 Went to the Temple with my musket and pistols to defend it /(altho I was so weak as scarce to walk there)/ an attack being expected this day. I saw the brethren under arms who had met on the Green at the ringing of the Temple Bell. Sheriff Backenstos was Commander in Chief, Capt. Clifford249 commanded the Cavalry and Stephen Markham250 /and Capt. Puckett251/ commanded the Infantry. After parading some 248 Another name for boneset. 249 Benjamin Clifford was a new citizen from Quincy that was sympathetic toward the Saints and served in the militia for their protection. A native of Rhode Island, he was born in 1801 and married a Sophia in the mid 1820s. He had four children and by 1850 would be living in Quincy, Illinois working as a merchant. 250 Stephen Markham (1800-1878), originally from Avon, New York, was baptized in 1837. He was a carpenter by trade but became a colonel of the Nauvoo Legion in 1843 and a body guard to Joseph Smith. In 1844, Markham sold his $1200 home and gave the money to Joseph Smith to help him pay his legal debts. He was a member of the 3rd Ward. Although Markham left Nauvoo in February with the main group of Mormons, he had been sent back to transact some business. He would be in Nauvoo throughout June and July. (Mervin L. Gifford, "Stephen Markham: Man of Valor," [Graduate paper, Brigham Young University, 1973]; Jensen, ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p067.jpg) time, the whole marched off in double file to the Mansion where they all discharged their fire arms in the air. [This was heard across the River and the brethren thinking the mob had attacked the City, bro. John Bair252 determined to cross and assist, but no one would ferry him, being against Council. When he replied, the Council of Jesus Christ was, he that would not lay down his life for his brethren had not the love of God in him. He then bought a skiff for 200 and ferried himself across, being fully armed and equipped. C. W. Patten253 also hearing it. His father sd. the mob was fighting in the city. He remembering a prophecy given in No. 1 Room, replied there was not, but any how would come and see for himself.]254 They then remarched to the green. A hollow square was formed, when the Sheriff sd. he should dismiss them until the ringing of the Bell. Col Markham returned thanks for his appointment, and their obedience to the word of command and sd. that he had come and should stay here until mob rule was put down and law and order again [continued in next entry][page 24] June 14. 1846 established in Hancock Co. Capt. Clifford next addressed them and returned thanks for the promptness and alacrity that they had all met. Capt. Pickett in a neat speech sd. that we were come up here to be perfected and sd. he hoped that the damd mob would stand that we might be tried together in order to prove our acquaintance. He was afraid they would not stand but hoped they would. He then proposed 3 cheers for the Sheriff, and 3 for Capt. Clifford, 3 for Gen. Markham, and 3 for the ladies in general and sd. no man ought to have a sweetheart who would not turn out this time. Sheriff Backenstos then proposed 3 cheers for Capt. Pickett and 3 for law and order, which were all most heartily responded to. At 2 p.m. they again met and the committee reported that when they went to the mob camp they had only left their committee, who were told that they could only be treated as a mob from this time and for ever. When the brethren were all dismissed until further call. Report that when the Committee went to the mob camp last evening and told them fully what they must expect, about 100 fled for home when old Macauley255 sat down and cried. He sd. "that he had been trying for the last three years to raise a Company to drive the Mormons out of Hancock Co. and now in this last struggle you are all going to leave me." After dismissal S. Markham marched the troops into the Temple and preached to them while I was in the Watch Tower I counted them as they past. 488 foot, 68 horsemen, 17 wagons with about 102 in them and about 50 at the Temple making about 700 under arms. Went to the top of the Tower and round the outside. At six oclock went to the Sacrament. John S. Fulmer was Pres. F. D. Richards mouth. [blank] present. Had a very good night of it. Hot day. Biographical Encyclopedia, 3:676-77; Black, Membership, 29:351-59). 251 William Pickett was also a new citizen and a friend of the Mormons. He was originally from Alabama. (Hancock Eagle, 3 August 1846, 2). 252 John Bair, born in 1810, was married in 1829 and baptized in 1834. He was a member of the Nauvoo 2nd Ward and received his endowment 6 January 1846. This daring, if not somewhat impetuous, attempt to aid the "brethren" was not his first one. In July 1843, he had been involved in the Maid of Iowa expedition to rescue Joseph Smith. See HC 5:482-84. (Black, Membership, 3:234-39). 253 Charles W. Patten was born in 1811 at Herkimer County, New York. He was ordained a High Priest in 1844 and at this time was serving on the committee to aid the destitute in Nauvoo. (Donald Q. Cannon and Lyndon W. Cook, eds. Far West Record [Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 1983], 280; HC 7:158). 254 Brackets are in the original. 255 John McAuley (1799-1874), originally of Ireland, immigrated to New York and later moved to Pontoosic Township, Illinois in 1832. He was an ardent anti-Mormon and had fought desperately since 1844 to expel the Mormons from Illinois. Some accounts implicate him in the burning of the Mormon Temple in 1848. ("Biographical Information on John McAuley," n.d., Church Archives). ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p068.jpg) Report. The swiftest race ever run in Hancock Co. was between Golden Point and Carthage by the mob. Monday 15 Breakfast. Past 10 went to the wood with the oxen and returned about 2. Wrote a long letter to the Dr. At sundown went to the Temple to pray. Tarleton Lewis Pres. Wm. Burton256 Mouth. 8 Present. Stephen Markham related things of the Camp. Frogs and crickets make a terrible din. Cherry with a young bull all night. Report. When mob had fled to Carthage they heard that the Sheriff was going against them with 900 men when they fled in every direction. The wicked flee when no man pursueth. New citizens issue a circular confessing themselves anti mormons.257 Warm Tuesday 16 But little sleep on acct. of Bugs and Mosquitoes. John Rushton visited me. Fixed a bell on Black. Drove the oxen to the wood. Returned about 2. A man came and offered me 150. for my lot which I of course refused. At sundown went to the Temple to pray. S. Markham was Pres. Z. Coltrin mouth (8). We had a very comfortable meeting. Heard much about the Camp which made us rejoice. Markham was requested to preach to the people and disabuse their minds on the reports from the Camp. Warm day. Wednesday 17 In the woods with the oxen and at home all day. Went to the Temple to pray. W. Burton Pres. C. E. Bolton mouth (8). Then returned home. The new citizens began to replace their goods. Grogeries continued increasing. Warm. Thursday 18 At 6 went with G. Wardle to buy ox bows and yoke. Then to Temple. Borrowed 1.00 from Lewis Robins which Whitehead promised should be repaid to him. Went to Music Hall and thence with F. D. Richards to his old house. Staid till 11 then went home for breakfast. Again with him to Music Hall. Ret. home. At 1 took a chair to swap for bows. Pd. for a yoke and another pair of bows. Met with Mr. Clayton. Measured off Edward Martin's lot. Then to the office, drank a cup of wine. On way home called at Bensons where we dines. At 7 went with Benson and Father Clayton to Neibaurs.258 Mended a net and then went a fishing. I wheeled the net to Laws Mill where we netted until after midnight. We got home again about 2 a.m. Fine day and night. Friday 19 Assisted Lucy being washing day, carrying water, laying out clothes to dry, all morning. At 12 went to Bensons for my ox bows, and at 2 assisted G. Wardle to fix his waggonbox. At 4 we went to bathe in the Mississippi. Returned home about 6. At 7 went to Temple to pray. I was chosen President and [I] appointed Wandel Mace mouth (9). A sick man came to be anointed and healed of his infirmity. I feel that he will get better. Warm day. 256 William Burton (1809-1851), born at Garthorp, England, served many missions for the Church. He was a seventy and received his endowment in December 1845. Burton's diary indicates that he attended these nightly prayer meetings but provides no further insight. He did attend the dedication of the Temple on April 30 and May 1, an event that Bullock does not record. (William Burton Diary, Church Archives; Black, Membership, 7:714- 17). 257 In actuality, the circular was not an anti-Mormon statement but rather one of anti-violence. It pleaded with the mobs not to attack the fleeing Saints as this would enable them to leave sooner. For the complete document, see the Hancock Eagle, 3 July 1846, 2. 258 Alexander Neibaur (1808-1883), born at Ehrenbreitstein, France, studied dentistry at the University of Berlin afterwhich he moved to England. Here he was baptized in 1838 and immigrated to Nauvoo in 1841. In Nauvoo he practiced dentistry and made matches. He was in the Nauvoo Legion and taught Joseph Smith German and French. Neibaur also recorded one of the first accounts of Joseph Smith's First Vision. On 26 May 1845, Neibaur had pulled one of Bullock's teeth and presumably this visit was in connection with a tooth problem. (Jessee, Papers of Joseph Smith, 459-462; Theda L. Bassett, Grandpa Neibaur was a Pioneer [Salt Lake City: Artistic Printing, 1988]; James B. Allen, "Eight Contemporary Accounts of Joseph Smith's First Vision," Improvement Era (April 1970): 4-14, esp. 6; Bullock Journal, 26 May 1845, Church Archives). ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p069.jpg) Saturday 20 Mr. Clayton came to my house. I wrote a letter to Dr. Willard Richards and went to Mr. C. Spencer259 who promised to deliver it. We went to the Temple, Waggon Shop and down to the River. Saw one waggon start across. Took a walk by the River. Saw a Circus near Joseph's old store.260 Had some talk with Amos Fielding261 and ret. home at 2. About 6 went to the Temple to pray. Tarleton Lewis262 Pres. Isaac Higbee mouth (10). Fine. Sunday 21 With Henrietta to the Temple. A. W. Babbit and Joseph Young spoke. I reported same (see my minutes). Returned home. At 3 went to Temple again. Curtis E. Bolton Pres. Erastus Snow mouth (14). Joseph L. Heywood and John McEwan263 came to be administered to. Had the Sacrament and adjourned before 7. Then took a walk with Lucy by the River and thro the Wood home. Willard can walk by the side of chairs, boxes &c. A cool day. Monday 22 At 10 I went down to Mr. Clayton's, he being notified to leave his house, the purchaser being come. I then [page 25] hunted for a house for them to go into and at length found O. M. Duel's.264 Took Mrs. Clayton to see it and [she] was satisfied. Returned about 5 when I wrote a long letter for G. Wardle to go to England which took till after sundown. Fanny here for Tea with him. Milked, attended to my cattle. Warm. Tuesday 23 At 10 Lucy and I went down to her Father's to assist them to remove. Staid there till sundown when I went up to the Temple to pray. I was chosen President. I nominated William Burton mouth (8). Had a good time. Returned to Mr. Clayton's and walked home with Lucy at dark. Hot. Wednesday 24 Went with Lucy to the Trustees office to get some dry goods. Then to Mr. Clayton's and back to the Trustees. Waited a long time when Babbitt and Heywood came in. In talking of fitting me out they told me I must give up the waggon and oxen to the Church. I told them I understood I was to give them up to Dr. Richards. They replied "no, the Dr. has already overdrawn his account and I must give them up to the 259 Claudius Victor Spencer (1824-1910), son of the mayor Daniel Spencer and nephew of Orson Spencer, was born at West Stockbridge, Massachusetts. He was baptized in 1841 and was a seventy in Nauvoo. (Black, Membership, 40:847-852). 260 On 5 January 1842, Joseph Smith's red brick store opened for business. The first story of the store was primarily used for business while the second story became a meeting place for several organizations and committees including the Relief Society, Temple Committee, Nauvoo House Committee, Nauvoo City Council, and the Nauvoo Legion. In addition, various priesthood quorums, church meetings, and school classes were held in it. For a period, the store served as the Church and city administrative office building. It was located on the south side of Water Street near Granger Street. (Holzapfel and Cottle, Old Mormon Nauvoo, 144-47). For a report on the archeology and recent reconstruction of the Red Brick Store, see Roger D. Launius and F. Mark McKiernan, Joseph Smith Jr.'s Red Brick Store, Western Illinois Monograph Series, No. 5 (Macomb, IL: Western Illinois University, 1985). 261 Amos Fielding, an Englishman, had arrived in Nauvoo on 26 March 1845. (Bullock Journal, 26 March 1845, Historian's Office Collection, Church Archives). 262 Tarlton Lewis (1805-1890), born in the Pendleton District of South Carolina, was baptized in 1836. He was injured in the Haun's Mill massacre in 1838 afterwards moving to Quincy and then to Nauvoo in October 1839. He spent nine months cutting timber on the Black River for the temple and later oversaw the cranes used for hoisting materials used in its construction. He was ordained a high priest in 1839 and acted as Bishop of the Nauvoo 4th Ward from 1839 until 1846 when he departed for the West. (Jensen, Biographical Encyclopedia, 3:673; Black, Membership, 28:118-28). 263 John P. McEwan (1824-1878), born in Garvahy, Ireland, was baptized in 1840 and immigrated to Nauvoo shortly thereafter. He was quorum secretary to the Fourth Quorum of the Seventy and later became president of the 22nd Quorum of the Seventy. He received his endowment 9 January 1846. (Black, Membership, 30:173-76). 264 Osman M. Duel (1802-1855), originally from Galway, New York, joined the Church in the early 1830s. He was a member of the Nauvoo 3rd Ward and served a mission to New York in 1844. He had apparently left for the West and abandoned his home. (Black, Membership, 14:539-40; HC 6:336). ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p070.jpg) Church." They also told Mr. Clayton that William had overdrawn his account by 2 or 300 dollars. But they promised to assist him in about 3 weeks. They told me that if I would wait a little they would fit me out with what I wanted but to try and sell my house if I could. They let me have some goods. We returned home by the River. Went to look after oxen as usual and a sundown went to the Temple to pray. Graham Coltrin265 President. I mouth (7). Some thunder and rain this day. Thursday 25 Lucy and I went to assist her mother to remove to O. M. Duel's house all day. In the afternoon there was some heavy rain, thunder and lightning. At sundown went to the Temple to pray. Tarlton Lewis President. Graham Coltrin Mouth (6). Returned to Mrs. C's when Lucy returned home with me. I overstrained myself this day. W. Phelps266 left on the Steam Boat. Hot. Friday 26 The thunder shook my house pretty severe in the night, much lightning and rain and heavy wind which ript one of the covers off my waggon. I was at home all day in consequence of the overstraining yesterday and was obliged to take a regular cleansing by vomit, purge, sweat, and hot bathing. And afterwards my body was wished with Spirit. I kept very quiet and was much relieved. Warm. Saturday 27 Attending to oxen until about 4 p.m. Then to Store to get some meal. At 7 went to Temple to pray. [blank] Prest. I was mouth. Felt much of the Spirit upon me. Warm. It is now two years this day since Joseph and Hyrum were martyrd, and what a tremendous alteration has taken place in Nauvoo. Surely it has fallen, is fallen. Wherever you now look Taverns, Grogeries, Bowling Alleys, Ten pin Alleys, Whorehouses. Lawyers and Doctors salute your eyes and ears. The reeling drunkard, the boisterous laugh, the giddy dance, confusion and riot rule supreme. Hundreds, I might say thousands, of houses empty where once happy Saints dwelt, sung and prayed. Fences nearly all down, gardens laid waste, fruit trees destroyed by cattle, and all again running to destruction and its late wildness. In the last few years has this spot been translated from a wilderness to a garden and the most delightful spot on the River and now again running to its native wildness and desolation. Sunday 28 Went to the Temple and reported the discourses of Markham, Lytle,267 and Snow (see them) and returned home. At 3 went again to the Temple to pray. F. D. 265 Graham Coltrin (1796-1851), older brother of Zebedee Coltrin, was born at Franklin, Massachusetts and joined the Church in 1831. He was a carpenter by trade and helped build the Nauvoo Temple. A high priest, Coltrin was endowed in December of 1845. He was a member of the Nauvoo 1st Ward. (Black, Membership, 11:185-88). 266 William Wines Phelps (1792-1872), native to Hanover, New Jersey, was baptized in 1831. He was a prominent Church leader from 1831 to 1838 in which year he was excommunicated. After living in Ohio for several years, he contacted Church leaders and was active again in the Kirtland Area. In 1841, Phelps moved to Nauvoo where he was the mayor's clerk, fire warden, and a clerk, scribe, and confidant to the Prophet till the later's death. He was also a member of the Council of Fifty. From Bullock's minutes, it is clear that Phelps was in Nauvoo at this time and he was this day probably departing for the West; he resided at Winter Quarters until 1849. (Walter Dean Bowen, "The Versatile W. W. Phelps: Mormon Writer, Educator, and Pioneer," [Masters Thesis, Brigham Young University, 1958]; Cook, Revelations of Joseph Smith, 87; Bullock Minutes, May 1846). 267 John Lytle (1803-1892), born at Turbet, Pennsylvania, was baptized in 1836. In Nauvoo, he served as a policeman and a seventy. He was one of the men arrested in connection with the destruction of the Expositer press in 1844. He would later become a bishop in the Salt Lake 11th Ward. (Cannon and Cook, Far West Record, 275; Black, Membership, 28:914-18; E. C. I. F.). ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p071.jpg) Richards President, William Anderson268 mouth (12). Partook of the Sacrament, then went to Mr. Clayton's at 7 p.m. and took a walk down on the flats and so home. Henry J. Young gave me the Hancock Eagle. He is the man who supplies me with papers and extras for history. Warm day, showery p.m. Monday 29 The oxen having strayed away again I went after them and took them to Doyles Wood. I had not been in many minutes before Pat Doyle came and ordered me to drive them out of the Wood. I asked if he would allow me to have them in the near part of the Wood, if I watched them, but he still ordered me to drive them out. He has joined the mob party and may the Lord soon reward him for his unkindness. W[ilmer] B[enson]. his fence is down in five places being open to the common land. Remember also George Colemere's Wife's blackguardism this day. Attended the oxen in the open fields till about 3 then writing letters to Mr. Wassell (England) Mr. Reuben Bullock, and Mr. William Mums. Being alone all p.m. Lucy being sent for to attend her sick mother and Henrietta being gone to her mother's. At Sundown went to the Temple to pray. Wandle Mace President. William Burton mouth (8). After meeting we had much agreeable conversation. Returned home at 10 and then had to milk all my cows. Finished about 11. A vast number of gnats. Hot day. Tuesday 30 With oxen from 9 till 3 in the open fields. At 5 went to the Temple office for some corn and pork. Got two bushels of corn and 151 lb. Pork for my journey. Called at Mrs. Clayton's, who was very sick. Staid till sundown then went up to the Temple to pray. William Burton Pres. I was mouth (10). Afterwards conversed till after 9 then went to Mrs. Clayton's. Returned home. Lucy drank some cold water while in a great perspiration which made her very ill indeed. Her breath ceased several times but in 2 or 3 hours I succeeded in getting her into a sweat and she fell asleep. Hot day. Wednesday 1 July [1846] Lucy was some better today. Henrietta sick also. 10 tending cattle till 2 p.m. Then writing &c. At home all p.m. Sundown to Temple. I was chosen President and I appointed Isaac Higbee mouth (7). Received copy of Sidney Rigdon's revelations.269 Laid hands on a sick man. Returned home and went to bed. Hot day.[page 26] Wednesday July 1. 1846 I had not been in bed more than an hour when I heard a rumpus among the oxen. Got up and found they had broke the fence and were following a cow. Had considerable difficulty in getting them back to my lot. I weighed 116 lb. Thursday 2 Milked the cows. Then drove them and the oxen to pasture. Staid till 3 p.m. Then wrote recommends for F. D. Richards who was going on a mission to England. At 6 I went to the Temple. At Sundown prayed. [blank] President. [blank] mouth. ( ). I was mouth in blessing some packages for the East and for England. After meeting went 268 William Anderson (1809-1846), born at Lewiston, Maine, was baptized in 1841. From 1842-44, he served a mission to Chicago and other parts of Illinois. He was a seventy and was endowed 19 December 1845. He was killed in the battle of Nauvoo on 12 September. (Jensen, Biographical Encyclopedia, 2:585-586). Curtis E. Bolton called him "one of God's noblest spirits." (Curtis Edward Bolton Journal, p.6). 269 Sidney Rigdon (1793-1876), of St. Clair Township, Pennsylvania, was baptized in 1830. While in Nauvoo, he had been postmaster, city council member, Council of Fifty member, and councilor in the First Presidency. After the martyrdom, Rigdon claimed to be the guardian over the Church and was subsequently excommunicated on 8 September 1844. By April 1845, he had organized a church and was receiving revelations. Rigdon's main revelation during this period was for the Saints to gather in the East and await the great battle that would ensue in the West. (F. Mark McKiernan, The Voice of One Crying in the Wilderness: Sidney Rigdon, Religious Reformer, 1793-1976 [Lawrence, KS: Coronado Press, 1971], 133-45, and passim) See also Amos Fielding letter to Brigham Young, 9 August 1845, in the Nauvoo Neighbor, 13 August 1845, 2-3. ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F3_I2_p072.jpg) to Samuel W. Richards270 and gave him my packet and also some further instructions. Staid with him till 9. Kissed him, blessed him and then went home. Hot day. Friday 3 At home all day assisting Lucy in washing and Henrietta ironing. About 6 went to the Temple and prayed. [blank] President. [blank] mouth. ( ). Returned home and slept in my California waggon with Wife and child. A pleasant night. Warm. Franklin and Samuel Richards started down the River on the Steam Boat.271 Saturday 4 At 10 I went to the Temple and staid until 3 where I was told that William Law had been taken thro the Temple by A. W. Babbit. Many persons expressed their dissent of the act and well do I remember Josephs words, "If it were not for a Brutus, Caesar might have lived." So has Law proved a Brutus unto Joseph. At 3 I went into the woods to hunt oxen. Returned at 5 and found Benson at home. Sundown I went to the Temple. [blank] Pres. [blank] mouth. (8). At the close of the meeting C. E. Bolton gave me the lie in regard to the prayer meeting, when it was first commenced. I replied that he was not there the first meeting, but I was, being one of the seven who met with Joseph Young on Feb 11th and the only one of the seven who now meet. That he had contradicted me in a thing where he was not present and had hurt my feelings. He replied "I dont care if they are." "I am a liberal man." Query how has he shown his "liberal" feelings in insulting Phinehas Richards, Levi Richards, Franklin Richards, Zebedee Coltrin, William Anderson, Wandel Mace and others both in and out of that sacred building. He has prayed (out of the Temple) to God that some parts of my property might be destroyed and that I might not get it into California. If such principles are "liberal" principles Good Lord deliver me from the same unfriendly, overbearing disposition. Returned home and got severely xd.[excited?] by H. and L. Warm day. Sunday 5 A heavy storm of thunder, lightning and rain. I had to remove the bed out of the waggon into the house. Lucy asked forgiveness for all past offenses. I forgave her and she forgave me and we determined to love more and more. At 10 I went to the Temple with Henrietta. Elder Babbitt preached. I was too late to get to my reporting Seat. Sat in the north aisle. Could not hear much of what was spoken. Returned home, severely pained with piles272 and I had to undress and stay at home the remainder of the day. Took some cooling medicine.273 H and L went to the Temple in the p.m. to hear Joseph Young preach. He spoke very feelingly against abusing animals, wives and children. Hot day.274 270 Samuel Richards (1824-1909), a native of Richmond, Massachusetts, was the son of Phineas Richards and the younger brother of Franklin D. Richards. He joined the Church in 1838 and in 1842 moved to Nauvoo with his family. Here he worked as a carpenter on the Temple and as a drill sergeant in the Nauvoo Legion. (Jensen, Biographical Encyclopedia, 1:718-19). 271 Franklin and Samuel were leaving on a mission to England. 272 Hemorrhoids. (Gunn's Newest Family Physician, 222-29); Colin Mackenzie, Mackenzie's Five Thousand Receipts [Philadelphia: James Kay, Jun & Co., 1831], 219). 273 A common ointment for piles at this time consisted of jimsonweed and catnip leaves, onions, tobacco, whisky, and bacon lard. See Gunn's Newest Family Physician, 1140. 274 After this page, there is one blank page and then a space where six pages have been cut, leaving only a stub of paper behind. It is not clear if they contained any writing. In addition, the journal has a wrapper page used as the outer cover of the journal. It has been torn and badly damaged. On this sheet is written a list of grocery items and their prices and/or amounts. For example, on 21 Feb. Bullock lists "shoes____________ 1.00", "meal 1/2 Bush____________18 ", and "wine 1 Quart____________37 1/2." The list is dated from mid February to mid April 184-(?). The year has been badly damaged but would logically have been 1846, when Bullock worked during those corresponding months in the Trustees office where large amounts of supplies were given out to those leaving Nauvoo for the pioneer camp in Iowa. Similar lists can be found in Bullock's 1846- 48 Journals. 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Maughn who was sick in bed with his wife - took them a piece of beef - got him some milk pursley - then went on to my quorum - spoke considerably to the brethren, and closed the meeting with benediction then went to the stand took minutes of P. P. Pratt & G. A. Smith's discourses - then went home. fine day. Monday 1st Sept. at office writing Camp Journey to Zion, Joseph's return from Missouri etc. Night very heavy thunder & vivid lightning not much rain. hot day. Tuesday 2nd office finished Zion's Camp Journey - also filling in addendas. I was very ill with cold in my head, tooth ache & flux. Asked Dr. R. to lay on hands & rebuke it, which he did, he made me a doze of gin & raw flour to stop the flux. Went home. Lightning at night. very hot day. Wednesday 3 at office regulating papers all a.m. then recording certificates of the saints. The Dr. told us to give over at 1/2 past 5. A storm coming on, I ran great part of the way home, as I closed the gate the first stones dropt. I lay down tired out, when the most terrific hail storm I ever saw came on. Thunder awful, lightning tremendous, the hail fell, and lumps of ice two inches in circumference smashed 26 panes in my house, cut the corn into ribbons, leveled everything else in the garden. It came from the N. West and lasted about 3 quarters of an hour. The rain continued about half an hour longer. On looking out at the door I saw a large tree, a flash of lightning passed, and in a second or two after it fell gracefully to the ground. very hot day. Thursday 4 This morning I saw nearly every house fronting the north has its windows smashed, the Dr. has only one whole pane in his six windows fronting north many houses not one whole pane left. Spoke to the Bishop for glass. Looking up Records of Baptisms for the dead - arranging some according to date at about 2 p.m. B. Young, H. C. Kimball, W. Richards, G. A. Smith, P. P. Pratt, A. Lyman, J. Taylor, Bish. Whitney & Miller, Fa. Morley, Joseph Young, O. Spencer and 2 brethren who owned considerable land in Texas - the two last left about 4 when the rest went into council. I & F. D. R. going to gather the fragments of glass & bury it. Went to Temple Store, and on Mullholland St. saw my old "Bos" cow as I supposed, followed it down to L. N. Scovil's where a sister said she had reared it. It had all the same marks I had except my initials not being on the root of the whole horn. God knows whether it is mine or not. I hope I may yet find them both. El. Morris then went with me to Bro. Benson who was sick & we laid on our hands in the name of the Lord to rebuke the disease of Bro. & Sis. Benson. We then went home at dark. G. Colemere etc. cut corn in my lot this p.m. Children have bad eyes. rather cooler today. Friday 5 so weak that I could scarce walk to the office. 8 to 9 assisting to get a piece of meat out of the well. F. D. R. went down. Then regulating baptisms for the dead and calculating ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F4_I3_p003.jpg) amount of paper required - at 12 I was taken very ill with the chills & fever, lay down - about 6 p.m. Dr. returned and at sundown drove me to Lyons' to get 12 grains of quinine, then drove me home, laid hands on me - he told me to enter in my Journal that he had spent a very pleasant day at the Big Field - that 616 dined there, besides children. pleasant day. From this day to Friday 19 I was so very sick, and unable to use my pen to keep up my Journal. I had the chills & fever continually - On Sat. 13 I thought I was so much better, that I could walk to the Temple to see after provisions. I returned in about 3 hours, very tired, with a piece of meat, and the consequence was I was worse ill than before, took to my bed, and continued till Friday 19, when I had a shakes. F. D. Richards called on Thursday 11 and Fox called on Thursday 19. I have had frequent visits from Bro & Sis Pixton who have shown great kindness - while I was sick in bed Emma found my "Bos" at Wellington Wilsons, my wife next saw it, and knew it. The man said "if the cow is yours, you must have it" - it was next identified by Frederick & Jane Rushton then George Wardle & then by Edwin Rushton - I also saw her & knew her again which was one cause of my going to the Temple on Saturday 13th and brought on my relapse. The weather has generally been very pleasant in the day, and cool at night - sometimes frosty - The mob have been burning out the brethren near Lima, Carthage, Appanoose - three or four of the mob have been shot - one Capt. Smith who welcomed the mob at Carthage jail on 27th June, and also the man Franklin A. Worrell who first went to the stairs, & had the knife in his hand to cut off Joseph's head. Friday 19 Frederick came in about 11 and reports that the brethren have taken four prisoners, and brought them into the city. Emma called with some dinner for us, & told us that a man was shot thro' carelessness near the Temple this morning. I went into the garden two or three times & as often laid down on bed. I am some little better, Wife, Thos. Henry, Pamela & Willard all sick. fine day. Saturday 20 at sunrise I sent for Bros. Pixton & Burgess to come and administer to my Wife, Willard, and Pamela, they attended to the ordinances, and Sis Pixton attended to the duties of the house until 11 & came again at 5 to sundown. My wife & children in parlor bed & I was on the bed up stairs. I had a terrible pain in my belly & very weak. Soldiers disbanded this evening - mob promising not to molest us. hot morning windy p.m. & night. Sunday 21 I am some better but very weak, Wife very ill, Willard passed a bad night, children rather better. Sis. Pixton came about 9 and staid till 11. F. D. Richards called brought a piece of beef from the Dr. We conversed about California, mob etc., about 1 my wife took Boneset Tea & Lobelia - sick seven or eight times - very bad. Sis Pixton came to get our dinner & Emma to nurse. fine day. Monday 22 Stephen Nixon came & laid hands on my wife, who was very bad, and when he sent, Sarah Ann came down to nurse she staid till about noon when she felt her chills coming on, went home & I went to the brook with her - I returned home tired out, laid down in bed, ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F4_I3_p004.jpg) when Harriett Nixon came & attended to my wife etc - went about 3. At sunset Sis. Pixton called again. Willard & Pamela very ill. cold day. Tuesday 23 Wife some better, also Willard, Pamela & myself, having had some sleep this last night, Sis Pixton came about 9 to regulate things. Windy morning - at dusk Sis. Harriet Nixon & Fanny Nixon came & made some gruel for Henrietta. dull day. Wednesday 24 Mother in law Rushton came to nurse Willard, I was some better also wife & children, I destroyed a many of Dr. Chadwicks's bills, & "returned letters", I was obliged to lie down several times today. fine day. Thursday 25 Wife had a severe chill, I was obliged to nurse Willard, which gave me a most violent head ache, Willard very cross, Pamela some better, Sis Pixton came in evening and regulated the house - rain nearly all night. fine day Friday 26 Wife escaped a chill today, but my head was so very bad I was obliged to lie in bed all day, Willard was cross, he was with his mother all day which made her worse again - at night it lightened - Six. Pixton came at dark to attend to Henrietta. fine day. Saturday 27 Wife had a very bad shake at noon - gave her quinine, put her feet in hot pepper lace, also gave her some sage tea - my head very bad - obliged to lie down nearly all day - Mother in law came to nurse Henrietta & Willard, at 8 sent some flour to Mrs. Allen to bake when Miss Toole refused to do it, old Mrs. Allen said she would do it herself, nothing done at 3. No bread in the house - Miss Toole never did us a kind act yet - at 4 I went to Stephen Nixon's, & to Jane Rushton to get some bread baked - returned at sunset with great pain. Miss Toole followed me in with a herb Mrs. Sunday 28 last night heavy ran, thunder & lightning, nearly all night, Mrs. B had a good rest and some easier this morning - Willard some better - also I some better, Mother in law slept all night - continued raining, thunder etc throughout all day - G. Wardle called at dark, & heavy lightning etc when he was here. Monday 29 I am some better & at 11 I went to Dr. Richards, was in council chamber with the 12, bishops etc respecting California - after council I spoke to Bishop Whitney about my lost cow, when he councelled me to take my witnesses & some men & take her home, at 4 I went to the temple, and returned home at 5 my wife missed her chills this day - children better - I was tired out & weary. fine day. Tuesday 30 Henrietta got up about 9 better - Jane came to wash - Richard to bring wife 2 apples, children better. I managed to chop some wood which made my head very bad again. Henrietta sat up till dark - Miss Toole came to see my wife - a report of Gov. Ford coming to Nauvoo with 200 troops. very windy. ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F4_I3_p005.jpg) Wednesday 1 October Henrietta got up & continued till 1 when she went to bed again, tired out - my head continues very bad & was obliged to lie down several times - Sis Pixton baked us some bread & came with it at night - Mrs. ironed a few things in the evening - at night thunder, lightning, rain & wind - drum beating in Doyle's Wood - supposed Cpns. troops (at night 400) Thursday 2 Mrs. ironing this a.m. I was seized with a sensation of fainting & had to lie down. Jacob Wilsey called to talk about California - staid an hour - p.m. saw G. Colemere about dividing corn & produce, lightning at night. fine day. Friday 3 Mrs. better - Willard & Pamela ill - at 11 I went to the temple, talked with bishops, went to Dr. who told me he was going to leave this place & asked me to go with him. I said I would, he told me the Twelve would have a company, "Co. No. 1", & I was told to sell my house, lot, etc for what I could get etc etc at 3 I went homewards, called on Mary Ann gave her a piece of beef - then to Stephen Nixon's told him I was bound for California, he is for going too. fine day, windy night. Saturday 4 Mrs. better - Sarah Ann better, came home again this morning - children some better raining all morning - about 3 went to Temple for some flour, called at Dr.'s at sunset returned home - a flock of 33 geese flying south. fine p.m. Sunday 5 severe frost in night - leaves of trees turning yellow etc. called at bro. Mead's on way to quorum but there was no meeting - went into Temple. Pres. B. Young opened by prayer, followed by Pat: John Smith, P. P. Pratt & Dr. Richards respecting taking care of the sick. John Taylor preached (see my minutes) principally on removing to anor. place, & Dr. Richards & Bent called out names of Cos. 1, 2 & 3 who were called to remove and adjd. at 1. I went with Dr. to dinner & returned to Temple about 2 when No. 1 Co. was called out by Dr. Richards & were addressed by Pres. Young - No. 2, 3, & 4 Cos. were also called out & sat on front seats when Pres. Young again addressed them - dismissed at 1/4 past 5 by Amasa Lyman & I went home, cut wood at night, very tired - my name is "No. 1 Co." "No. 11 on list". mild day Monday 6 all had a good night's sleep, so some better - at 10 went to Temple and wrote down the business of the conference, all the authorities of the Church were accepted, except Wm. Smith as one of the 12 & Patriarch - and Roger Orton as one of the 7 Presidents of the 70's who were unanimously rejected - A.W. Babbit objected to Lyman Wight, but H. C. Kimball had his case laid over - adjd. from 12 to 2 dined with Dr. in p.m. P. P. Pratt preached on the subject of leaving this place & going beyond the Rocky Mountains, followed by G. A. Smith - a motion was made to use all the wood this winter belonging to the brethren and No. 5 Co. was called out - adjd. to 10 tomorrow morning - went to Drs. staid an hour, rode with Wm. Ray to bro. Becks and then walked home - after supper revised conference minutes. dull day. ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F4_I3_p006.jpg) Tuesday 7 Went to conference to report, H. C. Kimball and Amasa Lyman preached - Capt. Roundy's Co. No. 5 was called, went to Dr. Richards and at 2 going to the Temple - an alarm was given of the Governor's Troops being at hand, which put an end to our conference for this a.m. Returned to Drs. when I met two companies of them, they had apprehended a man by the name of Smith for stealing goods, below Warsaw, also Thomas King, Gardner, and Watson Barlow for stealing cows. At 4 I got a lift on my way home - Wife some better, Pamela & Willard not well. fine day. Wednesday 8 Wife pain in her head, Pamela had a chill, Willard looks very ill, I am some better. Went to Temple to report - Brigham spoke on the subject of thieves and warned the brethren not to receive any stolen goods into their house - after which mother Smith spoke a long time on the rise of the church, went to Drs. - dined and returned to the Temple, when John Taylor spoke on discontinuing the Papers - Committees were appointed for a number of places, to sell the lands of the brethren - and a great variety of business was transacted. Returned to Drs. and from there to Edwin Rushton's and then home - Colemere's took their share of potatoes, corn & pumpkins, from my field - they made hay while the sun shines. I was away - may they be rewarded according to their - fine day. Thursday 9 Wife some better - I went to Temple office, to Dr. Richards comparing my minutes and staid till meeting was over, went home in evening. Dr. was much better in health. cold day. Friday 10 Pamela had a chill, rest some better, I was carrying the potatoes into my cellar all morning, afternoon putting away my seeds in bottles. cold day. Saturday 11 morning at home, at 11 went to Temple office for provisions - returned at 1 - then at home wife had head ache, got her some blister ointment for her temples - children not well - I recovering in strength. An alarm of "Govr's. Troops" proved false this p.m. beautiful day. Sunday 12 at 10 went to Dr. Richards, revised Sunday's "minutes" - at 2 p.m. I was sent to Temple to take minutes of meeting of the brethren in regard to organizing - H. C. Kimball & P. P. Pratt were the speakers - 25 captains of companies were appointed and 8 companies (to No. 9) were called out - dismissed by P. P. Pratt. Pamela had a chill - wife put Blisters on her temples. beautiful day. Monday 13 I was at office putting same in decent order, all morning, in afternoon examining book B. to page 693 with brother Benson. Dr. in bed sick - Wife's Blister's rose about noon. She was no better - children easier - leaves falling off the trees having been a frosty night. fine day. Tuesday 14 I was ordered to John Taylor's with my minutes of conference - met bro. Clayton revising same all morning - in p.m. he sent Curtis E. Bolton who wrote what I read to him until we could see no longer - the Twelve met in morning and went to prayer. ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F4_I3_p007.jpg) Major Warren and some troops came into the city - he saw the Twelve at brother Taylor's - went home by moonlight with bro. Bolton - Wife's head no better. Pamela had chills. Charles was seized with the croup very bad indeed. I gave him a little Nitre, Sugar and warm water every ten minutes, which cured him. beautiful day. Wednesday 15 a very severe frost last night - leaves fell off trees fast - trees get variegated - examined book B. to 695 3/4 then copying affidavits till about 11 when Curtis E. Bolton came and I read the conference minutes while he wrote them - a letter has been received from William Smith abusing President B. Young. When I got home had very severe pains in my right breast stomach & took cayenne pepper. Henrietta says she is worse today. Children linger on. fine day. Thursday 16 copying letters to Wm. Richards & Wm. Pierson - Affidavits of burning of property. The Dr. better. Went out of doors - at night I took a regular raking because I had brought home neither beef, flour, etc. fine day. Friday 17 Writing affidavits of burning of property - letter to James Arlington Bennet & part copying same - severe pain in my neck & head. Willard teething pains. Pamela parted with two large worms. Esq. Wells called to see my bookcase etc. cold. Saturday 18 Went to Squire Wells house, he was gone to Augusta, saw his wife and an elderly lady, staid half an hour, then went to Dr. Bernhisel for some medicine for Henrietta, not in, thence to Dr. Richards, finished the letter to Arlington Bennet - staid till about 2 - then to Temple. Back to Bernhisel, who let me have 25 of medicine on tithing, after much talk, then walked thro' the wood home, & attended to Henrietta, in bed. beautiful day. Sunday 19 At home attending on Henrietta, in bed, till 4 - G. Wardle drove me & Edwin to the Temple (No. 1 Co. meeting) took minutes, and returned at dusk - we are to parch 5 bushel of corn & dry a quantity of pumpkins, & make bags for clothing for our journey. dull heavy day. Monday 20 at home all day, (upstairs cleaning & straightening) Henrietta some easier. fine day. Tuesday 21 at home till about 10 then went to Temple & immediately returned, empty - taking corn out of shocks. Henrietta up a little today. cold day. Wednesday 22 at home all day shocking corn out in ears. Henrietta better. cold day. Thursday 23 at office finished copying 64 Affidavits, endorsed some letters, then copying Baptisms for the dead - a posse of the Governor in town (13). Henrietta better. fine day. ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F4_I3_p008.jpg) Friday 24 at office copying Baptisms for the dead all day. The Legion was out at 7 this morning on account of the mob burning about 7 houses in Morley Settlement. They went out by fours on the Prairie, at 5 in the evening a man came to say that a brother had shot one of the Governor's troops. I was sent to G. A. Smith & H. C. Kimball's. C. C. Rich called on same account - it is also reported that Gen. Arlington Bennet was hissed out of Carthage yesterday - he put for Quincy - went to Davis Store for some tea & then to brother Martin's. cold day. Saturday 25 copying Baptisms for the dead nearly all day - doing errands the remainder - the little mean fellow Lyons, refused to trust Dr. Willard Richards five cents on my buying some Quinine - saying "I will not trust Dr. Willard Richards or any one else etc." when the poor simpleton will have to sacrifice his all at the Drs. feet in a few months - such is the effect of a grasping avaricious disposition, which proves "it is easier for a camel to enter the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of Heaven". Geo. Wardle came to live at my house. fine day. Sunday 26 at home all day - preparing for California - Wife not well. fine day. Monday 27 at home all day - assisting G. Wardle to fix them - demanded my cow from Wellington Wilson who threatened me. fine day. Tuesday 28 copying baptisms for the dead - filling up El. Kimballs journal and writing down minutes of a meeting, present B. Young, H. C. Kimball, John Taylor, G. A. Smith, A. Lyman, W. Backenstos, Phineas Young, Major Warren, Captains Turner & Morgan from 3 to 5 p.m. then went to Temple office, & home by brother Martin's - when I got home, found Henrietta again sick in bed with the chills and fever. Gave in memorial to Bishop Whitney to obtain my cow from W. Wilson. fine day. Wednesday 29 Morning at home attending to wife, & cutting up a pumpkin to dry - Sarah Ann got 33 pepper to put it's feet in - at 12 started for office - writing Baptisms for the dead and examining Book B. with brother Benson - at this morning my niece Pamela Rushton died - George Wardle made the coffin & was buried about 3 p.m. - at dusk I rode out with brother, & sister Clayton, sister Moon, & brother Benson to his lodgings & they drove me to the fort of Parley Sheet - when I got home found Henrietta in bed sick with chills & fever and very bad indeed. dull day. Thursday 30 morning dull, commenced raining about 10 - high wind about noon, then cleared up - examining Book B. with brother Benson - went home with head ache & pain in my back - Henrietta sick in bed - spoke of Edwin's debt & got a "flare up" for it. cold day. Friday 31 took about three pints of strong Boneset tea, did not vomit me much, then took half a tea spoonful of powdered Mandrake root which operated the other way strongly - I was in bed nearly all day - Henrietta in bed all day sick - lightning, slight thunder & ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F4_I3_p009.jpg) rain at night. fine day. Saturday November 1, 1845 I was up in the night several times - morning at home. P. M. went to Temple with George Wardle - got nothing but half bushel of meal - returned home singing hymns this evening - lightning at night. fine day. Sunday 2 at 9 went down to Dr. Richards who was up - at 10 went to Temple - reported the discourses of Elders Hyde, Taylor & Kimball who spoke respecting thieving & wicked characters, going over the mountains etc after meeting was dismissed, the 1st Co. was called for organizing - the Captains came to the front & the list was given them to choose their men - went again to Dr. R's and then went home. I am much easier to day - Henrietta also up - evening Sis Pixton came, & I soon went to bed. fine day. Monday 3 a sharp frost in the night - cut wood etc as usual - went to office - writing baptisms for the dead. Pres. Young, & Kimball in office about 3 P. M. fine day. Tuesday 4 at office writing baptisms for the dead till 2 then went with Curtis E. Bolton up the Tower of the Temple to the top windows - went in the rooms for endowment and on the roof of the Temple - met with the 1st Company in the Temple, and adjourned to the Grove when it was reorganized - Br. Clayton told me I was in the 1st Co. of 16 - commanded by Capt. Brigham Young - went to Temple office and then home. fine day. Wednesday 5 at 9 went to Squire Wells to try & sell my bookcase etc - returned home about 10 - afternoon at home destroying letters etc of no use - Willard bad, teething. fine day. Thursday 6 at office copying Baptisms for the dead - at 2 took in my Silver Cup to the Temple office for a Sacramental cup - I also settled up my labor tithing to the 12 Oct. 1865 and obtained a certificate entitling me to the use of the Baptismal Font - thanks be to God that I am at last settled with my tithing, & can go boldly forward for my blessings - at 4 a council was held in the office. I went again to the Temple office and with br Bolton - called at br. Martin's - Lucy had sprained her ancle on Sunday, but is now better - I called at Edwin's to notify him to attend on Saturday morn: 9 oclock. dull day Friday 7 at office writing history of the dead - at 5 the council met in office - went home at dusk. Saturday 8 went to Edwin Rushton, who promised to follow me in a few minutes to Bishop Miller's (with Jane) I went on, & met the bishop, who went with me to his office where I waited until 25 min. to 11. W. Wilson came & plead for an adjournment of trial till this day week. Bishop Miller said there was no need of any trial as br. Bullock and his witnesses could swear to the cow - that Wilson must give up the cow, & I and my witnesses go before Judge Higbee and ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F4_I3_p010.jpg) make oath that the cow is mine, and that Wilson had had to give it up - then that Wilson must proceed against Irvine (the man he said he bought her from) for his amount. I was asked "br. Bullock where are your witnesses" I had to reply "not come Sir." Wilson said Irvine had the cow from Barnes the noted Mormon House Burner, Cow Stealer etc. I was galled at being served so dirtily by my own debtors and professed Relatives - and on my return I called at Edwin Rushton's to "return my humble and sincere thanks for the kindness and strict attendance at the court, whereby I had lost my cow and I wish you good bye". When I got home and told them of my scurvy treatment, his mother got in a rage at his conduct and went away, to scold him and Jane, for their abominable conduct - at night Edwin came to my house to balance accounts - found 11.40 due to me - which thro' an insult I dashed out of the book, he has now belonging to me 3 pistols, 2 dishes, 2 sheets, 2 spurs, 60 rails which he must hand over to me - also 2 spades. fine day. Sunday 9 at 9 called at Bro. Martin's on my way to the Temple - as the lower floor was taken up, there was no public meeting, but the brethren assembled on the upper floor where Pres. Young addressed them, on the subject of Emigration - at 12 the captains of Cos. were called together. I went home to dinner and returned at 2 to the Grove where the 1st Co. was assembled - nothing done - as 77 were absent not organized - at 4 went home - had a visit from Sis. Lucy Clayton who staid tea - in evening I accompanied her home. pleasant evening. Monday 10 Wife sick - staid at home all day - she has very violent pains & she requested me to go to Dr. Richards for him to pray for her. 3 P. M. saw Dr. - then went to Temple office & got a white faced cow, brown body, 11 dollars. Took her home - pleased my family. fine day. Tuesday 11 at home - wife had very bad night, evening got her a little honey, burnt some cork, also gave her a little alum and camphor which eased her a little. Wednesday 12 at home - wife had a worse night, parted with much corruption - suffers a great deal - got some brandy and burnt a cork by it, and gave her to drink - in P. M. her mother and Eliza came down & said nothing could save her, but an injection - which was given - she was easier afterwards. Br. Bolton called & requested me to be at the office tomorrow if possible - staid an hour, had considerable conversation. cold & rain. Thursday 13 Wife had a easy night. I went to office and sent off the baptisms for the dead to be bound, wrote a letter for H. C. Kimball, copied part of an article on the Priesthood etc - on returning home the moon was eclipsed, saw it a many times until its total obscuration. My head ached. Wife has had a easy day. cold & rain. ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F4_I3_p011.jpg) Friday 14 copying an "article on the Priesthood", regulating books & papers etc. Went to Clark's and Judah's Stores - called at Bro. Martin's, staid a short time then went a short walk with L. G. and went home, milked cow as usual etc. This evening I found out that Edwin Rushton has been trying to give me a bad character saying I was "a Lazy Idle Scoundrel", "did not get food for my family" - "would not work", and "did not care a shit about them" etc etc may the Lord reward him according to his mean lies, and expose this youth's Ingratitude to his Benefactor. There is not now, one of the Rushton family but what has wronged and injured me. Saturday 15 at office wrote an Epistle to the Saints to be read at tomorrow's meeting - regulating letters, paper etc - copying names of Saints who were recommended, in Record Book, went home - I sent Sarah Ann to Edwin's for my rails, he did not give an answer, but Jane said "Wm. Bullock must have them when he can get them" this from a proved thief is too bad, especially when her husband owes me between 50 & 100 dollars. Sunday 16 called at bro. Martin's on my way to the Temple - went with him - reported the discourses of El. O. Hyde, H. C. Kimball, & B. Young returned home for dinner - went again to the Grove to meet with the 1st Co. Pres. Young addressed them (raining all the time) the third 100 was handed over the Jedediah M. Grant for organization and dismissed till next Sunday at 2 oclock. Afterwards met with second 100 according to request. Went home and for 3rd time this day a cow with part white face was in my garden having leapt over a 8 high rail fence tried to give her three duck shot & a little small shot to make her smart - Nixon's cow pushed fence down - took her up & milked her. Wm. Nixon standing by - he said he wod. not fasten her up - so my property, Fat. Allen's & Geo. Wardle's is to be destroyed by two bad cattle and no remedy for us. Monday 17 at office recording certificates of members, filing books and papers as they were brought in by the brethren - afternnon examining Book B with brother Benson. At dusk went home by Mullholland Street - received a letter from Wm. Gillespie - read it to Wardle & Fanny & Henrietta. dull day, dark night. Tuesday 18 at office examining Book B to the end, then Book A as far as page 333. Afterwards copying baptisms for the dead - went to Temple Store and br. Martin's. Sis. Lucy Clayton had stewed down some sugar Pumpkins - went home with me - left the Pumpkin and I returned part way home - may God bless her for her gift and be remembered kindly on the Rocky Mountains. I spread all on plates for drying. Wife had a severe chill. fine day. Wednesday 19 at home carrying water for washing - also gathering my Fodder for the Winter, and attending to drying my pumpkin. fine day. Thursday 20 at office making minute papers, and filing dates of correspondence on same - L. came to day she was going home for 3 weeks as desired by Wm. & Pres. Young. May God protect her during her absence.. fine day. Ice on water this morning. ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F4_I3_p012.jpg) Friday 21 Went to Sister Jane Hall to tell her she was wanted at the Drs. - returned to office about 10, she came at 12 - in the morning I was filling in the correspondence on the minute papers - in the afternoon I copied the Baptisms for the dead. cold. Saturday 22 I cut wood, fetched water, and milked the cow as usual - went to office filled up the Drs. Journal - then copying Baptisms for the dead etc - very windy & cold - at night Edwin Rushton came, & I was obliged to order him out of my house - had a row - I bid good bye to all of them now. Sunday 23 at home till 2 then went for company meeting No. 1 - but did not find it and returned home, G. Wardle took 2 pigs home from Jo. Knight. Edwin came & made some better friends. very cold, thick ice. Monday 24 at office writing letters, which were dictated by the Dr. and afterwards recopying same - also copying Baptisms for the dead - evening called at Temple office and afterwards at bro. Martin's. I found that Edwin's statements were lies. Sis. Martin confirming what I had been previously told by L. cold & dull. Tuesday 25 at office writing in book D all morning & Baptisms for the dead in the evening - on my return home saw Wellington Wilson, who has my cow, asked him when Ellison was coming as it was two weeks and three days since he was to come to give testimony - he said he had promised to come "some time" - this proceeding is very unsatisfactory to me. cold day. Wednesday 26 Chopped wood, milked cow, fetched water from creek having to break the ice for it etc then went to office copying baptisms for the dead - in evening I called at the Temple office and at brother Martin's - talked much on the Priesthood etc. I took home some Sugar Pumpkins - it was snowing and blowing very hard. very cold. Thursday 27 morning at home at 12 took the Pail back to Sis. Martin's, called at the Temple Store on my way to the office and wrote history in book D. This day and night was very severe frost, and ice was running in the River. severe frost. Friday 28 in office reading history to G. A. Smith & W. Richards in the A. M. and in P. M. I examined history in book C with F. D. Richards - the frost continued very severe - so much so that the River was frozen over at the Upper Landing - altho' this is only the second days frost. Saturday 29 In office reading history in book C with F. D. Richards - severe frost all day - my Wife and Willard Richards very sick, in much pain. severe frost. Sunday 30 I was at home all day shelling corn, drying Pennyroyal and stewing Squash for California - having no other days to prepare for my journey - it was also very cold all day. Wife & Willard about the same. ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F4_I3_p013.jpg) December 1845 Monday 1 I was in office comparing book C with F. D. Richards till 3 when I was taken very ill, being chilly, and also feeling my Rheumatic pains - had two doses of composition, one of Pepper Tea, etc, yet they did not warm me - br. Benson went up the hill with me. Wife better - Willard worse. more mild. Tuesday 2 I was at home ill with Rheumatism, being short of Flannel to make me a Singlet - sat by the stove and in bed. Willard very ill indeed, not knowing whether he would live or die during the night. mild day. Wednesday 3 I was some better and went to the office about 11 I had a bowl of composition etc which did me much good - comparing book C till 12 with F. D. Richards and in the afternoon examining book A with bro. Campbell to the end. windy & cold. Thursday 4 broke the ice in the creek for water, cut wood, fed & milked the cow, made fire etc then went to the office and examined book C with F. D. Richards all day. frosty. Friday 5 at the office all day comparing book C with F. D. R. he gave me some honey to my bread which was very sweet, received much instruction, went to Temple Office got some flour, went home, wife and children rejoiced - a good day to me. cold and dull. Willard had a easy day today - slept some. Saturday 6 in the morning examining Book C with F. D. Richards till noon, in afternoon comparing Wm. Smith's blessings and afterwards indorsing the Drs. private letters and papers. Willard no better. thawing. Sunday 7 at home all day - prepared a little for my journey - in afternoon we thought Willard was dying - administered a little brandy & water, when he revived - he was very bad all day & night. thawing. Monday 8 at home carrying water for washing all day - also preparing seeds for journey. Willard a little easier. cold day. Tuesday 9 Office all day comparing blessings - at 4 Rev. W. Hamilton from Springfield and Rev. M. Tucker the Catholic Delegation met with the Council. I staid & wrote down the minutes of the meeting, went home at 6. Willard was very ill. cold day. Wednesday 10 copying baptisms for the dead - this day commenced the giving of endowment in the House of the Lord. Dr. went at 10 returned at 7. I was sent for down stairs at 4 when to my surprise & joy L was come back well - went home, had tea - found Henrietta had had a dreadful day - she was very ill indeed, so was Willard, in evening took a walk to Sis. Martin's - she was ill. beautiful evening. fine day. ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F4_I3_p014.jpg) Thursday 11 Copying baptisms for the dead - had some conversation in evening with Dr. Called at Temple office for some meal - then home. W. very ill. cold day. Friday 12 Finished copying baptisms for the dead at 11. Then commenced copying Wm. Smith's blessings - also wrote a letter to bro. Wiley which Dr. dictated - when I arrived at home found Henrietta had been nearly as bad as on Wednesday, not quite so much vomiting - Willard remains very ill - in great pain - Sis. Martin much better than on Wednesday. mild day. Saturday 13 Henrietta is better again this morning. Willard has had a better night but the little creature is very ill - may the Lord grant a favorable turn to both of them - that they may again be restored to health - copying Wm. Smith's blessings all day - a snow storm in the afternoon. December 1845 Sunday 14 at home writing letters to Wm. Gillespie & Mrs. Wassell. Sister Williams called on a visit, she had been ill all the time since she left my house. At sunset I went to the 27 Quorum at Bro. Beachs present Pres. Beach, Chase, Mead, Weeks & Bullock & 26 members. I took down their genealogies. I & Pres. Beech & Chase spoke to the brethren on different subjects - elected bro to fill the place of Hamilton deceased - made a collection for paying for 26 Gal. of wine etc - returned at 7. Henrietta missed her chill, Willard no better. fine day, thaw. Monday 15 Snow fell in the night - at 8 a.m. went to have seen Pres. B. Young but he was in the Temple, returned home, did the errands about the house and went to the office at 12. Copying Wm. Smith's blessings - eve. milked Drs. cow etc went home in the dark. very bad travelling. thawing. Tuesday 16 Got up two hours before day break - fetched water, cut wood, fed & milked cow, got my breakfast etc as usual then went to office - correcting book D for copying, writing Wm. Smith's blessings etc etc. dull & heavy. Wednesday 17 at office copying Wm. Smith's blessings - called at bro. Martin's. cold night. Thursday 18 a very severe frost, and wind - froze everything - chopped bread, cut milk with a knife - in fetching water, & milking I was near frozen to death - sawed wood in the house - when sitting by the fire - backs were chilly - in warming my back I set fire to my best pantaloons - this is the most tremendous day and night I ever knew. Friday 19 still continued severe, but a little more moderate at 12 went to the office - comparing history etc about 4 P.M. bro. Benson notified me to appear at the Temple with my Wife on tomorrow morning at 8 oclock to attend to the ordinance of Washing & Anointing - afterwards went to the Temple - saw Pres. Young & received further instructions - then went to bro. Martin's. L not come yet. Henrietta better as well as Willard. cold evening. ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F4_I3_p015.jpg) Saturday 20 at Sunrise I and Henrietta started to the Temple. We received the ordinances of Washing and Anointing etc etc. Pres. Joseph Young anointed me to be K & P & he was in very good spirits and much pleased to see me - as was also El. H. C. Kimball - prompter Hosea Stout - received by Charles C. Rich - after we had passed thro, we saw Pres. Young who took us into his private room & there we laid before him our Statement and received his approval etc. I never was really happier than when I was in his room and hearkened to his council. My wife was really happy too. May the Eternal Father give us of his Spirit that we may ever bear in my mind the truths that we this day learned, and ever keep them in sacred remembrance. We also feel glad & happy in the prospects that lie before us. We then went down to Dr. Richards - partook of bread and wine - staid till 4 then went to bro. Martin's. L. C. not yet come - a great disappointment to us. beautiful day. Sunday 21 at 11 went to bro. Martins - L not having come at 12 I wrote her a short note. Went to Dr. Richards where I sealed the letter - had some further conversation with him - then took the note to W. C. for he to send it to his it to his sister - we conversed about the robes etc - and there being a meeting in the Temple at 2 without garments - I returned there, heard some excellent instructions which causes my heart to rejoice much. At 5 went home. beautiful day. Monday 22 at office all day - comparing history etc went to Temple on an errand 9 A. M. evening called at bro. Martin's, again disappointed, may God grant that alls well. W told me those folks would come on Wednesday without sending the letter. cold day. Tuesday 23 Birthday - age 29 - at 12 went to bro. Stows for two gallons of soap, called at Martins, no news for me - went to the Temple office and returned home - Willard began to be very wrangling during the day - he is much worse - Albern Allen called in evening. fine day. Wednesday 24 at office all day - a report in Town that the Governors troops came in yesterday about 2 P. M. sent to the Temple for Pres. Young - when bro. Miller went in the Pres's Carriage to the mansion when he was immediately arrested on a Writ for Treason sworn out by Wm. Smith - at Sunset they took him off for Carthage and did not discover their mistake until they arrived near Carthage - when they cursed and swore they would have Brigham before morning - a man came to give warning of their approach. Saw a little lamb - the first I have seen this Season. fine day. Thursday 25 Christmas day at 2 P. M. went to Temple office, on my return called at bro. Martin's - Sister Alice worse - I staid till 4 then went home - Sister Lucy not come yet - on going to bed I was seized with severe pain in my back. Willard very bad. fine day. Friday 26 at home all day - sickly dear Wife & Willard unwell. cold day. ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F4_I3_p016.jpg) Saturday 27 morning had a very severe pain in my bowls - drank Pepper tea & Cayenne, went to bed, had a hot brick put to my feet, but continued chilly - at 3 P.M. being much better went to the Temple office, and afterwards called at Sis Martin's - L.C. not yet returned. Went home disappointed. cold day. Report - That two men went to search the Temple for Pres. Young - they were met by David Candland who told them that they must take off their shoes and hats before they could enter the room - they did so - searched - and went out again. Sunday 28 at home all day. I was some better. Willard very bad. I took five pills - they worked me - I never swallowed three pills in my life before today - dear Wife much better. thawing. Monday 29 went to office compared book C. with F.D. Richards and afterwards comparing Wm. Smith's blessings - called at Martin's, disappointed. thawing. Tuesday 30 at office examing Patriarchal blessings - night called at Martins. thawing. Wednesday 31 carrying water for washing, etc all day - at night went to Sis Martin's - L.C. not come thus did the old year end in disappointment, and what can be the cause - I know not - I have done all that I was told to, on the 11th and why this delay? may Almighty God grant that all may be well with her and that she may return in good health. thawing. 1846 Thursday January 1, 1846 opened with a thaw, and the roads so very muddy, that I could not walk to the office and keep my shoes on my feet - so I staid at home - parching corn for my journey to the Rocky Mountains this Spring, and may our heavenly Father cause all things so to work that I may be prepared when the time is to go. L.C. not yet come causes the year to open with disappointment. Friday 2 at office copying Patriarchal blessings, and writing history which Dr. Richards dictated. Night went to the Temple and F.D. Richards lent me robes in order to cut the patterns for my holy robes - called at Martins - again disappointed - went home cut my robes. thawing. Saturday 3 at office writing history which the Dr. dictated - at 4 P.M. Sheriff Backenstos called - I wrote a letter and sent it by him to Catharge - he promised to send it on Monday and I do now hope that my desires will be realized - called at Martin's & home. thawing. Sunday 4 morning at home - cutting out green silk leaves - at 3 Henrietta and I walked to see Sister Martin who still continued very bad - staid till dark. Mrs. Clayton & John came to see Alice - Lucy did not come. I heard she has been frolicking and now she will have to stay another week. This is too bad, as it drives me late in 15 ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F4_I3_p017.jpg) parching my corn, making bags, robes etc and preparing for California. day thawing night frosty. Monday 5 morning at home cutting out green leaves went to Martins and Temple office, borrowed Joseph's garment went home, cut out mine, returned his, at 5 went to the Presidents meeting - Pres. Beech & I paid 8.57 1/2 for Oil for anointing, took Dr. Sangars receipt. Returned home & wrote in the Quorum book. chilly, frost in night. Tuesday 6 at office writing history which Dr. dictated - also in book D evening went into the Temple sat about two hours, I esteemed my great privilege, shook hands with B. Young, H. C. Kimball, O. Hyde, P. P. Pratt, O. Pratt, and many others, felt very happy and I returned home, & wrote. frosty night. Wednesday 7 having done my chores, went to office, writing history in book D at 10 assisted the Dr. to the Temple office. I went on with Sister Amelia to Uncle Phinehas', returned, assisted the Dr. up stairs in Temple - then again to the office - compared Wm. Smith's blessings with bro. Benson to No. 182 - wooded, then went home - found Willard some better. Thomas Henry also better - tried on my robes etc. dull and dry. Thursday 8 January 1846 at office writing history while Dr. dictated till 3 - he then went out and I continued in book D till sunset - on my way home called at Martin's. cold day frosty night. Friday 9 at home all day - receiving corn for parching, cutting wood - P. M. cutting out green silk leaves etc etc. cold day frosty night. Saturday 10 When I arrived at office bro G. D. Watt said I want you to record in your journal, that yesterday I agreed to be the Drs. Son & he agreed to be my Father & I gave him my hand as my younger brother, in the course of the day the Dr. asked I, Watt & Benson "if we would pray every day that he may be able to live & complete the History," we all replied "we will", he then said "if you do this you shall become grey headed old men, and you shall become heads of great and mighty kingdoms" to which we all responded "Amen". He gave us a great deal of useful instruction - he felt very well indeed so we all did. He told us to record this in our journals in order that in a many years to come, we may refer back and see what we were doing on this day. Sisters Rhoda and Amelia went to the Temple with the Dr. and attended to the first ordinances. P. M. Dr. dictated history, 21 Feb/43 relating to Dr. Foster's mammoth bones. fine day. My dear Wife completed making my sacred robes this day. Sunday 11 I am happy to record that dear little Willard is much better - he has evinced better symptoms for two or three days past - Wife is better. I thank my heavenly Father for these mercies. I went to the Temple where they were completely crowded out - so I could not gain admittance (crowds being round the door) I went to the Seventies meeting in Concert Hall. I reported discourses - called at brother Charles Lambert's on my road home - staid at home all P.M. with Wife reading Bible etc. fine day. ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F4_I3_p018.jpg) Monday 12 Office all day on my return home called on Sis. Alice, but Sis. Lucy was not come, neither is there any tidings of her, bro. Martin went part way home with me, he was much disappointed and could not account for her nonarrival - at 9 went to bro. Wandall's staid till midnight. cloudy. Tuesday 13 Staid in office till near 7. Dr. dictating history to me - returned home. very fine. Wednesday 14 In office - about 10 Dr. came in and said "Thomas, here is Sis. Bullock wants you" I went out and amongst others saw Sis. Lucy who was returned from Carthage last night - we had much conversation - wrote church History etc till 7. Walked home with L.C. Henrietta very glad. Willard very cross all night. beautiful day. Thursday 15 at office all day writing history which Dr. dictated etc at night Sis Lucy came to settle her acc. with the Dr. - I searched his journals for dates - Dr. said there was one objection yet, & that was that Lucy had not been adopted as his daughter - she agreed to be his daughter - after some conversation when we left, Dr. blessed me, and also she was blessed - she came to live at my house and assist Henrietta - Henrietta, Lucy, I, & several others supped with the Dr. & returned home calling at Sis. Martin's, who was much better. beautiful day. Friday 16 at home all day packed up bag "T.B." with clothing etc for California. fine day. Saturday 17 at home all day packing up China etc. fine day. Sunday 18 at home all day packing up China etc. Willard was very ill at night, we expected he would die every minute, in great agony. fine day. Monday 19 at 11 W Benson came for me to go to the office. I went with him and examined the Patriarchal blessings by Wm. Smith, also History book C. Evening called at Sis Martin's but she was gone to the concert - Griffiths chopping wood for me. snowing. Tuesday 20 a snow storm commenced at day light and continued all day - office all day compiling papers and packing same and books away in \ boxes - carried a bushel of meal home at night - snowing and drifting made it the worst journey home since I have been at the office - a council in the Temple. Wednesday 21 morning at home - afternoon at office finished copying & examining Patriarchal blessings, and commenced copying in book D. Willard some better to day. Snow drifts 3 or 4 feet high. thawing, freezing at night. Thursday 22 at nine oclock A.M. I went to the Temple with L.C.C. who went thro' the ordinances of washing and anointing - received into ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F4_I3_p019.jpg) the Cel. Room by Levi Hancock. I saw Pres. B. Young who shook me by the hand very cordially - he told me to take my Wife & L.C. tomorrow evening at dusk - to receive their second anointings and sealing - his words were as the Lord whispering peace to my Soul. I feel very happy for the blessings and privileges that I am receiving at the hands of the Lord. May I ever have the same Spirit within me, and then I shall always feel well - staid in the Celestial Room until about 3 - when I called at the Temple office - then to bro. Wm. Clayton's staid about an hour - alls well, then went home, L. rejoicing at the intelligence she has received this day. Willard was very ill all night, we all thought he was dying but revived a little at 10 when I went to office - at dusk I, Henrietta & Lucy went to the Temple - dressed - sat in the Cel. Room & shook hands with B. Young, H.C. Kimball, O. Hyde, P.P. Pratt, A. Lyman - went into the President's room when I & two others were sealed up to eternal life, thro' time, to come forth in the morn of the resurrection, and thro' all eternity - were sealed up against all sin, except the sin against the Holy Ghost, and the shedding of innocent blood, by A. Lyman. I praise the Lord for this great manifestation of his love and mercy towards me, and grant that the happiness which I now enjoy may last for all eternity, and may my whole soul continually praise his holy name, amen. Afterwards we staid till midnight, rejoicing to the sound of music, with songs of praise. Pres. Young addressed the assembly & H.C. Kimball offered up prayer to our Heavenly Father - especially for those who had made covenants that night. Returned home happy. Willard revived a little - took the breast, which caused us all to rejoice. thawing, muddy. Saturday 24 at home till noon doing chores then went to office writing history in book D till night when I called at Temple office, Davis Store, Slater's Store, & Brother Martin's on my way home. Willard continues to get better, praise the Lord. thawing very muddy. Sunday 25 prepared for the Temple at 10. I, Henrietta & Lucy went - called at bro Wm. Clayton's & on to the Temple - dressed, and at a little after 3 we were adopted into the family of Dr. Willard Richards who was anointed K of K & a K & P to the most high God - & whomsoever he blesses shall be blessed and whom he curses shall be cursed - it was a solemn time - a many were sealed up - Brigham kissed all his children - at 4 we went to Father's to drink a bowl of Wine - supped on a Roast Goose - when he came in I was the first that he kissed, and received his blessing - Henrietta and I sung "Here's the lover she loved so much" when he said "I never was keener touched with any song than that." had a happy time of it - at dusk we returned home - (with G.D. Watt Richards & Wife, & Peter Muir Fife Richards) thawing made the roads dreadful muddy Monday 26 I Thomas Bullock Richards staid at home all day with my family - carrying water for washing. thawing muddy ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F4_I3_p020.jpg) Tuesday 27 Went to the office, the Patriarch was blessing Jane Hall, Sarah Longstroth, Nanny Longstroth & Amelia Elizabeth Pierson which [-] copied from G. D. Watt's transcribing - Father & Mother Clayton brought a pig. thawing muddy [-]ednesday 28 at office copying three Patriarchal blessings and [-]riting history in book D at dusk went to Concert Hall, but no one there - then went to Pres. Beech, saw him and then went home - [-]aining all the journey - afterwards sorrowful. Thursday 29 staid at home all day on account of heavy rain & dreadful muddy walking, packed up my box of seeds, for the West. We [-]ere all singing like nightingales. Friday 30 at office writing history in book D - went to Father [-]mith's with the blessings - to Temple office etc - then again [-]riting history - night we were singing "Come go with me" the Ice broke up in the River this night - closed since November 28 [-]aturday 31 at office writing history in book D - by myself did chores - went home at dark as I left the office the Dr. blessed me and mine - went to bed and sung an hour as merry as a cricket. fine [-]ay. Sunday Feb 1 I was at home all day with my happy family - I nursed my little Willard who is getting much better, Henrietta read the Bible, Lucy read Book of Mormon, Sarah Ann & the rest playing - had a very agreeable domestic day. very muddy Monday 2 at office all day writing history & doing chores. fine but muddy Tuesday 3 at 10, as I had not finished my chores, I was sent for to the office, writing history, racking papers in their proper place preparatory to Drs. journey to the West - Jennetta's coffin was opened, when she appeared but very little decayed - it was filled up, an inscription placed over - and then the Land levelled over it. S. W. of House about 20 feet. fine day Wednesday 4 Called for bro Martin who was not at home, then to the Temple, round the rooms - to the Store - then to the Drs. - packing up big box with papers etc. fine day Thursday 5 Febry at office all day packed up small box with papers & books which was sealed down and at noon had to unpack the large box, and repack same, which was completed about 3, and again repacked, screwed down, reputtied & finished off - also assisting in packing clothing - staid till near 10. cold day Friday 6 called upon Judge Higbee, and took him to the Drs. who took the acknowledgment of the Drs. to a letter of attorney to Babbit, Heywood & Fulmer to lease his property - assisting all day packing away clothing etc. fine day ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F4_I3_p021.jpg) Saturday 7 Assisting Dr. all day packing boxes and in evening weighing same - the Brethren were very busy crossing with their Teams to the other side of the River. fine day Sunday 8 a severe frost again - Ice running in great quantities - loaded two waggons with corn, seeds, boxes etc and at 8 P.M. sent them off to Pres. B. Young's for safe keeping. frosty Monday 9 the Governors troops came into the City to search for some thieves - at about half past 3 P.M. the roof of the Temple was discovered to be on [circled]fire - an alarm was immediately given when the brethren marched steadily to its rescue. Dr. Richards called on the brethren to search every house for buckets & bring them filled with water, a line was immediately formed and the buckets passed up in quick succession - the fire raged about half an hour - axes were set to work & tore up the roof - the water thrown on the burning parts which soon got extinguished - it appears that the clothing in the Temple was being washed - & dried in the upper