Journal of

Abraham H. Cannon

Oct. 21, 1879 to June 11, 1881

Vol. I

in his own handwriting

445 pages

Background information: Abraham was called on a mission at the October 1879 General Conference of the Church. He was 20 years old at the time and had been married to Sarah Ann Jenkins (age 19) for nearly a year. They had one baby son, George Jenkins, just over two months old. Just one week before leaving on his mission, he married Wilhelmina Mousley Cannon, his cousin. Abraham had been baptized a member of the Church on his eighth birthday, and had received his endowment when fourteen years old. Upon arriving in England, his missionary work was concentrated mostly in the area where the counties of Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, and Leicestershire meet–an area about 50 miles across in an direction (see map). His journal indicates that they got around mostly on foot, occasionally taking a train when traveling longer distances. After nearly two months, Abraham was assigned in Germany, near Mannheim.

In Wilford Woodruff, History of His Life and Labors, page 597, we read the following:

"A matter that affected him greatly was the death of Apostle A. H. Cannon, who died on the 19th of July, 1896, at the age of thirty-seven. This young Apostle had evidently gained the love and confidence of President Woodruff, who mourned intensely his death. The funeral of A. H. Cannon was deeply impressive and the funeral procession was one of the longest ever witnessed in Salt Lake City. Sometime afterward, and while on a visit to the coast, he referred to special manifestations which he had, respecting the young apostle's character and his mission in the spirit world. He spoke of his purity, his integrity, and his important mission to the spirit world as the testimony of the spirit to him. 'The spirit of God rested upon me at the close of this manifestation in a powerful manner and bore testimony to me of the truth of the revelation to me concerning Abraham H. Cannon.'"

"At the April conference following, he spoke of that, and similar manifestations, and in the course of his testimony, declared that the Lord does not send angels to the earth except to accomplish a work that men cannot do. The Holy Ghost should be with the Saints at all times to reveal to them their duties."

The following is a transcript from Abraham's journal that he began when his mission started. This was transcribed by Steven M. Cannon from a photocopy that resides in the Historical Department of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This is the first 85 pages of Volume 1.

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1879, Tuesday, Oct 21. I arose at half past five in the morning, and after making my toilet, went to the Utah Central depot, and took my departure for Europe to fullfil [sic] a mission to which I was called at the last general conference. There were quite a number of friends and relatives at the depot to bid me "goodbye". I was accompanied as far as Ogden by Father, Uncle Angus, Sarah, Mina, and my son George; in Ogden I met Frank and Angus Cannon; the latter just returned from Battle Mt., on the road to California, for which place he had started, without the knowledge of his parents. The parting from my family and friends was very hard, but still I know that they will be preserved during my absence. The train for the east left Ogden about ten A.M. with our party on board; our party number fifteen persons; three to remain in the States, the remainder to go to Europe. Their names are:- Bros. Ellison, Elnathan Eldridge, and L. Hardy for the States, and Bros. W. W. Willey, E. Lewis, R. F. Gould, P. Nielsen, O. N. Stohl, J. Hansen, A. G. Barber, F. Duce, H. T. Thorup, J. ? Thorup, H. Evans, and myself for Europe. In passing through the mountains, there was some very

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beautiful scenery to be seen on either side. The first stopping place of any note was Evanston, which is in a very dreary place, and during the winter is very cold; it is 6870 feet above the sea level. About 7 or 8 P.M. we stopped at Green River to get supper; that is, the train stopped; our party are all provided with provisions. At this place we were not able to see much as it was dark. Bro. Evans and myself prepared a bed, as best we could, on two of the car seats, our covering being a rug that I had brought with me.

Wednesday, Oct. 22:- During the night I slept quite well, and found, on awaking, that we had traveled from Green River to Rawlins, and during the day we stopped at a great number of places. About noon we reached Sherman, the highest point on the U. P. Rail Road; the place is nothing but a small station. In the afternoon, we passed through Cheyenne which is a city of considerable size; there are some very nice brick buildings in this place. In the evening Bro. Evans and myself made our bed and retired quite early.

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Thursday, Oct. 23d:- I felt quite refreshed in the morning, having slept quite comfortably. At Sydney we remained twenty minutes for breakfast. About the middle of the afternoon we arrived in Omaha; the part of the city through which the train passed was very beautiful; the site seemed to be upon low hills and beautiful valleys. At Omaha the train rapidly filled with people to go over to Council Bluffs, across the great Missouri River; the bridge across this river is built of iron, and is about one half a mile in length; the great iron tubes that support the bridge extend below the bed of the river about sixty feet, from the bridge to the water, I should judge to be about 50 or 60 feet, the river being very low at present. At Council Bluffs, Bro. Ellison left our party, he going a different route to ours. The rest of us took the Chicago and North Western R. R. for Chicago. In the evening I had some conversation with a gentleman on the cars, about our principles, and he seemed quite favorably impressed. In the evening, Bro. Evans and myself, feeling quite fatigued, took a berth in a sleeping car, which cost us $1.00 each.

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Friday, Oct. 24th:- I enjoyed an excellant [sic] night's rest. We have now reached the praries [sic] where the land is as level as a board for as many miles as the eye can reach. The principal crop that is raised is corn, which costs about 15 [?] cts. per bushel; the ears of corn are taken from the stalks in the fields and the stalks are left standing. We seen a great number of hogs as we traveled along. We crossed the Mississippi river in the forenoon; the river was covered with logs. I am surprised at the great number of churches that are to be seen along the road; in every village there is, at least, one church, and many of them are very costly buildings. The dwellings are mostly frame. At half past three P.M. we arrived in Chicago; we took Parmaler's omnibus to the Pennsylvania depot, where we took the Pittsburg, Fort Wayne, and Penn. R.R. for New York at 3;13 P.M. While waiting for the train, I was looking around a little; I was surprised to see the sailing ships being towed up the Chicago, an artificial river, and to see the huge iron bridges turn on a centre [sic] point to allow them to pass. Also the narrow streets

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walled on each side by large dirty looking buildings, some being very beautiful in an architectural point of view. In the evening I prepared myself to sleep as best I could on one of the car seats. Bros Eldridge and Hardy here left us.

Saturday, Oct 25th:- After arousing in the morning, the first town of any importance that we passed was Mansfield, which contains a great number of large and beautiful brick buildings.

At Alliance I took a cup of coffee and a sandwich for a change from my regular diet. Along this road we traveled at the rate of one mile a minute, and we passed through some of the most beautiful scenery that I have ever beheld. The horse-shoe bend is worthy of note for beauty and granduer [sic]. We arrived in Pittsburgh in the afternoon and there took the Penn. cars for New York. On the Ohio river at Pittsburgh there lies boats holding several million pounds of coal, waiting for the rise of the river, so that it can be taken to Cincinatti [sic]. I made myself as comfortable as possible on a car seat during the night.

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Sunday, Oct. 26th:- We passed through Philadelphia this morning before daylight, and arrived in New York about half past six A.M., after crossing East river on the Courtland Street ferry. The first place we went, was to the place of a man named Smith, to take lodgings there, but on reaching the place and finding it so dirty, we went to the Stevens House where we engaged rooms. After getting our things arranged, and something to eat, some of our party, I among the number, took the elevated railroad cars and went to Central Park; at the park we took a hack and had a drive through the park: the scenery in this place is very beautiful, there being green swards, clusters of nice trees, a lake on which sails some beautiful swans, and here and there are to be found statues of eminent men, and other statues. After riding for some time we went to the menagerie which is close to the edge of the park, and remained there for some time, looking at the animals that are there on exhibition. After some time, Bros. Barber, Evans, and myself became separated from the rest, so we took the streetcar, and after riding through New York for upwards of one hour, arrived at the ferry near our

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hotel; after being at the rooms for a while, the remainder of the party came there. We were down to the wharf for a while, watching the vessels as they were sailing on the waters. We then returned to the hotel and during the evening I wrote to Father, Sarah, and Mina.

Monday, Oct. 27th :- In the morning after breakfast, myself and several of the brethren went up on Broadway to make a few purchases. We then were on the road to Bro. W. C. Staines office when we met Bro. B. F. Cummings, who said that Bro. Staines was very busy, and had sent him to see us; we accordingly returned to the hotel, and gave Bro. C– the money and he went and purchased our tickets to cross the ocean. Bro. C– then promised to stay with us today and show us around a little; we, therefore, took the ferry, and then the streetcars, over to Greenwood Cemetery, where we got a carriage to take us around the grounds; this place is the prettiest that I have ever seen; the entrance gate is a magnificent piece of architecture; it is built of brown stone and is probably 40 feet high; there are in this cemetery thousands of vaults,

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and tombstones, costing millions of dollars. It is impossible for me to describe the beauty ??? the workmanship of these tributes to the dead. After leaving Greenwood we crossed the river on the Hudson Street ferry seeing the great suspension bridge across the north river, that is in process of construction. We next visited the exchange in Wall Street, and viewing the men in the hall from the gallery, reminded me of a hive of bees, but the noise was almost deafening. We then went to lunch, and from there to the hotel, so as to prepare to attend the theatre this evening. About seven o'clock we prepared ourselves, and started out for a walk; we went down Chatham Street thence to Green Street, where in walking along the street, we were called, and asked to enter houses, in which prostitutes lived. We then went to the Grand Opera House, and witnessed the play of "Pique", in which Fanny Davenport was the star; the acting was the best I have ever seen, and the piece was very good. After leaving the theatre we took the streetcar to Broadway, got us something to eat, and went to our rooms and to bed. Bro. C– remained with us all night.

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Tuesday, Oct. 28th:- In the morning some of us went with Bro. Cummings up to the Museum of Anatomy; we were there for about an hour, and seen the most horrible sights that my eyes have ever beheld; every part of the human form in almost every kind of disease; the objects were all made of wax, but looked very natural. Bro. Evans and myself next went down to Bro. Staines office, and had quite a talk with him, he being very pleased to see us; we met while there, Bros. Bull, and Bramall, who are just returning home from their missions in England; they have a company of Saints in charge. About one P.M. we all took the street-car, and went down to Pier 38 where we got aboard the Steam Ship "Wyoming" of the Guion?? Line; six of our party took cabin passage, and six intermediate; those in the cabin were, H. Evans, W. W. Willey, O. N. Stohl, Thos. Duce, A. G. Barber, and myself. This cost us $10.00 more. At three P.M. we started on our trip, and for a while it seemed very nice, until we got outside of the harbor, when the ship began to roll, and I was taken very sick, and was

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unable to eat anything; went to bed and then felt some better. We had a nice rain just before we left New York. The pilot of the ship left us just after we got out of the harbor, and he took two postal cards with him from me to my folks. The ship "Wyoming" is one of 4000 tons burden, her depth is 23 feet, and burns 80 tons of coal every 24 hours. She is a very quick rolling ship. We had the U. S. mail on board.

