[Published on 07/15/21 by Digital Imaging Lab (1142)] It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from this/these transcript(s) must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collection Coordinating Committee. [Notes added by transcribers are in square brackets. Dashes in square brackets indicate unclear words or letters. indicate words the author inserted to a previously written line.] VMSS 4 - Parley P. Pratt Papers (Intermediate) Number of Pages: 180 ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p002.jpg) Journal etc. Book 1st. Commencing the Paulie Mission 1851. While in this Book Br[---] Be[-]lear [---] it is just insight The ha[--]et just in the west This Book in str[---]it [---] ex[---] BBB[---] ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p003.jpg) Subscription for the Deseret News. For San Francisco, Cal $ [-] H. Davison 5.00 [-] S. Sparks 5.00 Henry Christie 5.00 Joseph Nicholas Union 5.00 P.O. Sante Clara 5.00 John M Hanes 5.00 Barton Morey 5.00 Barbon Money 5.00 Cyrus [-]ney 5.00 Je[-]emiah Cheeney Isaac Goodwin 5.00 San Francisco 5.00 San Bernandino — Capt. Edwards A King S francisco [--]. 5.00 ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p004.jpg) Isaac Goodwin of San Jose, Cal, Paid to P. P. Pratt one hundred dolla[-] for tything, July 22 1882. Recd of Br. Jackson for his Wife to the dare of Br. Dibble at sessions 10 ms [-] [---] S L city $50.00 John M, Horner, of Union City Santa Clara Co. Cal. Putt in to my hands, July 22 1852 a centain Hate again showing this thousand dollars principle, and same interest then du[-] from Amaca Limas and C.C. Rich to said Hansen, and which ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p005.jpg) Said horner wished to apply as tything. said Nate was by me delivered to C. C, Rich, to be credited to said Horner as tything a[--] the Books at San Berni –dino, and accounted for to the first Presidency at G S Lake City Utah Jev. ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p007.jpg) Feb 25th 1851. Donations To P. P. Pratt Pacific Mission! Wilford Woodruff. By Cash and goods 16 65 Guy M. Kyser 2 50 Johns Woodley, flour sack 5 00 Edwin Wooley Ivan 3D 3 00 Jane Blackhurst 2 [---] 1 00 A. B. Lamson 4 l, Wood 20 00 Stringham Eldrige, Beef 3 98 Hammond 100. flour 10 00 Joseph Young 1 00 Joel Ricks Dried 24 lb 4 80 North Cottonwood Ward. Ezra T, Clark. 25 flour 2 50 " " " 1 sack 1 00 Bringing the Load 2 00 73.43 ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p008.jpg) 7343 Truman Leonard Cash 00 50 Jesse Pearson Cash 00 25 Magee Harris 1 00 Samuel McBride 2 00 Wm, Butter 15 lb flour 1 50 Oker Fitson 30 lb flour 3 00 Levi Taylor 15 lb " 1 50 Geo, Mc, Bride 20 " " 2 00 John Mc, Bride 50 Albert Knap 10 pork, 10 flour 3 00 Joel Smith 30 lb flour 3 00 John Hess, Cash 50 50 Daniel Miller 8 lb D, Beef 3 butter 2. 72 Joseph Robertson 15 lb pork 3 00 Leonard g, Rice 50 " " 5 00 " " " Cash 100 1 00 Wm, R. Rice 25 flour 2 50 John S. White 5½ beef 0 50 Richard Bush 25 lb meal 1 00 Gideon Brownell 5/½ beef 2 But, 1 25 7343 3572 ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p009.jpg) Samuel Got, Cash 5 5. 00 North Kenion Ward. James Brinkerhoof 1 hu Wheat 3. 00 Solomon N, Couley1 " Wheat, doz 3. 25 John Fox ½ hu Wheat 1.50 John Everet 1 Wheat 1 doz eggs 3 25 Thomas N great 1 Wheat 3 00 O. M. Duelt 1 " and 1 corn 5 00 Margaret Cherry 1 Wheat 1 eggs 3 25 Ozias Hellhavan 1 Wheat 3 00 Wm, B, Simmonds 1 " 3 00 Sam Panish 1 " 3 00 " " 1 Ham 3 00 Joseph L Reding Cash 1 00 H. S. Dalton 1 Wheat 3 00 Ruben W, Hied 1 hed cord 1 00 Geo, W Thurston Cash 0 95 W. H. Duel ½ hu Wheat <1 doz eggs> 1. 75 Nathan J. Porter 2 Wheat 6 00 ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p010.jpg) Joseph Holbrook 28 lb flour 6½ beef 3 40 A. D. L. Buckland 100 flour 10.00 J. H. Park 1 Wheat 3 00 Mary Call, 25 flour 1 doz eggs 2 75 Seth Dustin 1 lb Wheat 3 00 " " 1 lb Butter 0 37 Israel Banboar 1 Wheat 1 eggs 3 25 Robt. Galaspie 1 Wheat 3 00 Wm Blayedel Cash 0 50 John Moss Cash 1 00 Christeen Myer 1 Wheat 3 00 Erick S. M. Mogan 11 lb 2 20 John Perry 1 Wheat 3 00 James Henrie 3 00 " " 2 lb Butter 0 75 Robbert Marshall, 1 Wheat 3 00 James Fracknel Cash 0 75 G.W. Hancock 1 Wheat 3 00 D.D. Hunt 20 Flour 2 00 ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p011.jpg) Robt Hardrop1 Wheat 3.00 Ed. Pace 2 Bu Potatos 1.50 James Rippin " " 1 50 Daniel Carter 1 Wheat 3 00 John Barton 4 doz eggs 1 00 Wm Henry Cash 1.00 1 00 Father Haloh 1 Wheat 3 00 Hm. Gloven Cash 5.00 Jane " " 5 00 Martin H Peck Smithing 14.25 Wm, McBride . . . . 15.50 Elnora Felnora Snow 2 50 Jesse Turpin 11.00 J Kash Blacksmithing 6.00 Br. Barnet 40 lb Wheat 2 00 Thomas Silcock 18.00 ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p012.jpg) Elseander Williams 2 00 Brigham Young 5 00 Wm Pace 5 00 June 26th Cr 20 Mrs. Foster of Los Angelos [-]a Our Mission 96 50 Pr R. R. Hopkins 4 Cows Worth 20 Each Dr 6 dol in groceries Ballam[-]e to aba[-]e 74 00 C Made by Lending gro, to Camp By Mrs Woedan Allen, exclusive of 40 dol Each Given to them and 4½ do to Br Purkins 40. 00 July Ms Knowls of San, 23 Francisco Cash 5 00 Sister Mary da, do 10 00 Gea. W, Sir[--]ne Cash 50, 00 ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p013.jpg) A. D. 1851 Journal of P. P. Pratt. March 16th Left G. S. L. City for the Pacific, on a Mission to its Islands and Coasts ; being com –missioned and set apart for that work by the First presi- –dency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints. Passing through various settle –ments and visiting the Brethren I arived at fort Utaw and assisted the Presidency to Organise a Stake of Zion with it High Council and other officers, and to ordain and set them apart. My son Parley and Belinda and Many my wives accompanied me on my way in a Carriage as far as this place. ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p014.jpg) Thursday 20th, sent my waggon on, and Returned with the carriage to Battle Crick. Tarried over night Preached and was Kindly recievd. Friday 21st Took leave of my son and my 2 wives B. and M. and commending them to the Lord pursued my journey on horse Back 28 m. s. to Pateat near When I over took my team and spent Satturday and Sun– day in organising the Carivan with which we journied. Con- sisting of near 150 waggons most of which were emigrating in Ca, with C, C, Rich and H. Liman to Southern Cal, My own Party of Missionari[--] Consisted of 2 of my wives, viz. Elizebeth and Phebe. ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p015.jpg) and 8 other Missionaries: viz: John Murdock, Rufus Allen, Wm. Purkins, Br Woodbury. H. A. Hammond, P. B. Wood. Mr, Hopkins and Morris Miner. Mr Pirkkins, Mr Woodbury, Mr Hammond and Mr Hopkins were accompanied with by a wife each and the two Latter had each an Infant. Monday 24th Commenced our journey from Pateatneat, Organised in Com,y,s of 10, 50, and 100, 50 journeying together. Our 50 commanded by Capt, Sely traveled 6 m.s. to Sum[---] Crick. Tuesday 25 I took a walk in the morning about 3 m.s. and back to Camp. ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p016.jpg) assended a beautiful height which afforded a pine view with a telescope of the head of Riton Lake and the valey of Salt Crick which Enters the Lake through an extensive mad[-] at the head of the Lake forming at its junction a beautiful harbour and a convenient Beach of Sand, the depth of water not known but it deep Blue Coulor intima –ted sufficient depth for smal[-] craft. About 2 Miles west of our encampment on Summit Crick I discovered a beautiful and inexaustable stone quarry of Bleu Lime. Which Both for Building and Lime will be very ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p017.jpg) useful and convenient to the settlement which will soon grow up on that beau tiful lite. Returning to camp we journied 11 m.s. to willow crick. The Country being rich in Grass. and watered by Salt Crick a stream 1½ rods wide running north in to Nitaw Lake, and sever al large springs. Wednesday 26th Journied 11 m.s. and encamp ed on Salt Crick after cross -ing it at it Southern most extremity several m.s. below where it Breaks from the Kenyan. Today I rode on horseback through the Central portions of a Large tract of of Land ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p018.jpg) fit for the Pl[---] being a Rich Soil, rather sandy and Laying handy for [---] by the waters of Salt Crick there is near 20.000 acres in one body. Which can be filled to great advantage While the Hills, valies, and table lands afford Some cedar fewel, and vast [---] for Pastur- -age. Thirs, 27th traveled 15 m.s. over a smooth swell of Land without water But Bordered by beautiful Hills of Bunch Grass and Cedar fewel, and encamped on a Spring R[---], which gives use to a s[---]il, or ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p019.jpg) Swampy meadow, and at its crossing is my[-]y and Bad, and at length becomes a stream of some sise and enters the Seucre River in a South– westerly direction. Friday 28th I assended a ridge of mountain and obtained a view of an extensive Country to the west. Composed of dessart Plains, hills, and Confused fragments of Broken moun tain, chains, without firtility on anything to redeem or enliven the landscape except the windings of the [-]eucre River and its narrow grassy Bottoms. and even this scene soon looses itself amid the Black and Barren hills of the dreary waste ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p020.jpg) This day we passed through about 10 m.s. of Waste Country, with some grassy spots and Cedar gr[---] and encamped on the Seucre R. Satturday 29th Passed the ford, 5 feet deep, and 150 feet wide, a smooth and slugish current and encamped on its Southern Bank. The weather Bad, with squalls of snow, and Cold winds. The hills afford some scattered Bunch grass which is very good. Sunday 30th. Camp rested, or washed their Cloths. Prayer meeting at 3 p.m. very windy and but few attend[--] Monday, 31st. Travelled 13 m.s. throuth a pass where the hills were very rich in grass and fewel ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p021.jpg) and full of fine stone quarries. This pass was 5 m.s. from River Shene, through a valley Rich in grass and sail, Beautiful and extensive, and abundantly supplyed with fewel on its Borders. But destitute of Living Streams, although the melting snows of its bordering m.t.s. supply some streams which run a short distance at certain seasons of the year and sink. April 1st Tuesday, Com.y divided, for convenience of travel, and Gen. Rich and myself with 23 waggons traveled 13 miles and encamped at a beautiful spring Brook among grassy hills interspersed with cedar like an orchard. ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p022.jpg) Our Road to day led through a pass in the mountains by a gradual assent of about 3 m. s. and then down very gradually for 10 miles. Among hills Plains, and little vales, more Rich in Bunch Grass and Cedar fewel and more varied and Beautiful than any other Country I ever beheld in the State. or in these mountain countries. Every high hill, every dell, Every vale or Knook seemed thickly coated with a living green, of rich Grass and set about with Cedars from 12 to 25 feet high like an old orchard. Its northern bounds limite[-] by a Rocky and Barren ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p023.jpg) range of high mountains through which we had passed. Its Eastern limits was the snowy and timbered range of the Great Wasach Range Which divieds between the valley where we were and the Severe River which heads in the South near the rim of the Great Basin in a beautiful salmon trout Lake, surrounded with lofty pines and cedars and runs in a northerly direction, till it sweeps round to the west and southwest and forms a lake which is in view from our Camp to day, and appears like a silver myrror at some 30 or 40 m.s. distant. west of our encampment. ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p024.jpg) Wennesday April 2d This day we rest. I arose in the morning and with my large tellescope view[-] from an eminence the vast Country before me. On the east the high moun, tain chain at several m. s. dis, appears snowy and timbered and pierced with gorges accessible, for roads to be made to the timber and giving rise to several streams which meander through the vast valle on our South and west, and enter the Lake or sink in their own rich alluvial. to our South, West, and North west the views is Allmost Boundless, Consisting ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p025.jpg) of a vast valley interspersed with fertile meadows, desert spots, known by their darker hew, Lakes, Rivulets distin– –guished by the vellous meadow grasses, and [-]ea willow streaks and hills here and there, dotted with cedars, and the whole bounded in the vast and dim distance by dark mountains, not very high Beyond which at the distance of perhaps a hundred m.s. appers others and more lofty peaks white with snow and looming up like distant white clouds on the horison there are resources for farm– –ing Stock Raising fewel, etc. in lite of our present encamp ment probably more than ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p026.jpg) sufficient to sustain the present population of Old Con necticut, and set not a dam <-estcc> animal, except those the passing travelor, or a human being save the Occasion savage in his wanderings Occupies any portion of the same. Chap 2d Crossing several streams, in the same large valley, all bor– dered by Rich Lands, we at len– gth left the valley and journeyed 26 m.s. over a hilly county well supplied with Cedar and srub pines, for fewel and Bun –ch Grass for feed. But not well watered, thence a few miles over a worthless Country to the Beaver River. ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p027.jpg) This is a large stream, swift and clear, Running in several branches through a large and furtile Bottom, the soil of which appears Rich. But highly impregnated with Sale vat[--] [-]no the table lands which sur– round it Barren, or nearly des– titute of Pasturage. However [-] think the place worthy of settlement, and probably contain ing 8 or 10,000 Acres of Land. Which may be watered and cultivated. Leaving this Place, we passed another long strech of upland destitute of all resources except grass and fewel, which was abu– ndant in places. We were at length met by G. A. Smith and others from Little Salt Lake Settlement ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p028.jpg) and accompanied by them we all arrived at Red Crick in Sa[-] valley. Here the Camp found water and grass to refresh, after so wearisome journey. Same evening, April 10th I ar rived in the fort accompanied by the citizens who came out to meet us I found the inhabitants all well and the settlement in a truely flour– ishing condition hundreds of acres of grain had been sown gardens planted. etc. and the farming la[--] nearly enclosed, together with a most substantial Saw Mill bui[--] and many houses of wood and of sun dried Brick, Built and in progress. Building Materials, consisting of timber of the finest quality [---] Pine, fur, and cedar, together and good building Stone and Brick ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p029.jpg) were scatered in profusion in every direction, water ditches were flowing for mill and Iragation purposes in many directions. Mech– anick Shops were in operation, such as joiners, carpenters, Mill Rights, Coopers, and Black smiths, shoemakers, etc. All this was the work of 2 or 3 months in Winter and early Spring, not to mention a large enclosure of Chickens in the center of the fort, a Council house of hewn timber and a large Bastion of the same material. The number of men composing the settlment and performing all these works did not exceed 120 all tot, Including old men, Boys, and Indian servants just having tamed and innitiated in the first rudiments of Industry. ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p030.jpg) Friday April 11th All the camp moved from Red Crick and encamped near the fort. Where we tarried tile Monday. Saturday 12th celibrated my birthday by a feast jointly pro– vided by us and George A, Smith at his house, 10 or 12 persons sat down to a sumptuous re– past. — Sunday 13th Camps and citizens all joined in a meeting in the open air where Prayers and Songs of praise men offered to our father in heaven and his Son Jesus Christ. and G. A. Smith, C. C. Rich and my self addressed the Congregation Monday 14th removed to Sum –mit Crick, distance 7 m.s. Here we found good water fewel and grass, and tarried ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p031.jpg) one week. in course of which the [-]ear camps, headed by A Liman arrived in good condition. Sunday, 20th April. All met in [-] general assembly to worship God and to edify one another. being [--]dained by the People p[--]ne the fort we had a good time the Spirit was poured out upon us. G. A. S. and Others spake with power in the Spirit and testimony of Jesus. Rebuking Iniquity, worldly mindedness, unbelief, profanity and all manner of Iniquity and exhorting the people to obey the servants of the Lord in all right eousness. as the meeting was about to close P. B. Lewis who lived in this settlement was sollemly set apart by prayer, prophecy, and the Laying on of the hands of the 4 of the Apostles present, as are of the ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p032.jpg) Pacific Mission. He had already moved into Camp with his wife and team, etc. to accompany us. Monday 21st Traveled 8 m.s. to a Stream called the Cottenwood. encamped, and built a bridge across the deep and narrow channel, about 4 feet wide, and tarried here next day for the remainder of our Com,y some of whom had taid to detain their animals the day before. This encampment was about 10 m.s. before the crossing of the same strea[-] on the old Road, as I had Looked at a new rout which would save some 8 or 10 m.s. This stream forms a Rich mead –ow Bottom of about 15 m.s. long and 2 broad, which, when the water can be taken out ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p033.jpg) above, and used up on the dry land will be drea[-]ed and make very p[-]ie[-] arms. The stream term inates in a Lake a few miles north of our encampment. Abundance of Cedar fewel, and Rich pasturage is found on the table lands which border this Bottom, and j[--] a[--] abounds a few miles to the South west. not to mention a large Cot– tonwood grove in the upper part of the meadow, and a Kenyon open ing into the mountain, from which the Stream issues, which is probably well supplied with pine and other building timber. taken all together this place com bines materials for a Large set tlement. Wennesday 23d traveled 20 m.s. without water over hills and plains. and among forests ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p034.jpg) of cedar, and encamped after dark at a spring, haveing regained the old road afew m.s. before encamping. Thursday 24th While the cattle were feeding, I assended an eminance and with my telescope viewed the Largest valley I had ever seen in the Great Basin. It might have been 70 m.s. from South to nort[-] and 30 m.s. from East to west. Some signs of Water and Rich and fertile spots appeared in the dim distance, But generally speaking it was a cheerless monotony with –out water, and Clothed in the Leden hew of the desart, the soil, how– ever is fertile, its growth would sustain much cattle, if wells were dug to water them, its Bordering tables were clothed in Bunch grass and other newtritiou[-] ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p035.jpg) substances, as well as with sage. And in my opinion the whole, vast valley and its surrounding tables might be made to produce small crops of Rye, Barley and Califor –nia Wheat, without Iragation. If so and good wells could be dug. It might yet support a dense population. Friday 25th This day we continued to journey southward along the eastern borders of said vally after having encamped on a small stream, with some small rich Bottoms good feed and cedar fewel, on the surrounding mountains, or hills, up the Kenyon of this stream I[---] stone of the richest quality w[---]d Friday, 25th traveled several miles over a fine tableland on east of said valley, which ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p036.jpg) still streached away some 30 m.s. to the west, and was finally bound –ed by a lone range of m.t.s. on its South and west, and these again were backed by a still higher range and white with snow, their lofty Peaks at 50 or 60 m.s. distant peering up from behind the neares hills like distant clouds on the far off horizon. To day I saw in the South– west Corner of this Great Valley by the aid of a teliscope, a portion of a Lake, or what ap– peared to be such in the dim distance. Its main body seemed to be hid by an intervening range of Row hills it may per haps be 10 or 15 m.s. in length from north to south. To day after passing a few m.s. of very hilly road we came ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p037.jpg) down upon a small stream which heads in near[-]mera[-]s spring meadows near the rim of the basin on the divide between it and the Colorado hue, we camped, to rest on Sattur day and Sunday. This Little Mountain Paradise was, by the presant Road 311 ms from G. S. L. City, and was all together the most beautiful place in all the rout. Some 1,000 or 1200 Acres of Bottom or Meadow Lands were spread out before us like a green carpet Richly Clothed with a variety of Grasses. and possessing a soil, both Black, Rich, and quick being a Mixture of Sand, Gravel and Cla[-]ey loam and the decayed vegitation of ages. It was everywhere moistened with springs, and would produce potatoes, vegitables, and the English Grains in abundance without wa[-]ting ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p038.jpg) the surrounding hills were not abrupt, but rounded off in a variety of beautious landscapes and a[-]y ab[-]e Richly Clothed with the Choisest kind of Bunch grass. and Bordered in their higher eminances with cedar and nut pine sufficient for fewel. afar off, behind the hills in the east could be seen from the eminances high snowy mountains, Blacked in places with tall timber, plainly distinguishable with the telescope, probably at 10 to 20 m.s. distance. The vally lays high, and to cold for Indian corn. But a more desirable place for stock, and wheat raising is seldom seen. It is in Lattitude 34 degrees and 30 minutes north. Sweet and healthy mountain air seem[-] to prevade this Little oacis ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p039.jpg) Snow prevails in winter but not very deep, not of long con– tinuance, it is about 400 m.s. from a sea port and commands the only waggon pass from the pacific to G. S. L. City on the southern rout. It might easily be Stocked from Southern California or Sonora. and would be a great place of trade on the road. Tuesday, May 13th we are now encamped at a large spring usualy called the Vegas, having traveled near 200 m.s. since the foregoing was writen, the country through which we have passed is a worthless dessart, consisting of mountains of Naked Rock and barren plains, with the excep– tion of here and there a small stream with feed sufficient ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p040.jpg) for our Cattle. The longest dis– tance without water is about 83 m.s. which we passed on Sattur day and Sunday last, and arrived here safe and without much suffering we have as yet lost no cattle through hunger, thirst, or fatigue. 2 Cows were stollen from us by the Indians on the Rio Virgin. The place where we now are is about 250 m.s. from the coast settlements on the Pacific it is well watered, abundance of Grass, and would admit of a small settlement, say 1 or 2 hundred families, which would possess a good soil, good water, and fewel, But no building timber. The same Remarks would apply to the Last stream 53 miles from this, call ed the Muddy. The Indians already raise wheat and corn ther[-] ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p041.jpg) Wennesday, May 21st We are now encamped at a place called Resting Springs. Where we arrived on the 17th after dark. This is a fine place for rest and recruting Animals. being a meadow of rich grass, and sufficiently extensive to sustain thousands of cattle. The wa– ter is sufficient for all traveling pur– poses. although the stream is small since leaving the vegas we have traveled 75 m.s. through a most hor– able desart. Consisting of mountains, Ridges and plains of Naked Rock, on Sand and Gravel, and sometimes Clay, Destitute of soil or furtility. We found, however a few exceptions of small springs and patches of grass and one range of mountains afforded extensive forests of sweet pine and cedar. and tall timber ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p042.jpg) is said to exist among them. one portion of this range was whi– tened with snow which fell while we were passing in sight. it rained on us, and hailed and snowed in our sight. The weather, contrary to our ex– pectations has been universally cool since we left the Muddy. Say, 2 a[--] thick vests and sometimes coats have been worn, in the noon of a sunny day and the sun has been sought rather than the shade. The nights have all been cool, and some of them as cold in the middle or Latter part of May, as the nights usually are in March and April at G. S. L. city I Record this fact Because the desart has been represented as very hot and sandy, and therefore im– passable in summer. ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p043.jpg) This is all a fable. The climate is probably cooler in summer than that of Boston, Mass. And we have reason to believe that the whole country between the R. Virgin and the Cahoon pass into the coast vallies is high in altitude. probably as high as G. S. L. City. 20 m.s. from the "vegas" our camp was assailed in the evening about 10 O,clock day a shower of arrows from the savage moun tain Robbers, some of which pass –ed near mens heads, and all fell promiscuously among men women children and cattle but did no injury. Our men mustered and returned the fire, but without effect. Afterwards in the same place. A savage single handed made his way among the cattle in open day while they were ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p044.jpg) under the care of armed hurds men and shot an ox and a mule one was wounded in the hip and the other in the Leg. but they are both doing well. On Mond Tuesday the 20th inst. Morris Miner, expressed dissatisfaction towards me and most of the company who are appointed to the pacific mission, had a falt finding Spirit, and request –ed to be released from the Mission and remain a member of the church. I called a Council consisting of Br John Murdock and C. C. Rich and myself. Who after hearing Br Miner and reproaching and in– structing him, gave him leave to Resign his papers of Re[-]mendation and appointment to the Mission and remain at the settlement under the presidency of Brs Rich and Liman as a member of the chu[--] ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p045.jpg) This morning, 21st He delivered to me said papers, and took leave of our Camp, in company with a set of packers, some on horseback and some on foot which were be– [---]ing us in order to hasten their journey. They were mostly profane and wicked unprincipled men who were enemies to the truth and to those who teach and practice the truth. Thursday 22d May. Left R. Springs and traveled 7 m.s. found Good Water and feed. Friday, 23d filled with water and hay, cut with knives and ore [-]ed for the purpose, we travelled on 14 m.s. Road heavy up hill and sandy. Day hot. arrived at Salt Spring Gold. M towards eve. Water Brackish but answerd for Stock. and use. ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p046.jpg) Here we found extensive ex– cavations, much work had been done, and two men were in possession and were doing well. Here we obtained news papers as Late as 4th April, and learnd a little of the State of the world from which we had recieved no Intelligen[--] for the Last 8 months. After resting a few hours we started on in the evening, and traveled all night with the excep –tion of short Intervalls of rest. The hot day and heavy road had so worryed the Cattle that we made but little progress. Next morn we continued to travel, finding no grass or water. The road was up hill for 10 or 12 m.s. and rough. The day rather cool. Long before night all our hay and water was consumed ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p047.jpg) and the Camp in a suffering condition. Some cattle had given out entirely and 15 or 20 miles still intervened between us and Water, and without grass suffi– cient to feed a goat. 6 or 8 ms of the way was still up hill. this was the most trying time of all. At dark about 14 m.s. from water our te[-] was behind, and my 2 waggons were the rear of all and My Oxen a portion of them had already failed. We still rall [-]ed. Slowly resting every few minutes. We soon found the different portions of the Camp a head halted and Lost in slumber every Man and Beast by common consent sunk in profound slum– ber, and dreaming of Water and feed ahead. ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p048.jpg) We; that is our 10 with some exceptions, sliped quietly past them, and resting often and a few minutes at a time continued to roll. The night was cool and a Myraculous Strength seemed to inspire the Cattle. At sunrise next morning we arrivd to the Bitter Springs, the Water of which was about as palitable as a dose of Salts. The Other Camps followed us in, and by 10 O,Clock all were in, except 3 Cattle left by the way, and 2 waggons with their loads left 20 m.s. back. Men and Animals were so ex– austed that after digging and in– proving the water and a general watering it was 10 hours, or more before the cattle wer[-] driven to what little feed ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p049.jpg) there was. a mile or 2 dis– tant. — We arrived on Sunday Morning, and have continued here till Tuesday noon. I rode back 01 m.s. 10 m.s. and carryed water and feed to two Animals and tried in vain to drive them in. They were left to perrish within 7 m.s. of camp. In this Desart we had traveled Without much intermission 2 days and 2 nights, during which we had no feed or water except that which we carried with us and the Salt Springs, and the Bitter Springs and a little dry feed to refresh ap[--] afte[-] this trial. Women and children young and old, and old men walked on foot day and night. It was certainly the hardest times I ever saw. ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p050.jpg) But we Cried unto God, and in the name of Jesus Christ asked him to strengthening us and teams, and he di[-] so in a myraculous manner and we are saved from the Horrors of the desart. And I justly ascribe the Glory to him. Tuesday 27th Left Bitter Springs at 4 p.m. Traveled through the night, except 3 hours. and all Next day. Wens, 28th Arrived on the Mohave R. at evening in an exausted condition having trav –eled 31 m.s. Without Water or much rest. The day had been Warm, and some 2 or 3 Cattle gave out, and were Left by the Way. At this camp We found plenty of Water, timber, ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p051.jpg) Soil and Grass. The Bottoms being 1 m, Wide, and Richly Clothed in Cottonwood, Muskeet, Willows, Grapevines and a variety of Rich grasses. The stream did not run, but was sunk in the sand except in places. Several dry chan– nels were seen, Where at certain seasons much water had run. Here we rested, and refreshed our Animals for 2 or 3 days. — Saturday, May 31st, Those Appointed to the Pacific Mission, (With the exception of Br Hopkins, Who said he should not fill the Mission) Now took Leave of Br Rich and Com, and travled 12 m.s. up the Mohave, and encamped in a pleasant place of water feed and fewel. ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p052.jpg) Sunday, June 1st Rested, and at 2 O,Clock had a Prayer Meeting in the shade of some trees. All the Members of the Mission offered themselves in Prayer, Acknowledgeing their falts and imperfections, seeking the Remision of the same, Renewing their Covenents with God, and with each other and giv– ing thanks to Him for deliv– errence from the perils of the desart, and praying that God would gratiously open the way for the further prosicution of the appointed Mission, all seemed renewed in spirit, faith and union, and felt Blessed of the Lord. ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p053.jpg) Monday, June 2d Br Wood and myself left the Waggons to follow and rode on, forty m.s. Encamped on the Mohave. Tuesday 3d Rode upwards of 40 Miles and encamped in Elm Grove Sicamore Grove, in the Border of a firtile valley. Wennesday, 4th Rode 13 m.s. and arrived at a farm house, Inhabited by a frenchman and his Spanish Wife Children and Indian Servants. Here we obtained a break– fast of Bread, Wine, etc. for 50 cts each. from this man we learned of the Burning of Francisco city. ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p054.jpg) and Stockton, with the Loss of many Lives, and many Milions of Merchandise. Also a Great Earthquake in Chile and the Blockade by the french of the Sandwich Islands, and that the Indians in the Na– borhood where we then were had fell upon and killed a Band of American Robbers, Who were infesting the Contry and Commiting depre– dations, openly boasting of the same, and hiding defian[-] to the officers of the Law. The Band consisted of about a dozen Well armed, and were attack –ed and all killed by Bows and arrows, lances, etc. The Loss on the part of the Indians was, one killed and 2 or 3 wound[-] ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p055.jpg) the whole Country seemed in a State of Commotion, Robery Murder, and other crimes were frequent, and it is said that Bribery and Corruption on the part of those who stood to administer the same was of so frequent occurence that there was no prospect of jus– tice or protection to the citizens all hearts were fearful and no one felt safe in persen or property. Such in substance was the Outlines of the first news, as we reached the settlements after being 4 Months with out news from the world, and near 2 months in the desart, without seing any human abode, or Cultivation. ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p056.jpg) O how we then appreciated our own quiet Mountain home, the Beahive, the in comparably quiet and peacable deseret. After Breakfast we rode on 12 m.s. and arrived at the Residence, of Colonel Williams, Here we found a fine farm which had wheat and other grain Gardens, and even bearing fruit trees, etc. We also found a Member of our Society by the name of Chrisman who with his family resided on the place. We were kindly received, and after resting [-]e day, obtained a team and Br Wood went to Los Angelas 30 m.s. to ob– tain supplies to send Back. ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p057.jpg) Saturday 7th June. Started Back with a load of Supplies at noon. Found our Waggons at the french farm, 12 m Sunday 8th Lent a load of supplies to the Companies on the Mohave R. and then moved the Camp to Br Chrismans where we arrived on Sunday noon and were recieved with wel– come, and all rejoiced that Our desart, and Toilsome Jour– ney was at an end. Monday 9th rested and visited the gardens, and Orchards. Tuesday, 10th Gathered, Branded and Sold My Cattle, in the afternoon Brs Rich and Liman Arived, all well, and Reported the Camps, all doing well, and progressing with safety. ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p058.jpg) Sunday 15th June. Having Rested the past week we Every man who was with me as a fellow missionary ac– companied me to the Lone hills about 1. m. from camp Where in sollitude we joined in prayer with all the energy we possessed each praying in turn, and ask –ing Our Father in Heaven to in the name of Jesus Christ to open our way — to guide us in wisdom in Our duties. to give us the gift of the Holy ghost and to supply us with means to proseed on our journey in his own way and in his own time. We also remembered our fam– ilies before the Lord, and all the authorities and Interests of the Kingdom of God. ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p059.jpg) Monday 16th Selling some of our Cattle and one waggon we journied 14 ms. and encamped on a small stream near some hills of Wild Oaks which served us for feed. We also pulled several bundles, to fill our beds and to take with us to Los Angelos Where we arrived on tuesday eve, distance from Br, Chrismans 30 m.s. Several Americans called on us conversed in a friendly man ner, seemed much interested in the Mormon settlement about to be made, more partic[---] as to the additional [---] this additional population and would afford to the peace and order of a distracted country. ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p060.jpg) Wennesday. Made several calls, and was every where treated with much respect and attention. Los Angel[--] is a firtile, well watered and delightfu[-] valley of vineyards and orchards. With a fine Old Spanish town, a mixture of American, European Spanish and Indian population. and has been caltivated for 80 year[-] Thursday 19th June. Tended the Catholic Celebration of "Corpus Christi." and witn– essed, perhaps 500 people of all ages, sexes and collours, the Indian Blood prevailing. 3 priests at their head . The Ladies in the finest dresses I ever beheld in any Country. Consisting of silk, of various figures worn and ex– treme costliness, White musting Cambrick, etc. ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p061.jpg) made in full dresses. Together with costly silk and sattin shawls worn over the head, and enclosing the sholders, bosom, and waist. Leaving only the face in view from their front. While all other portions of their persons were buried beneath the ample folds of costliness. In these costly Robes Every female kneeled or sat on the filthy floor of Earth in the old Church, for hours, No Seats, Carpets or Spreads of any kind. While various Images were exibeted in turn and were worshiped in humble postures and [---] [---] [---] the discharge of cannon and cra– ckers, the beating of drums and the tinkleing of bells. ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p062.jpg) Clouds of Incense rose before Each Image, and perhaps 100 candles were burning at midday all the men were also dressed in their best, and kneeled in a devout manner, or stood in a reverent posture, with hats off. Not one changed place, or was seen to Leave the Church. Though the services lasted for hours, without any seats, or other convenience where on to rest. — This ended, all formed procession, and mooved around the public square, beneath beautiful arches, Rich em– broadered Boa[-]s, Lined and the walk Lined on each Side with Green Branches. At proper distances ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p063.jpg) Were placed Images amid cost ly decorations. To Which all fell on their knees, and remained for a length of time, Prostrated in the thick dust with all their finery. Chanting hyms, pray ing and worshiping. While crac kers were discharged in profu– sion. Even all the spectators must stand in the Broiling Sun with heads uncovered or give great offence. Friday 20th We have this morn ing completed the sale of all our waggons except the two belonging to me, and various kinds of property The lowest price paid for a waggon to us is sixty dollars. The cattle are nearly all sold, also my horse Saddle and Bridle. Thus the Lord is daily answering our prayers and opening our way. ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p064.jpg) Baptized & Confirmed at the waters edge at Los Angelos. June 26th 1851 James Warren Born London July 24th 1814 Sunday, June 22d This Day, in Camp at L. Angelos Held a public meeting for prayer, singing and preaching, several of the citizens attended. Enjoyed our selves well. Monday, 23 Instructed an in– teligent Gentleman from Connect –ticut. Who Recieved the word with joy, obtained a book of Mormon and Started for the States rejoicing Recieved a visit from an in– teligent Lady, belonging to the Church Mrs Foster Who had been for many years away from the ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p065.jpg) boddy of the Church, and married to an unbelieving husband; but who still retained the Spirit of the Gospel and desired to enjoy society and to be gathered with the Saints Tuesday, <24th> made and Recieved some visits, preached the gospel etc. Wen, 25th the same, This day Br Wood Returned from the near Camps, Where he and Allen had been with provisions. Reported all Well and properous Brs Liman and Rich also paid us a visit, and Some others. Thurday 26th B, Allen arri– ved with the Oxen and Waggon. all well. This day, taught the Gospel to James Warren, from London and Baptized him. ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p066.jpg) Friday 27th Sold a Waggon for 55 dollars, also sold various Little articles. Satterday 28th Brs Hammond Pirkins, Wood and Murdock with their Baggage, etc. started for the Landing at San Padro, as an Empty waggon was going and would carry them cheep. The remainder tarried to com– plete our sales and because Br. Luis' Child is very sick and cannot be removed with safety. Sunday 29th, preached in the Courthouse in Los Angeles, to Some forty attentive [--]a[-]es, mostly American Gentlemen. visited Sister Foster and laid hands on her infant and bless[--] according to the commandment ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p067.jpg) taught Sister Foster, in many things, she was melted into tears and expressed great desires to be saved and to save her husband and Children. Same Evening visited Mr Granger, formerly a Baptist preacher accompanied by My Wife and Sister took supper with them, and taught them the gospel, and the record of the Book of Mormon and the restoration of the Apostleship. They were much interested and seemed to rejoice. Monday June 30th Sold my Last Waggon for 50 dol and Our 2 last yoke of Oxen for 50 each. This day Br Luises Child died and was Buried on the Hill above Los Angeles. ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p068.jpg) July 5th moved down to the port at San Pedro, found that portion of our Brethren who that went down bef[---] us and camped with them on the beach. Sunday 6th rested and met for prayer in the evening Monday 7th Embarked on board the Steam ship, Ohio, set sail for San Fransisco at 4 o'clock, P,M, rather after four days rather rough pas sage we arived at San Francis –co on Friday 11th at 11 A,M, found some good Brethren who rendered us assistance in various ways Rented a House the same day and all moved into it together ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p069.jpg) Saturday 12th Brothers Lyman & Rich arived per Steamer Goliah, We visited & recieved visits Sunday 13th Held meeting in a Chappel opened to us by the public preached the word in truth & power to an attentive audience Monday The three following days nearly confined to my bed with sickness, the remainder of the week spent in visiting writing [-]C — Sunday 20th Preahed at 11 & [-] in a large room. a good ly number of persons out to hear and good attention At intermition Baptized Charles, Wesley Wandle — ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p070.jpg) & Cyrus Grey, who had fallen into transgression but now came forward, confessing & forsaking their sins at evening met with the Brethren, at the house of Brother Winner. Confirmed the two foregoing persons and called upon the Saints & others to forsake every thing sinful & renew their covenants & help with their prayers, faith, and means, in the work of God giving the privelege to all that wished to be rebaptize[-] a number became candid –ates Confessing their sins with a determination to refor[-] Monday 21st repared to ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p071.jpg) the water & rebaptized eight persons whose names were as follows, George K Winner Hannah P. Winner John Phillips Jacob Hayes Richard Knowles Sarah Knowles Ruth Morey Ranalder Mory a new member. The same evening met at the house of Brother Winner & organized a Branch of the Church confirming the above named persons in membership and in all their fomer standing I was Chosen President of this Branch & Philo B Wood, Clerk ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p072.jpg) The remainder of the week devoted to writing and instructing inquirers who called. Aug. 28, Met the brethren and others at Bro. Morey's, Preached, and had good attention. Again in the evening at Bro. Winner's. The remainder of the week spent chiefly in writing and instructing numerous in– quirers. Saty. Aug. 3d. Baptized, in San Francisco Bay, the following persons, Quartus S. Sparks Mary H. Sparks Miron Warner Sarah Warner Emma Jane Winner Sunday Aug, 4th, Preached twice to an attentive audience, in the Adelphi Theatre. In the evening held meeting at Bro. Winner's confirmed those baptized the day pre– vious, and blessed several children. ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p073.jpg) Copy of a letter written to Brother Adison, Pratt, San Francisco July 26th, 51 Dear Brother Pratt My long contem plated Mission to the Pacific has at length become a reality. I am here, having left home in March last. Eight of us are here, and will go to the sand wich Islands and elswhere as the way opens and the spirit directs, Brother Phillip B Lewis and wife would have sailed for Your Islands with letters etc. But Brothers Clark & Tomkins, having arived we con cluded to send no more labor ers to that part of the vineyard at present. I hold the presidency ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p074.jpg) of all the Islands and coasts of the Pacific. Under the direction of my presidency, to open the door to every nation, and Tongue as fast as the way opens and the Lord directs for the preaching of the gospel of Salvation. As president of that part of the vineyard. You will push the gospel to every people as fast as posible. Send men to the friendly Isles, or to any other group where the way may be open, and as circumstances will permit, as you are lead by the holy ghost, if you need more laborers send to me at this place. I am well known here and am making some noise, also make your ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p075.jpg) report to me from time to time and ask such council as you may need. Elder Phillip B Lewis will sail for Sandwich Islands, accompa nied, by his wife, Brother Ham mond & wife, and Brother Wood bury & wife. He will have the presidency of those Islands, you corrispond with him. The news from there are favor able and all right. The work is prospering wonderfully in Deseret, England, Wales, Ireland, Scotland, France Italy Swit zerland, Denmark, Sweeden, Nor way, etc. Several young men are with me who will go to Chili & Peru in due time. Bishop Murdock will also ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p076.jpg) go soon, to the English Colonies in New Zealand, Vandemansland, or new Hol land if the Lord will Aug. 4th At the meeting at Bro. Winner's be– fore mentioned, Elder Philip B. Lewis was blessed and set apart by the lay– ing on of hands, to preside over a mis– sion to the Sandwich Islands. Bro's. Francis A. Hammond and Stillman Woodbury were also set apart to the same mission. Three of the Twelve officiated: viz: — P. P. Pratt, A. Lyman and C. C. Rich. The remainder of the week was spent in writing and instruction. Aug. 11th Preached twice in the Theatre, had an attentive audience. In the evening met at Bro. Mory's, for prayer ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p077.jpg) and instruction. had a good time. Aug 18th Spent the following week in writing and preaching. Aug <18th> 26 Preached twice as usual in the Theatre. Had a good meeting in the evening at Bro. Mory's. Aug. 19th Repaired to the water at the North Beach. Rebaptized William Stout and baptized Wm J. Mc. Gehee, Wm M. Fuller and Moroni Winner. Confirmed them at my residence the same day. Then took passage about noon on a small sloop, for San Jose, land at Sun 1½ hours high, distance thirty-five miles Walked nine miles the same eve– ning. Arrived at Bro. Horner's after dark, much exausted. Spent two days in visiting with him and others, and then returned. Had a ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p078.jpg) long and tedious passage. Arrived at home on Friday evening very sick with fever and cold. Sat'y 24d. Confined to the house. Sunday 25th. Preached twice in the Theatre — Met at evening at Bro. Mory's. Several prayed, sung and spake. The Spirit of God was poured out in power in testimony. The remainder of the week, unwell part of the time, visited some, and completed the manuscript of a work entitled "A Key to the Science of Universal Theology etc. Aug 31st Preached twice in the Theatre Met after which Bro. John Murdock Baptized Chas T Mansfield Re-baptized Barton Mory Hannah Evans Emily Atherton ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p079.jpg) Assembled at evening at the house of Bro. Mory. Administered bread and wine in remembrance of the Lord. Confirmed those baptized as men– tioned above, and blessed the following infants: viz: — Quartus S. Sparks Mary H. Sparks George Kimball Joseph Horner Wm Horner. John Murdock was then set apart by the laying on of hands, to pre– side over a mission to Australia. Chas Wesley Wandell was then ordained to the office of an Apostle and member of the Seventies, and set apart to accompany Bro. Murdock in said mission. Elder Geo. R. Winner was then ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p080.jpg) unanimously chosen and set apart to preside over the San Francisco Branch P. P. Pratt being honorably discharged from the duties of the same, with the view of a mission to Chile. Fellowship was then withdrawn from Samuel Brannan by an unanimous vote for a general course of unchrist– ianlike conduct, neglect of duty and for combining with lawless assemblies to commit murder and other crimes. Wm Evans was then called in ques– tion for drunkenness, abuse of family, and unchristianlike conduct, and cut off from the church at his own request. Bro. Pratt I then spoke of his duties to other parts of the Pacific. Was honorably discharged from the ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p081.jpg) Presidency of the Branch, with a vote of thanks: and the following sums were then and afterwards subscribed for his assistance. John M Horner $500 Barton Mory 100 Rinaldi Mory 300 Cyrus Grey 100 John Philips 60 Theodore Thorpe 100 Alphono M. Farnsworth 50 Hazen Kimball 25 George Serine 200 Tuesday evening Aug. Sep.r. 2nd. Baptized Hazen Kimball, Derinda C. Kimball Heber Kimball, Francis M, Corwin, Caroline M. Thorpe, Theodore Thorpe, The Last named person, was Baptised and is hereby recorded as Jeremiah Varney the son of Nicholas and Sarah [-] Born in China Maine, May 16th 1822. ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p082.jpg) 1851. Septr. 3d. At my residence, assisted by John Murdock and C. W. Wandell, ordained Wm Mc. Gehee to the office of an Elder. Sept 5th Sailed for Valperago, Chile, on Board Barque Henry Kelsey, after a tedious and disagreable passage of sixty four days arrived <[---] born> safe in Valperago, Nov, 8th. Accompanied by Elder Rufus Allen, and Phebe, my wife, all in Tollerable health. Found the country in a state of civil War, and most kinds of Business at a dead stand. Mens hearts failing them for fear, etc. <2> after living 3 days at a french Hotel we hired a house and purchased a few necessaries, We commenced house keeping. <3> ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p083.jpg) We now commenced in good Earnest to studdy Spanish, both by hearing, speaking and studdy. Omner Pratt, son of Parley P, Pratt and Phebe his Wife, was born in Val– peraiso, Chile, S, America, on Sunday at half past four O,Clock, P. M. on the 30th day of Nov,r, A. D. 1851. And was blessed and dedicated to the Lord according to the Order of the Church of the Saints, when eight days old. Done by his father and Elder R, Allen, on the 8th Dec of 1851 at the place above mentioned. ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p084.jpg) Died of Consumption, on the 7th day of January, 1852 at 11¼ O,Clock P. M. in Valperaiso, Chile, Omner Pratt. Who was bu– ried the evening following in the Protestant Burying Ground on the hill in the same town. [In the top left corner of the following entry] 1852 Jan,y 19th We have continued to reside in Valperaiso and to studdy Spanish diligently until this day. We make much progress and are alredy able to understand in part that which we read in the Spanish Scriptures, and in the daily papers as well as in history. ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p085.jpg) we have also gathered much General information, on the Countries of Spanish America, their Manners, Customs, laws, Constitutions, institutions, civil, Religions, etc. Revolutions have been in progress more or less in nearly all Spanish America during the past year. In Chile the present Revolution has ended, with the Loss of many thousand lives, and without suc– cess. In Buanos Ayres, it still rages, and a Great Battle is soon expected between the Combined Armies of Brasil and Montavideo on one part, and Buanos Ayres on the other, the 2 Armies amounting to near 25,000 men each, as Reported. ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p086.jpg) Priestcraft Reigns triumphant in all these countries, as by law <✓> established, and by law Paid. as well as supported by marriage feas, and charges for Christening, forgiving sins etc. In Chile, these charges are as follows. 