room. The stove got over heated - the wood work caught fire - & burned from the railing to the ridge about 16 feet North and South and about 10 feet East and West, the shingles on the north side were broken through in many places - the damage to that part is about 100 dollars but other damage was also done in the anxiety to put out the fire - when it was completely extinguished the Saints gave glory to God and shouted Hallelujah which made the air rejoice - during the fire some of the Troops tried to force their passage into the Temple but were prevented by the Brethren who stood in the door way - when the fire was out Pres. B. Young sent word for the brethren to disperse to their homes and take care that their houses were not set fire as the city was full of devils - at the same time that the Temple was on fire a man and two boys were crossing the River in a small Shiff, thro' the unskilfulness of the man, his boat was in a sinking condition, they hailed to a flat boat on which 20 or 30 of the brethren were crossing, who veered round to help them, the wind being high the boat began to fill - they succeeded in rescuing the man and two boys - as quick as they were on board, a wicked man squirted some tobacco juice into the eyes of an ox which kicked and plunged in the River, dragging with him another ox, who, as he went over the side, knocked a plank off the side of the boat - when the water began to flow in - they steered for the side & as they reached it, Hosea Stout leaped off - the boat went to the bottom with its cargo. Several of the brethren were picked up in an exhausted condition - all were rescued - a yoke of oxen attached to bro. Thomas Grover's waggon went to the bottom and were drowned. After some time they & the waggon were got out - a few things were lost. This evening I received an order from Dr. Willard Richards for 270 days pay at 1.50 per day - he said he had councelled with Pres. Young about it, that I was deserving it, & it was my right & I should have it - he has also given me a strong recommend to the new Trustees as follows: ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F4_I3_p022.jpg) Nauvoo February 7, 1846 To Almon W. Babbit & Trustees You will please receive into your office and employ, my long tried, and confidential clerk, Thomas Bullock, help him to make sale of his property and forward him and family to me as speedily as possible unless public business should crowd upon you, so that you should specially need his services. By Council of President Brigham Young and oblige your servant Willard Richards sharp frost Tuesday 10 A Steam Boat went down the River this a.m. I was assisting Dr. in continuing his packing up. at 3 PM went on the Temple, saw the place where the fire was yesterday - had a view all round - a most delightful view. I am heartily glad that the fire was put out with so little damage - that it the Temple yet stands as a monument of God's mercy - that thousands can yet go on the top & see the vast extent of Country. At night I heard a comfortable chat with Dr., bro Rogers from Sandwich Islands Wm. Kay & others. bro Rogers told of the attempt on the Prophet's Life by Wm. Law & some dozen others 3 or 4 years ago - and of the manners & customs of the Sandwich People. light rain at night frost in morning. My cow having been badly worried last week by a dog, calved this day two beautiful calves, which were unfortunately dead - this is the effect of bad dogs and bad boys. Wednesday 11 Went to office - sent to Orson Hydes house twice, to Pres. Joseph Young's once - for a letter - that was sealed & I delivered to J. Young. he called in the office, & among other things, the Dr. told him to use his influence in my favor to be in the Temple office - that I was the oldest clerk, was fully competent, & that it was my place and right & that whenever he wanted me for the Spiritual affairs to use me. I received orders to attend the Temple at dusk every night, to pray, & take minutes of the proceedings. very cold wind blowing NW. staid in office till 5 P. M. then went to the Temple, prayed, and took minutes came out about 7 then went to Music Hall to my Quorum - spoke a few minutes urging the necessity of prayer - & to stand firm to their faith. I gave a toast "Heres a health to every man of the 27th Quorum who will follow their Leaders come Life come Death" and after enjoying ourselves, separated I went home with brother & sister Mead. Thursday 12 at office until 5 assisting Dr. - when I went to the Temple to pray - 13 met, and Pres. Joseph Young prayed - after which 15 bottles of oil were consecrated. fine day. I was this day informed that Green Wilson was the rascal who set the dog to worry my cow - this has been a bad name for my neighbor's - one Barlow Wilson allowed his cattle to destroy my corn twice or thrice, and lied in the bargain - and then abused me and my family - another Wilson (Wellington) has got my strayed cow and threatened my life if I took my own property home - and now Green Wilson sets his dog - worries my cow causing it a premature delivery of two pretty heifer ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F4_I3_p023.jpg) calves, both dead, and my old cow itself is near dead not having eaten any thing since - may the Lord deliver me from such neighbors in a new country. Friday 13 Henrietta was very sick in bed this day - vomiting much in the morning - my cow very ill - and washing day - so I staid at home to attend to my family - and carry water for Lucy. Jane Rushton sent word she should not come because I did not treat her well - the cause of complaint being because I would not give her & Frederick my $450. house & lot. she is as ungrateful as a person can be - she thinks nothing of the scores of dollars I have paid for her & her family - the months that I have kept them - nor of the nails that she has stolen from me, etc etc she is also mad because I will not pay for their expenses to the West - I remember "that a burnt child dreads the fire" - at 1/2 past 11 the Dr. sent for me dead or alive - I went and took an account of the goods that was packed in the last Waggon - and went with it down to the River - saw it ferried on the Mississippi then returned to the Drs. house staid till dusk then went to the Temple to pray - 27 met. Trueman O. Angel prayed. I was unwell, they prayed for me & Wife. fine day Saturday 14 I was unwell - in bed much of the day - at 5 I went to the Temple to pray - 21 met - Snow Storm commenced in the night, snowed nearly all day - ground covered a considerable depth. Sunday 15 at home until 5 when I went up to the Temple to pray - we assembled in the Upper Room at 6. 29 assembled for prayer & Benjamin L. Clapp was leader - L went to see her Sister & brother off. Dr. R. crossed the River this P. M. frosty night Monday 16 at home until about 3 P. M. when I went to the Temple office - cast up my account - entered 405 dollars to my credit, leaving about 180 dollars due to me, at dusk went to the Temple to pray 27 assembled - after meeting was over, we all agreed to assemble at Sunset for the future - heard that the Trustees had sold 25,000 worth of property - 10,000 in cash 15,000 in goods, that the agent is in town and the purchasers were gone to Kentucky after the means, that the brethren were to go by Steam boats to the Council Bluffs that were not provided with Teams. frosty night Feb. 1846 Tuesday 17 at home writing etc till about 4 when I went to the Temple office, saw F. D. Richards, conversed with him - in the office brother J. Whitehead brought out a jug of Wine for T & L., staid till Sunset, then went up to the Temple to pray (blank) assembled. Abel Lamb prayed in No. 1 Room - after prayer I called at brother Martin's house. Lucy was there - Mr. Clayton said that a letter had been received from Hoge (the Senator) saying that Congress allowed that the "Mormons" had a right to remove out of the United States if they pleased, & that the U. S. would not hinder them - this is the first time that the U. S. have graciously given leave for the Saints to go where they pleased - Mem: because they could not help themselves. The burnt part of the Roof of the Temple was this day relaid, & covered over with Lead - the plastering is not yet put ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F4_I3_p024.jpg) on. Many persons came to see the Temple & go to the top of the tower. J.B. Backenstos is in town & says, that the Governors & authorities, will not molest the Saints in their removal from Nauvoo. it would be a strange act to burn out, drive & shoot the Saints, & try to exterminate them - and because the Saints are driven from their own firesides into the wilderness and then attempt to stop them from going. frosty night Wednesday 18 Went with Lucy to assist William to pack up his goods - went with James to fetch another Waggon. they not going to day, I called at the Temple office on my way home. at sunset I went to the Temple to pray (blank) present - 1/4 to 7 called at Wm. Clayton's for Henrietta, Lucy & J.B. Backenstos, went to the Masonic Hall where the 27 Quorum met - transacted the business - then recreation - dancing & signing - we left 1/4 to 1 in the morning - pleasant walk home. fine day Thursday 19 Snow storm in the early part of the morning and continued all day. I was unwell, and in bed great part of the day - did not go to meeting this night. Friday 20 Snow drifted a considerable height, sharp frost. Ice running in the river again. H.C. Kimball & B. Young came over the river to day. I went to the Temple at 12 - got some flour, returned home - and at 5 went to the Temple to pray 13/9 met. F.D. Richards prayed - he prayed for the recovery of my health & family & for peace, after prayer went home much refreshed. Pres. B. Young, H.C. Kimball, & O. Hyde in the Temple. deep snow Saturday 21 about 11 I went to the Temple office and there saw Pres. Young & Kimball - shook hands. they were very lively - it does me good to see them again - 1/2 past 12 returned home - at 4 went to the Temple office - staid till Sunset then went to the Temple to pray 12 met - Wm. Felshaw prayed - in the Temple saw that the Roof is not yet plastered where burnt - snow deep - ice running in the River - returning home met Stephen Nixon who had been at my house relating a dream. Sunday 22 at 10 I went to the Temple, with Henrietta, Lucy, & Fanny - O. Hyde was to preach - when the meeting was opened - & bro Clapp was praying - the Floor settled down to the Tressels about one inch - which caused much fright & confusion - some jumped up to the Windows & began to smash them - one fellow, Uriel Chittenden Nickerson smashed thro' the East Window, jumped thro' & hurt his arm, he is a Strangite - several other windows were smashed & persons jumped out - great alarm was created, altho' there was not the least danger - in the midst of the Uproar Pres. B. Young called out for the Saints to adjourn to the Grove - all went. when meeting was again called to order B. Clapp prayed, O. Hyde preached & B. Young followed (see my minutes) We then went to the Temple, went to the top & round the tower twice - then descended to the architects room 25 met. Wandle Mace prayed, returned home with bro. F.D. Richards. received much good instruction this day which causes me to rejoice. Pres. Young & Kimball crossed the river this evening to Camp - ice running. sharp frost ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F4_I3_p025.jpg) Monday 23 at 12 I went to bro Wm. Clayton's - copied some songs - at 4 went to Levi Richards - staid till 5. I then met bro. A.W. Babbit who ordered me to the Trustees office. I went - Bish. Heywood told me that a person was wanted to go & get Subscribers for the Nauvoo Newspaper & asked me if I would do it. I told him I was willing to do any thing - at Sundown I went to the Temple to pray, 28 present. F. D. Richards prayed. I went part way home with him, & had agreeable conversation - went home. I supped alone - H & L being gone out visiting to S. Nixon's. this day at 3 the river closed up at the Upper Steam Mill for the second time this winter. Tuesday 24 at 12 I went to the Temple office - staid there all P. M. heard that the Pioneers started this day with about 50 waggons - the camp will move away tomorrow - at Sundown went to the Temple to pray 26 met. Wednesday 25 at home till about 2 then I H & L went to Mother Rushton's - had supper, then went to Temple 32 met. after prayer retd. to Mother Rushton's - sang awhile - then went home. Report - Chester Loveland came from Carthage & said major Warren had recd. a (?) from Sugar Creek, signed by W. Richards by order of Pres. Young sayg. they had left the States & wod. return when they pleased & the Govr. cod. not help himself etc. Thursday 26 Friday 27 about 9 went down to Wms., but he had started for the Camp - then called on Sis Ann Fox who with Lucy crossed on the ice over the River with me - saw Wms. Company which left Montrose - then we returned with Father Clayton - went to his house - staid till about 3 went to the Temple office - saw Babbitt who wanted me to get Subscribers to the newspaper the Eagle. Went to the Temple to pray - then took with faintness, sweating, chilling etc same as I was about 9 years ago - the brethren laid hands on me, anointed me, & rebuked it in the name of the Lord - got better - went to Mr. Clayton's, staid by the fire till about 9 then went home. This day I can say I have walked over the greatest River in N America - even the Father of Waters - wrote and sent a letter to Father Richards - by Lyman Whitney. Saturday 28 I was in bed all day sick. John & Ellen Clayton called for Lucy to go to Carthage - they left about 2 without her - this P. M. Cottam shot a Mr. Gardiner - he had first ran away with his b's wife, & when Gardiner went for his Wife, Cottam shot him thro' the bladder. They all lived in the north part of the City. Sunday March 1 Dreamed about New Temple - the Dead - Sealing - Kingdom etc etc driving a big restive grey mare & ano. mare. At 1/4 after 9 a.m. F. D. Richards called on me to go over to the camp with him - after we partook of breakfast we started on our journey - again walked on the Mississippi River - got to camp about 1/2 past 12 - saw Pres. Young - Dr. Richards etc. asked Dr. about letter to Major Warren - no letter ever written from the camp to him ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F4_I3_p026.jpg) - gave him Wm. Smith's letter, taking a copy of it for Lewis Robbins, in the tent. Dr. gave me orders not to have any thing to do with the newspaper - & if new Trustees wod. not take me into the office - for me to hang about, collect history & record it - to come as quick as I could to him - he gave me directions about making my Tent - wanted me to go with him if I could - but as I could not leave my family - he pressed on me to prepare & follow him quickly. left at 3. Report: John E. Page turned Strangite - preached a Strang Sermon, & O. Hyde whipt him on every agrument he had brought forward - & Joseph Young read the letter from the 12 - after which J.E. Page was disfellowshipped. returning crossed the Mississippi as the Sun was Setting. I prayed that as all the Brethren had now crossed the River in safety, that the ice might go away & the River be opened for the Steam Boats this week - arrived at home very tired about 7. a beautiful day Monday 2 at home till 11. Went to Temple office - saw a W. Babbit and told him the Drs. orders - he said there had been no order to take me in the office etc. I told him I had delivered to Bishop Heywood Dr. Richards written order, signed by council of B. Young - he replied that he took no notice of any order from Dr. R. or any one else except Pres. Young and the old Trustees - so it appears the greatest must stoop to the lower - in the evening at home carrying water etc for washing - at Sunset went to Temple to pray - gave the copy of Wm. Smith's letter to Lewis Robbins. a beautiful day Tuesday 3 Lucy left home while I was milking my cow and went to her mothers - at 1/2 past 12 I went to the Temple office - at 1 John E. Page having given out that a revelation would be read about going to California - I went and took minutes of his & Savage discourse. when El. O. Hyde got up & knocked every one of their agruments in the head, & ordered Savage to go to Voorhee & tell them they wod. be damd, & then go to the West - (see my minutes) at 1/2 past 4 closed - then went to Temple to pray. a beautiful day March 1846 Wednesday 4 I was at home all day putting in order my Secretaire etc, staid till Sundown when I went to the Temple to pray prayed. I procured a copy of J.J. Strang's anathemas on the Elders of the Church of Jesus Christ - Pres. Joseph Young having brought it to the Temple - L. at bro. Whiteheads. beautiful day Thursday 5 at 11 this morning I was visited at my house by G.D. Watt, Henry Royle, Matilda Royle, & Sister Green, they staid about an hour. I copied Strang's anathemas - compared Hyde & Page's discourse - at 5 went to the Temple office and saw the last piece out of 1621 Pork all gone - none for me as usual. I trust that at the next Stake of Zion there will be more equality, & that I shall have my portion. the Snow nearly all gone, and the river nearly open. went to the Temple to pray, prayed - came back with brother Mead, staid at the end of the house talking very agreeably some time. beautiful day 25 ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F4_I3_p027.jpg) Friday 6 I dreamed of taking a mission to Africa & Asia & of travelling round the world - I regulated my corn both up stairs and down - at 5 went to the Temple to pray prayed, ice running in the river - after prayer - went to Mr. Clayton's, staid till 9 when Lucy returned home with me. beautiful day Saturday 7 I copied three Songs for Wm. Standing, went with them to Mr. Clayton's, gave them to him. Mr. Clayton came with me as far as G. A. Smith's old house. ice running in the river - and in the evening there were three Steam Boats opposite Nauvoo, puffing off their Steam - this answers prayer of last Sunday - Pigeons flying north in great numbers. beautiful day Reports John Taylor going to preach his last Mormon Sermon tomorrow, being on his way to Nauvoo for that purpose - that Hosea Stout has shot Pres. B. Young, and was fastened to a tree - B. Young being dead, and great excitement in the Camp. many of the Police left the Camp. Sunday 8 at 10 I went to the Stand when O. Hyde read a letter from B. Young Pres. W. Richards Clerk. 53 miles from Nauvoo, on Indian Creek - all well, and in good spirits, which upsets all the lying report of the 6 & 7th after which O. Hyde preached (see my minutes) on the organization of the Church - had much power upon him - then introduced Luke Johnson to the Congregation, who made Confession, wished to be, & go with the Saints to the West - a vote was taken when all hands were held up in favor of his return, at which he was so affected that he wept, in concert with many many others - at 5 he was again baptized, by O. Hyde in the Mississippi River with 3 others, and confirmed in the Attic Story of the House of the Lord at 7 P. M. in the presence of several, & an exhortation was given by El. Hyde - at Sunset I went up to the Temple to pray - we again met in No. 1 Room of the Attic Story, where the Spirit of God rested down upon us. El. Hyde came in to our midst after confirming Luke Johnson. we partook of Sacrament according to the Ancient Pattern, and I thank my heavenly Father for this great privilege, and the instruction I received - (14) Pigeons flying in great numbers to the North. at 2 P. M. William Smith landed in Nauvoo with a parcel of drunken rowdies who commenced firing guns in the air, and creating a disturbance and alarm - as he was passing along the Street he saw Sister Phelps standing in her garden, he went up to her and said how do you do Sister Phelps, offering his hand to her - she replied sharply, dont Sister Phelps me! it is said that not a single person took any notice of him. This P. M. John E. Page after preaching a begging Sermon, opposite Daniel Avery's house, & U. C. Nickerson sitting with a large bundle of books before him on a table - sent the hat round for a collection, which was returned with a few coppers, buttons, chips & bits of stick - being so much for the effects of apostacy - also reported that Rufus Beach Senior President of 27 Quorum had come out last night in a prayer meeting for Strang the deceiver. beautiful day Monday 9 Pigeons still flying in large numbers to the north - this morning George Wardle left my house having lived here since 25 Oct. last, without paying any rent - when he came he promised to find ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F4_I3_p028.jpg) fodder for my cow etc but he has not done it - his 3 cattle have eaten up my fodder & now all is gone & my cow very poor, he having also told things out of my house and caused me much uneasiness, drove me to order him out of my house - he has behaved bad to me, being a liar - and I am now thankful I am rid of him - after he went - I set to work to clean out my upper room - which was very dirty. At 5 I went to the Temple to pray 11 prayed - I and C. A. Mead then called on Secretary Mackintosh to notify him not to give up the Record Book to Beech which he promised to do - then went home. beautiful day Tuesday 10 I wrote three notices calling the 27 Quorum together on Sunday morning next - gave one to C. A. Mead posted one on Temple office, another on the Guard house - when at the office Bishop Heywood gave me an order on Trueman O. Angel for my four boxes and tent poles - while going to the Temple 9 of the Troops passed, having guarded the great Francis M. Higbee into the City - to such a degraded pitch are the United States militia reduced - after prayer meeting (12) in the Temple I went to Mr. Clayton's walked with Lucy sometime - J. B. Backenstos called at Mr. Clayton's this evening. rainy day Report. John E. Page, William Smith, and Hiram Stratton held a council in J. E. P's house this P. M. Wednesday 11 at home till 2 then went to Daniel McIntosh about some goods and the Records - went from there with some flour, in very heavy rain, waded thro' a pool of water - to Mrs. Clayton's - staid till Sundown - then went to the Temple to pray - 8 - returned at 7 to Mrs. Claytons staid till after 9 when Lucy walked about home with me in good Spirits - when in the Temple the brethren prayed for me & my family that I might be able to govern, and put all things in order, which I feel will be so. dull day, heavy rain Thursday 12 at home all day putting my fence in good order, staid till Sundown, then went to Temple, returned thanks that last nights prayer was answered on my head - 9 present I president - heard that C. W. Wandell had written the supposed record of Chardolemas which John E. Page preached about on Sunday last - and supposed to be translated by J. J. Strang - so easily can men be decieved when they have lost the light of God - returned to Mrs. Claytons staid till 8 when Lucy returned home with me, rejoicing. wet day Friday 13 clearing up my brush pile in the morning - at 2 P. M. bro: Benson called at my house, staid an hour then went with me to Brothers Hall, Mead, and Wandell, I then went to Temple office - at 4 with C. E. Bolton in the Blacksmith Shop until Sundown, we then went up into the Temple to pray 14 prayed - heard that Lawyer Edmonds would allow William Smith to study Law under him if Smith would drop all his Gospel, but not without. weather cleared up Saturday 14 last night while lying in my bed, comfortable, I saw a vast range of mountains - a river had been crossed, and I saw the waggons pass up, round a mountain into the hollow of a hill, and ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F4_I3_p029.jpg) again come round the other side of the defile and ascend the road up the other side of the mountain - the waggons appeared to me to be about 8 or 10 rods in advance of each other and the Cavalcade must have been several miles in length, the tops of the mountains appeared to reach the clouds, almost perpendicularly, while beneath the road was an immense precifice - the road appeared scarce wide enough for the waggons to pass, being very narrow. the waggon covers appeared a deal darker, as if they were dirty with use. I involuntarily rose up in my bed - and discovered it was a vision and not real. at 9 I went to the office for some Turnips, Corn and Potatoes with Edwin Rushton & returned home about 12 - at Sundown while going to the Temple I saw C.W. Wandall who gave me the original (from which a copy was sent to Jehiel Savage) supposed manuscript, and his letter to Savage - went to the Temple to pray 9 prayed - a letter was received from H.C. Kimball in the camp. fine day Sunday 15 I went with bro Mead to the Temple - Elder Orson Hyde preached on the South side on the organization of the Church, and read a Revelation which was given him this morning by the Spirit, and distributed them to the congregation (see my minutes) - he also stated that as he passed John E. Page this morning, Page told him that he had "had a revelation which makes me ashamed of myself and ashamed of my God" (this alluded to the revelation which he preached about last Sunday, and C.W. Wandell having been to him this morning and confessed his authorship) how forcibly this explains the Scriptures when a man falls from the light, how great is the darkness, after meeting I, Mead, and four others, met South of the Stand, and Rufus Beech having been to Pres. J. Young and confessed his error of Strangism - we were counselled to let his case stand over, to see if Beech will act according to counsel - then went to Mrs. Claytons where all my family was, dined, and at a 1/4 past 1 went to the 70 hall, Joseph Young & B.L. Clapp spoke (reported minutes) returned at 4 - at Sundown went to the Temple, 14 partook of the Sacrament, after which we had a most glorious time, some of the brethren spoke in tongues, bro Calvin C. Brown held a talk in tongues which was afterwards interpreted, and confirmed, some prophesied, bro. Anderson related a vision, and all of us rejoiced with exceeding great gladness, a light was seen flickering over bro. Anderson's head while relating his vision, Phinehas Richards face shone with great brightness, two men arrayed all in Priestly Garments were seen in the N.E. Corner of the room. the power of the Holy Ghost rested down upon us, I arose full of the Spirit, and spoke with great animation, which was very cheerfully responded to by all, and prophesied of things to come. a brother testified that our meeting was accepted of God, and we continued our meeting until after midnight, which was the most profitable, happy, and glorious meeting I had ever attended in my life, and may the remembrance be deeply rooted in my soul for ever and ever. beautiful day March 1846 Monday 16 copied C.W. Wandell's manuscript and letter - and about 12 gave him the copy - went to the Temple office, returned home and at Sundown went to the Temple to pray, while there heard that last night Chester Loveland was called out of bed by his Mother ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F4_I3_p030.jpg) in Law stating that the Temple was again on fire, he dressed as quick as lightning and ran out of doors and saw the Temple all in a blaze, he studied a few seconds, and as it did not appear to consume any, and as there was no others running, he was satisfied it was the glory of God, and again went to bed - another brother saw the Belfry all on a fire at a 1/4 to 10 - he ran as hard as he could, but when he came to the Temple he found all dark and secure - about the same time Sister Almira Lamb while in her own room saw a vision of her dead child, it appeared to her in great glory, and filled the room with light, she was afraid, it went away, and after she was calmed down, her child appeared again to her, and told the mother to remove her boxes from where they were buried among the Gentiles, and bury them among the Saints, and again disappeared. H. dreamed that while walking, two persons came to her, and asked H. to allow them to be sealed to me - & L dreamed that I was in a very large bed where 5 were lying with me and another just going to get into bed - when L got up to give me some beautiful peaches and wine - thus was the Spirit, power and glory of God manifest, not only at the Temple while we were there but also in our families - for which my soul rejoices exceedingly - after prayer five of us went to lay our hands on Sister Harding who was sick nigh unto death - and returned home - exhorting my family to union and humility that the blessings of God might be manifest unto us. beautitul day Tuesday 17 dreamed that some people were building a tower, which they wanted to excel in height the Temple - when I prophesied that when any, want to have a building to excel in height or beauty, the Temple of the Lord it should surely fall - and come to naught - it being St. Partick's day I remembered my pledge to Charles Young Ferguson, talked of old Ireland and of days gone by - felt very well - staid at home till Sunset, my family out visiting - brother Allen brought me a load of Fodder - at Sunset went to the Temple to pray - and heard that Uriel C. Nickerson, (a Strangite) said that on Sunday night last the Temple was illuminated from the top of the Belfry to the ground and swore that he saw men passing back and forwards having candles in their hands and wanted to make the people believe that there was a visitation by angels - but they were the Mormons themselves - thus has a Strangite born strong testimony of the glory of last Sabbath - returning home heard frogs singing. rain at 7 rest fine Wednesday 18 at 10 I went to Mrs. Clayton with milk & butter, from thence to the Temple office - Bishop Heywood promised me that I should go in a company that will start on 1st May - and that I should overtake the first company on Bear River where they will stay to rest a while - I also saw Trueman O. Angel who told me that A. W. Babbit had been in his office & had taken away Bishop Heywood's order for my four boxes & set of tent poles - Thus is every obstacle thrown in the way of my following my Father & the Twelve - I then went to the Lodge when L. N. Scovil gave me up Albern Allen's note - then returned home & carried water for my people who were washing. Willard cut another tooth this day (5) at Sundown went to the Temple to pray - I was appointed mouth - the Spirit was upon me and we all had a most glorious meeting. the glory of God again resting ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F4_I3_p031.jpg) on the Temple in great power. this day Myriads of Knats made their appearance in columns etc - the body of Bostwich, who was drowned opposite Fort Madison last Feb. his body was but little decayed, but went fast after being brought out, into the open air. some lightning-frosty night Thursday 19 a thin ice on the water this morning - at 11 I went to the Office saw Fullmer who was better - an answer to prayer - I received a letter from Father in Camp ordering me to be fitted out immediately, & to follow the Camp - an order also came from the Council to the Trustees on the same subject - went to Mr. Clayton's & returned home at 2 - at Sundown went to the Temple to pray - a variance of opinions caused a vote to be taken to put an end to a man expressing his opinion - some unpleasant words passed - which were at last settled by begging pardon & shaking hands - returned home at 9. muddy Friday 20 I went to S. Lippot & ask her to go as an Ass. to California, she sd. she wod. consider & let me know - then to the Temple saw WB Benson, went with him up to the top of the Tower, on the roof, down to the ground, saw the Baptismal Font went up one side, down the other, a most beautiful structure when I wished to be baptized for all my dead relatives, from thence to the Temple office & brother Levis - went with Levi to Susannah's Description of my Cattle White face a light brown cow - with white face. Belly, feet, hoofs, & end of tail white - about 7 rings on her horns right horn small hole bored in it underneath - left ear cropt, right ear cropt and a piece cut out, nose speckled with black. Cherry a small red cow - Streak of White under her belly, Blackish Hoofs, left ear slit, tail cut short Seven Rings on her horns. Star a small Red Cow. White Star on her forehead, Belly White, Small Teats - Under part, and end of Tail White - inside of both hind knees white - reddish hoofs - tips of her horns black, small horns with three rings - both ears cropt & left crop slit in it. Tom a Black ox with white head and black ears & nose & hoofs - his back, Dulap, Belly & Tail White - both ears a piece cut out on the under side - about 9 years old. horns tipt with black. Jerry a Red ox - with small White Star on the left side of his forehead - White Streak under his belly end of back & Tail White - White hind feet - light hoofs - both ears a piece cut out on the under side both horns bored - about 9 years old - horns tipt with black. Black a Black Ox, with a black spotted belly - two small white spots inside his hind knees - some white hairs underneath & in end of his tail - both ears, the ends cut off - about 6 years old - horns tipt black. ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F4_I3_p032.jpg) Bright a Red ox with a White Star in his forehead, Belly and Legs White - end of Tail White & some White on his body - right ear cropt, left ear 2 slits - about 6 years old - horns tipt with black. 1846 Monday June 1 Took Black and Bright into the wood & hauled a log to Spencers Shop to make a Wagon Tongue - this is my first attempt to drive oxen & I succeeded to my satisfaction. at 1 P. M. went with Allen's Wagon for corn for oxen returned home & took oxen into the Woods to pasture for the evening. morn. rainy, evening fine br. Whitehead told me they might perhaps kill a Beef & asked me if I wanted a piece I told him I did. in the night a great storm of wind Tuesday 2 after breakfast I went to the mill for meal at 11 went with Mr. Clayton to the Big Field to hunt his Sheep found them at N. E. Corner returned home at 6 very tired having seen a country desolate, houses empty, & Inhabitants gone - Prairies deserted of cattle & people - such is the blasting effect of Mob misrule. Terrific wind in the night which rocked my house - it was really awful. fine day Wednesday 3 at 5 went into the wood to pasture oxen, staid till 10 then went to the Temple office staid till 1. got 5.00 went & bought a wagon cover, nails, Tongue Bolt etc etc returned home at 2 went into the Wood with oxen, got Wood for ox bows & carried it home, Sundown drove cattle home. fine day Thursday 4 Cut out new Wagon Cover & assisting Lucy to make same, attending the oxen in the wood all day also in the evening assisting Albern Allen to make the ox bows, harder work than Ive been used to. beautiful day Friday 5 at 10 went to Temple office, br Anderson wanted me to exchange my big oxen for poorer ones, telling me that I could not drive them to the camp etc etc I told him I should take them & deliver them up to Dr. Richards according to my first orders - I was also told that the Trustees would not let me have any more oxen, altho' they had promised me two more yokes a week ago. I immediately went to the Trustees who would not let me have any more oxen, they told me to have 200 lbs. of Flour which was at br. Whiteheads & promised me money to buy the remainder in a few days - bishop Heywood said I was "a Chiel among em takin notes & faith ye'll pent it"? then why not attend to the orders of the Twelve. I found that the ox was killed this week but I had no beef as usual. I have to live on meal & milk while others can live on the best the land affords. I wish I was in the midst of equal justice. beautiful day Satur 6 took oxen to Wood & assisted Albern Allen to load up his wagon, at 11 went to Temple office, Whitehead's, Clayton's, Workshops Stores etc & returned home - about 2 bro. Clift called wanted to drive my team, but he had too much of a load for me - went to hunt my cattle, brought them home about 5 then fixing hinges to boxes, making wooden rivets - fed cattle, milked etc etc. G. Wardle brought 2nd wagon home about 8 P. M. fine day ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F4_I3_p033.jpg) Sun 7 went to Temple with Lucy took minutes of discourse of bro Snow (see them) returned home and at 3 went again to Temple partook of Sacrament Zebedee Coltrin Pres. Erastus Snow mouth ______ present. had a good time returned home at Sunset with Henrietta - Lucy churned twice this day. beautiful day Lynching commenced at Macedonia this day Mon 8 having heard that there was a piece of Beef put by for me yesterday I went very early but found out it was gone as usual - br Whitehead sd. he gave orders that I must have that piece (22 lbs) & no one else yet I was disappointed. I have not had any meat since April 9 yet others can live on the best of every thing - this is the 2nd beef killed this week. br Whitehead told me the flour that I was having from his house he bought for himself, having borrowed the money to pay for it - is not this a pretty treatment - both of Whitehead & me - W. sd. if it had not been for him I shod. not have had one single thing - Babbitt taking almost every thing to his own private office - the reason I am not fit out, or cannot get on is, because I am an Englishman - Babbitt has been against me since I received the Drs. council at Sugar Creek not to have any thing to do with the Eagle Newspaper - may the time soon come that he may be taught obedience to his Superiors, & deal justly, instead of assisting his Favorites - after some hunting I got a piece of beef, bloody & bony - br. Whitehead reproving John for his conduct - I retd. home & fixed my wooden rivets - then put on my Wagon Cover - & attending to my Cattle - Sunset I went to the Temple J. Higbee Pres. Z. Coltrin mouth. ______ Present. there is quite a revival in attendance. fine day Report - a delegation came into the City from the Mob Camp which caused great excitement - a many of the brethren packed up & crossed the River - a meeting was called in the Temple to defend it. Tues 9 I drove Cattle into the Wood - G. Wardle came at 10 - we yoked up Tom & Jerry & fetched the barrel of flour from bro. Whiteheads & some things for him, returned about 1. I regulated my medicine chest - then gathered some Sage & dried it - in the evening I bought an ox yoke & assisted G. Wardle to fix ox bows & wagon box & then fetched the cattle home - Albern Allen & John Rushton called in the evening. fine day Henrietta at Agnes Smith's all day - Rainbow in the evening. The Saints were rushing to the River nearly Panic Struck - P. M. new citizens met at 70 hall Wednes 10 Packing up my goods in order for speedy removal in case of attack. A man came to offer me some Fever & Ague Pills for my house & Lot & sd. that the mob was whipping & driving the Mormons 4 miles off - that all the houses that had been sold to the new citizens were to have a sign up. I replied "I suppose like the custom of the Jews, to sprinkle the lintels & door posts with blood in order that the destroying Angel might pass over all in that house, well sir, mine is a maiden at present" he sd. "I suppose so" & smiled. at 4 I went to the Temple office to enquire if it was right to run or fight - I found out more scare than actual danger - returned home to continue my preparations - fixing locks to boxes & wagon cover. warm day ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F4_I3_p034.jpg) Reports two new citizens who refused to join the mob - severely whipped - The brethren rushing to the Ferry in order to cross the River - a Woman whipped "until the blood run off her heels" by the mob. A brother compelled to sell 500 worth of property for 11 by the mob. Thurs 11 Preparing to leave - at 11 Father Clayton called & I went with him to the Temple office - I asked for ox chains, yokes & bows when Bishop Fulmer said "we can do nothing for you". "we want you to stay here & fight". I told him I understood I was wanted in the Camp to write. I find they will not assist me in any thing went with Mr. Clayton to look after his Wagons - bought a pen knife .40 - returned home about 4 - after Supper I, Henrietta & Lucy robed ourselves, prayed, & had sacrament, I gave them much instruction in regard to their duty. fine day Reports the People are Panic Struck. 