Wednesday, Oct. 29th:- We are having a very rough day today, the waves dashing over the deck, and at one time, a man lying on the deck, was caught by the waves, and would have gone overboard had he not been stopped by the railing. I was lying down in the smoking room on the deck for a good part of the day, feeling very sick; quite a number of the passengers are sick. We raveled nearly three hundred miles, outside of the harbor since yesterday.

Thursday, Oct. 30th:- I rested very little during the night. Am feeling very unwell still, and unable to eat; did not move around much, and I have got a severe cold, since leaving New York.

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Friday, Oct. 31st:- I was able to be around a little more today, but am still without any appetite for eating. We are having beautiful weather. I keep on deck as much as possible.

Saturday, Nov. 1st:- In the morning I was feeling some better, so I went down in the eating saloon to see some games played, and while there I was taken sick, and had to go to my berth, where I remained all day, reading from the Book of Mormon and P. Pratts works.

Sunday, Nov. 2nd 1879:- I was feeling considerable better today, so I was up on deck nearly all day; in the evening, I ate quite a supper, but had to have it up on the deck of the ship, not feeling well enough to go below. I sat up in the smoking room until about eleven o'clock.

Monday, Nov'r 3d:- The wind today was from the east, causing the ship to tip endways, which caused nearly all of the passengers to feel unwell: I was unable to leave my room at all today. It is my Mother's birthday today.

Tuesday, Nov'r 4th:- I was feeling considerable better today, therefore I was on deck a great deal; was playing games for a good part of the time.

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Wednesday, Nov'r 5th:- I am feeling a little better today, but not able to go down stairs to my meals yet. The weather is delightful, the Captain, whose name is Murray, saying that as many times as he has crossed the ocean, he never before had such fine weather. From S.L.C. to New York it is 2464 miles. From New York to Liverpool it is 3060 miles.

Thursday, Nov. 6th:- I was up on deck quite early, and about 8 o'clock we sighted land. I took my meals down stairs today for the first time. We sailed along the Coast of Ireland all day, and seen a great number of lighthouses; the emerald isle did not look as nice as I expected that it would do, from the reports that I have heard. Seen a whale today for the first time, there were also a great number of porpoises sporting around the ship. We arrived at Queenstown about half past seven P.M. and there we left the mails, from this point it is sent to all parts of Europe. There was a great noise while the mails were being transferred from the steamer to the tug. During the evening we were entertained by Mr. And Mrs. Bugbe, two of our passengers, she playing the piano, and he singing and giving recitations; I went to bed about eleven o'clock.

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Friday Nov'r. 7th:- We are sailing today down the Irish Channel along coast of Wales; there is some very nice scenery along this coast and quite a few lighthouses. About two P.M. we crossed the bar at the mouth of Liverpool harbor, having to stop as the tide was up. I was very much interested in looking at the sites that are to be seen on entering the harbor; there is a pier built of stone, 7 miles in length. When near the shore we were met by a tug, and all of the passengers were transferred to this tug, as ships cannot go right to the pier. We were met by Bros. Budge, Nicholsen, and Cope, and such a hand-shaking as there was I never have before seen; it was very pleasing to meet these my brethren, here in this strange land. Bro. Cope went into the custom house with us, and after our luggage was examined, we went up to 42 Eslington. After registering we were addressed by Pres. Budge, and Bros. Nicholsen and Cope, who gave us some instructions about our duties. Some of us then went to the public baths and had a bath, which greatly refreshed us. When we reached the office we had supper, a shave and then Bro.

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Budge called me to his room, saying that he had received a letter from Father concerning me, and he talked as though I should be sent on a foreign mission. Bro. Cope informed me that my appointment was to the London Conference. Bro. Cope took us for a walk in the evening, and we seen some few of the streets, also the floating pier which rises and falls with the tide. About eleven o'clock we went to the Camden House where we obtained rooms for the night.

Saturday, Nov. 8th:- We went to 42.. and got breakfast, after which I wrote letters to Sarah, Mina, and Father. I had a talk with Bro. Nicholsen who informs me that I have been appointed to labor in the Nottingham Conference, under Bro. D. C. Dunbar, so that I will be able to gain a good knowledge of the principles of the gospel, and that I will then be sent to Germany to learn the language and preach to the people in that land. I was the last one of the Elders to leave the office. Bro. Cope accompanied me to the Central Station where I took the cars for Nottingham, changing once in going. On the road is to be seen some lovely scenery; there are low hills that are covered with

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green grass; groves of trees here and there; the farms all enclosed either by rock walls or beautiful hedges; and all presenting a scene which is unsurpassed. On arriving in Nottingham1 I hired a cab that took me to 49 Sabrina Street, Off Great Alfred Street, where I expected to meet Bro. Dunbar, but on arriving there, I found that he had just left a short time before, for some part of the Conference, and would not return before Monday; the lady who keeps the Conference House, Sister Green by name, urged me to come in, and make myself comfortable until he returned. I accordingly did so, and in the evening quite a number of the Saints came in, all seeming very pleased to meet me. They are very kind to me, doing all they can to make me comfortable. I had a wash in the evening, and retired about eleven P.M.

Sunday, Nov. 9th 1879:- I felt very much refreshed in the morning. After having breakfast Bro. Green took me out for a little walk; we went to the place where a man was murdered during the night by a companion, the murderer escaping. There are quite a number of fine buildings in this city that I seen; we went through the Arboretum,

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to the water reservoir for the south part of the city. I am told that this city contains about 750,000 inhabitants. After reaching 49, I was writing in my journal until meeting time, half past two, when I went to meeting, and heard a number of the Saints bear testimony to the truth of this Gospel; After meeting I was introduced to a number of the saints. We then came to 49, had tea, as it is called, and returned to meeting at half past six; Bro. Clayton, President of this district invited me to speak, so I arose and addressed those present for a short time, after which others spoke. I was introduced to others at the close of this meeting; I then went for a walk with some of the ladies, and thence to Bro. Bowler's home, where we spent some time pleasantly. Returned home about eleven o'clock, and after prayers retired to bed. I receive a letter today from my wife Sarah, which pleased me very much.

Monday, Nov 10th:- I went down to Bro. Marshalls house this morning to breakfast, and was very kindly treated. Returned to 49, and was writing up my journal, for some length of time. About eleven o'clock Bro. Dunbar came

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in, and I was exceedingly glad to see him; although I was very much surprised to see the change in his appearance since I last saw him, he having suffered very much with the Small Pox just after arriving in England. The weather since my arrival in England has been very damp and foggy, and I am told is very likely to be so for some time yet. About 4 P.M. Bro. Dunbar and myself went out for a walk to make some purchases; I obtained a satchel, umbrella, and a few articles that I was in need of; it then being quite late, we returned to 49, and had tea. The female relief society met here this evening, we and some other brethren being present; the sisters are doing much good, and I spoke a few words of encouragement to them. We administered to a young lady, who has a sore foot. Singing practice followed the meeting, after which Bro. D– and myself walked part way home with one of the sisters.

Tuesday, Nov. 11th:- We went over to Bro Bowler's house, and had breakfast this morning, returning to the Conference house soon after where we were engaged for some time in writing. About

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noon we went out to Radford2, a place adjoining Nottingham, to the house of Bro. Shaw, where we had dinner. On returning we called at Bro. Butts house, remaining there for a few minutes; we got our valises from 49, and walked to Arnold3, four miles distant, reaching there about dark; went to the house of Bro. Wright, and met there Bro. Zera Terry, who reached England a week before me; he is young and inexperienced, like myself. After tea we went to meeting, which is held in a garres [sic], and all three of us addressed the Saints; took supper at Bro. Wright's, and slept there, all three in one bed.

Wednesday, Nov. 12th:- We took breakfast at Bro. Cully's house, after which Bro. Terry and myself walked to Hucknall4, three miles distant, Bro. Dunbar returning to Notthingham: our road was through a beautiful country, abounding in woods, and beautiful green fields; the Duke of St. Alban's hall is to be seen at a little distance on our left, and is a very nice edifice, surrounded with trees, and is situated on a small hill. On arriving in Hucknall we went to Bro. Ed. Burton's house, where we had dinner and tea; during the afternoon I was reading

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some, and also wrote letters to Uncle Angus and Mother. Went to meeting in the evening, which is held in a small hall, and addressed the people; Bro. Dunbar came in just after the meeting had commenced. We had supper, and slept at Bro. E. Burton's. There are a great many colliery's around here, and they furnish employment for a great number of men; no steady work is afforded by them; the people are very poor.

Thursday, Nov. 13th:- I did not sleep very well; breakfasted at Bro. Burton's the father of Edward, after which I wrote letters to Sarah and Mina; at noon we went to Sister Goddard's, where we had dinner, and remained for some time talking. About four o'clock we took tea at Bro. E. Burton's, and Bro. Dunbar and myself started for New Thorpe5, six miles distant, leaving Bro. Terry to go on to Nottingham, as he is to labor with Elder Cliff for the present. We arrived at the house of Bro. Clifton after dark, a short time, and from there we went to Bro. Taylor's where we had supper, and slept. During the evening we called on Mrs. Fletcher, who has two daughters in the

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Church, and talked with them for a while. This branch is not in very good condition, some of the members being dissatisfied with the place of holding meetings.

