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:o read ?is book1 x is s9c]ely believ$1 w f9d x bo? fai?-promot+ & in/ructive4 ,! book is giv5 to ! _w 9 ! s9c]e/ belief t its pages w greatly add a fre% int]e/ to ! hi/ory ( ! ,*ur*1 & reveal ! subject ( ?is sket* 9 su* a mann] z to make 8 wond]ful labors m highly appreciat$ by ^? n intimately acqua9t$ ) him4 ,m4 ,f4 ,,c[ley4 ,septemb]1 #aiji4 ,,cont5ts4 ,,*apt] #a4 ,,bir? ,,& ,,g5ealogy1 #ahjg4 ,*os5 ,_s4--,div9e ,guidance4--,g5ealogy4--,a ,mill] by ,trade4 ,,*apt] #b4 ,a ,,*apt] ,,( ,,accid5ts4 ,arms & ,legs ,brok54--,injury to ,brea/ ,bone & ,ribs4--,dr[n$4--,froz54--,scald$4--,o!r ,escapes4--,life ,pres]v$ by a ,m]ciful ,provid5ce4 ,,*apt] #c4 ,a ,,rem>kable ,,prep>ation4 ,com+ ,ev5ts4--,wil=d ,woodruff's ,int]e/ 9 ,religion4--,exi/+ ,religi\s ,d5om9ations4--,tea*+s ( ,scripture4--,fa!r ,mason1 a ,prophet4--,peculi> ,process ( ,prep>ation4 ,,*apt] #d4 ,,e>ly ,,days1 #ahaf-ahcc4 ,a ,fi%]man4--,e>ly ,employm5t4--,noble ,reflections4--,lessons 9 ,read+4--,int]e/ 9 ! ,bible4--,philo ,woodruff's ,/range ,dream4--,mock+ ,deity4--,its ,effects4--,peace ( ,m9d4--,place ( ,pray]4--,happy ,exp]i5ces4--,a ,baptism4--,reads ( ,mormons4--,notable ,in/ance ( ,inspiration4--,removal to ,new ,york4--,azmon's ,fai?4 ,,*apt] #e4 ,,baptism1 #ahcc4 ,eld]s ,visit ,ri*l&1 ,n4 ,y4--,! ,new ,message4--,wil=d ,woodruff's ,te/imony4--,! ,book ( ,mormon1--,heal+ ,p[]4--,baptism4--,orda9$ a ,tea*]4 ,,*apt] #f4 ,,zion',s ,,camp1 #ahcd4 ,8 ,fir/ ,call4--,leaves = ,kirtl&4--,8 ,neighbors' ,w>n+4--,fir/ ,meet+ ) ,prophet4--,a ,rem>kable ,prophetic ,gift4--,zion's ,camp4--,zelph4--,escape ,mob at ,fi%+ ,riv]4--,epidemic ( ,*ol]a4--,8 ,resid5ce 9 ,miss\ri4--,consecrations4 ,,*apt] #g4 ,,mission ,,to ,,s\!rn ,,/ates1 #ahcd-ahcf4 ,a ,pray]ful ,ambition to ,prea*4--,dep>ture on ,mission to ,s\!rn ,/ates4--,travel+ )\t ,purse or ,scrip4--,treatm5t ,receiv$ f ,m9i/]4--,tribulations4--,a ,rem>kable ,dream4--,its ,fulfillm5t4--,prea*+ 9 ,memphis4--,orda9$ an ,eld]4--,successful ,labors4--,orda9$ a ,sev5ty4--,a ,mob ,c\rt4--,return to ,kirtl&4 ,,*apt] #h4 ,,9 ,,kirtl&1 #ahcf4 ,wil=d's ,fir/ ,att5dance at ,meet+ 9 ! ,temple4--,call$ to ,speak4--,*ur*'s ,attitude ,t[>d ! ,use ( ,liquor4--,wil=d 9 ! ,fir/ ,quorum ( ,sev5ty4--,receives ,temple ,end[m5ts4--,tr\bles 9 ,kirtl&4--,greatness ( ! ,prophet ,joseph4--,wil=d's ,m>riage4--,receives a ,patri>*al ,bless+4 ,,*apt] #i4 ,,fir/ ,,mission ,,to ,,fox ,,isl&s1 #ahcg4 ,tr\bles at ,kirtl&4--,mission to ,fox ,isl&s4--,evil ,spirits ,ca/ ,out4--,heal+ ! ,sick4--,visits ,8 ,home ,enr\te4--,f ,connecticut to ,ma9e4--,description ( ,fox ,isl&s4--,beg9s ,m9i/ry 9 ,v9al ,hav54--,a ,m9i/] ,comes to ,grief4--,baptisms4--,excitem5t4--,retur n to ,sc>boro4 ,,*apt] #aj4 ,,call$ ,,to ,,! ,,apo/le%ip1 #ahch4 ,aga9 on ! ,fox ,isl&s4--,opposition ,increases4--,manife/ation ( ! ,gifts ( ! ,holy ,gho/4--,sign ( ! ,prophet ,jonas4--,wil=d ,visits ,a4 ,p4 ,rockwood 9 ,prison4--,baptizes ,8 ,fa!r & ,o!r ,relatives4--,bir? ( ,8 ,fir/ ,*ild4--,call$ ,to ,be ,"o ( ! ,twelve ,apo/les1 & ,to ,take a ,=eign ,mission4--,assi/s ,fox ,isl&s ,sa9ts 9 ,migrat+ to ! ,we/4--,mrs4 ,woodruff ,miracul\sly ,heal$4--,!y ,rea* ,qu9cy1 ,ill9ois4 ,,*apt] #aa4 ,,call ,,to ,,great ,,brita91 #ahch4 ,mobocrats ,seek ,to ,prev5t ! ,fulfillm5t ( a ,revelation ,giv5 ,?r\gh ! ,prophet ,joseph ,smi?1 b ,are ,disappo9t$4--,temple ,corn]-/one at ,f> ,we/ ,laid4--,wil=d ,returns to ,ill9ois4--,! ,prophet ,joseph ,lib]at$ f ,prison 9 ,miss\ri4--,a ,survivor ( ,haun's ,mill ,massacre4--,selection ( ,nauvoo z a ,place = ! ,settlem5t ( ! ,sa9ts4--,a ,day ( ,gods' ,p[]4--,_m ,sick ,are ,heal$1 & a ,dy+ ,man ,rais$ to ,life4--,incid5t ( ,wil=d ,receiv+ a ,h&k]*ief f ! ,prophet ,joseph4--,in/ruct$ z to ,:at ,he ,%all ,prea* on ,8 ,mission4--,lesson 9 ,humility4--,w>n+ aga9/ ,trea*]y4--,wil=d ,/>ts on ,8 ,mission1 ,sick & )\t ,money4--,exp]i5ces ( ,8 ,j\rney to ,new ,york4--,sails = ,liv]pool1 ,engl&4 ,,*apt] #ab4 ,,mission ,,9 ,,great ,,brita91 #ahdj4 ,wil=d's ,arrival 9 ,engl&4--,mission>y ,"w ,begun4--,ca/+ ,out a ,devil4--,direct$ by ! ,_s ( ! ,"l to ,ano!r ,field ( ,labor4--,meets ) ! ,unit$ ,bre?r54--,_m ,conv]sions to ! ,gospel4--,m9i/]s ,hold a ,conv5tion ,to ,ask ,p>liam5t = ,legislation aga9/ ! ,mormons4--,fir/ ,publication ( ! ,book ( ,mormon & ! ,hymn ,book 9 ,engl&4--,! ,mill5nial ,/>4--,9 ! ,briti% ,metropolis4--,unable to ,secure a ,hall ,to ,prea* 91 ! ,eld]s ,hold ,/reet ,meet+s4--,fir/ ,baptism 9 ,london4--,opposition f ,prea*]s4--,"w ( ,god ,makes ,m>vel\s ,progress4 ,,*apt] #ac4 ,,briti% ,,mission1 #ahdj-'da4 ,rapid ,increase ( ! ,*ur* 9 ,great ,brita94--,my/]i\s ,_s ,p]sonage ,attempts to ,/rangle ,wil=d ,woodruff1 & ,w\nds ,him ,sev]ely4--,he ,is ,reliev$ & ,heal$ by ,?ree ,heav5ly ,visitors4--,fir/ ,plac>d ( ! ,*ur* ,po/$ 9 ,london4--,dea? ( ,wil=d's ,daught]4--,difficult ,mission>y ,"w 9 & ar\nd ,london4--,arrival ( ,lor5zo ,sn[ ,to ,take ,*>ge ( ! ,briti% ,mission4--,all ( ! ,twelve ,call$ ,home4--,att5d+ ,v>i\s ,conf]5ces4--,spr++ ( ! ,spauld+ ,/ory4--,wil=d ,bids ,f>ewell to ! ,sa9ts 9 ,fields ,:]e ,he ,_h ,labor$4--,g5]al ,conf]5ce ( ! ,briti% ,mission1 & ,only ,occasion ( ! ,twelve ,apo/les ,act+ z a ,quorum 9 a ,=eign ,l&4--,wil=d's ,dep>ture = ,home1 & ,arrival at ,nauvoo4--,made a ,memb] ( ! ,nauvoo ,city ,c\ncil4 ,,*apt] #ad4 ,,review ,,( ,,8 ,,mission4 ,wil=d ,r5d]s ,aid to ! ,p]secut$ ,sa9ts4--,8 ,c>e 9 ,record+ ! ,ev5ts1 also ,s]mons & ,say+s ( ! ,prophet ,joseph ,smi?4--,eld] ,woodruff's ,humility1 & ,appreciation ( ! ,"w ( ,o!rs4--,at a ,wesleyan ,me?odi/ ,mission>y ,conv5tion4--,lett] f ,8 ,wife ,ann\nc+ ! ,dea? ( ,_! ,daught]4--,revelation ,=e%ad[+ ! ,tr\bles ( ! ,sa9ts 9 ! ,expulsion f ,ill9ois4 ,,*apt] #ae4 ,,9 ,,nauvoo1 #ahda4 ,prophetic ,insight4--,tea*+s ( ! ,prophet4--,baptism = ! ,dead4--,hyrum ,kimball4 ,,*apt] #af4 ,,tr\bles ,,9 ,,nauvoo1 #ahdb4 ,build+ ( ! ,temple4--,book ( ,moses4--,words ( ! ,prophet4--,nauvoo ,legion4--,bus9ess ,trip to ,/4 ,l\is4--,return ( ,orson ,hyde4 ,,*apt] #ag4 ,,tea*+s ,,( ,,! ,,prophet ,,joseph1 #ahdc4 ,*ange 9 ,gov]nors ( ,miss\ri & ,ill9ois4--,prophet's ,release4 --,disc\rse on ,au?ority4--,signs 9 ! ,heav5s4--,new ,arrivals ( ,sa9ts4--,dea? ( ,lor5zo ,b>nes4--,disc\rse on ,k4--,great ,tru?s4--,prophet's ,k ( ,m54--,wil=d ,woodruff's ,bond = ,temple ,funds4--,opposition to ,reveal$ ,tru?4--,hell ,def9$4--,prophet ,arre/$4--,8 ,release4 ,,*apt] #ah4 ,,mission ,,to ,,! ,,ea/1 #ahdc4 ,address ( ! ,prophet on ,con/itutional ,rights4--,orson ,hyde's ,call to ,russia4--,prophet ,expla9s ,8 ,position ) ,respect to ,miss\ri4--,orig9 ( ,nauvoo ,legion4--,political ,explanation4--,dep>ture ( ! ,twelve = ! ,ea/4--,brigham ,"y's ,fidelity4--,phr5ological ,*>t by ,o4 ,s4 ,f[l]4--,return ( ! ,twelve to ,nauvoo4--,w4 ,w4 ,seal$ to ,wife4--,adult]y4--,gov]nor ( ,miss\ri ,aga9 ,issues ,requisition = ,prophet4--,end[m5ts4 ,,*apt] #ai4 ,,e>ly ,,days ,,( #ahdd4 ,conduct ( ! ,laws & ,m>ks4--,disc\rse on ,elijah by ! ,prophet4--,! ,cele/ial ,law4--,prophet's ,c&idacy = ,presid5t ( ,u4 ,s4--,explor+ ,exp$ition to ,cali=nia ,plann$4--,joseph1 ,mayor ( ,nauvoo4--,ho/ility 9 ,c>?age4--,mis*ief-mak]s 9 ,nauvoo4--,! ,prophet ,talks on ,politics4 ,,*apt] #bj4 ,,! ,,m>tyrdom ,,( ,,joseph ,,& ,,hyrum1 #ahdd4 ,mission ( ! ,apo/les to ! ,ea/4--,a ,w>n+ to ,w4 ,w4--,a ,sad ,p>t+4--,political ,news ( ! ,prophet ,publi%$4--,w4 ,w4 ,arrives 9 ,bo/on1 ,june #bf4--,! ,m>tyrdom4--,its ,ann\ncem5t ,rea*es ,w4 ,w4 9 ,portl&1 ,ma9e4--,8 ,return to ,bo/on4--,an ,epi/le to ! ,eld]s & ,sa9ts 9 ! ,_w4--,w4 ,w4 ,visits ,8 ,old ,home4--,return to ,nauvoo4--,conditions 9 ,t ,city4 ,,*apt] #ba4 ,,! ,,succession1 #ahdd4 ,sidney ,rigdon's ,claim to ,gu>dian%ip4--,rigdon's ,spiritual ,condition4--,comp>ison ( ,sidney ,rigdon & ,fr$]ick ,williams4--,rem>ks ( ,brigham ,"y4--,meet+ on ,aug4 #h1 #ahdd4--;,brigham ,"y ,foll[s ,sidney ,rigdon 9 ,address to ! ,p4--,memb]s ( ! ,twelve ,speak4--,vote on ,"q ( ,lead]%ip4 ,,*apt] #bb4 ,,second ,,call ,,to ,,great ,,brita91 #ahdd4 ,! ,new ,lead]%ip4--,second ,call to ,great ,brita94--,w>n+ ,aga9/ ,lead+ ,companies f ,nauvoo4--,in/ructions ,to ,f9i% ! ,temple & ,to ,build up ! ,city4--,w4 ,w4 ,visits ,emma ,smi? & ,o!rs4--,p>t+ ,address to ! ,sa9ts4 ,,*apt] #bc4 ,,9 ,,! ,,briti% ,,mission1 #ahdd-de-df4 ,dep>ture4--,r\te4--,visits ,home ( ,solomon ,mack4--,a ,peculi> ,dream4--,on ! ,ocean4--,copyright ( ,doctr9e & ,cov5ants4--,visit to ,scotl&4--,lem+ton4--,tr\bles 9 ,nauvoo4--,condition ( ! ,mission4--,prep>ation = ,8 ,return4 ,,*apt] #bd4 ,,on ,,! ,,banks ,,( ,,! ,,miss\ri1 #ahdf4 ,d$ication ( ! ,temple 9 ,nauvoo4--,! ,exodus to ,c\ncil ,bluffs4--,accid5t to ,8 fa!r4--,rea*es ,mt4 ,pisgah4--,meets ,brigham ,"y4--,recruit+ ( ! ,mormon ,battalion4--,colonel ,kane4--,dep>ture ( ! ,battalion4--,organizations at ,w9t] ,qu>t]s4--,a ,conf]5ce ) ! ,*iefs ( ! ,lead+ ,indian ,tribes4--,explorations4--,rem>ks by ,presid5t ,"y4 ,,*apt] #be4 ,,dep>ture ,,( ,,! ,,pione]s4--,,april #g1 #ahdg4 ,arrival ( ,p>ley ,p4 ,pratt & ,john ,taylor at ,w9t] ,qu>t]s4--,organization ( ! ,pione]s4--,mann] ( ,=m+ ,camp4--,horse ,fe$ ,enr\te4--,pawnee ,indians4--,a ,practical ,joke4--,cross+ ,l\p ,=k4 ,,*apt] #bf4 ,,pione] ,,j\rney ,,cont9u$1 #ahdg4 ,elijah ,newman ,heal$4--,indians ,attempt ,!ft4--,antelopes ,kill$4--,enc\nt] ) ,indians4--,a ,buffalo ,hunt4--,meet ,trad]s f ,l>amie4--,a ,decision ,to ,keep ! ,nor? ,bank ( ! ,platte4--,imm5se ,h]ds ( ,buffaloes4--,william ,clayton's ,mile ,gage4--,lett] ,left = ,next ,company4--,description ( ! ,rodomet]4 ,,*apt] #bg4 ,,pione]s ,,rea* ,,=t ,,l>amie--,,june #b1 #ahdg4 ,9 ! ,r$ ,man's ,c\ntry4--,indian ,cu/oms4--,hunt+ ,became ,excessive4--,description ( ! ,bluffs4--,guide ,bo>d #dji ,miles f ,w9t] ,qu>t]s4--,*imney ,rock4--,brigham ,"y ,rebukes ,c>d ,play+ & ,frivolity4--,fa/+ & ,pray]4--,arrive at ,=t ,l>amie4--,asc5d+ ! ,plateaux4--,^w f ! ,mormon ,battalion4 ,,*apt] #bh4 ,,pione]s ,,ent] ,,salt ,,lake ,,valley4 ,f]ry+ ! ,miss\rians ov] ! ,riv]4--,con/ruction ( ,rafts4--,obta9+ ,provisions4--,t5 ,m5 ,left at ! ,f]ry4--,indep5d5ce ,rock4--,devil's ,gate4--#age ,miles f ,=t ,l>amie4--,s\? ,pass4--,meet ,major ,h>ris1 & ,mr4 ,bridg]4--,cross ,gre5 ,riv]4--,meet ,samuel ,brannon4--,indep5d5ce ,day4--,meet a ,deta*m5t ( ! ,battalion4--,=t ,bridg]4--,report ( ! ,miss\ri ,company ,t ,p]i%$4--,rea* ,salt ,lake ,valley1 ,july #bd1 #ahdg4 ,,*apt] #bi4 ,,return ,,( ,,! ,,pione]s ,,to ,,w9t] ,,qu>t]s1 #ahdg4 ,9 ,retrospect4--,fir/ ,crop ( ,potatoes ,plant$4--,! ,beg9n+ ( ,irrigation4--,fir/ ,sunday4--,explorations ,s\? to ,utah ,lake4--,*oice ( ,temple ,block4--,address by ,brigham ,"y4--,return to ,w9t] ,qu>t]s4--,meet ! ,second ,company ( ,pione]s4--,enc\nt] ) ! ,indians4--,rea* ,w9t] ,qu>t]s1 ,oct4 #ca1 #ahdg4--;,fir/ ,presid5cy ,organiz$1 ,dec4 #bg1 #ahdg4 ,,*apt] #cj4 ,a ,,mission ,,to ,,! ,,ea/1 #ahdh4 ,9 ,w9t] ,qu>t]s4--,battle ( ,nauvoo ,commemorat$4--,organization ( ,pott[atamie ,c\nty4--,bids ,presid5t ,"y & ,sa9ts ,good-by4--,j\rney f ,w9t] ,qu>t]s to ,nauvoo4--,f ,nauvoo to ,ma9e4--,a ,lett] to ,8 ,wife4--,heal+ ! ,sick4--,discov]y ( ,gold 9 ,cali=nia4 ,,*apt] #ca4 ,,eld] ,,woodruff',s ,,return ,,f ,,! ,,ea/4 ,lett] to ,orson ,pratt4--,baptism ( ,8 ,fa!r-9-law1 ,ezra ,c>t]4--,labors 9 ,new ,engl&4--,meets ,dr4 ,john ,m4 ,b]nhisel4--,heal+ ! ,sick4--,int]view ) ,col4 ,kane4--,he>s ,indian ,*ief4--,release f ,8 ,mission4--,return to ! ,valleys4--,conditions at ! ,fronti]4--,/amp$e on ! ,pla9s4--,brigham ,"y ,appo9t$ ,gov]nor4--,salt ,lake ,temple ,plann$4--,salt ,lake ,city ,giv5 a ,*>t]4--,visit to ! ,s\!rn ,settlem5ts4--,f\r? ,celebrat$ at ,black ,rock4--,celebrat+ ( ,tw5ty-f\r?4--,dea? ( ,8 ,/ep-,"m4--,judge ,broc*us ,speaks 9 ,conf]5ce4--,beautiful ,words ( ,patri>* ,john ,smi?4--,a ,vote ,to ,discont9ue ,use ( ,tea & ,c(fee4 ,,*apt] #cb4 ,,! ,,ye>s1 #aheb1 '#ec1 '#ed4 ,disc\rse ( ,brigham ,"y on ,s94--,! ,desc5dants ( ,ca94--,edw>d ,hunt] ,*os5 ,presid+ ,bi%op4--,p>[an ,/ake ,organiz$4--,david ,patt54--,talk on ,danc+4--,dea? ( ,will>d ,ri*>ds4--,j$$iah ,m4 ,grant ,*os5 ,c\nselor to ,brigham ,"y4--,j\rney ,s\?4--,walk]1 ! ,indian ,*ief4--,john ,smi?1 ,son ( ,hyrum ,smi?1 ,call$ ,to ,be ! ,head ,patri>* ( ! ,*ur*4--,visit ,nor?4--,legislature4--,philosophical ,society4 ,,*apt] #cc4 ,,educational ,,ef=ts4 ,education ,promot$4--,adv5tur]s4--,end[m5t ,h\se4--,presid5t ,"y ,speaks ( ! ,resurrection4--,dea? ( ,judge ,s*af]4--,provo4--,"w 9 ,educational ,societies4--,9 ! ,legislature at ,fillmore4--,words ( ,confid5ce f ,kano%1 an ,indian ,*ief4--,"s ,peculi>ities ( ,wil=d ,woodruff4--,poison$4 ,,*apt] #cd4 ,,! ,,re=mation1 #ahef4 ,h>d ,times ,7 ,difficult = ,"s ,to ,endure4--,record+ ,*ur* ,hi/ory4--,d$ication ( ,hi/orian's ,(fice4--,fir/ ,h&-c>t ,company4--,! ,re=mation ,inaugurat$--,dea? ( ,j$$iah ,m4 ,grant4--,suff]+ ( ! ,h&-c>t ,companies4--,heb] ,c4 ,kimball's ,dream4 ,,*apt] #ce4 ,,celebration ,,( #bd?1 #aheg4 ,words ( ,brigham ,"y4--,talk by ! ,indian ,*ief1 ,arop5e4--,assass9ation ( ,p>ley ,p4 ,pratt--,return ( ,?omas ,b4 ,m>% to ! ,*ur*4--,celebration ( ! ,tw5ty-f\r? 9 ,big ,cottonwood ,canyon4--,news ( ! ,army's ,approa*4 ,,*apt] #cf4 ,,w> ,,times1 #aheg4 ,deposit ( ,*ur* ,records 9 ,temple ,f\ndation4--,approa* ( ! ,army4--,pres5t ( a ,team4--,john ,d4 ,lee4--,visit ( ,capta9 ,van ,vliet4--,lot ,smi?4--,col4 ,alex&] ,writes ,presid5t ,"y4--,communication f ,gov]nor ,cumm+ to ,gov]nor ,"y4--,miracul\s ,escapes4--,high ,price ( ,salt at ,army ,headqu>t]s4--,pr$iction ( ,calamity to ! ,nation4--,a ,poetic ,tribute by ,eliza ,r4 ,sn[4 ,,*apt] #cg4 ,,army ,,ent]s ,,salt ,,lake ,,valley1 #aheh4 ,presid5t & ,congress ( ! ,u4 ,s4 ,memorializ$4--,words ( ,brigham ,"y4--,arrival ( ,col4 ,kane4--,gov]nor ,cumm+ ,rea*es ,salt ,lake ,city4--,migration ,s\?w>d4--,delegates f ,nic>agua4--,want ,mormons ,to ,move to ,c5tral ,am]ica4--,proclamation f ,presid5t ,bu*anan4--,peace ,commission4--,presid5t ( ! ,des]et ,agricultural & ,manufactur+ ,society4--,indian ,w> ,?reat5$4--,a ,/rik+ ,dialogue4--,! ,mob ,elem5t4--,mogo's ,deception4--,attacks on ,presid5t ,"y4--,greeley ,visits ,utah4 ,,*apt] #ch4 ,,beg9n+ ,,( ,,! ,,rebellion1 #ahfa4 ,emb>ks 9 ,%eep ,indu/ry4--,adv5tures ( ,"o ,gibson4--,lectures to ,"y ,m5 9 ,police ,c\rt4--,c\nsel to ,mission>ies4--,visit to ,ca*e ,valley4--,s*ools ,inve/igat$4--,celebration ( ! #bd?4--,prophecies ( ,civil ,w>4--,little ,*ildr5 9 ! ,resurrection4--,brigham ,"y on ,secession4--,dea? ( ,aphek ,woodruff4--,gov]nor ,dawson4 ,,*apt] #ci4 ,,! ,,ye>s #ahfb-'fc4 ,kill+ ( ,?ieves4--,john ,bapti/e1 ! ,grave ,digg]4--,value ( a ,daily ,j\rnal4--,erection ( ! ,salt ,lake ,!atre4--,/ate ( ,des]et4--,f\ndation ,/ones ( ,temple ,rais$4--,indian ,tr\bles on ,be> ,riv]4--,visit ( ! ,moquit*es to ,salt ,lake ,city4--,_! ,cu/oms4--,attempt ,to ,arre/ ,presid5t ,"y4--,settlem5t ( ,be> ,lake ,valley4--,m9+4 ,,*apt] #dj4 ,,! ,,ye>s1 #ahfd-fe4 ,"s ,enjoym5ts4--,he ,visits a ,condemn$ ,man 9 ,prison4--,tr\bles ,made by ,gibson on ,hawaiian ,isl&s4--,lor5zo ,sn['s ,escape f ,wat]y ,grave4--,visit to ,be> ,lake ,valley4--,rem>k ( ,presid5t ,"y 9 ,logan4--,ord9ation to ,apo/le%ip ( ,*>les ,c4 ,ri*1 ,lor5zo ,sn[1 ,era/us ,sn[1 & ,frankl9 ,d4 ,ri*>ds4--,hot ,spr+s at ,midway4--,second ,inauguration ( ,presid5t ,l9coln4--,treaty ) ,indians4--,colfax ,visits ,utah4--,jane ,blackhur/4 ,,*apt] #da4 ,,! ,,ye>s #ahff1 '#fg1 '#fh4 ,new ,ye>'s ,greet+s4--,evil ,spirits ,rebuk$4--,love = ,little ,ones4--,draw+s 9 ,8 ,j\rnal4--,mrs4 ,godbe's ,dream4--,brigham ,"y's ,rem>ks on ! ,atonem5t4--,sept4 #e1 #ahfg1 ,joseph ,f4 ,smi? ,select$ z ,"o ( ! ,twelve4--,amasa ,lyman ,dropp$ f ,twelve4--,s*ool ( ! ,prophets4--,move to ,provo4--,gras%opp] ,w>4--,adv5t ( ! ,railroad4--,rem>kable ,prophetic ,utt]ances at ,logan4--,visit to ,sanpete4--,call to ,fir/ ,presid5cy ( ,geo4 ,a4 ,smi?4--,accid5t to ,8 ,son ,a%ael4--,summ>y ( #ahfh4 ,,*apt] #db4 ,,! ,,ye>s1 #ahfi1 #gj4 ,co-op]ative ,movem5t4--,cove ,=t4--,pron\ncem5t ,aga9/ ,use ( ,w9e4--,organization ( ,be> ,lake ,/ake4--,visit ( ,s*uyl] ,colfax4--,! ,godbe ,movem5t4--,desc5dants ( ,ca94--,utah ,c5tral ,r4 ,r4 ,complet$4--,plural ,m>riage--,bo/on ,bo>d ( ,trade ,visits ,utah4--,say+s ( ,brigham ,"y4--,! ,newman-,pratt ,discussion4--,m>t9 ,h>ris ,re-baptiz$4 ,,*apt] #dc4 ,,pione] ,,life ,,9 ,,ri* ,,c\nty1 #ahga4 ,arre/ ( ,presid5t ,"y & ,o!rs4--,exp]i5ces 9 ,r&olph4--,caught 9 a ,sn[-/orm4--,rea*es ,salt ,lake ,city4 ,,*apt] #dd4 ,,! ,,ye>s1 #ahgb-gd4 ,judge ,mc,kean4--,j\rnaliz+4--,e>ly ,*ur* ,hi/orians4--,holy ,gho/4--,visit to ,san ,francisco4--,fun]als ( ,pitt & ,play]4--,?omas ,l4 ,kane4--,g>d5 ( ,ed54--,p>alysis4--,e>l ,rosebury4--,fall f a ,tree4 ,,*apt] #de4 ,,/4 ,,george ,,temple ,,d$icat$4 ,visit to ,r&olph4--,gov]nor ,axtell4--,visit ( ,presid5t ,grant4--,visit ( ,dom ,p$ro1 ,emp]or ( ,brazil4--,d$ication ( ,/4 ,george ,temple4--,a ,gr& ,bir?day ,celebration4 ,,*apt] #df4 ,,dea? ,,( ,,brigham ,,"y1 ,,aug4 #bi1 #ahgg4 ,dea? ( ,8 ,son1 ,brigham ,"y ,woodruff4--,prophetic ,utt]ances4--,baptisms = ! ,sign]s ( ! ,decl>ation ( ,indep5d5ce4--,dea? ( ,brigham ,"y ,*anges ,8 ,plans4--,fun]al4--,visit to ,logan4--,visit to ,/4 ,george4--,a ,vision4--,old ,folks' ,excursion4--,zion's ,bo>d ( ,trade4 ,,*apt] #dg4 ,,exp]i5ces ,,9 ,,arizona1 #ahgi4 ,9 ,arizona4--,an ,epi/le to ! ,_w4--,bir?day ,celebrat$ 9 ,/4 ,george4--,travels 9 ,arizona4--,hunt ) ,pelone1 ! ,apa*e ,*ief4--,a ,visit to ! ,zunies4--,travels ) ,lot ,smi?4--,dream4--,lett]s4 ,,*apt] #dh4 ,,rem>kable ,,exp]i5ces ,,9 ,,arizona1 #ahhj4 ,9 a ,%eph]d's ,t5t 9 ,arizona4--,a ,revelation ,giv5 ,jan4 #bf1 #ahhj4--,organization ( ,fir/ ,presid5cy4--,call to ,apo/le%ip ( ,francis ,m4 ,lyman & ,john ,h5ry ,smi?4 ,,*apt] #di4 ,,ye>s ,,( ,,great ,,agitation1 #ahha1 #ahhb4 ,leon>d ,h>dy's ,bir?day ,p>ty4--,prophecy ,conc]n+ ,joseph ,f4 ,smi?4--,dea? ( ,orson ,pratt--,visit to ,/4 ,george4--,! ,edmunds ,law4--,osc> ,wilde4--,conditions at ,/4 ,johns1 ,arizona4--,call ( ,presid5t ,george ,teasdale1 ,heb] ,j4 ,grant & ,seym\r ,b4 ,"y4--,dea? ( ,capta9 ,william ,h4 ,hoop]4 ,,*apt] #ej4 ,,! ,,crusade ,,op5s1 #ahhc-ahhe4 ,exempl>y ,deacons4--,adam-ondi-,ahman4--,visit to ,colorado4--,! ,patri>*al ,ord] ( ,m>riage4--,&rew ,burt4--,f>m ,life4--,! ,crusade ,op5s4--,! ,family ,celebration ( ,8 ,bir?day4--,call ( ,john ,w4 ,taylor4--,call ( ,wm4 ,b4 ,pre/on4--,l& ,tr\bles 9 ,arizona4--,d$ication ( ! ,logan ,temple4--,a ,visit to ,snake ,riv]4 ,c\ntry1 ,idaho4--,gr[? ( ,*ildr5 ,aft] ! ,resurrection4--,call ( ,john ,morgan4--,9 ,exile4--,conf]5ce at ,fi% ,lake4 ,,*apt] #ea4 ,,elevation ,,to ,,presid5cy ,,( ,,! ,,*ur*1 #ahhi4 ,arre/ ( ,george ,q4 ,cannon4--,gov]nor ,murray's ,dismissal4--,dea? ( ,presid5t ,taylor4--,presid5t ,woodruff ,appe>s 9 ! ,tab]nacle4--,*ange 9 ,f$]al ,(fic]s4--,april1 #ahhi1 ,wil=d ,woodruff ,became ,presid5t ( ! ,*ur*4--,visit to ,cali=nia4--,m4 ,w4 ,m]rill1 ,a4 ,h4 ,lund1 & ,abraham ,h4 ,cannon ,call$ to ,apo/le%ip4--,s5ator ,morgan ,visits ,presid5t ,woodruff4 ,,*apt] #eb4 ,,! ,,manife/o ,,& ,,ev5ts ,,( #ahij-'ia4 ,! ,political ,situation4--,visit to ,cali=nia4--,! ,manife/o4--,its ,effects4--,sug> ,indu/ry4--,h5ry ,m4 ,/anley4--,dea?s ( ,prom95t ,m54--,e>?quake 9 ,s\!rn ,utah4--,address to ,irrigation ,congress4--,int]pretation ( ,manife/o4--,rem>ks at ,brigham ,city on ! ,manife/o4 ,,*apt] #ec4 ,,d$ication ,,( ,,! ,,salt ,,lake ,,temple1 #ahib4 ,new ,home4--,visit ( ,presid5t ,eliot to ,salt ,lake ,city4--,complet+ ! ,temple4--,amne/y4--,d$ication ( ! ,salt ,lake ,temple4--,visit to ! ,_w's ,fair1 ,*icago4--,lib]al ,p>ty ,disb&s4 ,,*apt] #ed4 ,,adm9i/rative ,,"w1 #ahid4 ,electric ,p[] ,plant 9 ,ogd5 ,canyon4--,saltair1--,dea? ( ,8 ,bro!r1 ,?ompson4--,temple ,"w = ,b5jam9 ,frankl94--,an ,optimi/4--,dea? ( ,a4 ,o4 ,smoot ( ,provo4--,utah ,/ake ,organiz$4--,trip to ,alaska4 ,,*apt] #ee4 ,,! ,,ye>s #ahif-'ig-'ih4--;,,bir?day ,,celebration4--,,8 ,,dea?4 ,admission ( ,utah into ! ,union4--,! ,occasion ,celebrat$4--,political ,/ruggles4--,bir?day ( ,geo4 ,q4 ,cannon ,celebrat$4--,april ,conf]5ce1 #ahif4--,pronunciam5to ,reg>d+ ,political ,matt]s4--,dea? ( ,apo/le ,abraham ,h4 ,cannon4--,! ,purity & ,nobility ( ,8 ,"* ,reveal$ to ,pre/4 ,woodruff4--,*ange ( ! ,fa/ ,day4--,great ,celebration on ,8 #ij? ,anniv]s>y1 #ahig4--,visit f ,judge ,k9ney4--,pione] ,jubilee ,celebration4--,lett] to ! ,k+ & ,que5 ( ,sw$54--,visits ! ,coa/4--,8 ,son ,ow5 ,call$ to ! ,apo/le%ip4--,att5ds ,april ,conf]5ce1 #ahih4--;,goes to ! ,coa/ 9 ,augu/4--,8 ,sickness4--,dep>ts ?is ,life ,septemb] #b1 #ahih4 ,,*apt] #ef4 ,fun]al ,s]vices4 ,,*apt] #eg4 ,"* ,sket*4 ,app5dix ,a4 ,sidney ,rigdon4 ,app5dix ,b4 ,address to ! ,sa9ts ( ! ,briti% ,isles4 ,app5dix ,c4 ,/orm on ,lake ,mi*igan4 ,app5dix ,d4 ,rationality ( ! ,atonem5t4 ,wives ( ,wil=d ,woodruff4 ,*ildr5 ( ,wil=d ,woodruff4 ,index4 #a ,,*apt] #a4 ,,bir? ,,& ,,g5ealogy1 #ahjg4 ,a ,*os5 ,_s4--,div9e ,guidance4--,g5ealogy4--,a ,mill] by ,trade4 ,wil=d ,woodruff 0 ! f\r? presid5t ( ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,he belong$ to t class ( m5 ( :om ! ,"l said to ,abraham1 ,^! w ,i make my rul]s4 ,( our primeval *ildhood t anci5t ,prophet in=ms u t ! ,"l /ood among ^? t 7 spirits & ,he saw t !y 7 good4 ,( ^! spirits ! ,"l said to ,abraham1 ,?\ art "o ( !m1 ?\ w]t *os5 be=e ?\ wa/ born4 ,if ! ,"l knew ,abraham & ,j]emiah be=e !y 7 born 9 ! fle%1 ,he also mu/ h kn[n ,wil=d ,woodruff 9 ! _s _w4 ,! latt]'s integrity & unb\nd$ devotion to ! wor%ip & purposes ( 8 ,god are n surpass$ by any prophet ( ei!r anci5t or mod]n times4 ,l ^? ( anci5t times1 ,wil=d ,woodruff 0 und\bt$ly =eorda9$ ( ,god to a noble mission 9 life1 & to ! great responsibilities :i* he fill$ ) honor & to ! glory ( ,god4 ,to him !re 0 a reality ( ! _s _w r>ely enjoy$ by m51 he con/antly felt ! influ5ce ( spiritual associations :i* 7 above & beyond ! ord9>y affairs ( life4 ,t he _h an exi/5ce prior to ?is probation 9 life1 he nev] d\bt$4 ,he felt t life 0 a mission to :i* he _h be5 call$ & :i* 9 ! goodness ( ,god he _h be5 p]mitt$ to fill4 ,8 own spiritual exi/5ce 0 nev] ov]%ad[$ by temporalities or by con/ant misgiv+s t s frequ5tly beset ! lives ( o!r m54 ,wil=d ,woodruff look$ ^u ! bro!rhood ( m5 z #b a natural sequ5ce ( 8 assurance t ,god 0 ! ,fa!r ( our spirits 9 a =m] life4 ,he und]/ood t pray] ( ! ,savior address+ ,himself to ,8 ,fa!r 9 heav54 ,8 own _s 0 9 h>mony ) ! revelations ( ,*ri/4 ,9 ! light ( scriptural decl>ations & ( 8 own spiritual nature1 he 0 simply "h 9 life 9 ! p]=mance ( great duties :i* _h be5 assign$ him be=e ! _w 04 ,he s9c]ely believ$ t 9 return+ aga9 to ! ,god :o _h giv5 him life he w\ld h to acc\nt = 8 tal5ts & 8 "t4 ,speak+ ( ! ,a!nians1 ,paul said3 ,god t made ! _w ha? made ( "o blood all nations ( m5 to dwell on ! face ( ! e>?1 & ha? det]m9$ ! times be=e appo9t$1 & ! b\nds ( _! habitation4 ,9 ! life ( ,wil=d ,woodruff !re 0 unfold$ day by day ! duties & obligations t l9k$ him ) ! *a9 ( et]nal life4 ,:5 ! new revelation ( ,god to m5 9 ?is disp5sation broke 9 ^u him he 0 happily prep>$ to enjoy ! new light4 ,to be a ,latt]-day ,sa9t f ! outset seem$ z natural z to brea! ! air ( heav54 ,he m>vell$ at ! purposes ( ,god b did n wond]1 & d\bt did n obscure f 8 vision ! div9e tru? ( ?is disp5sation :ile he soj\rn$ 9 ! fle%4 ,! love ( ,god _h always ab\nd$ 9 8 he>t1 & ! div9e message f\nd him eag] & will+4 ,he 0 n among ^? :o s\ght div9e assurance & spiritual satisfaction 9 "s "o cre$ ( ! day4 ,! ,bible 0 8 highe/ au?ority & he believ$ implicitly 9 ! div9ity ( its tea*+s4 ,he 0 a devot$ /ud5t ( ,holy ,writ & pray]fully s\ght ! gifts & bless+s be/[$ ^u ! ,sa9ts ( old4 ,he 0 wait+ = precisely t :i* came to him & he took up ! new mission ( life ) a /r5u\s desire to s]ve ,god & to be a witness t he 0 ! same ,god ye/]day1 to-day1 & =ev]4 ,! /ory ( ,wil=d ,woodruff's life 0 consi/5t1 fai?ful & 9 h>mony ) scriptural examples4 ,! deal+s ( ,god ) ,8 *ildr5 9 o!r disp5sations 7 always be=e 8 m9d z illu/rations & evid5ces4 ,if ! ,bible _h be5 ! *ief consolation ( 8 y\? & ! be/ evid5ce ( div9e purposes1 x became d\bly s :5 he became a ,latt]-day ,sa9t4 ,no?+ t ,god _h done 9 =m] disp5sations #c 0 too insignificant = 8 e>ne/ consid]ation4 ,h5ce=? he 0 to speak 9 ! "n ( ! ,"l1 & act by ! au?ority ( div9e comm&4 ,he lov$ ! memory ( ! anci5t ,prophets & /rove e>ne/ly to emulate _! example4 ,8 life1 !re=e1 is m>k$ by spiritual gr[? & a devotion to ,god's w t makes x an inspiration to all :o knew him or :o read ! /ory ( 8 life & tea*+s4 ,he honor$ & magnifi$ e (fice & call+ conf]r$ ^u him f t ( a tea*] to ! presid5t ( ! ,*ur*4 ,9 ?is high /ation he laid d[n 8 life at ! ripe age ( n9ety-"o ye>s4 ,wil=d ,woodruff 0 born ,m>* #a/1 #ahjg 9 ! t[n ( ,f>m+ton1 ,h>t=d ,c\nty1 ,connecticut4 ,he 0 ! son ( ,aphek ,woodruff4 ,8 gr&fa!r 0 ,capta9 ,eldad ,woodruff :o 0 ! son ( ,josiah ,woodruff4 ,josiah 0 ! son ( ,joseph ^: fa!r's "n 0 ,john1 ! son ( ,ma!w ,woodruff4 ,?is is z f> back z ,wil=d ,woodruff's g5ealogy has be5 trac$ 9 ,am]ica4 ,x is claim$ t ,john ,woodruff ( ,s\? ,hampton1 ,long ,isl&1 is ! fir/ p]son 9 ,am]ican hi/ory be>+ ! "n ( ,woodruff4 ,:e!r he is relat$ to ,mat!w ,woodruff1 ! e>lie/ kn[n ance/or ( ,wil=d 9 ?is c\ntry1 has n be5 det]m9$4 ,presid5t ,woodruff says1 t accord+ to ! anci5t ,book ( ,h]aldry1 "o ( 8 ance/ors 0 ,"l ,mayor ( ,london 9 #aegi4 ,8 "m's "n 0 ,beulah ,?ompson4 ,! family on 8 "m's side1 = g5]ations liv$ at ,f>m+ton1 ,connecticut4 ,! ,woodruff family "n is ,engli% & is d]iv$ f ! occupation ( its be>]s :o 9 ! days ( ,william ! ,conqu]or gu>d$ ! woods & =e/s = ! use ( noblem5 & :o 7 consid]$ among ! mo/ honor$ (fic]s 9 ! l&4 ,f ,wil=d ,woodruff's acc\nt ( 8 =efa!rs x appe>s t !y 7 h>dy & long-liv$ p4 ,he says3 ,my gr&fa!r1 ,josiah ,woodruff1 liv$ ne>ly "o hundr$ ye>s4 ,he possess$ an iron con/itution & p]=m$ a great deal ( manual "w up to ! "t ( 8 dea?4 ,8 wife's "n 0 ,s>ah4 ,%e bore him n9e *ildr53 ,josiah1 ,appleton1 ,eldad1 ,eli%a1 ,joseph1 ,rhoda1 & ,phoebe4 ,!re 7 two ( ?is family ^: names are n giv54 ,my gr&fa!r1 ,eldad ,woodruff1 0 ! ?ird son ( ,josiah4 ,he 0 born 9 ,f>m+ton1 ,h>t=d ,c\nty1 ,connecticut 9 #agea4 ,he likewise possess$ #d a /rong con/itution & x 0 said ( him t = sev]al ye>s he p]=m$ m labor ?an any man 9 ,h>t=d ,c\nty4 ,f ov] ex]tion & hew+ timb] he 0 attack$ ) rheumatism 9 8 "r hip :i* caus$ a sev]e lam5ess = sev]al ye>s be=e 8 dea?4 ,he m>ri$ ,d9ah ,wood=d by :om he _h sev5 *ildr53 ,eldad1 ,elizabe?1 ,samuel1 ,titus1 ,hel51 ,aphek1 & ,ozem4 ,my gr&fa!r di$ 9 ,f>m+ton f spott$ fev] 9 #ahjf at ! age ( fifty-five ye>s4 ,my gr&mo!r1 ,d9ah1 di$ 9 ! same place 9 #ahbd f ! effects ( a canc] 9 h] brea/2 h] suff]+s 7 v great4 ,my fa!r1 ,aphek ,woodruff1 0 born 9 ,f>m+ton1 ,novemb] #aa1 #aggh4 ,he m>ri$ ,beulah ,?ompson :o bore him ?ree sons3 ,azmon1 born ,nov4 #bi?1 #ahjb2 ,?ompson1 born ,decemb] #bbnd1 #ahjd2 & myself1 born ,m>* #a/1 #ahjg4 ,my "m di$ f spott$ fev] ,janu>y #aa?1 #ahjh at ! age ( tw5ty-eight ye>s1 leav+ me a babe ( fifte5 mon?s4 ,my fa!r m>ri$ a second wife1 ,azubah ,h>t4 ,%e bore him six *ildr54 ,he 0 a man ( a /rong con/itution & did a great am\nt ( labor4 ,at eighte5 ye>s ( age he began "w 9 a fl\r mill & saw mill & cont9u$ at 8 occupation !re = ab\t fifty ye>s4 ,mo/ ( t "t he labor$ eighte5 h\rs a day4 ,he nev] made any pr(ession ( religion until ,i baptiz$ him into ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ on ! fir/ day ( ,july1 #ahch4 ,he 0 a man ( great *>ity1 hone/y1 & integrity & made himself poor by giv+ to ! poor4 ,he 0 lib]al 9 accommodat+ 8 fell[ m5 by l5d+ money & by becom+ surety = 8 neighbors4 ,he g5]ally said yes to e man :o ask$ a favor at 8 h&s4 ,i assi/$ my fa!r 9 ! ,f>m+ton mills until ,i 0 tw5ty ye>s ( age & cont9u$ 9 ! occupation ( a mill] until ,i 0 ?irty-"o4 #e ,,*apt] #b4 ,a ,,*apt] ,,( ,,accid5ts4 ,arms & ,legs ,brok54--,injury to ,brea/ ,bone & ,ribs4--,dr[n$4--,froz54--,scald$4--,o!r ,escapes4--,life ,pres]v$ by a ,m]ciful ,provid5ce4 ,! j\rnal ( ,wil=d ,woodruff conta9s a *apt] :i* he designates z a *apt] ( accid5ts4 ,x is giv5 ?us e>ly 9 8 biography z x reveals ! purposes ( an ov]rul+ ,provid5ce ^: m]cies & guid+ p[]s are rem>kably manife/$ ?r\gh\t a long & ardu\s c>e]4 ,he himself reg>d$ 8 escapes f dea? z an evid5ce ( a de/ructive p[] t s\ght to ?w>t t special mission 9 life s wond]fully reveal$ 9 ! subsequ5t *apt]s ( ?is biography4 ,8 life ?r\gh\t discloses a con/ant /ruggle aga9/ ob/acles :i* he _h to ov]come4 ,!y are manife/$ 9 e degree ( difficulty1 & to less c\rage\s natures _m ( !m w\ld h be5 insurm\ntable4 ,!re are 9 8 words :i* describe ! mis=tunes t ov]took him no traces ( envy1 disc\ragem5t or despair4 ,t o!rs 7 born to an easi] life did n awak5 )9 him a _s ( envy or d\bt4 ,to 8 m9d ! joys or sorr[s ( ?is _w 7 all subord9ate to ! w ( an ov]rul+ ,provid5ce4 ,:ile he did n compla91 he did n ascribe 8 difficulties or dang]s to fate4 ,he 0 nev] s mu* conc]n$ ab\t ! difficulty 9 surm\nt+ an ob/acle z he 0 ab\t 8 ability ?r\gh ! goodness ( ,god to d s4 ,evid5tly1 he says1 ,i h be5 numb]$ ) ^? :o are app>5tly ! m>k$ victims ( mis=tunes4 ,x has seem$ to me at times z ?\gh "s invisible p[] 7 wat*+ my foot/eps 9 se>* ( an opportunity to de/roy my life4 ,i1 !re=e1 ascribe my pres]vation on e>? to ! wat*c>e ( a m]ciful ,provid5ce1 ^: h& has be5 /ret*$ out to rescue me f dea? :5 ,i 0 9 ! pres5ce ( ! mo/ ?reat5+ dang]s4 ,"s ( ^! dang]s f :i* ,i s n>r[ly escap$ ,i %all "h briefly describe3 ,:5 ?ree ye>s ( age1 ,i fell into a caldron ( scald+ wat] & al?\gh in/antly rescu$1 ,i 0 s badly burn$ #f t x 0 n9e mon?s be=e ,i 0 ?\ght to be out ( ! dang] ( fatal consequ5ces4 ,my fif? & six? ye>s 7 int]wov5 ) _m accid5ts4 ,on a c]ta9 day1 9 company ) my eld] bro!rs1 ,i ent]$ ! b>n1 & *ose ! top ( a hay m[ = a place ( div]sion4 ,we _h n be5 !re long be=e ,i fell f ! great beam ^u my face on ! b>e floor4 ,i 0 sev]ely hurt1 b recov]$ 9 a %ort "t1 & 0 aga9 at play4 ,"o ,saturday ev5+1 ) my bro!rs ,azmon & ,?ompson1 :ile play+ 9 ! *amb] ( my fa!r's h\se1 contr>y to 8 in/ructions1 ,i made a mis/ep & fell to ! bottom ( ! /airs1 break+ "o ( my arms 9 ! fall4 ,s mu* = disob$i5ce4 ,i suff]$ int5sely1 b soon recov]$1 feel+ t :atev] ,i suff]$ 9 ! future1 x w\ld n be = disob$i5ce to p>5ts4 ,! ,"l has comm&$ *ildr5 to obey _! p>5ts2 & ,paul says1 ',?is is ! fir/ comm&m5t ) promise4' ,x 0 only a %ort "t aft] ?is t ,i n>r[ly escap$ ) my life4 ,my fa!r own$ a numb] ( horn$ cattle1 among :i* 0 a surly bull4 ,"o ev5+ ,i 0 fe$+ pumpk9s to ! cattle1 & ! bull leav+ 8 own took ! pumpk9 ,i _h giv5 to a c[ :i* ,i call$ m9e4 ,i 0 inc5s$ at ! selfi%ness ( ?is male bea/1 & promptly pick$ up ! pumpk9 he _h left1 to give x to ! c[4 ,no soon] _h ,i got x 9 my arms ?an ! bull came plung+ t[>d me ) great fury4 ,i ran d[n ! hill ) all my might1 ! bull at my heels4 ,my fa!r1 see+ ! dang] ,i 0 91 call$ to me to ?r[ d[n ! pumpk91 b 7=gett+ to be ob$i5t7 ,i held on1 & z ! bull 0 approa*+ me ) ! fi]c5ess ( a tig]1 ,i made a mis/ep & fell flat ^u ! gr\nd4 ,! pumpk9 roll$ out ( my arms1 ! bull leap$ ov] me1 ran 8 horns into ! pumpk9 & tore x to pieces4 ,und\bt$ly he w\ld h done ! same ?+ to me if ,i _h n fall5 to ! gr\nd4 ,?is escape1 l all o!rs1 ,i attribute to ! m]cy & goodness ( ,god4 ,dur+ ! same ye>1 :ile visit+ at my ,uncle ,eldad ,woodruff's1 ,i fell f a por* across "s timb]1 & broke my o!r arm4 ,n _m mon?s pass$ by be=e ,i 0 call$ to endure #g a /ill great] mis=tune4 ,my fa!r own$ a saw mill 9 addition to 8 fl\r mill1 & "o morn+1 9 company ) sev]al o!r boys1 ,i w5t into ! saw mill & got ^u ! headlock ( ! c>riage to ride1 n anticipat+ any dang]2 b be=e ,i 0 aw>e ( x my leg 0 caught betwe5 ! headlock & ! f5d] po/ & brok5 9 two4 ,i 0 tak5 to ! h\se1 & lay n9e h\rs be=e my bones 7 replac$4 ,t "t 0 sp5t 9 sev]e pa92 b be+ "y1 my bones soon knitt$ toge!r1 & 9 a few weeks ,i 0 ^u my feet z usual1 att5d+ to ! sports ( y\?4 ,dur+ ?is conf9em5t my bro!r ,?ompson 0 my companion4 ,he 0 suff]+ f typhus fev]4 ,%ortly aft] ?is1 ^u a d>k night1 ,i 0 kick$ 9 ! abdom5 by an ox2 b be+ too close to ! animal to receive ! full =ce ( ! bl[1 ,i 0 m fright5$ ?an hurt4 ,x 0 n long be=e ,i made my fir/ ef=t at load+ hay4 ,i 0 v "y1 b ?\ght ,i _h load$ x all "r4 ,:5 on ! way to ! b>n1 ! :eel ( ! wagon /ruck a rock1 & (f w5t ! hay4 ,i fell to ! gr\nd ) ! load on top ( me2 ?is 0 soon remov$1 & aside f a little smo!r+ ,i 0 unhurt4 ,:5 eight ye>s ( age1 ,i accompani$ my fa!r1 ) sev]al o!rs 9 a "o-horse wagon1 ab\t ?ree miles f home1 to att5d to "s "w4 ,on ! way ! horse became fright5$1 ran d[n a hill1 & turn$ ov] ! wagon1 ) u 9 x4 ,we 7 9 dang]1 b 7 aga9 sav$ by ! h& ( ,provid5ce4 ,none ( u 7 injur$4 ,"o day ,i climb$ an elm tree to procure "s b>k2 :ile ab\t fifte5 feet f ! gr\nd1 ! limb ^u :i* ,i /ood1 be+ dry1 broke1 & ,i fell to ! gr\nd ^u my back4 ,! accid5t app>5tly knock$ ! brea? out ( my body4 ,a c\s9 ran to ! h\se & told my p>5ts t ,i 0 dead1 b be=e my fri5ds rea*$ me ,i reviv$1 rose to my feet1 & met !m on ! way4 ,:5 twelve ye>s old ,i 0 ne>ly dr[n$ 9 ,f>m+ton ,riv]4 ,i sank 9 ?irty feet ( wat]1 & 0 miracul\sly sav$ by a "y man nam$ ,bacon4 ,! re/oration to life caus$ me great suff]+4 ,at ?irte5 ye>s ( age1 :ile pass+ ?r\gh ,f>m+ton #h mead[s1 9 ! dep?s ( w9t]1 9 a bl9d+ sn[/orm1 ,i became s *ill$ & ov]come ) cold t ,i c\ld n travel4 ,i crawl$ into ! holl[ ( a l>ge apple tree4 ,a man 9 ! di/ance saw me1 &1 realiz+ ! dang] ,i 0 91 ha/5$ to :]e ,i 04 ,be=e he arriv$ at ! spot ,i _h fall5 asleep1 & 0 almo/ unconsci\s4 ,he _h mu* difficulty 9 ar\s+ me to a s5se ( my critical condition1 & promptly _h me convey$ to my fa!r's h\se1 :]e1 ?r\gh a k9d ,provid5ce1 my life 0 aga9 pres]v$4 ,at f\rte5 ye>s ( age ,i split my left in/ep op5 ) an ax :i* w5t almo/ ?r\gh my foot4 ,i suff]$ int5sely f ?is injury1 & my foot 0 n9e mon?s 9 gett+ well4 ,:5 fifte5 ye>s old ,i 0 bitt5 9 ! h& by a mad dog 9 ! la/ /ages ( hydrophobia4 ,h[ev]1 he did n draw blood1 & ?r\gh ! m]cy & p[] ( ,god ,i 0 aga9 pres]v$ f an awful dea?4 ,at ! age ( sev5te5 ,i met ) an accid5t :i* caus$ me mu* suff]+1 & came ne>ly end+ my life4 ,i 0 rid+ a v ill-temp]$ horse1 :i*1 :ile go+ d[n a v /eep1 rocky hill1 sudd5ly leap$ f ! road & ran d[n ! /eepe/ "p ( ! hill1 go+ at full spe$ amid ! ?icke/ ( ! rocks4 ,at ! same "t1 he comm5c$ kick+1 & 0 ab\t to l& me ov] 8 head among ! rocks1 b ,i lodg$ on ! top ( 8 head1 & grabb$ ea* ( 8 e>s ) my h&s1 expect+ e mom5t to be da%$ to pieces aga9/ ! rocks4 ,:ile 9 ?is position1 sitt+ a/ride ! horse's neck1 ) nei!r bridle nor o!r means ( guid+ him except 8 e>s1 he plung$ d[n ! hill among ! rocks ) great fury1 until he /ruck a rock ne>ly brea/ high1 :i* ?rew him to ! e>?4 ,i w5t ov] 8 head1 l&+ squ>ely ^u my feet almo/ "o rod 9 front ( ! horse4 ,alight+ ^u my feet 0 probably ! means ( sav+ my life2 = if ,i _h /ruck ! gr\nd ^u any o!r "p ( my body1 x w\ld probably h kill$ me in/antly4 ,z x 01 "o ( my legs 0 brok5 9 two places1 & bo? my ankles put out ( place 9 a %ock+ mann]4 ,! horse almo/ roll$ ov] me 9 8 /ruggles to get up4 ,my uncle saw me1 & came to my assi/ance4 ,i 0 c>ri$ to 8 h\se 9 an arm*air4 ,i lay f #b o'clock #i 9 ! aft]noon until #aj o'clock at night )\t m$ical aid & 9 great pa91 :5 my fa!r arriv$ ) ,dr4 ,swift1 ( ,f>m+ton4 ,! doctor set my bones1 box$ up my limbs1 & t night convey$ me eight miles 9 8 c>riage to my fa!r's h\se4 ,i _h good att5tion1 & al?\gh my suff]+s 7 great1 9 eight weeks ,i 0 out ^u my crut*es1 & 0 soon re/or$ to a s\nd condition4 ,9 #ahbg1 :ile manag+ a fl\r mill = ,aunt ,:eel]1 9 ,avon1 ,conn41 ,i 0 /&+ ^u "o ( ! :eels1 cle>+ away ! ice4 ,a man1 n kn[+ ,i 0 9 t position1 hoi/$ ! gate & turn$ ^u ! :eel a full head ( wat]4 ,! :eel />t$ at once1 my foot slipp$1 & ,i 0 plung$ head =emo/ ov] ! rim ( ! :eel into ab\t ?ree feet ( wat]4 ,my weight _h drawn my legs out ( ! :eel1 or ,i w\ld h be5 drawn "u a %aft & cru%$ to dea?4 ,9 #ahca1 :ile 9 *>ge ( a fl\r mill at ,coll9sville1 ,conn41 ,i 0 /&+ ^u "o ( ! arms inside ( a brea/-:eel tw5ty feet 9 diamet]1 cle>+ (f ! ice4 ,a full head ( wat] 0 turn$ on sudd5ly4 ,! :eel />t$ in/antly4 ,i dropp$ my ax & leap$ ab\t tw5ty feet to ! bottom ( ! :eel4 ,z ,i /ruck ! bottom1 ,i roll$ out aga9/ a rugg$ /one1 ) only two feet ( cle>ance betwe5 ! /one & ! :eel4 ,! latt] caught me & roll$ me out into ! wat] bel[1 :]e ,i f\nd myself1 mu* fright5$1 b ?ankful to ,provid5ce t no bones 7 brok54 ,! day t ,i 0 baptiz$ into ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts--,decemb] #ca1 #ahcc--my horse1 ) newly calk$ %oes1 kick$ ! hat (f my head4 ,if he _h /ruck two in*es l[]1 d\btless he w\ld h kill$ me in/antly4 ,t5 m9utes lat]1 :ile driv+ ! same horse & ano!r hit*$ to a sl$ ) loose bo>ds on ! bottom & no box1 ! bo>ds slipp$ =w>d "u ! pole & /ruck ! gr\nd4 ,?is at once ?rew ! bo>ds up endwise1 & pit*$ me =w>d betwe5 ! horses4 ,i held on ! l9es2 ! horses1 fright5$1 ran d[n ! hill1 dragg+ me "u ! sl$ beh9d !m4 ,! road1 h[ev]1 0 smoo?1 & ,i escap$ )\t injury4 ,9 #ahcd1 :ile travel+ 9 ,zion's ,camp to ,miss\ri1 a rifle 0 dis*>g$ accid5tally4 ,! ball pass$ ?r\gh ?ree #aj t5ts ) a doz5 m5 9 ea*1 & lodg$ 9 ! axletree ( a wagon1 )\t injury to anyone2 x pass$ )9 a few in*es ( my brea/4 ,_m o!rs escap$ q z provid5tially z ,i did4 ,a few mon?s lat] a musket1 heavily load$ ) buck%ot1 & po9t$ directly at my brea/1 0 snapp$ accid5tally2 b x miss$ fire1 & aga9 ! ,"l pres]v$ my life4 ,9 ,april1 #ahci1 9 ,ro*e/]1 ,ills41 ,i 0 rid+ ^u ! runn+-ge> ( a wagon4 ,i sat ^u ! front axletree4 ,! bolt came out ( ! c\pl+-pole1 sep>at+ ! :eels1 ! front f ! re>2 & my weight ^u ! front bol/] & tongue turn$ ! c\pl+-pole ov] on ! horses' backs1 turn$ ! /akes upside d[n1 :i* %ut me betwe5 ! bol/] & tongue1 b 9 su* a mann] t my head & %\ld]s dragg$ ^u ! gr\nd4 ,! horses took fright & ran into an op5 prairie4 ,!y dragg$ me = ab\t half a mile1 & not)/&+ my awkw>d position ,i manag$ to guide !m s z to run !m into ! corn] ( a high worm-f5ce1 :]e we l&$ 9 a pile toge!r4 ,i 0 consid]able bruis$1 b escap$ )\t any brok5 bones1 & aft] "o day's re/ 0 able to att5d to my labors aga94 ,on ! #ae? day ( ,octob]1 #ahdf1 :ile ) ! ,camp ( ,israel build+ up ,w9t] ,qu>t]s1 on ! we/ side ( ! ,miss\ri ,riv] 7!n ,indian c\ntry17 ,i pass$ ?r\gh "o ( ! mo/ pa9ful & s]i\s mis=tunes ( my life4 ,i took my ax & w5t two & a half miles ^u ! bluff to cut "s %+le timb] to cov] my cab94 ,i 0 accompani$ by two m54 ,:ile fell+ ! ?ird tree1 ,i /epp$ back ( x "s eight feet1 :]e ,i ?\ght ,i 0 entirely out ( dang]4 ,!re 01 h[ev]1 a crook 9 ! tree1 :i*1 :5 ! tree fell1 /ruck a knoll & caus$ ! tree to b\nd endwise back ( ! /ump4 ,z x b\nd$ backw>ds1 ! butt end ( ! tree hit me 9 ! brea/1 & knock$ me back & above ! gr\nd sev]al feet1 aga9/ a /&+ oak4 ,! fall+ tree foll[$ me 9 its b\nds & sev]ely cru%$ me aga9/ ! /&+ tree4 ,i fell to ! gr\nd1 alight+ ^u my feet4 ,my left ?igh & hip 7 badly bruis$1 also my left arm2 my brea/bone & ?ree ribs on my left side 7 brok54 ,i 0 bruis$ ab\t my lungs1 vitals & left side 9 a s]i\s mann]4 ,aft] ! accid5t #aa ,i sat ^u a log :ile ,mr4 ,john ,g>rison w5t a qu>t] ( a mile & got my horse4 ,not)/&+ ,i 0 s badly hurt1 ,i _h to m\nt my horse & ride two & a half miles ov] an exce$+ly r\gh road4 ,on acc\nt ( sev]e pa9 ,i _h to dism\nt twice on my way home4 ,my brea/ & vitals 7 s badly injur$ t at ea* /ep ( ! horse pa9 w5t ?r\gh me l an arr[4 ,i cont9u$ on horseback until ,i arriv$ at ,turkey ,creek1 on ! nor? side ( ,w9t] ,qu>t]s4 ,i 0 !n exhau/$1 & 0 tak5 (f ! horse & c>ri$ 9 a *air to my wagon4 ,i 0 met 9 ! /reet by ,presid5ts ,brigham ,"y4 ,heb] ,c4 ,kimball1 ,will>d ,ri*>ds1 & o!rs1 :o assi/$ 9 c>ry+ me to ! wagon4 ,be=e plac+ me ^u my b$ !y laid h&s ^u me1 & 9 ! "n ( ! ,"l rebuk$ ! pa9 & di/ress1 & said t ,i %\ld live1 & n die4 ,i 0 !n laid ^u my b$ 9 ! wagon1 z my cab9 0 n yet done4 ,z ! apo/les prophesi$ ^u my head1 s x came to pass2 ,i did n die4 ,i employ$ no physician1 b 0 adm9i/]$ to by ! eld]s ( ,israel1 & nurs$ by my wife4 ,i lay ^u my b$1 unable to move until my brea/-bone began to knit toge!r on ! n9? day4 ,9 ab\t tw5ty days ,i began to walk1 & 9 ?irty days f ! "t ,i 0 hurt4 ,i return$ to my labori\s employm5t4 ,i h n n[ a lame limb ab\t me1 not)/&+ x all4 ,i h be5 able to endure ! h>de/ k9d ( manual labor1 exposures1 h>d%ips1 & j\rneys4 ,i h walk$ =ty1 fifty1 &1 on "o occasion1 sixty miles 9 a s+le day4 ,! only inconv5i5ce ,i am n[ consci\s ( is t if ,i ov]work1 or take a sev]e cold1 ,i feel x m s5sibly 9 my brea/ & left side ?an ,i did be=e my la/ injury4 ,i h giv5 consid]able space 9 rec\nt+ ! =ego+ peculi> circum/ances :i* ,i h exp]i5c$ 9 life4 ,a summ>y ( :at is "h giv5 may be briefly /at$ ?us3 ,i h brok5 bo? legs1 "o ( !m 9 two places2 bo? arms1 bo? ankles1 my brea/bone1 & ?ree ribs2 ,i h be5 scald$1 froz51 & dr[n$2 ,i h be5 9 two wat] :eels :ile turn+ "u a full head2 ,i h pass$ ?r\gh a score ( o!r hairbread? escapes4 ,! repeat$ deliv]ances f all ^! rem>kable dang]s ,i ascribe to ! m]cies ( my ,heav5ly ,fa!r4 ,9 recall+ !m to m9d ,i always feel impress$ to r5d] ! gratitude ( my he>t1 ) #ab ?anksgiv+ & joy1 to ! ,"l4 ,i pray t ! rema9d] ( my days may pass 9 ,8 s]vice1 9 ! build+ up ( ,8 k+dom4 ,:5 "o /ops to reflect ^u ! "* ( ! accid5ts & ! mann] ( escape1 he is impress$ by ! ?\ght t !y came along z "p ( ! rem>kable incid5ts ( 8 life4 ,!y are m>vels to be sure1 b ! :ole life ( ,wil=d ,woodruff is a m>vel4 ,he 0 on ! spot :5 ! dang] arriv$4 ,he nev] seems to h be5 disconc]t$ by x4 ,he 0 s s]5e 9 8 fai? t he always _h an assurance t all w\ld end well1 & he1 consequ5tly1 is nev] f\nd 9 a compla9ly mood1 ev5 :5 und]go+ ! sev]e/ pa94 ,8 pati5ce1 !re=e1 0 a p[]ful factor 9 br++ to 8 life a l>ge measure ( confid5ce 9 ! ultimate goodness ( an ov]rul+ ,provid5ce4 #ac ,,*apt] #c4 ,a ,,rem>kable ,,prep>ation4 ,com+ ,ev5ts4--,wil=d ,woodruff's ,int]e/ 9 ,religion4--,exi/+ ,religi\s ,d5om9ations4--,tea*+s ( ,scripture4--,fa!r ,mason1 a ,prophet4--,peculi> ,process ( ,prep>ation4 ,wil=d ,woodruff belong$ to a gr\p ( m5 ^: adv5t into ! _w *>act]iz$ ! fir/ two decades ( ! n9ete5? c5tury4 ,?\gh 9 _! own day1 humble & obscure & held 9 contempt by mank9d g5]ally1 _! importance & ! "w accompli%$ by !m gr[ 9 significance to ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts :o are & h be5 = ! pa/ half c5tury ! greate/ hi/ory mak]s 9 ! _w4 ,su* m5 z ,joseph ,smi?1 ,brigham ,"y1 ,john ,taylor1 ,wil=d ,woodruff1 ,lor5zo ,sn[1 & ,joseph ,f4 ,smi?1 ^: adm9i/ration ( ! affairs ( ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts has giv5 !m a prom95t place 9 ! _w z well z 9 ! ,*ur*1 gr[ 9 hi/orical magnitude z "t goes on4 ,_! respective adm9i/rations con/itute di/+ui%$ l&m>ks 9 ! hi/ory ( a great p4 ,!re has be5 a my/]i\s some?+ ab\t ,nor? ,am]ica1 & inde$ ( ! :ole ,am]ican cont95t1 t has made x n only invit+ to discov]]s & adv5tur]s1 b an asylum to ^? :o s\ght enl>g$ religi\s fre$om & ! developm5t ( in/itutions 9 h>mony ) ! ideals ( progressive religi\s ?\ght4 ,:at has be5 m rem>kable to ! welf>e ( ?is nation ?an ! "* ( ! m51 :o1 /&+ ^u =eign %ores look$ =w>d to x z a l& ( gr& opportunities1 7 ! m51 ! e>ly patriots :o gave to its gov]nm5t ! highe/ wisdom ( ! age1 & to social in/itution a broad f\ndation ^u :i* all classes c\ld securely re/ _! hopes1 _! ambitions1 & _! religi\s convictions4 ,! in/itutions ( our c\ntry h nev]!less gr[n z "t w5t on1 & little by little conditions d]ogatory to ! well-be+ & happ9ess ( ! p h giv5 way to high] & bett] /&>ds ( life4 ,! opposition to slav]y & its d[nfall enl>g$ ! conceptions ( individual lib]ty & ( #ad human rights4 ,! traditions ( ages h giv5 way be=e ! progress ( mod]n enlight5m5t1 & ! c\ntry has af=d$ bett] opportunities = progressive & *ang+ in/itutions ?an any o!r nation ( ! civiliz$ _w4 ,! :ole drift ( ,am]ican hi/ory has be5 9 ! direction ( religi\s enlight5m5t & political fre$om4 ,true1 su* enlight5m5t & fre$om h met ) /ubborn resi/ance & h co/ ! be/ blood ( ! nation4 ,! ,unit$ ,/ates has be5 a c\ntry peculi>ly m>k$ = ! greate/ human endeavor4 ,x has n1 h[ev]1 rea*$ ! acme ( its possibilities nor has its "w1 h[ev] progressive1 rea*$ a f9i%$ /ate4 ,if ! lessons ( ! pa/ 9 ,am]ican hi/ory are important 9 any "o respect1 m ?an ano!r1 x is 9 ! great tru? t x is to be ! /&>d be>]1 & ! fir/ 9 religion & gov]nm5t4 ,9 religion ! nation is br\ght face to face daily m & m ) ! great religi\s problem kn[n to ! civiliz$ _w z ,mormonism4 ,! m5 :o 7 in/rum5talities ( t new religion gr[ 9 importance z x makes its way 9 religi\s & !ological hi/ory4 ,! lives !re=e ( su* m5 z ,wil=d ,woodruff n only h a di/9ct place 9 ! lives & ?\ghts ( _! religi\s associates1 b w also h an important position 9 ! future hi/ory & developm5t ( religi\s ?\ght4 ,h[ su* m5 z ,wil=d ,woodruff came ^u ! /age at ! p>ticul> "t 9 ! hi/ory ( ! ,*ur*1 & :at ext]nal influ5ces br\ght !m into its folds are matt] ( peculi> int]e/ to e /ud5t ( ,*ur* hi/ory4 ,:at he himself ?\ght ( ! new movem5t & h[ he 0 prep>$ to receive x is giv5 "h & !re ?r\gh\t 8 private j\rnals 9 a mann] to make ! /ory ( 8 life "o ( ! mo/ int]e/+ 9 all ! annals ( ! ,*ur*4 ,he says3 ,at an e>ly age my m9d began to be ex]cis$ ^u religi\s subjects1 b ,i nev] made a pr(ession ( religion until #ahcj :5 ,i 0 tw5ty-?ree ye>s ( age4 ,i did n !n jo9 any *ur* = ! reason t ,i c\ld n f9d a body ( p1 d5om9ation1 or *ur* t _h = its doctr9e1 fai?1 & practices ^? pr9ciples1 ord9ances1 & gifts :i* con/itut$ ! gospel ( ,jesus ,*ri/ z taught by ,him & ,8 apo/les4 ,nei!r did ,i f9d any:]e ! manife/ations ( ! #ae ,holy ,gho/ ) its att5dant gifts & graces4 ,:5 ,i conv]s$ ) ! m9i/]s ( ! v>i\s d5om9ations or sects1 !y w\ld always tell me t prophets1 apo/les1 revelations1 heal+1 etc41 7 giv5 to e/abli% ,jesus ,*ri/ & ,8 doctr9e1 b t !y h ev] s9ce be5 done away ) because no long] ne$$ 9 ! ,*ur* & ,k+dom ( ,god4 ,su* a decl>ation ,i nev] c\ld & nev] w\ld believe4 ,i did believe1 h[ev]1 t revelation1 ! gifts & graces1 & ! fai? once deliv]$ to ! ,sa9ts--a fai? :i* !y h enjoy$ 9 all ages :5 ,god has _h an ackn[l$g$ p on ! e>?--c\ld be done away ) only ?r\gh ! disob$i5ce & unbelief ( ! *ildr5 ( m54 ,i believ$ e gift1 (fice1 & bless+ to be j z necess>y n[ to con/itute ! true ,*ur* ( ,*ri/ & ,k+dom ( ,god z 9 any age ( ! _w4 ,?is belief 0 firmly fix$ ^u my m9d = two reasons3 fir/1 f ! /udy ( ! ,bible ,i f\nd t ! pr9ciple ( cause & effect 0 ! same 9 all ages1 & t ! div9e promises made 7 to all g5]ations4 ,at ! same "t1 ,i f\nd no *anges 9 ! gospel 9 ! days ( ,*ri/ & ! apo/les1 or t !re w\ld be any *ange 9 ! plan ( salvation 9 ! la/ days4 ,i le>n$ also f ! ,scriptures t _m ( ! anci5t prophets1 t ,*ri/ & ,8 apo/les =esaw by inspiration & revelation t ! ,g5tile nations w\ld apo/atize & turn away f ! true fai? & f ! ,*ur* & ,k+dom ( ,god z ! ,jews _h anci5tly done2 t !re w\ld be a fall+ away f ! apo/olic fai?1 f its doctr9es & ord9ances2 t o!r sy/ems w\ld arise2 t :5 ^! false sy/ems %\ld rea* _! fullness1 ! ,god ( heav5 w\ld set up ,8 ,k+dom2 t an angel w\ld re/ore ! gospel2 & t x %\ld be prea*$ 9 all ! _w = a witness be=e ! ,savior %\ld come to reign4 ,i fur!r believ$ t ! gospel _h be5 tak5 f ! ,jews & giv5 to ! ,g5tiles2 t ! ,g5tiles _h1 z =etold by ! prophets1 fall5 into apo/asy2 & t 9 ! la/ days ,israel %\ld be re/or$ & ! promises conc]n+ t p %\ld be fulfill$4 ,all ^! ?+s ,i le>n$ f ! ,scriptures & !y made a la/+ impression ^u my m9d4 ,! second reason = my peculi> belief 9 su* pr9ciples1 #af tea*+s1 & doctr9es 0 t 9 ! days ( my y\? ,i 0 taught by an ag$ man nam$ ,rob]t ,mason1 :o liv$ 9 ,sa9sbury1 ,connecticut4 ,by _m he 0 call$ a prophet2 to my k1 _m ( 8 prophecies h be5 fulfill$4 ,! sick 7 heal$ by him ?r\gh ! lay+ on ( h&s 9 ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 & devils 7 ca/ out4 ,8 son 0 a rav+ maniac4 ,aft] pray+ & fa/+ = him n9e days1 he arose on ! n9? day & comm&$ 9 ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ! devil to come out ( him4 ,! devil obey$ & ! boy 0 made :ole f t v h\r4 ,?is man in/ill$ ^! pr9ciples into my m9d z well z into ! m9d ( my olde/ bro!r ,azmon4 ,fa!r ,mason did n claim t he _h any au?ority to (ficiate 9 ! ord9ances ( ! gospel1 nor did he believe t su* au?ority exi/$ on ! e>?4 ,he did believe1 h[ev]1 t x 0 ! privilege ( any man :o _h fai? 9 ,god to fa/ & pray = ! heal+ ( ! sick by ! lay+ on ( h&s4 ,he believ$ x 8 "r & ! "r ( e hone/-he>t$ man or woman to receive light & k1 visions1 & revelations by ! pray] ( fai?4 ,he told me t ! day 0 ne> :5 ! ,"l w\ld e/abli% ,8 ,*ur* & ,k+dom ^u ! e>? ) all its anci5t gifts & bless+s4 ,he said t su* a "w w\ld comm5ce ^u ! e>? be=e he di$1 b t he w\ld n live to p>take ( its bless+s4 ,he said t ,i %\ld live to d s1 & t ,i %\ld become a conspicu\s actor 9 t k+dom4 ,! la/ "t ,i ev] saw him he relat$ to me ! foll[+ vision :i* he _h 9 8 field 9 op5 day3 ',i 0 c>ri$ away 9 a vision & f\nd myself 9 ! mid/ ( a va/ or*>d ( fruit trees4 ,i became hungry & w&]$ ?r\gh ?is va/ or*>d se>*+ = fruit to eat1 b ,i f\nd none4 ,:ile ,i /ood 9 amazem5t f9d+ no fruit 9 ! mid/ ( s _m trees1 !y began to fall to ! gr\nd z if torn up by a :irlw9d4 ,!y cont9u$ to fall until !re 0 n a tree /&+ 9 ! :ole or*>d4 ,i imm$iately saw !reaft] %oots spr++ up f ! roots & =m+ !mselves into "y & beautiful trees4 ,^! budd$1 blossom$1 & br\ght =? fruit :i* rip5$ & 0 ! mo/ beautiful to look ^u ( any?+ my eyes _h ev] beheld4 ,i /ret*$ =? #ag my h& & pluck$ "s ( ! fruit4 ,i gaz$ ^u x ) delight2 b :5 ,i 0 ab\t to eat ( x1 ! vision clos$ & ,i did n ta/e ! fruit4' ',at ! close ( ! vision ,i b[$ d[n 9 humble pray] & ask$ ! ,"l to %[ me ! mean+ ( ! vision4 ,!n ! voice ( ! ,"l came to me say+3 ,son ( man1 ?\ ha/ s\ght me dilig5tly to "k ! tru? conc]n+ my ,*ur* & ,k+dom among m54 ,?is is to %[ y t my ,*ur* is n organiz$ among m5 9 ! g5]ation to :i* y belong2 b 9 ! days ( y\r *ildr5 ! ,*ur* & ,k+dom ( ,god %all be made manife/ ) all ! gifts & ! bless+s enjoy$ by ! ,sa9ts 9 pa/ ages4 ,y %all live to be made acqua9t$ ) x1 b %all n p>take ( its bless+s be=e y dep>t ?is life4 ,y w be ble/ ( ! ,"l aft] dea? because y h foll[$ ! dictation ( my ,_s 9 ?is life4' ,:5 ,fa!r ,mason _h f9i%$ relat+ ! vision & its int]pretation1 he said1 call+ me by my ,*ri/ian "n3 ',wil=d1 ,i %all nev] p>take ( ?is fruit 9 ! fle%1 b y w & y w become a conspicu\s actor 9 ! new k+dom4' ,he !n turn$ & left me4 ,^! 7 ! la/ words he ev] spoke to me ^u ! e>?4 ,to me ?is 0 a v /rik+ circum/ance4 ,i _h pass$ _m days dur+ a p]iod ( tw5ty ye>s ) ?is old ,fa!r ,mason4 ,he _h nev] m5tion$ ?is vision to me be=e4 ,on ?is occasion he said he felt impell$ by ! ,_s ( ! ,"l to relate x to me4 ,! vision 0 giv5 to him ab\t ! ye> #ahjj4 ,he relat$ x to me 9 #ahcj1 ! spr+ 9 :i* ! ,*ur* 0 organiz$4 ,?ree ye>s lat] :5 ,i 0 baptiz$ into ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1 almo/ ! fir/ p]son ,i ?\ght ( 0 ?is prophet1 ,rob]t ,mason4 ,^u my arrival 9 ,miss\ri ) ,zion's ,camp1 ,i wrote him a long lett] 9 :i* ,i in=m$ him t ,i _h f\nd ! true gospel ) all its bless+s2 t ! au?ority ( ! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/ _h be5 re/or$ to ! e>? z he _h told me x w\ld be2 t ,i _h receiv$ ! ord9ances ( baptism & ! lay+ on ( h&s2 t ,i knew = myself t ,god _h e/abli%$ ?r\gh ,joseph ,smi?1 ! ,prophet1 ! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/ ^u ! e>?4 ,he receiv$ my lett] ) great joy & _h x read ov] #ah to him _m times4 ,he h&l$ x z he _h h&l$ ! fruit 9 ! vision4 ,he 0 v ag$ & soon di$ )\t hav+ ! privilege ( receiv+ ! ord9ances ( ! gospel at ! h&s ( an eld] ( ! ,*ur*4 ,! fir/ opportunity ,i _h aft] ! tru? ( baptism = ! dead 0 reveal$1 ,i w5t =? & 0 baptiz$ = him 9 ! temple font at ,nauvoo4 ,he 0 a good man1 a true prophet2 = 8 prophecies h be5 fulfill$4 ,!re 0 s mu* reason 9 ! tea*+s ( ?is man1 & su* h>mony betwe5 !m & ! prophecies & tea*+s ( ,*ri/ & ( ! apo/les & prophets ( old1 t ,i believ$ 9 !m ) all my he>t4 ,i _h giv5 myself up to ! read+ ( ! ,scriptures & to e>ne/ pray] be=e ,god day & night z f> z ,i c\ld ye>s be=e ,i he>d ! fullness ( ! gospel prea*$ by a ,latt]-day ,sa9t4 ,i _h plead$ ) ! ,"l _m h\rs 9 ! =e/1 among ! rocks1 & 9 ! fields1 & 9 ! mill--(t5 at midnight = light & tru? & = ,8 ,_s to guide me 9 ! way ( salvation4 ,my pray]s 7 answ]$ & _m ?+s 7 reveal$ to me4 ,my m9d 0 op5 to ! tru? s mu* s t ,i 0 fully satisfi$ t ,i %\ld live to see ! true ,*ur* ( ,*ri/ e/abli%$ ^u ! e>? & to see a p rais$ up :o w\ld keep ! comm&m5ts ( ! ,"l4 ,?is beautiful & inspir+ /ory ( ,rob]t ,mason reads v mu* l t ( ,simeon ( old1 :o1 hav+ receiv$ a div9e response to 8 /eadfa/ supplications1 exclaim$3 ,"l1 n[ lette/ ?y s]vant dep>t 9 peace1 accord+ to ?y ^w2 = m9e eyes h se5 ?y salvation4 ,9 read+ ! hi/ory ( ! ,*ur*1 "o is con/antly impress$ by ! /rik+ comp>isons betwe5 ! ev5ts record$ 9 ,holy ,writ & ^? :i* h be5 =]unn]s z well z accompanim5ts ( ! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/ 9 ?is disp5sation4 ,! ,_s ( ,god makes ^! analogies impressive1 & !y 9 turn confirm ! fai? ( ^? :o h receiv$ a te/imony ( ! div9e mission ( ,joseph ,smi? & ( ! purposes ( ,god to be fulfill$ by ! ,*ur* 9 ^! la/ days4 ,no wond] ,wil=d ,woodruff's m9d 0 op5 to ! tru?4 ,no wond] t d\bt or misgiv+ nev] becl\d$ 8 m9d #ai f ! day t ! new light broke 9 ^u 8 und]/&+ to ! day ( 8 dea?4 ,8 life is "o ( ! mo/ beautiful examples ( a *ildlike fai? t has ev] be5 giv5 to ! _w4 ,! /ory ( x is bo? fai?-promot+ & in/ructive4 ,x reads l ! /ories ( ,holy ,writ4 #bj ,,*apt] #d4 ,,e>ly ,,days1 #ahaf-ahcc4 ,a ,fi%]man4--,e>ly ,employm5t4--,noble ,reflections4--,lessons 9 ,read+4--,int]e/ 9 ! ,bible4--,philo ,woodruff's ,/range ,dream4--,mock+ ,deity4--,its ,effects4--,peace ( ,m9d4--,place ( ,pray]4--,happy ,exp]i5ces4--,a ,baptism4--,reads ( ,mormons4--,notable ,in/ance ( ,inspiration4--,removal to ,new ,york4--,azmon's ,fai?4 ,mu* ( ! e>ly life ( ,wil=d ,woodruff 0 pass$ 9 ,f>m+ton1 ,connecticut4 ,he 0 a boy ( great vitality & giv5 to ! sports incid5t to ! community & ! times 9 :i* he liv$4 ,he e>ly develop$ a m>k$ aptitude = fi%+4 ,9 ! /ream :i* f$ 8 fa!r's mill !re 7 spott$ tr\t 9 abundance4 ,^! he le>n$ to cat* ) great dext]ity2 & 8 bro!r1 be+ likewise an adept ) ! hook1 ! two a*iev$ ! reputation ( be+ ! mo/ successful fi%]m5 9 ! village4 ,! sports ( fi%+ & hunt+ :i* he practic$ 9 e>ly boyhood 7 enjoy$ by him ?r\gh\t 8 entire life4 ,"o is rem9d$ 9 ! /ory ( 8 life t !re 7 apo/les ( old :o ca/ _! nets = fi% 9 ! sea ( ,galilee4 ,l !m1 he too became a fi%] ( m54 ,he 0 equally prompt 9 respond+ to ! ,ma/]'s call & equally ard5t 9 promulgat+ ! new ^w ( life he 0 au?oriz$ to publi%4 ,we are n told h[ _m conv]ts 7 ! result ( _! mission>y ef=ts1 b x is q )9 ! b\nds ( tru? to decl>e t no apo/le ( ! la/ disp5sation succe$$ bett] ?an ,wil=d ,woodruff 9 plant+ ! message ( ! new disp5sation 9 ! he>ts ( 8 fell[-m54 ,he att5d$ ! village di/rict s*ool 9 8 e>ly boyhood1 a s*ool locat$ ab\t two miles f 8 fa!r's home4 ,9 ^? days1 he writes1 p>5ts did n feel ! importance ( urg+ ^u _! *ildr5 ! advantages ( education z !y urge !m today4 ,9 ^? times !y felt t matt]s ( education 7 :olly conf9$ to ! ideas & me?ods ( ! s*ool tea*]4 ,wil=d 0 an indu/ri\s boy4 ,8 m9d 0 fill$ ) l(ty ?\ghts1 & 8 education z "t w5t on took on a religi\s "*4 ,he 0 by nature a devot$ son & #ba obs]v$ c>efully ! div9e comm& :i* enjo9$ ob$i5ce to 8 p>5ts4 ,aphek ,woodruff1 fa!r ( ,wil=d1 0 a g5]\s-he>t$ man4 ,he r>ely refus$ to grant a favor ev5 :5 x seem$ probable t ! favor might prove a loss to him4 ,! fa!r by 8 indu/ry & frugality _h acquir$ a respectable compet5cy = ^? days4 ,8 prop]ty1 h[ev]1 soon dw9dl$ away :5 ^? = :om he became security left him to meet _! obligations4 ,8 possessions consi/$ ( a l>ge f>m well /ock$ ) cattle1 a fl\r mill1 a saw mill1 & a c>d+ ma*9e4 ,^! _h co/ ye>s ( toil & self-d5ial4 ,_! loss to him sav$ 8 honor1 b subject$ 8 family to ! h>d%ips :i* ! *ang$ f9ancial conditions br\ght ab\t4 ,^! exp]i5ces ( 8 fa!r _h mu* to d 9 ! =mation ( 8 son's "*1 = ! latt] avoid$ debts & 0 scrupul\sly c>eful to make 8 ^w good 9 e bus9ess und]tak+4 ,:5 ,wil=d 0 eight ye>s ( age1 a /rong religi\s revival took place 9 ! t[n ( ,f>m+ton4 ,x 0 conduct$ *iefly by ! ,bapti/ ,*ur*2 ! eld]s ( t ,*ur*1 ,brocket & ,qui%man1 prea*$ 9 8 fa!r's home4 ,!y baptiz$ 8 /epmo!r & sev]al o!r relatives4 ,8 bro!rs1 ,azmon & ,?ompson1 made "s pr(ession ( religion4 ,wil=d att5d$ meet+s1 pray$1 & tri$ to feel z o!rs felt1 b all to no purpose4 ,:atev] ( en?usiasm work$ ^u 8 feel+s 9 ! excitem5t ( ! meet+s soon pass$ away & left 8 s\l unf$ by ! bread ( life4 ,! next eld] bro!r1 ,?ompson1 0 9 a simil> condition4 ,8 elde/ bro!r1 ,azmon1 cont9u$ 8 int]e/ & devotion until sev]al ye>s lat] :5 he embrac$ ! fulness ( ! gospel4 ,8 fa!r1 hav+ sold 8 prop]ty at ,nor?+ton1 mov$ back to ,f>m+ton :]e he 0 employ$ to run ! fl\r mill own$ by ,c[les1 ,dem+ ,camp4 ,?is employm5t he cont9u$ = tw5ty-eight ye>s4 ,up to ! ye> #ahaf ,wil=d rema9$ ) 8 fa!r4 ,he att5d$ s*ool 9 ,f>m+ton until he 0 f\rte5 ye>s ( age4 ,on ! fir/ ( ,may1 #ahba1 he w5t to live ) ,col4 ,george ,c[les ) :om he rema9$ two ye>s4 ,:ile !re he att5d$ s*ool 9 ! w9t] & work$ ^u a f>m dur+ ! #bb summ] mon?s4 ,x 0 :ile liv+ ) ,mr4 ,c[les t ,wil=d aga9 witness$ a religi\s revival :i* 0 conduct$ by ! ,presbyt]ians1 :o 7 at t "t ! only sect 9 ,f>m+ton4 ,( ?is second revival he writes3 ,i att5d$ ! meet+s1 inquiry1 ,sunday s*ools1 & pray] meet+s4 ,i tri$ to get religion by ef=t & pray]1 b my ef=ts creat$ d>kness in/ead ( light & ,i 0 n happy 9 ! attempt4 ,!y want$ u to give our he>ts to ,god )\t tell+ u :at to d or expla9+ any pr9ciple 9 a compreh5sive mann]4 ,!re 7 _m "y p at t "t ( my age :o made a pr(ession ( religion4 ,i did n wi% to make a mock]y ( sacr$ ?+s by pr(ess+ light :5 ,i _h receiv$ none1 s ,i kept alo( f all pr(essions4 ,at ?is "t ! ,woodruff family 0 und]go+ a sev]e /ruggle = a livelihood4 ,"y ,wil=d liv$ out1 fir/ ) "o & !n ) ano!r1 work+ h>d dur+ ! summ] & fall & att5d+ s*ool 9 ! w9t]4 ,9 ! ye> #ahbc :ile mak+ 8 abode ) ,mr4 ,&rew ,mills he und]w5t 8 fir/ attack ( homesickness4 ,mr4 ,mills 0 a pr\d & au/]e man1 he writes1 ,i _h nev] be=e liv$ at a place :]e ,i did n feel free & sociable1 & !re 0 no conv]sation betwe5 u except to ask or answ] a "q4 ,i ate & slept v little !re = two weeks4 ,relief1 h[ev]1 came to me :5 ,i />t$ to s*ool & made ! acqua9tance ( my fell[ /ud5ts4 ,my homesickness left me & nev] came back4 ,i return$ home 9 #ahbe1 soon aft] :i* my fa!r made a contract ) ,mr4 ,horace ,todd t ,i %\ld "w "o ye> ) him4 ,! ye>1 h[ev]1 did n pass be=e ! boy split 8 in/ep ) an ax4 ,?is end$ 8 s]vice !re1 b 8 bro!r ,?ompson took ! place !re & work$ ! ye> out4 ,?us we kept our contract4 ,wil=d 0 crippl$ = n9e mon?s4 ,at ! end ( t "t he left home on horse back 9 se>* ( "w4 ,aga9 mis=tune ov]took him4 ,he 0 ?r[n f 8 horse & compell$ to return home :]e he rema9$ = "s "t4 ,!re 0 always a welcome 9 8 home1 because ( ! love & respect e memb] ( ! family ent]ta9$ = him4 ,"p ( ! "t up to ,april1 #ahbg1 he rema9$ at home1 #bc & "p ( ! "t he 0 engag$ 9 work+ = o!r p4 ,at t "t he 0 tw5ty ye>s ( age & left 8 home nev] to return except z a visitor4 ,he fir/ w5t to live ) 8 ,aunt ,hel5 ,:eel]4 ,he took h] fl\r mill at ,ea/ ,avon on %>es & work$ x = ?ree ye>s4 ,dur+ t "t he e/abli%$ himself 9 ! trade ( a mill]4 ,not)/&+ 8 y\? at ! "t ( leav+ home1 8 s\l 0 full ( deep & s]i\s ?\ghts4 ,!y 7 ennobl+ 9 _! "* & safegu>d$ ! "y man along ! slipp]y pa?s ( y\?4 ,"h are "s ( ! reflections ( ^? days3 ,?is is an important p]iod ( my life4 ,z ,i leave my fa!r's home to ent] ^u ! /age ( life to act = myself1 to be my own c\nselor1 & to =m my own "* 9 ! broad op5 _w1 my m9d is fill$ ) s]i\s reflections4 ,i am full ( anxiety--an anxiety :i* is pa9ful to me4 ,%\ld ,i outlive my p>5ts1 h[ long w x be be=e ,i %all foll[ !m to ! grave8 ,x w be said ( !m3 ',!y h gone ! way ( all fle% & _! *ildr5 w foll[ !m into ! same et]nal _w4' ,my age is an important p]iod 9 ! life ( e man2 =1 g5]ally speak+1 at ?is p]iod ( life man =ms mu* ( 8 "* = "t & et]nity4 ,h[ cauti\s ,i ought to be 9 pass+ ?is l&m>k along ! road ( my e>ly exi/5ce6 ,i feel t ,i ne$ c>e1 prud5ce1 circumspection1 & wisdom to guide my foot/eps 9 ! pa? :i* leads to honor & et]nal life4 ,lat] on1 ref]r+ to ?is same p]iod ( life1 he says3 ,i reflect$ fur!r ^u ! days ( my y\? :i* 7 gone1 & ^u ! fleetness ( "t t _h fl[n l an arr[ to return no m4 ,i reason$ ?us3 :ile walk+ ?r\gh a rapid /ream1 we _c tread twice 9 ! same wat]1 nei!r c we twice sp5d ! same "t4 ,!n h[ ought we to prize ! gold5 mom5ts & measure "t by our tal5ts to ! honor & glory ( ,god & = ! salvation ( our s\ls2 s t :5 ! ,"l comes1 ,he may receive ,8 own ) usury4 ,9 try+ to compreh5d ! fleetness ( "t1 ,i h ask$ myself ^! que/ions4 ,:]e is ! old _w8 ,:]e are ! millions ( ! e>?'s inhabitants1 includ+ my own ance/ors8 ,& :]e are ! days ( my y\?8 ,!y are gone--all #bd gone into ! b\ndless ocean ( et]nity :]e ,i %all soon f9d myself4 ,?is rem>kable /ate ( 8 m9d at t y\?ful p]iod ( life is s unusual 9 "y m5 ( t age t x is q reasonable to suppose t he 0 und]go+ a m5tal /ruggle on que/ions ( "r & wrong4 ,x 0 n simply ) him a "q ( good & bad2 has consci5ce told him :at 8 conduct ought to be 9 ! pres5ce ( temptation4 ,:at he want$ to "k1 :at he 0 ye>n+ to le>n 0 "s positive rule ( life t w\ld gov]n & guide him 9 ! =mation ( correct religi\s doctr9es4 ,9 ^? times x 0 ?\ght no evil to indulge 9 c>d play+ & pa/imes ( a simil> "*4 ,he occasionally took a h& 9 ^! games1 b soon )drew f su* recreation1 s9ce he believ$ c>d play+ to be a vice4 ,8 j\rnal %[s t he und]/ood ! dang]s t arise f ! s-call$ respectability ( companion%ip :5 su* companions are ?\ghtless1 indiff]5t1 & self-indulg5t4 ,! religi\s influ5ce ( su* m51 he writes1 :]e x is bad is mo/ to be dread$4 ,! vulg> & dissipat$ w n h mu* influ5ce ov] ! man :o int5ds to ma9ta9 a fair /&+ 9 society4 ,on ! o!r h&1 ! respectable man may lead him /ep by /ep into su* evils t br+ ^u him1 be=e he is aw>e ( x1 sorr[1 disgrace1 mis]y1 & %ame4 ,if ,i 0 ev] l$ to /ake any?+ at ! c>d table1 ,i _h ! provid5tial good =tune to lose4 ,!re 0 ?us cut (f ! natural enc\ragem5t to engage 9 su* a vice4 ,9 all ^! recreations !re 0 a _s work+ )9 me :i* drew my att5tion to inn] ?