Diaries, 1850-52

By George Benjamin Wallace

Journal of George Benjamin Wallace, Commencing December 31, 1850.  Residence 35 Jewin Street, London, England    

Tuesday evening, December 31, 1850, met with Brother Cook's Branch, in Gaswell Road, in which we saw the Old Year out and the New Year in.  We had a very interesting meeting; Presidency of the Branches were present, also Thomas Smith from North Hampton.  I blessed Edward Davis, Thomas Smith and Brother Baker as they were going to the Valley, and desired a blessing from me.

Wednesday, January 1, 1851 I returned home from Brother Cook's where I had stopped Tuesday night after meeting.  Sister Davis had gone to (Merehmount) ________ to visit Lydia, as they had taken the rooms that she had left, and her business.  I remained at home all day.  Martha was very poorly.  She and Hannah were at home with their father. 

Thursday, January 2, 1851. I was at home writing.

Friday, January 3.  I visited some families and went to Poplar to tea; and married H. W. Baker at his mother's house.  They were to leave Monday for the Valley in a ship from Liverpool to New Orleans.

Saturday, January 4. I stopped at home and wrote some letters.  It may never be well with me at this time to write what slipped my find of the fourth. I then received a letter from Brother F. D. Richards with a New Year's present of a Post Office Order for two pounds. Oh Lord, my God, bless Brother Franklin for his basket and in his store and let Thy Holy Spirit rest on him – be and abide with him to cause his heart to rejoice even as he has caused mine to rejoice and more abundantly, is the prayer of Thy servant, even so Amen.

Sunday, January 5. The Priesthood of the different Branches in London and vicinity met at the Eastern Sector room at White Chapel Branch. Elder Kelsey took the Presidency of the Conference, according to his appointment, and entered upon his duties, as Elder Margetts had left on Saturday for Liverpool.  The object of the meeting was that he might present before the brethren in the Priesthood his plans and to become acquainted with them. The meetings were very interesting and instructive.  They were kept up morning, afternoon and evening.  There were over two hundred of the Priesthood present.  The Priesthood is to meet on the first Monday evening in every month at the same place.

Monday, January 6.  I stopped at home to write.  In the evening Brother Pearson, and Brothers Speakman, Charles Penrose and David Paxman came.  Brother Pearson wished to be heard before us, thinking that he could justify his conduct, but he failed to satisfy us of his innocence.  Brother Kelsey told him he could not be permitted to preach until his mind was satisfied that he was innocent; after which Brother Speakman introduced two young brethren and recommended them to me for the work of the Ministry.  I talked to them on the principle of the mission to preach, and then moved that they be ordained Elders and sent out to preach.  We were all unanimous in their ordination.  Then we ordained them and left them to be sent out by Elder Kelsey.

Tuesday, January 7.  I was at home until evening, then I went out to Sisters' Davis and spent the evening.  Lent Sister Davis one pl.

Wednesday, January 8. Was at home writing until near night, then I went to Brother Owen's and left one pl, that was left with me by Brother Powell.  Before he left money to pay the rent of the chapel.  Then I went to John Street to see about my trunk.  Came home to Jewin Street, Brother Cook's.  Some of the Presidents of the Branches met at Brother Cook's to divide the city into districts for the different Branches. They did not get through, and adjourned until Monday next.  Elder John Taylor was with us.  He came to the city from Bath and we were happy to see him and to enjoy his society.

Thursday, January 9. I was at home and wrote letters – one to Thomas Smith, of Norwich; and one to F. D. Richards and sent him some of our papers.  Went to Brother Breys with Brother Taylor and stopped there in the evening.  I bid him goodbye and left him.  He was to start for France in the morning.

Friday, January 10, 1851. Wrote in the forepart of the day. In the afternoon Brother Kelsey and myself went up to see Brother Bentley.  Stopped to tea.  Sister Bentley's mind was not at rest about some principles.  We gave her some good counsel.  We went from there to Madons Tesads Wax Figures, in the evening.  A very large collection.

Saturday, January 11. Wrote in the forenoon.  In the afternoon visited Sister Davis' home and spent a few hours, with them.  When I returned Sister Whitaker was waiting at Brother Cook's to see me.  She stopped a short time and then I went and saw her aboard the bus.  Brother Kelsey and myself then went to Brother Savage's and Brother Hilliar's, to see about Brother Hilliar's taking the Presidency of the Globe Road Branch.

Saturday, January 12. In the morning preached, for Brother Cook, at Islington.  Dined at Brother Davis'.

Monday, January 13. Dined at Brother Armstrong's.  Was introduced to a woman who lodges in the house, who has been sick for years.  The doctors said she could not be cured.  She had a dream while she was in the hospital concerning her cure.  A person presented her with something and told her if she would take it she should be healed; and many things were told her about the Church of Christ.  She also saw in her dream Brother and Sister Armstrong.  When I went into the room she knew me, although it was the first time that she had ever seen me in the flesh.  She said I was the person that she had seen in her dream. I talked with her and told her if she would obey the Gospel of Christ and covenant before the Lord today, what He required of her, she should be healed.  I then knelt down by her bed andn prayed, laying my hands upon her head at the same time.  She was in great pain.  It all left her then and there and she got up and come out in the other room and talked with us.  She promised to go forward and be baptized.  In the evening I went to White Chapel to a Council of Elders.

Tuesday, January 14. Went in the morning to Camerswell.  From there we went to Chelsea and visited a brother at Pimlico – upwards of eighty years old.  In the evening was at Brother Simes.  Stopped over night with them.

Wednesday, January 15. Went to Brother Shubridge's and engaged a frock coat to be made.  Came down to Sister Southerland's and dined with them.  Came on to Sister Davis' and stopped a few hours.  Came home to Brother Cook's and there met with Orson Pratt. He had come from Liverpool to make some purchases for the Church in scientific instruments and chemistry.

Thursday, January 16. I went with Elder Pratt to purchase his instruments.  He purchased his chemicals and specimens in geology and mineralogy at Geiffins, 53 Baker Street.  He purchased a telescope at Dadlend's, St. Paul's Church Yard, price 52 pl – 10 s. Purchased microscope at Rose's Feather Store Building, Hobbs, the price about 70 pl.  We visited many shops and examined many scientific instruments.  Came home and wrote in the evening.

Friday, January 17.  I stopped at home; wrote to Brother Spiers. Lunched at Sister Davis'.  In the evening was at home with Brother Pratt. John and Charles West came to see me. They had returned from their missions that they had been sent out on.  Checked out – couldn't do anything; only gone between two and three weeks. Lord pity their weakness.

Saturday, January 18. At half past six, I left Houstain Station for Leicester.  Arrived in Leicester about half past ten.  Met Brother C. V. Spencer at the station.  Went to Brother Burbeck's and dined and teaed.  Then went to Brother Wilson's and stopped over night.

Sunday, January 19. In the morning I went to Brother Kelsey's and Sister Hannah Davis's.  In the afternoon I attended meeting with Brother Spencer.  Brother Spencer spoke to the Saints after the Sacrament was over, and Brother Wilson and I spoke a few words.  In the evening the Chapel was full – mostly strangers. I spoke about an hour and a half. They listened with a great deal of attention.  After meeting six gave in their names for baptism.  The Spirit of God was with us and on the people and many will come into the Church in that city.

Monday, January 20, 1851. Monday morning Brother Spencer and myself started from Leicester at half past ten for Derby.  Arrived in Derby about twelve.  Met with Brother Gates at the station.  He piloted us to Brother Bradshaw.  We stopped and chatted together until night.

Tuesday, January 21. Brother Gates, Spencer and myself were in company until evening.  Then we went to meeting.  Brother Gates spoke a few moments and then called on me to speak.  I spoke about half an hour.  Brother Spencer spoke some minutes.  We then went home.

Wednesday, January 22. In the morning I received a letter from London and one from Liverpool.  The one from Liverpool was from Brother Richards and Brother Rodgers, inviting me and Brother Gates to come up to Elder Pratt's party.  We left Brother Lewis Rubens and Brother Spencer at Derby and we left Derby for Liverpool about four o'clock.  Arrived in Liverpool about nine o'clock.  Went to the meeting at the Music Hall, Bald Street. The house was filled.  Brother Richards was speaking when we went in. After he sat down I was introduced to the meeting and also Brother Gates.  I spoke a few moments and Brother Gates followed.  After the meeting, no one invited us home, so we went to a Temperance Inn and took lodgings.  Brother Wheelock and Brother Phillips stopped at the same house.

Thursday, January 23. I was at the office most of the day, in company with Brothers Gates and Richards.  We went and stopped over night at Mr. Powell's Temperance House.

Friday, January 24. In the morning at half past seven o-clock Brother Gates left for Derby.  I went to see him off.  After I returned to the Powell's I wrote to Brother Bernard Snow, in California, then came up to the office.  Stopped with Elder Richards until evening.  Wrote to my sister in Chichester, New Hampshire, Mrs. Lake. Went down to Mr. Powell's and stayed over night.  Very nice and accommodating people – a good place to stop at.

Saturday, January 25. Wrote to Sister Mary, now of Boston, Mass.  W. C. Dunbar called at my lodgings.  I came up to the office, 15, Wilton Street.  Dined with Elder Richards.  Talked with Brother Pearcy and stopped and spent part of the evening.  Came up to Wilton Street and stopped with Elder Richards. Received a letter from Jake Smith and one from Lois Bailey.

Sunday, January 26. In the morning I stayed at home. Wrote to Brother Rubens, and Brother Kelsey.  Went to meeting in the evening.  Elder Pratt preached.  The house was crowded.  He spoke beautifully and had a good hearing.

Monday, January 27.  I visited the ship that is to sail on Wednesday. In the evening I went to see Brother F. Pearcy to sit for him to take my likeness.

Tuesday, January 28.  Wrote to Brother Sunderland.  Visited Sister Mederson.  Wrote a note to my wife.

Wednesday, January 29. Rose very early to start for Suffield, but not having the time, missed the train and then waited until half past twelve.  The ship was not to sail that day.  The wind was ahead [?].  I arrived in Suffield about half past five.  Went to 10 Henry Street to Brother Long's.  Met with Brother S. Robertson, and Brother Works.  Stayed overnight with them.

I feel that I was slighted by the President of the Liverpool Conference and the President of the Branch and the Saints in general.  They sent for me to come to a party and then did not provide me with any home or money – left me to seek my lodgings among strangers. 

Thursday, January 30, 1851. Stopped at Brother Long's all day, with the exception of going to the station to see Brother Rubens off.  In the evening I went to meeting and preached to the Saints a little.  Brother Works and Long were present.

Friday, January 31, 1851. Friday morning news came that Elder Flannigan had died.  He died the 29^th of January, 1851.  Thus has a great and good man fallen.  His disease was the smallpox.  I wrote to E. Snow and E. Davis; T. Smith and Lois Bailey.

Saturday, February 1, 1851. Came to Tueby [?].  Left Shersfield [?] at eleven o-clock. Brother Words and Brother Long came tot he terminus with me.  Met S. Reubens at the station.  We went to Brother R. Bradshaw's, Swertzer [?] Place and stopped a few minutes. Then came on to Nottingham and went to Sister Cook's to tea.  After tea went to the Vestry to hear the brethren speak on the gathering.  I spoke after two of them had spoken.  Lodged at Sister Gibson's, Queen Street.

Sunday, February 2. Sunday morning Brother Rubens went out of town and preached.  I preached in Nottingham.  In the afternoon Brother Rubens went with me and he spoke.  In the evening I spoke to a crowded house.  They listened with interest.  Brother Bruet was present.  Before meeting, at tea, we went to Brother Silver's.  I met with three ladies and one gentleman and had a very interesting talk with them.  They listened with interest and then came to hear me preach in the evening. 

Monday, February 3. Monday visited with the Saints.  Dined at Brother Begly's.  In the evening I spoke to a full house, and gave them an account of the Valley and the Salt Lake.  I spoke two and one-half hours and they wanted me to speak longer.

Tuesday, February 4. Left Nottingham to go to Leicester at one o'clock.  Left Brother S. Ruebens in good spirits.  Also Brother Baenrington.  Arrive din Leicester about half past two.  Went to Brother Wilson's in Fennel Street.  He guided me to Brother Jackson's.  I waited a short time then Brother Gates came.  Elder Spencer came in in the evening.  I went with them to a Council Meeting and gave them some instruction.

Wednesday, Feburary 5. Elder Spencer and myself left Leicester for London.  We arrived in London about either o-clock.  I found all of my friends well.  A letter was at Elder Cook's for me from my wife in the Valley.  Her health was good, but it announced the death of her sister Louisa.  She died on the road with the cholera the 7^th of July, 1850.  Her son is with my wife in the Valley.  She was one of the happiest women – a dear, good creature about twenty-four years of age.  Her husband is in California.  He will deeply feel her loss.

Thursday, February 6. Went to the Crystal Palace in Hyde Park and went from there to see Sister Bray.  Tead with Sisters Davis, and spent the evening with them.

Friday, Feburary 7. Stopped to dinner with Brother Cook. Had tea at Sister Davis'.  Went to Castle to a meeting.  Brother Hyde opened the meeting after which he invited me to speak and I did so.  I spoke about one hour to the Saints.  The meeting was dismissed.  The Saints rejoiced.  I had six shillings given to me.  I went to Brother Davis' and from there home to Brother Cook's.

Saturday, February 8. Started form the Eastern Terminus, at eight o'clock for Norwich.  Brother C. V. Spencer was with me.  He is going to take the Presidency of that Conference.  When we got to Cambridge, Brother Bailey and Lois and Mary Ann, were at the Terminus.  They had a lunch for us – cake and beer.  We stopped and chatted ten minutes.  Arrived at Norwich about half past one o'clock.  Brother Dye was at the Terminus.  He conducted us to Brother Smith's.  We found Brother Smith and family well and the Saints in general.  Brother Sickeris came in to see us in the evening.

Sunday, February 9. Sunday morning Brother Spencer preached. The Chapel was two thirds full. In the afternoon I spoke to them after the Sacrament had been administered.  The Chapel was full.  There were three or four ministers present.  After meeting they gave Brother Spencer and myself a challenge to discuss with them.  I told them I was not sent to discuss with any man.  I was sent to teach the Gospel of Christ.  They were angry because I would not contend with them.  In the evening the Chapel was crowded full and it fell to my lot to speak to them again.  I spoke two hours.  They listened with profound attention and I think had the Spirit and Power of God, and that it will do much good.  The prospect looks very flattering for the Church and Brother Spencer.  I have appointed a Conference to be held on the 16h of February.

Monday, February 10. Wrote to Brother Cook, Brother S. Richards and Sister Hannah Davis.  In the evening was at the Council Meeting.

Tuesday, February 11. Came out to Windomham in company with Brothers Spencer and Sickeris.  We walked from Norwich.  I became very tired.  Brother Spencer preached in the evening to the Saints.  Lodged at Brother Cushings.