Friday, Nov. 14th:- We took breakfast at Bro. Taylor's, after which we called at Mrs. Fletcher's, Bro Clifton's, and on passing through Eastwood6, which joins New Thorpe, at Bro. Wild's, where we found their little daughter sick; we administered to her and then took our departure for Heanor, four miles distant, where we arrived about noon and took dinner at the house of Bro. Allen; after dinner we walked to Belper, a distance of six miles, Bro. Allen going part of the way with us. In Heanor7 we passed a Church Tower that was erected in the year 1111, and on our road we past a coal mine shaft that is 400 yards deep. On arriving in Belper8 my heels were quite sore with walking. There are a great many nail makers in this place; I watched some men making them for a few minutes, and was surprised to see how quick they were; I learn that a man by working very hard can make 12 lbs. a day, for which he will get four

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pence a pound; this means the general sized horse shoe nail. We took tea at Bro. Simons, held meeting in the evening at Bro. Taylor's house, myself, Bro. Dunbar, and Bro. Simms occupying the time. We took supper at Bro. Taylor's, and slept at Bro. Simms.

Saturday, Nov. 15th:- We took breakfast at Bro. Simm's, after which I wrote a letter to Brother Frank. We went to call on John Spencer, who used to live in Salt Lake City, but who returned to this country for some money that was bequeathed to him, and still lives here, but we were told that he was not at home. About noon we went to the railway station and took the train for Derby9, which is eight miles way. We reached the house of Bro. Lomax, No. 4 Court Abbey Street, about one P.M. where I received letters from Sarah, Mina, and Mary Ann Lambert. Bro. Rampton met us here, he having been appointed to this Conference from the London, and having just arrived; we had dinner and tea together at Bro. Lomax's, and then Bro. Ramplin left for Nottingham as he is to labor in the Mansfield, Hucknall district. Went to the station with him; in the evening wrote to Richard and Mary Ann Lambert, and started to

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write to John Q. Had some singing in the evening after tea, and then went to the house of Mr. Hunt where we slept; he is not a member of the Church, but is very kind to all the Elders.

Sunday, Nov. 16th 1879:- I slept very well; took breakfast with Mr. Hunt, after which we went with Bro. Lomax to Bro. Dewey's home, where we took dinner. Went to meeting at the house of Bro. Lomax, and I with other's bore my testimony to the Gospel truths: took tea with the Dewey family, returning to meeting in the evening at half past six; I spoke for a few minutes, and Bro. Dunbar occupied the remainder of the evening. We went with Bro. Lomax, to the house of Mr. Oliver, who is not in the Church, but he and his wife will be baptized as soon as convenient, and there we took supper. We called on Sister Vance and went from there to Mr. Hunt's, and to bed. The Saints here are feeling very well.

Monday, Nov. 17th:- Breakfasted at Mr. Hunt's, and then was talking with some gentlemen on the principles of the Gospel, until nearly noon, when we went to the Derby Library and Museum and hurridly [sic] looked through that; it is the endowment

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of Michael Bass M. P. and owner of a large brewery on the Trent river. Had dinner at Bro. Dewey's, and then finished my letter to John Q. and wrote one to Mary Alice. Went to tea at Bro. Lomax's, after which we went out to Littleover10 one mile and a half distant, with Sister Hadfield, and her sister returned with us; we were singing, and enjoying ourselves until after supper, when I with the girls went nearly to Littleover again with Miss Hadfield, while Bro. Dunbar was having an electric shock. We then went to Mr. Hunt's and to bed about midnight.

Tuesday, Nov. 18th:- After taking breakfast, and talking with Mrs. Hunt for a few minutes, we went to the Gt. Northern Railway station and took the train for Burton-on-Trent, eleven miles distant; on arriving there we went to Bro. Fowkes home, No. 143 Station St., and had dinner, and I was then studying until tea, which we also had here. We then went to Bro. Allen's, and after talking with him for a while, went to meeting at Bro. Southwell, occupied the time in speaking. We had supper here, and then went to Bro. Allen's

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to sleep. This place is noted for its extensive breweries, and good quality of beer; the water that is found here by digging wells, being peculiarly adapted to the manufacture of beer; there are four breweries here; and the one of which Bass is a partner, consumes more barley in a year than is raised in the whole of England. There are thousands and thousands of barrels piled up around here, and several railroad engines, and great numbers of cars are constantly employed in moving barrels.

Wednesday. Nov 19th:- Had breakfast at Bro. Allen's, and after remaining there a while, we went to Bro. Fowkes, wrote letters to Sarah and Mina, and took dinner there. After dinner we went about a mile to the house of Sister Wells, whose husband is not in the Church; we here had tea, and remained until about seven P.M. when we went to Bro. Southwell's where we spent the evening, taking supper with them. Went to Bro. Allen's and to bed about eleven o'clock.

Thursday, Nov. 20th:- Took breakfast at Bro. Allen's, and then went down to Bro. Fowkes, where we remained a few minutes, and then took the train

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and went five miles to Gresley. It is very wet and miserable today. We walked about one and a half miles to Bro. Horkley's house, and took dinner; there was a letter here for me from Mina; I was studying the Bible for a while in the afternoon; we went down to Bro. Row's to tea, and remained here to meeting; myself and Bro. Dunbar occupied the time. Had supper and then went with Bro. Horkley to his home where we slept. There has been quite a fall of snow today. Pottery is made here in great abundance; The "Common" several years ago made a man poor who rented it at £50 per year, now a man is becoming rich from it, who pays £50.000 a year, the clay is so good for making pots. Mark Croxall's grandfather, 90 years of age lives at Bro. Row's and is entirely blind.

Friday, Nov. 21st:- It was snowing quite hard this morning, and is very cold. We had breakfast at Bro. Horkley's, and I was then reading until about dinner time, when we went about a mile to Sister Heath's home where we had dinner. On returning to Bro. Horkley's we found Bros. Cliff and Terry there, and after

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spending about an hour talking with them, we went to the station, distant about one mile and a half, and took the train for Ashby-de-la-Zouch11, five miles, and from there walked three miles to Lount?? to the house of Bro. Wilson, who is the proprietor of the Colerton Pottery; we were covered with snow on our arrival at this place. We had tea soon after arriving, and during the evening we were amused and interested in hearing Bro. Wilson's two daughters, and son sing, Bro. Dunbar play the accordeon [sic]; and a music box play a number of tunes. About ten o'clock we had supper, and retired to bed about eleven. It is very cold this evening. Bro. Wilson was a poor man not very long ago, and a brother dying left him this pottery and house; but lately trade being so bad, he has suffered two heavy losses, and he will lose all if he remains here, is my opinion; his daughters feel very conceited.

Saturday, Nov. 22nd:- As soon as we arose we had breakfast, and then went around through the pottery with Bro. Wilson. It surprised me to see the process of making pottery; the clay first has to be laid out on the ground for

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some time, it is then taken in a room where it is wet and worked thoroughly, after which it is laid out and dried, and then it is taken to the room where it is to receive its form, and here it is again thoroughly worked by hand by a woman, to get all the air out of it. It is now ready to be made into the different articles, some articles being moulded [sic] other made by a turning machine; after being dried in the air, the articles are put in a furnace and burnt, and then they are dipped in a kettle of glaze, and are again burnt, after which they are ready for market. There are quite a number of girls and women engaged here, besides the men, and the work, some of it, is very hard.

I did a little writing before dinner; about two o'clock we started for Whitwick, four miles distant, and went to the house of Bro. Freeston where there was a letter awaiting me from Sarah. On our way here, Bro. Dunbar mistook Kingstone [Thringstone???] for Whitwick, and we went about three quarters of a mile out of our road. After having tea and remaining for a while at Bro. Freeston's

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we went to Bro. Domelo's Home where I wrote letters to Pres. Budge and Bro. John Nicholsen. Had supper here and remained all night. Snowed some this morning, and has been very cold all day.

Sunday, Nov. 23d, 1879:- Had breakfast at Bro. Domelo's, after which we went down to Bro. Johnson's home, with Bro. Freeston, and remained there for a while. Bro. Dunbar took dinner here, but I went to dinner with Bro. Freeston. Went to meeting at half past two, which is held in a little hall; I bore my testimony, with my brethren and sisters. I went to tea at Mr. Williamson's, Bro. Dunbar going to some other place. This Williamson and wife were in the Church but were cut off for some cause; two sisters live here. Returned to meeting at six P.M. and there being quite a number of strangers present, Bro. Dunbar occupied the time in giving an excellant [sic] discourse on the first principles of the Gospel. We took supper at Bro. Johnson's, called in Bro. Freeston's and went to Bro. Domelo's and to bed. It is very

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foggy, and wet under foot this evening. I went through a Church of England graveyard, and seen the hill upon which a large castle used to stand, this morning.

Monday, Nov. 24th:- A beautiful cold morning. We went to Bro. Webster's to breakfast, and remained here for some time writing; had dinner here, after which we called on Sisters Freeston and Domelo, and took our departure for Shepshed12, four miles distant; we passed through a beautiful country, abounding in woods, and rocky hills, which relieve the general monotony of the scenery in England. We went to Bro. Danver's home and had tea, on arriving in Shepshed, and then went to Bro. Bennett's where we left our satchels; went from here to see Sister Thorpe, returning in a few minutes, and during the evening I wrote letters to Sarah, Sam Woods, and started one to Mina. Had supper here and remained all night. He tends the Cotton Mills.

