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. William Griffiths Reese Journal #1, 1 June 1882 – 14 May 1883 MSS 1952 [journal is handwritten in ink] [inside front cover] Received a letter March 9th that I had been called to take a mission. Left home Apr. 4th for Salt Lake City. Left Ogden in company with 33 mission aries. Apr 11th at 10 oclock Arrived in New York. Sunday 16h at 6. AM. Left N. Y. Apr. 18. per. S.S. Wisconsin. at 5 P.M. After a pleasant trip we arrived in Liverpool Saturday Apr. 29. at 8 A.M. all well. Went to the office and I was appointed to labor in Wales under Prest. M.J. Thomas. June 1[-]th 15th I was released from traveling Elder in the Welsh Confr and was ap- pointed traveling elder in the Liverpool Conference. Oct. 25th My release from the Liverpool conference and appointment to the Welsh conference came out in the Star. 1 W. G. Reese. Thursday. June 1st 1882 Visited Aunts Eliza, Mary, Esther and Ann wished them goodbye. Held meeting at 7.30 oclock at Stepaside in the open air. About 50 presant Good order prevaled. Read our views or faith from “Remarcable Visions,” Friday June 2nd Susan and Sarah Lloyd and myself walked to Narberth: saw the cattle horse and sheep fair. It rained all day which made it quite disagreeable We were obliged to change when we got back, Slept at Uncle Thos. Lloyds. Saturday. June 3rd Started for Swansea at 10 oclock after having spent a some over a month in Stepaside, Treforce, Haver- fordwest and vecinity It was quite a task to wish my new acquaintances goodbye And I can never forget their kindness. 2 Arrived in Swansea at 2 oclock after a very pleasant ride. It took me an hour to walk to my cousin’s Mary Normon’s After a very heavy walk up hill most of the way my satchels & overcoat being quite heavy. I was kindly received and supper was soon prepared. Went in the evening to see Aunt Martha & man: They were very glad to see me. Aunt and I went to Swansea to fair in the Evening. We met cousin Lety who invited me to call next day and pay her a visit. Slept at Aunt Martha Johns. Sunday. June 4th Attended two Saints meetings. I was called to speak at both. Few present; good spirit prevaled. The Saints treated me kindly. Ate breakfast at Aunts: dinner at Cousin Mary Normans and supper at aunts Marthas. Slept at Aunt Marthas. 3 Monday June 5th 1882. Ate breakfast with Aunt after which I went to Cousin Mary’s and she sent her little girl to show me to Cousin Leticia’s where I was treated kindly and also took dinner with her and another widow who lived with her. after I had visited a short time I took a walk arround to see the place. Went to a barber who is in the church and got my hair cut. took a walk with him and we went in and had our Photo,[-] together. We went to see sume of the Saints all of which we found very anxious to go to Utah. I agreed to write to a barber in Logan by the name of John Squires and see if he would furnish money to send for him. Took tea with Bro. James. Attended meeting in the evening where I was requested to occupy a portion of the time. Had supper at Aunt’s & slept there. 4 Tuesday. June 6th 1882. Cousin William Johns showed me through the Iron & copper works in the morning; in the afternoon I went in to Swansea took dinner with cousin Mary; took my luggage to the station: and went and wished all goodbye at 3.10 I left Swansea for Merthyr at which place I arrived at 4.30 after a very pleasant ride. The train runs up through a valley: the hills on either side is covered with grean grass & trees. When I had gone a short distance from Merthyr Station I met three of our brethe[-] viz. Bro.s Bowen and two Bros. Harmon’s They helped me carry my satchel to the Confre house. There I met Prest M. J. Thomas. We spent a very pleasant evening together. I slept at my cousins. Wm. Griffiths who I found situated very comfortably situated and who treated me kindly 5 Wenesday. June 7th 1882. Spent the day with the bretheren at the conference house. I ate at my cousins. In the evening Cousin and I went through the Steel works at Dowlais We had a pleasant conversation on our way back about the Saints. He was much interested to hear of their prosperity and thought them a very good people. Thursday June 8th Spent the forenoon mostly with Prest. Thomas in the after noo[-] I went as far as Dowlais with him on his way to another place Spent the evening in conversation with Cousin Wm and another young man about our principles; we sat up until one oclock. The young men would, at, times, manifest a hostile Spirit toward “Mormonism”. 6 Friday June 9th 1882. Spent the day in Writing, reading and talking with my cousins. Saturday June 10th Spent the day mostly reading. Sunday June 11th 1882. Took breakfast 8.30 oclock. Spent the forenoon in reading and rocking [---] sins baby. Attended Saints meeting in the evening afternoon: not many presant a very good Spirit prevaled and two of the bretheren spoke in tongues. I took tea with cousin. went to meeting in the evening; where I was also called to speak. Bro. Jones, Prest. of the branch invited me to spend the night with him. Which I hesitated to do as I had al- concluded to go to Liverpool; but as he pressed me very hard I did so. Bro. Goold, walked up with us a dis- tance of about 2 ½ miles. We spent a very plesant evening in listing to music on a harp played by Bro. Jones’es son. 7 Monday June 12th 1882. Took <[--]> dinner <& Tea> with Bro. Jones. Spent the forenoon in looking arround the place. I went into the groves where I enjoyed myself very much in singing reading & thanking God for his kind protecting care over me. Bro. Jones went up to Merthyr with me in the evening. I took a long walk arround Merthyr & Georgetown by myself in the evening as it was my in- tention to leave the next day. It was quite stormy all the time I was in Merthyr. I ate & slept all the time nearly with Cousin Wm. as he & his wife were very kind to me. and I should not have staid as long with them if they had not pressed me. During my stay with them I endeavored to explain our principles to them. 8 Tuesday June 13th 1882. Wished all goodbye at Merthyr cousin helped me carry my satchels to the station. I started from Merthyr at 9.23; It rained all day; but I en- joyed myself very much in riding to Liverpool. I had some very interesting conversations. I found one man very bitter against the Latterday Saints. After landing in Liverpool I went to the Star Office. I was very kindly received there and after conversing a short time with Bro. Carrington he informed me that I was to travel in the Liverpool Conference. And that I was to stay there until word was received, from Bro. Jones. Prest. of the Liverpool Confr where I should travel. I wrote home in the evening. I also received a letter from. home. I slept at the office. 9 Wenesday June, 14th 1882 Spent the day in reading, writing and conversing with the bretheren at the office. Thursday June 15th 1882. Spent the forenoon in reading in the afternoon I took a street car and went to see Cousin John Griffiths. He invited me to come next day and see him: took a street car and went back to the office. I soon learned that some of the bretheren had gone to meeting I therefore hastened to meeting. We had a very interesting time Bro. Whitney spoke very interestingly, Many of the bretheren with myself joined together in baring our testimo nies to the Great latterday work. Thursday June 16th Had breakfast at the office and according to promise I went to see cousin. Took dinner with his wife, had a pleasant conversation with Cousins. 10 Friday June 17th 1882. Took breakfast with cousin, after which, I went to the office and ha[-] not been there long before Bro Obray came in. We had a very pleasant time together; he had left his field of labor unaccount of ill health and was in tending to go home. We had dinner at the office, we took a walk through some parts of the city. I took supper at the office and in the evening I went and slept with Cousin John. Griffiths. Saturday June 18th Ate breakfast at cousins. went to the office. and spent the day reading, writing and chatting with the bretheren at the office I slept at the office; but in the evening Bro. Felt & myself went & had a bath. 11 Sunday June. 19th . Ate breakfast at the office. Went to Latterdaysaints mee- ting at 10.30. Went to cousins to dinner; tried to get cousin to go to meeting with me; but he would not do so. his wife manifested a bitter feeling toward the truth. Bro. Obray, many of the bretheren and myself bore our testimony to the latterday work in the meeting We also met at 2.30 oclock I was the first called upon to speak. Bro. Whitney followed; his subject being revelation, he read a vision to Joseph Smith about the glories, and made remarks upon the same. Bro. Carrington followed. Speaking of the dispositions of men to cling to error. and how very unpopular truth is and always has been. 12 Monday June 19th 1882. Arose feeling well. Quite busy all day at the office all day pre- paring for the emegration. Many telegrams are received from different points. Three of the bretheren have come in to assist with the emegrants. I was up until 12 oclock at the office wating for a party. who we expected. Tuesday June 20/ 82. Very busy all day with the em- egrants. As they were comming in all day at different platforms and we had to sell them tickets, look to the shipping of their lug- gage and start them off for the docks. In the evening four of us took a buss and rode down to the dock to assist in arranging them in the ship. I slept on the ship that night. 13 Wenesday June 21st 1882. Arose feeling quite well rested. Had dinner on the ship. Had a nice time with the returning missionaries especially Bro. Obray and Bro. Apperley. We all rode out a ways in the river a tender coming out to bring us back. We went to the office; took supper, and at 7 oclock brother Tanner the brother with whom I had been appointed to travel and myself took train for Wigan and ar- rived there at 8 oclock We had some little difficulty in finding the way to where we proposed to spend the night. however we found the way; but found no one home but as they had left the key we succeeded, in getting in. We went spent the evening with a family of saints where we were invited to come next morning to breakfast. 14 Thursday June 23rd 1882. Took breakfast with Bro & sister Atherson the place where we were invited the night before. We went with Bro. Athersen to see tow Bros. in Wigan. We had a meeting in the evening at the place where we were staying. Bro. Jones having arrived we had a very pleasant time. Bros Tanner, Jones and myself slept at Bro. Tinsley’s and bought bread & fruit for breakfast, as the people were not yet come home, We also ate our own dinner. In the afternoon Bro. Jones went to another district and Bro. Tanner and myself went to Bamfourlong where we met the saints pleased to see us. Several of the saints gathered and we had a very pleasant time together we had supper at Bro Cottoms we also slept there and had a good nights rest. 15 Saturday. June. 24th 1882 Had breakfast at Bro. Cottoms: spent a very pleasant time with them until 10 oclock. We then took a walk to Bro. Hardman’s where we were very kind received. We took dinner with them. and as several of the saints gathered there we read sang and talked of the goodness of God to us. We left Bro. Hardmans about 3 3 oclock and after visiting several of the bretheren on the way we ar- rived at Bro. Tinseleys about 4 oclock. We had supper at Sister Bennetts. Slept at Bro. Tinersley’s Sunday June 25th 1882 Had breakfast at Bros Tinnersley’s Walk about 4 mi. to Upholland where we attended a council meeting we were called upon to speak. A. bro. Williams asked for- giveness for doing wrong which was granted and he was received in full fellowship. 16 We took dinner at Bro. Rowbottom’s We met with the saints in the after- noon where we were called upon to speak. A good spirit prevaled. After meeting we walked to Grim- shirelane a distance of about 3 mi. We took lunch at Bro. Banks. After supper we went a short dis- tance where we held meeting. Many of the Bretheren & sisters bore their testimonies to the truth of the L.D. work. After meeting sister Howard invited us to take spend the night with them. We walked about 2 mi. with sister Howard. According to an invitation we took supper. with Bro. & Sister Anderson We spent a very pleasant evening Monday June 26th 1882. Took breakfast with sister Howard. After spending a short time there we went to Bro. Banks’es spent a short interesting time there. Went to Bro. Swift’s: I took dinner there, 17 We then persued our journey to Newtown called to see Bro. Rowbottoms; found him feeling well. We arrived at Bro Tinerleys at 4 oclock. where we took supper & spent the night. Tuesday June 27th 1882. Took dinner with Bro. Tinesley: spent the time until 11 oclock in writing and reading: when we went to the cattle fair. but not seeing anything very interesting we took a walk through Wigan; called into a store and bought a shirt each. We bought some lunch and came to Bro. Tinsley’s and went up stairs and ate it. we spent the afternoon in writing and reading; Ate supper at Bro. Athersen. Spent a pleasant evening at Bro. Tinesleys where we slept. Wenesday June 28th Took breakfast at Bro. Tinesley’s. Spent the time until 10.30 reading and writing when we ate a lunch which we had on hand, 18 At 11 oclock we started for Bamfurlang a distance of 3 ½ mi. arriving there at 3 oclock having stopped many times on the way to read and talk of God’s goodness. Shortly after arriving to Bamfurlong Sister Cottom prepared lunch for us. and after convercing with them awhile Bro. Tanner and myself took a walk through the pastures. We serched out a secluded place and there united in prayer for strength to do our duties. According to previous arrangement meeting was held at Bro. Jas Cottom’s. not many presant. Two of the bretheren, Elder Tanner & myself spoke. A very good spirit prevailed. After meeting Bro. Tanner & myself were invited to sleep at Bro. [-] Cottoms: we according walked about 1 ½ mi. to the place where we were kindly received and supper prepared. We spent a very ple- asant evening not getting to bed until 12 oclock. The family is a large one and they united in singing many Hymn’s. 19 Thursday June 29th 1882. Arose feeling quite well: morning quite cloudy. cleared of in the afternoon. Ate. breakfast at Bro. Thos Cottoms. Walked down to see the Saints in “Plat Bridge” visited an old sister & blessed her; we took dinner with Bro. Hardman Jr. came back to Bro. Cottom’s in the eve- ning where we expected to have meeting. but did not. We spent a pleasant evening in reading, singing and conversing. Slept at Bro. Cottoms. Friday. June 30th 1882. Arose feeling well. Cloudy, or misty. Took breakfast with Bro. Cottom. After which we started to War. rington. We had a very pleasant walk of about 10 mi. we arrived in Warrington about 2 oclock took dinner with Bro. & Sister P[-]oudfoot. Visited Bro. & sister Wrights and from there to Bro. & sister Gill. where we had supper & slept over night, 20 Saturday. July 1st 1882. Walked in June about 150 mi. Took breakfast with Bro. & Sister Gill after breakfast we started to Lymm a distance of 6 mi. We had a very ple- asant walk. Many were cutting, mok- ing and hauling hay the day was very fine & warm, we arrived in Lymm about 12.30 and took dinner with Sisters Bartlet: who were very glad to see us. We remained with them until 3 conversing & encouraging them. We called in to see sister Drinkwater who is getting weak in the faith. She seemed pleased to see us. From there we took a walk up a hollow which is a pleasure walk and the pastures trees and large hay meadows on one side and a streem & trees on the other make it Grand. We started back to Warrington 4.30 Took supper with Bro. & sister Wright. Took a walk through a large tannery & with Bro Gill in the morning. Slept at Bro. Gills. 14 mi. [21] Sunday July 2nd 1882. Arose feeling well. weather fine. Took breakfast with Bro. Gill after which Bro. Tanner & I went with Bro. Gill to & throug the tannery. It was a very large one & a great amt. of leather was on hand Bro. Gill said they were intending to put 500 hides through per. week. We went from the tannery down through the fields past the barracks, or soldiers hom. down to the Manchester railroad to a bridge that had cost an immence lot. The walk was a pleasant one although it was very warm. Took dinner with Bro. Gill. We had cabbage, potatoes, mutton, pie and pudding and we made a very hearty meal. Had meeting at 3 oclock. several bore their testimony to the Truth Bro. Tanner & myself also spoke; had a council meeting after- ward. where we both spoke again. after whic Bro. Tanner & I took a walk through the fields Spent a pleasant evening at Bro Gills. where we slept Bro. Wright & Bro. Proudfoot came to see us all, 5 mi. [22] Monday July 3rd 1882. Arose after a good night’s rest feeling well: weather Misty. Day fine. Eve showry Left Bro. Gill 10 oclock: called to see Proudfoot Left Warrington for Runcorn 11 oclock distance 8 miles. After a very pleasant walk along the river canal and through fields. & pasture with fine trees on either side we arrived in Runcorn 1.30. Had dinner with Sister Sweetman in the evening we took a walk to a lamppost where several of the elders had been insulted and stopped from preaching and where Bro. Martineau had preached to about 200. while an old man kept crying out all manner of evil. Spent the rest of the evening reading, singing and conversing with Sister Sweet man. at whose place we slept: 10 mi. Tuesday July 4th 1882. Arose feeling well. weather fine. Ate Breakfast at Bro. & sister Sweetmans. after which we [23] started for St. Helens distance 12 Crossed the 2d bridge which is a very long one. Rained on us about 3 mi. We did not stop on the way only to get a drink. We went to Bro. Brooks’es where we were very kindly received and dinner was soon prepared which we greatly enjoyed as it was 2.15 oclock and we had had nothing since breakfast & then hardly sufficient. Mrs. Blake was soon invited in and said she had seen me in a dream which she had had. She kindly invited us to tea. and to stay all night which in[--]tation we accepted We held meeting in the evening at Mr. & Mrs. Blackes. Bro. & Sister Brooks said they would like to be baptized soon. Mr. & Mrs. Blake said they would like to be baptized as soon as convenient. Bro. Tanner and I did the preaching A good spirit prevaled. [---] 1st prin. Distance walked. 14 mi [24] Wednesday July 5th 1882. Arose quite well except a little sore- ness in my throat. Took break fast at Mr. Blakes. weather fine. Showry all day. Had dinner at Bro. Brooks’es a very good dinner. after dinner we walked to Wigan, distance about 9 miles. We staid at Bro. Tinesleys and as there was no one home we bought bread & jam & milk cost 1S 4d which lasted for supper breakfast & din Thursday July 6th 1882. Arose feeling well. had breakfast. and concluded to spend the day in reading & writing, Took dinner at Bro. Athertons, my throat quite sore Ate our own prepared supper. sleept at Bro. Tinsleys no one home. Friday July 7th 1882 Arose quite unwell as my throat was quite sore and as it was quite stormy we concluded to remain, as we boarded ourselves. [25] Saturday July 8th 1882 Arose feeling well in body: but very sore throat. Prepared our own breakfast. Went up to the market & bought some collars, pocket-knife & book. Unaccount of not feeling well we soon came back & ate a bite of dinner I felt quite unwell all afternoon, took supper at Bro. Athertens. Bro. Tinsley came home in the evening. I was in great pain all night with my throat and head. Sunday July 9th 1882 Arose feeling a little better. although my throat was quite sore. Had breakfast at Bro. Tinsleys. I was unable to get out Meeting was held at Bro. Tinsleys in the afternoon and Evening at both of which I was enabled to speak. Many A very good spirit prevaled Bro. Tanner and I have great reasons to rejoice for God’s goodness to us We are treated very kindly by all with whom we associate. [26] Monday July 10th 1882. Took breakfast at Bro. Tinsleys. After breakfast we went up town to the cloathing shop where I bought a pair of trowsers at 11 oclock Bro. Tanner and I started for Skelmersdale We called at Bennetts & took dinner there We called at Bro. Rowbothams where we found 5 letters 3 for me. We were very glad to get them as we had been expecting letters for a long time We walked to Bro. Swifts where we took lunch. We found Bro. & Sister Howard very glad to see us, and we had a very pleasant evening with them. Slept at Bro. Howards. Tuesday July 11th 1882. Arose feeling well took breakfast with Sister Howard. After which we started to Ormskirk distance - we arrived there at 11 oclock at Bro. Pete’s but as he was not home we did not see him I there found a book with the following [27] How a persons sins are forgiven as held by the Catholick or, Tetzel, May our Lord Jesus Christ have mercy upon thee, and absolve thee by the merits of his most holy passion. And I, by his Authority, that of his blessed Apostles Peter and Paul, and of the most holy Pope granted and permitted to me in these parts do obsolve thee, first from all ecclestiastical censures, in what- ever manner they may have been incurred, and then from all thy sins, Transgressions, and excesses, how enormous soever they may be, even from such as are reserved from the cognizance of the holy see: and as far as the holy church extends, I remit to you all pun- ishment you deserve in purgatory on their account; and I restore you to the holy Sacriments of the church, to the unity of the faithful, and to that innocence and purity you possessed at baptism; so that when you die, the gates of punishment shall be shut; and the gates of paradice of life shall be opened, and if you shall not die at present, this grace shall remain in full force when you are at the point of death, In the name of the Father, of the son, and of the holy ghost Amen. [28] Tuesday July 11th 1882. Ate dinner at Bro. Wm Pete’s where we were treated very kindly. when we went to leave Sister Pete gave us 6d each. we reclined taking it but She would have us take it. We started on foot to Liverpool on foot distance 13 mi. we walked 8 mi. and took the street car which cost us 6d each we arrived at the office at 7 oclock where we were treated very kindly. took supper at the office. wrote in the evening. Wednesday July 12th 1882. Staid in the office until after dinner reading and Writing when we (Bro. Tanner & I) walked to Garston distance 7 miles We found Sister Isherwood pleased to see us. also sister Wilkenson We staid with them all night. Thursday July 13th 1882 Arose feeling well, Remained at Sister Isherwoods Sister Isherwood was quite sick in the [29] morning; but Bro. Tanner and I anointed and blessed her in the name of Jesus Christ and she was restored to health, Bro. Tanner and I got ready to start to St. Helens but as it was raining very heavy and having been pressed to re- main we concluded to do so. We took a walk down to the Beech – also up through the fields. We ate breakfast, dinner & supper at and slept at Sister Isherwood, We had a pleasant time in the evening talking about distributing tracts as we had bought 250 the day before and Sister Wilkensen was telling her experience in delivering tracts in Liverpool. Friday July 14th 1882. Had breakfast at Sister Isherwood after which we started to St. Helens distance 16 or 18 mi. we arrived there at 3 oclock after a pleasant walk. Ate supper at Bro. Brooks’es. Slept at Mrs. Blakes. [30] Saturday July 15th 1882. Ate breakfast at Mr & Mrs. Blakes after which we started for New Town we arrived in New Town about 12 oclock after quite a dissagreeable walk as it was raining on us a great deal of the way. and wet us through. We found no one home; but we got the key and came in. we bought some bread and preserves on which we made a hearty dinner. we spent the after noon in writing, ate supper on the bread & pre.: had a good bathe in the evening and changed our underclothes. Slept at Bro. Tinsleys. Sunday July 16th 1882. Arose feeling well. took breakfast at Sister Atherton’s, having received an invitation the previous evening. We went to Upholland; took din- ner at Bro. Rowbothams. and at 230 we attended meeting. and after the [31] the Sacriment was administered and a short time devoted to the bearing of tes- timony. Bro. Tanner and myself occupied the time. Spoke of God’s goodness to his people and the judgements he is com- mencing to pour out upon the [-]icked read “Means of Escape”. After mee- ting we came back to New To[-]n where we found Bro. Tinsley home in the eve- ning – several of the bretheren and sisters having gathered – we held an outdoor meeting. Bro. Wilkensen was the first speaker. spoke on the first principles. Bro. Atherton followed on the same subject. I followed after which Bro. Reed said a few words and we concluded. meeting. We were not in the least molested; but all present seemed interested. we all went to Bro. Tinsleys where we had an enjoyable time The reason Bro. Tanner did not speak was because his throat was sore. [32] Monday July 17th 1882 Arose feeling well but had no place particular to go. Ate breakfast at Bro. Tinsleys. bought dinner. In the afternoon we took a walk to Bamfurlong: and took lunch at bro. jas. Cottoms we had not been there long before we learned that Prest. W.R. Janes was at bro. Thos. Cottoms. we soon went to see him and were very glad to see each other. Had a meeting at Bro. Cottoms. Prest Jones. Elder Tanner and myself occupied the time. Ate supper & slept at Bro. Cottoms, Tuesday July 18th 1882. Arose after a pleasant night’s rest feeling well. Took breakfast at Bro C’s Having been changed by Prest. Jones from traveling with Bro. Tanner. to travel with Bro. Willie. I wished goodbye to brother Tanner at Bamfurlong and started with Bro. Jones. to New Town where we staid all night at Bro Tinsleys. [33] Wednesday July 19th 82 Arose feeling well prepared to start to Black burn. Ate br. at. Bro. Tinslys Prest. Jones and I walked to Leyland moss to Bro. & Sister Tattersalls. distance 16 mi We were very kindly received; we spent the night with them. Thursday July 20th Walked to Prestons distance 7 ½ mi Staid at Sister Claytons.