Wednesday, February 12. I wrote to Brother Speir and Sister Lois Bailed, then walked to Hingham in company with Brothers Spencer, Sickeris and Dye.  We went to Brother Scrippers.  Stopped and taught.  Brother Scrippers came home with a sickheadache.  We annointed him and his pains left.  He then got up and went to the meeting.  We met in Brother Cooper's house.  Brother Spencer spoke to the Saints.  There were about 40 present.  The President's name is Stephen Hervey.  He is a ded mettled fellow [?].  We then went to Hardingham and stopped all night with Brother and Sister Heder.  They are good and kind Saints.

Thursday, February 13. Brother Sickeris called about ten o'clock and we administered to Sister Hayden and started for Shipdon about half past ten.  Arrived in Shipdon about half past twelve, a distance of seven miles.  Went to Brother Samuel Harwood and he prepared us a lunch. He has no wife.  We also stopped to tea.  We pursuaded him to try to get the Methodist Chapel.  He got the consent of one of the Trustees and he was one himself, so he got the key and opened the house and I preached in it.  There were three or four Methodists present and house was nearly full.  I spoke on the First Principles of the Gospel.  I was often disturbed by the Methodists.  The Methodist Parson of that place interrupted me and I told him that I would thank him to mind his own business and not disturb me in my preaching. He was still after that.  But the Devil was in him and many others and they were angry to have the Gospel preached.  There were many that rejoiced in the truth, but it made a real rumpus all about the town.  They not insult me personally.  We stopped in Shipdon over night.

Friday, February 14. We started for Darham.  Stopped at Brother Everts and got our breakfast and went on about one mile further and stopped and dined with Brother Farrer. Then went on to Darham.  Called at Brother Thompson's and then went on to Brother Wright and took tea.  Preached in the evening to about 60 in a private house.  We had a good meeting and the Saints rejoiced, but they are poor and penurious and they did not help us much with the things of this world.  We went to a Coffee House to lodge.

Saturday, February 15. We were about one minute behind the time at the station for Norwich, so we concluded that we would walk to Hardingham and get our dinner, then take the cars in the afternoon.  We walked about three miles and stopped and dined with one of the Saints, then went to Station at Gaxam.  While there I lost my cane; dropped it through a hole in the platform of the station, and I had to come off and leave it.  We came into Norwich in the evening.  We commenced a Conference.  Took the representation of the Branches.  We found that there had been 28 baptized since the last Conference which was held on November 20, 1850.  I taught the Elders their duties and gave them counsel what to do.  I recommended Brother Smith and Brother Sickeris and Brother Dye to go and be baptized.  They said that they would do so.  Borther Nislin, of Sounstaft [?] spoke.  He felt edified and rejoiced.  Adjourned until Sunday, the 16^th at 10:30 A.M.  The weather is most beautiful and warm and no frost in the ground and there has not been any up to this time.

Sunday, February 16, 1851. Conference met at half past ten o'clock. Brother Spencer moved that Elder Wallace preside over this Conference.  It was seconded and carried unanimously.  All of the forenoon was spent in business and teaching.  The Chapel was most filled with Saints. Brethren and Sisters from other Branches were with us and they rejoiced much in the Spirit of God.  Afternoon the Chapel was crowded full.  The time was mostly devoted to teaching the Elders. The congregation appeared to be interested.  In the evening different Elders were called on to speak.  I spoke a few minutes and caused them to rejoice and most of the congregation rejoiced.  But it made the Devil very mad.  We blessed Brother Thomas Smith and Richard Smith and also Brother John Sickerish, and gave them their field of labor.  We had a glorious meeting.  Peace and union prevailed throughout the Conference.  The following Elders were rebaptized in the morning: T. Smith; J. Lickeris; R. Dye; Brothers Harris and Hart.

Brother Dye presented me with a watch, bought by the Sisters of the Winomham Branch, it being a token of their respect to me.  Father let Thy Holy Spirit rest down upon them to fill them with light and love that they may rejoice in Thy truths.  Oh Father I also ask Thee in the name of Jesus of Nazareth to reward them tenfold in the goods of this world and give it to them in that way that they may know 'tis from Thee.  Father this is my petition before Thee in behalf of my Sisters in Windomham and their Elder.  Even so, Amen.

Brother Spencer and myself dined with Brother Atkinson and tea'd with Brother Foster.  This day I am thirty-nine years of age and a happy day it has been for me.  I hope to live to witness many such ones.

Monday, February 17. Pleasant morning.  The weather is clear and a little frosty.  We got up and came to Brother Harris; for breakfast and stopped 'til it was time to go to the tea meeting.  The tea meeting was not so well attended as we had wished it to be. There were about one hundred and forty to tea.  We had a profitable time together.

Tuesday, February 18. We were arranging things so I could leave on Monday.  We had a Council meeting in the evening.  The Council gave me thirty-five shillings to pay my expense.

Wednesday, February 19. Left Norwich at eight.  Left Brother Spencer in good health and spirits. Arrive din Cambridge at eleven o'clock. Met Brother Jennings and Sister Lois Bailey at the station.  Went down to see Brother Bailey and dined.  Tea'd at Sister Hiders; in the evening I preached to an attentive congregation.

Thursday, February 20. Went to Chesterton to tea, at Brother Meeks; and went to a prayer meeting in the evening.

Friday, February 21. Left Cambridge at ten o'clock. Arrived in London at two o'clock. Came to Brother Cook's.  Found the family all well.  Brother Lorenzo Snow was in London.  He left Italy the first of February.  His health is good.  We went to Sisters' Davis to tea and spent a few hours very happily together.  I left the Saints in good spirits in Cambridge. They are getting along very well and baptizing weekly.  The work has revived altogether in Bedford Conference.

Saturday, February 22. Was in company with Elder Snow.

Sunday, February 23. Brother Snow and myself, together with Brother Cook went to his Branch for meeting in the morning.  I was called on to preach and spoke to them a short time. We came home to dinner and found Elder John Taylor at Brother Cook's.  He had just come from France on his way to Liverpool.  In the afternoon we went to Threshold's Road [?] meeting. Brother Taylor and Snow spoke. Brother Snow and myself went to Brother Armstrong's to tea, and Brother Taylor went to Brother Brey's.  Then Brother Snow and myself went to White Chapel Branch in the evening.  Brother Snow preached a short sermon, then called on me.  I spoke about half an hour.  The hall was very full and they listened with a good deal of interest. After meeting a woman came to me and said she had been healed from under my hands.  I did not recognize her.  She was from Poplar.  She had been under the hands of a physician for nine years; they could not help her. She said she was healed as soon as she was administered to and she brought a deaf girl to us for us to administer to.  We administered to her.  Brother Taylor went this evening to Liverpool.

Monday, February 24, 1851. I was at home most of the morning. Wrote to Brother Albon and to Brother Menzies.  Went to Brother Bentley's to tea.  Sister Bentley's health was poorly.  I administered to her.

Tuesday, February 25. I wrote to Brother Spencer and Brother Spiers.  Tea'd at the Davis'.

Wednesday, February 26. Wrote to Sister Wallace and Brother Simes.  Tea'd at Sister Southerland.  Sisters' Davis went up with me.  Brother Davis came in the evening.  We had a pleasant visit.  Brother Snow left this morning to go to Liverpool.

Thursday, February 27. Weather pleasant.  I have not yet seen any snow this winter.  The weather has been very warm.  I have written this day to Bernard Snow and mailed it for Stockton, California.  Paid two and nine pence postage.  The one that I had written before came back.

Friday, February 28. Received a letter from Brother Erastus Snow and in mine there was one for Brother F. D. Richards.  I have mailed it to Liverpool.  The Lord is with him and blessing him in his labors of love. I am writing to Brother F. D. Richards. I have been out to administer to Sister Osborn.  Went to tea with Brother Armstrong and Sister.  They introduced me to a Mr. Head who lived in the same house with them. He is a very sick man.  The doctors have given him up as incurable. He desired me to administer to him. I did so after talking some to him on the Principles of our Religion.  I think he will get well.  I feel sure he will if he does as he has agreed to.  After tea I went to see a man by the name of George Smith.  He appears to be palsied in his legs.  He also has been given over by the doctors as incurable. I talked to him and his wife about the Gospel and told them to exercise faith in the promises of God and I would call and bless him if they would covenant to serve the Lord and endeavor to do so.

Saturday, March 1, 1851. Finished the letter to Brother F. D. Richards and mailed it.  A gent came to see me.  I had a long talk with him about the Church.  He is much interested in the work and I think he will come into the Church. Elder Kelsey has returned from some of his visits to the Branches.  I have been up to Brother and Sister Davis'.  Hannah is quite unwell.  I have sent Brother Davis four pld.  He was in difficulty; and I helped them in other ways.

Sunday, March 2, - Sunday morning I tarried at home.  In the afternoon I went with Brother Cook to his Branch.  Tea'd at Brother Davis'.  Preached in the evening at Heeble Road Branch.  The house was very full.  They listened with interest until nearly ten o'clock.

Monday, March 3. Stayed at home with Elder Kelsey until afternoon, then he and myself went out for a short time.  In the evening I met with the Priesthood at White Chapel.  There were upwards of two hundred present.  They asked many questions.  For answers they were answered.  Brother Kelsey made some corrections in the remarks and teachings that he gave the month before.  I received a letter from Elder Spencer.  He is prospering.

Tuesday, March 4. Wrote to Elder Spencer about the translation for Brother Snow.  Also wrote to Brother Crisp.  In the forenoon Elder Kelsey and myself ordained and blessed three brethren and sent them out to preach the Gospel of Christ.  In the evening I attended a tea meeting at Brother Shorten's Branch.

Wednesday, March 5. In the morning I went to see Sister Osborn.  She was very sick and weak.  Called on Sisters Davis' and Brother Brey.  In the afternoon came to Bronston to Brother Simes, and stayed all night. brother Showbridge and wife were in. In the evening wrote to T. C. Chayts [?], informing him when I should be in Birmingham.

Thursday, March 6. Dined at Brother Shuebridge.  Went to Victoria Road to Mr. Watlin's.  His wife is a sister to James and Edward Bird, it being the first time that I ever saw them.  They wished me to call again to see them.  I agreed to do so.  I then went to Brother Haywood's, to tea; and went to the Old Kent Road Branch and preached.

Friday, March 7, 1851. Was at home most of the day.  Was at Castle Street during the evening. Ordained Brother Joseph Simmond's to the office of an Elder.  Gave him a mission to go to Yarmouth to preach the Gospel.

Saturday, March 8. Went in company with Elders Kelsey and Cook to the British and Farren Bible [Company] to see if we could get bibles to send to Denmark.  The prospect is that we shall get our petition granted.  We wrote to E. Snow, in Denmark about it.  I ordered ten Bibles and ten Testaments in Danish; then I purchased for Brother Snow.  I wrote to Brother Height to inform him when I could come to Chiltingham.

Sunday, March 9.  I wrote to Sister Bailey and also to Brother Hewk's.  In the afternoon I went to Pimlico and dined at Mr. Watlins.  Mrs. Watlins and her sister, Mrs. Marsh and the other ladies went to meeting at Brampton with me.  The two sisters of Brother James Bird and Edward Bird, who are in the city of the Great Salt Lake.  I preached and they appeared very much interested as well as all the others. After meeting I went to Elder Bagnels and got some supper and administered to his son.  Stayed over night with Brother Shubridge.

Monday, March 10. After breakfast I went in company with Brother Shubridge to the Rev. Webb's home and had a very interesting chat with him.  Then came home to Jewin Street.  In the afternoon sent a postoffice order to Brother Spencer to pay for the translation of the Divine Authority – amount 11/6; and one to Brother Richards, the amount of 1 pound 9/9 to pay for the Stars that were sent me.  Brother Kelsey and myself spent the evening at Brother Davis' and we had a very agreeable time.

Tuesday, March 11.  I wrote to Brother Snow in Denmark.  I also received a letter from my wife in the Valley and one from my sister in New London, U.S.A.  In the evening we ordained Brother Duffy an Elder and gave him a mission to go to preach.

Wednesday, March 12. I wrote to Brothers Johnson and Spencer. Went to visit Brother Haslam. Brother Lorenzo Snow came in the evening from Liverpool.

Thursday, March 13. Weather pleasant.  I was at home most of the day in company with Brothers Snow and Kelsey.  Wrote to Brothers J. D. Ross.  Spent the evening at Brother Davis'.

Friday, March 14. Wrote to Thomas Smith.  Retained a copy of the letter.  In the evening went to Castle Street to meeting.  They had a good and spirited meeting.  Brother Southerland was there.  He just returned from Ireland. 

Saturday, March 15. Saturday morning left London at seven o'clock on the Weston Railroad for Chalingham.  Arrived in Chalingham about three o'clock.  Met Elders Haight, Buff and Holiday at the Terminus.  We went from there to Brother Trapps, 13 Brunswick Terrace and stopped to tea.  In the evening Brother Ross held a conference.  The Elders brought in their representation of the Branches, after which I gave them some counsel.  I went with Elder Haight to Brother Trapps to lodge.

Sunday, March 16. Brother Ross, President of the Cheltingham Conference met with his Elders at ten o'clock and commenced to do their business.  He was disturbed once by a rascal in the gallery, but otherwise he had good order, yet it was evident there were some that intended to have a row.  The meeting was dismissed in order.  In the afterpart of the day we met.  The house was crowded full and hundreds in the street.  I preached and they gave good attention, and the meeting was dismissed in peace and the Devil was beaten.  In the evening Brother Haight preached.  After he finished I spoke a short time.  The congregation listened with a good deal of interest, but outside there was a great rabble – hundreds in the street, but the Lord would not suffer them to break up the meeting and the Conference passed off in good order.

Monday, March 17.  We stayed in Cheltingham until evening. Brother Ross gave me ten shillings. Brother Haight and myself came to Burmingham and went to see Brother Godsel's and lodged there.  Brother Godsel is the book agent.

Tuesday, March 18, 1851. Wrote to Brother Cook and Hannah Davis. Dined and tea'd at Brother Johnson's. In the evening I went to Livery Street Chapel.  After a few of the brethren spoke, I then spoke about one hour and informed the brethren that I should want some of them to go out to preach the gospel.

Wednesday, March 19. This morning Brother Haight had a letter from Brother Campbell at Edinburgh, informing us of the death of our beloved brother William Burton, President of the Dundee Conference.  He died on the 18^th of March with the chills and fever.  He left the Salt Lake Valley last April to come to this land to preach the Gospel. He has left a wife behind in the Valley. He has ever been a good and faithful brother.  I wrote to Brother Lyon, also Brother Snow and Marth Davis.  Tea'd at Brother Taysom's.  Then in the evening we went to Livery Street and met with tract distributors. I spoke to them a few minutes on the principle of the distribution.  Two brethren sent me, in notes, of their willingness to go and preach the Gospel.

Thursday, March 20. Brother Haight and myself went to Wolverhamton.  We went down on the packed boat in the canal.  I also wrote to Elder Spencer.  We had a meeting at Wolverhampton.  Brother Hodget was there.  he was full of the Spirit of Discussion, which I do not like.  We lodged at Brother Stokes.

Friday, March 21.  We came back to Birmingham.  Met Brother Hart there.  He was well.  Found letter from Brothers Church, Highby and Lyon.  Wrote to Brother Lyon.