Tuesday, Nov. 25th:- After having breakfast at Bro. Bennett's, we started to walk to the Catholic Monastery of St. Bernard, three miles distant; on nearing the place we seen two

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monks busy getting dirt, these will not speak to strangers; we came to a large gate through which we passed and went up a long walk to the lodge, where we entered and were shown at first into the museum, where little curiosities are for sale; we invested in a small article; we next went to the waiting rooms for ladies and gentlemen, and seen the pictures that decorate the walls, proceeded to the infirmary and library, which we were not allowed to enter, and hence to the dining hall, where there are seats for sixty monks, the number here confined; at each place is a mug, napkin, two wooden spoons, a wooden fork, no knife being needed, as meat is not given except to the sick; a label, with the name of each monk written, is put at the place where that monk is to sit; there is an elevated seat, with a wooden canopy, in which a monk sits and reads during the whole time that they are having their meals. We went from here to the service hall, which is about thirty feet to the top of the arch, and is built in an octagon shape, with seats all

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around the sides. We next viewed the burying ground from a window as we passed into the sanctuary; in this place we seen through a glass door, the monks engaged in service of some kind; we also saw a man dressed in a black gown, being initiated as a monk, who after having worn the black gown for a certain time will don the white gown, as the others wear. The confession is to be seen here; it is two small apartments, with an iron plate in the partition. Through which are a number of small holes through which the sinner makes his confession to the priest. Our next visit was to Mt. Calvary, which we ascended on the top of the mount is a cross on which is an image representing our Savior as he was crucified; this cross can be seen at a great distance away; under the hill is a representation of the sepulchre [sic] with Jesus entombed. After looking through the grounds for a few minutes we left. Throughout the whole building there prevades [sic] a disagreeable, deathly smell; the buildings are all very substantial, being built of stone and the inside mouldings [sic] and architraves, are worked in

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stone. The monks do all their own work and no women are permitted to live here, nor to even pass through the building. What a life! What is there so horrible, as this living tomb! About one o'clock we started back, and as we were on the road, we saw a great number of English gentlemen engaged in a fox hunt; it was amusing to see them riding over hedges, through gates, over hills, and through hollows, and such work to catch a fox. On arriving at Bro. Bennett's we took dinner, and I then finished my letters to Sarah and Mina, and posted them. We went to Sister Thorpe's for tea; and from there to Bro. Allen's home; he is a widower with six children all small, and is really to be pitied. Bro. Corbett was the next person we visited, and there before meeting we had a little bread and cheese. The meeting was held in a little hall over a public house, and there were quite a number present; myself and Bro. Dunbar occupied the evening. We took supper at Bro. Bennett's. It is "Statis Day" in this place today; this is the day on which many person's hire themselves out for the coming year.

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Wednesday, Nov. 26:- We arose about nine o'clock and went to Bro. Danver's home for breakfast, returning to Bro. Bennett's to do some writing, and also took dinner here; immediately thereafter we started to walk to Loughborough, five miles away, to catch a train for Leicester13; and in order to do so, we had to fairly run part of the way; but we got there just barely in time, and rode to Leicester, twelve miles distant; on arriving there we went to the house of Bro. Woolley, and took tea. I was reading until meeting time, meeting being held in this house, when I and Bro. Dunbar spoke. We had supper, and slept here. On the road from Shepshed to Loughborough we passed through a gentleman's grounds, in which is to be seen a great number of deer, and some very small, curious looking cattle; we passed the residence very close. In Leicester, in Southgate street, I seen an inn in which King Richard the Third slept the night before the battle in which he was killed; it is a low three storied house, the slates on the roof being nearly all loose; it is now used as an in, and is called the "Blue Boar." Leicester is one of the oldest cities in England and has 123,000 inhabitants.

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Thursday, Nov. 27th:- It is Thanksgiving Day at home, but is unobserved here. After having breakfast at Bro. Woolley's I was writing and studying until dinner, which we also took here; after dinner we went to Belgrave14, two miles, to the house of Bro. Johnson, where we remained the afternoon and part of the evening, taking tea here; he is a tailor, and lost his wife some time ago. As we were on the road out there, we passed one of the oldest prisons in England, and the man who built it was the first one imprisoned in it, because he failed to fulfil his contract entirely. We also passed and seen the old abbey in which Cardinal Woolsey died; some of the old building is now standing with vines covering the walls. There is a wall around the grounds, and inside of this wall are grown trees, shrubs, etc. Cardinal Woolsey lived and died in the reign of Henry the Eighth. We passed a place where they are making an "Arboretum." The suburbs of Leicester are very nice. During the evening we were chatting with Bro. Woolley and his family, and we had supper here. It is very wet and muddy under foot today.

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Friday, Nov. 28th:- On arising I found a letter awaiting me from Mina. Took breakfast at Bro. Woolley's, and then called at Bro. Smith's home, going from there one mile and a half, to the house of Sister Wright in Aylestine Park, where we remained a while taking dinner with her. About three o'clock we returned to Bro. Smith's home, and took tea there, and remained until dark talking, when we went one and a half miles on Omiston road to Bro. Draper's home; we had some little trouble in finding his place, as Bro. Dunbar had visited it but once before. After remaining a short time here, we returned to Bro. Woolley's, and spent the evening in singing and talking; had supper about ten o'clock here. I seen the Leicester jail today; it is built with high walls, of brick and rock, and looks as strong as a mountain.

Saturday, Nov. 29th:- Had breakfast at Bro. Woolley's and then went to the Midland railway station and took the train for Nottingham, which is 26 miles from here; we arrived there about noon and went to the Conference house where I was reading for a while, and then was writing in my Journal for some time; we had dinner here about half past two.

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We went to the baths, and after taking a bath, returned to 49, where we remained until about 7 o'clock, when we took the train, and rode seven miles to Hucknall. On arriving there we called at the homes of Bros. Hemmenway, Horsley, and Briar, remaining a few minutes at each place, and then went to Bro. E. Burton's where we had supper and remained all night. During the evening we were talking with Bro. Horsely about the district meeting.

Sunday, Nov. 30th 1879:- After taking breakfast at Bro. Burton's, we went and got Bro. Horsley, who went with us to look at the Public Hall, where the district meeting is to be held; we then went on to Eastwood, Bro. Horsley accompanying us part way; on arriving in New Thorpe we called on Mr. Fletcher's, and then went over to Bro. Geo. Taylor's, where we had dinner; meeting being held in Eastwood, at Bro. Wild's home. We went down there at half past two, and I, with others, bore my testimony. At Bro. Taylor's, we met Bro. Rampton, and had a nice chat together. We went to Mr. Fletcher's home, and had tea, returning to meeting in the evening and myself, Bros.

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Rampton and Dunbar occupied the time. After meeting, a council was called to settle a little difficulty, that has existed between Bros. Wild and Taylor for some time; it was amicably arranged and settled. We then called on Bro. Niel whose baby was blessed and named it Charles, and administered to him, he suffering with a severe pain in his head. On reaching New Thorpe, Bro. Dunbar and myself took supper, and remained all night at Mr. Flether's, Bro. Rampton going to Bro. Taylor's. The Miss Fletcher's presented Bro. Dunbar with a nice white comforter this evening. We have walked about nine miles today, and has been a beautiful day.

Monday, Dec. 1st:- On arising we found it snowing very hard. Breakfasted at Mr. Fletcher's and then went over to Bro. Taylor's, where I was writing for a while; had dinner here, and then returned to Mr. Fletcher's, where I finished and posted letters to Sarah, Mina, Father Jenkins, and Mother Amanda. Took tea at Fletcher's, and during the evening we were conversing, and amusing ourselves as best we could. Bro Taylor, being somewhat of a phrenologist, examined our heads. We had

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quite a talk with Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher about polygamy, and also the principles of the Gospel; they intend to go to Utah as soon as possible, and will be baptized as soon as they are ready to start. Mrs. Fletcher related to us about the death of her daughter, some time ago; exactly 24 hours before she died, a tumbler that stood in a window in her room, broke in two pieces with a loud report, and by putting the pieces together, a pair of clasped hands could be seen. It has been snowing very hard nearly all day.

Tuesday, Dec. 2nd:- It was a bitter cold night, and I did not sleep very well, being cold. After breakfasting at Fletchers, we walked about one mile and a half on the road with Bro. Rampton, who is going to Hucknall; we then returned to Mr. Fletcher's, got our satchels, and went to Bro. Wild's home, in Eastwood and took dinner. We took the train here for Pinxton15, five miles, and walked to South Normanton16, it being eight miles from Eastwood. We went to Sister Dannah's home, were we took tea; she is a widow, with four children, her husband having been killed in a colliery. An appointment having been made for a meeting

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in Pinxton, at Bro. Trussel's home, we went there at half past six, and myself and Bro. Dunbar spoke. We returned to South Normanton, and went to Bro. Vincent's house and took supper. About ten we went to Sister Dannah's, and after talking for a while went to bed. This branch was only organized last April, and is prospering nicely. A good full meeting this evening. This place is not very large, but extends for about one mile in length, but has no breadth.

Wednesday, Dec. 3d:- After taking breakfast at Sister Dannah's, I was studying, and wrote a letter to Hyrum Evans, who is on a mission in Wales. We then took a walk about a mile, with Bro. Vincent, and called on Bro. Hutchkison's home for a few minutes, returning to Sister Dannah's, and taking dinner; I was then reading from the Bible for quite a while. In the evening we called at Bro. Brown's home and after seeing his wife, continued on up to post some letters, returning and taking tea with Sister Dannah; we here met Bro. Rampton; went to meeting at half past six, held at the Conference house, Bros. Rampton and Dunbar, occupied the time. A council meeting was held after to settle a slight misunderstanding

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that exists; everything was settled. I spoke a few words. We then went with Bro. Jos. Martin, the president, to his home, and took supper, and spent a few minutes very pleasantly, after which we returned to Sister Dannah's and to bed. I slept with Brother Rampton.

Thursday, Dec 4th:- Breakfasted at Sister Dannah's, and then Bro. Dunbar left us to go to Nottingham, and Bro. Rampton and myself, with Sister Dannah started to walk to Mansfield17, six miles distant; we stopped when about half way there, at Bro. Cassidy's home, in Sutter? where we took dinner, and remained a few minutes, shooting with an air gun; we then continued our journey to Mansfield, and went to Bro. Scothern's house, where we are to lodge. I then went with Bro. Sam Scothern, and called on Bros. Bentley and Medcalf, returning to Scothern's and taking tea. Was then talking until about half past seven, when we went to meeting in a nice little hall, and Bro. Rampton and myself occupied the evening. We next went to see a widow named Hallwood and administered to her sick child, after which we returned to Bro. Scothern's, where we were

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interested for some time in hearing Bro. C. Lacy relate his experience in going to and returning from the Valley; he is sorrow for coming back, and intends going again in the Spring. After having supper here we went to bed. Meeting room very cold.

Friday, Dec 5th:- Had breakfast at Bro. Scothern's, took a shave, and went to Bro. Bromley's home where I received notes from Bros. Nicholsen and Dunbar. A letter which I wrote to Pres. Budge, from Whitwick18, I seen published in the "Star", this morning. We went from here and called on widow Hallwood, whose baby is much better, and then went and seen Bro. Scothern and son, working the stocking frames; returned to Bro. Scothern's and was writing until I finished letters to Sarah and Mina, and sent Christmas cards; had dinner here. I bought me a new pair of pants today, giving my old ones, which were worn a great deal, to Sis. Scothern, to make over for her little boys. About four P.M. we went with Bro. Sterland to Mansfield Woodhouse, and took tea with Bro. Hallwood; this place is about two miles away; it was snowing very hard as we were going. Before meeting, which is to be held in Bro. Hallwood's, we had quite a

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discussion with a young man, about our principles; Bro. Sterland, myself, and Bro. Rampton occupied the meeting time. Had a supper here on sprats; these sprats are very small fish, from which sardines are made; I tasted them for the first time, this evening. I walked along with Bro. Medcalf to his home, assisting him along. Took a little to eat at Bro. Scothern's, before retiring.