25 dollars for a marriage 1 dollar for Christening. for forgivness of sins there are various prices to suit the circumstances of the customers. [written in the top left of the following entry] Jan, 21 The English Steamer arrived from Panama, and to my great disappoint ment, had no letters for me, either from home, or from San Francisco. This is the ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p087.jpg) second time I have been dis– appointed, the other, monthly arrival, bringing no letters for us. O how tedious it is to wait, month after month, and still be disappointed. However, some letters reached me from Sandwich Isles, which brought glorious news of the commencment of the Church of the Saints in these Islands, and of the [illegible deletion] anxieties of the natives there. This truely encouraged us, and rejoiced our spirits. [written in the top left of the following entry] Jan, 24 Departed from Valpraiso in a cart, drawn by oxen and arrived on the morning of the 25th at Guillote, a small town, situated in a beautiful and furtile valy, on a River, ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p088.jpg) 36 m.s. from Valperaiso. Here we have hired a house and live with a widow and two daughters, young Ladies, of 14, and 15 years old. They are very sociable, and much pleased with us. They can read Spanish, and they take every posable way to teach us the Lenguage. They are are very frank and friendly and seem as much without guile as Little Children. I read to them much in the Spanish Testament, which pleases them much, as they have never read it. The people in this town seem to be a neat, plain, loving sociable people. Verry friendly, frank, and easy to become ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p089.jpg) acquainted with. They are mostly white, and tol– erably good looking, very plain and simple in dress and manners. The houses are mostly neat, and comly, and are situated in a line with the mud walls which seperate the streets from the Gardens and vineyards. The Houses are built of Sun– dried brick, plastered and white washed outside and inside, with brick floors and tiled roofs. Many of them however have no floors except the earth, and but few of them have Glass windows. The streets are strait, and cross at right angles. a clean cool streem runs in the center of each street, and vast rows ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p090.jpg) of verry tall stately poplars, adorn as well as fruit trees and vines adorn the entire vale, both in town and country. A mountain or Round hill, perhaps 500 feet in height, rises in the midst of the town and is surrounded on all sides by the Level of the firtile, well watered, and well cultivated plain. This hill is near our residence, is easy of access and is commands a view of the whole valley, with its farms, orchards, vineyards, towns, street[-] River and Water ditches, furtile as Eden, and streaching a way, till lost in the dim distance, or bounded by lofty Hills, and Mountain Chains whose lower Swells are checked ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p091.jpg) with farms and fenses, and cover ed with flocks or herds while their bosoms are rugged with Rocky precipices, and checkered by dark Revines, and the sun or mantled with clouds. While the rugged Summits Repose in grandure Solemn grandure on the bosom of the clear blue sky, un– obscured by clouds, or any of the Gloomy Shadows of the Lower World. The Land of this valley is ex treemly firtile and is easily Iragated by dicthes from the river. The whole taken in at one view from the sumit of the center hill, presents one of the most beau– tiful sceneries I have ever beheld in the old, or the new world. ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p092.jpg) on the top of this mountain is a place for retirement and prayer, which I purpose to use every evening, in about sun– set, or twilight. figs, Plumbs, pears, peaches, apples, Oranges, Grapes, and indeed most kinds are very ple– ty here. a quarter of a dollar will purchase enough for three of us to eat in one day. The figs and plumbs are sweet as hunney and will melt in the mouth. There is not much need of other food. The Grapes peaches, and apples, are not gen –erally ripe yet. [written in the top left of the following entry] Feb 25th having dwelt in Guellote, one month we returned to Valperaiso, and on the 2d of March embark –ed on the ship Pracut, for San Fr, ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p093.jpg) 25th Weighed anchor, March 5th and sailed out of Port with a light breeze. The following Letter, writen while on board will be the best History of the Passage, etc. Ship Dracut, Pacific, Lat, 3 north. March 28th 1852. Dear Family, I have once more return –ed to my own native hemisphere, having cross ed the Equator just after the sun did the same. And while you daily behold his grand approach to the regions north, to shed his light and warmth over the face of nature, and to cheer you, after your long, cold and lonesome winter I hope the spirit of consolation which seeeth, and knoweth my footsteps will whisper to you that I also am drawing nearer to you every day. ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p094.jpg) Again have I passed 24 days upon the lone and dreary waters — Again have I spent my lone evenings in leaning over the vessels side, and pra[-] –ing for each of you by name. How I long to know how you have passed the winter in your poverty and loneli –ness, and whether you are all alive. All your letters of Oct last were doubtless lost with the mail on goose crick, which was captured by the Indians, I have recieved your letters of June last, and one from Belinda, dated Aug 31st This is all, and the last news from you. I hope you rec,d 240 dol, in gold coin, sent to you by the hand of Br Huntington. (or, I sent it into the hands of old Br, Gribble, the Husband of my old friend, Sa[-]ary Granger. ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p095.jpg) to hand to Br Huntington, for him to deliver to old B Mary, or Belinda.) If perchance you did not recieve it you must have suffered extreemly. But, even if you did recieve it, it was but a morsel among so many. I hope it was recieved, and spent to feed and comfort the dear Babes and their mothers. Never mind the completion of the house till I come. I can do it with my own hands, if the Lord will. And if not we can live in a tent, as did our Fathers of old. Your sacrifises of your wearing appar– el, etc. etc. was a noble effort, (to try to build and complete my works which I had begun,) and worthy of the compan –ions of an Elder of Israel. It shall be remembered and work for your good. — All I have said to you heretofore, about using credit ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p096.jpg) I now make null and void, and ad– vise you not to go in debt one farthing. We have, thank God strip

ed our– selves, for the Last 2 years, and pai paid nearly all our debts. Even the 500 dol,s I owed when I came to Cal, is paid. Now, let us keep out of debt. And then, should we obtain a few cloths, or something to eat, it will be for our children and ourselves. I say these things, although, from all accounts, it would seem there is no danger, for nobody will trust you!!! — Well! — If any person should begin to feel their heart open to trust you, just tell them, for me, that they must do it, (if at all) on the principle of never expecting to recieve any thing in return, neither need they ask it of me. For I am not making money, very fast by the ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p097.jpg) by the study of Languages, nor by vis– iting the Heathen. And should God open my way for a nes[-]sary supply I purpose to spend it, on my return, in resting myself, comforting my fam– ily, and furthering the purposes of the Gospel. April 18th 44 days of imprisenment on the deep. Scarcely any thing to eat, such as a dog would eat, on land. All our healths affected very much for want of a plenty of good food. The Captain, Mates and passengers are gamblers, smokers, drinkers, and blasphemers, — haters of truth and its advocates. No one to con– verse with, but ourselves, with any degree of pleasure. Wind blow– ing forever, dead a head. and we still 12 hundred m.s. off Port. ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p098.jpg) We pray much for change of wind, but the Heavens seem clothed closed against our Petitions. Should we ever arrive in port, we are out of money, and therefore we know not, what we will do, or when we will return home. It will take a number of hundred dollars to fit us out for the journey, even upon the most equanomical scale. If God opens our way, with mean[-] to Return, we hope to see you all next winter, unless some door should open for further duties in the mission, to detain us still longer. As to a foreign language if we get it in two years more we will do well. As to a mission in our own tongue in Calafornia, ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p099.jpg) can one speak to the dead, without the voice of a trumpet which will shake the earth!!! — Nevertheless, God can do all things. But, if he He sees fit that we should go to work, by the month, Day, Job, or to wash shirts by the peace, to earn means to return, it will be all right, and we can do it. If Parley is alive and well, I wish him to take as good care of the Little Stock we have as he can; and also cultivate the Ground, as well as he can. He has a hard task, but, if he is faithful he will be Rewarded. Tell the younger boys to be good, and to help their mothers, and the Parley all they can, and I will come home, by and by, and teach them, to plough and reap, ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p100.jpg) and drive team, and chop wood; and also, to be carpenters, joiners, mason[-] readers, writers, schoolteachers, preachers Prophets, Governors, sennators, and even, Patraarchs and Kings; if they will be good to their Mothers. And their Sisters shall help them. Dear Friends, Do not be frightened by a little poverty: for my part, I know how to meet it; and so do you. A little hut — some plain cheep clothing — bread to eat — two or three cows — a pig and some chickens Plenty of rosy cheeked children, brough[-] up to industry inteligence, love, and hard work: with contentment, humi[-] –ity union and the kindest affection among ourselves! This is about the happiest life there is in this world. — As to coffee, Tea, spices, Silks, sca[---] ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p101.jpg) mahogany, fine houses, fine furniture, and fine clothing, with idleness, Pride, Luxury, and disapation, Let those en– joy them who can get them; and who choose. — As to us, we can be happy without them. — Sunday Apriel 25th — 51 days on the sea. — Wind still ahead, till this morning, it is now a calm. We are still about 900 miles from Port. We are verry hun– gry — We have no vegitables — no potatoes, Rice, Sugar, Molasses, flour, or any thing but dammaged sea-buiscuit and tainted salt beaf and Pork, with a little apple and beans. When we are asleep we dream of feasting, and see tables loaded with good things, but never happen to eat them. Or if we taste them they do not taste good. We pay for cabin pas– sage, and found, — a good round sum at that. ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p102.jpg) could I only taste one crust of bread made by your hands, and a tea-cup full of, even, scimmed milk, O what a luxury!!! I am now more than 5,000 miles nearer to you than I was during the winter. Why, then; do not some of you visit me in spirit, or in dream? Have you for– gotten me? Or, cannot your spirits find a lone wanderer on so vast a waste of Waters? — I sometimes sea some of you, but in a vague and uncertain vision, with no satisfaction. Even if I speak to you or enquire after any one, you will not answer me readily, and with plain fran[-] ness — till my over anxiety awakes me without any information. Perhaps you are dead! Or, worn down with poverty, toil and care, and neglect till you no longer remember me with joy. ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p103.jpg) But, this I will not believe. — I feel sure you will always be one in spirit with me, even, in life or in death. And that nothing can seperate us from the love of God, and of each other. I am again thin in flesh. Although I was, in Chile quite fleshy. I am entirely cured of my old billious turns; not having had such a turn for near six months. My hives that for years troubled me so much now seldom trouble me. I long to see the children more than language can express. I frequently see Parley, and sometimes Helaman, If I could just get a peep at little Belindas Laughing eyes, or the gravity of Binny; Or hear Cornelia say: Pappa — Or Aga say: Am! Or see the Little ones I have never seen!!!! — Or have ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p104.jpg) a tumble with the Boys! — But, stop — I must not dwell on such things. Suffice to say: I have as good a family as ever lived on this earth, or ever will, in similar circumstances. And, to live, or die for them would be but a trifle of the debt of Love I owe them. Fear not then, ye mothers, and ye little tender ones: neither be com– fortless. There is one who cares for you, and who will care for you, "While life or thought or being lasts! The world to me is a dreary waste. I only live for the work of God, and, for you, that God has given me out of the world. When I have done my duty to you, and to my fellow man I do not desire to live in this world another minute day. ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p105.jpg) Phebe and Br Allen are as well as usual; But Phebe is geting poor and weak, she longs for something to eat. There are my poor Orphans Olivia, and Moroni, torn from my embraces and from my care, and together with my property scattered to the four winds, by one who should have been my com– forter, and my help. O God! How long shall the wicked triumph, and the enemy scatter my little flock? — How would I fly to the rescue of these Lambs, if I had the means; but I have not. And, even, if I had, it is all needed and more in the nest, at home. O God of my fathers! Hear my prayer and in the name of Jesus, restore those Children to me, and to the fold of God. Should they or their mother by any means reach the valley, divide with them the ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p106.jpg) last morsel of bread if they are hungry, but, by no means trust any property to her care, whatever her profession. She is unstable as water! — As fick le as the wind! She will surely scatter every means in her power: and even her own friends and my family if she has the means and the power. — Repentance, tears, smiles are but the prelude with her, of another storm, another treachery. Beware of her, as you would of one who has lost the Spirit of the Lord, and sought to injure and betray inn– ocent blood. She has scattered to the four winds her fathers house, after I had gathered them at my own expense; and also all my family and means, which she could at any time controll. ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p107.jpg) For Gods sake, and for mine, keep my family and means from her power, influence, or controll. Our means is the sweat, and toil, and tears and blood of myself and family who are faithful. If she comes on with the children, give them a room and bed room in the Old house if they wish, and some grain to eat, and some ground plowed and prepared for Garden, but, by no means give her any controll of your cows, teams, or other prop– erty. — Tell Olivia and Moroni I will take care of them, and feed love them, and educate them when I return. — But, Alas! I dare not hope they will be there, till I am able to go for them. One part of my family have been faithful and diligent, and have suffered and ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p108.jpg) toiled, and Gathered with me. Another part has scattered our toils and earnings. Let them who have gathered controll and enjoy the same, and let them who have scattered, learn learn wisdom, but have no controll. But, enough! — The wind has now sprung up fair, and I go to walk the deck. — Adiew. Thursday May 4th Sixty days out, since the last date 5 days calm, and 4 days head winds. We are still more than 600 m.s. from Port, and wind still a head. Last eve, a Porpoise was speared, and hawled on board, over the bow, weighing probably near 100 lbs. This morning we breakfasted on his brains and liver and steak, it was nearly e– qual to good beaf steak. ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p109.jpg) we are now short of water, and the beans and pork are nearly gone. The beaf cannot be eaten with any degree of pleasure or pro– fit. It is hard, lean, dry, salt and tainted. The sea buiscuit are poor, tasteless and hard of desolving even in Water. It is almost imposable for poor teeth to chew them, or for the stomach to digest them. Phebe and myself have been sea sick for two or three days so as to eat nothing except a little which we vometed up. We were both very weak, and were afterwards an hungered. I would gladly have given my note for one hundred dollars for a little flour, sugar, potatoes etc. but we have not seen, either land or sail for two months. My overcoat was to small to botten, by about 5 inches when when I embar embarked; It now bottons easily. ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p110.jpg) I am as spry as a boy, when not to weak to exercise. Today the wind is dying a way, and we are watching for a change as persons would watch for life and death. — I saw some of you last night. So I judge at last your spirits have been able to find me. But I hardly had a chance to speak to you. I have waited, and watched and count– ed off a great many tedious hours of my chequered life; But I think the pres– ent exceeds all other times of my life. I have not heard from home in more than 8 months; nor from any part of the great world, or even from Elizebeth, or Calafornia for near 5 months. I had every prospect of a spedy passage when half way, and since that not one day of good wind in 40 days. and all this in ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p111.jpg) a part where we had every reason to expect good winds. Adieu, till I feel like writing again. the wind has now sprung up a head, and it makes me dizzy to write. — Sunday, May 9th 65 days out, wind still ahead. The last 5 days we have gaind by lattitude 7 miles. We are still six hundred miles from Port. Our Porpoise lasted 2 days. Since that time we have had one sea fowl larger than a hen, which was caught with a fish hook. We have also sea buiscuit and tainted beaf. Our water is not yet verry scant we are geting along verry well. We are cheerful, and resigned in a meas– ure to the will of God. The officers swear and curse, and are almost discouraged. The Lords will be done, we are in his hands. ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p112.jpg) Wennesday 12th F[-]rin Wind, thank God, and the first we have had for near 40 days. Distance from Port 450 miles; hope to arrive in 4 days. We have been on board this ship 10 weeks, or 70 days, and have neither seen land or sail, since we started. It is all we can do to realise that there is any Land, or any beings but ourselves. We are ac– tually tired of seeing our own faces, and each others, and wish to see some thing new if it is only a Crocodile, or, to hear something new, if it is only the creak of a Raven. Sunday 16th seventy days out; 74 on board. Our fair wind only las– ted a few hours. Head winds, or calm nearly ever since. This day it is near between a calm and a 2 mile breeze. Distance from Port, 240 m[-] ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p113.jpg) We are now in allowance of Beaf, poor as it is, and our old, hard sea Biscuit will not last many days more. We are toleraby hungry. But, the worst of it is when asleep: To dream of seeing every luxury; such as, a corn dogger, smoking hot, a teacup of Blue milk, etc. etc. and just as we are about to eat, lo! — and behold! — We awake and our souls have appetite. It is a little rough to bear, to say no– thing of our long imprisonment, and our lonliness. But we never mur mer; it is the Lord; let him do as seems him good. On Friday last, we saw a sail at a few miles distant. We tacked ship and stood for her, and all hearts were big with expectation of obtain –ing an additional supply of Beaf and sea-bread; ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p114.jpg) But, Allas; It bore away from us, and we gave up the chase. We still study Spanish diligently. I have read the Spanish Testament twice through, and I understand it nearly as well as English: But Br, Allen can outdo me in talking it. On the last day of Nov last Omner was born in Valperaiso, Chile. He Pined away for a month and eight days and then Died. He was a beautiful child. He is buried in the Protestant Burying Ground in Valperaiso. I have writen of this more particularly, in other Letters, which I shall perhaps keep till I see you, in stead of sending them by mail. — Adieu, — till we land, or till I write again. Monday 17th Fair Wind! 7 m.s. per hour. Distance from Port ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p115.jpg) 180 miles. Expect to see land tomor– row. This morning caught a Por– poise weighing probably near more than a hundred weight. So you see that our deliverance begins to come all at once. We feel truely thankful to him who, with the trial always makes a way of escape. How true the words of the Prophet Brigham. Who has so often told the saints they could not starve to death! We bear witness to this; for we have tried it for a month, without without any prospect of success. While I am yet writing a sale has appeared near us. Adieu — Thursday 20th. This morning, at day break, Land was in sight, in many directions at at dark we cast Anchor in the har bor of S, Francisco. ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p116.jpg) I landed, and stumbled around till near 10 o clock at night, and at last found one old Br, who was keeping Batchelors hall, who gave me some supper, and told me that Elizebeth was alive, but was out to S, Jose (40 ms) and that the steamer which run there, had just ceased its trips the day before. So there would be only now and then a chance conveyance, by Sail Boat. and that no news had been hea,d from you or the vally since Sept, I felt heart sick, but retired at midnight to my lone bed, and tossed with a fever till morning, without an instant of sleep or rest. The next day at evening P...., Br Allen and the Baggage landed. On seeing other of the friends I learned that E, had rec,d a letter from ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p117.jpg) you dated Nov, But I have not yet seen it or her. O Patience! What continual drafts are made upon thee! I hope you will all excuse this Lengthy and wearisome communi– cation, if you have patience and time to read it. I will write you more, and I hope, better, and more satisfac– tory when I have seen her, and the Letter. Satterday, May 22d I have not yet had time to go to the Post office, but shall go this morning. I can make no calculations what we will do next. After being 79 days on the water, and fasting 40 days we are to poor and thin; and to weak and weary to work much. And we are out of funds. While Butter is 100 one dollar per Pound, ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p118.jpg) and other things in proportion, certain it is we cannot return very soon to the valley without a wonderful opening, for oxen are four hundred dollars per yoke, and other animals in proportion. Phebe is quite sick, But sais: "Tell them she is a live and well." She sends her love to you all, "the very best," sais she, and would gladly have writen. Shee has a Washing on hands for 12 weeks past. Excuse this hasty Close, and believe me as ever yours, for ever and ever, My very Warmest Love to all and each. P. P. Pratt Saturday, May 22d — visited San Jose valley — found my wife Eli in bad health, & received letters from home. ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p119.jpg) $ cts H, Davison 20.00 Theodore Thorp 50.00 Mary Hamilton 5.00 Mrs Corwin 3.00 John Horner 100.00 for Printing fund 150.00 Tho,s S, Williams 50 00 Harvy Green 5 00 Geo, G Snider 5 00 Josiah Arnold 16 00 Mrs Holenbeck 5 00 Mrs Corwin 8 00 John Philips 50 00 Horrace Skinner 23 75 Alfonzo Farnsworth 23 75 Horace Skinner one waggon 70 00 G. S, Sparkes 90 00 Barton Mory 5 00 Thomas Thompkins 50 00 723 50 ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p120.jpg) $ ct 723 50 Isaac Goodwin 50 00 Joseph Nicholas 50 00 Zecheriah Chevey 25 00 Isaac R Emick 25.00 Jones Dyer 10 00 Wm, Fuller 10 00 Coanrod Neil a mule 75 00 Daniel Starkes 2 5,0 <125> 175.00 Cyrus Grey 100.00 G Kittleman 10.00 The foregoing sums were contributed, to aid me in my mission, or, for my journey home, being given at various time[-] after my arrival from Chile. My time was devoted to the Ministry in the ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p121.jpg) churches at San Francisco and San José, and in vis– iting, studying Language, Writing to the other mis sions, and in preperations for the homeward journey. Until the near the end of July. I found the Saints in the above places, possesed of some faith and Kindness, benevolence and Charity. They were also endeavoring to serve the Lord, and to set good examples of Life, and they met often, to worship and Edify each other and as many as came to their meetings. Many attended their ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p122.jpg) meetings and Listened with interest, and some were baptised and added to the Church. I urged the principles of the Gathering, with all the energy of the Gift of God within me, but all seem– ingly almost in vain. The World and the Gain thereof seemed to have a Strong hold and influence over them. aft[--] a trial for months, I only obtain[--] three men to go with me for el La Deseret. besides Br Allen and my self. These were Wm, Follett, Sh[-]inas Dual ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p123.jpg) and Elisha Hyatt with these I, started on the stea –mer Sea Bird, about the Last of July. We landed in S, Padro in after 3 days, and on the 14th day of August we arrived all safe in San barnidino Where we ware Kindly recieved by Br A Liman and the Saints in general whom we found well and prosperous. We camp camped near Sister Rich,[-] and were entertained by them verry hospatably. Sunday 15th Met with the saints for worship and preached to them. ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p124.jpg) it was a meeting full of interest, well attened by Both sexes, good singing good instructions, the sa– crament, and in the aft[--] noon a school. Their meeting house is Large and commodious and is used for schools every day. Wennesday 18th Br Allen having ar– rived, I called a meet ing as follows. ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p125.jpg) Aug 14th 10 A.m. San Bernardino. The following persons met at the office for the pur– pose of organising a com, for a journey to Deseret. P. P. Pratt Elisha Hyatt, Rufus Allen Tho,s Dowell Wm,d, Follett Clark Ames, Present A Liman and R. R. Hopkins. I arrose, and made the following Remarks, which by my Request were writen By Br Hopkins. I wish to make a few remarks in order that we may come to a more full understanding of the subject before us. On my return to S Fran cisco from Chile, ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p126.jpg) I spent several months in imparting instructions, and in preperations to return home. I was com pelled from necessity, to as[-] some of the Saints, in to ac –company me home. as emagrants to Deseret. as I could not go without a guard. after months of Labour and diligence I obtained three, besides R, Allen who is always with me. These, viz, Elisha Hyat[-] Wm, Follett and Tho's Dow ell, Agreed to accompany me. The Holy Spirit Witnessing of this duty, and opening Br. Hyatt[-] ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p127.jpg) way according to my words in a remarkable manner. We have come thus far and have obtained to the number of six persons. Who have now met for the more perfect under standing of the same, and to Organise for the desart. I wish the Brethren to perfectly understand that I am the head of this com, that I will Lead it as God Shall Lead me. I will [---] the Necessary instru ctions from time to time concerning the road, the heat, the cold, drouth, wa– ter, feed, dangers, Indians ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p128.jpg) , time of starting, cir– cumstances, prospects, guarding, etc. etc. I shall know by the power of the Holy Ghost, through the prayer of faith, being up held by my Brethren, of all things pertaining to our safety and prosperity. If I wish any instruc– tion I will ask of the Lord, and if any council, Brs A, Lyman and C C Rich will be my councilors where present, and in their abscence Br R, Allen who has been with me in all my trav– els. ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p129.jpg) I have made these remarks because of a certain Spirit, and certain remarks man iffested by Br Hyatt since his arrival here. It appears much has been said to him, concern ing the road, Weather, Indians dangers and discouragements thereoff, by those not ap– pointed to Council, by which means he has seemed to waver in his faith and confidence in me as a Leader, and in the journey. When we want information from such men we will ask their Council. Br Hyatt was neither ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p130.jpg) chosen nor set apart to settle in S, Burnidin[-] But to accompany me to the vallies of the M.t.s. In doing this in all confidence and faith he will be blessed and Retain the Spirit of the Lord. And all those ap– pointed to the same Mision, — In doing otherwise they will hearken to a wrong Spirit and fall into darkness and temptation, as it will be breaking a covenent on which depends my Life and interest, and that of others to a grea[-] extent. We having ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p131.jpg) allready expended much time and means to come thus far in good faith Relying upon each others Protection. But not withstanding I have said these things I do not wish any man to go with me who is a– fraid to Risk his Life in the Councils of his Brethren the twelve, or either of them. no man who has put his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the Kingdom of God. If I am upheld by the prayer of faith I shall have wisdom and know– ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p132.jpg) –ledge by the Holy Ghost, by the mutual Council of my Brethren of the 12 twelve, whether to tarry, and go with them, or go sooner. By this wisdom we shall be guided in Safety, and protected in Life and property, whet[-] er many or few, and we shall suffer no more than is wisdom in God. Amen. I now call upon my brethren individ– ually whose names are above writen to express their feeling[-] as fully and frankly as I have done, on ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p133.jpg) the subject for which we have met. And if they see proper to express their go with me, uphold me by their prayers, and heark –en to my council. well. But, if on the other hand they have not cour– age and faith to under take the journey with me for their guide let them say it now, or ever after hold their peace on the subject. and harken to my Councils. However, if any of these should so far falter in their faith as to break their cove ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p134.jpg) or give heed to the gainsayings of men they can no longer have my fellowship or blessings. — Br Amaca Lyman then spoke at length on the same subject and to the same impor[-] import. Br Hyatt still spo[--] in an unbelieving Spirit and manifested fears of being led into danger, or rather showed a determination not to be led at all. He said he would not go into danger for any man. ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p135.jpg) the Other 4 Brethren manifested a willingness to be Led, and a deter– mination to go with me and hearken to my councils. We adjourned, with instructions to contin ue our preperations. Soon after this Br Allen arrived from S, Francisco, all well and willing to go with me. — 2 songs — on the 20th Br C. C. Rich arrived in good health, from G. S. L. City, with 17 men, making the journey in 22 days ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p136.jpg) without Loss or accide[--] haveing six waggons. Reports well of the Grass and Water, tells of much Rain on the desarts and in Deseret. Brings good news of all Things the[--] and Letters from my family Who were all a live and well. Sunday 22d had a joyful meeting with the Br A Lyman an[-] C, C, Rich and the Church. After meeting we three of the 12 met and appinted certain young men to study ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p137.jpg) the Spanish Language with a view to a mis sion hereafter, and Br Stout to teach a class in Spanish in this place, to con sist of such young men as are here now, or may here –after select. The following addi– tional sums for the mission came to hand by Br Allen. Levi Rungan 10 00 Moreland Allen 5 00 Johnathan Brown 5 00 Nathaniel Fairbanks 10 00 John Calgrove 5 00 Silas Higins 5 00 ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p138.jpg) $ ct Lysander Woodsworth 5.00 Sister King 5.00 S, Birnadino Sept 4th Atended a Harvest feast in the Bowery in Meeting house. The entire people made this feast, we assembled to enjoy it. The Roome was richly and tastefully ornimented, and set off wit[-] evergreens, specimens of Grains, vegitables etc. While above the stand was writen in Large Letters Holiness to the Lord. Meeting opened by prayer and singing and a few Remarks ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p139.jpg) from myself and others. after which the entire day and evening was spent, in feasting dan cing etc. Every variety almost which the earth produced, or skill could prepare, was spread out in profusion, and par– taken of by all citizens strangers, spaniards or Indians, with that fredom and good order which is caracterestic the Saints. The dances were conduc ted with decorum and propriety, old and young, married and single Grandsire and child ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p140.jpg) all mingling in the din so far as they chose with out a jaring spirit to mar their peace. An address from A. Lima[-] and a few words from C C Rich and myself, and a prayer and ben– ediction closed, at about 9 o clock P.M. one of the most interesting assemblie[-] ever witnessed in this age. Sunday 12 5th Sept. Met with the Saints in the bowery. Preached to them and partook of the sacr– ament and enjoyed ourselv[--] well. Met with C C Ric[-] and A, Lyman and others at evening for Prayer ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p141.jpg) Monday 6th met the Saints in conference, Preached and Listened to others, had a good conference Wennesday 8th attended a feast at Br Harrises with the others of the quorum preached and blessd some children. Friday 10th Atended anothr feast at Br, Fabens, with the 2 others of the quorum and Blessed some children and taught the company. Sunday <12th> Met with the Saints in the Bowery preached, and at evening attended a feast at Sis Br Carters and Blessed the his children. ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p142.jpg) Monday 13th Sept, 1852. This day was appointed for our company to start for home, but we were detained by Br Hyat[-] who could not find his best mule. Several men volunteerd to hunt for him but after several hours return[--] unsuccessful. Tuesday 14th All being ready, we took leave of the Saints in S, Burnidino and com– menced our journey at 9 O Clock A. M. Brs Rich and Liman and others accompanied us a few miles, And Ox team ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p143.jpg) and teamsters accompanied us for three days to hall us over the Cajon pass. Where we took Leave of them. And at evening organised our com,y as follows. P. P. Pratt and 2 wives Phebe and Elizebeth. Rufus Allen Wm, Follett Clark Ames Samuel Gould Andrew Cahoon and wife Elisha Hyatt and wife and Shas Dowell John Hyatt John Green Geo Clark. ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p144.jpg) John Green was Captai[-] of the guard. [The following two paragraphs are crossed out.] We now persued our journey, and were soon joined by five Spanyo[---] and near forty horses, mules etc. Our own Company had 4 waggons, and 33 Animals, all were mule[-] except a few horses. In all 11 men, 4 wom[--] 1 child. 