Saturday, March 22.  Dined at Brother Belese's [?], President of the Birmingham Branch; and also stopped to tea.  Left Birmingham at half past six for Worcester.  Arrived in Worcester about nine o'clock.  Brother Lyon was at the Terminus to meet me.  He took me to Brother Beards.  That is the place where he lodges.  He took me after supper to a tavern where I had a good bed to lodge in.

Sunday morning, March 23. Brother Patrick came in from Birmingham. He has lived in Nauvoo.  He is in this country on a visit.  We met with the Saints in the evening and I preached to them. The Saints feel very well, what few there are.  There are only females that attend.  The prospects are pretty good. 

Monday, March 24.  Was in company with Elder Lyon and Elder Patrick. We dined at Brother Pitts.

Tuesday, March 25.  We visited Sister Hodgets.  Her husband was not in the Church.  He received me very kindly and treated me with respect.  I think he will be baptized.  He is worth two thousand pounds.  A Mr. Thomas also came to see me.  He has a brother in the Church at Council Bluffs.  He is a blacksmith.

Wednesday, March 26. I came to Mr. Hodgets and wrote letters. Wrote to Brothers F. D. Richards, J. W. Crosby, Edward Davis, Lois Bailey, G. Simes, H. and M. Davis.  I tea'd at Brother Peats, and spent the evening there.  Brother Lyon went down into the country to see some of the Saints. 

Thursday, March 27.  I wrote to my brother and sister Brown in Epsom, N. H., U.S.A.  In the evening I attended meeting at their Chapel.  Brother Patrick preached.  After he finished I spoke a few minutes.  We then confirmed three.  I then went to see Brother and Sister Hodgets.  I stopped with them overnight, I, being the first Elder that ever stayed in their house.  He is an honest man, unlearned and uncultured.  We became close friends.  He has been blessed in gathering property; and is worth two thousand pounds.

Friday, March 28. Visited about town in company with Elders Lyon and Patrick.  Left a quarter before eight for Birmingham.  Arrived in Birmingham about ten.  Brother Haight was at the Terminus to meet me.  I went to Brother Godsell's and met Brother J. W. Crosby.  His health is very poor.  He came down to see Brother Ricahrds, to get some medical advice. Hus lungs are affected. 

Saturday, March 29, 1851. I came to Lemington Spur, in company with Elder Crosby.  We stopped at Coventry and tea'd, then came on to Lemington.  I do not think he is as sick as he thinks he is; he is a little homesick.

I will here say a few words about the state of the Worcester Conference.  Brother Lyon is their President.  He is careful and fearful and dares not venture much.  He has two Elders out preaching in the Conference, who devote half of their time in the Ministry.  He ought to have a number of men out in the Conference preaching, but he things he must do all or it will not be well done.  The Conference is spread over quite a large district of the country and there are many large towns that the Gospel has not been preached in. It ought to be preached in them. Their church debt is small the with the exception of those Branches that were taken from the Herefordshire Conference. They are owing about twenty-six pounds and were owing it when they joined the Worcester Conference.

Sunday, March 30.  We met as usual at their meeting rooms.  I spoke to the Saints a short time in the morning, afternoon and in the evening.  I spoke some over an hour.  We had the meeting very well attended.

Monday, March 31.  We visited the Saints at their homes and in the evening we went to Council.  I gave them some counsel on the book agency and other matters.

Tuesday, April 1. Lorenzo De le Baron [?] called on me to see me about his case.  He was out of the Church a short time since for getting married against counsel and other things.  He disobeyed counsel and he feels bad and does not know what to do with himself.  I counseled him to keep still and not to write any more to anyone about his affairs, that is about being cut off from the Church.  I went to see his wife and tea'd with them.  After, I came home.  I wrote to Elder Cook of London.  In the evening I preached to the Saints.

Wednesday, April 2. We tarried in town.  I was writing.

Thursday, April 3.  I was writing in the forenoon.  Wrote to the Sisters Davis.  In the afternoon Brother Crosby and myself came down to Coventry.

Friday, April 4. Visited the Saints in Coventry. In the evening they had a meeting. I preached to them.

Saturday, April 5. Elder Crosby and myself came to Birmingham and met with Elder Haight and other Elders.  In the evening they me in Council to prepare for Conference, which was to be held on the 6^th and to get in the reports on the Branches. In the evening Elders Taylor and Richards came into town from Liverpool.  Brother Callister and Brother Bussell came with them.

Sunday, April 6. Conference met in Birmingham.  O. C. Haight being President of the Conference, called the Conference to order.  Elder John Taylor and Elder F. D. Richards, of the Twelve, were present; also Brothers J. W. Crosby, Wheelock and Ross.  The business of the Conference was brought up and disposed of in order.  I was then called on to speak and spoke a few minutes; in the afternoon Elder Taylor spoke and in the evening Elder Richards spoke.  The hall was very full and we had a very profitable day.

Monday, April 7.  We went to visit the grave of Brother Flanningan. We dined at Brother Green's.  Went from there to the tea meeting.  There were over five hundred at the meeting. They took tea in the evening with us – over one thousand.  Speakers were Brother Ross, Wheelock, Joseph Young, Taylor, Richards.  We had a profitable meeting and the Saints were dismissed with first rate feelings.  After I revealed to them a mystery and that was that Elder Haight wanted a watch.

Tuesday, April 8. Tuesday I wrote to Brothers Harman, Johnson and Cook.  In the evening I went to their Testimony Meeting.  Elder Richards left for Liverpool; and Taylor for Derby.

Wednesday, April 9, 1851. I was writing in the morning. Dined at Major Johnson's in the evening. I met with the Council after the Council had disposed of their business.  I addressed the Brethren, those that had met according to previous appointment to be ordained and to go out on missions to preach the Gospel. After that we ordained and blessed eleven to go out on Missions without purse or script.  Their names are as follows: William Smith, blessed; Isaac Moore, blessed; Rueben Emes, ordained; John Hayes, ordained; William Amos, ordained; Edwin Davis, ordained.  The foregoing were sent to Norwich.  James Poulton, ordained; and William Payne, blessed; sent to Warwickshire Conference. Isaac Randall, ordained; and Edward Randall blessed – sent to Worcester Conference.  Samuel Adams, ordained and sent to Preston Conference.  These brethren are expected to go and labor in towns where the Gospel has not been preached.  I called on others to prepare themselves for similar missions.  I told them I thought I should be after them in May.

Thursday, April 10.  I wrote to Elders Spencer and Lyon, informing them that I had called Elders to labor in their Conferences.  I then bid them, the brethren, goodbye and left for Preston at two o'clock.  I arrived in Preston between nine and ten o'clock.  Came to 19 Meadow Street and met with Elder Johnson.  Found him in pretty good spirits.

Friday, April 11.  I feel very poorly in health.  Writing, to Brother Harmon, informing him that I had put off coming to his Conference until Monday.

Saturday, April 12. My health is better than it was yesterday.  I wrote to Brother Davis, and was writing to Brother Nebeker the rest of the day.  In the evening I attended Council with Elder Johnson.  I gave the Elders some instructions.  It warmed them up a little.  I t lead some of them to speak.

Sunday, April 13.  I attended meeting with the Saints and spoke to them in the morning and evening.  I called on five Elders to go out to preach this Gospel, and one Priest. The Priest we ordained to the office of an Elder and gave him a mission.  One of the Elders informed me that he would go.  His name is John Toppin.  The other three names were: John Perkerson; John Halsell; John Thornley. They are all talented men.  We had a good meeting.  It was well attended.

Monday, April 14.  In the morning I left at ten o'clock for Carlisle. Arrive in Carlisle at two.  met Brother Ham at the station.  Went to Sister Murray's and got some dinner.  In the evening the Saints got together at Sister Murray's and I talked to them a little.

In regard to the Preston Conference, the prospect is very flattering.  Brother Johnson feels determined to finish the work and I shall help him by sending him help.

Tuesday, April 15. Wrote to Brothers F. D. Richards; J. Clements; E. B. Kelsey and finished a letter to John Nebeker.  Called on a few of the Saints.

Wednesday, April 16. I wrote to George Bentley; E. B. Kelsey and Sister Bailey.  Received a letter from Brothers Spencer, Kelsey and Spiers.  In the evening the Saints came together and I talked to them and they felt very well when I got through.  Brother Harmon spoke a short time.  The Saints feel very well toward him.  There are but a few of them and they are poor.  The Conference extends over a large tract of country.  Many towns, where the Gospel has not been preached. Carslile is a neat town with a court house and jail.  The people manufacture cotton cloth mostly for a living.

Thursday, April 17.  I wrote to Hannah Davis and to John Perkerson. To Brother Perkerson about the mission I want him to go on and his brethren.  I directed him and Brother John Toppin to go to Leicester Conference; and John Halsell and John Thornley to Bedfordshire Conference.  I took the cars for Glasgow at half past two o'clock. Arrived in Glasgow half past eight. Brothers Clements and Angus were at the station waiting for me.  Brother Angus' health is not good, nor Brother Clements.  I stopped at Sister Miller's with Brother Clements.

Friday, April 18. Wrote to Brother Spiers and visited one of the Brethren.

Saturday, April 19. Wrote to Elders Spencer; Cook; Haight; and Lyon.  Blessed Elder John Wood and gave him a mission to Preston Conference.  One letter to Elder Mersdon.  Also one to F. D. Richards and one to A. M. Harmon.

Sunday, April 20. Went to meeting.  Elder Clements preached.  In the afternoon the Sacrament was administered and then the Brethren bore testimonies.  I spoke a short time to them.  Brother Russell was with us from Liverpool.  In the evening I preached. 

Monday, April 21.  I, this morning, got a letter from Liverpool and a package from London.  I also wrote to the Misses Davis; to J. W. Johnson and Elder J. S. Higby.  In the evening I met with the Brethren in Council after they finished their business.  I addressed the Council and the Brethren who volunteered to go out and preach the Gospel.  I selected six of the Brethren and the Council voted to sustain them by their faith and prayers.  It was getting late, so they were not ordained then, but requested to meet Brother Clements and myself the next morning at ten o'clock at his room.  The Council raised between eighteen and nineteen pounds for emigration.  A first rate start.

Tuesday, April 22.  In the morning I wrote to Elder McNaughton. The Brethren who were called came and we ordained them and blessed them and gave them their mission.  There names are as follows: Angus McMillan; John Fulton; Thomas Wallace; Thomas Cornal; WIlliam Budge.  The five foregoing names were sent to the Carlisle Conference to labor under the direction of A. M. Harmon.

Elder Graham Douglas was blessed and sent to the Isle of Guernsley to labor under the direction of Elder McNaughton.  I left Glasgow at half past two o'clock.  Arrived in Edinburgh about four.  Went to Brother Marsden's.  He was absent, visiting the Branches.  I came to Brother Waugh and was received very kindly.

Wednesday, April 23. I wrote to Brothers gates, Bell and F. D. Richards.  I visited the Tower – saw the Crown of the Kings of Scotland.  It was hidden for about one hundred years; and also the Sword of State; Sceptre and Ring.  In the evening I attended their meeting.  There were but a few present.  The Saints are rather dull and lukewarm.  Brother Angus also came to Edinburgh.  His health is on the increase.

Thursday, April 24. We visited some of the Saints and the city.

Friday, April 25.  I received a letter from John Sickrish desiring to change his field of labor.  I wrote to him granting his request and appointed him to go to Staffordshire to labor under the Presidency of James Bell.  I left at one quarter to five and arrived in Carlisle at half past nine. Met with Brothers Harmon and Budge at the station.  After supper Brother Harmon and myself went to our lodgings and planned about sending out the Elders that were coming from Glasgow. 

Saturday, April 26. We called on Brother Wilson and blessed him and sent him out to preach.  He is a young man from the Carlisle Branch.  I left Carlisle at a quarter past three; arrived at Newcastle half past six.  Met Brother Higby at the station.  He is well. He went from the station to 7 Sudden Chair, to Brother William Soulsley's.

Sunday, April 28. Went to meeting with Elder Higby. They hold their meeting in Grey Street. They have a nice room.  There were but a few out to meeting in the morning, or the afternoon.  I talked to them a short time in the morning.  In the evening the room was very well filled and many strangers were there. I preached to them.  They listened with interest and after meeting some came forward and gave their names to be baptized.

Monday, April 29.  We dined at Brother Bell's and tea'd at Brother John Busfield's.

Tuesday, April 30.  I wrote to Mrs. Wallace in the Great Salt Lake City.

Wednesday, April 31. Went to North Shields.  Preached in the evening.  Wrote to the Sisters Davis.  Stayed overnight at Thomas Wallace's.  The Saints in Shields feel very well and a good spirit was in their midst.

Thursday, May 1. Visited some of the Saints in Shields and then returned to Newcastle.  I wrote to Elder Menzes to inform him that I would be at Leeds on Sunday next.  We went to Brother Wade's.  He is a first rate carpenter and a good man.  We spent the evening at Brother Busfield's.

Friday, May 2.  I visited the Saints; and one man who is investigating the faith of the Saints is a flower merchant.  I think he will come into the Church.

Saturday, May 3. After dinner I took leave of Brother Higbee and the Saints and left for Leeds.  I arrived in Leeds about seven.  After a long search I found a family of Saints – Brother Wootens.  I stopped with them all night.  In the morning I was informed there was something wrong at Bradford between Elder Menzes and the Saints.  We started for the meeting.

Sunday, May 4.  Called on Elder Jarvis at his home in company with Sister Newton.  We then, in company with Brother Jarvis, went to meeting.  It was a day of fast for the Saints, as they had set apart the first Sunday in each month for fasting and prayer and to enable them to raise money to buy tracts, to distribute among the people.  In the evening I preached to a very attentive congregation.  There is a good spirit with the Saints at Leeds.  I met with Brother Menzes at the meeting. It was the first time that I ever saw him.  I wrote to Elders Kelsey and Davis.

Monday, May 5.  I visited some of the Saints in the evening and met with them at a Testimony Meeting.  Talked to them a little, pointing out to them their duties.

Tuesday, May 6.  After dinner I, in company with Elder Menzes and family, came to Bradford.  In the evening we met with the Brethren in Council.  They laid their complaints about Elder Menzes before me.  They said they had lost confidence in him for they thought he was trying to gain the affections of one of the brother's wives and lead her to do wrong.  They laid what they knew about it before me.  I heard the case and had no doubt of the truth of it, yet I counseled them to sustain him as long as he was their President and that we would look after him. They seemed well satisfied with the course that I took.

Wednesday, May 7.  I wrote to Brother Findley at Hull.  I went to Brother Bell's in the evening.  I preached to the Saints.  I counseled them what to do and talked with them very plainly about their duty.  I also sent Elder Joseph Westwood to labor under the Presidency of Elder Bell.

Thursday, May 8. Visited some of the Saints.  Went to see Brother Joseph Bean and to see a machine that he has for sowing and grooving and boring.  It will be very useful in the Valley.  We then came up to Leeds and spent the evening at Brother Jarvis' and stopped all night.