\ghts ( a nobl] sort until ,i lo/ all desire = c>ds & ! ball room & = ! company ( ^? :o enjoy$ t k9d ( pleasure4 ,s mu* 0 ?is ! case1 t ,i felt l a speckl$ bird 9 ! mid/ ( my companions4 ,inde$1 ,i le>n$ by exp]i5ce & by ! work+s ( ! _s ( ! ,"l )9 my own s\l t ! transitory pleasures ( human life d n 9 any way con/itute true & la/+ happ9ess4 ,be=e laun*+ out 9 bus9ess = himself1 he says3 ,i _h n acquir$ mu* ta/e = read+4 ,hav+ at my disposal ea* day sev]al leisure h\rs1 ,i felt impress$ t ,i mu/ n #be squ&] "t 9 idl5ess4 ,i did n c>e = novel read+4 ,i believ$ x to be useless4 ,nor _h ,i mu* ta/e = hi/ory1 hav+ read b little ( x4 ,"o day :ile read+ a s*ool book1 ,i came across ^! rem>kable words3 ',he t w sp5d 8 life 9 t mann] :i* is mo/ exaltant w f9d t cu/om w r5d] x mo/ delightsome4' ,^! words made a /rong impression ^u 8 m9d4 ,he at once began to read hi/ory4 ,at fir/ he read too mu* at a "t to rememb]1 to dige/1 & to pr(it by x4 ,aft] a judici\s regulation ( ?is m5tal pa/ime1 he read c>efully hi/ories ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 ,engl&1 ,scotl&1 ,greece1 & ,rome4 ,he read ,roll9's ,anci5t ,hi/ory1 ,josephus1 & o!r books4 ,!y became to him a delight1 & f !m he ga9$ mu* t 0 helpful4 ,by p]us+ hi/ory1 he writes1 we hold conv]se ) m5 ( judgm5t1 wisdom1 & k4 ,i f9ally took up ! ,bible z a /udy ( hi/ory & ,i nev] f\nd any hi/ory equally int]e/+ until lat] on ,i read ! ,book ( ,mormon4 ,:ile read+ ^! books we conv]se1 z x 71 ) ! ,"l & ) ,8 holy prophets & apo/les4 ,9 /udy+ ! ,^w ( ! ,"l we le>n tru?s :i* _c be acquir$ f any o!r s\rce4 ,^? books :i* conta9 ! revelations ( heav5 are ( f> m int]e/ ?an books conta9+ m]ely ! op9ions1 !ories1 & doctr9es ( m54 ,dur+ 8 fur!r /ay ) 8 ,aunt ,hel51 he enc\nt]$ o!r religi\s revivals )\t any b5efit to him fur!r ?an to emphasize 8 convictions t ! gospel 9 its purity 0 n among ! p at t "t & place4 ,at t "t he 0 call$ ^u to m\rn ! demise ( 8 belov$ bro!r1 ,philo4 ,a few mon?s prior to 8 dea?1 ,philo dream$ t an angel f heav5 0 go+ ?r\gh ! /reets ( ! t[n ) a roll conta9+ a li/ ( ^? :o %\ld die dur+ ! ye> 9 t t[n4 ,! angel approa*$ ,philo & unfold$ to him ! roll1 at ! same "t he in=m$ him t on ,novemb] #bg? !re w\ld be a fun]al at 8 fa!r's h\se4 ,philo record$ ! dream 9 8 j\rnal4 ,on ! v day nam$ by ! angel 8 own fun]al occurr$ at 8 fa!r's home4 ,! fulfillm5t ( ?is /range dream made a la/+ impression on ,wil=d's m9d4 #bf ,! ye> foll[+1 ano!r v rem>kable circum/ance occurr$ :i* 0 equally impressive to 8 ?\ghtful & spiritual m9d4 ,he writes3 ,i 0 call$ to sit up = ! night ) ! rema9s ( a "y man nam$ ,h5ry ,mill]4 ,he _h be5 v wick$ & pr(ane4 ,! day be=e 8 dea?1 he att5d$ a celebration ( ! nation's bir?day1 ,july #d?4 ,! boy's fa!r1 :o 0 a religi\s1 ,god-fe>+ man1 reprov$ ! son = 8 pr(anity & wick$ness4 ,%ortly aft] ?is1 he & 8 fa!r 7 on ! way to ! field to get "s hay :5 !re sudd5ly arose a heavy %[] accompani$ by ?und] & lightn+4 ,h5ry made sport ( ! ro>+ elem5ts & mock$ ,god 9 ! ?und]4 ,! next mom5t1 :ile /&+ by 8 fa!r's side1 he 0 /ruck by a ?und]bolt f heav54 ,i att5d$ 8 fun]al4 ,! circum/ances ( 8 dea? made a la/+ impression on me4 ,l _m1 = :om !re is 9 /ore a rem>kable religi\s future1 ,wil=d 0 call$ to suff] f9ancial rev]ses t he might le>n h[ unc]ta9 are ! goods ( ?is _w & t he might feel ! full =ce ( t div9e fiat3 ,curs$ is he t tru/e? 9 ri*es2 curs$ is he t tru/e? 9 man1 or make? fle% 8 arm4 ,he _h e>n$ consid]able money :ile runn+ ! fl\r mill = 8 ,aunt ,hel51 b lo/ mu* ( x by l5d+ x to an unpr9cipl$ man1 & by help+ o!rs :o 7 unable to repay him4 ,^! peculi> exp]i5ces1 temporal & spiritual1 =tunes & mis=tunes1 accid5ts & trials among p away f 8 own home fill$ 8 s\l ) grave reflections & br\ght him to take a /& relative to 8 own future c\rse 9 life4 ,he 0 high-m9d$1 _h no vices or bad habits1 & 8 /&>d ( purity & excell5ce 0 s high t he nev] indulg$ 9 light-m9d$ness or 9 trifl+ recreations4 ,to him !y 7 griev\s s9s 9 ! sight ( ,god2 & he believ$ ) ! ,prophet ,joseph t !y %\ld be es*ew$4 ,he 0 con/antly /riv+ = a high] plane ^u :i* he might firmly plant 8 feet4 ,i 0 tw5ty-?ree ye>s ( age2 & 9 reflect+ ^u ! pa/1 ,i became s9c]ely conv9c$ t !re 0 no real peace ( m9d or true happ9ess except 9 ! s]vice ( ,god & 9 do+ ^? ?+s :i* w\ld meet ,8 approval4 ,z f> z my imag9ation w\ld enable me1 ,i br\ght be=e my m9d all ! #bg honor1 glory1 & happ9ess ( ! :ole _w4 ,i ?\ght ( ! gold & ! weal? ( ! ri*1 ( ! glory1 gr&eur1 & p[] ( k+s1 presid5ts1 pr9ces1 & rul]s4 ,i ?\ght ( ! milit>y r5[n ( ,alex&]1 ,napoleon1 & o!r great g5]als4 ,i ca/ my m9d ov] ! innum]able pa?s ?r\gh :i* ! giddy _w travels 9 se>* ( pleasure & happ9ess4 ,9 summ+ up ! :ole matt] 9 ! vision ( my m9d1 ,i _h to exclaim ) ,solomon3 ',all is vanity ( vanities saye? ! prea*]4' ,i c\ld see t )9 a few ye>s all w\ld end alike 9 ! grave4 ,i 0 conv9c$ t no man c\ld enjoy true happ9ess & obta9 t :i* w\ld fe$ ! immortal s\l1 except ,god 0 8 fri5d & ,jesus ,*ri/ 8 advocate4 ,i 0 conv9c$ t man became _! fri5d by do+ ! w ( ! ,fa!r1 & by keep+ ,8 comm&m5ts4 ,i made a firm resolution t f !n ,i w\ld seek ! ,"l to "k ,8 w1 to keep ,8 comm&m5ts1 & to foll[ ! dictates ( ,8 ,holy ,_s4 ,^u ?is gr\nd ,i 0 det]m9$ to /& & to sp5d my future life 9 ! ma9t5ance ( ^! convictions4 ,x w be "h easily se5 t det]m9ation :i* l$ him ?r\gh all ! subsequ5t ye>s ( 8 life to d :atev] he did = ! glory ( ,god4 ,9 ,may1 #ahcj1 he 0 employ$ to run a fl\r mill = ,mr4 ,samuel ,coll9s ( ,coll9sville1 ,connecticut4 ,at fir/ he w5t to bo>d ) ab\t ?irty "y m54 ,^! be+ ( a worldly turn ( m9d1 he did n enjoy _! influ5ce & !re=e took up 8 resid5ce 9 ! family ( ,mr4 ,dudley ,d4 ,sackett4 ,ab\t ?is "t1 "u ! influ5ce ( a religi\s revival1 8 bro!r ,asahel made pr(ession ( religion & seem$ v devot$4 ,wil=d became specially anxi\s to "k ! w ( ! ,"l4 ,i pray$ night & day1 & ! ,"l ble/ me ) mu* ( ,8 _s4 ,^! began to be ! happie/ days ( my life4 ,i felt t ! sun1 moon1 & />s2 ! m\nta9s1 hills1 & valleys2 & t all creation 7 unit$ 9 ! praise ( ! ,"l4 ,my "w 9 ! mill 0 v light & ,i pass$ mu* ( my "t 9 read+1 9 m$itation1 & 9 pray]4 ,i read ! ,bible & x 0 l a new book to me4 ,i receiv$ mu* light 9 p]us+ its sacr$ pages4 ,if ,i 0 ca/ d[n1 tri$1 or #bh tempt$1 ,i f\nd 9 x relief 9 connection ) ! ,_s ( ,god4 ,! religi\s re=mation cont9u$ 9 ,f>m+ton & a numb] ( my relatives 7 actively engag$ 9 ! s]vice ( ! ,"l accord+ to ! be/ light !y _h4 ,among !m 7 my ,uncle ,ozem ,woodruff & 8 wife ,hannah4 ,!y 7 good p & ,i 0 mu* atta*$ to !m1 hav+ liv$ ) !m a good deal 9 my e>ly life4 ,i enjoy$ _! society v mu*4 ,a %ort di/ance f ! mill 0 a beautiful isl& ^u ! top ( :i* 0 a level field cov]$ ) fl[]s4 ,! isl& 0 surr\nd$ by a rapid curr5t ( wat] da%+ ov] ! rocks4 ,! banks ( ! curr5t 7 ?ickly /udd$ by tall1 wav+ p9es4 ,i *ose ?is pleasant retreat on ! top ( ! isl& z my place ( pray] & supplication4 ,i retir$ to x _m times1 bo? by day & by night & (f]$ up my s\l 9 pray] to ! ,"l4 ,i nev] %all =get ! happy h\rs ,i sp5t alone 9 m$iation & pray] ^u t solit>y isl&4 ,:5 sitt+ !re alone1 !re w\ld come to my m9d ! words ( ,rob]t ,pollock3 ',9 ! wide des]t :]e ! view 0 l>ge1 ,pleasant 7 _m sc5es1 b mo/ to me ,! solitude ( va/ ext5t unt\*$ by h& ,^: nature s[$ h]self & reap$ h] crop2 ,^: g>m5ts 7 ! cl\ds2 ^: m9/rels1 brooks2 ,^: lamps1 ! moon & />s2 ^: organ *oir1 ,! voice ( _m wat]s2 ^: banquets1 ,! fall+ leaves2 ^: h]oes1 /orms2 ^: w>riors1 ,mighty w9ds2 ^: lov]s1 fl[]s2 ,^: orators1 ! ?und]bolt ( ,god2 ,^: palaces1 ! ev]la/+ hills2 ,^: ceil+s1 ,heav5's unfa?omable blue2 ,& f ^: rocky turrets battl$ high ,prospects imm5se spread out on all sides 9 air1 ,lo/ n[ betwe5 ! welk9 & ! ma91 ,n[ walk$ ) hills t slept above ! /orm4' ,! ,"l ble/ me ) joy & happ9ess su* z ,i _h nev] be=e enjoy$1 d\btless because ,i 0 liv+ up to ! be/ light ,i _h4 ,i _h no apo/le or prophet to tea* me ! "r way2 s ,i _h to d ! be/ ,i c\ld4 ,9 my zeal to promote #bi good1 ,i got up pray] meet+s 9 our village & pray$ = light & k4 ,x 0 my desire to receive ! ord9ances ( ! gospel1 z ,i c\ld pla9ly see by read+ ! ,bible t baptism by imm]sion 0 a sacr$ ord9ance4 ,9 my eag]ness1 yet be+ ignorant ( ! holy prie/hood & ( ! true au?ority to (ficiate 9 ! ord9ances ( et]nal life1 ,i reque/$ ! ,bapti/ m9i/] to baptize me4 ,at fir/ he refus$ because ,i told him ,i w\ld n jo9 8 *ur* z x did n h>monize ) ! apo/olic *ur* :i* our ,savior e/abli%$4 ,f9ally aft] sev]al conv]sations1 he baptiz$ me on ! #e? ( ,may1 #ahca4 ,he also baptiz$ my bro!r ,asahel4 ,?is 0 ! fir/ & only gospel ord9ance ,i s\ght = until ,i jo9$ ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,wil=d cont9u$ ) ,mr4 ,coll9s = less ?an a ye>1 b left him ) ! be/ feel+s4 ,! latt] told ,wil=d t he w\ld always be welcome at 8 home1 & t z an honorable "y man1 wor?y ( tru/1 he w\ld *e]fully give him any recomm5dations he desir$4 ,wil=d held himself alo( f memb]%ip 9 any ( ! *ur*es4 ,he visit$ _! meet+s & conv]s$ ) _! m9i/]s4 ,he want$ to "k :y !re 7 no m apo/les & prophets4 ,he 0 told t !y 7 done away )1 because !y 7 no long] ne$$4 ,su* a /atem5t only int5sifi$ 8 disbelief 9 sect>ian *ur*es4 ,on "o occasion1 aft] pray+ mo/ e>ne/ly to "k ab\t ! p ( ! ,"l1 if any su* !re 7 on e>?1 he says3 ,! ,_s ( ! ,"l said unto me3 ',g to my ,^w & ,i w !re %[ !e my w & answ] ?y pray]4' ,i op5$ ! ,bible promiscu\sly1 pray+ ! ,"l to direct me to t portion ( 8 ,^w :i* w\ld answ] my pray]4 ,i op5$ to ! #ef? ,*apt] ( ,isaiah4 ,i 0 satisfi$ x 0 9 response to my pray]4 ,i felt t ! salvation ( ,god 0 ab\t to be reveal$ & ,8 righte\sness come =?4 ,i 0 also satisfi$ t ,i %\ld live to see ! p ( ,god ga!r$4 ,f ?is "t on until ! gospel f\nd me ,i 0 cont5t$ & felt t ,i %\ld tr\ble myself no m ab\t ! *ur*es & ! m9i/]s4 ,9 our zeal my bro!r ,azmon & ,i adopt$ ! wor%ip ( ! ,"l on ,saturday in/ead ( ,sunday4 ,i felt t a *ange f ! sev5? to ! fir/ day ( ! week 0 likely #cj a p]v]sion made by man )\t au?ority f heav54 ,x 0 :ile /ay+ ) ,mr4 ,c[les 9 ! spr+ ( #ahcb t he saw = ! fir/ "t an acc\nt ( ! ,mormons4 ,^! 7 describ$ 9 a newspap] article z a new sect claim+ to h new revelations & to be built ^u ! f\ndation ( prophets & apo/les ! same z ! anci5t ,sa9ts4 ,! editor ( ! newspap] ridicul$ ! ,mormons1 b ,wil=d 0 favorably impress$4 ,f t "t on he desir$ to see ^! new p2 = if !y enjoy$ ! gifts :i* 7 be/[$ ^u ! anci5t ,sa9ts1 !y 7 ! v p = :om he 0 seek+4 ,soon aft] ?is he made a settlem5t ) ,mr4 ,c[les & arrang$ 8 affairs ) a view ( mov+ to we/]n ,new ,york4 ,( ! circum/ances lead+ up to ?is *ange 9 8 life1 he writes3 ,! _s t 0 ^u me day & night said1 ',g to ,rhode ,isl&4' ,my m9d 0 greatly ex]cis$ ov] ! matt] = ,i c\ld n compreh5d :at x meant4 ,i w5t to live ) my bro!r ,azmon until our dep>ture = ,new ,york4 ,aft] salut+ him1 ,i said3 ',i wond] :at ! ,"l wants ( me 9 ,rhode ,isl&6 ,! _s ( ! ,"l has re/$ ^u me = two weeks & said1 ,g to ,rhode ,isl&4' ,9 ab\t an h\r aft] ?is my bro!r ,asahel arriv$ on a visit4 ,aft] %ak+ h&s ) him1 almo/ ! fir/ words he spoke 73 ',i wond] :at ! ,"l wants ( me 9 ,rhode ,isl&6 ,! _s ( ! ,"l has be5 ^u me = two or ?ree weeks & has told me to g to ,rhode ,isl&4' ,?is caus$ u to m>vel exce$+ly4 ,we _h n se5 ea* o!r = sev]al mon?s4 ,my bro!r ,azmon ?\ght t z we 7 ready to g to ,new ,york1 we bett] n g to ,rhode ,isl&4 ,to ?is we cons5t$ ) great reluctance4 ,i felt sure x 0 our duty to g !re1 al?\gh at t "t x 0 a my/]y4 ,lat] on :5 ! gospel came to !m 9 ,new ,york1 ,wil=d le>n$ t if !y _h gone to ,rhode ,isl& !y w\ld h met ,eld]s ,orson ,hyde & ,samuel ,h4 ,smi? & w\ld h ?us receiv$ ! gospel at an e>li] date ?an !y did by at lea/ "o ye>4 ,_h !y gone to ,rhode ,isl& & receiv$ ! gospel !re1 !y w\ld h und\bt$ly gone direct to ,kirtl&1 ,ohio4 ,z x 01 !y /opp$ 9 ,new ,york :]e !y pur*as$ a f>m4 #ca ,?is incid5t furni%$ an illu/ration ( ! safety ( obey+ ! _s ( ! ,"l1 ev5 :5 ! reason at ! "t is n app>5t4 ,! example ( ,adam is a fur!r illu/ration ( t same beautiful tru?4 ,adam1 :y do/ ?\ (f] sacrifice8 ask$ ! angel4 ,i "k n1 0 ! reply1 save t ,god has comm&$ me4 ,su* illu/rations %[ ! folly ( bas+ "o's conduct :olly ^u exp]i5ce1 or ^u ! p[]s ( human und]/&+4 ,!re are o!r lamps to guide our feet ?an t ( exp]i5ce or ! wisdom ( man4 ,! incid5t is a /rik+ illu/ration also ( ! untru? ( t sometime infidel dogma :i* says3 ,we d\bt all ?+s 9 ord] to prove all ?+s4 ,x is bett] to hold ) inspir$ m53 ,we believe all ?+s f ,god 9 ord] to "k all ?+s4 ,wil=d ,woodruff & 8 bro!r ,azmon bade _! fa!r good-bye4 ,) #hjj1 & a t9 trunk ea*1 !y j\rney$ to ,ri*l&1 ,oswego ,c\nty1 ,new ,york4 ,!re !y pur*as$ a f>m ( #adj acres & a good dwell+ h\se at a co/ ( #a1hjj4 ,!y paid ! am\nt !y _h ) !m1 ! balance at a subsequ5t date4 ,dur+ _! resid5ce 9 ,ri*l&1 ! *ol]a made its appe>ance 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 ,azmon 0 seiz$ by ! dread malady4 ,( ?is circum/ance & ! fai? ( 8 bro!r1 ,wil=d writes3 ,azmon 0 a v peculi> p]son f 8 *ildhood4 ,he 0 v /rict 9 read+ ! ,bible & 9 att5d+ to 8 pray]s4 ,he enjoy$ mu* ( ! _s ( ! ,"l & _h consid]able light4 ,i 0 greatly edifi$ by 8 tea*+s & conv]sations4 ,:5 he 0 sick1 he did n employ a physician1 b tru/$ 9 ! ,"l absolutely4 ,9 ! fall ( #ahcc he _h a v sev]e attack ( ! *ol]a4 ,8 wife & ,i laid our h&s ^u 8 head agreeable to 8 reque/ & pray$ = him4 ,we ask$ ! ,"l to rebuke ! disease & comm&$ x to dep>t f him4 ,f t h\r ! *ol]a 0 *eck$4 ,he 0 imm$iately heal$4 ,! next morn+ he 0 able to arise f 8 b$ & walk4 ,su* 0 8 fai?4 ,he _h pass$ ?r\gh _m ordeals ( sickness & 0 always heal$ by ! p[] ( ,god & )\t m$ical aid4 ,?is recital br+s u to ! w9t] ( #ahcc :5 ! full blaze ( ! gospel light 0 ab\t to %9e 9 spl5dor ^u ! s\l ( ,wil=d ,woodruff4 #cb ,,*apt] #e4 ,,baptism1 #ahcc4 ,eld]s ,visit ,ri*l&1 ,n4 ,y4--,! ,new ,message4--,wil=d ,woodruff's ,te/imony4--,! ,book ( ,mormon4--,heal+ ,p[]4--,baptism4--,orda9$ a ,tea*]4 ,! movem5t we/w>d :5 ,wil=d ,woodruff locat$ 9 ,ri*l&1 ,new ,york 0 9 full accord ) ! re/less en]gy & ambiti\s purposes ( a new & active g5]ation4 ,! movem5t call$ = ! be/ tal5t & mo/ ard5t work]s ( ^? times4 ,9 ,ri*l& ?is "y man gave 8 old "t zeal to a new f\nd occupation4 ,:at lay at h& to d he did ) all 8 might4 ,! duties & occupations ( 8 life 7 ) him nev] tempor>y1 nev] make%ifts1 & he nev] wait$ = some?+ to turn up4 ,nor did ! frequ5t int]ruptions 9 8 occupations all ?r\gh life ev] give to him an un/eady aim1 or a wan+ en?usiasm4 ,:5 he pl[$ 9 ! e>?1 he saw ,god's w 9 ! furr[s4 ,!re 0 div9e h>mony 9 ! click ( ! mill1 & ! song ( heav5 9 ! w>bl+s ( ! birds4 ,he settl$ d[n 9 ,ri*l& ) ! f]v5t expectation t1 ,god will+1 x %\ld be to him a p]man5t home4 ,9 ! mid/ ( ! busy life he _h tak5 up 9 8 new home1 !re came to him a message ( joy1 a w>n+ voice1 to ^: acc5ts 8 s\l _h long be5 attun$4 ,9 ! w9t] ( #ahcc1 & on ! #bi? day ( ,decemb]1 !re came to 8 home two humble eld]s ( ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,!y 7 ,z]a ,pulsiph] & ,elijah ,*5ey4 ,at ! "t ( _! appe>ance1 he & 8 bro!r ,azmon 7 away f ! h\se engag$ 9 _! daily labors2 b ,azmon's wife knew v well ! frame ( m9d1 bo? ( h] husb& & 8 bro!r ,wil=d4 ,_! hopes & expectations _h be5 ! subject ( conv]sation 9 _! humble home4 ,%e !re=e receiv$ ! eld]s k9dly & gave !m to und]/& t h] husb& & 8 bro!r w\ld be anxi\s to he> !m prea*4 ,accord+ to ! cu/om ( ! ,mormon eld]s !n1 z n[1 a meet+ 0 appo9t$ at ! s*oolh\se & notices 7 circulat$ ?r\gh\t ! village4 ,! /ory ( ?is new exp]i5ce is told by ,wil=d ,woodruff 9 a simple & beautiful mann]3 #cc ,^u my arrival home my si/]-9-law in=m$ me ( ! meet+4 ,i imm$iately turn$ out my horses & />t$ = ! s*oolh\se )\t wait+ = supp]4 ,on my way ,i pray$ mo/ s9c]ely t ! ,"l w\ld give me ,8 _s1 & t if ^! m5 7 ! s]vants ( ,god ,i might "k x1 & t my he>t might be prep>$ to receive ! div9e message !y _h to deliv]4 ,:5 ,i rea*$ ! place ( meet+1 ,i f\nd ! h\se already pack$4 ,my bro!r ,azmon 0 !re be=e ,i arriv$4 ,he 0 equally eag] to he> :at ^! m5 _h to say4 ,i cr[d$ my way ?r\gh ! assembly & seat$ myself ^u "o ( ! writ+ desks :]e ,i c\ld see & he> ev]y?+ t took place4 ,eld] ,pulsiph] op5$ ) pray]4 ,he knelt d[n & ask$ ! ,"l 9 ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/ = :at he want$4 ,8 mann] ( pray] & ! influ5ce :i* w5t ) x impress$ me greatly4 ,! _s ( ! ,"l re/$ ^u me & bore witness t he 0 a s]vant ( ,god4 ,aft] s++1 he prea*$ to ! p = an h\r & a half4 ,! _s ( ,god re/$ mightily ^u him & he bore a /rong te/imony ( ! div9e au!nticity ( ! ,book ( ,mormon & ( ! mission ( ! ,prophet ,joseph ,smi?4 ,i believ$ all t he said4 ,! _s bore witness ( its tru?4 ,eld] ,*5ey !n arose & add$ 8 te/imony to ! tru? ( ! words ( ,eld] ,pulsiph]4 ,lib]ty 0 !n giv5 by ! eld]s to any "o 9 ! congregation to arise & speak = or aga9/ :at !y _h he>d z !y might *oose4 ,almo/ in/antly ,i f\nd myself ^u my feet4 ,! _s ( ! ,"l urg$ me to be> te/imony to ! tru? ( ! message deliv]$ by ^! eld]s4 ,i exhort$ my neighbors & fri5ds n to oppose ^! m52 = !y 7 ! true s]vants ( ,god4 ,!y _h prea*$ to u t night ! pure gospel ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,:5 ,i sat d[n1 my bro!r ,azmon arose & bore a simil> te/imony4 ,he 0 foll[$ by sev]al o!rs4 ,no m beautiful illu/ration ( ! mann] 9 :i* ?is new message f\nd its way into ! homes ( ?\s&s ( p c\ld be giv5 ?an t tak5 f ! quotations h]e9 giv54 ,! p[] ( an eld]'s te/imony has borne d[n ^u #cd ! s\ls ( m5 & wom5 until l ! ,sa9ts ( old !y h exclaim$3 ,m5 & bre?r51 :at %all we d4 ,! _s ( ?is meet+ 0 n only conv9c+1 b controll+ 9 its p[]4 ,no man arose to say nay4 ,if !re 7 pres5t 9 t meet+ a _s ( diss5t1 opposition1 or hatr$1 x 0 quell$ & sil5c$ by ! p[] ( ,god manife/$ 9 ! te/imonies ( ^? humble m54 ,! ,woodruff bro!rs 7 ar\s$ to a _s ( inve/igation4 ,!y 7 full ( hope & ( gr& expectations4 ,!y want$ to h>monize ! new message ) ! ^w ( ,god z pron\nc$ 9 ,holy ,writ4 ,!y _h re/$ h]et(ore _! fai? ^u its tea*+s4 ,9 all matt]s religi\s1 x _h be5 _! supreme guide4 ,!y 7 anxi\s to "k m1 & !re=e took ! eld]s ) !m to _! home & sat up late t night conv]s+ ^u ! pr9ciples ( ! gospel4 ,wil=d began at once to read ! ,book ( ,mormon4 ,z ,i did s1 he writes1 ! _s bore witness t ! record :i* x conta9$ 0 true4 ,i op5$ my eyes to see1 my e>s to he>1 & my he>t to und]/&4 ,i also op5$ my doors to ent]ta9 ! s]vants ( ,god4 ,he at once became a liv+ witness to ! tru? ( ! promise made 9 t book t :oso %\ld read x ) a pray]ful he>t %\ld h a witness ( its tru?1 & :oso %\ld receive ! record & n condemn x because ( ! imp]fections :i* might appe> 9 its language %\ld "k great] ?+s to come4 ,! _s ( t book br\ght div9e h>mony to 8 s\l s wond]fully attun$ to ! _s & language ( ! ,bible4 ,^? 7 days ( gr& opportunities = a s\l t _h be5 s long 9 a /ate ( hung] & ?ir/ aft] righte\sness4 ,! new message br\ght to him a new en?usiasm4 ,on ! #cj? ( ! mon?1 ,wil=d & ! eld]s call$ ^u ,noah ,holton1 a prea*] ( ! ,freewill ,bapti/ d5om9ation1 ^: daught] 0 v ill4 ,aft] li/5+ to ! eld]s = "s "t1 ,mr4 ,holton made a solemn cov5ant to g =w>d & be baptiz$ if ! ,"l w\ld heal 8 daught]4 ,! eld]s laid _! h&s ^u h] & %e 0 heal$ by ! p[] ( ,god4 ,x 0 n a "t = delay4 ,^! bro!rs _h long wait$ = ! message :i* _h n[ br\ght ! glori\s tid+s ( a div9e call4 ,!y w\ld n delay ob$i5ce to ^? ord9ances #ce :i* op5$ ! door to ! enjoym5t ( great] light4 ,!y ask$ = baptism at ! h&s ( ! eld]s4 ,on ,decemb] #ca/1 ! la/ day ( ! ye>1 #ahcc1 !re assembl$ at ! wat]'s edge ab\t #aa o'clock 9 ! morn+ a l>ge numb] ( p :o witness$ ! baptism ( ,wil=d ,woodruff by ,z]a ,pulsiph]4 ,!re 7 baptiz$ at ! same "t 8 bro!r ,azmon1 also two "y ladies :o _h be5 heal$ ! day be=e4 ,( ?is circum/ance he writes 9 8 j\rnal3 ,! sn[ 0 ab\t ?ree feet deep1 ! day 0 cold1 & ! wat] 0 mix$ ) ice & sn[1 yet ,i did n feel ! cold4 ,!re 0 a public meet+ held t night by c&le-light & a l>ge congregation assembl$2 b unlike ! meet+ t 0 fir/ held1 !re 0 a _s ( opposition4 ,aft] expla9+ to ! p ! ord9ance ( ! lay+ on ( h&s1 ! eld]s confirm$ ,wil=d & 8 companions memb]s ( ! ,*ur* by ! lay+ on ( h&s = ! gift ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,speak+ ( ?is meet+ he says3 ,!re 0 a good deal ( d>kness 9 ! room2 b :5 ! congregation disp]s$1 ! p took away ) !m t d>kness4 ,! ,holy ,gho/ fell ^u u & we _h a "t ( great rejoic+4 ,! next day1 ,janu>y #a/1 #ahcd1 my bro!r ,azmon reproa*$ ,noah ,holton = 8 t>d9ess 9 receiv+ ! gospel aft] he _h made a cov5ant to obey x on condition t 8 daught] be heal$4 ,holton receiv$ ! w>n+ & 0 baptiz$4 ,! /ory ( ,wil=d ,woodruff's conv]sion 0 simply a cont9uation ( ! life c>efully prep>$ to receive ! new message1 & to embrace 9 all s9c]ity ! tru? :i* x conta9$4 ,:at a simil>ity ( exp]i5ce is f\nd 9 ! lives ( ,joseph ,smi?1 ,brigham ,"y1 ,heb] ,c4 ,kimball1 ,john ,taylor1 & inde$ ?\s&s ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts6 ,x 0 ! same _s ( inquiry1 ! same pr(\nd & he>tfelt desire to "k ! :ole tru? ( ,god's exi/5ce & ,8 div9e purpose respect+ ! *ildr5 ( m54 ,! tru? is1 ! new _s ( a com+ disp5sation 0 ^u !m4 ,_! he>ts 7 /rongly incl9$ to wor%ip4 ,!y 7 eag] to "k h[ !y %\ld wor%ip2 = !y saw 9 ! religi\s cont5tions ( ^? days a _s /range to ! tea*+s ( ! ,bible4 ,!y 7 9 v tru?1 ,%eep :o knew ! %eph]d's voice & a /rang] !y w\ld n foll[4 #cf ,!re is some?+ beautiful 9 ! ambitions ( ,wil=d ,woodruff ?r\gh\t a long life ( great s]vice4 ,he 0 ambiti\s to "k ! w ( ,god & to be wor?y ( ,div9e approbation4 ,if he c\ld only be an active work] 9 ! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/2 if ! ,"l w\ld only receive him into ,div9e s]vice1 8 ambitions w\ld be realiz$4 ,on ,janu>y #be?1 #ahcd1 ,eld] ,pulsiph] organiz$ ! ,sa9ts 9 ,ri*l& into a bran* ( ! ,*ur*4 ,he orda9$ ,wil=d ,woodruff to ! (fice ( a tea*] & gave him a writt5 lic5se :i* embodi$ ! c]tificate ( 8 baptism & 8 ord9ation4 ,i felt1 he writes1 t ,i c\ld truly exclaim ) ! prophet ( ,god1 ',i _h r be a door-keep] 9 ! h\se ( my ,god ?an to dwell 9 ! t5ts ( wick$ness4' ,! fulness ( ! ev]la/+ gospel _h come at la/4 ,x fill$ my he>t ) great joy4 ,x laid ! f\ndation ( a great] & m glori\s "w ?an ,i ev] expect$ to see 9 ?is life4 ,i pray ,god 9 ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/ to guide my future life1 t ,i may live to ,8 honor & glory1 & be a bless+ to my fell[m51 & 9 ! end be sav$ 9 ,8 cele/ial k+dom1 ev5 s1 ,am54 #cg ,,*apt] #f4 ,,zion',s ,,camp1 #ahcd4 ,8 ,fir/ ,call4--,leaves = ,kirtl&4--,8 ,neighbors' ,w>n+4--,fir/ ,meet+ ) ,prophet4--,a ,rem>kable ,prophetic ,gift4--,zion's ,camp4--,zelph4--,escape ,mob at ,fi%+ ,riv]4--,epidemic ( ,*ol]a4--,8 ,resid5ce 9 ,miss\ri4--,consecrations4 ,p]haps no man 9 ! ,*ur* ev] felt m pr(\ndly ! tru? ( ! words1 ,god moves 9 a my/]i\s way ,8 wond]s to p]=m1 ?an ,wil=d ,woodruff4 ,he 0 s int5sely spiritual1 s completely devot$ to ! s]vice ( ,god1 t all ?r\gh 8 life ! miracul\s manife/ations ( ,god's purposes 7 abundantly giv54 ,he _h nev] bas$ 8 fai? ^u miracles1 !y m]ely confirm$ :at he believ$ ) all 8 he>t & support$ 8 ideas ( ! tea*+s ( ,holy ,writ4 ,confirm+ ! div9e p[] :i* att5d$ 8 baptism1 ! words ( ! ,prophet ,joseph conta9$ 9 ,george ,q4 ,cannon's hi/ory are "h giv53 ,9 view ( all t has s9ce occurr$1 x is a rem>kable fact t ! ,prophet record$ 9 8 j\rnal ( ! #ca/ ( ,decemb]1 #ahcc1 ! fact t ',wil=d ,woodruff 0 baptiz$ at ,ri*l&1 ,oswego ,c\nty1 ,new ,york1 by ,z]a ,pulsiph]1' & ?is 0 be=e ! ,prophet & ! future apo/le & presid5t _h ev] met 9 ! fle%4 ,?is is n ! only m5tion ( ,wil=d ,woodruff 9 ,joseph's di>y prior to _! meet+4 ,9 "o place ! ,prophet notices t ,wil=d _h be5 orda9$ a tea*]4 ,x 0 ! #be? day ( ,april1 #ahcd1 :5 ,wil=d ,woodruff visit$ ! ,prophet at ,kirtl&1 & f t "t on until ,joseph's dea? !y 7 intimately associat$4 ,x 0 cle> t ,joseph felt ! /aun* wor?9ess ( 8 "y bro!r1 & 9 rely+ ^u him1 ! ,prophet 0 lean+ ^u no weak or brok5 re$2 = ,wil=d ,woodruff _h !n & has ev] s9ce %[n ! fidelity ( a ,sa9t1 & ! integrity & prophetic p[] ( an apo/le ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,he 0 "o ( ! mo/ fai?ful ( all ! m5 :o 7 ga!r$ ne> to ! ,prophet's p]son1 to %>e 8 trials & 8 confid5ces4 ,wil=d ,woodruff nev] made any attempt to cultivate %[y qualities1 & yet he 0 always m>k$ among 8 fell[s2 8 *>act]i/ic humility & unsw]v+ hone/y be+ suffici5t to attract #ch ! att5tion ( all :o h kn[n him4 ,8 is ano!r ( ! names to be record$ ) t ( ,joseph1 & x is wor?y to /& side by side ) ! names ( ,brigham ,"y & ,john ,taylor1 = he 0 z loyal to !m z he & !y 7 to ,joseph1 ! fir/ prophet ( ?is disp5sation4 ,f ! outset1 ! subject ( ?is biography became a mo/ ard5t work] 9 ! cause he _h esp\s$4 ,he 0 orda9$ a tea*] & f\nd imm$iate opportunity to give expression to 8 int5se desire to decl>e 8 belief 9 ! purposes ( 8 ,mak]4 ,he & ! ,bro!r ,holton h]e9 m5tion$1 %ortly aft] _! baptism1 walk$ sixty-five miles to ,fabius to hold a meet+4 ,ev5ts ( f>-rea*+ importance 7 rapidly clos+ 9 ^u him4 ,on ! #a/ ( ,april1 ,eld]s ,p>ley ,p4 ,pratt & ,h>ry ,br[n arriv$ at ,ri*l&4 ,!y 7 !re on an important mission4 ,!y 7 9 se>* ( "y & able-bodi$ m5 9 ! ea/]n bran*es ( ! ,*ur*--"y m5 ^: s]vices 7 ne$$ 9 ,zion's ,camp1 & organization :i* at t "t 0 be+ effect$ = ! purpose ( assi/+ 9 ! r$emption ( ,zion1 & ( c>ry+ supplies to ! suff]+ ,sa9ts :o _h be5 expell$ by mob viol5ce f _! homes 9 ,jackson ,c\nty1 ,miss\ri4 ,?is 0 ! fir/ "t ,wil=d ,woodruff _h met ,p>ley ,p4 ,pratt1 to ^: in/ructions he li/5$ ) great int]e/ & att5tion1 & says he 0 greatly edifi$ by :at he _h to say4 ,eld] ,pratt in=m$ him t x 0 8 duty to prep>e himself to g up to ! l& ( ,zion4 ,he accord+ly settl$ up 8 bus9ess affairs1 & bade good-bye to 8 bro!r & k9sfolk 9 ,ri*l&4 ,on ,april #aa? ,wil=d took ,h>ry ,br[n & ,w>r5 ,+les 9 8 wagon & />t$ ) !m = ,kirtl&1 ,ohio4 ,on ! way he met = ! fir/ "t ,eld]s ,orson ,pratt & ,john ,murdock4 ,!y all arriv$ 9 ,kirtl& ,april #be?1 #ahcd4 ,be=e he left ,ri*l&1 _m ( 8 fri5ds & neighbors w>n$ him n to g1 & decl>$ t if he did g1 he w\ld be kill$4 ,he repli$ t ! ,"l _h comm&$ him1 & t he w\ld g2 t he _h no fe>s ( any evil consequ5ces z long z he obey$ ! ,"l4 ,he gives an acc\nt ( 8 fir/ meet+ ) ! ,prophet #ci z foll[s3 ,"h = ! fir/ "t 9 my life ,i met & _h an int]view ) our belov$ ,prophet ,joseph ,smi?1 ! man :om ,god _h *os5 to br+ =? ,8 revelations 9 ^! la/ days4 ,my fir/ introduction 0 n ( a k9d to satisfy ! preconceiv$ notions ( ! sect>ian m9d z to :at a prophet ought to be1 & h[ he %\ld appe>4 ,x might h %ock$ ! fai? ( "s m54 ,i f\nd him & 8 bro!r ,hyrum out %oot+ at a m>k ) a brace ( pi/ols4 ,:5 !y /opp$ %oot+1 ,i 0 introduc$ to ,bro!r ,joseph1 & he %ook h&s ) me mo/ he>tily4 ,he invit$ me to make 8 habitation my home :ile ,i t>ri$ 9 ,kirtl&4 ,?is invitation ,i mo/ eag]ly accept$1 & 0 greatly edifi$ & ble/ dur+ my /ay ) him4 ,he ask$ me to help him tan a wolfsk9 :i* he said he wi%$ to use ^u ! seat ( 8 wagon on ! way to ,miss\ri4 ,i pull$ (f my coat1 /ret*$ ! sk9 across ! back ( a *air1 & soon _h x tann$--al?\gh ,i _h to smile at my fir/ exp]i5ce ) ! ,prophet4 ,t night we _h a mo/ enjoyable & pr(itable "t 9 8 home4 ,9 conv]sation1 he smote 8 h& ^u 8 brea/ & said1 ',i w\ld to ,god ,i c\ld unbosom my feel+s 9 ! h\se ( my fri5ds4' ,he said 9 relation to ,zion's ,camp1 ',bre?r51 don't be disc\rag$ ab\t our n hav+ means4 ,! ,"l w provide1 & ,he w put x into ! he>t ( somebody to s5d me "s money4' ,! v next day he receiv$ a lett] f ,si/] ,vose1 conta9+ "o hundr$ & fifty doll>s4 ,:5 he op5$ ! lett] & took out ! money1 he held x up & exclaim$3 ',see "h1 did ,i n tell y ! ,"l w\ld s5d me "s money to help u on our j\rney8 ,"h x is4' ,i felt satisfi$ t ,joseph 0 a ,prophet ( ,god 9 v de$4 ,prior to 8 dep>ture ) ,zion's ,camp1 ,wil=d ,woodruff became acqua9t$ ) _m lead+ m5 & private memb]s ( ! ,*ur*1 "s ( :om 7 de/9$ to be 8 co-labor]s ?r\gh\t subsequ5t ye>s ( 8 life4 ,besides ! ,prophet1 ! patri>* & _! families1 he became acqua9t$ ) ,brigham ,"y1 ,orson ,hyde1 ,milton ,holmes1 ,sidney ,rigdon1 & _m o!rs ^: names occur 9 ! e>ly hi/ory ( ! ,*ur*4 ,i pass$ "o ,sabba? 9 ,kirtl&1 he writes1 & he>d _m ( ! eld]s speak4 ,i rejoic$ be=e ,god because ( ! light & k :i* 7 manife/$ to me dur+ t #dj day4 ,! fir/ day ( ,may1 #ahcd1 0 appo9t$ = ! ,camp ( ,zion to />t f ,kirtl&4 ,only a few ( ^? compos+ ! ,camp 7 ready4 ,! ,prophet ask$ ^? :o 7 ready1 to g z f> z ,new ,portage & !re await ! arrival ( ^? :o w\ld foll[ lat]4 ,i left 9 company ) ab\t tw5ty m5 ) baggage wagons4 ,at night we pit*$ our t5ts4 ,climb+ to ! top ( ! hill1 ,i look$ d[n ^u ! ,camp ( ,israel4 ,!re ,i knelt ^u ! gr\nd & pray$4 ,i rejoic$ & prais$ ! ,"l t ,i _h liv$ to see "s ( ! t5ts ( ,israel pit*$1 & a company ga!r$ by ! comm&m5t ( ,god to g up & help to r$eem ,zion4 ,we rema9$ at ,new ,portage until ! #f? :5 we 7 jo9$ by ! ,prophet & eighty-five m m54 ,! day be=e _! arrival1 :ile pass+ ?r\gh ! village ( ,middlebury1 ! p tri$ to c\nt !m1 b ! ,"l multipli$ !m 9 ! eyes ( ^? p s t ^? :o c\nt$ !m said !re 7 f\r hundr$4 ,on ! #g?1 ! ,prophet ,joseph organiz$ ! ,camp :i* consi/$ ( ab\t "o hundr$ & ?irty m54 ,! day foll[+ we cont9u$ our j\rney4 ,we pit*$ our t5ts at night & _h pray]s night & morn+4 ,! ,prophet gave u our in/ructions e day4 ,we 7 ne>ly all "y m5 br\ght toge!r f all p>ts ( ! c\ntry1 & 7 !re=e /rang]s to ea* o!r4 ,we soon became acqua9t$ & _h a happy "t 9 ea* o!rs association4 ,x 0 a great s*ool = u to be l$ by a ,prophet ( ,god a ?\s& miles ?r\gh cities1 t[ns1 villages1 & ?r\gh ! wild]ness4 ,:5 p]sons /ood up to c\nt u1 !y c\ld n tell h[ _m we numb]$4 ,"s said five hundr$1 o!rs1 a ?\s&4 ,_m 7 a/oni%$ z we pass$ ?r\gh _! t[ns4 ,"o lady ran to ! door1 pu%$ h] spectacles to ! top ( h] head1 rais$ h] h&s & exclaim$3 ',:at "u heav5s has brok5 loose4' ,%e /ood 9 t position ! la/ ,i saw ( h]4 ,dur+ our travels we visit$ _m m\nds ?r[n up by ! anci5t inhabitants1 ! ,nephites & ,lamanites4 ,?is morn+1 ,june #crd1 we w5t on to a high m\nd ne> ! riv]4 ,f ! summit we c\ld ov]look ! tops ( ! trees z f> z we c\ld see4 ,! sc5]y 0 truly beautiful4 ,on ! summit ( #da ! m\nd 7 /ones :i* pres5t$ ! appe>ance ( ?ree alt>s1 !y hav+ be5 erect$1 "o above ! o!r1 accord+ to ! anci5t ord] ( ?+s4 ,human bones 7 se5 ^u ! gr\nd4 ,bro!r ,joseph reque/$ u to dig into ! m\nd2 we did s2 & 9 ab\t "o foot we came to ! skeleton ( a man1 almo/ entire1 ) an arr[ /ick+ 9 8 backbone4 ,eld] ,milton ,holmes pick$ x out1 & br\ght x into ! ,camp1 ) "o ( ! leg bones1 :i* _h be5 brok54 ,i br\ght ! ?igh bone to ,miss\ri4 ,i desir$ to bury x 9 ! ,temple ,block 9 ,jackson ,c\nty2 b n hav+ ?is privilege1 ,i buri$ x 9 ,clay ,c\nty1 ,miss\ri1 ne> ! h\se own$ by ,col4 ,ar?ur & occupi$ by ,lyman ,wight4 ,! arr[head ref]r$ to is n[ 9 ! possession ( ,presid5t ,joseph ,f4 ,smi?1 ,salt ,lake ,city1 ,utah4 ,bro!r ,joseph1 cont9ues ,wil=d1 feel+ anxi\s to le>n some?+ ( ?is man1 ask$ ! ,"l1 & receiv$ an op5 vision4 ,! man's "n 0 ,zelph4 ,he 0 a :ite ,lamanite1 ! curse hav+ be5 remov$ because ( 8 righte\sness4 ,he 0 a great w>rior1 & f\ght = ! ,nephites "u ! direction ( ! ,prophet ,on&agus4 ,! latt] _h *>ge ( ! ,nephite armies f ! ,ea/]n sea to ! ,rocky ,m\nta9s4 ,al?\gh ! ,book ( ,mormon does n m5tion ,on&agus1 he 0 a great w>rior1 lead]1 g5]al1 & prophet4 ,zelph _h 8 ?igh bone brok5 by a /one ?r[n f a sl+1 b 0 kill$ by ! arr[ f\nd /ick+ 9 8 backbone4 ,!re 0 a great slaught] at t "t4 ,! bodies 7 heap$ ^u ! e>?1 & buri$ 9 ! m\nd1 :i* is ne>ly ?ree hundr$ feet 9 height4 ,! ,"l deliv]$ ,israel 9 ! days ( ,moses by divid+ ! ,r$ ,sea1 s !y w5t ov] dry %od4 ,:5 _! enemies tri$ to d ! same1 ! wat] clos$ ^u ! latt] & !y 7 dr[n$4 ,! ,"l deliv]$ ,zion's ,camp f _! enemies on ! #ai? ( ,june1 #ahcd1 by pil+ up ! wat]s 9 ,fi%+ ,riv] =ty feet 9 "o night1 s our enemies c\ld n cross4 ,he also s5t a great hail/orm1 :i* broke !m up & s5t !m seek+ = %elt]4 ,james ,campbell1 :o _h ?reat5$ ! life ( ! ,prophet & 8 bre?r51 0 dr[n$1 ) six o!rs1 ! same night1 aft] 8 ?reat4 ,8 body 0 wa%$ d[n ! /ream1 & 0 eat5 by eagles & turkey-buzz>ds4 #db ,! p ( ,ri*mond1 ,miss\ri1 decl>$ ! ,camp %\ld n pass ?r\gh t city2 b on ! morn+ ( ! #ai?1 be=e ! p 7 up1 ! bre?r5 pass$ ?r\gh unmole/$4 ,we int5d$ to ent] ,clay ,c\nty t day1 b ! ,"l knew be/ :at 0 = our good1 says ,wil=d1 & s began to h9d] our progress4 ,"o :eel broke d[n1 ano!r ran (f1 & "o ?+ aft] ano!r h9d]$ u s t we _h to camp betwe5 two =ks ( ,fi%+ ,riv]4 ,five arm$ m5 soon rode up1 & told u t l>ge companies ( m5 f ,jackson & ,clay ,c\nties1 & o!r p>ts1 w\ld be ^u u be=e morn+1 & 7 sworn to encompass our de/ruction4 ,%ortly aft] ^! five m5 left u1 a small cl\d arose1 & spread ) great rapidity1 until ! :ole heav5s ga!r$ blackness1 & a mighty /orm bur/ =? ) fury ^u our enemies4 ,if ! ,camp _h n be5 h9d]$1 !y w\ld h cross$ into ,clay ,c\nty1 & w\ld h be5 at ! m]cy ( ! mob4 ,?us ! ,"l1 9 a m>vel\s mann]1 pres]v$ ! lives ( ,8 s]vants4 ,colonel ,sconce1 :o came into ! ,camp ! next day1 ) sev]al lead+ m51 said t surely ,jehovah f\ght ! battles ( ,joseph & 8 foll[]s4 ,! ,prophet address$ ! visitors at "s l5g?1 & rec\nt$ ! wrongs heap$ ^u ! ,sa9ts 9 ,miss\ri4 ,8 address t\*$ ! he>ts ( ! visitors1 br++ te>s to _! eyes4 ,!y promis$ to d all !y c\ld to allay ! prejudice ( ! p4 ,x appe>s f ,wil=d ,woodruff's j\rnal t !y kept _! ^w1 & rode ?r\gh ! c\ntry endeavor+ to allay ! excitem5t4 ,previ\s to ?is ev5t1 says ,wil=d1 ,eld]s ,hyrum ,smi? & ,lyman ,wight _h jo9$ ! ,camp ) a company ( volunte]s f ,mi*igan4 ,! ,camp n[ consi/$ ( two hundr$ & five m5 & tw5ty-five baggage wagons4 ,lyman ,wight 0 made comm&]-9-*ief4 ,joseph appo9t$ tw5ty m5 to be 8 body-gu>d2 ,hyrum ,smi? 0 capta91 & ,george ,a4 ,smi? armor-be>]4 ,! ,camp ( ,zion arriv$ at ,bro!r ,burk's1 9 ,clay ,c\nty1 ,miss\ri on ! #bd? ( ,june1 #ahcd4 ,we pit*$ our t5ts on 8 premises4 ,he told "s ( ! bre?r5 ( my company t he _h a sp>e room :i* "s ( u might occupy if we w\ld clean x4 ,our company accept$ ! (f]2 &1 fe>+ #dc t "s o!r company w\ld get x fir/1 we left all o!r bus9ess & w5t to "w1 clean$ out ! room1 & imm$iately spread d[n our blankets1 s z to hold a "r to ! room4 ,x 0 b a %ort "t aft]w>ds t our bre?r5 :o 7 attack$ by *ol]a 7 br\ght 9 & laid ^u our b$s4 ,none ( u ev] us$ ^? blankets aga91 = !y 7 buri$ ) ! dead2 s we ga9$ no?+ b exp]i5ce by our selfi%ness1 & we lo/ our b$d+4 ,:5 ! *ol]a broke out 9 ,camp1 ,joseph attempt$ to rebuke x1 b 0 %[n by ! ,"l t :5 ,he s5ds a judgm5t man mu/ n attempt to /ay x4 7,joseph return$ to me ! sword :i* ,i _h giv5 him1 & x /ill rema9s 9 my family z a relic ( t exp$ition47 ,^? :o di$ 9 ,zion's ,camp 7 ,a4 ,s4 ,gilb]t1 ,john ,s4 ,c>t]1 ,eb] ,wilcox1 ,se? ,hit*cock1 ,era/us ,rudd1 ,alfr$ ,frisk1 ,edw>d ,jones1 ,noah ,johnson1 ,jesse ,b4 ,lawson1 ,rob]t ,mc,cord1 ,eliel ,/rong1 ,jesse ,smi?1 ,betsey ,p>ri%1 & ,w>r5 ,+les4 ,! ,prophet call$ ! bre?r5 toge!r at ,lyman ,wight's & told !m ! *ol]a _h be5 s5t 9 fulfillm5t ( 8 pr$iction4 ,ne>ly all _h suff]$ f x1 & f\rte5 _h di$4 ,joseph said t if we w\ld n[ humble ourselves1 ! *ol]a w\ld be /ay$4 ,we cov5ant$ ) uplift$ h&s to keep ! comm&m5ts ( ,god1 & ! *ol]a 0 /ay$ f t h\r2 n ano!r case appe>$ among ! ,sa9ts4 ,! j\rney ( ,zion's ,camp to ,miss\ri 0 necess>ily "o ( trial & h>d%ip4 ,sev]al ( ! bre?r5 murmur$1 & f\nd fault4 ,joseph prophesi$ t a sc\rge w\ld come ^u ! ,camp1 & x came 9 ! =m ( *ol]a1 ?irte5 ( ! bre?r5 be+ /rick5 9 dea?4 ,dur+ ! j\rney1 :5 bre?r5 w\ld h kill$ ! s]p5ts :i* at times came into ! t5ts & coil$ up ne> ! b$s1 ! ,prophet taught 8 bre?r5 ! beautiful pr9ciple t m5 !mselves mu/ become h>mless be=e !y c expect ! brute creation to be s4 ,:5 man %all lose 8 own vici\s disposition & cease to de/roy ! inf]ior animals1 ! lion & ! lamb may dwell toge!r1 & ! suckl+ *ild play ) ! s]p5t 9 safety4 ,9 all ! trials incid5t to ! j\rney1 ,wil=d ,woodruff nev] murmur$4 ,he 0 a /aun* support] ( ! ,prophet ,joseph 9 all ! latt]'s c\nsels & desires1 & 0 s wrapt #dd 9 ! _s ( 8 call+ & labor t x is d\btful if a ?\ght ( trial or h>d%ip ev] ent]$ 8 m9d4 ,?is 0 *>act]i/ic ( 8 entire life4 ,he nev] und]took a labor assign$ him by ! ,"l & wi%$ he _h n und]tak5 x4 ,:5 he put 8 h& to ! pl\gh1 he nev] turn$ back4 ,aft] ! disb&+ ( ,zion's ,camp a great trial came to him4 ,he 0 a devot$ lov] ( 8 p>5ts1 bro!rs1 & si/]s1 & _h a deep int]e/ 9 _! salvation4 ,s9ce he left ,new ,york1 8 bro!r ,azmon _h become disaffect$1 & wrote a long lett] f9d+ fault ) ! proce$+s ( ! ,*ur*1 endeavor+ to turn ,wil=d f 8 c\rse4 ,! effect ^u ,wil=d1 h[ev]1 0 a deep sorr[ = 8 bro!r1 & a /rong] det]m9ation on 8 own "p to live ! life ( a ,latt]-day ,sa9t4 ,he answ]$ 8 bro!r's lett]1 expla9$ ! fallacy ( ! latt]'s argum5ts & compla9ts1 w>n$ him aga9/ oppos+ ! ,*ur*1 exhort$ him to rep5t1 & bore a solemn & unsw]v+ te/imony to ! div9ity ( ! call+ & ! upright1 honorable c\rse ( life ( ! ,prophet ,joseph ,smi?4 ,! ,prophet advis$ all ! "y m5 ) ,zion's ,camp :o _h no families to /ay 9 ,miss\ri1 & n return to ,kirtl&4 ,n hav+ any family1 says ,wil=d1 ,i /opp$ ) ,lyman ,wight1 z did also ,milton ,holmes & ,heman ,hyde4 ,we sp5t ! summ] toge!r1 labor+ h>d1 cutt+ :eat1 qu>ry+ rock1 mak+ brick1 or at any?+ else we c\ld f9d to d4 ,! ,prophet organiz$ ! ,sa9ts 9 ,zion1 ) a presid5cy ( ?ree1 & a high c\ncil4 ,on ! #ag? ( ,july1 #ahcd1 he met ! au?orities ( ! ,*ur* at ,lyman ,wight's1 :]e he gave u _m glori\s in/ructions1 he be+ clo!d ) ! p[] ( ,god4 ,he orda9$ ! presid5cy & ! twelve high c\ncilors4 ,all pres5t vot$1 ) uplift$ h&s1 to su/a9 ! ,prophet & ! au?orities ( ,zion4 ,we _h a glori\s "t4 ,?is 0 ! la/ meet+ ,i ev] att5d$ ) ! ,prophet ,joseph ,smi? 9 ! ,/ate ( ,miss\ri4 ,wil=d ,woodruff cont9u$ to att5d fai?fully to all ( 8 religi\s duties4 ,illu/rative ( 8 zeal & e>ne/ness is 8 action relative to :at prop]ty he possess$4 ,not)/&+ ! ,sa9ts _h be5 dispossess$ ( _! homes 9 _! c5tral city ( ,zion1 :]e !y _h endeavor$ to c>ry out ! pr9ciple ( consecration1 & 7 n[ 9 a brok5 & scatt]$ #de condition1 ,wil=d desir$ to comply ) e law relative to ,zion4 ,on ,decemb] #ca1 #ahcd1 he consecrat$ to ! ,"l all 8 e>?ly possessions4 ,believ+ x to be ! duty ( ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1 he writes1 to consecrate & d$icate all _! prop]ty1 ) !mselves1 unto ,god 9 ord] to become lawful heirs to ! cele/ial ,k+dom ( ,god1 ,i !re=e1 ) ?is view1 consecrat$ all ,i _h 7?\gh b little7 be=e ,edw>d ,p>tridge1 ! ,presid+ ,bi%op ( ! ,*ur*1 9 ,clay ,c\nty1 ,miss\ri1 9 ?is =m3 ',be x kn[n t ,i1 ,wil=d ,woodruff1 d freely cov5ant ) my ,god1 t ,i freely consecrate & d$icate myself1 toge!r ) all my prop]ties & effects1 unto ! ,"l1 = ! purpose ( assi/+ 9 ! build+ up ( ,8 ,k+dom & ,8 ,zion ^u ! e>?1 t ,i may keep ,8 law4 ,i lay all be=e ! ,bi%op ( ,8 ,*ur*1 t ,i may be a lawful heir to ! cele/ial ,k+dom ( ,god4' ,! :ole life ( ,wil=d ,woodruff %[s t he w\ld h be5 will+ to d ! same ?+ at any "t1 = ! same purpose1 ev5 ?\gh 8 possessions c\ld h be5 c\nt$ by ! millions4 ,he 0 :ole-s\l$1 & :olly giv5 up to ! s]vice ( 8 ,god & ! welf>e ( ,8 p4 #df ,,*apt] #g4 ,,mission ,,to ,,s\!rn ,,/ates1 #ahcd-ahcf4 ,a ,pray]ful ,ambition to ,prea*4--,dep>ture on ,mission to ,s\!rn ,/ates4--,travel+ )\t ,purse or ,scrip4--,treatm5t ,receiv$ f ,m9i/]4--,tribulations4--,a rem>kable ,dream4--,its ,fulfillm5t4--,prea*+ 9 ,memphis4--,orda9$ an ,eld]4--,successful ,labors4--,orda9$ a ,sev5ty4--,a ,mob ,c\rt4--,return to ,kirtl&4 ,aft] ,wil=d ,woodruff receiv$ ! gospel1 he felt an int5se desire to deliv] 9 turn ! same message t _h br\ght him su* joy1 su* assurance1 su* satisfaction 9 ! s]vice ( ! ,ma/]4 ,! message t came to him 0 ! mo/ glori\s ev5t ( 8 life1 & x is q natural t he %\ld wi% to be a mess5g] ( ! same div9e tru? to o!rs4 ,! tal5ts ) :i* he _h be5 end[$ by 8 ,mak] awak5$ )9 him ^? hopes1 aspirations1 & ambitions t 7 9 h>mony ) ^? gifts :i* 7 peculi> to ! man4 ,8 tal5ts made him pre-em95tly a mess5g] ( salvation to ! _w4 ,x is no wond] t he 0 prompt$ by a he>tfelt desire to be/[ ^u o!rs t :i* _h come ) su* joy & ) su* abundance to him4 ,he want$ to g on a mission1 b felt t he %\ld be call$1 & yet he s9c]ely believ$ t ! ,"l w\ld prompt ^? ^: duty x 0 to be/[ ^u him su* an honor1 su* a privilege4 ,he retir$ to ! woods 9 pray]4 ,!re ^u 8 knees 9 humility & *ildlike simplicity1 he told ! ,"l 8 wi%es & 8 hopes4 ,he ask$ ,him1 if x 0 )9 ,8 holy w1 t ! way might be op5$ = him to prea* ! gospel 9 ! _w4 ,be=e ,i arose f my knees1 he says1 ! _s ( ! ,"l re/$ ^u me & bore witness t my pray] 0 he>d & %\ld be answ]$ ^u my head4 ,i arose v happy & walk$ ?r\gh ?ick woods ab\t =ty rods into an op5 road4 ,z ,i ent]$ ! roadway1 ,i met ,judge ,elias ,higbee4 ,bro!r ,hibgee 0 a high prie/ & a v fai?ful man1 "o ( ! noble/ m5 ( ,god 9 ! la/ days4 ,i _h associat$ ) him daily1 b nev] m5tion$ to him my desire to prea* ! gospel4 ,to my surprise1 z soon z ,i approa*$ #dg him he said3 ',bro!r ,wil=d1 ! _s ( ! ,"l tells me t y %\ld be orda9$ to g & prea* ! gospel4' ,a few days lat]1 on ! #e? ( ,novemb]1 #ahcd1 by vote ( ! bran* ( ! ,*ur* at ,adam-ondi-,ahman1 ,wil=d ,woodruff 0 orda9$ a prie/ by ,simeon ,c>t] :o also orda9$ ,/eph5 ,w9*e/] & ,heman ,hyde at ! same meet+4 ,he receiv$ 8 lic5se & by appo9tm5t ( ,bi%op ,p>tridge 0 assign$ to ,arkansas & ,t5nessee4 ,9 eight days he left to p]=m 8 mission1 to be "o ( ! v =emo/ 9 introduc+ ! gospel into ! ,s\!rn ,/ates--a section ( ! ,union :]e1 s9ce !n1 s _m ?\s&s h receiv$ ! gospel & h be5 ga!r$ to ,zion4 ,8 fai? _h be5 great4 ,! _s ( ! ,"l re/$ ^u him & 8 pray]s 7 promptly answ]$4 ,8 /ay 9 ,miss\ri aft] 8 arrival !re ) ,zion's ,camp 0 n ( long duration4 ,! ,sa9ts _h be5 driv5 f ,jackson ,c\nty & 7 busily occupi$ 9 build+ up new communities 9 o!r c\nties4 ,he 0 !n a "y man )\t a family1 & ?\gh actively engag$ 9 e k9d ( "w peculi> to ! conditions ( ^? times1 he 0 free = almo/ any k9d ( s]vice t might be requir$ ( him4 ,! _s ( ! man1 h[ev]1 0 t ( ! mission>y2 & ! _s 0 s /rong )9 him t he f\nd satisfaction only :5 ! opportunity came to give expression to 8 fell[-m5 ( ! te/imony :i* _h br\ght su* consolation to 8 own life4 ,! law ( ,god to u 9 ^? days1 says ,wil=d 9 8 j\rnal1 0 to g )\t purse or scrip4 ,our j\rney lay ?r\gh ,jackson ,c\nty1 f :i* ! ,sa9ts _h j be5 driv51 & x 0 dang]\s = a ,mormon to be f\nd 9 t "p ( ! /ate4 ,we put "s ,books ( ,mormon & "s clo?+ into our valises1 /rapp$ ^! on our backs1 & />t$ on foot4 ,we cross$ ! f]ry into ,jackson ,c\nty1 & w5t ?r\gh x4 ,9 "s in/ances ! ,"l pres]v$ u1 z x 7 by miracle1 f ! mob4 ,we d>$ n g to h\ses & get food1 s we pick$ & ate raw corn1 slept on ! gr\nd1 & did any way we c\ld until we got out ( ! c\nty4 ,we d>$ n prea* :ile 9 t c\nty1 & we did little prea*+ 9 ! /ate ( ,miss\ri4 ,! fir/ "t ,i attempt$ to prea* 0 on ,sunday1 9 a tav]n1 9 ! e>ly "p ( #dh ,decemb]1 #ahcd4 ,x 0 sn[+ at ! "t1 & ! room 0 full ( p4 ,z ,i comm5c$ to speak1 ! l&lord op5$ ! door1 & ! sn[ blew on ! p2 :5 ,i inquir$ ! object ( hav+ ! door op5$ 9 a sn[/orm1 he in=m$ me he want$ "s light on ! subject4 ,i f\nd t x 0 ! cu/om ( ! c\ntry4 ,h[ mu* good ,i did 9 t s]mon ,i nev] knew1 & probably nev] %all "k until ,i meet t congregation 9 judgm5t4 ,9 ! s\!rn "p ( ,miss\ri & ! nor!rn "p ( ,arkansas1 9 #ahcd1 !re 7 v few inhabitants4 ,we visit$ a place call$ ,h>mony ,mission1 on ! ,osage ,riv]1 "o ( ! mo/ crook$ riv]s 9 ! ,we/4 ,?is mission 0 kept by a ,presbyt]ian m9i/] & 8 family4 ,we arriv$ !re on ,sunday night at sunset4 ,we _h walk$ all day )\t any?+ to eat1 & 7 v hungry & tir$4 ,nei!r ! m9i/] nor 8 wife w\ld give u any?+ to eat1 or let u /ay ov] night1 because we 7 ,mormons1 & ! only *ance we _h 0 to g twelve miles f>!r d[n ! riv]1 to an ,osage ,indian trad+ po/ kept by a ,fr5*man nam$ ,j]eu2 & ! wick$ prie/ :o w\ld n give u a piece ( bread li$ to u ab\t ! road1 & s5t u across ! swamp1 :]e we wall[$ knee-deep 9 mud & wat] till t5 o'clock at night1 9 try+ to foll[ ! crook$ riv]4 ,we !n left ! swamp & put out into ! prairie1 to lie 9 ! grass = ! night4 ,:5 we got out ( ! swamp1 we he>d an ,indian drumm+ on a t9 pail & s++4 ,x 0 v d>k1 b we travel$ t[>d ! noise1 & :5 we drew ne> ! ,indian camp q a numb] ( l>ge ,indian dogs came out to meet u4 ,!y smell$ u1 b did n b>k or bite4 ,soon we 7 surr\nd$ by ,osage ,indians1 & 7 k9dly receiv$ by ,mr4 ,j]eu & 8 wife :o 0 an ,indian4 ,%e gave u an excell5t supp] & a good b$1 :i* we 7 ?ankful = aft] ! fatigue ( ! day4 ,z ,i laid my head ^u my pill[1 ,i felt to ?ank ,god f ! bottom ( my he>t = ! ex*ange f ! b>b>\s treatm5t ( a civiliz$ ,presbyt]ian prie/ to ! humane1 k9d1 & g5]\s treatm5t ( ! savage ,osage ,indians4 ,may ,god rew>d !m bo? accord+ to _! des]ts6 ,we arose 9 ! morn+1 aft] a good night's re/4 ,i 0 some:at lame1 f wad+ 9 ! swamp ! night be=e4 #di ,we _h a good breakfa/4 ,mr4 ,j]eu s5t an ,indian to see u across ! riv]1 & in=m$ u t x 0 sixty miles to ! ne>e/ settlem5t ( ei!r :ite or r$ m54 ,we 7 too ba%ful to ask = any?+ to take ) u to eat2 s we cross$ ! riv] & />t$ on our day's j\rney ( sixty miles )\t a morsel ( food ( any k9d4 ,we />t$ ab\t sunrise & cross$ a ?irty-mile prairie1 app>5tly z level z a h\se floor1 )\t %rub or wat]4 ,we arriv$ at timb] ab\t two o'clock 9 ! aft]noon4 ,z we approa*$ ! timb]1 a l>ge black be> came out t[>ds u4 ,we 7 n afraid ( him1 = we 7 on ! ,"l's bus9ess1 & _h n mock$ ,god's prophets z did ! =ty-two wick$ *ildr5 :o said to ,eli%a1 ',g up ?\ bald head1' = :i* !y 7 torn by be>s4 ,:5 ! be> got )9 eight rods ( u he sat on 8 haun*es1 look$ at u a mom5t1 & ran away2 & we w5t on our way rejoic+4 ,we _h to travel 9 ! night1 :i* 0 cl\dy & v d>k1 s we _h great difficulty to keep ! road4 ,soon a l>ge drove ( wolves ga!r$ ar\nd1 & foll[$ u4 ,!y came v close1 & at times x seem$ z ?\gh !y w\ld eat u up4 ,we _h mat]ials = /rik+ a light1 & at t5 o'clock1 n kn[+ :]e we 71 & ! wolves becom+ s bold1 we ?\ght x wisdom to make a fire2 s we /opp$ & ga!r$ a lot ( oak limbs t lay on ! gr\nd1 & lit !m1 & z our fire began to burn ! wolves left u4 ,z we 7 ab\t to lay d[n on ! gr\nd--= we _h no blankets--we he>d a dog b>k4 ,my companion said x 0 a wolf2 ,i said x 0 a dog2 b soon we he>d a c[bell4 ,!n we ea* took a firebr&1 w5t ab\t a qu>t] ( a mile1 & f\nd ! h\se1 :i* 0 sixty miles f :]e we />t$ t morn+4 ,x 0 an old log cab91 ab\t twelve feet squ>e1 ) no door1 b an old blanket 0 hung up 9 ! door-way4 ,!re 0 no furniture except "o b$/ead1 ^u :i* lay a woman1 sev]al *ildr51 & sev]al small dogs4 ,a man lay on ! b>e floor ) 8 feet to ! fireplace1 & all 7 asleep4 ,i w5t 9 & spoke to ! man1 b did n wake him4 ,i /epp$ up to him1 & laid my h& on 8 %\ld]4 ,! mom5t he felt ! weight ( my h& he jump$ to 8 feet & ran ar\nd ! room z ?\gh he 7 #ej fright5$2 b he 0 quiet$ :5 we in=m$ him we 7 fri5ds4 ,! cause ( 8 fright 0 t he _h %ot a pan!r a few nights be=e1 & he ?\ght its mate _h jump$ ^u him4 ,he ask$ u :at we want$2 we told him we wi%$ to /op ) him all night1 & w\ld l some?+ to eat4 ,he in=m$ u we might lie on ! floor z he did1 b t he _h n a m\?ful = u to eat1 z he _h to dep5d on 8 gun to get breakfa/ = 8 family 9 ! morn+4 ,s we lay on ! b>e floor1 & slept ?r\gh a long1 ra9y night1 :i* 0 pretty h>d aft] walk+ sixty miles )\t any?+ to eat4 ,t 0 ! h>de/ day's "w ( my life4 ,! man's "n 0 ,williams4 ,he 0 9 ! mob 9 ,jackson ,c\nty2 & aft] ! ,sa9ts 7 driv5 out1 he1 ) _m o!rs1 w5t s\?4 ,we got up 9 ! morn+ & walk$ 9 ! ra9 twelve miles to ! h\se ( a man nam$ ,bemon1 :o 0 also "o ( ! mob f ,jackson ,c\nty4 ,! family 7 ab\t to sit d[n to breakfa/ z we came 94 ,9 ^? days x 0 ! cu/om ( ! ,miss\rians to ask y to eat ev5 ?\gh !y 7 ho/ile to y2 s he ask$ u to take breakfa/1 & we 7 v glad ( ! invitation4 ,he knew we 7 ,mormons2 & z soon z we began to eat1 he began to swe> ab\t ! ,mormons4 ,he _h a l>ge platt] ( bacon & eggs1 & pl5ty ( bread on ! table1 & 8 swe>+ did n h9d] our eat+1 = ! h>d] he swore ! h>d] we ate1 until we got our /oma*s full2 !n we arose f ! table1 took our hats1 & ?ank$ him = our breakfa/4 ,! la/ we he>d ( him he 0 /ill swe>+4 ,i tru/ ! ,"l w rew>d him = our breakfa/4 ,9 ! e>ly days ( ! ,*ur*1 x 0 a great treat to an eld] 9 8 travels ?r\gh ! c\ntry to f9d a ,mormon2 x 0 s ) u4 ,we 7 h>dly 9 ,arkansas :5 we he>d ( a family nam$ ,akeman4 ,!y 7 9 ,jackson ,c\nty 9 ! p]secutions4 ,"s ( ! sons _h be5 ti$ up !re & :ipp$ on _! b>e backs1 ) hickory swit*es1 by ! mob4 ,we he>d ( _! liv+ on ,petit ,jean ,riv]1 9 ! ,arkansas ,t]ritory1 & we w5t a long way to visit !m4 ,rec5tly !re _h be5 heavy ra9s1 & a creek t we _h to cross 0 swoll5 to a rapid /ream ( eight rods 9 wid?4 ,!re 0 no p]son liv+ ne>] ?an two miles f ! cross+1 & no boat4 ,! p liv+ at ! la/ h\se #ea on ! road1 "s ?ree miles f ! cross+ said we w\ld h to t>ry till ! wat] fell be=e we c\ld cross4 ,feel+ to tru/ 9 ,god1 we did n /op4 ,j z we arriv$ at ! roll+ flood1 a negro1 on a p[]ful horse1 ent]$ ! /ream on ! opposite side & rode ?r\gh x4 ,on mak+ our wants kn[n to him1 he took u1 "o at a "t1 beh9d him & c>ri$ u safely ov]1 & we w5t on our way rejoic+4 ,we arriv$ t night )9 five miles ( ,mr4 ,akeman's1 & 7 k9dly ent]ta9$ by a /rang]4 ,dur+ ! night ,i _h ! foll[+ dream3 ,i ?\ght an angel came to u1 & told u we 7 comm&$ ( ! ,"l to foll[ a c]ta9 /raight pa?1 :i* 0 po9t$ out to u1 let x lead u :]ev] x might4 ,aft] we _h walk$ 9 x a:ile we came to ! door ( a h\se1 :i* 0 9 ! l9e ( a high wall runn+ nor? & s\?1 s t we c\ld n g ar\nd4 ,i op5$ ! door & saw ! room 0 fill$ ) l>ge s]p5ts1 & ,i %udd]$ at ! sight4 ,my companion said he w\ld n g into ! room = fe> ( ! s]p5ts4 ,i told him ,i w\ld try to g ?r\gh ! room ?\gh !y kill$ me1 = ! ,"l comm&$ x4 ,z ,i /epp$ into ! room ! s]p5ts coil$ !mselves up1 & rais$ _! heads "s two feet f ! floor1 to spr+ at me4 ,!re 0 "o mu* l>g] ?an ! re/1 9 ! c5t] ( ! room1 :i* rais$ 8 head ne>ly z high z m9e & made a spr+ at me4 ,at t in/ant ,i felt z ?\gh no?+ b ! p[] ( ,god c\ld save me1 & ,i /ood /ill4 ,j be=e ! s]p5t rea*$ me he dropp$ dead at my feet2 all ! re/ dropp$ dead1 swell$ up1 turn$ black1 bu/ op51 took fire & 7 consum$ be=e my eyes1 & we w5t ?r\gh ! room unh>m$1 ?ank+ ,god = our deliv]ance4 ,i awoke 9 ! morn+ & pond]$ ^u ! dream4 ,we took breakfa/1 & />t$ on our j\rney on ,sunday morn+ to visit ,mr4 ,akeman4 ,i relat$ to my companion my dream1 & told him we %\ld see some?+ /range4 ,we _h great anticipations ( meet+ ,mr4 ,akeman1 suppos+ him to be a memb] ( ! ,*ur*4 ,:5 we arriv$ at 8 h\se1 he receiv$ u v coldly1 & we soon f\nd t he _h apo/atiz$4 ,he br\ght rail+ accusations aga9/ ! ,book ( ,mormon & ! au?orities ( ! ,*ur*4 ,^w 0 s5t ?r\gh all ! settlem5ts on ! riv] = #eb tw5ty miles t two ,mormon prea*]s 7 9 ! place4 ,a mob 0 soon rais$1 & w>n+ s5t to u to leave imm$iately or we w\ld be t>r$ & fea!r$1 ridd5 on a rail1 & hang$4 ,i soon saw :o ! s]p5ts 74 ,my companion want$ to leave2 ,i told him1 no4 ,i w\ld /ay & see my dream fulfill$4 ,!re 0 an old g5tleman & lady nam$ ,hubbel1 :o _h read ! ,book ( ,mormon & believ$4 ,fa!r ,hubbel came to see u1 & invit$ u to make our home ) him :ile we /ay$ 9 ! place4 ,we did s1 & labor$ = him "s ?ree weeks ) our axes1 cle>+ l&1 :ile we 7 wait+ to see ! salvation ( ,god4 ,febru>y #ad?1 #ahce1 0 an important day to me4 ,9 company ) ,bro!r ,br[n1 ,i took my axe w5t into ! woods to help ,bro!r ,hubbel cle> "s l&4 ,we *opp$ till #c o'clock 9 ! aft]noon4 ,! _s ( ! ,"l came ^u me l a ru%+ ( mighty w9d4 ,! voice ( ! _s said1 ',g up aga9 & visit ,mr4 ,akeman & aga9 be> te/imony to him ( ! tru? ( ! ,book ( ,mormon & ( ! "w ( ,god4' ,i m>vel$ at ?is & told ,bro!r ,br[n :at ! _s said to me4 ,he repli$ t ,i might g if ,i wi%$ to d s1 b t he w\ld n g4 ,i c>ri$ my ax to ! h\se & walk$ up to ,mr4 ,akeman's ab\t "o & a half miles ?r\gh a pleasant grove4 ,:ile on my way ,i reflect$ ^u ?is /range op]ation ( ! _s )9 me4 ,i 0 9 a deep1 gloomy frame ( m9d & ?\ght4 ,z ,i approa*$ ! h\se ,i saw ! door op5 & ,mr4 ,akeman walk+ ! floor4 ,i felt p>ticul>ly impress$ to ask if he 0 well4 ,he said he nev] felt bett] 9 heal?4 ,i told him ,i _h come to be> te/imony aga9 to him ( ! tru? ( ! ,book ( ,mormon & ( ! "w ( ,god & ( ! dang] ( oppos+ t "w4 ,he 0 soon fill$ ) wra? & indignation & he oppos$ me 9 ! /ronge/ t]ms & rag$ aga9/ ! lead]s ( ! ,*ur*4 ,my m\? 0 m clos$ up ?an ev] be=e4 ,i felt t ! h\se 0 fill$ ) devils & ) an awful d>kness4 ,i felt horrible4 ,i did n und]/& :y ! ,"l %\ld s5d me into ! mid/ ( su* spirits to be> te/imony ( 8 "w4 ,i felt v /range4 ,my tongue seem$ glu$ to my m\?4 ,i c\ld n #ec speak4 ,i arose to my feet to leave ! h\se4 ,i felt z ?\gh ! floor mov$ "u my feet & :5 ,i /epp$ ^u ! gr\nd ,i felt z ?\gh ,i 0 surr\nd$ by evil spirits4 ,i _h a desire to flee z ,lot did :5 he w5t out ( ,sodom1 )\t look+ beh9d me4 ,mr4 ,akeman foll[$ me out ( ! door & kept )9 ab\t f\r rods ( me4 ,nei!r ( u spoke a ^w4 ,i knew he 0 foll[+1 b :5 he 0 ab\t f\r rods f ! h\se1 ! /range feel+ left me4 ,:5 ,mr4 ,akeman rea*$ ! place :]e my feel+s s in/antly *ang$1 he fell dead at my feet z ?\gh he _h be5 /ruck ) a ?und]bolt f heav54 ,i he>d him fall to ! e>?1 b ,i did n look beh9d me4 ,8 daught] /ood 9 ! doorway & saw him fall4 ,%e fa9t$ & fell at ab\t ! same "t4 ,nei!r ( !m spoke a ^w t ,i c\ld he>4 ,i cont9u$ to walk d[n to ,mr4 ,hubbel's z fa/ z ,i c\ld1 m$itat+ all ! :ile ^u ! /range deal+s ( ,god ) me4 ,i /ill did n "k t ,mr4 ,akeman 0 dead4 ,i arriv$ at ,mr4 ,hubbel's j at d>k 9 a peculi> /ate ( m9d4 ,supp] 0 ready4 ,we all sat d[n to ! table4 ,! bless+ 0 ask$1 & ,i took up my knife & =k & began to eat1 :5 ,i he>d a horse com+ up on ! full ran4 ,i dropp$ my knife & =k & li/5$4 ,a man rode up to our door & cri$ out3 ',mr4 ,akeman is dead4 ,i want y to g !re imm$iately4' ,9 a mom5t my eyes 7 op5$1 s t ,i und]/ood ! :ole matt]4 ,i felt satisfi$ ) ! deal+s ( ,god ) me 9 call+ me to g & w>n him4 ,z soon z 8 daught]1 :o fell to ! gr\nd ab\t ! same "t1 came to h] s5ses1 %e ran to h] ne>e/ bro!r & gave ! al>m4 ,we walk$ up to ,mr4 ,akeman's h\se z soon z we c\ld4 ,:5 we arriv$ !re1 we f\nd all 8 sons 9 ! h\se ar\nd 8 body wail+ 9 an awful mann]4 ,he 0 naturally a l>ge man1 b 8 body 0 swoll5 to a great ext5t4 ,x appe>$ z ?\gh 8 sk9 7 ready to bur/ op54 ,he 0 black z an ,african4 ,we at once w5t to "w & made a l>ge box 9 :i* to put him4 ,i cont9u$ to ?9k ( my dream1 :i* ,i _h _h "s "t be=e ! ev5ts "h relat$ took place4 ,8 family1 z well z ourselves1 felt x 0 ! judgm5t ( ,god ^u him4 ,i prea*$ 8 fun]al s]mon4 ,_m ( ! #ed mob di$ sudd5ly4 ,we /ay$ ab\t two weeks aft] ,akeman's dea? & prea*$1 baptiz$ ,mr4 ,hubbel & 8 wife1 & !n cont9u$ on our j\rney4 ,we conclud$ to g d[n ! ,arkansas ,riv] & cross into ,t5nessee4 ,we c\ld n get passage on ! boat1 because ( ! l[ wat]2 s we w5t on ! bank ( ! riv] & cut d[n a s\nd cottonwood tree1 ?ree feet ?r\gh1 & cut (f a twelve foot l5g? f ! butt end2 9 two days we dug out a canoe4 ,we made a pair ( o>s & a rudd]1 & on ! #aa? day ( ,m>*1 #ahce1 we laun*$ our canoe1 & comm5c$ our voyage d[n ! ,arkansas ,riv]1 )\t provisions4 ,! fir/ day we sail$ tw5ty-five miles1 & /opp$ at night ) a poor family :o liv$ on ! bank ( ! riv]4 ,^! k9d folks gave u supp] & breakfa/1 &1 9 ! morn+1 gave u johnny-cake & a piece ( pork to take ) u on our j\rney4 ,we travel$ ab\t fifty miles t day1 & at night /opp$ at an old tav]n1 9 a village call$ ,cadron1 :i* 0 des]t$ because x 0 believ$ to be haunt$ by evil spirits4 ,we made a fire 9 ! tav]n1 roa/$ a piece ( our pork1 ate our supp]1 said our pray]s1 w5t into a *amb]1 lay d[n on ! b>e floor1 & 7 soon asleep4 ,i dream$ ,i 0 at my fa!r's h\se 9 a good fea!r b$1 & ,i _h a good night's re/4 ,:5 ,i awoke ! b$ vani%$1 & ,i f\nd myself on ! b>e floor & well re/$1 n hav+ be5 tr\bl$ ) evil spirits or any?+ else4 ,we ?ank$ ! ,"l = ,8 goodness to u1 ate ! rema9d] ( our provisions1 & cont9u$ our j\rney d[n ! riv] to ,little ,rock1 ! capital ( ,arkansas1 :i* !n consi/$ ( only a few cab9s4 ,aft] visit+ ! place1 we cross$ ! riv] & ti$ up our canoe1 :i* _h c>ri$ u safely "o hundr$ & fifty miles4 ,we !n took ! old milit>y road lead+ f ,little ,rock to ,memphis1 ,t5nessee4 ,?is road lay ?r\gh swamps1 & 0 cov]$ ) mud & wat] mo/ ( ! way = "o hundr$ & sev5ty miles4 ,we walk$ =ty miles 9 a day1 ?r\gh mud & wat] knee-deep4 ,on ! #bd? ( ,m>*1 aft] travel+ "s t5 miles ?r\gh mud1 ,i 0 made lame ) a %>p pa9 9 my knee1 & sat d[n on a log4 ,my companion1 :o 0 anxi\s to get to 8 home 9 ,kirtl&1 left me sitt+ 9 an alligator swamp4 #ee ,i did n see him aga9 = two ye>s4 ,i knelt d[n 9 ! mud & pray$1 & ! ,"l heal$ me & ,i w5t on my way rejoic+4 ,on ! #bg? ( ,m>* ,i arriv$ at ,memphis1 we>y & hungry4 ,i w5t to ! be/ tav]n 9 ! place1 kept by ,mr4 ,josiah ,jackson4 ,i told him ,i 0 a /rang] & _h no money1 & ask$ him if he w\ld keep me ov] night4 ,he inquir$ :at my bus9ess 01 & ,i told him ,i 0 a prea*] ( ! gospel4 ,he laugh$ & said t ,i did n look mu* l a prea*]4 ,i did n blame him1 z mo/ ( ! prea*]s he ev] _h be5 acqua9t$ ) rode on f9e horses or 9 f9e c>riages1 dress$ 9 broadclo?1 _h l>ge sal>ies1 & w\ld likely see ?is :ole _w s9k to p]dition be=e !y w\ld wade ?r\gh "o hundr$ & sev5ty miles ( mud to save ! p4 ,! l&lord want$ a little fun1 s said he w\ld keep me if ,i w\ld prea*4 ,he want$ to see if ,i c\ld prea*4 ,i mu/ confess t by ?is "t ,i became a little mis*iev\s1 & plead$ ) him n to set me prea*+4 ,! m ,i plead$ to be excus$ ! m det]m9$ ,mr4 ,jackson 0 t ,i %\ld prea*4 ,he took my valise1 & ! l&lady got me a good supp]4 ,i sat d[n 9 a l>ge hall to eat4 ,be=e ,i got ?r\gh1 ! room began to be fill$ by "s ( ! ri* & fa%ionable p ( ,memphis1 dress$ 9 _! broadclo? & silk1 :ile my appe>ance 0 su* z y c imag9e1 aft] travel+ ?r\gh ! mud z ,i _h done4 ,:5 ,i _h f9i%$ eat+1 ! table 0 c>ri$ out ( ! room ov] ! heads ( ! p4 ,i 0 plac$ 9 ! corn] ( ! room1 ) a /& hav+ a ,bible1 hymn book1 & c&le on x1 hemm$ 9 by a doz5 m51 ) ! l&lord 9 ! c5t]4 ,!re 7 pres5t "s five hundr$s p]sons1 :o _h come toge!r1 n to he> a gospel s]mon1 b to h "s fun4 ,i read a hymn1 & ask$ !m to s+4 ,n a s\l w\ld s+ a ^w4 ,i told !m ,i _h n ! gift ( s++2 b ) ! help ( ! ,"l1 ,i w\ld bo? pray & prea*4 ,i knelt d[n to pray1 & ! m5 ar\nd me dropp$ on _! knees4 ,i pray$ to ! ,"l to give me ,8 _s & to %[ me ! he>ts ( ! p4 ,i promis$ ! ,"l1 9 my pray]1 t ,i w\ld deliv] to t congregation :atev] ,he w\ld give to me4 ,i arose & spoke "o h\r & a half1 & x 0 "o ( #ef ! be/ s]mons ( my life4 ,! lives ( ! congregation 7 op5 to ! vision ( my m9d1 & ,i told !m ( _! wick$ de$s & ! rew>d !y w\ld obta94 ,! m5 :o surr\nd$ me dropp$ _! heads4 ,?ree m9utes aft] ,i clos$1 ,i 0 ! only p]son 9 ! room4 ,soon ,i 0 %[n to a b$1 9 a room adjo9+ a l>ge "o 9 :i* 7 assembl$ _m ( ! m5 :om ,i _h be5 prea*+ to4 ,i c\ld he> _! conv]sation4 ,"o man said he w\ld l to "k h[ t ,mormon boy knew ( _! pa/ lives4 ,9 a little :ile !y got to disput+ ab\t "s doctr9al po9t4 ,"o sugge/$ call+ me to decide ! po9t4 ,! l&lord said1 ',no2 we h _h en\gh = once4' ,9 ! morn+1 ,i _h a good breakfa/4 ,! l&lord said if ,i came t way aga9 to /op at 8 h\se1 & /ay z long z ,i might *oose4 ,aft] leav+ ,memphis1 ,i travel$ ?r\gh ! c\ntry to ,b5ton ,c\nty1 & prea*$ on ! way1 z ,i _h opportunity4 ,i /opp$ "o night ) a ,squire ,h>dman1 an ,episcopalian4 ,mo/ ( ! night 0 sp5t by ! family 9 music & danc+4 ,9 ! morn+1 at ! breakfa/ table1 ,mr4 ,h>dman ask$ me if we believ$ 9 music & danc+4 ,i told him we did n really consid] !m ess5tial to salvation4 ,he said he did1 & !re=e %\ld n jo9 our ,*ur*4 ,on ! #d? ( ,april1 #ahce1 ,i _h ! happy privilege ( meet+ ,eld] ,w>r5 ,p>ri% at ! h\se ( ,bro!r ,frye4 ,he _h be5 prea*+ 9 t "p ( ,t5nessee1 9 company ) ,david ,w4 ,patt51 & _h baptiz$ a numb] ( p]sons & organiz$ sev]al small bran*es4 ,bro!r ,patt5 _h return$ home1 & ,bro!r ,p>ri% 0 labor+ alone4 ,i jo9$ him 9 ! m9i/ry1 & we labor$ toge!r ?ree mon?s & n9ete5 days1 :5 he 0 call$ to ,kirtl&4 ,dur+ ! "t we 7 toge!r1 we travel$ ?r\gh sev]al c\nties 9 ,t5nessee = ! di/ance ( sev5 hundr$ & sixty miles1 & prea*$ ! gospel daily1 z we _h opportunity4 ,we baptiz$ "s tw5ty p]sons4 ,by ! c\nsel ( ! ,prophet ,joseph ,smi? & ,oliv] ,c[d]y1 ,eld] ,p>ri% orda9$ me an eld]1 & left me to take *>ge ( ! bran*es t _h be5 rais$ up 9 t neighborhood4 ,z soon z ,i 0 left alone ,i ext5d$ my circuit #eg & labors4 ,= a season ,i _h l>ge congregations2 _m seem$ to believe1 & ,i baptiz$ a numb]4 ,on ! #ae? ( ,augu/ ,i _h an appo9tm5t at ! h\se ( ,bro!r ,taylor1 ! /ep-fa!r ( ,abraham ,o4 ,smoot4 ,i _h to cross ,bloody ,riv]1 :i* ,i _h to swim1 9 consequ5ce ( heavy ra9s4 ,:ile cross+1 my horse became entangl$ 9 a tree-top1 & almo/ dr[n$2 b ,i succe$$ 9 gett+ him loose4 ,we swam to ! %ore sep>ately4 ,he rea*$ ! %ore fir/1 & wait$ till ,i came out4 ,i got into ! saddle1 w5t on my way 9 good spirits1 & _h a good meet+4 ,on ! #bj? ( ,octob] ,i baptiz$ ?ree ,campbellites1 "o ( :om 0 a deacon4 ,i !n rode twelve miles to ,mr4 ,gre5 wood's1 :o 0 eighty ye>s old1 & _h be5 a soldi] "u ,g5]al ,wa%+ton4 ,8 wife1 :o 0 n9ety-?ree ye>s old1 ,i f\nd q sm>t1 & busy c>d+ wool4 ,i prea*$ at _! h\se & baptiz$ bo? ( !m4 ,on ! foll[+ day ,i prea*$ at ! h\se ( ,b5jam9 ,l4 ,clapp1 & baptiz$ sev5 ,campbellites & "o ,bapti/4 ,on ! #af? ( ,novemb]1 ,i prea*$ at ,bro!r ,camp's1 & baptiz$ ?ree4 ,on ! day foll[+1 x be+ ,sunday1 ,i prea*$ aga9 at ,bro!r ,clapp's1 & baptiz$ five4 ,at ! close ( ! meet+ ,i m\nt$ my horse to ride to ,cl>k's ,riv]1 9 company ) ,se? ,utley1 f\r o!r bre?r51 & two si/]s4 ,! di/ance 0 tw5ty miles4 ,we came to a /ream :i* 0 s swoll5 by ra9s t we c\ld n cross )\t swimm+ our horses4 ,to swim w\ld n be safe = ! wom51 s we w5t up ! /ream to f9d a =d4 ,9 ! attempt we 7 ov]tak5 by a sev]e /orm ( w9d & ra91 lo/ our way 9 ! d>kness1 & w&]$ ?r\gh creeks & mud4 ,b ! ,"l does n =sake ,8 ,sa9ts 9 any ( _! tr\bles4 ,:ile we 7 9 ! woods suff]+ "u ! bla/ ( ! /orm1 grop+ l ! bl9d = ! wall1 a bright light sudd5ly %one ar\nd u1 & reveal$ to u our dang]\s situation on ! edge ( a gulf4 ,! light cont9u$ ) u until we f\nd ! road2 we !n w5t on our way rejoic+1 ?\gh ! d>kness return$ & ! ra9 cont9u$4 ,we rea*$ ,bro!r ,h5ry ,?omas' 9 safety ab\t n9e o'clock at night1 hav+ be5 five h\rs 9 ! /orm1 & =d$ /reams _m times4 ,none ( u felt to compla91 b 7 ?ankful to #eh ,god = ,8 pres]v+ c>e4 ,on ! foll[+ day ,i prea*$ at ,damon ,creek1 & organiz$ a bran* call$ ,damon ,creek ,bran*1 & orda9$ ,daniel ,?omas a tea*]4 ,on ! #ai? ( ,decemb] ,i aga9 prea*$ at ! h\se ( ,bro!r ,clapp1 & baptiz$ five p]sons2 "o 0 a ,campbellite prea*]4 ,on ! foll[+ day ,i prea*$ at ! h\se ( ,bro!r ,h5ry ,?omas1 :5 a mob ( ab\t fifty p]sons collect$1 head$ by a ,bapti/ prea*]1 :o1 aft] ask+ "o "q1 advis$ ! mob n to lay h&s on any man on acc\nt ( 8 pr9ciples4 ,! advice 0 good & well tak54 ,at ! close ( ! meet+ ,i baptiz$ ?ree p]sons1 "o sev5ty-eight ye>s old4 ,?is br+s ! ye> #ahce to a close--! fir/ ye> ( my mission--dur+ :i* "t ,i _h travel$ ?ree ?\s& two hundr$ & =ty-eight miles1 held "o hundr$ & sev5ty meet+s1 baptiz$ =ty-?ree p]sons--?ree ( :om 7 ,campbellite prea*]s--assi/$ ,eld] ,p>ri% to baptize tw5ty m1 confirm$ ?irty-five1 organiz$ ?ree bran*es1 orda9$ two tea*]s & "o deacon1 procur$ ?irty subscrib]s = ! ,mess5g] & ,advocate1 "o hundr$ & sev5ty-?ree sign]s to ! petition to ! gov]nor ( ,miss\ri = r$ress ( wrongs done ! ,sa9ts 9 ,jackson ,c\nty1 _h ?ree mobs rise aga9/ me--b 0 n h>m$--wrote eighte5 lett]s1 receiv$ t51 &1 f9ally1 clos$ ! labors ( ! ye> #ahce by eat+ johnny cake1 butt] & honey1 at ,bro!r ,a4 ,o4 ,smoot's4 ,i sp5t ! =e "p ( ,janu>y1 #ahcf1 7! wea!r be+ v cold71 at ! h\se ( ,a4 ,o4 ,smoot1 9 ,k5tucky1 /udy+ ,kirkham's ,engli% ,gramm>4 ,i cont9u$ to travel & prea* 9 ,k5tucky & ,t5nessee & baptiz$ all t w\ld believe my te/imony4 ,on ! #bf? ( ,febru>y we held a conf]5ce at ! h\se ( ,bro!r ,lewis ,clapp 7fa!r ( ,b4 ,l4 ,clapp74 ,!re 7 repres5t$ "o hundr$ & ?ree memb]s 9 t mission4 ,i orda9$ ,a4 ,o4 ,smoot & ,b5jam9 ,boy/on eld]s1 & ,daniel ,?omas & ,b5jam9 ,l4 ,clapp prie/s4 ,i also orda9$ "o tea*] & two deacons4 ,aft] conf]5ce ,i took ,bro!rs ,smoot & ,clapp ) me to prea*4 ,! =m] travel$ ) me con/antly till ! #ba/ ( ,april1 :5 we _h ! privilege ( meet+ ) ,eld] ,david ,w4 ,patt51 :o _h come direct f ,kirtl&1 & :o #ei _h be5 orda9$ "o ( ! ,twelve ,apo/les4 ,x 0 a happy meet+4 ,he gave u an acc\nt ( ! end[m5ts at ,kirtl&1 ! glori\s bless+s receiv$1 ! m9i/ration ( angels1 ! organization ( ! ,twelve ,apo/les & sev5ties1 & in=m$ me t ,i 0 appo9t$ a memb] ( ! second quorum ( sev5ty4 ,all ?is 0 glori\s news to me1 & caus$ my he>t to rejoice4 ,on ! #bg? ( ,may we 7 jo9$ by ,eld] ,w>r5 ,p>ri%1 direct f ,kirtl&4 ,we _h a happy "t toge!r4 ,on ! #bh?1 we held a conf]5ce at ,bro!r ,se? ,utley's1 :]e 7 repres5t$ all ! bran*es ( ! ,*ur* 9 ! ,s\?4 ,on ! #ca/ ( ,may ,i 0 orda9$ a memb] ( ! second quorum ( sev5ty1 "u ! h&s ( ,david ,w4 ,patt5 & ,w>r5 ,p>ri%4 ,at ! close ( ! conf]5ce we sep>at$ = a %ort "t4 ,eld]s ,patt5 & ,p>ri% labor$ 9 ,t5nessee1 ,bro!r ,smoot & myself 9 ,k5tucky4 ,on ! #i? ( ,june we all met at ,damon ,creek ,bran*1 :]e ,bro!r ,patt5 baptiz$ two4 ,"o 0 ,fa!r ,h5ry ,?omas1 :o _h be5 a revolution>y w> soldi] "u ,g5]al ,wa%+ton1 & 0 fa!r ( ,daniel & ,h5ry ,?omas4 ,a w>rant 0 issu$1 on ! oa? ( a prie/1 aga9/ ,d4 ,w4 ,patt51 ,w4 ,p>ri% & myself4 ,we 7 accus$ 9 ! w>rant ( ! great 'crime' ( te/ify+ t ,*ri/ w\ld come 9 ?is g5]ation1 & t we promis$ ! ,holy ,gho/ to ^? :om we baptiz$4 ,bro!rs ,patt5 & ,p>ri% 7 tak5 on ! #ai? ( ,june4 ,i1 be+ 9 ano!r c\nty1 escap$ arre/4 ,! bre?r5 7 put "u two ?