+ After din- ner we took a walk through town and through the Park slept at S. Claytons Friday July 22st 1882. Ate breakfast at Sister Claytons. After which I walked to Blackburn distance 10 miles; met bro. Willie at the edge of town; we went into the market and got dinner: We spent the afternoon in the Park conversing, reading and walking arround. Slept & ate at Bro. [---] Kirkhams - After having an interesting evening. [34] Saturday July 22nd 1882. Ate breakfast at Sister Hindlers Went back to Kirkhams and started to Darwin: we went to the Prest. of the branch where we learned that Sister Knowles did not feel able to let anyone else sleep at her house, however having no where else to sleep we went and saw her and she treated us very kindly; made supper for us and kept us over night. Sunday July 23rd 1882. Ate breakfast at Sister Knowles’es cam to Eli Kirkhams Ate dinner at Sister Fish’es Held meeting at Bro. Kirhams few present. Good spirit prevaled. Had tea at Bro. K’s supper & slept at S. Knowles Monday July 24th 1882. Ate breakfast at Sister Knowles’es after which we started out for to see if we could find anyone that was serching after truth [35] Monday July 24th 1882. Called at Bro. Kirkham’s in Blackburn where we got some tracts before leaving B. we called in to a place & bought some bread & preserves and as it was raining we asked if we may not remain in the house and was granted permission. we told them who we were and had quite an interesting time. We persued our journey toward Clitheroe but as we were walking along we called to a country place. The first thing we tried to do was to get lodgings. we called to two or three places and was directed to a person by the name of Talbert; we asked her if we might re- main over night and she said we may. When we informed her who we were she manifested a very hostile spirit and said she would not let us stay; after baring our testimonies to here we wished her goodbye. we went along the road a short distance where we succeeded in getting lodgings for 6 d <(each> We spent the evening in distributing tracts. [36] Tuesday July 25 Arose feeling well [-]as I remembered I had not addressed envelopes correctly in which letter. were to be forwarded to us we concluded the better way would be for one to distribute and collect tract and the other go for our letters. Bro. Willie chose to go after the letters. which he did after we had had breakfast & paid for fare & lodgings. - 2S 2d The lady of the house shed tears when telling us that shes dreded the task of dealing in drink &c. I had no success in converting any one although some said they believed some other quite opposed When brother Willie came back we conclu to spend another night at Park gate inn. Wednesday July 26th 1882 Ate breakfast and settled with the old lady our charges being fo 1 ½ days 5[-] We told the old lady who we were and explain- ed our views. She read a track and was favorable We walked to Clitheroe ate dinner at Bro. Ormond’s who also gave us a shilling. Visisted Sister Dacker and took supper Visited Bro. Duckdale Slept at a private house [37] Thursday July 27th 1882. Arose feeling well. settled for our lodging Ate breakfast at Sister Dacres after which we walked across the Pendle hill the highest hill in Lancastershire, to Sabelen The first thing we did was to procure lodging We got a very comfortable place for 6d Each We ate dinner which cost 4d each and then distributed tracks ate supper and after spending a very pleasant time with the lady of the house we went to bed feeling quite satisfied with our days success. Friday July 28th 1882 Arose feeling well. ate breakfast. and settled our bill which came to 3s. We walked to Burnley and went to Wm. Blackburn’s where we had supper and spent the night. Saturday July 28th 1882. Ate breakfast at Bro. Blackburns, took a walk through fields & pastures until we came to a fine grove where we read until 3.15 o’clock. [38] Saturday July 29th 1882 Ate dinner at 4.30, took a walk up town where there were many people gathered at the market. came back, ate supper and went to bed. no rain all day the first for <3 wks.> Sunday July 30th 1882 Arose feeling well, although quite con- cerned about how & where we should spend the week as it was a very busy ti[-]e upon the farmers getting in hay and con- sequently we could not get to do much. Held meeting at Bro. Blackburn’s at 2.45 we all enjoyed ourselves. Bro. Willie & I occupied most of the time 4 bore their testiy Slept at Sister Holden’s. Monday July 31st 1882. Ate breakfast; and started for an un kn[--] place; we expected to get a letter & two but were dissapointed. we concluded to go to Hudersfield to see Jas Wood’s cousins Home we did not have the address; but as we met a man on the train who was acquainted we were directed to the place where we were [39] very kindly received: after dinner we took a walk through the village viz: Mill’s Bridge; we were show[-] through by Mr. Wood. We slept at an eating house it cost us for supper bed & breakfast 36. 8d. Tuesday Jul Aug. 1st Took a walk up to & through Hudder- sfield; went through the market we considered it as nice a market as any which we have seen everything was very quiet. we enjoyed ourselves very much. came back and had din- ner at George Woods. weather showery. Went up in the evening to see John Wood with whom we had a very pleasant time He was very favorable toward Mormonism Slept at a place for the sum of 6d each Wednesday Jul Aug 2nd Ate breakfast at George Woods and ac- cording to appointment went up to see John Wood with whom we took he bing the cook. He gave us to understand he inten ded to go to Utah and join the Latterday sai[--] [40] Young Joseph Wood was very favorab[-] and was in our company every oppertunity Thurs. Aug 3rd 1882 We wished goodbye to the folks at Milns Bridge and started on foot to Todmorden distance about 20 mi after a very pleasant but tiresome walk we arrived in the place at 6. took train to Burnly where we expec ted to find a letter but did not how- ever we spent the night at Sister Holden’s. They were very kind to us. Friday – Aug 4th 1882 Took train to Accrington and walked from there to Blackburn dis. 5 mi. Took dinner at Bro. Kirkhams and then walked to Over Darwen distance 5 mi. We found 5 letters each and two papers at Sister Knowles’es. we were very pleased to get them as we had re- ceived no letters for three weeks All well at home ! Slept at Knowleses we also had supper at Sister Knowleses [41] Saturday Aug 5th 1882 – Spent the day in writing at Sister Knowleses Sunday Aug 6th 1882. Walked to Blackburn & held meeting. after all taking tea at Sister Turner’s where we held meeting; we walked back to Darwen. Slept at Sister Knowles’es. Monday Aug. 7th 1882. Walked to Blackburn. slept at Bro Kirk<(hams> Tuesday Aug 8th Ate breakfast at Sister Hindle’s after which we walked to Presten; ate dinner in a Coffee Tavern. Supper at Sister Clayton’s where we slept. Wednesday Aug. 9th 1882. Waked to Leyland; however a man took us up to ride about 2 ½ mi in a trip. Took dinner at Sister Tattersall’s where Bro. Willie staid and I went to Wigan took train about 4 mi. from Leyland moss. Took supper at Bro. Athertons. Slept at Bro. Tinsley’s I thought to meet Bro. Tanner but he wa[-] and through in the district. [42] Thursday. Aug. 10th 1882 Ate breakfast at Bro Tinsleys; took train and rode to Euxten Station; walked to Noah Tattersalls; had dinner, then abo 3.30; walked to Bro. Tattersalls; seated a short time in the Parler; ate supper and Bro. Willie and I took a walk through the fields in the evening. We enjoyed the beautiful green fields. We slept at Bro. Tattersalls. Friday Aug. 11th Ate breakfast at Bro. Tattersall’s Walked to Presten; visited Mrs. Potter, Mr & Mrs. Parkinson’s when we had dinner at 4 oclock. Mrs. Parkinson gave us 1S each. We went to Sister Claytons where we slept; Saturday, Aug 12th Rode to Blackburn; walked to Darwe where there was 5 letters for me. Atee dinner at Sister Knowles’es [43] We went down to see Sister & Bro Kirkham: took tea there at at 7.20 I started to Blackburn Bro. Willie staid in Darwen I arrived at Bro. Eli Kirkham’s at 8.30 distance 4 ¼ miles. Slept at Bro. Kirkham’s Sunday Aug. 13th 1882. Ate breakfast at Bro. Kirkham’s Walked to Accrington took train and rode to Bharnley went imme- diately to Sister Holden’s where I was very kindly received: had din- ner, which consisted of pea soup ham & bread. Held meeting in the family: had supper; several call in during the eve- ning. Slept at Wm. Blackburn’s Monday Aug 14th Spent the day at Wm. Blackburn reading and writing wrote a letter for sister Elden to get her to wash my shirt. Slept at Sister Holden. [44] Tuesday Aug 15th 1882. Arose feeling well, but rather down hearted as I did not know where to go and as I had spent two nights at Sister Holden’s I did not like to stay longe When I went down stairs I was asked where I intended to go and was told that as it looked very dark and was al[-] stormy I was perfectly welcome to stay. I concluded to remain until noon and if it were fine then I would go somewhare Wrote a letter for sister Holden, and took it to the office it was a letter of inquiry to one of her sons in Bolton inquiring about another who had left home. Slept at Holdens Wednesday Aug 16th 1882 Arose feeling well; took breakfast a Sister Hol-<(dens> Walked to Padiham and went to see a Mrs. Russell; she was in the factory but her sister in law permitted me to go in and wait until she came. I was treated kindly by her. a was invited to remain until next day which I did. [45] I spent the afternoon walking arround reading and writing. I spent a pleasant evening with Mr. Russell & brother. Mrs. Russell obtained a bed for me. Thursday Aug. 17th 1882. Arose feeling well. The lady with whom [-] slept charged me nothing for a bed a further she told me I might stay any time. Took breakfast at Mrs. Russell’s and she invited me to spend another day but as I had resolved to go to Sabden I thanked her and told her I would call again. I arrived in Sabden 11.30 went to Mrs. Dinah Kenyon’s where brother Willie and I spent a night July 27th She seemed pleased to see me and in- vited me in the kitchen. I met a lady in the afternoon who was a believer and we had a nice time her husband was a latterday sain but was diseased I spent much time in walking arround. visited a reading room. Slept at Mr. Ken[--]s [46] Friday Aug. 18th 1882 Settled my bill with Mrs Kenyons. She charged me 6d for bed; but nothing for supper & breakfast. I started ony my to Clitheroe but called to an old lady’s where I left a tract the night before. we had an interesting time talking about the introduction of the gospel in Eng. I had a pleasant walk across the hill many thoughts passed through my mind. I knelt down and thanked God for his passed goodness. I arrived in Clitheroe at one. had dinner at Sister Dacres. I had not been in long until Bro. Willie came in. he brought a letter for me from my broth Chas. in which I found that all home were well; five dollars and Miss Iola[-] Cook’s likness, This letter gave me sufficient joy to pay for all my weeks loneliness, we ate supper at Bro. Ormand’s Slept at a place provided by sister Dacre. [47] Saturday Aug. 19th 1882. Arose feeling well. Ate breakfast at Dan, Raining very heavely. Three excurtions left Clitheroe one, for Liverpool, one for Blackpool and one for Marcum bay. Spent the forenoon reading and writing. Bro. Ormoned came up to Sister Dacres and invited us to his house. We had a very pleasant time walking arround through the pastures an[-] along the river Ribble; Bro. Ormoned took us to where the first elders that cam over viz Kimball, Hyde & Fielding baptized quite a number. It brought many things to our minds to see those thing. We took supper at Bro. Ormoneds after which his son treated us to some nice music on the Piano. Slept at Sister Dacres. Sunday Aug. 20th 1882. Ate dinner at Bro. Dugdales, took train and rode to Blackburn where we attended meeting at Sister Guinen. [48] After meeting we took tea at Sister Turner I took train and went to Darwen I found 5 letters at Sister Knowles’es. in one of which was my brothers likness I was very glad to get it. And to learn that all home were well. I slept at Sister Knowles’es. Monday Aug. 21st 1882. Ate Breakfast & dinner with siste Knowles after wich I walked to Blackburn where I again joined Bro. Willie. We walked out to Park Gate Inn when we spent the night. Tuesday Aug. 22nd 1882 Day very cold and blusterous hense we concluded to spend the day at the inn as it was very comfortable & reasonable in charge. We spent the day in studying and writing. I wrote a gospel letter to Cousin Eliza Lloyd[-]. Slept at the inn. [49] Wednesday Aug. 23rd 1882 Spent the day at Park Gate Inn. because it was raining all day and very cold I wrote home. We enjoyed ourselves very much Slept at the Inn. Thursday Aug. 24th 1882. Arose feeling well. It had been raining very hard all night; the streems were greatly swollen. We could not start out in the morning unaccount of the rain. A bill for Board & lodgings came to 10S 3 ½d Ated dinner; the old lady got us a very good dinner & charged us only 1sh or 6de We walked to Blackburn; it rained on us part of the way. Ate supper at Jas. Gerrands. where we held meeting in the evening. Slept at Bro. Eli Kirkhams. Friday Aug. 25th 1882 Made our own breakfast at Bro. Kirkham after sweeping out we went to Darwen. Ate dinner at Sister Kay’s; tea at Sister Knowle where I got ‘a’ letter from S.G.Dankinsen. Slept at Eli Kirk.<(ham> [50] Saturday Aug 26th 1882. Made our own breakfast at Bro. Kirkhams Swept out the house & washed the dishes. I went with Bro. Willie a distance on his way to Burnley. Had dinner with Jas. Gerrard after which he Bro Kirkham and I went to hunt a brother who had enquired of Prest. Carrington where Latter DaySaints held their meetings; we did not find him but left the address. We went back to the market and af- ter having something to eat there I went to Bro. Kirkhams where I slept. Sunday Aug. 27th 1882 Ate dinner at Sister Turners. After which I with some of the Blackburn Saints met the Over Darwen Saints at Osw[-]ld Twistle where we held meeting with a Bro. who had not meet with the Saints for a long time. I walked to Over Dame Slept [--]h Sister Knowles’es. [51] Monday Aug. 28th 1882. Spent the day at Sister Knowles’es writing reading &c. Tuesday Aug. 29th Walked to Preston where I joined Bro. Willie and we took train and rode to Preston After walking around for some time seing the preperations for the Guild we went to Sister Clay- tons where we slept. Wednesday Aug 30th 1882. Walked to Leyland moss where we spent the night at Sister Tatersal Thursday Aug. 31st 1882. Had breakfast and walked to Coppel where I took train and rode to Wigan where I went and changed I then took train and rode to Liverpool where I met several of the bretheren Slept at the office with Prest. Jones. Friday Sept 1st 1882. Spent the day in the office taking orders. [52] Sept [-][-]d 1882. After assisting the bretheren a litle I went on board the ship until the tender took all ashore and the ship put to sea. I spent the night at Cousin J. Griffens Sept. 3rd Attended meeting in the morning where I joined the bretheren in testifying to the great work. There were several of the Elders present, Took dinner at Cousins had a good dinner Went to meeting in the Evening. Bro. Goss Prest. of the Swiss Mission Elder Rich and myself occupied the time. Slept at Cousins. Monday Sept. 4th Ate breakfast at the office Cousins went to the office then took a bath at Cornwallice St. Baths Took dinner at the office Spent the afternoon writing. [53] Tuesday Sept. 5th 1882. Left Liverpool at 10 oclock for Preston, arrived in Preston 11.30 The streets were thronged to se the doings of the day. The Town of Preston was gaily decorated for the Guild. I did not see the forenoon doings in the after noon I saw the various sights of interest among which was the planting of a tree in Avenham Park, by the duke of Cambridge, Slept at Sister Claytons Her old was very disagreeable until about 1 oclock. he threatened to kill her. he swore fearfully I was put in mind of hell. Wednesday Sept 6th . Witnessed the processions of the trades, which was truly grand Met Bro. Willie & Tanner at Sister Clay at noon. we spent the after noon togeth[-] [54] Thursday Sept 7th 1882 Bro. Leyland came down to Sister Clatons & the Bros Willie & Jones & myself spent the day together witnessing the various sights of the day among which was the procession of the Catholics there were 24 bands in the procession. Bro. Leyland through his relatives introduced us to a couple of young ladies who had the kindness to invite us to dinner. We all went being 8 in number and saw the fire works which was grand Prest Jones, Bro. Willie & myself slept at Sister Claytons. Friday Sept. 8th 1882 Witnessed the procession of the temperance societies, went through the Agricultural (Show [55] There were very fine horses, stock, pigs, dogs, sheep, poultry &c. in the stock line. Some very fine flowers, fruits, bees machinery of various kinds and many other things of interest having been in- vited we took dinner at the home of these young ladies viz. Misses Pope. we also spent the remainder of the afternoon and also the evening at their house. Slept at S. Claytons Saturday. Sept. 9th 1882 Took breakfast as usual at Sister Claytons. walked arround the Town which was very in- teresting beeing full of all kinds of sights took dinner with those young ladies in the afternoon we witnessed the torch light pro Cyclists parades 323 in number [56] in the evening we witnessed the torch light procession which was very amusing. after witnessing the doings of the week and beeing kindly treated by Misses Pope we made arrangements to hold meeting with them and the relatives of Bro. Leyland Sunday I was appointed to remain We viz. Jones Willie & myself Slept at Sister Claytons Sunday Sept. 10th 1882. Prest. Jones & Elder Willie Started to Over Darwen I went to the infemery with them I took dinner at Sister Claytons after which I went up to wher we were to hold meeting. Several present. we had a very good meeting in which Bro. Leyland. called upon me [-] [57] to give out the hymn. he opened by prayer singing. I was first speaker. I laid down [--] one of the first principles of the gospel. Bro. Leyland followed on the same subjects. A good spirit prevailed. all were very attentives. at the close of the meeting the young ladies said we might have the house to speak in any time we cho the following saboth consequently I gave out meeting at the same place the following Saboth The young ladies invited us to take supper with them which we did. They gave us an invitation to call and see them any time we chose, I & bro Leyland took a walk through the Park. I Slept At Sister Claytons [58] Monday Sept 11th 1882 Had breakfast at Sister Claytons after which I wrote two letters for her. Bro. Leyland & I walked to Leyland where we had dinner at 4:30 oclock I milked [-] cows in the evening. We slept Sister Tattersalls. Tuesday Sept 12th ate breakfast at Tattersalls. The old lady gave us some bread and butter to eat on the way she also gave us the address of a lady whos mother belonged to the Church and who lives at Eckelston. We called on the lady and she invited us in gave us dinner and was very kind to us she gathered up a lot of old stars and said we might have them if we wi[-]ld give her one volume after they were bound. She gave us two shilling but I let Bro Leyland have them [59] as their cart was going to standish we were offered a ride which we accepted We arrived at Bro. Tinsleys at 4 oclock No one home but at 7 oclock they came home consequently we had supper. We slept at Bro. Tinsleys. Wednesday Sept. 13th 1882 Spent the day at Br. Tinsleys writing Thursday Sept. 14th 1882 Ate breakfast at Bro. Tinsleys after which I started on foot to Leyland. I had not gone far before it began to shower but as I had an umberella I did not get wet. I called again at the ladys in Eccleston she was up stairs. but her husband asked me in and when I told him who I was and where I was from he invited me to take dinner. He and I had a short conver sation about the Saints but he soon went out his wife