Friday, May 9.  We visited the Saints in company with Elders Jarvis and Menzes.  Went to Brother Beaver's and Butler's, and had a talk with them about going to the Valley and starting a linen factory.  They have a mind to do so.  Brother Beaver is worth enough property to carry it out.

Saturday, May 10.  I left for Hull.  I arrive at Hull about six o'clock.  Met Elder Findley at the station.

Sunday, May 11.  Met with the Saints.  Brother Findley preached in the morning.  In the afternoon after the Sacrament I talked to the Saints a short time and there were many strangers present.  In the evening the Chapel was well filled.  Many strangers were with us.  They listened with patience and a degree of interest. I preached to them and I think my sermon will removed much prejudice.

Monday, May 12.  We visited some of the Saints and counseled them what to do.  In the evening we went to Mr. Vernon's.  He is not a member of the Church yet.  He believes and wants to go to the Valley.  His daughter is in the Church.  He is a good engineer.  he has built an oil factory and understands all about it.  He knows how to make gas and how to build engines.  He is at the present time overseer in a carpet factory and spinning and dyeing vat.  He is a natural mechanic and a good, honest man.  I wrote to B. Clemson.  His address is in care of Joseph Vernon, Britannia Cottage, Hull.

Tuesday, May 13.  We were with Mr. Vernon in the forenoon.  In the evening we were at meeting with the Saints and counseled them a little.  Brother Galloway, one of the Traveling Elders, was present.

Wednesday, May 14.  I visited the Saints.  I received letters from London.

Thursday, May 15.  I, in company with Elder Findley, visited the Saints.  In the evening I delivered a lecture on the history of the Church from the time that they left Nauvoo up to the present time, with a description of the Valley. I had a good hearing and spoke two hours.  After meeting I went to Mr. Vernon's to lodge.

Friday, May 16.  I baptized Brothers Findley and Galloway and blessed them, they desiring it.  I left at half past five for Nottingham.  Arrived in Nottingham at ten.  Went to the house of Brother Browets, 8 Byron Street, and very happily met with Brother Levi Richards.  He came in a few hours before me.  I learned that the Nottingham Saints were in a foment.  Some trouble about Elder Reubens and the Sisters. 

Saturday, May 17.  We visited the Saints in their houses to learn the feeling of them toward Brovins [?].

Sunday, May 18.  In the morning I preached to the Saints.  I was very pointed in my remarks to them. In the afternoon I went to New Brompton and spoke to the Saints.  In the evening I was at Nottingham.  Elder Richards preached.  After him I spoke a short time.  The Chapel was filled and we had a good meeting.

Monday, May 19.  Elder Gates and Elder Reubens came to Nottingham. We went out to a Branch to settle some difficulty that existed.  They had been writing to Elder F. D. Richards.  We preached to the Saints and afterwards we called the Council together, and laid the contents of the letter before them.  They could not sustain one charge nor even bring anything against them. We then talked to them about writing such letters and reprimanded them severely, as they deserved.

Tuesday, May 20. Elder Gates left for Derby in the evening.  We met the Nottingham Council and cut off some of the apostate spirits and directed the Council what to do.  We left them with a good feeling.

Wednesday, May 21. Brother Levi Richards left for Swensey and I, for London.  Arrived in London half past six, and was happy to meet with my old friends: Brothers Snow and Kelsey, and Brother Cook and family.

Thursday, May 22. Visited Brother Davis'.  Found them well and happy with plenty of work in the evening.  I was in company with Brother Joseph Andrews.  He gave me a relation of his courtship with she that is Mrs. Bentley now. I counseled him to go and be baptized.

Friday, May 23.  I received a letter from Elder Menzes about the Bradford Conference.  Also one from Elder Moses Clemson.  I wrote to Elders Menzes, Westwood, F. D. Richards and Brother Jarvis.  Went to Castle Street to meeting in the evening.

Saturday, May 24.  I visited Chelsea and Brother Southerland. Found the friends very happy to see me. Brother Southerland informed me that he had found a fifty pound bill.

Sunday, May 25.  Went to Weable's Road in the morning.  Elder Kelsey preached.  Dined at Brother Davis'.  In the evening preached at Phinsburg.  After meeting two ladies called to see me at Brother Cook's to inquire about our teachings.  Brother and Sister Collerson also called.

Monday, May 26.  Spent most of the day at home.  At the edge of the evening I went and baptized Joseph Andrews. I then went to Brother Davis' and spent a short time.

Tuesday, May 27.  I stayed at home in the morning.  Brother Richards came in from Liverpool about one o'clock.  We were most happy to see him.  My health this day has been very poor.

Wednesday, May 28.  I am very sick with a bilious fever.  I have vomited and coughed and purged a great deal.  Commenced to vomit Tuesday night.

Thursday, May 29.  Am no better.  Feel very weak.  Many of my brethren have come in from the country and called on me; Presidents of Conferences.  They intend to be here by the first of June to Conference.

Friday, May 30.  Feel some relieved.  My fever is passing off and my stomach is settling, yet I am very weak. Elder Erastus Snow, from Denmark and G. P. Dykes came in today and we were most happy to see them.  It did me good to see Brother Snow.  Our Brethren still continue to come in.

Saturday, May 31. Thank the Lord I am much better. The Brethren are mostly all here now, visiting the different places of amusement, and ate in the afternoon and evening.  The London Conference met to do the principal part of their business and the Elders from abroad were allowed to be present.  Elder John Taylor and Curtis Bolton came in from Paris.

Sunday, June 1.  The London Conference met at ten o'clock at the Scientific Institute, Alder Gates Street.  The room was filled in the morning.  In the afternoon and evening the Conference was divided to hold meetings in different parts of the city.  In the afternoon and evening Alders Gate was thinly attended.  Elder Richards stopped with Elder Kelsey and preached in the evening.  The halls were very well placed in different parts of the city.

Monday, June 2.  The Festival at the Free Mason Tavern, in Queen's Street, came off to the general satisfaction of the Elders.  Four of the Apostles were present and many of the Elders who preside over Conferences. 

Tuesday, June 3, 1851. A General Conference of the Elders was held in the Eastern Sector Room, White Chapel.  The question came up about building monuments for Brother Barnes, Flannigan and Burton.  After much talk on the subject, it was agreed to remove them to America and subscription was commenced to carry it out. About sixty pounds was subscribed on the spot to carry out the resolve.  After much good teaching from the Apostles and others, we adjourned.

Wednesday, June 4. The Priesthood of the London Conference met at the Eastern Sector Room.  Many of the Elders from abroad were present and much valuable teaching was given by different Elders.  We kept up the meeting until half past eleven o'clock, then we adjourned.

Thursday, June 5.  I was at home in the morning.  Many of the Brethren were present in the afternoon. I went to see Brother Davis and took tea in company with them and Elders Gates and Spence.

Friday, June 6.  Was at home most of the day in company with Elder Taylor, Elder Snow and Elder F. D. Richards.  We went to visit the British Museum and spent a few hours there.

Saturday, June 7.  F. D. Richards left for Liverpool; John Taylor, Curtis Balter and John Pack, for France; and many of the other Elders left for their Conferences.  My health, I am happy to say, is on the improve.

Saturday, June 8. Left London at half past seven o'clock for Beford.  Arrived in Bedford about half past ten.  Met Brother Cook at the station.  He took me to his father's house and from there to the meeting room where the Conference was then in session.  The room was well filled with Saints.  They felt happy together.  During the last six months they baptized one hundred and fifty-three.  Their prospects are very good for the next six months. The business of the Conference was disposed of in order in the forenoon, which left most of the afternoon and evening for us to teach and instruct the Saints.  Most of the Traveling Elders spoke a short time and I gave them some instructions.  Between the afternoon and the evening meetings, tea was provided in the Hall for all who wanted it.  I went to Brother Richards after the meeting and got my supper; then came to Elder Spiers to lodge.  Miss Hitridge, Elder Spier's wife's sister lives with them and she is an excellent young woman.  She has a good mind.

Monday, June 9.  Many of the Brethren were at Brother Spiers at an early hour.  Many of them left for their homes.  The Brethren agreed to go out on a Gypsy Party up the river.  They went in the afternoon and it started to rain and they got wet.  Then they returned to Brother Burbidge's to have tea, and spent the evening.  I spoke to the Elders about the propriety of setting a good example before the Saints. 

Tuesday, June 10. After counseling Elder Spiers about the Elders and the affairs of his Conference, I left for Eaton Bray, in company with Elder Cape.  We went to Leighton and Brother Meads met us there and took me to his house.  Charles Mead is a farmer.  Has one thousand pounds in stock.  In the evening they held a meeting and I spoke to them. There are about one hundred members in the Branch. 

Wednesday, June 11.  I visited some of the Saints and met with them again in the evening.  Most of the Saints plant straw for a living.

Thursday, June 12. Charles Mead took me in his shay and brought me to Baxmore Station and then I came on to London.  Found a letter from Brother Jarvis informing me of the death of his daughter.  I sent a letter to Elder Spiers.

Friday, June 13. Wrote to Elder Jarvis at Leeds.

Saturday, June 14. Wrote to Lois Bailey and C. V. Spencer. Elder Levi Richards and wife were today. A minister from France was here and spent some time with us inquiring about our Doctrines. 

Sunday, June 15.  I was at home, not very well.  Dined at Brother Davis’ in the afternoon. Was a Theable’s Road Meeting in the evening.  Preached for Elder Cook at his request.  Brother L. Richards was at Theabald’s all day.

Monday, June 16.  I wrote to my sister Lake, who lives in Concord, N. H., U.S.A. and to my son J. G. B. Wallace.  Also went to the Great Exhibition in Hyde Park and a wonderful sight it is. The industry of all nations is brought and exhibited there.

Tuesday, June 17. Wrote to C. V. Spencer and John O. Angus.  Went to Brompton to Elder Shurbridge’s to see Elder Kelsey.

Wednesday, June 18. Was at home most of the day.  Went and paid Sam Hawkes ten pounds that I borrowed from him.  I presented Elder Erastus Snow with a Danish Bible and two Testaments; and also presented Elder Dykes with a copy in Danish.  Brother Levi Richards was here with his wife to see us.  We also received a paper from St. Louis with the Fifth General Epistle from the Presidency of the Church of Latter-day Saints, dated 8/51.

Thursday, June 19. Wrote to Edward Miles.  The Deseret News came to hand this morning with the Fifth General Epistle of the Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints dated April 8/51, Salt Lake City.  Elder Snow had a letter from his family.  All well. I have none from mine.

Friday, June 20.  I went to visit Brother Haslam and had tea with them.  In the evening I was at the Castle Street Meeting.

Saturday, June 21.  I went to the Key Gardens in company with the Sisters’ Davis.  It is about fifteen miles up the river.  The Garden is beautiful.  There is a lily from South America which grows in the water.  The leaves are over three feet in diameter and the lilies are very large.  The whole Garden together is a splendid affair, kept up by the Government.  The scenery up the River is very pleasant.

Sunday, June 22.  I went to Globe Fields and preached there all day for Elder Hillier [?].

Monday, June 23.  I went to G. Hander [of Flander] and saw Elders Southerland and Spencer.  In the evening I went to Castle Street to Elder Hyde’s Council meeting. George Bentley and wife were brought up for neglect of duty and for lying about myself. After much labor with them and counsel from L. Richards and Elders Dykes, Kelsey, Marsden and Hyde, they still were rebellious and full of the Devil and we cut them off the Church.

Tuesday, June 24.  Was at home most of the day.  Elder Dykes was with me part of the time.  In the evening I visited with Brother Davis.  In the morning I received a letter from my wife in the Valley.  It was written at different times in March, 1851.

Wednesday, June 25.  I left London at half past eight for Portsmouth. Arrived in Portsmouth about two o’clock. Met with Elders Stenhouse and Dunbar. In the evening the Saints met and I talked to them a short time.  They felt well and went home rejoicing.

Thursday, June 26.  At eleven o’clock Elder Dunbar and myself came to Southampton and in the evening the Saints met and I spoke to them a short time.  I came to lodge at Brother Powell’s.  At Portsmouth Elder Edding is their President.  He keeps a bookstore.  At this town Elder Thomas presides.  He is a shoemaker.

Friday, June 27.  I wrote a letter to my wife.  After that I went with Elder Dunbar to visit the Saints. Toward night we went up the River Tish [?] about three miles in a boat.  The scenery is very pleasant.  The Saints in Southampton are rather cold and lukewarm.  No one gave me any money yet.  The Southampton Conference is in want of more Elders to preach to the people. They want a good man at Southampton. Brother Powell, whom I lodge with, lives in Clifford Street.

Saturday, June 28.  I wrote to Brother and Sister Sanders, who live in America.  I left then at half past one for Dorchester.  Arrived in Dorchester about five o’clock.  After waiting at the station for a short time, left for Dorchester. Brother Hight an Elder that preached at that place, came and spoke to me.  He was looking for me.  He never saw me before yet he was pretty sure it was me.  I went with him to one of the Saint’s house, and after a short time Elder Kendall came from Bridgeport and we went from there to Bridgeport.  In the evening he had a horse and cart.  We had a pleasant ride.  Arrived in Bridgeport about eleven o’clock.  It is fifteen miles from Dorchester.  A fine rolling country between the two places.

Sunday, June 29.  The Saints from the country were in and their meeting place was full.  I spoke a short time in the morning.  In the afternoon Brother Kendall occupied the time in teaching the Saints.  In the evening I preached to them.  I also wrote to Elder Cook, of London.  We had a good times and the Saints felt happy and went home rejoicing in the Lord.  The Saints are a hearty looking people and have faith.

Monday, June 30.  I wrote to Sister Hannah Davis.  Received the Epistle from Brother Richards of the First Presidency.  In the afternoon we went down to the beach of the sea.  Brother Kendall and some of the Brothers and Sisters took tea there.  I enjoyed the walk very much.  In the evening we held a meeting for Testimony. Most of the Saints were out to meeting.

Tuesday, July 1.  A smart thunder storm this morning.  I wrote to C. V. Spencer, G. Holiday, James Caffell, and Martha Davis.  Received letters from J. W. Johnson, C. V. Spencer, A. M. Harmon, W. Cook and Edward Millens, of Bradford.  In the afternoon we went to Elder Knight’s to tea.  In the evening we met in Council.  I counseled the Brethren for a short time.  Elder Kendall also gave them some counsel.

Wednesday, July 2.  I wrote to F. D. Richards and in the afternoon I spent a short time at Sister Steven’s.

Thursday, July 3. Wrote to Brother Herman and to Brother Cook.  In the afternoon had tea at Brother Powell’s.  He has two daughters at home.  They want to go to Zion very much.  In the evening I spoke to the Saints at their chapel about the Valley.  The principal business of this town is in the manufacture of linen into various wares.

Friday, July 4.  At twelve o’clock I took leave of Elder Kendall and Saints and started for Exeter by beach conveyance.  The country that I passed through was beautiful and the company was agreeable who were on the coach.  A gentleman, with his two daughters, were returning from France to their home in Devonshire.  We arrived in Exeter about one quarter to six.  Left Exeter at half past six.  Arrive in davenport about ten in the evening.  Went to Brother Cappell’s.  Found him at home, well.  I went to Brother Halmond’s to lodge in James Street, #60.