Saturday, Dec. 6th:- Bro. Rampton decided to fast today. I received letters from Sarah, Mina, Camilla Mason, and Bro. Dunbar, which cheered me considerable, as I learnt that my dear folks are all well. I wrote a letter to Camilla, and started ones to Sarah and Mina. Took tea at Bro. Scothern's, and after this was talking Gospel to a young lady that was here; also talking to some of the brethren, who came in; took a little walk, returning to Bro. Scothern's and taking supper. The Duke of Portland died today; he was called "The Mad Duke," because he was such an eccentric character; was never married, and lived almost as a hermit; very wealthy, and a friend to the poor, by furnishing work and pay.

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Sunday, Dec 7th, 1879:- Took breakfast at Bro. Scothern's, and then were visited by teachers Bros. Lacy and Sam Scothern; then went and called on Sis. Shooter, who is a very poor widow; one of her daughters married a miserable outsider. We went to Bro. Simeon Orton's and took dinner with him, going to meeting from here, and I bore my testimony with my brethren. Went to tea to Bro. Medcalf's; he is a new convert from the Catholic faith, having at one time been a monk, and for this reason he never married; he is very peculiar in his ways, and was horror struck with the idea of getting married; what a horrible life he must lead, with no one who looks to his comfort, or around whom to turn?? his love. Returned to meeting, and Bro. Rampton and myself occupied the time; there were quite a number of strangers present, and I felt full of the Spirit of God. A Council was held after meeting, as some members of the Church were not attending to their duties; it was discussed for a while, and was finally left until a future time. Had supper at Bro. Scothern's. Bro Orton's house is nearly filled with stuffed birds of all kinds. He was acquainted with Father when he was here.

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Monday, Dec. 8th:- After taking breakfast at Bro. Scothern's, we went to the railway station and met Bro. B. S. Young, who is on his way to the Leeds conference from the London, and called here to see us; we were almost overjoyed at seeing him; this is the first time I have seen him since he left home about a year ago; we prevailed upon him to remain with us a day. He brought me letters from Sarah, Mina, and Richard Lambert, and from these I learned of the death, by diptheria [sic], of my sister in law, Eva Jenkins on the 10th of last month; she was 7 years, 2 months, and 1 day old; my sisters Annie and Alice Jenkins are also very sick; this bad news caused my tears to flow, and I sought comfort in calling upon my Father in heaven. I was to baptize a young lady today, but could not obtain the baths, so the President of the branch will attend to it. Had dinner at Bro. Scothern's, and then took a little walk around town; there is an immense stone railway bridge extending for about half a mile through the town. I finished and posted letters to Sarah, Mina, Mother Jenkins, and Camilla Mason. Went to Mansfield Woodhouse, to Bro. Hallwood's for

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tea, and were talking for a while; at the meeting which we held, myself, Bros. Young and Rampton spoke. Had supper at Bro. Scothern's, and then were amusing ourselves until bed time; all three of us slept in one bed.

Tuesday, Dec 9th:- Had breakfast at Bro. Scothern's, and then went up to Bro. Medcalf's, where we remained for some time talking with him; we took dinner at Bro. Scothern's; I do not like to eat here so often, but no other persons invite us out; they are very kind, and attend to all our wants, but have a large family. Bro. Young and myself went into a stocking manufactory, after dinner, and seen the machinery making stockings, both the rotary and round about machines; this is quite a curiosity to see these manufactories. At 3.40 P.M. we accompanied Bro. Young to the station, where he takes the train for Sheffield; I was sorry to part with him. Bro. Rampton and myself then went to tea at Bro. Hinchley's and after dark started and walked to Sutton-in-Ashfield to Bro. Cassidy's home, where we held meeting, and after hearing the Saints bear their testimonies, myself and Bro. Rampton spoke. Very few saints in this place. Supper here and bed.

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Wednesday, Dec 10th:- Had breakfast at Bro. Cassidy's, and was writing in my Journal until after dinner, which we had here. We then walked to Normanton, to Sister Dannah's, where I found a letter awaiting me from Father, which contained some excellant advice. Had a good wash all over, and then had tea here, after which I was reading until meeting time, which was held at the conference house; myself and Bro. Rampton spoke. We went with Bro. Brown to his house and had supper, after which we returned to Sister Dannah's and talked a while before retiring. Freezing very hard this evening.

Thursday, Dec. 11th:- After having breakfast at Sister Dannah's, I was writing in my Journal until dinner, which we also had here. After dinner I was reading the papers for a while. We then went up in the other end of town for a little walk, calling on our return at Bro. Brown's, and getting him we went to Pinxton, to Bro. Trussel's for tea, and then continued on to Portland Row in Kirkby19, to Bro. Baker's house, where we held meeting; the brethren present all bore testimony, and then myself and Bro. Rampton spoke. I felt great freedom. We took sup-

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per here, and then walked to Sister Dannah's about four miles distant; took a little to eat on arriving here, before retiring. The Baker family are very nice people, and good Latter Day Saints. On the way to Portland Row, we crossed the Anowash Brook, which is on the division line between Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.

Friday, Dec. 12th:- I was writing in my Journal for a while before having breakfast, which we had with Sister Dannah; we then went up to Brother Jos. Brown's where I started to write a letter to Father; at noon went in Bro. Martin's for dinner and remained there until I finished Father's letter; took tea at this place and then went and posted my letter. I went to the Conference house between five and six o'clock, and was reading and studying until Bro. Rampton came in, when we proceeded to organize a Sunday School, and Mutual Improvement Society; I spoke to those present, upon the object and duties of the members, exhorting them to be energetic and diligent in striving to acquire knowledge. The following officers for the Sunday School were elected:- Supt. Sam Vincent; Asst Supt. Jos. Brown, Sec'ty M. A. Dannah. The officers for the society are:- Pres. Jos. Martin, Vice-Pres. James

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Webster; Sec'ty Jos. Brown; Committee on Exercises, S. Vincent and Matthew Hodgkinson. All were desirous of having these meetings. Went to Sis. M. A. Dannah's, had supper, and was reading for a while before retiring.

Saturday, Dec. 13th:- I arose quite early and for a while was studying; after taking breakfast with Sister Dannah, I wrote a letter to Richard Lambert; had a piece of bread and cheese, at Sister Dannah's and then we started out to walk to Hucknall, 12 miles distant, Bro. Brown going with us; we called on Bro. Baker at Portland Row, and remained a few minutes, continuing our way we came to Newstead20, and called on Bro. Ball there; on arriving at Hucknall Torkard, we went to Bro. E. Burton's, where we had tea; while traveling through the country today, my mind was engaged in thinking of the adventures of Robin hood and Dick Turpin, which occurred around these parts. About 6 P.M. Bros. Dunbar and Cliff arrived from Nottingham, and I received a letter from Pres. Wm. Budge, appointing me to labor in the Swiss and German mission, under the direction of Bro. Baillef, and to be prepared to start at any time when they sent me word; this news rather stunned me and made me feel sad, as I have just got acquainted with the saints here in this conference; but I think it is all for the best. We attended a Priesthood meeting in the evening, and I spoke, with the rest of the brethren. We returned to Bro. Burton's where Bro. Dunbar and myself had supper and slept. I have a gathering on the first knuckle of my left hand, that is very painful, and Sister Burton kindly put a poultice on it for me. Bro. Burton had the misfortune to get some of his clothes burnt, so I gave him my woolen shirt.

Sunday, Dec. 14th 1879:- After taking breakfast with Bro. Burton, we got ready and went to the Public Hall where district meeting is to be held; here I was given a letter from Mina, and a paper; during the forenoon, a sacrament meeting for the saints alone was held; the different branches gave their reports; I was called to represent the Mansfield branch, and did so to the best of my ability. Bro. Dunbar and myself partook of a sumptuous dinner at Sister Goddards; returned to meeting at half past two, and opened the same by prayer.

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Bros. Cliff and Rampton occupied the afternoon; there were about 350 persons present, and they were disorderly to some extent. Bro. Dunbar and I again went to Sister Goddard's and took tea. Meeting again at six o'clock, and Bro. Dunbar and myself occupied the time; the congregation was larger this evening, and maintained better order, than this afternoon. There were quite a number of saints from different parts of the conference present, and I felt the Spirit of God; the meeting, I think, has been a success. Bro. Dunbar and myself returned to Bro. Burton's and had supper, and after talking a while went to bed. It has been a very damp dull day. Kept minutes part of day.

Monday, Dec. 15th:- We had breakfast at Bro. Burton's, and I then started to write letters home; at noon we went in Joseph Burton's and took dinner; he is in the Church, but his wife is not. I finished letters to Sarah, Mina, and Uncle Angus, and posted them, with one to Richard Lambert. We called on Sister Harris in the afternoon, and went to Bro. Heminway's

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home for tea; we then went and called on Sister Goddard, where we remained a few minutes, and then went to the station to take the train for Nottingham, and just got there about five seconds too late; this was rather provoking, as we ran through mud and slush a good part of the way; we returned to Sister Goddard's, and waited there about two hours, and then took a train, and arrived in Nottingham about nine o'clock; we went to the conference house, where we met a number of the brethren, and had a little talk with them; we took supper here and went to bed about eleven o'clock. I bid Elders Cliff and Rampton "Goodbye" in Hucknall Torkard, and I did not know whether I would see them again, before going to Germany. It brought tears to my eyes, to part with the latter, he has been so kind and fatherly to me, for which I will ever remember him. It is very damp and foggy today.