\s& doll>s bonds to appe> at c\rt4 ,alb]t ,petty & ,se? ,utley 7 _! bondsm54 ,!y 7 tri$ on ! #bbnd ( ,june4 ,!y plead$ _! own cause4 ,al?\gh m5 came =w>d & te/ifi$ t !y did receive ! ,holy ,gho/ aft] !y 7 baptiz$1 ! bre?r5 7 condemn$2 b f9ally 7 releas$ by pay+ ! exp5ses ( ! mob c\rt4 ,"o peculi> circum/ance 0 connect$ ) ?is trial by a mob c\rt1 :i* 0 arm$ to ! tee?4 ,:5 ! trial 0 ?r\gh1 ! p 7 n will+ to p]mit m ?an "o to speak4 ,w>r5 ,p>ri% _h said a few words1 & !y 7 n will+ to let ,david ,patt5 say any?+2 b he1 feel+ ! inju/ice ( ! c\rt1 & be+ fill$ ) ! p[] ( #fj ,god1 arose to 8 feet & deliv]$ a spee* ( ab\t tw5ty m9utes1 hold+ !m spell-b\nd :ile he told !m ( _! wick$ness & ( ! abom9ations !y 7 guilty (1 also ( ! curse ( ,god t await$ !m1 if !y did n rep5t1 & = tak+ up two h>mless1 in(f5sive m5 = prea*+ ! gospel ( ,*ri/4 ,:5 he _h got ?r\gh 8 spee* ! judge said1 ',y mu/ be arm$ ) secret weapons1 or y w\ld n talk 9 ?is fe>less mann] to an arm$ c\rt4' ,bro!r ,patt5 repli$1 ',i h weapons t y "k n (1 & !y are giv5 me ( ,god1 = ,he gives me all ! p[] ,i h4' ,! judge seem$ will+ to get rid ( !m ^u almo/ any t]ms1 & (f]$ to dismiss !m if _! fri5ds w\ld pay ! co/s1 :i* ! bre?r5 pres5t freely (f]$ to d4 ,:5 ! two 7 releas$1 !y m\nt$ _! horses & rode a mile to ,se? ,utley's2 b z soon z !y _h left1 ! c\rt became a%am$ t !y _h be5 let g s easily1 & ! :ole mob m\nt$ _! horses to foll[ !m to ,utley's4 ,"o ( ! ,sa9ts1 see+ ! /ate ( affairs1 w5t on be=e ! mob to notify ! bre?r51 s t !y _h "t to ride into ! woods ne> by4 ,!y travel$ along ab\t ?ree miles to ,bro!r ,alb]t ,petty's1 & w5t to b$4 ,! night 0 d>k1 & !y fell asleep1 b ,bro!r ,patt5 0 w>n$ 9 a dream to get up & flee1 z ! mob soon w\ld be !re4 ,!y bo? arose1 saddl$ _! animals1 & rode into ! adjo9+ c\nty4 ,! h\se !y _h j left 0 soon surr\nd$ by ! mob1 b ! bre?r5 escap$ ?r\gh ! m]cy ( ,god4 ,i 0 invit$ to hold a meet+ at a ,bapti/ meet+h\se2 ?is 0 on ! #bg? ( ,june4 ,on my arrival ,i met a l>ge congregation1 b1 on comm5c+ s]vices1 ,p>son ,br[n+ ord]$ ! meet+ to be clos$4 ,i told ! p ,i _h come t5 miles to prea* ! gospel to !m1 & 0 will+ to /& 9 a c>t1 on a pile ( wood1 on a f5ce1 or any o!r place !y w\ld appo9t1 to h t privilege4 ,"o man said he own$ ! f5ce & l& 9 front ( ! meet+h\se1 & we might use bo?1 = he did n believe ,mormonism w\ld hurt ei!r4 ,s ! congregation cross$ ! road1 took d[n ! f5ce & made seats ( x1 & ,i prea*$ to !m "o h\r & a half4 ,at ! close1 ,mr4 ,r&olph ,alex&] bore te/imony to ! tru? ( :at _h be5 said4 ,he invit$ me home ) him1 b\ght #fa a ,book ( ,mormon & 0 baptiz$1 & ,i organiz$ a bran* 9 t place4 ,on ! #ah? ( ,july1 ,bro!r ,a4 ,o4 ,smoot & ,i arriv$ at a f]ry on ! ,t5nessee ,riv]1 &1 z ! f]ryman 0 n at home1 ! woman k9dly gave u p]mission to use ! f]ryboat4 ,we l$ our horses on bo>d1 & took ! o>s to r[ across ! riv]4 ,bro!r ,smoot nev] _h us$ an o>1 & ,i _h n done s = "s ye>s1 s we made awkw>d "w ( x4 ,soon he broke "o o>1 & ,i let ano!r fall ov]bo>d1 :i* left u only "o brok5 o> to get to %ore )4 ,we n>r[ly escap$ runn+ into a /eamboat4 ,we /ruck %ore half a mile bel[ ! l&+ place1 ti$ up ! boat1 jump$ on ! bank ) our horses1 & w5t on our way ) bli/]$ h&s1 ?ankful to get (f s well4 ,on ,sunday1 ! #ca/ ( ,july1 ,a4 ,o4 ,smoot & ,i prea*$ at ,mr4 ,david ,crid]'s1 ,weakley ,c\nty1 ,t5nessee4 ,aft] ! meet+1 ,mr4 ,crid] 0 baptiz$4 ,a mob ga!r$ & ?reat5$ u1 & poison$ our horses1 s t ! "o ,i rode1 belong+ to ,samuel ,we/1 di$ a few days aft]4 ,?is horse _h c>ri$ me ?\s&s ( miles :ile prea*+ ! gospel4 ,i cont9u$ to travel ) ,bro!rs ,smoot1 ,patt51 & ,p>ri% 9 ,t5nessee & ,k5tucky1 & we baptiz$ all :o w\ld receive our te/imony4 ,on ! #bnd day ( ,decemb] we held a g5]al conf]5ce at ,damon ,creek ,bran*4 ,eld] ,?omas ,b4 ,m>%1 ,presid5t ( ! ,twelve ,apo/les1 presid$4 ,all ! bran*es 9 ,t5nessee & ,k5tucky 7 repres5t$4 ,bro!rs ,r&olph ,alex&]1 ,b5jam9 ,l4 ,clapp1 & ,johnson ,f4 ,lane 7 orda9$ eld]s1 & ,l9dsay ,bradey 0 orda9$ to ! less] prie/hood4 ,i assi/$ ,presid5t ,m>% to obta9 fifte5 hundr$ doll>s f ! ,s\!rn bre?r5 to ent] l& 9 ,miss\ri = ! ,*ur*4 ,! bre?r5 made me a pres5t ( fifty doll>s1 :i* ,i s5t by ,presid5t ,m>% to ent] =ty acres ( l& = me4 ,eld] ,smoot & ,i 7 releas$ f ! ,s\!rn mission1 ) p]mission to g to ,kirtl&4 ,dur+ 8 mission1 ,wil=d ,woodruff organiz$ a company ( ,sa9ts1 & w5t ) !m a %ort di/ance1 />t+ !m on ! way to ,zion--a portion ( ! "w ( ga!r+ 9 :i* he did s mu* subsequ5tly1 bo? 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates & ,great ,brita94 ,mo/ ( 8 travels = ov] two ye>s _h be5 on #fb foot4 ,s9ce leav+ ,ri*l&1 ,new ,york1 he _h j\rney$ ov] six ?\s& miles4 ,"u 8 adm9i/ration ! sick 7 heal$1 mobacrats 7 de/roy$ by ! p[] ( ,god1 light f heav5 _h be5 s5t 9 ! d>kness ( ! night to lead him f a lo/ condition 9 ! =e/ & to save him f be+ da%$ to pieces ov] a rocky precipice1 o!r miracles 7 wr\ght1 & ,wil=d ,woodruff1 9 8 e>ly y\? & manhood1 _h become 9 a m>k$ degree a *oice witness = ,god & = ! div9e mission ( ,joseph ,smi?1 ! ,prophet4 ,let x be rememb]$1 too1 t to enjoy all ?is p[] x 0 n necess>y to be an apo/le1 a patri>*1 a high prie/1 or a sev5ty4 ,= ! great] "p ( 8 mission1 ,wil=d ,woodruff 0 only a prie/ aft] ! ord] ( ,a>on4 ,l ,john ! ,bapti/1 he magnifi$ 8 call+2 8 s\l 0 9 ! "w2 he lov$ 8 fell[be+s1 & ye>n$ = _! salvation4 ,8 :ole exp]i5ce is a /rik+ lesson wor?y ( be+ le>n$1 & an example to be foll[$ pr(itably by all ! "y m5 & eld]s ( ,israel4 ,m ?an once1 ?\s&s ( ! ,sa9ts h he>d ,wil=d ,woodruff say 9 assemblies ( wor%ip t 9 all 8 life he nev] _h enjoy$ m ( ! _s & p[] ( ,god ?an :5 he 0 a prie/ do+ mission>y "w 9 ! ,s\!rn ,/ates4 ,8 fir/ mission be+ complet$1 he approa*$ ! city ( ! ,sa9ts--,kirtl&--:5ce he _h dep>t$ ov] two ye>s previ\sly4 ,! ,temple ( ! ,"l1 says he1 came 9 sight--fir/ 9 importance to our vision4 ,i truly rejoic$ :5 ! ,h\se ( ! ,"l rose into view z we drew ne> to ?is ,/ake ( ,zion4 ,x 0 ! fir/ "t ,i _h se5 ! ,temple ( ,god--! fir/ ,temple built 9 ?is g5]ation4 ,aft] my long abs5ce1 ,i rejoic$ greatly to /rike h&s ) ! ,prophet ,joseph1 & ) _m o!rs engag$ 9 roll+ on ! mighty "w ( ! ,"l 9 ! la/ days4 ,two ye>s & a half _h elaps$1 he writes fur!r1 s9ce ,i left ,kirtl& ) my bre?r5 9 pov]ty to g up to visit our bre?r5 9 tribulation 9 ,zion4 ,! ,sa9ts at ,kirtl& 7 !n poor1 despis$1 & look$ ^u by ! pomp ( ,babylon ) disda91 & p wat*$ ) eag] eyes to behold !m s9k into =getfulness4 ,b :at a *ange has come6 ,n[ ,i behold a *e]fulness beam+ f e c\nt5ance1 #fc & ! sc5es ar\nd indicate prosp]ity4 ,! noise ( ! ax & ! hamm]1 ! /ir ( _! bank & m>ket1 & especially ! pres5ce ( ! ,h\se ( ,god1 speak 9 language l\d z ?und] t ! ,sa9ts w h a city 9 spite ( all ! false prophets ( ,baal1 & 9 spite ( ev5 e>? & hell comb9$1 because ,god is ) !m1 & ,8 ,temple /&s 9 honor ( ,8 ,k+dom1 :ile ,babylon beg9s to wond] & soon w p]i%4 #fd ,,*apt] #h4 ,,9 ,,kirtl&1 #ahcf4 ,wil=d's ,fir/ ,att5dance at ,meet+ 9 ! ,temple4--,call$ to ,speak4--,*ur*'s ,attitude ,t[>d ! ,use ( ,liquor4--,wil=d 9 ! ,fir/ ,quorum ( ,sev5ty4--,receives ,temple ,end[m5ts4--,tr\bles 9 ,kirtl&4--,greatness ( ! ,prophet ,joseph4--,wil=d's ,m>riage4--,receives a ,patri>*al ,bless+4 ,! mission>y exp]i5ces ( ,wil=d ,woodruff 9 ! ,s\!rn ,/ates gave to him a firmness & a compreh5sion t came f ! te/imony ( ! _s ( ,god4 ,f ! day he jo9$ ! ,*ur*1 he 0 9 active s]vice4 ,he 0 n among ^? :o requir$ special tra9+ & :o ne$$ ! con/ant guidance ( ! lead]s to keep !m )9 ! b\nds ( ! ,*ur*4 ,8 fir/ exp]i5ce 0 9 ,zion's ,camp4 ,he rema9$ a %ort "t 9 ,miss\ri & !n set out ^u 8 mission4 ,8 life 0 !re=e gov]n$ by ! work+s ( ! _s )9 him4 ,t _s 0 8 guide--! rock ^u :i* 8 fai? & und]/&+ 7 e/abli%$4 ,8 return1 !re=e1 to ,kirtl& did n subject him to ! temptations ( evil1 nor to ! rebukes ( ! ,prophet4 ,he knew t he 0 ab\t 8 ,fa!r's bus9ess & 0 n sw]v$ by ! sophi/ries ( m51 or ! speculative _s ( ^? times4 ,:5 he ent]$ ! city1 he beheld1 to 8 great joy1 ! ,temple ( ! ,"l4 ,x conta9$ = him gr& opportunities4 ,its ord9ances :i* he s f]v5tly rev]$ gave com=t & consolation to 8 life4 ,on ,sunday ! #bg?1 #ahcf1 he att5d$ 8 fir/ public meet+ 9 ! ,temple4 ,he _h visit$ ! build+ previ\sly & view$ ) pleasure its sacr$ ap>tm5ts4 ,on ! =5oon ( t day 9 company ) ,eld]s ,w>r5 ,p>ri% & ,a4 ,o4 ,smoot1 he li/5$ ) pleasure to ! words ( ,eld] ,s4 ,c>t]1 & to an impressive disc\rse f ! ,prophet ,joseph4 ,9 ! aft]noon ( ! same day1 ,eld]s ,woodruff & ,a4 ,o4 ,smoot 7 invit$ to address ! congregation4 ,eld] ,woodruff fir/ op5$ by pray] & !n turn$ at r&om to a page 9 ! ,bible4 ,to 8 surprise1 he op5$ to ! #ef? *apt] ( ,isaiah1 ! same *apt] he _h turn$ to on ! night ( 8 #fe ev5tful pray] 9 ,connecticut4 ,"h ! memories ( t night fla%$ ^u 8 m9d1 & he told ! incid5ts !re( ) impressive =ce & inspiration ^u ! congregation4 ,! p 7 greatly int]e/$4 ,^? :o knew ! voice ( ! good %eph]d recogniz$ 9 him a man truly born ( ! _s ( ,god1 a fit companion ( prophets & apo/les4 ,on ! #a/ ( ,decemb]1 #ahcf1 he att5d$ = ! fir/ "t 9 8 life a meet+ call$ = ! purpose ( giv+ c]ta9 p]sons _! patri>*al bless+s4 ,fa!r ,joseph ,smi? 0 ! patri>* ( ! ,*ur* 9 ^? days4 ,?is new exp]i5ce br\ght to him new evid5ces t ! ,god ( ! ,bible1 ! ,god ( ! patri>*s ( old1--,abraham1 ,isaac1 & ,jacob1--0 truly ! ,god ( ! new disp5sation ^: _s & purposes 7 k9dr$ to ^? 9 anci5t times :5 ! patri>*s ( old ble/ ! p4 ,! spiritual manife/ations ( ^? times 9 ,kirtl& br\ght ) !m he>tfelt desires to obs]ve e rule ( correct liv+4 ,t _s 0 n at all 9 h>mony ) ! use ( intoxicat+ liquors2 & :atev] became an ob/acle to ! _s ( wor%ip mu/ be remov$ if ! wor%ip 7 to be enjoy$4 ,x 0 important t ! use ( liquor %\ld be discont9u$1 & ,eld] ,woodruff records 9 8 j\rnal t on ! #d? day ( ,decemb]1 t ye>1 ,sidney ,rigdon call$ = a vote ( ! p on ! discont9uance ( ! use ( liquor 9 ! ,*ur* bo? 9 sickness & 9 heal?4 ,an exception to ! rule 0 made 9 ! case ( ! wa%+ ( ! bodies2 & "u prop] regulations1 w9e might be us$ = ! ,sacram5t4 ,! vote 0 unanim\s4 ,on ! #aa? ( ,decemb]1 ! ,prophet %>ply rebuk$ ! ,kirtl& ,sa9ts = _! s9s & backslid+4 ,he w>n$ !m to rep5t1 le/ judgm5t %\ld come ^u !m z x _h come ^u ! ,sa9ts 9 ,jackson ,c\nty1 ,miss\ri4 ,^? 7 try+ times4 ,!y 7 days ( sep>ation :5 x became necess>y to sep>ate ! unwor?y f ^? :o 7 ( ! h\sehold ( fai?4 ,kirtl& 0 n to be ! abid+ place ( ! ,sa9ts4 ,!y mu/ give up _! possessions & _! love = ! city !y _h /riv5 s h>d to adorn4 ,_m _h plac$ !mselves 9 opposition to a div9e purpose ^: wisdom !y c\ld n compreh5d4 ,t opposition invit$ ! #ff pres5ce ( ! evil "o :o bo? tempt$ & beguil$ !m4 ,wil=d ,woodruff1 h[ev]1 0 among ^? :o c\ld say !n1 z he ev] aft] kept himself 9 a condition to say1 ,?y w1 n m9e be done4 ,be=e ! close ( #ahcf1 !re came to ,eld] ,woodruff "o ( ^? *oice bless+s :i* he e/eem$ s highly4 ,he 0 advanc$ 9 ! prie/hood to a place 9 ! fir/ quorum ( sev5ties4 ,8 fai?ful fri5d & mission>y companion1 ,a4 ,o4 ,smoot1 0 likewise orda9$ to ! (fice ( a sev5ty4 ,?is ord9ation ( 8 fri5d 0 9 fulfillm5t ( a prophesy :i* he _h pron\nc$ ^u ! head ( ,eld] ,smoot on ! #cj? day ( ,june1 t ye>1 :ile !y 7 toge!r 9 ,t5nessee4 ,! call ( ,wil=d ,woodruff to take 8 place 9 ! fir/ quorum ( sev5ty took place on ! #crd day ( ,janu>y1 #ahcg1 ?\gh he _h be5 orda9$ to 8 new call+ 9 ! prie/hood on ! #bj? ( ! prece$+ ,decemb]4 ,8 love = mission>y s]vice made ?is call+ "o ( special honor to him4 ,to be a witness = ,jesus ,*ri/ to ! nations 0 8 s\l's delight4 ,! mann] 9 :i* he honor$ t call+ is kn[n to all :o are at all famili> ) ! e>ly hi/ory ( ! ,*ur*4 ,! e>ly "p ( ,april1 #ahcg1 ,wil=d ,woodruff devot$ himself to ! meet+s :i* 7 held 9 ! ,temple dur+ ^? days4 ,^? :o 7 abs5t f ,kirtl& 9 ! spr+ ( #ahcf1 & _h n !re=e ! privilege ( receiv+ _! end[m5ts at t "t 7 grant$ ! opportunity to d s 9 ! foll[+ spr+4 ,?is 0 ano!r bless+ t he receiv$ ) feel+s ( gratitude & praise to 8 ,mak]4 ,! influ5ce ( ! ,temple ord9ances is1 p]haps1 ! mo/ pot5t ( any influ5ce 9 ! ,*ur* 9 ! e/abli%m5t ( union1 9 ! p]petuity ( bro!rly love1 & 9 ! pres]vation ( a ,god-l purity4 ,x is n too mu* to say t "o1 ^u :om ! _s ( ^! ord9ances has fa/5$ itself1 nev] escapes 9 8 consci5ce ! sacr$ obligations !y impose ^u him4 ,ref]r+ to ! adm9i/ration ( ! ,temple ord9ances on t occasion1 he writes 9 8 j\rnal3 ,! ,prophet ,joseph arose & address$ ! congregation = ! space ( ?ree h\rs4 ,he 0 clo!d ) ! p[]1 _s1 & image ( ,god4 ,he pres5t$ _m ?+s ( great importance to ! eld]s ( ,israel4 ,o1 t ! record c\ld be writt5 z ) an iron p51 ( ! #fg light1 pr9ciples1 & virtue t came f ! m\? & he>t ( ! ,prophet ,joseph1 ^: s\l1 l t ( ,eno*1 seem$ z wide z et]nity6 ,t day /rik+ly demon/rat$ t he 01 inde$1 a prophet ( ,god rais$ up = ! deliv]ance ( ,israel4 ,he pres5t$ to u a plan ( ! city ( ,kirtl& :i* 0 giv5 him by vision4 ,! future w prove t ! visions ( ,joseph conc]n+ ,jackson ,c\nty & conc]n+ ! v>i\s /akes ( ,zion w be fulfill$ 9 ! "t appo9t$ ( ! ,"l4 ,aft] 8 rem>ks1 ! ,sacram5t 0 adm9i/]$ & all 7 made glad at ! table ( ! ,"l 9 association ) apo/les1 prophets1 patri>*s1 evangeli/s1 & tea*]s4 ,9 ! ev5+ a meet+ 0 held 9 :i* _m took "p by speak+ 9 tongues1 giv+ ! int]pretations !re(1 prophesy+1 etc41--a v]itable fea/ ( ,p5teco/4 ,temple "w 9 ,kirtl& 9 ! e>ly "p ( #ahcg af=d$ him t spiritual satisfaction :i* 0 s helpful 9 ^? subsequ5t ye>s ( 8 life :5 he 0 employ$ 9 mission>y s]vice & ^u ! pla9s z a pione]4 ,he also le>n$ dur+ ^? days 9 ,kirtl& t ! m rem>kable ! spiritual manife/ations1 ! great] ! opposition ( ! evil "o4 ,he 0 pres5t at ! ,sunday s]vices 9 ! ,temple1 ,april #i?1 :5 ,heb] ,c4 ,kimball1 ,orson ,pratt1 & ,sidney ,rigdon laid be=e ! ,sa9ts ! condition ( ! ,*ur* respect+ temporal affairs4 ,a f9ancial panic 0 on ?r\gh\t ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 ,its depress+ influ5ce 0 sev]ely felt 9 ,kirtl&4 ,be=e x rea*$ t place1 h[ev]1 _m ( ! lead+ bre?r5 _h giv5 _! "t & tal5t to speculation & 7 absorb$ 9 s*emes detrim5tal to _! religi\s /&+1 & q contr>y to ! c\nsel ( ! ,prophet4 ,speculations br\ght on jeal\sies & hatr$s1 & ^? evil attributes manife/$ !mselves t[>d ,joseph :o s\ght s dilig5tly to suppress !m4 ,prom95t m5--m5 :o _h %[n ! highe/ degree ( loyalty to ! ,prophet became disaffect$4 ,_! f9ancial speculations br\ght on a _s ( self-suffici5cy1 & t _s made !m wise 9 _! own conceit4 ,! affairs ( ! ,*ur* 7 put to ! te/ ( wisdom--wisdom z !y und]/ood x4 ,su* wisdom1 h[ev]1 0 und]m9+ _! integrity to ! ,*ur*4 ,! meek & humble ma9ta9$ _! fidelity & br\ght enc\ragem5t #fh & solace to ! ,prophet1 & ! noble m5 :o /ood ) him 9 ! h\rs ( f9ancial di/ress4 ,on "o occasion he met ,wil=d ,woodruff1 & aft] scrut9iz+ him v closely z ?\gh he 7 read+ 8 inmo/ ?\ghts1 said3 ,bro!r ,woodruff1 ,i am glad to see y4 ,i h>dly "k :5 ,i meet ^? :o h be5 my bre?r5 9 ! ,"l1 :o ( !m are my fri5ds4 ,!y h become s sc>ce4 ,eld] ,woodruff felt ?r\gh\t all ! subsequ5t ye>s ( 8 life a supreme satisfaction ov] ! loyalty he _h manife/$ 9 ^? try+ times to ! ,prophet ( ,god4 ,eld] ,woodruff 0 s fai?ful 9 ! dis*>ge ( 8 duties1 s humble 9 8 demeanor1 s s9c]e & devot$ t he 0 rew>d$ by a disc]n+ _s :i* kept him 9 ! pa? ( safety :5 "s ( 8 bre?r5 7 /ruggl+ 9 ! me%es ( misgiv+s & d\bt4 ,! correctness ( ,wil=d ,woodruff's attitude 9 ^? days 0 manife/$ 9 8 ability to see 9 ! ,prophet ! same spiritual p[] t _h be5 manife/$ to him on =m] occasions4 ,( a meet+ held on ,april #ai?1 :5 ! ,prophet spoke1 he writes3 ,he seem$ a f\nta9 ( k f ^: m\? /reams ( et]nal wisdom fl[$4 ,z he /ood be=e ! p1 he %[$ cle>ly t ! au?ority ( ,god 0 ^u him4 ,:5 speak+ ( ^? :o pr(ess$ to be 8 fri5ds & ! fri5ds ( humanity1 b :o _h turn$ aga9/ ! p & oppos$ ! prosp]ity ( ,kirtl&1 he decl>$ ! ,"l w\ld deal sev]ely ) !m4 ,joseph utt]$ ! feel+s ( 8 s\l 9 pa91 :ile review+ ! pov]ty & afflictions ( 8 p1 & :ile f9d+ false bre?r5 ^: c\rse br\ght p]il ^u ! ,sa9ts4 ,joseph is a fa!r to ,ephraim & to all ,israel 9 ^! la/ days2 & he m\rn$ because ( unbelief & trea*]y among _m :o _h embrac$ ! gospel4 ,he fe>$ le/ few 9 ,kirtl& %\ld rema9 wor?y to receive an inh]itance4 ,!re is n s great a man z ,joseph /&+ 9 ?is g5]ation1 he wrote lat] on4 ,! ,g5tiles look ^u him1 & he is l a b$ ( gold conceal$ f human view4 ,!y "k n 8 pr9ciple1 8 _s1 8 wisdom1 8 virtue1 8 philan?ropy1 ( 8 call+4 ,8 m9d1 l ,eno*'s1 exp&s z et]nity1 & ,god alone c compreh5d 8 s\l4 ,mis=tune & affliction s (t5 unsettle m5's m9ds & #fi move !m f _! moor+s t !y are prone to d\bt ! goodness ( ,god & ,8 protect+ c>e ov] !m4 ,! highe/ type ( sa9tly life & div9e loyalty among m51 alike 9 affliction & prosp]ity1 0 ,job4 ,job 0 "o ( ^? beautiful *>act]s 9 ,old ,te/am5t hi/ory t appeal$ /rongly to ! m9d & he>t ( ,wil=d ,woodruff4 ,8 ref]5ce to ,job 9 public disc\rses %[s h[ deeply t wor?y "* ( ,holy ,writ _h influ5c$ 8 life4 ,at ! "t h]e9 m5tion$1 ,wil=d _h rea*$ 8 #cj? ye>4 ,he n[ felt t x 0 8 duty to assume ! responsibility ( husb& & fa!r4 ,he 01 no d\bt1 /rongly actuat$ 9 ?is feel+ by an inspiration :i* ! new-f\nd message br\ght to 8 s\l4 ,on ! #ac? day ( ,april1 #ahcg1 he receiv$ 9 w$lock ,miss ,phoebe ,:itmore ,c>t]1 an e/imable "y lady f ! /ate ( ,ma9e4 ,%e 0 ! daught] ( ,ezra ,c>t] ( ,sc>boro4 ,) o!r memb]s ( h] fa!r's h\sehold1 %e _h be5 baptiz$ "s "t previ\sly by ,eld] ,john ,f4 ,boynton4 ,l h] husb&1 %e belong$ to t /urdy ,new ,engl& race t gave /r5g? & =ce to ! new movem5t4 ,!y _h be5 acqua9t$ only ab\t two mon?s :5 !y jo9$ h&s 9 holy w$lock4 ,! c]emony 0 p]=m$ by ,presid5t ,fr$]ick ,g4 ,williams4 ,! ,prophet ,joseph _h int5d$ to m>ry !m1 b ow+ to sev]e p]secution1 he 0 compell$ to be abs5t f home4 ,%e _h already receiv$ h] patri>*al bless+ f ,fa!r ,joseph ,smi? on ,novemb] #aj1 #ahcf4 ,x conta9$ _m glori\s promises :i*1 s f> z !y relat$ to ?is life1 h be5 fulfill$4 ,"s 7 fulfill$ 9 a rem>kable mann]4 ,on ! #ae? ( ,april1 two days subsequ5t to _! m>riage1 ,eld] ,woodruff likewise receiv$ 8 patri>*al bless+4 ,^! bless+s gave hope & c\rage to ! new life :i* !y 7 h]eaft] to exp]i5ce toge!r4 ,su* a bless+ br\ght joys & assurances greatly 9 excess ( ^? :i* came f w$d+ t\rs4 ,!y !re=e began life toge!r 9 fai? & 9 p]fect reliance ^u ! goodness ( ,god4 ,eld] ,woodruff's bless+ conta9$ ! promise t he %\ld br+ all ( 8 relatives into ! ,*ur*4 ,! fulfillm5t ( t promise 0 realiz$ 9 a rem>kable mann]1 & 0 "o ( ^? evid5ces :i* gave him support & com=t ?r\gh\t all ! subsequ5t ye>s ( life4 #gj ,,*apt] #i4 ,,fir/ ,,mission ,,to ,,fox ,,isl&s1 #ahcg4 ,tr\bles at ,kirtl&4--,mission to ,fox ,isl&s4--,evil ,spirits ,ca/ ,out4--,heal+ ! ,sick4--,visits 8 ,home ,enr\te4--,f ,connecticut to ,ma9e4--,description ( ,fox ,isl&s4--,beg9s ,m9i/ry 9 ,v9al ,hav54--,a ,m9i/] ,comes to ,grief4--,baptisms4--,excitem5t4--,retur n to ,sc>boro4 ,! condition ( affairs 9 ,kirtl& dur+ ! w9t] ( #ahcf-g 0 n at all to ! lik+ ( ,eld] ,woodruff4 ,to 8 m9d !re 0 no place 9 ! ,*ur* = cont5tions1 misgiv+s1 & opposition4 ,! "w 0 ( ,god--t 0 en\gh4 ,!re 7 ! prop]ly appo9t$ au?orities4 ,^u !m ! responsibilities ( ! k+dom _h be5 plac$4 ,he 0 n !re=e conc]n$ ab\t :at o!rs ?\ght 0 a lack ( wisdom 9 !m4 ,he 0 n av>ici\s2 & f9ancial rev]ses1 to 8 m9d1 c\ld nev] ?w>t ! purposes ( ,god2 & he 0 n tr\bl$ ab\t h[ mu* ( ?is _w's goods came to 8 possession4 ,a glori\s message _h be5 giv5 to ! e>?1 & he want$ e "o to "k its value to ! human family & to und]/& ! bless+s ( salvation to ^? :o yield$ ob$i5ce4 ,wil=d ,woodruff always felt out ( place 9 ! mid/ ( cont5tion4 ,he %unn$ x1 & nev] c>$ = ! association ( ^? :o 7 giv5 to fault-f9d+1 criticisms1 & p]sonal griefs4 ,he nev] saw ! necessity = !m4 ,x 0 nev] h>d = him to agree ) 8 bre?r54 ,he 0 nev] unreasonable 9 8 dem&s1 nev] _h private ends to fo/]1 & nev] hesitat$ :5 !re 0 some?+ important to be done4 ,he 0 loyal to ! ,prophet1 true to 8 bre?r52 & z he 0 n[ a sev5ty1 he want$ to magnify 8 (fice by s]vice 9 ! mission>y field4 ,he felt impress$ t he want$ to take a mission to ,fox ,isl&s1 (f ! coa/ ( ,ma9e1 al?\gh he 0 n at all famili> ) ! locality nor ) ! conditions !re4 ,to 8 impressions ( ! _s ( ,god1 he f\nd a he>ty response 9 ! m9ds ( ! apo/les4 ,feel+1 he said1 t x 0 my duty to />t at once ^u #ga ?is mission1 ,i did n t>ry at home "o ye> aft] hav+ tak5 a wife z ! law ( ,moses all[$4 ,on ! contr>y1 ,i />t$ j "o mon? & "o day aft] t important ev5t4 ,i left my wife ) a ,si/] ,hale ) :om %e expect$ to /ay = a season4 ,i left ,kirtl& 9 good spirits1 9 company ) ,eld] ,jona?an ,hale1 & walk$ twelve miles to ,fairport1 :]e we 7 jo9$ by ,eld] ,milton ,holmes4 ,!re we w5t abo>d ! /eam] ,s&usky1 made our way to ,buffalo1 & proce$$ !nce to ,syracuse by way ( ! ,erie ,canal4 ,we !n walk$ to ,ri*l&1 ,oswego ,c\nty1 ,new ,york1 :]e ,i met my two bro!rs :om ,i _h n se5 = sev]al ye>s4 ,! eld] ( ^! bro!rs _h become1 ?r\gh trial & temptation1 indiff]5t to ! ,*ur*4 ,?is 0 a s\rce ( deep sorr[ to ,wil=d1 :o w>n$ him aga9/ oppos+ ! tru?1 & fai?fully in/ruct$ him 9 8 duty to ! gospel :i* he _h embrac$4 ,f ,ri*l& !y proce$$ to ,sackett's ,h>bor1 !nce across ,lake ,ont>io by /eam]1 ,oneida1 to ,k+/on1 ,upp] ,canada1 & along ! canal to ,jones' ,falls1 :5ce !y walk$ to a place call$ ,ba/>d1 ,le$s ,c\nty4 ,!re !y f\nd a bran* ( ! ,*ur* presid$ ov] by ,john ,e4 ,page & ,james ,blakesly4 ,we accompani$ !m to _! place ( meet+1 said ,eld] ,woodruff1 & att5d$ a conf]5ce1 at :i* ?ree hundr$ memb]s ( ! ,*ur* 7 pres5t4 ,?irty-two p]sons pres5t$ !mselves = ord9ation4 ,i 0 ask$ to (ficiate 9 company ) ,eld] ,william ,drap]4 ,we orda9$ sev5 eld]s1 n9e prie/s1 elev5 tea*]s1 & five deacons4 ,we address$ ! p sev]al times dur+ ?is conf]5ce1 & at its close 7 call$ to adm9i/] to a woman :o 0 possess$ ( a devil4 ,at times %e 0 dumb & greatly afflict$ ) ! evil spirits t dwelt 9 h]4 ,%e believ$ 9 ,jesus1 & 9 u z ,8 s]vants1 & wi%$ u to adm9i/] to h]4 ,f\r ( u laid our h&s ^u h] head1 & 9 ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/ comm&$ ! devil to dep>t f h]4 ,! evil spirits left imm$iately1 & ! woman arose ) great joy & gave ?anks & praise unto ,god2 =1 accord+ to h] fai?1 %e 0 made :ole f t h\r4 ,a *ild t 0 sick 0 also heal$ by ! lay+ on ( h&s1 accord+ to ! ^w ( ,god4 #gb ,we walk$ ?irty miles to visit ano!r bran* ( ! ,sa9ts at ,le$s1 :]e we met ) ,john ,gordon & a ,john ,snid]4 ,!re we held a meet+1 & bore te/imony to ! p4 ,a ,si/] ,c>ns came to u & ask$ t ! ord9ance = ! heal+ ( ! sick be p]=m$ = two ( h] *ildr5 :o 7 afflict$4 ,"o 0 a nurs+ babe :i* 0 ly+ at ! po9t ( dea?4 ,i took x 9 my arms & pres5t$ x be=e ! eld]s1 :o laid _! h&s ^u x1 & x 0 made :ole imm$iately4 ,i h&$ x back to ! "m entirely heal$4 ,we aft]w>ds laid h&s ^u ! o!r1 & x 0 also heal$4 ,x 0 done by ! p[] ( ,god1 9 ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 & ! p>5ts prais$ ,god = ,8 goodness4 ,f ,le$s !y w5t to ,s*5ectady1 ,new ,york4 ,on ?is j\rney !y 7 accompani$ by ,eld]s ,isaac ,russell1 ,john ,goodson1 & ,john ,snid]4 ,9 ,new ,york !y expect$ to jo9 ,apo/les ,heb] ,c4 ,kimball & ,orson ,hyde :o 7 soon to leave on a mission to ,engl&4 ,eld] ,russell seem$ to be tr\bl$ con/antly by evil spirits4 ,!y 7 also tr\blesome to him :ile 9 ,engl&1 :]e ,apo/les ,hyde & ,kimball _h a sev]e conte/ ) !m1 :5 adm9i/]+ to him4 ,aft] sep>at+ f ! ?ree bre?r5 nam$1 ,eld] ,woodruff & 8 companions w5t by rail to ,albany1 & walk$ f !re to ,canaan1 ,connecticut1 :]e !y f\nd a bran* ( ! ,*ur*4 ,"h !y met ,jesse & ,julian ,moses & ,francis ,k4 ,b5$ict4 ,!y held a two day's meet+ at ,canaan1 & ,eld] ,woodruff orda9$ ,julian ,moses & ,francis ,k4 ,b5$ict to ! (fice ( an eld]4 ,at ,colebrook1 ,eld] ,woodruff visit$ 8 half-si/]1 ,eunice ,woodruff1 :o taught s*ool !re4 ,i sp5t five h\rs1 he wrote1 wat*+ h] 9 ! p]=mance ( h] s*ool duties4 ,five ye>s be=e1 :5 ,i la/ beheld ,eunice at our fa!r's h\se1 %e 0 a *ild ( only twelve ye>s2 b n[ ,i beheld h] an in/ructor ( ! y\?4 ,z ,i look$ ^u h]1 my he>t 0 fill$ ) admiration = ^? accompli%m5ts 9 h] :i* adorn ! female sex4 ,h] _s 0 bli!1 & h] /ep1 z %e mov$ among h] pupils1 %[$ ! en]gy ( y\?4 ,%e h&$ me a bundle ( lett]s f h] bro!r ,asahel4 ,! tea*+s & in/ructions conta9$ 9 ^? lett]s1 if foll[$ by ! y\?1 w\ld lead !m pa/ a ?\s& sn>es4 ,z ,i read1 ,i #gc smil$ & wept1 & pray$ 9 my he>t1 ',o ,god1 protect my bro!rs1 my si/]s1 my wife1 & my p>5ts4' ,wil=d's affection = 8 family & relatives 0 /rong & beautiful4 ,f ,colebrook he proce$$ to ,avon4 ,!re ,i visit$1 he wrote1 _m ( my =m] neighbors1 & my relatives1 also ! grave ( my "m1 ,beulah ,woodruff1 :o di$ ,june #aa?1 #ahjh1 :5 %e 0 tw5ty-six ye>s ( age4 ,! foll[+ v]se 0 ^u h] tomb/one3 ',a pleas+ =m1 a g5]\s he>t1 ,a good companion1 j )\t art2 ,j 9 h] deal+s1 fai?ful to h] fri5d1 ,belov$ ?r\gh life1 lam5t$ 9 ! end4' ,at ! close ( ! day ,i walk$ six miles to ,f>m+ton1 :]e my fa!r1 ,aphek ,woodruff1 0 liv+1 & ,i _h ! happy privilege ( once m meet+ him & my /epmo!r1 :om ,i _h n se5 = sev5 ye>s4 ,!y greet$ me ) great k9dness4 ,x 0 a happy meet+4 ,aft] visit+ ) my fa!r = a day or two1 ,i return$ to ,avon1 :]e mo/ ( my relatives liv$1 & held meet+s ) !m4 ,on ! #ab? ( ,june1 #ahcg1 ,i baptiz$ my uncle1 ,ozem ,woodruff1 8 wife1 ,hannah1 & _! son1 ,john1 & we rejoic$ toge!r2 = ?is 0 9 fulfillm5t ( a dream ,i _h 9 #ahah1 :5 ,i 0 elev5 ye>s ( age4 ,on ! #ae? ( ,july ,i _h an appo9tm5t to prea* at ! h\se ( my uncle1 ,adna ,h>t4 ,:ile !re ,i _h ! happy privilege ( meet+ ) my wife ,phoebe ,w4 ,woodruff1 :o _h come f ,kirtl& to meet me & accompany me to h] fa!r's home 9 ,sc>boro1 ,ma9e4 ,^? :o _h assembl$ to he> me prea* 7 relatives1 neighbors1 & =m] fri5ds4 ,aft] meet+1 we return$ to ,f>m+ton1 to my fa!r's home1 :]e ,i sp5t ! night ) my fa!r1 /epmo!r1 si/]1 & wife4 ,eld] ,hale 0 also ) u4 ,on ! #ai? ( ,july1 ,eld] ,hale left u to g to 8 fri5ds 9 ,new ,r[ley1 ,massa*usetts4 ,! same ev5+ ,i held a meet+ 9 ! ,me?odi/ meet+h\se 9 ! t[n ( ,f>m+ton4 ,i _h a l>ge congregation ( citiz5s ) :om ,i #gd _h be5 acqua9t$ f my y\?4 ,my p>5ts1 wife1 & si/] att5d$ ! meet+4 ,! congregation seem$ satisfi$ ) ! doctr9es ,i taught1 & reque/$ me to hold ano!r meet+2 b ,i felt anxi\s to cont9ue my j\rney1 & on ! #bj? ( ,july ,i p>t$ f fa!r1 /epmo!r1 & si/]1 &1 ) my wife1 took /age = ,h>t=d4 ,on my arrival !re1 n hav+ money to pay f>e = bo? ( u1 ,i paid my wife's f>e to ,r[ley1 ,massa*usetts1 :]e !re 0 a bran* ( ! ,*ur* presid$ ov] by ,bro!r ,na?aniel ,holmes1 fa!r ( ,jona?an & ,milton ,holmes4 ,i j\rney$ on foot4 ,! fir/ day ,i walk$ fifty-two miles1 ! second day =ty-eight1 & ! ?ird day ?irty-six miles1 arriv+ at ,r[ley at #b o'clock1 hav+ made ! "o hundr$ & ?irty-six miles 9 a little ov] two & a half days4 ,on ! second day1 :5 )9 a mile or two ( my /opp+ place1 ,i felt s we>y & worn-out t e /ep 0 made ) pa9ful ef=t4 ,j !n a g5tleman came da%+ along 9 8 c>riage4 ,z he came up ,i pray$ to ! ,"l t he w\ld invite me to ride4 ,in/ead ( do+ ?is1 he w5t by ) great spe$ until ab\t t5 rods ahead1 :5 8 horse1 )\t be+ spok5 to1 or re9$ up1 & = "s cause unkn[n to ! driv]1 came to a sudd5 /op4 ,x appe>$ z if a b>ri]1 unse5 by o!rs1 /ood 9 8 way4 ,in/antly ! g5tleman turn$ & ask$ me to ride4 ,! invitation ,i accept$ gladly1 & we sp$ on our way4 ,i sp5t eight days at ,new ,r[ley1 hold+ meet+ & visit+ ) ! ,sa9ts1 includ+ ! ,holmes family1 & left !re on ! #a/ ( ,augu/4 ,on ! #h? ( ,augu/1 9 company ) my wife & ,eld] ,hale1 ,i visit$ my wife's fa!r1 ,ezra ,c>t]1 & 8 family 9 ,sc>boro1 ,ma9e1 x be+ ! fir/ "t ,i _h ev] se5 any ( h] relatives4 ,we 7 receiv$ v k9dly4 ,my wife _h be5 abs5t f h] fa!r's home ab\t "o ye>4 ,i rema9$ eight days ) ,fa!r ,c>t]1 & h\sehold1 & "o day ,i w5t out to sea ) ,fabian & ,ezra ,c>t]1 my bro!rs-9-law1 9 a boat to fi% ) hooks4 ,we caught two hundr$ & fifty cod1 haddock1 & hake1 & we saw f\r :ales1 two at a "t4 ,x 0 ! fir/ "t ,i _h ev] se5 ! k9d ( animal :i* is said to h swall[$ ,jonah4 #ge ,on ! #ah? ( ,augu/1 #ahcg1 ,i p>t$ ) my wife & h] fa!r's h\sehold1 leav+ h] ) !m1 &1 9 company ) ,jona?an ,h4 ,hale1 />t$ ^u ! mission t ,i _h 9 view :5 ,i left ,kirtl&4 ,we walk$ t5 miles to ,portl&1 & took passage on ! /eamboat1 ,bangor1 :i* c>ri$ u to ,owl's ,head :]e we w5t on bo>d a sloop :i* l&$ u on ,nor? ,fox ,isl& at #b o'clock a4 m4 on ,augu/ #bj?4 ,! t[n ( ,v9al ,hav5 includes bo? ,nor? & ,s\? ,fox ,isl&s1 9 latitude #dd nor? longitude #fi #aj' we/4 ,! population numb]$1 at ! "t ( my visit1 ab\t eighte5 hundr$4 ,! inhabitants 7 intellig5t & indu/ri\s1 & hospitable to /rang]s4 ,!y got mo/ ( _! liv+ & weal? by fi%+4 ,! t[n fitt$ out ov] "o hundr$ lic5s$ sail+ vessels1 besides small] craft4 ,nor? ,fox ,isl& is n9e miles long by two miles 9 wid?1 & has a population ( eight hundr$4 ,!y h a po/(fice1 "o /ore1 a ,bapti/ *ur* & a meet+h\se1 f\r s*oolh\ses1 & a tide gri/-mill4 ,! l& is r poor1 yet !re are "s good f>ms4 ,! products are :eat1 b>ley1 oats1 potatoes1 & grass4 ,! pr9cipal timb] consi/s ( fir1 spruce1 hemlock1 & bir*4 ,raspb]ries & gooseb]ries gr[ 9 great abundance1 & "s upl& cranb]ries are rais$4 ,! pr9cipal /ock are %eep4 ,s\? ,fox ,isl& comes z ne> be+ )\t def9ite =m z any spot on e>? ,i ev] saw4 ,x w\ld be difficult = any p]son to describe x4 ,x is ab\t t5 miles 9 l5g? by five 9 wid?1 & is a mass ( rocks1 =m$ into %elves1 hills1 & valleys1 & cut up into necks & po9ts to make room = ! coves & h>bors t run into ! isl&4 ,! population is "o ?\s&4 ,! inhabitants get _! liv+ entirely by fi%+4 ,!re is no *ance = f>m+ ^u ! isl&4 ,!re are a few g>d5 pat*es :i* are cultivat$ at great exp5se4 ,"s few %eep are rais$ !re4 ,_m ( ! inhabitants fi% 9 ! vic9ity ( ,newf\ndl&1 & br+ _! fi% home1 :]e !y cure !m on flakes & prep>e !m = ! m>ket4 ,!y supply ! m>ket ) great quantities ( cod1 mack]el1 & box$ h]r+4 ,^u ?is isl& !re are two /ores1 ?ree tide mills1 six s*oolh\ses1 & a small bran* ( ! ,me?odi/ *ur* presid$ ov] by a prie/4 ,:at timb] !re is ^u ?is #gf isl&1 su* z p9e1 fir1 spruce1 hemlock1 & bir*1 & likewise :ortleb]ries1 raspb]ries1 & gooseb]ries1 gr[ mo/ly out ( ! cracks 9 ! rocks4 ,great quantities ( fi% 9 almo/ endless v>iety inhabit ! coves & h>bors ar\nd ! isl&s4 ,! :ale1 blackfi%1 %>k1 gr\nd-%>k1 pilot-fi%1 horse-mack]el1 /urgeon1 salmon1 halibut1 cod1 polleck1 tom-cod1 hake1 haddock1 mack]el1 %ad-bass1 alewife1 h]r+1 pohag51 dolph91 :it+1 fro/-fi%1 fl\nd]s1 smelt1 skate1 %rimp1 skid1 cusk1 blueback1 scallop1 dog-fi%1 mutton-fi%1 lumpfi%1 squid1 five-f+]s1 monkfi%1 horse-fi%1 sun-fi%1 sword-fi%1 ?ra%]1 cat-fi%1 scuppog1 tootog1 eye-fi%1 cunn]1 l+1 also ! eel1 lob/]1 clam1 mussel1 p]iw9kle1 porpoise1 seal1 etc41 are f\nd4 ,i h giv5 a brief description ( ,v9al ,hav54 ,x 0 q d>k :5 we l&$1 )\t a f>?+ ( money4 ,we made our way ov] ! rocks & ?r\gh ! c$>s ! be/ we c\ld until we f\nd a h\se4 ,we rapp$ at ! door4 ,a woman put h] head out ( ! w9d[ & ask$ :o we 7 & :at 0 want$4 ,i told h] we 7 two /rang]s1 & want$ a b$ to lie d[n ^u till morn+4 ,%e let u 9 & gave u a b$4 ,we slept until q late1 x be+ ,sunday morn+4 ,:5 we came out & took breakfa/ x 0 ne>ly noon4 ,i ask$ h] :at %e *>g$ = our accomodation4 ,%e repli$ t we 7 welcome4 ,i !n ask$ h] if !re 7 any m9i/] or *ur* on ! isl&4 ,%e in=m$ u t !re 0 a ,bapti/ m9i/]1 nam$ ,newton1 :o _h a congregation & a meet+h\se ab\t five miles f !re4 ,we ?ank$ h] = h] k9dness1 walk$ to ! meet+h\se1 & /epp$ inside ! doorway4 ,we /ood !re until a deacon came to ! door4 ,i ask$ him to tell ! m9i/] 9 ! pulpit t !re 7 two s]vants ( ,god at ! door1 & t !y _h a message to give to ! p & wi%$ ! privilege ( deliv]+ x4 ,he s5t = u to come to ! pulpit1 s we walk$ ?r\gh ! congregation ) our valises & took a seat by ! side ( ! m9i/]1 :o 0 ab\t to speak z we came to ! door4 ,he arose & deliv]$ 8 disc\rse to ! p1 occupy+ ab\t half an h\r4 ,:5 he clos$ he ask$ me :at my wi% 04 ,i told him we wi%$ to speak to ! p at any h\r t w\ld suit 8 or _! conv5i5ce2 s he gave notice #gg t !re 7 two /rang]s pres5t :o w\ld speak to ! p at #e o'clock t ev5+4 ,we 7 q a s\rce ( wond]m5t to ! p1 z !y _h no idea :o we 74 ,mr4 ,newton ask$ u home to tea ) him1 & we gladly accept$ ! invitation4 ,:5 we arriv$ at 8 h\se1 ,i op5$ my valise & took out ! ,bible1 ,book ( ,mormon1 ,doctr9e & ,cov5ants1 laid !m ^u ! table1 & took my seat4 ,mr4 ,newton took up ! books & look$ at !m1 b said no?+4 ,i !n inquir$ if !re 7 any s*oolh\ses ^u ! isl&1 & if s1 :e!r !y 7 free to prea* 94 ,he answ]$ t !re 7 f\r1 numb]$ respectively f "o to f\r1 & t !y 7 free4 ,mr4 ,newton & family accompani$ u to ! meet+-h\se1 :]e we met a l>ge congregation1 none ( :om knew :o we 7 or any?+ ab\t our pr(ession1 except ! m9i/]4 ,eld] ,hale & ,i w5t to ! /&1 & ,i arose ) peculi> feel+s & address$ ! congregation = "o h\r1 tak+ = my text ,galatians #a3h1 #i4 ,?is 0 ! fir/ "t t ,i1 or any o!r eld] ( ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1 _h 7to my k7 attempt$ to prea* ! fulness ( ! gospel & ! ,book ( ,mormon to ! inhabitants ( any isl& ( ! sea4 ,i _h mu* lib]ty 9 speak+1 & in=m$ ! p t ! ,"l _h rais$ up a prophet & organiz$ ,8 ,*ur* z 9 ! days ( ,*ri/ & ! anci5t apo/les1 ) prophets1 apo/les1 & ! gifts z anci5tly1 & t he _h br\ght =? ! ,book ( ,mormon4 ,at ! close ( my rem>ks ,eld] ,hale bore te/imony4 ,i gave lib]ty = any "o to speak :o might wi% to d s4 ,z no "o respond$1 ,i ann\nc$ t we w\ld hold meet+s ! next f\r ev5+s at ! s*oolh\ses1 beg9n+ at ,no4 #a4 ,dur+ ! fir/ ?irte5 days ( our soj\rn ^u ! isl&1 we prea*$ sev5te5 disc\rses1 be+ invit$ by ! p to t>ry ) !m4 ,i left a copy ( ! ,doctr9e & ,cov5ants ) ,mr4 ,newton = 8 p]usal4 ,he read x1 & ! _s ( ,god bore te/imony to him ( its tru?4 ,he pond]$ ov] x = days1 & walk$ 8 room until midnight try+ to decide :e!r to receive or reject x4 ,he & 8 family att5d$ ab\t a doz5 ( my fir/ meet+s1 & !n he made up 8 m9d1 contr>y to ! dictation ( ! _s ( ,god to him1 to reject ! #gh te/imony & come out aga9/ me4 ,h[ev]1 we comm5c$ baptiz+ 8 flock4 ,! fir/ two we baptiz$ 7 a sea-capta91 by ! "n ( ,ju/9 ,eames1 & 8 wife4 ,bro!r ,jona?an ,h4 ,hale w5t d[n into ! sea on ! #crd ( ,septemb]1 & baptiz$ !m2 ^! 7 ! fir/ baptisms p]=m$ by prop] au?ority ^u any ( ! isl&s ( ! sea 7to my k7 9 ?is disp5sation4 ,be=e we left ,kirtl& "s ( ! lead+ apo/ates !re _h tri$ to disc\rage ,bro!r ,hale ab\t go+ on 8 mission1 tell+ him he nev] w\ld baptize anyone1 & _h bett] rema9 at home4 ,:5 ,capta9 ,eames (f]$ himself = baptism1 ,i ask$ ,bro!r ,hale to baptize him1 & prove ^? m5 to be false prophets1 :i* he did4 ,on ! foll[+ ,sabba? ,i baptiz$ ,ju/9 ,eames' bro!r1 ,eb5ez] ,eames1 ano!r sea-capta91 & a "y lady4 ,mr4 ,newton1 ! ,bapti/ m9i/]1 n[ comm5c$ a w> aga9/ u1 & s5t to ! ,s\? ,isl& = a ,mr4 ,d\glass1 a ,me?odi/ m9i/]1 ) :om he _h be5 at v>iance = ye>s1 to come ov] & help him put d[n ',mormonism4' ,mr4 ,d\glass came ov] & !y got toge!r z _m p z !y c\ld1 & held a conf]5ce4 ,he rail$ aga9/ ,joseph1 ! ,prophet1 & ! ,book ( ,mormon1 & tak+ t book 9 8 h&1 ) out/ret*$ arm1 decl>$ t he fe>$ none ( ! judgm5ts ( ,god t w\ld come ^u him = reject+ x z ! ^w ( ,god4 7,i nev] he>d :at 8 s5tim5ts ^u ?is subject 7 at ! end ( 8 t]m ( f\rte5 ye>s' imprisonm5t 9 ! ,?oma/on p5it5ti>y1 = an outrage ^u 8 daught]4 ,! judgm5t 0 giv5 ^u ! te/imony ( 8 wife & daught]74 ,i 0 pres5t & he>d ,mr4 ,d\glass' spee* ^u ?is occasion1 & took m9utes ( x4 ,:5 he clos$ ,i arose & in=m$ ! p t ,i w\ld meet !m ! next ,sunday 9 ! meet+-h\se & answ] ,mr4 ,d\glass2 & ,i wi%$ him1 z well z ! p1 to be pres5t4 ,i in=m$ ! p t ,mr4 ,d\glass _h made _m false /atem5ts aga9/ ,joseph ,smi? & ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1 ) :om he _h no acqua9tance2 & he _h misquot$ mu* ,scripture1 all ( :i* ,i w\ld correct4 ,we cont9u$ to baptize ! p on ,nor? ,isl& until #gi we baptiz$ e p]son :o own$ an int]e/ 9 ! ,bapti/ meet+-h\se4 ,i !n foll[$ ,mr4 ,d\glas home to ,s\? ,isl&1 & prea*$ ! gospel to ! memb]s ( 8 *ur*1 & baptiz$ ne>ly all ( !m4 ,! excitem5t became great on bo? isl&s1 & on ,sunday1 ! #ag? ( ,septemb]1 ,i met a l>ge assembly f bo? isl&s1 & took up ! same subject t ,mr4 ,d\glass _h dwelt ^u 9 8 rem>ks aga9/ ! ,book ( ,mormon & our pr9ciples4 ,i spoke two & a half h\rs1 & answ]$ e objection aga9/ ! ,book ( ,mormon1 ,joseph ,smi?1 or our pr9ciples4 ,i _h good att5tion1 & ! p seem$ satisfi$4 ,at ! close ( ! meet+ ,eld] ,hale adm9i/]$ ! ord9ance ( baptism4 ,mr4 ,newton1 9 ord] to save 8 cause1 w5t to ! ma9l&1 br\ght ov] sev]al m9i/]s1 & held a protract$ meet+4 ,!y hop$ by ?is to /op ! "w ( ,god1 b all to no avail2 = all ! p w\ld att5d our meet+s & receive ! ^w ( ,god1 & we cont9u$ to baptize4 ,we visit$ ! homes ( mo/ ( ! inhabitants4 ,^u "o occasion1 :ile /&+ ^u ,mr4 ,c>v]'s f>m1 on ! ea/ end ( ,nor? ,isl&1 we c\nt$ fifty-five isl&s 9 t region1 mo/ ( :i* 7 n inhabit$4 ,we also saw tw5ty %ips "u sail at ! same "t4 ,we did n lack = food :ile ^u ! isl&1 = if we did n wi% to tr\ble our fri5ds = a d9n]1 we _h only to borr[ a spade or a hoe & a kettle1 & g to ! bea* & dig a peck ( clams4 ,^!1 :5 boil$1 make a delici\s meal1 ( :i* we (t5 avail$ ourselves4 ,"o day ,eld] ,hale & ,i asc5d$ to ! top ( a high granite rock on ,s\? ,isl& = pray] & supplication4 ,we sat d[n "u ! %ade ( a p9e tree :i* grew out ( a fissure 9 ! rocks1 & ,eld] ,hale read ! sixte5? *apt] ( ,j]emiah1 :]e m5tion is made ( ! hunt]s & fi%]s t ,god w\ld s5d 9 ! la/ days to ga!r ,israel4 ,we 71 inde$1 ^u an isl& ( ! sea1 /&+ ^u a rock :]e we c\ld survey ! gallant %ips1 & also ! isl&s :i* 7 z full ( rocks1 l$ges1 & caves z any "p ( ! e>?4 ,& :at _h br\ght u "h8 ,to se>* out ! blood ( ,ephraim1 ! hone/ & meek ( ! e>?1 & ga!r !m f ^! #hj isl&s1 rocks1 holes1 & caves ( ! e>? unto ,zion4 ,we pray$1 & rejoic$ toge!r4 ,! _s ( ,god re/$ ^u u4 ,we spoke ( ,*ri/ & ! anci5t prophets & apo/les 9 ,j]usalem2 ( ,nephi1 ,alma1 ,mormon1 ,moroni1 9 ,am]ica2 ( ,joseph1 ,hyrum1 ,oliv]1 & ! apo/les 9 our own day2 & we rejoic$ t we 7 ^u ! isl&s ( ! sea se>*+ out ! blood ( ,israel4 ,:ile fill$ ) ^! m$itations & ) ! _s ( ,god1 we fell ^u our knees & gave ?anks to ! ,god ( heav51 & felt to pray = all ,israel4 ,aft] sp5d+ mo/ ( ! day 9 praise & ?anksgiv+1 we desc5d$ to ! settlem5t & held a meet+ ) ! p4 ,on ! #f? ( ,septemb] we call$ ^u ,capta9 ,b5jam9 ,coombs1 & visit$ 8 flakes1 :]e he _h "o ?\s& qu9tals ( codfi% dry+ = ! m>ket4 ,!y _h be5 caught mo/ly 9 ! neighborhood ( ,newf\ndl&4 ,:ile we 7 pass+ ,c>vey's ,:>f1 our att5tion 0 call$ to a l>ge s*ool ( mack]el play+ by ! side ( ! w>f4 ,sev]al m5 7 pit*+ !m out ) hooks4 ,we also caught :at we want$ & w5t on our way4 ,we cont9u$ to labor1 to prea*1 & to baptize4 ,we organiz$ a bran* ( ! ,*ur* ^u ea* isl&4 ,f9ally1 on ! #bnd ( ,octob]1 we p>t$ ) ! ,sa9ts on ,nor? ,isl& to return to ,sc>boro = a %ort "t4 ,we walk$ f ,?oma/on to ,ba?1 a di/ance ( =ty-six miles 9 "o day1 & at ! latt] place att5d$ a ,bapti/ conv5tion4 ,i also prea*$ !re 9 ! ev5+ to a l>ge congregation1 & ! p gave good att5tion & wi%$ to le>n m ab\t our doctr9es4 ,on ! foll[+ day we walk$ ?irty-six miles to ,portl&1 & ! next day to ,sc>boro4 ,!re ,i aga9 met my wife & h] fa!r's family4 ,! "t _h come = me to give ! p>t+ h& to ,bro!r ,jona?an ,h4 ,hale4 ,dur+ ! season we travel$ ov] two ?\s& miles toge!r1 unit$ 9 he>t & _s4 ,he felt x 8 duty to return to 8 family 9 ,kirtl&1 b duty call$ me to return to my field ( labor ^u ! isl&s4 ,on ! #i? ( ,octob] ,i accompani$ ,bro!r ,hale "o mile on 8 j\rney4 ,we retir$ to a grove & knelt d[n & pray$ toge!r1 & _h a good "t2 aft] comm5d+ ea* o!r to ,god1 we p>t$1 he to return to ,kirtl&1 & ,i to ! ,fox ,isl&s4 #ha ,i sp5t f\rte5 days visit+ ! ,sa9ts & fri5ds1 & hold+ meet+s among !m4 ,on ! #bh? ( ,octob] ,i took leave ( ,fa!r ,c>t] & family1 &1 9 company ) my wife1 rode to ,portl&1 to ! home ( my bro!r-9-law1 ,ezra ,c>t]4 ,a sev]e /orm arose1 s we c\ld n g to sea until ,novemb] #a/1 :5 we took /eam] to ,owl's ,head1 c>riage to ,?oma/on1 & sloop to ,fox ,isl&s4 #hb ,,*apt] #aj4 ,,call$ ,,to ,,! ,,apo/le%ip1 #ahch4 ,aga9 on ! ,fox ,isl&s4--,opposition ,increases4--,manife/ation ( ! ,gifts ( ! ,holy ,gho/4--,sign ( ! ,prophet ,jonas4 ,wil=d ,visits ,a4 ,p4 ,rockwood 9 ,prison4--,baptizes ,8 ,fa!r & ,o!r ,relatives4--,bir? ( ,8 ,fir/ ,*ild4--,call$ ,to ,be ,"o ( ! ,twelve ,apo/les1 & ,to ,take a ,=eign ,mission4--,assi/s ,fox ,isl&s ,sa9ts 9 ,migrat+ to ! ,we/4--,mrs4 ,woodruff ,miracul\sly ,heal$4--,!y ,rea* ,qu9cy1 ,ill9ois4 ,! second arrival ( ,wil=d ,woodruff at ! ,fox ,isl&s 0 "u circum/ances v diff]5t f ^? ( ! fir/ l&+4 ,on ! e>li] visit he 0 an entire /rang]1 & knew n h[ he c\ld obta9 a meal or a night's com=table re/2 ! p also 7 /rang]s to ! gospel message :i* he _h come to deliv]4 ,on ! second visit1 h[ev]1 he knew he w\ld be receiv$ ) a cordial welcome2 & he met _m ,sa9ts :o _h accept$ ! gospel ?r\gh 8 m9i/rations1 & :o hail$ him1 & 8 companion also1 ) glad he>ts4 ,on ,sunday1 ,novemb] #e1 he met ) a l>ge assembly ( ,sa9ts & fri5ds1 & aga9 engag$ 9 baptiz+ ^? :o receiv$ 8 te/imony4 ,a few days lat] he w5t ) ,capta9 ,coombs to ano!r isl& call$ ! ,isle ( ,holt1 :]e he prea*$ to an att5tive audi5ce at an ev5+ meet+1 & sp5t ! night ) ,john ,turn]1 ,esq41 :o pur*as$ a copy ( ! ,book ( ,mormon4 ,on ! foll[+ day1 writes ,wil=d1 we return$ to ,fox ,isl&s1 & z ,/4 ,paul once _h to r[ h>d to make l& 9 a /orm1 we _h to r[ h>d to make x 9 a calm4 ,aft] prea*+ on ,nor? ,isl& aga91 & baptiz+ two p]sons at ! close ( ! meet+1 ,i w5t aga9 to ! ma9l&1 9 company ) ,mrs4 ,woodruff & o!rs1 & !re sp5t fifte5 days1 dur+ :i* "t ,i visit$ among ! p1 held twelve meet+s1 & baptiz$ sev]al p]sons4 ,on ! #ac? ( ,decemb] ,i return$ to ,nor? ,isl&1 :]e ,i held sev]al meet+s1 !n cross$ ov] to ,s\? ,isl&4 ,on ! #bj? ( ,decemb] ,i sp5t an h\r ) ,mr4 ,isaac ,crockett1 9 cle>+ away l>ge blocks ( ice f ! wat] 9 #hc a cove1 9 ord] to baptize him1 :i* ,i did :5 ! tide came 94 ,i also baptiz$ two m 9 ! same place1 on ! #bf?1 & /ill two o!rs on ! #bg?4 ,on ! #bh? ,i held a meet+ at a s*oolh\se1 :5 ,william ,d\glass1 ! ,me?odi/ m9i/]1 came & want$ me to "w a miracle1 t he might believe4 ,at ! same "t he rail$ aga9/ me4 ,i told him :at class ( m5 ask$ = signs1 & t he 0 a wick$ & adult]\s man4 ,i pr$ict$ t ! curse ( ,god w\ld re/ ^u him1 & t 8 wick$ness w\ld be made manife/ 9 ! eyes ( ! p4 7,:ile visit+ ! isl&s sev]al ye>s aft]w>d1 ,i le>n$ t ! pr$iction _h be5 fulfill$ 9 8 imprisonm5t = a f\rte5 ye>s' t]m1 = a bea/ly crime47 ,on ! la/ day ( ! ye> #ahcg1 ,mrs4 ,woodruff cross$ ! ?or\ghf>e 9 a boat & walk$ t5 miles1 ! l5g? ( ! isl&1 to meet me4 ,i held a meet+ ! same day 9 ! s*oolh\se1 & at ! close ( ! s]vices baptiz$ two p]sons 9 ! sea1 at full tide1 be=e a l>ge assembly4 ,janu>y #a/1 #ahch1 f\nd me ^u "o ( ! isl&s ( ! sea1 a m9i/] ( ! gospel ( life & salvation unto ! p1 labor+ alone1 yet bless$ ) ! society ( ,mrs4 ,woodruff z my companion4 ,i _h be5 decl>+ ! ^w ( ! ,"l ?r\gh ! isl&s _m days1 ! _s ( ,god 0 work+ among ! p1 prejudice 0 giv+ way1 & ! p[] ( ,god 0 manife/ by signs foll[+ ^? :o believ$4 ,i sp5t ?is ,new ,ye>'s day visit+ ! ,sa9ts & _! neighbors1 & met a congregation at ! home ( ,capta9 ,*>les ,br[n1 :]e ,i spoke to !m = a :ile1 & at ! close ( my rem>ks l$ ?ree p]sons d[n into ! sea & baptiz$ !m4 ,two ( ^! 7 sea-capta9s2 namely1 ,*>les ,br[n & ,jesse ,coombs1 & ! ?ird 0 ! wife ( ,capta9 ,coombs4 ,aft] confirm+ !m1 we sp5t ! ev5+ 9 prea*+1 s++1 & pray+4 ,i held meet+s almo/ daily ) ! ,sa9ts up to ! #ac?1 :5 ,i cross$ to ,nor? ,isl&4 ,!re ,i f\nd t ! se$ ,i _h s[n 0 br++ =? fruit4 ,six p]sons 7 ready = baptism4 ,b my mission to ^! isl&s 0 n an exception to ! g5]al rule2 success did n come )\t _m ob/acles pres5t+ !mselves4 ,^? :o reject$ ! ^w 7 frequ5tly inspir$ by ! evil "o to make an attempt at p]secution4 ,"s #hd ( ^? :o felt to oppose me w5t d[n to ! h>bor & got a swivel & small arms1 plant$ !m close by ! s*oolh\se1 ne> ! sea %ore1 & :ile ,i 0 speak+ !y comm5c$ fir+ _! cannon & guns4 ,i cont9u$ speak+ 9 great pla9ness1 b my voice 0 m+l$ ) ! report ( musketry4 ,i told ! p my g>m5ts 7 cle> ( ! blood ( ! inhabitants ( t isl&1 & ask$ if any wi%$ to embrace ! gospel4 ,two p]sons came =w>d & wi%$ to be baptiz$1 & ,i baptiz$ !m4 ,on ! foll[+ day :5 ,i w5t d[n to ! seaside to baptize a man1 ! rabble comm5c$ fir+ guns aga91 z on ! previ\s night4 ,i aft]w>ds le>n$ t notices 7 po/$ up1 w>n+ me to leave t[n1 b ,i ?\ght x 0 bett] to obey ,god ?an man1 &1 !re=e1 did n g4 ,! next day ,i baptiz$ ?ree p]sons1 & two days subsequ5tly a c\ple ( o!rs4 ,i _h ample evid5ce ( ! fact t ly+ spirits _h gone out into ! _w1 = ?ree p]sons :om ,i _h baptiz$ _h be5 visit$ by ,mr4 ,d\glass1 :o told !m t ,i d5i$ ! ,bible & c\ld n be dep5d$ ^u2 & !y yield$ to 8 ins9uations until ! devil took possession ( !m4 ,!y 7 9 a disaffect$ condition1 & s5t = me4 ,:5 ,i met !m !y 7 9 great affliction1 b :5 ,i in/ruct$ !m 9 ! pr9ciples ( ! gospel & adm9i/]$ to !m1 !y 7 deliv]$ f ! evil influ5ce & rejoic$4 ,on ! #ae? ( ,febru>y ,i aga9 cross$ to ,nor? ,isl&2 & aft] rema9+ !re sev5 days visit+1 we return$ to ,camd51 :]e ,i met ,bro!r ,james ,t[ns5d1 :o _h j arriv$ f ,sc>boro4 ,i orda9$ ,bro!r ,t[ns5d to ! (fice ( eld]4 ,we !n conclud$ to take a j\rney to ,bangor & (f] ! gospel to ! inhabitants ( t city4 ,we travel$ on foot1 9 ! dead ( w9t] :5 ! sn[ 0 v deep1 & ! fir/ day broke ! road = sev5 miles to ,sc>smont4 ,! day foll[+ be+ ,sunday1 we held two meet+s1 prea*$ ! ,gospel to ! p1 & 7 k9dly ent]ta9$4 ,on ! ev5+ ( ! next day we wall[$ ?r\gh sn[drifts = a mile1 to meet an appo9tm5t to prea* 9 a s*oolh\se1 & on ! way ,i got "o ( my e>s froz54 ,not)/&+ ! sev]ity ( ! wea!r1 we _h a l>ge & #he att5tive audi5ce4 ,we also sp5t ! next two days !re1 & held meet+s4 ,on ! ev5+ ( ! #ba/ ( ,febru>y1 z we came out ( ! s*oolh\se1 a light appe>$ on ! nor!a/]n horizon & spread to ! we/1 & soon roll$ ov] our heads4 ,x _h ! appe>ance ( fire1 blood1 & smoke1 & at times resembl$ cont5d+ armies4 ,! heav5s 7 illum9at$ = a p]iod ( half an h\r4 ,x seem$ at times z ?\gh ! veil 7 ab\t to r5d 9 twa91 & ! elem5ts 7 cont5d+ ) ea* o!r4 ,we look$ ^u x z "o ( ! signs 9 ! heav5s pr$ict$ by ! prophets ( old to appe> 9 ! la/ days4 ,we 7 wad+ ?r\gh deep sn[drifts mo/ ( ! "t :ile witness+ ?is rem>kable sc5e4 ,! foll[+ day we walk$ fifte5 miles ?r\gh deep sn[ to ,belfa/1 &1 aft] be+ refus$ lodg+ = ! night by eight families1 7 k9dly ent]ta9$ by a ,mr4 ,?omas ,teppley4 ,!re 0 an int]e/+ incid5t connect$ ) our /ay at 8 h\se4 ,aft] eat+ our supp] 7x be+ late 9 ! ev5+71 a /& 0 plac$ be=e me by ,mr4 ,teppley1 ) a ,bible ^u x1 & he ask$ me to read a *apt] & h pray]s ) !m1 he be+ a religi\s man4 ,i op5$ ! ,bible me*anically1 & ! tw5ty-fif? *apt] ( ,mat!w be+ ! fir/ to cat* my eye1 ,i read x2 z ,i clos$ ! book ,mr4 ,teppley turn$ to 8 wife & said1 ',is n ?is a /range ?+8' ,!n he expla9$ to u t he _h j read t *apt] & clos$ ! book :5 we rapp$ at ! door1 & he felt impress$ to say1 ',walk 91 g5tlem54' ,!re is probably no o!r *apt] 9 ! :ole book t w\ld h ! same influ5ce 9 caus+ any "o to fe$ a p]son :o pr(ess$ to be a s]vant ( ,god & ask$ = bread4 ,aft] becom+ acqua9t$ ) ,mr4 ,teppley's circum/ances ,i ?\ght x provid5tial t we 7 l$ to 8 h\se1 = al?\gh he 0 a pr(essor ( religion & a ,me?odi/1 he 0 9 a /ate ( despair1 believ+ t he _h committ$ ! unp>donable s94 ,h[ev]1 ,i told him :at ! unp>donable s9 01 & t he _h n committ$ x1 b t x 0 a trick ( ! devil to make him ?9k s1 9 ord] to torm5t him4 ,he !n ackn[l$g$ t a few ev5+s be=e he w5t d[n to ! :>f ) ! int5tion ( dr[n+ himself1 b :5 he look$ #hf into ! cold1 d>k wat]1 he desi/$ & return$ home1 & said no?+ ab\t x to anyone previ\s to tell+ me4 ,i taught him ! pr9ciples ( ! gospel1 :i* prov$ a com=t to him4 ,we sp5t ! next day 9 visit+ ! p ( ,belfa/1 & 9 ! ev5+ prea*$ 9 a brick s*oolh\se1 provid$ by ,mr4 ,teppley4 ,_m wi%$ to he> m f u4 ,we next visit$ ,nor?port & ,frank=t1 hold+ meet+s at bo? places4 ,on ! #a/ ( ,m>*1 #ahch1 we ent]$ ,bangor1 :i* at t "t _h a population ( t5 ?\s&4 ,?is 0 my bir?day1 ,i be+ ?irty-"o ye>s ( age4 ,i visit$ "s ( ! lead+ m5 ( ,bangor4 ,!y grant$ me ! use ( ! city hall1 :]e ,i prea*$ to good audi5ces = two successive ev5+s4 ,?is 0 ! fir/ "t a ,latt]-day ,sa9t eld] _h prea*$ 9 t t[n4 ,_m 7 anxi\s to le>n m ab\t our pr9ciples1 b our visits ?r\gh all ! t[ns f ,?oma/on to ,bangor 7 necess>ily brief1 ow+ to our appo9tm5ts ^u ! isl&s4 ,x 0 l ca/+ bread ^u ! wat]s & tru/+ 9 ,god = ! result4 ,on ! #e? ( ,m>* we sail$ f ,p5obscot = ! ,isle ( ,holt1 :]e ,i held a meet+ ! foll[+ ev5+4 ,! next day ,i took passage on ! mail boat = ,nor? ,fox ,isl&1 :]e ,i aga9 _h ! privilege ( meet+ ) ! ,sa9ts = pray] & praise be=e ! ,"l4 ,on my arrival ,i receiv$ a package ( lett]s f fri5ds4 ,"o 0 f ,kirtl&1 & gave an acc\nt ( ! apo/asy & tribulations :i* ! ,sa9ts 7 pass+ ?r\gh4 ,joseph1 ! ,prophet1 & o!rs1 ) _! families1 _h gone to ,f> ,we/1 ,miss\ri1 & ! ,sa9ts 7 foll[+ him4 ,at ,nor? ,isl&1 ,bro!r ,t[ns5d left me & return$ home1 & ,i 0 aga9 alone 9 ! m9i/ry4 ,on ! aft]noon ( ! #bbnd ( ,m>*1 ,bro!r ,/]rett & ,i1 accompani$ by our wives1 w5t sev]al hundr$ y>ds f ! %ore to a s&b> 7x be+ !n l[ tide71 to dig clams4 ,! gr\nd ne> ! %ore 0 mu* l[] ?an ! b>1 & :ile we 7 busy digg+ clams & talk+ ,mormonism ! da%+ ( ! waves ( ! incom+ tide aga9/ ! %ore sudd5ly made u consci\s t we _h fifty y>ds ( wat] betwe5 t desirable place & ourselves4 ,! surf waves add$ to our difficulty1 &1 z we _h no boat1 our only *oice 0 to #hg cross our f\r arms1 ?us =m+ a k9d ( arm*air = our wives to sit ^u1 & c>ry !m 9 turn to ! %ore1 wad+ ?r\gh two & a half feet ( wat]4 ,by ! "t we _h our wives & clams safely l&$1 !re 0 impress$ firmly ^u our m9ds ! tru? ( ! old say+1 t '"t & tide wait = no man1' n ev5 = a prea*] ( ! gospel4 ,on ! #bh? ( ,m>* ,i receiv$ a lett] f ,zion1 reque/+ me to c\nsel ! ,sa9ts ,i _h baptiz$ to sell _! prop]ty & ga!r to ,zion4 ,ab\t ?is "t ! ,"l 0 manife/+ ,himself 9 v>i\s ways ^u ! isl&s1 by dreams1 visions1 heal+s1 signs1 & wond]s4 ,i w relate "o peculi> circum/ance ( ?is k9d t occurr$4 ,mr4 ,eb5ez] ,c>v] _h be5 inve/igat+ our doctr9es = q a l5g? ( "t1 & hav+ a great desire to "k ! tru? ( our religion1 walk$ to ! sea %ore1 wi%+ he might h "s manife/ation 9 pro( ( its tru?4 ,!re came to 8 m9d ! passage ( ,scripture :i* says !re w be no sign giv5 'b ! sign ( ! ,prophet ,jonas4' ,:ile ?is ?\ght 0 9 8 m9d a l>ge fi% arose to ! top ( ! wat]1 out at sea "s di/ance1 & sudd5ly sank out ( sight4 ,he greatly desir$ to see x aga91 & x soon arose ! second "t1 accompani$ by ano!r fi% ( ab\t ! same size1 & "o ( !m swam on ! wat] 9 a /raight l9e t[>ds ,mr4 ,c>v]1 z he /ood ^u ! %ore4 ,x came z ne> z ! wat] w\ld p]mit1 /opp$ & gaz$ at him ) a p5etrat+ eye1 z if x _h a message = him1 !n return$ to its mate 9 ! ocean1 & swam out ( sight4 ,mr4 ,c>v] retrac$ 8 /eps homew>d1 m$itat+ ^u ! sc5e & ! wond]ful condesc5sion ( ! ,"l4 ,x is prop] to say t ?is occurr$ at a season ( ! ye> :5 fi% ( t size are nev] kn[n ^u ^? %ores or seas1 & !y are nev]1 at any season1 kn[n to come s f> in%ore z 9 ! case m5tion$4 ,mr4 ,c>v] 0 conv9c$ t x 0 int5d$ by ! ,"l z a sign to him4 ,two days aft] ?is ev5t ,i visit$ ,mr4 ,c>v] at 8 h\se1 :]e 8 wife 0 conf9$ to b$ ) a fev]1 & 0 reque/$ to adm9i/] to h]4 ,i plac$ my h&s ^u h] head1 ! p[] ( ,god re/$ ^u me1 & 9 ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ,i comm&$ h] to arise & walk4 ,%e arose & 0 heal$ f t in/ant2 %e walk$ d[n to ! sea1 & ,i baptiz$ h] 9 #hh ! same place :]e ! fi% visit$ h] husb&4 ,i also confirm$ h] !re1 & %e 0 fill$ ) ! ,holy ,gho/ & return$ to h] home rejoic+4 ,i call$ ! p toge!r & exhort$ !m to sell _! prop]ty & prep>e to accompany me to ! l& ( ,zion4 ,i _h labor$ h>d = _m days = ! temporal & spiritual welf>e ( ! inhabitants ( ^? isl&s1 & ! ,"l _h bless$ my labors & giv5 me _m s\ls z seals ( my m9i/ry1 = :i* ,i felt to praise ,him2 & n[ ,i felt to labor q z zeal\sly to ga!r out ^? :o _h embrac$ ! gospel1 & lead !m to ,zion4 ,among ! sad exp]i5ces ( ,wil=d ,woodruff dur+ 8 mission to ! ,fox ,isl&s 0 ! fact t 8 =m] mission>y comrade1 ,w>r5 ,p>ri%1 ) o!rs 9 ,kirtl&1 _h apo/atiz$ & left ! ,*ur*4 ,wil=d _h be5 especially atta*$ to ,w>r5 ,p>ri%1 because ( _! =m] mission>y companion%ip4 ,eld]s :o travel 9 ! mission field realize h[ great is ! love ( mission>ies = ea* o!r :5 !y enjoy ! _s ( _! call+4 ,he 0 pa9$ sev]ely to le>n t ,w>r5 ,p>ri% _h made %ipwreck ( 8 fai? & tak5 ! d[nw>d road4 ,! cause !re( he expla9$ z foll[s3 ,x might be /at$ "h t ,w>r5 ,p>ri% fell ?r\gh disappo9t$ ambition4 ,he aspir$ to ! ,quorum ( ! ,twelve1 or to be a lead+ _s ( ! ,*ur*4 ,he 0 :at is t]m$ a sm>t man1 & ?r\gh 8 sm>tness1 :i* 0 di/ort$ by ambition1 envy1 & bitt]ness1 he turn$ aga9/ ,joseph & ! ,*ur*1 hav+ fall5 into d>kness & giv5 himself up to ! p[] ( ,satan4 ,! failure ( ,w>r5 ,p>ri% 0 b "o in/ance out ( _m4 ,joseph1 ! ,prophet1 w>n$ ! eld]s aga9/ be+ ?us envi\s & /riv+ to excel ea* o!r ?r\gh envy1 in/ead ( be+ excell5t 9 do+ good4 ,at ?is p]iod ! ,prophet & ,sa9ts 7 mov+ to ,miss\ri4 ,apo/asy & rebellion 7 rampant at ,kirtl&2 b ,wil=d ,woodruff 0 undaunt$1 & cont9u$ 8 labors & baptiz$ a consid]able numb] :o li/5$ to 8 message4 ,a scurril\s lett] s5t by ,w>r5 ,p>ri% to ! po/ma/] at ,v9al ,hav5 ar\s$ a /rong opposition1 b did n h9d] ! "w ( ! ,"l !re4 #hi ,on ! #aa? ( ,april1 ,eld]s ,milton ,holmes1 ,james ,t[ns5d1 & ,abn] ,rog]s1 :o _h come to ! isl&s to att5d ! conf]5ce1 aga9 met ) ,eld] ,woodruff1 & on ,april #ac? conf]5ce 0 held on ,nor? ,fox ,isl&1 ) a goodly repres5tation ( ! v>i\s bran*es ( ! ,*ur* on ! isl&s4 ,on ! #ag? ( ,april1 writes ,wil=d1 ,mrs4 ,woodruff left ! isl&s1 return+ to h] fa!r's home 9 ,sc>boro1 ,ma9e1 & a few days aft]w>ds ,i call$ ! ,sa9ts ( ,nor? ,isl& toge!r & gave !m "s in/ructions4 ,i also in=m$ !m t ! _s ( ,god bore record to me t x 0 our duty to leave ! isl&s = a season1 & take a mission we/w>d4 ,!y _h be5 fai?fully w>n$1 & ! ,sa9ts 7 e/abli%$ 9 ! tru?1 :ile ! wick$ 7 cont5d+ aga9/ u & "s 7 dispos$ to take our lives if !y _h ! p[]4 ,on ! #bh? ( ,april we left ! isl& 9 an op5 sailboat1 made our way to ,owl's ,head1 & f !re walk$ tw5ty miles4 ,! foll[+ day we walk$ =ty miles & suff]$ "s f we>y limbs & bli/]$ feet1 b we felt x 0 = ! gospel's sake1 & did n wi% to compla94 ,! next day a walk ( ?irty miles br\ght u to ,sc>boro1 :]e we sp5t ! night at ,fa!r ,c>t]'s4 ,on ! #h? ( ,may ,i p>t$ ) ,mrs4 ,woodruff & ,fa!r ,c>t] & family1 & 9 company ) ,milton ,holmes walk$ ?irty-?ree miles t[>ds ,portsm\?1 :i* city we rea*$ ! foll[+ day1 sp5d+ sev]al h\rs !re1 visit+ ! navy y>d4 ,we !n walk$ to ,georget[n1 =m]ly ,new ,r[ley1 & sp5t ! night ) ,fa!r ,na?aniel ,holmes4 ,on ! #aa? ( ,may ,i visit$ ,*>le/on & ! ,bunk] ,hill ,monum5t1 & sp5t sev]al h\rs 9 ! city ( ,bo/on1 :i* !n conta9$ a population ( "o hundr$ ?\s&4 ,i asc5d$ to ! cupola ( ! c\r?\se1 f :i* ,i _h a f9e view ( ! city2 !n ,i visit$ sev]al ( ! ,sa9ts1 & walk$ ov] ! long bridge to ,cambridge & ,cambridgeport4 ,i visit$ ! jail !re to h an int]view ) ,bro!r ,a4 ,p4 ,rockwood1 :o _h be5 ca/ into prison on a *>ge ( debt1 to tr\ble & di/ress him because he 0 a ,mormon4 ,?is 0 ! fir/ "t he & ,i _h met4 ,! jail] p]mitt$ me to ent] ! room :]e he 04 ,x 0 ! fir/ "t 9 my life t ,i _h ent]$ a prison2 ! jail] turn$ ! key ^u u1 & lock$ u bo? 94 #ij ,i f\nd ,bro!r ,rockwood /rong 9 ! fai? ( ! gospel4 ,he _h ! ,bible1 ,book ( ,mormon1 ,voice ( ,w>n+1 & ,ev5+ & ,morn+ ,/> z companions1 & read !m daily4 ,we conv]s$ toge!r = ?ree h\rs 9 8 solit>y abode4 ,he in=m$ me ( _m ?+s :i* _h occurr$ at ! jail :ile he 0 conf9$ !re z a prison]4 ,among o!r ?+s he relat$ t ! jail _h tak5 fire a few days previ\s to my visit4 ,he said x look$ a little l a d>k h\r2 ! fire 0 ro>+ ov] 8 head1 :ile upro> & confusion 7 ^u e h&2 fire-eng9es 7 play+ rapidly ar\nd ! build+2 ! wat] 0 p\r+ into e room2 ! p 7 halloo+ 9 ! /reets2 prison]s 7 begg+ = m]cy's sake to be let out1 or !y w\ld be consum$ 9 ! fire2 "o 0 /ruggl+ 9 ! agonies ( dea?2 :ile o!rs 7 curs+ & swe>+4 ,bro!r ,rockwood said he felt compos$ 9 ! mid/ ( x all4 ,! fire 0 f9ally ext+ui%$4 ,at #h o'clock ! jail] unlock$ ! prison door & let me out1 & ,i gave ! p>t+ h& to ! prison]4 ,we _h sp5t a pleasant "t toge!r1 & he rejoic$ at my visit2 & :o w\ld n1 to meet ) a fri5d 9 a lonely prison8 ,i left him 9 good spirits1 & w5d$ my way back to ,bo/on4 ,aft] sp5d+ sev]al days 9 ,bo/on1 hold+ meet+s ) ! ,sa9ts1 ,i walk$ to ,provid5ce1 ,rhode ,isl&1 prea*+ by ! way4 ,!re ,i took /eam]1 & arriv$ 9 ,new ,york on ! #ah? ( ,may1 :]e ,i met ,eld] ,orson ,pratt1 8 family1 ,elijah ,=dham & ne>ly "o hundr$ ,sa9ts :o _h be5 baptiz$ 9 ! city ( ,new ,york4 ,i rema9$ 9 ,new ,york ?ree days1 visit+ ! ,sa9ts & hold+ meet+s2 sev]al new conv]ts 7 baptiz$ :ile ,i 0 !re4 ,leav+ ,new ,york1 ,i travel$ ?r\gh ,new ,j]sey & return$ to ,f>m+ton1 ,connecticut1 to ! resid5ce ( my fa!r1 :]e ,i arriv$ on ! #ab? ( ,june4 ,x 0 ) peculi> s5sations t ,i walk$ ov] my native l& :]e ,i _h sp5t my y\?1 & ca/ my eyes ov] ! ,f>m+ton mead[s & ! hills & dales :]e ,i _h roam$ 9 my boyhood ) my fa!r1 /epmo!r1 bro!rs1 & si/]4 ,on my arrival at my fa!r's home1 ,i _h ! happy privilege ( aga9 tak+ my p>5ts & si/] by ! h&4 ,i also #ia met my uncle1 ,ozem ,woodruff1 :o 0 among ! numb] ,i _h baptiz$ ! ye> be=e4 ,aft] sp5d+ an h\r 9 conv]sation1 we sat d[n ar\nd fa!r's table1 supp$ toge!r1 & 7 refre%$4 ,!n we b[$ ^u our knees 9 ! family circle1 & (f]$ up ! gratitude ( our he>ts to ,god = pres]v+ our lives & reunit+ u4 ,i sp5t ! next eighte5 days 9 ,f>m+ton & ,avon1 visit+ my fa!r's h\sehold1 my uncles1 aunts1 c\s9s1 neighbors1 & fri5ds1 prea*+ to !m ! gospel ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 & /riv+ to br+ !m into ! ,k+dom ( ,god4 ,on ! #a/ ( ,july1 #ahch1 !re occurr$ "o ( ! mo/ int]e/+ ev5ts ( my :ole life 9 ! m9i/ry4 ,:5 ,fa!r ,joseph ,smi? gave me my patri>*al bless+1 among ! _m wond]ful ?+s he promis$ me 0 t ,i %\ld br+ my fa!r's h\sehold into ! ,k+dom ( ,god2 & ,i felt t if ,i ev] obta9$ t bless+1 ! "t !re= _h come4 ,by ! help ( ,god ,i prea*$ ! gospel fai?fully to my fa!r's h\sehold & to all :o 7 ) him1 z well z to my o!r relatives1 & ,i appo9t$ a meet+ at my fa!r's home on ,sunday1 ! #a/ ( ,july4 ,my fa!r 0 believ+ my te/imony1 z 7 all 9 8 h\sehold2 b ^u ?is occasion x appe>$ z if ! devil 7 det]m9$ to h9d] ! fulfillm5t ( ! promise ( ! patri>* to me4 ,x seem$ z if ,lucif]1 ! son ( ! morn+1 _h ga!r$ toge!r ! ho/s ( hell1 & 0 ex]t+ 8 p[]s ^u u all4 ,di/ress ov]:elm$ ! :ole h\sehold1 & all 7 tempt$ to reject ! "w2 & x seem$ z if ! same p[] w\ld dev\r me4 ,i _h to take to my b$ = an h\r be=e ! "t ( meet+4 ,!re ,i pray$ to ! ,"l ) my :ole s\l = deliv]ance2 = ,i knew !n t ! p[] ( ! devil 0 ex]cis$ to h9d] me f accompli%+ :at ,god _h promis$ ,i %\ld d4 ,! ,"l he>d my pray] & answ]$ my petition4 ,:5 ! h\r ( meet+ came1 ,i arose f my b$ & c\ld s+ & %\t = joy to ?9k ,i _h be5 deliev]$ f ! p[] ( ! evil "o4 ,fill$ ) ! p[] ( ,god1 ,i /ood 9 ! mid/ ( ! congregation & prea*$ unto ! p 9 great pla9ness ! gospel ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,at ! close ( ! meet+ we assembl$ on ! banks ( ! #ib ,f>m+ton ,riv]1 'because !re 0 mu* wat] !re1' & ,i l$ six ( my fri5ds into ! riv] & baptiz$ !m = ! remission ( _! s9s4 ,all ( my fa!r's h\sehold 7 includ$ 9 ?is numb]1 z ! patri>* _h promis$1 & all 7 relatives except ,dwight ,web/]1 :o 0 a ,me?odi/ class-lead]1 & 0 bo>d+ ) my fa!r's family4 ,i organiz$ ! small numb] ( n9e p]sons1 eight ( :om 7 my relatives1 into a bran* ( ! ,*ur*1 orda9$ ,dwight ,web/] to ! (fice ( prie/1 & adm9i/]$ unto !m ! ,sacram5t4 ,x 0 truly a day ( joy to my s\l4 ,i _h baptiz$ my fa!r1 /epmo!r1 & si/]1 & ,i aft]w>ds add$ a numb] ( o!r relatives4 ,i felt t ! "w ( ?is day alone amply repaid me = all my labors 9 ! m9i/ry4 ,:ile ^u ,fox ,isl&s ,i 0 impress$ to visit my fa!r's home4 ,n[ t ! purpose ( ! mission _h be5 accompli%$ ,i felt x my duty to return to ! ,isl&s4 ,monday1 ,july #b1 #ahch1 0 ! la/ day & night ,i sp5t at my fa!r's home :ile ^u ?is mission4 ,at ! sett+ ( ! sun ,i took ) my si/] ! la/ walk ,i ev] _h ) h] 9 my native /ate4 ,we walk$ by ! canal1 view$ ! riv] & ! fields1 & conv]s$ ab\t ! future4 ,aft] ev5+ pray] ) ! family1 my fa!r retir$ to re/1 & ,i visit$ a:ile ) my /epmo!r1 :o _h re>$ me f infancy4 ,9 conv]sation we felt s5sibly ! weight ( ! p[] ( temptation out ( :i* ! ,"l _h deliv]$ u4 ,i also sp5t a %ort "t ) my si/] ,eunice1 ! only si/] ,i ev] 0 bless$ ) 9 my fa!r's family4 ,i _h baptiz$ h] into ! ,*ur* & ,k+dom ( ,god1 & we m+l$ our sympa?ies1 pray]s1 & te>s toge!r be=e ! ?rone ( grace4 ,h[ truly ! bonds ( consangu9ity & ! blood ( ,*ri/ unite ! he>ts ( ! ,sa9ts ( ,god6 ',h[ bless+s bright5 z !y take _! flight6' ,?is be+ ! la/ night ,i 0 to sp5d b5ea? my fa!r's ro( :ile ^u ?is mission1 ,i felt its importance1 & my pray] 01 ',o ,"l1 protect my fa!r's h\se1 & br+ !m to ,zion6' ,my pray] 0 grant$4 ,on ! morn+ ( ,july #crd1 ,i took leave ( my relatives & my native /ate1 & />t$ on my return to ,ma9e4 ,i arriv$ 9 #ic ,sc>boro on ! #af?1 & on ! #ad? my fir/ *ild1 a daught]1 0 born1 at ,fa!r ,c>t]'s h\se4 ,we nam$ h] ,s>ah ,emma4 ,on ! #cj? ( ,july ,i left my wife & *ild at ,fa!r ,c>t]'s1 & />t$ = ,fox ,isl&s4 ,:ile hold+ meet+ ) ! ,sa9ts at ,nor? ,v9al ,hav51 on ! #i? ( ,augu/1 ,i receiv$ a lett] f ,eld] ,?omas ,b4 ,m>%1 :o 0 !n ,presid5t ( ! ,twelve ,apo/les1 in=m+ me t ! ,prophet ,joseph ,smi? _h receiv$ a revelation f ! ,"l1 nam+ z p]sons to be *os5 to fill ! places ( ^? ( ! ,twelve :o _h fall54 ,^? nam$ 7 ,john ,e4 ,page1 ,john ,taylor1 ,wil=d ,woodruff & ,will>d ,ri*>ds4 ,9 8 lett] ,presid5t ,m>% add$3 ',"k !n1 ,bro!r ,woodruff1 by ?is1 t y are appo9t$ to fill ! place ( "o ( ! ,twelve ,apo/les1 & t x is agreeable to ! ^w ( ! ,"l1 giv5 v lately1 t y %\ld come spe$ily to ,f> ,we/1 &1 on ! #bf? ( ,april next1 take y\r leave ( ! ,sa9ts "h & dep>t = o!rs climes1 across ! mighty deep4' ,! sub/ance ( ?is lett] _h be5 reveal$ to me sev]al weeks be=e1 b ,i _h n nam$ x to any p]son4 ,x 0 on ! #h? ( ,july1 j "o week aft] ,wil=d's memorable exp]i5ce at 8 fa!r's home1 t ?is humble1 fai?ful1 dilig5t eld] 0 call$ by ! voice ( ,god1 ?r\gh ,8 prophet1 to be "o ( ! ,twelve ,apo/les ( ! ,lamb 9 ?is disp5sation2 & ,wil=d be+ at ! "t _m hundr$s ( miles di/ant f ! ,prophet1 ! ,"l !n reveal$ to him ! fact ( t call+4 ,wil=d _h be5 true to ! ,"l z a tea*]1 prie/1 eld]1 & sev5ty 9 ,8 ,*ur*1 & ?us 0 wor?y ( ! high] call t _h come1 & to be tru/$ ) its increas$ responsibility4 ,he 0 prep>$ by ! revelations ( heav5 to 8 own s\l to be an apo/le ( ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/2 & 8 ord9ation & leave-tak+ ( ! ,sa9ts at ! designat$ place1 on ! #bf? ( ! succe$+ ,april1 "u ! circum/ances !n exi/+1 7 a manife/ation ( ! miracul\s p[] ( ,god 9 witness ( ! prophetic (fice & gift t _h be5 conf]r$ f heav5 ^u ,joseph ,smi?1 ! great ,prophet ( ?is disp5sation4 ,! "t hav+ come = me to prep>e to leave ,fox ,isl&s1 wrote ,wil=d1 ,i _h a desire to take ) me all ! #id ,sa9ts ,i c\ld get to g to ,zion4 ,already !re _h be5 a l9e drawn betwe5 ! ,sa9ts & ^? on ! isl&s :o _h reject$ ! ,gospel1 & enemies 7 v bitt] aga9/ me & aga9/ ! "w ( ,god ,i _h labor$ to e/abli%4 ,!y ?reat5$ my life1 b ! ,sa9ts 7 will+ to /& by me4 ,i sp5t f\r days ) ! ,sa9ts1 visit+ !m1 hold+ meet+s1 & enc\rag+ !m1 :ile ! devil 0 rag+ ^u e h&4 ,i baptiz$ into ! ,*ur* & organiz$1 :ile ^u ! isl&s1 ne>ly "o hundr$ p]sons2 & !re seem$ a prospect ( ga!r+ ) me ab\t half ( !m1 b ! devil rag$ to su* an ext5t t "s ( !m 7 t]rifi$4 ,! inhabitants ( ! isl&s _h b little acqua9tance ) ! managem5t ( horses or wagons2 9 fact1 mo/ ( !m knew m ab\t h&l+ a %>k ?an a horse4 ,h[ev]1 9 company ) ,na?aniel ,?omas1 :o _h sold 8 prop]ty & _h money1 ,i w5t to ! ma9l& & pur*as$ t5 new wagons1 t5 sets ( h>ness1 & tw5ty horses4 ,:5 ,i _h ev]y?