Saturday, July 5.  I, in company with Brother Cappell visited the town.  We went to see the soldiers drill.

Sunday, July 6.  I spoke for a short time in the morning and afternoon.  In the evening I preached one hour and a half.  I received a letter from F. D. Richards.

Monday, July 7.  I wrote to Elders Kendall, Holliday and Cook. In the afternoon I, in company with a few of the Brethren and Sisters visited Lord Edgecomb’s Park.  It is very extensive.  It lies by the side of Plymouth Bay.  In the evening I attended the Council.

Tuesday, July 8.  I wrote to Hannah Davis and in the evening I preached to the Saints and took my leave of them.

Wednesday, July 9.  In the morning at ten minutes to seven I left the station at Plymouth for Bristol.  Arrived in Bristol at half past twelve.  Brother Halliday met me at the station.  I went to his house and dined, then we came to Bath, to see Brother Merchant’s. 

Thursday, July 10.  We visited some of the Saints and in the evening I preached to them.

Friday, July 11. Brother Halliday and myself came to Towbridge and went to his father’s house to lodge.  They are not in the Church.  Elder G[?] heard of the death of his brother John, who died in St. Louis on the 16^th of June.

Saturday, July 12.  I wrote to Elder Spencer, Sister Bailey and Martha Davis.  We visited the Saints at their homes.

Sunday, July 13.  I met with the Saints.  One of the young Brethren spoke in the morning a short time. I then addressed them a few minutes. In the afternoon I again spoke a short time and in the evening I preached to a full house.  The Saints of Towbridge are mostly young men and women.

Monday, July 14.  In the evening the Saints met in open Council and Elder Halliday and myself met with them.  We counseled them and taught them and they rejoiced in the truth. Many of the Brethren volunteered to go out to preach.

Tuesday, July 15.  We came to Bath and dined, then came down to Bristol.  I found letters waiting there for me.  I wrote one to Elder Phillip, of Wales.  In the evening I preached to the Saints and the people.  The house was crowded full and the streets were full of people.  There were some who came to disturb, but they did no have power to disturb much.  Those inside stayed; and those outside disbursed, and did no harm.

Wednesday, July 16.  I wrote to Elders F. D. Richards, William Cook and Hannah Davis; and visited the town and some of the Saints.

Thursday, July 17.  In the morning at half past seven I left for Cardiff.  I arrived in Cardiff at eleven on the Steamer Prince of Wales.  Elders Phillip, Pugh and Ellis were at the wharf and met me. We went to Elder Eillis’ house and had a lunch, then Elder Phillip and myself came up to Merthyr Tidfyl, South Wales. I then wrote a letter to G. Halliday. In the evening I preached to about one thousand Saints.  They felt well.  They were a comical looking people, dressed in all kinds of ways.  The women wore hats, caps and bonnets.

Friday, July 18. Wrote to Elder Jacob Gates.  We dined with Elder Davis.  He made me a present of the works he had on hand, which he had published in Welch.  I visited his office and examined his books and company.

Saturday, July 19.  I, in company with Elder Phillip and wife, and other Saints, came down to Swensea in a van and it rained all day.  We arrived in Swensea about six o’clock. Met with Brother Pugh and Campbell. They were glad to see us.

Sunday, July 20. Their Conference met at eleven o’clock and the business of the Conference was presented and disposed of in order.  The Brethren then spoke in English and Welch, to the edification of the Saints and they had a first rate Conference.  I spoke a short time in each service.

Monday, July 21.  I visited the town in company with Elder Phillip. We went to the beach and walked by the water’s edge.  In the evening the Saints had a concert.  I stayed with them.  They had a good time, singing and speaking, both in English and Welch.  At about twelve o’clock the meeting broke up and I left for Bristol at half past twelve. 

Tuesday, July 22.  At eleven o’clock I arrive in Bristol.  Had a pleasant passage.  Stayed there a short time and then came to Bath, to Brother March’s and met with Miles.

Wednesday, July 23. Left Bath for London.  Arrived in London at seven o’clock.  Went to Brother Cook’s.  Brother Erastus Snow and Lorenzo Snow were there.  All were well.

Thursday, July 24. Wrote to Brothers Spiers and Simes, and visited Brother Davis’ family.  They were all well.

Friday, July 25.  I, in company with Brothers’ Snow and Stenhouse went to Captain Stoner’s to dine.  The Captain had been home but a few days from Sydney.  He, and his wife, feel very well in the Gospel of Christ.

Saturday, April 26. In the morning I left London for Norwich.  Arrive in Norwich at ten minutes past two.  Brother Spencer met me at the station and we went to Aikens [?] to dine. In the evening Brother Richards came to the city and also Sisters’ King from the Cambridge Branch.  In the evening the Council of Elders met at the Chapel to prepare their business for Sunday Conference.

Sunday, July 27. Conference met.  The Chapel was crowded full at an early hour.  The business of the Conference was brought forward and disposed of in order.  During the past five months approximately two hundred had been baptized.  In the evening Elders Richards and Spiers preached to a crowded house of people.

Monday, July 28.  The Festival, which had been planned, passed off in very good order in Saint Andrew’s Hall.  Elder Richards was with us.  Music on the piano was played by the Sisters’ King; the Choir sang; and speeches were given.  Refreshments were served.

Tuesday, July 29.  Met with the Elders and gave them their missions, counsel and instructions.  In the afternoon Brother Spencer and myself, in company with Sisters’ King and Kittrehan [?] went to the Gardens and we had tea there and a first rate time.

Wednesday, April 30. I wrote to J. W. Crosby and Hannah Davis.  Received a letter from my dear wife. In the afternoon I, in company with Elder Spencer and Sisters’ King Catringham [?] went down to Sounstaff [?].  We went out on the beach and had a pleasant walk.  In the evening I preached in the Town Hall. There were many who came to disturb and break up the meeting but by the Power of God they were subdued and were not able.  We had a good meeting.  The Sisters’ King were a little discomforted.

Thursday, July 31.  In the morning we went down to the beach for a stroll; then went to Sisters’ Cooper to breakfast.  Left at half past nine for Norwich.  Arrived in Norwich about eleven and then went to Brother Harris’ to dine and remained there all afternoon and evening.  Brother Sister Spiers were in company with us at the Harris’.

Friday, August 1.  In the morning Elder Spencer went to the lodgings of the Sisters’ King invited them to Elder Harris’.  They stayed there until four o’clock in the afternoon. They then went to the station.  Brother Spencer and myself accompanied them to the station.  They then left for Cambridge with Elder Spiers and wife.  Brother Spencer and myself went to visit some of the Saints.

Saturday, August 2.  I wrote to Martha Davis and Lois Bailey. William Cook and I went to visit some of the Saints.

Sunday, August 3.  In the morning I received a letter from Sister King.  I wrote in the morning.  Preached in the afternoon and evening; had a good hearing. 

Monday, August 4.  I wrote to Sisters’ King.  Dined at Sister Bush’s.  Had tea at Sister Butcher’s.  In the evening I attended an open Council and I talked a little to the Saints about their jealous feelings that they had for each other.

Tuesday, August 5.  I took leave of the Saints and Elder Spencer; and I left for Cambridge in company with Sister Cathringham [?].  Arrive in Cambridge about eleven o’clock.  Met Sister Bailey and Sister Spiers and Elder Jennings, at the station.  I went to Sister Bailey’s for dinner and had tea at Brother Gates’ in the afternoon. We visited the Gardens that are tended by Brother Gates.

Wednesday, August 6. I dined at Sister Marriel’s; had tea at Sister White’s house and preached at their place of meeting in the evening.

Thursday, August 7. Sister King sent a comforter to Cambridge, for me.  Brother Bailey and Brother and Sister Spiers and I went to Danford Dale to their farm to spend the day.  Mr. King farms about five hundred acres of land.  He is not in the Church, but his wife and one of his daughter’s are and they are very nice people.  I spent a happy day with them and returned in the evening to Cambridge by the same conveyance.

Friday, August 8.  We went out on a Gypsy Party about two miles from Cambridge and spent the afternoon.  There were about thirty Saints there.  They enjoyed themselves very much.  We returned on the edge of the evening to town.

Saturday, August 9. In the afternoon Sisters’ King came to town and I was in company with them and Brother Gates.  He took us to the Gardens that he tends and after spending a few happy hours we went to his house and had tea.  I then walked with them to where their horse and carriage were and saw them start for home.

Sunday, August 10.  In the morning Elders Crisp and Spiers preached. In the afternoon and evening I preached to the Saints and people.  They listened with a good deal of interest.  We had a happy day together.

Monday, August 11.  I went to Chesterton, about one mile from Cambridge, to Mr. Meeks.  He is the father of a son and daughter in the Church.  Mr. Meeks and his wife believe in the Gospel.  They want me to come to their house and make it my home when I come to Cambridge.  They are good people.  Brother and Sister Spiers spent the day with me there and we had a happy time.  I sent a letter to my wife.

Tuesday, August 12. Went to the Sisters’ King. Ordained James Merrill to the office of an Elder and left Cambridge for London at half past eleven.  Brother Bailey accompanied me to the station. When I passed through Danford Dale I saw the Sisters’ King at the gate and I through out a letter for them.  I arrived in London at two o’clock.  Went to Elder Cook’s.  Jake Smith was waiting to see me.  He wants to be married and he came to the Council about it.  Dr. Levi Richards was there also to see me and we told him what we thought about it and left him to do as he pleased about marriage. In the evening I went with Elder Kelsey to a meeting of the Presidents’ of Branches.  A word about the Saints in Cambridge: It is a good branch, composed mostly of Sisters, but a jealous feeling had cropped into their minds and was likely to destroy their peace.  Elder Spiers could not govern the situation, but through my assistance we brought about other feelings and I left them rejoicing in the truth.  Elder Quist [?] had returned to Peterborough and Elder Ginnes to Huntington.

Wednesday, August 13. I wrote to Elders Dunbar and William Taylor at Trowbridge; and to Sister King.  I then went to visit the Saints.  Went to Sister Davis’ and spent the evening.

Thursday, August 14. Wrote to Brother Higbee and Elder Spencer; also to Richard Smith.  I sent 10-6-3 to Elder F. D. Richards to deposit there, so that I might draw the same in the Valley for my wife.

Friday, August 15.  I went to the Saints at Pedington and Chelsea. In the evening I was at Castle Street to meeting and went home with the Sisters’ Davis and had supper.

Saturday, August 16. I was at home most of the day.  In the afternoon I went out to Regent’s Park with Sisters’ Hannah and Martha Davis.

Sunday, August 17.  I went to Brompton to Brother Shubridge’s. Spoke to the Saints in his house in the afternoon and in the evening I preached to the Saints at Chelsea.

Monday, August 18.  I wrote to Sister King.  In the evening I went up to Brother Simes, at Brompton, and stopped there all night.  Sister King wrote to inform me that Brother Spencer had asked for one of his daughters and she had given her consent for him to have Georgiana. 

Tuesday, August 19. I, in company with Sister Simes and her sister, went to Graves End and spent a few hours there.  Went and dined with Brother and Sister Simes, who lives there. Then we went out in the town and left at seven o’clock.  Arrived in London about ten.

Wednesday, August 20. Wrote to my wife and sent her an order on the Trustees in Trust for $50.00.  Wrote to F. D. Richards, William Taylor and John Davis, printer in Wales, and secured him a place to lodge when he should come to London.

Thursday, August 21. I wrote to Brother Herm and to Brother Johnson.  Received a letter from Brother Spencer.

Friday, August 22. Wrote to Elders Gates and Spencer. Received a letter from Elder Gates and one from William Taylor, informing me that he would go to Carlisle Conference; and also that he would go with Brother Stokes to preach the Gospel.

Saturday, August 23. Received a letter from Sister King. Went to Greenwich with Sisters Davis and spent most of the day there.  Returned about eight.  Came home. Elder Snow was at Brother Cook’s; also Elder Richards.

Sunday, August 24. Sabbath Day.  I went to Theobald’s Road Branch to preach for Elder Hyde.  He was absent.  I called on Thomas Stener to preach in the morning.  He spoke very well.  I spoke a few minutes after him.  In the afternoon, Sacrament Meeting and Testimony Meeting, as usual.  Elder Captain Stener bore a faithful testimony to the truth of the work of God.  It was the first time that he ever did it in public.  His wife and daughter bore their testimony for the first time.  We had a first rate meeting.  In the evening I preached to a large congregation and I was blessed with much of the Spirit of God; and the people listened with profound attention.  After meeting we confirmed one and administered to two for their health. Brother Henry Savage came to see me in the morning.  He had received a letter from Joseph Richards from Calcutta, India.  He was ordained about one year ago by me and I gave him a mission to preach the Gospel in Calcutta.  He has done so and date of the letter, which was the 1^st of June, he had baptized 43 men and 1 woman.  He sends for six pounds worth of books, so the Lord is opening the way before Lorenzo Snow.

Monday, August 25.  I wrote to Sister King and F. D. Richards. Elder Levi Richards came to see me and spent the afternoon with me.

Tuesday, August 26.  I wrote to my wife and sent her an order in the letter to draw $50.00 from the Trustees in Trust.  Also wrote to Sister Bailey.  In the evening Sister Whittier and Sister Burbridge, from Cambridge were here and spent the evening with us.

Wednesday, August 27. I wrote to F. D. Richards and Richard Smith.  Went to see Brother Snow and dined with him.  Then I went to the Exhibition in the afternoon. 

Thursday, August 28. This morning I received a letter from my wife, dated the 29^th of June.  Wrote to Mrs. King and to Elders Spencer and Higbee.

Friday, August 29. Wrote to Sisters King.  Elder Kelsey came home.  In the afternoon I visited Sister Breys and other Saints.  In the evening I went to Castle Street to meeting. There I met two Brethren from Truebridge, that I had sent for.  They had come for the purpose of going to Norwich Conference to preach the Gospel.

Saturday, August 30. I was at home most of the day.

Sunday, August 31.  I was at White Chapel Branch all day and spoke in the evening to a large congregation.  There was a good feeling with the Saints all day.  I think they will soon baptize some people there.

Monday, September 1. I went to the Exhibition with Brother Davis and daughters.  In the evening I attended the School of the Priesthood at the extra lecture room.  We had a good meeting.  I ordained Brother Harding and Brother Lindsay, and sent them to the Norwich Conference, to preach the Gospel, under the Presidency of Elder Spencer.  I gave the Brothers ten shilling to help them on their way.

Tuesday, September 2. I wrote to Elders Spence and Ball. In the evening I attended a tea meeting at the Findsberry Branch and we had a good time.

Wednesday, September 3. I went to see Sister Haslam and Brother Davis.  Brother Kelsey came after, informing me that Brother Cook was a defaulter in the agency; that he had used up near 40 pounds of Church money.  We went home and laid it before him and he tried to justify himself in doing what he had done.  Last March he solemnly agreed not to use one shilling of it without permission from us. He has broken his covenant and grieved the Spirit of God.  It has left him in the dark.