Tuesday, Dec. 16th:- On arising this morning I found a letter from Sarah, and one from Pres. Budge, awaiting me. The latter calls

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me to Liverpool, as soon as possible, to get my instructions before leaving for Germany. I was busy packing my things for a while, and was then doing some writing for a while. Went out to Old Radford to Bro. Shaw's home, to dinner; it is about one and a half miles from 49. Bid as many of the folks "Goodbye," as I seen, and took the train at 2.40 for Liverpool; on the way I got in the wrong car and came very near going on to Manchester, but something prompted me to get out, and just as I did the train moved on. I arrived at Liverpool about 6.30, and as I was not sure that I could find my way directly to 42, I left my luggage at the station; had no trouble about getting to the Office, where I found all the brethren at supper, of which I also partook. Bro. Budge then gave me a few directions about how to proceed in going to Sudwigshafen; I dropped notes, giving my future address, to my folks, Father and Bro. Dunbar. Bro. Nicholsen then went with me to get my baggage, after which he took me to see Alice Kidd, a second cousin of mine, who lives with some people not far from

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42; she was very glad to see me, and took us to see her brother and sisters, whose names are William, Nora, and Fanny; Alice, I should judge, is about 23 years old, William about 28, Nora about 31, and Fanny about 35; none of them are married; the oldest is housekeeper, the next schoolmistress, William is book-keeper in dock yards, and the youngest is part owner of a little news shop. On arriving at their home, we were received at the door by Fanny, who received us rather coldly, I thought at first, but afterwards found that it was her natural manner; we were taken up stairs, and remained there talking about our folks for a while, and then came down stairs, where we met William in his study; he and Nora received me very cordially, and pressed me to call again, if I ever had an opportunity, and spend some time with them. They have a nice home, and have means, I suppose, to support it. I think that Alice will join the Church, if she can but have the principles explained to her properly; the others think too much of the world and its follies. I gave Alice my address, and she promised to send me the family's photographs.

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About eleven o'clock, we returned to the office, and I slept with Bro. Francis Cope there.

Wednesday, Dec. 17th:- Took breakfast about 8 A.M. and at quarter past nine, took the train for London; Bro. Budge accompanied me to the station, and gave me encouragement with his words of kindness: he also kindly gave me three pounds english money, as he thought probably I would not have quite enough to take me to my field of labor; I desired to give him my note for it, but he would not receive it, saying that the mission could afford to pay a little towards my traveling expenses. I will always remember Bro. Budge for his kindness to me; he seems more like a father than anything else to me. It was so foggy that I was not able to see but few of the sights on the way to London; arrived there about 2 P.M. having traveled 200 miles in about five hours. There was no one to meet me at the station, so I enquired my way to 20 Bishop's Grove, Balls Pond Road, Islington, where I found Bros. G. H. Taylor, H. Walsh and - Reese; the first named is Pres. Of the London conference, the second of the Norwich,

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and the last of the Manchester conference. As Bro. Taylor takes his meals at a restaurant, I went with him and got dinner, returning to 20, and was there until about 7 o'clock in the evening, when we all went to supper, and from there to the North part of London, where meeting was held; -I with Bros. Taylor and Walsh occupied the time. We reached the office about half past ten, and sat there until twelve, talking about the folks at home; Bro. Taylor received a diary letter from one of his wives, that occupied four pages of letter paper, and which contained as much news as a newspaper; his folks write one of these letters every week, and he knows the day on which his letter should arrive, and if he does not receive it on that day, it is the fault of the mails, and not of his folks. I slept with Bro. Walsh.

Thursday, Dec. 18th:- After breakfast we went out to see some of the sights of London; I will not attempt to tell all that we seen, but will name a few of the principle objects. We first entered the Corn Exchange, which is a massive stone building in which are shops of all kinds; the famous Bank of England, we

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next visited, and saw about thirty men as busy as they could be, weighing, scooping up, and sacking the gold and silver; to hear the jingle of the coins, tickles a person's ear. The building is a low, unassuming one, but is built so as to resist burglars. On going farther we seen the Mansion House the residence of the Lord Mayor, and the place where the courts are held. Next was a place where there were a number of large clocks, giving the time in different parts of the world. Seen the Cheakside Church that chimed the news to Whittington, that he would be Lord Mayor of London. The next place of note, was St. Paul's Cathedral, which is a very large, high, and beautiful building; it measures around it, one-half mile. We entered this building, and found the priests engaged in morning choral service, which consists in singing and praying; there are a number of boys who are engaged to sing, and their voices sound like females. We walked through the building, in which are a number of statues, also flags brought from the Crimean War. After leaving here we went and seen

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the "Old Bailey", the place where Teriple Bar was, the Somerset House, where the records of England are kept, the Thames embankment, Cleopatra's Needle, Westminster and Waterloo bridges and thence to the Houses of Parliament [sic]; we entered Westminister Hall, and through the corridor into the House of Commons, which is a room about 40 by 70 feet, I think; we could not go into the House of Lords today. We seen here a number of statues of celebrated men, also some very fine historical paintings. To say that the building is magnificent does not express its beauty sufficiently, it is simply grand; the largest bell in England is in the tower. We next went to Westminister Abbey, and was engaged for some time in looking through that noted place. Being quite hungry we went and got some dinner, and then proceeding up the street we passed the Home Office, War Dep't, etc., the Art Union, and entered the British Museum; having but a few minutes, we walked rapidly through this place, glancing merely at the thousands of curiosities, and other things here exhibited; it would require a month to look through

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this place properly. After coming out of here Bro. Taylor and myself left the others, as they are going to see the wax works, and we went to 20 Bishop's Grove; we called on a family, belonging to the Church, by the name of Cross, o our way down; also passed a prison in which over 2000 prisoners are confined. About 6 o'clock we went and took supper, and then went to the Liverpool Street station, where I took the train, at 7.10 for Harwich, about 80 miles distant. Bro. Taylor has been very kind to me, and would not allow me to pay anything out, during my stay in London. Arrived at Harwich about 9.15, and immediately got on the steamer "Richard Young", to go to Rotterdam. I took a little to eat, and then from the guide books, was trying to find out my route to Sudwigshafen. It was not long before I was taken sick so I got to bed as soon as possible.

Friday, Dec. 19th:- We run about 100 miles out of the 120 to Rotterdam, and then had to stop on account of the fog; I remained in bed until afternoon, as I was quite sick. After the steamer got in the Maas river, I went out on deck

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for a little while; it is very cold, and foggy; we were soon at a standstill again and as there was some talk of us not arriving at port tonight, I went to bed. About eleven o'clock I was wakened by the steward who told me, we were in Rotterdam; I got up, and there being an Englishman on board who was going to a hotel, I followed him, after walking a while, there being two ladies and two gentleman besides myself going to the hotel, they got a cab, and kindly gave me permission to ride to the hotel, on the seat with the driver; we soon reached the Weinar Hotel, and after telling the man to call me at 7 in the morning, I went to bed. I would have taken a train tonight but it was too late, so I will take the first one in the morning. I have neither ate nor drank a thing today, so I feel rather weak. It is a very cold night, and my bed was like ice.

Saturday, Dec. 20th:- After getting a little bread and butter, and paying my bill at the hotel, I went to the station, and bought a ticket for Sudvigshafen, getting my baggage checked to that place. At 10 min to 9 the train started, with me in it with a number of Dutchmen. At ??merich the custom-house

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officers overhauled the baggage of the passengers, and then allowed us to proceed. On arriving at Cöln (Cologne) I discovered that I would have to wait two hours for my train, so I went in the dining room, and made myself as comfortable as possible; I got a little bread and butter to eat here while I was waiting. At five P.M. up come my train, and on I got and rode until 11.10 when I found myself in Sudwigshafen, with no one to meet me; this was on account of the steamer being delayed between England Rotterdam, and I was expected last night instead of tonight. The first man I met I spoke to, making use of the few words of German I knew; after jabbering a while, I found a large crowd gathered around me; finally a man happened to come along, who could talk a few words of English, and after considerable time, I got him to understand where I wanted to go, and he got a man to show me to Jacob Postil's place, quadrant 16, No. 5; where I found friends, and one of the Elders named A. Heppler. After giving the man who directed

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me, some money, I had a talk with Bro. Heppler and then got between two feather beds and went to sleep. On arriving at the station both here and in Rotterdam, there was plenty of room to become homesick, being tired, cold, sleepy, and hungry, and no one to whom I could speak, or of whom I could find out places to go, yet with all this I felt a joy, knowing that it was God's will that such should be the case. I prayed to the Lord to watch over me in my journey, and help me to find my way to my destination, and he did answer my prayer, and when I found myself among my friends, I could not help but thank God for his blessings. In buying anything, I would lay out the largest piece of money I had, and let them give me change, as I could not understand their prices; also along the road I gave considerable to the porters, etc., for information and guidance to the trains, etc. It is about 375 miles that I have traveled today. Every few stations along the road, I would show my ticket, and ask for Sudwigshafen, so as to be sure and be right.

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Sunday, Dec. 21st 1879:- I slept very well during the night. On arising I found my foot so sore that I could not wear my shoe; it is a gathering on the heel of my left foot, and together with the gathering I have on my left hand, which is still very bad, makes me think of the afflictions of Job, and wonder if these things are on purpose to try me; if so I hope I will be able to endure them. Soon after Bro. Heppler and myself arose; we took breakfast at this place, and while sitting talking, Bro. L. S. Ballif, the Pres. Of this mission came in, and we were conversing together until about noon, when they went away, leaving me to have my foot doctored with bread poultices, which sister Postel changes, every little while. I had dinner with Bro. Postel and had some "sour kraut" I suppose. During the afternoon I was engaged in writing up my Journal, and also wrote letters to Pres. Budge, and Bro. J Nicholsen. Some of the Saints called in to see me this evening. It is Conference in this

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place today. I have not been able to go out doors today, nor does it seem as though I will be able to go out for some time to come. My foot was very painful this evening, and I could scarcely walk. Bro. Heppler returned here about 10 P.M. and we went to bed about eleven.

Monday, Dec. 22nd:- My foot is swelled more than ever this morning, and is also very painful. After taking breakfast, Sister Postel rubbed it with oil, and did so several times during the day. I was talking for some time with Bros. Ballif and Heppler, when they went away, and I wrote letters to Bros. G. H. Taylor and Wallace Willey in the London conference, and in the afternoon to Sarah and Mina; sending them some diary notes for the past week. Some few of the saints called in to see me today. I try and learn a little German every day. The weather is very cold here at present, and I am told that the sun has been seen but very seldom this summer.