+ prep>$ = ! company to />t1 ,i left affairs ) ,bro!r ,?omas & w5t ahead ( ! company to ,sc>boro1 to prep>e my own family = ! j\rney4 ,! outfit :i* ,i pur*as$ = ! company co/ ab\t two ?\s& doll>s4 ,be=e leav+ ,bro!r ,?omas ,i c\nsel$ him reg>d+ ! c\rse to pursue1 & *>g$ him to be n lat] ?an ! #a/ ( ,septemb] 9 />t+ f ! ma9l&4 ,i arriv$ at ,fa!r ,c>t]'s on ! #ai? ( ,augu/1 & wait$ ) great anxiety = ! company f ! isl&s1 b in/ead ( rea*+ "h by ! #a/ ( ,septemb]1 !y did n come till ! #crd ( ,octob]2 & :5 !y did arrive ! wagon cov]s 7 all fly+ 9 ! breeze4 ,x took a good day's "w to nail d[n ! cov]s1 pa9t ! wagons & get !m ready = ! j\rney4 ,x %\ld be rem>k$ t 9 ! v />t+ ( ?is company ,na?aniel ,?omas *e]fully /epp$ =w>d to ! assi/ance ( ! poor & inve/$ ab\t "o ?\s& doll>s 9 wagons1 horses1 t5ts1 etc41 to fit out ?is company4 ,:ile o!rs :o possess$ ?is _w's goods drew back & did n g ) ! poor le/ !y %\ld be "u ! necessity ( help+ !m4 ,at ?is "t ,wil=d _h /ill ano!r trial1 & ! integrity ( 8 wife 0 fur!r te/$4 ,h] p>5ts1 relatives1 & fri5ds #ie /rongly oppos$ h] />t+ ^u ! j\rney1 & us$ e influ5ce & argum5t !y c\ld aga9/ h] accompany+ h] husb&4 ,!y _h be5 v k9d to him1 b :5 x came to p>t+ ) h] on a j\rney ( su* a di/ance at su* a "t ( ! ye>1 & to a l& :]e h] p 7 subjects ( su* bitt] p]secutions z 7 be+ inflict$ ^u ! ,sa9ts 9 ,miss\ri at t "t1 x 0 too mu* = !m to acquiesce 94 ,!y knew t he mu/ g1 b !y insi/$ t %e mu/ /ay4 ,l h] husb&1 %e 0 ( a _s t did n %r9k f duty :5 %e knew x4 ,wil=d said ( h] at ! "t3 ,yes1 ,phoebe possess$ too mu* firmness & fai? & confid5ce 9 ,god to put h] h& to ! pl\gh & !n look back1 or to give way to trials1 h[ev] great4 ,l ,ru?1 %e 0 det]m9$ to =sake k9dr$ & c\ntry = my sake & = ! cause 9 :i* we 7 engag$4 ,"u ^! circum/ances1 & ) a realiz+ s5se ( ! dang]s & h>d%ips ( ! j\rney1 & ( pa9ful conditions prevail+ at _! de/9ation1 !y did n falt]4 ,on ! aft]noon ( ! #i? ( ,octob]1 wrote ,wil=d1 we took leave ( ,fa!r ,c>t] & family1 & />t$ ^u our j\rney ( two ?\s& miles at ?is late season ( ! ye>1 tak+ ) me my wife1 h] nurs+ babe1 to lead a company ( fifty-?ree s\ls f ,ma9e to ,ill9ois1 & to sp5d ne>ly ?ree mon?s travel+ 9 wagons1 ?r\gh ra91 mud1 sn[1 & fro/4 ,x 0 su* a trial z ,i nev] be=e _h attempt$ dur+ my exp]i5ce z a m9i/] ( ! gospel4 ,we 7 jo9$ at ,georget[n by ,eld] ,milton ,holmes1 & travel$ ea* day z f> z we c\ld g1 camp+ :]ev] night ov]took u4 ,on ! #ac? ( ,octob]1 :ile cross+ ! ,gre5 ,m\nta9s1 ,i 0 attack$ by some?+ resembl+ *ol]a1 & 0 v sick2 ,i /opp$ at a h\se ab\t two h\rs1 & ! eld]s hav+ adm9i/]$ to me1 ,i reviv$4 ,on ! #bd? ,i 0 tak5 sick aga91 & my wife & *ild also 7 /rick5 d[n4 ,sev]al o!rs ( ! company 7 sick1 ?r\gh exposure4 ,on ! #ca/ we _h our fir/ sn[/orm1 & ! horses dragg$ our wagons all day ?r\gh mud1 sn[1 & wat]4 ,on ! #bnd ( ,novemb] ,eld] ,milton ,holmes left u1 & took /eam] = ,fairport2 two days lat]1 ,na?aniel ,?omas' little *ild1 ab\t six ye>s ( age1 di$1 & we _h to bury x at ,we/field4 #if ,! roads f9ally became s bad & ! cold s sev]e t ,na?aniel ,?omas & ,james ,t[ns5d conclud$ to /op = ! w9t]2 we p>t$ ) !m on ! #ba/ ( ,novemb]1 ne> ,new ,portage1 ,ohio4 ,my wife ,phoebe 0 attack$ on ! #bcrd ( ,novemb] by a sev]e heada*e1 :i* t]m9at$ 9 bra9 fev]2 %e grew m & m di/ress$ daily z we cont9u$ our j\rney4 ,x 0 a t]rible ordeal = a woman to travel 9 a wagon ov] su* r\gh roads1 afflict$ z %e 04 ,at ! same "t our *ild 0 also v sick4 ,! #a/ ( ,decemb] 0 a try+ day to my s\l4 ,my wife cont9u$ to fail1 & ab\t f\r o'clock 9 ! aft]noon appe>$ to be /rick5 ) dea?4 ,i /opp$ my team1 & x seem$ z if %e !n w\ld brea! h] la/1 ly+ !re 9 ! wagon4 ,two ( ! si/]s sat beside h]1 to see if !y c\ld d any?+ = h] 9 h] la/ mom5ts4 ,i /ood ^u ! gr\nd1 9 deep affliction1 & m$itat$4 ,!n ,i cri$ to ! ,"l1 pray+ t %e might live & n be tak5 f me1 & claim+ ! promises ! ,"l _h made to me ?r\gh ! ,prophet & ,patri>*4 ,h] _s reviv$1 & ,i drove a %ort di/ance to a tav]n1 got h] into a room & work$ ov] h] & h] babe all night1 pray+ to ! ,"l to pres]ve _! lives4 ,9 ! morn+ circum/ances 7 su* t ,i 0 "u ! necessity ( remov+ !m f ! inn1 z !re 0 s mu* noise & confusion !re t my wife c\ld n endure x4 ,i c>ri$ h] out to h] b$ 9 ! wagon & drove two miles1 :5 ,i alight$ at a h\se & c>ri$ my wife & h] b$ into x1 ) a det]m9ation to t>ry !re until %e recov]$ h] heal? or pass$ away4 ,?is 0 on ,sunday morn+1 ,decemb] #bnd4 ,aft] gett+ my wife & ?+s into ! h\se & provid+ wood to keep up a fire1 ,i employ$ my "t 9 tak+ c>e ( h]4 ,x look$ z if %e _h b a %ort "t to live4 ,%e call$ me to h] b$side 9 ! ev5+1 & said %e felt z if a few mom5ts m w\ld end h] exi/5ce 9 ?is life4 ,%e manife/$ great confid5ce 9 ! cause we _h embrac$1 & exhort$ me to h confid5ce 9 ,god1 & to keep ,8 comm&m5ts4 ,to all appe>ances %e 0 dy+4 ,i laid h&s ^u h] & #ig pray$ = h]1 & %e soon reviv$1 & slept "s dur+ ! night4 ,decemb] #crd f\nd my wife v l[4 ,i sp5t ! day 9 tak+ c>e ( h]1 & ! day foll[+ ,i return$ to ,eaton to get "s ?+s = h]4 ,%e seem$ to be s9k+ gradually1 & 9 ! ev5+ ! _s app>5tly left h] body1 & %e 0 dead4 ,! si/]s ga!r$ ar\nd1 weep+1 :ile ,i /ood look+ at h] 9 sorr[4 ,! _s & p[] ( ,god began to re/ ^u me until1 = ! fir/ "t dur+ h] sickness1 fai? fill$ my s\l1 al?\gh %e lay be=e me z "o dead4 ,i _h "s oil t 0 consecrat$ = my ano9t+ :ile 9 ,kirtl&4 ,i took x & consecrat$ x aga9 be=e ! ,"l1 = ano9t+ ! sick4 ,i !n b[$ d[n be=e ! ,"l1 pray$ = ! life ( my companion1 & 9 ! "n ( ! ,"l ano9t$ h] body ) ! oil4 ,i !n laid my h&s ^u h]1 & 9 ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ,i rebuk$ ! p[] ( dea? & ( ! de/roy]1 & comm&$ ! same to dep>t f h] & ! _s ( life to ent] h] body4 ,h] _s return$ to h] body1 & f t h\r %e 0 made :ole2 & we all felt to praise ! "n ( ,god1 & to tru/ 9 ,him & keep ,8 comm&m5ts4 ,:ile ,i 0 und]go+ ?is ordeal 7z my wife relat$ aft]w>ds7 h] _s left h] body1 & %e saw x ly+ ^u ! b$ & ! si/]s !re weep+4 ,%e look$ at !m & at me1 & ^u h] babe2 :ile gaz+ ^u ?is sc5e1 two p]sons came into ! room1 c>ry+ a c(f91 & told h] !y _h come = h] body4 ,"o ( ^! mess5g]s said to h] t %e might h h] *oice--%e might g to re/ 9 ! _s _w1 or1 ^u "o condition1 %e c\ld h ! privilege ( return+ to h] tab]nacle & ( cont9u+ h] labors ^u ! e>?4 ,! condition 0 t if %e felt %e c\ld /& by h] husb&1 & ) him pass ?r\gh all ! c>es1 trials1 tribulations1 & afflictions ( life :i* he w\ld be call$ ^u to pass ?r\gh = ! gospel's sake unto ! end1 %e might return4 ,:5 %e look$ at ! situation ( h] husb& & *ild %e said1 ',yes1 ,i w d x4' ,at ! mom5t t decision 0 made ! p[] ( fai? re/$ ^u me1 & :5 ,i adm9i/]$ to h]1 h] _s re-ent]$ #ih h] tab]nacle1 & %e saw ! mess5g]s c>ry ! c(f9 out ( ! door4 ,on ! morn+ ( ! #f? ( ,decemb]1 ! _s said to me1 ',arise1 & cont9ue ?y j\rney1' & ?r\gh ! m]cy ( ,god my wife 0 enabl$ to arise & dress h]self2 %e walk$ to ! wagon1 & we w5t on our way rejoic+4 ,! wea!r be+ v cold1 on ! night ( ! #aa? ,i /opp$ = ! night at an inn4 ,i !re le>n$ ( ! sudd5 dea? ( my bro!r1 ,asahel ,h4 ,woodruff1 a m]*ant ( ,t]re ,haute1 ,indiana4 ,i _h anticipat$ t ! foll[+ day ,i %\ld h a joyful meet+ ) ?is bro!r2 in/ead ( ?is1 ,i _h only ! privilege ( visit+ 8 grave1 9 company ) my wife1 & ( exam9+ a little into 8 bus9ess4 ,i 0 (f]$ ! position ( adm9i/rator ( 8 affairs1 b ,i 0 lead+ a company ( ,sa9ts to ,zion1 & c\ld n /op to att5d to 8 temporal bus9ess4 ,/rang]s settl$ 8 affairs & took possession ( 8 prop]ty2 8 relatives obta9$ no?+ f 8 effects b a few trifl+ mem5toes4 ,i left ?is place on ! #ac? ( ,decemb] & cross$ into ,ill9ois1 arriv+ at ,ro*e/] on ! #ai?4 ,gett+ in=mation !re ( ! sev]e p]secutions ( ! ,sa9ts 9 ,miss\ri1 & ( ! unsettl$ /ate ( ! ,*ur* at t "t1 we conclud$ to /op at ,ro*e/] & sp5d ! w9t] !re4 ,?us end$ my j\rney ( two mon?s & sixte5 days4 ,i _h l$ ! ,fox ,isl& ,sa9ts to ! ,we/1 ?r\gh all ! p]ils ( a j\rney ( ne>ly two ?\s& miles1 9 ! mid/ ( sickness & great sev]ity ( wea!r4 ,9 ! spr+ ,i took my family & remov$ to ,qu9cy1 ,ill9ois1 :]e ,i c\ld m+le ) my bre?r52 & ,i felt to praise ,god = ,8 protect+ c>e ov] me & my family 9 all our afflictions4 #ii ,,*apt] #aa4 ,,call ,,to ,,great ,,brita91 #ahch4 ,mobocrats ,seek ,to ,prev5t ! ,fulfillm5t ( a ,revelation ,giv5 ,?r\gh ! ,prophet ,joseph ,smi?1 b ,are ,disappo9t$4--,temple ,corn]/one at ,f> ,we/ ,laid4--,wil=d ,returns to ,ill9ois4--,! ,prophet ,joseph ,lib]at$ f ,prison 9 ,miss\ri4--,a ,survivor ( ,haun's ,mill ,massacre4--,selection ( ,nauvoo z a ,place = ! ,settlem5t ( ! ,sa9ts4--,a ,day ( ,god's ,p[]4--,_m ,sick ,are ,heal$1 & a ,dy+ ,man ,rais$ to ,life4--,incid5t ( ,wil=d ,receiv+ a ,hank]*ief f ! ,prophet ,joseph4--,in/ruct$ z to ,:at ,he ,%all ,prea* on ,8 ,mission4--,lesson 9 ,humility4--,w>n+ aga9/ ,trea*]y4--,wil=d ,/>ts on ,8 ,mission1 ,sick & )\t ,money4--,exp]i5ce ( ,8 ,j\rney to ,new ,york4--,sails = ,liv]pool1 ,engl&4 ,! revelation call+ ,wil=d ,woodruff to ! apo/le%ip1 & direct+ him1 ) o!rs1 to engage 9 mission>y labors abroad1 fix$ a "t & a place = ! dep>ture ( ^! apo/les on _! mission to ,great ,brita94 ,x 0 ! decl>$ purpose ( ! mob to prev5t ! fulfillm5t ( ?is revelation4 ,:5 ! ^w ( ! ,"l 0 giv5 on ?is matt]1 all 0 peace & quiet 9 ,f> ,we/1 ,miss\ri1 ! city :]e mo/ ( ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts dwelt at t "t2 b be=e ! day ( fulfillm5t came1 ! ,sa9ts _h be5 driv5 out ( ! ,/ate ( ,miss\ri into ! ,/ate ( ,ill9ois1 "u ! edict ( ,gov]nor ,boggs2 & ! ,miss\rians _h sworn t if all ! o!r revelations to ,joseph ,smi? 7 fulfill$1 ?is "o %\ld n be4 ,b man _c /ay ! purposes ( ,god2 ?is occasion 0 no exception to ! rule1 & x af=ds "o ( _m notable in/ances t %[ h[ ! ,almighty ma9ta9s a special guidance ov] ! "w ( ?is disp5sation :i* ,he has committ$ to ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,9 ?is revelation1 giv5 ,july #h1 #ahch1 ,he said3 ,let !m take leave ( my ,sa9ts 9 ! city ( ,f> ,we/1 on ! #bf? day ( ,april next1 on ! build+ spot ( my h\se1 sai? ! ,"l4 ,let my s]vant ,john ,taylor1 & also my s]vant ,john ,e4 ,page1 & also my s]vant ,wil=d ,woodruff1 & also my s]vant ,will>d ,ri*>ds1 be appo9t$ to fill ! places ( ^? :o h fall51 & be (ficially notifi$ ( _! appo9tm5t4 ,( ?is p]iod1 ,wil=d writes 9 8 j\rnal t1 x seem$ #ajj z ?\gh ! ,"l1 hav+ a =ekn[l$ge ( :at w\ld take place1 _h giv5 ! revelation 9 ?is mann] to see :e!r or n ! ,apo/les w\ld obey x at ! risk ( _! lives4 ,:5 ! "t drew ne> = ! fulfillm5t ( ?is comm&m5t1 ,brigham ,"y 0 ! ,presid5t ( ! ,twelve ,apo/les1 ,?omas ,b4 ,m>%1 :o _h be5 ! s5ior apo/le1 _h fall54 ,bro!r ,brigham call$ toge!r ^? ( ! ,twelve :o 7 !n at ,qu9cy1 ,ill9ois1 to see :at _! m9ds w\ld be ab\t go+ to ,f> ,we/ 9 fulfillm5t ( ! revelation4 ,! ,prophet ,joseph1 8 bro!r ,hyrum1 ,sidney ,rigdon1 ,lyman ,wight1 & ,p>ley ,p4 ,pratt1 7 9 prison 9 ,miss\ri2 b ,fa!r ,joseph ,smi?1 ! patri>*1 0 at ,qu9cy1 ,ill9ois4 ,he & o!rs :o 7 pres5t did n ?9k x wisdom = u to attempt ! j\rney1 z our lives w\ld be 9 great jeop>dy4 ,!y ?\ght ! ,"l w\ld take ! w = ! de$4 ,b :5 ,presid5t ,"y ask$ ! ,twelve :at _! feel+s 71 all ( !m1 z ! voice ( "o man1 said ! ,"l _h spok51 & x 0 = !m to obey4 ,x 0 ! ,"l's bus9ess to take c>e ( ,8 s]vants1 & !y w\ld fulfill ! comm&m5t1 or die try+4 ,to und]/& fully ! risk ! ,twelve ran 9 mak+ ?is j\rney1 x %\ld be und]/ood t ,lilburn ,w4 ,boggs1 gov]nor ( ! /ate ( ,miss\ri1 _h issu$ a proclamation 9 :i* all ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts 7 requir$ to leave ,miss\ri or be ext]m9at$4 ,f> ,we/ _h be5 captur$ by ! militia1 :o really 7 only an organiz$ mob2 ! citiz5s _h be5 compell$ to give up _! arms2 all ! lead+ m5 :o c\ld be got hold ( _h be5 tak5 prison]s2 ! re/ ( ! ,sa9ts--m51 wom51 & *ildr5--_h to flee out ( ! /ate z be/ !y c\ld to save _! lives1 leav+ _! h\ses1 l&s & o!r prop]ty1 :i* !y c\ld n c>ry ) !m1 to be tak5 by ! mob4 ,! latt] %ot d[n ! cattle & hogs ( ! ,sa9ts :]ev] !y c\ld f9d !m1 & robb$ ! p ( ne>ly ev]y?+ !y c\ld lay _! h&s on4 ,! ,sa9ts 7 treat$ ) m]ciless cruelty1 & _h to endure ! mo/ outrage\s abuses4 ,x 0 ) ! greate/ difficulty t _m ( !m1 especially ! prom95t ones1 got out ( ,miss\ri1 = at t "t _m p ( t /ate act$ z ?\gh !y ?\ght x no m h>m to %oot a ,mormon ?an to %oot a mad dog4 ,f ?is #aja brief explanation x w be und]/ood :y "s ( ! bre?r5 ?\ght we 7 n requir$ to g back to ,f> ,we/1 to />t f !re ^u our mission across ! ocean to ,europe4 ,hav+ det]m9$ to c>ry out ! requirem5ts ( ! revelation1 cont9ues ,wil=d ,woodruff1 on ! #ah? ( ,april1 #ahci1 ,i took into my wagon ,brigham ,"y & ,orson ,pratt2 ,fa!r ,cutl] took into 8 wagon ,john ,taylor & ,george ,a4 ,smi?1 & we />t$ = ,f> ,we/4 ,on ! way we met ,john ,e4 ,page1 :o 0 go+ ) 8 family to ,qu9cy1 ,ill9ois4 ,8 wagon _h turn$ ov]1 & :5 we met him he 0 try+ to ga!r up ) 8 h&s a b>rel ( s(t soap4 ,we help$ him ) 8 wagon4 ,he !n drove into ! valley bel[1 left 8 wagon1 & accompani$ u on our way4 ,on ! night ( ! #be? ( ,april we arriv$ at ,f> ,we/1 & sp5t ! night at ! home ( ,morris ,phelps4 ,he _h be5 tak5 a prison] by ! mob1 & 0 /ill 9 prison4 ,on ! morn+ ( ! #bf? ( ,april1 #ahci1 not)/&+ ! ?reats ( our enemies t ! revelation :i* 0 to be fulfill$ ?is day %\ld n be fulfill$2 not)/&+ t5 ?\s& ( ! ,sa9ts _h be5 driv5 out ( ! /ate by ! edict ( ! gov]nor2 & not)/&+ ! ,prophet ,joseph & 8 bro!r ,hyrum ,smi?1 ) o!r lead+ m51 7 9 ! h&s ( our enemies 9 *a9s & 9 prison1 we mov$ on to ! ,temple gr\nds 9 ! city ( ,f> ,we/1 held a c\ncil1 & fulfill$ ! revelation & comm&m5t giv5 to u4 ,we also ex-communicat$ f ! ,*ur* ?irty-"o p]sons :o _h apo/atiz$ & become its enemies4 ,! ',mission ( ! ,twelve' 0 sung1 & we repair$ to ! s\!a/ corn] ( ! ,temple gr\nd1 :]e1 ) ! assi/ance ( ,eld] ,alpheus ,cutl]1 ! ma/] workman ( ! build+ committee1 we laid ! s\!a/ *ief corn]/one ( ! ,temple1 accord+ to revelation4 ,!re 7 pres5t ( ! ,twelve ,apo/les3 ,brigham ,"y1 ,heb] ,c4 ,kimball1 ,orson ,pratt1 ,john ,e4 ,page1 & ,john ,taylor2 !y proce$$ to orda9 ,wil=d ,woodruff & ,george ,a4 ,smi? to ! apo/le%ip4 ,d>w9 ,*ase & ,norman ,%e>]1 :o _h j be5 lib]at$ f ,ri*mond prison1 7 !n orda9$ to ! (fice ( sev5ty4 #ajb ,! ,twelve !n gave ! p>t+ h& to ! foll[+ ,sa9ts1 agreeable to revelation3 ,a4 ,butl]1 ,elias ,smi?1 ,norman ,%e>]1 ,william ,burton1 ,/eph5 ,m>kham1 ,%adra* ,r\ndy1 ,william ,o4 ,cl>k1 ,john ,w4 ,cl>k1 ,hezekiah ,peck1 ,d>w9 ,*ase1 ,ri*>d ,h[>d1 ,m>y ,ann ,peck1 ,artimesia ,grang]1 ,m>?a ,peck1 ,s>ah ,grang]1 ,!odore ,turley1 ,hiram ,cl>k1 & ,daniel ,%e>]4 ,bidd+ good-by to ?is small remnant ( ! ,sa9ts :o rema9$ on ! ,temple gr\nd to see u fulfill ! revelation & comm&m5t ( ,god1 we turn$ our backs on ,f> ,we/1 ,miss\ri1 & return$ to ,ill9ois4 ,we _h accompli%$ ! mission )\t a dog mov+ 8 tongue at u1 or any man say+1 ',:y d ye s8' ,we cross$ ! ,mississippi riv] on ! /eam f]ry1 ent]$ ,qu9cy on ! #bnd ( ,may1 & all ( u _h ! joy ( rea*+ our families once m 9 peace & safety4 ,?us ! ^w ( ,god 0 compli$ )4 ,:ile on our way to fulfill ! revelation1 ,joseph1 ! ,prophet1 & 8 companions 9 *a9s 7 lib]at$1 ?r\gh ! bless+s ( ,god1 f _! enemies & prison1 & pass$ u4 ,we 7 n f> di/ant f ea* o!r1 b nei!r p>ty knew x at ! "t4 ,!y 7 mak+ _! way to _! families 9 ,ill9ois1 :ile we 7 travel+ to ,f> ,we/ into ! mid/ ( our enemies2 s !y came home to _! families & fri5ds be=e our return4 ,may #crd1 #ahci1 0 a v int]e/+ day to me1 z well z to o!rs4 ,9 company ) five o!rs ( ! quorum ( ! ,twelve1 ,i rode to ,mr4 ,clevel&'s1 f\r miles out ( t[n1 to visit ,bro!r ,joseph ,smi? & 8 family4 ,once m ,i _h ! happy privilege ( tak+ ,bro!r ,joseph by ! h&4 ,two ye>s _h roll$ away s9ce ,i _h se5 8 face4 ,he greet$ u ) great joy1 z did ,hyrum ,smi? & ,lyman ,wight1 all ( :om _h escap$ toge!r f _! imprisonm5t4 ,!y _h be5 conf9$ 9 prison six mon?s1 & _h be5 "u s5t5ce ( dea? ?ree times2 yet _! lives 7 9 ! h&s ( ,god4 ,he deliv]$ !m1 & n[ !y 7 m+l+ ) _! wives1 *ildr51 & fri5ds1 out ( ! rea* ( ! mob4 ,joseph 0 frank1 op51 & famili> z usual1 & our rejoic+ 0 great4 ,no man c und]/& ! joyful s5sations creat$ by su* a meet+1 except "o :o has be5 9 tribulation = ! gospel's sake4 #ajc ,aft] sp5d+ ! day toge!r we return$ to our families at night4 ,! day foll[+ 0 ,may #d?2 we met 9 conf]5ce at ,qu9cy1 ! ,prophet ,joseph presid+1 8 pres5ce caus+ great joy to all ! ,sa9ts4 ,on ,sunday1 ,may #e?1 ,joseph ,smi? address$ ! assembly4 ,he 0 foll[$ by ,sidney ,rigdon & ! ,twelve ,apo/les4 ,! _s ( ! ,"l 0 p\r$ out ^u u1 & we _h a glori\s day4 ,on ,may #f? ,i met ) ! sev5ties1 & we orda9$ sixty m5 into ! quorums ( eld]s & sev5ties4 ,bro!r ,joseph met ) ! ,twelve1 & ) bi%ops & eld]s1 at ,bi%op ,p>tridge's h\se4 ,!re 7 ) u a numb] :o 7 w\nd$ at ,haun's ,mill2 among ^! 0 ,isaac ,laney1 :o1 9 company ) ab\t tw5ty o!rs1 _h be5 at ! mill :5 a l>ge & arm$ mob fir$ among !m ) rifles & o!r weapons1 %ot d[n sev5te5 ( ! bre?r51 & w\nd$ o!rs4 ,bro!r ,laney fl$ f ! sc5e1 b !y s5t a volley ( lead aft] him1 pi]c+ 8 body 9 _m places4 ,he %[$ me elev5 bullet holes 9 8 body4 ,!re 7 tw5ty-sev5 bullet holes 9 8 %irt1 & sev5 9 8 pantaloons4 ,8 coat 0 lit]ally cut to pieces4 ,"o ball ent]$ "o armpit & came out at ! o!r2 ano!r ent]$ 8 back & came out at ! brea/2 a ball pass$ ?r\gh ea* hip1 ea* leg1 & ea* arm4 ,all ^! 7 receiv$ :ile he 0 runn+ = 8 life2 &1 /range z x may appe>1 ?\gh he also _h "o ( 8 ribs brok51 he 0 able to outrun 8 enemies1 & 8 life 0 sav$4 ,we c ackn[l$ge ?is deliv]ance to be only ?r\gh ! m]cy ( ,god4 ,presid5t ,joseph ,"y 0 also among ! numb] :o escap$ at ,haun's ,mill4 ,z he fl$1 ! balls flew ar\nd him l hail1 yet he 0 n ev5 w\nd$4 ,h[ my/]i\s are ! ways ( ! ,"l6 ,be=e />t+ on our mission to ,engl&1 we 7 "u ! necessity ( locat+ our families4 ,a place call$ ,comm]ce1 aft]w>ds nam$ ,nauvoo1 0 select$ z ! site on :i* our p %\ld settle4 ,9 company ) ,bro!r ,brigham ,"y & our families1 ,i left ,qu9cy on ! #ae? ( ,may1 arriv+ 9 ,comm]ce on ! #ah?4 ,aft] an int]view ) ,joseph1 we cross$ ! riv] at ,montrose1 ,i[a4 ,presid5t ,brigham ,"y & myself1 ) our families1 occupi$ "o room ab\t #ajd f\rte5 feet squ>e4 ,f9ally ,bro!r ,"y obta9$ ano!r room & mov$ into x2 !n ,bro!r ,orson ,pratt & family mov$ into ! same room ) myself & family4 ,:ile ,i 0 liv+ 9 ?is cab9 9 ! old b>racks we exp]i5c$1 ) ! ,prophet ,joseph1 a day ( ,god's p[]4 ,x 0 a v sickly "t2 ,joseph _h giv5 up 8 home 9 ,comm]ce to ! sick1 & _h a t5t pit*$ 9 8 doory>d & 0 liv+ 9 t himself4 ,! l>ge numb] ( ,sa9ts :o _h be5 driv5 out ( ,miss\ri 7 flock+ into ,comm]ce1 b _h no homes to g to1 & 7 liv+ 9 wagons1 9 t5ts1 & on ! gr\nd2 _m1 !re=e1 7 sick ?r\gh ! exposure to :i* !y 7 subject$4 ,bro!r ,joseph _h wait$ on !m until he 0 worn out & ne>ly sick himself4 ,on ! morn+ ( ! #bbnd ( ,july1 #ahci1 he arose1 reflect+ ^u ! situation ( ! ,sa9ts ( ,god 9 _! p]secutions & afflictions4 ,he call$ ^u ! ,"l 9 pray]1 ! p[] ( ,god re/$ ^u him mightily1 & z ,jesus heal$ all ! sick ar\nd ,him 9 ,8 day1 s ,joseph1 ! ,prophet ( ,god1 heal$ all ar\nd on ?is occasion4 ,he heal$ all 9 8 h\se & doory>d2 !n1 9 company ) ,sidney ,rigdon & sev]al ( ! ,twelve1 w5t among ! sick ly+ on ! bank ( ! riv]1 :]e he comm&$ !m 9 a l\d voice1 9 ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 to rise & be made :ole1 & !y 7 all heal$4 ,:5 he _h heal$ all on ! ea/ side ( ! riv] t 7 sick1 he & 8 companions cross$ ! ,mississippi ,riv] 9 a f]ry-boat to ! we/ side1 :]e we 71 at ,montrose4 ,! fir/ h\se !y w5t into 0 ,presid5t ,brigham ,"y's4 ,he 0 sick on 8 b$ at ! "t4 ,! ,prophet w5t into 8 h\se & heal$ him1 & !y all came out toge!r4 ,z !y 7 pass+ by my door1 ,bro!r ,joseph said3 ',bro!r ,woodruff1 foll[ me4' ,^! 7 ! only words spok5 by any ( ! company f ! "t !y left ,bro!r ,brigham's h\se till !y cross$ ! public squ>e1 & ent]$ ,bro!r ,=dham's h\se4 ,bro!r ,=dham _h be5 dy+ = an h\r1 & we expect$ ea* m9ute w\ld be 8 la/4 ,i felt ! _s ( ,god t 0 ov]p[]+ ,8 ,prophet4 ,:5 we ent]$ ! h\se1 ,bro!r ,joseph walk$ up to ,bro!r ,=dham & took him by ! "r h&1 8 left h& hold+ 8 hat4 #aje ,he saw t ,bro!r ,=dham's eyes 7 glaz$1 & t he 0 spee*less & unconsci\s4 ,aft] tak+ 8 h&1 he look$ d[n into ! dy+ man's face & said3 ',bro!r ,=dham1 d y n "k me8' ,at fir/ !re 0 no reply1 b we all c\ld see ! effect ( ! _s ( ,god re/+ on ! afflict$ man4 ,joseph aga9 spoke4 ',elijah1 d y n "k me8' ,) a l[ :isp] ,bro!r ,=dham answ]$1 ',yes'4 ,! ,prophet !n said3 ',h y n fai? to be heal$8' ,! answ]1 :i* 0 a little pla9] ?an be=e1 03 ',i am afraid x is too late2 if y _h come soon]1 ,i ?9k ,i might h be54' ,he _h ! appe>ance ( a man wak+ f sleep2 x 0 ! sleep ( dea?4 ,joseph !n said3 ',d y believe t ,jesus is ! ,*ri/8' ',i d1 ,bro!r ,joseph1' 0 ! response4 ,!n ! ,prophet ( ,god spoke ) a l\d voice1 z 9 ! maje/y ( ,jehovah3 ',elijah1 ,i comm& y1 9 ! "n ( ,jesus ( ,naz>e?1 to arise & be made :ole4' ,! words ( ! ,prophet 7 n l ! words ( man1 b l ! voice ( ,god4 ,x seem$ to me t ! h\se %ook on its f\ndation4 ,elijah ,=dham leap$ f 8 b$ l a man rais$ f ! dead4 ,a heal?y color came to 8 face1 & life 0 manife/$ 9 e act4 ,8 feet _h be5 done up 9 ,indian meal p\ltices2 he kick$ ^! (f 8 feet1 scatt]$ ! cont5ts1 !n call$ = 8 clo!s & put !m on4 ,he ask$ = a b[l ( bread & milk1 & ate x4 ,he !n put on 8 hat & foll[$ u into ! /reet1 to visit o!rs :o 7 sick4 ,! unbeliev] may ask1 ',0 !re n deception 9 ?is8' ,if !re is any deception 9 ! m9d ( ! unbeliev]1 !re 0 c]ta9ly none ) ,elijah ,=dham1 ! dy+ man1 or ) ^? :o 7 pres5t ) him2 = 9 a few m9utes he w\ld h be5 9 ! _s _w1 if he _h n be5 rescu$4 ,?r\gh ! bless+ ( ,god he liv$ up till #ahhj1 :5 he di$ 9 ,utah2 :ile all :o 7 ) him on t occasion1 ) ! exception ( "o 7myself71 are 9 ! _s _w4 ,among ! numb] pres5t 7 ,joseph & ,hyrum ,smi?1 ,sidney ,rigdon1 ,brigham ,"y1 ,heb] ,c4 ,kimball1 ,george ,a4 ,smi?1 ,p>ley ,p4 ,pratt1 ,orson ,pratt1 & ,wil=d ,woodruff4 ,z soon z we left ,bro!r ,=dham's h\se1 we w5t into ! home ( ,joseph ,b4 ,noble1 :o 0 v l[4 ,:5 we ent]$ #ajf ! h\se1 ,bro!r ,joseph took ,bro!r ,noble by ! h&1 & comm&$ him1 9 ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 to arise & be made :ole4 ,he did arise1 & 0 heal$ imm$iately4 ,:ile ?is 0 go+ on1 ! wick$ mob 9 ! place1 l$ by "o ,kilburn1 _h become al>m$1 & foll[$ u into ,bro!r ,noble's h\se4 ,be=e !y arriv$ !re1 ,bro!r ,joseph call$ ^u ,bro!r ,=dham to (f] pray]4 ,:ile he 0 pray+1 ! mob ent]$1 ) all ! evil spirits accompany+ !m4 ,z soon z !y ent]$1 ,bro!r ,=dham1 :o 0 pray+1 fa9t$1 & sank to ! floor4 ,:5 ,joseph saw ! mob 9 ! h\se1 he arose & _h ! room cle>$ ( bo? t class ( m5 & _! att5dant devils4 ,!n ,bro!r ,=dham imm$iately reviv$1 & f9i%$ 8 pray]4 ,! case ( ,bro!r ,noble 0 ! la/ "o ( heal+ ^u t day4 ,x 0 ! greate/ day = ! manife/ation ( ! p[] ( ,god ?r\gh ! gift ( heal+ s9ce ! organization ( ! ,*ur*4 ,:5 we left ,bro!r ,noble's1 ! ,prophet ,joseph1 ) ^? :o _h accompani$ him f ! o!r side1 w5t to ! bank ( ! riv]1 to return home4 ,:ile wait+ = ! f]ry-boat1 a man ( ! _w1 kn[+ ( ! miracles :i* _h be5 p]=m$1 came to ,joseph & ask$ him if he w\ld n g & heal tw9 *ildr5 ( 81 ab\t five mon?s old1 :o 7 bo? ly+ sick nigh unto dea?4 ,!y 7 "s two miles f ,montrose4 ,! ,prophet said he c\ld n g2 b1 aft] paus+ "s "t1 said he w\ld s5d "s "o to heal !m2 & he turn$ to me & said3 ',y g ) ! man & heal 8 *ildr54' ,he took a r$ silk hank]*ief out ( 8 pocket1 gave x to me1 told me to wipe _! faces ) ! h&k]*ief :5 ,i adm9i/]$ to !m1 & !y %\ld be heal$4 ,he also said to me3 ',z long z y w keep t h&k]*ief1 x %all rema9 a league betwe5 y & me4' ,i w5t ) ! man1 did z ! ,prophet comm&$ me1 & ! *ildr5 7 heal$4 ,i h possession ( ! h&k]*ief unto ?is day4 ,on ! fir/ ( ,july1 #ahci1 ,joseph ,smi? & 8 c\nselors1 ,sidney ,rigdon & ,hyrum ,smi?1 cross$ ! riv] to ,montrose1 to sp5d ! day ) ! ,twelve1 & to set !m ap>t & bless #ajg !m be=e !y />t$ ^u _! missions4 ,!re 7 twelve ( u :o met !re1 & we d9$ 9 my h\se4 ,aft] d9n] we assembl$ at ,bro!r ,brigham ,"y's h\se = our meet+4 ,bro!r ,hyrum ,smi? op5$ by pray]2 aft] :i* ! ,presid5cy laid _! h&s ^u our heads & gave ea* ( u a bless+4 ,presid5t ,rigdon 0 m\? 9 bless+ me1 & also bless$ ,si/]s ,"y1 ,taylor1 & ,woodruff4 ,! ,prophet ,joseph promis$ u t if we 7 fai?ful we w\ld be bless$ ^u our mission1 save _m s\ls z seals ( our m9i/ry1 & return aga9 9 peace & safety to our fri5ds2 all ( :i* 0 fulfill$4 ,bro!r ,hyrum advis$ me to prea* ! fir/ pr9ciples ( ! gospel2 he ?\ght t 0 ab\t z mu* z ?is g5]ation c\ld endure4 ,!n ,joseph arose & prea*$ "s preci\s ?+s ( ! ,k+dom ( ,god unto u1 9 ! p[] ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 "s ( :i* ,i "h copy3 ',ev] keep 9 ex]cise ! pr9ciple ( m]cy1 & be ready to =give y\r bre?r5 on ! fir/ intimation ( _! rep5tance & desire = =giv5ess2 = y\r heav5ly ,fa!r w be equally m]ciful to y4 ,we ought also to be will+ to rep5t ( & confess our s9s1 & keep no?+ back4 ,let ! ,twelve be humble & n be exalt$1 & bew>e ( pride1 & n seek to excel "o ano!r1 b act = ea* o!r's good1 & honorably make m5tion ( ea* o!r's names 9 pray] be=e ! ,"l & be=e y\r fell[m54 ,d n backbite or injure a bro!r4 ,! eld]s ( ,israel %\ld seek to le>n by precept & example 9 ?is late age ( ! _w1 & n be oblig$ to le>n by sad exp]i5ce ev]y?+ !y "k4 ,i tru/ ! rema9d] ( ! ,twelve w le>n wisdom1 & w n foll[ ! example ( ^? :o h fall54 ,:5 ! ,twelve1 or any o!r witnesses ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 /& be=e ! congregations ( ! e>?1 & prea* 9 ! p[] & demon/ration ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 & ! p are a/oni%$ & conf\nd$ at ! doctr9e & say1 ^? m5 h prea*$ p[]ful s]mons1 !n let !m take c>e t !y d n ascribe ! glory unto !mselves1 b be c>eful to be humble1 & to ascribe ! glory to ,god & ! ,lamb2 = x is by ! p[] ( ! ,holy ,prie/hood & ! ,holy ,gho/ t !y h #ajh ! p[] ?us to speak4 ,:o art ?\1 ,o man1 b du/6 & f :om do/ ?\ receive !y p[] & bless+s1 b f ,god6 ,!n let ! ,twelve ,apo/les & eld]s ( ,israel obs]ve ?is key1 & be wise3 ,ye are n s5t out to be taught1 b to tea*4 ,let e man be sob]1 be vigilant1 & let all 8 words be season$ ) grace1 & keep 9 m9d t x is a day ( w>n+1 & n ( _m words4 ,act hone/ly be=e ,god & man2 bew>e ( sophi/ry1 su* z b[+ & scrap+ unto m5 9 :om y h no confid5ce4 ,be hone/1 op51 & frank 9 all y\r int]c\rse ) mank9d4 ,i wi% to say to ! ,twelve1 & to all ! ,sa9ts3 pr(it by ?is important key1 t 9 all y\r trials1 tr\bles1 temptations1 afflictions1 bonds1 imprisonm5ts1 & dea?s1 y d n betray ,jesus ,*ri/1 t y d n betray ! revelations ( ,god1 :e!r 9 ! ,bible1 ,book ( ,mormon1 or ,doctr9e & ,cov5ants1 or 9 any ( ! words ( ,god4 ,yea1 9 all y\r tr\bles1 see t y d n ?is ?+1 le/ innoc5t blood be f\nd ^u y\r skirts1 & ye g d[n to hell4 ,we may ev] "k by ?is sign t !re is dang] ( our be+ l$ to a fall & apo/asy :5 we give way to ! devil1 s z to neglect ! fir/ kn[n duty2 b :atev] y d1 d n betray y\r fri5d4' ,! =ego+ are "s ( ! in/ructions giv5 by ! ,prophet ,joseph1 be=e ! ,apo/les />t$ ^u _! missions4 ,inasmu* z ! devil _h be5 ?w>t$ 9 a measure by ! ,twelve go+ to ,f> ,we/ & return+ )\t h>m1 x seem$ z ?\gh ! de/roy] 0 det]m9$ to make "s o!r attempt ^u u to h9d] u f p]=m+ our missions2 = z soon z any "o ( ! ,apo/les began to prep>e = />t+ he 0 smitt5 ) *ills & fev]1 or sickness ( "s k9d4 ,ne>ly all ( ! quorum ( ! ,twelve or _! families began to be sick1 s x /ill requir$ ! ex]cise ( a good deal ( fai? & p]sev]ance to />t (f on a mission4 ,on ! #be? ( ,july1 ,i 0 attack$ ) *ills & fev]1 = ! fir/ "t 9 my life2 ?is ,i _h e o!r day1 & :5ev] attack$1 ,i 0 laid pro/rate4 ,my wife1 ,phoebe1 0 also tak5 d[n ) ! *ills & fev]1 z 7 q a numb] ( ! ,twelve4 ,i pass$ ?irte5 days 9 ,montrose ) my family1 aft] #aji ,i 0 tak5 sick1 be=e ,i />t$ on my mission4 ,! #g? ( ,augu/ 0 ! la/ day ,i sp5t at home 9 ,montrose4 ,al?\gh sick ) ! *ills & fev] mo/ ( ! day1 ,i made :at prep>ations ,i c\ld to />t on ! morr[ on a mission ( f\r ?\s& miles1 to prea* ! gospel to ! nations ( ! e>?2 & ?is1 too1 )\t purse or scrip1 ) disease re/+ ^u me1 & an attack ( fev] & ague afflict+ me once e two days4 ,e>ly ^u ! morn+ ( ! #h? ( ,augu/1 ,i arose f my b$ ( sickness1 laid my h&s ^u ! head ( my sick wife1 ,phoebe1 & bless$ h]4 ,i !n dep>t$ f ! embrace ( my companion1 & left h] almo/ )\t food or ! necess>ies ( life4 ,%e suff]$ my dep>ture ) ! =titude t becomes a sa9t1 realiz+ ! responsibilities ( h] companion4 ,i quote f my j\rnal3 ',phoebe1 f>ewell6 ,be ( good *e]2 rememb] me 9 y\r pray]s4 ,i leave ^! pages = y\r p]usal :5 ,i am gone4 ,i %all see y\r face aga9 9 ! fle%4 ,i g to obey ! comm&s ( ,jesus ,*ri/4' ,al?\gh feeble1 ,i walk$ to ! banks ( ! ,mississippi ,riv]4 ,!re ,presid5t ,"y took me 9 a canoe 7hav+ no o!r conveyance71 & paddl$ me across ! riv]4 ,:5 we l&$1 ,i lay d[n on a side ( sole lea!r1 by ! po/(fice1 to re/4 ,bro!r ,joseph1 ! ,prophet ( ,god1 came along & look$ at me4 ',well1 ,bro!r ,woodruff1' said he1 'y h />t$ ^u y\r mission4' ',yes1' said ,i1 'b ,i feel & look m l a subject = ! dissect+ room ?an a mission>y4' ,joseph repli$3 ',:at did y say t =8 ,get up1 & g along2 all w be "r ) y4' ,i "n ^! incid5ts t ! read] may "k h[ ! bre?r5 ( ! ,twelve ,apo/les />t$ ^u _! missions to ,engl& 9 #ahci4 ,eld] ,john ,taylor 0 go+ ) me2 we 7 ! fir/ two ( ! quorum ( ! ,twelve :o />t$ ^u t mission4 ,bro!r ,taylor 0 ab\t ! only man 9 ! quorum :o 0 n sick4 ,soon a bro!r came along ) a wagon1 & took u 94 ,z we 7 driv+ ?r\gh ! place1 we came to ,p>ley ,p4 ,pratt1 :o 0 /ripp$ to 8 %irt & pants1 ) 8 head & feet b>e4 ,he 0 hew+ a log1 prep>atory to build+ a cab94 ,he said3 ',bro!r ,woodruff1 ,i h no money1 b ,i h an empty #aaj purse1 :i* ,i w give y4' ,he br\ght x to me1 & ,i ?ank$ him = x4 ,we w5t a few rods f>!r & met ,bro!r ,heb] ,c4 ,kimball1 9 ! same condition1 also hew+ a log to build a cab94 ,he said3 ',z ,p>ley has giv5 y a purse1 ,i h got a doll> ,i w give y to put 9 x4' ,he gave me bo? a doll> & a bless+4 ,we drove sixte5 miles across a prairie1 & sp5t ! night ) a ,bro!r ,m]rill4 ,! day foll[+ we rode t5 miles to a ,bro!r ,p]k9s'4 ,he took u 9 8 wagon to ,macomb1 & f !re to ,bro!r ,don ,c>los ,smi?'s4 ,dur+ ! day ,i rode f\r h\rs ov] a v r\gh road ( /ones & /umps1 ly+ on my back 9 ! bottom ( ! wagon1 %ak+ ) ! ague1 & suff]+ v mu*4 ,we held a meet+ 9 a grove ne> ,don ,c>los ,smi?'s1 & !re ,eld] ,taylor baptiz$ ,george ,mill]1 :o aft]w>ds 0 orda9$ a bi%op4 ,at ! meet+ ! ,sa9ts gave u n9e doll>s1 & ,george ,mill] gave u a horse to help u on our j\rney4 ,i rode to ,ro*e/] ) ,fa!r ,coltr91 & !re _h an int]view ) sev]al families ( ! ,fox ,isl&s ,sa9ts1 :om ,i _h br\ght ) me f ! ,fox ,isl&s 9 #ahch4 ,i sp5t sev]al days ) !m & at ,spr+field1 :]e ,eld] ,taylor publi%$1 9 pamphlet =m1 fifte5 hundr$ copies ( a brief sket* ( ! p]secutions & suff]+s ( ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1 inflict$ by ! inhabitants ( ,miss\ri4 ,we sold our horse1 &1 9 company ) ,fa!r ,coltr91 ,bro!r ,taylor & myself left ,spr+field & cont9u$ our j\rney4 ,i _h ! *ills & fev] ne>ly e o!r day4 ,?is made rid+ 9 a lumb] wagon v di/ress+ to me1 especially :5 ,i %ook ) ! ague4 ,on ! #bd? ( ,augu/ we rode to ,t]re ,haute1 & sp5t ! night ) ,dr4 ,modisett4 ,i suff]$ mu* ) ! *ills & fev]4 ,up to ?is "t1 ,eld] ,john ,taylor _h appe>$ to enjoy excell5t heal?1 b ! de/roy] did n int5d to make him an exception to ! re/ ( ! apo/les4 ,on ! #bh? ( ,augu/ he fell to ! gr\nd z ?\gh he _h be5 knock$ d[n4 ,he fa9t$1 b soon reviv$4 ,on ! foll[+ day ! enemy made a p[]ful attack ^u 8 life4 ,he fa9t$ sev]al times1 & x seem$ z if he w\ld die4 ,we /opp$ sev]al h\rs ) him at a h\se by ! wayside4 ,we !n took him into ! wagon1 #aaa drove to ,horace ,s4 ,eldr$ge's & sp5t ! rema9d] ( ! day & night doctor+ him4 ,9 ! morn+ he 0 s f> recov]$ t he ?\ght he w\ld be able to ride2 s we />t$ on our j\rney on ! morn+ ( ! #cj?1 travel$ =ty miles to ,l\isville1 & sp5t ! night ) ! family ( ,bro!r ,james ,t[ns5d4 ,we felt t]ribly %ak5 up1 be+ 9 su* a weak /ate4 ,bro!r ,t[ns5d 0 away f home1 b we 7 k9dly ent]ta9$ by ,si/] ,t[ns5d4 ,9 ! morn+1 ,eld] ,taylor1 ?\gh v weak1 felt dispos$ to cont9ue ! j\rney1 & we travel$ f\rte5 miles to ,g]mant[n4 ,eld] ,taylor 0 q sick t night1 & a bili\s fev] seem$ to settle ^u him4 ,i 0 also v feeble4 ,! day foll[+ be+ ,sunday1 ,septemb] #a/1 ,bro!r ,taylor conclud$ to rema9 = ! day1 & hold a meet+4 ,x 0 a ,g]man settlem5t4 ,he wi%$ me to speak1 & ,i did s1 dwell+ ^u ! fir/ pr9ciples ( ! gospel4 ,he foll[$ me1 & spoke until he 0 exhau/$4 ,aft] we return$ to ! inn :]e we 7 /opp+1 ,i 0 tak5 ) a *ill & fev]1 & _h a v bad night4 ,bro!r ,taylor also 0 v sick4 ,! next day1 ,septemb] #bnd1 0 a pa9ful day to my feel+s4 ,x 0 evid5t t ,bro!r ,taylor _h a settl$ fev] ^u him1 & w\ld n be able to travel4 ,fa!r ,coltr9 0 resolv$ to cont9ue 8 j\rney1 &1 9 conv]s+ ) ,bro!r ,taylor1 ! latt] ?\ght x bett] = "o sick man to be left ?an = two1 z ,i 0 s ill ) *ills & fev] t ,i 0 n able to r5d] him any assi/ance1 nor1 inde$1 to take c>e ( myself4 ,"u ^! circum/ances1 ,bro!r ,taylor advis$ me to cont9ue my j\rney ) ,bro!r ,coltr91 & make ! be/ ( my way to ,new ,york4 ,aft] committ+ ,eld] ,taylor into ! h&s ( ! ,"l1 ,i gave him ! p>t+ h&--?\gh pa9ful to me--& />t$4 ,i left him 9 ,g]mant[n1 ,wayne ,c\nty1 ,indiana1 9 ! h&s ( a m]ciful ,god & a k9d & b5evol5t family :o promis$ to d ev]y?+ 9 _! p[] to make him com=table till 8 recov]y4 ,?is !y did1 ?\gh he pass$ ?r\gh a sev]e c\rse ( bili\s fev]1 & 0 sick nigh unto dea?4 ,?r\gh ! m]cy ( ,god1 h[ev]1 he recov]$ f 8 sickness1 & cont9u$ 8 j\rney4 ,we next met 9 ! city ( ,new ,york4 #aab ,i cont9u$ on ) ,fa!r ,coltr91 & rea*$ ,clevel& on ! #ah? ( ,septemb]4 ,!re we took /eam] = ,buffalo1 b 7 9 a /orm ?ree days be=e we made ! h>bor4 ,we l&$ at midnight1 & 9 do+ s ran into a s*oon] & /ove x 94 ,f ,buffalo ,i travel$ to ,albany 9 a canal boat1 & _h an attack ( ! ague daily4 ,at ,albany ,i took a /age 9 ! night1 & rode to my fa!r's home 9 ,f>m+ton1 rea*+ !re on ! #ba/ ( ,septemb]4 ,i 0 glad to meet ) my fa!r's family1 & ! o!r memb]s ( ! small bran* ( ! ,*ur* :i* exi/$ !re ^u ?is occasion1 z ,i f\nd !m all /rong 9 ! fai? ( ! gospel1 & glad to meet me4 ,i 0 /ill suff]+ ) ! ague4 ,on ! #bg? ( ,septemb]1 my gr&mo!r 7on my "m's side71 ,anna ,?ompson1 di$ at ,avon4 ,%e 0 eighty-f\r ye>s ( age4 ,x 0 a s+ul> co9cid5ce t %e1 ) h] husb&1 ,lot ,?ompson1 also ,m]cy ,?ompson1 & ,samuel ,?ompson1 all ( "o family1 di$ :5 !y 7 eighty-f\r ye>s ( age4 ,i 0 n able to att5d my gr&mo!r's fun]al4 ,on ! #d? ( ,octob]1 #ahci1 my uncle1 ,adna ,h>t1 di$1 ag$ =ty-?ree ye>s4 ,i _h visit$ him 9 8 sickness1 prea*$ ! gospel to him1 & he 0 believ+4 ,i _h be5 associat$ ) him f my y\? up4 ,on 8 dea? b$ he s5t me a reque/ t ,i prea* 8 fun]al s]mon4 ,i 0 hav+ ! *ills & fev] daily at ! "t1 att5d$ ) a v sev]e c\gh1 s mu* s t my fa!r ?\ght ,i w\ld nev] leave 8 home alive2 b :5 !y br\ght me ! reque/ ( my dy+ uncle1 & ! day came = 8 burial1 ,i told my fa!r to get 8 horse & buggy ready1 z ,i 0 go+ to att5d ! fun]al4 ,he ?\ght ,i 0 v reckless ab\t my own life1 z ,i _h suff]$ ) *ills & fev] "s fifte5 days1 & to attempt to speak 9 my weak /ate1 & to beg9 at ! same h\r t my *ill 0 to come on1 seem$ to him foolh>dy4 ,my p>5ts 7 q al>m$1 yet accord+ to my reque/ my fa!r got up 8 team1 & ,i rode ) him & my /epmo!r five miles1 ?r\gh a cold1 *illy w9d1 & comm5c$ speak+ to a l>ge congregation at ! same h\r t my *ills _h be5 accu/om$ to come on4 ,i spoke ) great fre$om = ov] an h\r2 my *ills left me = t "t1 & ,i _h no m attacks = _m days4 ,on ! ,monday foll[+1 ,octob] #ag?1 ,i felt suffici5tly #aac re/or$ to heal? to cont9ue my j\rney4 ,i took leave ( my fa!r & si/]1 & left = ,new ,york1 :]e ,i arriv$ on ! morn+ ( ! #h? ( ,novemb]4 ,i sp5t two mon?s & sev5 days aft] my arrival 9 ,new ,york1 9 travel+ & prea*+ 9 t city1 & 9 ,new ,j]sey & ,long ,isl&1 a portion ( ! "t ) ,p>ley & ,orson ,pratt4 ,dur+ ?is p]iod ,i _h frequ5t attacks ( ! *ills & fev]1 b ,i prea*$ almo/ daily4 ,on ! #ac? ( ,decemb]1 ,i att5d$ our conf]5ce 9 ,new ,york ,city1 ) ,eld] ,p>ley ,p4 ,pratt1 :o prophesi$ t ! mission ( ! ,twelve to ,great ,brita9 w\ld be kn[n to all nations1 z x surely has be54 ,on ?is day ,eld] ,john ,taylor arriv$ 9 our mid/4 ,x 0 a happy meet+2 he _h pass$ ?r\gh a sev]e siege ( sickness aft] we p>t$1 b ?r\gh ! m]cy ( ,god _h be5 pres]v$1 & 0 able to cont9ue 8 j\rney4 ,he in=m$ u t o!rs ( ! ,twelve _h suff]$ a great deal ( sickness1 & t x 0 ) difficulty t !y c\ld travel4 ,aft] sp5d+ six days 9 ,new ,york1 ,eld] ,john ,taylor1 9 company ) ,eld] ,!odore ,turley & myself1 sail$ out ( ,new ,york h>bor on ! #ai? ( ,decemb]1 #ahci1 on bo>d ! packet %ip ,ox=d4 ,we took /e]age passage1 :i* co/ fifte5 doll>s ea*4 ,we _h /orms & r\gh wea!r1 b mo/ ( ! w9ds 7 favorable to a quick passage4 ,:ile on ! %ip1 a ,me?odi/ m9i/] got into a discussion ) "s ,ca?olics :o 7 9 ! company1 & ! argum5ts ( ! m9i/] ran r m into abuse ?an s\nd argum5t4 ,eld] ,taylor told ! ,me?odi/ m9i/] t he did n ?9k x 0 becom+ 9 a daught] to f9d s mu* fault ) ! "m2 =1 z ! ,me?odi/s came out ( ! ,ca?olics1 ,eld] ,taylor ?\ght ! "m _h z mu* "r to enjoy h] religion unmole/$ z ! daught] _h4 ,t end$ ! argum5t4 ,our company consi/$ ( "o hundr$ & n9e s\ls1 compos$ ( ,am]icans1 ,engli%1 ,scot*1 ,iri%1 ,wel%1 & ,dut*4 ,:ile 9 ,new ,york prep>+ = 8 dep>ture = ,europe1 ,eld] ,woodruff twice saw 8 wife 9 a dream4 ,! second "t %e 0 weep+1 & bo? times 0 9 great affliction4 ,^u 8 inquir+ aft] _! little daught]4 ,si/] ,woodruff answ]$1 ,%e is dead4 ,! w>n+ 9 ?is dream receiv$ fulfillm5t on ! #ag? ( ! foll[+ ,july1 ! *ild dy+ on t date1 :ile he 0 9 ,engl&4 #aad ,,*apt] #ab4 ,,mission ,,9 ,,great ,,brita91 #ahdj4 ,wil=d's ,arrival 9 ,engl&4--,mission>y ,"w ,begun4--,ca/+ ,out a ,devil4--,direct$ by ! ,_s ( ! ,"l to ,ano!r ,field ( ,labor4--,meets ) ! ,unit$ ,bre?r54--,_m ,conv]sions to ! ,gospel4--,m9i/]s ,hold a ,conv5tion ,to ,ask ,p>liam5t = ,legislation aga9/ ! ,mormons4--,fir/ ,publication ( ! ,book ( ,mormon & ! ,hymn ,book 9 ,engl&4--,! ,mill5nial ,/>4--,9 ! ,briti% ,metropolis4--,unable to ,secure a ,hall ,to ,prea* 91 ! ,eld]s ,hold ,/reet ,meet+s4--,fir/ ,baptism 9 ,london4--,opposition f ,prea*]s4--,"w ( ,god ,makes ,m>vel\s ,progress4 ,! voyage across ! ,atlantic ocean 0 made 9 tw5ty ?ree days1 & ,wil=d ,woodruff & 8 companions l&$ at ,liv]pool1 ,engl&1 on ! #aa? day ( ,janu>y1 #ahdj4 ,aft] visit+ ,george ,cannon1 fa!r ( ,presid5t ,george ,q4 ,cannon1 & family1 !y left ,liv]pool on ,janu>y #ac?1 go+ to ,pre/on1 :]e a bran* ( ! ,*ur* _h be5 built up 9 #ahcg1 by ,eld]s ,heb] ,c4 ,kimball1 ,orson ,hyde1 & ,will>d ,ri*>ds4 ,! latt] _h rema9$ 9 ,engl&1 :ile ,eld]s ,kimball & ,hyde _h return$ to ,am]ica4 ,! meet+ ) ,eld] ,ri*>ds 0 v pleasant4 ,on ,janu>y #ag? a c\ncil 0 held at 8 home to det]m9e ! future actions ( ! eld]s4 ,aft] consultation z to ! be/ c\rse = u to pursue1 says ,eld] ,woodruff1 x 0 f9ally resolv$ t ,eld]s ,john ,taylor & ,joseph ,field+ %\ld g to ,liv]pool2 ,eld] ,woodruff1 to ,/af=d%ire ,pott]ies2 ,eld] ,!odore ,turley1 to ,birm+ham2 ,eld] ,ri*>ds1 :]ev] ! _s might direct him2 & t ,eld] ,william ,clayton preside ov] ! bran* 9 ,man*e/]4 ,aft] v>i\s pr9ciples ( ! ,*ur* _h be5 exp\nd$ by ! ,apo/les pres5t1 ! c\ncil adj\rn$4 ,eld] ,will>d ,ri*>ds _h be5 call$ to be "o ( ! quorum ( ! ,twelve ,apo/les1 b _h n yet receiv$ 8 ord9ation4 ,on ! day foll[+ ,i p>t$ ) ,eld]s ,taylor & ,field+1 :o w5t to ,liv]pool1 & ) ,eld] ,ri*>ds1 :o t>ri$ 9 ,pre/on4 ,eld] ,turley & ,i w5t to ,man*e/]2 x 0 ! fir/ "t ,i _h visit$ t city4 ,!re ,i met = ! fir/ "t ,eld] ,william ,clayton4 ,z soon z ,i 0 introduc$ to him1 he in=m$ me t "o ( ! si/]s 9 t place 0 possess$ ( #aae a devil4 ,he ask$ me if ,i w\ld n g & ca/ x out ( h]4 ,he ?\ght "o ( ! ,twelve ,apo/les c\ld d mo/ any?+ 9 su* a case4 ,i w5t ) him to ! h\se :]e ! woman lay1 9 ! h&s ( ?ree m51 9 a t]rible rage4 ,%e 0 try+ to te> h] clo?+ f h]4 ,i also f\nd q a numb] ( ,sa9ts pres5t1 & "s unbeliev]s1 :o _h come to see ! devil ca/ out & a miracle wr\ght4 ,_h ,i act$ ^u my own judgm5t ,i %\ld h refra9$ f adm9i/]+ to h] 9 ! company ( ^? pres5t2 b z ,i 0 a /rang] !re1 & ,bro!r ,clayton presid$ ov] ! bran*1 ,i jo9$ ) him 9 adm9i/]+ to ! woman4 ,! unbelief ( ! wick$ :o 7 pres5t 0 s great t we c\ld n ca/ ! devil out ( h]1 & %e rag$ worse ?an ev]2 ,i !n ord]$ ! room to be cle>$1 & :5 ! company1 except ! few att5d+ h]1 _h left ! h\se1 we laid h&s ^u h] head1 & 9 ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ,i comm&$ ! devil to come out ( h]4 ,! devil left1 & %e 0 entirely heal$ & fell asleep4 ,! next day be+ ! ,sabba?1 ! woman came be=e a l>ge congregation ( p1 & bore te/imony to :at ! ,"l _h done = h]4 ,we _h a l>ge assembly ?r\gh ! day & ev5+1 to :om ,i prea*$ ! gospel4 ,on ,monday morn+1 ! devil1 n be+ satisfi$ ) be+ ca/ out ( ! woman1 ent]$ into h] little *ild1 :i* 0 b a few mon?s old4 ,i 0 call$ ^u to visit ! *ild1 & f\nd x 9 great di/ress1 wri?+ 9 its "m's arms4 ,we laid h&s ^u x & ca/ ! devil out2 ! evil spirits !reaft] _h no p[] ov] t h\sehold4 ,?is 0 done by ! p[] ( ,god1 & n ( man4 ,we laid h&s ^u tw5ty 9 ,man*e/] :o 7 sick1 & mo/ ( !m 7 heal$4 ,on ,janu>y #ba/1 ,i arriv$ 9 ,burslem by coa*1 & = ! fir/ "t met ,eld] ,alfr$ ,cordon4 ,?is be+ my field ( labor1 ,i began my "w !re4 ,eld] ,turley /opp$ 9 ! ,pott]y di/rict "s eight days1 !n w5t to ,birm+ham1 8 field ( labor4 ,on ! #aj? ( ,febru>y ,i receiv$ a lett] f ,eld] ,john ,taylor1 :o 0 at ,liv]pool1 say+ !y _h comm5c$ !re1 & _h baptiz$ t5 p]sons4 ,i labor$ 9 ! ,/af=d%ire ,pott]ies1 9 ,burslem1 ,hanley1 #aaf ,/oke1 ,lane ,end1 & sev]al o!r villages1 f ! #bbnd ( ,janu>y until ! #bnd ( ,m>*1 prea*+ e night 9 ! week & two or ?ree times on ! ,sabba?4 ,i baptiz$1 confirm$ & bless$ _m1 & we _h a good field op5 = labor4 ,_m 7 believ+1 & x appe>$ z ?\ght we _h a door op5 to br+ into ! ,*ur* _m 9 t "p ( ! v9ey>d4 ,m>* #a/1 #ahdj1 0 my bir?day2 ,i 0 ?irty-?ree ye>s ( age4 ,x be+ ,sunday1 ,i prea*$ twice dur+ ! day to a l>ge assembly 9 ! city hall1 9 ! t[n ( ,hanley1 & adm9i/]$ ! ,sacram5t to ! ,sa9ts4 ,9 ! ev5+ ,i aga9 met ) a l>ge assembly ( ! ,sa9ts & /rang]s1 & :ile s++ ! fir/ hymn ! _s ( ! ,"l re/$ ^u me & ! voice ( ,god said to me1 ',?is is ! la/ meet+ t y w hold ) ?is p = _m days4' ,i 0 a/oni%$ at ?is1 z ,i _h _m appo9tm5ts out 9 t di/rict4 ,:5 ,i arose to speak to ! p1 ,i told !m t x 0 ! la/ meet+ ,i %\ld hold ) !m = _m days4 ,!y 7 z mu* a/oni%$ z ,i 04 ,at ! close ( ! meet+ f\r p]sons came =w>d = baptism2 we w5t d[n into ! wat] & baptiz$ !m4 ,9 ! morn+ ,i w5t 9 secret be=e ! ,"l1 & ask$ ,him :at 0 ,8 w conc]n+ me4 ,! answ] ,i receiv$ 0 t ,i %\ld g to ! s\?2 = ! ,"l _h a great "w = me to p]=m !re1 z _m s\ls 7 wait+ = ,8 ^w4 ,on ! #crd ( ,m>*1 #ahdj1 9 fulfillm5t ( ! directions giv5 me1 ,i took coa* & rode to ,wolv]hampton1 tw5ty-six miles1 sp5d+ ! night !re4 ,on ! morn+ ( ! #d? ,i aga9 took coa*1 & rode ?r\gh ,dudley1 ,/\rbridge1 ,/\rport1 & ,worce/]1 !n walk$ a numb] ( miles to ,mr4 ,john ,b5b['s1 ,hill ,f>m1 ,ca/le ,frome1 ,l$bury1 ,h]e=d%ire4 ,?is 0 a f>m+ c\ntry 9 ! s\? ( ,engl&1 a region :]e no eld] ( ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts _h visit$4 ,i f\nd ,mr4 ,b5b[ to be a weal?y f>m]1 cultivat+ ?ree hundr$ acres ( l&1 occupy+ a good mansion1 & hav+ pl5ty ( means4 ,8 wife1 ,jane1 _h no *ildr54 ,i pres5t$ myself to him z a mission>y f ,am]ica1 an eld] ( ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1 :o _h be5 s5t to him by ! comm&m5t ( ,god z a mess5g] ( salvation1 to prea* ! gospel ( life to him & 8 h\sehold & ! inhabitants #aag ( ! l&4 ,he & 8 wife receiv$ me ) glad he>ts & ?anksgiv+4 ,x 0 9 ! ev5+ :5 ,i arriv$1 hav+ travel$ =ty-eight miles by coa* & on foot dur+ ! day1 b aft] receiv+ refre%m5ts we sat d[n toge!r1 & conv]s$ until two o'clock 9 ! morn+4 ,mr4 ,b5b[ & 8 wife rejoic$ greatly at ! glad tid+s :i* ,i br\ght !m4 ,i also rejoic$ greatly at ! news ,mr4 ,b5b[ gave me1 t !re 0 a company ( m5 & wom5--ov] six hundr$ 9 numb]--:o _h brok5 (f f ! ,wesleyan ,me?odi/s1 & tak5 ! "n ( ,unit$ ,bre?r54 ,!y _h =ty-five prea*]s among !m1 & = religi\s s]vices _h *apels & _m h\ses t 7 lic5s$ accord+ to ! law ( ! l&4 ,?is body ( ,unit$ ,bre?r5 7 se>*+ = light & tru?1 b _h gone z f> z !y c\ld1 & 7 call+ ^u ! ,"l cont9ually to op5 ! way be=e !m & s5d !m light & k1 t !y might "k ! true way to be sav$4 ,:5 ,i he>d ^! ?+s ,i c\ld cle>ly see :y ! ,"l _h comm&$ me1 :ile 9 ! t[n ( ,hanley1 to leave t place ( labor & g to ! s\?2 = 9 ,h]e=d%ire !re 0 a great h>ve/-field = ga!r+ _m sa9ts into ! ,k+dom ( ,god4 ,aft] (f]+ my pray]s & ?anksgiv+ to ,god1 ,i retir$ to my b$ ) joy1 & slept well until ! ris+ ( ! sun4 ,i arose on ! morn+ ( ! #e?1 took breakfa/1 & told ,mr4 ,b5b[ ,i w\ld l to comm5ce my ,ma/]'s bus9ess by prea*+ ! gospel to ! p4 ,he _h 9 8 mansion a l>ge hall :i* 0 lic5s$ = prea*+1 & he s5t ^w ?r\gh ! neighborhood t an ,am]ican mission>y w\ld prea* at 8 h\se t ev5+4 ,z ! "t drew nigh1 _m ( ! neighbors came 91 & ,i prea*$ my fir/ gospel s]mon 9 ! h\se4 ,i also prea*$ at ! same place on ! foll[+ ev5+1 & baptiz$ six p]sons1 includ+ ,mr4 ,john ,b5b[1 8 wife1 & f\r prea*]s ( ! ,unit$ ,bre?r54 ,i sp5t mo/ ( ! foll[+ day 9 cle>+ out a pool ( wat] & prep>+ x = baptiz+1 z ,i saw t _m w\ld receive t ord9ance4 ,i aft]w>ds baptiz$ six hundr$ p]sons 9 t pool ( wat]4 ,on ,sunday1 ! #h?1 ,i prea*$ at ,frome's ,hill 9 ! morn+1 at ,/&ley ,hill 9 ! aft]noon1 & at ,john ,b5b['s1 ,hill #aah ,f>m1 9 ! ev5+4 ,! p>i% *ur* t /ood 9 ! neighborhood ( ,bro!r ,b5b['s1 presid$ ov] by ! rector ( ! p>i%1 0 att5d$ dur+ ! day by only fifte5 p]sons1 :ile ,i _h a l>ge congregation1 e/imat$ to numb] a ?\s&1 att5d my meet+s ?r\gh ! day & ev5+4 ,:5 ,i arose to speak at ,bro!r ,b5b['s h\se1 a man ent]$ ! door & in=m$ me t he 0 a con/able1 & _h be5 s5t by ! rector ( ! p>i% ) a w>rant to arre/ me4 ,i ask$ him1 ',= :at crime8' ,he said1 ',= prea*+ to ! p4' ,i told him t ,i1 z well z ! rector1 _h a lic5se = prea*+ ! gospel to ! p1 & t if he w\ld take a *air ,i w\ld wait ^u him aft] meet+4 ,he took my *air & sat beside me4 ,= an h\r & a qu>t] ,i prea*$ ! fir/ pr9ciples ( ! ev]la/+ gospel4 ,! p[] ( ,god re/$ ^u me1 ! _s fill$ ! h\se1 & ! p 7 conv9c$4 ,at ! close ( ! meet+ ,i op5$ ! door = baptism1 & sev5 (f]$ !mselves4 ,among ! numb] 7 f\r prea*]s & ! con/able4 ,! latt] arose & said1 ',mr4 ,woodruff1 ,i w\ld l to be baptiz$4' ,i told him ,i w\ld l to baptize him4 ,i w5t d[n into ! pool & baptiz$ ! sev54 ,we !n came toge!r4 ,i confirm$ ?irte51 adm9i/]$ ! ,sacram5t1 & we all rejoic$ toge!r4 ,! con/able w5t to ! rector & told him t if he want$ ,mr4 ,woodruff tak5 = prea*+ ! gospel1 he mu/ g himself & s]ve ! writ2 = he _h he>d him prea* ! only true gospel s]mon he _h ev] li/5$ to 9 8 life4 ,! rector did n "k :at to make ( x1 s he s5t two cl]ks ( ! ,*ur* ( ,engl& z spies1 to att5d our meet+1 & f9d out :at we did prea*4 ,!y bo? 7 prick$ 9 _! he>ts1 receiv$ ! ^w ( ! ,"l gladly1 & 7 baptiz$ & confirm$ memb]s ( ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,! rector became al>m$1 & did n v5ture to s5d anybody else4 ,! m9i/]s & rectors ( ! s\? ( ,engl& call$ a conv5tion & s5t a petition to ! ,ar*bi%op ( ,cant]bury1 to reque/ ,p>liam5t to pass a law prohibit+ ! ,mormons f prea*+ 9 ! ,briti% dom9ions4 ,9 ?is petition ! rectors /at$ t "o ,mormon mission>y _h baptiz$ fifte5 hundr$ #aai p]sons1 mo/ly memb]s ( ! ,engli% ,*ur*1 dur+ ! pa/ sev5 mon?s4 ,b ! ,ar*bi%op & c\ncil1 kn[+ well t ! laws ( ,engl& af=d$ tol]ation to all religions "u ! ,briti% flag1 s5t ^w to ! petition]s t if !y _h ! wor? ( s\ls at he>t z mu* z !y valu$ gr\nd :]e h>es1 foxes1 & h\nds ran1 !y w\ld n lose s _m ( _! flock4 ,i cont9u$ to prea* & baptize daily4 ,on ! #ba/ day ( ,m>* ,i baptiz$ ,eld] ,?omas ,k+ton4 ,he 0 sup]9t5d5t ( bo? prea*]s & memb]s ( ! ,unit$ ,bre?r54 ,! fir/ ?irty days aft] my arrival 9 ,h]e=d%ire1 ,i _h baptiz$ =ty-five prea*]s & "o hundr$ & sixty memb]s ( ! ,unit$ ,bre?r51 :o put into my h&s "o *apel & =ty-five h\ses1 :i* 7 lic5s$ accord+ to law to prea* 94 ,?is op5$ a wide field = labor1 & enabl$ me to br+ into ! ,*ur*1 ?r\gh ! bless+s ( ,god1 ov] eighte5 hundr$ s\ls dur+ eight mon?s1 includ+ all ( ! six hundr$ ,unit$ ,bre?r5 except "o p]son4 ,9 ?is numb] !re 7 also "s two hundr$ prea*]s ( v>i\s d5om9ations4 ,?is field ( labor embrac$ ,h]e=d%ire1 ,gl\ce/]%ire1 & ,worce/]%ire1 & =m$ ! conf]5ces ( ,g>way1 ,gadfield ,elm1 & ,frome's ,hill4 ,dur+ ?is "t ,i 0 visit$ by ,presid5t ,"y & ,dr4 ,ri*>ds4 ,on ! #ad? ( ,april1 #ahdj1 ,eld] ,woodruff records ! ord9ation ( ,will>d ,ri*>ds to ! apo/le%ip4 ,two days lat] ! ,twelve1 9 c\ncil1 vot$ to publi% a ,*ur* p]iodical 9 ,great ,brita94 ,eld] ,woodruff propos$ t x be call$ ! ,mill5nial ,/>1 & x 0 s nam$4 ,bro!r ,john ,b5b[ furni%$ u ) #cjj to pr9t ! fir/ edition ( ! ,book ( ,mormon t 0 publi%$ 9 ,engl&1 wrote ,eld] ,woodruff2 & on ! #bj? ( ,may1 #ahdj1 ,brigham ,"y1 ,will>d ,ri*>ds1 & ,i held a c\ncil on top ( ,malv]n ,hill1 & !re decid$ t ,brigham ,"y %\ld g direct to ,man*e/] & publi% ?ree ?\s& copies ( ! ,book ( ,mormon & ! ,hymn ,book4 ,! p[] ( ,god re/$ ^u u & ^u ! mission1 said ,eld] ,woodruff1 9 our field ( labor 9 ,h]e=d%ire1 ,worce/]%ire1 & ,gl\ce/]%ire4 ,! sick 7 heal$1 devils 7 ca/ out1 & ! lame made to walk4 ,"o case ,i w #abj m5tion3 ,m>y ,pitt1 :o di$ lat] 9 ,nauvoo1 si/] ( ,william ,pitt1 :o di$ ye>s aft] 9 ,salt ,lake ,city1 _h n walk$ ^u h] feet = elev5 ye>s4 ,we c>ri$ h] into ! wat]1 & ,i baptiz$ h]4 ,on ! ev5+ ( ! #ah? ( ,may1 #ahdj1 at ,bro!r ,k+ton's h\se 9 ,dymock1 ,eld]s ,brigham ,"y1 ,will>d ,ri*>ds1 & ,i laid h&s ^u h] head & confirm$ h]4 ,brigham ,"y be+ m\?1 rebuk$ h] lam5ess 9 ! "n ( ! ,"l1 & comm&$ h] to arise & walk4 ,! lam5ess left h]1 & %e nev] aft]w>ds us$ a /aff or crut*4 ,%e walk$ ?r\gh ! t[n ( ,dymock next day1 & creat$ a /ir among ! p !reby2 b ! wick$ did n feel to give ,god ! glory4 ,! :ole hi/ory ( ?is ,h]e=d%ire mission %[s ! importance ( li/5+ to ! /ill small voice ( ! _s ( ,god1 & ! revelations ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,! p 7 pray+ = light & tru?1 & ! ,"l s5t me to !m4 ,i decl>$ ! gospel ( life & salvation1 "s eighte5 hundr$ s\ls receiv$ x1 & _m ( !m h be5 ga!r$ to ,zion 9 ^! m\nta9s4 ,_m ( !m h also be5 call$ to (ficiate 9 ! bi%opric1 & h done mu* good 9 ,zion4 ,9 all ^! ?+s we %\ld ev] ackn[l$ge ! h& ( ,god1 & give ,him ! honor1 praise1 & glory1 =ev] & ev]4 ,am54 ,on ! #aa? ( ,augu/1 #ahdj1 ,i took ! p>t+ h& ( ! ,sa9ts 9 ,h]e=d%ire1 & />t$ on a mission to ,london1 9 company ) ,apo/les ,heb] ,c4 ,kimball & ,george ,a4 ,smi?4 ,we rode f ,leigh to ,*elt5ham1 :]e we t>ri$ = ! night1 & 9 ! morn+ took coa* & rode =ty miles ?r\gh a mo/ delightful c\ntry1 :i* ev]y:]e wore ! gold5 hue ( pl5tiful h>ve/4 ,we pass$ ?r\gh ,ox=d%ire1 9 sight ( ,/[e1 ! family resid5ce ( ! ,duke ( ,buck+ham1 & at ,f>m+ton /ation took tra9 = ,london1 :]e we arriv$ at #d p4 m4 ,we *ang$ conveyances & w5t to ! c5t] ( ! city by omnibus1 walk$ across ,london ,bridge into ! ,bor\gh1 & call$ ^u ,mrs4 ,allgood1 ! si/] ( ,eld] ,!odore ,turley's wife4 ,%e treat$ u ) k9dness1 gave u refre%m5ts1 & !n direct$ u to a public h\se1 ! ,k+'s ,arms1 ,k+ ,/reet1 ,bor\gh4 ,!re we t>ri$ = ! night4 ,we 7 n[ 9 ,engl&'s great metropolis1 to s\nd !re9 #aba ! fir/ proclamation ( ! latt]-day "w4 ,heb] ,c4 ,kimball1 ,george ,a4 ,smi?1 & myself 7 ! fir/ ?ree eld]s 9 ,london to prea* ! gospel & e/abli% ! ,*ur* ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,we took a walk into ! city1 pass$ ,london ,bridge twice1 & return$ & sp5t ! night at ,k+'s ,arms4 ,on ! foll[+ day we call$ ^u ! ,rev4 ,j4 ,e4 ,smi?1 ,l9coln's ,inn ,fields1 also visit$ ,john ,pye1 #af ,curiosity ,/reet1 ,*anc]y ,lane4 ,he 0 a /rong believ] 9 ! prophecies ( ,joanna ,s\?cott1 & 0 "o ( ! society4 ,we !n return$ & _h a view ( ,/4 ,paul's ,ca!dral1 ! l>ge/ 9 ! _w except ,/4 ,pet]'s at ,rome4 ,we cross$ ,london ,bridge1 took tea at #ai ,k+ ,/reet1 !n w5t to ,union ,*apel1 ,wat]loo ,road1 & he>d a comical s]mon deliv]$ by an ,aitk5ite prea*]4 ,i sp5t ! night at #eh ,k+ ,/reet1 at ,mrs4 ,l(tus4' ,! next day1 ,augu/ #ba/1 0 ! mo/ int]e/+ sight-see+ day 9 my life4 ,i />t$ 9 company ) ,eld]s ,heb] ,c4 ,kimball & ,george ,a4 ,smi? = a walk ov] ! city ( ,london4 ,we cross$ ,london ,bridge1 pass$ ?r\gh ,k+ ,william ,/reet & sev]al o!r /reets1 & visit$ ,cov5t ,g>d52 !n ?r\gh ,/4 ,m>t9 ,/reet & ,c\rt1 ,leice/] ,squ>e1 ,sidney ,alley1 ,cov5try ,/reet1 ,picadilly1 ,glass ,h\se ,/reet1 & ?r\gh mo/ ( ,reg5t ,/reet--"o ( ! mo/ spl5did /reets 9 ! _w4 ,we pass$ ?r\gh ,langham ,place & ,all ,s\ls' ,*ur*--:i* has a spire nak$ f its base to ! top--!n ?r\gh ,ox=d ,/reet1 & return$ by way ( ,/4 ,paul's1 end+ our sight-see+ ( ! day by visit+ ! not$ monum5t erect$ 9 commemoration ( ! great fire 9 ,london 9 #afff1 & built "u ! direction ( t fam\s ar*itect1 ,sir ,*ri/oph] ,wr54 ,we ent]$ a door at its base1 paid sixp5ce on ent]+1 & asc5d$ ?ree hundr$ & =ty-five black m>ble /eps1 :i* br\ght u up two hundr$ feet into ! air1 & ab\t "o hundr$ feet high] ?an ! highe/ h\ses4 ,we /epp$ on ! outside ( ! pill>1 :i* is surr\nd$ by an iron rail+1 & !re 0 pres5t$ to our view on e h& ! wond]ful sc5]y ( ! greate/ city 9 ! _w1 a city t boa/$ ( a hi/ory cov]+ ne>ly two ?\s& ye>s4 ,at our feet1 z x 71 lay a hi/orical panorama1 /ret*+ out to our view 9 all directions4 #abb ,we 7 locat$ s z to ov]look ne>ly e "p ( ! city4 ,ea/ ( u lay ! anci5t ,t[] ( ,london2 ea/ ( u also lay ! ,m9t2 nor? ! ,mansion ,h\se ( ! ,"l ,mayor ( ,london2 nor?we/1 ,/4 ,paul's ,*ur*2 we/1 ,we/m9/] ,abbey & ! ,h\se ( ,p>liam5t2 s\? lies ! riv] ,?ames1 ) five ( ! l>ge bridges across 9 full view1 & "o n se5 f ! monum5t1 mak+ six4 ,^! six bridges are f9e sights 9 !mselves4 ,!y are ! ar*itectural monum5ts ( ! ,?ames1 & our view ( !m f our high p9nacle1 ) _! cr[ds ( mov+ & ev]*ang+ human masses1 & cabs1 omnibuses1 c>riages1 drays1 etc41 :i* da% along1 pres5t$ to u a picturesque sight4 ,9 addition to all ?is1 )9 our view 0 ,london ,bor\gh1 on ! s\? ( ! riv]1 & all ar\nd u hundr$s ( *ur*es1 *apels & spires1 /&+ 9 ! mid/ ( "o univ]sal mass ( build+s1 cov]+ six squ>e miles ( gr\nd4 ,:ile view+ ?is prospect on a cle> day1 we conv]s$ ) a ,prussian travel]1 a citiz5 ( ,b]l91 :o _h travel$ mu* ov] ,europe & ,asia & o!r p>ts ( ! _w1 & he decl>$ t !re 0 n1 to 8 k1 ano!r spot on ! face ( ! e>? t pres5t$ to view su* a gr& sc5e z t be=e u4 ,augu/ #bcrd we w5t to ,zion's *apel & he>d ! celebrat$ ,rev4 ,rob]t ,aitk5 prea* two s]mons4 ,he deliv]$ a p[]ful w>n+ to ! ,g5tiles1 & pres5t$ "s ( ! mo/ sublime tru?s ,i ev] he>d f a sect>ian prie/2 b he 0 build+ )\t ! f\ndation4 ,on ! #bd? we remov$ our lodg+s to ,mr4 ,rob]t ,m]ryfield's1 ,no4 #ae ,gl\ce/] ,r[1 ,grange ,road1 :]e we obta9$ a room = all ?ree ( u4 ,on ! #be? ( ,augu/ we att5d$ a meet+ ( ! ,temp]ance ,society1 at _! hall1 :i* we secur$ = ! #g? ( ! next mon?4 ,bro!r ,smi? made a %ort spee*4 ,on ! foll[+ day we />t$ out 9 que/ ( places 9 :i* we might prea*4 ,bro!r ,kimball w5t to "o "p ( ! city & ,bro!r ,smi? & myself to ano!r4 ,we call$ ^u two ,bapti/ m9i/]s & ask$ "o = 8 *apel4 ,9 ! ev5+ we att5d$ a ,me?odi/ meet+ 9 ,long ,lane4 ,next day we aga9 w5t to ! ,temp]ance ,hall1 9 ,/4 ,george's ,road1 ne> ! ,elephant & ,ca/le1 & by ! reque/ #abc ( ! committee ,i address$ ! meet+ ^u ! subject ( temp]ance4 ,i 0 foll[$ by ,george ,a4 ,smi?4 ,we gave out an appo9tm5t to prea* ! gospel at t place ,septemb] #g?4 ,! day aft]1 we all />t$ to g ?r\gh ! city ( ,london to see if we c\ld f9d a man ) ! _s ( ,god2 & aft] w&]+ ?r\gh ! city1 n kn[+ :i!r we w5t1 we came ^u a man :om we /opp$1 & to :om we spoke4 ,bro!r ,kimball ask$ him if he 0 a prea*]4 ,he said he 04 ,he seem$ to h a good _s1 & in=m$ u t he _h be5 9 ,am]ica1 & _h come to ,london = ! purpose ( go+ to ,s\? ,au/ralia1 b _h j buri$ "o *ild & ano!r lay at ! po9t ( dea?4 ,bro!r ,kimball told him 8 *ild %\ld live4 ,he gave u "s in=mation :]e we c\ld prea*4 ,on ! same day we call$ ^u him & f\nd 8 *ild bett]1 b he 0 n at home4 ,we !n w5t & he>d a ,calv9i/ prea*1 & he gave u an invitation to call & see him4 ,next day we aga9 w5t ov] ! city to see if we c\ld f9d any ( ! *ildr5 ( ,god4 ,we f\nd "o man & 8 h\sehold :o receiv$ our te/imony1 & he op5$ 8 doors = u to prea*4 ,we appo9t$ a meet+ at 8 h\se = ,sunday ev5+4 ,8 "n 0 ,corn]1 & he liv$ at #eb ,ironmong] ,r[1 ,/4 ,luke's ,p>i%1 ne> ! *ur*4 ,we _h sp5t twelve days 9 go+ to & fro ?r\gh ,london1 try+ to f9d a p will+ to receive our te/imony2 b f9d+ ! doors %ut aga9/ u1 we det]m9$ to g into ! /reets & lift up our voices 9 ! "n ( ,god4 ,accord+ly1 ,eld]s ,kimball1 ,smi?1 & myself />t$ on ,sunday morn+1 ,augu/ #cj1 walk$ ?ree miles1 & /opp$ 9 ,tab]nacle ,squ>e1 ,old ,/reet1 :]e we f\nd an ,aitk5ite prea*+ to ! p4 ,he 0 foll[$ by a ,presbyt]ian4 ,j z ! latt] 0 ab\t to beg91 ,eld] ,kimball in=m$ him t !re 0 a prea*] f ,am]ica pres5t :o w\ld l to speak :5 he got ?r\gh4 ,! prea*] !n in=m$ ! p t !re 0 an ,am]ican m9i/] pres5t1 & propos$ t he %\ld speak fir/4 ,eld] ,george ,a4 ,smi? got into ! *air & spoke ab\t tw5ty m9utes2 !n ! ,presbyt]ian spoke4 ,george ,a4 _h in=m$ ! p t !re 7 two o!r ,am]ican prea*]s pres5t :o w\ld l to address !m1 &1 :5 ! ,presbyt]ian clos$1 #abd ,eld] ,kimball ask$ him if !re w\ld be any objection to our prea*+ !re at #c o'clock4 ,he answ]$1 ',no1 n at all4 ,to :at d5om9ation d y belong8' ',to ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1' 0 ! reply4 ',oh1 ,i h he>d ( !m1' he said2 '!y are a bad p2 !y h done mu* hurt2 !y divide *ur*es2 we don't want to he> y4' ,he !n m\nt$ ! *air aga9 & said to ! p3 ',i h j he>d t ! la/ man :o spoke belongs to ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1' & he began to rail aga9/ u4 ,eld] ,kimball ask$ him to let him /ep into ! *air to give out an appo9tm5t = a #c o'clock meet+1 b he w\ld n4 ,bro!r ,kimball !n rais$ 8 voice & in=m$ ! p t "s ,am]ican prea*]s w\ld speak !re at #c o'clock4 ,at ! appo9t$ "t we 7 at ! place4 ,! conduct ( ! prea*] & ! excitem5t ^u ! subject br\ght a l>ge congregation to he> u4 ,i op5$ ! meet+ by s++ & pray]1 & spoke ab\t tw5ty m9utes1 f ,gal4 i3#h & #i1 & 0 foll[$ by ,eld] ,kimball1 = ab\t ! same l5g? ( "t4 ,! p gave good att5tion & seem$ to be mu* int]e/$ 9 :at !y he>d4 ,aft] meet+1 ,mr4 ,corn] invit$ u home2 b soon aft] we arriv$ at 8 h\se ,eld] ,kimball felt impress$ to return to ! place :]e we _h prea*$4 ,:5 he got !re he f\nd a l>ge company talk+ ab\t ! ?+s :i* !y _h he>d1 & !y wi%$ him to speak to !m aga94 ,he did s1 & address$ !m at consid]able l5g?1 & aft]w>ds sev]al invit$ him home to _! h\ses4 ,:ile he 0 away1 a man :o _h be5 a prea*] came to ,mr4 ,corn]'s2 ,i gave him a brief acc\nt ( ! great "w ( ,god 9 ! la/ days1 & he & ! o!rs :o 7 li/5+ receiv$ ! ?+s :i* ,i spoke unto !m4 ,mr4 ,corn] (f]$ himself = baptism2 he 0 ! fir/ man 9 ,london to d s4 ,we appo9t$ ! next ev5+ z ! "t to adm9i/] ! ord9ance ( baptism to him4 ,aft] supp+ ) him1 we return$ home4 ,i 0 we>y & ill dur+ ! night1 b felt ?ankful unto ! ,"l = ! privilege ( prea*+ to ! inhabitants ( t great city1 & ( hav+ ga9$ "o s\l z a seal to our m9i/ry4 ,on ! #ca/ ( ,augu/ we reap$ ! fir/ fruits ( our #abe labors1 & laid ! fir/ liv+ /one ( ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ 9 ,engl&'s great metropolis4 ,we walk$ into ! city & call$ ^u ,mr4 ,corn]1 :o w5t =w>d ) u to ! public ba?s1 & receiv$ ! initiatory ord9ance ( ! gospel4 ,return+ to ! h\se ( ,bro!r ,corn]1 ,eld]s ,kimball1 ,smi?1 & myself laid our h&s ^u 8 head & confirm$ him a memb] ( ! ,*ur*4 ,we return$ to our homes t night1 ?ankful to ,god = ,8 goodness 9 bless+ our labors ev5 ?us mu*4 ,on ! #bnd ( ,septemb] ,i 0 q ill4 ,i _h n be5 well = sev]al days1 b n[ ,i 0 oblig$ to keep 9 my room4 ,eld]s ,kimball & ,smi? w5t into ! city to visit ! p1 & f\nd "s :o he>k5$ favorably to !m4 ,by ?is "t we _h le>n$ t ,london 0 ! h>de/ place = a mission t we _h ev] und]tak52 b we did n feel disc\rag$ 9 ! lea/1 & 7 det]m9$ 9 ! "n ( ! ,"l to set up ! /&>d ( ,*ri/'s ,k+dom 9 t city4 ,! foll[+ day ,i 0 /ill conf9$ to my room mo/ ( ! "t1 b on ! next1 ,eld]s ,kimball & ,smi? w5t to ,debt=d1 & ,i took a walk into ! city1 call$ ^u ,bro!r ,corn]1 & f\nd him 9 good spirits4 ,i also call$ ^u ,mr4 ,pan!r1 #ag ,w>f1 ,city ,road1 ,bas91 :o 0 a director ( a ,me?odi/ *apel2 ,i ask$ him = ! *apel to prea* 94 ,he said he _h a s*oolh\se :i* w\ld hold two hundr$ p]sons1 & ,i might h t on ,sunday1 s ,i gave out an appo9tm5t at ,b[l ,c\rt1 #acg ,%or$it*4 ,i conv]s$ ) sev]al o!rs :o receiv$ my te/imony1 & "o woman said %e w\ld be baptiz$4 ,next day ,i wrote to ,eld] ,br[ett ( my ,h]e=d%ire field ( labor1 walk$ to ,bro!r ,corn]'s & visit$ sev]al o!r fri5ds4 ,two (f]$ !mselves = baptism4 ,i visit$ ,/4 ,paul's1 !n return$ home4 ,eld]s ,kimball & ,smi? _h j return$ f a visit to ! ,rev4 ,rob]t ,aitk54 ,he receiv$ !m k9dly1 ackn[l$g$ _! doctr9e to be true1 b 0 afraid ( deception4 ,8 m9d 0 9 a di/urb$ condition4 ,9 ! ev5+ we held a meet+ 9 ! ,temp]ance ,hall2 b we _h almo/ ! b>e walls to prea* to1 !re be+ only ab\t ?irty pres5t4 ,i prea*$ to ^? = ab\t an h\r1 & ,eld] ,kimball foll[$ me4 ,aft] pay+ sev5 %ill+s & sixp5ce = ! use ( ! hall1 we return$ to our lodg+s4 #abf ,on ,septemb] #i? ,i paid my bills1 call$ ^u fri5ds 9 company ) ,bro!rs ,kimball & ,smi?1 & on ! day foll[+ ,i p>t$ f ! bre?r5 & fri5ds 9 ,london to return to ,h]e=d%ire4 ,we _h sp5t tw5ty-?ree days 9 ! great ,babylon ( mod]n times1 & _h f\nd x h>d] to e/abli% ! ,*ur* !re ?an 9 any o!r place we _h ev] be54 ,we _h baptiz$ "o man1 & orda9$ him a prie/2 six o!rs _h giv5 9 _! names to be baptiz$ on ! foll[+ ,sunday2 & at ?is "t !re 0 "s little prospect ( ! ,rev4 ,rob]t ,aitk5 receiv+ ! "w4 ,i !re=e left ,london1 feel+ t our mission & labors _h n be5 altoge!r 9 va94 ,i 0 rejoic$ on my return to ! *ur*es to f9d t 9 ,h]e=d%ire ! "w 0 rapidly progress+4 ,9 "s cases x 0 ev5 rea*+ ! nobility1 & a lady ( title _h become conv9c$1 ?r\gh our m9i/ry1 ( ! "w ( ,god4 ,lady ,rob]ts 0 ( ! nobility ( ,engl&1 & a lady ( weal?2 %e _h )drawn =m ! ,*ur* ( ,engl& & _h travel$ mu* 9 se>* ( tru?1 look+ = ! fulfillm5t ( ! prophets4 ,%e became acqua9t$ ) ! fulness ( ! gospel ?r\gh a female s]vant 9 ! employ ( ,squire ,d[dswell1 & began to inve/igate ! subject4 ,! _s ( ,god re/$ ^u h] & conv9c$ h] ( ! tru? ( ! "w4 ,%e obta9$ ! f\r publi%$ numb]s ( ! ,mill5nial ,/>1 &1 fe>+ t %e w\ld n be able to obta9 !m = h]self1 copi$ ! :ole ( !m ) h] p54 ,%e also read ! ,book ( ,mormon & copi$ a "p ( t1 & became p]fectly conv9c$ ( ! tru? ( ! "w ( :i* %e read2 %e said %e w\ld g a ?