came down and we had a pleasant conversation. She invited me to call anytime and she would give us a meal. [60] although it continued to shower I continued my journey I called at Noah Tattersalls where I was kindly invited to take tea. I c[---] to Tattersalls where I was kindly treated. I spent a very pleasant evening. I read some peices on temperance and Joseph Tattersall was very sociable which was quite un- common. Had a bowl of hot bread & milk Slept at Sister Tattersalls. Friday Sept. 13th 1882. Spent the forenoon in walking throug the fields and writing home & to Bro. William. Had breakfast and dinne by myself in the Parlor. I composed the following verses and put them in Bro. Williams’es letter Oh Babylon with all they charmes. Give me my mounton home And you who want to serve the Lord To Zion with me come. Because the God of heaven has sent forth a dei[---] That all who wish to serve Him Much to Ephraim’s mounta[-] flkes [61] Saturday Sept. 16th Took breakfast at Sister Tattersalls after which I addressed two papers for her. I left there at 10.30 when I wished her good bye She gave me a shilling. I walked to Preston. day very fine. Had dinner at Sister Claytons; walked up street to see if I could meet Bros Jones. I called in to Mr. Parkinson’s Bro. Jones was passing and saw me and called in. we had tea & supper at Mr. Parkinsons. Bro Jones brough six letters for me, we slept at Clayto[-]s. Claton was drunk. Sunday Sept. 17th Had breakfast, at Claytons the old man got up early and got drink and was drunk all morning. Had dinner at Sister Claytons after which we went to Misses Popes. where we were welcomed. We held meeting at 2 few present a good Spirit prevailed Spoke on 1st prin. Had tea at Popes. Slept at Sister Claytons. [62] Monday Sept. 18th 1882. Had breakfast at Sister Clayton’s Started out to find an old lady but as we had the wrong address and went two miles out of our way. however we got the right address & consequently found the old lady after 2 or 3 hrs walk. The old Lady was glad to see us; she called in the two lads; her bros in law who are twins and 82 years of age and never been married. They came in but they acted very bashful. We were given dinner & tea and have a very pleasant chat with the old lady. She gave us two shillings. at 6 oclock we started for Preston we called to see a woman at Longton who once belonged to the church but she was very suspicious. she told us to call again. we left her some tracts and proceded. we arrived at S.C at 8.10. We Slept at sister Claytons. [63] Wednesday Sept. 19th 1882. Ate breakfast at Sister Clayton’s. Prest. Jones and I went to Mr. C. Parkinson’s where we spent some time; took dinner there after which we wished them goodbye be bore leaving Mrs. Parkinson gave us [-]S 6d each. We walked to Black- burn. It was rained on us part of the way. We slept at Bro. Kirkhams. Thursday Sept. 20th 1882. Made our own breakfast – porrage. at Kirkhams. after which we went down into the town. I got measured for a Suit of Clothes to send home for my brother Chas. We walked to Over Darwen. held meeting in the evening. Prest Jones and I occupied the time Slept at Sister Knowles’es. Thursday Sept 21st Ate breakfast at S. Knowles’es. went u[-] to see Kays. took dinner there. walked to Blackburn. held meeting in the evening Prest Jones & I spoke a very good spirit prevailed. Slept at Kirkhams [64] Friday Sept. 22nd 1882. Made our own breakfast at Kirkhams. Went to Sister Turner’s and spent the day in writing. Slept at Kirkham’s. Saturday Sept. 23rd Made our own breakfast. did some writing went to S. Turner’s to dinner after spending a short we went to the Taylor Shop and got the suit. Prest. Jones & I walked to Darwen Slept at Sister Knowles’es. Sunday Sept. 24th 1882. Went to breakfast to Sister Fishe’s We spent the forenoon there took dinner at 2 oclock we went to meeting. The Darwen and Blackburn Saints met Prest Jones Elder Willie & I were at meeting. The Over Darwen Branch was reorganized and is hereafter to be known at the Blackburn & Darwen branch The peole voted unanimously to sustain Eli Kirkham Prest. and Kirkham & Jas Gerrand counselors. Every thing went off smoothly. Took supper at Sister Fishes. We all slept at Sister Knowles; [65] Monday Sept. 25th 1882. We took breakfast at Sister Knowles’es Spent the day reading and writing there Prest. Jones left for New Town. Bro. Willie & I slept at Sister Knowles’es .Sept 26th 1882. Ate breakfast at Sister Knowles’es after which I received a letter from J.H. White and also a Postal Card from Prest. stating that he arrived all right at New Town. We visited some of the Saints ate dinner at Sister Fishe’s. Walked to Blackburn. Slept at Eli Kirkham’s. Sept. 27th 1882. Bought some milk & had breakfast. Walked to Burnley except a short ride in a cart. Held meeting in the evening at Blackburn. Sept. 28th 1882. Spent the day at Holdens & walking around. Sept 19th 1882. Spent most of the day at Holden’s as it was raining distributed some tracts had supper at Wm Hindles. Slept at Holdens We spent a very pleasant evening. [66] Saturday Sept. 30th 1882 Ate breakfast at Holden’s. walked to Accrington called in a coffee tavern and got lunch. Walked to Blackburn. It rained on us most of the way. Stopped a short time at Eli Kirkhams where we took tea. Walked part way to Darwen but as it was raining so hard we took train. We were quite we[-] when we got to Darwen. Slept at Sister Knowles’es. Sunday Oct 1st 1882. Ate breakfast at Sister Knowles’es dinner at Sister Fish’es who also gave us a shilling. We took train and rode to Blackburn and met with the Saints at Sister Turners. We had a very good meeting a very good meeting prevailed. After meeting we all took tea at sister Turners. where we also spent a portion of the evening. It rained very hard. We went to Bro. Kirkham’s Spent the remainder of the evening pleasurbly Slept at Bro. Kirkham’s. [67] Sept. 2nd 1882. Wrote a letter home; had breakfast at Bro. Kirkhams after which we walked to Preston. It raind on us much of the way. We went to see Mrs. Potter She gave us supper . We had a very pleasant time with her. We slept at Sister Clayton’s however in the evening we went up to see Misses Pope. They were very much pleased to see us. we took supper with them; they invited us to call and see them as often as convenient. Tuesday Sept. 3rd 1882. Walked to Leyland moss. had dinner at 4.30 oclock Slept at Tattersalls Wednesday Sept. 4th Ate breakfast at Sister Tattersalls We went to see Noah & wife with whom we spent the day and evening when we conversed upon the principles of the Gospel. Slept at Sister Tattersall’s. [68] Wednesday Sept. 5th 1882 Walked to Preston after we had breakfast, and wished the folks at Tattersalls goodbye. Sister T. gave us a shilling Each. We arrived at Sister Claytons at 1.30. She immediately gave us dinner. We spent the after noon studying &c. In the evening we went according to Promice to see Mrs. Potters Brother. We spent part of the evening at Mrs. Potter’s. We slept at Sister Claytons Friday Sept. 6th 1882 Wrote a letter to Bro. Haws ate break- fast at Sister Clayton’s. Walked to Blackburn; called in a Coffee Tavern and got lunch Walked to Darwen. There were six letters for me at Sister Knowles’es. 3 from home each one had a likeness in Father & Mother and [---] Heber. All well at home crop all in rained two days & nights (Slept at Sis Kn. Visited Kay’s & Fishes in the evening. [69] Saturday Oct. 7th 1882. Spent the day until 4.30 at Sister Knowles’es writing and conversing with her. We walked to Blackburn. Met with the Saints in the evening at Kirkhams Kirkhams where we spent a pleasant evening. had a potato pie supper. played some games danced and spoke resitations I gave two. Slept at Eli Kirkhams. Sunday Oct. 8th 1882. Bro. Kirkham made breakfast for us after which we walked to Accrington took train there and rode to Burnly. Went to Holden’s. They were pleased to see us. We ate dinner after which we held meeting with the family Singing praer by me. Sacriment administered by bros Willie and Blackburn. Those present bore their testimony to the truth of the gospel. I was called upon to speak. Spoke upon the neces- sity of us living according to what we preach and the necessity of us keeping from becoming contam inated with the world. Bro. Willie followed. bore testimony to what had been said and gave very good instructions Visited Wm Hindle in the evening. Slept at Sister Holdens [70] October 9th 182. Took breakfast at Sister Holden’s. wished them all goodbye and did not expect to see them again Bro. Willie and I took train and rode to Accr. A men in the train said it was healthy to smoke but [---] different walked to Bro. Gibson’s. A lady came in to visit with us we conversed with her upon the prin ciples of the gospel and bore testimony to her Dinner was prepared. bro. Gibson came in from his work and we took dinner A man in the pit was killed. Bro. Gibson walked over half way to Darwen with us. We arrived at Sister Kno[-] les’es at 7 oclock. Slept at Sister Knowleses Tuesday Oct. 11th 1882 Spent the forenoon at Sister Knowleses. She told us the whole circumstance about her daughter leaving home. We wished her goodbye she said she was very sorry I was leaving. We took dinner at Sister Kay’s wished them goodbye & visited Sister Clay Walked to Blackburn: Spent the evening at Jas Gerrand’s his wife told us what a bad man he used to be and how good the gospel had made him went to Kirkhams wrote a letter for him. Slept at Kirkhams. [71] Wednesday Oct. 11th 1882. Arose feeling well Made our breakfast which consisted of herring, bread and coffee Bro. Willie helped me carry my htings to the train as I had to wate for the train Bro. Willie went to Sister Turner’s to get dinner. I took train and rode to Preston. I had quite a task to carry my things. When I arrived at Sister Claytons she in- formed me that Elders Jones and Parkinson was in town So I sat down, swollowed a bite and hurried to Thos Parkinson’s where I ex- pected to find them and to my great joy they were there. We had a nice time together. We wished Mr. & Mrs. Parkinson’s goodbye They gave us a shilling Each. I took the Bretheren to see Mrs. Potter with who we had a pleasant time. We then went to the train. We had a very pleasant time together; They left 5.28 P.M. for Darwen. I went to Clay took supper went up to see Miss Popes. Spent a pleasant evening. Slept at Clayton’s [72] Thursday Oct. 12th 1882. Ate breakfast at Clayton’s after which I carried my luggage to the station and I had only been there a few minuts before a train was ready to start for Wigan and I boarded it at in a very short time was landed at the Wigan station. I made my way immediately to Bro. Tinsleys; the little girl was all that was home. She offered me no dinner Bro. Leyland soon same and after con- versing a short time we concluded to go to Skelmersdale at which place we arrived about 8 oclock after having visited several of the Saints on the way we had dinner at 6.30 at Bro & sister Smiths. Slept at Bro. Howards who with his family were pleased to see us. – Friday Oct. 13th 1882. Took breakfast at Howards; they were sorry that we were to be called away. Visited Bro. & sister Ba[-]ks’es. Bro. & sister Smiths. Swifts with whom we had dinner called at Rowbottoms and arrived in New Town 3.30 Spent the night at Bro. Tinsleys. In the Evening Annie & Louisa Bennet called in. We had a nice time. Bro. Leyland played hisfl[--] [73] Saturday Oct. 14th 1882 Spent the day at Bro. Tinsleys and visiting at Bro. Athertons. Bro. Tanner came in the Evening. We had a happy time together. Bro. Perry also called at. Bro. Tinsleys Sunday Oct. 15th 1882. Bro. Tanner and I walked to Plat Bridge: held meeting with the Saints in the Evening Bro. Tanner and I occupied most of the time. We went to Stubshaw cross to sleep. Monday Oct. 16th 1882. Bro. Tanner and I parted. he went to New Town and I went to Warrington I arrived at Bro. Proudfoot’s about 1.30 and dinner was soon prepared, of which I hear- tily partook. Bro. P. agreed to cover my um- brella charged [-]S 3d for cloth nothing more. I went to Bro. Gills and they were pleased to see me I enjoyed the evening very much. Took Supper and slept at Bro. Gills. Tuesday Oct. 17th 1882 Took breakfast at Gills. Went to Proudfoot’s. Staid there until 2.30 and then walked to St. Helens Blakes were [-]litting I assisted Slept at Bro. Blakes however I went to see Brooks’es [74] Wednesday Oct. 18th 1882. Took breakfast at Blakes after which I walked to Stubshaw cross distance 8 miles. I took dinner at Cottom’s went to Platt Bridge to get the Star. took supper at Bro. Hardman’s We all went up to Thos Cottom’s to meeting. Bros Tanner and Perry were there. We had a very good meeting. Bros Tanner. Perry & I oc- cupied the time as old lady Cottom & her daug- hter were going to Utah we blessed them in the name of Jesus Christ. I wished the Saints goodbye. Bro. Tanner brought me a present from J. Howard. – a pair of ristlets, also two letters one from Cousin Eliza and one from John H. White. We all three Slept at Cottom’s Thursday Oct. 19th 1882. We walked to New Town it rained on us all the way very hard. I packed up my things to start. Bro. Tanner took dinner at Athertons Bro. Perry at Tinsleys. Bro. T. was talking of starting and Birth his boat [---] as it was raining so hard Sister Tinsley did not like to go [75] Bro. Tanner and I took train and rode to the Wigan Station and at 2.30 oclock we took train for Liverpool. Bro. Tanner and I talked of Utah - he asking me about it and I replying we had an interesting time. we had a pleasant [---]de. Immediately after landing at Liverpool we went to the [--]ffice, where we met several of the bretheren and had a kind reception We slept at the Camden house. Bros. Tanner, Willie, Leyland and I slept in the same house, or room. Friday Oct. 20th 1882 We got up at 6 bro. Willie at 4.30 to meet the Scotch Emegrants. When I went to the office I found it full and I soon got to work taking orders for tim ware, and worked at it until 9 oclock when I went with Bros. Jones, Parkinson and White to the ship. When we got to the ship bro. White learned. that through some miss understanding three young ladies who he was looking after had remained at the [-]efatia at Lime [-]t. So he and I went back there [76] We could not find them at the station so I started for the office and seeing three young ladies standing on the opposite side of the street I stepped up to them and asked them if they were looking for any one and they said they were I asked them who? and they told me, no one particular, of course, I excused myself knowing what kind of girls they were. When I went to the office I learned that the three girls had gone to the Camden house to sleep. I went and told Bro. Whtie and he and I went to the office where we slept. Saturday Oct. 21st 1882. Arose feeling well worked in the office un- til 12 oclock but was not very busy. at two I went to the ship. I sent a suit home by brother Stoddard of Wellsville. After wishing the Elders & all good bye we got on the boat and rode to shore. and went to the office I saw bros Willie & Leyland from Central station for Warrington Slept with Bro. Parkinson at the office. [77] Sunday. Oct. 22nd 1882. Arose feeling well and after prayer I went up to see Cousin John Griffiths to try to get him to meeting. Found them all well but could not get him to meeting. I went and we had a I was called to open by pra very good testimony meeting although few pres ent; Bros Whitney, Rick, Parkinsen and myself of the traveling or Valley Elders spoke besides several of those of the branch. Bro. Whitney spoke very plainly upon the principles of the Gospel Stated that there is no truth outside the Gospel of Jesus Christ. he also bore a faithful testimony to the great Latter Day Work. as also did the other Bretheren. I went after meeting to Cousins and had dinner with them. and remained there until 6.15 talking with them upon the Gospel. I tryed to get Cousin his father- in-law and his wifes brother-in-law to come with me to meeting but could not do so. After testifying to them of the great work I started to meeting and found I only had 15 min to get there in distance 2 mi. 10 min Late. [78] Several strangers present. Some business done after which Ben E. Rich was called to speak. He spoke very inter- estingly upon the principles of the gospel and bore a good testimony he was followed by Bro. G. C. Parkinson. who also spoke well and showed very clearly that the gifts and blessing would follow the believers and when the gifts and blessings did not follow it showed clearly that the person or people are not true believers. Illustrated by referring to a bill of fare. Prest. Carrington followed and he proved that the gospel was restored and bore a very powerful testimony upon the truth of the great Latterday work and the Divinity of Joseph Smith’s mission. after which meeting was adjourn Benediction by Bp. O.G. Whitney. I slept with Prest. Parkinson and we lay awake until a late hr. talking upon different things. [79] Monday. Oct 23rd 1882. Ate breakfast at the office of the Millen- nial Star after which Bro. Parkinson and I went down to Mr. MC. Dowell’s to settle for the tin ware I was there fixing the accounts until 11.15 oclock and I had to rush to the office and as Bro. R.R. Andersen had not come back with my change as I had given him $3000 to change I was in a way how to do but Bro. Rich got ₤4-10S and said Bro. Andersen would send the rest to me. Consequently I hurried to the Station and at 12 oclock I was on the train for Wales. I enjoyed the ride very much the first change was at [-]rew. next at Hereford the sun shown very brightly only an occasional shower came in. The trees, green fields, the sheep and stock upon the hills and the various other grand sights presented the best Pannoramma. I arrived in Merthyr at 7 oclock and Pres. David Lewis met me at the Station. I slept at the Confr house. Sister Harmons [80] Tuesday Oct. 24th 1882. It rained most of the day so Prest. Lewis and I spent the day at Sister Harmonds reading, writing &c. in the evening we went to see my cousin Wm Griffiths. He was pleased to see us and we had a pleasant time together. We explained some of the principles of the Gospel to him but he did not digest them very well. We slept at the Conference house. Wednesday Oct. 25th 1882. Ate breakfast at the Confr house. after which we wrote some letters and at 10.30 oclock we started to Bro. Jones’s at which place we administered to a little boy we wated there until 3 oclock we had dinner there. We started out [-] walked over the mMuntain to Mountain Ash and spent the night at Thos Evans at New- Town. however we had music in the Evening and had a pleasant time before retiring we administered to Sister Evans and she said she was much better. [81] Wednesday Oct. 26th Arose feeling well. Sister Evans also felt much better Took breakfast at Sister Evans’es after which we went to Bro. Isaac Evans found them at breakfast and in a very dirty plight. we conversed with them awhile they were very pleased to see us. We came back to NewTown took our satchels and Started for Hirwain it rained very hard but we did not get wet; we called to see sister Lewis and husband also sister James at the same place. Vi[-] Cap-Coch. after convercing awhile with them we walked to Aberaman and called to see the Prest; of the branch, Bro. John Edwards. we were kindly invited to eat and we made a great meal. we had a short time to stay so we started on our journey. We walked through Aber- dare & park. We arrived at Hirwain about 6 oclock We went to Brother Prices. had a warm re- ception. And after walking around to see the place we had prayers as usual and went to bed. [82] Friday. Oct 27th 1882. We arose feeling well, took breakfast; had a chat with Bro & sister Price after which we persued our journey toward Neath. Afterer a very pleasant journey we arrived in Neath about 4.15 distance 16 mi. We went to a tavern and secured lodgings and went to Bro. Hewham’s where we met Bro. Pir kins. had supper after which we had meeting with a few of the Neath Saints. The Saints bore their testimony after which Bro Perkins called on me to occupy a short portion of the time which I did and Prest. Lewis followed and gave us some very good advice and exhorted us to diligenc, After meeting we repaired to our lodgings as we were early we sat in the bar room a short time during which time many called in a got their drink. however we were not in the least disturbed. [83] Saturday Oct. 28th 1882. Arose feeling well. walked two miles to break- fast to Bro. and sister - after which we walked to Swansea went to John James’es & had dinner, we went from there to Mr. Dennis’es where we arranged to spend the night and had tea. In the evening I went to see my Cousins I went to Wm and Mary Norman’s but they had moved but I found where they had gone to. Mary had taken part of the house with Cousin Edwin John & family. I met them all well and pleased to see me. I soon learned that Cousin’s Mary’s husband had gone to America. After chatting a short time with my Cousins I went to Dennis’es. Prest. Lewis and I slept together. Sunday Oct. 29th 1882. Attended Council meeting in the morning at 11 oclock. There was quite a number present considering. Some difficulty between the two — brothers but through the wisdom of Prest. Lewis it was soon settled. I was called to occupy a short time. Prest. Lewis and I went to dinner to my Cousin’s and we had a good dinner. [84] Cousin Edwin and wife and cousin Mary came to meeting in the after noon. After scacriment was administered the meeting was opened for the bearing of testimony and several embraced the op- pertunity. I was called upon to occupy the remainder of the time. I enjoyed a goodly portion of the good Spirit by means of which I was enabled to set forth the first principles of the gospel. I went with Cousins to tea. I also attended the meeting in the Evening quite a number present. Prest. Lewis Spoke very clearly upon the principles of the Gospel and bore a faithful testimony of the Divinity of the mission of Joseph Smith. after whom I was called to speak. I spoke upon the goodness of God in always being willing to make known His mind and will unto the children of men if they sought Him. also read the Vision of the three Glories. A good spirit prevailed and all seemed edified My cousins did not attend the meeting at night but An[-]ie Norman went with mee Slept at Cousins. [85] Monday Oct. 30th 1882. Prest. Lewis went to see his brother and Bro. Perkins and I went to see a relative of fathers by the name of Ann Reese-Thomas. She was very pleased to see us and asked many ques- tions about the folks who had gone out. We also talked some on religion but she seemed satisfied to go on as she was and let others do the same We had dinner and tea with her and when we were leaving she pressed us to call as often as we could. While we were there it rained extremely heavy – it also rained on us most of the way from forest Voch to Swansea distance 3 mi. After visiting several of the Saints in Swansea and reading a sermon of Prest. Taylors we went to prayer meeting. had a good time. After meeting I went to Cousins. I learned that Uncle Johns had g[-]ve security for a man and the bailies had taken his cow and donkey and Aunt felt very badly. I went to Wm and his wife said we might have the house to proply preach it Tuesday service I slept at Cousins Mary’s. [86] Tuesday Oct. 31st 182. Arose feeling well. took breakfast at Cousins’ after which I went up to see aunt; She was feeling very badly because her cow and donkey were taken by the Baileys Wm Norman and Uncle have bo[-]hten some things together and Wm Norman their son in law sold out and went to America, consequently Uncle was obliged to pay the bill. I went down to the Copper works with Cousin Wm John’s after going through I went to Aunts and had dinner at 5 oclock according to agreement I went up Bro. John James to meet Prests Lewis and Perkins. I encouraged Bro. James to do all he could to gather out and to lay by all the means he possibly could and to quit tea & tobacco. I also wrote a letter for George James to send to Bro. Obray Prests Jones & Perkins Bro. Johns and myself after listening to some nice music by Miss Dennis came to cousin Wm Johns where we, according to arrangement, held meeting Prest. Lewis and I occupied the time. My cousins were present. A good spirit prevailed. Several present. I slept at Cousins. [87] Wednesday November 1st 1882. Took breakfast at Cousin’s Prest. JLewis and Elder Perkins called for me and we started for Math called to see Aunt. It rained on us a good deal of the way. we stopped at Bro. Langs and got dinner. The wind blew very hard and rained. We arrived at Bro. Newhams at 5 oclock. At 7.30 we held meeting there. Several bore their testimony after which I was called upon to speak. We slept at a public house. Thursday Nov. 2nd 1882. Went to Sister William’s and got breakfast She gave us some bread and cheese to take with us. We walked up the Cañon 1 ½ mi. and got in a van which took us to Glyncorrwg distance 10 mi/o [---] It was very stormy we arrived there at 2.30 & we immediately started across the hill to Tre orky. It stormed very hard on us and the water was running down the mountains and the roads very very miry. We got very wet. I fell down twice. We arrived at Bro. Thomas’es 5.30 oclock. We changed our socks, dried ourselves and felt well Slept there, After traveling 15 or 16 mi. [88] Friday November 3rd 1882. Ate breakfast at Sister Thomas’es after which we started for Pontipridd. It rained on us very hard; we called to see Sister Humphry but she was not home however it was raining so hard we stopped awhile and her daughter got dinner. We walked to Bro. Hughes and slept there. Saturday Nov. 4th 1882. Ate breakfast with Sister Hughes. Called at several saint’s houses it rained very heavy at spells, we ate dinner at we then walked across the hill to Fynwant-fynwant Quaker Station & took train for Merthyr. We repaired immediately to the conference where we had some letters wating for us. Bro. D. Davis soon came. Bro. Goold called in and gave me the following poetry. Momentous time who knows the worth Or value of his days on earth. Since each must give a true account Of all his works - the full amount. [89] Sunday November 5. 