Thursday, September 4. I went to Chelsea to the Saints there and in the evening I faithfully talked with Elder Cook about his standing with God and the people of God.

Friday, September 5. I went to see Elder Levi Richards and Brother Armstrong.  Brother Armstrong went to see Brother Cook with me and we talked the matter over about Brother Cook.  Brother Armstrong thinks of taking the agency.  In the afternoon I went to see Brother Davis’s family; and in the evening I went to Southwick Branch with Elder Kelsey.  Brother Harvey was charged with getting drunk.  He plead guilty to the charge.  He was removed from the Presidency, but was permitted to hold his standing in the Priesthood.

Saturday, September 6. I left London for Staffordshire Conference.  I arrive in Birmingham between two and three o’clock.  Elder Haight had gone to Leicester Conference.  I left Birmingham at about eight o’clock on the express train for Burslem.  Arrived in Burslem about ten o’clock and took lodgings in a private boarding house.

Sunday, September 7. I went in search of the meeting place of the Saints and met Elder ball in the street.  He conducted me to the Hall where the Conference met.  The hall is the Temperance Hall, Pitt’s Street. In the morning the usual business of Conferences was taken care of.  In the afternoon, teaching and instruction in ordinations, and the Sacrament was administered.  In the evening a number of the Brethren spoke.  I spoke a short time in the morning, afternoon and evening.  The Conference passed off with a good feeling and I came to lodge with Elder John Mason, Blakes Hill.

Monday, September 8. I wrote to Sisters Hannah and Martha Davis.  Visited the town.  In the evening attended a soiree by the Saints in the Chapel.  It passed off very well.  No tea, as we had coffee water as a substitute.

Tuesday, September 9. Wrote to Elder Kelsey.  In the afternoon we went to Stoke and came back in the evening.  We stopped at Brother Mason’s.

Wednesday, September 10. Came to Maccellsfield, in company with Elder Bell and met in Council meeting with the officers of this Branch. I found that there were bad feelings against Brother Bell.  The Council before, most of them, voted against accepting him to preside over the Conference.  I showed them the folly of such proceedings.

Thursday, September 11. We visited the Saints and in the evening held a public meeting.

Friday, September 12. I wrote to Gould Rodger.  We then visited the Saints and in the evening we held an open Council and I gave the Officers and Saints the privilege of stating their minds in open Council.  They did so, all who wished, and after I gave them counsel what to do if they wished to retain their standing with the people of God. 

Saturday, September 13. Wrote to Mrs. King, H. Findlay and to Elder Kelsey.  Elder Bell and Elder Sickrish left and Elder McGhie came to the town.  I spent the evening at a Sister Baberson’s.  Brother Flint and Brother Gelley were there. 

Sunday, September 14. I preached in the afternoon and evening. We had a very good time.

Monday, September 15. I wrote to Elder Bell and S. McClathey; and in the evening attended meeting.  The Saints who came out to meeting felt well.

Tuesday, September 16. In the afternoon I went to Manchester and called on Elder Reens and stopped over night.

Wednesday, September 17. I called on Elder Walker and dined with him, and then came on to Liverpool.  Found letters there from France.  I wrote to Edward Davis and Brother Higbee, and Robert Old.  Found Samuel Davis, the son of Brother Edward Davis. He has been away about two years to sea. I advised him to go home to his parents and stay with them.  Elder Richards is in London on his way to Paris with Elder John Taylor.  I sent an Elder by the name of McClathey to the Warwickshire Conference to labor.

Thursday, September 18. I have sent a letter to H. C. Kimball and to Hannah Davis, Elder Kelsey and Sister King.  In the evening I went to a meeting in the Music Hall in company with Elder Rodgers.

Friday, September 19. I have written to Martha Davis and J. W. Crosby; also Jake Smith.  In the afternoon Brother Rodgers and myself went to Herkenheed to see Brother Collinson. We found Sister not very well.  In the evening I was with the Priesthood to a supper at the Music Hall.  We had a good time and all went home happy.

Saturday, September 20. I wrote to Sisters King and Bailey and F. D. Richards.  I was at the office all day.

Sunday, September 21. I went to meeting.  Elder Rodger preached and after him I spoke; also Brother Robertson and a Brother from Manchester.  We had a good congregation.  I went to dine with Elder Pierce.  In the evening I preached to a large congregation.  First rate attention and a good feeling prevailed with the people.

Monday, September 22. I sat for Elder Pierce, who drew my likeness.  In the afterpart of the day I sent a letter to my wife and one to Edward Davis, in the Great Salt Lake City.  I, this day, heard that Brother and Sister Collerson were disaffected.

Tuesday, September 23. I received a letter from my sister Sanders, in the States; and wrote to Samuel Adams and Elder J. W. Johnson. Then Brother Rogers and myself went to Saint Helens and stopped a short time and dined.  We then went to Pencon [?] and stopped with Brother Wather’s. 

Wednesday, September 24. We went back to Saint Helen’s and from there to

Thursday, September 25. We came back to Saint Helen’s and in the evening met with the Saints.  It was a very wet evening and there were not many out to meeting.  We had much of the Spirit of the Lord.

Friday, September 26. We came to Liverpool and found all well at 15 Wilton Street.  I found a letter from my wife there and a number more letter from the Brethren.

Saturday, September 27.  I wrote to Elder Kelsey and to Mr. King, of Danford Dale, Cambridgeshire.  Trying to persuade him to obey the Gospel. 

Sunday, September 28. Conference was held in Music Hall. It was well attended and a good spirit prevailed in the Conference.  The business was conducted unanimously.  In the evening I preached and had most profound attention.  Brother Collerson and wife came to me and were very friendly. He feels better now than he has for some time past.

Monday, September 29. I wrote to Hannah Davis, and visited some of the Saints.  In the evening I was at the office and talked with Brother Adams about his course in the Preston Conference.

Tuesday, Septemebr 30. Wrote to Brothers Wheelock, Spiers and Walker and to Martha Davis.  In the afternoon I visited Sister Goal at Boston Heath and in the evening I preached at Burton Head.

I am not old, but am and was like God – to have my wives and children with Eternal love, to live Eternal lives.

[There is also at the end of the first diary a long list of the names and addresses of conference presidents and others]

Journal No. 2

October 1, 1851.  In the morning I was in the office at Liverpool. In the afternoon Elder Rodgers and myself went out and met with the Saints.  We found them rejoicing in the truth.  I preached to them.  We stopped all night with them.  Elder Kendall is President of the Branch.

Thurs. Oct. 2.  We returned to Liverpool.  Joseph Young was there.  He came to Liverpool on Tuesday.  In the afternoon Bro. Joseph and myself came to Manchester Conference. I came to investigate a charge that was preferred against Elder Wheelock.  We met in Council at eight o’clock.  Most of the Priesthood of the Conference were present.  Both parties were present and we went into the investigation of the case.  We investigated for five hours and then adjourned until Saturday evening at eight o’clock.

Friday, Oct. 3.  I wrote to Elders F. D. Richards, J. Lynforth, C. Rodgers and E. A. Kelsey.  We went to Ashton where the Saints were gathered together.  Their meeting room was filled.  I spoke about one hour and a quarter, and then Brother Joseph Young spoke about one hour.  We adjourned or dismissed, all rejoicing.  We stopped overnight.  Brother Wheelock and myself went to Sisters’ Lee to lodge.

Saturday, Oct. 4.  We returned to Manchester and I found a letter from F. D. Richards to me, written from Paris.  Joseph Young and myself went to visit some of the Saints in the afternoon. In the evening at six o’clock we met in Council on the case of Elder Wheelock.  Nearly all of the Elders from all over the Conference were present.  After prayer by Joseph Young we took up the case, investigating it for five hours and then closed it by pronouncing Elder Wheelock not guilty, in our belief, and the charges were not sustained.  We voted to sustain him President of the Conference and we were all most unanimous in our vote.

Sunday, Oct. 5.  The Conference met at the Carpenters’ Hall. I presented Elder Wheelock to the Conference to see if the Saints would sustain him.  They voted to, unanimously.  Brother Wheelock then took charge of the Conference.  The Hall was well filled although it was raining in the morning.  We had a good Conference.  I wrote to Elder Richards and informed him how it had turned out with Elder Wheelock.

Monday, Oct. 6.  I wrote to Elders Kelsey, Piercey and James Lynforth.  In the afternoon, in company with Joseph Young, went out to Rancliff and preached. Stopped overnight.  We had a good time.

Tuesday, Oct. 7.  I wrote to Elder Kelsey and Fred Piercey. In the afternoon went to Stockpot, and preached in the evening.  Brother Wheelock and Joseph Young went with me.  We had a good meeting.  Joseph Young and myself stopped all night with a Brother.  He is engaged in manufacturing cotton thread.  He and three daughters are in the Church.

Wednesday, Oct. 8.  We came into Manchester and took a lunch, leaving at half past twelve for Liverpool.  Arrived in Liverpool and found all well at 15 Wilton Street.  We rejoiced to see Elder F. D. Richards.  On the road from Manchester to Liverpool they had made a great preparation for the Queen.

Thursday, Oct. 9. This is the day for Queen Victoria to visit Liverpool.  It rained very hard, yet there are thousands of people who have come to see her and great preparations have been made to receive her.  I went out and stood in the streets to see her pass; in a very plain manner.  Four brown horses in a plain barouche, and the carriage was closed.

In the evening Elder Levi Richards came to town from Gloucester.  He is well.  We have me to Council together on things pertaining to the Conferences.  I wrote to Elders Spiers; L. Richy and H. Davis.

Friday, Oct. 10.  I wrote to M. Davis and in the evening we reorganized the Conferences, Elder F. D. Richards, Levi Richards and me.

Saturday, Oct. 11.  We continued to appoint me for the different Conferences.  Elder Brown, formerly from this place, but late of Kanesville, U.S.A., called to see us. I wrote to Brothers Johnson, Eli B. Kelsey and Dunbar.

Sunday, Oct. 12.  I attended meeting at the Music Hall. Elder T. H. Brown and Elder F. D. Richards spoke in the morning.  Dr. Levi Richards in the evening.  We had a good time and the Hall was filled in the evening.  We had a profitable time and much of the Spirit of God.

Monday, Oct. 13. Wrote to Elder Spiers and Mrs. King. We continued in our duties of the organization of the Conferences.

Tuesday, Oct. 14.  I wrote to Elder Southerland in Dublin, to inform him that I intended to come over to visit him.  Bros. Wheelock and Horner came from Manchester.  We cast lots to see if Brother Wheelock should stay one year longer.  The lot fell for him to stay.  He was much disappointed, however, willing to do so, that is – to stay – if we thought it best for him so to do.  I wrote to Elder Dunn and Stockport.  In the evening we finished the business of appointing Presidents and organizing Conferences.  We made six new Conferences and took some of our American Elders out to preside over Conferences.  They were Jacob Gates, I. C. Haight, A. M. Harmon and I. W. Crosby.

Wednesday, Oct. 15.  I visited Bro. Collerson’s family and tried to comfort them.  They feel better than they have for sometime past.

Thursday, Oct. 16.  I was at the office.  In the afternoon I went to Manchester and stopped at Brother Manner’s overnight.  Found them in good spirit.

Friday, Oct. 17.  I was in company with Elder Wheelock and the Traveling Elders. In the evening we went to Bro. Horner’s. I stopped all night at his home.

Saturday, Oct. 18.  In the morning I was in company with Elder Wheelock.  In the evening I went to Stockport and attended a tea party.  They had a good time.

Sunday, Oct. 19.  In the morning Elder Evans preached and in the afternoon there was a Council.  In the evening I preached to a full house.  They paid good attention.  I stopped all night with Bro. Morehouse.

Monday, Oct. 20.  I came to Manchester in the afternoon. Wrote to Sisters H. and M. Davis. I wrote to Bros. Southerland, Kelsey and Merchant.  Bro. Johnson and myself went out and had a good talk to ourselves.

Wednesday, Oct. 22. We went to Berkenhead.  Bro. Richard Johnson, T. D. Brown, F. D. Richards and myself visitied Sisters’ Goals.  We had a happy visit and I trust a profitable one.  Sisters’ Calleson, Gray and Enion were there.

Thursday, Oct. 23.  I wrote to the Sisters’ King.  In the evening at seven o’clock I left for Dublin. Passage from Liverpool to Dublin is 15 shillings.

Friday, Oct. 24. Arrived at Kingston about five o’clock. Had a very pleasant passage across the Channel.  Found Elder Southerland well.  He was at his lodgings, 31 Peter Street.  I came from Kingston to Dublin by train.  Arrive in Dublin about half past six.  Went to see Elder Bowring.  Found him and his wife well.  Elder Southerland and myself went to visit different parts of the town.  In the evening we went to Richmond and visited the Saints at the Barracks, at the lodgings of Bro. Smith.  Returned the same night.

Saturday, Oct. 25.  We visited different parts of the city; and the Saints.

Sunday, Oct. 26.  We met with the fine Saints in the morning and we had a good time.  In the evening I preached to the Saints, and a few strangers.  Two were baptized, and Bro. Allen and wife were rebaptized.  We had a good time.

Monday, Oct. 27.  I wrote to William Taylor, a Traveling Elder in Carlisle, also to my sister in Concord, N. H., USA.  I sent tow sovereigns in my letter to my children. We went and visited persons out of the Church in this city.  The extremes of poverty and wealth do exist.  Many parts of the city are very handsome and many parts are dirty and low.

Tuesday, Oct. 28.  I wrote to F. D. Richards about the state of this Branch.  I also received a letter from my wife in the Valley, dated the 29^th of August. In the evening the Saints met at Bro. Bowring’s and we spent a few happy hours together.  The Saints rejoiced very much in the Lord.

Wednesday, Oct 29.  At ten o’clock I left Dublin for Belfast by rail. Elder Southerland came to the station to see me off.  This morning it is quite chilly.  In traveling from Dublin to Belfast, fifteen miles, we traveled by stagecoach and it was very cold.  It hailed and rained and the wind blew very hard.  I arrived in Belfast about six o’clock, the distance of upward of a hundred miles.  I went to 12 Mill Street to the lodgings of Elder Clemmons to see Bro. Davidson’s. The country from Dublin to Belfast is poor, worn and poverty stricken.

Thursday, Oct 30.  We went to visit the Saints and to see the town. It is a flourishing town, as much so as any one that I have visited in England, of the same size.  There are about 40 Saints in this town.

Friday, Oct. 31.  I wrote to Bro. Joseph Westwood and in the afternoon came to Bro. Howard’s home, about nine miles out of Belfast.  I spent the evening in company with his family and an interesting one it was too.  Elder Bell and his wife were present.  The last eve in October is kept by the Irish people by feasting and frolicking.

Saturday, Nov. 1. Elder Clements and myself went out on the beach by the seaside.  The harbor of Belfast is rich in natural beauty.  The hills on each side slope gradually to the shore and the bay is about three miles wide.  Belfast is about twelve miles up the bay from the sea.  In the afternoon I wrote to F. D. Richards and Sis. Bailey.