\s& miles if necess>y to see "s ( ! ,twelve & be baptiz$ "u _! h&s4 ,he>+ t ,i 0 9 ,london1 %e 0 ab\t to take a j\rney !re to see me & ! o!r bre?r51 & be baptiz$4 ,%e _h two bro!rs :o 7 m9i/]s ( ! ,*ur* ( ,engl&4 ,on ! #ba/ ( ,septemb]1 #ahdj1 we held ! ,frome's ,hill conf]5ce1 at :i* 7 repres5t$ #bd *ur*es ) #ged memb]s1 #ad eld]s1 #ea prie/s1 #i tea*]s1 & #a deacon4 ,! ,bran ,gre5 & ,frome's ,hill conf]5ces 7 n[ compos$ ( #dj *ur*es1 #ajjg memb]s1 #ai eld]s1 #gh prie/s1 #ae tea*]s1 & #a deacon4 ,^! two conf]5ces1 ) _! =ty bran* *ur*es #abg & ov] a ?\s& organiz$ memb]s1 "u ! direction ( "o hundr$ & ?irte5 orda9$ (fic]s1 _h be5 rais$ up )9 six & "o-half mon?s4 ,surely ! "w ( ,god _h be5 m>vel\s--unp>allel$ p]haps 9 ! hi/ory ( any new religi\s movem5t4 ,i m$itat$ ^u ^! ?+s1 & 9 my j\rnal ( ,septemb] #ba/1 #ahdj1 ,i wrote ?us3 ',?is has be5 a busy day ) me4 ,aft] /&+ ^u my feet f morn+ till ev5+4 ,i am call$ to %ake h&s ) hundr$s ( ,sa9ts :o h glad he>ts & *e]ful c\nt5ances4 ,x is ) no ord9>y feel+s t ,i m$iate ^u ! *e]+ fact t a ?\s& s\ls h be5 baptiz$ into ! new & ev]la/+ cov5ant 9 ab\t half a ye>1 9 "o field :i* ,god has enabl$ me to op54 ,i pray ,him to accept ! gratitude ( my he>t = ,8 m]cies & bless+s unto me 9 ?is ?+1 & to enable me to /& ) ^! ,sa9ts & all ! righte\s 9 ,8 cele/ial k+dom4' ,?is day ,i /ood ^u my feet eight h\rs 9 conf]5ce1 conv]s$ mu* ( ! "t 9 sugge/+1 speak+1 etc42 orda9$ ab\t ?irty1 confirm$ "s1 heal$ _m :o 7 sick1 %ook h&s ) ab\t f\r hundr$ ,sa9ts1 walk$ two miles1 & end$ ) ab\t f\r h\rs *imney-corn] prea*+4 ,i !n lay d[n to re/1 & dream$ ( cat*+ fi%4 ,! *ur* m9i/]s 9 ?is region 7 /irr$ up v mu* at ?is "t1 because ( ! success ( ! "w ( ,god 9 ! mid/ ( ! p1 & e ex]tion 0 made by !m to /ay its progress4 ,!y 7 f9d+ t ! ,"l 0 deliv]+ _! flocks out ( _! h&s & giv+ !m unto ! %eph]ds ( ! ,*ur* ( ! ,sa9ts4 ,!y 7 al>m$1 & 7 hold+ conv5tions & meet+s to contrive plans & adopt means to ov]?r[ ! latt]-day "w ( ,god1 :i* !y und]/ood n1 & believ$ n1 yet fe>$ its p[]4 ,& well inde$ !y might2 = 9 "s in/ances !y did n h m ?an t5 or fifte5 at _! *ur*es on ! ,sabba?1 :ile ar\nd !m on e h& !y _h se5 =ty bran*es ( two organiz$ conf]5ces ( ! ,*ur* ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts spr+ up 9 ab\t six mon?s1 ) ov] a ?\s& memb]s & betwe5 "o & two hundr$ (fices orda9$ to scatt] ! se$ ( ! gospel ev]y:]e 9 ?is prolific field4 #abh ,on ! #be? ( ,septemb] ,i aga9 took leave ( ! ,sa9ts 9 my ,h]e=d%ire field ( labor1 to att5d ! ,/af=d%ire conf]5ce :i* 0 held at ,hanley4 ,! day aft] ! conf]5ce ,i baptiz$ "o1 & prea*$ at ,tun/ell2 & on ! next ev5+ ,i prea*$ at ,burslem to a cr[d$ h\se4 ,! p[] ( ,god re/$ ^u me1 & great solemnity p]vad$ ! congregation4 ,! _s ( ,god 0 mov+ ! p1 & !y felt t ! ,"l 0 do+ a "w 9 _! mid/4 #abi ,,*apt] #ac4 ,,briti% ,,mission1 #ahdj-da4 ,rapid ,increase ( ! ,*ur* 9 ,great ,brita94--,my/]i\s ,_s ,p]sonage ,attempts to ,/rangle ,wil=d ,woodruff1 & ,w\nds ,him ,sev]ely4--,he ,is ,reliev$ & ,heal$ by ,?ree ,heav5ly ,visitors4--,fir/ ,plac>d ( ! ,*ur* ,po/$ 9 ,london4--,dea? ( ,wil=d's ,daught]4--,difficult ,mission>y ,"w 9 & ar\nd ,london4--,arrival ( ,lor5zo ,sn[ ,to ,take ,*>ge ( ! ,briti% ,mission4--,all ( ! ,twelve ,call$ ,home4--,att5d+ ,v>i\s ,conf]5ces4--,spr++ ( ! ,spauld+ ,/ory4--,wil=d ,bids ,f>ewell to ! ,sa9ts 9 ,fields ,:]e ,he ,_h ,labor$4--,g5]al ,conf]5ce ( ! ,briti% ,mission1 & ,only ,occasion ( ! ,twelve ,apo/les ,act+ z a ,quorum 9 a ,=eign ,l&4--,wil=d's ,dep>ture = ,home1 & ,arrival at ,nauvoo4--,made a ,memb] ( ! ,nauvoo ,city ,c\ncil4 ,a g5]al conf]5ce ( ! ,briti% ,mission 0 held at ,man*e/]1 ,engl&1 on ! #f? ( ,octob]1 #ahdj1 at :i* !re 7 pres5t six ( ! ,twelve ,apo/les--,brigham ,"y1 ,heb] ,c4 ,kimball1 ,will>d ,ri*>ds1 ,orson ,pratt1 ,george ,a4 ,smi?1 & ,wil=d ,woodruff4 ,! presid+ (fic]s 9 ! mission repres5t$ tw5ty-sev5 conf]5ces1 besides o!r *ur*es or bran*es n yet includ$ 9 organiz$ conf]5ces4 ,! ,*ur* memb]%ip 9 ,great ,brita9 0 giv5 z #c1fba1 be+ an increase ( #a1aac memb]s s9ce ! conf]5ce held ! ,april previ\s4 ,on ! ev5+ ( ,octob] #g?1 ! fir/ discussion ( any note ( ,mormonism1 held 9 ,great ,brita91 took place at ,man*e/]1 betwe5 ,eld] ,alfr$ ,cordon & a m9i/] ( "o ( ! d5om9ations :om ,eld] ,woodruff does n "n4 ,x 0 att5d$ by ! memb]s ( ! ,twelve !n 9 ,engl&4 ,! subject "u discussion 0 ! ,book ( ,mormon2 & al?\gh ! view ( ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts 0 upheld !re9 by an eld] ( less prom95ce ?an "o ( ! ,apo/les1 ! result evid5tly 0 v satisfactory to ! ,sa9ts1 & _! cause receiv$ fur!r favorable impression 9 ! m9ds ( a great majority ( ! fifte5 hundr$ p]sons pres5t on ! occasion4 ,i left ,man*e/] on ! #ad? ( ,octob]1 writes ,wil=d #acj ,woodruff1 to return to my labors 9 ,london2 & on my way1 ) ,eld] ,alfr$ ,cordon1 ,i visit$ ! ,/af=d%ire ,pott]ies & ,birm+ham4 ,on ! #ag? ,i arriv$ 9 ,london1 :]e ,i f\nd ,eld] ,george ,a4 ,smi?1 & we 7 glad to meet ea* o!r aga94 ,we hir$ lodg+s1 bo>d1 & sitt+-room at ,no4 #dj ,ironmong] ,r[1 ,/4 ,luke's4 ,ev]y?+ 0 co/ly1 & we f\nd t ) ! greate/ economy we c\ld n d ) mu* less ?an a p\nd p] week ea*4 ,:at few ,sa9ts !re 7 9 ,london 7 v poor1 & unable to assi/ u4 ,mo/ ( ! means us$ 9 my labors 9 ,london 0 suppli$ by my conv]ts 9 ,h]e=d%ire4 ,! prospect 9 ,london at t "t 0 ! d>ke/ x _h ev] be5 9 s9ce ent]+ ! v9ey>d2 b ! ,"l 0 ) u1 & we 7 n disc\rag$4 ,on ,sunday we met ) ! ,sa9ts ?ree times at ,bro!r ,corn]'s1 read ! ,book ( ,mormon1 gave in/ruction1 & broke bread unto !m4 ,we _h a good "t1 ?\gh !re 7 only ab\t half a doz5 pres5t4 ,i felt ! _s be> te/imony t !re w\ld be a "w done 9 ,london4 ,hav+ retir$ to re/ 9 good season1 ,i fell asleep & slept until midnight1 :5 ,i awoke & m$itat$ ^u ! ?+s ( ,god until #c o'clock 9 ! morn+2 &1 :ile =m+ a det]m9ation to w>n ! p 9 ,london & by ! assi/ance & inspiration ( ,god to ov]come ! p[] ( d>kness1 a p]son appe>$ to me1 :om ,i consid] 0 ! pr9ce ( d>kness4 ,he made w> ^u me1 & attempt$ to take my life4 ,z he 0 ab\t to ov]come me ,i pray$ to ! ,fa!r1 9 ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 = help4 ,i !n _h p[] ov] him & he left me1 ?\gh ,i 0 mu* w\nd$4 ,aft]w>ds ?ree p]sons dress$ 9 :ite came to me & pray$ ) me1 & ,i 0 heal$ imm$iately ( all my w\nds1 & deliv]$ ( all my tr\bles4 ,dur+ ! foll[+ week we visit$ ! ,briti% ,museum & o!r notable places1 also att5d$ a ,wesleyan mission meet+ ov] :i* ! ,"l ,mayor ( ,london presid$4 ,:ile 9 ! p]=mance ( our mission>y labors we circulat$ & po/$ h&bills4 ,! foll[+ is a copy ( ! fir/ plac>d ( ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts po/$ 9 ,engl&'s great metropolis3 ',he t judge? a matt] be=e he #aca he>e? x is n wise4 ,! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts meet = public wor%ip at ,mr4 ,j4 ,b>rett's ,academy1 #eg ,k+'s ,squ>e1 ,goswell ,road 7entrance door 9 ,presid5t ,/reet7 e ,sabba? at #c1 & half-pa/ #f o'clock p4 m42 also on ,tuesday & ,?ursday ev5+s ea* week1 at #h o'clock4 ,lectures w be deliv]$ by ,eld]s ,woodruff & ,smi? 7late f ,am]ica71 :o respectfully invite ! citiz5s ( ,london to att5d4 ,! fir/ pr9ciples ( ! ,ev]la/+ ,gospel 9 its fulness2 ! ga!r+ ( ,israel2 ! second com+ ( ! ,savior2 & ! re/itution ( all ?+s spok5 ( by all ! holy prophets1 w be among ! subjects discuss$4 ,! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts' ,mill5nial ,/>1 publi%$ mon?ly1 & o!r publications1 c be _h at #eb ,ironmong] ,r[1 ,/4 ,luke's4 7,city ,press1 ,long ,lane1 ,d\dney ,scryng\r47' ,! foll[+ ,sunday1 at #c o'clock1 we prea*$ = ! fir/ "t 9 ,b>rett's ,academy4 ,!re 7 pres5t ab\t fifty p]sons to :om ,i prea*$1 & to :om ,eld] ,smi? prea*$ 9 ! ev5+2 b x 0 ! mo/ difficult task ,i _h ev] f\nd to awak5 9 ! p an int]e/ on ! subject4 ,!re 0 s mu* go+ on 9 ?is great mod]n ,babylon to draw ! att5tion ( ! p1 t x seem$ to require almo/ ! trumpet bla/ f heav5 to awak5 ! att5tion ( ! inhabitants to our proclamation ( ! re/oration ( ! fulness ( ! gospel4 ,we 7 !re l ! apo/les ( old1 )\t purse or scrip1 to w>n ! city ( ,london1 :]e we _h to pay high prices = ev]y?+ we requir$1 & to pay = a place to prea* 92 we 7 at ?is "t ab\t out ( money1 b /ill we felt to tru/ 9 ,god4 ,next day aft] ?is meet+1 ,i receiv$ a package ( lett]s f ,am]ica1 "o f my wife ann\nc+ ! dea? ( my little daught] ,s>ah ,emma4 ,novemb] #a/ ,i prea*$ at ! ,academy 9 ! aft]noon to ab\t ?irty1 & 9 ! ev5+ to ab\t fifty4 ,we broke bread unto ! ,sa9ts1 & ?is ev5+ !re seem$ to be "s int]e/ manife/$ by inquiry ab\t ! "w4 ,we prea*$ aga9 on ! foll[+ ,sunday4 ,dur+ ! week we receiv$ c\nsel f our bre?r5 ( ! ,twelve = ,george ,a4 ,smi? to g imm$iately to ! ,pott]ies1 & sp5d 8 "t ) ! *ur*es !re4 ,aft] 8 dep>ture ,i felt v lonely = sev]al days1 b ,eld] ,william ,pitt came f ,dymock #acb & labor$ ) me a %ort "t1 aft] :i* he took a mission to ,ipswi*4 ,bro!r ,hulme1 a capta9 ( "o ( ! ',pick=d's ,boats' on ! ,london ,canal1 0 pres5t at my next prea*+ aft] ! dep>ture ( ,eld] ,pitt1 & ) him 7 two ( 8 h&s :om he _h baptiz$4 ,on ! foll[+ day ,i d9$ ) him & ) ! two bre?r5 on bo>d _! boat4 ,on ! aft]noon & ev5+ ( ,sunday1 ! #bbnd ( ,octob]1 ,i held a public meet+ at ! ,academy1 :5 f\r (f]$ !mselves = baptism2 & on ! foll[+ ,sunday ,i aga9 prea*$ twice1 & baptiz$ ?ree m applicants4 ,^! 7 ! fir/ fruits ( my labors 9 ,london4 ,next day ,i took a v int]e/+ walk ) ,dr4 ,wm4 ,copel&1 ?r\gh e "p ( ! ,college ( ,surgeons at ,l9coln's ,inn ,fields1 & on my return home 0 jo9$ by ,eld]s ,brigham ,"y & ,heb] ,c4 ,kimball1 :o _h come to sp5d a week or two 9 ,london4 ,?is 0 ! fir/ "t ,presid5t ,brigham ,"y 0 9 ! metropolis ( ,engl&4 ,we met = s]vice on ,w$nesday ev5+1 at ! ,academy1 :5 ,bro!r ,brigham prea*$1 foll[$ by ,bro!r ,heb]4 ,we _h a good "t4 ,9 company ) ,presid5ts ,"y & ,kimball1 on ! #crd ( ,decemb]1 ,i visit$ ! ,t[] ( ,london1 )\t see+ :i*1 ! travel] w\ld lose a capital page 9 ! hi/ory ( 8 travels 9 ,europe4 ,dur+ ! week we also visit$ ,/4 ,paul's1 ,buck+ham ,palace1 ,we/m9/] ,abbey1 ! ,que5's /ables1 & _m o!r not$ sights ( ,london4 ,sunday we held a public meet+ at ! ,academy1 at :i* !re 7 ab\t fifty pres5t4 ,bro!r ,kimball prea*$4 ,an ,indep5d5t m9i/] invit$ me home to take tea ) him4 ,i accept$ 8 invitation1 _h an int]e/+ "t1 & prea*$ ! gospel to him4 ,he receiv$ my te/imony & (f]$ me 8 *apel1 :i* held eight hundr$ p4 ,he said he ?\ght he w\ld be baptiz$1 & w\ld try & get 8 society to d ! same4 ,we met aga9 9 ! ev5+1 & _h m at our meet+ ?an ev] be=e4 ,bro!r ,brigham ,"y prea*$1 & 0 foll[$ by ,bro!rs ,kimball1 ,williams1 ,corn]1 ,hulme1 & myself4 ,we _h a v int]e/+ "t1 & "o p]son (f]$ himself = baptism4 ,!re 7 pres5t "s ( ! ,aitk5ites1 "o ( :om pur*as$ a hymn book4 ,!y wi%$ #acc u to call ^u !m1 & ?\ght !y w\ld be baptiz$4 ,we !n met at ,fa!r ,corn]'s1 & commun$ ) ! ,sa9ts & _h a good "t4 ,i rejoic$ at ! prospect :i* 0 op5+ be=e u1 = we _h labor$ a long "t & ! "w _h gone sl[2 b n[ a wide op5+ 0 be+ made to roll on ! "w ( ! ,"l 9 ! metropolis ( ,engl&4 ,hav+ sp5t ab\t t5 days 9 ,london1 ,presid5t ,"y left = ,*elt5ham4 ,on ! same day ,i visit$ ,mr4 ,james ,albion1 a m9i/] ( ! ,indep5d5t ord]1 :o1 ) 8 h\sehold1 believ$ our doctr9e1 & on ! ,sunday we f\nd m ?an ev] an int]e/ be+ awak5$ 9 ,london2 our pray] meet+ ! next ev5+ 0 att5d$ by ! ,rev]5d ,james ,albion1 :o receiv$ our te/imony4 ,we walk$ home ) him1 & f\nd 8 h\sehold gr[+ 9 ! fai? & ready = ! "w ( ! ,"l4 ,two days aft]1 9 ! ev5+1 we baptiz$ f\r p]sons--,mr4 & ,mrs4 ,morgan1 ) :om we lodg$1 ,*ri/oph] ,smi?1 _! appr5tice1 & ,h5ry ,corn]1 ,jun4 ,dr4 ,copel& sp5t ! aft]noon ( ! foll[+ day ) u2 he receiv$ our te/imony1 & 9 ! ev5+ we prea*$ at our meet+ place4 ,i visit$ ,rev4 ,james ,albion sev]al times1 & gave him an acc\nt ( ! rise & progress ( ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,he believ$ 9 our mission & (f]$ me 8 *apel1 :i* w\ld seat ab\t a ?\s& p]sons4 ,on ,sunday morn+ we accompani$ our rev]5d fri5d & conv]t to 8 *apel1 & 7 introduc$ to ! committee1 "o ( :om 0 a prea*] :o _h travel$ mu* 9 ,russia & o!r p>ts ( ! _w4 ,at ! close ( ! meet+ ! ,rev4 ,james ,albion gave out an appo9tm5t = u to prea* on ! next ,sabba? ev5+4 ,9 ! aft]noon we met ) ! ,sa9ts1 _h a full h\se1 & confirm$ f\r new memb]s2 9 ! ev5+ we prea*$ aga91 & a good feel+ prevail$4 ,aft] meet+1 ! ,rev4 ,james ,albion call$ ^u u at our room & told u t he _h giv5 out our appo9tm5t to prea* 9 8 *apel2 he also _h in=m$ 8 congregation t he 0 a ,latt]-day ,sa9t1 & w\ld be baptiz$ & jo9 our ,*ur*1 & t !y ne$ n long] consid] him a memb] ( _! body unless !y jo9$ ! ,sa9ts ) him4 ,he told u ?is made a division among ! #acd committee2 "s 7 = go+ ) him1 & "s 7 aga9/ foll[+ _! pa/or into ! true fold1 :i* he _h f\nd4 ,on ! foll[+ ,sunday ev5+ we prea*$1 by ! appo9tm5t ( its m9i/]1 9 ! ,indep5d5t *apel1 to ! l>ge/ congregation we _h ev] be=e address$ 9 ,london4 ,!re 7 pres5t prie/s & p ( _m d5om9ations4 ,i address$ !m = ! space ( ab\t "o h\r4 ,a ,wesleyan m9i/] arose & oppos$ me2 ?is _h a good effect1 = ! congregation1 see+ ! _s he 0 (1 turn$ aga9/ him1 & ! committee refus$ him p]mission to speak !re aga94 ,i 0 mu* b\nd by ! oppos+ _s2 /ill ! conduct ( ! enemy gave u fri5ds4 ,! next ev5+ we att5d$ :at 0 said to be ! l>ge/ temp]ance meet+ ev] held 9 ,london2 & ! next two days br\ght u to ! close ( ! ye>4 ,i give "h a synopsis ( my travels & labors 9 #ahdj3 places visit$ or labor$ 9--,liv]pool1 ,pre/on1 ,man*e/]1 ,newca/le1 ,tun/all1 ,burslem1 ,hanley1 ,/oke1 ,longton1 ,/af=d1 ,wolv]hampton1 ,birm+ham1 ,worce/]1 ,h]e=d1 ,l$bury1 ,malv]n ,hill1 ,gl\ce/]1 ,*elt5ham1 ,ox=d1 ,london4 ,i travel$ #d1dfi miles1 held #bcj meet+s1 e/abli%$ #ec places = prea*+1 & plant$ #dg *ur*es & jo9tly organiz$ !m4 ,^! *ur*es *iefly compris$ ! two conf]5ces rais$ up 9 ,h]e=d%ire1 consi/+ ( ab\t #a1ejj ,sa9ts1 #bh eld]s1 #aaj prie/s1 #bd tea*]s1 & #aj deacons4 ,! baptisms ( ! ye> 7 #ccf p]sons "u my own h&s1 & ,i assi/$ at ! baptism ( #hf o!rs4 ,i baptiz$ #eg prea*]s1 mo/ly ^? connect$ ) ! ,unit$ ,bre?r51 also two cl]ks ( ! ,*ur* ( ,engl&4 ,i confirm$ #dbj memb]s1 & assi/$ 9 confirm+ #ej o!rs2 orda9$ #ah eld]s1 #ig prie/s1 #cd tea*]s1 & "o deacon2 bless$ #abj *ildr51 & adm9i/]$ to #abj sick1 by pray]1 ano9t+ & ! lay+ on ( h&s1 & 9 _m in/ances ! sick 7 heal$1 & devils ca/ out4 ,i assi/$ 9 procur+ #a1jjj = ! publication ( #c1jjj copies ( ! ,hymn ,book1 #e1jjj copies ( ! ,book ( ,mormon1 = ! pr9t+ ( ! ,mill5nial ,/>1 & to assi/ #bjj ,sa9ts to emigrate to ,nauvoo4 ,i wrote #bjj lett]s1 & receiv$ #aab4 ,! new ye>1 #ahda1 cont9ues ,wil=d ,woodruff1 f\nd ,eld] ,kimball & myself 9 ! metropolis ( ,engl&1 9 ! enjoym5t #ace ( good heal?4 ,we celebrat$ ,new ,ye>'s day by baptiz+ two p]sons into ! fold ( ,*ri/4 ,! ,*ur* 9 ,london n[ numb]$ #ba memb]s4 ,! next ,sunday we held a meet+ 9 ! ,academy1 confirm$ two1 & p>took ( ! ,sacram5t4 ,dur+ ! week ,i baptiz$ ! daught] ( ! ,rev4 ,james ,albion2 ! day aft] ?is1 ,eld] ,kimball />t$ = ,woolwi* to break new gr\nd4 ,on ,sunday he prea*$ !re = ! fir/ "t1 :5 f\r p]sons (f]$ !mselves = baptism4 ,next day !y came to ,london1 & we imm$iately repair$ to our private ba? 9 ,tab]nacle ,squ>e1 :]e ,eld] ,kimball baptiz$ five p]sons1 "o ( :om 0 ,dr4 ,wm4 ,copel&4 ,?is 0 inde$ an int]e/+ occasion1 & we felt ?ankful to ,god to see ! cl\d beg9n+ to break2 = we _h /ruggl$ h>d to d ! little :i* _h be5 done4 ,on ! #ae? ( ! mon? we baptiz$ ?ree m ( ,bro!r ,morgan's h\sehold1 & on ! foll[+ ,sunday ,i prea*$ to a full h\se & to _m new he>]s4 ,sev]al (f]$ !mselves = baptism2 dur+ ! week !re _h be5 sev5 s\ls add$ to ! ,*ur*4 ,next day ,eld] ,kimball receiv$ a lett] f ,presid5t ,"y1 :o wi%$ u to be ready e>ly 9 ,april to set sail = home4 ,sev]al days lat]1 ,i baptiz$ ! ,rev4 ,james ,albion & ,mr4 ,h5d]1 & be=e ! close ( ,janu>y ,i baptiz$ ?ree o!rs into ! ,*ur*4 ,i visit$ ,gre5wi* & ,woodwi*1 :]e ,eld] ,kimball _h rais$ up a small bran* ( ! ,*ur*1 !n ,i return$ to ,london ) ,eld] ,kimball4 ,on ,sunday we commun$ ) ! ,sa9ts1 & 9 ! ev5+ we bo? prea*$ to a l>ge congregation4 ,on ! #h? ( ,febru>y1 hav+ a package ( tw5ty ,books ( ,mormon & two doz5 ,hymn ,books1 ,heb] ,c4 ,kimball & ,i w5t to ,/ation]'s ,hall & secur$ ! copyright ( ! ,book ( ,mormon 9 ! "n ( ,joseph ,smi?1 ,jun4 ,we left five copies ( ! book1 & paid ?ree %ill+s = ! copyright4 ,9 ! ev5+ we baptiz$ f\r p]sons1 "o ( :om 0 ! wife ( ! ,rev4 ,james ,albion1 :o already _h receiv$ ! gospel4 ,eld] ,brigham ,"y1 p] lett]1 in=m$ u ( ! l>ge emigration ( t season4 ,!re 7 to g on "o %ip #bce1 & on ano!r #ajj4 ,to ! read] acqua9t$ ) ! imm5se emigration #acf ( ! ,sa9ts 9 lat] ye>s1 ! fact t we consid]$ ?ree or f\r hundr$ z a l>ge emigration w be notewor?y4 ,eld] ,lor5zo ,sn[ arriv$ 9 ,london on ,febru>y #aa1 to take *>ge ( ! ,*ur* aft] our dep>ture4 ,i 0 truly glad once m to greet him1 = ,i _h n se5 him s9ce #ahcg4 ,on ! same day ,eld] ,william ,pitt also arriv$ at our lodg+s1 & we _h an int]e/+ meet+ 9 ! ev5+4 ,bro!r ,sn[ prea*$1 & ,eld] ,kimball & myself foll[$ him2 ! next day ,bro!rs ,heb] & ,lor5zo w5t to ,woolwi* to give impetus to ! "w ( ,god 9 t important t[n4 ,i give "h ! m9utes ( ! fir/ ,london conf]5ce1 held at ! ,academy1 #eg ,k+'s ,squ>e1 ,goswell ,road1 ,febru>y #ad1 #ahda3 ',!re 7 pres5t ( (fic]s ( ! ,*ur*1 ,eld]s ,h4 ,c4 ,kimball1 ,wil=d ,woodruff1 ,lor5zo ,sn[1 & ,wm4 ,pitt1 besides f\r prie/s4 ,! meet+ 0 call$ to ord] by ,eld] ,h4 ,c4 ,kimball1 at #b o'clock p4 m41 ,sunday1 ! #ad? ( ,febru>y1 #ahda1 :5 x 0 mov$ by ,eld] ,kimball & second$ by ,eld] ,pitt t ,wil=d ,woodruff be ! presid5t ( ! conf]5ce4 ,mov$ by ,eld] ,kimball & second$ by ,eld] ,woodruff1 t ,dr4 ,wm4 ,copel& be ! cl]k4 ,c>ri$ unanim\sly4 ,! meet+ 0 !n op5$ by s++1 & pray] by ,eld] ,kimball4 ,! presid5t !n call$ = ! repres5tation ( ! bran*es ( ! ,london conf]5ce4 ,! *ur* at ,b$=d 0 repres5t$ by ,prie/ ,rob]t ,williams1 conta9+ #db memb]s & "o prie/2 sev5 remov$1 & two dead4 ,! *ur* at ,ipswi*1 repres5t$ by ,eld] ,wm4 ,pitt1 consi/$ ( #ab memb]s1 "o eld]1 "o prie/1 & "o tea*]4 ,! *ur* at ,woolwi*1 repres5t$ by ,prie/ ,john ,griffi?1 consi/$ ( six memb]s & "o prie/4 ,! *ur* at ,london1 repres5t$ by ,h4 ,c4 ,kimball1 consi/$ ( #df memb]s1 "o eld] & two prie/s2 excell5t prospect ( cont9u$ increase4 ,mov$ & second$ by ,eld]s ,kimball & ,woodruff1 t ,james ,albion be orda9$ an ,eld]2 mov$ & second$ by ,eld]s ,kimball & ,sn[1 t ,?omas ,b>nes be orda9$ a tea*]2 mov$ & second$ by ,eld]s ,kimball #acg & ,pitt1 t ,rob]t ,williams be orda9$ an eld] to ov]see ! *ur* at ,b$=d2 mov$ & second$ by ,eld]s ,rob]t ,williams & ,wm4 ,pitt t ,wm4 ,smi?1 at ,b$=d1 be orda9$ a prie/2 mov$ & second$ by ,eld]s ,kimball & ,pitt t ,ri*>d ,bates be orda9$ a prie/ 9 ! ,woolwi* bran*2 mov$ & second$ by ,eld]s ,rob]t ,williams & ,pitt t ,john ,%effield be orda9$ a tea*] at ,b$=d2 mov$ & second$ by ,eld] ,kimball & ,bro!r ,griffi? t ,bro!r ,a4 ,pa9t] be orda9$ a tea*] at ,woolwi*4 ,^! motions 7 c>ri$ unanim\sly1 & ^? pres5t 7 orda9$ "u ! h&s ( ,eld]s ,kimball1 ,woodruff1 & ,sn[4 ,aft]w>d1 ,eld] ,kimball mov$1 & ,eld] ,woodruff second$1 t ,eld] ,lor5zo ,sn[ be appo9t$ presid5t ( ?is conf]5ce1 & to take ! sup]9t5d5cy ( ! ,*ur* 9 ,london4 ,mu* valuable in/ruction 0 giv5 by ,eld]s ,kimball & ,woodruff 9 relation to ! duties ( (ficial memb]s1 aft] :i* x 0 mov$ by ,eld] ,kimball & second$ by ,eld] ,sn[ t ?is conf]5ce be adj\rn$ till ,sunday1 ! #af? day ( ,may1 #ahda2 aft] :i* ! conf]5ce clos$4 ,wil=d ,woodruff1 presid5t2 ,dr4 ,wm4 ,copel&1 cl]k4' ,dur+ ?is conf]5ce meet+1 we also broke bread ) ! ,sa9ts1 & confirm$ f\r new memb]s4 ,at half pa/ six 9 ! ev5+ we met aga91 & _h ! l>ge/ congregation :i* _h assembl$ at our prea*+ place4 ,"o p]son came =w>d = baptism4 ,?is 0 a day :i* we _h desir$ long to see2 = we _h labor$ exce$+ly h>d to e/abli% a *ur* 9 ,london1 & at times x seem$ z ?\gh we w\ld h to give x up2 b by hold+ on to ! "w ( our ,div9e ,ma/] & claim+ ! promises ( ,god we 7 n[ to leave an e/abli%$ ,london conf]5ce ) a prosp]\s *ur* plant$ 9 ! metropolis1 "u ! c>e ( our belov$ bro!r1 ,lor5zo ,sn[4 ,bro!r ,kimball1 on ! #ae?1 receiv$ a lett] f 8 wife1 in=m+ u t ! ,prophet ,joseph _h writt5 = ! ,twelve to come home imm$iately4 ,at ?is "t !re 0 a prospect ( w> betwe5 ,am]ica & ,engl&1 ov] ! imprisonm5t ( ,mc,cloud1 a ,briti% (fic]1 by ! /ate ( ,new ,york1 & also ov] ! nor!a/]n b\nd>y "q4 ,9 consequ5ce ( ?is prospect1 ! ,prophet ,joseph wrote = ! ,twelve to come home1 aft] fir/ ?or\ghly organiz+ ! ,briti% mission & call+ out a numb] ( native eld]s to s5d 9 e direction ?r\gh\t ,great ,brita94 ,i sp5t ! #be? ( ,febru>y 9 visit+ ! ,sa9ts previ\s #ach to my dep>ture1 & 9 ! ev5+ prea*$ 9 ,london = ! la/ "t be=e my return to ,nauvoo4 ,next day ,i p>t$ f ,lor5zo ,sn[ & ! ,london ,sa9ts1 & took tra9 = ,bri/ol1 to visit ! bran* :i* _h be5 rais$ up !re by my conv]t1 ,eld] ,?omas ,k+ton1 :o1 x w be rememb]$1 0 ! sup]9t5d5t ( ! ,frome's ,hill circuit ( ,unit$ ,bre?r54 ,leav+ ,bri/ol1 ,i visit$ ! *ur*es :i* ,i _h rais$ up1 hold+ conf]5ces & bidd+ f>ewell to ! ,sa9ts1 hundr$s ( :om ,i myself _h baptiz$4 ,:5 ,i arriv$ at ,monm\? ,i f\nd t ,eld] ,james ,morgan await$ my com+1 & _h giv5 out an appo9tm5t = me to prea* 9 ! t[n at #g o'clock1 at ! h\se ( ,rob]t ,davis4 ,!re 0 a cr[d$ meet+1 & _m 7 unable to get into ! h\se4 ,f\r (f]$ !mselves = baptism4 ,! _s witness$ to me t !re w\ld be _m embrace ! gospel 9 ,monm\?%ire1 & ,i said1 '! h>ve/ is great & ! labor]s few4' ,i arose 9 ! morn+1 refre%$ by sleep1 & hav+ tak5 breakfa/ ) ,mr4 ,matton1 ,i walk$ t5 miles ?r\gh mud & wat]1 9 a driv+ ,m>* ra9/orm1 to ,si/] ,m>y ,morgan's1 at ,little ,g>way1 :]e ,i f\nd a pleasant family ( ! ,sa9ts4 ,we 7 dr5*$ ) ra91 b f\nd a good fire1 sp5t ! day com=tably1 & 9 ! ev5+ ,i _h an int]e/+ int]view ) ,eld] ,littlewood2 ! next day ,i rema9$ at ,si/] ,morgan's1 read+ ) mu* int]e/ ! hi/ory ( ,rome1 & 9 ! ev5+ ,i met ! (fic]s ( ! ,*ur* !re 9 c\ncil1 & _h a good "t4 ,sunday morn+ ,i prea*$ at ! h\se ( ,bro!r ,?omas ,rood1 & 9 ! ev5+ at ! ,kit*51 ^u ! ,book ( ,mormon1 & _h ! place full4 ,on ,m>* #h1 #ahda1 ,i met ) ! ,g>way conf]5ce1 at ! ,kit*54 ,eld] ,levi ,ri*>ds 0 *os5 presid5t1 & ,eld] ,james ,morgan1 cl]k4 ,!re 7 pres5t "o ( ! quorum ( ! ,twelve1 "o high prie/1 sev5 eld]s1 elev5 prie/s1 two tea*]s1 & "o deacon4 ,! meet+ op5$ ) pray] by ,eld] ,woodruff1 aft] :i* ! *ur*es 7 repres5t$ z foll[s3 memb]s #acd1 eld]s #d1 prie/s #e1 tea*]s #c1 deacons #a4 ,aft] ! repres5tation1 x 0 mov$ t ,john ,ne$ham be orda9$ an eld]1 ,william ,morris1 prie/1 & ,?omas ,r\gh1 tea*]4 ,^! 7 orda9$ "u ! h&s ( ,eld]s ,woodruff #aci & ,ri*>ds4 ,! meet+ adj\rn$ till #c o'clock1 & "o p]son 0 baptiz$4 ,9 ! aft]noon1 ,eld] ,levi ,ri*>ds spoke & ,i foll[$ him4 ,aft] meet+1 ! ,sa9ts contribut$ "o p\nd /]l+ to help me1 & ,i sold !m ?ree ,books ( ,mormon & fifty addresses to ! citiz5s ( ,london4 ,i !n walk$ five miles ) ,bro!r ,ri*>ds1 to ,bro!r ,holley's1 & sp5t ! night4 ,?is 0 ! fir/ "t ,i _h se5 ,bro!r ,levi = ab\t two ye>s4 ,next day1 9 company ( ,eld]s ,levi ,ri*>ds & ,?omas ,pitt1 ,i walk$ to ! city ( ,h]e=d1 :]e ,eld] ,ray & o!rs _h be5 prea*+4 ,on ,sunday a prea*] arose be=e two or ?ree ?\s& p 9 ! m>ket h\se & in=m$ ! multitude t he _h a fre% lett] direct f ,am]ica1 %[+ ! orig9 ( ! ,book ( ,mormon4 ,s he read ! old ,spauld+ /ory4 ,:5 he got ?r\gh1 ,eld] ,levi ,ri*>ds arose & in=m$ ! p t in/ead ( its be+ a new /ory x _h be5 publi%$ = sev5 ye>s ?r\gh\t ! ,unit$ ,/ates & ,engl&4 ,?is caus$ a great upro>1 = :ile "s 7 = driv+ ! man out ( ! place = ly+1 o!rs 7 cr[d+ ar\nd ,eld]s ,ri*>ds & ,ray to he> !m prea*4 ,! cr[d1 h[ev]1 0 s excit$ t ! eld]s left ! gr\nd ) hundr$s foll[+ !m4 ,!re nev] 0 a "t :5 ! p 7 s mu* /irr$ up & s eag] to he> ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts z at ! pres5t1 & x 0 expect$ t we %\ld n get ?r\gh ! city )\t hav+ cr[ds ar\nd u4 ,we did1 h[ev]1 & _h a view ( ,h]e=d ca!dral z we pass$ along & rea*$ ,si/] ,bufton's4 ,!re 0 at ?is "t a small bran* ( ! ,*ur* at ,h]e=d1 numb]+ sev5 memb]s4 ,we p>t$ f ,bro!r ,pitt at ,h]e=d1 & cont9u$ to ,lugw>d9e1 :]e ,i met ) ! *ur* !re = ! la/ "t1 & prea*$ f ! #bd? *apt] ( ,isaiah4 ,on ! morr[ ,i walk$ to ,%ucknell ,hill & _h an int]e/+ meet+ ) ! ,sa9ts & prea*$ ^u ! ga!r+ to ,zion & ,j]usalem4 ,x 0 my la/ meet+ ) !m1 & ,i bade !m f>ewell4 ,next day ,i walk$ to ,/&ley ,hill & d9$ ) ,bro!r ,ockey1 :om ,i 0 truly glad to see once m4 ,we w5t toge!r ?r\gh ,/&ley ,hill & call$ ^u ! ,sa9ts4 ,six mon?s _h pass$ s9ce ,i _h #adj p>t$ f ! *ur*es 9 ?is region1 b n[ ,i 0 aga9 9 ! field :]e ! ,"l by ,8 bless+ & ! p[] ( ! ,holy ,gho/ _h made my labors s abundantly fruitful4 ,next day ,i w5t to ,gre5way & prea*$1 bless$ a *ild1 confirm$ a memb]1 & adm9i/]$ ! ord9ance ( ! gospel to five sick p]sons2 & on ! morr[ cont9u$ to ,turkey ,hill4 ,!re1 on ! ,sunday1 ,i commun$ ) ! ,sa9ts & prea*$ to a l>ge congregation ^u ! ga!r+4 ,i f\nd ! ,sa9ts 9 ! region ar\nd v desir\s to ga!r to ! body ( ! ,*ur*1 b !y 7 poor & _h n ! means to emigrate to ,am]ica4 ,on ! #ae? day ( ,m>*1 #ahda1 ! ,bran ,gre5 & ,gadfield ,elm conf]5ce aga9 assembl$1 ?is "t at ,gadfield ,elm *apel1 :5 ! meet+ 0 call$ to ord] by ,eld] ,woodruff4 ,!re 7 pres5t1 "o ( ! quorum ( ! ,twelve ,apo/les1 "o high prie/1 t5 eld]s1 tw5ty-"o prie/s1 six tea*]s1 & "o deacon1 besides ! congregation ( ! ,sa9ts2 !re 7 repres5t$1 #ai *ur*es1 #cfg memb]s1 #h eld]s1 #cc prie/s1 #aa tea*]s1 #a deacon2 remov$1 #da2 di$1 #a2 expell$1 #b4 ,wil=d ,woodruff 0 presid5t1 & ,john ,hill1 cl]k ( ! conf]5ce4 ,we _h a v int]e/+ "t at ! conf]5ce4 ,!re 0 a l>ge assembly ( ! ,sa9ts4 ,x 0 ! la/ "t t ,i c\ld att5d 9 t "p ( my old & belov$ field ( labor dur+ my pres5t mission 9 ,engl&2 & :e!r or n ,i %\ld ev] aga9 meet !re 9 a conf]5ce assembly ( ,sa9ts 0 "o ( ! secrets ( my future life = "t to reveal4 ,we _h held our meet+ )\t di/urbance f "s mobocrats :o 7 pres5t1 = ^! 7 kept quiet by police 9 att5dance1 9 disguise4 ,no soon] _h ! meet+ clos$ ?an multitudes ( ! ,sa9ts cr[d$ ar\nd me1 & h&s 7 pres5t$ on e side1 to bid me f>ewell4 ,_m call$ = me to bless !m be=e ,i dep>t$2 o!rs cri$ out1 ',lay h&s ^u me & heal me be=e y g4' ,"o came )1 ',bro!r ,woodruff4 ,i am turn$ out ( doors = my religion2 :at %all ,i d8' ,ano!r )1 ',i am ready to g to ,zion1 b my wife won't g ) me2 %all ,i leave h]1 to ga!r ) ! ,sa9ts8' ,a wife 9 turn says1 ',my husb& beat me & turn$ me out ( doors because ,i 0 baptiz$4 ,i h money en\gh to c>ry me & ! *ildr5 to ,zion2 w y #ada let me g )\t him8' ',bro!r ,woodruff1 my "m is ov] eighty ye>s ( age & has will$ me sixty p\nds at h] dea?1 b w n emigrate ) me2 mu/ ,i /ay = h] to die1 or leave h] n[ to g ) ! ,sa9ts8' ,"o said1 ',i h sold my little place & %all h ?irty p\nds tomorr[1 b mu/ g out into ! /reet4 ,i h n en\gh to c>ry my family to ,am]ica2 c y help me to a few p\nds1 or tell me :at to d8' ,an eld] cri$ out1 ',h[ mu* long] mu/ ,i prea* 9 ,engl& be=e y w let me g to ,am]ica8' ,f o!rs ( ! ,sa9ts came su* z ?is3 ',bro!r ,woodruff1 w y come & prea* 9 ,*elt5ham8' ',my head is 9 great pa91 w y heal me8' ',i want y to consecrate ?is bottle ( oil be=e y g4' ',w y write to me8' ',i h be5 wait+ a long "t to get a *ance to speak to y2 good-bye1 rememb] me to ,mrs4 ,woodruff1 good-bye2 ,god bless y6' ,?us = m ?an an h\r aft] ! close ( ! meet+ ,i 0 hail$ ) ! affectionate outbur/s & adieus1 & a ho/ ( p]plexities1 ( ^! ,sa9ts1 :o cr[d$ ar\nd me z *ildr5 ar\nd _! fa!r4 ,_m ( ! ,sa9ts p>t$ f me 9 te>s1 & _m foll[$ me to ,turkey ,hill1 :]e ,i sp5t ! night & !y fill$ ! h\se until a late h\r1 begg+ c\nsel & in/ruction ( me4 ,"o ( ^! 0 a ,bapti/ m9i/] :o _h j be5 baptiz$ into ! ,*ur*4 ,on ! morr[1 9 company ) ,eld] ,ne$ham1 ,i walk$ to ,keys5d ,/reet1 :]e ,i prea*$ to a cr[d$ congregation ( ,sa9ts1 & !nce cont9u$ to ,colwall4 ,!re ,i met ) a l>ge congregation ( ,sa9ts1 & prea*$ to !m ^u ! ga!r+4 ,next day1 ) ,eld] ,levi ,ri*>ds1 ,i walk$ ov] to ,malv]n ,hill & call$ ^u ,eld] ,samuel ,jones2 !nce ?r\gh ,great ,malv]n to ,cr[cat2 ,i held a meet+ at ,bro!r ,george ,brooks's1 & _h an int]e/+ "t ) a l>ge numb] ( ,sa9ts :om ,i _h baptiz$ ab\t a ye> be=e4 ,i w5t to ,dunsclose ! day aft]1 visit+ _m ( ! ,sa9ts by ! way1 lay+ h&s ^u ! sick1 & bless+ & c\nsel+ o!rs ( ! flock4 ,all 7 happy to see me2 = ,i _h baptiz$ mo/ ( !m :5 ,i fir/ op5$ t field ( labor4 ,next day we travel$ to ,frome's ,hill1 & visit$ ! ,sa9ts by ! way4 ,at ,frome's ,hill ,i met ) ! ,sa9ts on ,sunday morn+1 #adb & _h a cr[d$ h\se2 9 ! aft]noon we held a meet+ at ,/&ley ,hill1 :]e ,i commun$ ) ! ,*ur*4 ,at ! close ( ! meet+ ,i _h a busy "t %ak+ h&s ) ! ,sa9ts1 & p>t+ f !m4 ,_m ( !m wi%$ me to bless !m1 & o!rs to heal !m4 ,i sp5t ! night ) ,bro!r ,levi ,ri*>ds1 at ,eld] ,edw>d ,ockey's1 & on ! morr[ we held ! ,frome's ,hill conf]5ce at ,/&ley ,hill4 ,!re 7 pres5t "o ( ! travel+ high c\ncil1 two high prie/s1 tw5ty eld]s1 ?irty prie/s1 n9e tea*]s1 & two deacons4 ,aft] call+ ! meet+ to ord]1 ,i mov$ t ,eld] ,levi ,ri*>ds preside ov] ! conf]5ce1 & he 0 su/a9$ by ! meet+4 ,i 0 *os5 cl]k4 ,aft] s++ & pray]1 ! presid5t call$ ^u ! (fic]s = ! repres5tation ( ! v>i\s bran*es1 :i* 0 giv5 z foll[s3 bran*es1 #cc2 memb]s1 #ieg2 eld]s1 #bd2 prie/s1 #fh2 tea*]s1 #bg2 deacons1 #h4 ,rob]t ,gunn]y1 ,edw>d ,phillips1 & ,john ,spires 7 orda9$ to ! (fice ( eld] "u ! h&s ( ,eld]s ,ri*>ds1 ,k+ton1 & myself2 ,?omas ,bi%op1 to ! (fice ( prie/2 & ,wm4 ,r[ley1 to ! (fice ( deacon4 ,9 ! aft]noon1 aft] spee*es f ,eld]s ,ri*>ds & ,k+ton1 ,i deliev]$ my f>ewell address1 & pron\nc$ ! b5$iction on ! conf]5ce4 ,aft] ! meet+ 0 dismiss$1 ,i 0 almo/ ?ree h\rs %ak+ h&s ) ! ,sa9ts1 heal+ ! sick1 & giv+ c\nsel to ! multitude :i* surr\nd$ me1 _m ( :om 7 9 te>s :5 we p>t$4 ,ne>ly fifty came to ask me to take !m to ,zion1 :5 ,i _h n means to take myself4 ,h[ev]1 ,i gave ,si/] ,foxal five p\nds to help h] & h] husb& & *ildr5 to ! l& ( ,am]ica4 ,%e _h made e ex]tion = six mon?s1 to save money to ga!r ) ! ,sa9ts1 & _h rais$ ?irty p\nds4 ,! five p\nds ,i gave to h] 0 a donation f ,eld] ,edw>d ,ockey1 :o 0 p>t+ ) 8 sub/ance to help ! poor ( ! ,*ur* to ga!r4 ,aft] bidd+ ! multitude ( ,sa9ts f>ewell1 ,i w5t to ,eld] ,ockey's to sp5d ! night1 accompani$ by ,eld]s ,ri*>ds1 ,k+ton1 & ,ray4 ,we _h be5 9 ! h\se b a %ort "t :5 ?ree ( ,edw>d ,ockey's bro!rs came 9 = ! purpose ( hav+ a conte/1 because _! bro!r & si/] _h embrac$ ! gospel & 7 ab\t to ga!r ) ! ,sa9ts4 #adc ,!y manife/$ mu* wra? aga9/ me1 &1 aft] conv]s+ ) me ab\t ?ree h\rs1 !y left ! h\se & we 7 once m 9 peace4 ,aft] conv]s+ toge!r until ! ?ird wat* ( ! night1 we retir$ to re/1 clos+ "o ( ! busie/ days ( my life4 ,i arose 9 ! morn+1 refre%$ by sleep1 & aft] conv]s+ sev]al h\rs ) ,eld]s ,ri*>ds1 ,k+ton1 ,ray1 ,ockey1 & o!rs1 ,i 0 "u ! necessity ( p>t+ ) ! ,sa9ts 9 ?is region4 ,9 bidd+ !m f>ewell1 we f\nd 9 ! memories ( our associations _m ties :i* b\nd u toge!r4 ,among ! fai?ful ones 7 ! ,ockeys4 ,bro!r ,edw>d ,ockey & 8 si/] ,ann 7 ( a good & weal?y family4 ,!y _h _m trials to pass ?r\gh to d ! w ( ,god & to ga!r ) ! ,sa9ts1 = _! bro!rs 7 set aga9/ !m exce$+ly4 ,bro!r ,edw>d ma9ta9$ 8 integrity l a man ( ,god & 0 mak+ e prep>ation to ga!r ) ! ,sa9ts1 b 8 si/] ,ann _h fe>s t h] bro!rs w\ld h9d] h] ga!r+4 ,hav+ bidd5 f>ewell to ! ,sa9ts ( ,/&ley ,hill1 ,i walk$ to ,frome's ,hill & conv]s$ ) ! ,eld]s until two o'clock1 :5 ,i took ! p>t+ h& ( ,eld]s ,ri*>ds1 ,k+ton1 ,ray1 & o!rs1 &1 ) my c>pet bag ) ab\t tw5ty p\nds weight 9 x1 walk$ fifte5 miles to ,worce/]1 9 f\r h\rs4 ,:5 ,i arriv$ !re ,i 0 s v lame & we>y ) my heavy load & fa/ walk+ t ,i c\ld sc>cely walk at all4 ,i !n took rail & arriv$ 9 ,birm+ham at #aj o'clock at night1 b 0 exce$+ly lame & we>y4 ,i sp5t ! night ) ,eld] ,james ,riley1 #bd ,p>k ,/reet4 ,i _h n[ fairly end$ my ,h]e=d%ire mission1 & bidd5 a la/ f>ewell to t field ( labor :]e ! ,"l _h bless$ me beyond all my expectations4 ,i n[ left ?ree conf]5ces 9 ! region :i* ,i op5$ "o ye> be=e1 on ! #e? ( ! same mon? t ,i left ?is v9ey>d1 n[ plant$ all ov] ) *ur*es1 numb]+ fifte5 hundr$ ,sa9ts4 ,! m9utes :i* ,i h record$ w %[ at a glance ! rise & progress ( ! *ur*es 9 ,h]e=d%ire1 & ! regions ar\nd4 ,on ,sunday1 ! #bh? ( ,m>*1 ! ,/af=d%ire ,conf]5ce met1 & !re 7 pres5t ( ! ,twelve1 ,george ,a4 ,smi? & ,wil=d ,woodruff1 ) #a high prie/1 #ac eld]s1 #bh prie/s1 #aj #add tea*]s1 & #h deacons4 ,! conf]5ce 0 held 9 ! ,magi/rate's ,assembly ,room4 ,at ! close ( ! conf]5ce x 0 vot$ t '?is conf]5ce grant ,eld]s ,woodruff & ,george ,a4 ,smi? a lett] ( recomm5dation manife/+ t ! ,*ur* 9 ?is region accept ( _! labors & consid] t !y h fill$ _! mission ) honor & dignity4' ,we _h a v int]e/+ "t on ?is occasion4 ,! conf]5ce 0 held 9 a place :i* w\ld conta9 #hjj1 & x 0 cr[d$2 b !re 0 p]fect ord] & mu* good feel+ manife/$ dur+ ! day4 ,!re 0 prospect ( a cont9u$ increase 9 ! ,pott]ies4 ,george ,a4 ,smi? 0 ! presid5t ( ! conf]5ce1 & ,t4 ,j4 ,fit*] & ,o4 ,%aw1 cl]ks4 ,next day ,george ,a4 ,smi? & myself met ! (fic]s 9 c\ncil at ! ,hanley meet+ rooms1 & gave su* advice z we deem$ wisdom2 we !n took our f>ewell4 ,on ! foll[+ day we also p>t$ f ! ,sa9ts at ,burslem1 took coa* to ,man*e/]1 & call$ ^u ,p>ley ,p4 ,pratt1 #dg ,ox=d ,/reet2 we f\nd him & 8 family enjoy+ good heal?4 ,on ! #f? ( ,april1 #ahda1 ! ,g5]al ,conf]5ce ( ! ,briti% ,mission 0 held 9 ,c>p5t]'s ,hall1 ,man*e/]1 at :i* !re 7 pres5t n9e ( ! quorum ( ! ,twelve2 namely1 ,presid5t ,brigham ,"y1 ,heb] ,c4 ,kimball1 ,orson ,hyde1 ,p>ley ,p4 ,pratt1 ,orson ,pratt1 ,will>d ,ri*>ds1 ,wil=d ,woodruff1 ,john ,taylor1 & ,george ,a4 ,smi?4 ,! total memb]%ip ( ! ,briti% mission at t "t 0 repres5t$ z #e1had1 & #hjj besides _h emigrat$ to ,am]ica "u ! transportation arrangem5ts ( ! ,*ur*4 ,at ?is conf]5ce ! ,twelve bless$ & set ap>t ,orson ,hyde = 8 mission to ,j]usalem1 to :i* he _h be5 call$ by ! ,prophet ,joseph4 ,?is 0 ! fir/ & only "t 9 ?is disp5sation t ! ,twelve ,apo/les sat 9 conf]5ce z a quorum 9 a =eign l&4 ,imm$iately aft] ! ,g5]al ,conf]5ce1 ^? ( ! ,twelve :o 7 ab\t to return home ha/5$ to ,liv]pool1 & emb>k$ = ,am]ica on ! #bj? ( ,april1 on bo>d ( ! %ip ,ro*e/]4 ,next day1 ! w9d be+ favorable1 ! %ip weigh$ an*or4 ,!re 7 on bo>d ,brigham ,"y1 ,heb] ,c4 ,kimball1 ,p>ley ,p4 ,pratt1 ,orson ,pratt1 ,george ,a4 ,smi?1 ,wil=d ,woodruff1 ,will>d ,ri*>ds1 & ,john ,taylor1 ( ! ,twelve1 #ade ) ,eld] ,reub5 ,h$lock & #abj ( ! ,briti% ,sa9ts4 ,on our passage across ! ,atlantic we _h "s v tempe/u\s wea!r & became famili> ) 'a /orm at sea4' ,on ! #bj? ( ,may we l&$ 9 ,new ,york1 & on ! next day ,george ,a4 ,smi? & myself took up our abode = a few days at ,bro!r ,fo/]'s4 ,:ile !re ,i met my bro!rs-9-law1 ,ezra & ,ilus ,c>t]1 & also ,dr4 ,*>les ,fabyan1 my wife's relative4 ,on ! #bbnd ( ,may1 at ! h\se ( ,bro!r ,fo/]1 9 ,new ,york1 & 9 ! pres5ce ( ! quorum ( ! ,twelve1 ,i p]=m$ ! s]vice ( m>riage betwe5 ,mr4 ,edw>d ,ockey & ,miss ,eliza ,brew]1 bo? ( !m my conv]ts ( ,ca/le ,frome4 ,?is 0 ! fir/ m>riage c]emony at :i* ,i (ficiat$4 ,on ! #bnd ( ,june ,i arriv$ at ,sc>boro by /age1 & 0 p]mitt$ to embrace my wife1 & also my fir/ born son1 ,wil=d1 ,jr41 :om ,i _h n se5 be=e4 ,aft] two ye>s ( sep>ation f my wife1 x 0 inde$ a happy reunion4 ,!re ,i /ay$ ) my fa!r-9-law until ! #e? ( ,july1 & !n left = my native place1 ,f>m+ton1 ,conn41 :]e ,i arriv$ ! ?ird day aft]4 ,:ile t>ry+ at my fa!r's h\se ,i m>ri$ my si/] ,eunice ,woodruff to ,mr4 ,dwight ,web/]4 ,at my si/]'s m>riage !re 7 pres5t betwe5 =ty & fifty p]sons1 mo/ly our relatives4 ,?is 0 on ! #d? ( ,augu/1 #ahda4 ,a few days aft]w>ds my aunt ,beulah ,h>t 0 baptiz$ into ! ,*ur*1 & on ! #ah? ( ! mon? ,i bade f>ewell to my fa!r's h\se1 aft] a /ay ( =ty-"o days4 ,?is 0 a long] visit ?an ,i _h paid to any ( my fri5ds = ! pa/ t5 ye>s4 ,on ! #i? ,septemb]1 a little company1 consi/+ ( myself1 wife1 & son1 & f\r o!rs1 />t$ on bo>d ! boat ,s&usky = ,albany4 ,our ultimate de/9ation 0 ,nauvoo1 :]e we arriv$ on ! #e? ( ! next mon?4 ,:5 ,i left ,nauvoo1 two ye>s be=e1 !re 7 n m ?an a doz5 h\ses 9 ! place1 b on my return to ! city !re 7 sev]al hundr$4 ,we pass$ by ! ,temple1 !n build+1 & _h a view ( x2 we !n call$ at ! h\se ( ,eld] ,brigham ,"y1 & !re sp5t ! night4 ,bro!r ,brigham 0 sick1 & ,heb] ,c4 ,kimball & ,will>d ,ri*>ds 7 ) him4 ,we laid h&s ^u him & he soon recov]$4 ,i saw _m ( my old fri5ds & acqua9tances1 #adf & 0 in=m$ t o!rs ( !m 7 dead4 ,i met ) _m fri5ds on ! day aft] my return to ,nauvoo1 & also sat 9 c\ncil ) ! ,twelve1 & 0 happy once m to meet ) my quorum4 ,i mov$ my ?+s to ,eld] ,kimball's4 ,my wife & *ild 7 sick4 ,on ! #cj? ( ,octob]1 #ahda1 ! city c\ncil met1 & 9 c\rse ( its bus9ess ,i 0 appo9t$ "o ( ! city c\ncil ( ,nauvoo4 #adg ,,*apt] #ad4 ,,review ,,( ,,8 ,,mission4 ,wil=d ,r5d]s ,aid to ! ,p]secut$ ,sa9ts4--,8 ,c>e 9 ,record+ ! ,ev5ts1 also ,s]mons & ,say+s ( ! ,prophet ,joseph ,smi?4--,eld] ,woodruff's ,humility1 & ,appreciation ( ! ,"w ( ,o!rs4--,at a ,wesleyan ,me?odi/ ,mission>y ,conv5tion4--,lett] f ,8 ,wife ,ann\nc+ ! ,dea? ( ,_! ,daught]4--,revelation ,=e%ad[+ ! ,tr\bles ( ! ,sa9ts 9 ! ,expulsion f ,ill9ois4 ,9 ! fulle/ s5se ,wil=d ,woodruff 0 a man ( indu/ri\s habits4 ,dur+ ! int]val betwe5 8 return f ! ,fox ,isl&s & 8 dep>ture ) o!rs ( ! ,twelve = ! ,european mission1 he n only labor$ h>d to provide = 8 family2 b1 true to ! _s ( a fai?ful sa9t & disciple ( ! ,"l1 he devot$ mu* "t to visit+ ! afflict$ ,sa9ts 9 ,montrose1 ,i[a1 & 9 ,nauvoo1 ,ill9ois4 ,he also r5d]$ effici5t s]vice 9 gett+ teams & money to assi/ ! ,sa9ts 9 _! exodus f ,f> ,we/1 ,miss\ri1 to ,ill9ois4 ,! ,prophet ,joseph ,smi? be+ 9 prison1 ,presid5ts ,brigham ,"y & ,heb] ,c4 ,kimball1 ) o!r lead+ bre?r51 made a solemn cov5ant t !y w\ld n re/ until !y _h made e possible ef=t to free ! ,sa9ts f _! p]secutors 9 ,miss\ri1 & lead !m safely to ,nauvoo4 ,9 ?is movem5t1 z at all o!r times1 ,wil=d ,woodruff 0 a /aun* support] ( ! presid+ au?orities ( ! ,*ur*4 ,9 8 j\rnal he makes prom95t m5tion ( ! mobb+s 9 ,miss\ri1 ! m>tyrdom ( ,eld] ,david ,w4 ,patt5 & o!rs1 ! imprisonm5t ( ,joseph & ,hyrum ,smi? & o!r lead+ m5 ( ! ,*ur*1 _! escape f prison1 & ( o!r ev5ts ( ^? times4 ,inde$1 :e!r or n ,wil=d ,woodruff 0 pres5t at ! occurr5ce ( "s important ev5t 9 ,*ur* hi/ory1 he made c>eful inve/igations & record$ ! results ( 8 rese>*4 ,7 x n = ?is c>e1 ! hi/ory ( _m ev5ts n[ look$ ^u z important nev] w\ld h be5 writt54 ,he also report$ 9 consid]able fullness ne>ly e s]mon he he>d prea*$ by ! ,prophet ,joseph ,smi?4 ,almo/ e gem f ! say+s ( ! ,prophet ,joseph publi%$ 9 ! #adh ,comp5dium is f\nd 9 ,wil=d ,woodruff's j\rnal2 also are _m o!rs :i* h n be5 publi%$4 ,:5ev] he made ! acqua9tance ( m5 or wom5 ^: integrity to ! gospel & g5]osity to ! ,sa9ts 7 notable1 _! names h an honor$ place 9 8 j\rnal4 ,9 ?is connection1 = ! com=t & enc\ragem5t ( _! imm$iate fri5ds & desc5dants1 x may be said t ! names ( ,william ,clayton1 ,john ,b5b[1 ,william ,pitt1 ,edw>d ,ockey1 ,alfr$ ,cordon1 ) o!rs :om he met fir/ 9 ,engl&1 & "s ( :om he baptiz$1 are m5tion$ _m times by him1 ) feel+s ( love & admiration4 ,^! all di$ 9 ! fai?2 may _! desc5dants foll[ 9 _! foot/eps1 & ! pray]s ( ,wil=d ,woodruff 9 _! behalf n g unansw]$4 ,8 fir/ mission to ,great ,brita9 0 a l& m>k 9 ,*ur* hi/ory4 ,8 wond]ful success is )\t a p>allel 9 ! mission>y exp]i5ces ( t or ( any subsequ5t p]iod4 ,its importance gr[s ) ! gr[? ( ! "w4 ,he "h returns to t mission 9 a rem9isc5t _s & rec\nts ev5ts ov]look$ 9 8 ha/y survey conta9$ 9 ! n>rative ( ! previ\s *apt]4 ,:at foll[s picks up loose ends & is n giv5 z a summ>y4 ,on ! #aj? ( ,febru>y1 #ahdj1 he records ?is item3 ,on ?is day ,que5 ,victoria ( ,engl& 0 m>ri$ to ,pr9ce ,alb]t4 ,z _m 7 on ?is day celebrat+ ! m>riage ( ! que51 ,i ?\ght x "r to honor ! ,k+ ( ,heav5 by advocat+ ,8 cause & prea*+ ! gospel ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,i walk$ into ! m>ket place at ,burslem1 accompani$ by ,eld] ,alfr$ ,cordon & two o!r bre?r51 & we began to s+ & pray unto ,god1 & call ^u ,8 "n4 ,a congregation flock$ ar\nd u1 & we prea*$ to !m2 ,i bore te/imony ( ! great "w :i* ,god _h set ,8 h& to accompli% & ( ! second com+ ( ,*ri/1 & w>n$ ! p to rep5t & be baptiz$ = ! remission ( s9s4 ,:ile view+ ! beauties ( ,engli% l&scape1 _m times 8 s\l 0 fill$ ) int5se admiration = ! works ( ! ,creator4 ,describ+ a visit to ,malv]n ,hill1 he says3 ,9 my walk to ,colwell on ! #i?1 ,i _h a great survey ( nature & ( ! p[] ( ! ,creator2 ?is 0 :ile /&+ ^u ! summit ( ,m>lv]n ,hill1 elevat$ f twelve hundr$ to fifte5 #adi hundr$ feet above ! level4 ,! surr\nd+ c\ntry 0 be=e my view1 /ret*$ out _m miles4 ,worce/] t[n lies on ! nor?1 cle>ly se5 9 ! prospect1 ,gl\ce/] on ! s\?1 ) sev]al l>ge villages betwe51 ,l$bury & o!r villages on ! we/1 & a f9e1 beautifully cultivat$ vale ^u e h&4 ,:ile ^u ?is not$ hill1 behold+ ! gr& & *>m+ prospect be=e me1 ! ?und] began to roll1 & ! lightn+ fla%$ 9 ! vale bel[1 on :i* ! ra9 desc5d$ 9 torr5ts4 ,! solemnity & gr&eur ( ! sc5e 0 impressive z ,i /ood ^u ! hill above ! cl\ds1 survey+ ! beautiful works ( ! ,creator1 & ,8 maje/y 9 ! /orm4 ,:ile ^u ?is mission1 on ,m>* #bb1 #ahdj1 a son1 ,wil=d ,woodruff ,jr41 0 born4 ,at ?is writ+ he is liv+1 & is a fai?ful work] 9 ! ,salt ,lake ,temple4 ,^u leav+ ,h]e=d%ire 9 ,june1 #ahdj1 to att5d ! ,man*e/] conf]5ce1 ,wil=d comm5ts3 ,i nev] be=e left a field ( labor ) z mu* satisfaction ) ! results ( my "w2 ,i felt to r5d] unto ,god ! gratitude ( my he>t = giv+ me s _m s\ls z seals to my m9i/ry2 & ,i note ! rem>kable fact t ,i _h be5 l$ by ! _s 7only a little m ?an ?ree mon?s be=e7 ?r\gh a d5sely populat$ c\ntry = eighty miles1 & *ose no "p ( x = my field ( labor until ,i 0 l$ by ! ,"l to ! h\se ( ,john ,b5b[1 at ,frome's ,hill1 :]e ,i prea*$ = ! fir/ "t on ! #e? ( ,m>*1 #ahdj2 n[1 on ! #bbnd ( ,june1 ,i 0 go+ to ! ,man*e/] conf]5ce1 to repres5t ?is fruitful field ( my labors ) ?irty-?ree organiz$ *ur*es numb]+ #eda memb]s1 #cjj ( :om receiv$ ! ord9ance ( baptism "u my h&s4 ,9 t labor1 att5d$ ) su* unprec$5t$ success 9 ?is disp5sation1 he nev]1 = a mom5t1 felt to take honor to himself2 yet ) *>act]i/ic humility & meekness he fail$ n to make honorable m5tion ( ! labor ( o!r bre?r5 :o came to assi/ him4 ,= in/ance1 ( ,presid5ts ,brigham ,"y & ,will>d ,ri*>ds he writes3 ,eld] ,brigham ,"y labor$ ) me 9 ?is v9ey>d ab\t "o mon?2 f him ! ,sa9ts & ,i receiv$ mu* b5efit1 = he is mighty 9 c\nsel1 & is end[$ ) mu* wisdom4 ,eld] ,will>d ,ri*>ds _h labor$ ) me two mon?s1 & 0 also a great bless+ to u1 = he _h pass$ ?r\gh a notable s*ool ( exp]i5ce & le>n$ mu* wisdom1 & 8 #aej s\nd judgm5t 0 v manife/ 9 ! c\ncils & conf]5ces 9 :i* we _h act$ toge!r4 ,at t "t ! ,briti% mission numb]$ =ty-"o bran*es ( ! ,*ur*1 ) #b1eac memb]s1 ! local (fic]s includ+ #ef eld]s1 #abf prie/s1 #fa tea*]s1 & #ac deacons2 #hdb memb]s _h be5 ! increase 9 ! prec$+ ?ree mon?s4 ,x 0 ab\t ?is "t t a local eld] :o 0 9 ! ,briti% army 0 ord]$ ) 8 regim5t to ,india1 :]e he w5t 9 good spirits1 det]m9$ to c>ry ! gospel to t l&1 he be+ ! fir/ to d s4 ,at ?is "t ,wil=d also notes 9 8 j\rnal ! dea? ( ,bi%op ,edw>d ,p>tridge1 & makes ?is comm5t3 ,bi%op ,p>tridge 0 "o ( ! wise/ & be/ m5 ( ! la/ g5]ation4 ,l ,na?aniel ( old1 9 him !re 0 no guile4 ,he _h pass$ ?r\gh mu* p]secution ) ! ,sa9ts1 = ! ^w ( ,god & ! te/imony ( ,jesus4 ,bro!r ,woodruff relates t ,eld]s ,brigham ,"y1 ,heb] ,c4 ,kimball & himself 7 once lock$ out ( an ,aitk5ite meet+ because ! prea*]s 7 afraid ! _s ( ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts mission w\ld break up _! society4 ,he also n>rates ?is incid5t3 ,9 company ) ,eld] ,george ,a4 ,smi?1 ,i att5d$ ! ,wesleyan ,me?odi/ mission>y conv5tion held on ,city ,road1 ,london4 ,x 0 consid]$ "o ( ! greate/ ( ! k9d ev] held 9 t city4 ,! *air 0 fill$ by ! ,"l ,mayor4 ,he 0 a noble-look+ man1 & ! insignia ( (fice :i* hung ab\t 8 neck consi/$ ( six gold *a9s1 :i* 7 l>ge & v heavy4 ,! object ( ! meet+ 0 to arrange = s5d+ out mission>ies1 & to make collections to liquidate a debt ( fifty ?\s& p\nds /]l+4 ,"s ( ! be/ tal5t ( ,europe 0 ga!r$ on ?is occasion4 ,mu* policy 0 manife/$ 9 ?is comb9ation ( m9i/]s & _! influ5ce = rais+ means4 ,! spee*es 7 f t5 to twelve m9utes' duration4 ,"o m9i/] f ,scotl& arose & said3 ',my ,"l & ,wesleyan fri5ds1 let my tongue cleave to my m\? & my "r h& =get h] cunn+ :5 ,i d n take a ,wesleyan by ! h& & call him bro!r4' ,"o f ! ,*ur* ( ,engl& said3 ',my ,"l & ,wesleyan fri5ds1 ,i wi% y1 :ile look+ at ! ,*ur* ( ,engl&1 to cov] h] imp]fections ) ! cloak ( *>ity--,i w\ld readily cov] ! imp]fections ( ! ,wesleyan society1 b ,i "k n #aea :]e !y are4 ,i w\ld n hesitate to cov] ! imp]fections ( ! ,*ur* ( ,rome 7 x 9 my p[]1 b !y are all sc>let4' ,a ,wesleyan m9i/] !n arose & said3 ',we are highly favor$ on ?is occasion by hav+ = our *airman ! ,"l ,mayor ( ,london1 ! *ief magi/rate ( ! mo/ r5[n$ city ( ! _w2 & 8 lord%ip has1 l ,caes>1 submitt$ himself to ! wor%ip ( ,*ri/ 9 ?is condesc5sion2 b1 :5 rightly consid]$1 is n my ,"l z highly honor$ 9 presid+ ov] ?is va/ body ( respectable citiz5s ?is ev5+ on s important a matt] z he w\ld be 7 he reign+ ^u a ?rone8 ,= ! angels 9 heav5 honor e ef=t t is made on e>? = ! spread ( ! gospel1 & ! sav+ ( ! s\ls ( m54 ,my ,"l & ,*ri/ian fri5ds1 h[ did ! anci5t apo/les prevail8 ,!y 7 illit]ate1 & _h nei!r money nor influ5ce1 & _! doctr9es 7 unpopul>1 yet !y e/abli%$ ! gospel1 ma9ta9$ ! doctr9es ( ,*ri/1 & caus$ ! nations to tremble2 b ?is 0 all by ! p[] ( ,god1 & n ( man4 ,my ,"l1 our circum/ances are diff]5t f !irs4 ,we h influ5ce & weal?2 we h spl5did *apels & respectable bodies1 & our memb]s are _m2 yet if ,god is n ) u we _c prevail4' 7,i %\t$1 ',am56'7 ,^! spee*es cont9u$ until #aj p4 m41 :5 a collection 0 made1 & ! ,"l ,mayor arose & address$ ! ?ree ?\s& p pres5t4 ,?is 0 9 ,city ,road *apel--! fir/ ev] erect$ by ! celebrat$ ,john ,wesley4 ,! ,"l ,mayor said3 ',x is ) pleasure t ,i h be5 p]mitt$ to preside ov] ?is respectable body ?is ev5+1 on s important an occasion1 :i* w be indelibly fix$ ^u my m9d z "o ( ! mo/ pleas+ ev5ts ( my life2 & ,i tru/ ,i %all ev] be z ready to p]=m e duty requir$ ( me by ! citiz5s ( ,london z ,i h be5 to meet ) our ,wesleyan fri5ds ?is ev5+4' ,! h\se rang ) applause4 ,9 ! mid/ ( all ?is1 :o c imag9e our feel+s8 ,none b ^? 9 l situation4 ,"h 7 we ) a mission & message f ! ,"l to ! inhabitants ( ,london4 ,we /ood 9 _! mid/ ready to deliv] t message z ! ,"l might op5 our way1 & yet we 7 z little kn[n to ! p z 0 ,jonah to ! citiz5s ( ,n9eveh :ile 9 ! belly ( ! :ale4 ,not)/&+ all ?is display ( tal5t1 yet ! p ne$$ a humble s]vant ( ! ,"l to tea* !m #aeb ! gospel 9 its purity1 z ,n9eveh ne$$ a prophet to cry rep5tance !re94 ,i retir$ alone1 & reflect$ ^u ^! ?+s4 ,sc5es ( ?is k9d /irr$ ,wil=d ,woodruff1 9 8 deeply consci5ti\s nature1 ) great anxiety & conc]n1 le/ he might fail to deliv] 8 div9e message to ! v utt]mo/ ( ! requirem5t made ( him4 ,! grief t b[$ d[n ,wil=d ,woodruff's he>t at receiv+ news ( ! dea? ( 8 little daught] f9ds pa!tic expression 9 8 j\rnal1 9 :i* also appe>s ! lett] f 8 wife be>+ ! sorr[ful tid+s4 ,x reads3 ,my ,de> ,wil=d3 ,:at w be y\r feel+s :5 ,i say t ye/]day ,i 0 to witness ! dep>ture ( our little ,s>ah ,emma f ?is _w8 ,yes1 %e is gone4 ,! rel5tless h& ( dea? has snat*$ h] f my embrace4 ,%e 0 too lovely1 k9d1 & affectionate to live 9 ?is wick$ _w4 ,:5 look+ ^u h] ,i h (t5 ?\ght h[ ,i %\ld feel to "p ) h]4 ,i ?\ght ,i c\ld n live )\t h]1 especially 9 ! abs5ce ( my companion2 b %e is gone4 ,! ,"l has tak5 h] home to ,himself1 = "s wise purpose4 ,x is a trial to me1 b ! ,"l has /ood by me 9 a wond]ful mann]4 ,he w take bett] c>e ( h] ?an ,i possibly c\ld d4 ,we h "o little angel 9 heav51 & ,i ?9k x likely t h] _s has visit$ y be=e ?is "t4 ,%e us$ to call h] ,papa1 & left a kiss = h] ,papa be=e %e di$4 ,today1 little ,wil=d & ,i ) a numb] ( fri5ds1 came ov] to ,comm]ce1 to pay our la/ respects to our d>l+ 9 see+ h] dec5tly buri$4 99 99 ,%e _h no relatives to foll[ h] to ! grave1 or to %$ = h] a sil5t te>1 except h] ,mamma & little ,wil=d4 ,%e lies alone 9 peace4 ',! ,"l give?1 & ! ,"l take? away4 ,bless$ be ! "n ( ! ,"l4' ,,phoebe ,w4 ,,woodruff4 ,"u date ( ,octob] #b1 #ahdj1 ,wil=d be+ at t "t ) ,eld] ,heb] ,c4 ,kimball1 says 9 8 j\rnal3 ,eld] ,kimball & ,i arose f our b$ t morn+ ) ! p[] ( ,god re/+ ^u u1 yea1 ,8 _s 0 l fire %ut up 9 our bones4 ,i said1 ',o my ,god1 :y is ,?y _s ?us ^u me8 #aec ,:y are m9e eyes l a f\nta98 ,:at art ,?\ ab\t to d1 ,o ,"l1 t causes ?is ?+8 ,i ask ,!e1 ,fa!r1 9 ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 ,!y ,son1 to make x kn[n unto me4' ,! _s ( revelation came ^u me1 & ,i 0 answ]$3 ',?us sai? ! ,"l ,god unto !e1 my s]vant ,wil=d4 ,?is is my _s :i* re/e? ^u !e to enlight5 ?y m9d1 to %[ !e ?+s to come2 & n only ^u !e b ^u all my fai?ful s]vants ^u ! face ( ! :ole e>?1 sai? ! ,"l4 ,m9e indignation is ab\t to be p\r$ out )\t mixture ^u all ! nations ( ! e>?1 & !y %all n escape4 ,! cry ( ! poor1 ( ! wid[ & ! orphan asc5de? to m9e e>s1 sai? ! ,"l1 & ,i am ab\t to av5ge ! cry ( m9e elect by lay+ l[ ! oppressor1 & execut+ ! decree ( m9e he>t ^u all ! ungodly among/ m54 ,"h ,i put my _s ^u !e & say unto !e1 lift up ?y voice & sp>e n1 & call ^u all m5 t come )9 ! s\nd ( ?y voice to rep5t1 & _m s\ls %all be giv5 unto !e1 & great %all be ?y rew>d1 & et]nal %all be ?y glory1 sai? ! ,"l4' ,ab\t ?is "t ! _s ( ! ,"l re/$ 9 simil> mann] ^u ! o!r apo/les & eld]s1 & inde$ ^u _m ( ! ,sa9ts ?r\gh\t ! ,briti% ,isles4 ,!y _h vivid impressions ( ! tr\ble & p]secutions ab\t to be heap$ ^u ! ,sa9ts 9 ,am]ica & ,europe4 ,eld] ,woodruff fur!r says3 ,b my m9d 0 tr\bl$1 = ! _s manife/$ unto me mu* discom=t & p]secution among ! ,sa9ts ?r\gh\t ,europe & ,am]ica1 & t _m w fall away2 also t ! p[]s t be 9 ,am]ica w rise up aga9/ ! ,*ur* & x w be driv52 & t :ile tr\ble lay 9 ! future be=e ! p ( ,god1 great] calamities await ! _w4 ,! ,sa9ts 7 receiv+ te/imonies ( ! cl\ds :i* 7 ga!r+ ov] ! ,*ur*1 & aft]w>ds ov] ! :ole _w1 = judgm5ts beg9 at ! h\se ( ,god4 ,h[ completely ! revelation ?us giv5 to ,wil=d ,woodruff by ! ,_s ( prophecy :i* re/$ ^u him1 & to 8 bre?r5 & ! ,sa9ts 9 ,europe1 0 fulfill$1 is well kn[n to ^? famili> ) ! hi/ory ( ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts dur+ ! score ( ye>s succe$+ ! manife/ation h]e9 record$4 #aed ,,*apt] #ae4 ,,9 ,,nauvoo1 #ahda4 ,prophetic ,insight4--,tea*+s ( ! ,prophet4--,baptism = ! ,dead--,hyrum ,kimball4 ,! life ( ,wil=d ,woodruff is a rem>kable example ( ! mann] 9 :i* ^? :o are pre-em95tly qualifi$ z prea*]s ( ! gospel are requir$ to fill out a well r\nd$ life ( exp]i5ces1 t\*+ mo/ important phases ( human conduct 9 almo/ all ! walks ( life4 ,_h ,wil=d ,woodruff belong$ to "s religi\s d5om9ation ( 8 day1 x is consi/5t to suppose t he w\ld h be5 exclusively a prea*]1 z he lov$ to exp\nd ! ,scriptures & speak ( ! goodness ( ,god & ,8 wondr\s ways4 ,mormonism1 h[ev]1 made ( him bo? a prea*] & a man ( affairs1 & 8 s]vice 9 life cov]$ a wide range ( useful activities4 ,he 01 9 ! days ( ,nauvoo's municipal glory1 a memb] ( its city c\ncil4 ,! responsibility ( su* a position at t "t :5 municipal gov]nm5t 0 little und]/ood 0 "o ( special weight4 ,on ! #g? ( ,novemb]1 #ahda1 on ! ,sabba? day he tells u t he made a call ^u ! ,prophet ,joseph & f !re w5t to ! home ( ,brigham ,"y4 ,lat] he att5d$ a meet+ ( ! ,sa9ts & li/5$ to an address ( a c]ta9 eld] :o 0 reprim&$ by ! ,prophet ,joseph4 ,t reprim& c>ri$ ) x su* prophetic insight into ! "* ( ! man :o /ill lives1 t ! incid5t is tak5 f ,eld] ,woodruff's j\rnal z foll[s3 ,bro!r ,joseph rose & reprim&$ him z ph>isaical & hypocritical1 & he 0 told t he _h n edifi$ ! p by 8 two h\rs' talk4 ,! man's life has ev] s9ce be5 9 keep+ ) ?is *>act]ization ( ! ,prophet4 ,he aims to be a fell[ well met ) all d5om9ations4 ,he occasionally visits ! ,sa9ts1 & :ile ) !m pr(esses fai? 9 ! gospel & claims bro!rhood ) !m4 ,! ,prophet !n address$ himself to ! ,sa9ts1 told !m t if !y w\ld n falsely accuse "o ano!r1 ! ,"l w\ld n accuse !m2 & if !y _h no accus]s1 !y %\ld ent] #aee into ! ,k+dom ( ,heav54 ,he also spoke at "s l5g? ^u ! "* ( s9 & decl>$ t _m ?+s :i* ! d5om9ations ( t day taught z s9s 7 really n s9s at all1 t _m ?+s 7 done 9 ! purposes ( ,god to break d[n sup]/itions ( m5 & loos5 f !m ! fett]s ( traditions by :i* _! s\ls 7 b\nd4 ,! #ba/ ( ,novemb]1 #ahda1 0 a r$-lett] day 9 ! hi/ory ( ,nauvoo4 ,eld] ,woodruff says1 ,! ,twelve met 9 c\ncil at ,presid5t ,brigham ,"y's home4 ,aft]w>ds !re 0 a g5]al meet+ ( ! ,sa9ts :o 7 address$ by ,john ,taylor & ,hyrum ,smi?4 ,! ,twelve !n return$ to ,brigham ,"y's home & 7 occupi$ 9 c\nsel until f\r 9 ! aft]noon :5 !y repair$ to ! baptismal font 9 ! basem5t ( ! ,nauvoo ,temple4 ,aga9 quot+ f ,eld] ,woodruff's j\rnal we read3 ,x 0 truly an int]e/+ sc5e4 ,x 0 ! fir/ font built 9 ?is disp5sation = ! glori\s provision 9 ! gospel :i* provid$ = ! r$emption ( ! dead4 ,x 0 d$icat$ by ,presid5t ,joseph ,smi? & ! ,twelve4 ,a l>ge congregation assembl$ to witness ! baptism ( ab\t =ty p]sons by ,brigham ,"y1 ,heb] ,c4 ,kimball1 & ,john ,taylor4 ,eld]s ,will>d ,ri*>ds1 ,george ,a4 ,smi?1 & myself assi/$ 9 confirm+ !m4 ,aft]w>ds ,i pass$ ! ev5+ ) ! quorum ( ! ,twelve at ! home ( ,heb] ,c4 ,kimball4 ,along ) ^! religi\s duties came ! daily responsibilities ( ! mat]ial int]e/s ( ! ,*ur*4 ,at ?is "t ! ,nauvoo ,h\se 0 9 ! process ( con/ruction4 ,eld] ,woodruff _h *>ge ( ! provision /ore & ?r\gh x took an active "p 9 ! con/ruction ( t important build+4 ,dur+ ^! times1 ,sa9ts 7 arriv+ 9 consid]able numb]s f ,engl&4 ,_m ( !m _h receiv$ ! ord9ance ( baptism at 8 h&s4 ,!y ne$$ in/ruction1 enc\ragem5t1 & ! sympa?y ( a bro!rly love4 ,!y f\nd 9 ! mess5g] :o _h br\ght ! ^w ( ! ,"l to !m z consi/5t a fri5d 9 _! new home z he _h be5 :5 an eld] abroad4 ,on ! #be? ( ,novemb]1 #ahda1 ab\t two hundr$ ,sa9ts f ,new ,york arriv$ 9 ,w>saw4 ,_! arrival 0 9 ! mid/ ( a heavy sn[ /orm4 ,eld] ,woodruff records ! "w ( love at t "t 9 provid+ = !m e com=t t #aef c\ld be f\nd4 ,he m5tions 9 8 j\rnal ! names ( ^? ^: integrity & love he *]i%$4 ,^? e>ly fri5d%ips 7 always de> to 8 memory1 & x matt]$ n to him :at /ation 9 life a man occupi$ if he 0 loyal to ,god & true to 8 bre?r54 ,he speaks ( ,k+ton1 ,b5b[1 ,ockey1 ,bruitt1 & ,pitt4 ,! words ( ! ,prophet fell ^u ,eld] ,woodruff's e>s z ! voice ( ,scripture4 ,he puts !m 9 ! j\rnal because he believes t "s day !y w conta9 enlight5m5t & guidance = ^? :o fai?fully read !m4 ,he says ab\t ?is "t t ! ,prophet spoke ( ^? :o compla9$ ( him because he did n br+ =? m ( ! ^w ( ! ,"l4 ,to ^? :o pr(ess$ to be able to receive m ( ! ^w ( ,god ?an _h be5 giv5 !m1 he said3 ,a man might comm& 8 son to d a c]ta9 ?+ & be=e x 0 done he might = good & suffici5t reason require him to d some?+ else4 ,! ex]cise ( p>5tal au?ority 9 su* a mann] is consid]$ q prop]2 b if ! ,"l gives a comm& & aft]w>d revokes x & comm&s some?+ else1 !re are ^? ready to cry out1 ',a false prophet6' ,^? :o w n receive *a/isem5t f a prophet & apo/les are (t5 *a/is$ by ! ,"l ) sickness & dea?4 ,let n any man publi% 8 own righte\sness1 o!rs c d t = him4 ,let him r confess 8 s9s1 & he w !n be =giv5 & br+ =? m & bett] fruit4 ,! reason we d n h m ( ! secrets ( ! ,"l reveal$ unto u is because we d n keep to our own secrets1 b reveal !m & make our difficulties kn[n ev5 to our enemies4 ,:at great] love ha? any man ?an t he w lay d[n 8 life = 8 fri5ds8 ,:y n !n /& by !m unto dea?8 ,eld] ,woodruff's j\rnal conta9+ an acc\nt ( ! utt]ances ( ! prom95t m5 ( t day cle>ly indicates ! deep anxiety :i* ,presid5t ,brigham ,"y felt = ! completion ( ! ,temple4 ,8 int]e/ 9 ! build+ 0 sc>cely less ?an t ( ! ,prophet himself4 ,! responsibility ( its completion weigh$ heavily ^u 8 m9d & he gave himself up he>t & s\l to ! con/ruction ( t great edifice4 ,9 view ( ! fact t "s ye>s lat] aft] ! ,prophet's dea? ! responsibility ( its completion & ! ord9ances to be p]=m$ #aeg !re9 re/$ mo/ heavily ^u him1 "o c appreciate 8 he>t-felt admonition on ! subject :5 he 0 con/antly urg+ ! ,sa9ts be=e ! dea? ( ! ,prophet4 ,on ,*ri/mas day ( #ahda ,eld] ,woodruff says t he & o!r memb]s ( ! ,twelve visit$ ! home ( ,hyrum ,kimball1 :o1 be=e !y left1 pres5t$ ea* ( ! ,twelve ) a lot to :i* he gave !m ! de$4 ,on ! #bf? & #bg? ! ,twelve visit$ ! home ( ! ,prophet1 & on "o ( ^! days ,eld] ,woodruff says 9 8 j\rnal t ! ,prophet %[$ him & o!rs = ! fir/ "t ! ,urim & ,?ummim4 ,dur+ t ye> ! subject ( ?is biography _h visit$ ,london1 ,bri/ol1 ,liv]pool1 ,man*e/]1 ,/af=d%ire ,pott]ies1 ,wolv]hampton1 ,birm+ham1 ,worce/]1 ,h]e=d1 ,l$bury1 ,malv]n ,hill1 ,gl\ce/]1 ,*elt5ham1 ,ox=d1 ,woolwi*1 & ,monm\?4 ,9 ,am]ica he visit$ & prea*$ ! gospel 9 ,new ,york1 ,portl&1 ,bo/on1 ,h>t=d1 ,new ,hav51 ,albany1 ,buffalo1 ,detroit1 ,mack9aw1 & ,*icago4 ,he held #hc meet+s1 att5d$ #aj conf]5ces1 baptiz$ #ba p]sons & assi/$ 9 ! baptism ( #ah o!rs1 confirm$ #df1 & orda9$ #ch p]sons to (fices 9 ! prie/hood4 #aeh ,,*apt] #af4 ,,tr\bles ,,9 ,,nauvoo1 #ahdb4 ,build+ ( ! ,temple4--,book ( ,moses4--,words ( ! ,prophet4--,nauvoo ,legion4--,bus9ess ,trip to ,/4 ,l\is4--,return ( ,orson ,hyde4 ,eld] ,woodruff 0 a mess5g] ( peace1 a man by temp]am5t & fai? pre-em95tly fitt$ to be a mission>y ( ! ^w ( ,god to ! nations ( ! e>?4 ,z "o /udies 8 life & ! life ( ! e>ly lead]s ( ! ,*ur*1 "o is con/antly rem9d$ ( _! peculi> fitness & qualifications = ! "w ne$$ 9 ! ,*ur* 9 its e>ly life4 ,new ye> ( #ahdb f\nd him at home 9 ,nauvoo enjoy+ ) 8 family & fri5ds ! fe/ive season4 ,he _h be5 a memb] ( ! ,*ur* eight ye>s1 b dur+ t memb]%ip _h be5 abs5t f home p]haps f\r-fif?s ( ! "t4 ,he records ! fact t he ) ! quorum ( ! ,twelve pass$ ! day at ! home ( ,bro!r ,/odd>d4 ,nauvoo 0 at ?is "t tak+ on a new int]e/4 ,! erection ( ! ,temple awak5$ )9 su* m5 a he>tfelt desire1 n only to take "p 9 ! "w1 b to enjoy its ord9ances at ! e>lie/ possible opportunity4 ,!y felt t ^! ord9ances w\ld give to !m a new spiritual life & t !y w\ld be bett] qualifi$ 9 consequ5ce z mess5g]s ( ! ^w ( ,god to ! nations ( ! e>?4 ,9 8 j\rnal he writes3 ,x is an int]e/+ occasion = u to meet ) our families dur+ ! fe/ive season 9 ! ,city ( ! ,sa9ts 9 ! mid/ ( peace & love4 ,we prize m highly ?is privilege z we are s (t5 sep>at$ 9 ! v9ey>d ( ! ,"l4 ,x is a privilege to be at home = a season & provide = my family4 ,?is is ! fir/ "t s9ce ,i h be5 9 ! ,*ur* t ,i h be5 ?us privileg$ z ,i h be5 on missions mo/ ( ! "t = eight ye>s4 ,dur+ ! e>ly "p ( ,janu>y he paid a visit to 8 old "t fri5d1 ,john ,b5b[1 :o liv$ on ! prairie six miles f ,nauvoo4 ,eld] ,b5b[ _h be5 a v lib]al man 9 promot+ ! mission>y "w ( ,apo/le ,woodruff abroad4 ,he 0 j z lib]al :5 he jo9$ ! ,sa9ts ne> ,nauvoo4 ,besides #aei 8 regul> (f]+s1 he loan$ money to ! ,prophet to meet press+ obligations ( himself & ! ,*ur*4 ,?is 0 ! fir/ "t ,i _h visit$ him s9ce my return home4 ,i pass$ ! "t !re v pleasantly4 ,8 f>m look$ almo/ l a ,g>d5 ( ,ed54 ,i h nev] se5 m "w done 9 "o ye> on a prairie f>m ?an 0 done on 84 ,he _h surr\nd$ & cross$ x ) heavy dit*es1 & _h plant$ ?orn h$ges4 ,8 dwell+1 b>ns1 %$s1 g>d51 y>ds1 & or*>ds 7 all beautifully arrang$4 ,! f>m resembl$ v mu* ! f>ms ( old ,engl&4 ,eld] ,b5b[ _h be5 a well-to-d-f>m] on ab\t ?ree hundr$ acres ( l&4 ,?is place 0 a pleasant retreat = a summ]'s ride f ,nauvoo4 ,! little neighborhood consi/$ ( five families f ,engl&4 ,all 7 unit$ except "o family t _h d5i$ ! fai?4 ,be=e my return to ! city ,i paid ,john ,b5b[ two hundr$ doll>s = ,presid5t ,smi? & _h x endors$ on 8 note4 ,! activity 9 & ab\t ,nauvoo direct$ t[>d ! erection ( ! ,temple mu/ h pres5t$ ! appe>ance ( m5 :o work$ ) a w to accompli% def9ite purposes4 ,eld] ,woodruff himself 0 engag$ 9 haul+ l>ge /ones f ! riv] to ,temple ,hill4 ,:atev] he set himself to d he did z ?\gh x 7 ! occupation ( 8 life & nev] a make%ift4 ,x 0 t :ole-s\l$ devotion t enabl$ him to turn f "o occupation to ano!r )\t any disappo9tm5t or di/a/e4 ,x is only ! half-he>t$ t compla9 at int]ruptions1 :o are di/ract$ :5 tak5 f "o condition ( life to ano!r & are subject$ to radical z well z frequ5t *anges4 ,f ! occupation ( a rock haul] he 0 call$ to ! pr9t+ press1 & ) ,john ,taylor he took up ! "w ( publi%+ ! ,times & ,seasons1 :i* !reaft] 0 to be "u ! direction ( ,joseph1 ! ,se]4 ,he began "w 9 8 new call+ by tak+ *>ge ( ! bus9ess dep>tm5t ( ! pap]4 ,joseph 0 editor 9 *ief & ,john ,taylor 0 8 assi/ant4 ,ab\t ?is "t ! ,prophet 0 occupi$ 9 ! translation ( ! ,book ( ,moses f an ,egyptian papyrus4 ,p>ts ( ! book 7 publi%$ 9 ! ,times & ,seasons1 & its subject matt] creat$ a peculi> satisfaction 9 ! he>t ( ,wil=d ,woodruff4 ,wil=d ,woodruff 0 himself a /ud5t ( ,holy #afj ,writ1 a man ( pron\nc$ religi\s convictions1 unt\*$ by ! religi\s p]suasions ( 8 "t4 ,8 complete surr5d]1 & 8 p]fect devotion to 8 new-f\nd call+ are suffici5t 9 !mselves to comm& att5tion & p]suade o!rs t !re mu/ h be5 some?