1882 Attended Merthyr Council meeting in the morning. A very good spirit prevailed and the districts were reported as a general thing in good condition Two young men were cut off for adultery. Attended the meeting in the afternoon and eve- ning the latter of which I was called to speak. Spoke on the first principles of the gospel. Prest. Lewis followed; he spoke in Welsh Slept at the conference house. Monday <6th>, Tuesday <7th > & Wednesday <8th > My time was engaged in looking over the conference books and making out reports to send to Liverpool Office. I received a letter from home 7th stating that all were well and father doing better and feeling better than he had for years which news gave me much joy. In the evening I went to see cousin Wm Griffith and we talked until 11 oclock & then I had to leave. We talked about “Mormonism” and at times he showed an angry spirit and ridiculed but I bore my testimony to him. [90] Thursday Nov. 9th 1882. Ate breakfast at the conference house and after squaring accounts Bro. D. David, Prest. Lewis & I started out although it was still raining. Prest. Lewis & I took train through the tunnell to Abernant and from there we walked to Mountain Ash we called to see two families of Saints and took dinner at the house of Benjamin Lewis Cap Coke We attended the meeting of the Saints at New Town hear Mountain Ash at the house of Thos Evans. After the saints present bore their testimonies I was called upon to speak. As there were strangers present I spoke upon the 1st principles of the Gospel. Prest. Lewis followed – spoke in Welsh. We slept at Bro. Evans’es. Friday Nov. 10th 1882 After breakfast we went down to Bro. Isaac Evens’es where we staid until 1.30 oclock, conversing upon the princples of the Gospel. Bro. Evans came with us on our way two or more [91] miles on our way to Taylors town. It rained on us while crossing the mountain. we arrived at T. Town about 4.30 and we spent the night there Bro. Jenkins treated us kindly and also his daughter, we spent the evening conversing Bro. Thomas was there. Saturday Nov. 11th 1882 We called to see the Saints in Taylors Town. after which we walked over to Pandy Rhonda .<(Valley> and staid at Sister Humphreys; her husband had been dead killed a short time previous. her daughter was home as her husband had left her and her little child, Sister Humphrey’s son, a young man, went on the Spree and there was a lodger there who was a very curious man. He staid up all night to see the Comit. We had quite an argument with him about the best place to build a College in a seaport town like Swansea or Cardiff or in a country place: we maintained that a country place was best, as There were two colleges going to be buil in Wales which caused the argument, the old fellow was an astronomy. [92] in the evening we went to see a family who all belonged to the Church except the husband He had been to Utah and got discouraged apostatized came back and circuladed back reports about the “Mormons” however, the family kept true and he with them were ancious to get out. Sunday Nov. 12th 1882. Ate[-] breakfast at Sister Humphreys. after which we started for Pontypride. We met with the brethren in council at 11 oclock at the house of Bro. Hughes. The bretheren reported the Saints in a good condition. I was called to occupy a short portion of time. after meeting I according to invita- tion went to Bro. Veals to dinner and we had a good dinner. 2.30 we again met with the saints at Bro. Hughes. The Saints bore their testimony and rejoiced in the Gospel. I was also called upon to speak a short time and I enjoyed the good Spirit while so doing. [93] After dinner Bro. Lewis and I went to tea to Bro. & sister Veals. We rejoiced in talking with them upon the Gospel and as they had only been in the Church a short time. We again met the Saints in the Evening at Bro. Hughes and as there were strangers present Prest. Lewis desired me to speak upon the first principles and I en- joyed a goodly degree of the good Spirit in so doing. Prest. Lewis followed and bore testimony to the truth of what I had said and also showed the first principles of the gospel very clearly. Meeting dismissed I went to sleep at Bro. Veals Prest. Lewis staid at Bro. Hughes. Monday Nov. 13th 1882. We received some letters. I one from home, We took a walk up to see Bros and Sisters Cutler and Evans at which places we also had dinner and tea. We also went to see the rocking stone which tradition says was a very large snake, which curled up &c. [94] In the evening we attended player meeting of the Saints in the house of Bro. Veals. before meeting we attended the ordinance of laying on of hands on Bro. Thos. Davis who was very unwell. Meeting opened as usual prayer by Bro. Veal, after which Prest. Hughes stated that we had met together for the purpose of calling upon the name of the Lord and desired that all would be free[-] The meeting was then opened for prayer and the Saints humbled themselves be- fore the Lord and called upon him in prayer and it seemed a heaven on earth After all had prayed, I was called up- on to speak. Spoke of God chastening His people when they neglect to do right as was the case in the early rise of the Church Prest. Lewis followed giving an account of his coming into the church. &c. A good degree of Gods Spirit was manifest and we greatly rejoiced. Before retiring Bro. Thos called upon me to administer to him & he realized the bless[--] [95] Tuesday Nov. 14th 1882. Ate breakfast at Bro. Veal’s after which I went to Bro. Hughes’es where Prest. Lewis was and spent the forenoon in writing. Ate dinner there after which we started for Llantwit distance 6 mi. We went to Bro Jenkin and at 7.30 we held meeting in an Inn close by, about 20 prese I was called upon first to speak. Spoke upon first principles and bore my testimony to the restoration of God’s work. Prest. Lewis followed, spoke in Welsh All were attentive and seemed interested. We slept at a farm house. Mr & Mrs. Evans Wednesday Nov. 15th Ate breakfast at Mr. Evans’es; they were very kind after breakfast we went to Bro. Jenkins’es and re- mained there until after dinner writing. After dinner we walked to Garth hill Cottage distance 6 mi. we slept at Mr. & Mrs. Thos Jenkins. We spent a pleasant evening. Thursday Nov. 16th 1882. We walked to Mr. Dimond’s where we had dinner after which we walked through Cardiff to Penorth to see Thos White but his wife did not ask us in consequently we walked back to Cardiff & slept at a Coffee Tavern in the evening we walked out to see what was going on We bought a pair of wo[-]len gloves 1/9 The streets were full of fast girls. Slept together. [96] Friday Nov. 17th 1882. Arose feeling well. bought breakfast at the Coffee Tav. after which we walked out to the docks which were lined with idle men after remaining there a short time we walked back through Cardiff and out to Bro. Watts’es; he was not at home but his wife invited us in and treated us kindly. She gave us dinner. as the Star had come we read that through & enjoyed it very much. It stated that Prest. Carrington had been released & Y.H. Smith appointed to suceed him. We then went to the post office but nothing there we then walked out to our lodging place Dimonds on the road we met a crowd of people Some Gypsies were fighting and quarling. WE felt very tired when we reached Dimonds, Saturday Nov. 18th 1882 Arose feeling, took breakfast at Mr. Dimonds after which we walked into Cardiff and to Bro. & Sis. Allens where we had dinner and after conversing with his wife we got tired wating for him and according to promise went to Bro. Watts’es where we spent a pleasant time Took after noon lunch there. [97] in the evening we took a walk around Cardiff and spent a short time in the free Library. I learned in the paper that there was to be a grand review of the Army who fought in the Egyptian war also that there is great disturbance in France by the Comunists & Anarchists. and also other nations are in a disturbed condition. We went through the Market and other business places. At 7 we called to the post Office nothing. Walked out to our lodging place. Sunday Nov. 19th 1882. Spent the forenoon mostly in reading and walking around through a grove close bye. Ate dinner; and at 2.30 attended meeting at Bro. Blidens. Bros Shepton, Blidon, Watts & a few sisters Prest. Lewis & I composed the meeting Each one spoke. and we greatly rejoiced. We took supper at Bro. Blidens. Slept at Mr & sister Dimond’s. Monday Nov. 20th 1882 Visited the Saints in and about Cardiff. Slept at Dimond’s. [98] Tuesday. November 21st 1882. Spent the forenoon at Dimond’s writing and after dinner we walked to Sister Thomas’es TegWilliam distance 9 mi. We spent a pleasant evening in Company with Mr. & Sister Thomas & Daughter We slept there. Wednesday Nov. 22nd 1882. We remained at Sister Thomas’es un- til after dinner. We then walked through Lantrissant to Ton-y-refiel distance 8 or 9 miles. We called at Mr & Mrs. Richards They invited us to Supper but we concluded to hunt lodgings first and we went to 3 places before we succeeded at last Mrs. Morgans went and found a place for us We went back to Richards to Supper and remained there until 7.30 we then went to Morgan’s where we listened to some nice music on an accordion. Mrs. Morgan’s said it was better for children to be brought up in ig- norance because they would not be so wicked & to prove that referred to several. I tried to show her better. We went at 9.30 to our lodgings. [99] Thursday Nov. 23rd 1882. Arose feeling well. Settled for our lodgings 9d Each went to Richards’es to breakfast. It rained very hard all morning. We stopped at Morgans a short time and they gave us dinner. at 2 oclock we started for, Gilfach Goch near BridgeEnd. to Sister Edwards It rained very hard on us all the way and we got very wet. but as soon as we arrived at Sister Edwards’es she had us change and she dried out clothes and we felt well. Friday Nov. 24th 1882 Ate breakfast at Sister Edwards after which we called in a short time to see [-]lax Leweses wifes Sister a short time and then walked over the mountain to Trealaw to Sister Humpreys. She was moving but she was not willing for us to leave. Saturday Nov. 25th 1882. Wrote a letter for Sister Humphreys and after spending a short time at her house we persued our journey to Treorky. We called in to Jones’es and got Supper. [100] We then went to Bro. Thomas’es where wes staid until 7.30 and then we went to hunt lodgings We suceded at a Coffee Tavern for 9d Each as it was too E[-]arly to go to bed we took a walk out, and her- ing the Salvation Army, we called in to hear & see their performances. The room was quite full and the mee ting was presided over by a young man, a re- formed drunkard and fighter, called the Captain and two young ladies the Lieutenants. One of the Young ladies took the most promenent part. The first of her sermond we herd was “I feel so happy I feel as though I was going up into Glory.” then followed Hallulah’s Amen’s &c. The meeting consisted mostly of singing and bearing testimonies. The testimonies runs Thus. “I thank God I am saved” “I was once a drunkard of the worst die but now I am saved.” I used to sing in the public house but now I sing in the ‘Salvation Army” Glory Hal- lalulah” Then followed long applause and singing. Before closing one of the Young lad[-]es expressed a regret that there was no more time for bearing of Testimony but Said there would be a prayer meeting in the morning at 7 clock at which all could have the oppertunity of bearing testimony. [101] Sunday Nov. 26th 1882. Arose feeling well. Took breakfast at The Coffee Tavern after which we went to Bro. Thomas’es and after spending a short time there we went to Sisters Prosser & Phillips to dinner according to promice, however, that was after Council meeting which we attended at bro. Thomas’es. I as well as the rest of the few Bretheren present bore my testimony. After dinner at Sisters R’s & Ps we went to meeting to Bro. Thomas’es. Although there were a few pres- ent a good Spirit prevailed. I was called upon to speak in con- nection with Prest. Lewis. We encouraged each other to press forward in the good work of building up God’s Kingdom. the Sacriment was also administered. Prest. Lewis and I went with Bro. John Jones to tea. We met with the Saints at the same place at 6.30 After the few present bore their testimonies. I was called upon to speak. Spoke on the first principles and quoted passages to prove that Faith, Repentence, Baptism and Laying on of hands for the Gift of the Holy Ghost are the principles of the Gospel as taught by our Savior and His Apostles, Prest. Lewis followed He gave good advice A good Spirit prevailed. We slept in the Coffee Tavern agai[-] [102] Monday Nov. 27th 1882. Arose feeling well. Went to Bro. Thomas’es to breakfast Went over to Sister Rosser’s where we had a bath, our dinner and our clothes washed. we had tea with Sister Phillips. We had some music on an accordi[--] WE held meeting with the Saints in the evening. We slept at Bro. Thomas’es. I had good news from ho[--] which gave me great joy I received my first letter from my Bro. Chas and Wife since they were married. They were feeling well and expressed a strong desire for the time to hasten my return home. Mother’s letter was as full as usual of expressions of love and a desire for me to do my duty. Spoke of them having a good Confe ance of Bro. Obray paying them a visit of 4 da, and of what a good time they had. She spoke of the voting and of the attempted fraud of the “Liberals” in putting two tick[--] into one envelope. Bro. John H. Gibbs spoke of Drunkeness in Logan since the Liberals or Commissin, had come also of Statements made by them in the Logan house. as follows ‘We will see whether these Mormons will have the temple or not. We will make great changes &c. [103] Tuesday Nov. 28th 1882. Spent the forenoon visiting among the Saints In the afternoon we walked to Fern Dale and held meeting in the house of Bro. L. Jenkins; few were present. I was, after Bro. Thos & Jenkins Spoke a few words, called upon to speak, I explained what we claimed to be the first principle of the Gospel and also stated that we believed in Apostles, Prophets &c. in Revelation, in Gathering, and that judgements would be poured out up- on the nations of the earth and that God was establishing his Zion among the Latter day Saint in Utah & surrounding country as a place of reffuge. That the Gospel had been restored by an Holy Angel. and also that the Gifts and Blessing follow the believers. I then quoted passages of scripture to Substantiate our belief Those present paid good attention and I felt well. Prest. Lewis followed. As it was getting late he bore his testimony to the G. L. D. work. We slept at Bro. Jenkin’s. he lay on the sofa. We spent a pleasant evening. [104] Wednesday Nov. 29th 1882. After wishing the few Saints in Fern Dale good bye we crossed the mountain over to Aberdare Valley. We called to see to lades who had given us an invitation to call. They immediately made supper for us we called at a Coffee Tavern and god dinner Prest. Lewis did most of the talking to the old ladies. and as he talked in Welsh I could not understand,, however, he preached the [---] to them. They Stated that they belonged to the Baptists but there had been some trouble with the preachers and the party had divided, Some in favor of the preacher and some were not as they said he was a drunkard others denied however it was discovered that he was a sot; They did not know how to do with him so these ladies stoped going to Chapel. Bro. Lewis almost persuaded them to be L.D.S. We started at 5 from there and faced a riain Storme to Hirwain distance 2 ½ or 3 mi. We spent the evening until about 11 reading writing &c. at Bro. Price’s where’ we also slept. [105] Thursday Nov. 30th 1882. Ate breakfast at Bro. Price’s after which we walked to Cap Coch to Mr & Sister Lewis’es and we had dinner there after a short conversation we walked to Mountain ash to Bro. Thos Evans’es at 7 oclock we went down to Bro. Isaac Evans’es and held meeting. Slept at Thos Evanses, December Friday November 1st 1882. After breakfast we walked over the mountain to Merthyr, Two letters for me one from mother. All well at home. Two papers. John T. Cain was elected Delegate by a great Majority. he was the peoples Candidate P.T. Vanzil[-] the Liberals, we rejoiced at the news. Saturday Dec [--][--] 1882 Spent the day in making up accounts Bro. D. Davis came in in the afternoon. Reported every thing all right in his District as a gen- eral thing. He was unwell the past part of the month. but was well then. Bro. John G. Goold came down in the evening and we had an interesting time I also went to see Cousin Wm. Griffiths he was quite unwell but had been worse, Slept at Office. [106] Sunday Dec. 3rd 1882 Attended Council meeting at 11 A.M. The branches were mostly represented in Good Condition. Prest. Lewis called upon me to say a few words – Felt Thankful to be asso- ciated with men who wished to do right. Bro. D. Davies spoke Gave some account of his travels Felt Thannkful that he was worthy to be associated with the Great Lat- terday work and be worthy to bear his tes- timony to his relatives and friends to the truthfulness of the Same. Attended meeting in the After noon at 2.30 After singing prayer &c, I was called to say a few words after which sacriment was administered, The meeting was opened to testimony and for exercizing the Gifts. 