Sunday, Nov. 2.  I preached both in the morning and evening. The weather was very cold and wet. In the evening there were many strangers present and they gave good attention.

Monday, Nov. 3.  I wrote to Robert Campbell, F. D. Richards, Elder Frazier and Mr. Bennett.  I received a letter from Elder Richards desiring me to see Elder Frazier in Londonderry.  Also I wrote to Bro. Kelsey and Jacob Gates.  In the evening I went to the soirée held by the Saints in King Street Chapel, the place of their meeting.  We had a happy time together and I think the meeting will prove profitable to the Saints. This day has been very cold.  It has snowed and the hills are white with snow.

Tuesday, Nov. 4.  I wrote to Bro. Davis, of London.  Some of the brethren came in to see me and we spent the time together until twelve o’clock.  We then went to see Brother and Sister Howard and spent the remained of the day with them.  The prospects of the work of God in this region is very good, as good as it is in England and I think if some native Elders were sent here is would be wisdom, and that much good would be done, adding many to the Church.  Brother Howard is a man of about 12,000 pld. and he wants to go to Zion very much.

Wednesday, Nov. 5.  I leave for Londonderry by railway to Ballymena at 12:45.  Bro. Clements came to Ballymena.  We went to see Mr. James Kinnier.  He is a friend to the Gospel and a gentleman.  We stopped all night with him.  He received us very kindly.  He lives at 50 High Street.

Thursday, Nov. 6. 8:15 A.M. I left for Londonderry on the mail coach.  We arrived in Londonderry at 3:30 P.M.  It was much wetter.  The distance was about five miles.  Bro. Frazier met me at the stopping place of the coach.  I went to Bridge Street to his lodgings and found he had very comfortable ones.

Friday, Nov. 7.  We visited the Saints in town and in the evening held a meeting, which was a good one.

Saturday, Nov. 8.  I have written to Elders Kelsey, Campbell, G. Simes, C. V. Spencer, I. C. Haight; and to Martha Davis.

Sunday, Nov. 9.  In the morning I met with the Saints.  They meet in a private house.  They feel very well and rejoice in the work of the Lord. We also met in the afternoon and evening and rejoiced together.  I preached a little to them.  Bro. Frazier wants someone sent to help him.  He feels lonely.

Monday, Nov. 10.  At 2:00 o’clock I left for Glasgow in a steamer. It was very rough the first part of the night and I was very sick.  We arrived in Glasgow about 2:00 o’clock in the morning.  I stayed on board until morning light and then went to 41 Charlotte Street.  Found Elder Robert Campbell and Elder Harman.  They are well and happy.

Tuesday, Nov. 11.  I found a package of letter for myself.  I have written to Brow. Spencer, W. Taylor and F. D. Richards.  I feel somewhat weary in body, yet I feel to rejoice in spirit.  Bro. Campbell has gone out of town to attend a meeting this evening.  Elder Harman has gone to a prior meeting and I am left alone.  I have been writing a letter to Miss L. King.

Wednesday, Nov. 12.  I have written letters to Mrs. King and Louisa King, also one to Elder Southerland, in Dublin.  Bro. Campbell has come home and sits in the corner a whistling and Elder Harmon is tinkering his purse.  In the afternoon Elders Campbell and Harman and myself went out to Airdrie, to a soirée.  The distance was about ten miles.  We had a very good meeting and many songs were sung.  After meeting we went to Bro. Baxter’s and stopped all night.  He is the President of the Branch.

Thursday, Nov. 13.  We left Airdrie, at ten o’clock, and arrived in Glasgow about half past eleven o’clock and went to Charlotte Street. Met with Elder Carmichael.  He came here to the funeral of his mother. He has agreed to go to Carlisle on Monday with me.  Elders Campbell and Harman have gone to different parts of the town to attend meetings and I am alone again.  I have written to Elders Higbeen, Haight, Jarvis, menses and J. Caffel, and posted the letters.

Friday, Nov. 14.  I wrote to Hannah Davis, and commenced to write a letter for publication to Elder Richards.  In the evening we went to the theatre.  The play was not interesting to me.  I would have much rather been writing at my lodging.

Saturday, Nov. 15.  I have finished writing my letter for the “Star” of the travels in Ireland and sent it to Pres. Richards.  We have been to visit Sister McGhee and family; Sister Stewart, and Sister McColley.  Found them all well.

Sunday, Nov. 16.  Met with the Saints in the Mechanics Institution, Comming Street, Glasgow.  The hall was well filled and I was called on to speak.  I spoke to the Saints about an hour.  In the afternoon the Sacrament was administered and Elder Carmichael and Harman spoke.  In the evening I spoke about one hour and a half.  The room was full and they listened attentively. 

Monday, Nov. 17.  I left Glasgow at a quarter to eight in company with Elder Carmichael for Carlisle.  We arrived in Carlisle at half past twelve.  Met Elders Taylor and Stikes.  They were glad to see us.  I stopped there a short time then home to Newcastle and was happy to meet with Elder Higbee.  Found his well and rejoicing.  The day has been very cold and it snowed hard when I reached Newcastle.

Tuesday, Nov. 18.  I received a package of letters; and wrote to Elder Richards and Harman; and to Sister King.  In the afternoon went to Sunderland and preached there in the evening. Had a good turnout of the Saints. They have a Branch of one hundred members.  They felt well and rejoiced that I came to see them.  Elder Higbee was with me.  He is beloved by the Saints of his Conference.

Wednesday, Nov. 19. In the morning we went out to see the docks that are built and those that are in progress of being built. They are very fine docks.  At eleven o’clock I took my leave for Leeds. I bade Elder Higbee goodbye, not expecting to see him again ‘till I can meet him in the Valley.  He intends to leave in January for the Valley.  I arrived in Leeds about five o’clock.  It has been a very cold day to travel and I have taken cold.  There was an appointment for me to preach in the evening and I went and preached to the Saints.  We had a good meeting.  I came to Elder Beaver’s to lodge with Elder Menzes.  Elder Menzes is the President of the Conference.  After meeting we blessed Sister Jarvis’ babe, a sweet little boy.

Thursday, Nov. 20.  We stopped ‘till after dinner with Elder Beaver and then went to Elder Jarvis’ home and took tea.  Then at six o’clock left for Bradford.  Went to Brother Mile’s and stopped a few minutes, then went to their meeting room.  We had a good attendance and I spoke one and one-half hours and had good attention. After meeting we went to Henry Mile’s to supper.  As we left the house we met Dr. Levi Richards.  He went to Bro. Menzes with us and stopped with me.  He came to take up the bones of Elder Barnes.

Friday, Nov. 21.  I left Bradford for Liverpool.  Arrived in Liverpool and went to the office. Brother Richards had gone out to dine. He soon returned; with him were Elders Lorenzo Snow and E. B. Kelsey.  They had been in town for a few days.  I was much pleased to be with them.  In the evening there was a little party of us together at Brother Rodgers and we spent the evening very pleasantly.

Saturday, Nov. 22.  At eleven o’clock we left, in company with Elder Snow and Elder Kelsey.  They were going to London and I was going to Birmingham.  We came together as far as Stafford and I then changed cars.  They went on through Trent Valley to London and I came on to Birmingham.  Found Elder Haight well and rejoicing in the work of the Lord.  In the evening we went to the Odd Fellows Hall to see a view of J. Smith’s travels in Europe and they were splendid.

Sunday, Nov. 23.  I wrote to Elders’ Spencer, Dunbar and Budge; and to Sister L. Bailey.  In the evening I went to Livery Street Chapel and preached.  I spoke two hours to an attentive congregation.

Monday, Nov. 24.  I wrote to Elders Holladay, Wheelock, Menzes, Solsby and C. W. Church.  Bro. Kendall came to Birmingham to see me.  I wrote to Wheelock, Menzes and Holladay for them raise 10 pld. each for the Irish Mission in their evening meeting.  I went to the Council at Livery Chapel.  The Council was very large for one Branch.

Tuesday, Nov. 25.  We went to Bro. Perks to dinner.  In the evening went to Major Johnson’s and spent the evening.  I counseled Br. Morris to go to the Valley and labor for his family, then send for them. We spent the evening very agreeably.

Wednesday, Nov. 26. We went to Litchfield with Elder Haight. The Branch is very small.  We met with a small company at a private house and spent the evening together.

Thursday, Nov. 27.  We came home to Birmingham and visited the Saints. In the evening we met with a few of the Saints at the Livery Street Chapel to a party provided by one of the brethren, it being on his birthday.  We spent a happy time together and returned. 

Friday, Nov. 28.  I wrote to F. D. Richards and visited Bro. Greens in company with Bro. Haight.  Dr. Levi Richards came to Birmingham and I spent a short time with him. He agreed to go to Newport and relieve me.

Saturday, Nov. 29.  I left Birmingham for London.  Arrived in London about half past six o’clock, much fatigued, and came to 35 Jewin Street.  Met with Bro. Marsden and Bro. Kelsey.  All well.

Sunday, Nov. 30.  In the morning I preached at Theobald Road Branch. Dined at Bro. Haslam’s and in the evening I preached at the Islington Branch.  We had a good meeting.

Monday, Dec. 1.  I visited some of the Saints and in the evening I went to the Eastern Lecture Room to the Priesthood meeting.  We spent a good meeting together.

Tuesday, Dec. 2.  I went to see Elder Snow and some of the Saints; and in the evening came home and wrote.

Wednesday, Dec. 3.  I received a letter from my wife in the Valley. She is well, also my child.  I wrote to Mary at Epping; and to F. D. Richards, Levi Richards, Mrs. King and Lois Bailey.

Thursday, Dec. 4.  I wrote to John Lyon.  Brothers Gates and Marsden were here.  All well.

Friday, Dec. 5.  I wrote to Elder Dunbar.  In the evening bro. Gates and myself went to Castle Street to meeting, which was good.

Saturday, Dec. 6.  I went to see Elder Hilliker and then went to the Eastern Lecture Room where we met in Conference to prepare for the next day. In the course of the evening Elder Levi Richards came into the hall.

Sunday, Dec. 7.  The London Conference me in Aldergate Street. Present were Elders Lorenzo Snow, F. D. Richards, Dr. Levi Richards and myself; also Brothers Gates and Marsden. The business of the Conference was disposed of in the morning.  The afternoon and evening was devoted to preaching.  We had a good meeting.

Monday, Dec. 8.  In the morning Bros. Gates, Marsden and myself went to Elder Snow’s lodgings and met in Council with Elder Richards.  We decided to let Elder Crosby go to Nova Scotia, North America, to preach the Gospel to his relatives and the people in that country.  In the evening we met at a tea meeting at Phinsbury Branch.  We had a good time while we were together.

Tuesday, Dec. 9.  I spent a part of the day in company with Levi Richards and visited the Saints; also wrote to John Lickrish.

Wednesday, Dec. 10.  I wrote to Sisters’ King; and Joseph Westwood, spending the evening at home.  Elder Piercey was present and took Elder Gates likeness.

Thursday, Dec. 11.  I wrote to Elder Haight.  Elder Joseph Richards called on me.  He had just returned from Calcutta.  While there about four months, he organized a Branch of the Church.  He feels well and rejoices much in the Lord.  In the afternoon Bro. Gates and myself went to Clapham to Mrs. Statton’s. Spent the afternoon with them.  In the evening I went and met a company of Saints at Mrs. Redding’s.  We spent the evening very happily together.

Friday, Dec. 12.  I wrote to Mrs. King and prepared a parcel for Mrs. Mary C. Wallace.  I sent it to her with a purse of ten pld. ten shillings by Elder Kelsey; and then I went to see Sisters’ Davis.  In the evening Elder Piercey drew my likeness.

Saturday, Dec. 13. Saturday morning Elder Kelsey took his departure for Liverpool and the States.  Soon after his departure Elder Budge, from Glasgow, came to see me.  He was on his way to Southampton Conference to labor according to the appointment I gave him.  I gave him 10 shillings to pay his passage to Portsmouth.  At half past three o’clock Elder Snow and myself left London for Bedford.  Arrived in Bedford about six o’clock and went to Bro. Spiers and found them all well; and also the Elders from abroad who were there. 

Sunday, Dec. 14.  We met in Council at Conference to transact business pertaining to the Conferences.  Elder Long from Sheffield, and Bro. Thomas, from Norwich, were with us. We had a good time together. Elder Snow addressed us in the evening and a number of others spoke including myself.  I wrote to Elder Armstrong.

Monday, Dec. 15.  I met with the Elders and addressed them on their calling and gave instructions to the Presidents of the Conferences, who were present and also the Traveling and Presiding Elders.  Told them what I wanted them to do about the book agency and tithing; also discussed their general duties.  Elder Snow left at six o’clock for London after which we went to a party at one of the brethren’s.

Tuesday, Dec. 16.  I visited some of the Saints.  Most of the Elders have left for their fields of labor. There is some trouble about Elder Henry Smith and Sister Cotteringhm.  I loaned Elder Thomas Smith 4 shillings.  I wrote to Elder Highbee and J. Parsons.

Wednesday, Dec. 17.  I have talked to Elder Henry Smith and Sister Cotteringham about the course they pursue.  Left at two o’clock for Cambridge.  Arrived in Cambridge about half past eight o’clock and went to the meeting of the Saints.  Elder Long was speaking.  They had a good meeting.  I spoke for a short time after Elder Long was through.  After meeting I went to Bro. Bailey’s and stopped overnight.

Thursday, Dec. 18.  In the evening I went to Denford Dale to Sister King’s and spent the evening very pleasantly.  Stopped all night with them.

Friday, Dec. 19.  We spent the day very happily together and in the evening went to Cambridge to meeting and had a good time.  The meeting was a prayer meeting and we had much of the Spirit of Prayer and four of the sisters prayed.  I went to Bro. Bailey’s to lodge and wrote to my wife to introduce the Sisters’ Bailey.

Saturday, Dec. 20. Left at 10:00 o’clock for Norwich in company with Jabe Smith and when we arrive in Ely we met with Elders Barnes and day from the Manchester Conference going to Norwich to fill an appointment. When we got to Winham we met with a number of Elders on their way to Conference.  We arrived at the station and there met with Elder Spencer and other Elders.  In the evening we met in Council and had a good time.

Sunday, Dec. 21.  We met in Council or Conference and the power of darkness was present and almost bound the spirits of the Brethren, until I arose up and rebuked it.  Yet, much of the power of God was with us and we had a good time together, rejoicing much in the evening.

Monday, Dec. 22.  I wrote to Elder Richards.  We met in Council to give to each Elder his mission and instructions.  We blessed and set apart Elders Barnes, Day and others.  The Spirit of Prophesy rested on us and we blessed them.  I spoke to the young Elders about courting and marrying, etc.  Much of the Spirit of God was with us.  In the evening we held a public meeting and Elder Smith preached.  I followed.

Tuesday, Dec. 23.  I wrote to Elder Jennings and gave him a mission to Dorcestershire Conference.  The Elders came to see us and we spent most of the day with them. In the evening we held a public meeting and a number of the Elders spoke.  The Saints rejoiced much in the Lord.