+ rem>kable 9 8 new-f\nd fai?1 o!rwise he w\ld n h be5 "o ( its apo/les4 ,i h be5 mu* edifi$ ( late1 he says1 9 li/5+ to ! ,prophet conv]se ^u ! my/]ies ( ! ,k+dom ( ,god4 ,surely ! ,"l is ) him & is mak+ him mighty 9 k & wisdom4 ,i am conv9c$ t none ( ! prophets or se]s h ev] accompli%$ a great] "w ?an ! ,"l w br+ to pass ?r\gh ! in/rum5tality ( ! ,prophet ,joseph ,smi?4 ,wil=d ,woodruff knew 8 ,bible1 he knew himself1 & ! simplicity & purity ( 8 own s\l fitt$ him = ! reception ( a new light4 ,he 0 n a m]e en?usia/1 he 0 nev] fanatical1 & 0 n easily t\*$ by ! sophi/ries ( m54 ,su* a te/imony ( ! ,prophet ,joseph has !re=e a peculi> significance to ^? :o hone/ly & )\t bias /udy ! life ( ,joseph ,smi?4 ,m>* #a/ ( t ye>1 ,eld] ,woodruff's natal day1 he obs]v$ by mak+ a fea/ = 8 fri5ds4 ,sundry duties occupi$ 8 "t4 ,he 0 *apla9 ( ! ,nauvoo ,legion2 he took "p 9 ! organization ( ! ,masonic ,lodge ( ,nauvoo2 & 0 pres5t :5 x 0 address$ by ! ,gr& ,ma/] ( ! ,masonic ,lodge ( ,ill9ois4 ,he1 ) ! ,prophet & o!rs1 0 a memb] ( ! ,masonic frat]nity4 ,! frat]nity s\ght = 9 t organization 0 sup]s$$ by a m p]fect frat]nity f\nd 9 ! v[s & cov5ants :i* ! end[m5t 9 ! ,h\se ( ,god af=d$ memb]s ( ! ,*ur*4 ,besides1 ! ,sa9ts le>n$ t !y mu/ surr5d] worldly affiliations1 s9ce ! _w 0 oppos$ to ! mission ( ,joseph ,smi? & 8 foll[]s4 ,^? :o seek _! highe/ guidance 9 prec$5ce quote ! circum/ance z an argum5t = ! return to ! condition ( ^? times4 ,! ,*ur*1 h[ev]1 re/s ^u ! rock ( revelation & mu/ foll[ div9e guidance r ?an prec$5ce4 ,pass+ on 9 ! j\rnal ( ,wil=d ,woodruff we f9d record$ ! synopsis ( a disc\rse by ! ,prophet ,joseph on dea?1 #afa ! resurrection1 & baptism4 ,we h1 says ! ,prophet1 ! w>n+ voice aga9 s\nd$ 9 our mid/1 a voice :i* h]alds ! unc]ta9ty ( human life4 ,9 my leisure mom5ts ,i h m$itat$ & ask$ ! "q3 ,:y is x t innoc5t *ildr5 are tak5 away f u1 especially ^? :o seem to be ! mo/ intellig5t8 ,?is _w is a v wick$ _w1 & x is a prov]b t x gr[s weak] & wis]4 ,if s x becomes m corrupt4 ,9 ! e>ly ages ( ! _w ! righte\s man1 ! man ( ,god & ( intellig5ce _h a bett] opportunity to d good1 to be receiv$ & believ$ ?an at ! pres5t day4 ,9 ^! days su* a man is oppos$ & p]secut$ by mo/ ( ! inhabitants ( ! e>? & has to pass ?r\gh mu* sorr[1 h5ce ! ,"l takes away _m 9 infancy t !y may escape ! envy ( man & escape ! sorr[s & evils ( ! _w4 ,!y are too pure & too lovely to live on ! e>?2 !re=e1 if rightly consid]$1 we h reason to rejoice in/ead ( m\rn+1 z _! dea? is _! deliv]ance f evil & we %all soon h !m aga94 ,:at *ance is !re = infidelity :5 we are p>t+ daily ) our fri5ds8 ,!re is none at all4 ,! infidel w grasp at e /raw = help until dea? />es him 9 ! face & !n 8 infidelity takes flight2 = ! realities ( ! et]nal _w are re/+ 9 mighty p[] ^u him4 ,:5 e e>?ly support fails him1 he s5sibly feels ! et]nal tru?s ( ! immortality ( ! s\l4 ,respect+ ! doctr9e ( baptism1 or spr9kl+ ( *ildr51 9 ord] t !y may n be consign$ to hell ,i wi% to say1 x is n true1 nor is x support$ by ,holy ,writ4 ,x is n consi/5t ) ! "* ( ,god4 ,! mom5t *ildr5 leave ?is _w !y are tak5 into ,abraham's bosom4 ,! only diff]5ce betwe5 ! old & "y 9 dea? is t "o lives long] 9 heav5 & 9 et]nal light & glory ?an ! o!r & 0 fre$ a little e>li] f ?is wick$ _w4 ,not)/&+ all ?is glory we = a mom5t lose sight ( x & m\rn our loss1 b we m\rn n z ^? )\t hope4 ,we %\ld take w>n+ & n wait = dea?b$ rep5tance4 ,let x be a w>n+ n to procra/9ate rep5tance1 n wait = dea?4 ,x is ! w ( ,god t m5 %\ld rep5t & s]ve him 9 heal? & /r5g? & 9 ! p[] ( _! m9ds #afb 9 ord] to secure div9e bless+s4 ,god has made c]ta9 decrees :i* are fix$ & unalt]able4 ,he set ! sun1 ! moon1 & ! />s & gave !m _! laws1 conditions1 & b\nds :i* !y _c pass except by ,8 comm&4 ,!y all move 9 p]fect h>mony 9 _! sph]es & are z wondr\s lights & signs to u4 ,! sea also has its b\nds :i* x _c pass )\t ,8 comm&4 ,god has set _m signs 9 ! e>? z well z 9 ! heav5s4 ,! oaks ( ! =e/1 ! h]bs ( ! field1 ! fruit ( ! tree all be> signs t se$s h be5 plant$4 ,x is a decree ( ! ,"l t e tree or h]b be>+ se$ %all br+ =? aft] its own k9d4 ,^u ! same pr9ciple ,i cont5d t baptism is a sign & ord9ance ( ,god = e believ] 9 ,*ri/ 9 ord] t he may ent] into ! ,k+dom ( ,god4 ,! ,savior said3 ',except a man be born ( ! wat] & ( ! _s he _c ent] into ! ,k+dom ( ,god4' ,x is a sign & a comm&m5t t ,god ha? giv5 :]eby man may ent] into ,8 ,k+dom4 ,^? :o seek to ent] 9 any o!r way w seek 9 va94 ,god w nev] receive !m nor w angels ackn[l$ge _! works if !y h n tak5 ^u !mselves ^? ord9ances & signs :i* ,god orda9$ 9 ord] t man might receive ! cele/ial glory4 ,god has decre$ t all :o w n obey ,8 voice %all n escape ! damnation ( hell4 ,& :at is ! damnation ( hell8 ,x is to be numb]$ ) ! society ( ^? :o h n obey$ ,8 comm&m5ts4 ,baptism is a sign to ,god & to ! angels & to heav5 t we d ! w ( ! ,fa!r2 & !re is no o!r way orda9$ ( ,god = man to come unto ,him4 ,! lay+ on ( h&s is a sign giv5 = ! heal+ ( ! sick & we d n obta9 ! bless+ by pursu+ any o!r c\rse4 ,! same is true 9 ref]5ce to ! gift ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,!re is a diff]5ce betwe5 ! ,holy ,gho/ & ! gift ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,cornelius receiv$ ! ,holy ,gho/ be=e he 0 baptiz$1 b he c\ld n receive ! gift ( ! ,holy ,gho/ until aft] he _h be5 baptiz$4 ,_h he n receiv$ ! ord9ance ( baptism1 ! ,holy ,gho/1 :i* conv9c$ him ( ! tru? ( ,god1 w\ld h left him until he _h obta9$ ! ord9ances ( baptism & receiv$ ! gift ( ! ,holy ,gho/ by ! lay+ on ( h&s4 ,x matt]e? n :e!r we live long or %ort aft] we come #afc to a k ( ! pr9ciples ( ! gospel & obey !m4 ,i "k t all m5 w be damn$ if !y come n 9 ! way :i* ,god has orda9$4 ,conc]n+ ! resurrection ,i w say m]ely t we w come f ! grave z we lie d[n1 :e!r we die old or "y4 ,n "o cubit w be add$ to or tak5 away f our /ature4 ',bless$ are ! dead :i* die 9 ! ,"l1 = !y re/ f _! labors & _! works d foll[ !m4' ,! ,prophet1 says ,eld] ,woodruff1 !n call$ ^u ! p to assemble !mselves 9 pray] be=e ,god & call ^u ,him 9 mighty fai?1 pray]1 & fa/+ t ! inhabitants ( ! city might escape ! p[] ( ! de/roy] :i* rage? ^u ! face ( ! e>?1 & t ! e>? might be sanctifi$ "u _! feet4 ,"h ! ,prophet cle>ly sets =? ! pr9ciple t ! bless+s ( our spiritual lives1 ! bless+s ( ! _w h]eaft] are ! result ( ob$i5ce to spiritual laws1 or div9e comm&1 j z ! consequ5ces 9 ! mat]ial _w are bas$ ^u ,god's laws & s-call$ laws ( nature4 ,all1 says ! ,doctr9e & ,cov5ants1 :o w h a bless+ at my h&s %all abide ! law :i* 0 appo9t$ = t bless+ & ! conditions !re( z !y 7 in/itut$ f be=e ! f\ndation ( ! _w4 ,aft] ?is disc\rse1 we are told t ! ,prophet w5t into ! riv] & baptiz$ ab\t eighty p]sons = ! remission ( _! s9s4 ,among !m 0 ,l4 ,d4 ,wasson1 a nephew ( ! ,prophet's wife4 ,he 0 ! only "o ( h] k9dr$ ?us f> :o _h accept$ ! fai?4 ,at ! close ( ?is int]e/+ sc5e ! ,prophet lift$ up 8 h&s to heav5 & implor$ ! bless+s ( ,god ^u ! p1 & v]ily ! _s ( ,god re/$ ^u ! multitude to ! joy & consolation ( our he>ts4 ,at v>i\s times1 at int]vals betwe5 ! meet+s1 l>ge numb]s receiv$ at ! h&s ( ! ,twelve 9 ! ,temple font ! ord9ance ( baptism = ! dead4 ,dur+ ^! times ! emigration f ,engl& br\ght to ,nauvoo a great _m p4 ,lyman ,wight _h j return$ f ! ,ea/ ) "o hundr$ & sev5ty ,sa9ts1 & br\ght ) him ?ree ?\s& doll>s wor? ( prop]ty = ! b5efit #afd ( ! ,temple & ! ,nauvoo ,h\se4 ,! annual conf]5ce ( t ye> 0 full ( int]e/ to ! p1 ?\gh ! season 0 a ra9y "o4 ,on ! second day ( ! conf]5ce :5 ,eld] ,john ,taylor 0 address+ ! assembl$ multitude1 o!r eld]s 7 baptiz+ 9 ! font & else:]e4 ,eld] ,woodruff & six o!rs ( ! ,twelve 7 orda9+ eld]s4 ,we orda9$ #bge eld]s1 ! mo/ t we ev] orda9$ 9 "o day be=e 9 ! ,*ur*4 ,! day foll[+ conf]5ce 0 ! fun]al ( ,ephraim ,m>ks4 ,9 ! c\rse ( 8 rem>ks at ! fun]al1 ,eld] ,woodruff quotes ! ,prophet z say+3 ,"s h suppos$ t ! ,prophet ,joseph c\ld n die4 ,?is is a mi/ake4 ,x is true !re h be5 times :5 ,i h _h ! promise ( my life to accompli% c]ta9 ends4 ,^! ends h be5 accompli%$1 & at pres5t ,i h no lease ^u my life4 ,i am z liable to die z o!r m54 ,%ortly aft] ?is we h ! foll[+ quotation f a disc\rse deliv]$ by ! ,prophet :o address$ ! p at ! grove aft] ,william ,law _h spok5 to !m4 ,i wi% to say a few words to suit ! condition ( ! g5]al masses1 & ,i %all speak ) ! au?ority ( ! prie/hood 9 ! "n ( ! ,"l4 ,not)/&+ ?is congregation pr(ess to be ,sa9ts1 ,i /& 9 ! mid/ ( all k9ds ( *>act]s & all classes ( m54 ,if y wi% to g :]e ,god is1 y mu/ be l ,him or possess ! pr9ciple :i* ,he possesses4 ,if we are n draw+ t[>d ,god 9 pr9ciple1 we are go+ f ,him & draw+ t[>d ! devil4 ,se>* y\r he>ts & see if y are l ,god4 ,i h se>*$ m9e & ,i feel to rep5t ( all my s9s4 ,we h among u ?ieves1 adult]]s1 li>s1 & hypocrites4 ,if ,god %\ld speak f ! heav51 ,he w\ld comm& y n to /eal1 n to commit adult]y1 n to covet1 n to deceive1 b to be fai?ful ov] a few ?+s4 ,z f> z we deg5]ate f ,god1 we desc5d to ! devil & lose our k1 & )\t k we _c be sav$4 ,:ile our he>ts are fill$ ) evil !re is no room 9 !m = good4 ,is ,god good8 ,!n be ye good4 ,if ,he is fai?ful1 !n be ye fai?ful4 ,add to y\r fai? virtue2 & to virtue1 k2 & seek = e good ?+4 ,! ,*ur* mu/ be cleans$ & ,i proclaim aga9/ all iniquity4 ,a man is sav$ no fa/] ?an he gets k1 = if he does n get #afe k he w be br\ght into captivity by "s evil p[]4 ,9 ! o!r _w evil spirits h m k & consequ5tly m p[] ?an _m m5 on e>? h4 ,we1 !re=e1 ne$ revelation to assi/ u & give u k ( ! ?+s ( ,god4 ,! prie/s ( ! _w cloak _! iniquity by say+ !re is no m revelation4 ,:5 revelation comes f ,god !y are univ]sally oppos$ to x1 if x reveals _! wick$ness & abom9ations4 ,turn+ f ! "w ( tea*+ & in/ruct+ ! ,sa9ts1 we f9d ! ,prophet & ! p tak+ "p 9 a gr& milit>y p>ade4 ,on ! sev5? ( ,may ! ,nauvoo ,legion ( ne>ly two ?\s& m5 9 uni=m m>*$ ?r\gh ! /reets ( ,nauvoo to ! inspir+ /ra9s ( music by ! militia b& & "u ! lead]%ip ( ,joseph ,smi?4 ,! ,prophet & ! p 7 fulfill+ _! obligations to ! /ate by ! ma9t5ance & discipl9e ( a militia t did s mu* to become an honor to ! p ( ,ill9ois4 ,:at !y did1 !y did well1 b ev5 ?is citiz5s' duty ( ma9ta9+ a spl5did milita 0 us$ = ! purpose ( creat+ prejudice 9 ! eyes ( ! p ?r\gh\t ! c\ntry4 ,! enemies at home nev] lo/ any opportunity to inflame ! public m9d1 & to ju/ify !mselves !re=e by ! consummation ( a conspiracy to encompass ! life ( ! ,prophet4 ,"o day "s ( ! eld]s f\nd !mselves 9 m>tial array1 ! next day 9 ! font baptiz+ = _! k9dr$ dead4 ,all ?+s ! fai?ful s\ght to d = ! honor & glory ( ,god & = ! salvation ( _! s\ls4 ,on ! #bbnd ( ,may t ye>1 ,eld] ,woodruff baptiz$ ,george ,a4 ,smi? = ! re/oration ( ! latt]'s heal?4 ,9 ^? days 9 p]=m+ ! ord9ances = ! dead1 m5 7 baptiz$ = wom51 & wom5 = m54 ,lat] on1 h[ev]1 ! ,prophet 0 %[n t 9 ! sacr$ ord9ances ( baptism m5 & wom5 %\ld be baptiz$ = _! ance/ors1 ea* = 8 own sex4 ,x seems v rem>kable t 9 view ( ^! temple ord9ances m5 %\ld seek to attribute ! orig9 ( ^! ord9ances to ,brigham ,"y4 ,eld] ,woodruff1 9 8 j\rnal1 records ! temple "w1 unconsci\s t its practice w\ld ev] be que/ion$ 9 g5]ations to come4 ,on ! #ah? ( ,june a l>ge congregation ( ,sa9ts assembl$ 9 ! grove ne> ! ,temple4 ,to ^! ?\s&s !re assembl$1 #aff ,eld] ,woodruff says1 ,joseph1 ! prophet1 arose & spoke 9 great pla9ness ^u ! corruption & wick$ness ( ,john ,c4 ,b5nett4 ,he also prophesi$ t if ! m]*ants ( ! city & ! ri* did n op5 _! he>ts & contribute to ! poor !y w\ld be curs$ by ! h& ( ,god & cut (f f ! l& ( ! liv+4 ,! words ( ! ,prophet 7 fulfill$4 ,!re _h be5 organiz$ an agricultural & manufactur+ society 9 view ( giv+ aid to ! poor4 ,on ! #bd? ( ,june t ye> !re 0 a meet+ ( ! ,nauvoo ,masonic ,lodge = ! celebration ( ,/4 ,john4 ,a numb] ( ! lead+ m5 ( ! ,*ur* took "p1 & ,sidney ,rigdon deliv]$ an appropriate address4 ,all ef=ts to /& ^u a common gr\nd ) ! citiz5s g5]ally ( ,nauvoo 71 h[ev]1 unavail+4 ,john ,c4 ,b5nett1 :o _h be5 cut (f ! ,*ur*1 became v9dictive & took advantage ( ! political conditions to create an agitation abroad aga9/ ! ,sa9ts4 ,ab\t ?is "t mo/ ( ! ,twelve 7 s5t =? aga9 into ! _w to prea* ! gospel4 ,z ,apo/les ,taylor & ,woodruff 7 publi%+ ! ,times & ,seasons !y rema9$ at home4 ,9 8 "w z ! bus9ess manag] ( t publication he labor$ ) 8 usual zeal4 ,he speaks ( a voyage he took d[n ! ,mississippi by /eam] to pur*ase mat]ial 9 ,/4 ,l\is4 ,he 0 sick on ! way & aft] rea*+ ! city _h only tw5ty-f\r h\rs 9 :i* to make 8 pur*ases1 load 8 mat]ial on bo>d1 & beg9 8 homew>d j\rney4 ,to accompli% ?is he says1 ,i walk$ till t5 o'clock at night1 & ,i w5t to b$ we>y & sick & 9 sev]e pa9 & did n sleep till two 9 ! morn+4 ,i 0 awak5$ %ortly aft] t h\r ) ! ble$+ ( ! nose1 ?r\gh :i* ,i mu/ h lo/ a p9t ( blood4 ,not)/&+ my weakness f fatigue & loss ( blood1 ,i began "w be=e breakfa/ ! foll[+ morn+4 ,9 ! aft]noon my supplies 7 all on bo>d ! boat4 ,i ate d9n] & w5t to b$ tir$ & sick4 ,! boat left at six 9 ! ev5+ & arriv$ 9 due "t at ,keokuk4 ,f !re he w5t to ,montrose by /age & cross$ ! riv] to ,nauvoo1 :]e he f\nd ! pr9t+ press /opp$ = want ( pap]4 ,not)/&+ 8 impov]i%$ physical condition1 ,eld] ,woodruff took a skiff & r[$ d[n ! riv] to ! /eamboat :i* _h be5 delay$ = five days1 unable to g #afg ov] ! rapids4 ,he obta9$ !re suffici5t pap] = imm$iate use4 ,return+ ov] ! rapids he rea*$ home ab\t midnight1 /ill 9 a fev]i% condition & suff]+ f a sev]e cold4 ,s9ce ! boat _h l&$ our freight & ,i _h se5 x di/ribut$ to ! sev]al dep>tm5ts1 ,i w5t home :]e ,i 0 conf9$ to my b$ & pass$ ?r\gh ! sev]e/ siege ( sickness ,i ev] _h 9 my life4 ,he 0 conf9$ to 8 room & mo/ ( ! "t to 8 b$ = =ty days4 ,^u 8 p>tial recov]y he f\nd himself aga9 actively engag$ 9 8 "w4 ,dur+ 8 recov]y he 0 once tak5 by ,brigham ,"y 9 8 c>riage to att5d a meet+ ( ! ,c\ncil ( ! ,twelve4 ,he _h be5 9 ! h\se only a few m9utes :5 8 /r5g? began to fail him4 ,he lay d[n ^u a b5* & became unconsci\s4 ,8 brea? ceas$ = a few mom5ts1 b he reviv$ ?r\gh ! adm9i/ration ( 8 bre?r54 ,rem>kable te/imonies came to him respect+ ! heal+ p[] :i* 0 !n 9 ! ,*ur*4 ,apo/le ,woodruff suff]$ mu* less f sickness ?an he did f 8 inability to meet ! ,prophet & to li/5 to ! glori\s tru?s :i* he _h to imp>t to ! bre?r54 ,! ,prophet 0 !n mu* ( 8 "t 9 hid+1 ow+ to ! accusation t he 0 accessory to ! %oot+ ( ,gov]nor ,boggs & !re=e want$ 9 ,miss\ri4 ,^? 7 try+ times2 _m ( ! p que/ion$ _! lead] & ! wisdom ( 8 policy4 ,!y argu$ among !mselves t ! ,prophet ,joseph _h done no?+ wrong1 he _h no?+ to fe>4 ,!y want$ him to cle> himself ) ! _w & ) 8 enemies2 t 0 ! honorable ?+1 z !y saw x1 to d4 ,no?+ less w\ld satisfy !m4 ,b ! ,prophet knew v well ! s5tim5t beh9d ^? :o dem&$ 8 pres5ce 9 ,miss\ri4 ,! fe> ( ! enemy 0 less try+ to him ?an ! folly ( _m ( 8 bre?r5 :o 7 sway$ by ! _s ( ! age & ! peculi> sophi/ries ( ^? times4 ,!y 7 sophi/ries z full ( folly & recklessness z _m t h prevail$ 9 ! ,*ur* s9ce !n1 & are n[ preval5t 9 _m places4 ,on ! #cj? ( ,octob]1 #ahdb1 = ! fir/ "t1 ! ,sa9ts held a meet+ 9 ! ,nauvoo ,temple4 ,a tempor>y floor 0 laid )9 ! unf9i%$ walls2 & ab\t ?ree ?\s& ,sa9ts1 #afh full ( joyful anticipations1 assembl$ to he> ! ,prophet ( ,god4 ,!y 7 disappo9t$1 z sickness & o!r causes prev5t$ 8 appe>ance on t occasion4 ,^? :o 7 fai?ful & true 7 sad ov] ! en=c$ abs5ce ( _! lead]4 ,/eps 7 tak5 by ! city c\ncil ) ! view ( pass+ a bill grant+ ! "r ( ! writ ( habeas corpus )9 ! city4 ,!y ?\ght su* a law w\ld be a protection to ,joseph & o!r lead+ m5 :o 7 con/antly h>rass$ by _! enemies )\t a cause4 ,! writ ( habeas corpus 0 a burn+ "q 9 ^? days1 z ! lib]ties ( ! eld]s 7 con/antly m5ac$4 ,on ! #g? ( ,decemb] t ye>1 ,eld] ,orson ,hyde return$ f 8 mission to ,j]usalem1 :]e he _h gone by appo9tm5t ?r\gh revelation to d$icate ! ,holy ,l& = ! return ( ! ,jews4 ,aft] p]=m+ ! mission he return$ home to give an acc\nt ( 8 exp]i5ces & ( ! c\ntry4 ,! ,holy ,l& came )9 ! hopes1 promises1 & bless+s ( ! new disp5sation4 ,! promise ( its r$emption _h be5 made4 ,_m ( ! eld]s rejoic$ 9 :at !y hop$ w\ld be its e>ly fulfillm5t4 ,z *ildr5 9 _! new f\nd call+1 !y possess$ ! impati5ce ( y\?1 & ! fulfillm5t ( ,god's purposes !y hop$ spe$ily4 ,mo/ ( ! ye> #ahdb f\nd ,eld] ,woodruff at home1 ) 8 family4 ,he 0 engag$ 9 all sorts ( occupations1 & 8 j\rnal records a great v>iety ( "w4 ,on ! #ai? ( ,septemb] he _h cut an acre ( corn & /ack$ x4 ,dur+ ! days imm$iately foll[+ he 0 occupi$ 9 haul+ wood to 8 door4 ,he _h travel$ only #dej miles t ye>1 a mode/ j\rney = him4 ,dur+ ^? times he _h le>n$ to "k m ( ! ,prophet1 m ( ! doctr9es :i* he taught1 & m ( ! _s by :i* he 0 actuat$4 ,joseph ,smi?1 himself1 0 a revelation to ,presid5t ,woodruff2 he 0 a m>vel & wond] to 8 m9d4 ,he 0 no less ?an a prophet ( ,god1 equally important ) ! prophets ( old2 aye6 m s4 ,! privilege ( associat+ ) ! ,prophet ( ,god 0 ! mo/ glori\s opportunity ( 8 life1 & 8 j\rnal conta9s unnumb]$ manife/ations ( sublime satisfaction ov] ! disp5sations ( 8 ,heav5ly ,fa!r4 #afi ,,*apt] #ag4 ,,tea*+s ,,( ,,! ,,prophet ,,joseph1 #ahdc4 ,*ange 9 ,gov]nors ( ,miss\ri & ,ill9ois4--,prophet's ,release4--,disc\rse on ,au?ority4--,signs 9 ! ,heav5s4--,new ,arrivals ( ,sa9ts4--,dea? ( ,lor5zo ,b>nes4--,disc\rse on ,k4--,great ,tru?s4--,prophet's ,k ( ,m54--,wil=d ,woodruff's ,bond = ,temple ,funds4--,opposition to ,reveal$ ,tru?4--,hell ,def9$4--,prophet ,arre/$4--,8 ,release4 ,eld] ,woodruff celebrat$ ,new ,ye>'s day1 #ahdc1 by a sleigh ride ov] 9 ,i[a4 ,!re he _h gone fifte5 miles to p]=m a m>riage c]emony 9 behalf ( ,abraham ,newbury & ,miss ,eliza ,duty4 ,! ,new ,ye> br\ght relief to ! ,prophet & to ! ,*ur* 9 consequ5ce ( a political *ange 9 ! gov]nor%ip ( bo? ,miss\ri & ,ill9ois4 ,:ile ,gov]nors ,c>l9 & ,reynolds held ! (fice ( gov]nors ( ^! /ates1 ju/ice 0 beyond all hope4 ,!y 7 bitt] & w\ld yield !mselves gladly to ! dem&s ( ^? :o 7 p]secut+ & h\nd+ ! ,prophet4 ,! #ag? day ( ,janu>y 0 appo9t$ by g5]al proclamation a day ( humiliation1 fa/+1 pray]1 & ?anksgiv+4 ,! deliv]ance ( ! ,prophet f ! h&s ( 8 enemies & 8 return to ! ,sa9ts 9 ,nauvoo 7 s\rces ( unb\nd$ joy to !m4 ,eld] ,woodruff met1 ) o!rs1 at ! ,prophet's home & took "p !re 9 fri5dly & bro!rly greet+s ) ^? :o welcom$ ! lib]ty & return ( _! lead]4 ,! day foll[+1 ! ,twelve 7 among ^? :o met at ,joseph's home :]e he & 8 wife ent]ta9$ ab\t sev5ty p4 ,among !m 7 tw5ty m5 :o _h att5d$ him at 8 trial 9 ,spr+field & return$ ) him to ,nauvoo4 ,!re 0 an app>5tly univ]sal joy ov] ! outcome ( 8 trial4 ,! p 9 ^? days1 h[ev]1 l ,israel ( old associat$ c]ta9 worldly successes ) _! ideas ( "r1 & mis=tunes ) _! ideas ( wrong4 ,:o ha? s9n$1 ,jesus 0 ask$ ^u heal+ a man ( ,8 times1 he or 8 p>5ts8 ,^? sacrifices1 tribulations1 trials1 & p]secutions accompany ^? :o are valiant = _! ,god & ma9ta9 ,8 comm&m5ts4 #agj ,m5 are prone1 nev]!less1 to attribute worldly mis=tunes to wrong do+ ev5 ?\gh m5 suff] 9 ! p]=mance ( "s ,god-giv5 requirem5t4 ,:ile ,joseph 0 driv5 f 8 home & affairs into seclusion1 & p]secut$ & afflict$ by 8 enemies1 !re 7 ^? :o 7 ready to li/5 to ! sophi/ries & cunn+ argum5ts ( ! hypocrite & ! ,ph>isee 9 _! mid/4 ,9 8 abs5ce & 9 8 seclusion ! p[]fulness ( 8 p]sonalty 0 n s /rongly felt1 & ! evil incl9ations ( m5 f\nd opportunities = gratification & ju/ification4 ,n[ t he _h return$ to _! mid/1 free to prea*1 & free to rebuke1 !re 0 rejoic+ among ev5 ^? :o h no high] conception ( div9e purposes ?an to associate worldly success ) ,god's favors & mis=tune ) ,8 displeasure4 ,on ! #bbnd ( ,janu>y1 #ahdc1 at ! ,nauvoo ,temple ! ,prophet deliv]$ a disc\rse to ! multitude pres5t4 ,eld] ,woodruff1 ev] fai?ful to 8 mission z a j\rnali/ ( e>ly ,*ur* hi/ory1 gives a synopsis ( ! disc\rse f :i* ! foll[+ is tak53 ,9 consequ5ce ( reject+ ! gospel ( ,jesus ,*ri/ & ! prophets :om ,god ha? s5t1 ,8 judgm5ts h re/$ ^u peoples1 /ates1 & nations 9 v>i\s ages ( ! _w4 ,?is 0 ! case ) ! cities ( ,sodom & ,gomorah :i* 7 de/roy$ = reject+ prophets4 ,i w n[ give my te/imony4 ,i c>e n :at man c d4 ,i speak boldly & fai?fully & ) au?ority4 ,:]e !re is no ,k+dom ( ,god !re is no salvation4 ,:]e !re is a prophet1 or a prie/1 or a righte\s man unto :om ! ,"l gives ,8 oracles1 !re is ! ,k+dom4 ,:]e ! oracles are n1 ! ,k+dom ( ,god is n4 ,9 ^! rem>ks ,i make no allusion to ! k+doms ( ! e>?4 ,we w keep ! laws ( ! l&2 we d n speak aga9/ !m1 nor h we ev] done s4 ,we c sc>cely make m5tion ( ! ,/ate ( ,miss\ri & our p]secutions !re )\t a cry go+ =? t we are guilty ( treason4 ,we speak ( ! ,k+dom ( ,god on ! e>? & n ( ! k+doms ( man4 ,! plea ( _m is t we h no "r to receive revelations1 b if we d n receive revelations we d n h ! oracles ( ,god1 & !y :o d n h ,8 oracles are n ,8 p4 ,y ask4 ',:at w become #aga ( ! _w & ! v>i\s pr(essors ( religion :o d n believe 9 revelation & 9 ! oracles ( ,god z conta9$ 9 ,8 ,*ur* 9 ! ages ( ! _w :5 he _h a p ^u ! e>?8' ,i tell y 9 ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 !y w be damn$1 & :5 y get into ! et]nal _w y w f9d x s4 ,!y _c escape ! damnation ( hell4 ,z t\*+ ! gospel & baptism ( ,john1 ,i w\ld say t ,john came prea*+ ! gospel = ! remission ( s9s4 ,he _h au?ority f ,god1 & 8 oracles 7 ) him1 & ! ,k+dom = a season seem$ to re/ ) ,john alone4 ,he 0 a legal adm9i/rator4 ,^? :o 7 baptiz$ 7 subjects = ! ,k+dom4 ,! laws & oracles ( ,god 7 !re2 s also 0 ! ,k+dom ( ,god4 ,no man c\ld h bett] au?ority to adm9i/] ?an ,john1 & ev5 ! ,savior ,himself submitt$ to t au?ority by be+ baptiz$ ( ,john4 ,john 0 a prie/ aft] ! ord] ( ,a>on & held ! keys ( t prie/hood4 ,he came =? prea*+ rep5tance & baptism = ! remission ( s9s1 b at ! same "t cry+3 ',!re come? "o aft] me mighti] ?an ,i1 ! lat*et ( ^: %oe ,i am n wor?y to unloose4' ,*ri/ came1 accord+ to ! ^w ( ,john4 ,he 0 great] ?an ,john because he held ! keys ( ! ,mel*iz$ek prie/hood & ! ,k+dom ( ,god1 & _h be=e reveal$ ! prie/hood to ,moses4 ,jesus says 9 8 tea*+s3 ',^u ?is rock w ,i build my ,*ur* & ! gates ( hell %all n prevail aga9/ x4' ,:at rock8 ,! rock ( revelation4 ,yet ,*ri/ 0 baptiz$ by ,john to fulfill all righte\sness4 ,he says1 ',except ye are born ( ! wat] & ( ! _s ye _c ent] into ! ,k+dom ( ,heav52 ?\gh ! heav5s & ! e>? pass away my ^w %all n pass away4' ,if a man be born ( ! wat] & ! _s he c ent] into ! ,k+dom ( ,god4 ,x is evid5t t ! ,k+dom ( ,god 0 ^u ! e>? & t ,john prep>$ subjects = t ,k+dom by prea*+ ! gospel & by baptiz+ !m4 ,he prea*$ ! same gospel & baptism t ,jesus & ! apo/les prea*$ aft] him4 ,! end[m5t ( ,p5teco/ 0 to prep>e ! disciples = _! mission 9 ! _w4 ,:5ev] a man c f9d out ! w ( ,god & f9d an adm9i/rator legally au?oriz$ f ,him1 !re is ! ,k+dom ( ,god2 b :]e ^! are n1 #agb !re ! ,k+dom ( ,god is n4 ,all ! ord9ances1 sy/ems1 & adm9i/rations on ! e>? are ( no use to ! *ildr5 ( m5 unless !y are orda9$ & au?oriz$ ( ,god4 ,none o!rs w be ackn[l$g$ ei!r by ,god or by angels4 ,i "k :at ,i say1 ,i und]/& my mission1 ,god almighty is my %ield & :at c man d if ,he is my fri5d4 ,i %all n be sacrific$ until my "t comes1 !n ,i %all be (f]$ freely4 ,i ?ank ! ,"l = deliv]+ me f my enemies4 ,i h no enmity1 ,i h no desire b to d all m5 good4 ,i feel to pray = all m54 ,we d n ask p to ?r[ away any good :i* !y h1 we only ask !m to come & receive m4 ,:at if all ! _w %\ld embrace ?is gospel8 ,we %\ld !n see eye to eye & ! bless+s ( ,god w\ld be p\r$ out ^u ! p1 :i* is my :ole s\l's desire4 ,am54 ,we are n in=m$ :e!r !re 7 pres5t m5 & wom5 ready to criticize ?is address z a want ( discretion 9 ! ,prophet = ! use ( su* language4 ,no d\bt !re 74 ,he _h j gott5 out ( tr\ble & !y1 no d\bt1 argu$1 :y %\ld he use language t w\ld br+ ^u him m tr\ble4 ,! ,prophet 0 n ?9k+ ( tr\ble2 he 0 n occupi$ 9 select+ ! mo/ discreet words4 ,he _h a mission t put ^u him obligations2 come :at may1 ^! obligations mu/ be fulfill$4 ,he 0 n conc]n$ s mu* ab\t 8 p]sonal welf>e & safety z he 0 ab\t ! welf>e & salvation ( mank9d4 ,n long aft] ?is1 on ! #aj? ( ,m>*1 ,eld] ,woodruff gives an acc\nt ( peculi> signs :i* he witness$ 9 ! heav5s4 ,! occurr5ce took place ab\t sev5 o'clock 9 ! ev5+ & la/$ = ab\t ?ree h\rs4 ,!re 0 a /ream ( light 9 ! =m ( a drawn broadsword ) ! hilt d[nw>d & ! blade po9t+ upw>d f ! s\!a/ at an angle ( #de degrees4 ,?is sign appe>$ = five successive ev5+s4 ,on ! ev5+ ( ! #ad? x mov$ to a position ne> ! moon4 ,x !n =m$ itself into a l>ge r+ on ! inside ( :i* appe>$ balls ( light1 some?+ l sundogs4 ,ano!r half r+ issu$ f ^! balls 9 ! %ape ( a horse%oe4 ,!y ext5d$ outside ( ! r+ ) "o l9e runn+ ?r\gh ! c5t] ( ! moon4 ,( ?is manife/ation he quotes ! ,prophet z say+3 ,z sure z !re is a ,god :o sits 9 ! #agc heav5s1 & z sure z ,he ev] spoke by my m\?1 !re w be a bloody w>2 & ! broadsword sign 9 ! heav5s is a sign !re(4 ,sev]al days lat] o!r rem>kable signs 7 se5 9 ! heav5s4 ,orson ,pratt1 pr(essor ( ma!matics 9 ! ,univ]sity ( ,nauvoo1 sket*$ a diagram ( ! halos & p]ihelion1 or circles2 & mock suns 7 discov]$ 9 ! heav5s on ! morn+ ( ,m>* #bcrd1 #ahdc2 !re 7 /ill o!r signs4 ,z 9 ! case ( ! sword !re 0 se5 on ! opposite side ( ! horizon a /reak ( blackness1 ! o!r appe>$ l ! blaze ( a comet4 ,dur+ ^! times ! riv] banks along ,nauvoo pres5t$ busy sc5es4 ,! city 0 full ( activity & 0 con/antly enl>g+ by reason ( ! emigration f abroad4 ,on ! #ab? & #ac? ( ,m>* /eamboats l&$ at ,nauvoo br++ #dhj ,sa9ts1 #bej ( ^! w9t]$ 9 ,/4 ,l\is4 ,p>ley ,p4 ,pratt & ,dr4 ,levi ,ri*>ds 7 among ! return+ eld]s4 ,_m ( ! ,sa9ts 7 old acqua9tances ( ,presid5t ,woodruff :o hail$ !m ) delight & !y 9 turn 7 happy to meet aga9 ! man :o _h fir/ br\ght ! gospel to !m4 ,!y 7 made welcome by ! au?orities & ! ,sa9ts 9 ,nauvoo4 ,! day aft] _! arrival1 !y 7 address$ 9 public assembly by ! ,prophet4 ,ab\t ?is "t ^w came t ,eld] ,lor5zo ,b>nes1 !n a mission>y ( ! ,*ur*1 _h di$ 9 a =eign l&4 ,speak+ ( ! dea? ( ,eld] ,b>nes1 ! prophet1 9 a disc\rse deliv]$ on ! #af? ( ,april 9 ref]5ce to ,eld] ,b>nes1 said3 ,i %\ld h be5 m reconcil$ to ! dea? ( ,eld] ,b>nes c\ld 8 body h be5 laid 9 ! grave 9 ,nauvoo or among ! ,sa9ts4 ,i h v peculi> feel+s 9 ! matt] ( receiv+ an honorable burial ) my fa!rs4 ,! anci5t ,sa9ts 7 v p>ticul> ab\t _! burial places4 ,joseph1 be=e 8 dea?1 made 8 k9dr$ promise to c>ry 8 bones to ! l& ( ,canaan1 & !y did s4 ,!y embalm$ 8 body & buri$ him ) 8 fa!rs4 ,!re is a bless+ 9 su* a privilege :i* _m d n compreh5d2 /ill x is true t 9 ! resurrection ! ,sa9ts w all rise to meet ! ,"l & !y w all be br\ght toge!r ?\gh _! bodies be scatt]$ on ! face ( ! :ole e>?4 #agd ,i wi% ! ,sa9ts to be com=t$ by ! ?\ght ( ! victory !y w ga9 ?r\gh ! resurrection4 ,! ?\ght is suffici5t to enc\rage ! ,sa9ts to ov]come ob/acles 9 ! mid/ ( _! trial1 tr\ble1 & tribulation4 ,?\gh ! ?und]s ro> & ! e>?quakes ro> or bell[2 ?\gh lightn+s fla% & w> be on e h&1 suff] n a jo9t to tremble nor let y\r he>ts fa9t = ! great ,eloheim w deliv] y4 ,if y are n deliv]$ be=e ! resurrection1 y w be set free by x f all ^? ?+s & f pa91 sorr[1 & dea?4 ,i h labor$ h>d & endeavor$ 9 e way to prep>e ?is p to compreh5d ! ?+s :i* ,god is unfold+ to me4 ,he ha? giv5 me a vision ( ! resurrection ( ! dead & ,i saw ! graves op51 & ! ,sa9ts1 z !y rose1 took ea* o!r by ! h& & great joy & glory re/$ ^u !m4 ,on ! #ai? ( t mon? ,eld] ,woodruff ) ,brigham ,"y1 ,heb] ,c4 ,kimball1 ,orson ,hyde1 ,orson ,pratt1 & ,william ,smi? 7 appo9t$ to missions 9 ! ,ea/ = ! purpose ( hold+ conf]5ces & ga!r+ funds = ! completion ( ! ,temple4 ,o!rs 7 appo9t$ to missions 9 ,engl&1 & ,addison ,pratt1 ) ?ree o!rs1 0 call$ to c>ry ! gospel to ! ,s&wi* ,isl&s4 ,may #ad? a meet+ 0 held 9 ,lima :]e ! ,prophet address$ ^? pres5t1 among :om 0 ,eld] ,woodruff4 ,he records 9 8 j\rnal ! foll[+ f ! disc\rse ( ! ,prophet3 ,x is n wisdom t we %\ld h all k pres5t$ to u at once1 b a little at a "t t we may compreh5d x4 ,! pr9ciple ( k is ! pr9ciple ( salvation4 ,any "o :o w n receive k to be sav$ w be damn$4 ,! pr9ciple ( salvation is giv5 to u ?r\gh ! k ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,salvation is no?+ m nor less ?an ! triumph ov] all our enemies 9 ?is _w & ov] all evil spirits 9 ! _w to come4 ,9 ! case ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ,he 0 to reign until ,he _h put all enemies "u ,8 feet1 & ! la/ enemy 0 dea?4 ,!re is a pr9ciple "h t few m5 h ?\ght (4 ,no p]son c h ?is salvation except ?r\gh a tab]nacle4 ,9 ?is _w m5 are naturally selfi% & ambiti\s4 ,!y /rive to excel1 yet "s are will+ to build up o!rs z well z #age !mselves4 ,9 ! o!r _w !re is a v>iety ( spirits1 "s ( :om also seek to excel4 ,?is 0 ! case ) ! devil :5 he fell4 ,he 0 seek+ ?+s :i* 7 unlawful1 he 01 !re=e1 ca/ d[n & x is said t he c>ri$ away _m ) him4 ,8 puni%m5t is great 9 t he is n p]mitt$ to h a tab]nacle4 ,lucif]1 plann+ to ov]?r[ ! decree ( ,god1 goe? up & d[n ! e>? seek+ :om he may de/roy4 ,any p]son :o w yield to him1 he w b9d & take into possession 8 body & reign !re9 & glorify himself1 =gett+ t he has n a body ( 8 own4 ,by & by "s "o comes along hav+ div9e au?ority & ca/s him out & re/ores ! tab]nacle to its rightful own]4 ,speak+ ^u ! #ai? v]se1 fir/ *apt] ( ,second ,pet] :i* reads3 ,we h also a m sure ^w ( prophecy3 :]eunto ye d well t ye take he$ z unto ! light t %9e? 9 a d>k place1 until ! day dawn ( ! day /> arises 9 y\r he>ts4 ,! ,prophet said3 ,!re is a gr& secret "h & a key t unlocks4 ,not)/&+ ! apo/le exhorts !m to add to _! fai?1 virtue1 k1 temp]ance1 & s =?1 he /ill exhorts !m to make _! call+ & election sure4 ,?\gh !y _h he>d ! audible voice f heav5 be>+ te/imony t ,jesus 0 ! ,son ( ,god1 yet !y h a m sure prophecy4 ,:]e9 c\ld !y h a m sure ^w ( prophecy ?an to he> ! voice ( ,god say+1 ',?is is my belov$ ,son8' ,?is w\ld be no evid5ce t _! call+ & election 7 made sure1 t !y d h a "p ) ,*ri/ & be a jo9t heir ) ,him4 ,!y w\ld ne$ t m sure ^w ( prophecy t !y 7 seal$ 9 ! heav5s1 & _h ! promise ( et]nal life 9 ! ,k+dom ( ,god4 ,hav+ ?is promise seal$ unto !m x 0 an an*or to _! s\ls1 sure & /eadfa/4 ,?is k w\ld support ! s\l 9 _! h\r ( trial & tribulation4 ,k ?r\gh our ,"l & ,savior ,jesus ,*ri/ is ! gr& key :i* unlocks ! glori\s my/]ies ( ! ,k+dom4 ,comp>e ?is pr9ciple ( k ) ,*ri/5dom at ! pres5t "t1 & :at becomes ( _! religion & piety4 ,*ri/5dom is cry+ out aga9/ prophets & apo/les1 angels1 visions1 & revelations2 x is rip5+ = ! damnation ( hell1 = x rejects ! mo/ glori\s pr9ciple ( ! gospel #agf ( ,jesus ,*ri/2 x rejects & disda9s ! key :i* unlocks ! ,heav5s & puts into our possession ! glories ( ! cele/ial _w4 ,! m5 ( ,*ri/5dom ) all _! pr(ess$ ,godl9ess w be damn$ unless !y rep5t & turn unto ! ,"l4 ,i w\ld exhort y1 !n1 to call ^u ,god until y make y\r call+ & election sure by obta9+ ?is m sure ^w ( prophecy & wait pati5tly until y obta9 x4 ,^! words conta9$ no elem5t ( compromise4 ,! language ( ! ,prophet c\ld n be mi/ak54 ,he 0 mu* less conc]n$ ab\t 8 p]sonal lib]ty ?an ab\t deliv]+ ! message :i* he _h to give to ! _w4 ,:atev] ! ,prophet said 0 always ( deep significance to ! m9d ( ,eld] ,woodruff1 & he record$ ! private say+s ( 8 lead] ) ! same fidelity t he record$ 8 public disc\rses4 ,aft] ! meet+ :]e ! disc\rse above m5tion$ 0 deliv]$1 he took supp] ) ! ,prophet & o!rs at ! home ( ,calv9 ,beebe4 ,9 ?is social pa/ime ! ,prophet gave utt]ance to s5tim5ts & ideas :i* he ent]ta9$4 ,! foll[+ quotations f ! ,prophet f9d a place 9 ,eld] ,woodruff's j\rnal3 ,! way to get along 9 any important matt] is to call to y\rself wise m51 m5 ( exp]i5ce & age to give c\nsel 9 times ( tr\ble4 ,h&some m5 are n usually wise & /rong-m9d$4 ,! /r5g? ( a /rong-m9d$ man w create co>se features l ! r\gh1 /rong b\gh ( ! oak4 ,y may always discov] 9 ! fir/ glance at a man1 9 ! outl9e ( 8 features1 some?+ ( 8 m9d4 ,excitem5t has almo/ become ! ess5ce ( my life1 :5 x dies away ,i feel almo/ lo/4 ,:5 a man is reign$ up cont9ually he becomes /rong & ga9s k & p[]2 b :5 he relaxes = a season he loses mu* ( 8 p[]4 ,9 all matt]s1 :e!r temporal or spiritual1 prea*+ ! gospel or lead+ an army to battle1 victory almo/ entirely dep5ds ^u mod]ation & good discipl9e4 ,let no confusion seize y\r brea/1 act firmly1 /rike a heavy bl[1 & conqu]4 ,a man c be> a heavy burd5 by practice & by cont9u+ to increase x4 ,! inhabitants ( ?is cont95t 7 s con/itut$1 t #agg is1 7 s det]m9$ & p]sev]+ 9 _! righte\sness or wick$ness1 t ,god visit$ !m imm$iately1 ei!r ) great judgm5t or bless+s4 ,if ! pres5t g5]ation receive any assi/ance f ,god1 !y w h to obta9 x by fai?4 ,9 ! mid/ ( 8 mission>y activities1 ,apo/le ,woodruff began ! con/ruction ( a new home4 ,dur+ all ! ye>s ( 8 labor 9 ! ,*ur* he _h be5 )\t a home ( 8 own4 ,8 unselfi% devotion to ! "w ( ! ,*ur* & ! circum/ances ) :i* he 0 surr\nd$ l$ 8 bre?r5 to enc\rage him 9 ! erection ( a h\se = 8 family4 ,he took up ! "w ) ! same he>t-felt en?usiasm t he gave to e und]tak+4 ,! home1 :5 f9i%$1 01 = ^? days1 mode/ & respectable4 ,x /&s to-day 9 ,nauvoo ) ! homes ( o!r lead+ bre?r5 ( ^? times 9 a fairly good /ate ( pres]vation4 ,on ! #bg? ( ,may1 he says1 ! ,twelve & ! ,fir/ ,presid5cy met to try ,b5jam9 ,w9*e/] = sl&]+ ! ,sa9ts 9 ,philadelphia & = reject+ ! c\nsel ( ! ,"l giv5 ?r\gh ,8 s]vants4 ,8 lic5se to prea* 0 tak5 away & he 0 requir$ to rep5t or lose 8 /&+ 9 ! ,*ur*4 ,speak+ ( ?is circum/ance ! subject ( ?is biography says1 ,hyrum pl$ = m]cy2 ,joseph1 = "r2 & ! ,twelve decid$ accord+ to ! te/imony4 ,dur+ ! trial1 ! ,prophet gave ! foll[+ in/ructions3 ,9 all y\r c\nsels1 especially :]e y h cases to try1 obs]ve ! _s relat+ to ! subject1 & disc]n ! _s by :i* ei!r p>ty is gov]n$4 ,! c\ncil %\ld n be impos$ ^u by any unruly conduct4 ,! ,sa9ts ne$ n ?9k because ,i am famili> & *e]ful ) !m t ,i am ignorant ( :at is go+ on4 ,iniquity ( any k9d _c be reta9$ 9 ! ,*ur* & x w n f>e well :]e ,i am2 = ,i am det]m9$ t :ile ,i lead ! ,*ur* to lead x aright4 ,be=e tak+ _! dep>ture on _! missions to ga!r funds = ! erection ( ! ,temple1 !y ea* gave a bond 9 ! sum ( two ?\s& doll>s = ! fai?ful p]=mance ( _! duties 9 mak+ a /rict return to ! tru/ee-9-tru/ ( all funds collect$ by !m4 ,!re _h be5 mu* false accusation #agh & comm5t ab\t ! use ( funds contribut$ = ! erection ( ! ,temple4 ,^! funds n only plac$ ! ,twelve "u f9ancial obligations1 b did :at 0 ( p]haps m consequ5ce1 gave assurance to ^? :o made contributions t _! money w\ld be /rictly acc\nt$ =4 ,! bond giv5 by ,eld] ,woodruff 0 sign$ by ,a>on ,johnson z bondsman4 ,to all ! ,sa9ts & honorable m5 ( ! e>? greet+3 ,de> ,bre?r5 & ,fri5ds1-- ,i1 ,joseph ,smi?1 a s]vant ( ! ,"l & ,tru/ee-9-,tru/ = ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1 d h]eby c]tify t ! be>] h]e(1 ,wil=d ,woodruff1 an eld] & "o ( ! ,twelve ,apo/les ( ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1 has deposit$ ) me 8 bond & security to my full satisfaction accord+ to ! resolution ( ! conf]5ce held 9 ?is city on ! #f? day ( ,april1 #ahdc4 ,he1 !re=e1 is recomm5d$ to all ,sa9ts & honorable p z legal ag5t to collect funds = ! purpose ( build+ ! ,nauvoo ,h\se & ,temple ( ! ,"l4 ,confid5t t he w honor ?is high tru/ z well z ard5tly fulfill 8 commission z a mess5g] ( peace & salvation z "o ( ! ,"l's noble m51 ,i c f]v5tly say1 may ! ,"l cle> 8 way be=e him & bless him & bless ^? t obey 8 tea*+s :]ev] !re are e>s to he> & he>ts to feel4 ,he is1 9 ! language ( ! ,hebrews1 ',! fri5d ( ,israel1' & wor?y to be receiv$ & ent]ta9$ z a man ( ,god4 ,yea he has 7z _h ! anci5t apo/les7 ! good ^w t leade? unto ,et]nal ,life4 ,:]e=e1 bre?r5 & fri5ds1 :ile y he> ! assurance ( ! integrity1 fidelity1 & ability ( ?is s]vant ( ! liv+ ,god ,i tru/ t y\r he>ts & en]gies w be enliv5$ & deeply engag$ 9 ! build+ ( ^! h\ses direct$ by revelation = ! salvation ( all ,sa9ts & t y w n re/ :]e y are until all ?+s are prep>$ be=e y & y are ga!r$ home ) ! re/ ( ,israel to meet y\r ,god4 ,i feel /rong 9 ! belief & h a gr[+ expectation t y w n )hold any means 9 y\r p[] t c be us$ to accompli% ?is glori\s "w4 #agi ,f9ally1 z "o t greatly desires ! salvation ( man1 let me rem9d y all to /rive ) a ,godly zeal = virtue1 hol9ess1 & ! comm&m5ts ( ! ,"l4 ,be wise1 be j1 be lib]al1 & above all be *>itable1 ev] ab\nd+ 9 all good works1 & may heal?1 peace1 & ! love ( ,god our ,fa!r & ! grace ( ,jesus ,*ri/ be & abide ) y all is ! s9c]e pray] ( ,y\r devot$ ,bro!r & ,fri5d 9 ! ,ev]la/+ ,gospel1 ,,joseph ,,smi?4 ,city ( ,nauvoo ,june #a/1 #ahdc4 ,on ! #aa? ( ,june !re 0 a meet+ ( ! ,sa9ts 9 ! ,temple :]e9 ! ,prophet address$ ^? pres5t ^u v>i\s subjects su* z baptism = ! dead1 spirits 9 prison1 diff]5t degrees ( glory1 & ! ,godhead4 ,! ,temple ord9ances 7 occupy+ ! ,prophet's m9d & he 0 urg+ /r5u\sly ! completion ( ! ,temple4 ,to its sacr$ ord9ances he atta*$ ! highe/ importance1 &1 inde$1 he decl>$ !m necess>y to a fulness ( ! glory ( ,god4 ,he began by read+ ! words ( ,jesus3 ,o6 ,j]usalem1 ,j]usalem1 h[ (t w\ld ,i h ga!r$ ?y *ildr5 toge!r1 ev5 z a h5 ga!re? h] *ick5s "u h] w+s1 & ye w\ld n4 ,! ma9 purpose 9 ga!r+ ! p ( ,god 0 to build unto ! ,"l a h\se :]e9 ,he c\ld reveal to !m ! ord9ances & glories ( ,8 ,k+dom4 ,!re are c]ta9 ord9ances & pr9ciples :i* 7 taught & practic$ :i* mu/ be done 9 a temple ( ! ,"l built = t purpose4 ,?is 0 orda9$ 9 ! m9d ( ,god be=e ! _w 0 & ?r\gh ?is purpose ! ,"l design$ ! ga!r+ ( ! ,jews1 b !y rebell$ aga9/ ,him4 ,= ! same reason ! ,"l ga!rs ,8 ,sa9ts 9 ! la/ days4 ,"o ( ! ord9ances ( ! ,h\se ( ! ,"l is baptism = ! dead4 ,god decre$ be=e ! f\ndation ( ! _w t ?is ord9ance %\ld be adm9i/]$ 9 a h\se prep>$ = t purpose4 ,if a man obta9s ! fullness ( ! gospel1 he mu/ d z ,jesus did by keep+ all ! ord9ances ( ! ,h\se ( ! ,"l4 ,m5 w say1 ',i w nev] =sake y b w /& by y at all times1' yet ! mom5t y tea* !m "s ( ! #ahj my/]ies reta9$ 9 ! heav5s to be reveal$ 9 ! la/ days !y are ready to /one y & put y to dea?4 ,x 0 ! same _s :i* crucifi$ our ,savior4 ,! doctr9e ( baptism = ! dead is cle>ly %[n 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 & if ! doctr9e is n good !n ?r[ away ! book2 b if x is ! ,^w ( ! ,"l1 let ! doctr9e be ackn[l$g$ z com+ f ,him4 ,9 reg>d to ! spirits 9 prison mu* has be5 said1 especially reg>d+ ! words ( ! ,savior to ! ?ief on ! cross3 ',to-day ?\ %alt be ) ,me 9 p>adise4' ,! translators & comm5tators make ,jesus say1 'p>adise4' ,?is is a mod]n ^w & does n answ] at all to ! orig9al :i* ,jesus us$4 ,!re is no?+ 9 ! orig9al ( any language signify+ 'p>adise4' ,x %\ld be1 ',to-day ?\ %alt be ) ,me 9 ! _s _w4' ,he did n say 'p>adise or heav54' ,mu* has be5 said ab\t ! ^w 'hell4' ,b :at is hell8 ,x is ano!r mod]n t]m4 ,x is tak5 f ,hades1 ! ,greek1 or ,%eol1 ! ,hebrew1 & its true mean+ is '_w ( spirits4' ,! words ',hades1' ',%eol1' 'p>adise1' & 'spirits 9 prison1' are us$ 9 ! ,scripture z "o ^w4 ,! righte\s & ! wick$ all g to ! same _w ( spirits4 ',i believe1' says "o1 '9 "o heav5 & "o hell4 ,all are equally happy or equally mis]able4' ,yet ,paul speaks ( ?ree glories3 'cele/ial1 t]re/ial1 tele/ial2' & ! ,savior says t 9 ,8 ,fa!r's h\se !re are '_m mansions4' ,paul says he knew a man caught up to ! '?ird heav54' ,! _w believes t ! ,godhead physically is all embodi$ 9 ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 b ?is is n true4 ,pet] & ,/eph5 say t ,jesus sat on ! "r h& ( ,god1 & any p]son :o has se5 ! heav5s op5$ kn[s t !re are ?ree p]sonages 9 ! heav5s hold+ ! keys ( p[]4 ,z ! ,fa!r ha? p[] 9 ,himself s also ha? ! ,son p[] 9 ,himself4 ,!n ! ,fa!r has at "s "t laid d[n ,8 body & tak5 x aga93 s ,he has a body ( ,8 own1 s also has ! ,son4 ,! te/imony ( ,jesus is ! _s ( prophecy1 & if a man claim$ to h t te/imony & yet d5i$ ! _s & pr9ciple ( revelation & prophets1 he is damn$ by 8 own m\?4 ',a man may be happy 9 ! belief t ,jesus ,*ri/ is ,god1 & yet n obey ,8 comm&m5ts4 ,a man ( ,god %\ld #aha be end[$ ) wisdom1 k1 & und]/&+ 9 ord] to tea* & lead ! p4 ,! bl9d may lead ! bl9d & bo? fall 9 ! dit* toge!r4 ,i w ask ?is assembly & all ! ,sa9ts if !y w build ?is h\se & receive ! ord9ances & bless+s :i* ! ,"l has 9 /ore = !m1 or w !y n1 b let ,him pass by & be/[ ,8 bless+s ^u ano!r8 ,pass+ f ! my/]ies & glories ( ! ,godhead1 ,eld] ,woodruff makes record ( 8 "w ^u a plot ( prairie l& :i* he 0 br++ "u cultivation4 ,9 all ( 8 ?\ghts & labors1 :e!r secul> or spiritual1 he su/a9$ ! same l(ty inspiration4 ,:5 he prea*$1 he prea*$ 9 ! "n ( ! ,"l1 :5 he pl[$1 he pl[$ = ! glory ( ,god's ,k+dom4 ,all t he said & all t he did 0 to him b a unit$ :ole 9 ! disp5sation ( ,god's purposes4 ,life to him1 9 its highe/ & be/ s5se1 0 ! fulfillm5t ( ! ,div9e w4 ,:]ev] he 01 :atev] he 0 do+1 he 0 ?9k+ ( 8 ,mak] ) :om he work$1 walk$1 & talk$ 9 ?is life4 ,x 0 all glori\s1 x 0 all a "p ( ,god's decree4 ,"w ( ! h&s 0 ) him a great privilege & he nev] let an opportunity pass by to ex]cise 8 body1 & he rejoic$ 9 ! opportunity to e>n 8 bread by ! sweat ( 8 br[4 ,h[ c\ld he ?9k ( "w z a drudg]y1 h[ o!rs c\ld look ^u x z su* 0 incompreh5sible to him4 ,be+ always ready to put 8 h& to ! pl[1 he f\nd _m opportunities 9 ! c\rse ( a long life to gratify 8 passion = "w4 ,! joy & peace ( toil on 8 prairie f>m 7 n left long un9t]rupt$4 ,! ,sa9ts 7 con/antly di/urb$ by ! nev] ceas+ dem&s made by ! ,gov]nor ( ,miss\ri = ! body ( ! ,prophet4 ,! *ief executive ( t /ate made ano!r call on ! ,gov]nor ( ,ill9ois to deliv] ,joseph to ! /ate ( ,miss\ri4 ,! ,prophet 0 tw5ty miles away f home :5 in=mation rea*$ him4 ,on ,sunday1 ,june #be?1 ,hyrum ,smi? came into a meet+ & reque/$ ! ,masonic ,frat]nity !re to meet him 9 ! lodge room )9 half an h\r4 ,x 0 an occasion ( great excitem5t4 ,:5 ! memb]s ( ! lodge conv5$1 ! p1 :o 7 full ( anxiety1 also ga!r$4 ,n a f\r? ( !m c\ld secure entrance to ! h\se4 ,!y !reupon =m$ 9 a #ahb holl[ squ>e ^u ! gre5 & ,hyrum convey$ to !m ! in=mation t ,joseph _h already be5 arre/$ ) drawn pi/ols1 by ,wilson ( ,c>?age & ,reynolds ( ,miss\ri4 ,/eph5 ,m>kham w5t c\rage\sly to ! ,prophet's assi/ance & ?reat5$ to knock _! pi/ols d[n1 b !y po9t$ _! pi/ols at ! ,prophet & ?reat5$ if he did s to kill ! ,prophet & he !re=e desi/$4 ,!y took ,joseph to ,c>?age & !n />t$ = ,miss\ri4 ,!y _h gone ab\t t5 miles1 says ,eld] ,woodruff1 :5 !y 7 /opp$ by citiz5s 9 ! c\ntry :o swore !y %\ld n take ,joseph ,smi? any f>!r )\t giv+ him a he>+ be=e ! law4 ,writ ( habeas corpus 0 tak5 out 9 behalf ( ,joseph & aga9/ %]iffs ,reynolds & ,wilson4 ,a company 0 !n call$ = to g to ! ,prophet & to see t he _h 8 rights4 ,hyrum call$ = volunte]s & ! :ole city spoke toge!r 9 response4 ,a *oice 0 !n made ( ab\t a hundr$ m\nt$ m5 "u ! comm& ( ,g5]als ,law & ,*>les ,c4 ,ri*4 ,besides ! m\nt$ m5 ab\t "o hundr$ w5t d[n ! riv] by /eam-boat1 ,! ,maid ( ,i[a4 ,five days lat] at "o p4 m41 ! citiz5s ( ,nauvoo w5t out 9 great numb]s on horseback1 on foot1 & 9 c>riages to meet ! ,prophet4 ,! :ole sc5e 0 a demon/ration ( great joy4 ,he 0 escort$ home by a b& ( music & by ! great multitude t _h gone out to meet him4 ,reynolds ( ,miss\ri1 & ,wilson ( ,c>?age1 :o _h tak5 him by =ce ( arms1 7 br\ght to ,nauvoo ) him4 ,!y look$ z ?\gh !y _h ! ague4 ,! ,prophet1 h[ev]1 heap$ ^u _! heads coals ( fire by reason ( ! great k9dness he %[$ !m4 ,!y _h treat$ him inhumanely1 & 9 return !y 7 tak5 to ! ,prophet's home1 seat$ at ! head ( ! table & treat$ to ! be/ 8 home af=d$4 ,joseph's wife1 :o _h be5 d5i$ by ^! m5 ! privilege ( see+ h] husb& aft] 8 arre/1 treat$ !m ) ! utmo/ k9dness4 ,aft] d9n] !y repair$ to ! c\rt room :]e ,joseph 0 deliv]$ to ! municipal c\rt = trial4 ,be=e he w5t into ! c\rt he m\nt$ a wagon & spoke to ! assembl$ multitude4 ',i am out ( ! h&s ( ! ,miss\rians1 ?ank ,god6' ,he ?ank$ ! p = _! k9dness & love to him4 ,he said he w\ld address !m at f\r p4 m4 9 ! grove ne> ! ,temple4 ,at t h\r #ahc ne>ly sev5 ?\s& p assembl$ full ( joyful anticipation 9 ! ?\ght ( he>+ ! words t %\ld fall f _! ,prophet's lips4 ,^! 71 inde$1 excit+ times2 ! dep?s ( ! human s\l 7 rea*$ by ! con/ant recurr5ces ( ! joys & sorr[s ( ^? times4 ,anxiety1 h[ev]1 re/$ ^u ! ,sa9ts4 ,!y c\ld feel ! increas+ _s ( opposition2 its murd]\s int5t 0 m fully reveal$ to !m z "t w5t on4 ,_! joys 7 con/antly brok5 by ! sorr[s t 7 ev] increas+ & ! dang]s t con/antly ?reat5$ _! peace ( m9d4 ,!y felt ! approa* ( a com+ /orm t might d irrep>able h>m to _! peace ( m9d z well z to _! physical well be+4 ,! he>ts ( ! m fai?ful m5 7 sadd5$ by bo? ! gr[+ dem&s & ! increas+ p[] ( ! enemy4 ,! ?\ght t ! evil "o 0 ga9+ p[] ov] !m sadd5$ _! lives1 & _! only support & c\rage came f ! assurance !y _h 9 ! ultimate triumph ( ,god's purposes4 ,! lessons ( _! sadness & ! admonition t comes to u ?r\gh ! gloom ( ^? days h be5 our ga94 ,assurance ( ,god's deliv]ance 9 ! pa/ has always be5 helpful to m5 & wom5 9 ! support ( _! fai?2 :at a t5d] & lov+ ,god 9 ! consummation ( ,8 purposes _h once done1 ,he w\ld d aga94 ,9 all ^? trials !re 0 great] buoyancy 9 ! life ( ! ,prophet ^: dea? 0 s\ght by 8 enemies ?an 9 ! lives ( any o!r m5 ( ^? times4 ,he 0 _! lead]1 ! hope & assurance ( 8 words inspir$ o!rs ) confid5ce 9 8 lead]%ip4 ,he 0 _! guid+ />1 & :ile 8 life la/$1 its brilliancy eclips$ ! lights ( all ^? ab\t him4 ,!y knew t he 0 n a fall5 ,prophet4 ,!re 0 no tremor 9 8 voice2 he nev] falt]$ by ! way-side4 ,he /ood up 9 ! mid/ ( 8 high & holy call+ & rebuk$ s9 & s9n]s4 ,x 0 a m>vel\s life1 e detail ( :i* gr[s 9 importance z "t goes on1 & ! greatness ( ! ,*ur* af=ds ! highe/ gu>antee ( ! fulfillm5t ( ! glori\s pr$ictions he made conc]n+ x--?anks to ! p5 ( ,wil=d ,woodruff4 ,x gives u deep] & bett] insight n only into ! _s ( ^? times b into ! life ( ! man1 :o1 z days g on1 is becom+ m & m a glorification ( ! age 9 :i* he liv$4 #ahd ,,*apt] #ah4 ,,mission ,,to ,,! ,,ea/1 #ahdc4 ,address ( ! ,prophet on ,con/itutional ,rights4--,orson ,hyde's ,call to ,russia4--,prophet ,expla9s ,8 ,position ) ,respect to ,miss\ri4--,orig9 ( ,nauvoo ,legion4--,political ,explanation4--,dep>ture ( ! ,twelve = ! ,ea/4--,brigham ,"y's ,fidelity4--,phr5ological ,*>t by ,o4 ,s4 ,f[l]4--,return ( ! ,twelve to ,nauvoo4--,w4 ,w4 ,seal$ to ,wife4--,adult]y4--,gov]nor ( ,miss\ri ,aga9 ,issues ,requisition = ,prophet4--,end[m5ts4 ,! p ( ,nauvoo dur+ ^! excit+ times 7 greatly agitat$ ov] ! safety ( _! ,prophet & lead]4 ,9 keep+ ) 8 promise1 ,joseph ,smi? address$ ! assembl$ multitude :o anxi\sly await$ ! words :i* 7 to fall f 8 lips4 ,!re 7 no /5ographic report]s !n1 & ,wil=d ,woodruff's acc\nt ( :at 0 said is )\t d\bt ! fulle/ & mo/ accurate /atem5t on record4 ,! foll[+ is tak5 f 8 j\rnal1 :]e9 he record$ ! words ( ! prophet3 ,i meet y ) a he>t full ( gratitude to ,almighty ,god1 & y d\btless feel z ,i d4 ,i h>dly "k h[ to express my feel+s4 ,i feel z /rong z a giant4 ,i pull$ /icks ) ! m5 com+ along1 & ) "o h& ,i pull$ up ! /ronge/ man on ! road1 & two c\ld n pull me up4 ,i cont9u$ to pull till ,i pull$ !m to ,nauvoo4 ,not)/&+ ! excitem5t1 ,i feel cool & dispassionate ?r\gh x all4 ,?ank ,god ,i am n[ 9 ! h&s ( ^? :o preside ov] ! municipal c\rt1 n 9 ! h&s ( ! ,miss\rians4 ,relative to our "r ( habeas corpus we h full p[]4 ,if !re is n p[] 9 our *>t] & c\rts1 !n !re is none 9 ! /ate ( ,ill9ois1 nor 9 ,congress1 nor 9 ! con/itution ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 ,congress gave to ,ill9ois h] con/itution1 & ,ill9ois has giv5 to ,nauvoo ! *>t] :i* protects u 9 our ve/$ rights4 ,i want y to le>n1 ,o ,israel6 :at is = ! happ9ess & peace ( ?is city & its p4 ,our enemies are det]m9$ to oppress u & deprive u ( our rights & privileges z !y h done 9 ! pa/4 ,if ! au?orities on e>? w n give u t protection :i* ! laws & ! con/itution ( ! ,unit$ #ahe ,/ates & ( ?is /ate gu>antee1 !n we w appeal to a high] p[]1 to heav51 to ,god ,almighty1 = our con/itutional rights4 ,! ,"l1 9 my pa/ tr\bles has rais$ up fri5ds to me1 ?\gh !y 7 /rang]s1 & !y w\ld h lo/ _! lives to deliv] me f my enemies & to protect my rights 9 ?is /ate4 ,i h told !m to d no viol5ce = ,i %\ld be deliv]$ by ! p[] ( ,god4 ,i h br\ght ! m5 :o arre/$ me to ,nauvoo1 & ,i h treat$ !m k9dly4 ,i h _h ! privilege ( rew>d+ !m1 good = evil4 ,!y took me unlawfully1 treat$ me rigor\sly1 /rove to deprive me ( my "r & w\ld h c>ri$ me into ,miss\ri to be murd]$ _h n ,provid5ce int]pos$4 ,n[ !y are 9 my h&s4 ,i took !m into my home1 set !m at ! head ( ! table1 & plac$ be=e !m ! be/ t my home af=d$4 ,!y 7 wait$ ^u by my wife :om !y depriv$ ( see+ me :5 ,i 0 tak54 ,!re is a "t1 h[ev]1 :5 =be>ance ceases & :5 suff]+ long] )\t resi/ance is a s94 ,i %all n be> x any long]1 ,i w spill ! la/ drop ( blood ,i h r ?an endure x2 & all :o feel t !y w n be> x any long] say1 ',aye4' ,! va/ assembly %\t$1 ',aye4' ,:atev] may be y\r feel+ ab\t ! heavy h& ( oppression ,i wi% y to re/ra9 y\rself f viol5ce aga9/ ^? m5 :o h arre/$ me4 ,my ^w is at /ake1 a hair ( _! heads %all n be h>m$4 ,my life is pl$g$ to c>ry out ?is great "w1 ,i "k y are ev] ready to d "r1 y h done great ?+s & y h manife/$ y\r love = me 9 ru%+ to my assi/ance on ?is occasion1 & ,i bless y 9 ! "n ( ! ,"l4 ,i "k ! ,almighty w bless all good m51 & may y n h to suff] z ,i h suff]$ h]et(ore4 ,h[ev]1 ,i %all re/ra9 y no long]1 f ?is "t =?4 ,if occasion require ,i w lead y to battle1 if y are n afraid to die & to spill y\r blood 9 y\r own def5se y w n (f5d me4 ,be n ! aggressor4 ,be> until !y /rike y on "o *eek & !n (f] ! o!r4 ,!y w be sure to /rike t also2 !n def5d y\rself & ,god w be> y (f victori\s4 ,if ,i am "u ! necessity ( giv+ up our *>t]$ rights1 privileges1 & fre$om = :i* our fa!rs f\ght & bl$1 & :i* ! con/itution #ahf ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates z well z ?is /ate grants to u1 ,i w d x at ! po9t ( ! bayonet & sword4 ,_m lawy]s cont5d = t :i* is aga9/ ! rights ( m51 & ,i c only excuse !m because ( _! ignorance4 ,g =?1 ,o ye lawy]s6 & advocate ! rights ( ! p1 = we %all rise up ,wa%+ton-l & break (f ! fett]s :i* b9d u & we %all n be mobb$4 ,aft] discuss+ at "s l5g? ! *>t] ( ,nauvoo & ! writ ( habeas corpus1 he gave an int]e/+ acc\nt ( 8 rec5t arre/ & ( ! return to ,nauvoo4 ,he expla9$ t he _h prophesi$ to 8 wife ! day be=e 8 pres5ce 9 ! neighborhood1 :]e ! p befri5d$ him1 t !y 7 a good p1 & t he knew x by ! _s ( ,god4 ,:5 ,mr4 ,cyrus ,walk]1 an attorney1 came to me1 ^? :o _h arre/$ me said t ,i %\ld speak to no man & !y w\ld %oot any man :o spoke to me4 ,an old man came up & said t ,i %\ld h c\nsel & told !m he 0 n afraid ( _! pi/ols4 ,my fre$om began f t "t4 ,speak+ ( ! law1 ! ,prophet said3 ,almighty ,god has taught me ! true pr9ciple ( law & ! true mean+ ( ! writ ( habeas corpus4 ,x is to protect ! innoc5t & to prev5t innoc5t m5 f be+ dragg$ into o!r /ates & f be+ puni%$ by ! av[$ enemy4 ,x did my s\l good to witness ! manife/ation ( y\r feel+s & love t[>d me4 ,i ?ank ,god ,i h ! honor to lead s virtu\s & hone/ a p1 to be y\r law-giv] z ,moses 0 to ! *ildr5 ( ,israel4 ,hosanna6 ,hosanna6 ,hosanna6 to ! mo/ high ,god6 ,i comm5d y to ,8 grace & may ! bless+s ( ,heav5 re/ ^u y1 ,i ask x 9 ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,am54 ,july #a/ ! trial ( ! ,prophet came (f4 ,!re 7 pres5t ,brigham ,"y1 ,hyrum ,smi?1 ,p>ley ,p4 ,pratt1 ,lyman ,wight1 & ,sidney ,rigdon4 ,!y 7 all call$ z witnesses & duly sworn4 ,!y rec\nt$ ! hi/ory ( ! ,miss\ri p]secutions f ! "t !y 7 driv5 f ,jackson ,c\nty until _! expulsion f ,f> ,we/ by =ce ( arms4 ,! recital ( ^! sc5es1 says ,presid5t ,woodruff1 caus$ my blood to boil & ! _s ( w> 0 awak5$ 9 me1 ev5 ! ,g5tile #ahg lawy]s 7 %ock$1 & 9 _! spee*es c\nsel$ ! p to /& by _! rights :atev] ! issue might be4 ,! ,f\r? ( ,july 0 at h& & great prep>ations _h be5 made = its celebration4 ,ab\t fifte5 ?\s& p assembl$ 9 ! grove4 ,orson ,hyde address$ ! va/ multitude4 ,he _h lately return$ f ,pale/9e1 & 0 !n "u appo9tm5t to c>ry ! gospel to ,sa9t ,pet]sburg1 ,russia4 ,9 ! aft]noon ! multitude ( ,sa9ts 0 greatly augm5t$ by ?ree /eamboat loads ( visit+ ladies & g5tlem5 f ,/4 ,l\is1 ,qu9cy1 & ,burl+ton4 ,z ! visitors arriv$ !y 7 escort$ to ! /& by ! ,nauvoo b&1 & _! pres5ce welcom$ by ! fir+ ( cannon4 ,p>ley ,p4 ,pratt spoke at "s l5g?1 & 0 foll[$ by ! ,prophet ,joseph1 :o took ?is occasion to speak ( himself4 ,eld] ,woodruff quotes him z foll[s3 ,if ! p w give e> a mom5t1 ,i w address a few words 9 my own def5se4 ,9 ! fir/ place ,i w /ate to ^? :o c he> me t ,i nev] sp5t m ?an six mon?s 9 ,miss\ri except ! "t ,i 0 9 prison4 ,:ile at ,lib]ty1 ,miss\ri1 ,i 0 at "w = ! support ( my family4 ,i nev] 0 a prison] ( w> dur+ my /ay !re1 = ,i _h n made w>4 ,i nev] took a gun1 nor a pi/ol1 nor a sword & :at has be5 said by our enemies on t subject is false4 ,i h always be5 will+ to g to any gov]nor1 judge1 or tribunal :]e ju/ice c\ld be _h & h ! matt] inve/igat$4 ,i c\ld n h committ$ treason z ,i _h no control ( affairs except 9 spiritual matt]s4 ,i 0 driv5 f ,miss\ri by =ce ( arms "u ! ext]m9at+ ord] ( ,gov]nor ,boggs4 ,i h always be5 a peaceable citiz51 yet !re is sc>cely a crime t c be committ$ t is n laid at ! door ( ,joseph ,smi?4 ,i h be5 dragg$ be=e ! c\rts "t & aga9 on *>ges t 7 false & e "t ,i h be5 acquitt$4 ,z (t5 z ,god sees fit = me to suff] ,i am ready1 b ,i am z innoc5t ( ^? crimes imput$ z ! angels 9 heav54 ,i am n an enemy to mank9d1 nei!r am ,i an enemy to ,miss\ri1 its gov]nor1 nor its p4 ,z = ! milit>y /ation ,i hold & ! reasons = hold+ x ,i h ?is to say3 ,:5 we came "h ! /ate requir$ u to be> arms & to d milit>y duty4 ,z ! ,*ur* _h j #ahh be5 driv5 f ,miss\ri & our p _h be5 robb$ ( _! prop]ty & _! arms _h be5 tak5 f !m1 !y1 !re=e1 _h no arms ) :i* to d duty1 yet !y 7 liable to a f9e if !y did n respond to ! ord]s ( ! /ate 9 ! matt] ( milit>y s]vice ev5 ?\gh !y _h no arms4 ,i advis$ !m to organize into indep5d5t companies & to ask ! /ate = arms4 ,?is !y did4 ,!re 71 h[ev]1 _m eld]s :o _h lic5se to prea*4 ,!y are exon]at$ by ! law f milit>y duties4 ,! (fic]s1 h[ev]1 w\ld n release !m on ^? gr\nds4 ,i !n told ! ,sa9ts t al?\gh ,i 0 free f milit>y duty by law 9 consequ5ce ( a lam5ess 9 "o ( my legs ,i w\ld set !m an example & d milit>y duty myself4 ,!y want$ me = _! lead]4 ,f ^! circum/ances & conditions ! ,nauvoo ,legion came into exi/5ce & ,i 0 made ,lieut5ant ,g5]al4 ,x 0 n because ,i 0 seek+ = p[]4 ,!re are ^? :o say we all vote toge!r & t our p vote z ,i say1 b ,i nev] tell any man h[ to vote nor :om to vote =4 ,let me make a comp>ison4 ,suppose !re 7 a ,me?odi/ society "h1 & t outside ( t society !re 7 two c&idates runn+ = (fice4 ,"o ( !m says3 ',if y w elect me to ! gub]natorial *air ,i w take away ! *>t] ( y\r city & ext]m9ate ! ,me?odi/s4' ,! o!r says3 ',if ,i am elect$ all m5 %all be equal be=e ! law1 & ,i w discrim9ate aga9/ no man or society4' ,n[ :om w\ld ! ,me?odi/s vote =8 ,c]ta9ly n = ! man :o 0 _! bitt] enemy & :o w\ld n protect !m 9 _! rights4 ,x has be5 s ) u4 ,joseph ,duncan said if ! p w\ld elect him he w\ld ext]m9ate ! ,mormons1 take away _! *>t]4 ,mr4 ,=d made no su* ?reats1 b manife/$ a disposition to give e man 8 rights4 ,! p1 !re=e1 vot$ = him & he 0 elect$ gov]nor4 ,h[ev]1 he has issu$ writs aga9/ me twice at ! dem&s ( ! ,miss\rians2 ?is has caus$ me mu* tr\ble & exp5se4 ,dur+ ^! rem>ks mu* prejudice 0 remov$4 ,!re 0 pres5t a va/ multitude ( ab\t fifte5 ?\s& p1 _m ( :om 7 n memb]s ( ! ,*ur*4 ,!y gave ! /ricte/ att5tion & 7 edifi$ by :at !y saw & he>d4 #ahi ,on ! morn+ ( ,july #g?1 #ahdc1 ,wil=d ,woodruff rose e>ly1 bless$ 8 wife & daught]1 ,phoebe1 & 9 company ) ,brigham ,"y & ,eld] ,george ,a4 ,smi?1 />t$ on a mission to ! ,ea/ to /r5g!n ! bran*es ( ! ,*ur* !re & ga!r funds = ! ,temple & ! ,nauvoo ,h\se4 ,!y left ,morrison's l&+ on ! /eam] ,rapid & arriv$ 9 ,/4 ,l\is ! next day4 ,"h ,eld] ,woodruff pur*as$ supplies = ! ,times & ,seasons & %ipp$ !m to ,nauvoo4 ,! day foll[+ ! mission>y p>ty bo>d$ ! /eam] ,lancet & w5t up ! ,ohio to ,c9c9nati1 :]e !y l&$ on ! #ac?1 _! six? day f ,nauvoo4 ,enr\te !y obta9$ a view ( ! tomb ( ,presid5t ,h>rison4 ,on ! night ( _! arrival 9 ,c9c9nati1 ,eld] ,woodruff dream$ t ,joseph w\ld aga9 be arre/$ & tri$ 9 ,ill9ois1 & ! same night ,brigham ,"y dream$ t ! ,twelve 7 call$ home4 ,^! dreams 7 ! prep>ation = com+ ev5ts :i* ca/ _! %ad[s be=e4 ,! he>ts ( ^? brave m5 & devot$ mission>ies 7 receiv+ a prep>ation = ! tr\bl\s times t 7 to come4 ,9 ,c9c9nati ,eld] ,woodruff made fur!r pur*ases = ! ,times & ,seasons4 ,f t city !y w5t on to ,pittsburg1 ,p5nsylvania1 ) ! /eam] ,adelaide4 ,!y rea*$ ! place at six p4 m4 & imm$iately repair$ to ! ,temp]ance ,hall1 :]e a meet+ ( ! ,sa9ts 0 conv5$4 ,"h !y met ,eld]s ,heb] ,c4 ,kimball1 ,orson ,pratt1 & ,john ,e4 ,page4 ,! la/ nam$ 0 prea*+ z !y ent]$ ! hall2 &1 contr>y to ! c\nsel ( ! ,prophet1 ,eld] ,page 0 mak+ w> ^u sects ( ! day4 ,next day ! ,twelve held a c\ncil1 9 :i* ,john ,e4 ,page 0 sev]ely reprov$ by ,presid5t ,"y = disorganiz+ a bran* 9 ,c9c9nati :i* ?ree ( ! ,twelve _h j be=e t "t organiz$1 & = disobey+ ! ,prophet's c\nsel 9 ! matt] ( prea*+ aga9/ religi\s d5om9ations4 ,^! acts ( disob$i5ce to ! c\nsels ( 8 file-lead]s _h1 no d\bt1 some?+ to d ) 8 apo/asy lat] on4 ,eld] ,woodruff nev] =gets to put 9 8 j\rnal ! hi/orical items ( g5]al int]e/ & speaks ( ,pittsburg z a city :i* at t "t numb]$ ab\t ?irty-five ?\s& inhabitants4 ,! city _h n9ety-five *ur*es1 "o hundr$ & tw5ty #aij prea*]s1 & tw5ty-"o d5om9ations4 ,! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts numb]$ !re at t "t sev5ty-five s\ls4 ,on ,sunday1 ! #cj?1 six ( ! ,twelve ,apo/les met 9 conf]5ce ) ! ,sa9ts 9 ,temp]ance ,hall4 ,!y held ?ree meet+s & imp>t$ _m valuable in/ructions to ! ,sa9ts & visitors 9 att5dance4 ,eld] ,woodruff took m9utes ( ! meet+ & not$ especially ! tea*+s ( ,presid5t ,"y1 z he atta*$ mo/ importance to ! words ( ! man /&+ highe/ 9 au?ority :5 giv+ an acc\nt ( :at 0 said on any occasion4 ,presid5t ,"y on ?is occasion bore a /rong te/imony to ! div9ity ( ! "w & to ! mission ( ! ,prophet ,joseph4 ,:o1 he said1 is ! au?or ( ?is "w8 ,god is its au?or1 ,joseph ,smi? be+ ! in/rum5t 9 ! h&s ( ,god4 ,he is ! greate/ man on e>?4 ,no o!r man ( ?is age has p[] to ga!r su* a great p f all ! nations ( ! e>? & ) all _! peculi> dispositions cem5t !m toge!r4 ,?is ! ,prophet is do+ by ! p[] ( ,god1 z ! ,sa9ts are l$ by ! ,holy ,_s 9 _! own he>ts4 ,july ! #cj? ! memb]s ( ! ,twelve made a t\r ( ! city4 ,!y visit$ ! glass-works1 ! wat]-works1 & o!r places ( note & int]e/4 ,speak+ ( ! wat]-works1 ,eld] ,woodruff says3 ,desc5d+ ! hill we _h a view ( ! city wat]-works4 ,! build+ 0 patt]n$ aft] ,roman ar*itecture4 ,! works co/ two hundr$ ?\s& doll>s4 ,! build+ 0 design$ by ,eld] ,*>les ,beck1 :o 0 a memb] ( ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,eld] ,beck 0 pres5t at ! visit ( ! ,twelve to ,pittsburg & %[$ !m e c\rtesy4 ,he fur!r paid ! railroad f>e ( ! six memb]s to ,baltimore4 ,f !re !y proce$$ to ,philadelphia1 :]e !y arriv$ ,augu/ #e?4 ,! foll[+ day 7,sunday7 !y met ab\t ?ree hundr$ ,sa9ts 9 conf]5ce4 ,eld] ,j$$iah ,m4 ,grant 0 also pres5t & op5$ ! conf]5ce by pray]4 ,presid5t ,"y1 ,orson ,pratt1 & ,george ,a4 ,smi? occupi$ ! pr9cipal "p ( ! "t 9 bo? ( ! meet+s1 aft]noon & ev5+4 ,9 ! =5oon ,eld] ,woodruff accompani$ ,presid5t ,"y & o!rs to he> ! ,rev]5d ,mr4 ,litz1 ! ,mill]ite prea*]4 ,! rev]5d g5tleman /rongly cont5d$ t ! ,jews w\ld nev] be re/or$ to ! l& ( ,pale/9e or be ga!r$ toge!r4 #aia ,on ! #h? ! ,twelve took a /eamboat excursion1 & :ile ?us rid+ = _! enjoym5t1 a numb] ( subjects came up = discussion4 ,among o!rs ! "q3 ,is ! prosp]ity ( any religi\s d5om9ation a positive evid5ce ( ! tru? ( its cont5tion8 ,john ,e4 ,page took ! affirmative1 & ,eld] ,j4,m4 ,grant ! negative4 ,presid5t ,"y1 :o 0 *airman1 decid$ 9 favor ( ! negative4 ,dur+ ! /ay ( ! ,twelve 9 ?is hi/oric city1 ,eld] ,woodruff 0 v active 9 visit+ ! ,sa9ts1 /r5g!n+ !m 9 _! fai? & lay+ be=e !m ! purpose ( _! mission4 ,at int]vals 9 8 labors he occupi$ himself 9 ga!r+ a great v>iety ( useful in=mation )9 8 rea*4 ,8 j\rnal is1 inde$1 an int]e/+ hi/ory ( ! places visit$ by him 9 ^? e>ly days4 ,he speaks ( ! visit ( himself1 ,eld]s ,"y1 ,pratt1 ,smoot1 & ,hessy to ! /ate h\se1 also ( 8 visit to ,indep5d5ce ,hall4 ,we saw1 he rem>ks1 ! room :]e ! patriots sign$ ! ,decl>ation ( ,indep5d5ce4 ,we sat 9 ! *air occupi$ by ,john ,hancock :5 he sign$ t immortal in/rum5t4 ,on ! #ad?1 ,eld]s ,orson ,pratt1 ,wil=d ,woodruff1 & ,william ,muir p>t$ ) ! ,sa9ts 9 ,philadelphia & w5t by /eam] to ,s*uylkill1 !n walk$ six miles to a ,mr4 ,mosley's1 :]e !y prea*$ 9 ! ev5+4 ,= sev]al days ,eld] ,woodruff travel$ & prea*$ 9 v>i\s neighborhoods ( t vic9ity4 ,he visit$ ! sc5e ( ! ,battle ( ,br&yw9e4 ,on ! #ba/ ! p>ty return$ to ,philadelphia1 :]e !y le>n$ t ! o!r apo/les _h gone on to ,new ,york4 ,!y rema9$ two days1 !n foll[$ _! companions4 ,9 ,new ,york !y held a conf]5ce on ,augu/ #bf? & #bg?4 ,at ?is conf]5ce _m que/ions :i* are well und]/ood doctr9es ( ! ,*ur* 7 comm5t$ ^u 9 su* a mann] z to %[ t !y 7 n pla9 to ! mission>ies ( ^? e>ly days1 a fact1 no d\bt1 due to ! traditions & religi\s tea*+s :i* m5 ( ^? times br\ght ) !m into ! ,*ur*4 ,among o!r ?+s1 ! "q 0 ask$ :e!r a man c\ld be depriv$ ( 8 prie/hood & /ill reta9 8 /&+ 9 ! ,*ur*4 ,presid5t ,"y answ]$ decid$ly1 ,no4 ,on ! #bi? ( t mon? ,eld] ,woodruff w5t to ,bo/on #aib ) ,eld]s ,davis & ,w&ell4 ,?is af=d$ him an opportunity to visit 8 fa!r & family 9 8 old home at ,f>m+ton1 ,connecticut4 ,on ! #i? ( ,septemb]1 aft] rea*+ ,bo/on1 he1 ) six o!r memb]s ( ! ,twelve2 namely1 ,brigham ,"y1 ,heb] ,c4 ,kimball1 ,p>ley ,p4 ,pratt1 ,orson ,pratt1 ,john ,e4 ,page1 & ,george ,a4 ,smi?1 held conf]5ce 9 ,boyl/on ,hall4 ,f 8 notes ! foll[+ is tak53 ,presid5t ,"y said3 ',! _s ( ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 is a ga!r+ _s1 & its t5d5cy is to ga!r ! virtu\s & good1 ! hone/ & meek ( ! e>?1 9 o!r words ! ,sa9ts ( ,god4 ,n[ is ! set "t = ! ,"l to r$eem ,israel4 ,he does n require e s\l to leave 8 home z soon z he believes1 b requires him to he>k5 to c\nsel & foll[ ! c\nsel :i* ! ,"l po9ts out to him4 ,y say ! ,"l may save u z well :]e we are4 ,yes1 if ! ,"l says s1 b :5 ,he comm&s u to ga!r & we d n d x1 ,he w n save u4 ,y might h be5 baptiz$ sev5ty times 9 any o!r way ?an t orda9$ ( ,god & y w\ld n h receiv$ ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,c y get an end[m5t 9 ,bo/on8 ,no1 only 9 t place :i* ,god has appo9t$4 ,if y d n help to build ! ,temple & ! ,nauvoo ,h\se1 if y d n help to build up ,zion & ! cause ( ,god1 y w n inh]it ! l& ( ,zion4 ,be fai?ful or y w n be *os52 = ! day ( *oos+ is at ! door4 ,:y be afraid ( sacrifice8 ,i h giv5 my all _m times & w\ld be will+ to d s aga94 ,i w\ld be glad to he> ! ,"l say to ,8 s]vant ,joseph1 ,let my s]vant ,brigham give all he has4 ,i w\ld obey 9 a mom5t if x took ! la/ coat f my back4' ,f a disc\rse ( ,heb] ,c4 ,kimball ! foll[+ is tak53 ,we d n pr(ess to be poli%$ /ones l "s ( ! eld]s4 ,! m we roll ?r\gh ! =e/s & get ! corn]s knock$ (f ! bett] we are4 ,if we 7 poli%$ & smoo? x w\ld deface u to h ! surface *ipp$ (f4 ,?is is ! case ) ,joseph ,smi?1 he nev] pr(ess$ to be smoo? & poli%$4 ,roll+ ar\nd among ! rocks has n hurt him at all1 b 9 ! end he w be z poli%$ z any /one1 :ile _m :o 7 s v poli%$ 9 ! beg9n+ w become badly defac$4 ,d ! ,sa9ts ( ,bo/on "k1 said ,p>ley ,p4 ,pratt1 t !y are id5tifi$ 9 lay+ ! f\ndation ( s great & mighty #aic a "w t x w include all ! great & glori\s purposes ( ,god :i* are to be fulfill$ 9 ! disp5sation ( ! fullness ( times8 ,millions w yet celebrate ! day :5 ! f\ndation ( ?is "w 0 laid4 ,! ,twelve little dream$ t :5 !y w\ld meet aga9 9 ,bo/on x w\ld be on ! sad #bg? day ( ,june1 :5 ! ,prophet & ! ,patri>* w\ld be call$ ^u to lay d[n _! lives at ! h&s ( a murd]\s mob4 ,on ! #ab? ,eld] ,woodruff left = ,portl&1 ,ma9e4 ,! express tra9 convey+ him to 8 de/9ation 0 ?r[n f ! track4 ,! eng9e] 0 kill$ & a lady pass5g] bruis$2 all ! re/ escap$ 9 a m>vel\s mann]4 ,f ,ma9e ,eld] ,woodruff wrote an acc\nt ( ! wreck to ! ,bo/on ,bee z well z to ! ,times & ,seasons 9 ,nauvoo4 ,he occupi$ "s sev]al days 9 visit+ 8 wife's fa!r1 ,ezra ,c>t]1 & ! family ( ,ar?ur & ,lucy ,millik51 ! latt] be+ ! y\nge/ si/] ( ! ,prophet ,joseph4 ,aft] 8 visit he return$ to ,bo/on1 :]e he aga9 jo9$ ! memb]s ( ?is quorum4 ,:ile !re he & sev]al memb]s ( ! ,twelve 7 exam9$ phr5ologically by ! not$ ,pr(essor ,o4 ,s4 ,f[l]4 ,f 8 *>t we take ! foll[+ "* del9eation ( ,presid5t ,woodruff3 ,,phr5ological ,,*>t4 ,wil=d ,woodruff3 ,is a man ( great action1 bo? physical & m5tal2 does up ?+s 9 a hurry2 lets no?+ sleep 9 8 h&s2 great resolution2 /eamboat spe$2 loves 8 lib]ty2 is n dispos$ to be subject to ! w or dictation ( o!rs2 has great indep5d5ce2 difficulties only /imulate him to increas$ action2 goes 9 = ! l>ge/ lib]ty ( ! mass & is a democrat ( ! old s*ool2 pref]s utility to beauty & sub/ance to %[2 highly social & fond ( family & fri5ds2 has b few secrets ( 8 own & tells ! pla91 unv>ni%$ facts2 fe>s b little dang]2 is n irresolute1 b decides & proce$s at once to action2 8 fir/ ?\ghts are always 8 be/2 he does 8 own religi\s ?9k+ & does n hang 8 hopes ^u ! fai? ( o!rs4 ,he believes b little )\t pro(2 is a two edg$ sword--if he does n cut "o way1 does ano!r4 ,he makes positive #aid fri5ds or positive enemies--has mu* sev]ity2 is s>ca/ic2 bitt] 9 reproa*es2 means to d "r2 fe>s ! =ce ( moral obligations4 ,8 jokes h m v9eg> ?an molasses 9 !m4 ,he recollects & expla9s facts well2 reasons by inf]5ce f ! facts1 by analogy & induction2 has good talk+ tal5ts1 & is not$ = 8 cle> illu/rations4 ,bo/on1 ,septemb] ! #bj?1 #ahdc4 7,sign$7 ,o4 ,s4 ,,f[l]4 ,b4 ,j4 ,,gray1 ,secret>y4 ,soon aft] ?is ! ,twelve began _! return to ,nauvoo4 ,!y met 9 ,philadelphia1 & on ! #e? ( ,octob] cont9u$ _! j\rney homew>d4 ,! same day a l>ge company ( ,sa9ts left by rail to ga!r ) ! ,sa9ts 9 ,ill9ois4 ,on ! #ai? !y cross$ ! ,alleghanies by means ( an incl9e :i* hoi/$ ! c>1 pass5g]s1 & freight f "o elevator to ano!r until ! summit1 ne>ly fifte5 hundr$ feet above1 0 rea*$4 ,!y 7 let d[n on ! o!r side 9 ! same mann]4 ,9 ^? days ?is 0 a novel contrivance1 & ! me*anism employ$ n be+ s p]fect z t ( today 0 att5d$ ) _m dang]s4 ,! :ole passage across ! m\nta9s 0 a con/ant sc5e ( dang]1 & ,i call$ ^u ,god 9 my he>t to pres]ve our lives4 ,ev5 :ile on ! level we 7 runn+ on ! edge ( a precipice a hundr$ feet above ! bottom ( a *asm4 ,9 conv]sation ) a mate 9 ! ev5+ ^u ! subject ( our passage across ! m\nta9s1 he said t we 7 n aw>e ( "o-half ! dang]s we _h enc\nt]$4 ,at ,pittsburg ,eld] ,woodruff took passage = ,/4 ,l\is & !nce up ! riv] to ,nauvoo1 :i* he rea*$ ,novemb] #d?4 ,on ! #g? he met 9 c\ncil ) ! ,twelve4 ,he 0 appo9t$ to raise five hundr$ doll>s = ! pur*ase ( pap] ^u :i* to pr9t ! ,doctr9e & ,cov5ants4 ,on ! #aa? ,presid5t ,hyrum ,smi? seal$ ,wil=d ,woodruff & ,phoebe ,woodruff = "t & et]nity accord+ to ! patri>*al ord] ( m>riage :i* _h previ\sly be5 reveal$ to ! ,prophet ,joseph ,smi?4 ,ab\t ?is "t ! ,prophet deliv]$ a /rong disc\rse on ! s9 ( adult]y & k9dr$ crimes4 ,! disc\rse 0 ! result ( ! action tak5 9 ! case ( ,john ,c4 ,b5nett1 :o1 ) #aie o!r prom95t m51 _h be5 adjudg$ guilty ( adult]y4 ,! ,sa9ts 7 w>n$ aga9/ su* crimes4 ,! ,prophet ?