5 horses, 28 mules 4 waggons and 1 dog 11 guns 4 6 shuters 1 5 shot. and 5 other Pistols. with Plenty of Ammunition. We were soon joined by 5 spanyards who ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p145.jpg) had near 40 Anamals mostly horses. Who accompanied us for some hundreds of miles, and joined us in guarding etc. Their Animals being poor and unshod we Left them on the Rio Virgin. We met a company of 24 emigrants near the Salt Spring. I bought a small waggon and harness of them. On the Muddy our camp was thronged with near 60 Indians, naked and bringing green corn mellons et and dressed skins for sale for clothing ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p146.jpg) they were all good natured and glad to see us. Some of them accompanied us 25 m.s. held our horses Guns etc. and assisted us up the hills. They Brought much more corn for sale than we purchased. after 20 days we all arrived in safety to the St. Clara about 100 m.s from the settlements in Iron County. Here John Green, and Geo Clark, Elisha Hy att, John Hyatt and Sh[--] Dowell Left us with out Leave or Council, or provication or good ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p147.jpg) bye, and went a head. Before this, on the R, Virgin we mett 2 Large Companies of Em– igrants for Cal, mostly with ox teams. Thursday Oct, 7th All arrived in safety in the settlements, in Iron Co, Utah, and were kindly Recieved and enter tained by the saints. I called on Sister Rob– ison at in the twilight of evening, and asked for the dinner which I had spoken for 1½ years before. We were kind ly Recieved by her and J. D. Lea and others. ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p148.jpg) Taried 3 days in Pana[--] fort, preached to the Sain[--] and continued our jour ney on the 11th. [The following section is crossed out.] Monday eve, near mi[-] night I reach on the 18th Oct. found my family as well as usu[--] all but one. Our dear Little Marion (daught[--] of Agatha) which I had never seen had died a few days before my return. My 2 children Olivia and Moroni ha and thei[-] mother had returned from Maine. My children called on me with all due ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p149.jpg) [The following section is crossed out.] affection. But their Mother did not come although I sent an invitation. I then on the 22d Oct sent the following Letter to her. G. S. L. City Oct 22d 1852 Mrs Mary Ann Pratt, The common hands of our children must be my apology for intruding a few lines upon your attention My last to you was dated in camp, Shariton River Mo, April 1st 1846, and was delivered to you in Nauvoo by my Br Wm who also conducted to you a waggon and team sent by me to bring you to me. ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p150.jpg) Said waggon returned to me by hand of Br Richford to th[-] Council Bluffs the following summer without you, my Children, or even an answer to my letter. After that I saw you at the Bluffs and invited you to come with me bu[-] you refused. I then gave you what mon[--] and clothing I could comman[-] and an order to obtain certain property, for you to use for your own ben ifit and that of the children or bring to me. This I believe has been by you in traveling about the world, on or ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p151.jpg) on pecuniary or matri monial buisiness in Maine, in which I had no interest. I now learn that you talk of removing to Utah, or elsewhere and judging from the past I suppose your next move would be to California, and then to Maine, and so on. I will never consent for my children Olivia and Moroni to leave me more, beyond the Reach of my dayly care guidance and government from this time fourth and forever I wish to educate them in the Branches of industry Science, and Religion. If you see proper to be guided by me I will co-operate with ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p152.jpg) your industry and that of the children, to provide you a home, and the necessaries of Life in or near my own residence If you can accept of th[-] humble style of Living in which for many yea[--] necesity has placed me and my family. If on the other hand you chose to continue your co[-] independent of my Council and advise I shall feel un –der no obligation to you in any pecuniary matter. Which ever course you choose to take, my childr[--] must remain where they can recieve my daily care and affection. I will not consent to part with their society except by the provid[---] of God. I await your answer which you can deliver in writing ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p153.jpg) or by personal inter– view at my residence. Respectfully, P. P. Pratt. ----- new page (VMSS4_F1_p154.jpg) [various scribbles in the middle of the page, the only legible word is "my"] [a stamp that says the following, and includes a print of Columbus and several other figures] 1492 1892 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 2 POSTAGE TWO CENTS 2 LANDING OF COLUMBUS ----- new page (VMSS4_F2_p001.jpg) Dear Guillote, Chile, Jan, 31st, 52. I am yet alive and in tolerable health. It is now ten months and a half since I left home. 3 months on a Dessart with an ox team, 1 month in a tent in southern California. 2 months in a crowd– ed city. (San Francisco) with not much to please the eye, or to invigerate the spirits, except wind and dust and sin. 2 months on the sea, with men worse than bruits, and but little to eat. 2½ months in Valperaiso, without seeing any thing but a durty town, Naked, barren hills, and wind and dust. and one week in Guillote, which is a comparitive paradise. All this time, with the exception of a short time in California, has been passed without acting in the ministry, and without the usual associations of a public life which serve to cheer the lone pilgrim in his wanderings, and to beguile the tedious hours one is compelled to pass, away from home, and those endearments which render life desirable. These weary hours, have been mostly spent in the study of Language which is not berry interesting to the spirits; or in the cares of life and the fatigues of the journies. On the 30th of Nov, 1851. Omner was born. He was a beautiful child. He lived one month and eight days, during all of which he pined away grew smaller and poorer, and finally Died on the 7th of Jan. 1852. During all the scenes of his birth, life, death and burial, no female friend was near except his mother, and Strangers who knew not the Language. Not even a hired girl, for they were found to be worse than nothing. It cost 10 dol to bury him in the most ordinary way. That is, 2 dol for coffin. 2 for diging the grave. 4 for the privaledge, in the protestant simetery. and 2 for incidental expenses. His mother is in her usual health. During all these tedious months, there has been but one solitary instance of letters being recieved from you, or even from Elizebeth. Your Letters of June 1851. Reached me in safety. togather with one from Elizbeth in California. I then flattered myself that the monthly mail from Panama would always bring me news. but judge my feelings when, after waiting a month, the steamer came and brought me nothing. And then another long month, and lo! — and be– hold! —Nothing from you — nothing from Elizebeth. Nothing from any living mortal in America. Although the same hand which should have writen or mailed letters for me in California. Had evidently, Recieved Letters from the Sandwich Islands, and remailed them to me. As I recieved them by the same mail which disappointed me in all else. The falt could not therefore, be in the mail. nor in the manner of posting them. How could I account for this falure of two months in succession? The person who, in San Francisco mailed me the Sandwich Island Letters must have been alive, and able to send to me, but not one word had she sent. I felt Grieved, Disappointed, weighed down. And after searching the Lists for P. P. P. Mr, Parker. etc. etc. a dozen times over. I withdrew from the post office and retired to the public reading room. There I read in a California paper, that the Mail Carrier had just arrived in California from Salt Lake, with the news of Loss of mail, which left Salt Lake, Oct 1st and was robbed by the Indians on Goose Crick. I counted up and concluded that that mail contained my letters from you in answer to the first I wrote in S Francisco. All your Other Leters before those would go the rounds of Sacramento, Sanfrancisco, Los Angeles, Charles Rich, and then, (if Remailed) Sanfrancisco, and then, if remailed by Elizebeth, come to Valperaiso. While all the Letters you write since the Loss of the October mail will doubtless be hedged up in the snows of the gold mountains, to thaw out in May or June next, and then be mailed so as to reach me in September next. So, taking the old Direction: "to care of C. C. Rich, Los Angelos!" into con- –sideration, in connection with Indians and winter. It deprives me of all returns, to my letters in any reasonable time. Allthough, these considerations, left out. there is a chance to correspond monthly between Valperaiso and Salt Lake City. If your letters reach here in the course of next sumer, or autumn they will have to follow me to N, America, or I shall not see them. ----- new page (VMSS4_F2_p002.jpg) Dear Having no letters to answer, I did not write the Last mail. As I had nothing new to write, having exausted all the topics, of News, of Novelty, or of Love. And having wearied you with long details of feelings, effections, etc, without any answers I thought to waite till I saw, or experienced somthing new. Or till I had some letter to answer. — Well, — I have moved to Guillote, 40 m.s. from Valperaiso. in an ox cart, road verry dusty. 24 hours in passage. A worthless, naked, mountain country, without timber, most of the way. Judge our feelings then, when, on a sudden, we awoke in the morning and looked out of our covered cart, to find our selves in a large well watered valley. Rich as eden, and cultivated, with farms, gardens, orchards vinyards. etc. And water ditches in every direction like our own Deseret. We traveled a few miles in a strait street walled on each side with tall Adobe walls and lined with tall Rows of Poplers on each side. We soon arrived in Guillote. A town of Adobe houses, neatly whitewashed and thinly scattered over nearly as much Ground as Salt Lake City, the streets at right Angles, Water diches running through each; Lind with poplars, a hundred feet high in strait rows; and the whole spaces and squares togather with a vast country arround, in a high state of cultivation. vinyards with bunches of grapes hanging in clusters, within reach of even the children, covering countless acres, fig trees, bearing fruit in all stages from blossom to ripeness on the same tree. And pears, plum plumbs, apples, peaches, orranges lemmons, quinces, etc. etc. All clothed with mature fruit, and growing in mixed profusion in every yard. Such a sight to one who had spent 10½ months as we had spent them was certainly a relief. The valley is as level as Salt Lake valley, not so large; but well watered by a River, and by innumerable Ditches, or Canals. The soil resembles our farm where we raise the wheat. and the Mountains on the same side of the town as ours, much Resemble the same range on which you gaze every day. There There is apparantly the same Kenyons, and the same lone peak, at about the same apparant distance southeast of the town. While to the west, we have the great ocean, in stead of Salt Lake. The senery to the south extends in the distance among lone hills and mountains the same as you see from your windows while Looking towards Utaw. While to the North, hills are near, like our own, and even the river forms soming, that resembles in the dis– tance the Hot Spring lake. We hired a house near a high hill, which overlooks the whole, the same as those above brother youngs house. On this hill which rises some six hundred feet from the Level plain which sur– rounds it on all sides. We, that is Br Rufus Allen and myself retire to pray every evening between sunset and dark. it is solitary being only ocupied by a few sheap, and by a Monument, surmount on its summit surmounted by a cross, before, which burns 2 lam lamps in the evening. The lamp lighter is the only person we have yet seen on the hill. Figs and other fruit constitutes much of our living, and are very good, and holsome and palatable, as well as healthy, I think they will regulate my stomach and bowels, which for years have failed to exert a healthy action. — The plumbs and figs are sweet as hunny, and melt in the mouth without chewing. The grapes, peaches, etc. not yet ripe, but will be in february and march. We are diligent in the study of the Lenguage. And now have every facility, as we live in the same house with Chelanos who can both read and write, as well as speak the Spanish. But still, we cannot yet understand general conversation. We are only able to exchan[--] ideas in the Language in simple sentences to a limited extent. We how– ever distinguish many words in their conversation, and sometimes get the run of the subjects. ----- new page (VMSS4_F2_p003.jpg) I can read the New Testament in Spanish with pleasure. Under– standing most of it, as I read, and making myself clearly understood to them. Indeed my reading and writing in the Lenguage seems to be more plain and clear than their own. Educated persons direct from Spain are more more easily understood by me, and they speak more like me, and like the book reads. Although I think the people of Chile, speak tolerably pure Spanish. — I have reason to hope that, in two months more we will be able to join in, and to comprehend com– mon conversation. The first person to whom I explained our mode of baptism, actually laughed, till she laughed herself into a fit of Hesterics, could not stop, went out doors, had her laugh out, and came back and apologised. This, however was a rude young girl. Others have treated the subject more seriously. Although I have generally felt to keep close, till I can talk, and understand their replies. I find many of them have read the new Testament, and in some places the chil– dren use it as a school book. They are in general verry devoted religionists. And appear to many good traits of caracter about them. They are in general a peacable, social, and affectionate people so far as I can judge. Much more sociable and affectionate, than the people of the United States. I have as yet witnessed but verry little impropriety of conduct or immorality among them in general, all-though, from their own accounts but comparatively few ab– stain from the Lusts, and acts which are forbiden. If the hands of the Great and abominable Church of all the earth could be broken without their utter distruction I think many of them could be saved. They are industrious in their way, but, a they have neither the knowledge nor the energy to accomplish much. They do things in such a way that one of our men or women will do more than 6 of them. For inst, they have neither fireplace, chimney nor cookstove. Their wheel for spining wool is a stick, or spool and spindle, which hangs dangleing from their thread, and which, they give a twirl with their fingers, in order to twist the few intches of thread which they have pulled out with great care and evenness, from a bunch of course wool which is twirled round their rists without carding. Their loom is such as Parley could make in one morning be– fore breakfast, except the reads and harness. They purchase their bread of public bakers, at an enormous price, and verry poor in quality. They cook but little, on a fire outdoors; or, in a back room without a chimney. They purch– ase fewel at a sixpense worth at a time. after the retailer has doub– led on it. Going perhaps half a mile to market to by purchase a few sticks of wood and bring it home in their apron, or in their market Basket. They wash in cold water, without wash-board, or hailing. They wash their dishes in the brook. Many of them set no table nor have regular meals, but squat down round a pot, and eat that which they have been several hours in preparing. A servant woman will neither sit at table, nor eat like folks, but will take the leavings, and eat [-]at them like a dog, standing, seting or sprawling on the ground. When the young Lady has thus draged out the day, about the yard, or, in the cookhouse she curls down on the Ground, or tyle floor at night, without covering, or bed. in the same cloths which she wore in the day. and rests till morning. The "Privy" is not a privy, nor is it a back– house, for there is no house for that purpose, nor any other blind. Men and women atending to all honest and necessary business in open frankness, in sight of each other. When about their work, well educated women of the best class will go with their dress open down to their middle, or, even take it off. and work without it. ----- new page (VMSS4_F3_p001.jpg) Dear Family Ship Deacut, Pacific O,n Lat, 3 north. — March 28th '52 I have once more reterned to my own native hemisphere; having crossed the Equator just after the sun did the same. — And, while you dayly behold his grand approach to the regions north, to shed his light and warmth over the face of nature, and to cheer you, after your long, cold and lonesome winter, I hope the Spirit of consolation which seeth and Knoweth my footsteps will whisper to you that I am also drawing near — and more near to you, every day. Again have I passed 24 days upon the lone and dreary waters. Again have I spent my lone eve– nings in leaning over the vessels side and praying for each of you by name. — How I long to know how you have passed the winter in your poverty and lonliness, and whether you are all alive. All your letters of Oct, last were doubtless lost with the mail on goose Crick, which was captured by the Indians. — I have recieved your letters of June last, and one from Belinda, Dated Aug 31st this is all, and the last news from you. The last letter pained my heart much because of your sufferings and want of means, and food and Labour. — I sent you two hundred and forty dol,s by Br Huntington last fall. (Or I put it into the hands of Old Br, Gribble the husband of my old friend Sabery Granger