4 of the bretheren enjoyed the gifts of tongues There was a very happy influence prevailed and although I could not under stand as it was interpreted in Welsh yet I greatly enjoyed it. I attended evening meeting Bro Davis & I spoke Compaired the Latterday work with the Gospel of Christ anciently and studied the analogy [107] Monday 4 Tuesday 5 Wed. 6. l1882 I was very busy in making out accounts and sending the reports of indebtedness to the different branches. I wrote a letter Tuesday evening to the Students at the B.Y. College boarding house Giving a short account of my travels until I came down last time to Wales. Thursday 7th 1882 We made ready and started out for a trip through our districts. Prest. Lewis and I took train through the mountain as there had been a fall of snow the night before. After we rode through the mountains we walked to Chas Lewises got dinner and walked to Mountain Ash to Bro. Thos. Evanses where we exp attended meeting in the evening and where both of us had the pleasure of speaking. Spoke of the blessing derived from living according to the Gospel and also the thought lessness of mankind in regard to their future hap- (iness. [108] Friday 8th 1882. After breakfast we started on our journey and after we walked up a way’s we seper- ated. Prest. Lewis to go to Swansea and I crossed the mountain to Fern Dale. It snowed on me all the way across. and the wind blew very hard in my back. I arrived at D. Jenkins’es in good time and dinner was just ready of which I freely partook. I went down to see Bros. Griffiths & Roberts in the evening. They were not feeling so well. I incouraged them all I could and they promised to do better. D Jenkins with whom I slept had a severe attack of illness. I adminis- tered to him and he felt better. Saturday 9th 1882. Arose feeling well, had breakfast; visited the Saints in the place and started to Pontypridd. and after about 2 ½ hrs. walk I arrived at Bro. Hughes. where I was kindly welcomed. had dinner went to see Bro & Sister Veal, & Mary, & Bro. Thos Davies. I slept at Bro. Veal’s. [109] Sunday Dec. 10th 1882. I attended council meeting in the morning. The families were reported as being in quite good condition with one or two exceptions. David Morgan was reported as not doing his duty. I was called upon to speak. I incouraged the bretheren to surpress all fee- lings of contention or strife which might present itself and in visiting among the Saints not to be swayed by the statements which might be made against those in authority because when a person does not do right he begins to find fault. with the leaders. I had Sunday dinner at Bro. Veals. I attended meeting in the afternoon which was occupied in bearing testimony. I took tea at Bro. Hughes. I attended meeting in the evening Some of the bretheren spoke, I was called upon, and I enjoyed a goodly portion of the good Spirit in so doing. I slept at Bro. Veals. Monday. I received 4 letters; spent part of the day writing and went up in the afternoon to Bro. Evan’es and he & I came down to Bro. Bishop’s to fast meeting, [110] Tuesday 12th 1882. Spent the forenoon writing at Bro. Veals went accor- ding to promice to Bro. Bishops to dinner After visiting there a short time I came back to Bro. Veals and wrote more I had supper at Bro. Veals. I spent the Evening in conversation and Bro. Bishop came over. we read a piece from the “Star.” partaining to pre Existance. by Wm Gibson. He, Gibson, maintains that we all existed before we came here and that some of us were more loyal to the laws of God before we came here than others. Quoted the passage partaining to Christ healing the blind Shows that a man can exist, think act &c. after the body is laid away. the Spirit operates through the body. I slept at Bro. & Sister Veals with Thos Davies. Wednesday Dec. 13th 1882. Snow about 10 inches. Ate breakfast at Bro. Veals. went to wish the Saints good bye and walked to Lantwit the road was very heavy I arrived at Lantwit about 2 P.M. Had dinner at Bro. Rees Jenkins’es. I went up to see Mr & Mrs Evans. Had tea there I expected to have meeting in the Evening but it was too cold. I slept in “The New Inn” [111] Thursday Dec. 14th 1882. I walked to Garth hill near Pentirch. The road was sloppy. I arrived there about 12. had dinner. at Mr. Thos Jenkins where I staid overnight. I gave them a short sketch of the Saints experience. Friday Dec. 15th 1882. Had breakfast at Mr. Jenkins’es. after which I walked to Cardiff, or to Mr. & Sister Dimond’s. where I remained until evening, however, I had dinner at Bro. Bladens. where I spent the evening. I slept at Dimonds. Saturday December 15th 1882. After breakfast, I went to Cardiff distance 2 miles. I went to the Post Office where there was a letter from Prest. Lewis and 2 papers from home. I learned through the letter that the bretheren were well and that he and Bro. Perkins were going down to Carmarthinshire. I went to the Library to read. I spent a couple of hours there and at 3 oclock I wet to Bro. Watts’es where I had dinner, after spending some time with Bro. Watts & came out to my lodging It rained very hard after I got in. [112] Sunday Dec. 17th 1882. It rained very hard all morning and I spent the time reading. In the afternoon I atten- ded meeting After the few Saints present bore their testimonies, I was called to speak. I spoke upon the unpopularity of the Truth at present; but according to prophecy it will not always be so. and felt sure the time was near at hand for the nations of Bab Ylon to fall. I referred to the doings of those who are not of us at home. how they try to surpress principles of ritousness; but; they were so far frustrated. I slept at Dimonds Monday Dec. 18th 1882. After breakfast I went to Cardiff and there were 4 letters for me at the Post Office. Good news all well at home I received $500 in a letter from father and $500 from mother. I spent some time in the reading rooms. The papers gave inteligence of deep snows in N.W. and Scotland. Several trains burid and lives lost I went to see Allen & wife. At 4 oclock I Started to Dimonds. It rained all the way, I had no dinner [113] Tuesday Dec. 19th 1882. After breakfast I walked to Newmills. I had a pleasant walk. When I arrived at Sister Thomases She was not home and I did not know what to do. I sat on the door step a minute or two and then I got up and went to a house near by and inquired for her they said she would be home in an hr. or two and had left the key for me. Although there were several houses there I went to the one who had the key and I could not but acknowledge that I was directed. When Sister Thomas came home she was much pleased to see me. I spent a pleasant evening with them. Their son in law, came in and our con- versation was upon the principles of the Gospel. I slept there. Wednesday Dec. 20th I ate breakfast at Sister Thomases. and at 12 oclock I started to Tonyrefiel and arrived there about 2.30 and after I had been in to Richards’es Son in law & daughter to S. Thomas, I saw I was too Cooly treated so I got up to go when she presisted in me having a bite to eat. I then walked to Gilvach Goch I was very tired when I got to Sister Thomases but she made me very welcome. [114] Thursday Dec. 21st 1882 I arose as usual feeling well. There had been very heavy rain all night. But had cleared off, Sister Edwards had me stay to dinner. after which I started to Trealaw. I had a pleasant walk across the mountain: When I got to Sister Humpreys She was not in and I started to Treorky at which place I arrived at 4 oclock feeling very tired I stoped at Bro. Thomases all night. Friday Dec. 22nd 1882. After breakfast I went back to Trealaw and met Sister Humphreys at home and spent the night. Saturday Dec. 23rd After breakfast I went down to see the Daniels family. They were not home. I then walked to Treorky I had dinner about 3 oclock at Sister Rossers. I spent part of the evening ther; had a bath and change. They received news about 4 30 that a little boy related to them had been killed They were very much excited. I slept in a Coffee Tavern There was a great deal of<(noise> and drinking going on. [115] Sunday Dec. 24th 1882. I arose feeling well. Went, according to invitation, to Bro. Thomas’es to breakfast. and according to invitation to Sister Rossers to dinner & Sister Williamses to tea. We had meeting at Bro. Thomas’es in the evening. I was called to speak. Incouraged the Saints to do right and do not get discouraged. Prest. Thomas bore testimony. I went to see for lodgings but could not find any and came and slept at Bro. Thomas’es. Monday December 25th Chrismas 1882. Ate breakfast wrote a letter home and walked to Trealaw to Sister Humphreys according to promice to dinner. It rained on me all the way. I spent the day at Sister Humphreys. She was much pleased to have my company. her son went of she knew not where. slept there. Tuesday Dec. 26th 1882. After breakfast I went to see Bro. Daniels and then walked up to Treorky. It was very Stormy. The beer. shops were full of people drinking and many drunk on the streets. I ate dinner with Bro. & sister Thomas, I went to See Sister’s Williams Rosser & Phillips the latter asked me to take dinner with her next day, I slept at Bro. Thomas’es [116] Wednesday Dec. 27th 1882. I went to dinner to Sister Phillips after which I walked to Fern Dale; it rained very hard and I got very wet. I stopped at Sisters Roberts & Griffiths who live in the same house. I had change. I spent the night there. Thursday Dec. 28th 1882. I walked to Comamon thinking to take train but found the train was not coming until 5 and as it was then 2 I walked to Merthyr at which place I arrived about 4 oclock feeling very tired. I spent the time until 7.30 writing when I went to meeting only 10 present; I spoke after which the breth- ren & sisters bore testimony spoke in Tongues &c, I slept at Sister Harmon’s. Friday Dec. 29th 1882. I spent the day writing and making up accounts at the Conference house. Saturday Dec. 30th 1882. I thought to start to Pontypridd, but sisters Harmon were so anxious for me to spend the day with them and as it was raining I remained. Prest. Lewis came from Swansea in the evening and I was pleased to see him & that I had staid. Sister Harmons bro. came home drunk at night & kicked her, [117] Sunday Dec. 31st 1882 I got up in time to get ready and start with the 9 oclock train to Pontypridd. I arrived at that place at 10 oclock and went to Bro. Veals. It rained very hard. I ate dinner at Bro. Veals. Bro. Bishop came up and we sp[---] the time reading and con- versing upon the principles of the Gospel. Bro. Bishop read a sermon of Orson Pratts. It treated [-]n man’s destiny and the different worlds which exist and the destiny of this world, After dinner we went to Meeting which was at Bro. Hughes. The Bretheren & sisters bore their testimonies to the truth of the great latterday work, I also bore my testimony and give such advice as I was prompted by the Spirit of God. I took supper at Bro. Hughes. The Saints met at 6 at Bro Hughes and we had another meeting. Bros Davies, Bishop and Hughes spoke a short time after which I spoke I bore testimony to its magnitude and destiny & testified that the prophecies regarding this work would as sure to be fulfilled as Joseph’s dream ) I was [---] I slept at Bro. Veals with Bro. Davies ) administered to Sister veal in the evening. [118] Monday Jan. 1st 1883. I arose feeling well and thankful that I was permited to see the opening of a New Year. Bro. Davies did not go to work but staid home to spend the day with me. After breakfast we read John Taylors 1st [-]ghts discussion in France. after which we went to Bro. Hughes and remained there reading the Book of Mor mon & Doctrin & Covenant until one oclock when we had dinner we remaned there until 3.30 reading. It was raining very hard. At 3.30 we went to see Bros, & Sister Evans & Cut- ler. We had supper at Bro. Evans’es According to appointment, we had prayer meeting at Bro. Evans’es in the Evening. Two <2> of the brethren spoke Bro.s Bishop & Hughes after which I was called to occupy a short time, I incouraged the Saints to endeavor to lay asside as many failings as they could & try to live more worthy of Gods blessings in the future than past as we are now Commencing upon a New Year, We administered to a boy of Bro Evans, I slept at Bro. Veals. [119] Thursday Jan 2nd 1882. I arose feeling well and wrote a letter for Bro. Lewis to his Son & Daughter and to David his Son. I had breakfast at sister Veals after which we conversed upon the Gospel which we did also at breakfast time I wrote some. And wished sister Veal good bye and started out. I called to see Sister Bishop and Sister Hughes. the latter invited me to stop to dinner which I did. after which I walk ed to Trealaw and spent the night at Sister Humphreys. Wednesday Jan. 3rd 1882. After breakfast walked to Fern Dale where I took din- ner at Bro. Jenkins’es and then walked to Abernant wher I waited one hour and took train to Merthyr, I met Bros. Lewis at the office. He had spent NewYear at Sister Harmons as she was afraid of her Bro. He got drunk and threatened to kill Sister Harmon & brother Lewis had to protect her. I received three letters. We slept at the Confr house. Thursday Jan. 4th 1882. Bro. Lewis went to Mountain Ash. I remained at the office to make up accounts. In the evening I wrote home and went to meetings. Had the pleasure of making a few remarks. Bro. Goold & I packed up the Stars, [120] Friday. Jan. 5th 1883. I arose early and took the Stars to the Post office. I went and bought a pair of shoes. I spent the day making up accounts. In the evening I called to see my Cousin Wm Griffiths. He told me where John Morgan lived and I went and saw him. He received me very kindly and so did his daugh- ter and invited me to call often. Saturday Jan. 6th 1883 I wrote a letter to Miss Ida J. Cook in the morning and wrote some in the books in the After noon. Bros. Lewis & Bro Perkins came to the Confr house in the Forenoon. Bro. Perkins reported the Swansea Branch is rather a poor state, Bro. Davies came in in the Afternoon. We spent an enjoyable time together. Bro. Lewis & I slept at the Conference house. I baptized Sarah Gwyn Sunday Jan. 7th 1883. Met in Council in the morning & went to Cousin Wm. Griffiths to dinner. I met with the brethren & saints in the Afternoon. Cousin went with me to meeting in the [121] Evening. After Singing & prayer Prest. Lewis called upon me to speak. I spoke upon the principles of the Gospel & Bro. Davies followed After meeting Cousin and I took a walk arround and conversed upon what I had been saying Cousin could not digest what we had said, but we did not quarrel over that . Slept at the Office. Monday Jan. 8th 1883. Spent the day in the office writing, or making up the accounts. Tuesday Jan 9th 1883. Completed the Finantial accounts and remitted the Same to Liverpool Office. In the evening according to promice I went to see Uncle John Morgan. I showed him the views of Utah and he was very interested. his daughter played some nice tunes on the Organ. We had a very pleasant time together talking about Utah, the people father &c &c, He daughter & son in law invited me to call after. Wednesday Jan 10th , Spent the day writing and reading. [122] Thursday Jan 11th 1883. Spent the day writing and attended mee- ting in the evening and had the pleasure of speaking. Friday Jan. 12th 1883. Arose feeling well. raining as usual. At 12.30 Prest. Lewis & I took train and rode to Abernant and from there we walked to Mountain Ash and as we had the address of a lady about two mi from there we went up the hill to the place but she was not home so we walked back and went down to Thos Evans to attend prayer meeting according to promice as his wife had died the previous monday when we got there the house was crowded and they were cleaning up so we went down to Isaac Evans’es where we had supper which was our only meal since breakfast. As I had new shoes and as they were rather small my heels were made sore and I suffered much. We held prayer meeting in the evening and slept at Bro Thos Evans’es. [123] Satuday January 13th 1883. After attending the necessary ceremony we went to the station with the corpse I wished Bro. Lewis goodbye as he was going with the Corpse to Dowlais. and I going to Swansea on my way to Pembrokeshire I walked to Abernant but suffered a great deal with my heels. I took train there at 1 oclock and soon landed in Swansea. I went to Bro. Janes’es and had dinner. In the evening I went to Mr & Mrs Denn[-]s’es and as my heel was so sore I spent the night there. Miss Louie played some very nice music on the Piano & sung some songs. Sunday January 14th 1882. After breakfast I went up to Bro. James and as my heel was so sore I remained there until mee- ting time Bro. Jenkins came there at 1.30 I ate dinner at Bro. James, Went to meeting at 2.30. I in company with others, bore my testimony and incouraged the bretheren to do right. and rebuked some of their wrongdoings. which did not set very well with Bro. Wm. Williams & Bro. Moroni Watts, [124] After meeting Bro. Jenkins & I went up to Bro. Parr’s where we remained until evening meeting. We went to meeting in the evening and after opening exercises & Bro. Alma Watts spoke a short time, I was called upon to speak, Spoke upon first principles and the blessing to be derived by living the lives of Saints After meeting I went to Mr. Dennes’es where I spent the night at. I had quite a dis- cussion with Mr. White an infidel He ridiculed the Scriptures and showed the evils of professing Christians. Monday Jan. 15th 1883. After breakfast Bro. Jenkins came down and we listened to some very nice singing & mu- sic. I went over to see my cousins and saw Cousin Edwin & wife, and as my foot was very sore I remained there until 3 oclock. during which time I wrote home. I then went to Bro James’es to meet Bro. Jenkins as I promiced, went to Bro Edwards where we had tea. I went down town bought a light pair of shoes, & went & spent the evening with my Cousins Edwin & wife & Wm & wife. Slept at Edwins. [125] Tuesday January 15th 1883. After breakfast at Edwins I went to see cou- sin Mary & her daughter Annie, they were well. I went back to Cousin Edwins to dinner. After which I went to Dennes’es & from there to Bro. James. & from there to the Station. At 3.45 I took train and at 8 I landed at Kilgetty Station. I had a conversation with a Baptist on the train upon the principles of the Gospel. Soon after landing I found myself at uncle & aunt Lloyds. Mother Susan & Sarah were home and we had a pleasant time to- gether, Wednesday Jan. 17th As my foot was so sore I spent my time in the house conversing & writing, reading &c. Thursday Jan. 18th 1883. I went down to see Uncle and Aunt & Esther Reese Aunt Ann Hitchens came there and we had an interesting time. I could not walk arround much as my heel was so sore. Slept at Aunt Lloyds. Friday I went to see Aunt Eliza. Saturday I went to Fenly. & had a nice time. had dinner at Aunt Salleys [126] Sunday Jan. 21st 1883. I spent the day at Aunt Lloyds as I could not walk very well. Cousin Mary Ann Lewis came up in the Evening Monday Jan. 22nd 1883. I went to see Aunt Mary Lewis and had a nice time. She did not like it as I had not been there before. I also called to see Ann Gentle Tuesday Jan. 23rd 1883 I walked to Tenby, had dinner at John Nicholas’es supper at Wm. Thomas’es I slept at a house of one Griffiths. however in the evening I went to hear a lecture by one Evans from Pem- brokedock. Subject Howell Harris, who was founder of the methodist Church. Wednesday Jan. 24/83. I took train after eating breakfast at Robt Nicholas. for Penbroke, it rained very hard but I walked to Uncle Richards where I changed my clothes and had some bread, cheese & bevr. [127] Thursday Jan. 25th 1883. I took a walk out to the sea, as there is a very grand sight. The clifts are very high, and as the wind was blowing and the sun was shining brightly and the ships in the dis- tance added to the grandure of the sight. But the clouds gradually gathered and I saw there was a storm close bye so I started back distance three miles. I had only been back a short time when I storm blew up. I spent the evening in conversation with uncle and Aunt. Friday Jan. 26th 1883. After breakfast, I wished all good bye and started to Pemrokedock at which place I arrived about 12 oclock. I went to John Obray’s and had dinner and after spending a short time there, I went to see a lady friend of Mother’s by the name of Lettice Jones formally Miss Parcel I was treated very kindly and had tea with her, in the Evening I went to Neyland where I met many of Bro. White’s friends. Slept at the house in which they used to live with a young man, [128] Saturday Jan. 27th 1883. After breakfast at the Butcher shop where I slept, I went down on the dock but as it was storming to hard I had to wait a little while. we had to go down in the hold to cross. I went to mrs Jones’es to dinner and at 2.15 took train for Tenby at which place I arrived at 3 oclock, I we[--] down and got my Photo.s Had tea at “Aunt Salley’s” went to see Cousin Martha. She, her husband Aunt Esther Reese and I took the 5 train for s[-]ilgetty. I slept at Aunt & Uncle Lloyds Sunday Jan. 28th 1883. I went down to Uncle & Aunt Wm. Lewis’es to dinner. Cousin Martha & husband, also a young man from Tenby were there. After dinner, I met Cousin Matthew Lloyd at Aunt Esthers and we went to Ambroth Church. Parsen Phillips went through the usual church ceremony. Bro. Rogers’es Nephew, Mr. Phillips in vite us to tea. Afte which we went to Aunt Elizas where we met Susan & remained until 10 P.M. owing to a new storm. [129] Monday Jan. 29th 1883. Cousin Matthew & I walked to Tenby and I got 6 Photos taken. we remained in Tenby until about 3.30 and then started back. It rained very hard on us and we called in to see Betsy Griffit[-] who was very pleased to see me and so were her family at 8 we persued our journey the rain had ceased and we had a pleasant walk. Tuesday. Jan. 30th 1883. I went to see Cousin Thomas Aunt Mary Aunt Esther and enjoyed myself well. Wednesday Jan. 31st 1883. I took train to Carmarthen and after walk- ing arround the place, at 3 I took train for Lampeter. The ride was not very plea- sant as it was so very cold. I arrived there about 5. and found Bro. Thomas’es family all pleased to see me and treated me very kindly. I remained there until Friday morning and at 10.18 took train for Swan sea at which place I arrived at 1.30 and re- mained there until Saturday visiting rea- litives friends and the Saints. [130] Saturday Feb. 3rd 1883. At 3.05 I took train for Merthyr and arrived there at 4.10. I met Prest. Lewis, Elders Davies & Perkins at the Office and I was pleased to see them and they were pleased to see me and hear e relate my ex- perience. We spent a pleasant Evening, together. Sunday Feb. 4th 1883. I attended Council meeting in the Afternoon and evening at which I had the pleasure of speaking. Elders Davies & Lewis also spoke. Monday, Feb. 5th I spent the day in making up Con ference accounts. I suffered great- ly with a boil on my leg. Tuesday 6th Wednesday 7th Thursday 8th I spent the time in Answering Confr letters, looking over the books reading &c. my leg was very Sore. Prest. Lewis, in the af- noon went to Mountain Ash, and from there he intended to go through the district. [131] Friday Feb. 9th 1883. I wrote home. read from the Doc. & Covenants, and so[--] in the evening I wrote the following. ‘Twas not in search of worldly weath I left my mountain home. ‘Tis not to gain some Earthly fame On England’s isle I roam -------------------------------------- I did not wish Utah’s retreats. For an unknown time adieu, To serch for pleasure or for sights Or friends more kind and true. My home in Utah’s peaceful vales My friends and parents dear The grand old rugged mountains With all their sights so queer – -------------------------------------- The crystal streem that leap o’er rocks. Ad down the mountain side. All these has far more Charmes for me Than all the world beside. “Why did you leave your home?” you ask. And all those charmes so dear, Just listen and I’ll tell you And you’ twill not think it queer, [132] It was the glorious Gospel sound That reached my parents ears; That filled their hearts with joy and peace, And banished all their fears. ----------------------------------------- It taught them that the God of heaven To man had spoke again. And made the plan – that glorious plan – Salvation clear and plain. ------------------------------------------ It taught them faith in Jesus Christ. Repentance and baptism. To which they did comply and then The Holy Ghost was given. ----------------------------------------- The spirit whispered in their ears Great Babylon must fall. And this was quickly followed By the Angels humble call. “Come out of her my people” And flee into the West. God’s kingdom to establish there. And surely you’ll be blessed. ---------------------------------- Accordingly they bid adieu Unto their native strand To serve the God of heaven Upon Joseph’s favored land. [133] And peace has been them happy From morning until night. And though they’ve had their trials, Thus far they’ve won the fight. -------------------------------------- [134 is blank] [135] Saturday Feb. 10st 1883. I spent the day reading and writing. My leg was swelled very badly. Sunday Feb. 11th 1883. Bro. Goold called before he went to meeting. but I did not think it safe to go out; I spent the day reading from the Doc & Cov. and a paper called the Mormon, written in the Year 1857. It gave an account of the Saints gathering to Utah in early days of their celebrating the 4th of July in the Mountains and an oration of Gov. Brigham Young on that day. There was a letter in it from W. Woodruff, stating that there had been frost in Jul which froze the Potatoes. also about the grass hoppers eating the crops. There were several letters from Captains of companies – both hand cart & ox- of emegrants bound