\ght t ! example made ( ,john ,c4 ,b5nett & o!rs 0 suffici5t to %[ ! fallacy ( ^? :o advocat$ or ju/ifi$ su* a c\rse4 ,he condemn$ adult]y 9 unqualifi$ t]ms & w>n$ ^? pres5t aga9/ its commission4 ,x 0 also ab\t ?is "t t ,g5]al ,fryeson came to ,nauvoo & met ) ! ,prophet & ,twelve to arrange = a memorial to congress 9 behalf ( ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,affidavits on ! ,miss\ri atrocities 7 giv5 by ,hyrum ,smi?1 ,brigham ,"y1 ,p4 ,p4 ,pratt1 ,lyman ,wight1 ,george ,w4 ,pitk91 & ,sidney ,rigdon4 ,tr\ble 0 aga9 fom5t$ ab\t ?is "t by ! ,miss\rians4 ,a mess5g] _h j arriv$ f ,/4 ,l\is in=m+ ! bre?r5 t ! gov]nor ( ,miss\ri _h issu$ ano!r requisition = ! ,prophet4 ,joseph _h j made a t\*+ appeal to ! ,gre5 ,m\nta9 boys ( ,v]mont1 8 native /ate1 = assi/ance 9 obta9+ r$ress = ! wrongs heap$ ^u ! ,sa9ts 9 ,miss\ri4 ,! appeal 0 publi%$ 9 pamphlet =m & s5t to ! au?orities ( ! gov]nm5t 9 ,wa%+ton4 ,a few days lat] a man nam$ ,elliot 0 arre/$ & prov5 guilty ( kidnapp+ bre?r5 & ( ?reat5+ ! life ( ! ,prophet4 ,not)/&+ ! guilt ( ?is man1 ,joseph =gave him1 & he subsequ5tly left 9 peace4 ,a w>rant 0 also issu$ = ! arre/ ( ,colonel ,williams1 ! lead] ( ! kidnapp+ p>ty4 ,he1 h[ev]1 ga!r$ a mob & resi/$ ! (fic]s4 ,decemb] #bnd on ! ,sabba? morn+ ,p4 ,p4 ,pratt1 ,orson ,hyde1 ,wil=d ,woodruff1 & ,orson ,sp5c] receiv$ _! ano9t+s2 & on ,decemb] #bcrd !y met 9 ,joseph ,smi?'s home1 :]e end[m5ts 7 giv5 to ,eld] ,m>ley & wife1 ,orson ,pratt1 ,mrs4 ,lot1 ,fanny ,murray1 ,phoebe ,woodruff1 ,ba?%eba ,smi?1 ,si/] ,orson ,sp5c]1 & ,si/] ,phelps4 ,*ri/mas day ( #ahdc 0 sp5t by ,eld] ,woodruff ) 8 old-"t fri5d1 ,a4 ,o4 ,smoot4 ,!y paid a visit to ! ,sa9ts :o _h come f ,t5nessee to ,nauvoo4 ,"p ( t day ,eld] ,woodruff work$ ^u 8 h\se & dis*>g$ _m duties ( a home nature4 ,?us ano!r ye> 9 8 life 0 clos$4 ,dur+ #ahdc he _h travel$ 9 ?irte5 /ates ov] five ?\s& #aif miles1 held _m meet+s1 baptiz$ a half doz5 p]sons1 report$ sev]al s]mons1 endur$ a sev]e sickness1 enc\nt]$ dang]s by rail & by wat]1 & clos$ an ev5tful ye> ) feel+s ( gratitude1 & ) ! fulle/ recognition ( ,god's t5d] m]cies 9 8 behalf4 #aig ,,*apt] #ai ,,e>ly ,,days ,,( #ahdd4 ,conduct ( ! ,laws & ! ,m>ks4--,disc\rse on ,elijah by ! ,prophet4--,! ,cele/ial ,law4--,prophet's ,c&idacy = ,presid5t ( ,u4 ,s4--,explor+ ,exp$ition to ,cali=nia ,plann$4--,joseph1 ,mayor ( ,nauvoo4--,ho/ility 9 ,c>?age4--,mis*ief ,mak]s 9 ,nauvoo4--,! ,prophet ,talks on ,politics4 ,! ye> #ahdd1 a ye> pregnant ) mom5t\s ev5ts--ev5ts :i* hi/ory has magnifi$ because ( _! importance to mank9d 9 g5]al & to ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts 9 p>ticul>1 0 u%]$ 9 ) a cold1 blu/]+ sn[ /orm4 ,*>act]i/ic ( 8 busy life1 ,eld] ,woodruff celebrat$ ! day by pla/]+ & :itewa%+ ! pr9t+ (fice4 ,he 0 en?usia/ic ov] 8 new-f\nd occupation & gave 8 he>t & h& to ! "w be=e him4 ,into ! mid/ ( ! busy1 hopeful life ( ! ,sa9ts1 !re ent]$ an elem5t ( unc]ta9ty & ( deep conc]n1 & :isp]$ ?reats aga9/ ! life ( ! ,prophet 7 circulat$4 ,! false *>ges ( ! apo/ate elem5t 7 gr[+ 9 int5sity4 ,z ! outgr[? ( ^! conditions 9 ,nauvoo at t "t1 !re 0 held on ! #crd ( ,janu>y1 9 ,joseph's /ore1 a c\rt ( inquiry4 ,! inquiry 0 direct$ to ! conduct ( ,william ,law1 ,wilson ,law1 & ,william ,m>ks4 ,( ,william ,law ,eld] ,woodruff writes 9 8 j\rnal3 ,he pr(esses to believe t ,joseph has in/ruct$ ! police to kill him1 b ! tru? is t ! ,laws h turn$ traitors & are bre$+ mis*ief :i* is int5d$ to take ! life ( ! ,prophet ,joseph ,smi?4 ,on ! #e? ( ! mon? a second c\rt 0 held relat+ to ! same matt]4 ,9 contradi/9ction to ! _s ( ! ,laws !re 0 an en?usia/ic1 hopeful _s :i* caus$ fai?ful m5 & wom5 to look =w>d ) fond anticipations to ! completion ( ! ,temple4 ,"w 9 ! h\se ( ,god 0 !n tak+ hold ^u ! feel+s ( m5 & wom5 :o _h _h reveal$ to !m ! relation & duties !y su/a9 to _! prog5itors z well z to _! po/]ity4 ,! _s ( ,elijah 0 ^u ! eld]s ( ! ,*ur*4 ,on ,janu>y #ba/1 ,eld] ,woodruff records ! fact t ,apo/le #aih ,p>ley ,p4 ,pratt _h j receiv$ second ano9t+s & t he _h be5 in/ruct$ by ! ,prophet t x 0 8 duty to h 8 wife seal$ to him = et]nity 9 ord] t 8 glory might be full4 ,eld] ,woodruff records ! foll[+ words f ! prophet3 ,:at %all ,i talk ab\t today8 ,i disc]n t ,bro!r ,cahoon wi%es me to speak ^u ! com+ ( ,elijah4 ,! ,bible says1 ',i w s5d y ,elijah be=e ! great & t]rible day ( ! ,"l %all come1 t he %all turn ! he>ts ( ! fa!rs to ! *idr5 & ! he>ts ( ! *ildr5 to _! fa!rs le/ ,i come & smite ! e>? ) a curse4' ,! ^w 'turn$' %\ld read 'po9t' or 'seal4' ,b1 :at is ! object ( ?is important mission1 or h[ is x to be fulfill$8 ,! keys are to be deliv]$1 ! _s ( ,elijah is to come1 ! gospel is to be prea*$1 ! ,sa9ts ( ,god are to be ga!r$1 ,zion is to be built up1 & ! ,sa9ts are to come =? z ,saviors on ,m\nt ,zion4 ,b h[ are !y to come z ,saviors on ,m\nt ,zion8 ,by build+ temples1 erect+ baptismal fonts & receiv+ 9 ! temples all ! ord9ances1 seal+s1 & ano9t+s 9 behalf ( our prog5itors :o are dead1 t !y may come =? 9 ! fir/ resurrection & be ) u exalt$ to ?rones ( glory4 ,i w\ld to ,god t ?is ,temple 7 n[ complet$1 t we might g =? & att5d to ^! ord9ances 9 _! fullness6 ,i w\ld advise all ! ,sa9ts to ga!r _! liv+ relatives to ?is place & be prep>$ aga9/ ! day :5 ! de/roy+ angel %all g =?4 ,my only tr\ble n[ is t :i* conc]ns ourselves4 ,! ,sa9ts may be divid$1 brok5 up & scatt]$ be=e we accompli% ! "w n[ 9 view4 ,!re are s _m fools 9 ! _w = ! devil to act ^u t x (times gives him ! advantage4 ,any p]son :o is exalt$ to ! highe/ mansion mu/ abide ! cele/ial law & ! :ole law1 too1 b !re has be5 mu* difficulty 9 gett+ und]/&+ into ! he>ts ( ?is g5]ation4 ,ev5 ! ,sa9ts are sl[ to und]/&4 ,h[ _m w be able to abide ! cele/ial law1 endure ! trials1 & receive _! exaltation ,i am unable to say4 ',_m are call$1 b few are *os54' ,! ,temple 0 /ill incomplete4 ,! ,presid5cy & ! ,twelve 7 urg+ ! "w ^u x4 ,9 ord] t ! ,twelve might be prep>$ to adm9i/] 9 ! ord9ances ( ! h\se ( ,god !y 7 giv5 _! end[m5ts & _! wives seal$ to #aii !m = et]nity4 ,eld] ,woodruff gives ! exact dates :5 c]ta9 memb]s ( ! ,twelve receiv$ ^! ord9ances4 ,he says1 9 8 j\rnal1 ,!re is at ?is "t q a revival ?r\gh\t ,nauvoo & an inquiry aft] ! ?+s ( ,god by all ! quorums ( ! ,*ur* g5]ally4 ,!re 0 a /range comm+l+ ( spirits 9 ,nauvoo at t "t4 ,spirits ( life & dea? 7 at w>1 & ! ,prophet's approa*+ end 0 made manife/ to him 9 a dream :i* he relat$ 9 8 (fice to ,wil=d ,woodruff1 ,will>d ,ri*>ds1 & ,w4 ,w4 ,phelps4 ,! ,prophet cle>ly saw ! com+ /orm ( p]secution :i* await$ him4 ,8 release f opposition 0 repres5t$ by 8 p[] to pass ?r\gh ! air & be lift$ up by ! p[] ( ,god above ! e>?4 ,fur!rmore ?is ye> 0 "o = a presid5tial election4 ,! ,sa9ts _h be5 con/antly gr\nd betwe5 ! political p>ties ( ^? days4 ,:atev] significance may be atta*$ to ! c&idacy ( ,joseph ,smi? at t "t = ! presid5cy ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 x has s9ce be5 ! subject ( all sorts ( speculation4 ,eld] ,woodruff1 9 8 j\rnal1 says3 ,a congregation ( ! citiz5s met 9 ! room ov] ,joseph's /ore to he> 8 views ^u ! affairs ( gov]nm5t1 views :i* he _h writt5 & :i* 7 read by ,w4 ,w4 ,phelps4 ',i w\ld n h p]mitt$ my "n to be us$ by my fri5ds z a c&idate = ! ,presid5t ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates if we c\ld h enjoy$1 unmole/$1 our religi\s & civil rights z ,am]ican citiz5s--! rights :i* ! con/itution gu>antees to all citiz5s1 b rights :i* h be5 d5i$ u f ! beg9n+4 ,i feel x my "r & privilege to obta9 :at influ5ce & p[] ,i c1 lawfully1 = ! protection ( injur$ innoc5ce4' ,at ! close ( ! meet+ !re 0 a unanim\s vote pass$ to support ,joseph ,smi?4 ,! ,prophet _h reason to appreciate ! rights & lib]ties ( mank9d1 ( :i* he _h be5 s (t5 unlawfully & wantonly depriv$4 ,on ! #ba/ ( ,febru>y1 ,eld] ,woodruff writes1 ,i met ) ! quorum ( ! ,twelve at ,joseph's /ore1 & accord+ to ,joseph's c\nsel a company 0 select$ to g on an explor+ exp$ition to ,cali=nia1 & to select a place = ! build+ ( a city4 ,jona?an ,dunham1 ,david ,fulm]1 ,ph9eas ,"y1 ,samuel ,w4 ,ri*>ds & sev]al o!rs 7 nam$ = ! exp$ition4 #bjj ,! ,prophet subsequ5tly1 9 company ) a numb] ( 8 bre?r51 left ,nauvoo on ?is propos$ exp$ition1 b turn$ back1 z all "k f ! sad /ory ( 8 la/ days1 to be a m>tyr to ! "w he _h be5 in/rum5tal 9 e/abli%+4 ,a curi\s circum/ance ( ^? times 0 ! prea*+ ( an ,episcopalian m9i/] 9 an adjo9+ room4 ,foll[+ ! prea*]1 ,joseph said1 ,! object ) me is to obey & to tea* o!rs to obey ,god & all t ,he comm&s u to d4 ,x matt]s n :e!r ! pr9ciple be popul> or unpopul>1 ,i w always ma9ta9 x ?\gh ,i /& alone 9 do+ s4 ,accord+ to ,eld] ,woodruff ! ,prophet1 9 #ahdb1 pr$ict$ t )9 five ye>s ! ,sa9ts w\ld be e/abli%$ beyond ! ,rocky ,m\nta9s & became a mighty p 9 ! int]-m\nta9 regions4 ,on ! ev5+ ( ,febru>y #be? ! news ( ! dea? ( ,joseph ,duncan & ,gov]nor ,reynolds ( ,miss\ri rea*$ ,nauvoo4 ,!y 7 among ! mo/ p]si/5t enemies ( ! ,sa9ts4 ,! news ( _! dea? call$ =? a notable prophecy f ,joseph ,smi?1 :o wi%$ 8 words record$ t !y might be rememb]$ :5 !y 7 fulfill$4 ,he decl>$ t 9 five ye>s ! ,sa9ts w\ld be rid ( _! old enemies1 :e!r !y 7 apo/ates or m5 :o 7 nev] 9 ! ,*ur*4 ,five ye>s saw ! ,sa9ts locat$ 9 ! valleys ( ! m\nta9s4 ,^? pr$ictions 7 m ! voice ( ! _s ?an any expectations ( ! p :o 7 eag]ly work+ = an e>ly completion ( ! ,temple4 ,on ! #g? ( ,m>* !re 0 a l>ge meet+ ( ! ,sa9ts 9 ,nauvoo4 ,eight ?\s& p _h ga!r$ by invitation to li/5 to ! words ( _! ,prophet & ! ,twelve4 ,! latt] direct$ _! rem>ks m p>ticul>ly to ! ord9ances :i* %\ld take place 9 ! h\se ( ,god4 ,"o ( ! great objects ,i _h 9 call+ ?is meet+1 said ! ,prophet1 0 to make a few rem>ks relative to ! laws & ord9ances ( ! city & to ! build+ ( ! ,temple4 ,! reason ,i want to speak ( ! laws is t ! (fic]s h difficulty 9 adm9i/]+ !m4 ,we wi% to h ! p rule1 b rule 9 righte\sness4 ,! laws are enact$ & !y c be repeal$1 if ! p wi% x1 b ! p %\ld n compla9 ( ! (fic]s4 ,i am in/ruct$ by ! city c\ncil to tell ?is p t if y d n l any law we h pass$1 we w repeal x = we are y\r s]vants4 ,!re are #bja ^? 9 ?is community :o w\ld oppose any?+ good4 ,if y prea* virtue to !m !y w oppose x4 ,if a case is tri$ "h1 !y want x appeal$ to ,c>?age4 ,9 ^? days ,c>?age conta9$ ! *ief enemies ( ! ,prophet1 & ! t[n became a ga!r+ place = ^? b5t ^u 8 de/ruction4 ,any movem5t 9 opposition to him or to ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts 9 ,nauvoo f\nd sympa!tic support !re4 ,ju/ice = ! ,prophet 9 ,c>?age 0 !re=e absolutely impossible4 ,! lawy]s & ^? encompass+ 8 de/ruction took advantage ( ! law on a "q ( v5ue to put ! object ( _! v5om at ! m]cy ( m5 ^: attitude t[>ds him 0 always malignant4 ,dur+ ^! days ! ,prophet 0 ! mayor ( ,nauvoo1 & 8 home-t[n %elt]$ m5 :o 7 seek+ to encompass ! ,prophet & 8 devot$ foll[]s4 ,su* m5 7 inde$ a v small m9ority1 b !y 7 able to make a great am\nt ( noise & d endless mis*ief4 ,a c]ta9 individual _h und]tak5 to appropriate ! :>fage l&s at ! foot ( ,wat] ,/reet1 & ?us create an issue betwe5 himself & ! city4 ,su* conduct awak5$ antagonism betwe5 p outside ( ,nauvoo desir+ to c>ry on bus9ess !re 9 ! city4 ,outsid]s did n always discrim9ate betwe5 ! conduct ( ! mis*ief-mak]s & ! p at l>ge4 ,ev]y?+ disagreeable & annoy+ 0 laid at ! door ( ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,^! facts w expla9 ! ,prophet's outbur/ ( indignation :5 he said3 ,i want e fool to /ay at home & let ! /eamboats & capta9s & peace (fic]s alone4 ,h[ c we prev5t mobs & ! %$d+ ( innoc5t blood unless we /rike at ev]y?+ t rises up 9 disord]4 ,!re 7 9 ! city secret comb9ations plann$ to ?w>t ! purposes ( ,joseph & to br+ confusion ^u him & ! great majority ( ! p4 ,among ^? plott+ 8 ru9 7 m5 :o pr(ess$ p]sonal fri5d%ip4 ,i despise1 he says1 ! man :o betrays ) a kiss4 ,a c]ta9 man has be5 writ+ to ! ,new ,york ,tribune4 ,i w n m5tion 8 "n4 ,he says mu* t 0 appropriat$ = ! ,temple has be5 sp5t = o!r purposes4 ,b any man :o has paid any?+ = ! ,temple c le>n f ! books t e f>?+ has be5 us$ = t build+4 ,!re are _m m5 9 our mid/ :o are try+ #bjb to build !mselves up at our exp5se1 & o!rs are wat*+ = "s pret5d$ iniquity1 & make a man an (f5d] = a ^w4 ,aft] an article entitl$1 ,a ,voice ( ,innoc5ce f ,nauvoo1 0 read1 ,brigham ,"y address$ 9 ! aft]noon ! assemblage4 ,i wi% to speak on ! duties ( lawy]s1 he said1 class+ myself ) ! lawy]s 9 ! h\se ( ,israel4 ,:5 any man :o is a lawy] takes a c\rse to break peace in/ead ( promot+ x1 he is out ( ! way ( 8 duty4 ,a doctor ( law %\ld be a peacemak]4 ,! great object we h be=e u is ! completion ( ! ,temple ?is season4 ,we h felt ! effects ( sl&] & want a cure1 or balm = x4 ,i c>ry "o ) me all ! "t1 & ,i want y to d ! same4 ,i w tell y :at x is4 ,x is to m9d our own bus9ess & let o!rs alone1 to suff] r ?an to d wrong4 ,if anyone w take y\r prop]ty away let him alone & h no?+ to d ) him4 ,a _s int5d$ to divide ! ,sa9ts has be5 manife/$ 9 ?is city4 ,we h built up ?is city4 ,w\ld /eamboats h l&$ "h if ! ,sa9ts _h n come1 or w\ld speculators make any?+ out ( our l&s if we _h n come to give !m value8 ,israel is to be ! head1 & n ! tail4 ,all :o h gone f u h gone f ! head to ! foot4 ,oppose ?is "w & x w roll ov] y4 ,:5 s9ce x began did ?is "w ev] /op8 ,:at ! ,sa9ts ne$ to "k is :at ! ,"l wants ( !m & !n h ! c\rage to d x4 ,if ! ,sa9ts w keep ! law ( ,god1 ! hypocrites & ! sc\ndrels w n be com=table 9 _! pres5ce4 ,clos+ ! meet+ ! ,prophet said1 ,i c>e b little = politics2 ,i w\ld n give mu* = ! presid5tial *air 9 comp>ison ) ! (fice ,i n[ hold2 b z m5 9 ! _w h us$ ! p[]s ( gov]nm5t to oppose & p]secute u1 x is prop] = u to use ^? p[]s = our own protection & rights4 ,7 ,i ,presid5t ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,i w\ld nev] say to an oppress$ p1 ',y\r cause is j b ,i c d no?+ = y4' ,cont9u+1 he spoke ( ! annexation ( ,texas1 & he fur!r believ$ t ! ,unit$ ,/ates %\ld receive all ! t]ritory t x c\ld4 ,he 0 9 favor ( pay+ = ! slaves & fur!r believ$ t /eps %\ld be tak5 to give fre$om to all color$ #bjc *ildr5 aft] a fix$ p]iod4 ,by ^! means he believ$ t mu* blood%$ w\ld be av]t$ & t 9 ! end x w\ld be less exp5sive to ! c\ntry at l>ge4 ,?is gov]nm5t1 he said1 w receive no sugge/ions f me4 ,^? :o hold ! responsible places are controll$ by a _s ( self-suffici5cy1 b !y w h to meet ) fe> & trembl+ 9 a day to come ! false position !y h tak54 ,! ,prophet ,joseph1 says ,eld] ,woodruff1 9 8 j\rnal1 favor$ ! admission ( ,canada into ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 ,he reg>d$ all ( ,nor? & ,s\? ,am]ica z ! l& ( ,zion1 & believ$ t ! pr9ciples ^u :i* ! gov]nm5t ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 0 f\nd$ %\ld gov]n z well all ! v>i\s nations on ?is cont95t4 ,on ! #h? ( ,m>*1 a numb] ( lead+ citiz5s met to consid] ! "q ( vice-presid5t on ! presid5tial ticket4 ,?r\gh all ! tea*+s ( ! ,prophet 9 ^? days !re ran a _s ( deep conc]n = ! completion ( ! ,temple1 s t ! ord9ances to be p]=m$ !re9 might be enjoy$ by ! ,sa9ts4 ,^! ord9ances1 ,joseph insi/$1 mu/ be p]=m$ 9 ?is life4 ,he spoke on ! l& ( ,zion & ( ! days to come :5 !re w\ld be /akes e/abli%$ ?r\gh\t ,nor? & ,s\? ,am]ica4 ,8 words 7 l ! s\nds ( a di/ant e*o2 _! realization 0 !n sc>cely )9 ! compass ( ! mo/ vivid imag9ation4 ,n[ t /akes ( ,zion are spread+ out into ,canada1 ,mexico1 & v>i\s /ates ( ! ,union1 ! fulfillm5t ( ^! prophetic utt]ances is )9 ! und]/&+ ( all ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,& 9 view ( ^! prophecies "o may exclaim ) ! psalmi/ ( old3 ,g ab\t ,zion2 c\nt ! t[]s !re(4 #bjd ,,*apt] #bj4 ,,! ,,m>tyrdom ,,( ,,joseph ,,& ,,hyrum1 #ahdd4 ,mission ( ! ,apo/les to ! ,ea/4--,a ,w>n+ to ,w4 ,w4--,a ,sad ,p>t+4--,political ,news ( ! ,prophet ,publi%$4--,w4 ,w4 ,arrives 9 ,bo/on1 ,june #bf4--,! ,m>tyrdom4--,its ,ann\ncem5t ,rea*es ,w4 ,w4 9 ,portl&1 ,ma9e4--,8 ,return to ,bo/on4--an ,epi/le to ! ,eld]s & ,sa9ts 9 ! ,_w4--,w4 ,w4 ,visits ,8 ,old ,home4--,return to ,nauvoo4--,conditions 9 ,t ,city4 ,! f\r? ( ,m>*1 #ahdd1 br\ght to ,eld] ,woodruff's life ! satisfaction t comes to ^? :o e/eem x a div9ely appo9t$ joy to sit b5ea? _! own v9e & fig tree4 ,he mov$ on t day to ! new home he _h erect$ 9 ,ill9ois2 & = ! fir/ "t he c\ld leave 8 family1 :ile abroad prea*+ ! gospel1 9 "s measure ( com=t & indep5d5ce4 ,he felt n[1 m ?an ev]1 f a mat]ial po9t ( view1 t he _h prep>$ = ! mission>y s]vice :i* belong$ to 8 call+4 ,! opportunity = mission>y s]vice soon came4 ,! ,laws1 ,higbees1 ,fo/]s1 ,blakesley1 & o!rs came out 9 op5 rebellion aga9/ ! ,prophet ( ,god1 :o n[ felt a =ebod+ ( evil days to come4 ,! ,prophet1 !re=e1 made a call ^u ! ,twelve to take a mission to ! ,ea/]n ,/ates4 ,he w\ld n h _! lives jeop>diz$ by ! enmity :i* 0 int5sify+ ab\t him4 ,^u ! ,twelve re/$ ! responsibility ( ! ,k+dom1 %\ld he be call$ to lay d[n 8 life4 ,eld] ,woodruff left ,nauvoo 9 company ) ,george ,a4 ,smi?1 ,j4 ,m4 ,grant1 ,ezra ,?ay]1 & ! latt]'s son4 ,( ?is circum/ance he writes1 ,?is 0 ! la/ mission ! ,prophet ev] gave to ! ,twelve ,apo/les 9 ?is disp5sation4 ,he wi%$ none ( u to rema9 by him except ,will>d ,ri*>ds4 ,apo/le ,john ,taylor 0 lat] requir$ to rema9 & take *>ge ( ! pr9t+ & publications4 ,! ,prophet !n turn$ to me & said3 ',bro!r ,woodruff1 ,i want y to g1 & if y d n y w die4' ,8 words re/$ ) mighty weight ^u me :5 he spoke1 & ,i h (t5 ?\ght s9ce1 9 contemplation ( ! awful trag$y ( 8 & ,hyrum's m>tyrdom1 h[ truly 8 #bje words w\ld h be5 v]ifi$ _h ,i rema9$4 ,eld] ,taylor b>ely escap$4 ,will>d ,ri*>ds escap$ ! bullets altoge!r4 ,he escap$1 z 0 writt5 ( him lat]1 ')\t ev5 a hole 9 8 robe4' ,i took ! p>t+ h& ( ,hyrum & ,joseph1 at _! own dwell+s4 ,joseph /ood 9 ! entry ( 8 door :5 ,i took 8 h& to bid him f>ewell4 ,bro!r ,j4 ,m4 ,grant 0 ) me4 ,z he took me by ! h&1 he said3 ',bro!r ,woodruff1 y are ab\t to />t ^u y\r mission4' ,i answ]$1 ',yes4' ,he look$ me /eadily 9 ! eye = a "t )\t speak+ a ^w2 he look$ z ?\gh he w\ld p5etrate my v s\l1 & at ! same "t seem$ unspeakably sorr[ful z if weigh$ d[n by a =ebod+ ( some?+ dreadful4 ,he f9ally spoke 9 a m\rnful voice3 ',god bless y1 ,bro!r ,woodruff2 g 9 peace4' ,i turn$ & left him ) a sorr[ful he>t1 p>tak+ ( ! same _s :i* re/$ ^u him4 ,?is 0 ! la/ "t ,i ev] saw 8 face or he>d 8 voice aga9--9 ! fle%4 ,sad 7 ! la/ mon?s ( ! ,prophet's life4 ,!y 7 l ! la/ days ( ,him :o di$ on ,calv>y = ! r$emption ( a fall5 _w4 ,! ,apo/les ( ?is disp5sation1 :ile n aw>e ( ! com+ ev5ts 9 all _! fullness1 7 yet m fully prep>$ = ! sad ev5t ?an 7 ! ,apo/les ( ,j]usalem4 ,^? ( ! latt] days _h be5 end[$ ) p[] f on high1 & !y did n slumb] :ile _! ,prophet suff]$1 z did ^? '9 ! ,g>d5 ( ,ge?semane4' ,aft] dep>t+ ^u 8 mission1 ,eld] ,woodruff & o!rs pass$ ! fir/ week 9 hold+ public meet+s1 & on ! #ah? ( ,may held _! fir/ conf]5ce 9 ,new>k1 ,k5dall ,c\nty1 ,ill9ois4 ,) him at ?is conf]5ce 0 ,george ,a4 ,smi? ( ! ,twelve4 ,at its close !y 7 jo9$ by ,eld]s ,*>les ,c4 ,ri*1 ,david ,fulm]1 & ,h5ry ,jacobs f ,nauvoo4 ,! ev5+ foll[+ !y held a political meet+ ov] :i* ,wil=d ,woodruff presid$4 ,h5ry ,jacobs read ! views ( ,joseph ,smi? on ! policy & p[]s ( ! g5]al gov]nm5t4 ,spirit$ addresses 7 made by ,david ,fulm]1 ,wil=d ,woodruff1 & ,george ,a4 ,smi?4 ,! day foll[+ !y rode ?irty miles to ,joliet1 :]e a simil> meet+ 0 held1 & :]e a good impression 0 made ^u ! m9ds ( ! p4 ,9 8 j\rnal he says3 ,we cont9u$ f place to place1 hold+ =? 9 public assemblage ^u political subjects1 read+ ! #bjf views ( ,joseph ,smi? & plac+ him be=e ! public z a fit c&idate = ! presid5cy ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 ,on ! fir/ ( ,june we held conf]5ce 9 ,com/ock1 ,kalamazoo ,c\nty1 ,mi*igan4 ,!re 7 pres5t two ( ! ,quorum1 myself & ,george ,a4 ,smi?4 ,!re 7 eight high prie/s2 ,s4 ,b5t1 ,*>les ,c4 ,ri*or1 ,david ,fulm]1 ,h4 ,gre51 ,z4 ,coltr91 ,moses ,smi?1 ,ezra ,?ay]1 & ,g4 ,coltr92 eight sev5ties & f\rte5 eld]s2 two prie/s & "o deacon4 ,*>les ,c4 ,ri*1 9 c\ncil ) ! (fic]s1 appo9t$ ! eld]s to _! respective /ations 9 ! sev]al c\nties ( ! /ate1 & he manife/$ mu* wisdom 9 arrang+ to c>ry out 8 "w bo? 9 politics & religion 9 ! /ate ( ,mi*igan4 ,on ! eigh? day !y held a conf]5ce 9 ,pleasant ,valley1 & ano!r 9 ,frankl9 on ! fifte5?4 ,soon aft] ?is ,eld] ,woodruff proce$$ to ,bo/on1 :]e he arriv$ on ! #bf? ( ,june4 ,on ! #bg?1 ! mo/ sorr[ful day ( ?is disp5sation1 he 0 9 company ) ,presid5t ,brigham ,"y4 ,( ?is day he subsequ5tly wrote3 ,! day ( ! m>tyrdom1 ,brigham ,"y & myself 7 seat$ 9 ! railroad /ation at ! "t ,joseph & ,hyrum 7 assass9at$4 ,?is 0 ,june ! #bg?1 at qu>t] pa/ five 9 ! ev5+1 at ,c>?age1 ,ill9ois4 ,x 0 half-pa/ six 9 ,bo/on4 ,z we sat 9 ! /ation1 ,brigham 0 v sorr[ful & depress$ 9 _s1 n kn[+ ! cause4 ,?is 0 ! "t :5 ,satan /ruck ! heavie/ bl[ he _h /ruck s9ce ! ,son ( ,god 0 crucifi$4 ,we well knew aft]w>ds :y all ! ,twelve1 :]ev] !y 7 on t day & at t "t1 71 l ! presid5t ( our ,quorum1 sorr[ful1 & burd5$ 9 _s )\t kn[+ :y4 ,on ! #bi? ( ,june ! ,twelve held a conf]5ce ) ! ,sa9ts 9 ,bo/on4 ,!y met 9 ,frankl9 ,hall4 ,!re 7 pres5t ,brigham ,"y1 ,heb] ,c4 ,kimball1 ,orson ,hyde1 ,orson ,pratt1 ,wil=d ,woodruff1 ,william ,smi?1 & ,lyman ,wight4 ,presid5t ,"y presid$4 ,x occupi$ two days4 ,! conf]5ce 0 well att5d$1 & e ef=t 0 made to pres5t ! views ( ! ,prophet & expla9 ! "* ( ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,! conf]5ce also receiv$ in/ructions 9 political matt]s4 ,july fir/1 by previ\s appo9tm5t1 a conv5tion 0 held 9 #bjg ,melodian ,hall4 ,brigham ,"y ( ,nauvoo presid$4 ,william ,smi? & ,lyman ,wight 7 vice presid5ts4 ,wil=d ,woodruff1 ,orson ,pratt1 & ,a4 ,mc,allister ( ,bo/on1 & ,n4 ,h4 ,felt ( ,salem 7 secret>ies4 ,resolutions 7 pass$ & proce$+s ( ! meet+ 7 publi%$ 9 ! ,bo/on ,times ( ,july #bnd1 #ahdd4 ,an ev5+ session ( ! conv5tion 0 held4 ,a numb] ( r[dies made _! appe>ance 9 ! gall]ies4 ,:ile ,presid5t ,"y 0 speak+1 a woman by ! "n ( ,folsom1 arose & began to h>angue ! audi5ce2 !n a r[dy1 support$ by a l>ge numb] ( k9dr$ spirits1 made su* a di/urbance t ! police came 9 to quell ^? creat+ ! confusion4 ,! police1 h[ev]1 7 ov]p[]$ by ! r\gh elem5t & ! meet+ 0 brok5 up4 ,! conv5tion1 h[ev]1 adj\rn$ until #d p4 m4 ! foll[+ day1 to meet at ,bunk] ,hill4 ,"h ,heb] ,c4 ,kimball & ,george ,b4 ,wallace 7 elect$ delegates to att5d ! ,baltimore ,national ,conv5tion4 ,on ,july #bnd ! ,twelve met 9 c\ncil & made _! plans to support & att5d ! sev]al conf]5ces 9 ! v>i\s /ates4 ,eld] ,woodruff & 8 old-"t fri5d1 ,milton ,holmes1 :om he _h n se5 = five ye>s1 w5t into ,ma9e4 ,we left ,bo/on1 he says1 at sev5 p4 m4 on ! #bnd & arriv$ at ,fa!r ,c>t]'s home 9 ,sc>boro e>ly ! next aft]noon4 ,i f\nd my wife's fa!r & "m & ,bro!r ,fabyan & family all well4 ,a ,bro!r ,/odd>d _h already made ! appo9tm5t = _! conf]5ce on ! #f? & #g? at ,sc>boro1 9 a ,presbyt]ian *apel4 ,ab\t six hundr$ p assembl$4 ,!re 7 pres5t besides himself ,s4 ,b4 ,/odd>d1 ,milton ,holmes1 ,elbridge ,tufts1 & ,samuel ,p>k]4 ,on ! #i?1 9 company ) ,milton ,holmes & ,fa!r ,c>t]1 ,eld] ,woodruff visit$ ,portl&1 & d9$ ) 8 bro!r-9-law1 ,ezra ,c>t]4 ,:ile !re he saw = ! fir/ "t ! ann\ncem5t 9 ! press ( ! m>tyrdom ( ,joseph & ,hyrum ,smi?4 ,x 0 publi%$ 9 ! ,bo/on ,times4 ,9 consequ5ce ( ! %ock+ news1 he repair$ at once to ,bo/on1 & ! day foll[+ 8 arrival !re he met ) ! ,sa9ts & gave !m c\nsel & com=t 9 ! h\r ( _! b]eavem5t4 ,! next day1 he says 9 8 j\rnal1 ,i wrote a lett] to ! editor ( ! ,prophet1 publi%$ 9 ,new ,york1 giv+ a ^w ( exhortation #bjh to ! ,sa9ts abroad to ma9ta9 _! integrity1 & to keep ! fai? & endurance ( ! ,sa9ts ev5 unto dea?4 ,! foll[+ morn+ we obta9$ in=mation f ,qu9cy1 giv+ full acc\nt ( ! horrible affair at ,c>?age & ! great loss :i* ! ,*ur* _h su/a9$4 ,! gov]nor himself ackn[l$g$ ! dea? ( ,joseph & ,hyrum to be a wanton murd]4 ,! /ate ( ,ill9ois 0 9 commotion1 & ,gov]nor ,=d made ,qu9cy 8 headqu>t]s & issu$ a proclamation to ! citiz5s ( ! /ate4 ,! news ( ! day /at$ t ! ,mormon lead]s 9 ,nauvoo _h done all !y c\ld to re/ra9 ! disciples ( ! m>tyr$ ,prophet f v5geance4 ,/ill !re 0 evid5tly a disposition on ! "p ( ! p & ! troops to de/roy ,nauvoo1 le/ ! ,mormons %\ld hold a fe>ful reckon+ ) ! mobocratic elem5t 9 desp]ation ov] ! assass9ation ( _! ,prophet & ,patri>*4 ',! wick$ flee :5 no man pursue?4' ,on ,sunday1 ! #ad?1 ,eld] ,woodruff prea*$ twice to ! ,sa9ts 9 ,bo/on1 he be+ ! only "o ( ! ,twelve !n 9 t city4 ,on ! morn+ ( ! #af? ( ,july he receiv$ a lett] f ,era/us ,sn[ & "o f ,john ,e4 ,page1 bo? confirm+ ! report ( ! m>tyrdom4 ,! same day he receiv$ ! fir/ lett] he _h obta9$ f 8 wife s9ce leav+ ,nauvoo4 ,?is lett] conta9$ ! n>ration ( a dream giv5 to ! ,prophet ,joseph a few days be=e 8 dea?4 ,9 ! dream !re 0 cle>ly indicat$ to him ! conspiracy & trea*]y ( ,william & ,wilson ,law1 & ! fact1 too1 t !y w\ld yet cry unto ,joseph to deliv] !m f ! grasp ( ! mon/] into ^: h&s !y _h wilfully plac$ !mselves2 & t 8 p[] to help !m w\ld be l t ( ,laz>us1 to :om ! ri* man appeal$4 ,!re 0 a gulf betwe5 !m4 ,on ! #ag? ( ,july he says1 9 8 j\rnal3 ,eld] ,brigham ,"y arriv$ 9 ,bo/on4 ,i walk$ ) him to ,no4 #eg ,temple ,/reet & call$ ^u ,si/] ,vose4 ,bro!r ,"y took ! b$ & ,i ! arm*air1 & !n we veil$ our faces & gave v5t to our grief4 ,until n[ ,i _h n %$ a te> s9ce ! dea? ( ! ,prophet4 ,my s\l _h be5 n]v$ up l /eel4 ,aft] giv+ v5t to our grief 9 te>s we felt m compos$4 ,bro!r ,brigham left ! city ! same day1 b soon return$4 ,eld]s #bji ,kimball1 ,hyde1 & ,orson ,pratt also came4 ,we held a c\ncil & ,i 0 direct$ to write a lett] to ! ,prophet1 edit$ 9 ,new ,york1 advis+ ! eld]s :o _h families 9 ,nauvoo to g imm$iately to !m1 & all ! eld]s ( ! ,*ur* to assemble =?) at ,nauvoo = a c\ncil4 ,x 0 sign$ by ord] ( ! quorum ( ! ,twelve1 ,brigham ,"y1 presid5t1 & ,wil=d ,woodruff1 cl]k4 ,?is ord] ( ! quorum 0 subsequ5tly publi%$ 9 ! ,news1 ,volume #g1 ,no4 #ddg4 ,on ,july #ah?1 meet+ 0 held 9 a hall on ,wa%+ton ,/reet1 opposite ,boyl/on ,hall4 ,eld] ,hyde spoke on ! m>tyrdom ( ,joseph & ,hyrum1 & 0 foll[$ by ,brigham ,"y1 :o said3 ,be ( good *e]4 ,! te/imony is n 9 =ce :ile ! te/ator live?2 :5 he die?1 x is en=c$4 ,s x is ) ,joseph4 ,:5 ,god s5ds a man to d a "w1 all ! devils 9 hell _c kill him until 8 "w is accompli%$4 ,x 0 ?us ) ,joseph4 ,he prep>$ all ?+s & gave ! keys to m5 on ! e>? & said1 ',i am soon to be tak5 f y4' ,soon aft] ?is ! ,twelve left = ,nauvoo4 ,eld] ,woodruff />t$ on ! #bj?1 & two days lat] f\nd himself at 8 native home 9 ,f>m+ton1 ,connecticut4 ,i f\nd my fa!r & /epmo!r alone1 !re 0 n a *ild ) !m 9 _! decl9e ( life to wat* ov] !m4 ,i _h tw5ty-f\r h\rs to /ay & ,i happily improv$ ! "t4 ,my fa!r 0 sixty-sev5 ye>s ( age1 & ,i might nev] see him aga9 9 mortality4 ,i felt deeply impress$ ( late t ,i _h some?+ to d = my p>5ts4 ,z ! sable %ades ( a s]5e night drew _! curta9 ov] ! e>? & seal$ ! c>es ( ! day1 we w5t alone to pray]4 ,!re 7 none b cong5ial spirits !re4 ,i rose & ) a _s l t ( ,joseph ( old t[>ds 8 fa!r ,jacob1 op5$ my he>t to my fa!r1 & he reciprocat$ my s5tim5ts4 ,i !n laid my h&s ^u 8 head & orda9$ ,aphek ,woodruff a high prie/ & patri>* aft] ! ord] ( ,mel*is$ek1 & seal$ him up unto et]nal life4 ,i %all nev] =get ! deep satisfaction & heav5ly _s ( t night b5ea? my fa!r's ro(4 ,sleep dep>t$ f me1 & ,i 0 wrapp$ 9 ! m$itations & visions ( days gone by & ( days to come4 ,! day foll[+ he j\rney$ on to ,new ,york1 :]e he #baj met ,orson ,hyde & ,orson ,pratt4 ,:5 !y rea*$ ,s*5ectady !y met ,brigham ,"y1 ,heb] ,c4 ,kimball1 & ,lyman ,wight4 ,! six j\rney$ toge!r until !y rea*$ ,fairport1 :]e ,eld] ,hyde sep>at$ f !m to visit 8 family 9 ,kirtl&4 ,on ?is j\rney homew>d ,presid5t ,"y reque/$ ,eld] ,woodruff to keep an acc\nt ( ! ev5ts ( ^? times1 = "s day he w\ld be call$ ^u to give a record ( !m4 ,x 0 dur+ ?is j\rney t ,lyman ,wight te/ifi$ t :ile he 0 9 jail 9 ,miss\ri ) ! prophet1 t ,joseph in=m$ him t he 7,joseph7 w\ld n live to see 8 #dj? bir?day1 b enjo9$ him n to speak ( x until aft] 8 words _h be5 fulfill$4 ,x 0 dur+ ?is j\rney also t ,eld] ,kimball _h a dream4 ,x %[$ ! policy ( ! nation t[>d ! "w ( ,god & ! important "p ! ,twelve w\ld p]=m 9 build+ ^u ! f\ndation laid by ! ,prophet4 ,! ,twelve arriv$ 9 ,nauvoo on ! six? day ( ,augu/1 :]e !y receiv$ a he>ty welcome by families & fri5ds4 ,:5 we l&$ 9 ! city1 a deep gloom seem$ to re/ ov] ,nauvoo su* z we _h nev] be=e exp]i5c$4 ,^? 7 days ( he>tfelt anxiety4 ,conflict+ spirits 7 at "w 9 a /ruggle = asc5d5cy4 ,selfi% ambitions & s9i/] motives 7 op]at+ among ! few4 ,! ,sa9ts1 g5]ally1 7 tru/+ !mselves to an ov]rul+ ,provid5ce2 !y believ$ t at ! prop] "t & 9 a mann] unmi/akeable1 !re w\ld be "s manife/ation ( ,god's wat*c>e ov] ,8 ,sa9ts4 ,! p]sonal ambitions ( m5 _h ga9$ no decid$ sway ov] ! he>ts & m9ds ( ! great body ( ! ,*ur*4 ,! ,apo/les _h j arriv$4 ,!y 7 /rong m51 & ! p felt ! p[] ( _! influ5ce4 ,^? :o 7 promot+ _! own selfi% ends 7 likewise conc]n$ ov] ! arrival ( ! ,twelve4 ,to !m ! pres5ce ( ^! m5 meant m a conte/ = supremacy ?an x did an opportunity = m light & a bett] und]/&+4 ,! humble & ! ,god-fe>+ among ! p possess$ ! key ( _! own safety4 ,!y 7 seek+ a w high] ?an _! own1 & 7 will+ :5 !y f\nd x to yield ob$i5ce4 ,!y knew t x 0 n _! "w4 ,!y appreciat$ fully ! fact t !y 7 humble in/rum5ts & !re=e want$ to place !mselves 9 h>mony #baa ) t div9e au?ority :i* _h be5 _! guide & _! an*or 9 bygone days4 ,^? :o 7 seek+ ! light 7 ! fir/ to behold x4 ,! days foll[+ ! arrival 9 ,nauvoo ( ,presid5t ,"y & o!r memb]s ( ! ,twelve 7 days ( great future significance 9 ! hi/ory ( ! ,*ur*2 e ev5t ( ^? days has be5 a l&-m>k 9 ! hi/ory ( ,god's p4 ,:at foll[$ ( importance is c>efully record$ by ,eld] ,woodruff 9 8 j\rnal4 ,! cont5ts ( t j\rnal are ( supreme hi/orical importance 9 ! annals ( ! ,*ur*4 #bab ,,*apt] #ba4 ,,! ,,succession1 #ahdd4 ,sidney ,rigdon's ,claim to ,gu>dian%ip4--,rigdon's ,spiritual ,condition4--,comp>ison ( ,sidney ,rigdon & ,fr$]ick ,williams4--,rem>ks ( ,brigham ,"y4--,meet+ on ,aug4 #h1 #ahdd4--;,brigham ,"y ,foll[s ,sidney ,rigdon 9 ,address to ! ,p4--,memb]s ( ! ,twelve ,speak4--,vote on ,"q ( ,lead]%ip4 ,! return ( ! ,twelve to ,nauvoo at t p>ticul> "t 0 bo? opportune & provid5tial4 ,eld] ,woodruff's c>eful record ( :at 0 said & done gives u an insight into ! condition ( ! city & into ! feel+s ( ! p4 ,! m9ds ( ! ,sa9ts 7 agitat$1 _! he>ts 7 sorr[ful & d>kness seem$ to becl\d _! pa?2 !y 7 l %eep )\t a %eph]d1 s9ce _! belov$ ,prophet _h be5 tak5 away4 ,eld] ,john ,taylor 0 recov]+ f 8 w\nds2 & on ! #g? ( ,augu/1 #ahdd1 ! ,twelve met 9 ! =5oon 9 c\ncil at 8 home4 ,at f\r o'clock 9 ! aft]noon ! ,twelve1 ! high c\ncil1 & ! high prie/s met 9 ! ,sev5ties' ,hall4 ,x 0 !re t ,sidney ,rigdon made 8 appe>ance1 he hav+ return$ f ,pittsburg4 ,on invitation ( ,presid5t ,"y he took *>ge ( ! meet+4 ,sidney ,rigdon pres5t$ to ! p 8 claims to ! gu>dian%ip ( ! ,*ur*4 ,he rec\nt$ to ^? pres5t1 a vision :i* he said he receiv$ 9 ,pittsburg on ! #bg? ( ,june1 ! day ( ! ,prophet's m>tyrdom4 ,?is vision is giv5 by ,eld] ,woodruff 9 8 j\rnal z foll[s3 ,?is 0 pres5t$ to my m9d1 n z an op5 vision1 b r z a cont9uation ( ! vision m5tion$ 9 ! ,doctr9e & ,cov5ants4 ,x 0 %[n to me t ,8 ,*ur* mu/ be built up unto ,joseph & t all ! bless+s we receiv$ mu/ come ?r\gh him4 ,i h be5 orda9$ z spokesman to ,joseph & mu/ see t ! ,*ur* is gov]n$ 9 a prop] mann]4 ,joseph su/a9s ! same relation%ip to ?is ,*ur* z he has always done4 ,no man c be a successor ( ,joseph4 ,! ,k+dom has to be built up to ,jesus ,*ri/ ?r\gh ,joseph4 ,!re mu/ /ill be revelation4 ,! m>tyr$ ,prophet is /ill ! head ( ?is ,*ur*4 ,e quorum %\ld /& 9 #bac ! ord] 9 :i* its memb]s receiv$ _! ano9t+s4 ,i h be5 orda9$ a spokesman to ,joseph & 0 comm&$ to speak = him4 ,! ,*ur* is n disorganiz$ ?\gh our head is gone4 ,we h a div]sity ( feel+s on ?is matt]4 ,i h be5 call$ to be a spokesman unto ,joseph & ,i want to build up ! ,*ur* unto him2 & if ! p call me to su/a9 ?is place1 ,i want x ^u ! pr9ciple t e individual %all ackn[l$ge my "r = himself4 ,i propose to be a gu>dian to ! p4 ,9 ?is matt] ,i h dis*>g$ my duty & h done :at ,god has comm&$ me to d4 ,! p may please !mselves :e!r !y accept me or n4 ,x w be rememb]$ t al?\gh ,sidney ,rigdon _h = a long "t be5 fai?ful & _h pass$ ?r\gh _m p]secutions & tribulations ) ,joseph1 he _h weak5$ & _h become we>y 9 well do+4 ,:5 he came out ( ,lib]ty jail he made an expression bo? presumptu\s & sacrilegi\s by say+1 9 sub/ance1 t ! ,savior 0 no?+ 9 suff]+1 comp>$ ) himself4 ,aga9 :5 ! ,prophet gaz$ ^u ,comm]ce1 ! place :]e ,nauvoo 0 built1 he prophetically rem>k$3 ,x is a beautiful site b n long a re/+ place = ! ,sa9ts4 ,sidney 0 s impetu\s & s we>y ( suff]+ t 9 a tone ( vexation he said ( ,joseph's words3 ,i ?\ght t ,joseph knew bett] ?an to prophesy evil conc]n+ ! ,sa9ts4 ,! =ego+ rem>ks disclose ! /ate ( ,eld] ,rigdon's m9d & expla9 ! int]pretation :i* he put ^u ! sacrifices he _h made = ! gospel's sake4 ,f ^! sacrifices he s\ght honor r ?an ! k & _s !y conta9$4 ,eld] ,rigdon fur!r manife/$ a weakness 9 8 fai? by 8 critical attitude t[>ds ! ,prophet ^: m9d1 to ,sidney ,rigdon's k1 _h be5 s wond]fully enlight5$ by a div9e p[] t enabl$ him to =esee future ev5ts4 ,:5 ,eld] ,rigdon1 9 clos+ 8 talk1 rem>k$ t ! p c\ld d z !y pleas$ ab\t x1 he manife/$ a weakness ( conviction & a _s ( indiff]5ce to 8 own claims t creat$ an equal indiff]5ce 9 ! m9ds ( ^? :o li/5$ to 8 words4 ,be=e 8 dea?1 ,joseph _h conf]r$ ! keys ( 8 div9e au?ority ^u ! ,twelve :o /ood next 9 au?ority to ! #bad ,presid5cy ( ! ,*ur* & !y succe$$ to ! lead]%ip :5 ! latt] = any reason became disorganiz$4 ,be=e ! ,prophet's dea? ,eld] ,rigdon became sep>at$ f ! body ( ! ,*ur* & really ab&on$ 8 call+ by 8 return to 8 =m] home 9 ,pittsburg4 ,associat$ 9 ?is p>ticul> ev5t 9 ! hi/ory ( ! ,*ur* are ! words ( ! ,prophet :i* s p]fectly portray$1 n only ,sidney ,rigdon's "* & future life1 b also ! m>vel\s inspiration :i* *>act]iz$ ! words ( ! ,prophet4 ,f ,*ur* ,hi/ory1 ,volume ,i41 page #ddh1 ! foll[+ is giv53 ,bro!r ,sidney is a man :om ,i love b is n capable ( t pure & /eadfa/ love = ^? :o are 8 b5efactors t %\ld *>act]ize a presid5t ( ! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/4 ,?is ) "s o!r little ?+s1 su* z selfi%ness & indep5d5ce ( m9d1 :i* too (t5 manife/$1 de/roy ! confid5ce ( ^? :o w\ld lay d[n _! lives = him--^! are 8 faults4 ,b not)/&+ ^! ?+s1 he is a v great & good man2 a man ( great p[] ( words1 & c ga9 ! fri5d%ip ( 8 he>]s v quickly4 ,he is a man :om ,god w uphold1 if he w cont9ue fai?ful to 8 call+4 ,o ,god1 grant t he may = ! ,"l's sake4 ,am54 ,& aga91 bless$ be bro!r ,sidney1 not)/&+ he %all be high & lift$ up1 yet he %all b[ d[n "u ! yoke l unto an ass t cr\*e? b5ea? 8 burd51 t le>ne? 8 ma/]'s w by ! /roke ( ! rod2 ?us sai? ! ,"l3 yet1 ! ,"l w h m]cy on him & he %all br+ =? mu* fruit1 ev5 z ! v9e ( ! *oice grape :5 h] clu/]s are ripe1 be=e ! "t ( ! glean+ ( ! v9tage2 & ! ,"l %all make 8 he>t m]ry z ) sweet w9e1 because ( him :o putte? =? 8 h&1 & lifte? him up out ( ! deep mire1 & po9te? him out ! way1 & guide? 8 feet :5 he /umbles & humble? him 9 8 pride4 ,bless$ are 8 g5]ations2 nev]!less "o %all hunt aft] !m z a man hunte? aft] an ass t has /ray$ 9 ! wild]ness1 & /raightway f9de? him & br+e? him into ! fold4 ,?us %all ! ,"l wat* ov] 8 g5]ation1 t !y may be sav$1 ,ev5 s1 ,am54 ,! man :o wille? to d well1 we w\ld extol 8 virtues1 & speak n ( 8 faults beh9d 8 back4 ,a man :o #bae wilfully turne? away f 8 fri5d )\t a cause1 is n easily =giv54 ,! k9dness ( a man %\ld nev] be =gott54 ,t p]son :o nev] =sake? 8 tru/ %\ld ev] h ! highe/ place ( reg>d 9 our he>ts1 & our love %\ld nev] fail1 b increase m & m1 & ?is is my disposition & ^! are my s5tim5ts4 ,bro!r ,fr$]ick ,g4 ,williams is "o ( ^? m5 9 :om ,i place ! greate/ confid5ce & tru/1 = ,i h f\nd him ev] full ( bro!rly love1 & k9dness4 ,he is n a man ( _m words b is ev] w9n+ because ( 8 con/ant m9d4 ,he %all ev] h a place 9 my he>t1 & is ev] entitl$ to my confid5ce4 ,he is p]fectly upright & hone/ & seeks ) all 8 he>t to magnify 8 ,presid5cy 9 ! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/1 b (t5 fails because ( lack ( confid5ce 9 himself4 ,god grant t he may ov]come all evil4 ,bless$ be ,bro!r ,fr$]ick = he %all nev] want a fri5d1 & 8 g5]ation aft] him %all fl\ri%4 ,! ,"l ha? appo9t$ him an inh]itance ^u ! l& ( ,zion3 yea1 & 8 head %all blossom1 & he %all be z an olive bran* t is b[$ d[n ) fruit4 ,ev5 s4 ,am54 ,! fulfillm5t ( ^! words 7 wond]fully br\ght ab\t rec5tly ?r\gh ! discov]y ( ,sidney ,rigdon's son1 ,john ,w41 9 ,new ,york4 ,! son1 mo/ ( 8 life1 _h be5 sep>at$ f ! ,*ur* & all its int]e/s4 ,! proselyt+ ( ! eld]s 9 t city awak5$ 9 him a _s ( inquiry into ! doctr9es :i* 8 fa!r _h s ably exp\nd$4 ,! son became conv]t$ to ! div9ity ( ^? doctr9es & esp\s$ ! tea*+s ( ! ,*ur*4 ,on ! o!r h&1 ! po/]ity ( ,fr$]ick ,williams became num]\s & fai?ful4 ,9 view ( su* div9e insight into ! lives ( m5 z well z into ! c\rse ( ev5ts1 :o c d\bt8 ,joseph ,smi? /ood =? 9 prophetic maje/y l ,moses1 ,samuel1 ,isaiah1 ,pet]1 ,james1 ,john1 & o!rs ( old4 ,return+ to t important meet+ 9 ! ,sev5ties' ,hall1 we f9d record$ 9 ,eld] ,woodruff's j\rnal ! words ( ,presid5t ,"y4 ,!y are giv5 by t fai?ful *ronicl] z foll[s3 ,i d n c>e :o leads ! ,*ur* z long z ! ,"l directs x4 ,"o ?+ ,i mu/ "k & t is :at ,god says ab\t x4 ,i h ! keys1 &1 !re=e1 ! means ( obta9+ ! m9d ( ,god ^u ?is subject4 ,i "k !re are ^? 9 our #baf mid/ :o w seek ! lives ( ! ,twelve z !y did ! lives ( ,joseph & ,hyrum4 ,we %all orda9 o!rs & give !m ! fulness ( prie/hood1 s t if we are kill$ ! prie/hood %all rema94 ,joseph conf]r$ ^u our heads all ! keys & p[]s belong+ to ! apo/le%ip :i* he held be=e he 0 tak5 away4 ,no man1 no set ( m51 c get betwe5 ,joseph & ! ,twelve 9 ?is _w or 9 ! _w to come4 ,h[ (t5 ,joseph has said to ! ,twelve3 ',i h laid ! f\ndation1 & y mu/ build !reon2 = ^u y\r %\ld]s ! ,k+dom re/s4' ,! ,twelve z a quorum w n be p]mitt$ to t>ry "h long1 !y w g abroad & be> (f ! ,k+dom to ! nations ( ! e>?4 ,!y w baptize p fa/] ?an mobs c kill !m4 ,i w\ld l x1 7 x my privilege1 to take my valise & travel & prea* until we _h a p ga!r$ :o w\ld be true4 ,my private feel+s w\ld be to let ! affairs ( m5 & wom5 alone1 except to prea* ! gospel & to baptize p into ! ,k+dom ( ,god4 ,h[ev]1 :at duty places ^u me ,i int5d to fulfill4 ,^u ! sugge/ion ( ,presid5t ,"y1 a special conf]5ce 0 appo9t$ = ! foll[+ ,tuesday1 ,augu/ #h1 at t5 a4 m4 ,to ?is ^? pres5t gave unanim\s ass5t4 ,at ! reque/ ( ,william ,m>ks1 :o !n presid$ ov] ! /ake 9 ,nauvoo1 a special meet+ 0 held 9 ! morn+ to *oose a gu>dian = ! ,*ur*4 ,at t "t ,sidney ,rigdon took 8 position 9 a wagon ab\t two rods 9 front ( ! /& & talk$ to ! p = ab\t an h\r & a half ^u ! *oice ( a gu>dian = ! ,*ur*4 ,^? :o 7 pres5t on t occasion & :o 7 famili> ) ! eloqu5ce ( ,sidney ,rigdon1 say t all 8 =m] inspiration & eloqu5ce _h vani%$ :ile sett+ =? 8 p]sonal claims = recognition4 ,he spoke z "o :o _h =sak5 ! pa? ( duty & _h become1 l _m o!rs1 indiff]5t to 8 obligations 9 ! ,*ur*4 ,:5 ?is meet+ 0 dismiss$1 ,presid5t ,"y made an appo9tm5t ) ! bre?r5 to assemble at two p4 m4 t day4 ,!re 7 pres5t among ! assembl$ multitude1 ,presid5t ,"y1 ,heb] ,c4 ,kimball1 ,p>ley ,p4 ,pratt1 ,orson ,pratt1 ,wil=d ,woodruff1 ,will>d ,ri*>ds1 & ,george ,a4 ,smi?4 ,! v>i\s quorums 7 assign$ to _! respective places ar\nd ! /&4 #bag ,aft] ! op5+ ex]cises1 ,presid5t ,"y arose & said3 ,att5tion all6 ,?is congregation makes me ?9k ( ! days ( ,k+ ,b5jam9 :5 ! multitude 0 s great t all c\ld n he>4 ,let none compla9 ( ! size ( ?is congregation1 x 0 necess>y to call y toge!r4 ,= ! fir/ "t 9 ! hi/ory ( our lives1 = ! fir/ "t 9 ?is disp5sation ( ! gospel1 we are )\t ! ,prophet ,joseph 9 our mid/4 ,i /ep =?1 !re=e1 to act 9 my call+ 9 connection ) ! ,quorum ( ! ,twelve1 ! ,apo/les ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ?is g5]ation--,apo/les :om ,god has call$ by revelation ?r\gh ! ,prophet ,joseph ,smi? & :o are orda9$ & ano9t$ to c>ry ! keys ( ! ,k+dom ( ,god unto all ! _w4 ,hi!rto ! p h walk$ by sight & n s mu* by fai?4 ,we h _h ! ,prophet z ! m\?piece ( ! ,"l2 n[ he is gone4 ,he has seal$ 8 te/imony ) 8 blood4 ,we are call$ = ! fir/ "t to walk by fai?4 ,n[ t our ,prophet & ,patri>* are tak5 f our mid/1 9 behalf ( ! ,twelve ,i submit to ! p ?is "q3 ,d y want someone to gu>d1 to guide1 to lead y into ! ,k+dom ( ,god z a gu>dian1 spokesman1 or some?+ else8 ,if s1 signify x by rais+ y\r "r h&4 7,!re 0 no vote74 ,:5 ,i came to ?is /& ,i _h peculi> feel+s & impressions4 ,! faces ( ?is p seem$ to say3 we want a %eph]d to guide u ?r\gh ?is _w4 ,to all :o want to draw ap>t f ! ,*ur* ,i say1 let !m d x if !y *oose1 b !y w n prosp]4 ,!y w f9d t !re is a p[] ) ! ,apo/les :i* w c>ry ! "w (f victori\sly & :i* w build up & def5d ! ,*ur* & ,k+dom ( ,god 9 all ! _w4 ,:at d ! p want8 ,i want ! privilege ( weep+ & m\rn+ = ?irty days at lea/1 & !n ris+ up & %ak+ myself & tell+ ! p :at ! ,"l wants ( !m4 ,al?\gh my he>t is too full ( m\rn+ to laun* out into bus9ess transactions & into ! organizations ( ! ,*ur*1 ,i feel compell$ ?is day to /ep =? & dis*>ge all ^? duties :i* ,god has plac$ ^u me4 ,i n[ wi% to speak ( ! organization ( ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,! ,*ur* is organiz$1 & y want to "k h[ x is organiz$1 ,i w tell y4 ,i "k y\r feel+s4 ,d y want me to tell y y\r feel+s8 ,!re #bah is ,presid5t ,rigdon :o 0 c\nselor to ,joseph4 ,i ask1 :]e are ,joseph & ,hyrum8 ,!y are gone beyond ! veil1 & if ,presid5t ,rigdon wants to act z 8 c\nselor1 he mu/ g beyond ! veil :]e he is4 ,!re has be5 mu* said ab\t ,presid5t ,rigdon be+ ,presid5t ( ! ,*ur* & lead+ ! p--be+ ! head1 etc41 etc4 ,bro!r ,rigdon has come sixte5 hundr$ miles to tell y :at he wants to d = y4 ,if ! p want ,presid5t ,rigdon to lead !m !y may h him2 b ,i say unto y t ! ,quorum ( ! ,twelve h ! keys ( ! ,k+dom 9 all ! _w4 ,! ,twelve are appo9t$ by ! f+] ( ,god4 ,"h is ,brigham1 h 8 knees ev] falt]$8 ,h 8 lips ev] quiv]$8 ,"h are ,heb] & ! re/ ( ! ,twelve1 an indep5d5t body :o h ! keys ( ! prie/hood2 ! keys ( ! ,k+dom ( ,god to deliv] to all ! _w2 ?is is true1 s help me ,god6 ,!y /& next to ,joseph & are z ! ,presid5cy ( ! ,*ur*4 ,i d n "k :e!r my enemies w take my life or n & ,i d n c>e1 = ,i want to be ) ! man ,i love4 ,y _c fill ! (fice ( a prophet1 se]1 & revelator4 ,god mu/ d t4 ,y are l *ildr5 )\t a fa!r1 & %eep )\t a %eph]d4 ,y mu/ n appo9t any man at y\r head2 if y d1 ! ,twelve mu/ orda9 him4 ,y _c appo9t any man at y\r head1 b if y d want any o!r man or m5 to lead y1 take him or !m1 & we w g our way to build up ! ,k+dom ( ,god 9 all ! _w4 ,i "k :o are ,joseph's fri5ds & :o are 8 enemies2 ,i "k :]e ! keys ( ! ,k+dom are1 :]e !y w et]nally be4 ,y _c call a man to be a prophet4 ,y _c take ,eld] ,rigdon & place him above ! ,twelve2 if s1 he mu/ be orda9$ by !m4 ,i tell y !re is an ov]-anxiety to hurry matt]s "h4 ,y _c take any man & put him at ! head4 ,y w\ld scatt] ! ,sa9ts to ! f\r w9ds4 ,y w\ld sev] ! prie/hood4 ,s long z we rema9 z we are1 ! ,heav5ly ,head is 9 con/ant co-op]ation ) u2 & if y g out ( t c\rse1 ,god w h no?+ to d ) y4 ,aga91 "s p]haps ?9k t our belov$ ,bro!r ,rigdon w\ld n be honor$1 w\ld n be look$ to z a fri5d2 #bai b if he does "r & rema9s fai?ful1 he w n act aga9/ our c\nsel nor we aga9/ 81 b act toge!r & be z "o4 ,i aga9 repeat--no man c /& at our head except ,god reveals x f ! heav5s4 ,i h sp>$ no pa9s to le>n my lesson ( ! ,k+dom 9 ?is _w & 9 ! et]nal worlds3 & if x 7 n s1 ,i c\ld g & live 9 peace2 b = ! gospel & y\r sakes1 ,i %all /& 9 my place4 ,we are liable1 all ! day long1 to be kill$4 ,y h nev] liv$ by fai?4 ,bro!r ,joseph1 ! ,prophet1 has laid ! f\ndation = a great "w & we w build ^u x4 ,y h nev] se5 ! quorums built "o ^u ano!r4 ,!re is an almighty f\ndation laid & we c build a ,k+dom su* z !re nev] 0 9 ! _w4 ,we c build a ,k+dom fa/] ?an ,satan c kill ! ,sa9ts (f4 ,:at d y want8 ,d y want a patri>* = ! :ole ,*ur*8 ,to ?is we are p]fectly will+4 ,if ,bro!r ,samuel ,h4 ,smi? _h be5 liv+1 x w\ld h be5 8 "r & privilege1 b he is dead4 ,he is gone to ,joseph & ,hyrum4 ,he is out ( ! rea* ( bullets & spe>s & he c associate himself ) 8 bro!rs1 8 fri5ds1 & ! ,sa9ts4 ,d y want a patri>*8 ,"h is ,bro!r ,william left4 ,"h is ,uncle ,john ,smi?1 uncle to ! ,prophet ,joseph4 ,x is _! "r4 ,! "r ( ! patri>*al prie/hood belongs to ,joseph's family4 ,d y want a tru/ee-9-tru/8 ,has !re be5 a bi%op :o has /ood 9 8 lot yet8 ,:at is 8 bus9ess8 ,to take *>ge ( ! temporal affairs s t ! ,twelve & ! eld]s may g on _! bus9ess4 ,joseph condesc5d$ to d _! bus9ess = !m4 ,joseph condesc5d$ to (f] himself = ,presid5cy ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 & x 0 a great condesc5sion4 ,d y want a spokesman8 ,"h are ,eld] ,rigdon1 ,bro!r ,amasa ,lyman1 7:om ,joseph expect$ to take z a c\nselor7 & myself4 ,d y want ! ,*ur* prop]ly organiz$1 or d y want a spokesman4 ,eld] ,rigdon claims to be spokesman to ! ,prophet4 ,v well--he 04 ,b c he n[ act 9 t (fice8 ,if he wants n[ to be a spokesman to ! ,prophet he mu/ g to ! o!r side ( ! veil = ! ,prophet is !re1 b #bbj ,eld] ,rigdon is "h4 ,:y w ,eld] ,rigdon be a fool8 ,:o kn[s any?+ ( ! prie/hood or ( ! organization ( ! ,k+dom ( ,god8 ,i am pla94 ,does ! ,*ur* want x z ,god organiz$ x1 or d y want to clip ! p[] ( ! prie/hood1 & let ^? :o h ! "r g & build up ! ,k+dom 9 all ! _w :]ev] ! p w he> !m8 ,if !re is a spokesman1 if he is a k+ & prie/1 let him g & build up a k+dom unto himself4 ,! ,twelve are at ! head ( ! ,*ur*4 ,i want to live on ! e>? & spread tru? ?r\gh all ! _w4 ,y ,sa9ts ( ,latt]-days want ?+s "r4 ,if t5 ?\s& %\ld rise up & say !y h ,joseph's %oes1 ,i "k !y w\ld be impo/]s4 ,9 ! prie/hood y h a "r to build up a k+dom if y "k h[ ! ,*ur* is organiz$4 ,n[ if y want ,sidney ,rigdon or ,william ,law to lead y1 or any body else1 y are welcome to !m bo?1 b ,i tell y 9 ! "n ( ! ,"l t no man c put ano!r betwe5 ! ,twelve & ! ,prophet ,joseph4 ,:y8 ,because ,joseph 0 _! file lead] & he has committ$ into _! h&s ! keys ( ! ,k+dom 9 ?is la/ disp5sation = all ! _w4 ,i ask1 :o has /ood next to ,joseph8 ,i h2 & ,i w /& next to him4 ,we h a head & t head is ! ,apo/le%ip1 ! _s & p[] ( ,joseph1 & we n[ c beg9 to see ! necessity ( t ,apo/le%ip4 ,presid5t ,rigdon 0 at 8 side1 n above4 ,no man _h a "r to c\nsel ! ,twelve b ,joseph ,smi?4 ,?9k ( ^! say+s4 ,y _c appo9t a prophet2 b if y let ! ,twelve rema9 & act 9 _! place1 ! keys ( ! ,k+dom are ) !m1 & !y c manage ! affairs ( ! ,*ur* & direct all ?+s aright4 ,n[ all ?is does n less5 ! "* ( ,presid5t ,rigdon4 ,let him magnify 8 call+ & ,joseph w want him beh9d ! veil4 ,let him be c>eful :at he does le/ t ?read :i* b9ds u toge!r be cut asund]4 ,may ,god bless u all4 ,foll[+ ! rem>ks ( ,presid5t ,brigham ,"y1 ,amasa ,lyman spoke a few words fully su/a9+ ,presid5t ,"y & ! ,twelve4 ,eld] ,lyman _h be5 *os5 z a c\nselor to ! ,prophet ,joseph & 9 ref]5ce to ! matt] p5d+ said3 ,i am gratifi$ ) ! op51 frank1 & pla9 exposition #bba ( ,presid5t ,"y4 ,he has se5 ! relation ,i be> to our deceas$ bro!r4 ,i nev] did conceive t x gave me a "r to /& above ! ,twelve4 ,i make no exceptions1 :atev]1 to any?+ he has said4 ,presid5t ,"y has /ood next to ! ,prophet ,joseph ) ! ,twelve & ,i h /ood next to !m & w be ) ! ,twelve =ev]4 ,we h a head "h4 ,:at is t head8 ,! ,quorum ( ! ,twelve ,apo/les4 ,! words1 ! appe>ance1 & ! _s ( ,brigham ,"y 7 s conv9c+ & s l ^? ( ! ,prophet ,joseph t ! p knew ! voice ( _! new %eph]d4 ,presid5t ,rigdon next call$ ^u ,w4 ,w4 ,phelps to speak = him z he c\ld n speak = himself4 ,al?\gh ,eld] ,phelps spoke at "s l5g?1 he did n advocate ! claims ( ,eld] ,rigdon4 ,he su/a9$ ! "r & duty ( ! ,twelve ,apo/les to /& at ! head1 & express$ 8 hope t ,eld] ,rigdon w\ld submit to t au?ority4 ,apo/le ,p>ley ,p4 ,pratt !n spoke 9 support ( ,presid5t ,"y & ! ,twelve & said ) ref]5ce to ! wick$ m5 9 ,nauvoo3 ,if !re are wick$ m5 "h1 x is because we support !m4 ,/op deal+ ) !m & !y w g away4 ,i am will+ to d good to all m51 especially to ! h\sehold ( fai?4 ,mobs & wick$ m5 w cease only :5 y cease to support !m4 ,i "k we c all live & be happy--:5 we deal ) hone/ m54 ,if "s m5 want a doctor to cure !m1 !y w s5d directly = ! wor/ man !y c f9d4 ,i w\ld die a natural dea? r ?an h a wick$ doctor help me (f4 ,cunn+ device & hypocritical sophi/ry ga9 an asc5d5cy 9 ,nauvoo1 & ?is !y h (t5 done else:]e 9 ! ,hi/ory ( ! ,*ur*4 ,at ! close ( ,eld] ,pratt's rem>ks ,presid5t ,"y arose & said3 ,if ,bro!r ,rigdon is ! p]son y want to lead y1 vote = him2 b if y d1 !n foll[ him & take 8 c\nsel h]eaft] z y did ! c\nsel ( ,joseph2 & d n say s unless y mean to foll[ him4 ,i w say ! same = ! ,twelve4 ,don't make a cov5ant to support !m unless y int5d to abide by _! c\nsel4 ,presid5t ,rigdon wants me to br+ up ! fir/ "q ( su/a9+ ! ,twelve4 ,if ! ,*ur* wants ! ,twelve to /& at its head1 to be ! ,presid5cy ( ! ,*ur* 9 all ! _w1 /&+ next to ,joseph1 to #bbb walk 9 _! call+ & to hold ! keys ( ?is ,k+dom1 manife/ x by hold+ up ! "r h&4 7,!re 0 a unanim\s vote 9 favor ( ! proposition47 ,if !re be any ( a contr>y m9d1 lift up y\r h&s 9 l mann]4 7,no h& w5t up74 ,?is sup]c$es ! o!r "q & ! necessity ( putt+ x to ! quorums4 ,! rem>ks ( ,presid5t ,"y on ?is occasion cle>ly indicate t !re 0 no disposition to treat unk9dly or ) disrespect ! feel+s ( ,eld] ,rigdon1 or to disreg>d ! fact ( 8 long exp]i5ce1 & ( 8 suff]+s = ! gospel's sake4 ,presid5t ,"y cont9u$3 ,we feel z ?\gh we c\ld take ,bro!r ,rigdon along ) u4 ,we want su* a man4 ,let him be "o ) u & we "o ) him4 ,lat] 9 8 rem>ks ,presid5t ,"y ask$ ! congregation if !y w\ld su/a9 ,eld] ,rigdon 9 8 relation%ip to ! ,twelve4 ,! vote to d s 0 unanim\s4 ,( ! deceas$ ,prophet1 ,presid5t ,"y said3 ,y did n "k :om y _h among/ y4 ,joseph s lov$ ?is p t he gave 8 life = !m4 ,hyrum lov$ 8 bro!r & ?is p unto dea?4 ,joseph & ,hyrum h giv5 _! lives = ! ,*ur*4 ,v few knew ,joseph's "*1 :o lov$ y unto dea?4 ,he has n[ seal$ 8 te/imony ) 8 blood4 ,if ! ,twelve _h be5 "h1 !y w\ld n h se5 him giv5 up4 ,he %\ld n h be5 giv5 up4 ,he 0 9 y\r mid/ & y did n "k him4 ,he has be5 tak5 away1 = ! p are n wor?y ( him4 ,i d n "k :e!r my enemies w kill me or n4 ,i w\ld wi% to be ) ! man ,i love4 ,! patri>* ( ! ,*ur* _h be5 tak5 away & ! (fice !re=e left vacant4 ,( ?is matt] ,presid5t ,"y said3 ,we %all h a patri>*1 & ! "r to ?is (fice is 9 ! family ( ,joseph ,smi?4 ,x belongs to "s ( 8 relations4 ,"h is ,uncle ,john4 ,he has be5 orda9$ a patri>*4 ,bro!r ,samuel w\ld h receiv$ x1 b he also has be5 tak5 away4 ,! "r is 9 ,uncle ,john or 9 "o ( 8 bro!rs4 ,! matt] ( select+ a patri>* 0 left to ! ,twelve = future action & = ! purpose ( le>n+ ! w ( ! ,"l conc]n+ x4 ,at t "t ! ,patri>* ,hyrum's son1 ,john1 :o n[ fills ! (fice 0 only t5 ye>s ( age4 ,uncle ,john1 bro!r #bbc to ,joseph's fa!r1 0 f9ally *os5 to fill ! place :i* he did ) honor & satisfaction dur+ ! re/ ( 8 life4 ,s9ce t memorable conf]5ce all !re9 said by ,presid5t ,"y & 8 associates is confirm$ by ! position tak5 ) respect to ! au?ority or ! lead]%ip 9 ! ,*ur*4 ,not)/&+ ! pr$ictions ( a migration by ! ,sa9ts to ! valleys ( ! ,rocky ,m\nta9s1 ! lead]s adh]$ /rictly to ! div9e comm&1 admoni%+ !m to complete ! ,temple4 ,by ! consci5ti\s reg>d = ! ^w ( ,god :i* 0 manife/$ to !m f day to day !y accompli%$ ! "w at h& & tru/$ _! future movem5ts to ! guidance ( _! ,heav5ly ,fa!r4 ,!y wait$ ^u ! ,"l & 7 taught by ,him ! lessons ( pati5ce z well z ! lessons ( fai?4 ,! conf]5ce j clos$ 0 a notable l&m>k 9 ! hi/ory ( ! ,*ur*4 ,its decisions h be5 fai?fully kept & ! wisdom ( ^? decisions1 "t has ju/ifi$4 #bbd ,,*apt] #bb4 ,,second ,,call ,,to ,,great ,,brita91 #ahdd4 ,! ,new ,lead]%ip4--,second ,call to ,great ,brita94--,w>n+ ,aga9/ ,lead+ ,companies f ,nauvoo4--,in/ructions ,to ,f9i% ! ,temple & ,to ,build up ! ,city4--,w4 ,w4 ,visits ,emma ,smi? & ,o!rs4--,p>t+ ,address to ! ,sa9ts4 ,! mid-summ] days ( #ahdd 7 full ( unc]ta9ties1 wond]m5t1 "s misgiv+s1 _m jeal\sies1 & consid]able resi/ance to ! newly e/abli%$ au?ority & lead]%ip 9 ! ,*ur*4 ,joseph ,smi? 0 a wond]ful man1 a man ) a m>vel\s c>e]4 ,! full =ce ( 8 prophetic mission _h n fall5 ^u ^? :o 7 8 contempor>ies4 ,a p]son's relation%ip ) him 9 ^? days 0 no d\bt a favor$ opportunity4 ,8 magnetism1 individual =ce1 & ! p]sonal qualities ( 8 life impress$ ^? ) :om he 0 mo/ intimately associat$1 ^? :o _h s9c]ely accept$ 8 div9e call+4 ,x is n true1 h[ev]1 t ! highe/ & be/ und]/&+ ( 8 prophetic mission c\ld be _h by p]sonal contact4 ,! highe/ & be/ te/imony t ev] came to m5 & wom5 9 ! _w respect+ ! prophetic call+ ( ,joseph ,smi? came to !m ?r\gh ! gift ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,by t _s m5 :o nev] saw him1 nev] felt ! magnetism ( 8 p]sonality1 7 among ! mo/ devot$ 9 _! adh]5ce to 8 tea*+s4 ,^? ,sa9ts :o saw 9 ,joseph ,smi? ! in/rum5tality ( a div9e purpose1 & saw above & beyond _! "y ,prophet ! glories ( a new disp5sation1 did n hesitate at ! call ( a new %eph]d1 ! acc5ts & tones ( ^: voice _h ! r+ ( ! same inspiration t _h mov$ o!r he>ts 9 ! days gone by4 ,ambitions _h to be reckon$ )1 & !y are full ( s$uction & dang] :5 !y obscure ! vision by selfi% aims4 ,!re is always d>kness :5 m5 /& 9 _! own light2 !re is no?+ t dims a man's vision s mu* z 8 own %ad[4 ,!re 7 aspir+ m5 :o *]i%$ ! desire to put to ! te/ _! own p]sonal influ5ce4 ,x is s easy = p]sonal influ5ce to beget pride1--pride :i* n only %uts (f t influ5ce1 b :i* also makes m5 helpless #bbe to realize its abs5ce long aft] x has dep>t$4 ,ev5 aft] ! vote ( ! conf]5ce _h be5 g5]al to su/a9 ! new lead]%ip1 !re 7 small factions :o w&]$ away f ! body ( ! ,*ur*4 ,at a meet+ ( ! ,twelve ,apo/les on ! #ab? ( ,augu/1 ! subject ( mission>y "w came up = consid]ation4 ,! new movem5t call$ =? a proselyt+ _s t 0 j z /rong aft] ,joseph's dea? z x 0 be=e4 ,! ,am]ican cont95t 0 consid]$ none too l>ge = a field ( op]ation4 ,x 0 di/rict$ = mission>y purposes & presid5ts 7 appo9t$ ov] ! sev]al divisions4 ,at ?is meet+ ,eld] ,woodruff 0 *os5 to preside ov] ! ,european mission4 ,"o nev] reads ( 8 call abroad )\t "s feel+ ( regret t s fai?ful a *ronicl] ( curr5t ev5ts %\ld be sep>at$ f ! ma9 body ( ! ,*ur*1 & future g5]ations depriv$ ( ! detail$ n>rative :i* he gave ( ! c\nsels1 tea*+s1 & movem5ts ( ! lead]s4 ,on ,sunday1 ! #ah?1 ,presid5t ,"y address$ a va/ congregation ( ,sa9ts1 a synopsis ( ^: tea*+s is f\nd 9 ,eld] ,woodruff's j\rnal4 ,i discov]1 says ,presid5t ,"y1 a disposition 9 ! %eep to scatt] abroad n[ t _! =m] %eph]d has be5 tak5 f !m4 ,i d n mean to say t x w nev] be "r = ! p to leave ?is place1 b !y %\ld wait until ! prop] "t comes & until !y c g "u prop] c\nsel4 ,! report has gone ?r\gh ! city t ! ,twelve h secret und]/&+s ) ^? :o are go+ away1 & ) ^? :o are tak+ companies ) !m2 & t al?\gh ! ,twelve w speak aga9/ x publicly1 yet privately !y approve su* migration4 ,if x 7 ! la/ words ,i _h to speak be=e go+ into ! et]nal _w1 ,i w\ld solemnly decl>e t !re is n "o ^w ( tru? 9 su* a report4 ,no man has any "r ?r\gh cons5t ( ! ,twelve to lead "o s\l out ( ?is city except ,lyman ,wight & ,george ,mill] :o h ! privilege ( tak+ ! ,p9e ,company4 ,if !y g contr>y to our c\nsel1 !y w g to _! own self-de/ruction4 ,if m5 d n cease /riv+ to be great by exalt+ !mselves & by lead+ p a/ray1 !y %all fall & n rise aga94 ,^? 7 great words1 words rem>kably fulfill$ 9 ! subsequ5t c>e] ( ,lyman ,wight :o rebell$ aga9/ ! au?ority #bbf ( ! ,twelve & l$ a little body ( p into ,texas4 ,8 influ5ce1 h[ev]1 soon dep>t$4 ,8 foll[]s scatt]$ & he di$ ( m\nta9 fev]4 ,! same fate befell o!rs :o pursu$ ! same c\rse4 ,x 0 too bad t ,wight %\ld ?us obscure :at _h be5 9 him 9 e>li] days1 a great loyalty & a great devotion4 ,cont9u+1 ,presid5t ,"y said3 ,i wi% y di/9ctly to und]/& t ! c\nsel ( ! ,twelve is = e family t does n belong to ! ,p9e ,company to /ay 9 ,nauvoo to build ! ,temple & obta9 ! end[m5ts to be giv5 !re94 ,d n scatt]4 ,unit$ we /&1 divid$ we fall4 ,x has be5 :isp]$ abroad t all :o g into ! wild]ness ) ,wight & ,mill] w get _! end[m5ts4 ,!y _c give an end[m5t 9 ! wild]ness4 ,if we d n c>ry out ! plan laid d[n by ,joseph we c get no fur!r end[m5ts4 ,i want ?is to s9k deep into y\r he>ts t y may appreciate x4 ,d ! p leave "h because !y are afraid8 ,if s1 ,i tell !m be=e ,god t !y %all h no place to re/1 b %all flee f place to place l ! ,jews4 ,i w\ld r h ! dead body ( ! ,prophet ?an "s m5 :o are alive4 ,we want to build ! ,temple 9 ?is place ev5 if we h to d z ! ,jews did 9 _! erection ( ! ,temple at ,j]usalem3 "w ) a sword 9 "o h& & a tr[el 9 ! o!r4 ,/ay "h4 ,pl[1 s[1 & build4 ,put y\r pl[ %>es into ! prairie4 ,"o pl[ %>e w d m to drive (f ! mob ?an two guns4 ,d y suppose ! m\? ( ,god is clos$ to be op5$ no m8 ,if ?is 7 true1 ,i w\ld n give ! a%es ( a rye /raw = ?is ,*ur*4 ,if ,god has ceas$ to speak by revelation or by ! ,holy ,gho/1 !re is no salvation1 b su* is n s4 ,woe6 ,woe6 ,woe6 to all :o h %$ ! blood ( ! ,sa9ts & ! ,"l's ano9t$4 ,if y h ! _s ( ,god y c disc]n "r f wrong4 ,:5 a man is n "r1 ev5 ?\gh 8 language is z smoo? z oil1 !re w be _m qu]ies ab\t him1 he w n edify ! body ( ! ,sa9ts & ,i give ?is to y z a key4 ,/ore y\r gra9 9 ,nauvoo1 = x w be ne$$ !re :ile y are build+ ! ,temple4 ,i want to say to ! h&s ^u ! ,temple1 be unit$2 & to ! committee1 don't turn away any p]son because he is ,engli%1 ,iri%1 or ,scot*4 ,employ e man y c1 & build #bbg ! ,temple & build y\r homes4 ,i w\ld r pay out e c5t to build up ?is place & receive an end[m5t1 ev5 7 ,i driv5 ! next m9ute )\t any?+ to take ) me4 ,i _h a dream :i* ,i w relate "h4 ,i saw a fruit tree & w5t to x 9 se>* ( fruit4 ,i soon discov]$ t "s ( ! ma9 bran*es at ! top ( ! tree gr[+ f ! body 7 dead4 ,x seem$ necess>y to cut (f ! dead bran*es 9 ord] to save ! tree4 ,i ask$ someone to help me cut !m (f4 ,he /epp$ on a l>ge gre5 limb4 ,he 0 afraid x w\ld break1 s ,i put my %\ld] "u x & held x up :ile he cut (f ! dead bran*es4 ,! gre5 limb 0 crack$ b x did n break4 ,aft] we cut (f ! dead bran*es ! w\nds heal$ up & ! tree grew nicely4 ,n[ let u cut (f ! dead bran*es ( ! ,*ur* t good fruit may gr[4 ,! c5tral idea n[ 9 ! m9d ( ,brigham ,"y & ! p>am\nt influ5ce actuat+ him 9 ^? days may easily be se5 9 ! /eadfa/ purpose he manife/$ to build ^u ! f\ndation :i* ! ,prophet _h already laid4 ,he _h no ambition to excel 8 pr$ecessor & 0 !re=e loyal to ! ,prophet1 & ?r\gh\t all 8 life he magnifi$ 8 call+ by su/a9+ ! prophetic mission ( ,joseph ,smi?4 ,a few ( ! lead]s fell by ! wayside1 b ^? :o 7 =emo/ 9 support+ ! ,prophet at ! "t ( 8 m>tyrdom 7 f\nd fai?ful aft] 8 dea?4 ,eld] ,woodruff 0 no less en?usia/ic 9 ! great latt] day "w ?an he _h =m]ly be54 ,! m5 he mo/ respect$ he reg>d$ simply z in/rum5talities ( a div9e purpose2 = to 8 m9d x 0 a great ?+ to be an in/rum5t 9 ! h&s ( ,god 9 ! fur!rance ( a new & gr& disp5sation4 ,8 mission>y zeal nev] wan$ & ^? mid-summ] days ( #ahdd f\nd him busily occupi$ mak+ prep>ations = 8 dep>ture to ,engl& :]e he 0 to preside ov] ! ,briti% ,mission4 ,8 wife 0 to accompany him1 & arrangem5ts 7 made to leave _! son1 ,wil=d1 dur+ _! abs5ce ) 8 old "t fri5d1 ,john ,b5b[4 ,be=e leav+ ,nauvoo1 he paid a visit to ,emma ,smi? to ^: life he s\ght to br+ consolation 9 ! h\r ( h] b]eavem5t4 ,%e gave him a piece ( oak = a /aff4 ,! oak _h be5 tak5 f ,joseph's c(f94 ,%e also pres5t$ him ) #bbh a pair ( :ite cotton gloves1 & to 8 wife %e gave a h&k]*ief4 ,he & ,mrs4 ,woodruff next call$ ^u ,m>y ,smi?1 wid[ ( ,hyrum1 & ! "m ( ,presid5t ,joseph ,f4 ,smi?4 ,%e gave ,eld] ,woodruff sev]al small locks ( hair tak5 f ! heads ( ,joseph1 ,hyrum1 ,samuel1 & ,don ,c>los1 all bro!rs :o _h pass$ away into ! o!r _w4 ,speak+ ( ^! relics ,eld] ,woodruff says3 ,i also obta9$ "s hair ( ! ,quorum ( ! ,twelve ,apo/les4 ,my purpose 9 gett+ x 0 t ,i might put a "p ( ea* ( ^! collections 9 ! knob ( my /aff z a relic ( ^? noble m51 ! ma/] spirits ( ! n9ete5? c5tury4 ,^! relics he held z some?+ sacr$ dur+ 8 life "t1 & !y are n[ 9 ! possession ( 8 family4 ,i next visit$ ,"m ,lucy ,smi?1 ! "m ( ! ,prophet1 & ( a l>ge family ( sons4 ,?is noble "m & prophetess felt sorely griev$ ov] ! loss ( h] *ildr51 & lam5t$ ! cruel treatm5t %e _h receiv$ at ! h&s ( an unfeel+ _w4 ,%e begg$ a bless+ at my h&s4 ,i laid my h&s ^u h] head & by ! _s ( ,god pron\nc$ ^u h] a bless+4 ,?is 0 ,augu/ #bc1 #ahdd4 ,i quote f t bless+ z foll[s3 ',let ?y he>t be com=t$ 9 ! mid/ ( ?y sorr[ = ?\ %alt be held =ev] 9 honorable remembrance 9 ! congregations ( ! righte\s4 ,?\ %alt be rememb]$ 9 ?y wants dur+ ! rema9d] ( ?y days2 & :5 ?\ %alt be call$ ^u to dep>t1 ?