to hand to Br Huntington for him to deliver to Mary or Belinda.) If per chance you did not recieve it you must have suffered extreemly. But even if you did recieve it, it was but a morsel among so many. I hope it was recieved, and spent to feed and comfort my dear babes and their Mothers. — Never mind the completion of the house till I come. I can do it with my own hand. And I will try to bring some nails, glass, Putty, Paints, oils, door trimings, and some tin for [---] spouts. etc. etc. etc. — I will also remember your noble sacrifices of your clothing, etc. and will seek to replace the same by bringing a little Leather, some small weres and a few articles of necessary wearing apparrel for women and children. — All I have said to you here to fore about using credit I now make null and void. and advise you not to go in debt one farthing except to save from hunger. We have thank God, striped ourselves for the Last year or two and paid nearly all our debts. I even obtained means by faith and paid the five hundred dollar note in California, at the verry day I also obtained means for our South American Mission. Now let us keep out of debt, and then when we get a few cloths or a little something to eat it will be for ourselves, and our babes. I say these things, although from all accounts it would seem there is no danger, for nobody will trust you! Well, if any person should begin to feel their heart open to trust you, just tell them for me, that they must do it if at all, on the principle of never expecting to recieve any thing in return. neither need they ask for it of me, for I will not pay it, at least untill I get ready. I will also seek to bring with me tea and shugar enough for one good cup for us all, I, because of my journey, and you because of your long abstainance. So we will, if prospered, treat Resolution, and then try and do without. I am however talking of all these good things by faith, for I have not thirty dollars in the world, but I remember the many times that god has answered my prayers, and I think he is still able and willing to make good his promises. — If so we shall be fed, and clothed, and have means to build and to plant, and to multiply and increase in the Land. Nor need you think Strange if some of you should be invited to just step out of town a few years, and make some butter, and cheese, and milk, and meet, and eggs and chickens, and pork and tallow, for I purpose asking God for some cows, and sheep and mules and horses. — Is anything to hard, for the Lord?!!! — Do not seek to purchase much clothing or goods of any kind till I come, even if some little means should reach you. for I will try to bring what is necessary. I know not when I will be permited to return to you, But I hope it will be in time for Christmass, But the Lords will be done, and note mine. If Parley is alive and well I wish him to take as good care as posable of what Little stock we have, and also cultivate the ground as well as he can. He and Joseph and Alma must have each a good horse or mule team when I come, so that they can go for wood, stone, boards, flour, grain, hay, or to the farm or pasture and back verry swiftly, without the slow bother of oxen. H Tell them, and also Nephi and Helaman to be good boys, And I will come by and by and learn them not only to plow and reap and drive teem and chop wood. but also to be carpenters, joiners, masons, readers, writers, preachers, Prophets, schoolmasters, governars and even Kings and Patraarchs; if they will be good to their Mothers and to one another. There is little Binny also shall have a good education in these things; and also Lehi, and _ _ _ _ I do not know their names. As to my little daughters, Julia, Lucy, Belinda, cornelia lona, etc. Their education should consiste in reading, writing, etc, and in cooking, housework, milking, Churning, Baking sewing, etc. and to make coats, pants, vests, dresses, Bonnets, etc. ----- new page (VMSS4_F3_p002.jpg) while music, the fine Arts, medicine, the sciences, and above all faith, hope, and charity must not be neglected by either sex. such an education, in which all the branches of Industry and are blended with Letters, and the Knowledge of Godliness, is the best in the world, and will tend to Life and progress, far more than all the gold of California. ----- new page (VMSS4_F4_p001.jpg) february the 8 1846 I was Marreied to Parley. Parker. Pratt. and I arived at Nauvou on the 6 of febru the same mounth and year. on the 13 of the same I took my departure and left Nauvou in company with my husband and family the rest of the twelve that present and asmany as could get ready. left in the depth of Winter without selling theare property or baing able to get a properly fit out. in poveraty we left Nauvoo but cherfulness seamed to possess nearly eveary breast I was not in verry good health and turned out in depth of winter without house or home but nevertheless those wheare happy days to me. I am blest with a huband of a noble and generous turn of a kind and affectionate heart. one that delights in good acts and kindness and discharing every known duty. Either you told me that you thought that I got maried if I ever did it wioud bee some old doting childish person or some tyrant. but I must tell you that wist it for once I have one of the best men that ever gracest this earth or iver will in my humble oppionion theare is but a verry few as good I know that I could not have done any better I wish to I am happy and I know that my husband is capable and will exalt me and what more do I want. we was from the time we left Nauvoo untill November the 30 before we got into a house travled untill the first . my husband left me for England the written by Phebe Soper Pratt ----- new page (VMSS4_F4_p002.jpg) [1851] It is with fealings of a pecular of nature that promps me at this time to address a letter to you all. I intend to give you a particular account of all that has happend or occured to me since: I saw you or took a long farewell of you in New York. Then I thought that I shoud have seen you in a short time, but years has elapsed: and many things occured with bouth you and me. it now five years since that time I am afraid it will be several more: I look for you next fall I feel as though you would certainly come I hop you will. if I am not hear: think not hard of me. it nearly turns me wild to of it but I but circumstances alter cases I should be delited to see you. but my husband is going to the Pacific to the island and chilia. to preach the gosple of christ: there will bee a setelment formed by Br. Amasa D Liman and Rich. seven hundred miles south of hear: it is a lovely climate warm and sa[---]ilius and verry health it is supposed to be. at present it is settled primably by the Spanish and some ameracanes dwell theare. This settlement will be handy for the miss missionary to leave theure families wile they and make an opning and inturduce the gospel among those nation wear they are appointed. as my health is not good I am advisd to go: weather I shall at present go farther or not I cannot tell: but my health Is a great consideration to me: I have been quite out of health ever cince I left you. I am Married I hope it will be benificeal to me ----- new page (VMSS4_F5_p001.jpg) Facts! For the Serious consderation of Spanish Americans. Jesus of Nazereth is the Messiah, the King and Saviour of the world. He gave his life for the world. He arose from the dead. He commissioned certain men to bear witness of these facts in all the world. And to call all men to repent, to ceace from their sins, and believe on his name. He commanded these commissioners to immerse, or, to bury in the water, in his name, all per thus believed and repented: For remision of He that every person who complied wi conditions should be saved, and that every who didnot comply should be condemned. He said: — "These signs shall follow thos believe: In my name shall they cast out Demons: They shall speak in new languages: They shall take up serpents; if they drink any deadly thing it shall not hurt them: They shall lay their hands on the sick and they shall recover." He Assended into Heaven. [A hole is torn in the right side of the page.] ----- new page (VMSS4_F5_p002.jpg) Spanish Americans. imperfect english ----- new page (VMSS4_F5_p003.jpg) 2 11 He promised to return again to the earth, with all his saints and Angels, — To raise the dead, — Distroy sin, and to reign over all 12 His Apostles and Elders, witnessed to the foregoing facts among the nations, — Called all to repentance and immersed in water all who 13 The signs followed those who believed, as promised, in all the world. 14 These apostles died, all save John, who was banished to a small Island. 15 This same John, being the last of the twelve, recieved in his old age a New Revelation, foretelling the events of all after ages. 16 This Revelation foretold the universal sway of a certain power, called by him, "Mystery, Babylon, the Great, the mother of harlots and abominations of the earth." 17: This power is described in said revelation in such plain terms that none need mistake Her peculiar caracterestics; or, be at a loss for her Identity. She should be drunken with the blood of the saints and martyrs of Jesus. She should make war with the Saints and Overcome them. She should have dominion amo She should Rule over the Kings of the earth, and make with the wine of her fornication. She should Decieve all by her sorceries. She should intoxicate the nations w of her golden cup. She should be arrayed in Gold, and silks, and in fine linnen, and purple, and scarlet, and go precious stones and pearls. She should Glorify herself, and Live deliciously. Her Merchandise would enrich the merchants, ship– owners, captains, and all that trade by sea. Power would be given her Over all Nations kindreds and tongues. She should even [illegible deletion] all in her dominions to recieve the mark of her Name in the [illegible deletion] [or, in plai english, She should establish Laws to compel h be christened and marked in the forehead.] She the worship of an Image. But, above all, "M be writen in plainness on her front. [two holes are torn in the right side of the page.] ----- new page (VMSS4_F5_p004.jpg) 3 This power must of necessity be the city of Rome and the mysterious religious institutions of which it is the head: Because no other power has established universal religious in– stitutions, and enfourced them by law, among all nations. No other power has had dominion given over all nations since the revelation was writen until the present. If the prediction and the universality of its fulfilment were to be applied to any other power, the Romish adherants in every country would contradict it. According to their own claims: Who has given laws and Religion to Europe; — to America; — to Christendom? Who has perpetuated and enforced the same by civil enactment, and by military power? Rome! Who has decieved all nations? Rome! — — — None else. — For, none else has given religion to If all nations have not been decieved by a certain m mytical power, and their Kings and people made drunk with her cup of Abominations, then the Revelation of John has failed of fulfilment. If on the other hand, they have been decieved, by a certain power, that power must, to a great extent be universal. — Ask an adherant of the Church of Rome: Which is the great, — the Universal Church? — The answer will be That of Rome. — — When the Bishops, Clergy, and Councils of the Roman Empire instituded infant "Christening" in stead of faith, Rpentence, and immersion, for remision of sins: This was the begining of the deception. ----- new page (VMSS4_F5_p005.jpg) [whole page crossed out with an X] Thirty-one Astounding Facts For the serious consideration of All Men 1st Jesus, of Nazereth is the Messiah, the King and Saviour of the world. 2 He layed down his life for the world. 3 He Arose from the dead. 4 He commissioned certain men to bear witness of these facts in all the world. 5 He commissioned these witnesses to warn all men to repent, To ceace from their sins, and believe on his name. 6 He commanded these commissioners to immerse, or, to bury in the water, in his name, all persons, who thus believed and repented, for remision of sins. 7 He promised to save every person who complyed with these conditions 8 He said that every person who did not comply, should be condemned. 9 He said: "These signs shall follow those who believe: In my name shall they cast out demons; they shall speak in new languages; They shall take up serpents; If they drink any deadly thing it shall not hurt them: They shall lay their hands on the sick and they shall recover. 10 He Assended into Heaven. ----- new page (VMSS4_F5_p006.jpg) [The entire page is crossed out.] 3 18 This power must of necessity be the City of Rome and the misterious, Religious institutions of which it is the head, because No Other power has established universal religious institu– –tions, and enfourced them by Law, among all nations. No Other power has had dominion given them over all Nations Since the revelation was writen, until the present. If we were to apply the prediction, and the universality of its fulfilment to any other power, the Romish adherants, in every Country woald rise up and contradict us. According to their own Claims, Who has Given Laws, and religion to Europe, to America, and to Christendom; and per– petuated and enforced the same by Civil enactment and mil– –itary power? Rome. Who has Decieved All nations? Rome. — None Else. For none else has given religion to all. If all nations have not been decieved by a certain mis– tical power; And their Kings and people made drunk with her Cup of Abominations, then Johns Revelation is false. — If on the Other hand, they have been Decieved, made drunk, by a certain power, that power must, to a Great extent, be Universal. Ask an adherant of the Church of Rome, which is the Great, the universal Church. the answer will be. That of Rome. When the Bishops, Clergy, and Councils of the Roman empire instituted infant "Christening" instead of faith, Repentance, and immersion for Remission of sins, this was the begining of the deception. ----- new page (VMSS4_F5_p007.jpg) When, under the Roman Emperor Constantine, this "Christening of Infants" became the universal law of the land, then were all nations decieved which composed the Roman Empire; so far as they obeyed its laws. Not one soul who was subject to the Laws of that empire Obeyed the Gospel from that time to the present. Nor has "protestant" England Europe, or "Puritan" Amer– –ica, With all their hosts of Luthers, Calvins, Wesleys, or Other "Reformers" been able as yet, to detect the deception, at its root, so as to restore a single Nation to the obedience of Faith, Repentance, and Remision of sins, by immersion in the name of Jesus Christ: so as to deliver them from the deception. Thus, all nations have been decieved in the verry points which constitute the Gospel of Salvation. And thus, the deception continues to this day. And will continue with many, till the Lord Jesus Christ shall desend from heaven and distroy the Mystery of Iniquity. When, by the discovery and conquest of America, and of other countries, these same institutions were enfourced by the sword; and afterwards fastened on the mind by tradition, and carried out and supported by the civil enactments of the several European Colonies, or by the mother coun– try, to the exclusion of all other Religions; then Rome had, so far fulfilled her Mission, according to the Rev– elation. — So fully is this prediction consumated in the new world, that, should Peter, James or John arrise from the dead, and commence in Cuba, Hati, Mexico, Central America, Columbia, Bolivia, Peru, Chile, Buanos Ayeres, or Brazil, ----- new page (VMSS4_F5_p008.jpg) by scores and hundreds. And, at length tens of thousands of the people of the Church of the saints were driven to the Mountains of Deseret. Where, fortified by Mountain fastneses, and sepera ted from protestantism in the United States by a thousand miles of Desart, uninhabited, save by wild tribes of Indians, they live in peace: And there they have founded a state, the Germ of an empire, which the other states of the Union, and the Federal Government, at Washington have finaly consented to feloship and sustain under the Modification of a Teritory. 26. Since the foregoing events have transpired the Church in the mountains of Deseret has sent Apostles and Elders to France, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Norway, Sweeden Denmark, and Other Countries of Europe. In several of these countries the word has been recieved with joy. Many have been immersed for remission of sins, and have Recieved the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, and the signs have followed. 27 In A.D. 1851 Apostles and Elders were sent to California; Sandwich Islands; Australia; and western Coasts of South America, with the sam –dings. 