4 Boats have started to cross at Nashville in addition to the regular Ferries but they are not half enough - one man offered a barrel of flour to cross, but the Ferryman (Blakeslee) referd. up to the Trustees for an order for the amount - & to request them to stop the Panic - Heywood replied to Blakeslee "we are better without such men than with them." Old Mother Sandford driven into the City by the Mob - the Mob threaten to come in tomorrow the merchants have packed up their goods & are removing as fast as they can - The mob is encamped at Golden's Point & are driving all who wont join them. Friday 12 I carried Tongue of my Wagon to the Blacksmiths to get a pull back put on, waited while it was done - & carried it back - then went to the Temple office to get some meal but could not - returned home about 7 & was told Black & Bright had strayed away - I immediately started in pursuit, as also Lucy, taking different routes - both returned home after dark unsuccessful - this is the effect of my not having yokes - I have often asked for them but cannot get any - if they are lost it is entirely on account of not being yoked together. hot day Reports - The citizens were called together this P. M. in order to organize for the defense of the place & a committee sent off to negotiate with the Mob. Satur 13 I was up by Sunrise & started for Caspers Creek & the English Settlement, where I had heard they were but again returned home disappointed - while at home the other cattle ran away after a cow that wanted a bull - I had a race after them thro the fields and wood until I had not one dry thread on me - brought them back about 8, & again started in pursuit of the last ones, & after beating the woods well up to the Le Harp Road we found them with a cow - such is the effect of being without yokes & the Trustees will not let me have means to get them - after much trouble got them home also - having overexerted myself, I was taken sick & had to lay down - I took 3 bowls of Thorowort which made me ill - The Hies plague very bad - Mother Rushton came & staid all day - Lucy baking Gingerbread etc all day - Henrietta sewing & assisting Lucy. This last week has been the happiest week I have had - being united in love & harmony - Peace has reigned entirely this week. very hot day ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F4_I3_p035.jpg) Reports - bro. Richardson sd. the mob at Golden's Point had agreed to let the Mormons remain another week, & then they were to come in, & do what they please - the Sheriff having returned from Galena, called the Citizens together this P. M. 4 oclock, & swore in 300 Deputy Sheriff's in order to maintain law & order, befure Justice Wells, & Higbee & Robinson. The mob are now 400 strong at Golden's Point & have one cannon to storm the Temple. Sunday 14 went to the Temple with my musket & pistols to defend it (altho I was so weak as scarce to walk there) an attack being expected this day. I saw the brethren under arms who had met on the Green at the ringing of the Temple Bell. Sheriff Backenstos was Commander in Chief, Capt. Clifford commanded the Cavalry & Stephen Markham & Capt. Pickett commanded the Infantry - after Parading some time, the whole marched off in double file to the mansion where they all discharged their fire arms in the air [this was heard across the River & the brethren thinking the mob had attacked the City, bro. John Bair determined to cross & assist, but no one would ferry him, being against Council, when he replied, the Council of Jesus Christ was, he that would not, lay down his life for his brethren had not the love of God in him, he then bought a shiff for 200 & ferried himself across, being fully armed & equipped - C. W. Patten also hearing it - his Father sd. the mob was fighting in the City - he remembering a prophecy given in No. 1 Room, replied there was not, but any how would come & see for himself] they then remarched to the green, a hollow square was formed, when the Sheriff sd. he should dismiss them until the ringing of the Bell - Col Markham returned thanks for his appointment, & their obedience to the word of command & sd. that he had come & should stay here until mob rule was put down & law & order again. June 14, 1846 established in Hancock Co. - Capt. Clifford next addressed them & returned thanks for the promptness & alacrity that they had all met - Capt. Pickett in a neat speech sd. that we were come up here to be perfected and sd. he hoped that the damd mob would stand that we might be tried together in order to prove our acquaintance, he was afraid they would not stand but hoped they would, he then proposed 3 cheers for the Sheriff, & 3 for Capt. Clifford, 3 for Gen. Markham, & 3 for the ladies in General & sd. no man ought to have a Sweetheart who would not turn out this time - Sheriff Backenstos then proposed 3 cheers for Capt. Pickett & 3 for law & order, which were all most heartily responded to - at 2 P. M. they again met & the committee reported that when they went to the Mob Camp - they had only left their committee, who were told that they could only be treated as a mob from this time & for ever - when the brethren were all dismissed until further call. Report that when the Committee went to the Mob Camp last evening & told them fully what they must expect, about 100 fled for home when old Macauley sat down & cried he sd. "that he had been trying for the last three years to raise a Company to drive the Mormons out of Hancock Co. & now in this last struggle you are all going to leave me." after dismissal S. Markham marched the troops into the Temple & preached to them While I was in the Watch Tower I counted them as they past. ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F4_I3_p036.jpg) 488 foot 68 horsemen 17 wagons with about 102 in them & about 50 at the Temple making about 700 under arms went to the top of the Tower & round the outside - at six oclock went to the Sacrament - John S. Fulmer was Pres. F. D. Richards mouth _______ present - had a very good night of it. hot day Monday 15 breakfast past 10 went to the wood with the oxen & returned about 2. wrote a long letter to the Dr. at Sundown went to the Temple to pray Tarleton Lewis Pres. Wm. Burton Mouth 8 Present - Stephen Markham related things of the Camp. Frogs & Crickets make a terrible din - Cherry with a young bull all night. Report when mob had fled to Carthage they heard that the Sheriff was going against them with 900 men when they fled in every direction - the wicked flee when no man pursueth. New citizens issue a circular confessing themselves Anti Mormons. warm Tuesday 16 but little sleep on acct. of Bugs & Mosquitoes - John Rushton visited me - fixed a bell on Black - drove the oxen to the Wood returned about 2 - a man came & offered me 150. for my lot - which I of course refused at Sundown went to the Temple to pray S. Markham was Pres. Z. Coltrin mouth (8) we had a very comfortable meeting, heard much about the Camp which made us rejoice - Markham was requested to preach to the people & disabuse their minds on the reports from the Camp. warm day Wednesday 17 in the woods with the oxen & at home all day went to the Temple to pray W. Burton Pres. C. E. Bolton mouth (8) then returned home - The New Citizens began to replace their goods - Grogeries continued increasing. warm Thursday 18 at 6 went with G. Wardle to buy ox bows & yoke, then to Temple borrowed 1.00 from Lewis Robins which Whitehead promised should be repaid to him - went to Music Hall & thence with F. D. Richards to his old house staid till 11 then went home for breakfast - again with him to Music Hall - ret. home, at 1 took a chair to swap for bows pd. for a yoke & another pair of bows - met with Mr. Clayton, measured off Edward Martin's lot - then to the office, drank a cup of Wine - on way home called at Bensons where we dined at 7 went with Benson & Father Clayton to Usibaurs, mended a net & then went a fishing - I wheeled the net to Laws Mill where we netted until after midnight - we got home again about 2 A. M. fine day & night Friday 19 Assisted Lucy being washing day, carrying water, laying out clothes to dry, all morning at 12 went to Bensons for my ox bows, & at 2 assisted G. Wardle to fix his Waggonbox - at 4 we went to bathe in the Mississippi - returned home about 6 - at 7 went to Temple to pray I was chosen President & appointed Wandel Mace mouth (9) a sick man came to be anointed & healed of his infirmity - I feel that he will get better. warm day ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F4_I3_p037.jpg) Saturday 20 Mr. Clayton came to my house - I wrote a letter to Dr. Willard Richards & went to Mr. C. Spencer who promised to deliver it - we went to the Temple, Waggon Shop & down to the River, saw one Waggon start across took a walk by the River - saw a Circus near Joseph's Old Store - had some talk with Amos Fielding & ret. home at 2 about 6 went to the Temple to pray Tarleton Lewis Pres. Isaac Higbee mouth (10). fine Sunday 21 With Henrietta to the Temple - A.W. Babbit & Joseph Young spoke I reported same (see my minutes) returned home, at 3 went to Temple again Curtis E. Bolton Pres. Erastus Snow mouth (14) - Joseph L. Heywood & John McEwan came to be administered to - had the Sacrament & adjourned before 7. then took a walk with Lucy by the River & thro the Wood home - Willard can walk by the side of chairs, boxes etc. a cool day Monday 22 at 10 I went down to Mr. Clayton's - he being notified to leave his house, the purchaser being come, I then hunted for a house for them to go into & at length found O. M. Duel's - took Mrs. Clayton to see it, & was satisfied returned about 5 when I wrote a long letter for G. Wardle to go to England which took till after Sundown - Fanny here for Tea with him - milked - attended to my cattle. warm Tuesday 23 at 10 Lucy & I went down to her Father's to assist them to remove staid there till Sundown when I went up to the Temple to pray I was chosen President - I nominated William Burton mouth (8) had a good time - returned to Mr. Clayton's & walked home with Lucy at dark. hot Wednesday 24 Went with Lucy to the Trustees office to get some dry goods - then to Mr. Clayton's & back to the Trustees - waited a long time when Babbitt & Heywood came in, in talking of fitting me out they told me I must give up the Waggon & oxen to the Church - I told them I understood I was to give them up to Dr. Richards - they replied no the Dr. has already overdrawn his account & I must give them up to the Church - they also told Mr. Clayton that William had overdrawn his account by 2 or 300 dollars - But they promised to assist him in about 3 weeks - they told me that if I would wait a little they would fit me out with what I wanted but to try & sell my house if I could - they let me have some goods - we returned home by the River - went to look after oxen as usual and at Sundown went to the Temple to pray, Graham Coltrin President I mouth (7). some Thunder & rain this day Thursday 25 Lucy & I went to assist her mother to remove to O. M. Duel's house all day - in the afternoon there was some heavy rain Thunder & Lightning; at Sundown went to the Temple to pray Tarlton Lewis President Graham Coltrin, Mouth (6) returned to Mrs. C's when Lucy returned home with me - I overstrained myself this day. W. Phelps left on the Steam Boat. hot ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F4_I3_p038.jpg) Friday 26 The Thunder shook my house pretty severe in the night - much lightning & rain & heavy wind which ript one of the covers off my Waggon - I was at home all day in consequence of the overstraining yesterday & was obliged to take a regular cleansing by vomit, purge, sweat, & hot bathing & afterwards my body was wished with Spirit - I kept very quiet & was much relieved. warm Saturday 27 attending to oxen until about 4 P.M. then to Store to get some meal - at 7 went to Temple to pray ________ Pres. I was mouth, felt much of the Spirit upon me. warm It is now two years this day since Joseph & Hyrum were martyrd, & what a tremendous alteration has taken place in Nauvoo, surely it has fallen, is fallen - wherever you now look Taverns, Grogeries, Bowling Alleys, Ten pin Alleys - Whorehouses Lawyers & Doctors salute your eyes & ears, the reeling Drunkard, the boisterous laugh, the giddy dance, confusion & riot rule supreme - hundreds I might say thousands of houses empty where once happy Saints dwelt, sung & prayed. fences nearly all down - gardens laid waste, fruit trees destroyed by cattle, & all, again running to destruction & its late wildness - in the last few years has this spot been translated from a wilderness to a garden & the most delightful spot on the River & now again running to its native wildness & desolation. Sunday 28 Went to the Temple & reported the discourses of Markham, Lyke, & Snow (see them) & returned home - at 3 went again to the Temple to pray F. D. Richards President, William Anderson mouth (12) partook of the Sacrament, then went to Mr. Clayton's at 7 P. M. & took a walk down on the Flats & so home Henry J. Young gave me the Hancock Eagle - he is the man who supplies me with Papers & Extras for history. warm day showery P. M. Monday 29 the oxen having strayed away again I went after them & took them to Doyles Wood - I had not been in many minutes before Pat Doyle came & ordered me to drive them out of the Wood - I asked if he would allow me to have them in the near part of the Wood, if I watched them, but he still ordered me to drive them out. he has joined the mob party & may the Lord soon reward him for his unkindness - NB his fence is down in five places being open to the common land - remember also George Colemere's Wife's blackguardism this day - attended the oxen in the open fields till about 3 then writing letters to Mrs. Wassell - England - Mr. Reuben Bullock, & Mr. William Mums being alone all P. M. Lucy being sent for to attend her sick mother & Henrietta being gone to her mother's - at Sundown went to the Temple to pray Wandle Mace President William Burton mouth (8) after meeting we had much agreeable conversation, returned home at 10 & then had to milk all my cows - finished about 11 - a vast number of Gnats. hot day Tuesday 30 With oxen from 9 till 3 in the open fields - at 5 went to the Temple office for some corn & Pork, got two bushels of corn & 151 lb. Pork for my journey, called at Mrs. Clayton's, who was very sick, staid till Sundown then went up to the Temple to pray William Burton Pres. I was mouth (10) afterwards conversed till after 9 then went to Mrs. Clayton's - returned home - Lucy drank some cold water ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F4_I3_p039.jpg) while in a great perspiration which made her very ill indeed - her breath ceased, several times - but in 2 or 3 hours I succeeded in getting her into a Sweat & she fell asleep. hot day Wednesday 1 July Lucy was some better today Henrietta sick also - 10 tending cattle till 2 P. M. then writing etc at home all P. M. Sundown to Temple I was chosen President & I appointed Isaac Higbee mouth (7) - received copy of Sidney Rigdon's revelations - laid hands on a Sick man - returned home and went to bed. hot day Wednesday July 1, 1846 I had not been in bed more than an hour, when I heard a rumpus among the oxen, got up & found they had broke the fence & were following a cow - had considerable difficulty in getting them back to my lot. I weighed 116 lb. Thursday 2 Milked the cows then drove them & the oxen to Pasture, staid till 3 P.M. then wrote recommends for F. D. Richards who was going on a Mission to England - at 6 I went to the Temple - at Sundown prayed _______President ________ mouth ( ) I was mouth in blessing some Packages for the East & for England - after meeting went to Samuel W. Richards & gave him my Packet & also some further instructions staid with him till 9 - kissed him blessed him & then went home. hot day Friday 3 at home all day assisting, Lucy in washing & Henrietta Ironing - about 6 went to the Temple & prayed ________ President ________ mouth ( ) returned home & slept in my California Waggon with Wife & child - a pleasant night. warm Franklin & Samuel Richards started down the River on the Steam Boat Saturday 4 at 10 I went to the Temple & staid until 3 where I was told that William Law had been taken thro the Temple by A.W. Babbit - many persons expressed their dissent of the act and well do I remember Josephs words "if it were not for a Brutus Caesar might have lived" - so has Law proved a Brutus unto Joseph - at 3 I went into the woods to hunt oxen returned at 5 & found Benson at home - Sundown I went to the Temple _______ Pres. ________ mouth (8) at the close of the meeting C. E. Bolton gave me the lie in regard to the prayer meeting, when it was first commenced. I replied that he was not there the first meeting, but I was, being one of the seven who met with Joseph Young on Feb 11th & the only one of the seven who now meet - that he had contradicted me in a thing where he was not present & had hurt my feelings - he replied "I dont care if they are" "I am a liberal man" query how has he shown his "liberal" feelings in insulting Phinehas Richards, Levi Richards, Franklin Richards, Zebedee Coltrin, William Anderson, Wandel Mace & others both in & out of that sacred building - he has prayed (out of the Temple) to God that some parts of my property might be destroyed & that I might not get it into California - if such principles are "liberal" principles Good Lord deliver me from the same unfriendly, overbearing disposition - returned home & got severely xd. by H. & L. warm day ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F4_I3_p040.jpg) Sunday 5 a heavy storm of Thunder Lightning & rain. I had to remove the bed out of the Waggon into the house Lucy asked forgiveness for all past offenses - I forgave her & she forgave me & we determined to love more & more at 10 I went to the Temple with Henrietta - Elder Babbitt preached, I was too late to get to my reporting Seat. sat in the north aisle could not hear much of what was spoken - returned home, severely pained with Piles & I had to undress & stay at home the remainder of the day, took some cooling medicine - H & L went to the Temple in the P.M. to hear Joseph Young preach - he spoke very feelingly against abusing animals, wives & children. hot day 39 ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p003.jpg) 1 Black pa[-]ng mare 2 Sorrol horse silver mane 3 mate to the above, Sorrel white face ho[-] 4 Sorrel horse white fa[-] small been sick. 5 Sorrel horse mate to the above. 6 Black mare tail cut off 7 Black mare - mate to the above 8 G[-] Brown mule 9 Mate to the above 10 & 11 Spon of black horses ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p004.jpg) 12 Gray mare trotter 13 Gray horse mate to the above. 14 Black mare white 15 Dark horse small Black stripe down the back. 16 bay horse 17 Sorrel a little white on face. Bay white spots spots in face one white foot. 19 Black horse handsome built. 20 Small bay mare white in face white ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p005.jpg) on nose 21 Small brown mare no white 4 yrs old 22 Small bay horse crucked legs 23 Small bay horse 4 yrs old. 24 Sorrel horse 3 yrs old 25 Gray horse 3 yrs old very poor 26 Small white mare 27 Small bay mare 5 yrs old 28 Small light bay mare 4 yrs old. ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p006.jpg) 29 Small bay mare left hind foot white 30 Small dark bay mare, white strip down the nose 31 Bay horse white spot in the face Education 32 whiskey mate to the above. 33 handsome bay mare 34 brown mare mate to the above ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p007.jpg) Four butcher knives at 35 cts each $1.40 7 Sharp's rifle. 1 Eufield do by G G. Luyder and Cartridges Eufield by G G Luyder one hundered & forty Sharp Cartridge 65 lbs of Lead ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p008.jpg) Tin ware 5.60 Hotel Bill 2.00 Post Stamps 1.00 Brush 1.50 1 Sack flour 2.00 Brood " 60 2 whips 2.00 Tin ware 2.00 7 Blankets 8.00 100 ft rope 2.00 30 do do " 35 Hatchet " 60 3 cury combs " 70 2 Brushes 50 Matches 10 4 00 Steel spade 1 25 ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p009.jpg) 6 Blankets Cheese Whipes 3 plates 3 cups Matches. Candles Candle stick Hatchet 3 Cury combs & brushes 6 lead rings 7 Blankets 8.0 ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p010.jpg) Back bound for P. H 1 50 Two Lashes 1 60 6 rings " 15 Cheese soap sack Candles 2.15 Stable bill 1.00 Knives & forks " 60 Leather punches 40 Given D Wilkin 4.00 Aples 1.25 Butter 1.00 Eggs " 20 Coffee " 10 Eggs & milk 15 Hay 3.25 ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p011.jpg) $ ct 25 Milk & eggs .15 2 Corn fodder 4.30 " Bottle of Ink " 25 " Blank Book " 35 ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p012.jpg) O come thou son of wickedness Confess to me thy sins S. Have a little patience Father and I will begin F. Where didst thou repose last night the truth come let me hear S. With a bottle of good cherry In On In a wine cellar near F O that is a grievous sin It shines bright in thy face But that sin I will forgive If thou'lt shew me the place ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p013.jpg) S Then father I went to bed To keep me snug and warm I took with me a petticoat F Well, thats no harm S Ah but then father a pretty girl was in it F A pretty girl! where does she live? S That father I ne'er will tell F Nor I forgive F What didst thou eat on the first day of lent S Only a little soup Father F Well I'm content ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p014.jpg) The Hazel Dell In the Hazell Dell my Nelly's sleeping, Nelly loved so long; And my lonely, lonely watch I'm keeping Nelly lost and gone; Here in moonlight often we have wandered Thro' the silent shade; Now where leafy branches drooping downward, Little Nelly's laid. All alone my watch I'm keeping In the Hazell Dell, For my darling Nelly's near me sleeping, Nelly dear farewell. In the Hazel Dell my Nelly's sleeping, Where the flowers wave, And the silent stars are nightly weeping, O'er poor Nelly's grave; Hopes that once my bosom fondly cherished Smile no more for me, Ev'ry dream of joy, alas! has perished, Nelly, dear, with thee. All alone, &c Now I'm weary, friendless and forsaken, Watching here alone, Nelly, thou no more will fondly cheer me, With thy loving face; Yet for ever shall thy gentle image In my mem'ry dwell And my tears thy lonely grave shall moisten Nelly, dear, farewell All alone &c ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p015.jpg) Little Nell. They told him, gently, she was dead, And spoke of heaven, and smiled; Then drew him from the lonely room Where lay the lovely child. 'Twas all in vain, he heeded not Their pitying looks of sorrow, "Hush! hush"! he cried "she only sleeps," "She'll wake again tomorrow." They laid her in a lonely grave, Were winds blew high and bleak, Tho' the faintest summer breeze had been Too rough to fan her cheek. And there the poor old man would watch, In strange, tho' childish sorrow, And whisper to himself the words, "She'll come again tomorrow." One day they missed him long, and sought Where most he loved to stray; They found him dead upon the turf Where little Nelly lay. With tottering steps he'd wandered there, Fresh hope and strength to borrow; And e'en in dying breath'd this prayer, "Oh let her come tomorrow." ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p016.jpg) Rouse! brothers, rouse! the way is long before us, Free as the winds we love to roam, Far thro the prarie, far thro' the forest! Over the mountains we'll find a home. We cannot breathe in crowded cities, We're strangers to the ways of trade; We long to feel the grass beneath us, And ply the hatchet and the spade Rouse, brothers, &c Meadows and hills and ancient woodlands, Offer us pasture, fruit and corn, Needing our presence, courting our labor Why should we linger like men forlorn? We love to hear the ringing rifle, The smiting axe, the falling tree; And though our life be rough and lonely, If it be honest, what care we? Rouse, brothers, &c Fair elbow room for men to thrive in, Wide elbow room for work or play; If cities follow, tracking our footsteps, Ever to westward shall point our way. Rude though our life, it suits our spirit, And new born states in future years, Shall own us founders of a nation, And bless the hardy "Pioneers" Rouse, brothers &c ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p017.jpg) We have lived and loved together, Thro many changing years, - We have shared each other's gladness, And wip'd each other's tears. I have never known a sorrow, That was long unsooth'd by thee, - For thy smile can make a summer, Where darkness else would be. For thy smile, &c. Like the leaves that fall around us, In Autumn's fading hours, Are the traitor's smiles that darken, When the cloud of sorrow lowers. And tho' many such we've known, love, Too prone, alas! to [-]ange, We both can speak of one, love, Whom time can never change. We both can speak &c. We have lived and loved together, Thro' many changing years, - We have shared each other's gladness, And wip'd each other's tears. And let us hope the future, As the past hath been, shall be; I will share with thee thy sorrows, And thou thy joys with me. I will share, &c. ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p018.jpg) The City I love so well [Column 1] 1 When first I saw the City "I was low, in a low place. Big tears of joy swell'd in my eyes And trinkled down my face My heart felt cheer'd, my hopes rose high To think that my home was nigh Chorus As long as I live, I will think of my home, in the City I love so well [Column 1] 2 O, when my feet began to tread Upon that sacred ground Wives, Children, Friends, did warmly greet When they were gather'd round My every want they did supply In our sweet mountain home 3 Her habitations peaceful are Her Streets are broad and fair And streams of living water run To fertilize and cheer The mountains grand surround our home To screen from mobs and strife As long as I live, I will think of my home &c 4 Tis here the oppres'd a refuge find The tyrants galling chain Are burst asunder, cast away And ne'er will gall again The Saints are free and do rejoice Within our Mountain home. As long as I live, I will think of my home &c 5 No Orphan's tears nor Widow's moans Do here salute our ears No debtors pining in their cells Thro' long and tedious years No standing army drains our purse No loafers here are found. 6 No drunkards stagger thro' the Street No harlots throng her courts No beggars whining at our doors No thieves have their resorts No parsons strut in white cravats Few lawyers clutch their fees. 7 Tis here the Kingdom Daniel saw In latter days should rise And here we find the Kingdom grows For which we render praise Here Brigham, Hever, Daniel dwell And o'er the Saints preside. ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p019.jpg) O come come away [Column 1] 1 O come, come away [--]om Northern blasts retiring [-]hese wintry times to milder climes O come, come away! Where Gentile foot has never been [-]he clear blue sky is always seen And Spring is ever green O come, come away 2 O come, come away Where hope is still inspiring Where flowrets bloom in rich perfume O come, come away There 'mid the mountains towering dome The Colorado's waters foam And freedom finds a home O come, come away. 3 O come from the realms Where tyrants still are reigning From poverty and cholera And war, come away. Imperial Zion rise in might Increase thy towers, extend thy light And reign, it is thy right, At home and far away [Column 2] 4 O come, come away The Mountains still exploring Turn every crook, search every nook O come come away; The secret treasures of the hills The rivers, lakes, and murmuring rills, Are ours, boys, by heaven's will So come, come away. 5 O come, come away Where Joseph's sons are roaming In solitude and manners rude, O come come away We'll teach them there the Gospel true Their ancient covenants renew As Angels brought to view O come, come away. 6 And when from these toils We're merrily returning Warm hearts shall meet, each other greet O come come away Come, come our social joys renew Where wives and children welcome you, And sweethearts warm and true O come come away ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p020.jpg) What I live for [Column 1] 1 I live for those who love me Whose hearts are kind and true For the Heaven that smiles above me And awaits my Spirit too For all human ties that bind me For tastes by God assigned me For those dear ones left behind me And the good that I can do. 2 I live to learn their story Who've suffered for my sake I emulate their glory And follow in their wake Bards Prophets Martyrs Sages The noble of all ages Whose deeds crowd history's pages And time's great volume make. 3 I live to hold communion With all that is divine To feel there is a union 'Twixt nature's heart and mine To profit by affliction Reap truths from pure perfection Grow wiser from conviction And fulfill each grand design [Column 2] 4 I live to hail that season By gifted minds foretold When man shall live by reason And not alone by gold When man to man united And every wrong thing, righted The whole world shall be lighted As Eden was of old. 5 I live for those who love me For those who know me true To herald forth the gospel To Gentile and to Jew For the cause that lacks assistance For the wrong that needs resistance For the future in the distance And the good that I can do ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p021.jpg) Zion 1 [-] ye mountains high, Where the clear blue sky, arches over the vales of the free [-]here the pure breezes blow, And the clear streamlets flow, How Ive longed to your Oh Zion dear Zion home of the free My own mountain home Soon to thee I will come All my fond hopes are center'd in thee. 2 Tho' the great and the wise, All thy beauties despise To the humble and pure thou art dear Tho the haughty may smile, And the wicked revile Yet I long thy glad tidings to hear Oh Zion dear Zion home of the free Tho' thou art forced to fly To thy chambers on high And we'll share joy or sorrow with thee. 3 In thy mountain retreat, God will strengthen thy feet On the necks of thy foes thou shalt tread And their silver and gold, As the Prophets have told Shall be brought to adorn thy fair head Oh Zion, dear Zion, home of the free Soon thy towers will shine With a splendor divine And eternal thy glory shall be 4 There our voices we'll raise, and will sing to thy praise Sacred home of the Prophet of God Thy deliverance is nigh, Thy oppressors shall die And the Gentiles shall bow 'neath thy rod Oh Zion, dear Zion, home of the free In thy Temples we'll bend All thy rights we'll defend And our home shall be ever with thee. ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p022.jpg) Home again 1 Home again, home again, from a foreign shore [written on left side, sideways] Chorus And oh it fills my soul with joy, to meet my friends once more Here I dropt the parting fear to cross the Ocean's foam But now Im once again with those who kindly greet me home Choruss, Home again &c 2 Music sweet, music soft, lingers round the place And oh I feel the childhood's charm that time can not efface But if my guide should be the fate that bids me longer roam Oh death alone shall break the tie that binds my heart to home Chorus Home again &c 3 Happy hearts, happy hearts with mine have laughed in glee But O the friends I lov'd in youth seem happier to me O give me but my homestead roof I'll ask no palace dome For I would live a happy life with those I love at home. Chorus Home again &c ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p023.jpg) 1857 Nauvoo at White chapel, London [---] T Bulloch [---] Up awake ye defenders of Zion The foe's at the door of your homes Let each heart be the heart of a lion Unyielding and proud as he roams Remember the wrongs of Missouri Forget not the fate of Nauvoo When the God hating foe is before ye Stand firm and be faithful and true. By the Mountains our Zions surrounded His Warriors are noble and brave And their faith on Jehovah is founded Whose power is mighty to save Opposed by a proud boasting nation Their numbers compared may be few But their union is known through Creation And they've always been faithful and true. Shall we bear with oppression for ever? Shall we tamely submit to the foe? While the ties of our kindred they sever Shall the blood of the Prophets still flow? No! the thought sets the heart wildly beating Our vows at each pulse we renew Ne'er to rest 'till our foes are retreating While we remain faithful and true. Though assisted by legions infernal The plundering wretches advance With a host from the regions eternal We'll scatter their hosts at a glance Soon the Kingdom will be independent In wonder the nations will view The despised ones in glory resplendent Then let us be faithful and true C. W. Penrose ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p024.jpg) Standard of Zion O Saints have you seen o'er the Mountains proud height The day star of promise so brilliantly beaming Its rays shall illumine the world with its light And the Ensign of Zion exaltingly streaming All nations invite to walk in its light And join to maintain the proud standard of right The Standard of Zion oh long may it wave Oer the land of the free and the home of the brave Our motto is peace and the triumph of right And we joyfully hail the Millenial dawning When men can emerge from a long dreary night And bask in the sun beams of Zion's bright morning The white flag so rare still floating in air Proclaims midst the mountains that peace is still there Let the standard of Zion eternally wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave. Tho' earth and its Treasures shall melt in the fire The planets be riven with the trumpet's loud thunder The sun light of heaven wax dim and expire And the vail of eternity parted asunder Yet firm and unshaken the truth shall remain And the heirs of the Priesthood for ever shall reign And the Standard of Zion eternally exultingly wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave. ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p025.jpg) Good news from home Good news from home! good news for me; Has come across the deep blue sea, From friends that I have left in tears, From friends that I've not seen for years; And since we parted long ago, This life has been a scene of wo, But now a joyful hour has come For I have heard good news from home. No father's near to guide me now, No mother's tear to soothe my brow, No sister's voice falls on mine ear, No brother's smile to give me cheer; But though I wander far away My heart is full of joy to day For friends across the ocean's foam Have sent to me good news from home. When shall I see that cottage door Where I've spent years of joy before? 'Twas then I knew no grief or care, My heart was always happy there; Though I may never see it more Or stand upon my native shore Where e'er on earth I'm doomed to roam My heart will be with those at home. ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p026.jpg) Willie dear. Oh Willie is it you dear, safe safe at home? They did not tell me true dear, they said you would not come; But I heard you at the gate, and it made my heart rejoice, I knew that welcome foot step, and that dear familiar voice Making music on mine ear, in the lonely midnight gloom; Oh Willie we have missed you, Welcome, welcome home. Chorus Willie is it you dear, safe safe at home? Oh Willie we have missed you, welcome welcome hear. We've long'd to see you nightly, but this night of all The fire was blazing brightly, and lights were in the hall The little ones were up, 'till 'twas ten o'clock and past But their eyes began to twinkle, and they've gone to sleep at last They listened for your voice, 'till they thought you'd never come, Oh Willie, we have miss'd you, Welcome, welcome home. Willie is it you dear &c The days were sad without you, the nights long and drear, My dreams have been about you, welcome Willie, dear! Last night I lay and wept, by the moonlight's cheerless ray 'Till I thought I heard your footstep, then I wiped my tears away. But my heart grew sad again, when I found you had not come Oh Willie we have miss'd you, welcome welcome home. Willie is it you dear &c ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p027.jpg) Maggy by my side The land of my home is flitting Flitting from my view A gale upon the sails is sitting Toil the merry crew Here let my home be on the Ocean wide I roam with a proud heart Maggy's by my side Chorus My own lov'd Maggy dear, sitting by my side Maggy dear my own love, sitting by my side. 2 The wind howling o'er the billow From the distant lee Storms raging round my pillow Brings no care to me Roll on ye dark waves, o'er the troubled tide I heed not your anger, Maggy's by my side. Chorus Storms can appal me never While her brow is clear Fair weather lingers ever Where her smiles appear When sorrow's breakers, round my heart shall hide Still may I find her, sitting by my side. Chorus ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p028.jpg) Drunkard's Dream Why Dermot you look healthy now, your dress looks neat and clean I never see you drunk about, oh tell me where you've been Your wife and family they look well, you once did use them strange But oh you treat them better now, how came that happy change. It was a dream, a warning voice, which heaven sent to me To snatch me from a drunkard's curse, Grim want and misery My wages were all spent in drink, Ah what a wretched view It almost broke my Mary's heart, And starved my children too. I thought once more I staggered home, there seem'd a wretched gloom I lost my Wife, where can she be, and strangers fill'd the room I heard them say poor thing she's dead, she led a wretched life O grief and want have broke her heart, who'd be a drunkard's wife? I saw my children kneeling round, I scarcely drew my breath I saw them kiss her lifeless lips, for ever cold as death "O Father come and wake her up, the people say she's dead "O make her speak and smile once more, no more we'll cry for bread." "O Mary come, 'tis Dermot calls", "why so I do" she cried. When I awoke, my Mary dear was kneeling by my side; I press'd her to my throbbing heart, while joyous tears did stream And ever since I've heaven thank'd, for sending me that dream. ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p029.jpg) To the West, to the West, to the land of the free, Where mighty Missouri rolls down to the sea, Where a man is a man, if he's willing to toil, And the humblest may gather the fruits of the soil; Where children are blessings, and he who hath most, Has aid for his fortune and riches to boast, Where the young may exult, and the aged may rest, Away, far away, to the land of the West. To the West, to the West, to the land of the free, Where mighty Missouri rolls down to the sea Where the young may exult, and the aged may rest Away, far away, to the land of the West. To the west. to the west, where the rivers that flow Run thousands of miles spreading out as they go; Where the green waving forest shall echo our call, As wide as old England, and free to us all. Where the prairies like seas where the billows have roll'd, Are broad as the kingdoms and empires of old; And the lakes are like oceans in storm or in rest, Away, far away, in the land of the west. To the west etc To the west, to the west, there is wealth to be won, The forest to clear is the work to be done; We'll try it, we'll do it, and never despair, While there's light in the sunshine, or breath in the air. The bold independence that labor shall buy, Shall strengthen our hands and forbid us to sigh; Away, far away, let us hope for the best, And build up a home in the land of the West. To the west etc ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p030.jpg) Lone starry Hours The lone starry hours give to me, love, When still is the beautiful night When the round laughing moon I see, love Peeps through the clouds silver light [written in the left margin beside the next four lines] Wheat{ And the winds through the lone trees sigh, love And I gaze on some bright rising star When the world is asleep and in dreams love Then wake while I touch my Guitar. 