for Utah. It was pleasing to read of the joy of the Saints in their trying circumstances. I wrote a letter in the evening. Bro. Goold called to see me after meeting and we had a pleasant chat; After which I wrote until 11 oclock. [136] Monday. Feb. 12th 1883. I went to see Cousin Wm. Griffiths, he was going to Aberdare. so I did not stay with them, but went to see father’s Cousin John Morgan. I spent the afternoon with his daugh- ter. We had a pleasant time, I had tea as they call it – at 5 oclock when her husband came home. I read a sermen in the afternoon of Prest. John Taylors she liked it very much. Prest. Taylor spoke of the great work to be accomplished by the Saints. and of their destiny if they were faithful. of the power which accompanies the Gospel. Said the Gospel is being preached as far as possible. and said it must be preached in all the world. There are great events about to transpire on the Earth. Uncle John Morgan came home at 6 oclock and he and I had a pleasant time talking over things that transpired in his youthful days. He gave an account of his visiting Tenby and of being the instructed in “Mormonism” by a Companion I came back to sister Harmons at 8 oclock. [137] Tuesday 13th 1883. Spent the day reading and writing, and took a walk out with Annie Harmon. In the evening a letter came from Bro. Smith stating that he would bring one or two of the bretheren down to conference with him. I had a bath and change in the evening. Wednesday February 14th 1883. I arose feeling well. A paper – Deseret New came and I read most of the interesting parts. It gave an account of much distress by sea and land. Great loss of life & property. I Bro. writing to the News says 30 families could make good homes at Warm Creek. Ineida Co. Idaho. I read some in the “Mormon.” among which was a Good story of which the following is an extract: There was a very famous horse in the tribe of Neggdeh a Bedoin of another tribe, by name Daher desired extremely to possess it. Having offered great wealth for him and failing to get him he continued another plan; he dressed like a very poor cripled beggar and lay on the road and when the owner of the horse came up he asked for help. The man offered to take him up with him but the man said he was unable to move so the man got off and put the other on the horse. When Daher rode off but Naber said hold. I want to say something so the man listened. It was never tell how you got the horse of some poor beggar might have to suffer so [---] then gave the horse back & they wer friends. [138] Thursday February 15th 1883. I spent the day reading and writing; went to meeting in the evening, and after the brethren and sisters bore their testimonies I occupied a short time in speaking upon the first principles of the Gospel as two were present who did not belong to the Church. After meeting I took a walk with one of them and he said he had been greatly troubled of late and was going to join the Church. Friday February 16th 1883. I spent the day reading and writing and went to see Cousin in the Evening. Saturday February 17th 1882. Annie and I took a walk arround the place and I spent the rest of the time reading. Sunday February 1883. I spent the forenoon reading the revelations of God to Joseph Smith. Attended meeting in the afternoon and evening at both of which I had the pleasure of speaking and I enjoy <(ed> a good degree of the Spirit of God especially in the afternoon. [139] Monday Feb. 19th 1883. I went to Bro. John Jones’es and spent the day with them Sister Jones and I spent an enjoyable time talking about Utah and the people. Bro. Jones was in bed as he was going to work at night. Sister Jones made some very nice flitters for Tea. Tuesday February 20th 1882. I arose feeling well. There were two letters come for me, one from B.M. Harmon and one from father and mother in which I learned that they were all well Bro. W.D.Williams had been appointed to come to Wales and he was very pleased. Mother was very anxious for her sister to join the Church: she felt to rejoice that she had been made acquainted with the Gospel. Wednesday 21st 1883. Sister Harmon. Annie her daughter and I went down to Troedrhyew, to see Sister Gwyn. we had a pleasant time and took train up at 4.30 I went to a lecture in the evening with Cousin. Rev. Evans being the Lecturer. Subject – Abraham Lincoln. [140] Friday Feb. 23rd 1883. Annie and I took a walk up to Dowlais and I took some Welsh and English tracts and distributed them to men I met on the road. In the eve- ning I went to see Cousin. Saturday Feb. 24th 1883. I spent the day at the office reading I received 3 letters 1 from Mother one from Mary M. Reese & one from Uncle Thomas I answered one. Sunday Feb. 25th1883. I attended branch council in the morning, meeting in the afternoon and evening at all of which I spoke a short time. Monday Feb. 26th 1883. I went down to Bro. Jones’es and in the day there. In the evening I went with Bro. Goold and we got some bills printed and from there went up and saw Bro Adams. Prest. Lewis came in the evening [141] Tuesday Feb. 27th 1883. I spent most of the day at the office. Prest. Lewis came in the Eve- ning feeling well. Wednesday Feb. 28th 1883. Prest. Lewis and I walked to Hir- wain. We went to see Bro. Price and had tea there we also went to see the father of Morgan S. Evans. The old gentleman was pleased to see us and we had a pleasant time talking to those of the family. The brother son and daughter the latter of whom kept the old mans house. They asked us to call . We slept at Bro. Prices. Thursday March 1st 1883. After breakfast and calling at siste Jonses we strted for Mountain ash We c[-]lled at a house to see an old widow and her widowed daughter and they invited us to have dinner which we did. [142] We proceeded our journey at 1.30 and called to see Bro. Davies and had tea it being 4 oclock. We attended meeting at Bro. Isaac Evans’es and as Bro. Thos Evans had moved to his daughters to live we we went there to sleep. Friday March 2nd 1883. After breakfast we walked to Mer- thyr when we received a letter from Bro. Davies stating that he was very unwell. Bro. Perkins soon came and we took a walk. We called to see Sister Richards who made us something to Eat. After walking up on the tip a ways and traveling arround some we had supper at Sister Jones es. We slept at Sister Harmons. Saturday March 3rd 1883. I spent most of the day at the office writing. Went to see uncle in the evening [143] At 7 oclock Prest. John Henry Smith. Prest Geo. C. Parkinson of the Liverpool Confr and Ben E. Rich of the Manchester Confr Alfred Alder Prest. of the Bristol Conference. and Isaac Green traveling Elder in the Bris tol Confr all came in on the 7 train. We spent a very enjoyable evening March 4th 1883. We had our conference. which was at 10.30 A.M. & 2 & 6 P.M. Prest. Lewis spoke a short time after which he called upon Bros Jenkins and Perkins and myself to report our labors and express our feelings. We all felt well and deter- mined to persevere in our labors. Prest. Smith spoke a short time and gave very good advice to the Saints. He spoke upon the word of Wisdom and showed the blessing to be derived therefrom. Bros. Alder Smith and Parkinson occupied the time of the after noon meeting [144] Prest. Smith spoke upon the sac- riments and ordinances in the Church. These are way marks We should not partake of the sacriment if we have hard feelings toward any one We should hold no hard feelings against any one. our Lord and Master Jesus Christ set us a good example in this regard. Many do not enjoy the blessings of the Lord because they do not live worthy We should not forget to attend to our prayers. Every Latterday Saint should kneel with his family and call upon the Lord. We should weigh our own actions and see how we stand before the Lord. Tithing. There are some who think that tithe paying is for those who have gathred this is incorrect the Lord requires all who have covenanted to serve him to pay our Tithes that they may not be burned Those who are scattered need blessings the same as those gathred. We should be charitable. [145] Prest. Parkinson Bore a strong testimony to the truth. Said that truth develops sloly but the Gospel is restored to the earth and will roll forth until it fills the whole earth Many worship their wealth but the Lord will strip them and then they will be glad to turn to the Lord. The Lord wants to save all His children; the plan of salvation is broad. The speaker spoke in very clear manner upon the first principles of the Gospel. After meeting we went up and held meeting on the Square. Bro. Parkinson and Smith were the Speakers. Not many would stop to listen to us. The Evening meeting was occupied by Prests. Smith and Rich. Prest: Smith spoke upon Temperance. Prest. Rich upon the 1st principles of the Gospel. The house was well filled. Uncle John Morgan promiced to attend but did not. [146] Monday March 5th 1883. It was a beautiful day. I got up in the morning and built the fire. The brethren all gathred in the office at 9 oclock ac- cording to previous instructions of Prest. Smith and Bro. Smith gave us some very good instructions. He taught us the necessity of being energetic in our labors. Not to be discouraged because of apparent little good we accomplished We are laboring in the gleaning time. We must be very cautious of our actions. We should not remain in the houses of the Saints when there is only one woman as we might be lead to do wrong; not put ourselves in the way of Temptation. After meeting we took a walk out in the tip[-] and through the place. Bros. Alder and Green took train and went back to Bristol. The brethren took a walk in the afternoon but I remained at the office to make up accounts. [147] We took Tuesday we went up to the Cefn in the evening according to previous arrangements to hold meeting. As we went up a little a head of the time Bros Parkinson and Jenkins and I took a walk out in the fields: we retired to a secluded place and had prayers: each prayed in turns. We went to meeting & Prest. Lewis called upon me to open by pra yer. Bro. Parkinson was the first speaker He spoke upon the first principles of the Gospel. Bro. Smith was the next speaker. He bore testimony to what Bro. Rich had said and Laid down a broad foundation Showed that the Laws of God were broad and calcullated to benifit all mankind. Spoke upon Utah and the laws. Gave a despription of those who have been governers of Utah. He spoke highly of some stating that they were honorable men. Said others thought it their special mission to injure the Latterday Saints. [148] Bro. Smith spoke in a most pleasing man- ner. and concluded by bearing a very power- ful testimony to the restiration of the Gospel through the Prophet Joseph Smith. After meeting we went down to Sister Harmons and after all having a bite to eat we each one repaired to our place of lodgings for the night. I slept with Sister Harmons brother. Bros Smith and Rich slept in our bed. Tuesday March. 6th 1883. At 10 oclock. P.M. we all starded for Pontypridd; we walked to Troedyrhiw. and called at Sister Gwynne’s and although She did not expect us she was very pleased to see us and made dinner for us all. After spending a very happy time there at 1.30 we took train for Pontypridd. We enjoyed the ride down the Valley much and many jokes were passed among which was. That the conversation led to speak about the Welsh language. I remarked that some have the “idea that Adam spoke Welsh. Bro. Rich said That accounts for his fall. [149] When we arrived at Pontypridd we went to see an old fassioned bridge. built in the form of a rainbow. From there we went up on a pla- teau overlooking the town there there is a figure representing serpent worship. When the Druids worship four times a year commonly it is called the rocking stone. We viewed the coun- try from the place. and the short time we were there there were four trains of coal went down. We went to Bro. Veals and they were very pleased to see us Bro. Jenkins, Perkins and I went to Bro. Hughes and had supper. At 7.30 we commenced meeting. Prest. Lewis called upon me to open by prayer. Prest. Geo. C. Parkinson was the first speaker; he spoke one hour and a <(10)> half minuts in a very interesting manner upon Preexistance & The first principles of the Gospel. and concluded by bearing a strong testimony. Prest. John Henry Smith followed; and spoke 40 minuts very interesting and concluded by bearing a strong testimony to the truth, or Divine mission or Joseph Smith. [150] Prest. Smith and Rich slept at Bro Veals Prests. Lewis & Parkinson at Bro. Hughes’es Bros Jenkins & Perkins at Bro. Bishops. I at Bro. Evans’es. At 8 oclock we all met at Bro. Veals and went to the sta- tion. At 8.20 Bros Parkinson & Rich started for Cardiff and I felt very sorry to see them go. I did no expect to see Bro. Parkinson – my old schoolmate any more on England’s soil. Bros Smith, Lewis, Perkins and I took train at 8.30 for Merthyr. Bro. Jenkins started on foot for Swansea. Immediately upon arriving at Merthyr Bro. Smith took train for Liverpool. When we went up to the office there were three letters for me. from home. Good news all well which gave me great joy. I commenced attending to making up accounts and did not get the writing work done until Friday noon. Friday March. 9th Prest. Lewis started about 8 A.M down to Carmarthinshire to see Bro. Davis. [151] Friday March. 9th 1883. I left Merthyr at 12.30 P.M. for Fern Dale. I walked accross the two mountains A man took me up in his cart to ride. He asked me what I was doing and I told him who or what I was and asked him if he was acquainted with the Principles taught by the Latterday Saints. Oh! yes, says he but I could see he did not realish them much It snowed some on me and the wind blew very hard but as it was in my back it helped me along. I arrived at David Jenkins’es at 4 oclock. I went to see Bro. Thomas & family, Bro. Griffiths & family andBro & sister Roberts. Slept at D. Jenkins In the evening my Sympathies were touched to see a little boy 13 years there lodging away from home & I noticed he had to wait upon himself. The house was so dirty I had to brush down the chairs to sit on them. It was hard for me to eat as they were so dirty. [152] Saturday March 10th 1883. After breakfast I went down to Bro Thomas’es I borrowed the Journal of Discourses of Sister Roberts and read a sermon of Erastus Snow which showed from reason & scripture that Adam ment man and woman and that as Adam was the lik- ness of God. God must consist of man and woman, or in other words God has a wife, and none can be Gods without. I also read the Dedicatory prayer of Orson Pratt of the Site of the Logan Temple. Also a discourse by Prest. Brigham Young and one of John Taylor on the same occasion. I had dinner at Sister Roberts’es after which I walked to Pontypridd. I had supper at Bro. Hughes after which I went to Bro. Veals and slept there with Bro. Davies. All there were well as usual [153] Sunday March. 11th 1883. I attended Council meeting at 11 A.M. and meetings at 2 & 6. at all of which I spoke a short time. I enjoyed myself very well through the day. Monday March. 12th 1883. I spent the day at Bro Hughes’es writing home &c elsewhere. I wrote an account of our Conference & Meetings &C. I went to meeting at Bro. Evanses in the Evening. we had a prayer mee- ting and nearly all united their selves in prayer. we had an enjoyable time. I slept at Bro. Veal. with Tuesday March 13th 1883. Afe I got up early and took a walk up on the hill where I had a good view of Pontypridd and the smoke formed quite a cloud over the town. Pontypridd in the Welsh name for New Bridge. The place is situated at the junction of the Merthyr & Rhonda rivers [154] It is an ancient place as is shown in its formation. It contains quite a large population for its size & location being as I learn a population. 6 & 7 thousand. The inhapitants depend mostly upon Collirey works. There are in Treforest near Pontypridd Chair Iron & Tim works the former being quite a notable ex- port. After breakfast, I went to Bro. Hughs where I found a letter waiting for me from Bro. Lewis stating that Bro. Davies was better: I packed my clothes that sis- ter Hughes had washed and started to see sister Evans to have dinner according to invitation. I called to see sister Bishop. and called in to see Bro & sister Cutler. After eating dinner at sister & Bro. Evans- ‘es I started for Lantwit at 10 oclock & arrived there at 3 oclock. Mrs. Jenkins was very sociable. I spent the evening with them. It was too cold to have meeting. We spent a pleasant evening. I slept at the New Inn. [155] Wednesday March 14th 1883. I arose feeling well, went to Rees Jenkins’es to breakfast I wrote an account of our meetings after Conference to the Star also a card to Bro. Lewis After dinner I started to Mr. Thos Jenkins’es. While on the way, I stoped to rest and sat on the b[--] of a fence. From here I had a nice view of the country although it was rather misty. Close by The road was about half way up the Garth hill which is the highest hill arround the Country consequently I could have a good view. At my back was the [---]g barren hill in front were pastures in which were sheep. A dog was guarding a sheep and when the sheep would move the dog was after him. In the distance could be seen the sea. The Country between me and the sea is very thickly populated. Church spires were to be seen in all directions almost. Across a deep revine was a [-]idge along both sides of which were groves of trees. A kennel of hounds are kept there and they were making a great noise. Men could be heard for a great distance which betokened a storm. [156] The clouds were gathering also. The busy hum of industry could be heard from Pentirch Iron Works. I remained there until I got cold and procedded. I was kindly received and remained there during the night. I read a good deal in a book on Natural Phylosophy from which I learned the following Camels can travel 35 or 4 leagues in a day and continue at that rate for 8 or 10 days. Dromedaries can travel 100 miles in a day and keep that rate across the Desert with little food or water. In Turkey, Persia, Arabia Egypt and Bombary all the articles of mer- chandise are carried on Dromedaries or Camls of all modes of carriage it is the cheapest & best & Expetitious. Thursday March 15th I left Garth Hill and walked to Mr. Dimonds after eating dinner I went to Cardiff. In the evening I received a card from Bro. Willis stating that he would be over next day on the Packet from Bristol. I slept at Dimond’s [157] Friday March 16th 1883. I left after breakfast and went to Cardiff. I spent a short time in the reading rooms. I had dinner at Mr. & Mrs. Evans’es, after which I went down to the d[-]ck and at 3.30 P.M. I met Bro. Willis and we had great joy in meeting. We went to Bro. Allen’s and had tea after seeing some of the sights we came out to our lodgings. Saturday March 17th 1883. After breakfast we went to Cardiff and took a walk through the park. went to Bro. Watts’es had dinner after which we went to the reading rooms. went through the Museum, which was quite interesting. Slept at Dimonds. Sunday March 18th 1883. We took a walk to the Llandaff Cathedral. as it was the Sunday before Easter the graves were adorned with flowers. We went in to hear the servises which were very droll and as the house sounded so much we could scarcely hear. We attended meeting of Bladens in the afternoon at which we both spoke in the evening we went to Cardiff to see Mr. Frances a friend of Bossett who treated us kindly we slept at Dimond’s. [158] Monday March 19th 1883. After breakfast Bro. Willis and I went in to Cardiff. We went first to the post office where I received 4 letters 2 from father and 2 from mother, one from Naoma and one from Mary Reese. All well at home; father was continuing to work on the Artesian well. Mother stated that they had received my Photo and they thought I looked well. They had sold an ox they bou- ght in partnership for $40. and sold him for $57 and inten- ded to send the amount they made to me. The very cold Winter had mostly passed and the weather was getting fine; the letters were dated Feb. 22nd and 28th Mary had gone to teach schoo in Richmonds she liked it very much. although her patience were greatly tried some times. Naoma’s letter was, like the others, very interesting Bro. Willie and I left the station to where we had gone to read our letters, and went to the reading room’s After scanning the papers over, we went to Mr. Evans<(es> he was not home but his wife received us kindly; we had not been in there long until a Baptist minister came in but we did not get in conversation he soon w[--] [159] Mrs. Evans invited us to stop to dinner, but we had promised to go to Sister Allens so we did not stay; Mrs. Evans invited us to call again at any time. Sister Allen received us kindly and made a good dinner for us. After dinner we took a walk arround and went down to the docks which were full of boats. Some being taken out to sea. after we spent a short time looking arround the d[-]cks, we took the Packet across to Penarth. It was very interesting to see the boats, steamers and ships sailing arround We did not see much of Penarth, but took a walk back to Bro. Picketts; the old sister gave us tea. The walk back to Cardiff and out to our lodgings was very interesting. We slept at Mr. Dimond’s. Tuesday March 20th 1883. After breakfast and doing a little writing, we left Mr. Dimond’s and went to wish Sister Blader goodbye. She gave us a shilling Each Bro. Willis started back to Bristol and I went to Sister Thomas’es Te - gwillym. It rained some on me but I did not get wet. I was kindly received by Sister T. her hus band and daughter Kathrine. I spent the night there. [160] Wednesday March 21st 1883. I wrote home & to Bro. Goold also and after convers- ing with Sister Thomas until noon, I started for Gilfach Goch. but had no dinner. so when I got to Lan- tinseant I bought ½ lb. Crackers 4d and ate them on the way to Tonyrefiel. where I had dinner at 2.45 with Mrs. Richards. Sister Thomases daughters. After having a bite to eat, I started for Gilfach Goch The wind blew very hard and it rained some. I arrived at Sister Edwards’es all right and was received and treated kindly. I spent the night with them. While looking in an Almenac I learned the following Queen Victoria born May 24th 1819 Queen Victoria Crowned June 28th 1838. “ “ Married Feb. 10th 1840. Prince of Wales born Nov. 9th 1841. “ “ “ Married March. 