28 Spanish Americans, A vast majority of you are de– –sended from the Ancient Race of the Mexican, Peruana, and Chelana, and Other Nations of Original Americans. The Origin of that Entire race is now Revealed, by Angels, and by the Discovery, and translation of their Ancient Records. The Aboriginal tribes of America, called by Europians, "Indians" Are Literal Desendants of Ancient Israel Israel. They are to be included in the Great restoration of that [A hole is torn in the right side of the page.] ----- new page (VMSS4_F6_p001.jpg) Proclamacion Extraordinaria! Parley P. Pratt, Apóstol de la Iglesia de Jesús Cristo de y Presidente de una mision general de dicha Iglesia entre todas las naciones del Pacífico: A los Americanos Españoles de California, Mexico, America Central, Colombia, Bolivia, Peru, Chile, Buenos Ayres, y de otra parte: — Salud: — Amigos y Hermanos! Un ciudadano de los Estados Unidos, y Estrangero entre Vmds, que aun posee su idioma con perfeccion, tiene el deseo de dar a Vmds unas cosas de la suma importancia, así escribe. Una nueva revelacion divina ha sido recivido en los Estados Unidos del Norte America por medio de la Administracion de los Santo Angeles del cielo. Estos Angeles han revelado un libro antepasado, cuyo nombre es "Libro de Mormon", dicho Libro contiene el Evangelio en su plentitud y tambien muchas Verdades historical y profetico de suma importancia para el siglo presente, Este Libro está publicado en Ingles y varios idiomas Europ[--]s, y ahora se va á traducir en el idioma Español y introducirlo entre Vmds. Estos Angles tambien han acomicionado y ordenado á nuevos apóstoles á enseñar á todas las naciones arrepentimiento y Fe en el Señor Jesús Cristo y de Bautizar, Es decir, enterrar o [several words are faded near the bottom left of the page.] ----- new page (VMSS4_F6_p002.jpg) Sumergir en el agua todos los que creen en el nombre de Jesus Cristo, para la remision de pecados, Tambien á dar el don del Espíritu Santo, de poner encima las manos en su nombre, despues de bautizar en agua. En esta nueva dispensacion, El Señor tambien ha renovado la promesa que cada persona que cumple con estas condiciones será salvado, Pero él que no cree y arrepente y ser bautizado será condenado, y estos señales siguirán á los que creen, como está escrito: "En mi nombre echarán diablos, habláran con "lenguas nuevas: agarrarán serpientes, si beben alguna cosa venenosa, no les hará daño: Pondrán sus manos sobre los enfermos, y recobraran la salud." En tiempos pasados, despues que el Señor izo estas promesas, fué recibido en el cielo, Pero prometió de volver otra vez á la tierra con todo sus Santos y ángeles: de levantar los muertos, de finizalar los pecados, y de reynar sobre todas las naciones. Sus apostoles y ancianos (de antigüedad) dieron testimonio de estas cosas entre todas las naciones, llamaron á todos á arrepentirse, de bautizarse ó sumergirse en el agua todos los que creyeron. Y el Señor confirmó la palabra con las señas que prometió segiurian en todo el mundo. Al fin, estos apostoles morieron, todos menos Juan quien estaba en la Isla de Patmos. Este mismo Juan, cuando era muy viejo, recivió una revelacion nueva, para manifestar á los servientes de Dios las cosas que entonces habían de cumplir en corto tiempo. Esta revelacion manifestó que un cierto poder, o Gobierno se levantaría á reynar á todo el mundo, y entre toda las naciones. ----- new page (VMSS4_F6_p003.jpg) Este Gobierno, le nombró "Misterio Babylonia, la grande, madre de las fornicaciones, y abominaciones de la tierra." La misma revelacion da una discripcion de esta "Misteria" tan clara que ninguna persona puede equivocarse o falla de conocerla, Este poder vio Juan en la semejanza de una mujer, sentada sobre una bestia, á quien fue dado hacer guerra contra los Santos, y vencerlos, y tambien á ella fue dado, poder sobre todo tribu, y lengua y nacion. Esta Ramera grande, que está sentada sobre muchas aguas, la misma con quien comitieron fornicacion los Reyes de la tierra, y con quien los habitantes de la tierra se emborrach– –aban con el vino de su fornicacion, fue tambien vestido en púrpura y adornado con oro y piedras, y con pearlas, y tenia en su mano una copa llena de oro, y llena de las abominaciones de su corrupcion y fornicacion. Esta mujer fue emborrachada con la Sangre de los Santos, y con la Sangre de los Martiros de Jesus. "Y la mujer" (dijo el Ángel á Juan) "es la ciudad grande que tiene Señorio sobre los reyes de la tierra." Porque toda la gente han bebido de la rabia de su fornicacion, y los reyes de la tierra han cometido fornicacion con ella, y los comerciantes de la tierra se han enriquecido con la abundancia de sus delicias. "Y oí" dijo Juan "otra voz del cielo, que dijo, Venid de ella mi gente, para que no participan de sus pecados. y reciban de sus plagas; Pues sus pecados han llegado hasta el cielo, y Dios ha acordado sus iniquodades." Y los comerciantes de la tierra, y cada capitan de navío, y toda tripulacion de fragata, y aquellos que trafican por mar fueron enriquecido por su magnificencia, y por sus mercarderias de oro, y de plata, y de piedras preciosas, y de pearlas, y de lienzos ----- new page (VMSS4_F7_p001.jpg) History of America from its first Settlement by a Colony from the Tower of Babel till the present time. Writen for my Children. By a Father in Exile. My sons and daughters: You are already more new– –merous than the household of Jacob when he went to sojourn with his son Joseph in Egypt. In connection with a newmerous, inteligent and enterprising people, you Occupy a central posision in the Mountain fastnesses of a Country in many Respects the most important of our Globe. Your father a member of a quorum which holds the Keys of Knowledge for all nations, and your mothers chosen from among the most virtuous inteligent and exemplary of their sex to be found in two hemispheres, you have every natural advantage which is attainable in the present degraded and degenerate State of Our Race. As one means of your improvment in these favoured circum– –stances, I write this small compendium of History of your country. In which brevity, simplisity, truth, and a univer– –sal summary of the most important events of its several periods are its only distinguishing caracterestics. In short it is hoped that this Little work will serve as an index to the greater works from which its is derived. ----- new page (VMSS4_F7_p002.jpg) and that it will draw out your minds to the perusal of them, and more especially to to such portions of them as are sacred, because writen by the Commandments and Inspiration of the Almighty. Now my dear Children, hopeing that you will search for Knowledge as for hiden treasure, and that you will improve the same by Obedience unto Salvation, and commit the same to your Children, and Childrens Children untill you become as numerous as were the hosts of Isreal, I now commence the History of our Common Country. ----- new page (VMSS4_F8_p001.jpg) let alone to our Fathers. It is time that all this stupidity and indifference should come to an end, and that our hearts were opened, and our charities extended, and bosoms expanded to reach forth, after who? Those that we call dead; and God has condecended to speak in our own day and talk about the dead ni order bring the subject to our capacity, but in reality we have no dead, Only think of it, they are all living, thinking, active beings, we have only been taught that they are dead. Shall I speak my feelings, that I had yesterday while we were laying those corner stones. Yes I will let them out, it was not with my eyes, not by the power of natural vision, but by my intelect, by the faculties inherent ni man, my reason taught me, from the things I know it apeard to me and also by the power of the spirit in me, that Joseph Smith and his associate L. D. Saints hovered about us on the brink of that foundation, and with [---] all the Angels, and Spirits from the other world, that might be permitted, or that was not otherwise employed ancient and moderen, the Hosts of Isreal. What makes you think so. In the first place what else on earth have they to be interested about? Where would their eyes be ni the wide earth if not centered there? where would there hearts, their affections be, either ancient or modern saints, if they cast their eyes on this dark earth we dwell on, if not ni the vallies of these mountains? Is it anybody else that are preparing to commune with the dead by looking to God for it, nobody else have the keys of communion, nobody else has opened their hearts to conceive grander conceptions, nobody else have their sympithies drawn out after so as to feel after the Father. No. If you go from this place you hear "as the tree falls so it lies, there is no repentance ni the grave, there is no change there, you are fixed errepreivably fixed for all eternity, and the moment your breath leaves the body you must go to an extreme heaven or to ----- new page (VMSS4_F8_p002.jpg) an extreme hell, there to rejoice with Peter, on thrones of power ni the presence of Jesus Christ ni the third heavens; or role in the flames of hell with murrderers and devils. It is here that the people would look, it is here that the eyes of all the nations of the dead if I may so call them would consentrate; it is here that the countless millions of the spirit world, so far as they have been enlightened by the preaching of the Gospel [--]ll the last trump sounded and called forth the sleeping dead saints from their midst, since the grave delivered up their captive bodies, and the spirit world their captive spirits of the ancient saints in conection with the resurection of Jesus Christ; from that time that these spirits bade farewell to the spirit world until now, all the spirits that have been enlightened by the preaching of the Gospel, would have their eyes, hearts, affections, and feelings centered here. Why? If they looked upon the earth at all it would be upon those Corner Stones that we laid yesterday, to hear the sounds of the trumpets to behold the parade, and hear the martial music, and the songs of Zion to examine the hearts and spirits of their friends; They were glad to see those baynots glitter, and would there was A million of them where there was only one, for they want to find A people enlightened upon upon the earth, and gathered together ni sufficient numbers to be able to mentain a spot on earth that they might have A Baptismal Font where by You could act for the dead, and prepare them for an exhaltation the same as if they had lived on the earth that they might be judged according to men in the flesh. It was there all their expectations were centered. What cared they for Golden palaces, marble pavements, or gilded halls of state on earth? What cared they for all the splendor, equepage ----- new page (VMSS4_F8_p003.jpg) tilles, and empty sound of the self stiled great of this world which all pass away like the breath of the morning to the rising sun? What cared they for the struggles, the Battles, the victories, and numerous other worldly interests that vit[-]erate the bosomes of men in the old world on either side, none of these things would interest them. Their interest was centered here, it had its bounds around this center among the Nations. Did Joseph think of anything else yesterday? he might if he was so busy, and, necessarily employed any where else. But judging from what I know of experience of this earth, and what I know of his duty he is so ready hurried he has hardly time to cast an eye upon his freinds on the earth. We are, and he was while he did live, and I do not beleive he has slackened his energy yet. I do not beleive the spirit and preisthood upon him would let him rest while Satan, sin, death and darkness possess a foot of ground on this earth, while the spirit world contains the spirit of one of his freinds, or the grave holds captive one of their bodies. I know enough of preisthood, and of the eternal spirit that is poured out upon him to know that he never will be still until every spirit that has been engaged with energy in the work of God is clothed upon with an imm– –ortal body, — he will never rest until such a victory is acheived. You might as well talk about Saul king of Isreal resting. When he was anointed simply, he walked off like another man, in a day or two wisdom came upon him, and zeal for the cause of God, he slaughtered an ox and divided it in parts, and sent it to the different tribes of Isreal saying so let be done to the man who will not come up to the help of the Lord of hosts. You will find out that there is a spirit of this kind upon you. What else will L. D. Saints do? They will build, plant improve, cultivate, make the Desert into a fruitful feild, use the elements, send out missions abroad, build up kingdoms, states, Churches, Temples at home. What is the matter ? The spirit is on you, you have been baptised, you have had the laying on of hands, and some have been ordained ----- new page (VMSS4_F9_p001.jpg) O ye impenitent, hearted, careless sons and daughters of men; who take the name of God in vain, and speak lightly of that Savior who died for you: yea — who walk in the paths of unlawful pleasures, and vice, and folly; — know you not that you soon must die? Know you not that you must rise again, and be judged for the deeds done in the body, and be rewarded according to your works? Know you not, that the time of your resurrection and exl exaltation to happiness, will vary according to your deeds done here in this life? Know you not, that the degrees of your final attain– –ment in bliss, will be determined by the life you lead, and the preparations you make in this probation? Suppose you had a ticket in your possession which would entitle you to arise from the grave with all those whom you love, in the space of about twelve years from now the present moment; and after you had risen, would entitle you to an eternal inheritance on the earth, as in some choice spot. Suppose, in addition to all this, the ticket entitled you to a splendid mansion, gardens, fur– –niture, gold, silver, and precious stones; fountains and pleasure gardens grounds: and to a well furnished wardrobe of white silks and the finest cambrics and linnens Suppose, on the other hand, you meet a man who has a ticket, or title, which insures him to rise from the grave about three thousand years hence, and then to have the privilege of coming to the earth as a servant to the lord of the inheritance just described; without ever owning anything himself. ----- new page (VMSS4_F9_p002.jpg) How would you exchange tickets? Would a small pile of gold, and a few years indulgence in the pleasures of sin, satisfy you in making the exchange? Would you not rather deny yourself and take up your cross in this world? would you not suffer everything that a scoffing, frowning world could heap upon you? Would you not languish in prison, or die on the rack, sooner than exchange tickets? I think you would. Then I beseech you; I plead with you, in the name of him that died for you; to break off from your sinful sinful course. Lead a new life: and come forth, believing in a crucified and risen Redeemer; and be buried in the the water in his name, and in the likeness of his death; and rise again in the likeness of his resurrection; and re– –ceive the laying on of the apostle's hands, for the gift of the Holy Spirit. In so doing, you will not only enjoy the blessings and gifts of the science of divine theology, in this present world; but, if you sleep in death; your spirit will rest a few short years in his immediate presence; where the wicked cease from troubling, and the weary are at rest. Your flesh will rest in hope, till that till that great Millennial morn when the trump shall sound. You will then come forth from the grave: your body will be reunited with your spirit; and the whole will become immortal, and inherit the earth. You will then possess its treasures of gold, silver, fruits, food and rayment; with precious stones, jewels, palaces, and gardens of pleasure; while thieves while will not be ----- new page (VMSS4_F9_p003.jpg) Thus prepare the way for the Coming of the Son of God. You are sent fourth to Lay your hands on be– lievers and in His sacred name and Heal them; and to comfort all that Mourn and bind up the broken hearted. You are not sent to Intermeddle with their civil and domestic institutions as established by Law; and render -ed sacred by antiquity; only as in so far as those institutions Come in contact with Liberty of Concience and the com– mandments of Jesus Christ. When the Latter is the Case you Must Obey God rather than Man, and take the consequences. Or flee to another place. It is none of your buisiness Whether the Laws of any any nation pertaining to Matrimony Give to their subjects one wife or two, or even four. You have not the right, nor the power, to break up a Mans family; to Cast his Wives upon the world as Widows, or out casts from society; or to Illagitamatise his Children. What ever the Laws of Man in the different nations where you Minister Recognise as a mans Legitamate rights pertaining to these things: The same is his Legal right. You will therefore be in duty bound to admit a man to the Ordinance of Baptism, and to Church fellowship With all his wives and Children, who who are recognised as such by the Laws of the his Country, On their profession of faith in Jesus Christ and the repentance of all their sins. ----- new page (VMSS4_F9_p004.jpg) Christianity. So far does this spirit of enmity extend, that, in the United States, hundreds of people have suffered martyrdom; for simpty testifying of visions, Angels and Revelations. etc. Or, for Baptising by immersion and exercising the spiritual gifts. While tens of thousands have been robbed, disinherited, and driven to the mountains and desarts, for the same belief and practice. Protestantism so far acquiess -ing in those severe persecutions, that in a protestant country the Laws were not enforced to protect the persecuted, or punish the persectors. The third of these three systims. viz: "Mormonism" Is much older than either of the other two. It was first introduced to our fallen world by Revelation to Adam. It was Renewed, and perpetuated to the fathers, and admin- -istered by Holy Men, until the time of the dispersion at Babel. Where it was introduced by a colony from thence to America. On this mighty continent it was cultivated, perpetuated, Renewed, and developed from age to age. Until some fourteen hundred re years since. ago. When it was taken from the people because of Iniquity, and sealed up, and held in Reserve for the Last days. Some twenty years ago it was Restored by the ministering of Angels to the Knowledge of the world, and is now steadily advancing over the whole world, and among all nations and Lan– guages. It Roots out the errors, and preserves the truths of the other two systims, — invites all nations, and every individual to Repent and embrace the truth. It moves forward with a fixed purpose, and steady aim for the empire of the Universal earth. as it already governs the ----- new page (VMSS4_F9_p005.jpg) Christianity. heavens. — In Politics it recognises all free and liberal institutions. — In Religion, it recognises but one systim, which systim includes all the truths of all other systims: being itsself the fountain of all truth, and without begining of days, or end of years.