2 When the red rosy morn grows bright, love Away o'er the far distant sea When the stars lose their gentle light, love Shall I wait for a welcome from thee [written in the left margin beside the next four lines] Wheat{ And oh if that pleasure be thine love We will wander together afar And my heart shall be thine, thine mine, love Then wake while I touch my Guitar ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p031.jpg) Marsellaise revised Ye sons of Zion wake to glory Hark hark what myriads bid you rise Your Children, Wives and Grandsires h[-]ary Behold their tears, and hear their cries Behold their tears, and hear their cries Shall lawless Tyrants mischief breeding With hireleing host a ruffian band While Peace and Liberty be bleeding To arms to arms ye Braves The Patriot's sword unsheath March on march on all hearts resolved on Liberty or Death March on march on all hearts resolved on Liberty or Death 2nd Now now the dangerous storm is rolling Which treacherous office seekers raise The dogs of war let loose are howling and lo our fields and cities blaze and lo our fields and cities blaze and shall we basely view the ruin While lawless force with guilty stride Spread desolation far and wide With crimes and blood their hands imbrueing To arms etc 3rd Oh Liberty can man resign thee? Once having felt thy glorious flame Can Tyrant's bolts or bars confine thee? And thus thy noble Spirit Fame Long long our cause has wept bewailing The blood stain'd sword our conquerors weild ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p032.jpg) Shetter wagon— maker. Randolph Street Chicago. Lverange Randolph Street Chicago. James Pierson H[--]ps Living Stable in Stockton Cal ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p033.jpg) Wm. Poppleton One gallon of soft water, one pint of Molasses, & one vinegar plant. if the water is scalded first, the vinegar will come quicker ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p034.jpg) [Column 1] 1 John W. Berry Teamster James Andrews Richard G. Evans Willian Bramall Miles Romney Janes Ure Ephraim Jankinson Robert E. Miller Capt? 2 David Wilkin Capn. Philip Margetts Thomas Bullock William J. Smith James Beck Daniel Daniels Seymour Young Charles W. Hubbard [the following line written sideways to the right] Ezra J. Clark Teamster 3 Robert Logan Captn. Wm. S. Muir James Bunting George Gates John L. Smith Bernard Snow Capn. 1'Guard Samuel Rosbelly George Taylor [the following line written sideways to the right] A. P. Shumway Teamster 4 William Brown Capn. Daniel Page James G. Browning Daniel Davis Ezra J. Clark Joseph Scofield Teamster John H. Tippitts Andrew P. Shumway [Column 2] 5 Brigham H. Young Teamster James Lavender Henry I. Doremus Jesse Hobson John G. Pinder James Craig Samuel H. B. Smith Thomas W. Russell 6 William Pace Capn. James W. Taylor Jabus Taylor Amo Tayor James W. Stevens William Dallin William Jackson Stewart John E. Jones [The following line is written sideways to the left] Hobson's Wagon 7 Thomas R. King Capn. Peter Robinson Enoch Reese Henry Harriman Reuben Mc.Bride Eli Hawey Peirce Thomas Peirce Teamster Luther Ensign 8 Isaac Highee Capn' William P. Thomas George Stanniforth Frederick Roulet Octave Ursenbach not Martin Littlewood Thomas Phillips not Eli Wilkins not Mark Burgess not [the following line written sideways to the right] Dan Dars Wagon ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p035.jpg) ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p036.jpg) [translation of shorthand shown in brackets] Wednesday 5 May J B W J Smith J Beck D Daniels. B Snow on guard [from] midnight till 2 a m clouds clear away fine clear day Camp starts at 8 a m and travels over a good road to the West side of Shell Creek in [the] p m I was very sore footed & rode in the wagon an hour <24 mi> camped in very good feed river banks full mosquitoes troublesome Thursday 6 Fine morn cloudy p m Camp passes thro 2 Sloughs [-] stops W [of] Columbia generally [-] good roads [to] [the] Loup Fork 23 J B ad [to] pull [off] clothes [all] [to] go thro one [and] so ad [a] bathe [the] pull [of] part twice [and] so waded three times rode 1 hour [in] [the] p m [in] [the] wagon Friday 7 dull morn several showers pass over while J B <[and] McIn[-]> wal[-] [to] Genoa crossing [the] Looking glass creek [on] [a] bridge roads good 18 went [to] bro Wm Poppletons [and] got dinner, wrote [a] letter [to] E S J Harris raining [and] then [a] heavy thunder shower slept [with] D Macintosh [on] Poppleton's floor comfortable [and] who were kind [to] me Saturday 8 held [a] meet. [and] voted, leave [the] 5 boxes [of] [the] Expres Co. [and] [to] take [the] boys thro changed our 10 out [of] [the] bacon wagon into [the] new wagon Capt Berry exchanged [the] Crescent City War driven by Holson for [a] lighter one had another meeting [in] [the] ev[-] ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p037.jpg) about [the] boxes [and] boys [and] adjourned till tomorrow at 9 [a] [m] [-]lnoch Reese weighing [and] J B clerking all [the] luggage [and] bedding [or] [all] [the] missionaries allow[ed] 50 lb free [and] allow[ed] 25 lb more by pay[ing] 15 lb which gives great dissatisfaction [to] many who reduce [and] give away [-] clothing [I] gave awa good overcoat [and] pants slept by self at Poppletons Sunday 9 fine morn[ing] Reese [and] J B continue weighing luggage &c [-] collect[ing] what pay we co = 25 persons pa for 293 lb after reducing it 43.95 but co not collect from 13 persons for 127 lb [and] some gave away [The] whole company's luggage & bedding [of] 65 persons [is] 3520 lbs or [an] average [of] 54 lbs each man great grumbling [and] dissatisfaction [in] camp at 9 o clock had another meeting when most persons expressed [-] feelings [to] leave [the] luggage here voted [to] rescind yesterday's votes [and] [to] leave it [to] Capt Berry Capt Berry & Reese J Bullock [and] D Davis met [to] consult for [the] best examined [the] 7 boys [from] England [and] decided [to] take them thro also cod put [in] wagon [of] Dan Davis 20.00 [and] calculated luggage [and] bedding 3521 lbs Holson 15 Flour 3660 Andrews 15 Meat 1200 Shumway 20 Coffee Sugar Beans 600 Clark 13 Cooking utensils 400 Peirce 15 Extra Guns &c 300 Scofield 12 Express Cos luggage 750 Btty 10 More flour 600 S y 10 7 new boys 900 130,00 11,931 lbs ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p038.jpg) [translation of shorthand shown in brackets] [and] [to] further reduce each load by packing 6 animals, taking 2 han[-] carts, carry[ing] our guns [and] [to] ease aged [and] infirm [to] [the] saddle 5 extra animals getting [the] animals shod some Am M. wagon [-] meeting [in] [the] School house [in] [the] morn[ing] H Harriman [and] Angus Cannon spok[-] [in] [the] afternoon R McBride, E Reese, T Bullock, G Goddard W J Smith. J Gallery [in] [the] evening [and] testimony meeting many spoke during vacancies I was writing [to] London [and] visiting slept by self on Wm. Poppleton's floor who has been kind [to] me Monday 10 May 1 yr [and] 9 months since leaving home but [I] am very thankful [to] [the] Lord that [I] [have] [been] enabled [to] fulfil my mission [and] return so far [in] peace [and] safety [and] hope [in] 7 weeks [to] [be] there again raining thro [the] night [and] morn[ing] wrote letters [to] J D Ross E L T Harrison Al Allen Londo[-] [the] teams get reloaded [and] go down [to] [the] river about noon wrote [a] letter [to] J W Young Florence at 3 p m J B went [to] [the] river [and] commenced helping [to] ferry wagons [and] go got over 7 [of] our wagons but [the] flour got wet [and] had [to] [be] unpacked [in] [the] River afterwards carried by [the] men [to] [the] Camp J B. W J Smith slept under 2 trees [as] well [as] they cod on [the] cold damp ground ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p039.jpg) English Missionaries [Column 1] Andrews James Beck James Berry John W. Bramall Wm. Brown Wm. Browning Jas. G. Bullock Thomas Clark Ezra J. Craig James Dallin Wm. Daniels Daniel Davis Daniel Doremus Henry J. Ensign Martin Luther Evans Richard G. Gates George Harriman Henry Higbee Isaac Hobson Jesse Hubbard Chas. W. King Thomas R. Lavender James Littlewood Martin Logan Robert Margetts Philip McBride Reuben Miller Robert E. Muir Wm. S. Pace William Page Daniel Peirce Eli Harvey Peirce Thomas Pinder John G. Reese Enoch Robinson Peter Romney Miles Roskelly Samuel [Column 2] ✓ Roulet Frederick Russell Thomas W. Scofield Joseph + Shumway Andrew P. Smith John L. Smith Samuel H. B. Smith William J. + Snow Bernard ✓ Stanniforth George + Stevens James W. ✓ Stewart Wm. Jackson ✓ Taylor Amos + Taylor George ✓ Taylor Jabuz Taylor James W. ✓ Thomas Wm. P. + Tippitts John H. ✓ Jankinson Ephraim Ure james ✓ Wilkin David ✓ Young Brigham H. ✓ Young Seymour B. ✓ Galley James [written with pencil on the bottom] Hand cart Missionaries ✓ went with JB + [Column 3] others in company Bodell Joseph Bunting James Burgess Mark England Wm. Jose Charles Jones John E. Kerswell Wm. Londen Robert Phillips Thomas Vaughan Michael Eli Wilkins Octave Ursenbach [written in pencil under column three] 72 38 110 85 MM 21 others 1 woman 3 children 110 ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p040.jpg) American Missionaries [Column 1] ✓ Brinton David ✓ Browning Thomas ✓ Bull Wm. Field Cannon Angus M. ✓ Carter Wm. + Coambs Isaiah M. ✓ Gardner Robert ✓ Goddard Stephen H. ✓ Goddard George [Column 2] ✓ Hall Thomas ✓ Hill Isaac N. ✓ Hill Richard ✓ Huntsman Gabriel ✓ Mackintosh Daniel ✓ Mallett William J. ✓ Mc. Crary John + Ridout David O. (& Son) ✓ Riter Samuel [Column 3] ✓ Shumway Charles ✓ Smith Wm. H. + Snediper John J. ✓ Jerry Joel ✓ Twitchell Wm. B. Welchman Arthur P. Wood Lyman S. others Ammon, Tho J Fisher, Jas Hough, Levi G. Metcalf, John W. Brachenbo[-] Ira Miles, Jas. Alcott, Wm. Hapgood, Robt. Pope, Wife & 2 Children ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p041.jpg) [translation of shorthand shown in brackets] 1848 May Tuesday 11 Slight frost, J B [on] guard [with] Geo Taylor over 40 [of] [the] Animals [-]an away yesterday [as] soon [as] they had swam [the] river [-] brethren ferry across our [-] 2 Wagons also 2 for other brethren going [with] us [I] finish [the] letters [to] J D Ross, A Allen [and] J W Young at 10 [a] [m] when [the] last boat crossed [and] gave them [to] Hudson [the] Clerk [to] carry [to] [the] P O. at Florence [-]ave ad [a] beautiful time crossing [the] Loup Fork [and] [I] assisted every time [-] which [I] thank my Heavenly Father for my health [and] strength [-]eymour Young [and] Sir G Metcalf rode 18 miles East [and] found [all] [the] Animals self corralled [-]etween [the] River [and] [the] Slough [in] good grass [and] brought them [to] Camp in 3 minutes [-]fter we returned [to] [the] Camp [from] [the] River [a] signal interposition of Divine Providence distribut[ing] rations [to] [the] 9 messes [-]bout 2 pm we commenced our journey up [the] S side [of] [the] Loup Fork [-]ntil [we] came [to] [the] road that goes up [to] [the] Bluffs [and] camped American [-]issionary Camp [on] [the] banks [of] [the] River [in] good green grass we [-] now all [-]thered together who [-] going [in] this Camp saw Artimesia [and] Buffalo grass 10 mi put up my tent for [the] first time J B. W J Smith J W Beck [and] D Daniels slept [in] it [and] felt very comfortable under it ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p042.jpg) ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p043.jpg) [translation of shorthand shown in brackets] saw signs [of] Buffalo being here yesterday or last night hair dung [and] wallow when we got thro [the] Sand Bluffs we kept up under [the] bluffs [to] avoid low damp ground [and] continued our journey [to] Prairie Creek rather miry <25 mi> afternoon very hot [and] clear [I] waded once [and] bathed [in] [the] Creek which was delightful also J. Beck found some splendid feed Friday 14 In [the] night [a] sudden charge heavy shower [from] [the] West [with] [-]hunder [and] Lightning followed by heavy cold wind almost freezing blew down 2 [of] [the] big tents [in] [the] night [-]amp goes thro several Sloughs which J B wades or [is] carried thro [in] one Wagons stick [and] one tongue breaks when [the] camp turns [on] [the] right [to] [the] [-]luffs [to] avoid [the] rest went along [the] bluffs [to] Prairie Creek timber [in] about one hour after starting [-]oolishly set fire [to] [the] Praire grass [and] before [we] cod leave our [-]on encampment a band [of] 14 Indians rode up [to] our camp Captn Berry [-]ve them 3 plugs [of] tobacco [and] about ½ bushel [of] biscuits [-] [the] pm had [a] good road [and] went [to] [the] lone tree [on] [the] Slough [-] [of] Wood River <22 mi> [-]aw several bands [of] Buffalo [and] [a] patch [of] Saleratus ground [-]ach person had [to] carry [his] gun [on] [his] shoulder fires out at dark ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p044.jpg) ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p045.jpg) [translation of shorthand shown in brackets] [-]came [to] [a] had at about ½ past 11 rain 29 mi Sunday 16 rain thro [the] night started at break [of] da miserably cold [-]d drizzling saw many Prairie Chickens Buffalo &c had [a] weary pilgrimage [of] over 4 hours [to] Elm Creek 221 miles [from] Winter Quarters cleared up about noon held [a] meeting [and] voted [to] [-] one Camp [to] [have] one guard [and] voted Wm H Smith [to] [the] Serg [of] [the] guard about 2½ p m Camp starts over [a] good road [to] Buffalo Creek go along [on] [the] N side [of] it for several miles until [we] cross it [and] Camp [-] S. side but very little grass growing colder <[ [I] ride about 6 mile]> [the] wolves howl [and] <24 mi> [-] threatens [to] Storm which passes over [to] [the] North see Prickly Pears [-]avid O. Ridout goes [on] foot kills [a] large Antelope carries it 2 miles [to] [-]mp [on] [his] Shoulders three Hunters ride into [a] small herd [of] [-]uffalo [for] [an] exciting chase at night bring [in] about 100 lb Monday 17 Very cold night trying hard [to] [-] Winter clouds h[---]y [-] about 10 cleared up Camp took [a] Westerly course over [a] dry road passed thro some low sandy bluffs [to] [a] pool [of] water where [we] nooned [-]out 12 mi: [rode about ½ or ¾ [of] [an] hour [with] Geo Goddard] ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p046.jpg) [translation of shorthand shown in brackets] May 17 58 [in] [the] p m took near [a] strait shute towards [the] Platte [and] then bore up [the] valley past 3 or 4 Sloughs towards [the] Sandy Bluffs [and] camped about 2 miles [from] [the] Platte [on] [the] open Prairie [for] [a] pretty good feed no wood 27 [-] very hot pm [I] rode [in] our wagon about 1½ hour very tired May 18 dull cloudy [Seek Great Fair] and soon after starting several showers passed over us [in] one [of] them [I] was [on] horseback [and] [the] horse turned [his] tail [to] [the] Storm until it was over when we resumed our journey passed over [a] succession [of] low sand ridges [to] [the] Platte [with] nooned [in] good grass [the] Platte River [is] roaring full carry[ing] flood wo[-] along [and] it would [be] dangerous [to] cross Commissary Reese delivers out [the] weeks rations [to] [the] English Missiona[-] JB had a bathe [in] [the] River [In] [the] pm started over [the] Sandy Bluffs [to] some good grass [on] [the] Platte very cloudy until 4 pm when it again partially cleared up [The] Storm <18> going [to] [the] S. N. [I] waded [the] Slough several times for wood [and] water JB [the] guard from dusk till 10½ pm very pleasant [and] moonlight dew f[-] at [the] meet[ing] for prayer agreed [to] take Hapgood who came [in] at Genoa with team already broken down Oh poor missionaries we [have] got [to] take every[-] ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p047.jpg) At Genoa weighed goods Missionaries Excess Paid Ex Paid W Pace 52 2 30 John W. Berry 52 2 Wm. Dallin 42 Richd. G. Evans 50 Wm. J Stewart 43 Ephraim Tomkinson 55 Amos Taylor 49 Robert E. Miller 63 13 1.95✓ Jabus Taylor 52 2 .15 Miles Romney 66 16 2.40✓ James W. Taylor 60 10 1.50✓ James Ure 65 15<17> 2.25✓ James W. Stevens 58 8 Wm. Bramall 59 9 Jesse Holson <7.7>68 18 1.50 James Andrus 50 parcel 24 24 460 448 David Wilkin 71 21 315✓ Wm. S. Muir 47 Philip Margetts 57 7 1.05✓ Bernard Snow 57 7 Thomas Bullock 75 25 3.75✓ George Gates 35 William J. Smith 73 23 John S. Smith 50 Charles W. Hubbard 45 Robert Logan 61 11 1.65 Seymour B Young 56 George Taylor 57 7 <5> James Beck 57 7 1.05✓ Sam Roskelly 51 1 .15✓ Daniel Daniels 59 9 1.35✓ = James Bunting 43<2> 73 493 408 ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p048.jpg) No. 5 Excess Paid Excess Paid = Brigham H. Young 50 Joseph Scofield 50 Henry J. Doremus 57 7 James G. Browning 63 13 1.95✓ James Lavender 65 15 Ezra T. Clark 72 22 3.30✓ Samuel H. B. Smith 46 Andrew P. Shumway 32 John Geo. Tinder 21 William Brown 50 James Craig 52 2 Daniel Page 66 16 2.40✓ Thomas W. Russell 46 John H. Tippetts 61 11 1.65✓ John J. Jones 50 = Eli Wilkins 42 387 436 Thomas R King 63 13 5.70✓ Peter Robinson 75 25 Reuben McBride 49 No 1 460 Henry Harriman 60 10 1.50✓ 2 493 Enoch Reese 54 4 60✓ 3 408 Martin Suther Ensign 45 4 436 Harvey Peirce 43 5 387 Thomas Peirce 57 6 448 446 7 446 8 452 65 3530 lb average 54⅓ lb Isaac Higbee 50 Daniel Davis 64 5 .75 Martin Littlewood 48 <9> Wm. T. Thomas 51 1 .15✓ George Stanniforth 55 5 Fred Roulet 75 25 3.75✓ = Octave Ursenbach 34 = Thomas Phillips 45 = Mark Burgess 30 452 ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p049.jpg) 1858 1858 leave Burlington day miles May day Miles April 12 go to Middletown ½ 8 Mon 3 To Elk Horn 1 20 13 -"- New London 1 12 1/2 Tues 4 -"- Platte River 1 15 14 -"- West of Rome 1 18 1/2 Wed 5 -"- Shell Creek 1 24 15 -"- -"- Fairfield 1 19 Thurs 6 -"- Loop Fork 1 23 16 -"- Des Moine River 1 22 Fri 7 -"- Genoa 1/2 18 100 17 -"- Watson's Place 1 20 Tues 11 -"- Loop Fork 1/2 10 100 S 18 -"- The Dutchman's 1 20 Wed 12 -"- A Swamp 1 22 19 -"- A Farmer's 1 15 Thurs 13 -"- Prairie Creek 1 25 20 -"- Union House 1 24 Fri 14 -"- Wood River 1 22 21 -"- J H Buzzards 1/2 13 Sat 15 -"- Mouth Elm Creek 1 29 108 23 -"- West of Des Moine 1/2 9 24 -"- -"- Adell 1 22 Sun 16 -"- Goos. of Buffalo Cr 1 24 103 S 25 -"- Lawson's 1/2 8 Mon 17 -"- near the Platte 1 27 26 -"- Bear Grove 1 22 Tue 18 -"- -"- -"- 1 16 27 -"- Chicken Creek 1 27 Wed 19 -"- on North Fork -"- 1 25 28 -"- Nishna Botena 1 30 Fri 21 -"- W-N Bluff Fork 1 18 29 -"- Mosquito Creek 1 27 Sat 22 To Pettite Creek - - - - - 1 21 133 30 -"- Florence 1 15 Sun 23 on the Prairie 1 22 129 Mon 24 Opposite Ash hollow 1 18 33 2 Miles in 16 days Tues 25 Crab Creek _____ 1 28 Wed 26 Banks of Platte 1 28 Thurs 27 Near a Slough 1 23 Fri 28 On open Prairie 1 29 Sat 29 - d " - - - - 1 16 164 Sun 30 4 miles W /Laramie 1 21 Mon 31 Box Elder Creek 1 27 Tues 1 June N. side /Platte 1 23 Wed 2 Starvation Point 1 26 Thurs 3 W Door Creek 1 25 Fri 4 W Platte ________ 1 20 Sat 5 Upper crossing 1/2 10 152 Sun 6 Willow Spring 1 28 Mon 7 Deep ravine Creek 1 34 Tues 8 Sweetwater 1 24 Wed 9 Sumino cut off - - - - 1/2 12 Thurs 10 small creek - - - - 1 25 Fri 11 Sweetwater w S. Pass 1 25 Sat 12 Little Sandy 1 28 174 [upside down on the left] Sun 13 lost camp - - - 1 35 Mon 14 small Creek 1 18 Tues 15 head /Hains Fork 1 24 Wed 16 small creek 1 21 Thurs 17 East side /Bear River 1 29 Fri 18 Ford /Bear River 1/2 15 Sat 19 branch /Echo Kanyon 1 25 16[-] ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p050.jpg) 1858 May Wed 19 Sharp frost latter part [of] [the] night beautiful morning [-]amp starts [and] crosses [the] Pawnee Swamp [to] [the] bluffs [and] halts for noon [-]ear [a] Pool [in] [the] pm passes [the] Junction [of] [the] Forks then crosses [the] [-]nion Creek [where] [have] recently been [a] Camp [of] Indians we go along [the] fork [of] [the] Platte for several miles [and] Camp near it banks 25 [I] waded Skunk Creek [and] rode [a] mile [in] [the] [a] [m] [in] Geo Goddard's wagon [in] [the] pm rode Chas Shumway about 4 mi:] [the] N fork [of] [the] Platte looming [-] guard placed during da light 7 horses got away [and] went back [-] dark 3 men started [in] pursuit very cold [and] windy night [-]hurs 20 after breakfast commenced raining for [a] short time cold cloudy windy day Wm H Smith [and] Jas Andrews started last night about 11 pm [and] rode near 50 miles (& back) when they discovered [the] animals [-]urning round [a] point [of] bluffs [and] immediately followed [and] chased them [and] returned with 5 [of] them on returning at 5 this pm found that a horse belonging [to] David Brinton [and] one [to] David O Ridout 2 missing they report [having] seen 2 camps [on] [the] S side [of] [the] Platte Smith lost [a] good revolver while chasing [the] runaway animals [in] [the] Bluffs we have in camp 20 Wagons 93 Horses & Mules Rifles & Guns revolvers Pistols Swords ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p051.jpg) at 5½ pm [and] Government train [is] seen moving up [on] [the] S side [of] [the] South Fork Camp remains here all da on acct. [of] [the] runaway horses Friday 21 Very dull foggy morn[ing] Camp moves along [the] bottom crossing 9 or 10 Sloughs or Creeks [I] waded all [in] my boots dry at noon overtook 2 German families on Black Mud creek [in] [the] pm had [a] good dry road [to] travel [and] crossed North Bluff Fork when we camped [on] [the] edge [of] [the] Platte which [is] roaring full P Margetts [and] D Wilkin report hearing 3 Cannon fired [in] [the] direction <18 mi> [of] [the] supposed Government train ([I] rode on G Goddard's horse 2 mile) Saturday 22 Distant thunder about break [of] da very foggy like London weath[-] [the] Grass very wet [from] [the] heavy dew camp passes over [the] 3 sets [of] Sandy Bluff [and] several creeks [to] Petite Creek many young Grasshoppers here 21 [the] morning heavy roads sandy afternoon hot [and] clear till 5 pm. then distant thunder heard [in] [the] W [the] Buffalo gnats r very troublesome Captn Berry swaps [the] Little Brown Pacing Filly [and] Brown pacing Poney [to] Angus M Cannon for [his] Big mule JB had [a] bathe at noon [and] rode [in] S H Goddard's wagon about 4 miles on guard [from] 10 [to] 12¼ Thunder [and] Lightning [and] rain [I] ad B Snow's Waterproof Coat on so kept dry ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p052.jpg) Sunday 23 May 58 Sun rose [in] [a] clear sky pleasant day till 4 pm camp crosses many streams [of] clear water [and] halts for noon [on] [the] East side [of] Rattlesnake Creek [in] good feed (JB carried over [a] wide Creek by D Page [and] rides [in] Ezra Clark's wagon 1½ miles) had [a] good bathe [in] [the] Creek [in] [the] pm went over mostly [a] soft bottom [and] thro several Creeks very hot [and] sultry until [a] sudden thunder storm threatens us, when [---] camp [in] [a] hurry [in] good grass but no wood, got water [from] [a] pool full [of] wiflers we ad scarcely pitched tents when 9 Indians [of] [the] Bruley Band [of] Ogallallahs ride over [the] hill [and] came [to] camp [and] [the] rain came down upon us cleared up at Sundown [the] Indians met in prayer with us we put them [in] [the] tent for [the] night when they gave [their] usual sing[ing] after supper Monday 24 strong dew clear morn[ing] gave [the] Indians [their] breakfast [and] they went awa singing wrote [on] [a] shoulder [-]ade for H C Haight J W Stevens pulled it up [and] [I] ad [to] replace it Camp crosses several Creeks [and] over some very sandy Bluffs [and] after passing Watch Creek named on [the] Platte [in] [the] pm went thro same (I talked little plain Truth favoritism behalf) ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p053.jpg) wet sloughy ground [I] waded thro [a] broad creek [and] gathered some greens [a] great quantity [in] this day's travel go strait towards Ash Hollow pass [the] Camp [of] 8 Lodges [of] Ogallallas [and] we halted about ½ mile beyond about 5 pm all come [to] our Camp [and] we distribute [to] them <18 mi> <35 [lb]> biscuits [and] <20 [lb]> flour which 2 Indians distribute among all [of] them equally soon after [a] slight shower [and] thunder passes over we learn [from] these Indians that [the] first camp [of] <15> wagons [on] [the] S side passed up this morn[ing] about 10 o clock [and] [the] River [is] about 3 or 4 feet above [the] back [of] [the] horse saw [an] Indian [and] horse swimming [they] ad [a] narrow escape [of] drowning ([I] rode [in] Goddards Wagon [and] [his] horse about 1 hour) Tuesda 25 Dew [in] [the] night gave [a] recommend [of] [the] good conduct [to] [the] Chief, Camp crosses Castle Creek [I] waded it stripped, it [is] arranged that JB [and] J Beck ride [in] [the] Wagon [with] C Hubbard [and] S Young D Wilkin P Margetts D Daniels [and] W J Smith ride [on] 2 loose horses it [is] quite [a] bene[-] [the] Camp rolls over [a] good dry road for about 12 miles [and] noon [in] good grass only Saleratus water [and] Wiglers [and] Tadpoles [in] it Pleasant day My nose bled very freely [I] rode about ¼ [the] distance [to] da ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p054.jpg) [in] [the] p m travelled over [a] good road [the] greater part [of] [the] distance [to] Crab Creek [we] [were] camped about 7 p m [in] splendid grass [and] water <28 mi> saw 19 lodges [of] Indians [on] [the] S. side [the] River [and] passed 3 [of] [the] N side six Indians swam[the] Platte [and] got [their] supper they [were] very civil <[the] Hand carts camped here a year ago> Wednesday 26 Sun rises beautiful warm da dusty roads Camp passes thro [the] Cobble Hills, passed [the] Ancient Twins Bluffs [where] [we] watered [the] animals then over [a] level plain [and] nooned without any water [and] but poor grass, then started for [the] River [and] again watered [the] Teams 2 p m found [a] bone shewing that S. U. Richands [and] Co. passed here on 21 April [and] dined [-] Capn swapped [the] Brwn horses driven by C Hubbard [to] [a] Dutchman for a span [of] mules, they staid [to] recruit [their] animals, [I] staid [to] change [and] was left behind when D. Wilkin came [with] [his] horse for me [to] ride [to] Camp <[-]od not [have] overtaken it until it stopped> <[I] sweat bad [and] [the] mosquitos r troublesome> this morn[ing] saw [a] train [of] 27 wagons going [to] [the] States [and] [in] [the] p m 3 wagons go[ing] West Camp came [to] [a] halt about ½ past 6 28 miles [in] [the] evening clouded up [I] rode several miles [in] [the] Wagon & Geo Goddard's ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p055.jpg) Thursday 27 May JB on guard [from] midnight till 2 AM [the] finest guard [on] [the] route beautiful moon silvery reflection [on] [the] noble Platte animals quiet [I] cod see them all at [a] time Wagons [with] [the] Wagons [and] every thing cool at sunrise camp passes over [the] low sandy bluffs for [a] mile [and] then go [to] [the] River nearly opposite Chimney Rock [and] halt for noon in good feed <[I] [and] P Margetts washed all over in the river> [In] [the] p m took [the] upper road [and] after traveling about 6 miles John R Murdock [and] [-] Van Han rode up [to] us when we turned square towards [the] River they were pr. [of] [the] escort [of] Col Thos L Kane who as been [to] Utah [and] accomplished [his] mission [to] Utah Howard Egan brot [a] letter [from] Prest. young [and] [the] return[ing] missionaries (see [the] copy [I] got Geo Goddard [to] make for me) [I] read [the] letter [to] [the] Saints when [I] write [a] letter [to] [the] read it [to] [the] Saints who rejoiced at it [the] brethren got [the] news that [all] [the] Saints N ad gone [to] Utah Co. [and] all things ready [to] burn up [the] City if [the] troops shod cross [the] Mountains; Gov Cumming appears [to] [be] our warm friend [and] [has] pledged himself [in] writ[ing] [to] sustain [the] Saints [and] [we'll] call them out [to] oppose Johnson [and] sa[-] [his] Wife shall go [with] [the] Saints go [and] bro Brigham [and] [he] can whip all [the] troops ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p056.jpg) [the] brethren told us [how] [to] travel [to] [the] Valley [to] avoid [the] troops Camp then moved [to] [the] Bluffs [to] avoid [the] River [and] camped W [-] Slough <23 mi> [having] sage brush for fuel for [the] first time this trip good grass at evening prayers [I] again read Prest Youngs letter when [the] news was rehearsed [I] walked all [the] p m Friday 28 Sharp frost [in] [the] night ice [on] [the] water [the] sun rose clear [and] shewed [the] beauty [of] [the] Castle Bluff [as] if recently built Camp travels over [a] good road passing Scotts Bluffs [to] [the] banks [of] [the] Platte for nooning [in] [the] p m continued our journey [on] generally [and] dry hard road some parts sandy passed 2 lodges [of] Indians [and] stopt [to] trade about ½ hour [a] rain shower came [on] [and] made us [a] wet camping found plenty [of] good grass took our animals over [a] mile [to] [the] River Platte [and] it was hard work [to] carry water for cooking but no wood sage or chips [to] burn so [I] went [to] bed [with] [a] supper [of] cold water [and] biscuit dust 29 mi [-]s soon [as] [I] pitched my tent another shower came [on] it proves [a] great benefit [-] me many surmises [and] speculations among [the] brethren about burning [the] City &c ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p057.jpg) Saturday 29 May <1858> [a] very heavy dew [in] [the] night Sun rose beautiful Laramie Peak [is] seen [from] [the] road [and] it [is] covered [with] Snow [as] also 2 [-] mountains Camp Travels under [the] Sandy Bluffs [and] up by [the] river side [to] [the] timber [of] [the] N side [of] [the] Platte [we] [were] halt for noon about 3 hours very windy JB [and] Capn Berry bathe [in] [the] river [the] 3 wagons seen moving up [the] S side [and] [a] Co [of] Wagons this [a] [m] go[ing] [to] [the] States [the] Beavers [have] [been] C J busy here cutting down [the] Trees, over 30 [of] them nibbled down my dream while Pioneering comes vividly [to] my remembrance O Lord enable me [to] fulfill [the] interpretation by Prest W Richards [in] thine own due time [to] let glory [and] immortality [be] mine [in] thy presence [with] thy sanctified ones Amen about 3 p m again started went over [the] plains [on] [a] good road [and] camped for [the] night near [the] Platte grass much scattered A little boy of Robidoux rode into Camp [to] trade mocassins [his] Father died last Fall at Deer Creek Sunday 30 Cold night clouded sky Laramie Peak still covered [with] Snow As [the] Camp started [to] go [a] few miles intend[ing] [to] pass Laramie [in] [the] night [we] discovered [the] Mail of 4 wagons rapidly go [to] Fork Laramie so [we] concluded [to] pas ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p058.jpg) [in] da light We travelled over [a] Sandy road [to] Raw hide Creek & [-]rossed it [and] continued our journey [to] [a] [high] bluff near [the] River [where] [we] halted [-] prepare for [the] night's camping here [we] saw [a] large band [of] horses going towards Laramie [the] River [is] now falling [in] [the] p m [we] took [the] road for Laramie Ford [and] when within 3 miles [of] it [-] heavy storm [of] rain hail [and] thunder commenced [and] which continued until [we] had passed it [a] mile or so we saw [the] Fort [and] houses [and] [the] Mail leaving [-] [the] South Pass when [the] Storm cleared awa [the] ground was covered nearly [-]n inch with hail stones restoring winter [the] ground afterwards sloppy [-] many pools [of] water no one came out [to] us [the] whole circumstance [is] remarkable fulfilment [of] prophecy altho [we] [were] all more or less wet thro' Camp continued its march [to] [a] ravine about 6 miles West [we] [were] camped [in] good feed pretty much hidden [from] [the] road 23 mi (I was [on] guard [from] 10 till midnight [and] afflicted with rheumatic pains x rode [on] horseback about 3 miles [and] [being] entirely worn out by [the] severe weather [I] lagged behind all [and] was again brot [to] [the] wagon by David Wilkin [when] [I] rode about [a] mile) ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p059.jpg) Monday 31 May 58 A beautiful clear da after [the] Storm Camp starts at ½ past 6 [and] passes over [and] thro [a] winding road among [the] Black Hills see Laramie Peak covered with Snow [I] ad [the] privilege [of] riding a horse several miles [on] acct [of] [the] Rheumatism which [I] ad rather [be] without found some water [and] good grass about 10 when we halted staid about 2 hours when [we] took [a] circuitous [and] hilly road winding thro picturesque scenery [and] [an] abundance [of] spring grass took [a] bend [to] [the] Platte (about 5 min) [where] [we] watered [the] teams [and] then ascended [and] long mountain [to] good grass (about 4 mi) but no water staid 1½ hour then resumed our journey passed over [the] divide [and] descended by ravines [to] Box Elder Creek (about 9 mi) [and] camped about Sundown <27 mil[-]> [I] ad [a] horse [to] ride called the Doctor [and] [a] horse [to] lead called [the] Lawyer all [the] afternoon [I] went [to] bed without supper [and] was administered [to] by Prest. S. H. Goddard [and] W Smith [the] Storm [of] yesterday used me up ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p060.jpg) Tuesday 1 June Prest. B. Young [is] 57 years old [to] da [the] Lord Bless him Camp travels over [a] very good road for about 9 miles [to] [a] pretty [-]ittle creek altho at [the] crossing near 2 feet deep then over [a] very [-]ood passing over [a] divide near two pretty rounding bluffs like [a] woman's breasts, [and] halt [the] animals [in] good grass but no water (about 14 miles) [in] [the] p m continued our journey over [a] good road took [a] turn [to] [the] left [-]und [the] bluff [in] [the] direction [of] Laramie Peak apparently our return track, [in] crossing [an] ugly ravine Tom Hall broke [the] fore axle [of] [his] wagon Camp drove down [to] [the] Platte [and] camped [to] wait for [the] broken wagon warm da clouding up about 5 p m, [we] herd [in] [a] bend [of] [the] river ½ mile 23 mi By coming this route it [is] about 54 miles <[to] Laramie> [and] misses twice crossing [the] Platte By going [the] other river road __[--]__45 " but crosses [the] river twice [the] wagon repaired but too late [to] move on arose very sick [in] [the] [a] [m] rode [a] poney which chafed me some, [in] [the] p m rode [in] Ezra Clark's wagon, saw many mushrooms, [the] grass [has] been beaten down by [a] hail storm ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p061.jpg) Wedesday 2 June rain [in] [the] night [and] thunder Camp travels over [a] good road all morn[ing] [and] halts [-] our old Camping groun[-] [in] Cottonwood timber had plenty [of] grass [and] had [to] take our animals ¾ [of] [a] mile [to] [the] River (about 12 miles) [the] Clouds moving [in] 3 directions at noon [a] sight very seldom seen [on] acct. [of] rheumatism [I] rode [in] E J Clark's wagon some [of] [the] boys [have] [been] writing slurs upon [the] Capt. [on] bones [and] left by [the] wayside [the] Captain [has] [to] do [the] Blacksmithing [-] [has] [an] unenviable office [a] thunder shower passed by [the] N [of] [the] Camp [in] [the] p m [we] ad nearly [a] strait [and] good road except some Sandy [and] wound thro [the] picturesque bluffs [to] day travelled about 12 miles [to] Plat[-] watered [the] animals, <(here cross [to] [the] S. side [of] [the] Platte with hand carts if possible)> then wound up among [and] over some bluffs descending very steep came [to] quite [a] rapid [and] very muddy stream caused no doubt by [the] storm [on] Sunday [and] last night about 2 miles [we] camped [on] [the] high bluff cleaned up again [in] [the] pm this place had [been] truly called "Starvation point" ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p062.jpg) [---] J Thursday 3 June very cold [and] windy night [the] River [of] last night [is] gone this morn[ing] [a] shower passes over [from] [the] North Camp ascends [the] alps [and] continues rolling up [and] down [and] makes about ¾ [of] [a] square we made [a] journey [of] 9 miles [to] [the] river (which [in] [a] bee [-]ne wod [be] about ½ mile but [to] cross [the] river 6 times) then continued over [a] [-]andy road about 2 miles [to] [the] River bank we then went about 3 miles [to] [a] point [of] timber [on] [the] River bank [where] [we] nooned [a] shower passes over [-] North [and] several showers all round us from [the] river banks it [is] evident [-] [has] [been] very heavy hail storm lately by [the] cutting up [of] [the] ground [and] [the] water moths [-]ome [of] [the] hail stones left holes [in] [the] soft clay [as] large [as] egg cups [in] [the] p m we travelled over some good road [and] some sandy [in] near [a] strait [-]e passing over [a] high ridge [and] camped about [a] mile E [of] Deer Creek [-]everal showers passed over thro [the] day but we [have] great occasion [to] [be] [-]hankful [we] [were] not here during [the] great hail storm 25 miles was on guard [from] 8 [to] 10 [in] [the] woods [and] under brush [the] worst place [to] [-]uard [the] animals got scared [and] run awa [to] [the] other end [of] [the] guarded ground ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p063.jpg) Friday 4 June at 11 p m it [will] [be] 25 years since my Mother died a cold night keen air clear sky beautiful day [The] Camp went over [the] sand bluffs [and] finding [a] small patch [of] pretty good feed made [a] halt [to] give them [a] chance for 2 hours at Deer Creek [is] [a] trading post [and] several lodges [of] Indians here [we] learnt that [the] peace commissioners [to] Utah passed 13 days ago [and] [of] this time r [in] [the] valley <[the] new Govr. [has] gone [in] again without any troops [and] [the] ppl r ret. [to] [the] Cit[-]> <[the] plowing> [the] U S troops at R[--] Bridge chased [the] Salt Lake Express but cod not overtake it [the] Mail [is] let [to] Hockaday for 190,00000 a year [to] [be] carried weekly [the] Mail passed up 4 days ago [the] back mail [to] Salt Lake [is] here [the] Carriage broke yesterda [and] a fresh one sent out this am; [There] [is] [a] deal [of] Snow [on] [the] Mountains many [of] [the] ravines r full [the] river [is] falling fast [I] walked nearly all [of] wa [I] am thankful [I] am be[---] Camp rolls over another bluff [the] fortmen lake take [the] trail by [the] water most [of] [the] road [has] heavy sand pass by [a] good bed [of] Coal <[in] [a] sandy bed [of] [the] Cree[-]> [as] good [as] [the] Welsh Coal [and] halt again [in] good grass then roll on again up by [the] side [of] [the] Platte some very heavy sand [and] some very good road Camped [on] [the] Platte [and] [I] washed all over agn [and] changed clothes <29 mi> ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p064.jpg) Saturday 5 June frosty night clearn morn[ing] [to] da "The loose herd" [as] they r called by J W Berry walk up [-] [the] side [of] [the] [-]iver thro romantic scenery some cliffs 100 [to] 200 feet perpendicular [to] [the] water [and] some parts [a] pretty grove walked up [to] [the] Bridge [-] Secretary Hartlett left for UT yesterda passed Laramie last Sunday [-]hen went up [to] [the] Old Pioneer Camp ground [and] staid 10 mi J W Berry swapt part [of] [the] team used up by Jesse Holson for other horses [-] had [to] part with 3 sacks [of] Flour [and] other things [as] boot JB had [a] delightful bathe [in] [the] river with Wm Smith JB wrote [a] letter [to] J B H Stenhouse for [the] NY times [The] Road [on] [the] N side [of] [the] Platte [is] about 135 miles be [in] [high] water -"- -"- 126½ when [the] river [is] low [and] can [be] waded cross it 4 times it [is] [the] best ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p065.jpg) Sunday 6 June beautiful morn [to] day [As] [the] Camp started [a] flock [of] about 1800 Sheep [and] 10 Wagons [from] New Mexico [and] Fort Scott passed by [on] [the] Upper road, they took [the] cut off while our Camp took [the] old ridge road making [the] bend came [to] [a] halt at [the] Mineral Springs [and] staid 2½ hours [to] wait for [the] wagon [of] Gabriel Huntsman who had broken [an] axle [of] [his] wagon [in] [the] p m took [off] all [the] covers [-] Wagons [to] make [the] loads draw easier [the] roads r sadly cut up by [the] heavy government wagons [the] ruts being up [to] [the] hub [the] pedestrians took all [of] [the] little cuts off [to] make [the] road shorter watered [the] teams at [a] pretty little creek [and] continued our journey [to] [the] Willow Spring encampment by 6¼ pm 28mi Cap Berry reports some person told [---] [the] Mountaineers [we] [were] going Sublette cut off so [we] [shall] [have] [to] travel quick [to] get out [of] [the] wa [of] Johnston here [we] [were] ordered [to] throw away our tent poles [and] pins [to] lighten up [and] [to] travel without wagon covers ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p066.jpg) Monday 7 June strong dew [in] [the] night beautiful day Camp awoke at da break [as] usual, but got hitched up [and] started by 4¼ [-] [m] [and] trotted over [to] Greasewood Creek for breakfast at 6½ [a] [m] most [of] [the] brethren rode down hill [and] walked up hill [and] [on] [the] Sandy spots Commissary Reese delivers out [the] rations [of] flour 60 Biscuits 16 Beans 6 Bacon 22 lb Sugar 4 lb & Coffee 2¼ lb [to] each mess [of] 8 persons for a week [-]aid two hours then went over [a] heavy sand road [to] [the] Saleratus Lakes Independence Rock passed [the] Fort [to] [the] Bridge [and] waded [the] River at Rock [I] was naked [and] helped [the] teams thro halted for noon ½ mile staid two hours, then started again for [the] gap w [of] [the] Devil's Gate, saw wins [of] [the] Fort built by Mormons, crossed three creeks [and] over one heavy Saleratus road, some [of] [the] teams gave out [and] some [of] [the] men very tired [I] got [in] [and] waded [the] Creek over knee deep about ½ hour [-]efore sundown [the] last ones got in at Sundown 34 mi [I] was [on] guard [from] 10 [to] 12 p m [having] [a] severe pain [in] my belly [and] was [-]rtunate [to] [have] [to] guard [on] [the] small end [of] [the] horse shoe bend good feed ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p067.jpg) Tuesday 8 June mild night cloudy morn J W Russell called [the] Saints up 25 min: before 4 [he] was [on] guard [from] 2 [to] 4 [the] last [I] know [he] was [on] guard [he] was over ¼ [of] [an] hour behind [to] relieve gua[-] Camp moved [on] [as] soon [as] hitched up [and] trotted down hill then passed over [a] succession [of] sand ridges [and] halted at 6 [a] [m] for breakfast [on] [the] saw 2 men riding [on] [the] S side [of] [the] River when Cap Berry sent [an] Express [to] Riem found them [to] [be] mountaineers, 8½ again started passed over sandy road met [the] US Mail who wod not stop [to] ansr [a] question went [on] [to] [the] ford [of] [the] Sweetwater forded it 3 times went [to] [the] rock [and] camped for [the] night when [a] severe storm set [in] [from] [the] N 24 slept under [the] rocks [I] had [the] belly ache bad ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p068.jpg) Wed 9 Severe storm thro [the] night cleared up [a] little at noon Another Mail [of] U S came [from] Bridger about 10 [and] gave varied information about 3 p m hitched up crossed [the] Ford [the] 5th time met [a] hand cart [and] several wagons [with] Apostates they looked pitiful [in] [the] storm [I] was very sick with rheumatism [and] cholic [and] ad [to] ride [in] [the] wagon Camp went past [the] Ice Spring [and] camped [a] short distance up [the] Semineau cut off near [the] sink [of] Spring Cr got [a] piece [of] cedar [and] made [a] tent pole if [I] ad [been] under my tent <12mi> last night [I] shod [have] missed this attack [of] Rheumatism it was fortunate [to] [be] under [the] tent this night for it stormed severely [as] it [is] we la [in] wet clothes ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p069.jpg) Thursday 10 June 58 severe storm [the] rain [and] snow [the] ground covered with snow several inches called up before break [of] da [as] [the] mules [were] very restive [I] was mounted on [a] horse [and] rode about 9 miles came [to] [a] halt under some bluffs [I] was partial shelter [from] [the] snow storm <[a] regular N Easter> it was heavy [on] [the] Mules found [a] man who sd [he] had wintered [in] [the] valley [and] was [there] [in] 53 [he] gave [a] good report [of] [the] ppl D Wilkin [and] P. Margetts cached 8 Iron axles [and] boxes [and] several very good tires [and] other iron cleared up about 1 we started again rolling over heavy road [from] [the] Storm thro rocky ridges [and] came [to] [a] halt [on] [a] small running stream [the] sun shone [-] we partially dried our bedding [the] animals felt well <23 m[-]> [and] pretty well filled before sun down Rheumatic pains [in] my shoulders [and] back [and] belly ache [from] cramp colic r very unpleasant companions [on] this trip for me [I] suffer severely ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p070.jpg) Friday 11 June Severe frosty night cold day [-]amp moves up over [the] bluffs [the] Snow hard [in] [the] road [and] [in] some places [a] foot deep ice [on] [the] pools about one inch thick [-]et 5 Wagons [with] many discharged Teamsters (reported 150) [-]me [of] them [on] horseback most [on] foot [-]amp staid for breakfast about 2 miles [and] [to] dry our bedding [-]ommenced thawing Camp again rolled round [the] big bend [of] [a] [-]pring, many waded thro [the] cut off knee deep on rising [the] hill met [-]holas Groeseck [and] Al Hatch [and] about 12 other brethren with [a] drove [of] mules going [to] [the] Platte Ferry for goods they gave us much information [of] [the] [-]alley [and] our friends [I] read [the] damnable lies [of] James Buchanan called Proclamation [of] peace which [did] drive [the] Mormons [to] defend themselves [-]e cod not refrain from groaning 3 times at [the] conclusion [-]fter stay[ing] togr about 3 hours we separated [and] our Camp rolled [on] towards [the] [-]uth Pass where [we] came [to] [a] halt [a] little after Sundown 25 mi clouds strongly threaten another storm [the] Rheumatism [in] my Shoulders very severe [and] cholic very bad ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p071.jpg) Saturday 12 June cold night got [a] willow for [a] Tent pole last night Camp called at 4 [and] immediately started thro [the] South pass [and] past [the] Pacific Springs crossed [the] Creek [and] halted for breakfast finding some grass among [the] Sage brush [the] dull clouds breaking away Cap Berry called 12 [of] [the] brethren [to] counsel about our future journey [I] read Prest. Young's letter when [we] decided [to] take [the] Kinney cut off [as] that comes [to] Bear river 32 miles higher [and] can go [to] Echo camp then moved [on] [to] Dry Sandy [and] watered teams then went [on] [to] [the] junction [of] [the] Oregon road when [we] found [a] little grass [a] turned our animals for 1¼ hour roads good it seems good [to] [be] [on] [the] old Pioneer road camp again rolls down [a] good road [to] [the] Little Sandy which [is] deep altho it [is] sunk about 18 miles [from] [the] highest water mark went down [the] Creek ½ mile [to] hunt for good feed [in] [a] bend [of] [the] Creek fine da [and] all feel better [I] am thankful [I] am much freer [from] pain altho far [from] well ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p072.jpg) Sunday 13 June Mild night beautiful morn[ing] [and] day Camp called at 4 [and] immediately rolled down [to] [the] Big Sandy for breakfast (about 7 miles) many comments [-] James Buchanan's lies [and] [the] burning [of] [the] City by [the] Saints Camp staid about 2 hours [and] then started on [the] 18 miles drive [the] roads good [and] dry altho some Sandy went past [the] remains [of] [the] burnt wagons [and] cod not help saying so many Jas Buchanan [and] all who abet him [in] [his] wicked deeds [to] perish [and] Amen was responded we soon past [the] dividing line between Oregon, Utah [and] [I] was glad once more [to] get into Utah [in] [I] was glad once more [to] get into Utah [in] [a] short time we rested for 2 hours for dinner [and] again resumed our journey down [to] [the] Big Bend N W where [I] camped [in] 56 [and] went down [to] Betsy's sister very poor feed staid about 1½ hour [and] then took [the] Kirmey cut off [a] good hard road tho [in] some places sandy came [to] [the] junction [of] [the] roads about 8 miles took [the] left hand road after [the] moon had set then [-]ad some heavy sand came [to] [the] harren desert [and] got lost [-]alled without grass water or even [a] sage bush at 11 p m [in] [the] road <35 mi> ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p073.jpg) Monday 14 June awoke at day break [and] started found ourselves about ½ mile [from] [the] road [and] [as] [the] sun rose found [we] [were] going [a] due West course [to] Green river 7 miles [of] good road [and] found pretty good feed hunted for [a] ford but [to] deep found [the] ferryboat bailed out [the] boat ferried 2 wagons at [a] time commenced 9:30 a m finished 12:45 fine [a] [m] making 3 trips each hour when all [the] wagons men [and] animals [were] over safe J L Smith D O Ridout Jas Gaig [and] Robt Pope went over naked [and] tied up [the] boat leaving vars &c that we made [a] safe, [and] then swam [the] river back [I] took care [of] [their] clothes about 3 p m Camp moves over [a] rough uneven gravelly pebbly zigzag dreary desolate desert country for about 8 miles then saw [a] rough broken mountain scenery descended about 1½ miles [to] [a] pretty little creek watered [the] animals [and] continued up by its side [and] camped [where] [the] road leaves this valley at [a] junction took [the] animals back [on] [the] road [to] get feed hazy atmosphere 18 mi fine warm day sun set splendid behind [the] top [of] [the] mountain ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p074.jpg) Tuesday 15 June cold night beautiful day cloudy eve awoke at da break [and] immediately start [a] N [of] W course over [a] pretty good road (about 4 miles) over or round [the] ridge [and] again come [to] [a] pretty little creek go along up [to] its crossing (about 1 mile) [to] halt for breakfast then ascend [a] long hill [and] pass along [the] dividing ridge for several miles [in] [the] N [of] W direction [and] descend [a] very steep hill [to] [a] beautiful spring [of] excellent cold water [and] [the] best <[the] most> grass since leaving [the] Platte (about 10 miles) snow drifts [on] [the] tops [of] [the] mountains weather clouding up staid about 3 hours [and] then commenced rising [a] long hill which occupied 1.20 then descended [and] turned [to] [the] left over two steep pitches one [of] them nearly [as] steep [as] [the] roof [of] [the] house came [to] 2 streamlets [and] over another ridge [to] [a] small stream [the] head [of] Ham's Fork [and] camped near [to] Aspen Grove [having] good grass 24 Wm J Smith voluntarily relieved me [from] night guard [on] acct [of] my weakness for which [I] am very thankful Chas W Hubbard [is] [a] hard hearted unfeeling hard spoken man [and] [has] several times spoken very harsh [to] [the] boys my oiled sack thrown out [of] [the] wagon saved by J W Berry this morning ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p075.jpg) Wednesday 16 June pleasant morn then several thunder showers Camp awoke at da break [and] rolls over [a] succession [of] hills [and] vales for 1¾ hours <5 miles> [and] halt for breakfast at [a] swamp [of] little Springs [of] beautiful water when [I] ad finished assisting [to] harness Hubbard trotted off [and] left me [I] cod not [have] got [to] my wagon [I] was assisted by Dan Davis who spoke kind [and] by Dan [of] Daniels dismounting [from] [his] horse for me [to] ride Captn here told me [to] ride [in] E J Clark's wagon [and] P Margetts [in] ours Camp ascended [a] long hill then descended thro [a] ravine [to] Hams Fork turned suddenly round went up [the] right side [of] [the] Creek passing several magnificent springs [to] [the] crossing [by tak[ing] over [the] hill about 1½ mile [a] good road wod have saved what [has] taken 2 hours] then ascended by [the] back bone [of] [the] ridge [to] 2 beautiful Cottonwood graves for noon halt <5 hours or 10 miles> splendid feed . . heavy thunder shower when it ceased [we] look [a] great elbow [to] our right then ascended [a] very steep mountain thro [a] beautiful pine grove had [to] stop many times at [the] top had [a] view [of] Bear river [and] [the] Snowy Mountains about Fort Supply [and] [in] [the] West [a] splendid night descended very steep hitch[-] [to] [a] small creek run S. plenty [of] good feed 3h 6 mile 21 mi ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p076.jpg) missionaries age In church Priesthood office on mission James Andrus 22 14 10 quo. 70 Travelling Elder U.S. Jame Beck 45 17 Prest. 21 quo 70 Prest. of Preston Conference Engl John W. Berry 35 20 Hi Priest Travelling Elder England Wm Bramall 34 17 6 quo 70 -"- -"- David Brinton 43 18 Hi. Priest Bishop -"- US Wm Brown 42 16 Prest. 5 quo 70 Jaf G. Browning 50 19 Hi. Priest Bishop -"- -"- Thos. Browning 24 10 Elder -"- U.S. Wm. Field Bull 39 10 Elder -"- Canada Thos Bullock 42 18 Prest. 27 quo 70 -"- London 2nd District Angus M. Cannon 24 14 30 quo. 70 Prest. Philadelphia Conference Wm. Carter 37 17 28 quo. 70 Travel[ing] Elder Canada Ezra J. Clark 34 22 Prest. 40 quo 70 -"- England Isaiah M Coombs 24 4½ 29 quo. 70 -"- U.S. James Craig 37 14 9 quo. 70 -"- Ireland Wm Dallan 22 14 37 quo 70 Travelling Elder England Danl. Daniels 50 11 Hi. Priest Prest. [of] [the] Welsh mission -"- Danl Davis -"- Essex Conf: -"- Henry T. Doremus 57 15 Hi. Priest Travelling Elder -"- Martin L. Ensign 27 8 15 quo 70 -"- -"- Richd. G Evans 31 8 23 quo 70 -"- -"- Robert Gardiner 39 14 Hi. Priest -"- Cana[-] George Gates 45 18 15 quo 70 -"- England George Goddard 43 7 27 quo 70 -"- Cana[-] Stephen H. Goddard 48 23 Prest. 27 quo 70 -"- -"- Thomas Hall 41 18 6 quo 70 -"- -"- Henry Harriman 53 26 President of all [the] 70 -"- England Isaac Higbee 60 26 Hi. Priest Bishop Prest. of Derly Conference -"- Isaac Hill 52 25 -"- -"- Travelling Elder Canad[-] Richard Hill 31 7 Elder -"- -"- Jesse Holson 46 20 7 quo 70 Prest. [of] [the] Worcester Conf: England James Galley 59 18 Hi. Priest Travelling Elder ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p077.jpg) Pioneer Battalion or Hand Cart Residence Occupation Hand Cart G. S. L. Co. Laborer - - - - - - - - - G. S. L. City Painter Hand Cart Utah Co. Farmer Hand Cart -"- -"- Hand Cart G. S. L. Co Blacksmith - - - - - - - - - Davis Co. Farmer - - - - - - - - - Weber Co. Blacksmith Hand Cart -"- Bookeeper Hand Cart Davis Farmer Pioneer G. S. L. Co. -"- & Clerk - - - - - - - - - -"- Printer Pioneer - - H. C. -"- Farmer - - - - - - - - - Davis Co. -"- - - - - - - - - - G. S. L. Co. School teacher Pioneer - - - -"- Farmer - - - - - - - H. C. Utah Co. -"- - - - - - - - - - G. S L Co. -"- Pioneer - - - -"- -"- - - - - - - - - - -"- Gardener - - - - - - - H. C. Box Elder Farmer - - - - - - - H. C. -"- -"- - - - - - - - H. C. G. S. L. Co Miller - - - - - - - - - -"- Farmer - - - - - - - H. C. -"- Storekeeper Pioneer - H. C. -"- Farmer - - - - - - - H. C. -"- Policeman - - - - - - - H. C. -"- Farmer - - - - - - - - - Utah Co. -"- - - - - - - - H. C. G S L Co. -"- - - - - - - - H. C. Weber -"- - - - - - - - - - Davis -"- - - - - - - - H. C. G. S. L. Co School teacher ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p078.jpg) Missionaries age in church Priesthood office on mission Charles W. Hubbard 48 25 Hi Priest Bishop Travelling Elder England Gabriel Huntsman 27 9 10 quo 70 -"- Canada Thomas R. King 45 18 Hi. Priest Pastor [of] Derby &c England James Lavender 56 20 -"- Pastor [of] Bedford &c -"- Martin Littlewood 37 20 -"- Travelling Elder -"- Robert Logan 53 12 -"- -"- -"- Philip Margetts 29 18 14 quo 70 -"- -"- Danl. Mackintosh 37 17 Prest. 39 quo 70 -"- U.S. Wm. Mayfelt 33 13 42 quo 70 -"- -"- Reuben Mc. Bride 54 25 Hi. Priest -"- England James Mc Crary 32 8 18 quo 70 -"- Canada Robt. E. Miller 32 9 15 quo 70 -"- England Wm. S. Muir 35 16 Prest. 33 quo 70 Pastor [of] Birmingham &c -"- Wm. Pace 52 17 Hi Priest Bishop Prest. [of] Stafford Conference -"- Danl. Page 30 18 -"- Pastor [of] Norwick &c -"- Eli H. Peirce 30 14 -"- Bishop Travelling Elder -"- Ths Peirce 28 14 70 -"- -"- John G. Tinder 37 10 Elder -"- -"- Enoch Reese 45 16 Prest. 18 quo 70 -"- -"- David O. Ridout 37 6 35 quo 70 -"- U.S Samuel Riter 23 12 26 quo 70 -"- -"- Peter Robinson 41 18 18 quo 70 Prest. [of] Sheffield Conf. England Miles Romney 52 21 Prest. 29 quo 70 Pastor [of] Siverpool &c -"- Samuel Roshelly 23 7 2 quo 70 Prest. [of] Cardiff Conf -"- Fred. Roulet 42 7 8 quo 70 Prest. [of] Italian mission Thos. W. Russell 26 14 5 quo 70 Pastor [of] Cheltenham &c -"- Joseph Scofield 49 17 Prest. 32 quo 70 Prest. [of] Lands end Conf. -"- Andrew Shumway 25 14 Elder Travelling Elder -"- Charles Shumway 49 18 Prest. 19 quo 70 -"- Canada John S. Smith 29 21 Prest. 12 quo 70 Prest. [of] Swiss [and] Italian mission Samuel H. B. Smith 20 12 27 quo 70 Travelling Elder England Wm. H. Smith 30 6 32 quo 70 -"- Canada Wm. J. Smith 38 12 Hi Priest Pastor [of] Newcastle [and] Carlisle -"- ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p079.jpg) [Column 1] Pioneer Battalion Hand Cart ...... ......H.C. ...... ...... ......H.C. ......H.C. ......H.C. ......H.C. ......H.C. ......H.C. ......H.C. ......H.C. U[---] Battalion ...... ..... Pioneer H.C. ..... ......H.C. ......H.C. ...... ......H.C. ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... Pioneer ... Pioneer ... Pioneer H C ...... ...... ......H.C. ...... [Column 2] Residence Box Elder Millard -"- G.S.L.Co. -"- -"- -"- -"- San Pete Millard Box Elder Iron Davis Utah GSLCo. Box Elder -"- Ogden G.S.L.Co. -"- -"- Millard G.S.L.Co. -"- Box Elder GSLCo. -"- -"- -"- -"- -"- -"- -"- [Column 3] Occupation Farmer -"- -"- Miller Builder Weaver Blacksmith Clerk Farmer Carpenter Farmer -"- -"- -"- School Teacher Farmer Teamster Machinist Merchant Lumberman Farmer -"- Joiner Teamster Tailor Farmer Carpenter Sawyer -"- Clerk Laborer Teamster Farmer ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p080.jpg) [Column 1] Missionaries John F. Snediker Bernard Snow George Stanniforth James W. Stevens Wm. Jackson Stewart Amos Taylor George Taylor Jabez Taylor James W. Taylor Joel Terry Wm. P. Thomas John H. Tippitts Ephraim Tomkimson Wm. B. Twitchell James Ure Arthur P. Welchman David Wilkin Lyman S. Wood Brigham H. Young Seymour Young [Column 2] Age 26 36 22 32 44 22 28 25 39 46 45 48 32 29 40 24 37 26 34 20 [Column 3] In Church 10 9 8 10 21 8 7 8 17 20 9 26 16 4 ½ 18 5 17 8 15 born in [Column 4] Priesthood 35 quo 70 27 quo 70 5 quo 70 32 quo 70 8 quo 70 29 quo 70 39 quo 70 Elder 6 quo 70 13 quo 70 Elder Prest. 17 quo 70 Prest. 43 quo 70 Elder Hi Priest Elder Prest. 21 quo 70 10 quo 70 4 quo 70 3 quo 70 [Column 5] Office on Mission Travelling Elder U.S. Pastor ' Southampton &c England Travelling Elder -"- -"- -"- -"- -"- -"- -"- -"- -"- -"- -"- Prest. ' Welsh Conf. -"- Travelling Elder Canada -"- England -"- -"- -"- -"- -"- Canada Pastor ' Scotland Travelling Elder U.S. -"- England -"- U.S. -"- England -"- -"- ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p081.jpg) [Column 1] Pioneer Battalion Hand Cart ...... ...... ......H.C. ...... ...... ......H.C. ...... ......H.C. ...... ......H.C. ......H.C. Pioneer .... ......H.C. ......H.C. ...... ...... Serjt. [in] [a] Battalion H.C. ...... ......H.C. ......H.C. [Column 2] Residence G.S.L.Co. -"- -"- -"- Utah G.S.L.Co. -"- -"- Utah Cedar Box Elder G.S.L.Co Millard Juab G.S.L.Co. -"- -"- Utah G.S.L.Co. -"- [Column 3] Occupation Painter Millwright Farmer Joiner Merchant Farmer Teamster Carpenter Blacksmith Farmer -"- -"- -"- -"- Laborer -"- Indian Interpreter Saddler Laborer ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p082.jpg) Thursday 17 June showery night [and] morn[ing] clear p m [and] agn. showers Camp starts after breakfast (on acct. [of] [the] rain) [and] ascends [a] long hill descending [of] [the] W side [to] Bear river some part [of] [the] wa [as] steep [as] [the] roof [of] [the] Tabernacle long [and] circuitous [the] ground soft [from] [the] rain but good [in] dry weather (7 mi) then continued up [the] S bank [of] [the] River about 7 miles [and] made [a] noon halt for 1½ hour good grass all [the] wa [in] [the] p m travelled at [a] good pace until [the] road left for Camp Scott 10 miles then took trail [and] broke [a] road 5 miles over good ground [and] thro some sage brush crossing one creek [and] touching at [the] River banks twice, also crossed [an] immense spring or else [a] river that [has] sunk [on] [the] other side [of] [the] mountains [and] plenty [of] grass 29 mi <[the] river runs still but rapid being deep> [I] awoke this morn[ing] [with] [a] severe pain [in] my belly [the] Capn gave me 1st [a] dose [of] cholera medicine 2nd [a] dose [of] Pain Killer [and] then J W Berry, S H Goddard, [and] D Brinton (mouth) administered [to] me then Cap Berry gave me [a] dose of Whisky [the] hottest dose [of] all [I] rode [in] E J Clark's wagon felt much better [in] [the] p m [and] sung [with] [the] Choir at night for which [I] am thankful [to] [the] Lord ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p083.jpg) Friday 18 June 58 very foggy [and] frosty at break [of] da cleared up fine Camp starts up [the] valley passing W [of] Bold bluff rock over pretty level ground making [the] road [to] [the] bend [of] [the] river 3ho: or 8 miles turned [the] animals [on] [the] bench for feed staid 2 hours then took [a] W [of] S course round [the] Bluff then it was E [of] S [to] [the] big bend [in] [the] river <7mi> [where] [we] arrived at 11½ [a] [m] turned out animals [and] went [to] hunt [and] ford showery made some ropes fast when J L Smith [and] D Page swam [the] river [with] them then fastened 2 wagon beds log[ing] [and] commenced ferrying then placed [a] 3rd across Jas Andrews ad [a] very narrow escape [of] drowning [the] 3 wagon beds sunk [with] him [-] got scared [and] lost himself went down several times at length Greg Metcalf caught him by [the] head [and] pulled him out [-] was very near gone [and] [-] if [he] ad not [been] helped out [he] must [have] drouned Jas Craig [and] Arthur P. Welchman swam [in] [to] [his] assistance [and] also [to] save [the] things swinming about [we] then fastened wagon covers under <2 wagon beds &> D Wilkin then managed [the] 3 boats [and] ferried all [the] goods [and] brethren across without any accident finishing [a] little before sundown ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p084.jpg) [-]aturda 19 June fine morn[ing] cloudy windy noon after breakfast Camp starts find[ing] ford across [the] clear creek ½ mile [-] go [a] mile [to] cross Miry Creek with some digging [and] fixing [in] Willows [-]n go S. S. W. across [a] Sage plain for several miles then over [a] rolling [-]illy country, go up [a] ravine [and] halt for noon [in] wheat grass [-]ter [in] pools [in] [a] ravine (12 mi) staid 1½ hour [in] [the] p m Camp travels up [the] ravine making [a] S W course over [-]ard ground making [a] good road altho over [a] succession of [-]viding ridges part [of] [the] wa thro heavy sage pass over [-] by several springs [and] moist places descend into [a] branch Echo Kanyon [and] Camp about 3 miles [from] Cache Cave 15 mi P. Margetts reports this cut off saves about 20 miles travel [from] <[-] trail made by him 4 years ago> Capn Berry [and] Brinton [with] J L Smith [and] Wm. H Smith ride down [to] [the] main [-]ravelled road [and] report no heavy travelling or troops passed yet heavy shower [of] rain comes [on] [as] [we] come [to] [a] halt some thunder [and] [-]ghtning Jas Beck sick [with] fever gave him some pepper ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p085.jpg) Sunday 20 June cleared up at midnight fine morn[ing] [and] all da Camp moves down about 3 miles, down [to] [the] main Kanyon when [the] roads r very muddy [and] heavy soon came [and] Dr Garland's C [of] 2 Wa[-] then went thro [a] caral [of] about 26 U S wagons [with] oxen 4 Wagon [with] 6 mules each [were] going [to] Weber River [to] make [a] ferry for [the] troops & 2 Cos. [being] ahead [of] us [and] Col Johnson 12 miles [in] [the] rear thus [being] [I] headed him [and] nearly all [his] command [We] [have] [been] miraculously guided [to] this place thro [the] troops enemies [and] Indians for which [the] Lord [be] praised for answer[ing] [the] prayers [of] [his] Saints came [to] [the] morn[ing] halt [having] travelled about 8 miles waited 1½ hour then resumed our journey down the Kanyon passed [the] place fortified by [the] Saints [and] [we] cod not refrain [from] giving 3 Cheers for [the] boys engaged [in] it continued our journey down [the] Kanyon [and] [to] [the] ford [of] Weber river wh[-] which [we] crossed [in] about 2 hours met several apostates [and] camp runners <26 m[-]> wrote [a] letter [to] Prest. Young [with] [the] names [of] [the] European missionaries &c <[and] sent same by Rob Gardner A M Cannon [and] E Reese [as] [an] Express [to] let him no [where] [we] r> Camp starts for [the] Creek [and] divide leading [to] East Kanyon Creek pass Little Soldier's band [of] Indians go over [the] divide [and] camp W [of] Springs <6 m[-]> JB on guard [of] early watch ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p086.jpg) Monday 21 June mild night fine morn[ing] awoke before da break [and] started before 4 down [to] East Kanyon Creek which [we] crossed 11 times saw several more hills fortified then went up [-]anyon [from] [the] Big Mountain about 2 miles [and] halted for breakfast <11mi> staid about 1½ hour [and] then proceeded up [the] Big Mountain [and] [-]rossed over, descended [the] hill [and] went thro [a] pleasant grove on [the] [-]g Kanyon Creek [and] camped for noon near [the] East pool [of] [a] little [-]untain at 1 p m all happy at getting back so far again [in] safety <8 mi> ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p087.jpg) Victor Bargi ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F5_I4_p088.jpg) [faded table written in pencil] Platte Ferry 332½ [-]878 Su 42 52 Im[---] 332[-] Som[-] [---] 231½ 7085 22 30 J[---] 212 Br[---] 11[-]½ 6665 41 19 Bear River 84[-] 7315 <6836> Cache Cove 66 6070 Big W[---]d 17[-] 7265 93[--] 4300 40 4[-] Thomas Bullock Great Salt Lak[-] ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F6_I5_p001.jpg) A MORMON TRAIL JOURNAL OF THOMAS BULLOCK MAY - JUNE, 1858 Manuscripts Division Harold B. Lee Library Brigham Young University ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F6_I5_p002.jpg) A MORMON TRAIL JOURNAL OF THOMAS BULLOCK MAY - JUNE, 1858. Manuscripts Division Harold B. Lee Library Brigham Young University ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F6_I5_p003.jpg) Introduction This is a verbatim typescript of an original journal preserved in the Manuscripts Division of the Harold B. Lee Library. The journal is on deposit through the good offices of the descendants of Moses Whitaker Taylor and J. Kenneth Davies. The Pitman shorthand appearing in the original journal was transcribed by La Jean Purcell and the typescript was prepared by Rita Bowers. Dennis Rowley Curator of Manuscripts Lee Library Brigham Young University ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F6_I5_p004.jpg) THOMAS BULLOCK GREAT SALT LAKE Shelter wagon - maker. Randolph Street Chicago Iverarge(?) Randolph Street Chicago James Pierson Keups Livery Stable in Stockton Cal Wm. Poppleton One gallon of soft water, one pint of molasses, & one vinegar plant. If the water is scalded first, the vinegar will come quicker. [Column 1] 1. John W. Berry Teamster James Andrews Richard G. Evans William Bramall Miles Romney James Ure Ephraim Tomkinson Robert E. Miller Capn. 2. David Wilkin Capn. Philip Margetts Thomas Bullock William I. Smith James Beck Daniel Daniels Seymour Young Charles W. Hubbard Ezra T. Clark Teamster [Column 2] 3. Robert Logan Capn. Wm. S. Muir James Bunting George Gates John L. Smith Bernard Snow Capn. of the Guard Samuel Roskelly George Taylor A. T. Shumway Teamster 4. William Brown Capn. Daniel Page James G. Browning Daniel Davis Ezra T. Clark Joseph Scofield Teamster John H. Tippitts Andrew P. Shumway ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F6_I5_p005.jpg) [Column 1] 5. Brigham H. Young Teamster James Lavender Henry I. Doremus Jesse Hobson John G. Pinder James Craig Samuel H.B. Smith Thomas W. Russell 6. William Pace Capn. James W. Taylor Jabus Taylor Amos Taylor James W. Stevens William Dallin William Jackson Stewart John E. Jones [the following was written in the margin beside set #6: "Hobson's wagon"] [Column 2] 7. Thomas R. King Capn. Peter Robinson Enoch Reese Henry Harriman Reuben McBride Eli Harvey Peirce Thomas Peirce Teamster Luther Ensign 8. Isaac Higbee Capn. William P. Thomas George Hanniforth Frederick Roulet Octave Ursenbach (not) Martin Littlewood Thomas Phillips (not) Eli Wilkins (not) Mark Burgess (not) [the following was written in the right margin beside set #8: "Dan Davis wagon"] [End of columns] Saturday 1 May 1858 Rainy night and day at 3 p.m. the camp moves out of Florence about 3 miles and camped near the spring and commenced guarding the animals many of the boys remain in town Sunday 2 Very wet night and day T.B. and Wm. Smith on guard during the rain and most miserable tour several come in today. When Doremus, Pinder and Roulet were on guard nearly all the animals got loose and escaped from them Monday 3 found the animals near Florence and DeSoto and brought to camp wrote to T.B.H. Stenhouse about 10 the camp starts on its journey halts for noon on the Papineau water very high pass thro a slough over rolling Prairie crossing the Elk Horn on a good bridge and camp in good grass on the West side the water full to the rim. [The following was written in the bottom right column] 3 8 17 ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F6_I5_p006.jpg) Tuesday 4 Calculate the amount of provisions and divide camp into 8 messes 8 calculate and deliver out rations for a week, also the utensils reload the wagons with the luggage of each mess and appoint B. Snow Capn of the Guard at 10½ start cross several sloughs and much wet ground the old Pioneer camp ground on the Platte which is also rising and about the sky begins to clear away 15 T.B. and J. Beck bathe in the Platte the river rises over 16 inches before night. Mosquitoes troublesome. Wednesday 5 May T.B., W.I. Smith, J. Beck, D. Daniels, and B. Snow on guard from midnight till 2 a.m. clouds clear away fine clear day Camp starts at 8 a.m. and travels over a good road to the West side of Shell Creek in the p.m. I was 24 mi sore footed and rode in the wagon an hour camped in very good feed river banks full mosquitoes troublesome Thursday 6 Fine morn cloudy p.m. Camp passes through 2 sloughs and stops W the Columbia generally being good roads to the South Fork T.B. had to pull off his 23 clothes all to go thro one and so had a bathe the pull of the part twice and so waded three times rode 1 hour in the p.m. in the wagon Friday 7 dull morn several showers pass over while T.B. and McIntosh walks to Genoa crossing the Looking Glass creek on a bridge roads good T.B. went to Bro. Wm. Poppleton's and got dinner, wrote a letter to E.L.T. Harrison raining 78 and then a heavy thunder shower slept with D. Macintosh on Poppleton's floor comfortable and who were kind to me Saturday 8 held a meeting and voted to leave the boxes of the Express Co and to take the boys thro changed our 10 out of the bacon wagon into the new wagon Captn Berry exchanged the Crescent City Wagon driven by Hobson for a lighter one had another meeting in the eve about the boxes and boys and adjourned till tomorrow at 9 a.m. Enoch Reese weighing and T.B. clerking all the luggage and bedding or all our missionaries allowed 50 lbs free and allowed 25 lbs more by pay 15 lb which gives great dissatisfaction to many who reduce and give away their clothing. I gave ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F6_I5_p007.jpg) -4- away good overcoat and pants slept by self at Poppleton's Sunday 9 fine morning Reese and T.B. continue weighing luggage and we are collecting what pay we could = 25 persons pay for 293 lbs after reducing it $43.95 but could not collect from 13 persons for 127 lbs and some gave away so as not to pay for anything The whole company's luggage and bedding of 65 persons is 3520 lbs or an average of 54 lbs each man great grumbling and dissatisfaction in camp at 9 o'clock had another meeting when most persons expressed their feelings to leave the luggage here voted to rescind yesterday's votes and to leave it to Captn. Berry. Captn. Berry, E. Reese, T. Bullock and D. Davis met to consult for the best examined other 7 boys from England and decided to take them thro They paid $41.20 all money they had to Captn. also could put in wagon of Dan Davis 20.00 and calculated luggage and bedding 3521 lbs [Column 1] Hobson 15 Andrews 15 Shumway 20 Clark 13 Peirce 15 Scofield 12 B.H.Y. 10 S.Y. 10 130.00 [along right side of Column 1] average 1444 1/2 lbs [Column 2] Flour 3660 Meat 1200 Coffee, Sugar, Beans 600 Cooking utinsils 400 Extra guns & c 300 Express Cos. luggage 700 More flour 600 7 new boys 900 11,931 lbs [along left side of Column 2] each wagon average 1303 1/2 lbs [back to no columns] and to further reduce each load by packing 6 animals, taking 2 hand carts and carrying our guns and to ease the aged and infirm to the saddle 5 extra animals getting the animals shod same Am. M. wagons cross meeting in the school house and in the morn H. Harriman and Angus Cannon spoke in the afternoon R. McBride, E. Reese, T. Bullock, G. Goddard, W.I. Smith and J. Galley in the evening and testimony meeting many spoke ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F6_I5_p008.jpg) during vacancies I was writing to London and visiting slept by self on Wm. Poppleton's floor who has been kind to me. Monday 10 May 1 yr and 9 months since leaving home but I am very thankful to the Lord that I have been enabled to fulfill my mission and return so far in peace and safety and hope in 7 weeks to be there again raining through the night and morning wrote letters to J.D. Ross E.L.T. Harrison Al Allen London the teams get reloaded and go down to river about noon wrote a letter to J.W. Young Florence at 3 p.m. T.B. went to the river and commenced helping to ferry the wagons and goods got over 7 of our wagons but the flour got wet and had to be unpacked in the river afterwards carried by the men to the camp T.B., W.I. Smith slept under 2 trees as well as they could on the cold damp ground English Missionaries others in company ✓Andrew James + Page Daniel Bodell Joseph Beck James ✓Peirce Eli Harvey Bunting James ✓Berry John W. + Peirce Thomas Burgess Mark ✓Bramall Wm. ✓Pinder John G. England Wm. + Brown Wm. ✓Reese Enoch Fox Charles + Browning Jas. G. Robinson Peter Jones John E. + Bullock Thomas Romney Miles Kerswell Wm. + Clark Ezra T. + Roskelly Samuel Louden Robert Craig James ✓Roulet Frederick Phillips Thomas ✓Dallin Wm. Russell Thomas W. Vaughan Michael Daniels Daniel Scotfield Joseph Eli Wilkins Davis Daniel + Shumway Andrew P. Doremus Henry I. Smith John S. Octave Ursenbach ✓Ensign Martin Luther Smith Samuel H.B. ✓Evans Richard G. Smith Wm. I. + Gates George + Snow Bernard ✓Harriman Henry ✓Stanniforth George Higbee Isaac + Stevens James W. 72 85 M M Hobson Jesse ✓Stewart Wm. Jackson 38 21 Others + Hubbard Chas. W. ✓Taylor Amos 110 1 woman King Thomas R. + Taylor George 3 children Lavender James ✓Taylor Jabuz 110 ✓Littlewood Martin Taylor James W. ✓Logan Robert ✓Thomas Wm. G. ✓Margetts Philip + Tippitts John H. Hand cart Missionaries ✓ ✓McBride Reuben ✓Tomkinson Ephraim Went with TB + ✓Miller Robert E. Ure James Muir Wm. S. ✓Wilkin David Pace William ✓Young Brigham H. ✓Young Seymour B. ✓Galley James ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F6_I5_p009.jpg) American Missionaries ✓Brinton David ✓Hall Thomas ✓Shumway Charles ✓Browning Thomas ✓Hill Isaac N. ✓Smith Wm. H. ✓Bull Wm. Field ✓Hill Richard + Snediker John F. Cannon Angus M. ✓Huntsman Gabriel ✓Terry Joel ✓Carter Wm. ✓Mackintosh Daniel ✓Twitchell Wm. B. + Coombs Isaiah M. ✓Mallett William F. Welchman Arthur P ✓Gardner Robert ✓Mc Crary John Wood Lyman S. ✓Goddard Stephen H. + Ridout David O. (& son) ✓Goddard George ✓Riter Samuel others Ammond Thos J. Fisher, Jas. Hough, Leir G. Metcalf, John W. Brackenbary, Ira Miles, Jas. Alcott, Wm. Habgood, Robt. Pope, Wife & 2 children. Tuesday May 11, 1848 Slight frost, T.B. in guard with George Taylor from 2 to 4 a.m. over 40 of the animals ran away yesterday as soon as they had swam the river the brethren ferry across our 2 wagons also 2 for other brethren going with us I finish letters to J.D. Ross, A. Allen, and J.W. Young at 10 a.m. when the last boat crossed and gave them to Hudson Clerk to carry to the P.O. at Florence. I have had a beautiful time crossing the Loup Fork and I assisted every time for which I thank my Heavenly Father for my health and strength. Seymour Young and Leir G. Metcalf rode 18 miles East and found all the animals self corralled between the river and the slough in good grass and brought them to camp in 3 minutes after we returned to the camp from the river a signal interposition of Divine Providence distributed rations to the 9 messes about 2 p.m. we commenced our journey up the S. side of the Loup Fork until we came to the road that goes up the Bluffs and camped American Missionary camp on the banks of the river in good green grass we were now all gathered together who were going 10 mi in this camp saw Artimesia(?) and Buffalo grass put up my tent for the first time T.B., W.I. Smith, Jas. Beck and D. Daniels slept in it and felt very comfortable under it. Wednesday 12 May the two camps start about 6½ a.m. ascend the bluff by a better road than Oct. 56 make to cut or to the old road then continue in near a strait ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F6_I5_p010.jpg) line up valley to a slough water the teams then resume our journey and made a nooning in good grass some of the animals again ran away, they feel well, soon overtaken and brought back when T. B. rode two hours on Pres. S. H. Goddard's horse then Harvey Pierce brought one lively pony on which I rode thro several sloughs and wet ground which was also a blessing to me we camped on the bank of a slough I got some willows out of a cat tail swamp through wading over knee deep part of the day clouded the balance clear and warm 22 mi heard S. H. Goddard and George Goddard and others sing well and cheerful Thursday 13 T. B. on guard with Hubbard and B. Sno 12½ to near day light (by mistake for 2½) lightning in the West at Sunrise and some heavy drops of rain tent agreeable about 7 went to Bluffs and then took westerly direction to the Wells where all watered then went to a good patch of grass but no water then went Southerly thro sand hills to a Slough or Pool and watered teams saw signs of Buffalo being here yesterday or last night hair dung and wallow when we got thro the Sand Bluffs 25 mi we kept up under the bluffs to avoid low damp ground and continued our journey to Prairie Creek rather miry the afternoon very hot and clear. I waded once and bathed in the Creek which was delightful also J. Beck found some splendid feed Friday 14 In the night a sudden charge heavy shower from the West with thunder and lightning followed by heavy cold wind almost freezing blew down 2 big tents in the night Camp goes thro several sloughs which T. B. wades or is carried thro in one of the wagons stick and one tongue breaks when the camp turns to the right to the bluff to avoid the rest went along the bluffs to Prairie Creek timber in about one hour after starting. foolishly set fire to the Prairie grass and before we could leave our noon encampment a band of Ogallah band and Sioux Indians rode up to our camp Captain Berry gave them 3 plugs of tobacco and about ½ bushel of biscuits in the p.m. had a good road and ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F6_I5_p011.jpg) went to the lone tree on the slough of Wood River saw several bands of buffalo A patch of Saleratus ground each person had to carry his gun on his shoulder fires out at dark 22 mi Saturday 15 May 1858 A quiet encampment cloudy morning started at ½ past 6 to cross the slough. T. B. got wet feet when we got to Wood River we had to repair the bridge which was fallen in on one side. In about an hour we repaired it and got over all the wagons being drawn by the brethren by ropes or what is generally called Mormon team went to the last timber near the road on Wood River and halted at 10½ to feed, rest and prepare for the long drive. Leir Gregory Metcalf, kills a Bull Buffalo brings a piece to camp which is divided among the several messes Cold morning. Dull heavy clouds. Staid here until 4 p.m. when camp starts towards Fort Kearney which we passed at dusk. The wind blows strong on the S. side of the river. The sun did not once shine thro the day but continued clouding up dull dark day during the night part of the Co. got separated and thro much shouting got them together again between 10 and 11 was so dark to lose our way and to fire pistols as signals to find the crossing of the deep ravine The way we passed Fork Kearney literally fulfills the prophecy given in London and frequently talked about (I rode part of one way on sore backed horse) Came to a halt at about ½ past 11 rain 29 mi Sunday 16 Raining thro the night started at break of day miserably cold and drizzling saw many prairie chickens, buffalo we had a weary pilgrimage over 4 hours to Elm Creek 221 miles from Winter Quarters cleared up about noon held a meeting and voted to make one camp and to issue one guard and voted Wm. H. Smith to be th Sergt. of the guard about 2½ p.m. camp starts over a good road to Buffalo Creek and go along on the N. side of it for several miles until we crossed it and camped ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F6_I5_p012.jpg) on the south side at sundown but very little grass. Growing colder. (I ride about 6 miles) The wolves howl and threatens to storm which passes over to the North. 24 mi See prickly pears. David O. Ridout goes on foot. Kills a large antelope about 100 lbs. Carries it 2 miles to camp on his shoulders. Three hunters ride into a small herd of buffalo for exciting chase at night bring in about 100 lbs Monday 17 Very cold night trying hard to winter clouds heavy at about 10 cleared up. Camp took a westerly course over a dry road and passed thro some low sandy bluffs to a pool of water where we nooned about 12 miles (rode about ½ or 3/4 of it an hour with George Goddard.) In the p.m. took near straight shute towards the Platte and then bore up the valley past 3 or 4 sloughs towards the Sandy Bluff and camped about 2 miles from the Platte in the open prairie. After sunset for a pretty good feed no wood. Very hot p.m. then I rode in our wagon about 1½ hour very tired. 