Tuesday, Dec. 23d:- My foot is swelled as much as ever yet, but I think it is a little better it is so sore that a thread touching is painful. I was talking with Bros. Ballif and Heppler

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for some time during the morning; they left for Switzerland about eleven A.M. thus leaving me entirely among Germans, yet as kind people as I ever met; they will do anything for me, and every day they give me a pear, some nuts, or some little dainty. The German and Swiss people have no habits of economy, as a rule; they think of the present alone, and no matter what the income may amount to, they live up to it, laying up nothing against a time of need. Where I am now stopping the sister has not a meal of victuals in the house ahead, but when it is near meal-time, she sends out and buys whatever she wants to cook and this is the way generally, amongst all the lower classes. This at times, on account of this lack of economy, there is great suffering. During the afternoon I was studying and writing German; I make it a rule, when I learn some words of

German, to speak them to the people, so that I may be sure and get a correct pronunciation. During the evening I sat up until quite late, writing to Father. My foot feels some better tonight.

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Wednesday, Dec. 24th:- My foot continues to improve a little. Was studying for a while in the forenoon, and then wrote letters to Mother, Mary Alice and Emily, David, John Q., and George Lambert. Studying my German, and talking to some of the folks during the afternoon and evening. When it was too dark to read, and before the lamp was lit, I sat for some time thinking of my darlings at home, and wondering if they were thinking of me, amidst all the joys and pleasure of a Christmas Eve. And my little boy, I would like to put something in his stocking for him.

Thursday, Dec. 25th:- Christmas Day! A day above all others when I would like to be with my dear family, and enjoy the pleasure of their society; I can at least think of them, and in my heart, ask God to grant them A Merry Christmas. I slept very little during the night, having a severe toothache. Arose about nine o'clock, and after studying a while, wrote letters to Sarah, Mina, Uncle Angus and Aunt Sarah Jane. Some brethren called to see me in the evening. As I have no new letters

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from my folks, I read some of the old ones. I was studying until quite late. Christmas lasts two days with the people here, and the only difference between that and any other days, is that they do not work.

Friday, Dec. 26th:- I passed a terrible night, being up and down all the night long, with the toothache. I hope I am having all my suffering now, for all the time I am absent from home. I am sure I am having enough; my finger has again aught cold in it, and is very painful. After studying my German I wrote a letter to my brother Frank. In the afternoon a number of young men came in and remained until after dark; some of the older saints also called in. During the evening I was studying.

Saturday, Dec. 27th:- I slept better during last night than previously; and did not arise until about 9 o'clock. Was studying most of the day. In the afternoon a number of the saints called in and remained talking for some time. In the evening I was talking and reading from the German Bible, to Sister Postel and son.

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Sunday, Dec. 28th 1879:- I washed myself all over this morning, which refreshed me considerable; my foot is still improving, I am glad to say. I was studying all day. From the back window, I could look out upon a sheet of ice, on which was a large crowd of boys and girls skating; there was a band playing music for them, and some very fine skaters were there. I had to keep myself busy today to keep from getting homesick, as I was so disappointed in not receiving letters from home.

Monday, Dec. 29th:- About nine o'clock I was rejoiced at receiving letters from home; there were letters from Sarah, Mina, Father, Mother, John Q. and David Dunbar; these are the result of two weeks collection. After reading them over two or three times, I started to answering them; wrote to Father, Mother, John Q. and David Dunbar, which I posted. In the evening I wrote letters to Sarah and Mina, which I did not post, after which I was studying my German. It has been thawing all day today. I had some of the famous Limburger Cheese for supper tonight, and liked it pretty well.

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Tuesday, Dec. 30th:- Before having my breakfast, I wrote a letter to Pres. L. S. Ballif. Studied my German for a while. My foot feeling much better today, I washed it and put my shoe on, and in the afternoon went out with George Postel; we went on a great iron bridge, accross [sic] the Rhine River, into Mannheim; the Rhine separates Mannheim and Ludwigshafen, the former being the larger town; we walked around through several streets, and I was surprised to see so many soldiers as there were passing up and down the streets; there were hundreds of men busily engaged in clearing the streets of the snow and ice, that had collected, and which this warm weather is thawing; as we left Mannheim to cross the river we passed through an immense, although not beautiful, castle, belonging to one of the kings. The river is frozen over in some places. As we returned, we went to the police office, as every foreigner who enters Germany to remain for more than a week, must leave his papers here, but I not being of age, had no papers, and went to report myself, but the man said

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for me to go to the American Consul at Mannheim; this I will not do, however, until the Elders return from Switzerland, and I talk with them. We got home about three P.M. and I was studying until bed time.

Wednesday, Dec. 31st:- I studied my German for a while and was then reading from the German Book of Mormon. In the afternoon I went up to Bro. Hildt's, to take my boots to be repaired, and remained there for some time; then went to a barber, who could speak English, and got my hair cut, for the first time since leaving home. It was about dark when we reached home. I was reading the Book of Mormon this evening. Today I seen the most pitiable looking object my eyes ever beheld; it was a man on a pair of crutches, with his body all twisted out of shape, and I learned that he was both deaf and dumb. It nearly make me sick to look at him.

Thursday, Jan'y 1st 1880:- I was disturbed considerable during the night, by persons shooting, to celebrate the advent of the New

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Year; this is the custom in this country of celebrating the first of the year. I hope and pray that in entering on this New Year, I may commence a bright and good page in the history of my life, so that I may feel next New Year's day, that I have accomplished much good. I wrote letters to Sarah and Mina, and in the afternoon took a walk with some of the brethren, around the town. During the evening I was reading the "News" and Book of Mormon.

Friday, Jan. 2nd:- In the morning I wrote a letter to Bro. Francis Cope, and then went out and posted it, and took a little walk along by the Rhine, and seen them getting ships ready to sail when the ice breaks. After returning, I was studying until about 4 P.M. when I went out for another walk; the river is overflowing its banks in some places, it is so blocked up with ice, that the water cannot run but very slowly. There were a great many people out looking at the rise of water; I don't suppose the town is in danger. I was studying in the evening.

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Saturday, Jan'y 3d:- During the whole forenoon I was studying my lessons; after dinner I went out for a walk along the Rhine, and seen that the water had risen considerable since I was last here, and has thrown huge blocks of ice all along the banks of the river; the ice, however, in the river is all broken, and may be seen floating down the river. During the remainder of the afternoon and evening, I was studying.

Sunday, Jan'y 4th 1880:- I took a bath the first thing this morning; received a letter from Bro. W. W. Willey, in London; about ten o'clock a young man came and conducted me over the other side of Mannheim, to the home of Bro. Audery, where I took dinner; about half past one we started to Mannheim for meeting; there was quite a number present, the room, which was a moderate sized one, was full. I could understand considerable of the services. After meeting, I went home with Bro. Stricker, and had supper; quite a number of the young saints came in, and went partway to Bro. Postel's with me. After reaching Bro. P-s, I was reading the "Doctrine and Covenants" for some time.

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Monday, Jan. 5th:- In the morning I was gladdened by receiving two letters from Sarah, and one from Bro. Dunbar. I wrote and posted letters to Sarah and Mina today. At noon I went to Bro. Keil's home, at Shonesbuckle, and had dinner; returned to Bro. Postel's about 2 o'clock, and in the evening again went to Shonesbuckle, to Bro. Kutterer's home and had supper. Bro. Postel accompanied me, and while there we administered to Sister Pissants, who is quite unwell. We reached home about 10.30 and after reading a while, I went to bed.

Tuesday, Jan. 6th:- During the forenoon I was reading; went to Hempshof and at the house of Bro. Tatche had dinner. Returned to Bro. Postel's, and was studying until evening, when I went to Bro. Kremer's home also in Hempshof and had supper; remained there until about half past nine, when I returned home. While at Bro. Kremer's a boy there gave us some very nice Acordeon [sic] music. We called at the Sudwigshafen hospital today, to see a brother who was badly burned some time ago; he is improving.

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Wednesday, Jan. 7th:- During the forenoon I was studying my lesson; at noon I went to Bro. Hildt's home in Hempshof, and had dinner; remained there for some time, and then returned to Bro. Postel's and was engaged in study until evening. Bro. Postel accompanied me in the evening, to Bro. Kessel's, at Shonesbuckle, where I took supper and spent the evening. Reached home about 10.30.

Thursday, Jan. 8th:- I was agreeably surprised at receiving this morning, letters from Sarah, Mina, Sam Woods, Francis Cope, and a letter and paper from Bro. D. C. Dunbar. After perusing these with pleasure, I wrote letters to Sarah, Mina, and S. Woods. I did not go out for dinner today, but in the evening Bro. Postel accompanied me to Bro. Brandt's, in Hempshof, where I took supper. We return home about 10.45.

Friday, Jan. 9th:- During the forenoon I was reading and studying; at noon I went out to Shonesbuckle to dinner, at Bro. Pissant's home. After returning home I was studying until about dark when I took a little walk; I had supper at Bro. Postel's and in the evening was studying.

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Saturday, Jan. 10th:- After studying for a while, I went over to Mannheim, to Bro. Quderer's home, and after remaining there a while, went to the railway station and met Bro. Gottlieb Enz, who has come here to labor, from the Switzerland part of the mission; although I had never seen him before, to my knowledge, yet our meeting was none the less cordial, as I am glad to see any of the saints, and especially one from Utah, who can talk English; we came over the river to Bro. Postel's, and spent most of the afternoon and evening chatting together. I wrote a letter to Bro. Francis Cope in the afternoon. We took our meals at Bro. Postel's today. As Bro. Enz brought no word from the Pres. About me, I suppose I will remain here for some time.

Sunday, Jan. 11th 1880:- We took a wash this morning and while dressing I was pleased to receive letters from Sarah, Alice Jenkins, and John Q. We went to Bro. Quderer's home and took dinner, proceeding from there to meeting; Bro. Enz occupied the afternoon in

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speaking; a council meeting was then held and in this, I spoke for a short time Bro. Enz interpreting; I can understand a little better today. We took supper, and spent the evening with the Bros. Buchmiller. Quite a number of the saints were there, and in fact they always do gather where we take supper. We reached home about 10.45. The sabbath day is not observed here, for worship, generally; as business of all kinds is carried on, and in the evening, crowds of both men and women called in the beer halls, and drink and carouse together. Father is 53 years old today.