10th 1863. Prince Albert Qn. Victoria’s husband died 14 1861 Thursday March 22nd 1883. I had a nice breakfast with sister Edwards after which I went to see Mrs. Jones. Sister Alx. Lewis’es sister; she in[--]ted me to stop to dinner but it looked so cloudy I was afraid it would storm. So I crossed the mountain [161] It was very windy and cold crossing the mountan but I crossed all right. Sister Edwards gave me a comforter to tie up my ears. I went to Daniels’es. The day was very and all the children were home and they were washing. The house was very much littered up but I contented myself reading the Testiment when the Savior in str- ucts his deciples before he is crucified. Sister Daniels made dinner, her husband got up and we ate. I made a good dinner. After talking with Daniels awhile, I left and came up to Sister Humphreys; she was not home but her daughter was and she received me kindly. Sister Humphries soon came home and was pleased to see me. There was a young man lodging there who I tried to get into conversation but he was not the right stamp for that he apparently would sooner go on in his sin & wickedness. Friday March 23rd 1883. I went up to Treorky. I called at Sister Williams She, her daughter & sons treated me kindly In the afternoon I went to see the Salvation Army perform It being “Good friday” the Army had a “big tea” The soldiers came out in their uniform.” Grand doings slept at Sister Williamses. [162] Saturday March 24th 1883. After breakfast I went to see Sisters Rosser & Phil- lips. I wrote a letter for sister Rosser, Sister Phil- lips said she was going out with the second com- pany and she wanted me to call to get her mo- ney to send to Liverpool. While I was in at sister Rosser’s Bro. Roberts came over from Fern Dale, I went according to promise, back to sister Williamses to dinner after which Bro. Roberts & I went to Fern Dale or TylorsTown. We crossed the moun- tain and the view (from the top was very interes- ting. We had a view of the Country for miles ar- round. The little place at the foot[-] of the hollow had been recently built as a pit had been recently dug there. The Train could heardly come up there. I enjoyed the walk very much as the day was very fine. I was was on the hills. I went to Bro. Thomas’es and slept at Bro. Jenkinses Bro. Jenkins was down to the Porth and time revealed the fact that he and his son-in-law were on a spree. [163] Sunday March 25th 1883. I attended Council meeting in the morning at which I gave a little advice to the breth- ren and incouraged them to do right. I attended meeting in the afternoon at whic I occupied most of the time. After meeting I had dinner at Sister Roberts. it being quite a fine day Bros. Thomas, Griffiths, Roberts & I went up to Fern Dale We held meeting on the street. I was the speaker. I spoke rather too loud and when I was through I found I had rather strained my lungs. We were not molested while holding meeting but few stopped to listen to us. We came back and held meeting at Bro. Griffiths again in the Evening. Bro [-] Thomas and Griffiths spoke a short time after which I spoke upon the first principles. A good spirit prevailed. After meeting two young men were baptized viz John Jenkins & Thos. Mills. Bro. Thomas officiating, they were confirmed by Bro. Thomas & myself. [164] Monday March 26th 1883. I expected a letter [---] not get any. After seeing some of the saints I went down to Pontypridd. I had dinner at Sister [-]ughs’es after which I went to Bro Veals and Bro. Davies & I went to see the fair. When we had seen the various sights there we went back to Bro. Veals and had sup- per. At 7.30 we met with the Saints to prayer meeting at Bro. Hughes. After Each one had prayed Prest. Hughes called upon me to speak upon being obedient to Parents, I read the 3rd Chap of 2nd Timothy. After meeting we went down to see what was going on: The streets were full of people and the Quacks Gamblers, hobby horses & boats or sea on land were in full opperation. Many were drun[-]k and some wanting to fight I felt very sorry to see the state of my fellow man. The face of the multitude showed the signs of Vice. I did not remain long in the place as my heat was sick to see how things were going on. [165] Tuesday March 27th 1883. After breakfast and reading some and taking a little while with Sister Veal I started for Trealaw . On the way I called in to see Sister Bishop & sister Hughes. When I got to Panely I called in to see Bro. Daniels & Sister Daniels invited me to stop to dinner which I did and remained there awhile. I then went to sister Humphrey’s where I remained until 6 oclock & then went to see Mr. — who was soon intending to get baptized. I remained there until 9 oclock when I went back to Humphreys where I spent the night. Thursday March 28th 1883. I walked over to Tylors town and spent the day at Bro. Thomas’es writing to my bros Thos H. & Angrew James. and in my journal. F[--]day March 29th 1883. Walked to Merthyr found several letters there. remained there the following letter came from Liverpool in answer to one wrote to [166] Prest. Taylor. Mr. Tom Galbraith. 33 Cambridge Street. Grange Town Cardiff. Dear Sir: Prest. Taylor directs me to say in reply to your letter of Feb[-]uary 19th that he has forwarded it to the Elders of our Church ministering in South Wales, and they will take great pleasure in answering your questions. One thing, permit me to observe, that we do not recognize the source from whence your quotations are drawn, and are inclined to think that some of them are not from any of our Standard works, as in part They do not correctly represen our ideas on the matter spoken of. Yours very respectfully Geo. Reynols. Bro. Taylor sent the letter to Prest. Smith and he sent it to Prest. Lewis and we sent it to Tom. Galbraith with a note stating that we would call upon him & received the following in reply. [167] Apr 3rd 1883 Dear Sir In reply to yours just to hand: I am obliged to you for the proposed meeting in Cardiff, but would prefer communication by post. I mearly asked your President to instruc me in your Faith; and as I desire some of your reasons for certain points in your Articles, please favor me, with the same and I shall be truly gratified With my respects I am, dear Sir. Yours Truly. Tom. Galbraith 4 North Church Rd. Penarth To Rev. David Lewis Merthyr Reply by myself. Treorky, Apr. 1[-] 1883. Mr. Tom. Galbraith: Dear Sir: - Your note of Apr. 3 came duly to hand I had just posted some tracts to you. in which you will find some of the principles of the Faith of the Latterday Saints set fourth and as we have plenty of tracts and books to set fourth our religious belief we think it unnecessary to write; but shall be pleased to send more tracts to you should you so desire Trusting you will thoroughly investigate the Faith of the L.D.S. I remain dear sir, yours truly [168] Friday March 30th 1883. I remained at the office all day writing and reading and enjoyed myself very much. Saturday March 31st 1883. I remained at the office (Sister Harmon’s) nearly all day. Prest. Lewis and Elder Per- kins came in in the Evening. They were well. Sunday March April 1st 1883. We went to Council in the morning. I also attended meeting in the after noon and evening at both of which I spoke. Bro. Lewis and I called to see Uncle John Morgan, Daughter & son-in-law; they invited us to call and have tea and spend the evening the Wednesday following Monday April. 2nd 1883. Spent the day at the office making up accounts, and writing letters to different parties for Bro. David Lewis and &c. Tuesday Apr. 3rd 1883. Went with Bros Lewis & Jenkins to Troed y-rhiw, to see sister Gwynne; we had an enjoyable time. [169] Wednesday April [-]th 1883. Just one year ago today I left home. It was truly with an aching heart that I took view of the homestead and kissed the little ones goodbye and to hear them plead of me not to leave but stay with them. I had to repair to the Parlor and give vent to a flood of tears that forced their way down my cheeks. I left the dear ones weeping, Which caused my heart to ache The experience I shall ne’er forget Though I heavenly joys partake. I viewed the house inside and out The Stables and corrells. The horses in the pastures. And the cows upon the hills. And as I viewed the country round I asked the question when Should I thus be priveleged To see my home again. [170] A year has passed and here I am Six thousands miles from there To preach the words of life to men – The message which I bear. And while I move among the throng And while walking through the Street Or walk along the street. Unheaded, and unheading The people that I meet. Sweet thoughts of those I love so well Pass gently through my mind. I cannot help but long to see Those ones I left behind. [171] Thursday 5th 1883. Prest. Lewis and I spent some time at the Office. Bro. Perkins went to Rhymney. Prest. L. & I went down to Bro. Jones’es, and little Annie Harmon went with us in the afternoon. We came up in the evening to Merthyr and atten- ded meeting. Friday April 6th 1883. Bro. Lewis and I started to Neath; we walked to Hirwain and there had dinner with Morgan Evans. Morgan S. Evans’es of Logan Father. After dinner we walked to Glynneath distance from Merthyr 12 or 14 mi. We there took train. Bro. Jenkins met us in Neath and we held meeting there with The Saints in the Evening. After meeting we walked a place 2 mi. from when we held meeting and all three of us slept together. Saturday April 7th 1883. We went to Bro. Lang’s to breakfast after which we walked to Morriston to Bro Jenkins’es Aunt and had a visit and dinner after which we walked to Swansea. [172] I went to Cousin Mary’s and she invited me to put up with her while in Swansea which I agreed to do; I went over to Dennis’es & had the pleasure of listening to some very nice music. by Miss Louie. Dennes. Bro. Lewis and I took a walk up through the Market after which I went to Cousins Sunday 8th 1883. Prest. Lewis came over to Cousins & Wm. Norman and Prest. Lewis & I went to Independent Chapel with him; we got into Conversation with the minister after meeting but when he found we were Saints he did not want much conversation with us: his name is Matthews. He is considered quite a prominent preacher in Swansea; he took for his text the Savior causing the Fig Tree to wither. Said in might refer to the Jews or to those who do not belong to any Chapel or to those who do but do not assist the work along. Bro. Lewis & I took dinner at Cousin Marys after which we went to Meeting. Bro. Jenkins was [173] released by unanimous vote from being Prest. of the Swansea Branch as it was thought better to have a Local Elder be Prest. Bro. Geo. Parr. was sustained by unanimous vote Prest. with Wm Williams & Wm J. Williams his counselors. Bro. Parr and I took a walk arround to see an old brother in the Church who had been unable to get out for some time. We met with the Saints in the Evening. Wm. & Cousin Mary Norman & Mrs. Thomas were present. Prest. Lewis called upon me to speak which I did and felt well in bring fourth Scriptural evedance to substanti- ate our faith and in bearing my testimony to the Truth and the Divine Mission of Joseph Smith Prest. Lewis bore testimony to what I said and spoke a short time and added his testimony to the Divine Mission of Joseph Smith. Monday Apr. 9th 1883. I wrote a letter home in the morning after receiving one from Thos H. and Andrew, bearing the good news All well and the weather fine and the ground almost ready to plow. Bro. Jenkins came down at the 11 oclock and he & I went to see a [174] realitive of fathers at Forest Fach Ester Rees or now Esther Thomas. we had dinner with her and spent some time there. According to Promice we went over to Mrs. Thomases or Evan Jones’es sister to supper. after which we went to meeting. I slept at Cousin Mary’s. Tuesday 10th 1883. According to promice I went out to see Aunt Martha and remained there until eleven. at which time I met, according to promice, Bro. Jenkins at the ½ penny lodge & he & I went to Cousin Edwins to dinner. After dinner we went down on the beach which was very interesting. The day was very fine and a great many men, boys, girls & women were out gathering mussels. We had supper at Cousin Marys. At 7.30 according to appointment we met at Cousin Wm. Johns and held meeting. Only a few were present. [175] Wednesday Apr. 11th 1883. I wished my relatives at Swansea goodbye and walked to Morriston where I met Bro. Jenkins. I remained there until 3 oclock and while there had dinner. At 3 P.M. Bro. Jenkins and I walked to Neath and held meeting with The Saints in the evening. One Mr. Evans who had once belonged to the Church and who came back on mission but who apostatized. After the brethren and sisters had b[---]n their testimonies Bro. Jenkins & I talked We spoke upon the necessity of being humble and the blessings a person loses by neglecting to live his religion. Thursday Apr. 12th 1883. At 11oclock we left Sister Williams’es where we had breakfast, and started to Maesteg. About a mile from Neath there is a van in which passengers ride to Glyncorrwg. ad as it was on our way we rode to Cymmer. While wating for it to start we got into conversation with some men and after teaching them the Gospel & bearing our testimonies one of the men said that Pugh an Elder of the Church laid a plank under the water and was going to walk upon it to deceive the people. We felt sure he was lying Another old man said all the saints are a deceptive lot of peop[--] [176] We walked to Maesteg from Cymmer and held mee- ting in the Evening at which few were present. Friday April 13th 1883. Bro. Jenkins and I went from Wm. Evans’es to where Wm. Thomas lodges for breakfast After breakfast according to promice we went down to where we held meeting & we also went through the iron works. Men, boys, women & girls were busy at work. After spending a short time down there we started on our journey he to Morriston I to Treorky; we both came up to the Cymmer together; he then remained there for the van and I started up the Canyon. I chance house is to be seen on the way up. I had some bread & cheese in my satchel and sat down by a stream to eat. The view was quite romantic. I am now sitting on a rock by the roadside and from here I can see a farm cottage in the distance. The sheep and lambs a[---] the house with their b[-]lating and the crowing of the roosters makes it sound home like A streem of waters runs down the hollow. The clouds are gathering so I better be off. [177] I arrived in Treorky about 3 and went to Sister Williams’es where I received a good welcome. I felt very tired. but I s[--]n had dinner and after a little rest I felt very well and felt very thankful for the many blessings which I enjoyed. I slept at Sister Williams’es Saturday Apr. 14th 1883. After dinner I started for Pontypridd distance 12 mi. On the way down I saw many interesting sights among which were <2> men with a donkey and cart gathering rags and bones others selling fish. I arrived at Pontypridd at 3.30 and stopped first at Bro. Hughes’es; sister Hughes soon made me something to eat. Bro Hughes soon came from work and after he had prepared himself we started down to town; we called at Bros Bishop & Veal and they went down with us, we stopped to hear the “Salvation Army” speak and of all the nonsense I ever heard I think nothing much worse than that. An old Irish woman who had once been a great drunkard was one of the preachers. [178] Sunday April 15th 1883. I attended Council meeting at Bro. Huses and after the reports of the teachers Joseph Cutler was cut off for adultery. I spoke a short time. I had dinner at Bro. Veals after which we went to meeting at Bro. Hughes’es. Most of the Saints were present and bore their testimonies to the truth of the Latter day Work. I did also. I met with the Saints at the same place in the evening and had the pleasure of speaking. I slept with Bro. Davies at Bro. Veals. Monday April 16th 1883. A poem of Bp. O.F. Whitney copied from Vol. 45 No. 15. Millennial Star. Life’s Lesson Would thou learn from life a lesson, Learned but sloly and by few? Wouldst thou know, from death’s dominion, How to win the Ever new? Then thy soul prepare for trial Bare thy shoulder to the rod, School thy mind for self-denial Learn to love the Lord thy God. [179] Build no shrine to Earthly idol, Lest there come a shatt’ring day. Lea[-]eling to the dust thine alters, Driving all thy hopes away. Pleasure’s tree may tempt the sorely, Golden apples grace the sod Touch them not! – they turn to ashes – Thou shalt love the Lord thy God. I have gazed on beautious women, With a fond, adoring eye; I have stood where Mammon’s alters Rolled their incense toward the sky; I have quaffed the wine of pleasure Heard the windsome notes of fame. Armed with nature’s gift and Heaven’s, Fought and toiled for honored name. I have seen proud Mammon’s tower Dashed to atoms by a breath; I have lived to see the setting Of the Son of Love in death. [180] I have drank the dregs of sorrow, I have kissed the chastening rod, I have learned, if name be lasting. ----------------------------------------- I must love the Lord my God. What is wealth that man should worship, Dust from whence his vileness came? More than help-meet, lovely woman – Source and destiny the same? What is Earth, with all its glory? Earth shall answer, “Ichabod!” Seek that Kingdom all including, Worship one – the Lord thy God. After writing the above I went up to Bro. Hughes’es where I expected to get some letters but I was dissapointed, however I wrote home to father & mother and Andrew. I went up to Bro Evans’es in the evening where we held meeting but as I got up there too soon Bro. E. and I took a walk down to the Merthyr river to see a very curious bridge . It was built on a large butment in the centre and rested on the same on both sides a floom was on it and dove off in the river some time before we were there & was killed. [181] Bro. Evans & I also took a walk through the fields The trees [-]re beginning to leaf out and the grass is green & pretty and the flowers are in bloom; we went back to the house and held meeting at 7.30. It was a prayer meeting; but I spoke a short time. After meeting we went across the road and admin- istered to Bro. Cutler, who was very ill. I being mouth. I slept at Bro. Veals with Bro Thos Davies. Tuesday April 17th 1883. I went to Bro. Hughes’es after eating breakfast at Bro. Veals and there was a postal card from Bro. Goold for me stating that all at Merthyr were well. I went to Bro. Bishops according to promice to dinner After dinner I started to Lantwit – distance 6 or 7 mi I went to Bro. Jenkins’es and after staying with the family a short time I went to the Railway Inn and the owners let me have a room to preach in and the old lady also gave me supper. Bro. Jenkins and I met at the appointed time – 7.30 but our congregation consisted mostly of little ones I occupied the time in speaking and I enjoyed a good degree of the good spirit in so doing and the best of attention was paid. I slept at the [-]ees Inn. [182] Wednesday April 18th 1883. I arose feeling well, paid for my lodgings and came to Bro. Jenkins’es to breakfast I spent some time in reading the trial of some of Phoenix Park murderors. One Brady had been sentanced to death. James Carey – the one who had turned state Evidence thought justice had been done to Mr. Burke and while the “Invincibles” did not intendto murder Lord Cavendish yet he thought it was no great loss. The morning is very dark and blusterous. Mrs. Jenkins’es sister is quilting here. I am sitting by the end of a table & it is quite cold. Since writing the above I have walked from Lantwit and am now at Garth Hill Cottage; the old lady seemed pleased to see me and soon pre- pared food which consisted of roasted cheese, bread[-] and warm water to drink. I had not been in long before she started to tell me a pitiful tale about her and her husband; but I told her as I could do no good it was no use talking on that strain so she shut up. [183] I took dow Buffon’s Natural History from which I learned the following about Elephants and Rhinoceros’es. Elephants are tamed some times by fencing in a place by high stakes and a ta[-]me one inducing a wild one into it and then men throw ropes and chains upon them and Entangling them “so they can do nothing. Others by diging deep cellars into which they fall as there is brush and straw laid over it and when the Elephant goes on this it breaks i[-]: after he is left there for some time, those who entrap him give him food; in this way he becomes so attached to his supposed benefactor that he will do any thing for those who have entrapped him. The Elephants are found in the Southern parts of Europe and Asia and was once used entensive in battle by the Indians. It is the largest Quad- ruped known. Next in size to the Elephant is the Rhinosceros, being about 12 ft from the point of the nose to the end of the crupper , and about as large arround. [184] Although the Rhinoceros is not ferocious nor wild yet he cannot be tamed as he does not possess intelligence nor instincts; but he is very inoffencive when he is not provoked to anger and then he is very dangerous. Spears, Swords, javlins nor bullots will penetrate his skin. the only way of escape is to wait until he gets close to a person and then turn to one side. and as it takes him a long time to turn and as he cannot see only in front of him men can in that way get away: when he catches a man he takes him on his horn and throws him so high in the air that the fall kills the person. Garth Hill Cottage is situated, about half way up Garth Hill – the largest about the Country here and can be seen for miles, and over looks Pentyrch, a small place situated at the opening of a small canyon. The inhabitants are mostly supported by cooking and steel works, In front of the Cottage are two Holley trees, and the road is just on the other side. [185] From the Cottage can be seen the country for miles arround. and in the distance can be seen the town of Cardiff, the City of Llan- daff and the Village of Roach and other places also the ocean can be seen. While I think the sight very grand yet I do not think it to compare with a view which can be had from the Logan Temple in looking out over the beautiful Valley of Cache. The busy hum of industry can be heard and the often passing train reminds a person that the trade is brick Thursday April 19th 1883. After breakfast I walked to Cardiff and spent the remainder of the day at Sister Bladens and in taking a walk out in the fields. I read a great portion of the time and when I was out talking a walk in the fields. the blazing sun the green grass and nice trees; the music of the Llandaff band made the scene a grand one. I slept at Sister Dimon’s [186] Friday April 20th 1883. I walked in to Cardiff distance 2 mi. I went to the reading rooms. After looking over the news, I took a walk out through Roath, a very pretty place which joins Cardiff and is almost all a new place that is nearly all new houses and very nice houses they are. I went to a Coffee tavern and got something to eat. After going to the Post Office I started out to our lodgings distance it being about 4 oclock. There was no letter for me at the post office and I was feeling quite down hearted, I had not been in conversation with any one and I felt as though I was not accomplishing much. When I arrived to our lodgings to my great joy Prest. Lewis was there he however brought the sad news that Sister Harmon was very ill. [187] Bro. Lewis had also brought Eight letters for me – one father, 3 from mother, one from Miss Ida. I. Cook, one from Bro J Z. Stewart, one from Elder C.F. Martineu[-] one from Mary M. Reese and one from Cousin W.H. Thain the one from W.H.T. had in it the Photo of Cousin Maryann Thain and $2.00 from Bro. W. H. Apperley. All were very affectionate and bore the good news of all well. Saturday Apr. 21st 1883. Prest. Lewis and I went in to Cardiff. and after spending some time in the reading rooms and taking a visit through the Museum we went to bro. Watts where we had dinner. We spent some time in walking through the beautiful Park; many were amusing themselves in there, some at one thing and some at another: a lot of boys were playing ball and some riding the Bycicle. We slept at Dimen’s. [188] Sunday April 22nd 1883. We met with the few Cardiff Saints and had the pleasure of talking a short time. We thought to hold an out door meeting but the day turned out too cold and windy, so we conten- ted ourselves reading and conversing upon the principles of the Gospel. Monday April. 