27 mi May 18 dull, cloudy (Seek Great Fair) and soon after starting several showers passed over us in one of them I was on horseback and the horse turned his tail to the storm until it was over when we resumed our journey passed over a succession of low sand ridges to the Platte when we nooned in good grass the Platte River is roaring full carry flood wood along and it would be dangerous to cross. Commissary Reese delivers out the week's rations to the English missionaries. T.B. had a bathe in the river. In the p.m. started over the Sandy Bluffs and some good grass on the Platte. Very cloudy until 4 p.m. when it again partially cleared up. The storm going to the S.N. I waded the slough several times for wood and water. T.B. the guard from dusk till 10½ p.m. very pleasant and moon light dew falling at the meeting for prayer agreed to take Hapgood who came in at Genoa with a team already broken down. Oh poor missionaries we have got to take everything ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F6_I5_p013.jpg) At Genoa Weighed the Goods of the Missionaries Excess Paid Ex Paid Wm. Pace 52 2 .30¢✓ John W. Berry 52 2 Wm. Dallin 42 Richard G. Evans 50 Wm. J. Stewart 43 Ephraim Tomkinson 55 5 Amos Taylor 49 Robert E. Miller 63 13 1.95✓ Jabus Taylor 52 2 .15 Miles Romney 66 16 2.40✓ James W. Taylor 60 10 1.50✓ James Ure 65 1517 2.25✓ James W. Stevens 58 8 Wm. Bramall 59 9 Jesse Hobson 68 18 1.50 James Andrus 50 parcel 24 24 460 448 lbs David Wilkin 71 21 3.15✓ Wm. S. Muir 47 [Written between lines] box 18 Phillip Margetts 57 7 1.05✓ Bernard Snow 57 7 Thomas Bullock 75 25 3.75✓ George Gates 35 Wm. I. Smith 73 23 John S. Smth 50 Charles W. Hubbard 45 Robert Logan 61 115 1.65 Seymour B. Young 56 George Taylor 57 7 James Beck 57 7 1.05✓ Sam Roskelly 51 1 .15 Daniel Daniels 59 9 1.35✓ James Bunting 43 493 7 408 Brigham Young 50 Joseph Scofield 50 Henry I. Doremus 57 7 James G. Brown 63 13 1.95✓ James Lavender 65 15 Ezra T. Clark 72 22 3.30✓ Samuel H.B. Smith 46 Andrew P. Shumway 32 John Geo. Pinder 21 William Brown 50 James Craig 52 2 Daniel Page 66 16 2.40✓ Thomas W. Russell 7 John H. Tippitts 61 11 1.65✓ =John E. Jones 50 =Eli Wilkins 42 387 436 Thomas R. King 63 13 Peter Robinson 75 25 } 5.70✓ Reuben McBride 49 Henry Harriman 60 10 1.50✓ No. 1 460 Enoch Reese 54 4 .60✓ 2 493 Martin Luther Ensign 45 3 408 Harvey Peirce 43 4 436 Thomas Peirce 57} 5 387 446 6 448 7 446 Isaac Higbee 50 8 452 Daniel Davis 64 5 .75 65 3530 lbs Martin Littlewood 48 9} average 54 1/3 lbs Wm. T. Thomas 51 1 .15✓ George Stanniforth 55 5 Fred Roulet 55 25 3.75✓ =Octave Ursenbach 34 =Thomas Phillips 45 =Mark Burgess 30 452 ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F6_I5_p014.jpg) [Column 1] 1858 Leave to Burlington day Miles il 12 Go to Middletown ½ 8 13 " " New London 1 12½ 14 " " West of Rome 1 18½ 15 " " " " Fairfield 1 19 16 " " Des Moine River 1 22 17 " " Watson's Place 1 20 S 18 " " The Dutchman's 1 20 19 " " A Farmer's 1 15 20 " " Union House 1 24 21 " " J. H. Buzzard's ½ 13 23 " " West of Des Moine ½ 9 24 " " " " Adell 1 22 S 25 " " Lawson's ½ 8 26 " " Bear Grove 1 22 27 " " Chicken Creek 1 27 28 " " Nishna Botena 1 30 29 " " Mosquito Creek 1 27 30 " " Florence 1 15 Miles in 16 days [Column 2] 1858 May day Miles Mon 3 To Elk Horn 1 20 Tues 4 " Platte River 1 15 Wed 5 " Snell Creek 1 24 Thurs 6 " Soup Fork 1 23 Fri 7 " Genoa ½ 18 Tues 11 " Soup Fork ½ 10 <100> Wed 12 " A Swamp 1 22 Thurs 13 " Prairie Creek 1 25 Fri 14 " Wood River 1 22 Sat 15 " Mouth of Elm Creek 1 29 Sun 16 " Crossing of Buffalo <108> Creek 1 24 Mon 17 " near the Platte 1 27 Tues 18 " " " " 1 18 Wed 19 " on the North fork 1 25 Fri 21 " W of N Bluff Fork 1 18 Sat 22 To Pettite Creek 1 21 Sun 23 On the Prairie 1 22 <133> Mon 24 Opposite Ash hollow 1 18 Tues 25 Crab Creek 1 28 Wed 26 Banks of the Platte 1 28 Thurs 27 Near a Slough 1 23 Fri 28 On open Prairie 1 29 Sat 29 - - - d - - - - 1 16 Sun 30 4 miles W of Laramie 1 21 <164> Mon 31 Box Elder Creek 1 27 Tues 1 June N. side of Platte 1 23 Wed 2 Starvation Point 1 26 Thurs 3 W of Deer Creek 1 25 Fri 4 W of Platte 1 20 Sat 5 Upper crossing ½ 10 Sun 6 Willow Spring 1 28 <152> Mon 7 Deep ravine of Creek 1 34 Tues 8 Sweetwater 1 24 Wed 9 Sunino(?) cut off ½ 12 Thurs 10 small creek 1 23 Fri 11 Sweetwater W.S. Pass 1 25 Sat 12 Little Sandy 1 28 Sun 13 lost camp 1 35 <174> Mon 14 small creek 1 18 Tues 15 head of Hams Fork 1 24 Wed 16 small creek 1 21 Thurs 17 East side of Bear River 1 29 Fri 18 Ford of Bear River ½ 15 Sat 19 branch of Echo Kanyon 1 25 <167> ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F6_I5_p015.jpg) 1858 Wed May 19 Sharp frost with heavy fog latter part of the night beautiful morning. Camp starts and crosses the Pawnee Swamp to the bluffs and halts for noon near the Pool in the p.m. passes the Junction of the forks then crosses Carrion Creek where there recently been a camp of Indians. We go along N fork of the Platte for several miles and camp near its banks (I waded Skunk Creek and rode a mile in the a.m. in Geo Goddard's wagon in the p.m. 25 rode with Chas Shumway about 4 mi) N fork of the Platte looming no guard placed during daylight 7 horses got away and went back at dark 3 men started in pursuit very cold and windy night Thurs 20 after breakfast commenced raining for a short time cold cloudy windy day Wm. H. Smith and Jas Andrus started last night about 11 p.m. and rode near 50 miles (& back) when they discovered the animals turning round a point of bluffs and immediately followed and chased them and returned with 5 of them on returning at 5 this p.m. found that a horse belonging to David Brinton and one to David O. Ridout were missing they report having seen 2 camps on the S. side of the Platte Smith lost a good revolver while chasing the runaway animals in the Bluffs we have in camp 20 wagons 93 horses & mules Rifles & guns revolvers Pistols Swords at 5½ p.m. a Government train is seen moving up on the S. side of the South Fork Camp remains here all day on account of the runaway horses. Friday 21 Very dull foggy morning Camp moves along the bottom crossing 9 or 10 Sloughs or Creeks I waded all in my boots dry at noon overtook 2 German families on Black Mud creek ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F6_I5_p016.jpg) in the p.m. had a good dry road to travel and crossed North Bluff Fork when we camped on the edge of the Platte which is roaring full P. Margetts and 18 mi D. Wilkin report hearing 3 cannon fired in the direction of the supposed Government train (I rode on G. Goddard's horse 2 mile) Saturday 22 Distant thunder about break of day very foggy like London weather the grass very wet from the heavy dew camp passes over the 3 sets of Sandy Bluffs and several creeks to Petite Creek many young Grasshoppers here 21 the morning heavy roads sandy afternoon hot and clear till 5 p.m. then distant thunder heard in the W. The Buffalo grass was very troublesome Captn Berry swaps the Little Brown Pacing Filley Brown pacing Poney to Angus M. Cannon for his Big Mule T.B. had a bathe at noon and rode S.H. Goddard's wagon about 4 miles on guard from 10 to 12¼ Thunder Lightning and rain I had B. Snow's waterproof coat on so kept dry Sunday 23 May 58 Sun rose in a clear sky pleasant day till 4 p.m. Camp crosses many streams of clear water and halts for noon on the East side of Rattlesnake Creek in good feed (T.B. carried over the wide Creek by D. Page and rides in Ezra Clark's wagon 1½ miles) had a good bathe in the Creek in the p.m. went over mostly a soft bottom and thro several creeks very hot and sultry until a sudden thunder storm threatens us, when we camp in a hurry in good grass about 5 p.m. but no wood, got water from a pool full of wiglers 22 mi we had scarcely pitched tents when 9 Indians of the Burley Band of Ogallallahs ride over the hill and come to camp and the rain came down upon us cleared up at Sundown the Indians met in prayer with us we put them in a tent for the night when they gave their usual singing after supper Monday 24 strong dew clear morning gave the Indians their breakfast and they went away singing wrote on a shoulder ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F6_I5_p017.jpg) blade for H.C. Haight J.W. Stevens pulled it up and had to replace it Camp crosses several Creeks and over some very sandy Bluffs and after passing Watch Creek nooned on the Platte In the p.m. went thro same (I talked a little plain truth and favoritism in behalf of foreigners) wet sloughy ground I waded thro a broad creek and gathered some greens a great quantity in this day's travel go strait towards Ash Hollow pass the Camp of 8 Lodges of Ogallallas and we halted about ½ mile beyond about 5 p.m. all come to our camp in holiday dress and we distribute to them 35lbs biscuits and 20 lbs flour which 2 Indians distribute among all of them equally soon 18 mi after a slight shower and thunder passes over we learn from these Indians that the first camp of 15 wagons on the S side passed up this morning about 10 o'clock and the river is about 3 or 4 feet above the back of the horse saw an Indian and horse swimming they had a narrow escape from drowning (I rode in Goddards Wagon and his horse about 1 hour) Tuesday 25 Dew in the night gave a recommend to the good conduct of the Chief, Camp crosses Castle Creek I waded it stripped, it was arranged that T.B. and J. Beck ride in the wagon with C. Hubbard and S. Young D. Wilkin P. Margetts D. Daniels and W.I. Smith ride on 2 loose horses it is quite a benefit the Camp rolls over a good dry road for about 12 miles and noon in good grass only Saleratus water and Wiglers and Tadpoles in it pleasant day My nose bled very freely I rode about ¼ of distance today In the p.m. travelled over a good road the greater part of the distance to Crab Creek. We were camped about 7 p.m. in splendid grass with water 28 mi saw 19 lodges of Indians on the S. side of the river and passed 3 on the N. side six Indians swam the Platte and got them supper they were very civil The handcarts camped here a year ago ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F6_I5_p018.jpg) -15- Wednesday 26 Sun rises beautiful warm day dusty roads Camp passes thro the Cobble Hills, passed the Ancient Ruins Bluffs where we watered the animals then over a level plain and nooned without any water and but poor grass, then started for the river and again watered the teams 2 p.m. found a bone showing that S.W. Richards and Co. passed here on 21 April and dined Capn swapped the brown horses driven by C. Hubbard to a Dutchman for a span of Mules, they staid to recruit other animals, I staid to change and was left behind when D. Wilkin came with his horse for me to ride to Camp I would not have overtaken it until it stopped I sweat bad and the mosquitoes too trouble- some this morning saw a train of 27 wagons going to the States and in the p.m. 3 wagons going west Camp came to a halt about ½ past 6 in the evening clouded up I rode several miles in a Wagon of Geo Goddard's Thursday 27 May T.B. on guard from midnight till 2 a.m. the finest guard on the route beautiful moon silvery reflection on the noble Platte animals quiet I could see them all at a time with the wagons and every thing cool at sunrise Camp passes over some sandy bluffs for a mile and then go to the river nearly opposite Chimney rock and halt for noon in good feed P. Margetts washed all over in the river In the p.m. took the upper road and after traveling about 6 miles John R. Murdock and E. Van Utan rode up to us when we turned square towards the river they were proud of the escort of Col Thos S. Kane who has been to Utah and accomplished this mission to Utah Howard Egan brought a letter from President Young and the returning Missionaries (see the copy I got Geo Goddard to make for me) I read one letter to the Saints when I wrote a letter to the Millenial Star and read it to the Saints who rejoiced at it; the brethren got the news that all the Saints N had gone to Utah Co. and all things ready to burn up the city if the troops should cross the mountains Gov Cumming appears to be our warm friend and has pledged ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F6_I5_p019.jpg) -16- himself in writing to sustain the Saints and we'll call them out to oppose Johnson and says his Wife shall go where our Saints go and bro Brigham and he can whip all their troops the brethren told us how to travel to the valley to avoid the troops Camp then moved to the Bluffs to avoid the river and camped W of Slough sage brush for fuel for the first time this trip good grass at evening prayers again I read Pres Youngs letter when the news was rehearsed I walked all the p.m. Friday 28 Sharp frost in the night ice on the water The Sun rose clear and shewed the beauty of the Castle Bluffs as if recently built Camp travels over a good road passing Scotts Bluffs to the banks of the Platte for nooning In the p.m. continued our journey over generally a dry hard road some parts sandy passed 2 lodges of Indians and stopped to trade about ½ hour A 10 min shower came on us and made us a wet camping found plenty of good grass took our animals over a mile to the river Platte and it was hard work to carry water for cooking but no wood sage or chips to burn so I went to bed with a supper of cold water and biscuit dust as soon as I pitched my tent another shower came on it proves great benefit to me many surmises and speculations among the brethren about burning the city & c Saturday 29 May 1858 Very heavy dew in the night The Sun rose beautiful Laramie Peak is seen from the road and it is covered with snow as also 2 S. mountains Camp travels under the Sandy Bluffs and up by the river side is the timber On the N side of the Platte we were halt for noon about 3 hours very windy T.B. and Capn Berry bathe in the river The 3 wagons seen moving up the S side and a Co of wagons this a.m. going to the States The Beavers have been busy here cutting down trees, over 30 of them nibbled down My dream while pioneering comes vividly to my remembrance O Lord enable [the following was in the right margin] 23 mi 29 mi ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F6_I5_p020.jpg) -17- me to fulfil the interpretation by President W. Richards in thine own due time and let glory and immortality be mine in thy presence with thy sancitified ones Amen About 3 p.m. again started went over the plains on a good road and camped for the night near the Platte grass much scattered A little boy of Robidouse rode into Camp to trade mocassins His father died last Fall at Deer Creek Sunday 30 Cold night clouded sky Laramie Peak still covered with snow As the camp started to go a few miles intended to pass Laramie in the night we discovered the mail of 4 Wagons rapidly going to Fort Laramie so we concluded to pass it in daylight We traveled over a sandy road to Raw hide Creek & crossed it and continued our journey to a high bluff near the river where we halted to prepare for the night's camping here we saw a large band of horses going towards Laramie the river is now falling In the p.m. we took the road for Laramie Ford and when within 3 miles of it heavy storm and rain hail and thunder commenced and which continued until we had passed it a mile or so we saw the Fort and houses and the Mail leaving for the South Pass when the Storm cleared away the ground was covered nearly an inch with hail stones restoring winter the ground afterwards sloppy and many pools of water no one came out to us The whole circumstance is a remarkable fulfilment of prophecy altho we were all more or less wet through Camp continued its march to the ravine about 6 miles West We were camped in good feed pretty much hidden from the road (I was on guard from 10 till midnight and afflicted with rheumatic pains I rode on horseback about 3 miles and being entirely worn out by the severe weather I lagged behind all and was again brought to the wagon by David Wilkins when I rode about a mile) [the following was in the right margin] 23 mi ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F6_I5_p021.jpg) -18- Monday 31 May 58 A beautiful clear day after the storm. Camp starts at ½ past 6 and passes over and through a winding road among the Black Hills See Laramie Peak covered with Snow I had the privilege of riding a horse several miles on account of the rheumatism which I had rather do without found some water and good grass about 10 when we halted staid about 2 hours when we took a circuitous and hilly road winding thro picturesque scenery and an abundance of spring grass took a bend to the Platte (about 5 miles) we watered the teams and then ascended a long mountain to good grass (about 4 miles) but no water staid 1½ hour then resumed our journey passed over the divide and descended by ravines to the Box Elder Creek (about 9 miles) and camped about sundown I had a horse to ride called the Doctor and a horse to lead called the Lawyer all the afternoon I went to bed without supper 27 miles and was administered to by President S.H. Goddard and Wm. Smith The storm of yesterday used me up. Tuesday 1 June President B. Young is 57 years old today The Lord bless him Camp travels over a very good road for about 9 miles and a pretty little creek although at the crossing near 2 feet deep then over a very good road passing over a divide near two pretty rounding bluffs like a woman's breasts and halt the animals in good grass but no water (about 14 miles) In the p.m. continued our journey over a good road took a turn to the left round a bluff in the direction of Laramie Peak apparently our return track, in crossing an ugly ravine Tom Hall broke the fore axle on the wagon Camp drove down before the Platte and camped to wait for the broken wagon near there we crossed the 3rd time in 56 warm day clouding up about 5 p.m., we herd in a bend in 23 mi the river ½ mile By coming this route it is about 54 miles to Laramie and misses twice crossing the Platte By going the other river road it is about 45 miles but crosses the river twice The wagon repaired but too late to move on ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F6_I5_p022.jpg) -19- I arose very sick in the a.m. rode the pony which chafed me some, in the p.m. I rode in Ezra Clark's wagon, saw many mushrooms the grass has been beaten down by a hail storm Wednesday 2 June rain in the night and thunder Camp travels over a good road all morning and halts on our old camping ground in Cottonwood timber had plenty of grass and had to take our animals 3/4 of a mile to the river (about 12 miles) The clouds moving in 3 directions at noon a sight very seldom seen On account of rheumatism I rode in E.T. Clark's wagon some of the boys have been writing slurs upon the Captain on bones and left by the wayside the captain has to do the Blacksmithing He has an unenviable office a thunder shower passed by N of the Camp In the p.m. we had nearly a strait and good road except some sandy and wound thro the picturesque bluffs today travelled about 12 miles on Platte watered the animals (here crossed to the S side of the Platte with hand carts if possible), then wound up among and over some bluffs descending very steep came to quite a rapid and very muddy stream caused no doubt by the storm on Sunday and last night about 2 miles we camped on the high bluff cleared up again in the p.m. this place has been truly called "Starvation point" Thursday 3 June very cold and windy night The river of last night is gone this morning a shower passes over from the North The camp ascends the Alps and continues rolling up and down and makes about 3/4 of a square we made a journey of 5 miles to the river (which in a bee line would be about 1 1/2 miles but to cross the river 4 times) then continued over a sandy road about 2 miles to the river bank we then went about 3 miles to the point of timber on the river bank where nooned A shower passes over the North and several showers all around us from the river banks it is evident there has been very heavy hail storm lately by cutting up the ground ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F6_I5_p023.jpg) -20- and the water marks some of the hail stones left holes in the soft clay as large as egg cups In the p.m. we traveled over some good road and some sandy in near a strait line passing over a high ridge and camped about a mile E of Deer Creek several showers passed over thro the day but we have great occasion to be thankful where we were not here during the great hail storm 25 miles I was on guard from 8 to 10 in the woods and under brush the worst place to guard the animals got scared and run away to the other end of the guarded ground Friday 4 June at 11 p.m. it will be 25 years since my mother died a cold night keen air clear sky beautiful day The camp went over the sand bluffs and finding a small patch of pretty good feed made a halt to give them a chance for 2 hours at Deer Creek is a trading post and several lodges of Indians here we learnt that the peace commissioners to Utah passed 13 days ago and stay this time in the valley A new Government has gone in again without any troops the people were returning to the city and plowing The U.S. troops at (?) Bridge chased the Salt Lake Express but could not overtake it the mail is let to Hockaday for 190,000.00 a year to be carried weekly the mail passed up 4 days ago the back mail to Salt Lake is here the carriage broke yesterday and a fresh one sent out this a.m. There is a great deal of snow in the mountains many of the ravines too full the river is falling fast I walked nearly all the way I am thankful I am better Camp rolls over another bluff The fortmer. take the trail by the water most of the road is heavy sand pass by a good bed of coal at sandy bed of creek as good as the Welsh Coal and halt again in good grass then roll on again up by the side of the Platte some very 29 miles heavy sand and some very good road Camped on the Platte and I washed all over ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F6_I5_p024.jpg) -21- again and changed clothes Saturday 5 June frosty night clear morning and day 'The loose herd" as they are called by J.W. Berry walk up the other side of the river thro romantic scenery some cliffs 100 to 200 feet perpendicular to the water and some parts of pretty grove walked up to the Bridge Mr Secretary Hartlett left for UT yesterday we passed Laramie last Sunday then went up to the (?) Pioneer Camp ground and staid 10 miles J.W. Berry swapt part of the team used up by Jesse Hobson for other horses and had to part with 3 sacks of Flour and other things as boot T.B. had a delightful bathe in the river with Wm. Smith T.B. wrote a letter to T.B.H. Stenhouse for the N.Y. Times The road on the N side of the Platte is about 135 miles must be in high water -"- S -"- 126½ when the river is low and can be waded cross it 4 times it is the best Sunday 6 June beautiful morning and day Camp started a flock of about 1800 sheep and 10 wagons to New Mexico and Fort Scott passed by on the upper road, they took the cut off while our Camp took the old ridge road making a bend came to a halt at Mineral Springs and staid 2½ hours to wait for wagon of Gabriel Huntsman who had broken an axle on his wagon In the p.m. took all the covers off our wagons to make the loads draw easier the roads too sandy cut up by the heavy government wagons the ruts being up to the hub the pedestrians took all the little cuts off to make the road shorter watered the teams at a pretty little creek and continued our journey to the Willow Spring encampment by 6¼ p.m. Captain Berry reports some person told the Mountaineers we were going to Sublette cut off so as to travel quick and get out of the way of Johnston here we were ordered to throw away our tent poles and pins and lighten up the travel without ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F6_I5_p025.jpg) wagon covers Monday 7 June strong dew in the night beautiful day Camp awoke at day break as usual, but got hitched up and started by 4¼ in a.m. trotted over to Greasewood Creek for breakfast at 6½ a.m. most of the brethren rode down hill and walked up hill in sandy spots Commissary Reese delivers out the rations of flour 60 lbs biscuits 16 lbs beans 6 lbs bacon 22 lbs sugar 4 lbs & coffee 2¼ lbs to each mess of 8 persons for a week staid two hours then went over to heavy sandy road to Saleratus Lakes and Independence rock passed the Fort of the Bridge and waded the river at a rock I was naked and helped the teams thro halted for near ½ mile staid two hours, then started again for a gap W of Devil's Gate, saw the ruins of a Fort built by the Mormons, crossed three creeks and over some heavy Saleratus road, some of the teams gave out and some of the men very tired I got in and waded the Creek over knee deep About 1/2 hour before sundown the last ones got in at Sundown 34 mi I was on guard from 10 to 12 p.m. had a severe pain in my belly and was fortunate and had to guard the small end of the horse shoe bend good feed Tuesday 8 June mild night cloudy morning T.W. Russell called the Saints up 25 minutes before 4 was the guard from 2 to 4 and last I know was the guard and was over ¼ of an hour behind to relieve guard Camp moved as soon as hitched up and trotted down hill then passed over a succession of sand ridges and halted at 6 a.m. for breakfast on the Platte saw 2 men riding on the S side of the river under the Bluffs when Captain Berry sent an Express to them found them to be mountaineers, 8½ again started passed over a sandy road met the U.S. Mail who would not stop to answer a question went to ford the Sweetwater forded it 3 times Went on the rocks and camped for the night when a severe storm set in from ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F6_I5_p026.jpg) -23- the N slept under the rocks 24 I had a belly ache bad Wed 9 Severe storm through the night cleared up a little at noon Another Mail from U.S. came from Bridger about 10 and gave varied information about 3 p.m. hitched up crossed the Ford 5th time met a hand cart and several wagons of Apostates they looked pitiful because of storm I was very sick with rheumatism and cholic and had to ride in a wagon Camp went past the Ice Spring and camped a short distance up the Semineau cut off near the sink of Spring Creek got a piece of cedar and made a tent pole if I had it under my tent last night I should have missed this attack of rheumatism it was fortunate I was under the tent this night for it stormed severely as it was we lay in wet clothes Thursday 10 June 58 severe storm and rain and snow and ground covered with snow several inches called up before break of day the mules were very restive I was mounted on a horse and rode about 9 miles came to a halt under some bluffs I was in partial shelter from the snow storm regular N Easter it was heavy on the mules found a man Mr Hersey who said he had wintered in the valley and was there in 53 he gave a good report to the people D. Wilkin and P. Margetts cached 8 Iron axles and boxes and several very good tires and other iron cleared up about 1 we started again rolling over heavy road from the Storm thro rocky ridges and came to a halt on a small running stream the sun shone 23 mi and we partially dried our bedding the animals felt well and pretty well filled before sun down rheumatic pains in my shoulders and back and belly ache from cramp colic and very unpleasant companions on this trip for me I suffer severely ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F6_I5_p027.jpg) -24- Friday 11 June Severe frosty night cold day Camp moves up over the bluffs the snow hard on the road and in some places a foot deep ice in the pools about one inch thick met 5 wagons with many discharged Teamsters (reported 150) some of them on horseback most on foot Camp staid for breakfast about 2 miles and dry our bedding commenced thawing Camp again rolled round a big bend to a Spring, many waded thro cut off knee deep on rising on hill met Nicholas Groesbeck, Al Hatch and about 12 other brethren with a drove of mules going to the Platte Ferry for goods they gave us much information of the valley and our friends I read the damnable lies of James Buchanan called the Proclamation of peace which did drive the Mormons to defend themselves we could not refrain from groaning 3 times at the conclusion after staying together about 3 hours we separated and our Camp rolled on towards the South Pass where we came to a halt a little after Sundown The clouds strongly threaten another storm the rheumatism in my shoulders very severe and cholic very bad Saturday 12 June cold night got a willow for a tent pole last night Camp called at 4 and immediately started thro the South pass and past the Pacific Springs crossed the Creek and halted for breakfast finding some grass among the Sage brush the dull clouds breaking away Cap Berry called 12 of the brethren to counsel about our future journey I read President Young's letter when we decided to take the Kinney cut off and that comes to Bear river 32 miles higher up and can go to Echo Camp then moved on to Dry Sandy and watered teams then went on to the junction of the Oregon road when we found a little grass and turned our animals our for 1¼ hour roads good it seems good to the old Pioneer road Camp again rolls down a good road to the Little Sandy which was deep altho it was sunk about 18 inches from the highest water mark [the following was in the right margin] 25 mi
----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F6_I5_p028.jpg) -25- went down to Creek ½ mile to hunt for good feed at a bend in the Creek fine day and all feel better I am thankful I am much freer of pain altho far from well Sunday 13 June Mild night beautiful morning and day Camp called at 4 and immediately rolled down to the Big Sandy for breakfast (about 7 miles) many comments to James Buchanan's lies and the burning of the City by the Saints Camp staid about 2 hours and then started on the 18 mile drive the roads good and dry altho some Sandy went past the remains of the burnt wagons and could not help saying so may James Buchanan and all who abet him in his wicked deeds, perish and Amen was responded we soon past the dividing line between Oregon and Utah and I was glad once more to get into Utah In a short time we rested for 2 hours for dinner and again resumed our journey down to the Big Bend where I camped in 56 and went down to Betsy's sister very poor feed staid about 1½ hour and then took the Kinney cut off and good hard road tho in some places sandy came to the junction of the roads about 8 miles took the left hand road after the moon had set then had some heavy sand came to the barren desert and got lost halted without grass water or even a sage bush at 11 p.m. in the road 35 mi Monday 14 June awoke at day break and started found ourselves about ½ mile from the road and when the sun rose found we were going a due West course to Green River 7 miles of good road and found pretty good feed hunted for a ford but too deep found the ferry boat bailed out of boat ferried 2 wagons at a time commenced 9:30 a.m. finished 12:45 fine a.m. making 3 trips each hour when all the wagons men and animals were over safe J.L. Smith D.O. Ridout James Craig and Robert Pope went over naked and tied up the boat leaving oars & c that we made, safe and then swam the river back I took care of their clothes ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F6_I5_p029.jpg) about 3 p.m. Camp moves over the rough uneven gravelly pebbly zig zag dreary desolate desert country N.W. for about 8 miles then saw a rough broken mountain scenery descended about 1½ miles to the pretty little creek running East of Green river watered the animals and continued up by its side S.W. and camped where the road leaves this valley at a junction took the animals back to the road to get feed hazy atmosphere fine warm day sun set splendid behind the top of the mountain Tuesday 15 June Cold night beautiful day cloudy eve Awake at day break and immediately start on N.W. course over a pretty good road (about 4 miles) over or round the ridge and again come to the pretty little creek go along up to its crossing (about 1 mile) and halt for breakfast then ascend the long hill and pass along the dividing ridge for several miles in the N of W direction and descend the very steep hill to the beautiful spring and excellent cold water and the best and most grass since leaving the Platte good grass and plenty begins here going West (about 10 miles) snow drifts on the tops of the mountains weather clouding up staid about 3 hours and then commenced rising the long hills which occupied 1 hour 20 min then descended and turned to the left over two steep pitches one of them nearly as steep as the roof of a house came to 2 streamlets and over another ridge to a small stream the head of Ham's Fork and camped near the Aspen Grove in good grass Wm. J. Smith voluntarily relieved me from night guard on account of my weakness for which I am very thankful Chas. W. Hubbard was a hard hearted unfeeling hard spoken man and several times spoken very harsh to the boys my oiled sack thrown out of the wagon saved by J.W. Berry this morning Wednesday 16 June pleasant morning then several thunder showers Camp awoke at day break and rolls over a succession of hills and vales for 1¾ hours ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F6_I5_p030.jpg) 5 miles and halt for breakfast at a swamp of little Springs of beautiful water when I had finished assisting the harness Hubbard trotted off and left me I could not have got to my wagon I was assisted by Dan Davis who spoke kind and by Dan Daniels dismounting from his horse for me to ride Captain here told me to ride in E.T. Clark's wagon and P. Margetts in ours Camp ascended a long hill then descended thro a ravine to Hams Fork turned suddenly round went up the right side of the Creek passing several magnificent springs in the crossing (by taking over the hill about 1½ mile a good road would have saved what has taken 2 hours) then ascended by the back bone to the ridge to 2 beautiful Cottonwood groves for noon halt 5 hours or 10 miles splendid feed a heavy thunder shower when it ceased we look a great rainbow(?) to our right then ascended a very steep mountain thro a beautiful june grove had to stop many times at the top had a view of Bear river and the Snowy Mountains above Fort Supply in the West a splendid sight descended very steep pitches during a shower of rain a small creek run South plenty of good feed 3 hours 6 miles 21 mi ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F6_I5_p031.jpg) Missionaries Age In Church Priesthood Office on Mission Pioneer Battalion or Hand Cart Residence Occupation James Andrus 22 14 10 quo 70 Travelling Elder U.S. Hand Cart G. S. L. Co. Laborer James Beck 45 17 Prest. 21 quo 70 Pres. of Preston Conference England ----------- G. S. L. City Painter John W. Berry 35 20 Hi. Priest Travelling Elder England Hand Cart Utah Co. Farmer Wm. Bramall 34 17 6 quo 70 -"- -"- Hand Cart -"- -"- David Brinton 43 18 Hi. Priest Bishop -"- U.S. Hand Cart G. S. L. Co. Blacksmith Wm. Brown 42 16 Pres. 5 quo 70 -"- England ----------- Davis Co. Farmer Jas. G. Browning 50 19 Hi. Priest Bishop -"- -"- ----------- Weber Co. Blacksmith Thos. Browning 24 10 Elder -"- U.S. Hand Cart -"- Book keeper Wm. Field Bull 39 10 Elder -"- Canada Hand Cart Davis Farmer Thos. Bullock 42 18 Prest. 27 quo 70 -"- London 2nd District Pioneer G. S. L. Co. -"- & clerk Angus M. Cannon 24 14 30 quo 70 Pres. of Philadelphia Conference U.S. ----------- -"- Printer Wm. Carter 37 17 28 quo 70 Travelling Elder Canada Pioneer-H.C. -"- Farmer Ezra T. Clark 34 22 Prest. 40 quo 70 -"- England ----------- Davis Co. -"- Isaiah M. Coombs 24 4 1/2 29 quo 70 -"- U.S. ----------- G. S. L. Co. School teacher James Craig 37 14 9 quo 70 -"- Ireland Pioneer -"- Farmer Wm. Dalton 22 14 37 quo 70 Travelling Elder England --------H.C. Utah Co. -"- Daniel Daniels 50 11 Hi. Priest Prest. of the Welsh mission -"- ----------- G. S. L. Co. -"- Daniel Davis -"- Essex Conference -"- Pioneer -"- -"- Henry T. Doremus 57 15 Hi. Priest Travelling Elder -"- ------------ -"- Gardener Martin L. Ensign 27 8 15 quo 70 -"- -"- --------H.C. Box Elder Farmer Richard G. Evans 31 8 23 quo 70 -"- -"- --------H.C. -"- -"- Robert Gardiner 39 14 Hi. Priest -"- Canada --------H.C. G. S. L. Co. Miller George Gates 45 18 15 quo 70 -"- England ----------- -"- Farmer George Goddard 43 7 27 quo 70 -"- Candada --------H.C. -"- Storekeeper Stephen H. Goddard 48 23 Prest. 27 quo 70 -"- -"- Pioneer-H.C. -"- Farmer Thomas Hall 41 18 6 quo 70 -"- -"- --------H.C. -"- Policeman Henry Harriman 53 26 President of all the 70 -"- England --------H.C. -"- Farmer Isaac Higbee 60 26 Hi. Priest Bishop Prest of Derby -"- ----------- Utah Co. -"- Conference Isaac Hill 52 25 -"- -"- Travelling Elder Canada --------H.C. G. S. L. Co. -"- Richard Hill 31 7 Elder -"- -"- --------H.C. Weber -"- Jesse Hobson 46 20 7 quo 70 Prest. of Worcester England ----------- Davis -"- Conference James Galley 59 18 Hi. Priest Travelling Elder ---------H.C. G. S. L. Co. School teacher ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F6_I5_p032.jpg) Pioneer Battalion Missionaries Age In Church Priesthood Office on Mission or Hand Cart Residence Occupation Charles W. Hubbard 48 25 Hi. Priest Bishop Travelling Elder England ----------- Box Elder Farmer Gabriel Huntsman 27 9 10 quo 70 -"- Canada --------H.C. Millard -"- Thomas R. King 45 18 Hi. Priest Pastor of Derby & c England ----------- -"- -"- James Lavender 56 20 -"- Pastor of Redford & c -"- ----------- G. S. L. Co. Miller Martin Littlewood 37 20 -"- Travelling Elder -"- --------H.C. -"- Builder Robert Logan 53 12 -"- -"- -"- --------H.C. -"- Weaver Philip Margetts 29 18 14 quo 70 -"- -"- --------H.C. -"- Blacksmith Daniel Mackintosh 37 17 Prest. 39 quo 70 -"- U.S. --------H.C. -"- Clerk Wm. Maylett 33 13 42 quo 70 -"- -"- --------H.C. San Pete Farmer Reuben McBride 54 25 Hi. Priest -"- England --------H.C. Millard Carpenter James McCrary 32 8 18 quo 70 -"- Canada --------H.C. Box Elder Farmer Robt. E. Miller 32 9 15 quo 70 -"- England --------H.C. Iron -"- Wm. S. Muir 35 16 Prest. 33 quo 70 Pastor of Birmingham & c -"- Ord. Serj. of Battalion Davis -"- Wm. Pace 52 17 Hi. Priest Bishop Prest. of Stafford -"- ----------- Utah -"- Conference Daniel Page 30 18 -"- Pastor of Norwich & c -"- ----------- G. S. L. Co. School teacher Eli H. Peirce 30 14 -"- Bishop Travelling Elder -"- Pioneer-H.C. Box Elder Farmer Thos. Peirce 28 14 70 -"- -"- ----------- -"- Teamster John G. Pinder 37 10 Elder -"- -"- --------H.C. Ogden Machinist Enoch Reese 45 16 Prest. 18 quo 70 -"- -"- --------H.C. G. S. L. Co. Merchant David O. Ridout 37 6 35 quo 70 -"- U. S. ----------- -"- Lumberman Samuel Riter 23 12 26 quo 70 -"- -"- --------H.C. -"- Farmer Peter Robinson 41 18 18 quo 70 Prest. of Sheffield England ----------- Millard -"- Conference Miles Romney 52 21 Prest. 29 quo 70 Pastor of Liverpool & c -"- ----------- G. S. L. Co. Joiner Samuel Roskelly 23 7 2 quo 70 Prest. of Cardiff Conf. -"- ----------- -"- Teamster Fred. Roulet 42 7 8 quo 70 Prest. of Italian mission ----------- Box Elder Tailor Thos. W. Russell 26 14 5 quo 70 Pastor of Cheltenham & c -"- ----------- G. S. L. Co. Farmer Joseph Scofield 49 17 Prest. 32 quo 70 Prest. of Lands end Conf. -"- Pioneer -"- Carpenter Andrew Shumway 25 14 Elder Travelling Elder -"- Pioneer -"- Lawyer Charles Shumway 49 18 Prest. 19 quo 70 -"- Canada Pioneer-H.C. -"- -"- John L. Smith 29 21 Prest. 12 quo 70 Prest. of Swiss and ----------- -"- Clerk Italian mission Samuel H. B. Smith 20 12 27 quo 70 Travelling Elder England ----------- -"- Laborer Wm. H. Smith 30 6 32 quo 70 -"- Canada --------H.C. -"- Teamster Wm. I. Smith 38 12 Hi. Priest Pastor of Newcastle -"- ----------- -"- Farmer and Carlisle ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F6_I5_p033.jpg) Pioneer In Battalion Missionaries Age Church Priesthood Office on Mission or Hand Cart Residence Occupation John F. Snediker 26 10 35 quo 70 Travelling Elder U.S. ----------- G. S. L. Co. Painter Bernard Snow 36 9 27 quo 70 Pastor of Southampton England ----------- -"- Millwright &c George Stanniforth 22 8 5 quo 70 Travelling Elder -"- --------H.C. -"- Farmer James W. Stevens 32 10 32 quo 70 -"- -"- ----------- -"- Joiner Wm. Jackson Stewart 44 21 8 quo 70 -"- -"- ----------- Utah Merchant Amos Taylor 22 8 29 quo 70 -"- -"- --------H.C. G. S. L. Co. Farmer George Taylor 28 7 39 quo 70 -"- -"- ----------- -"- Teamster Jabez Taylor 25 8 Elder -"- -"- --------H.C. -"- Carpenter James W. Taylor 39 17 6 quo 70 Prest. of Welsh Conf. -"- ----------- Utah Blacksmith Joel Terry 46 20 13 quo 70 Travelling Elder Canada --------H.C. Cedar Farmer Wm. P. Thomas 45 9 Elder -"- England --------H.C. Box Elder -"- John H. Tippitts 48 26 Prest. 17 quo 70 -"- -"- Pioneer G. S. L. Co. -"- Ephraim Tomkinson 32 16 Prest. 43 quo 70 -"- -"- --------H.C. Millard -"- Wm. B. Twitchell 29 4½ Elder -"- Canada --------H.C. Juab -"- James Ure 40 18 Hi. Priest Pastor of Scotland ----------- G. S. L. Co. Laborer Arthur P. Welchman 24 5 Elder Travelling Elder U.S. ----------- -"- -"- David Wilkin 37 17 Prest. 