Monday, Jan. 12th:- I wrote letters today to Sarah, Mina, and Alice Jenkins. We took our dinner with Bro. Keil and remained there for a while, before returning to Bro. Postel's; the evening we spent at Bro. Kutterer's, also taking supper there. My good opinion of Bro. Enz is strengthened every day; he is I know a good man, and is striving to do God's will; his teachings to me are very valuable. We have had a beautiful day, and evening although a little cold.

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Tuesday, Jan. 13th:- I received a letter from Mina today. I was writing until about dinner time when we went out to Bro. Datche's, and took dinner; we returned to Bro. Postel's, and I was engaged in writing to John Q. when Bro. Gaebel of Mannheim sent for us to come and administer to his son, 10 years old, who had a fall and cut a gash in his head; we went over and after administering to him, he went to sleep. The wife is not a member of the Church, but is going to join soon. We remained here a while, and then went to Bro. Gesel's home, had supper, and remained the evening. While in Mannheim today we passed a place in which they were exercising and training some young men to become soldiers; at the age of 20 years, all the healthy young men have to go and serve three years, in the training school, here in Germany, so in case of war, they can be used to fight. There are a great many children here, and they are compelled to attend school for a certain length of time anyway, and then as much longer as they desire, if they can pay for their schooling; law compels them to do this.

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Wednesday, Jan. 14th:- I finished my letter to John Q. this morning. Bro. Enz and myself went to the police office, as he desired to leave his citizen papers there, and because we did not take our hats off in the room, one of the men give us a scolding; they seem to think there that "Mormons" are a worthless set of people. We went to Bro. Hildt's and had dinner; after remaining there a while we went to see Bro. Gäbel's son, and found him much better today. We reached Bro. Postel's about dark, and shortly after, went to Bro. Krämer's home, had supper and spent the evening. Bro Enz told me, that at the time of the French and Prussian War, they had it all prepared to blow up the large iron bridge that crosses the Rhine here; this was in order to prevent the French from getting into German territory. A ways farther down, a bridge was blown up, that cost thousands of dollars.

Thursday, Jan. 15th:- During the morning I was reading and studying; we took dinner at Bro. Döser who lives about a five minutes walk from here; we also spent the afternoon here. About six o'clock we arrived at Bro. Brant's home, and had supper

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returning shortly after to Bro. Postel's. About 8.30 a number of the saints, with some more persons to be baptized, came to Bro. Postel's; we had prayer, spoke a few words to them, and then went down to the Rhine river, to attend to the baptism. Bro. Enz entered the water and baptized eight persons; one old lady, Sister Buchmiller, was very much affected by the coldness of the water, but after I had administered to her, she became better; we ordained them to the Church, I being mouth in the ordination of Bro. Miller. We had rather a rough road over which to travel, both to and from the water; but the air was quite mild, compared with what it has been of late. The stars were shining while attending to the ordinances, but while on the way back, it commenced to snow. The names of those baptized are, Bro. Miller and wife, Bro. Kraus and wife, Sister Göbel, whose husband is in the Church, Sister Buckmiller, Bro. Weiler and Bro. Kreiling. There was quite a large company of the Saints, went down to see the baptism, and Confirmation; we had a very good place in which to attend to them, as the bank of the river sloped gradually. We reached home about 10.45.

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Friday, Jan. 16th:- During the morning I was reading and studying; we went to Bro. Bissants and took dinner; remained there a while and then returned to Bro. Postel's, where I was studying for a while. On our way back from dinner we met a funeral of a child; a woman walked on head dressed in black, with the coffin on top of her head, balancing it with a handkerchief over it, the ends of which she held in her hands; the mourners all followed the coffin, on foot, no vehicles being used. About five o'clock we went over in Mannheim to Bro. Weiss' home; we had to cross the Necar [Neckar?] river as well as the Rhine to get there; over the Necar is an iron suspension bridge; we took supper and spent the evening with Bro. Weiss and family.

Saturday, Jan. 17th:- I was studying until about eleven o'clock, when we went over in Mannheim to Bro. Göbel's, where we remained a few minutes, and Bro. Stricker came and we went to his home with him to dinner. About three P.M. we went to Bro. Pistories home to see him; he has been sick two years, so as not to be able to go out of the house, with the consumption; he looks like

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a living skeleton almost; his wife works in a shoe factory, and with a little help that they receive, they manage to get along. We left there about five P.M. and went to Bro. Trüssel's home, took supper, and spent the evening; a number of the brethren came in, and accompanied us part way home. On reaching Bro. Postel's I found a letter from Bro. Cope, and a pair of sleeve buttons awaiting me; the buttons are a Christmas present from my wife Sarah; she also sent me a soverign in English money, as a New Years present, which will be remitted to me from Liverpool. We have had some snow today, and this evening it is quite foggy.

Sunday, Jan 18th 1880:- After having a bath we prepared to go out; we went to Bro. Quderer's for dinner; Bro. Enz went to the station and met a Bro. Kraut, who comes from Carlsruhe, and he took dinner with us. We went to meeting in the afternoon, Bros. Enz, Postel, and Kraut occupied the time. We remained talking with the saints for some time after meeting and then went to Bro. Buchmiller's where we had supper. About 7 o'clock we accompanied Bro. Kraut to the train, and it being out of our way considerable to

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return to Bro. Buchmiller's, we came to Bro. Postels, and during the evening I was reading from the Bible. Very cold tonight.

Monday, Jan. 19th:- Happy was I this morning in receiving letters from Sarah, Mina, Richard, and Mary Ann Lambert. I wrote letters to Sarah and Mina through the day. We went out to Bro. Keil's to dinner, and remained there for a while; in the evening we went to Bro. Kutterer's, had supper, and spent the evening. It has been very cold today, and this morning the thermometer stood 18 degrees below zero.

Tuesday, Jan. 20th:- I wrote letters to Richard Lambert and Mary Ann his wife through the day. We took dinner at Bro. Datche's, and shortly after we went down to the Rhein river to select a suitable place to do some baptizing this evening; the river is full of floating ice, but we found a pretty good place. We returned to Bro. Postels and remained there for a while, and then went to Bro. Kraemer's where we took supper and remained a while; we met a man there who has been convinced of the truth of our principles, and will be baptized shortly. About nine o'clock we went

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down to the river, and Bro. Enz baptized three persons; their names are George Schick, Katherine Baker, and Margretha Preiling; the latter I confirmed a member of the Church. This afternoon we called at Bro. Adam Kraemer's home, and administered to his sick child. I seen six poor women today scrambling among some old ashes and rubbish to get a few little chips or pieces of coal to burn. How I do pity the poor people that are to be seen every day.

Wednesday, Jan. 21st:- I felt quite sick this morning, but after taking a little something to eat felt better. I wrote letters to Bros. D. C. Dunbar, Henry Rampton, and Edward Cliff today. We took dinner at Bro. Hildt's home, returning to Bro. Postels in the afternoon. I was studying for a while in the evening. We went to Bro. Gesel's for supper, and spent the evening there. I was very cold and foggy as we returned home. I have not been very well today.

Thursday, Jan. 22nd:- In the morning I was studying from the Bible. We went to Bro. Döser's for dinner and remained there for some time. As we were returning to Bro. Postel's, we met the postman who gave me a

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letter from Sarah; was studying German, and reading from "My First Mission," until about time for supper, when we went to Bro. Brandt's home, and had our meal. It was half past eleven when we reached home. I am suffering with a bad cold today. The newspapers have contained several pieces about our people lately; the paper published in Mannheim has a piece saying, that the "Mormons" are going to leave Utah and emigrate to Mexico, and that they have sent Moses Thatcher there to buy land for them; and this to escape the persecution we are receiving in the United States. Bro. Thatcher is in Mexico, but it is only for the purpose of preaching the Gospel. A paper in Switzerland also speaks of us people. We like to be noticed in the papers, because this attracts attention to us, and leads people to enquire about us and our belief.

Friday, Jan. 23d:- I received a good letter from Sarah this morning, with a photograph of my son George enclosed; the letter also tells me of the birth of a daughter to Father's last wife Martha; and of the death of Emmet D. Mousley, and Sister Hardy who was living at Uncle Angus house. Bro. Enz received a letter from Pres. Ballif, which contains

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some words of encouragement to me, and expressing a desire that I should write my first German letter to him. Until nearly dinner time I was studying from the Bible; we went out to Bro. Bissants and took dinner; in the afternoon until about five o'clock, I was studying from my German book. We went to Bro. Weisz home took supper, and spent the evening. The teachers were here this evening, and the time passed very quickly. In listening to the testimony of my brethren this evening, my heart was filled with joy, and I pray that the Lord will help me to bring some such good honest souls to the truth.

Saturday, Jan. 24th:- During the morning until about 11 o'clock, I was studying from the Bible; we went over to Mannheim and had dinner with Bro. Stricker; remained there for a while, and then took a little walk, going to see the iron suspension bridge across the Necar [Neckar?] river. We spent and hour or so with Bro. Pistories in the afternoon, and found that he is not able to be out of bed now. We went to Bro. Trussel's home and had supper there, and spent the evening. It is very cold this evening.

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Sunday, Jan. 25th 1880:- In the morning after washing, and making our toilets, we accompanied Bro. Gobel to his home, where we spent the time until meeting time, taking dinner there. The room was very full at meeting this afternoon, quite a number of strangers being present; Bro. Enz explained our principles some little. I suffered with the toothache all the afternoon. We went to the home of a family named Poch, had supper, and spent the evening; this family is not in the Church yet, but some of them will be baptized shortly. We returned home a little earlier than usual, and I was reading from the Bible for a while. My brother Frank is 21 years old today.

Monday, Jan. 26th. 1880:- I received a good letter from Sarah this morning, which tells me of the birth of a child to Uncle Angus and Aunt Amanda Cannon. During the day I wrote to Sarah and Mina. We went to Bro. Keil's for dinner, and while there I suffered very much with the toothache, until Sister Gesel put some camphor on some cotton, which I put in my ear and this relieved me considerably. In the evening we took supper, and spent the evening with Bro. Kutterer.

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