Wednesday, Dec. 24.  I wrote to Bro. Frost, at Reedport; and to Sisters Hannah and Martha Davis.  I spent the rest of my time in teaching the Elders that came to see me.  We took tea with Sister Leach and spent a few hours with them.

Thursday, Dec. 25. After dinner, in company with Elder Spence and many other Elders, we went out to Wymondhen to a festival.  We spent the time profitably and the Spirit of God was with us.  We had no tea or coffee, but plenty to eat and drink – good clear water.  After the festival broke up we went to Elder Dyes and stopped all night.

Friday, Dec. 26.  We arrive in Norwich at 12:30 P.M. and came to the home of Bro. Harris.  I wrote to Elder Hallett and G. Halladay about the Irish Mission.  Commenced to write to Mrs. King.

Saturday, Dec. 27.  I have written to Mrs. King, Louisa, Georgeanna, Sister L. Bailey, Wm. Gates and Gilbert Clements.  Elder Spencer and myself dined at Sister Togood’s and spent a short time with her.  The rest of the day I was at home, or at Elder Harris’. 

Sunday, Dec. 28.  I dined at Bro. Campton’s and went to the testimony meeting in the afternoon.  In the evening I preached to an attentive congregation.

Monday, Dec. 29.  I wrote to Lorenzo Snow and sent him ten pld., it being the amount I owed him, which I borrowed to sent to my wife.  I also wrote to Bro. Winter acknowledging the receipt of 20 pld. sent to me by him.  I also wrote a letter for Elder Buckingham to take to the Valley to H. C. Kimball.  In the evening there was on open Council and Bro. Sheppard was cast off from the Church for drunkenness and neglect of duty.  We gave him and all the Saints some good counsel and told him how he would feel after he was out of the Church.

Tuesday, Dec. 30.  We prepared to leave Norwich for Old Buckingham, and arrived there where I preached in the evening.  We had a good meeting and many strangers.  After meeting Bro. Spencer and myself, accompanied by Bro. Metless and three others, went to Hawkham, eight miles away.  We went in a horse drawn cart.  We arrived at Bro. Metless’ about half past eleven o’clock and were welcomed by Sister Metless and Sister Hoskings.  They had a nice chicken prepared for us and plum pudding.

Wednesday, Dec. 31.  I wrote to Elder Hilliker and Elder Armstrong. Spent the rest of the day with the Saints.

Thursday, January 1, 1852. In the morning Elder Spencer and myself came to Brandon and were welcomed by Brothers Stenner and Harding, and the Saints.  I wrote to Elder Showbridge and Elder Simes; and to the Sisters’ Davis.  In the evening we attended the tea meeting.  The room was crowded full.  I spoke about one hour and had good liberty.  Many of the Elders spoke.  There was a good feeling left with the people.

Friday, Jan. 2.  I left Brandon after blessing Elders’ Stenner and Harding and arrived in Cambridge about eleven o’clock.  I was met at the station by Miss L. Bailey.  I went to their house and stopped ‘til afternoon and then went to Bro. Gates, where we tead.  In the evening went to meeting.  We had a good meeting.

Saturday, Jan. 3.  I went out and bought my wife two dresses and put them in the care of the Sisters’ Bailey; also Byron’s Poems bound in morocco and gilt; and a purse of money, three pounds.  All sent by Sister L. Bailey.  We tead with Sister Merrill, then went to Sister Bailey’s and stopped all night.

Sunday, Jan. 4.  In the morning Bro. Adams spoke.  In the afternoon at Sacrament meeting I bore my testimony to the Saints and strangers.  After meeting, in the afternoon, we went to the station to see the Sisters’ Bailey off.  They have gone to Liverpool and America with the Saints.  In the evening I preached and had a good congregation – a good spirit prevailed.  After meeting I went to Denford Dale with the Sisters’ King and was welcomed by them.

Monday, Jan. 5.  I wrote to Elder Willard Snow as I had received a letter from him informing me of his arrival and that he was in London. Elder Spencer came on to Mr. King’s and we spent a happy day together.

Tuesday, Jan. 6.  Mrs. Merrill and Miss Burbidge came out to Sister King’s and we had a good visit together.  At a quarter to eight I left for London.  Arrived in London at half past ten.  Went to Jewin Street and found all well.

Wednesday, Jan. 7.  I visited the Saints in London and bid Elder Snow farewell; and prepared to go to Liverpool.

Thursday, Jan. 8.  I came to Liverpool.  Arrived in Liverpool at half past nine.  Went to the office and found the Elders in Council at 15 Wilton Street.

Friday, Jan. 9.  I went to the ship to see the Saints off. They left the docks about 12:00 o’clock. There were 350 Saints went in the ship. They left rejoicing in the truth. The day was pleasant and the wind fair. After they left, we went up to the office and held a Council and decided to send Elder Smoot with the funds for the emigration of the Saints to purchase their oxen and wagons and prepare all things before hand and lead them through the Valley.  We decided to let Bro. Johnson and Bro. Church go home and it was decide that F. D. Richards and I would go.  We had a good time together and rejoiced much in the Lord.

Saturday, Jan. 10.  I was in Council with the Brethren and we appointed Elder Shurtiliff to the Presidency of the Herefordshire Conf.

Sunday, Jan. 11.  We attended meeting.  Some of the Brethren had left for their Conferences.  Bros. Smoot and Snow spoke in the morning.  In the evening Elder Coward preached.  I conversed with Elder Richards about sending Elder Davis’ family to the Valley and he was willing I should do so.  I wrote to Mary Wallace and Sister Voce, in America; and my sister Mrs. Sanders.

Monday, Jan. 12. Wrote to Bro. and Sister Davis, Hannah and Martha; Bros. Spencer, Marsden, Long, Gates and Bro. Armstrong. Went to see Bro. and Sister McCarey and dined with them, spending the afternoon and evening there.

Tuesday, Jan. 13.  I have written to Elder Howard, Gilbert Clements and Bro. Wheelock.  Spent most of the day with the Brethren at the office.

Wednesday, Jan. 14.  I have written to Elder Phelps and Allen. Went to Bro. Collerson’s to a party and spent a happy evening with them and the Saints that were there.

Thursday, Jan. 15.  I wrote to Sisters’ King and to Bro. Phillips in Wales.  Spent the evening with Elder Smoot and Samuel Richards.  Went to see the Panarama of the Mississippi River.

Friday, Jan. 16.  I have written to Fred Piercey and Elder Armstrong.  Spent the evening at the office with Elders Richards and Smoot.

Saturday, Jan. 17. Bro. Smoot and myself came to Birmingham and stopped overnight.

Sunday, Jan. 18.  Bro. Smoot preached in the evening and morning. I followed him in the evening and spoke about half an hour.  There was a good feeling.

Monday, Jan. 19.  We spent the time visiting the Saints.  In the evening we attended Council and had a good time with the officers.

Tuesday, Jan. 20. Bro. Smoot and myself left Birmingham for London.  Arrived there about two o’clock.  All well.

Wednesday, Jan. 21.  I visited the British Museum with Elder Smoot. In the evening we went to Bro. Davis’ and spent the evening with them and others.

Thursday, Jan. 22.  I was at home most of the day.  I wrote to J. Lickrish.

Friday, Jan. 23.  I wrote an address to the Saints, calling upon them to assist me with means to return to the bosom of my family.  I wrote to Bros. Lynforth and Crosby.  My health is very poor.

Saturday, Jan. 24.  I was not very well and stopped at home most of the day.

Sunday, Jan. 25.  In the morning and afternoon I was at Theobald’s. I preached three times in the evening. One Brother from White Chapel Branch came forward and lent me 10 pld.

Monday, Jan. 26.  I received a letter from Elder Phillips with a draft for 15 pld.

Tuesday, Jan. 27. I wrote to Elders Wheelock, Merchant, Spencer, Campbell, Smith, McGhee, Long, Harmon, Lyon, Kendall, Squires, Sceviz, Slack, Hardy, Hyde and Menzes, to invite them to help me with means to return to my family.  I also wrote to F. D. Richards.

Wednesday, Jan. 28.  I purchased goods to sent to the Valley, for my family.  Loaned Bro. and Sister Davis 6 pld.  In the evening I was at a tea meeting at Camden.

Thursday, Jan. 29.  I wrote to Bro. Rostrun and Bro. Bruxton; also to Bro. Frazier in Londonderry and Elder Spencer.  Purchased more goods for my family.

Friday, Jan. 30. I prepared my things to send and wrote to Sister King.

Saturday, Jan. 31.  I sent my chest with Bro. gates to Liverpool.

Sunday, Feb. 1.  I wrote to Brothers Howard and Phillips.  In the afternoon I spoke at the Islington Branch. In the evening at Somertown. After meeting I went to Bro. davis’ and sat up all night and helped them off in the morning.  They left the station at seven o’clock for Liverpool to go to the Valley of the Mountains.

Monday, Feb. 2.  I was at home in the day.  Bro. Bowring called on me to get counsel.  A Brother and Sister from Wallidge came for me to marry them. I married them, after some instructions to them upon that solemn ordnance.  In the evening I went to Priesthood meeting and it was laid before the Brethren about my emigration and raising means for me.  The Council agreed to pay five shillings each and manifested a good spirit to do all that they could for me in the Branches.  A first rate spirit prevailed throughout the Council for me.  I wrote to G. Halladay about the South Conference helping me.

Tuesday, Feb. 3.  I sat for Bro. Hilliker to take my likeness in chalks.

Wednesday, Feb. 4.  I have written to Elders Angus and Bowen; and to Sister Louisa King.  Sat for Bro. Hilliker to paint my likeness.

Thursday, Feb. 5.  I was at 35 Jewin Street and with Elder Hillier.

Friday, Feb. 6.  I started at seven o’clock for Liverpool. Arrived in Liverpool at half past six. Went to the office and found many of the Brethren there.  I then went to Mr. Powell’s to lodge.  Bro. Davis was there and his daughters.  They were happy to see me.  I was pleased to see them and find them happy.  Bros. Johnson, Wheelock, Haight, Boass and others were lodging there for a few days.

Saturday, Feb. 7.  I went to the ship and saw many Saints that I knew.  They were happy.  The number on board was 368 Saints.  I bought the Sisters’ Davis a knit jacket apiece; and one for my little daughter.

Sunday, Feb. 8.  In the morning I went to the ship and in the afternoon was at the office to counsel with many of the brethren.  We appointed Elder Joseph W. Young to be President of the Preston Conference.

Monday, Feb. 9.  I was on board the ship most of the day.  Wrote to Sister King.

Tuesday, Feb. 10.  The ship left the dock at about two o’clock. The Saints were singing merrily and rejoicing before God.  There were hundreds on the docks to bid them farewell.  After I took my farewell of them, Bro. Wheelock and myself went to Manchester and I went and stopped at Bro. Manners.

Wednesday, Feb. 11.  I went to Bro. Walkers and stopped about one hour and got the minutes of the trials of Elder Wheelock, to look them over. I find that they are not complete. I then went to Leeds to Elder Jarvis’ and from there to Elder Beaver’s.  In the evening I went to meeting and spoke to the Saints.

Thursday, Feb. 12.  I spoke to Elder Beaver about loaning me one hundred pld.  He did not decide whether he would do it or not, but thought he would for he saw that it would be wisdom to use it as I proposed.  He said he would write and let me know soon about it.  I then left for Hull and arrive there in the edge of the evening.  Bros. Hardy and Harmon were out of town.

Friday, Feb. 13.  I remained in Hull visiting the Saints and in the evening I preached.  Bro. Jackson was there from Manchester.

Saturday, Feb. 14.  At eight o’clock I left for Cambridge. Arrived in Cambridge at 5 in the evening.  Was in Council with the Elders in the evening.  Most of the Elders of the Conference were present.  I caught a very bad cold.

Sunday, Feb. 15.  The Conference met at half past ten.  Bro. J. V. Long, President of the Conference, laid the business of the Conference before the Saints clearly and beautifully. I was much pleased with him.  We had a good Conference.  I preached in the evening with much plainness and power. The room was full.  The Saints went home rejoicing in the Lord.  I stopped with Bro. Heeks.

Monday, Feb. 16.  I visited the Saints.  Dined at Bro. Bailey’s and tead at Bro. Long’s with many of the Saints.  Left for Denford Dale about seven o’clock.  Met Sister King there with horse and ‘sociable.’  I had just got in it before it tipped over.  The horse backed the wheel onto the bank.  No one was hurt.  Then we walked to Sister King’s, about one mile.  It was dark, and a wet night.  I was thirty-five years of age this day.  Sisters’ King were happy to see me, and so was Mr. King.  I stopped all night with them.  They are wealthy farmers.

Tuesday, Feb. 17.  I wrote to Bro. Spencer and Bro. Merchant. Spent the day happily in the society of my Sisters.

Wednesday, Feb. 18.  I stopped with the King family, and much conversation with them on principles (of the Gospel).  I talked to Louisa to let her know my feelings toward her; and blessed her and Georgianna, as they desired me to do.

Thursday, Feb. 19.  I bid the King’s farewell, at half past ten, ‘till we meet in Zion.  Mr. King came down to the station with me.  He told me that he would go to the Valley.  I bid him farewell with tears in his eyes.  I arrived in London about two o’clock, and went to Jewin Street.  Found many letters for me.

Friday, Feb. 20.  I am very poorly; my health is not good.  I have a very bad cold.  I have written to Brothers J. Lyon, McGhee, G. Halliday, Robert O. Menzes; and Sister King.  Also, to Bro. Fisher V. Griffith.  Bro. Marsden called to see me.  I received a letter from an unknown friend with half of a sovereign in it, desiring our prayers for blessings not named.  God grant that the blessing be given for Thy servant’s sake, and for that person’s sake.

Saturday, Feb. 21.  I was at home in company with Elder Gates. I wrote to Bro. Mead, Jake Smith and Mr. Hadgett.  I also wrote to my wife.

Sunday, Feb. 22.  I went to Dempoford and preached in the morning and afternoon.  In the evening I preached in Wooledge and had a good meeting and much of the Spirit of God.

Monday, Feb. 23.  I sat for Bro. Hilliker to paint my likeness.

Sunday, Mar. 20.  At 9:00 o’clock, left on the steamship “Canada” for Boston, Massachusetts.  I was taken sick in the edge of the evening.

Sunday, Mar. 21.  Wind fair and pleasant.  I was very sick.

Monday, Mar. 22.  Wind fair.  Weather very pleasant.  Sick. Can keep nothing on my stomach.

Tuesday, Mar. 23. Still seasick –

Wednesday, Mar. 24. and Wednesday, same.  The weather fair and sailing at a rate of twelve knots per hour.

Thursday, Mar 25.  A little better.

Friday, Mar. 26.  Some better.  Pleasant weather and wind fair.

Saturday, Mar. 27. Wind fair and weather pleasant.

Sunday, Mar. 28.  Also pleasant.  My health better.  We had a Methodist sermon, and a flat thing it was.

Monday, Mar. 29. Headwind and very cold.

[The remaining pages of this diary have been ripped out and lost]