21 quo 70 -"- England Serj. of the -"- Battalion-H.C. Lyman S. Wood 26 8 10 quo 70 -"- U.S. ----------- Utah Indian Interpreter Brigham H. Young 34 15 4 quo 70 -"- England --------H.C. G. S. L. Co. Saddler Seymour Young 20 born 3 quo 70 -"- -"- --------H.C. -"- Laborer in ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F6_I5_p034.jpg) -31- Thursday 17 June showery night and morning, clear p.m. and again showers rainbow seen pretty Camp starts after breakfast (on account of the rain) and ascended a long hill descending on the W side to Bear River some part of the way was steep like the roof of the Tabernacle long and circuitous the ground soft from the rain but good in dry weather (7 miles) then continued up the S. bank of the river about 7 miles and made a near halt for 1½ hours good grass all the way In the p.m. travelled at a good pace until the road left for Camp Scott 10 miles then took a wagon trail made by P. Margetts in 1854 and broke a road 5 miles over good ground and thro some sage brush crossing one creek and touching at the river banks twice, also crossed an immense spring or else a river that is sunk on the other side of the mountains and plenty of grass the river runs still but rapid 29 mi being deep I awoke this morning with a severe pain in my belly the Captain gave me 1st a dose of cholera medicine 2nd a doze of Pain Killer and then J.W. Berry, S.H. Goddard, and D. Brinton (mouth) administered to me then Captain Berry gave me a dose of Whisky the hottest dose of all I rode in E.T. Clark's wagon felt much better in the p.m. and sung in the Choir at night for which I am thankful to the Lord Friday 18 June 58 very foggy and frosty at break of day cleared up fine Camp starts up the valley passing W of Bold bluff rock over pretty level ground making the road to the bend of the river 3 hours or 8 miles turned the animals on the bench for feed staid 2 hours then took W and S course round the Bluff then it was E and S to the big bend in the river 7 miles I arrived at 11½ and turned out animals and went to hunt and ford showery made some ropes fast when J.L. Smith and D.Page swam the river to them then fastened 2 wagon beds log and commenced ferrying then placed a 3rd across at the 3rd crossing Jas. Andrews had a very narrow escape from drowning ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F6_I5_p035.jpg) -32- the 3 wagon beds sunk with him and got scared and lost himself went down several times at length Greg Metcalf caught him by the head and pulled him out and was very near gone and should if he had not been helped out he must have drowned Samuel H.B. Smith, Jas. Craig and Arthur P. Welchman swam in with assistance and also to save the things swimming about I then fastened wagon covers under 2 wagon beds & D. Wilkin then managed the 3 boats and ferried all the goods and brethren across without any accident finishing a little before sundown Saturday 19 June fine morning cloudy windy noon After breakfast Camp starts find a ford across the clear creek ½ mile then go a mile and cross Miry Creek with some digging and fixing in Willows then go S.S.W. across the Sage plain for several miles then over the rolling and hilly country, go up the ravine and halt for noon in wheat grass water in pools in the ravine (12 miles) staid 1½ hour In the p.m. Camp travels up the ravine making a S.W. course over hard ground making a good road altho over a succession of dividing ridges part of the way thro heavy sage pass over or by several springs and moist places descend into a branch of Echo Kanyon and Camp about 3 miles from Cache Cave 15 mi P. Margetts reports this cut off saves about 20 miles travel from the trail made by him 4 years ago Captain Berry and Brinton with J.L. Smith and Wm. H. Smith ride down to the main travelled road and report no heavy travelling or troops passed yet and heavy shower of rain comes as we come to a halt some thunder and lightning Jas. Beck sick with fever gave him some pepper Sunday 20 June cleared up at midnight fine morning and all day Camp moves down about 3 miles, down to the main Kanyon when the roads are very muddy and heavy sun came and Dr. Garland's Co. and 2 wagons then went thro a coral of about 26 U.S. wagons and oxen 4 wagons and 6 mules each were going to Weber river and make a ferry for the troops & c 2 cos. were ahead of us and Col. ----- new page (VMSS772_S2_F6_I5_p036.jpg) -33- Johnson 12 miles in the rear with 1500 Soldiers thus I headed him and nearly all the command I was miraculously guided to this place thro the troops enemies and Indians for which the Lord be praised for answering the prayers of the Saints came to a morning halt after travelled about 8 miles waited 1½ hours passed the U.S. troops making bridges across the creeks & c then resumed our journey down the Kanyon and passed the place fortified by the Saints and could not refrain from giving 3 cheers for the boys engaged in it it would have been the Slaughter house had Col. Johnson and the troops continued our journey down the Kanyon and to the ford of Weber river which we made in a fresh place the water being deep 26 mi which was crossed in about 2 hours met several apostates and camp runners wrote a letter to President Young with the names of the European missionaries & c and sent same by Rob. Gardner, A.M. Cannon and E. Reese on the Express and let him Camp starts for the Creek and divide leading to East Kanyon Creek pass Little Soldier's band of Indians go over the divide and camp W. of Springs T.B. on guard the early watch 6 mi Monday 21 June mild night fine morning Awoke before day break and started before 4 down the East Kanyon Creek which I crossed 11 times saw several more hills fortified then went up the Kanyon from the Big Mountain about 2 miles and halted for breakfast 11 mi staid about 1½ hour and then proceeded up the Big Mountain and passed over, descended the hill and went thro a pleasant grove on the Big Kanyon Creek and camped for noon near the East foot of the little mountain at 1 p.m. all happy at getting back so far again in safety 8 mi ----- new page (VMSS772_S3_F7_I1_p001.jpg) Nauvoo Jany 22d 1845 A blessing by John Smith patriarch upon the head of Thomas son of Thomas & Mary Bullock adopted son of Willard & Jenella Richards born Haffordshire England December 23d 1846- Beloved Brother I lay my hands upon thy head by the authority of the Holy Priesthood and seal upon thee the blessing of a father thou hast a right by inheritance to all the blessings of Abraham Isaac and Jacob and the richest blessing which was sealed upon thee head of Joseph even to the uttermost bounds of the everlasting hills for thou art of the family of Ephraim and one of the horns spoken of in scripture which are to push the people together from the ends of the earth thy path more particularly lieth in the wilderness among the mountains to gather in the Lamanites to bring them to a knowledge of their fathers and also a knowledge of the Lord their Redeemer and establish them in the cities of the Saints thou shalt be able to speak to any people among whom thou wilt travel in their own tongue thou shalt be prospered abundantly in thy labours thou shalt be a son of consolation and thy persuasive manner of teaching shall be such thou shalt win thousands and lead them into the waters of Baptism thou shalt be able to do any miracle that wisdom will direct thee is necessary to forward thy work-a short work will the Lord do on the face of the earth in the last days thou shalt also gather up vast stores of riches for building up the wast places of Zion thou shalt have an inheritance among thy brethren having charge of a large plantation have many Servants and accomplish every purpose of thine heart have a numerous posterity and shall be exalted in due time with thy companion and children with those whom thou wilt redeem of the dead and the living according to the desire of thine heart and be fully satisfied thou shalt live until thou art satisfied with life and with every favor and blessing which is calculated to render life agreeable shall rest in peace with a glorious hope of immortality & eternal life which thou shalt enjoy if thy faith does not fail for I seal it upon thee in the Redeemers name Amen Robt Campbell ----- new page (VMSS772_S3_F7_I1_p002.jpg) May 22 1845 Thomas Bullock Recorded In Book D Page 181 No, I, 2 Albrook Garrington Recorder ----- new page (VMSS772_S3_F7_I2_p001.jpg) Historian's office, 3 p.m. G S L City 24th April 1855 A Blessing by George A Smith, Apostle upon the head of Thomas Bullock son of Thomas and Mary born Leek Stafford- shire England 23rd December 1816. Brother Thomas. In the name of Jesus Christ and in the authority of the Holy Priesthood I lay my hands upon thy head and bless thee in the calling and office whereunto thou hast been called to act in the midst of the sons of Zion in the last days. the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon thee thy mind shall be quickened and thy name shall be had in perpetual remembrance from generation to generation, and thy records shall never be de- stroyed neither shall the writers inkhorn ever depart from thy side, by the words that thou shalt write shall nations be judged thal shalt proclaim the Gospel to the nations in darkness, and to people and kingdoms of whom thou hast never heard at the present time, thou shalt have power to bring thousands and tens of thousands to the knowledge of the truth and shall do much good in re- deeming thousands of the remnants of Israel from their long degrad- ation and dispersion; thou shall attain wisdom and knowledge to give council unto thy family and to stand in thy household as a President and a ruler in Israel for all time to come, thy voice shall be as the voice of the angel of God, and thy testimony shall cause multitudes to tremble, and bow to the mandates of the gospel of peace; be humble and the Spirit of the Lord shall dwell in thy heart, and thou shall have power to keep thyself from every temptation; and thou shalt be exalted to thrones and celestial dominion, that thy posterity may be as numerous as the stars of heaven innumberable. all these blessings with the blessings of the earth, of the ancient mountains and of the goodly vallies we seal upon you with exaltations and eternal lives in the name of Jesus our Redeemer Amen. ----- new page (VMSS772_S3_F7_I2_p002.jpg) April 24 . 1855 Blessing of Thomas Bullock Recorded in Book D Page 572 No. 1688 by Rob L Campbell ----- new page (VMSS772_S3_F7_I3_p001.jpg) Fillmore City, December 16th. 1855. A blessing on the head of Thomas Bullock, Son of Thomas and Mary Bullock, born 23rd. December 1816, in Leek, Staffordshire, England, under the hands of Isaac Morley. Patriarch. Brother Thomas, in the name of Jesus, and by virtue of the Priesthood, I place my hands upon thy head to bless thee, and to seal the Covenant of principles of promise upon thee, which shall be realized, and say by the Holy Spirit of promise that dwells in the bosom of the Patriarchs : thou hast a gift given thee by the God of nature, that shall never decrease, and thy mind shall often witness before the Lord that thy gifts are on the increase, whereby knowledge is given to a demonstration of power and light, that will make thee useful in time and through vast eternity; thy gift will never decrease, neither thy posterity, until thou hast obtained a fulness, even of eternal lives, of an inheritance that fadeth not away, and become a joint heir with the sanctified, and with the anointed of the Lord; and in thy meditations, thy mind shall be illuminated with light; the principles of the exaltation of man will flow to thy mind like a river, thou shalt be blest with the blessings of Abraham, Isaac, and of Jacob; thy posterity numbered with them, bearing the seals and keys of Priesthood, which are to rest upon thee, and thy posterity after thee, from generation to generation, while the Earth remains; and thou shalt yet do a work by proxy, for thy progenitors, that will produce stars in thy crown, that will be unfading, and the glory thereof will not pass away, for they are many, and through thy instrumentality, with thee they will be redeemed from the Fall : hearken to the voice of truth and the Spirit of peace, for it will be thy dictator, thy counselor, and thy guide, until thou art swallowed up in love, and in victory, and be crowned with glory, immortality, and eternal lives, in the Kingdom of thy God, even so, Amen and Amen. Thomas Bullock - Scribe - ----- new page (VMSS772_S3_F7_I3_p002.jpg) Decr. 16. 1855 Blessing of Isaac Morley, Patriarch, upon the head of Thomas Bullock Recorded in I. Morley's Patriarchal book D. Page 37. No 33 ----- new page (VMSS772_S3_F7_I4_p001.jpg) Blessing upon the head of Thomas Bullock, setting him apart for his mission to England, given in G. S. L. City Septr 6, 1856 under the hands of P. P. Pratt, W. Woodruff and Joseph Young. Pronounced by W. Woodruff. Brother Thomas Bullock in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by virtue of the holy priesthood we lay our hands on your head to set you apart unto your mission whereunto you have been called by the servants of the Lord, and we dedicate and consecrate you to go on this mission, even unto Eng- land to preach the gospel to the inhabitants of your native land and country, and we pray God to pour out his holy spirit upon you that you may be filled with the gift and power of the holy ghost. We say unto you Bro. Thomas you have been faithful in many things that you have been called to do, and unto the servants of God even in the secret things of the kingdom of heaven, and in keeping the records of the Church, and in as much as you will be faithful and follow in the same steps you shall be blest and prospered. We bless you with every blessing pertaining to your mission, for these are the feelings of our heart, and we say the spirit of God shall rest upon you and quicken your understanding. Go in peace and trust in the name of the Lord and you shall be satisfied that this mission will prove for your good, we ask our father to preserve you in health and life, that you may dream dreams and see visions and have revelations by day and by night. Your privileges have been great in your day and gene- ration, and you have a fund in store of knowledg[-] which many of the children of men have been deprived of, and we say unto you make good ----- new page (VMSS772_S3_F7_I4_p002.jpg) use of that, and as you travel, gather more out of the multitude which is in the storehouse of the Lord, and from his servants, even of those prin- ciples of truth which shall guide the children of men. In as much as you are faithful you shall fulfil your mission, be satisfied with it, bring many into the kingdom, and again return to the presidency of this Church and again rejoice with them, and you shall see that it is one of the greatest blessings that has ever come to you. You shall be preserved when the Cholera and desease shall be upon the right and upon the left, and even while upon this mission you shall see sorrow and affliction multiplied among the children of men, and in the midst of all those things you shall be preserved, and live to return in peace to your family and friends. These and all other blessings which you desire in righteousness shall be given; we seal you up to eternal life, and confer upon you every gift and blessing, and we say that the promises shall all be fulfilled, and we ask God our Heavenly Father to fulfil them and to give you the desires of your heart, and to sustain you at all times, and in every emergency and time of need, and we will ascribe all the honor to God and the Lamb for ever and ever. Amen J. V. Long, Reporter. S. A. Long Scribe. [Written sideways at the bottom right.] Thomas Bullock's Blessing ----- new page (VMSS772_S3_F7_I5_p001.jpg) Coalville, Summit County, October 31st, 1869 A blessing given by John Smith, Patriarch, upon the head of Thomas Bullock, Son of Thomas and Mary Bullock, born Leek, Staffordshire, England, December 23rd, 1816. Brother Thomas, in the name of Jesus of Nazareth I place my hands upon thy head to bless thee, and I ask God the Eternal Father for his Spirit to indite thy blessing and give unto thee of the influence thereof, that you may better comprehend the blessings promised unto thee, and also that you may know the will of the Lord concerning thee, for he knoweth thy integrity, he hath heard thy petitions and will give unto thee according to thy faith, and will strengthen thee in body and mind, and make thee equal unto every task, he knoweth also the secrets of thy heart, and will give thee power over the Adversary, and strength and grace sufficient for thy day, notwithstanding the evils of human nature, and the temptations which are placed before us; thou shalt have strength to buoy thee through, and thou shalt conquer, and see the salvation of the Lord, and know the Will of the Lord concerning thee, and also thou shalt know that His hand has been over, and round about thee, for good, and thou shalt be rewarded for the labor which thou hast done, and also the trials through which thou hast passed, and thou shalt fill up the measure of thy days upon the Earth, and accomplish the work which has been assigned thee here upon the Earth, yea even thou shalt fulfil thy mission and rest in peace with the Saints who have gone before thee; this, with all thy former blessings I seal upon thy head, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen— Thomas Bullock, Clerk. ----- new page (VMSS772_S3_F7_I5_p002.jpg) Oct 31. 1869 Patriarchal Blessing of Thomas — Bullock by Patriarch John Smith Recorded Book. A ----- new page (VMSS772_S3_F7_I6_p001.jpg) Coalville, Summit County, October 31st 1869— A blessing given by John Smith, Patriarch, upon the head of Betsy Prudence Bullock, Wife of Thomas Bullock, and daughter of Samuel Lane and Betsy Howard, born in Bedford, Bedfordshire, England, 22nd July 1835. Sister Betsy Prudence Bullock, in the name of Jesus Christ, I lay my hands upon thy head, and pronounce and seal the blessing of health and long life upon thee, and say unto thee be of good faith and of good cheer, for better days await thee, and thou shalt be rewarded for the trials through which thou hast passed, for the Lord hath heard thy prayers, and will answer thy petitions, and will give thee strength of body and mind, and enable thee to perform thy daily labor, and bless thee in thy outgoings and incomings; thou hast through yielding obedience to the Laws of God, left thy native Land, kindred and friends, for the sake of Salvation; and I say unto thee, put thy trust in the Lord, and thou shalt receive thy reward, which is Life Eternal; again I say unto thee, let thy faith fail not, and the desires of thy heart in righteousness shall be granted thee, and thou shalt accomplish a work for which thy name shall be held in honorable remembrance among the Saints, and written in the Lamb's book of Life, and thou shalt be blest in thy daily avocations and gather around thee the comforts of life, and thy children shall comfort thee in thy old age; and thou shalt be numbered among the Mothers in Israel, and as such be crowned hereafter, for thou art of the blood of Joseph, and shall receive thy blessings in company with thy Companion, in the tribe of Ephraim, and I also say unto thee, listen unto the whisperings of the still small voice of the Comforter, and thou shalt know the will of the Lord concerning thee. This blessing I seal upon thy head, with the blessings of the Redeemer's ----- new page (VMSS772_S3_F7_I6_p002.jpg) Kingdom, and of the New and Everlasting Covenant, with power to come path in the morning of the first resurrection a Savior in thy Father's house—even so—Amen— Thomas Bullock—Clerk— [Written in landscape direction] October 31, 1869 Patriarchal Blessing of Betsy P. Bullock by Patriarch John Smith Recorded Book A ----- new page (VMSS772_S3_F7_I7_p001.jpg) Mill creek ward, Salt Lake County. Sept. 1st. 1879. A blessing by William J. Smith, Patriarch, upon the head of Betsy Howard Bullock, Wife of Thomas Bullock; daughter of Samuel Lane Howard, and Betsy Pack, born 22nd July 1835 in the City of Bedford, England. Sister Betsy, I lay my hands upon thy head to give unto thee a Patriarchal blessing. Thou hast been greatly blessed of the Lord, his grace and mercy have been extended to thee by night, and by day. Thou hast passed thro' a great experience, which shall be for thy future good, and thy reward is great in Heaven, for all the sacrifices that thou hast made. Thou entered into the Holy Order, to learn a Celestial law, and bring forth a posterity upon the Earth, who shall be heirs to a Celestial blessing, let not fear or doubt any longer trouble thee, thou hast kept the Covenants that thou hast made; Celestial blessings are thine, and no one shall take thy crown; for the Lord is well pleased with thee, and the integrity of thy heart; and because of this, I seal upon thy head all the blessings of Sarah of old, whose daughter thou art, of the Royal Blood of Israel; and thro' thine obedience to the Gospel, entitled to all the blessings of the new and everlasting Covenants, and the Eternal Priesthood; in connection with thy Companion, thou shalt stand at the head of thy Father's house, and assist in thy redemption, and the redemption of thy Fathers who died without the knowledge of the Gospel. Live so before the Lord, that thou shalt come into the presence of Holy Angels, and meet God thy Savior: the spirit of revelation shall rest upon thee: thou shalt know the will and mind of the Lord concerning thee, in the absence of thy husband, and have power to heal the sick of thine household, and preserve thy family and friends, from any calamity of danger, that may surround thee: thou shalt live until thou art satisfied with life, having accomplished a good work upon the Earth. Honor and obey the laws of thy Husband, in righteousness before the Lord, and no good thing shall be withheld from thee. Thus thou shalt have joy and rejoicing, in all of thy labor. peace and prosperity shall be thy common lot: thy sons and daughters shall rise up to call thee blessed of the Lord, for thou shalt be a Mother in Israel, and the Spirit of thy calling shall rest upon thee, as such. You shall be blest in your basket and in your store, in your lying down, and in your rising up, in your goings out, and in your comings in, I say unto thee, strive to prepare thy heart, for there are great blessings in store for thee. for thou hast done well, and shall be fully rewarded, for thy heart's satisfaction. I seal you up unto eternal life, and from the destroyer, that he may never have power to take thy life from the Earth. thou shalt come forth in the morning of the first resurrection, with all thy Father's house, and receive an everlasting inheritance with thy Companion. I seal these, with all thy former blessings upon thy head, in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. Thomas Bullock, Clerk. Patriarch. ----- new page (VMSS772_S3_F7_I7_p002.jpg) September 1st 1879. Betsy Howard Bullock's Patriarchal Blessing by William J. Smith, Patriarch Recorded in Book D' Page 33 ----- new page (VMSS772_S3_F7_I8_p001.jpg) mill creek Ward, Salt Lake County a Patriarchal blessing, under the hands of William J. Smith Patriarch, on the head of Arthur Kimball Bullock, Son of Thomas, and Betsy Prudence Howard Bullock born August 27, 1871 at Coalville, Summit County, Utah Territory Recorded in book E. page 158 Brother Arthur Kimball Bullock, I place my hands upon thy head, in the name of Jesus Christ and by the authority of the Holy Priesthood, I pronounce upon thy head a Patriarchal and a Father's blessing, and rebuke thy affliction in the name of Jesus and seal thee up against the powers of darkness, and the destroyer, and seal the blessings of health upon your head, and ask my Heavenly Father to give His Angels charge concerning thee, that thy life may be precious in His sight I seal upon thy head the blessings that were bestowed upon Abraham, I seal the same upon thee and thy posterity throughout all their generations, that thy posterity may be numerous upon the Earth. Thou art a child of promise of the seed of Abraham, of the blood of Joseph, thro the loins of Ephraim, thou art a lawful heir to the blessings of the Priesthood by lineage, and by thine obedience to the Gospel thou shalt obtain [---] Priesthoods and have power to magnify the same: The Holy Spirit shall rest upon thee with all its gifts and blessings, and vanquish every foe, and enlighten thy mind on the things of God by dream and vision, by revelation and prophesy unto the ministering of Holy Angels and come to the Church of Enock and the first born unto thy Redeemer, thou shalt come into the presence of the Heavenly Father and enjoy the felicity and glory of the Celestial Kingdom thou wilt be called to perform a great work for thy progenitors, both here and behind the vail, and bring salvation and redemption to thy Father's house. I bless you with the second Comforter, even the blessings of the Celestial Kingdom that He may be thy guide and companion and shew unto thee the Future, and present, and the past and be in thee and abound in thy heart for evermore Thou shalt have mighty faith in Jesus to the healing of the Sick, casting out of devils and unclean Spirits Thou shalt escape the powers of Him that fell before the throne of God even that Monster that rebelled against the Son of God. I seal upon thy head the blessings of the Faithful for Time and for Eternity and I seal thee up unto Eternal Life that thou mayest come forth in the morning of the first resurrection with all thy Father's House and inherit a Kingdom of Glory even so Amen. ----- new page (VMSS772_S3_F7_I8_p002.jpg) october 1883 a Patriarchal blessing by Wm. J. Smith Patriarch recorded in book E 158 page ----- new page (VMSS772_S4_F8_I1_p001.jpg) Person's names Born Town County Country Parents names Mother's maiden name Died Grandfather Reuben Fulfer Howard married over 80 years old 1865 John Bedford Beds, England Robert " " " Thomas " " " Samuel Lane " " " Matilda " " " William " " " Bessy " " " Uncle John Howard Bedford Bedford England Mary Curtis married Mary Ann Howard Bedford Beds, England Alfred " " " " Bertha " " " " Grace " " " " William " 43 " " " 1865 age 22 Charles " 56 " " " 18 Dec. 19 John Howard junr. Sept 6 1839 married John Howard Rachel Charity May 7 " Kenyrston, Beds, England Mary Curtis Millet James Millett April 14, 1839 x John Wm Howard March 23, 1869 Bedford, Beds, England Lettitia Cooper x our only child J. H. Father Samuel Lane Howard Bedford Bedford England Septr 16 1853 St. Louis Missouri Betsy Pack -"- -"- July 50 -"- -"- Henry Howard Bedford -"- -"- Samuel L. Betsy Tach 34 3 yrds old Betsy Prudence "- July 22 1835 -"- -"- -"- -"- -"- -"- -"- -"- -"- -"- -"- Sarah Freelove -"- August 30 38 -"- -"- -"- -"- -"- Samuel Lorenzo -"- October 15 40 -"- -"- -"- -"- -"- -"- -"- -"- -"- -"- -"- -"- -"- -"- -"- ----- new page (VMSS772_S4_F8_I1_p002.jpg) Names Born Town County Country Parents names Mother's maiden name Died Uncle Robert Howard } married Robert Uncle Thomas Howard Sept 18th 1826 }married Bedford, Beds, England Jane Stock July 27th 1824 Thos. Howard Jan 25, 1849 (married, 1 boy 1 girl) Thos. Howard Jane Stock Jane Howard May 7th 1850 " " " " Henry Howard Decemb. 5th 1857 (married 1 girl 1 boy) " John Howard May 31st 1853 " " " " April 3rd 1855. Eliza Howard May 2nd 1856 " " " " Ellen Howard Sept 7th 1859 " " " " Albert Howard Sept 24th 1862 " " " " Uncle William Howard Frank Howard July 5th 1864 " " " " Julia Howard April 30th 1867 " " " " September 9th 1868 Emily Howard April 30th 1867 " " " " July 19th 1868 Aunt Matilda Howard W. Feb. 14th 1821 Bedford Beds England Uncle George Franklin March 6th 1805 Bedford Beds England George Franklin March 25 1870 Matilda Franklin March 3rd 1847 Bedford Beds England Matilda Howard June — 1856 Mary Anne Franklin Nov 22 1842 — — — — — George Franklin Sept 29th 1845 — — — — — Frances Franklin April 24th 1851 — — — — — Thomas Franklin Oct 15th 1854 — — — — — Mary Ann Franklin name-at-Present M. A. Rummer Family George Franklin 3 Girls age <5.3.1. Frances Franklin — — — F. Howard 1 Boy 1 fire 7. 5. ----- new page (VMSS772_S4_F8_I1_p003.jpg) Names Born Town County Country Parents names Mother's maiden name Died Grandfather John Pack 1860 Aged 87 Sarah Freelove Henry Pack May 4/1809 Still living at Ampthill William Feby 28/1802 Dead John June 9/1799 Dead 1849 Sarah Ma[-]y 18/1805 Ann Decr 21/1815 Dead Susan Novr 25/1817 Dead 1866 Betsy June 4/1812 married Samuel Lane Howard July 50 St. Louis Missouri Thomas Pack July 9/1797 Died 1860 Martha Pack May 6/1807 Copied from family Register in prof[-]ession Dead Uncle No Children of Isaac Pack Henry Pack May 4/1809 Ampthill Beds Uncle Thomas Pack July 9/1797 1 Child Died 1860 Isaac Pack Octr 1/1826 Bedford Beds Thos Pack Elizabeth Pack Uncle William Pack 2 children living Robert Pack Ampthill Beds Mary Pack Bigglevaele Beds Uncle John Pack 7 children living Thomas Pack Arlsy Beds John Pack first London Midellisen Henry Pack family Macclesfield Sophia and Do — 3 in the second whose names I do not know Aunt Susan Pack }married 1844 in England 1844 in a week after her ----- new page (VMSS772_S4_F8_I1_p004.jpg) Persons Born Town County Country Parent's names Mother's maiden name Died Aunt Ann Pack William Lee Aunt Sarah Pack last heard of living in St. Louis in 1856 her daughter Jane Knight Aunt Betsey Howard }married Thomas Parker Polly Parker Aunt Betsy Howard }married Joseph Pestell ----- new page (VMSS772_S4_F8_I2_p001.jpg) number Names of Daughter of When and where born When and where died Father Mother Day Month Year Town or Parish County Country 1 Mary Hall (Bullock) Charles and Mary Hall Waterfall Staffordshire England 4 June 1833 Leek Staffo[-] 2 Hannah Bullock Bouyer near Leek -"- -"- -"- 1st Wife 3 Fanny Simpson -"- -"- before Janr. 13 43 -"- 2nd Wife of Uncle Ralph 4 Sarah Bullock Ralph & Hannah Bullock Leek Staffordshire Manchester [-]annah Bullock -"- -"- -"- -"- -"- Newcastle ----- new page (VMSS772_S4_F8_I2_p002.jpg) No 33 J Ebenezer Hinckley [page 9] Children "Sophia" <6> married John Day Howard junr. of Boston son of Gov. Thos Hinckley no 44 born Sept 23. 1673 [George W. Messinger Boston April 20 1859 New England Historical & Genealogical Register Sa[-] Genealogical Dictionary ----- new page (VMSS772_S4_F8_I3_p001.jpg) Names of the dead Daughter of When and Where born When and Where died Baptized Name of Proxy Relationship By whom By whom Names of Witnesses Father Mother Day Month Year Town or Parish County Country Day Month Year Town County Country When Where Baptized Confirmed Recorder Mary Bullock Charles Mary Hall Waterfall Staffordshire England 4th June 1833 Leek Staffordshire England Bullock his Mother Hannah Bullock <1st Wife> Bowyer -"- -"- -"- -"- -"- Wife of Thomas Bullock Aunt Fanny Simpson <2nd Wife> Simpson -"- -"- before 13 Janr. 43 -"- -"- -"- Aunt Sarah Bullock Ralph Hannah Bullock Leek Staffordshire -"- Manchester Lancashire Cousin Hannah Bullock Ralph Hannah Bullock -"- -"- -"- Newcastle Staffordshire Cousin Elizabeth Woodison Allen Abraham Maria Allen 2nd August 33 St. Pancras Middlesex London 3rd January 1866 on her death bed desired to be sealed to Thomas Bullock as his Wife, her Father reported her request to JB. Lettice Marsh near Burslem Staffordshire England 48 Sarah Bullock Ralph Hannah Bullock Leek Staffordshire -"- single near Manshester Hannah Bullock Ralph Hannah Bullock Leek Staffordshire -"- single Newcastle Staffordshire Ann Lockett John Ann Lockett Lower Toker -"- -"- single near Leek -"- Eliza Beardsley Mary Beardsley ----- new page (VMSS772_S4_F8_I4_p001.jpg) Baptized Name of Proxy Relationship By whom By whom Names of Witnesses When Where Baptized Confirmed Recorder [-]rdshire 1876 House of the Lord Bullock his Mother Salt Lake City Wife of Thomas Bullock -"- his Aunt -"- his Aunt Lancashire Cousin Staffordshire Cousin ----- new page (VMSS772_S5_F9_I1_p001.jpg) To Elder Thomas Bullock, on his departure for Europe. By Eliza R. Snow, Go forth thou son of Zion; And going, be thou blest. The light of Zion's Priesthood Upon your path will rest. You leave the vales of Ephraim- Your peaceful mountain home; Amid the world's confusion In distant parts to warn. You're going from the nurs'ry- A truly favor'd child; To tread the world's brown desert, In Bablon's dreary wild. You leave the fount of knowledge; And yet its streamlets flow Through God's appointed channels, Where'er his servants go. Should evil pow'rs surround you, Lean humbly on your God; And no one shall confound you, While you remain abroad. Toutch not - taste not, nor handle_ Trust not a thought's pursuit Of that which brings dishonor_ Of that which would pollute. Go: you will be remember'd By those who meet to pray In high and holy circles; When you are far away. Go: go fulfil your mission, Salvation's work to spread; And you'll return to Zion With blessings on your head. Great Salt Lake City, Sept. 6th. 1856. ----- new page (VMSS772_S5_F9_I1_p002.jpg) [Center of page] Elder Thomas Bullock, ----- new page (VMSS772_S5_F9_I2_p001.jpg) A song of Praise and Thanksgiving, for the Anniversary celebration of the Pioneers' first entrance in the valley. By Miss E. R. Snow Our Father God! to thee belongs, The tribute of our sweetest songs: Thy power and mercy crowned our way To all the blessings of this day. Chorus. Shout, shout all ye Saints, 'till the valleys of Ephraim, Resound with the praise of our Father on high; Who has given us a home in the midst of the mountains While the judgments and scourges of God shall pass by. Thou God that formed the heavens and earth Who brought the seas and fountains forth; To thee the Saints of Latter Day Their grateful, constant service pay. Chorus, Shout, shout, &. We worship Him who hath an ear The pray'rs of contrite hearts to hear___ That God who lives___ whose pulses move ___ Whose bosom feels a father's love. Chorus, Shout, shout &. His grace sustained us when our foes In mobbing rage against us rose; ___ He taught his servants, as of old To gather Israel to the fold. Chorus. Shout, shout &. Thou Great Eternal, Source of Light, Thou Source of wisdom, pow'r and might! Thy Saints thy goodness will proclaim In loud hosannas to thy name. Chorus. Shout, shout &. ----- new page (VMSS772_S5_F9_I2_p002.jpg) We'll sing hosannas unto thee Whose power and wisdom made us free, 'Till congregated worlds resound Thy praise to all creations round. Chorus Shout, shout all ye saints, till the vallies of Ephraim Resound with the praise of our Father on high, Who has giv'n us a home in the midst of the mountains, While the judgments and scourges of God shall pass by. G.S.L.City July 3rd.1852. 24 July 1852 Song by Miss E. R. Snow ----- new page (VMSS772_S6_F10_I1_p001.jpg) febuary the <15> 1892 Dear friend maggy I received kind letter Febuary was glad to hear you was all well. hopeing you may Continue to enjoy the same blessing at all times. every thing is the same in Coalville as when you left. only one thing there is a change in the Co op. brother eldridge has sold out entirely. and has gone to work in the sugar house ward. he is thinking of building and moveing his family there. I hear that lolie is not any better, that family seems to be breaking up for they do have a great deal of trouble all the time. we have had one marrage since you left bagnells daughter. everything is quiert here at the present. I received a letter from my sister this week, they are well but she says there is a great deal of sickness arround them, johny and family have been very sick they are geting better. samuel Howard married ----- new page (VMSS772_S6_F10_I1_p002.jpg) the reilf society is to have a juberlee it is fifty years since joseph smith organised them on the 17 of march so you see there is some thing to keep us buisy all of the time. you say you have been to young ladies meetings. so have I you know they had my name on the programh before you left mrs gurtson came herself to ask me so I could not refuse, I would go to all of them or as many as posible for they will do both old and young good. I was quite interested in there programh. I begin to feel a little blue. I have not had a letter from grant since the 29 of january. he was [---] well when he wrote. I have sent to the post office twice a day but no letter. sister lusty has been very sick again she had to send for the doctor. she looks very bad. I will say good night. rember me to your sisters. as ever your friend louenia and children are well Betsy H Bullock ----- new page (VMSS772_S6_F10_I2_p001.jpg) ELDER'S CERTIFICATE. To all Persons to whom this Letter shall Come:--- THIS CERTIFIES that the bearer, Elder Thomas Bullock is in full faith and fellowship with the CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS, and by the General Authorities of said Church, has been duly appointed a MISSION to England to PREACH THE GOSPEL, and administer in all the ordinances thereof pertaining to his office. And we invite all men to give heed to his teachings, and counsels as a man of God, sent to open to them the door of life and salvation--and assist him in his travels, in whatsoever things he may need. And we pray GOD the ETERNAL FATHER to bless Elder Bullock and all who receive him, and minister to his comfort, with the blessings of heaven and earth, for time and for all eternity, in the name of JESUS CHRIST: Amen. Signed at Great Salt Lake City, TERRITORY OF UTAH, August 10th 1856, in behalf of said Church. Brigham Young Heber C Kimball J M Grant. FIRST PRESIDENCY. ----- new page (VMSS772_S6_F10_I2_p002.jpg) Recommend Thomas Bullock ----- new page (VMSS772_S6_F10_I3_p001.jpg) God save our Governor God save our Governor, Brigham our Governor, Prophet and Seer; Send him victorious, Happy and glorious, Long to rule over us God save our Seer. O Lord our God arise Scatter his enemies, And make them fall; Confound their politics, Frustrate their knavish tricks, On thee our hopes we fix God save us all. Thy choicest gifts in store On him be pleased to pour Long may he rule; May he defend our laws, And ever give us cause To sing with heart and voice God save our Seer. ----- new page (VMSS772_S6_F10_I3_p002.jpg) 1854 God save our Governor ----- new page (VMSS772_S6_F10_I4_p001.jpg) for Sister Savary [Column 1] The time of winter now is o'er— There's verdure on the plain; We leave our sheltering roofs once more, And to our tents again, Chorus Thou camp of Israel onward move— O Jacob! rise & sing ye Saints the world salvation prove All hail! to Zion's King We go to choice & goodly lands With choise & fertile soil; That with the labour of our hands Will yeild us wine & oil Thou Camp of Israel &c We go beside the moutain cliffs Where purest waters flow— Where nature will her precious gifts Abundantly bestow, Thou camp of Israel &c We'll find a climate pure & free Producing life and health Where steady care and industry Will be a sorse of wealth Thou camp of Israel &c And There again, we Will surround In peace the Luscious board; And share the products of the ground With skill and prudence stor'd Thou camp of Israel &c We leave the mobing Gentil race Who thirst to shed our blood To rest in Jacob's hiding place Where nephite temples stood Thou camp of Israel &c We seek a land of holiness And innocence be free— Where lawful rights will be maintain'd A land of Liberty Thou camp of Israel &c We seek a land of holiness Where justice to the line And to the plummet righteousness Will ev'ery work define Thou camp of Israel &c We go where virtue will be known And merrit meet its due For Zion's pathway will be shown With light and glory too Thou camp of Israel &c We go where hpocrites will fear And tremble at the word Of him, who is appointed here To wield the too eg'd sword Thou camp of Israel &c We'l find the land the prophets saw In vission, when he said "There, there will the celestial law be given and obey'd Thou camp of Israel &c [Column 2] We go where nations yet will come In ships, from climes abroad To seek protection and a home And worship Israels God Thou camp of Israel &c We'l build in peace and safty there A city to the Lord And shout amid our tails to share A latter days reward Thou camp of Israel &c Hail to The Twelve & Pinonears Hail ye mighty men of Israel Who the hiding place, have found The eternal God has blest you You have stood on holy ground Chorus—Praise the lord w'er glad to meet you Welcome welcome on the way Yes a yes with songs we greet you Pioneers of Latter day A choice land & fold appointed For the place of Israel's rest You have found & consecrated Through your blessings will be blest Chorus— Holy free and unpolluted Will that land for us remain While the sacred Laws of justice There the saints of God mintain Chorus— Go return to winter Quarters Go in peace and safety too There the purest harts are beating Warm with hopes of seeing you Chorus— We will onward to the valley Speed your way make haste and come That 'ere long with joy and gladness We may bid you welcome home Chorus— ----- new page (VMSS772_S6_F10_I4_p002.jpg) 1848 Song—Camp of Israel.