23rd 1883. We went in to Cardiff, called to see Bro. & Sister Allen and had dinner. We took a walk down to the Docks. Cardiff is noted for the large shipping that is carried on. London and Liverpool being the only places in Great Britain that does more shipping. There is to be a very large College built there which is to receive ₤4000.00 a year for its support from the Government. Roath on one side and Canton on the other two, very pretty places join onto Cardiff. [189] Tuesday April 24th 1883. We walked to Tregwillym; the day was very worm and the farmers were busy putting in their crops. We found sister Thomas & family well and as pleased as usual to see us. I wrote a letter to Cousin W. H. Thain. Wednesday April 25th 1883. We walked to Gilfach G[-]ch and found Mr. & Sister Edwards well. We learned that Sister Harmon was better but was still very low. Thursday April 26th We walked to Merthyr, found sister Harmon very low and I sat up with her all night. Friday, Apr. 27th 1883. I had a little sleep, but was soon called up to help attend to sister Harmon I wrote a letter home. and copied the following letter to Bro. Lewis. The day was wet it having rained all night. [190] April 25th 1883. Rev. David Lewis Dear Sir. I beg to say that on account of my absence from home I did’nt get yours until 13th my return last Monday. – The papers you sent me have explained some of the prominent Doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in a manner little expected by me. For information sake, I took some point elu- -ded to, as regards said doctrines, and felt curious to find out if those – the said doctrines were really genuine. Your papers have it is true – answered me in many particulars. But is it true that you teach the fol- lowing considerations? – viz. A saints can have no less than three wives [-]n[-] as many more as he can conveniey support? Man being one of the race of Gods can – by means of marriage – become eligible for a celestial throne, and his household of wives and children are his kingdom, not only on Earth but in Heaven.” [191] “The kingdom of God has been again founded on Earth and the time has now come for the Saints to take possetion of their own. but by virtue not by vilence; by industry, not by force What would a copy of the “Special revelation to Saints – Joseph Smith Cost? Do you teach that “Love is a yearning for a higher state of Existance”? – that the passions are feeders of the spiritual life? that Nature is dual; to complete his or- ganization man must marry? Do you say that because the Mosaic law allowed polygamy; - that because the Bible records it; that therefore the Bible teaches Polygamy. Before I could dare think of entering into any of your promises, doctrines, I should first of all, have good reasons for submitting that Polygamy being lawful. That is an idea which shuts, as it were, the very door of your church, in my face I believe I have gone to your enemies [192] for an explanation of your Faith and now I want to have any error removed from my mind, by your help. The paper (The Kingdom of God) you sent me, by Orson Pratt, is very interesting and if it is not a very clever trap, as it were, to win people from the paths of truth to Error; it is indeed a truly convincing article. Again: The “Comprehensive Salvation” by Elder John Nicholson touches upn matters of very important character, backs up its arguments by practicle proof. I also read “The Gospel Message” with mush interest, and in Elder Wm Budge’s testimony, as regards conversion Ect. these are points of great weight to consider. If the Latter-day Saints are the followers - the only true followers – of Christ and people who profe[--] to be the only true Church Where do they find Divinly Authority for the enforcing of marriage upon those [193] who would be connected with them; and for Polygamy Hoping to be forgiven this long letter and any rude question I may have put –un- -willingly – and trusting to obtain a full explanation as to your reasons for above stated Teachings. I am, dear Sir, Yours Truly. Tom Galbraith. 4 Church &c. We sent Divine authenticity of the Book of Mor[--]on Nos 2 – 3 – 4 – 5 – 6. “New Jerusalem” & Marriage Institution & Catalogue of Church works. We learned May the 1st by letter from John G. Gold that Tom. Galbraith had come up to Merthyr and had been Baptized. Saturday Apr. 28th 1883. I took train and rode through the mountain On the train I met a man who knew mother and who was a Neighbor to Uncle Thomas Griffiths. [194] and he was going right down there; we had quite a conversation. I got off the train at Abernant and walked to aberdare where I called to see Sister Morgan S. Evans’es, <[-] Logan> Bro. family. The wife was home and was pleased to see me and soon made me some dinner. One of her sons and two of her daughters soon came in from working in the coal and they were as black as Negroes. At 3.30 I started for Tylors Town at which place I arrived about 5 P.M. I slept at David Jenkins’es; his daughter with her dirty ways almost made me sick. Bros Thomas & Griffiths came up to see me in the Evening and we made arrange- ments to have Council meeting in the morning after which we would hold an out door mee- ting on Fern Dale. Sunday Apr. 29. we carried out The Program[-]ae. We held meeting as stated in teh morning and then went to Fern Dale and held an out door meeting. [195] I and Bro. Jenkins were the speakers; he spoke in Welsh and I in English A goodly number stopped to listen and paid good attention. We held meeting in the Afternoon and evening at Bro. Thomas’es. – I spoke at each. Monday May 1st 1883. I spend the day reading and writing at Bro. Thomas’es and in the evening took a walk up on the hill; the evening was fine and the setting sun shown red trough the misty heavens and it rays shining upon the grass covered hills presend a golden picture. While sitting upon a rock wall reflecting upon the past. and beholding the beauties of nature I first heard the singing of the Cukoo this year. I slept at Bro. Jenkinses; however before I went up there I laid hands upon sister Griffiths who was very ill. Bro. Jenkins and I sat up until a late hour talking. [196] Tuesday May 1st 1883. After breakfast I went to Bro. Griffiths and found his wife well after a good nights rest: but Bro. Griffiths was very sick. I laid hands upon him. I remained at Tylors town until after taking dinner with Sister Roberts. I walked to Trealaw and after being there a short time Prest. Lewis came bringing two letters for me “all well at home,” Father had not gone to Conference. Uncle Geo. Reese had come up and Father had bought his place. I also received a letter from Mary M. Rees which showed that she had not in any way forgotten me. She was teaching school in Logan and her school was about to be moved to the 1st ward as the teacher there had not given satisfaction. After having something to eat at Bro. Daniels we went down to the Porth and held an out door meeting. I was the first speaker and Prest. Lewis followed speaking in Welsh. We had a good crowd of attentive listeners We slept at Sister Humphries. [197] Wednesday May 2nd 1883. I wrote to Prest. Smith stating that Tom. Galbraith had been baptized and come to Pontypridd Tuesday with Bro. Goold to see Bro Lewis and related to Bro Lewis his circumstance. which was a follows. He had been brought up for the Church of England Ministry but had left that and been preaching for the Primitive Methodists but with an accusing concience. He heard some Doctor lecture against “Mormonim” which caused him to investigate and consequently to believe Repent and be baptized for the remission of his sins. He testified to Bro. Lewis that since he had been baptized he had felt more peace of mind than he had for he did not know the d[-]y. He had received a testimony of the work and resolved to serve the Lord. Bro. Lewis & I walked to Treorky held meeting and failing to obtain lodgings, walked back to Trealaw, after 9 oclock it being after 11 when we arriv [198] Thursday May 3rd 1883. We walked to Tylerstown and had dinner with sister Roberts and I had a bath & changed: we then continued our journey to Treha- man, or Abermman to Bro. Price’s but as he was not home we walked 3 mi down to Mountain Ash, where we learned that there were two missionaries there we went a mi. farther down thinking to meet them there and hold meeting but did not do so. We then walked back to the Evans’es daugh- ter but the missionaries had not come back. we waited there some time and then took the 9.30 train up to [--]ehaman station. and went from there to Bro. Prices where we received a good welcome and spent the <(night> Friday we walked to Merthyr and there were two letters here for me One from Bro. W.D. Williams desiring me to write to his Bro.-in-law as he was inten- ding to Emegrate with the 10th of May Company. One from Mary M. Reese in which was her Photo. [199] After having something to eat we went to Troedyrhiw. I may here say that Sister Harmon was much better. We went to Sister Gwynne’s and made arrangements to baptize her daughter the next day. and on the way up called to see Sister Jones and made arrangements for her to send up her boys to be baptized the same day. We came back to Sister Harmons where we slept. I wrote a letter in the Evening to Mary M. Reese. Bro. Lewis was out spending the evening. Saturday May 8th 1883. I spent the day mostly writing Bro. Shadarach Jones one of the <4> missionaries who had recently been appointed to Wales came up from Swansea. and it gave us great pleasure to converse with him to learn something about the Conference. and home. Evening found two more of the brethren viz: W.D. Williams & J. L. Mantle at Sister Harmons & we had a nice time. [the following line was along the right edge of the page, perpendicular to the above entry] I sat up with Sister Harmon who was very ill. [200] Sunday May 6th 1883. Bro. Jo[-]es took the early train for Swansea. Prest. D. Lewis Elders Thos Perkins, Williams, Mantle and I met with the Local Priesthood in meeting. Several of us spoke. The Branches were represented in quite good condition We met with the Saints at 2.30. Many of the brethren bore their testi- monies and some spoke in tongues. After meeting some went on the square and others went out to the b[-]aks and held meetings. The day was windy. and but few stopped to listen to us. We met with the Saints in the Evening and Elders Perkins, Williams and Mantle also Prest. Lewis. spoke and we enjoyed a goodly portion of the good Spirit an felt to rejoice to gether. I slept at Sister Harmons. [201] Monday May 7th 1883. I spent the day making up accounts and writing. In the Evening Bro. Williams, & Mantle and I went up to Dowlais and held an out door meeting. Bro. Williams was the first speaker. I followed and Bro Mantle spoke last. We had quite a good congregation. several drunkards being among the num- ber. We distributed several tracts. When we came back we learned that Prest. Lewis and Elders Perkins had held an out door meeting. Tuesday May 8th 1883. I worked with the book all forenoon after dinner Bro.s Thos Perkins. Will- iams and Mantle started out in their districts. Bros Williams and Mantle. were intending to go down through Pembrokeshire before returning. Bro. Perkins started out to travel through the Monmouthshire district. [202] Wednesday May 9th 1883. I staid at Sister Harmon’s writing Bro. Lewis went down to Troedyrhiw I wrote to Father & Mother. Mother stated in a letter which I received from her that she had made some beer to which I replied as follows. that I was sorry that I do not agree with the Saints making or drinking beer or Strong or intoxicating drink of any kind. I felt sure that the Lord does not approve of the Saints indulging their appetites with any thing of the kind, &c. &c. Thursday May 10th 1883. I remained in Merthyr until evening when I took train and rode to Abernant. I then walked to Aberamman and slept at Bro. Prices. Next morning I left and walked to Fern Dale where I had dinner with Bro. & sister Roberts. I then walked to Treorky. [203] As there were some at Treorky who were intending to Emegrate, they were very pleased to see me. I painted siste Williams’es name on her box. I slept there that night and next day walked to Pontypridd. Sunday May 14th 1883. I attended Council meeting in the mor- ning and Sacriment meeting in the afternoon and Preaching meeting in the evening at all of which I spoke. I enjoyed a goodly portion of the good [-]spirit in the evening. I slept at Bro. Veals. Bro. Thomas Davies with whom I slept was making preperations to go of 8 and he was intending to go to our place. Monday May 14th. 1883. Whitsen today and all astur. I went to the Pontypridd Station to get [-] train and found it packed with people every train was full. of people. [204] I arrived in Merthyr at 9.20. When I came here to sister Harmons I found her better. Bro. Lewis is here and since I have come in Bro. Ellis one of the missionaries has come who had recently been appointed to Wales. has just come in from North Wales. I have received a letter from Bro. N.W. Haws. He is well. I have also received a very effectionate letter from Father and Mother. They say that they never experienced so heavy a wind storm as lately. The fences many of them are laid flat. They say that my letters are having a good effect upon my dear Brothers. as I have just written one to Thos H. and one to Andrew. I went to the station to meet the emegrants as they were coming in. Two young men who promise to watch for their mothers went off and drank and did not find [---] I baptized three in the evening. I sat up with sister Harmon that night. [205] Letters Received June 16th from Mother “ “ Chas. A. Reese “ “ Thos H. Reese “ “ Sister Thomas. June 18th W. H. Thain. “ “ Susan Lloyd & Mother letter in. “ “ Father. & Mother. June 19. N.W. Haws. June 26. Andrew J. Reese Maggie & Susan Lloyd. July 5th Chas & Thos Reese Thomas Griffiths “ “ H. T. Rogers. July 10” Father and Mother. 2 letters. “ “ Mary M. Reese. July 11th Susan Lloyd. (12) Eliza Lloyd July 15th Mother [---] <4th > Aug 2 from Mother. Aug 4th Chas A. Reese John James “ “ Mother & father Mary M. Reese. Aug 12th <2 from> Father & mother Mary M. Reese. “ “ N. W. Haws Uncle John Reese Aug 17th Chas A. Reese (20) 2 from mother John James Aug (20) Miss I.I. Cook. U. S. Tanner (25) [-] G. C. Parkinson [206] Letters Received. Aug 28th 2 from mother (29) Susan Lloyd W. R. J[--] Aug. 31st Father. W. D. Williams. Sept. 16th F. C. Parkinson mother. Chas Thos H. “ W.H. Thain Thos O. Griffiths. N. W. Haws. Sep 1-20 Father. Mother. 22 Mather. Sept (26) John H. White (29) Mother. Joseph. Reese Oct 6th Mother, Chas Thos Richard Alma & m[-]ses Oct. 6th J. Wood Thos Cottom. Mary M. Reese. Oct 18 J.H. White. – Cousin E. Lloyd. (20) mother. (21) Father (23) Mary M. Reese (25) Mother. [---]. 4th Mother. Naoma Reese, G. C. Parkinson “ “ Wm. Willie 7th Mother [-]ov. 13th M. M. Reese Nov. 20. Mother, John H. Gibbs,UH. W. Haws Nov. 27. Mother Chas A. & Mary A Reese 27 John H. Gibbs, Dec 1st Mary M. Reese Dec 1st Mother & Chas A Reese (5) Mother & A. P. Welsh – man who sent me a stamp, to stamp clothes. (5) R.R. Anderson 11th Chas Reese W.H. Thain, Thos H. Reese. W.D. Williams. 18th 2 from mother 1 father 1 F.C. Parkinson. 26th Bro. Goold. Chas A. O. Mary A. Reese. 28 Father (28) Alma Richard. Moses. Wm Willie, [207] Letters Received Jan. 3rd C. F. Martineau. Mother. Thos Heber Reese Andrew. J. Reese Jan. 7th Father. N.W. Haws Mary M. Reese Jan. 15th Mother. Chas O Thos H. Jan. 22. Father. W.H. Thain. 29. Mother Feb. 5th Father. Mother Andrew. Inis Reese Feb. 5 Sophrona Reese. 12th Parents. G. C. Parkin<(son> Feb. 20th Father & Mother. B.M. Harmon. Feb. 14th W. Willie Sister Knowles. Feb. 24th Mother. Mary M. Reese. March. 7th Father Mother. Wm Willis and Chas F. Martineau (13) D. Lewis March 19th 2 from Father and Mother 19th Mary M. Reese & Naoma Reese (29) John H. Gibbs 2 from father & mother one from Chas & Mary one from sister Ellen Woolf. Apr. 1st Father. Mother, Chas & Mary. [-]nes Reese and John & Sophrona Reese. Apr. 6th N. W. Haws. (9) Thos [-] & Andrew J. Reese April 20th Father 3 from Mother. Miss Ida I. Cook Miss Mary M. Reese, J. [-]. Stewart. C. F. Martineau. W. H. Thain (23) Wm Willie 2[-]th W. S. Tanner, Henry Leyland. [208] Letters written Received. May [-]st 1883 Father, Mother. M.M. Reese May 3 4th Mary M. Reese and her photo. Father & Mother. May 9th G. C. Parkinson. May 14th Father and Mother. [209 is blank] [210] Baptized Sarah Gwynne Jan. 5th 1883 by W. G. Reese John Jenkins Mch 25th “ by Wm. Thomas. of Treorky Thomas Mills “ 25th “ “ “ “ “ “ Mary Ada Gwynne April 6th “ by W. G. Reese. David Jones May 14th “ “ “ Wm. [-] Williams “ “ “ “ Another young man “ “ “ [211] Letter Written June 1st Chas & Sarah Reese 1 “ 1st John H. White 1 “ “ Thos Griffiths. 1 “ “ John. Johns 1 June 7th Mary M. Reese 1 “ “ Chas & Sarah Reese “ “ Susan Lloyd “ “ W. H. Thain June 8th Richard Griffiths June 12th Chas & Sarah Reese June 13th Mary M. Reese “ “ Susan Lloyd June 18th To the Family home. June 24th W. H. Thain. June 26th Chas A. Reese “ “ Miss Ida I. Cook. “ 14. N.W. Haws. June 29 John H. White & M. J. Thomas July 5 Thos O. Griffiths. July 6th Thos H. Reese & Parents July 7th Hyrum White July 8th S. A. Langton. [212] Letters written July 11th Father and Mother & Maggie July 15 Chas A. Andrew. J. Reese. Mary M. Reese and John & Sophrona Reese. July 17th Wm Griffiths & John Lallace July 23 Father and Mother. John & Ester Aug 1st Thos H. Reese & Susan Lloyd Aug 4th John James. (10) W. S. Tanner. Aug. 5 Mary M. Reese Mother & father. “ Chas. A. Reese George C. Parkinson Aug. 14th Father & mother Andrew. Richard “ “ N. W. Haws. Alma & moses Reese Aug. 19. Chas A. Reese (20) John James. S. Hunsaker “ 21. Eliza Lloyd (22) Parents (28) Wm H. Har[--] Aug. 23rd Father & mother (28) Father & Mother Sept. 4th Father. (12) G. C. Parkinson. Sept. (13) Mary M. Reese. Homer Woolf “ 15th Father mother & brother. W. D. William Sept. <22nd> W. H. Thain. Miss Ida I. Cook F. C. Parkinson 22nd Father & mother. 25th Chas & Mary Reese 27th J. H. White. (28) Jos Hancock. Oct. 6 W. W. Haws Oct. 2nd Father & Mother. Oct. 13 Chas A. Reese [213] Letters written Oct. 7th Thos H. Reese Parents & little Brothers. Oct 7th Mary M. Reese. Oct 24. Father M. M. Reese Oct. 25th Eliza Lloyd. Wm. Willie. Nov. 5th Mother. John Reese & wife. Nov. 6th G. C. Parkinson. (8) Chas A. Reese Nov. 15th Naoma Reese & Mary M. Reese. 18 Andrew J. Reese Richard O. Alma, V & Moses M. Reese. Nov. 21st John H. Gibbs W. S. Tanner Nov. 22 Father and Mother. Susan Lloyd. Nov. 28 Father and Mother. N. W. Haws Dec 1st Mary M. Reese Dec. 5 Students B.Y.C. Dec. 7. To all at home also sent Chris Cards to them, Dec. 11th Father, Mother & Bros 12 William H. Thain. Mary M. Reese, 17th Thos Reese & <(Parents> 18th F. C. Parkinson. (25) Parents. (26) W. D. Williams. 29th Father and mother. Jan 6 Miss I. I. Cook. Jan [-][--] Father & Mother Andrew Chas & May Jan. 10th Mary M. Reese. Jan. 16 Father & Mo. Jan 17th C. F. Martineu & Eliza Lloyd Jan. 24.th Parents. Mary M. Reese. Feb. 5 W. H. Thain. Feb. 2nd Father & Mother Feb. 5 Susan Lloyd & Parents [214] Letters written. February 9th 1883. Father, Mother Rich. & Alma. Feb. 11. Mary M. Reese. 12th Father & Mother. Feb. 12 Sister Knowles 13 G. C. Parkinson, J. Z. Stewart. Uncle Thomas Griffiths. 19 Parents. Chas & Mary. Feb. 24th Mary M. Reese (23) Wm. Willie, March 5th Thos H. and Andrew J. Reese March 9th B. M. Harmon. Chas. F. Martin March 13th Father & Mother. Wm. Willis. March 17th Parents. (20) Mary M. Reese. (21) Father & Mother. (23) Naoma Reese (28) Thos H. & Andrew J. Reese. 30th Ellen Woolf. John Reese March 31st Thos Lloyd, John H. Gibbs N. W. Haws. 30th Eli Kirkham. Apr 1st Father and Mother. 9th Cha A. & Mary A. Reese. 11th Mary M. Reese Apr. 13th. Wm. Willie. Tom. Galbraith. April 16th. Parents and Thos Heber Reese. Apr. 22nd Mary M. Reese. April. 24th Wm. H. Thain, 27th Parents. Apr. 28th W. S. Tanner. Henry Leyland. Apr. (30) C. F. Martineau. John H. Smith. Eliza [---] Ines. John and Sophrona Reese [215] Letters written. May 2nd Father and Mother. May 4th Mary M. Reese. May 9th Chas [-] Sarah Reese & Parents. wrote me letter for Bro. Lewis to his daughter and to Bro. Ja[-] Whiteaker who had written to the brethren that [remainder of page is blank] [216-217 are blank] [218] Received of the following before leaving home to take a mission to Great Britain. Jas Webster watchchain Mr. Anderson $1.50 George Thomas Jr. $1.00 Thos Rogers .50 $1.50 Philip Purser .50 H. T. Rogers 3 50 $4.00 Chas A. Reese 3.50 Edmon Clark 1.00 $4.50 Miss Ida I. Cook 5.00 Wm White 5.00 $10.00 John H. Gibbs 1.00 Margret Thain 1.00 2.00 Fred Turner 1.00 Henry Flamm 1.00 2.00 Mrs. Lallace 2.00 W. H. Thain 1.85 3.85 Sarah Reese $10.00 Chas Reese 150 00 $160.00 Chas Reese, or Father Watchchain 5.00 Alma Moses & Richard Reese. .50 $192.85 For Traveling 100.00 100.00 For watch in S. L. City 9.00 $83.85 For books & sundries 43.85 Amt on hand June 30th 82 $40.00 July 1st Sarah Reese. $2.00 July 11 Sister Pete 6d or .12 26 Ormend 6 d Duckdale 1 s Daker 6 2s Aug. 4th Mother $5.00 Sister [-]ildersall 1 s Mrs. Parkinson 1 s 2 s [219] Amt received. Aug. 17th Chas. A. Reese. $20.00 “ 20th Mother $1 00 Bro. Ormoned 1 s Sister Dacre 6d = 1s 6d Oct. Mather 1[-].00 Father 5 00 15.00 Sister Thomas 1.00 Bro. Hughs 6 d Bro. Shepton 2[-]/6 = 3s .75 ts 1 d Sister Bladen 1 s = 2s .48 Dec 17th bro. Shepton 5/- Watts 1 = 6s 1-14 Sister Bladen [-]/- .24 De 18th Father 5 00 Mother 5 00 $10-00 Feb. 24th Mother $10.00 April. 20th W. H. Apperley. 2-00 [220] Amt Spent for traveling. From Ogden to Liverpool $85.00 Liverpool to Merthyr 12s - 9d Merthyr to Swansea 2s - 6d Swansea to Tenby 6s - 5d Tenby to Kilgetty 6 times 3sh - 00 Kilgetty to Havenford west. 3s - 00 Kilgetty to Swansea. 5s 10d Swansea to Merthyr 2s - 10d Merthyr to Liverpool 12s - 9d On street cars. 3s - 00d Liverpool to Wigan 1s - 7d ₤2. 13s 5d ₤2 = 12s - 5d Runcorn to Widnes. 2d Street car in Liverpool. 6d Leyland to Wigan & back. 1s 6d Preston to Darwen. 1s 2d Burnley to Accrington 6d Accringten to Burnley = 6d Clitheroe to Danwen. 1s 2d Blackburn to Preston 11d Leyand to Liverpool 2. . 4d [Inside back cover] Liverpool to Blackburn 4s 2d Accrington to and from Burnley 1s - 0 Burnley to Accrington 6d Blackburn to Liverpool 3[-] - 10 Liverpool to Merthyr 12s - 9 Merthyr to Swansea 2 - 5 Swansea to Kilgetty 4 = 10 Kilgetty to Tenby twice 2 - 0 Tenby to Pembroke 1 – 0 Pembroke dock to [--]lgll 1 - 10 ½ Kilgetty to Carmarthen 2 - 9 Carmarthen to Lampeter 2 - 7 Lempeter to Swansea 5 - 0 Swansea to Merthyr 2 – 9 ½ Merthyr to Pontypridd & back 2 - 0 Glynneath to Neath. 8 ½