\ %alt lie d[n 9 peace hav+ se5 ! salvation ( ?y ,god :o has laid ! ev]la/+ f\ndation = ! deliv]ance ( ,israel ?r\gh ! in/rum5tality ( ?y sons4' ,t ,god _h made h] sons ! in/rum5tality 9 ! op5+ ( a new disp5sation gave ! ag$ "m an abid+ consolation 9 ! mid/ ( h] grief4 ,on ! #bd? ( ,augu/ ,eld] ,woodruff 0 set ap>t = 8 mission to ,europe "u ! h&s ( ! ,twelve ,apo/les1 ,john ,taylor pron\nc+ ! bless+4 ,on ,sunday ! #be? ,eld] ,woodruff address$ ! ,sa9ts 9 ,nauvoo1 & f ! synopsis he made ( 8 rem>ks1 ! foll[+ quotation is "h giv53 ,!re is a _s 9 man1 & ! inspiration ( ! ,almighty give? him und]/&+4 ,x is ?r\gh ?is _s :i* give? und]/&+ t ?is congregation is assembl$ at ?is place4 ,y h #bbi ! _s ( ,god & y !re=e und]/& ,8 ways & purposes4 ,i h n[ "o important decl>ation to make to y & t is t inasmu* z y h be5 ano9t$ 9 he>t1 m9d1 & action 9 support+ y\r c\nselors1 ! prie/hood ( ,god1 ! pres5t au?orities ( ! ,*ur*1 z y h support$ ! ,prophet :ile he 0 alive1 y w be safe & y w be bless$4 ,y w also be protect$1 b if y are divid$ & reject ! c\nsels ( ,god1 y w fall4 ,union & fai?fulness are necess>y = y\r salvation4 ,x is true t y h be5 l$ by "o ( ! be/ m5 t ev] grac$ humanity or tab]nacl$ 9 ! fle%1 b he is gone1 he seal$ 8 te/imony ) 8 blood1 he lov$ ?is p unto dea?4 ,i n[ call ^u ! p to be unit$ 9 build+ ^u ! f\ndation :i* ! ,prophet laid dur+ 8 lifetime4 ,y h be5 call$ to suff] mu* = ! cause 9 :i* y are engag$1 b if judgm5t beg9s at ! ,h\se ( ,god1 ,babylon w n escape4 ,if !re is fire 9 ! gre5 tree1 :at %all happ5 to ! dry tree4 ,no p are bett] prep>$ = ! %ock t is com+ to ?is _w ?an are ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,! real object we h is to secure ! bless+s :i* lie beyond ! veil & :i* w be f\nd 9 ! fir/ resurrection4 ,= ^! bless+s we are prep>+ ourselves4 ,! fact t ! ,prophet seal$ 8 te/imony ) 8 blood does n de/roy ! gospel or less5 ! p[] & purposes ( ,god4 ,tru? has n be5 annihilat$1 nei!r has ! prie/hood f\nd its burial4 ,! te/imony ( ,jesus is n[ 9 =ce4 ,my c\nsel1 !re=e1 is to foll[ ! example ( ^? :o are gone & :o h be5 fai?ful unto dea?4 ,if y w\ld be unit$1 g 9 all y\r might & build t ,temple & get y\r end[m5ts4 ,i e>ne/ly exhort y to fai?fulness & ask y\r fai? & pray]s 9 my behalf4 ,i also want y\r =giv5ess = any wrong ,i may h done4 ,i bid ! congregation f>ewell4 ,! next week ,i w5t to ! riv] ) ,mrs4 ,woodruff :]e we 7 baptiz$ = "s ( our dead fri5ds4 ,at midnight ( t day ,eld] ,woodruff & 8 wife1 accompani$ by ,*as4 ,c4 ,ri*1 ,eld] ,godd>d1 & sev]al o!rs asc5d$ ! walls ( ! ,temple :]e !y knelt 9 solemn pray]4 ,eld] ,woodruff1 be+ m\?1 p\r$ out 8 s\l to ,god = ! successful #bcj completion ( ! ,temple4 ,he also implor$ div9e aid = a prosp]\s season = ! ,*ur*4 ,9 ! completion ( ! ,temple 0 c5t]$ ! hope ( all ! devot$ ,latt]-day ,sa9ts ( ^? days4 ,! lead]s ( ! ,*ur* pray$ & labor$ unceas+ly = its completion4 ,! _s ( apo/asy 9 ^? times manife/$ itself mo/ /rongly 9 ! ef=ts ( ^? :o s\ght to get away f ,nauvoo1 :o want$ to e/abli% 9 "s di/ant place ! ,*ur* anew4 ,^! diss5t]s argu$ t ,nauvoo mu/ be ab&on$1 & !y 7 "r 9 t conclusion2 b ,nauvoo 0 n to be ab&on$ at t "t nor "u _! lead]%ip4 ,x sometimes happ5s 9 ?is life t great] wisdom & virtue are f\nd 9 ! "t an ev5t is accompli%$ ?an 9 ! accompli%m5t ( ! ev5t itself4 ,! great tru? ( ! exodus f ,nauvoo 0 to be s\ght = r 9 ! circum/ances ( t exodus1 ?an 9 ! fact itself4 ,t 0 n ! fir/ "t nor 0 x ! la/ "t t m51 anticipat+ ! accompli%m5t ( "s div9e purpose1 plac$ !mselves 9 front ( ^? appo9t$ = ! accompli%m5t ( ,god's w4 ,x sometimes requires z mu* virtue to refra9 f do+ :5 ! "t has n yet arriv$1 z x requir$ to d :5 ! comm& 0 giv54 ,x is n always easy = m5 to wait ^u ! ,"l1 especially :5 !y are actuat$ by an ov]we5+ ambition to anticipate ,8 purposes & be ! fir/ to und]take _! accompli%m5t4 ,! m5 9 ^? days :o 7 oppos+ ! completion ( ! ,temple1 7 full ( sophi/ries4 ,!y argu$ !n1 z m5 argue n[1 l>gely 9 h>mony ) _! own selfi% ends & ov]p[]+ ambitions4 ,if _! argum5ts c\ld n be1 to _! m9ds1 successfully answ]$1 !y mu/ be "r4 ,to _! m9ds x 0 evid5t t ! ,sa9ts mu/ soon] or lat] leave ,nauvoo4 ,:y build ! ,temple1 !y ask$1 & ?us ?r[ away ! labor ( _! h&s 9 ! h\r ( its completion4 ,!y argu$ ! folly ( su* a c\rse1 & "s :o 7 loosely an*or$ 9 _! fai? 7 l$ away by ! sophi/ries conta9$ 9 su* argum5ts4 ,) ! ?\ghtful1 x 0 o!rwise4 ,! ,temple might be de/roy$ ev5 be=e its completion1 or !y might n be p]mitt$ to enjoy1 at any l5g?1 its bless+s aft] x 0 f9i%$4 #bca ,) !m t 0 n ! "q4 ,_! highe/ guidance 0 f\nd 9 ! obs]vance ( ,god's w4 ,he _h said s2 if s1 en\gh4 ,! _s bore te/imony long be=e ! m9d _h evid5ce ( ! great tru? conta9$ 9 ,god's comm&4 ,! same _s t actuat$ ,*ri/ 9 ! g>d5 ( ,ge?semane1 actuat$ ,8 fai?ful foll[]s 9 ^? try+ days 9 ,nauvoo4 ,?y w be done4 ,x is h>d = m5 :o h /rong wills to yield to o!r wills1 ev5 ?\gh x be ,god's w :i* is at v>iance ) _! own4 ,m5 7 taught !n1 z !y 7 taught 9 anci5t ,israel1 to wait ^u ! ,"l4 ,! ov]-anxi\s1 ! ambiti\s1 ! rebelli\s1 w\ld n wait ^u ! ,"l4 ,!y w5t _! own way2 !y 7 scatt]$ abroad4 ,n hav+ le>n$ ! lesson ( self-re/ra9t1 ! light & tru? ( ! gospel became obscur$ 9 _! m9ds1 & _! own w !y mi/ook = ,god's w4 ,!y fell by ! wayside4 ,a lett] conta9+ 8 appo9tm5t is giv5 9 8 j\rnal z foll[s3 ,nauvoo1 ,augu/ #bb1 #ahdd4 ,to all ,eld]s & ,sa9ts 9 ,great ,brita9 ,greet+3 ,we s5d our belov$ ,bro!r ,wil=d ,woodruff to ,engl& to take *>ge ( all bus9ess transactions p]ta9+ to ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1 bo? spiritual & temporal4 ,we wi% y to give dilig5t he$ to 8 c\nsel 9 all ?+s1 & z we h n ! opportunity ( in=m+ y ( :at has transpir$ ?is season by lett]1 our belov$ ,bro!r w make kn[n unto y all ?+s4 ,we wi% ! bre?r5 to be fai?ful & dilig5t 9 keep+ all ! comm&m5ts ( ,god1 & 9 he>k5+ to ! c\nsels ( ^? :o are s5t to c\nsel !m4 ,let no man or set ( m5 ?9k !y h p[] ( au?ority or ! keys ( ! ,k+dom above ,apo/le ,wil=d ,woodruff :om we s5d unto y to in/ruct y 9 ! ?+s p]ta9+ to life & salvation4 ,?\gh our ,prophet be sla9 = ! ^w ( ,god & ! te/imony ( ,jesus1 yet ! keys ( ! ,k+dom rema9 9 ! ,*ur* & ! heav5s are n clos$1 nei!r is ! m\? ( ! ,almighty seal$ up t ,he _c speak4 ,! ,god ( ,israel w communicate to ,8 disciples all ?+s necess>y = ! build+ up ( ,8 ,k+dom on ! e>? until #bcb ,israel is ga!r$1 yea ev5 all ! blood ( ,abraham scatt]$ ov] all ! e>?1 ,zion e/abli%$1 ,j]usalem rebuilt1 & ! :ole e>? be fill$ ) ! glory & k ( ,god4 ,we wi% all ! ,sa9ts 9 ,engl& to cont9ue _! ga!r+ z usual to ! l& ( ,am]ica2 & !y may h ! privilege ( appo9t+ a committee to visit ! l& ( ,am]ica to prep>e a location = a settlem5t ( ! bre?r5 f ,europe accord+ to _! desire "u ! direction & c\nsel ( ,eld] ,wil=d ,woodruff2 & fur!r we w\ld say unto ! ,sa9ts 9 all ! _w t may be visit$ by ,eld] ,wil=d ,woodruff t inasmu* z !y w he>k5 to 8 c\nsel1 !y %all be ble/1 inasmu* z !y w r5d] him any assi/ance 9 8 mission !y w be do+ ! w ( ,god & %all n lose _! rew>d2 & we desire t all ,sa9ts may use _! ef=ts to su/a9 him 9 ?is important mission :i* he is call$ to fulfill by _! fai?1 pray]s1 & bro!rly love accord+ to ! grace ( ,god2 = he is qualifi$ to tea* 9 all ?+s p]ta9+ to ! ,*ur* & & ,k+dom ( ,god e/abli%$ 9 ^! la/ days4 ,!re=e1 de> bre?r51 we w\ld say unto y 9 conclusion be humble & fai?ful & he>k5 dilig5tly unto ! c\nsel ( ?is our belov$ bro!r 9 ! ,"l1 ,eld] ,wil=d ,woodruff1 & ! bless+s ( ! ,"l w att5d y1 9 ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,am54 ,,brigham ,,"y1 ,presid5t ( ! ,twelve1 ,,will>d ,,ri*>ds1 ,cl]k4 #bcc ,,*apt] #bc4 ,,9 ,,! ,,briti% ,,mission1 #ahdd-de-df4 ,dep>ture4--,r\te4--,visits ,home ( ,solomon ,mack4--,a ,peculi> ,dream4--,on ! ,ocean4--,copyright ( ,doctr9e & ,cov5ants4--,visit to ,scotl&4--,lem+ton4--,tr\bles 9 ,nauvoo4--,condition ( ! ,mission4--,prep>ation = ,8 ,return4 ,augu/ #bh?1 #ahdd1 0 ! day appo9t$ = ! dep>ture ( ,wil=d ,woodruff & 8 companions to ! ,briti% ,mission4 ,^? :o 7 to accompany him 7 8 wife & two *ildr51 ,hyrum ,cl>k & wife1 & ,capta9 ,dan ,jones & wife4 ,he said good-by on ! ,temple ,block at ,nauvoo to 8 fell[ memb]s ( ! ,twelve & />t$ at once = ,*icago :i!r he & 8 companions 7 convey$ by teams4 ,on ! #h? ( ,septemb]1 !y left ,*icago on ! propellor1 ,oswego1 & made _! j\rney ea/w>d on ! ,lakes4 ,!y /opp$ ab\t ?ree h\rs at ,manat\ ,isl&s :]e he ) o!rs _h be5 wreck$ on ! ,*esapeake 9 ,septemb]1 #ahda4 ,:ile "h !y c>v$ _! names on "s :ite /ones1 & also ! ev5ts associat$ ) ! wreck4 ,at midnight :ile on _! way a fire al>m 0 s\nd$ & ! pass5g]s 7 br\ght toge!r by t]ror ( ! al>m4 ,! flame1 h[ev]1 0 soon ext+ui%$ & !y all retir$ aga9 to _! re/4 ,!y cont9u$ _! j\rney on ,lake ,erie1 ! ,williams ,canal1 & ,lake ,ont>io4 ,eld] ,woodruff !n w5t by rail to 8 bir?place 9 ,f>m+ton1 ,connecticut1 :]e he paid 8 ag$ fa!r ano!r visit4 ,:ile he 0 labor+ among ! ,sa9ts 9 & ab\t ,bo/on1 8 wife paid a visit to h] home 9 ,sc>boro1 ,ma9e4 ,! bran*es ( ! ,*ur* 9 ,bo/on & ,l[ell 7 n 9 a heal?y condition4 ,he1 !re=e1 work$ zeal\sly to br+ ab\t a re=mation & to w>n ! ,sa9ts aga9/ "s iniquities :i* _h crept into ! ,*ur*4 ,:ile 9 ! ,ea/]n ,/ates he visit$ ! home ( ,lucy ,smi?'s bro!r1 ,soloman ,mack4 ,! old home/ead ( ,"m ,smi? awak5$ )9 him a feel+ ( rev]5ce :i* he _h = ! ,prophet1 & = ! sc5es associat$ ) 8 "m's home4 #bcd ,f ,v]mont he w5t to ,sc>boro1 ,ma9e1 to jo9 8 wife & *ildr5 !re4 ,leav+ 8 olde/ *ild1 ,phoebe1 at ! home ( ,ezra ,c>t]1 8 fa!r-9-law1 he left ) 8 wife & y\nge/ *ild1 ,susan1 = ,new ,york4 ,! sc5es ( 8 =m] mission>y exp]i5ces 9 ! ,ea/]n ,/ates 7 bo? famili> & int]e/+ to him4 ,he knew ! inroads t are (t5 made ^u ! fai? ( ! sa9ts :5 left too long )\t a %eph]d4 ,he enc\rag$1 admoni%$1 & w>n$ !m to be fai?ful to ! cov5ants !y _h made4 ,he makes note 9 8 j\rnal dur+ ?is visit ( ,octob] #bb1 #ahdd1 ! la/ day set by ! ,mill]ites = ! second com+ ( ,*ri/4 ,speak+ ( 8 visit to ,ma9e he says3 ,:ile ,i 0 at ! home ( my fa!r-9-law ,i _h a peculi> dream4 ,mu* ( x 0 unutt]able & _c be writt52 inde$1 ,i d n compreh5d x myself4 ,among o!r ?+s ,i 0 call$ ) ! ,twelve to hold ! keys ( ! ,k+dom 9 all ! _w4 ,i travel$ ) !m ov] mu* ( ! e>? & ,i also travel$ ?r\gh _m c\ntries alone4 ,:5 ,i f9i%$ my j\rney ,i saw _m ?+s :i* ,i _c write1 b 9 ! end1 ,joseph1 ! ,prophet1 assi/$ me to come :]e he 0 & po9t$ out to me my place & "w4 ,i imm$iately ent]$ into ! duties ( ! new call+ to :i* ,i 0 appo9t$4 ,! same night ,i _h ano!r dream4 ,i 0 9 ! pres5ce ( ! ,prophet1 & 0 conv]s+ ) him ab\t 8 dea?4 ,i told him ,i felt bad ov] x1 & t _h ,i kn[n he w\ld h be5 tak5 s soon ,i %\ld h conv]s$ ) him m :ile he liv$4 ,i w\ld h ask$ him _m que/ions4 ,9 reply he said t x 0 n 8 fault t ,i did n4 ,:atev] ! significance ( ^! dreams may h _h1 !y cle>ly indicat$ ! lov+ remembrance 9 :i* he held 8 great lead]4 ,ar\nd ! "n & memory ( ! man !re 0 to him a great halo4 ,! influ5ce ( ,joseph ,smi? ^u ! life ( ,wil=d ,woodruff nev] wan$4 ,!re 0 some?+ ab\t ?is mod]n ,prophet t invit$ ! v5]ation ( 8 devot$ foll[]s :o proclaim$ 8 "n & mission f ! h\setops ( e "p ( ! _w :]e _! duties & missions might take !m4 ,aft] rea*+ ,new ,york on ! #bi? ( ,novemb]1 he paid a visit to ,eld] ,j$$iah ,m4 ,grant :o 0 !n p]=m+ a #bce mission 9 ,philadelphia4 ,on 8 return to ! =m] city he made prep>ation = 8 voyage to ,europe4 ,he speaks ( a lett] he receiv$ 9 ,new ,york f ,presid5t ,"y 9 :i* ! latt] gives him an acc\nt ( ! reckless & unw>rant$ c\rse ( ,william ,smi? & ,george ,j4 ,adams4 ,on ! #h? he & 8 p>ty1 toge!r ) ,milton ,holmes & ,leon>d ,h>dy1 set sail = ,liv]pool on ! packet %ip1 ,john ,r4 ,skiddy4 ,on ! #aa? !y enc\nt]$ a sev]e /orm at sea1 a /orm :i* greatly t]rifi$ ! pass5g]s4 ,we kneel$ d[n1 he said1 & unit$ly pray$ t ! /orm might cease & t ! w9d might *ange s t we c\ld g =w>d & n backw>d4 ,9 a %ort "t ! w9d sudd5ly ceas$ & f9ally *ang$ to ! s\?we/ :i* gave u a fair w9d4 ,*ri/mas day !y pass$ ^u ! ocean4 ,on ! #bh? !y ent]$ ! ,iri% ,*annel :]e !y 7 driv5 ab\t = "s days by f\l w9ds4 ,f9ally on ! #crd ( ,janu>y1 #ahde1 !y l&$ 9 ,liv]pool ) feel+s ( ?anksgiv+ & pray] = _! safe arrival4 ,!y 7 tw5ty-sev5 days at sea4 ,! day foll[+ _! arrival !y 7 met by ,eld]s ,h$lock & ,w>d4 ,!y inquir$ into ! affairs ( ! mission & on ,janu>y #e? he address$ ! p 9 ,music ,hall4 ,!y made _! headqu>t]s ) a ,bro!r ,william ,p[ell1 :o1 ,eld] ,woodruff obs]ves1 bo>d$ ! eld]s = a qu>t] ( a c5tury4 ,! new ye> witness$ ! beg9n+ ( 8 active "w 9 ! mission>y field4 ,arrangem5ts _h to be made = ! emigration ( ! sa9ts to ,nauvoo4 ,9 ^? days !y w5t to ,new ,orleans1 !nce up ! ,mississippi to ,nauvoo4 ,conf]5ces _h to be visit$1 bus9ess affairs ( ! mission transact$1 & att5tion giv5 to ! op5+ ( new fields = mission>y activities4 ,! "w 9 ! ,briti% ,mission1 h[ev]1 did n occupy :olly ! ?\ghts & feel+s ( ,eld] ,woodruff4 ,he _h left ,nauvoo 9 an unsettl$ condition1 ! future ( t city 0 full ( unc]ta9ty4 ,! "w on ! ,temple 0 all important1 ) ! conviction he _h long s9ce =m$ t t sacr$ /ructure mu/ be complet$4 ,lett]s f home1 h[ev]1 br\ght him enc\ragem5t & assurances4 ,presid5t ,"y #bcf wrote him enc\rag+ lett]s in=m+ him ( ! unity & prosp]ity ( ! ,*ur* 9 ,am]ica4 ,he also told him ( ! call ( p>ley ,p4 ,pratt to ! presid5cy ( ! ,ea/]n ,/ates ,mission4 ,he expla9$ ! plan to publi% a pap] 9 ,new ,york ,city4 ,on ! #af? ( ,m>* special conf]5ce 0 held 9 ,man*e/]4 ,eld] ,woodruff 0 !re ) 8 two c\nselors1 ,reub5 ,h$lock & ,?omas ,w>d4 ,he m5tions ! fact t !re 7 pres5t five o!r high prie/s1 ?irty eld]s1 tw5ty-"o tea*]s1 & f\r deacons4 ,! conf]5ce !re 0 cr[d$ ) eag] li/5]s1 bo? memb]s & non-memb]s ( ! ,*ur*4 ,! _s ( ! ,"l1 he said1 0 ) u4 ,love & union p]vad$ ! congregation4 ,x 0 a sc5e t made ! he>t glad :5 we beheld 9 a =eign l& s _m ,sa9ts assembl$1 ,sa9ts unit$ 9 ! ev]la/+ cov5ant4 ,i _h (t5 ?\ght h[ mu* ,i w\ld l to see ! ,prophet ,joseph meet ) a conf]5ce ( ,sa9ts 9 ,engl&4 ,x 0 n grant$1 h[ev]1 to ! ,briti% ,nation to h ! ,prophet ( ,god 9 t l&4 ,?is 0 "o ( ! mo/ int]e/+ conf]5ces ,i _h ev] att5d$ abroad4 ,x fulfill$ a prophecy ,i _h made 9 ! ,h\se ( ! ,"l 9 ,kirtl& 9 #ahcg to ! effect t ,i %\ld att5d a conf]5ce ) ,eld] ,milton ,holmes 9 ! ,briti% ,isles4 ,^! old associates ( ,wil=d ,woodruff1 m5 tri$ & true1 7 always held 9 lov+ remembrance by him4 ,he lov$ ^? :o lov$ ,god4 ,! names ( ^? old-"t fri5ds l+]$ 9 8 memory ?r\gh\t all ! ye>s ( a long1 busy life4 ,s9ce he c\ld conv5i5tly d s1 imm$iately aft] ! ,man*e/] conf]5ce1 he repair$ to ,idle1 9 ,york%ire1 t he might visit ! la/ re/+ place ( ! rema9s ( ,eld] ,lor5zo ,b>nes1 ! fir/ eld] 9 ?is disp5sation :o _h laid d[n 8 life 9 a =eign l&4 ,x 0 n t fact alone :i* br\ght =? ?is respect4 ,! memory ( ,lor5zo ,b>nes grew out ( an old-"t companion%ip 9 _! e>ly associations1 & especially 9 ! j\rney ( ,zion's ,camp4 ,( ?is visit to ! grave ( 8 belov$ fri5d he writes3 ,be=e arriv+ we pass$ ?r\gh a beautiful gre5 valley :i* is locat$ on ! top ( a hill4 ,! fields ( grass 7 z gre5 z 9 ,may1 al?\gh x 0 n[ ,febru>y4 ,?is gave to ! l&scape a *>m bo? picturesque #bcg & inspir+4 ,z we travel$ ! road1 we reflect$ t we 7 cov]+ ! foot/eps ( a dep>t$ bro!r :o _h trav]s$ ! same roadway _m a "t 9 8 mission to dissem9ate ! tea*+s ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,i felt sorr[ful1 ,i 0 fill$ ) m$itation4 ,we call$ ^u ,eld] ,?omas ,cord+ly & family :o c>$ = ,eld] ,b>nes 9 8 la/ sickness4 ,!y po9t$ out to u ! room :]e he sp5t ! la/ h\rs ( 8 mortal life4 ,aft] tak+ "s refre%m5ts we walk$ to ! *ur*y>d :]e we gaz$ ^u ! peaceful1 sil5t grave ( our dep>t$ bro!r4 ,my feel+s 7 s5sitive & sad4 ,:ile /&+ ov] 8 grave ,i (f$ up a pray] to ,israel's ,god t ,i too might die ! dea? ( ! righte\s1 t my end might be z peaceful & secure z t ( our dep>t$ bro!r4 ,!re is an illu/ration 9 t pray]1 a m>k$ *>act]i/ic 9 ! life ( ,wil=d ,woodruff4 ,! burd5 ( 8 ?\ghts1 ! great object ( 8 supplication 0 t he might endure to ! end4 ,:at ! end %\ld be 0 ) him ! great conc]n ( 8 life4 ,he envi$ ^?1 if he ev] envi$ at all1 :o 7 valiant 9 e crisis & :o 7 /eadfa/ to ! dea?4 ,to him !re 0 no triumph 9 life l ! triumph 9 dea?4 ,he 0 n s conc]n$ ab\t worldly greatness1 ab\t ! race ( ! swift1 nor ! battle ( ! /rong2 :at he s\ght above all else 0 endurance1 t endurance :i*1 aft] all1 conta9s ! greate/ virtue1 z x embodies ! greate/ /r5g?4 ,yet (t5 m5 und]rate ! supreme value ( endurance 9 _! ambition to be great & /rong4 ,on ! #bcrd ( ,septemb]1 ,eld] ,woodruff att5d$ a conf]5ce 9 ,brad=d4 ,! meet+s 7 att5d$ by l>ge numb]s4 ,eld] ,elijah ,f4 ,%eets1 long & honorably kn[n ?r\gh\t ,utah z ,bi%op ,%eets1 0 !n presid+ ov] t conf]5ce4 ,( t occasion he writes 9 8 j\rnal3 ,! congregation 0 z /ill z dea?4 ,he spoke ^u ! mission & tea*+s ( ! ,prophet ,joseph ,smi? ^: rec5t m>tyrdom _h /ill its m\rnful affects ^u ! ,sa9ts :o 7 sorely disappo9t$ t !y _h n ! opportunity 9 life to he> ! words t dropp$ f ! lips ( him :om ,god _h call$ to op5 ! great disp5sation ( ! la/ days4 ,on my bir?day1 ,m>* #a/1 #ahde1 ,i receiv$ a lett] f #bch a fri5d4 ,x conta9$ a copy ( a lett] dat$ ,pittsburg1 ,janu>y #cj?1 #ahde1 & 0 writt5 by ,john ,gre5b[ to 8 fa!r 9 ,k5dall4 ,! lett] conta9$ a /atem5t to ! effect t he 0 gett+ ! ,doctr9e & ,cov5ants /]eotyp$ & t he w\ld br+ ! plates to ,engl& = ! purpose ( pr9t+1 publi%+1 & copyright+ ! book s t ! ,*ur* c\ld n pr9t & publi% x4 ,?is 0 a bold s*eme by apo/ates to /eal ! book conta9+ ! revelations ( ,god to ! ,*ur*4 ,!re 0 9 ?is propos$ action1 no d\bt1 an int5tion to *ange ! word+ & ?us deceive ! _w4 ,i reg>d$ ! receipt ( ! lett] z no?+ less ?an provid5tial1 an int]position ( our ,heav5ly ,fa!r :o knew ! evil design ( ! wick$ & !re=e caus$ ! lett] to come into my h&s4 ,i sp5t ! day exam9+ ! laws ( ,engl& relative to copyrights4 ,?is in=mation ar\s$ ,eld] ,woodruff to imm$iate action1 & z e>ly z ,june #g1 #ahde1 he secur$ ! copyright ( ! book :i* 0 ent]$ at ,/ation]'s ,hall1 ,engl&4 ,on ! #i? ( ,m>* ,eld] ,woodruff records ! fact t he held conf]5ce 9 ,pre/on :]e he visit$ ! old cock-pit1 :]e ,eld]s ,kimball & ,hyde fir/ op5ly decl>$ ! message ( ! gospel to ! p ( ,engl&1 & :]e !y 7 soon foll[$ by ,will>d ,ri*>ds4 ,he ) 8 companion also walk$ up & d[n ! riv] :]e s _m hundr$s ( ! ,sa9ts _h be5 baptiz$4 ,at ! ,pre/on conf]5ce he m5tions ! fact t !re 7 sev]al bran*es repres5t$ ) ! total memb]%ip ( five hundr$ s\ls4 ,?is 0 ! fir/ conf]5ce organiz$ 9 ! ,briti% ,mission eight ye>s be=e by ,heb] ,c4 ,kimball4 ,?r\gh\t ,eld] ,woodruff's j\rnal ( ^? times may be f\nd m9ute descriptions ( hi/orical places & ( public monum5ts4 ,he 0 also deeply int]e/$ 9 ! hi/ory ( ! c\ntries :i* he visit$1 & 8 j\rnal %[s ! special significance :i* hi/orical monum5ts _h to 8 m9d4 ,he fur!r knew t 8 sympa?y & int]e/ 9 ! p w\ld be increas$ by k ( _! national hi/ory & ( ^? conditions :i* 9 ! pa/ _h be5 =emo/ 9 %ap+ _! "*4 ,_m an eld] has1 no d\bt1 realiz$ ! mi/ake ( ei!r falsely or imp]fectly e/imat+ ! "* ( ^? ^: #bci e> he 0 seek+ to ga94 ,eld] ,woodruff's j\rnal %[s1 h[ev]1 t he greatly appreciat$ ! sup]ior qualities ( ! ,engli% p & _! great contributions to ! sy/em ( free gov]nm5ts4 ,f ! hi/ory ( ! ,engli% p he (t5 f\nd x conv5i5t to take 8 text2 9 %ort1 he made himself at home among ! ,engli% by 8 k ( !m & _! in/itutions4 ,on ! #ac? ( ,m>* he left ,liv]pool1 on ! /eam] ,commodore1 = ,scotl&1 :i!r he w5t to att5d a conf]5ce 9 ,glasg[4 ,he 0 accompani$ by 8 c\nselors ,h$lock & ,w>d1 also by ,eld] ,banks4 ,!y rea*$ ! m\? ( ! ,clyde ,riv] at six o'clock 9 ! morn+4 ,! highl&s 7 cov]$ ) sn[ & a sev]e /orm 0 rag+ 9 ,glasg[4 ,on ! way !y pass$ ! fam\s rock kn[n 9 ,scotti% hi/ory z ,dumb>ton on :i* 0 !n /ation$ a regim5t ( soldi]s to protect ! riv] ,clyde4 ,he also m5tions ,bell's monum5t erect$ 9 memory ( ,john ,bell :o 0 ! fir/ to run a /eam] up ! riv] ,clyde to ,glasg[4 ,on ! ev5+ ( _! arrival1 a c\ncil 0 held ) ! (fic]s ( ! ,*ur* 9 t city4 ,two days lat] a conf]5ce 0 held 9 ,felon's ,hall4 ,!re1 fifte5 bran*es ( ! ,*ur* 7 repres5t$ conta9+ a total memb]%ip ( #a1jfe p]sons4 ,!re 7 pres5t also ?irty-five eld]s1 fifty-"o prie/s1 ?irty-sev5 tea*]s1 & tw5ty-f\r deacons4 ,!n1 z n[1 ,scotl& 0 ! home ( a l>ge numb] ( ! blood ( ,israel4 ,:ile "h1 he paid visits to ,cots ,bridge1 ,:ifflett1 & ,/]l+4 ,he also visit$ manufactur+ e/abli%m5ts & hi/orical places4 ,he f\nd special int]e/ 9 ^? places t 7 s full ( ! memories ( ,bruce & ( ,wallace & ( ,john ,knox4 ,! company lat] w5t to ,ed9burgh :]e !y visit$ ! ,sa9ts & ! *ief hi/orical places ab\t t city4 ,! conf]5ce !re consi/$ ( elev5 bran*es ) ! memb]%ip ( #dji s\ls4 ,he 0 p>ticul>ly int]e/$ 9 ! high cliff kn[n z ,ar?ur's ,seat4 ,x 0 !re t ,eld] ,orson ,pratt :o fir/ br\ght ! gospel to ,ed9burgh 0 wont to g t he might engage himself 9 m$itation & pray]4 ,?is elevation af=ds a mo/ excell5t view ( ! city & its surr\nd+s4 ,leav+ ,ed9burgh ! company return$ to ,liv]pool :]e a conf]5ce 0 held on ! #cj? ( ,m>*1 #ahde4 ,at ?is conf]5ce #bdj !re 7 pres5t f\r high prie/s1 eighte5 eld]s1 ?irte5 prie/s1 & eight tea*]s4 ,x consi/$ ( twelve bran*es ) a memb]%ip ( #fgf s\ls4 ,liv]pool 0 !n1 z x has ev] s9ce be51 ! headqu>t]s ( ! ,*ur* 9 ,great ,brita94 ,prep>ations 7 made at ! ,liv]pool conf]5ce = ! g5]al conf]5ce ( ! ,briti% ,mission to be held ,april #f? 9 ,man*e/]4 ,! meet+s !re conv5$ 9 ,sci5ce ,hall4 ,x 0 ! l>ge/ conf]5ce up to t "t ev] held 9 ! ,briti% ,mission4 ,?is mission at t "t conta9$ _m ( ! f9e/ *>act]s ev] kn[n 9 ! ,*ur*4 ,! m5 :o embrac$ ! gospel1 z a :ole1 9 ^? days 7 /rong *>act]s ^: endurance & ^: w p[] peculi>ly fitt$ !m = ! pione] "w !y 7 soon to und]take 9 ! developm5t ( ?is int]-m\nta9 region4 ,^u 8 return to ,liv]pool1 ,eld] ,woodruff s5t ! foll[+ epitaph to ,eld] ,e4 ,f4 ,%eets to be plac$ ^u ! tomb/one ( ,eld] ,lor5zo ,d4 ,b>nes3 ,9 memory ( ,lor5zo ,d4 ,b>nes1 :o di$ on ! #bj? ( ,decemb]1 #ahdb1 ag$ ?irty ye>s4 ,he 0 a native ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 an eld] ( ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1 a memb] ( ! high prie/s' quorum & also ,zion's ,camp 9 ,a4 ,d4 #ahcd1 & ! fir/ gospel mess5g] f ,nauvoo :o has f\nd a grave 9 a =eign l&4 ,sleep on1 ,lor5zo1 b ere long f ?is ,! conqu]$ tomb %all yield h] captur$ prey4 ,!n ) ?y ,quorum %alt ?\ reign 9 bliss ,z k+ & prie/ = an ,et]nal ,day4 ,! latt] "p ( ,april he paid a visit to ,newton :]e he exam9$ ! great vitriol works :i* are among ! l>ge/ 9 ! _w4 ,he also w5t ?r\gh ! great eng9e factory at t place :]e a numb] ( ! bre?r5 7 work+4 ,!y 7 m5 well qualifi$ to c>ry on ! "w 9 all its bran*es4 ,he relates ! circum/ances ( a peculi> tradition ( a *ur* 9 ! vic9ity ( ! city3 ,f ! ,newton ,eng9e ,factory ,i walk$ sev]al miles ?r\gh v pleasant sc5]y consi/+ ( gre5 fields1 h$ges1 trees1 & g>d5s4 ,i visit$ a *ur* #bda on ! side ( :i* 0 ! figure ( a pig 9 /one1 & a /one 0 hung ar\nd its neck4 ,accord+ to tradition ! mat]ials = ?is *ur* 7 drawn to ano!r place q a di/ance f :]e ! *ur* n[ /&s4 ,! pig came along & took a /one 9 8 m\? & c>ri$ x1 squeal+ z he w5t4 ,! pig f9ally dropp$ ! /one on ! spot :]e ! *ur* n[ /&s4 ,! circum/ance ! p reg>d$ z an om5 & erect$ _! *ur* on its pres5t site4 ,9 ! beg9n+ ( ,may he visit$ ! *ur*es 9 ,pre/on & ,blackburn & !n walk$ ) ,bro!r ,speakman to ,:aley :]e he visit$ ! old ,abbey1 ! l>ge/ he _h ev] se54 ,x cov]$ sev]al acres ( gr\nd & 0 !n almo/ 9 total ru94 ,x 0 built z e>ly z "o ?\s& ,a4 ,d4 ,! foll[+ day !y visit$ ! ,jesuit ,college at ,/oneyhur/4 ,on ,sunday ,may #aa? !y att5d$ ! ,cli!ro conf]5ce4 ,( ?is conf]5ce ! foll[+ is tak5 f 8 j\rnal3 ,eld] ,speakman 0 call$ to preside 9 ! aft]noon1 ! ,sacram5t 0 adm9i/]$ & ! p[] ( ,god re/$ s abundantly ^u ! congregation t _m 7 mov$ to te>s4 7,?is is ! conf]5ce ( :i* ,bro!r ,kimball speaks 9 8 j\rnal47 ,i 0 s ov]:elm$ by ! _s ( ,god & ! simplicity ( ! p t ,i c\ld sc>cely speak4 ,!y 7 l little *ildr51 z pure-m9d$ & innoc5t z angels4 ,_m ( !m bore _! te/imony to ! "w ( ,god4 ,on ! #ae? ( ! same mon?1 he took a /eam] = ,c>lisle to att5d a conf]5ce !re4 ,( ! /eam%ip & voyage he wrote4 ,x 0 newly pa9t$ f /em to /]n & we c\ld n sit d[n )\t c>ry+ away ! pa9t4 ,i accord+ly paid two %ill+s = ! use ( a bunk among ! sailors4 ,i _h no soon] gone bel[ ?an ,i 0 envelop$ 9 ! mo/ horrid /5* ris+ f a c>go ( guano4 ,i lay d[n b became z sick z dea? & vomit$ at int]vals = five h\rs4 ,i 0 /ra9$ to su* a degree t blood ran out ( my nose4 ,! sailors fill$ ! place ) tobacco smoke :i* 0 m intol]able ?an ! o!r /5* :i* ,i _h to endure4 ,?is 0 ! mo/ horrible night ,i ev] pass$ at sea4 ,we rea*$ port at two o'clock 9 ! morn+4 ,i cross$ ! f]ry & took a canal boat to ,c>lisle4 #bdb ,at ! ,c>lisle conf]5ce six bran*es ( ! ,*ur* 7 repres5t$ & ! memb]%ip ( ! conf]5ce 0 #afe4 ,he return$1 at ! close ( ! conf]5ce1 to ,liv]pool by ! same boat :i* on ! return voyage1 h[ev]1 0 load$ ) %eep1 horses1 & cattle4 ,8 j\rnal at ?is "t conta9s ! foll[+3 ,on ! #bd? ( ,may1 :i* 0 ! sev5? day ( ! week1 at six o'clock 9 ! morn+1 ! la/ /one 0 laid on ! ,temple ( ! ,"l at ,nauvoo ) %\ts ( joy & ',glory to ,god 9 ! ,highe/4' ,! ,"l f9i%$ 8 "w on ! sev5? day & re/$4 ,on ! #f? ( ,june1 #ahde1 ,presid5t ,woodruff left ,liv]pool = ,london by rail = ! purpose ( secur+ ! copyright ( ! ,doctr9e & ,cov5ants4 ,he imm$iately employ$ a pr9t] & publi%$ ?ree ?\s& copies4 ,?is 0 ! fir/ edition ( t book publi%$ 9 ! ,briti% ,mission4 ,z ! #bg? ( ,june approa*$1 ,presid5t ,woodruff appo9t$ t day a day ( pray] & fa/+ ?r\gh\t all ! *ur*es ( ! ,briti% ,isles4 ,x 0 ! day ( ! m>tyrdom ( ,joseph & ,hyrum4 ,on ! #ah? ( ! foll[+ mon? !re 0 born to him 9 ,liv]pool a son :om he nam$ ,joseph1 9 honor ( ! ,prophet4 ,on ! #ac? ( ,septemb] he att5d$ a conf]5ce at ,man*e/]4 ,t conf]5ce !n numb]$ #a1gfi s\ls1 includ+ #dd eld]s1 #ii prie/s1 #eg tea*]s1 & #bg deacons4 ,dur+ ! ?ree mon?s prec$+ ?is conf]5ce1 !re _h be5 baptiz$ into ! ,*ur* 9 t conf]5ce a hundr$ & fifte5 s\ls4 ,on ,octob] #e? he paid a visit to ! ,lem+ton conf]5ce4 ,!re 0 mu* prejudice at t place aga9/ ! ,sa9ts4 ,%ortly be=e ?is visit !re1 mobs _h assembl$ & brok5 up ! banni/]s1 /airs1 b5*es1 & tables 9 ! build+ :]e ! ,sa9ts met = wor%ip4 ,( ,lem+ton he said3 ,?is is "o ( ! fir/ ari/ocratic t[ns 9 ,engl&4 ,"h ! nobility come toge!r = ! select society ( _! own class1 & because ( ! sulphur spr+s at ?is place4 ,! /reets & build+s ( ! t[n are ri* & spl5did 9 appe>ance4 ,( ,w>wick ,ca/le 9 t region he says3 ,x is consid]$ ! mo/ spl5did ca/le 9 ,engl& & is furni%$ #bdc ) all ! magnific5ce :i* art & ! weal? ( ,e>ldom c\ld be/[ ^u x4 ,x is #ccc feet long & is divid$ into a l>ge numb] ( rooms4 ,! walls are hung ) gorge\s tape/ry1 & ! rooms furni%$ ) ! co/lie/ furniture & ! ri*e/ damask4 ,*airs1 tables1 & /&s 7 inlaid ) pe>l1 & o!r preci\s /ones4 ,"s ( ^! articles ( furniture co/ sev5ty-five ?\s& doll>s ea*4 ,f ! w9d[s ( ! ca/le we look$ out ^u ! /ately c$>s ( ,lebanon1 ^u oaks1 firs1 & a great v>iety ( %rubb]y4 ,! ca/le is eight hundr$ ye>s old4 ,! t[] is #aej feet high4 ,eld] ,woodruff always avail$ himself ( e opportunity to visit hi/oric places :i* he describes at great l5g? 9 detail4 ,f ,w>wick ,ca/le ,eld] ,woodruff w5t ) 8 c\nselor1 ,h$lock1 to ,birm+ham4 ,"h !y 7 receiv$ ) great demon/ration1 & prep>ations 7 made = a joy\s reception = ! ,presid5t ( ! ,mission4 ,five hundr$ ,sa9ts await$ ,eld] ,woodruff & 8 companions z !y ent]$ ! door1 & r\nd aft] r\nd ( applause w5t up to greet !m4 ,!re 0 su* clapp+ ( h&s & /amp+ ( feet t ! room 9 :i* !y 7 ga!r$ trembl$4 ,all wi%$ to %ake ! h& ( _! ,presid5t & x 0 ) great difficulty t he rea*$ ! /& ^u ent]+ ! room4 ,he talk$ to ! p at "s l5g?4 ,! manife/ation ( love = him1 h[ev]1 0 n conf9$ to ,birm+ham4 ,he enjoy$ ! affection & en?usiasm ( ! ,sa9ts :]ev] he w5t4 ,:ile all ?is en?usiasm 0 manife/$ by ! ,sa9ts 9 ! ,briti% ,mission1 _! bre?r5 & si/]s ov] ! sea 9 ! city ( ,nauvoo 7 fill$ ) deep anxiety & fe>4 ,mobs 7 ga!r+ aga9/ ! ,sa9ts & ! enemy 7 press+ 9 ^u !m ) ! _s ( hatr$ t br\ght depression & sorr[ to ! he>ts ( ! p 9 ! beautiful city ( ,nauvoo1 :i* 0 fa/ rea*+ its doom4 ,he call$ a meet+ ( 8 c\nselors & ! lead+ m5 be=e :om he laid ! spiritual & temporal conditions ( ! ,*ur* 9 ,engl& & gave !m "s idea ( conditions at home4 ,soon !reaft] he receiv$ ^w f ,presid5t ,"y t ! mob 0 gr[+ 9 numb]s & 9 viol5ce1 #bdd t ! only t]ms ( peace !y w\ld accept f ! ,sa9ts 0 _! exile f ! /ate4 ,?is condition ( affairs ,eld] ,woodruff *>act]izes 9 8 j\rnal z unju/1 tyrannical1 & un-,am]ican4 ,su* news naturally depress$ 8 _s greatly & made 8 cont9uance 9 ! ,briti% ,mission s unc]ta9 t he look$ =w>d = an e>ly release4 ,he at once call$ a special conf]5ce to be held 9 ,man*e/] ,decemb] #ad1 #ahde4 ,accord+ to ! /ati/ics he gives1 !re 7 dur+ ! eight mon?s previ\s #aegc baptiz$4 ,! total memb]%ip ( ! ,*ur* 9 ! ,briti% ,isles _h n[ rea*$ #aa1jcb exclusive ( ^? 9 ! ,/af=d%ire conf]5ce :i* 7 n report$ at t "t4 ,!re 7 report$ 9 ! prie/hood "o ,apo/le1 eight high prie/s1 #cib eld]s1 #eij prie/s1 #caa tea*]s1 & #ahh deacons4 ,?is w\ld make1 includ+ ^? ( ! ,/af=d%ire conf]5ce some?+ l #a1ejj m5 9 ! mission be>+ ! prie/hood4 ,^? 7 days ( m>vel\s activity 9 proselyt+4 ,)9 eight ye>s ! ,*ur* _h gr[n 9 t l& to l>ge proportions1 & ! p 7 con/antly emigrat+ to ,am]ica4 ,on ,*ri/mas ,ev5+ ( t ye> he att5d$ ) 8 wife ,/4 ,john's ,m>ket :]e high mass 0 held 9 ! ,ca?olic ,*ur*4 ,?is 0 ! fir/ "t 9 8 life t he _h att5d$ su* s]vices4 ,he desir$ to acqua9t himself ) ! religi\s c]emonies z well z ! religi\s beliefs ( o!rs1 & took advantage ( opportunities to le>n all he c\ld 9 view ( 8 probable return 9 ! ne> future to ,nauvoo4 ,8 release soon came & he began at once to put ! ,*ur* f9ancially z well z spiritually 9 a safe & prosp]\s condition4 ,he report$ prop]ty 9 excess ( ! debts to ! am\nt ( #egd p\nds & #af %ill+s4 ,?is 0 ov] #bhjj4jj4 ,:]ev] a f9ancial tru/ 0 put ^u him he reg>d$ 8 duties 9 ! matt] z bo? sacr$ & important4 ,all 8 life long he gu>d$ himself aga9/ ! temptations t s frequ5tly ov]take m5 9 adm9i/]+ ! prop]ty ( o!rs4 ,he fully realiz$ t f9ancial di%onor robs m5 n only ( ! confid5ce ( _! fell[-m5 b ( ! bless+s ( ,god4 ,he 0 scrupul\sly c>eful to acc\nt = e f>?+ entru/$ to him1 & 8 presid5cy1 !re=e1 ( ! ,briti% ,mission 0 #bde m>k$ bo? by zeal 9 prea*+ ! gospel1 & by high-m9d$ hone/y 9 ! adm9i/ration ( funds4 ,! ye> #ahde 0 n[ draw+ to a close4 ,dur+ ! entire ye> 8 "w _h be5 direct$ 9 a =eign l&4 ,he _h p]sonally baptiz$ b few1 _h adm9i/]$ to some?+ l a hundr$ p]sons1 publi%$ ?ree ?\s& copies ( ! ,doctr9e & ,cov5ants1 & tw5ty ?\s& copies ( ! ,proclamation ( ! ,twelve ,apo/les4 ,he _h collect$ ?ree hundr$ p\nds = ! ,nauvoo ,temple & _h be5 indefatigable 9 ! managem5t ( ! ,briti% ,mission4 ,he 0 n[ releas$ to return home4 ,on ! #crd ( ,janu>y1 #ahdf1 he visit$ ,pre/on4 ,on ! #aj? he made a fea/ = a few ( 8 bre?r51 & on ! #ae? took 8 family on bo>d ! %ip ,liv]pool4 ,he w5t ) !m #aj miles & !n return$ to ! %ore4 ,x 0 plann$ t 8 wife %\ld g ) ! ,sa9ts !n emigrat+ to ,nauvoo4 ,z soon z ! bus9ess ( ! mission c\ld be att5d$ to1 he expect$ to leave1 himself4 ,he wrote a val$ictory = ! ,mill5nial ,/> & on ! #bcrd ( ,janu>y he set sail = ,am]ica & arriv$ 9 ,new ,york ,m>* #f?4 ,! voyage 0 unev5tful except t ! second mate fell ov]bo>d & 0 lo/ at sea4 ,he 0 p]=m+ "s p]il\s duty t he did n require ( 8 m54 ,! voyage at t season ( ! ye> 0 att5d$ by cold wea!r & ! usual w9t] /orms4 ,!y 7 =ty-?ree days en r\te4 ,aft] rea*+ ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 he paid a ha/y visit to 8 old home 9 ,connecticut :]e 8 fa!r & /ep-"m 7 prep>+ to emigrate to ,nauvoo4 ,he also w5t to ,ma9e :]e he f\nd 8 daught] :o _h rema9$ !re dur+ 8 abs5ce4 ,!y rea*$ ,nauvoo 9 8 fa!r's p>ty on ! #ac? ( ,april4 ,he says3 ,we /opp$ at ,keokuk1 & at two o'clock 9 ! aft]noon we began to asc5d ! rapids4 ,i took my spy glass & enjoy$ a view ( ! city & ! ,temple 9 ! di/ance4 ,!y look$ v beautiful to me4 ,he _h be5 a zeal\s mission presid5t4 ,he kept a c>eful record4 ,he att5d$ ) scrupul\s c>e to all ! details ( ! mission4 ,he made himself famili> ) ! conditions 9 e conf]5ce4 ,he promot$ peace & good w among ! ,sa9ts ev]y:]e ?r\gh\t ,great ,brita94 ,he 0 humble #bdf & unassum+4 ,he 0 simply ! in/rum5tality ( ,god's purposes 9 promulgat+ ! ,gospel ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,he 0 devoid ( ^? ambitions t eng5d] jeal\sy1 misgiv+s1 & hatr$s4 ,8 own indu/ri\s life inspir$ ^? ) :om he 0 associat$ ) ! same indefatigable _s ) :i* he 0 possess$4 ,to ?is day ! l&m>ks ( 8 mission 9 ,great ,brita9 are po9t$ out to ! eld]s :o p]=m m9i/]ial labors !re4 ,he is ref]r$ to z a model mission>y & is a man ) a record t o!rs are happy to emulate4 #bdg ,,*apt] #bd4 ,,on ,,! ,,banks ,,( ,,! ,,miss\ri1 #ahdf4 ,d$ication ( ! ,temple 9 ,nauvoo4--,! ,exodus to ,c\ncil ,bluffs4--,accid5t to ,8 ,fa!r4--,rea*es ,mt4 ,pisgah4--,meets ,brigham ,"y4--,recruit+ ( ! ,mormon ,battalion4--,colonel ,kane4--,dep>ture ( ! ,battalion4--,organizations at ,w9t] ,qu>t]s4--,a ,conf]5ce ) ! ,*iefs ( ! ,lead+ ,indian ,tribes4--,explorations4--,rem>ks by ,presid5t ,"y4 ,be=e ,eld] ,woodruff rea*$ 8 home 9 ,nauvoo1 ,presid5t ,"y ) a numb] ( ! ,sa9ts _h already comm5c$ _! memorable exodus f t city4 ,! ,sa9ts 7 9 a /ate ( active prep>ation = _! dep>ture we/w>d4 ,! mob 0 active1 det]m9$1 & v9dictive4 ,! hatr$ aga9/ ! ,sa9ts _h become s int5se among ! anti-,mormon elem5t 9 ,we/]n ,ill9ois t x 0 a s\rce ( great disquietude among ! p ( ,nauvoo4 ,9 ! mid/ ( ! p]secutions1 h[ev]1 !re _h be5 a fai?ful devotion to ! "w on ! ,temple :i* result$ 9 its completion & prep>ation = d$ication4 ,"u date ( ,april #cj?1 #ahdf1 ,eld] ,woodruff's j\rnal conta9s ! foll[+3 ,9 ! ev5+ ( ?is day ,i repair$ to ! ,temple ) ,eld] ,orson ,hyde & ab\t tw5ty o!r eld]s ( ,israel4 ,!re we 7 all clo!d 9 our prie/ly robes & d$icat$ ! ,temple ( ! ,"l1 erect$ to ,8 mo/ holy "n by ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,not)/&+ ! pr$ictions ( false prophets & ! ?reat ( mobs t ! build+ %\ld nev] be complet$ nor d$icat$1 _! words _h fall5 to ! gr\nd4 ,! ,temple 0 n[ f9i%$ & d$icat$ to ,him4 ,aft] ! d$ication1 we rais$ our voices 9 a unit$ %\t ( ',hosanna to ,god & ! ,lamb6' ,aft] (f]+ our pray]s we return$ to our homes1 ?ankful = ! privilege enjoy$ 9 our ev5+ s]vices4 ,on ,may #a/1 #ahdf1 a public d$ication ( ! ,temple took place at :i* ,eld] ,woodruff op5$ ! s]vices by pray]4 ,eld] ,orson ,hyde made appropriate rem>ks & !n (f]$ ! d$icatory pray]4 ,on ,sunday ! #crd ! assembly room ( ! ,temple 0 fill$ & addresses 7 made by ,eld]s ,hyde #bdh & ,woodruff4 ,a po9t _h be5 ga9$2 "u /ress & /ra9 ! ,temple _h be5 complet$ & d$icat$4 ,m1 h[ev]1 ?an ! completion ( ! ,temple _h be5 accompli%$ by ! con/ruction ( t sacr$ edifice4 ,its rites & c]emonies _h enl>g$ ! vision ( ! ,sa9ts & broad5$ _! conceptions ( et]nity4 ,_! relations & obligations to ! dead br\ght home to !m great] responsibilities ?an !y _h ev] h]et(ore imag9$4 ,fur!rmore1 !y p]ceiv$ ! importance ( a new ga!r+ place :]e9 !y might erect o!r ,temples to ! wor%ip ( _! ,god4 ,f t day to ! pres5t "t1 temple "w has _h a peculi> influ5ce ^u ! lives ( ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,x has eng5d]$ bro!rly love1 a _s ( unity1 & a /eadfa/ devotion to ,god t p]haps no?+ else 9 all _! exp]i5ce 9 ! ,*ur* has giv5 !m4 ,! "w 9 ,nauvoo 0 done2 h5ce=? ! city ( ! ,sa9ts 0 to be no?+ m to !m ?an a memory until ,god %\ld det]m9e o!rwise4 ,x br\ght its joys2 b its hi/ory 0 also full ( sad rem9isc5ces1 apo/asy1 murd]\s int5t1 & de/ruction4 ,i 0 9 ,nauvoo1 says ,eld] ,woodruff1 on ! #bf? ( ,may1 #ahdf1 = ! la/ "t1 & left ! city ( ! ,sa9ts feel+ t mo/ likely ,i 0 tak+ a f9al f>ewell ( ,nauvoo = ?is life4 ,i look$ back ^u ! ,temple & ,city z !y rec$$ f view & ask$ ! ,"l to rememb] ! sacrifices ( ,8 ,sa9ts4 ,eld] ,woodruff _h already left ,nauvoo on ! #af? & _h prea*$ 8 f>ewell s]mon !re on ! previ\s ,sunday4 ,! f>ewell ( :i* he n[ speaks foll[$ 8 return to ! ,city a few days lat] to obta9 goods :i* he _h left beh9d4 ,!re he met a company ( ,sa9ts :o _h j arriv$ f ,p5nsylvania4 ,among !m 0 ,bro!r ,sidwell :o gave to ,orson ,hyde sev]al hundr$ doll>s = ! ,camp ( ,israel4 ,he also gave a hundr$ doll>s ea* = ,eld]s ,hyde & ,woodruff4 ,! little company ( :i* he _h *>ge consi/$ ( 8 wife & *ildr51 8 fa!r1 & a few o!r memb]s ( ! family4 ,!y _h ?ree baggage wagons1 "o family c>riage1 six yoke ( ox51 six c[s1 f\r calves1 "o ye>l+1 & a pair ( mules1 mak+ 9 all tw5ty-five head ( animals4 ,! fa!r 0 #bdi ag$ & _h no gr[n sons o!r ?an ,wil=d to assi/ him1 s t ! weight & responsibility fell ^u ! son4 ,!re began n[ ! t$i\s & di/ress+ j\rney across ! /ate ( ,i[a4 ,! inconv5i5ces ( load$ wagons & ! inclem5cy ( ! wea!r sup]s$$ ! com=ts & conv5i5ces ( well-appo9t$ homes4 ,on ! fir/ day out _! wagon mir$ d[n 9 ! mud2 ! wagon tongue & sev]al *a9s 7 brok5 9 ! ef=t to extricate x4 ,simil> accid5ts occurr$ at int]vals1 & on ! tw5ty-sev5? he says 9 8 j\rnal t :ile 8 fa!r 0 try+ to climb into ! wagon fell to ! gr\nd4 ,bo? :eels ( ! wagon :i* 0 load$ ) tw5ty-five hundr$ p\nds ran ov] 8 legs4 ,x 0 m>vel\s t no bones 7 brok54 ,at ,f>m+ton1 ,i[a1 !y b\ght a supply ( fl\r consi/+ ( f\r b>rels4 ,!re !y cross$ ! ,des ,mo9es ,riv] at ! f]ry4 ,!y 7 !n tw5ty-five miles f ,nauvoo on ! #bh? day ( ,may4 ,sev]al days lat] !y ov]took ! ,ramus ,company consi/+ ( ab\t tw5ty-five wagons4 ,on ! ev5+ ( ,sunday ! #g? !y travel$ "s di/ance :5 !y came to a long swail :i* cov]$ a di/ance ( "o & a half miles4 ,x 0 wet & miry4 ,he succe$$ 9 gett+ 8 c>riage across by d>k1 b 9 ! c5t] ( ! swamp 8 baggage wagons cut ?r\gh ! turf1 & ! :eels w5t d[n almo/ to ! hubs4 ,he work$ mo/ ( t night 9 mud & wat] ne>ly knee deep & at ! same "t kept a wat* ^u ! cattle4 ,ab\t daylight he roll$ himself up 9 a buffalo robe & w5t to sleep4 ,all day ,monday !y 7 oblig$ to re/ & prep>e = ! j\rney ! foll[+ day4 ,8 anxiety to ov]take ! ma9 body ( ! pione]s l$ to ?is violation ( 8 cu/om to refra9 :olly f "w on ! ,"l's day4 ,tuesday1 ! #i?1 ! company travel$ twelve miles & camp$ ) a body ( ,sa9ts f ,mac$onia4 ,! latt] _h ?irty-"o wagons4 ,"h & !re !y 7 jo9$ by scatt]$ families ( ,sa9ts :o 7 w5d+ _! we>y way we/w>d4 ,on ! #ae? ( ,june !y rea*$ ! ,camp ( ,israel call$ ,mt4 ,pisgah4 ,presid5t ,kimball & o!rs ( ! ,twelve 7 /ill ahead4 ,eld] ,*>les ,c4 ,ri* _h be5 left 9 *>ge at ,mt4 ,pisgah4 ,!re 7 _m ( 8 old-"t fri5ds !re & ! meet+ br\ght ) x rem9isc5ces ( e>li] days4 ,!re 0 an ex*ange #bej ( ! exp]i5ces :i* !y _h und]gone s9ce ,bro!r ,woodruff _h left !m = 8 mission1 m ?an a ye> be=e4 ,i encamp$1 he says1 on ! ea/ side ( ! creek ne> ! ,camp ( ,israel4 ,"h ,i le>n$ t ,bro!r ,noah ,rog]s rec5tly f a mission to ! ,s\? ,sea ,isl&s _h di$ & 0 ! fir/ to f9d a re/+ place 9 ! burial gr\nd at ,mt4 ,pisgah4 ,bro!r ,turnb[1 "o ( our company1 lo/ a *ild today4 ,i 0 pres5t at its fun]al4 ,lor5zo ,sn[ 0 also 9 ?is company & 0 suff]+ f sickness1 b f\nd great relief 9 ! adm9i/ration ( ,eld] ,woodruff4 ,on ! #ba/ he prea*$ to a l>ge congregation ( ,sa9ts & 0 foll[$ by ,eld]s ,ri*1 ,b5son1 & ,%]wood4 ,t day a mess5g] arriv$ f ,presid5t ,"y1 :o 0 at ,c\ncil ,bluffs4 ,! mess5g] br\ght a call = "o hundr$ m\nt$ m5 :o 7 to s]ve z dragoons & z buffalo hunt]s = ! ,camp ( ,israel4 ,9 response to ! call1 ,eld] ,woodruff & sixty o!rs /epp$ to ! front4 ,he report$ ! response to ,presid5t ,"y4 ,on ! #bf? ! camp 0 ?r[n into "s excitem5t by ! appe>ance ( ,capta9 ,all5 & ?ree dragoons ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates army4 ,! object ( _! visit 0 to raise volunte]s = ! ,mexican ,w>4 ,he 0 s5t by ,colonel ,ke>ney :o 0 act+ "u in/ructions f ,presid5t ,james ,k4 ,polk4 ,^! mess5g]s 7 %[n e c\rtesy1 b 7 ask$ to conf] ) ,presid5t ,"y4 ,! day foll[+1 ,eld] ,woodruff wrote ,presid5t ,"y a lett] 9 advance ( ! mess5g]s :o 7 commission$ to make a call = volunte]s4 ,:5 ! #bg? ( ,june arriv$1 ! anniv]s>y ( ! m>tyrdom ( ,joseph & ,hyrum1 ,eld] ,woodruff ?\gh 9 poor heal? at ! "t address$ ! ,sa9ts 9 ,pisgah4 ,x 0 8 f>ewell s]mon at t place1 = on ! foll[+ day he took up 8 travels aga9 = ,c\ncil ,bluffs4 ,i /opp$ my c>riage1 he says1 on ! top ( a hill 9 ! mid/ ( a roll+ prairie :]e ,i _h an ext5d$ view ( all ab\t me4 ,i beheld ! ,sa9ts com+ 9 all directions f hills & dales1 groves & prairies ) _! wagons1 flocks1 & h]ds1 by ! ?\s&s4 ,x look$ l ! movem5t ( a nation4 ,travel+ a few miles f ?is po9t ( obs]vation he met #bea ,p>ley ,p4 ,pratt1 :o 0 return+ f ,c\ncil ,bluffs ) a message to raise a company ( m5 to g 9 advance to ! ,rocky ,m\nta9s )\t _! families4 ,! ,quorum ( ! ,twelve _h volunte]$ to g & 9 ,eld] ,woodruff's brea/ !re 0 a he>t-felt desire to take up ! propos$ pione] movem5t into ! wild]ness4 ,he !re=e hurri$ on ) z mu* spe$ z ! ox-teams c\ld endure4 ,!y travel$ m ?an tw5ty miles t day4 ,! day foll[+ !y 7 ov]tak5 by ,p>ley ,p4 ,pratt :o 0 return+ to ,c\ncil ,bluffs aft] hav+ deliv]$ 8 message4 ,he 0 accompani$ by ,ezra ,t4 ,b5son :o _h rec5tly be5 *os5 to take ! place 9 ! ,quorum ( ! ,twelve =m]ly occupi$ by ,john ,e4 ,page4 ,^! bre?r5 express$ a wi% t ,eld] ,woodruff accompany !m to ! ,bluffs4 ,! latt]1 9 response1 saddl$ 8 horse1 & leav+ 8 family & company1 w5t on to jo9 ,presid5t ,"y & ^? ) him at ! front4 ,on ! #d? ( ,july !y rode t5 miles & breakfa/$ ) "s ( ! bre?r5 :om !y met4 ,to _! great surprise !y 7 in=m$ t ,presid5t ,brigham ,"y1 ,heb] ,c4 ,kimball1 & ,will>d ,ri*>ds 7 ne> by on _! way to ,pisgah to raise volunte]s = ! s]vice ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates army4 ,we imm$iately rode d[n to :]e !y 7 locat$1 he says 9 8 j\rnal4 ,x 0 truly a happy meet+4 ,i rejoic$ to /rike h&s once m ) ^? noble m54 ,x 0 ! fir/ "t we _h met s9ce ,i left ,nauvoo on my mission to ,engl& soon aft] ! m>tyrdom ( ,joseph & ,hyrum4 ,?is *ang$ some:at 8 plan ( travel1 & ^u ! invitation ( ,presid5t ,"y1 ,eld]s ,woodruff & ,b5son return$ ) him until he met 8 family & company ) :om he j\rney$ to ,c\ncil ,bluffs :i* he rea*$ on ! #g? ( ,july1 #ahdf4 ,^u 8 arrival at ! ,miss\ri ,riv]1 he set ab\t ! task ( rais+ volunte]s = ! gov]nm5t s]vice4 ,x 0 ab\t ?is "t t ! ,sa9ts !re 7 visit$ by ,?omas ,l4 ,kane f ! ,city ( ,wa%+ton4 ,8 int]e/ 9 ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1 8 deep & unfeign$ sympa?y = !m1 naturally awak5$ feel+s ( gratitude t[>d "o ^: sympa?ies = !m 7 s g5u9e4 ,! ,colonel's description ( ,nauvoo1 #beb & 8 def5se g5]ally ( ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1 h always made 8 "n ) !m a synonym ( fri5d%ip4 ,to :at ext5t _! fai? & beliefs br\ght conviction to 8 s\l1 x w p]haps be impossible to say4 ,x is c]ta91 h[ev]1 t ! new religion awak5$ 9 him "s belief t ^! unpopul> p 7 p]haps aft] all ! in/rum5t ( a div9e provid5ce 9 trans=m+ ! religi\s views ( ! mod]n _w2 = on ! #g? ( ,septemb] he s\ght & receiv$ a patri>*al bless+ "u ! h&s ( fa!r ,john ,smi?1 :o at ! "t 0 liv+ 9 a t5t4 ,eld] ,woodruff wrote ! bless+ z x fell f ! lips ( ! ,patri>* & pres5t$ x to ! ,colonel4 ,x 0 ,colonel ,kane's belief1 & x 0 s repres5t$ by him to ! ,sa9ts1 t ,presid5t ,polk 0 favorable to !m & _h really propos$ ! ,mormon ,battalion ) ! int5tion 9 8 he>t ( help+ !m across ! pla9s by gov]nm5t aid4 ,!re 01 h[ev]1 "s skepticism1 & a belief among "s t ! :ole s*eme 0 an anti-,mormon device1 & int5d$ to weak5 ! ,sa9ts 9 _! exodus1 & make !m an easy prey to ! ,indians :o might encompass ! complete de/ruction ( ! ,sa9ts on ! pla9s4 ,brigham ,"y & o!r lead]s 7 actively engag$ 9 recruit+ m5 = s]vice 9 ! ,battalion4 ,presid5t ,"y _h return$ f ,mt4 ,pisgah & met 9 c\ncil ) ! ,twelve4 ,colonel ,kane 0 pres5t4 ,su* tasks z ^! requir$ j su* en?usiasm & he>t-felt conviction z m5 l ,wil=d ,woodruff c\ld give to !m4 ,on ,july ! #ae? ,eld]s ,orson ,hyde1 ,p>ley ,p4 ,pratt1 & ,john ,taylor 7 appo9t$ to a mission 9 ,great ,brita9 = ! purpose ( regulat+ ! affairs ( ! ,*ur* !re & ( appo9t+ a new presid5cy ov] t mission4 ,on ! #af? ( ,july ,eld] ,woodruff writes3 ,x 0 a great day 9 ! ,camp ( ,israel4 ,f\r companies ( volunte]s 7 organiz$ & ready = m>*+4 ,!y 7 br\ght toge!r & =m$ 9 a holl[ squ>e by _! capta9s4 ,!y 7 !n address$ by sev]al ( ! ,quorum ( ! ,twelve aft] :i* ! ,battalion began its m>* 9 d\ble file ov] ! ,r$emption ,hill1 sev5 miles across ! ,miss\ri ,riv] bottom to ! f]ry4 ,! bre?r5 :o =m$ ^! companies left _! families1 teams1 wagons1 & cattle by ! wayside n expect+ #bec to meet !m aga9 = "o or two ye>s4 ,!y left _! wives & *ildr5 to _! bre?r5 & to ! t5d] m]cies ( ,god1 be=e !y w5t4 ,) *e]ful he>ts !y believ$ t !y 7 do+ ! w ( _! ,heav5ly ,fa!r4 ,z ,i view$ !m ,i felt z ?\gh ,i 0 look+ ^u ! fir/ ,battalion ( ! army ( ,israel1 engag$ 9 ! s]vice ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 ,^u ! dep>ture ( ! ,battalion1 ! ,twelve proce$$ at once to orda9 ,ezra ,t4 ,b5son :o _h be5 call$ to _! ,quorum4 ,t ev5+ ,eld] ,woodruff ent]ta9$ ! ,apo/les z 8 gue/s at supp]4 ,t body ( m5 felt "s pride 9 ! success t _h att5d$ _! ef=ts to enli/ ! ,battalion4 ,!y 7 full ( joy & 7 rejoic+ toge!r ov] ! satisfaction :i* !y felt 9 accompli%+ t :i* !y hop$ w\ld be ( la/+ b5efit & honor to ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,a few days lat] :ile ! ,battalion ( five hundr$ 7 9 camp at ! f]ry1 !y 7 address$ by ,presid5t ,"y1 :o be/[$ freely ^u !m 8 bless+s & 8 promises ( safety4 ,aft] t a conc]t 0 giv5 9 honor ( ,colonel ,all51 ! comm&] ( ! m51 :o 7 n[ ready to beg9 _! long & p]il\s m>* to ! sea4 ,) ! dep>ture ( ! ,battalion1 ano!r great move 9 ! exodus _h be5 made4 ,! way across ! pla9s1 h[ev]1 _h to be blaz$ & a r\te e/abli%$ = ! travel ( ! t5s ( ?\s&s :o %\ld foll[ ! fir/ company 9 que/ ( a home f> remov$ f ! conf9es ( civilization1 a home :]e ! sa9ts ( ,god might enjoy ! fre$om & ! re/ t _h be5 d5i$ !m ev] s9ce ! organization ( ! ,*ur* 9 ,april1 #ahcj4 ,dur+ t p]iod ( sixte5 ye>s ! ,sa9ts _h be5 con/antly flee+ f mobs & f ! tyranny ( oppressors4 ,!y 7 9 a /ate ( con/ant unc]ta9ty & c\ld f9d com=t & consolation only 9 ! div9e assurance t !y 7 a peculi> p1 a *os5 p1 de/9$ to op5 a new & m>vel\s disp5sation among ! *ildr5 ( m54 ,! primitive conditions 9 :i* ! ,sa9ts n[ f\nd !mselves along ! banks ( ! ,miss\ri ,riv] naturally gave rise to misgiv+s1 murmur+s1 discont5t1 & sometimes rebelli\s s5tim5t4 ,to ma9ta9 peace & ord] "u su* circum/ances #bed 0 no easy task4 ,! lead]s labor$ e>ly & late & urg$ con/antly1 peace1 frat]nity1 & good w4 ,a new burd5 _h be5 impos$ ^u ^? :o 7 left beh9d & :o 7 requir$ to provide = ! welf>e ( ! families ( ! soldi]s4 ,ab\t n9ety m5 7 appo9t$ among ! ,sa9ts to act z bi%ops4 ,"o ( _! special duties 0 to look aft] ! families ( ^? :o 7 left dep5d5t ^u ! ,*ur* at l>ge4 ,on ! #ba/ ( ! mon? a high c\ncil 0 appo9t$4 ,isaac ,morley became s5ior memb]4 ,prep>atory to ! m>* across ! pla9s ! com+ summ]1 "s explorations 7 begun4 ,eld] ,woodruff travel$ along ! c\ntry ( ! ,big ,pigeon ,riv] on :i* ! camp ( ! ,sa9ts 0 e/abli%$4 ,on ! #be? ( ,july he cross$ ! riv] to ! ,nebraska side ) 8 family1 wagons1 & h\sehold effects4 ,on ! #bnd ( ,augu/ ! ,twelve met 9 c\ncil & decid$ t ,w9t] ,qu>t]s %\ld be e/abli%$ on ! site !n occupi$ by ! camp4 ,on ! ev5+ ( t day ,presid5t ,"y & ,eld] ,ri*>ds call$ at ! t5t ( ,wil=d ,woodruff :]e ,presid5t ,"y gave him & 8 family "s in/ructions on ! subject ( ! prie/hood & ( ! seal+ p[]4 ,t day 0 also m>k$ by ! arrival ( a mess5g] f ! ,mormon ,battalion t 0 n[ )9 ?irty miles f ,leav5wor?4 ,aft] settl+ ! "q ( a location = ! w9t]1 twelve m5 7 select$ to s]ve 9 ! jo9t capacity ( a ,high ,c\ncil & ,city ,c\ncil = ! transaction ( all bus9ess relat+ to ! settlem5t ( ! ,sa9ts dur+ ! w9t]4 ,ab\t ?is "t !re 0 a meet+ ( ! ,sa9ts ) ,colonel ,kane1 & 9 x ! adoption ( c]ta9 resolutions ( respect & gratitude to ,presid5t ,polk = ! /eps tak5 by him 9 arm+ five hundr$ m5 & ( furni%+ !m an opportunity to rea* ! valleys ( ! ,rocky ,m\nta9s4 ,at ?is "t !y also urg5tly prote/$ aga9/ ! appo9tm5t ( ,lilburn ,w4 ,boggs1 ! =m] gov]nor ( ,miss\ri1 & a bitt] enemy ( ! p1 z gov]nor ( ,cali=nia & ,oregon1 a position he 0 anxi\s to occupy & "o :i* 8 fri5ds 7 help+ him to secure4 ,at ?is "t ,presid5t ,"y in=m$ ,colonel ,kane t x 0 ! int5tion ( ! ,sa9ts to settle 9 ! ,great ,bas91 & #bee t z soon z !y 7 locat$ to apply = a t]ritorial gov]nm5t4 ,?us _! plans 7 e>ly reveal$ to a tri$ & tru/$ fri5d4 ,! ,sunday foll[+1 a meet+ 0 held at a place prep>$ = wor%ip1 a place capable ( seat+ ab\t ?ree hundr$ p4 ,aft] ! p 7 address$ by ,apo/le ,woodruff1 ,presid5t ,"y decl>$ t :5 ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts %\ld f9ally rea* _! re/+ place1 he w\ld labor h>d to build ano!r temple4 ,! erection ( a temple ^: bless+s !y s meag]ly enjoy$ 9 ,nauvoo 0 con/antly 9 ! m9d ( ! lead]s :o 7 inspir$ by a desire to enjoy ! ord9ances = ! liv+ & dead :i* belong$1 peculi>ly1 to ! temples ( ,god4 ,9 ! managem5t ( ! affairs at ,w9t] ,qu>t]s1 ! ,sa9ts 7 divid$ into encampm5ts & ^! aga9 into subdivisions4 ,presid5t ,"y took *>ge ( division #a4 ,t allott$ to ,eld] ,woodruff 0 ,no #aj4 ,x consi/$ ( ?irty-six m51 ?irty-two wagons1 n9e horses1 #abi ox51 #ei c[s1 f\r mules1 & =ty %eep4 ,! :ole ( ,w9t] ,qu>t]s consi/$ at ?is "t ( #edi m51 #eig wagons1 #bbi horses1 #b1aaj ox51 #a1afh c[s1 #di mules1 & #ffj %eep4 ,! entire population ( ^? t locat$ at ,c\ncil ,bluffs at t "t is n /at$ 9 8 j\rnal4 ,on ,augu/ #ag ,orr9 ,p4 ,rockwell arriv$ 9 camp & br\ght ) him ! mail f ,nauvoo4 ,! lett]s f home %[$ t ! mob 7 /ill active1 t "s ( ! ,sa9ts _h be5 :ipp$ 9 a %ameful mann] & t !re 0 no hope ( any return to ! city !y lov$ s well4 ,!re 0 no?+ 9 ! in=mation t rea*$ !m f ,nauvoo to give ! lea/ enc\ragem5t to any ( _! numb] to turn back2 _! hope 0 n[ all direct$ we/w>d4 ,!re 0 naturally mu* suff]+ 9 ! mid/ ( all ! exposure to :i* ! ,sa9ts 7 subject$4 ,eld] ,woodruff records ! fact t 8 wife suff]$ a great deal f sickness & x 0 ) great difficulty t %e 0 kept alive4 ,! ,mormon ,battalion con/itut$ ! advance-gu>d = ! pione] movem5t4 ,x is true t !y 7 tak+ a r\te diff]5t f t :i* ! body ( ! ,sa9ts int5d$ to foll[1 b ! ,battalion 0 p5etrat+ ! great & unkn[n #bef wild]ness4 ,its difficulties w\ld be _! difficulties1 its h>d%ips1 _! h>d%ips4 ,all news !re=e br\ght back f ! ,battalion 0 discuss$ by ! ,sa9ts on ! banks ( ! ,miss\ri ) int5se int]e/4 ,!y _h reason to be pr\d ( _! repres5tatives 9 blue4 ,! soldi]s 7 mak+ a good record4 ,!y 7 spok5 highly ( because ( _! exempl>y habits1 _! will+ s]vice1 & _! p[]s ( endurance4 ,he writes 9 8 j\rnal ( ,augu/ #bbnd t he1 9 company ) o!r memb]s ( ! ,twelve1 cross$ ! riv] to ,c\ncil ,po9t :]e !y f\nd _m ( ! p sick4 ,!y w5t ab\t adm9i/]+ to !m1 & aft] rebuk+ ! diseases t 7 afflict+ ! ,sa9ts1 !y w5t on to :at is call$ ,r$emption ,hill4 ,^u _! return to ,c\ncil ,po9t1 !y f\nd1 to _! great pleasure & gratification1 t ! ex]cises ( ! heal+ p[] ) :i* ! ,"l _h clo!d !m 0 result+ 9 ! re/oration ( ^? to :om !y _h adm9i/]$4 ,! lead]s "h 7 plann+ an exodus = ! com+ ye>4 ,prep>ations ( all k9ds 7 !re=e be+ made = a j\rney ( a ?\s& miles ?r\gh ! wild]ness1 ! c\ntry ( ! r$ man4 ,! ,book ( ,mormon taught !m :o ! r$ man 0 & ! promises ( :i* "s day he %\ld be a happy recipi5t4 ,_! sympa?y = ! ,indian1 !re=e1 re/$ ^u religi\s convictions :i* !y ent]ta9$ = 8 future1 a future 9 :i* he w\ld f9d r$emption f ! slo?ful & slov5ly conditions ( life into :i* he _h fall54 ,on ! #bg? ! ,twelve & ! high c\ncil met ) ! repres5tatives ( two great ,indian tribes4 ,! object ( ! meet+ 0 to get ! p]mission to rema9 ^u _! l&s & use ! wood1 grass1 & wat] z long z !y wi%$ to /ay4 ,we fir/ met ) ! ,ottos betwe5 :om & ! ,omahas !re 0 a dispute z to :o own$ ! l&4 ,! ,ottos said ! l& 0 !irs4 ,! *ief ) five or six o!rs 0 pres5t4 ,we talk$ to him1 aft] :i* he return$ home4 ,we lat] met 9 c\ncil ) ! ,omahas4 ,! old *ief's "n 0 ,big ,elk & 8 son1 a "y *ief1 call$ ,"y ,elk4 ,!re 7 also pres5t ) !m ab\t sixty old m5 & braves ( ! tribe4 ,z x 0 late1 ! c\ncil adj\rn$ until ! morr[4 ,on ! #bh? we met 9 ! morn+ ) ! ,omaha *iefs4 ,we smok$ ! pipe ( peace & ,presid5t ,"y !n spoke to #beg !m ?r\gh _! int]pret]4 ,he told !m x 0 our desire to w9t] !re2 & if !y wi%$ x we w\ld d "s "w = !m1 make !m a field1 repair _! guns4 ,big ,elk repli$3 ,my son1 ?\ ha/ spok5 well4 ,i h all ?\ ha/ said 9 my he>t4 ,i h mu* ,i want to say4 ,we are poor1 :5 we g to hunt game 9 "o place we meet ! enemy & s 9 ano!r1 & our enemies kill u4 ,we d n kill !m4 ,i hope we %all be fri5ds4 ,y may /ay on ^! l&s two ye>s or m4 ,our "y m5 may wat* y\r cattle4 ,we w\ld be glad to h y trade ) u4 ,we w w>n y ( dang] f o!r ,indians4 ,mu* m 0 said by ,big ,elk aft] :i* ! c\ncil clos$ & ! ,indians1 aft] be+ f$1 return$ to _! homes4 ,on ,septemb] #aa1 #ahdf1 ! lead]s rode out 9 se>* ( ,old ,c\ncil ,bluffs4 ,!y built a bridge to cross a creek1 & aft] travel+ ov] flats & hills !y came to ! object ( _! se>* ab\t sund[n4 ,!y f\nd t !re 0 once on t place "s old b>racks4 ,no?+ 0 left ( x except ! body ( ! magaz9e ) "o gable end4 ,! object ( ?is se>* 0 to make !mselves famili> ) ! surr\nd+ c\ntry & to ga9 in=mation4 ,orson ,pratt _h be5 on a visit to ! ,otto & ,omaha ,indians1 & on 8 return report$ t x 0 ! wi% ( ea* ( ^! tribes to p]=m a w> dance be=e ! p4 ,! ,omahas 7 !n on _! way to w> ) ! ,si\x4 ,x 0 necess>y to secure a c]ta9 class & a c]ta9 am\nt ( provisions = ! j\rney ( ! com+ season4 ,bi%op ,:itney & sev]al o!rs 7 delegat$ to proce$ to ,sa9t ,l\is & make ! necess>y pur*ases4 ,!re 0 a busy life 9 ! camp4 ,z w9t] approa*$1 m5 7 actively engag$ 9 putt+ up log cab9s1 mak+ dug\ts1 & tak+ :at precautions !y c\ld1 "u ! circum/ances1 aga9/ ! inclem5cy ( ! w9t] season4 ,! situation 0 s full ( anxiety & att5d$ by s _m fe>s1 t x 0 necess>y to keep up ! spirits & cultivate ! hopes ( ! p4 ,amusem5ts1 *iefly danc+1 7 provid$4 ,^! amusem5ts gave opportunity to unruly *>act]s to demon/rate _! unwor?9ess4 ,mir?1 especially #beh excessive mir?1 breaks d[n ! natural res]ve ( man & discloses mu* ( 8 motives & especially 8 follies & vices4 ,! ,sa9ts assembl$ at t "t 7 ga!r$ f all p>ts ( ! /ates & f ,great ,brita94 ,t community consi/$ ( m5 & wom5 ( all %ades ( ?\ght1 all traditions1 beliefs1 & cu/oms4 ,! grave & au/]e1 & devot$ ,sa9ts m+l$ ) ! light-m9d$1 ! indiff]5t1 & ! gay4 ,!re 7 ^? t con/itut$ ! drift wood ( ! community4 ,!y 7 f\nd pil$ up :]e ! curr5t _h tak5 !m4 ,"s 9 ! camp _h no fai?1 o!rs made no pret5sions to fai?4 ,!re 7 "y m5 :o 7 wild & unruly4 ,su* conditions naturally gave ! lead]s mu* anxiety & br\ght to !m "s disc\ragem5t4 ,!y realiz$ t x w\ld be easy to br+ disord] & confusion into _! mid/4 ,record+ ! rem>ks ( ,presid5t ,"y to ! p on ,sunday1 ,sept4 #ac?1 ,eld] ,woodruff quotes z foll[s3 ,i wi% to say a few words ^u pr9ciple4 ,!re is "o ?+ ,i want y to realize & t is t ,god1 angels & sa9ts--,heav5 & all ( ,god's creations--are gov]n$ by law4 ,i want ! ,camp ( ,israel to und]/& t we mu/ be s gov]n$4 ,if ,heav5 7 n s controll$1 :at sort ( a place w\ld x be8 ,e man w\ld be 9 dang] ( los+ 8 rights & ( hav+ !m trampl$ ^u4 ,all cele/ial be+s are gov]n$ by law & ord]1 = ! cele/ial law is a p]fect ord] ( ?+s1 a p]fect sy/em ( light1 law1 intellig5ce1 exaltation1 & glory4 ,we d n arrive at ?is all at once4 ,a prophet once decl>$ t we %\ld h precept ^u precept1 l9e ^u l9e1 "h a little & !re a little until we arrive at a fullness ( k & glory1 ev5 a fullness :i* reigns 9 ! ,heav5s4 ,we mu/ beg9 to be gov]n$ by law "h be=e we are prep>$ to receive ! fullness t reigns 9 ! ,heav5s4 ,we mu/ h law & ord] 9 our mid/4 ,"s agitation 0 manife/$ at ?is "t 9 consequ5ce ( c]ta9 favors receiv$ by ^? :o !n on ! banks ( ! ,miss\ri ,riv] 7 p]mitt$ to h m ?an "o wife4 ,respect+ ?is ,presid5t ,"y is quot$ z say+3 ,"s "y m5 are jeal\s = fe> ,i %all receive m bless+s1 m wives1 or "s o!r bless+s ?an !mselves4 ,^! m5 h #bei nev] prea*$ ! gospel 9 _! lives4 ,if !y w travel ! _w ov] 9 pov]ty z ,i h done & on foot ) blood 9 _! %oes & sp5d ye>s & ye>s to save ! _w !y w cease to be jeal\s ( ! bless+s t ,i enjoy4 ,a woman :o has ! _s ( ,god w jo9 h]self to a good man :o honors & be>s ! ,holy ,prie/hood4 ,su* a man1 if he cont9ues fai?ful1 w be sav$ 9 et]nal glory & all :o are ) him4 ,i am det]m9$ t my affections %all be ) ,god4 ,i w n all[ !m to be plac$ ^u ?+s t p]i%4 ,:5 plagues & disease get hold ( our bodies we become loa?some1 our beauty fades away4 ,our affections %\ld be plac$ ^u ?+s t are noble1 exalt$1 la/+1 & glori\s4 ,i love an exalt$ m9d1 x is et]nal & _c fade4 ,i want all my affections to be subject to ,god & to ! pr9ciples ( glory & et]nal life4 ,a pleasure lov+ camp 9 ^? days _h _m ( ! same temptations t beset ! pleasure lov+ _w n[4 ,^?1 !n1 9 ^: m9ds e ?+ 0 associat$ ) a pleasure lov+ _s attribut$ self gratification to ! motives ( _! lead]s :o 7 !n inculcat+ fai? by tea*+ & practic+ ! doctr9e ( plural m>riage4 ,on ! #bcrd ( ,septemb] ! ,sa9ts remov$ _! encampm5t f ! prairie ridge :]e !y _h be5 locat$ to ! tablel& on ! bank ( ! ,miss\ri ,riv]4 ,at ! latt] place a t[nsite 0 laid out into blocks1 #abj by #dj rods4 ,ea* block 0 divid$ into lots f\r by t54 ,two days lat] ,daniel ,h4 ,wells & ,eld] ,cutl] arriv$ f ,nauvoo4 ,at ! meet+ on ,sunday aft]noon ( ! #bg? !y gave an acc\nt ( ! ,battle ( ,nauvoo1 :]e ! ,sa9ts 7 engag$ 9 resi/+ ! encroa*+ mob4 ,?ree ( ! ,sa9ts 7 kill$ & two w\nd$4 ,x 0 nev] kn[n h[ _m ( ! mob lo/ _! lives4 ,! skirmi% result$ 9 a treaty :i* requir$ ! ,sa9ts to leave ! city )9 five days4 ,! little remnant ( ^? compell$ to leave 0 compos$ *iefly ( m5 & wom5 ^: circum/ances did n p]mit !m to leave ) ! ma9 body ( ! ,*ur*4 ,a few rema9$ to protect ! prop]ty rights ( ! p :o _h be5 driv5 f ! city4 ,!re 7 a few :o fo/]$ "s l+]+ ?\ghts ( return+ to ,nauvoo1 or ( m]c5>y advantages 9 days to come4 #bfj ,^! prop]ty rights :i* ! ,sa9ts s\ght to reta9 only excit$ ! cupidity & murd]\s disposition ( ! mob4 ,x 0 ! prop]ty ( ! ,sa9ts !y crav$ & blood%$ did n /& betwe5 !m & ! crav+s ( _! own selfi% dispositions4 ,?is l+]+ remnant 01 !re=e1 inhumanely treat$ & driv5 into ! wild]ness )\t provisions & )\t %elt]4 ,_! di/ress 0 pitiful4 ,! ,battle ( ,nauvoo remov$ f ! he>ts ( all ! ,sa9ts ! la/ l+]+ hope ( any return to t city4 ,all 0 gone1 _! prop]ty rights de/roy$1 & _! homes pass$ to new own]%ips4 ,! de/ruction ( all hope 9 _! return to ! city !y lov$ made _! und]tak+ 9 a new & p]il\s j\rney ! only ?+ to be reckon$ )4 ,! fir/ ,sunday 9 ,octob]1 ,orson ,pratt1 ,amasa ,lyman1 & ,wil=d ,woodruff began ! organization ( ! new city ( ,w9t] ,qu>t]s4 ,x 0 divid$ into #ac w>ds1 ) a bi%op ov] ea*4 ,?us1 responsibility 0 ext5d$ & ord] m firmly e/abli%$ ?r\gh\t ! ,camp4 ,on ! #ae? ,eld] ,woodruff met ) "o ( ^? s]i\s exp]i5ces record$ 9 8 *apt] ( accid5ts4 ,he 0 /ruck by a fall+ tree & disabl$ = a numb] ( weeks4 ,:ile he 0 recov]+ 8 little son ,joseph 0 /rick5 ) disease & di$ on ! #ab? ( ,novemb]4 ,on ! #ag? ( t mon? ,eld] ,woodruff took up aga9 8 manual labor4 ,writ+ 9 8 j\rnal ( ^? times he says3 ,i _h nev] se5 ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts 9 any situation :]e !y seem$ to be pass+ ?r\gh great] tribulations4 ,aft] be+ expos$ to ! suff]+s ( a t$i\s j\rney ( t5 mon?s 9 t5ts & wagons1 !y 7 oblig$ to build a city ( log h\ses numb]+ m ?an "o ?\s&4 ,all ?is "w _h only a tempor>y enjoym5t4 ,we _h to g a great di/ance = wood & timb]1 & x 0 difficult to secure f ! deep rav9es & holl[s :]e we f\nd x4 ,! labor 0 h>d to endure4 ,i 0 endeavor+ to build a log h\se = myself & "o = my fa!r4 ,q a numb] di$ dur+ ! w9t] ( #ahdf-dg1 9 ,w9t] ,qu>t]s4 ,eld] ,woodruff records ! dea? ( ,si/] ,b5b[1 ! wife ( 8 "t-honor$ fri5d4 ,on ! #h? ( ,decemb] !re 0 born to him a son :om #bfa he nam$ ,ezra :o liv$ only a few days & 0 buri$ by ! side ( 8 bro!r ,joseph4 ,?us afflictions & dea? visit$ ! ,sa9ts :ile !y 7 camp+ along ! banks ( ! ,miss\ri ,riv]4 ,by ! close ( t ye> _! numb]s rea*$ #cdhc4 ,*ri/mas day 0 duly obs]v$ & su* joy & su* gratitude z 7 possible "u ! circum/ances 7 manife/$ ?r\gh\t ! ,camp4 ,on ! #bi? ! ,twelve met to consid] ! organization ( a pione] company ^: duty x w\ld be to set out = ! valleys ! foll[+ spr+4 ,f n[ on !re 0 a fev]i% excitem5t 9 consequ5ce ( ! prep>ation go+ on = ! accompli%m5t ( a j\rney ^: vicissitudes !y c\ld n ev5 imag9e4 ,truly !y _h to walk 9 ! light ( fai?4 ,9 turn x fill$ _! he>ts ) hope & fond anticipations4 ,fai? taught !m to look on ! bright side ( life & anticipate ! be/1 t !y might endure *e]fully ! wor/ t 0 to ov]take !m4 ,?us end$ ! ye> #ahdf 9 ! life ( ,wil=d ,woodruff4 #bfb ,,*apt] #be4 ,,dep>ture ,,( ,,! ,,pione]s4--,,april #g1 #ahdg4 ,arrival ( ,p>ley ,p4 ,pratt & ,john ,taylor at ,w9t] ,qu>t]s4--,organization ( ! ,pione]s4--,mann] ( ,=m+ ,camp4--,horse ,fe$ ,enr\te4--,pawnee ,indians4--,a ,practical ,joke4--,cross+ ,l\p ,=k4 ,on ! outskirts ( civilization1 ne> ! banks ( ! ,miss\ri ,riv]1 on ! #g? day ( ,april1 #ahdg1 might h be5 se5 a l>ge body ( m5 & wom5 anxi\sly gaz+ on a b& ( pione]s j tak+ _! dep>ture f wives & *ildr51 fri5ds & neighbors1 & sett+ out ^u a p]il\s j\rney 9 que/ ( a re/+ place 9 ! ,rocky ,m\nta9s4 ,9 ! he>ts ( wives & fri5ds !re 0 a /range mixture ( fe> & fai?4 ,:at ! outcome w\ld be1 none c\ld =esee2 & ! probabilities ( dang] f ! ho/ile r$ man 7 only mitigat$ by ! f]v5t fai? :i* _h s]v$ !m well 9 ! try+ ordeal ( o!r tr\bl\s times ?r\gh :i* ! ,*ur* _h pass$4 ,! pione]s 7 mission>ies ^: tru/ 9 ! direction & c>e ( an ov]-rul+ ,provid5ce 0 upp]mo/ 9 _! m9ds4 ,j to ! we/ ( ,w9t] ,qu>t]s1 !re arises "o ( ^? roll+1 undulat+ ridges :i* skirt ! ,miss\ri = _m miles4 ,:5 ! top ( ?is elevation 0 rea*$1 ,eld] ,woodruff took a p>t+ view ( ! city1 & ?r\gh 8 field glasses he c\ld see 8 wife & *ildr5 ^: l+]+ gaze foll[$ ! pione]s z long z !y c\ld be se54 ,! fir/ day's j\rney cov]$ a di/ance ( sev5 miles f ,w9t] ,qu>t]s4 ,naturally en\gh1 _m ?+s necess>y = su* a j\rney _h be5 =gott52 "s ne$$ c\nsel _h be5 ov]look$2 "s words ( caution _h n be5 spok54 ,! lead]s ( ! pione]s n only fac$ ! unc]ta9ties ( a long & t$i\s j\rney1 b !y left beh9d !m a l>ge numb] ( bre?r5 & si/]s ^: welf>e & unity might be greatly di/urb$ 9 ! abs5ce ( ^? tru/$ lead]s1 ^: c\nsels _h be5 _! wat*word & ^: lead]%ip seem$ necess>y = _! safety4 ,"u ^! circum/ances a few days pass$ be=e ! company 0 well on its way4 #bfc ,9 ! meantime1 ,p>ley ,p4 ,pratt _h j arriv$ f 8 mission to ,great ,brita91 & ! tid+s :i* ?is pr9ce ( mission>ies _h br\ght f a =eign l& 7 a matt] ( supreme importance to ! ,prophet ,brigham ,"y :o return$ to ,w9t] ,qu>t]s to greet ! newly arriv$ mission>y4 ,dur+ ?is "t1 ,wil=d ,woodruff 0 explor+ ! neighbor+ c\ntry4 ,! delay ( ,presid5t ,"y l$ him likewise to return to ,w9t] ,qu>t]s4 ,he 0 )9 a half mile ( 8 home :5 he met ! ,twelve return+ to ! camp ( ! pione]s4 ,) *>act]i/ic submission to ord] & discipl9e1 he turn$ ab\t )\t see+ 8 family & jo9$ ! bre?r5 on _! return4 ,! camp _h sc>cely be5 set 9 motion :5 news ( ! arrival ( ,john ,taylor f ,great ,brita9 caus$ ! ,twelve to return aga9 to ,w9t] ,qu>t]s4 ,?is "t !y 7 accompani$ by ,wil=d ,woodruff :o succe$$ 9 add+ to 8 equipm5t ano!r horse = ! j\rney4 ,^! reunions 9 ! mid/ ( tr\bl\s times 7 he>tfelt demon/rations ( bro!rly love & mutual good w4 ,! importance ( ,eld] ,taylor's return 0 enhanc$ by ! fact t he _h br\ght ) him two sextants1 two b>omet]s1 two artificial horizons1 "o circle ( reflection1 & "o telescope1 :i* 7 highly valuable = ! acquisition ( important data along ! j\rney4 ,! next return ( ! lead]s to ! camp ( ! pione]s 0 f9al & ! j\rney 0 tak5 up ) r5ew$ en?usiasm & a det]m9ation to move on unremitt+ly to ! goal ( _! und]tak+4 ,! fir/ week ( ! j\rney 0 pass$ 9 rea*+ & cross+ ! ,elk ,horn ,riv] :i* fl[s into ! ,platte ^: banks 7 soon to be1 = mo/ ( ! di/ance1 ! guide ( ! pione]s4 ,x is a /ream ^: small tribut>ies 7 to give ! ,sa9ts consid]able tr\ble 9 _! ef=ts to get _! wagons & teams ov] ! trea*]\s quicks&s t 7 common along ! banks ( ! ,platte 9 ea/]n ,nebraska4 ,x 0 dur+ ^! e>ly days t ,jesse ,c4 ,little return$ f ! ,ea/]n ,/ates mission4 ,he br\ght ) him pres5ts = ! ,twelve f fri5ds 9 ! ,ea/4 ,col4 ,kane _h s5t me a pat5t life pres]v] & a /op compass4 ,bro!rs ,little1 #bfd ,rockwood1 & ,read+ return$ to ,w9t] ,qu>t]s next morn+ 7,april #af71 & ! company cont9u$ f\r miles up ! ,platte4 ,be=e we left ?is morn+1 ! camp came toge!r & 0 organiz$ z a milit>y body into companies ( hundr$s1 fifties1 & t5s4 ,/eph5 ,m>kham & ,a4 ,p4 ,rockwood 7 appo9t$ capta9s ( hundr$s4 ,( ?is organization ,brigham ,"y 0 ,lieut5ant ,g5]al & ,wil=d ,woodruff 0 appo9t$ capta9 ( ! fir/ t51 an appo9tm5t :i* *>act]iz$ ! man4 ,8 n]v\s en]gy1 8 untir+ ef=t1 8 prompt & ready action naturally fitt$ him = ! lead+ capta94 ,! camp consi/$ ( sev5ty-?ree wagons1 "o hundr$ & =ty-?ree m51 ?ree wom51 & two *ildr51 mak+ 9 all "o hundr$ & =ty-eight s\ls4 ,! g5]al ord]s f ,brigham ,"y = ! camp 7 z foll[s3 ',! :ole regim5t 0 to j\rney 9 a compact body z !y 7 9 an ,indian c\ntry1 & e man 0 to c>ry 8 gun load$4 ,! caplocks 7 to be %ut on a piece ( bucksk9 ) ! caps ready to slip on 9 an in/ant 9 case ( attacks2 = fl9t-locks1 guncotton or t[ 0 to be put 9 ! pan & ! p[d] flask kept h&y to prime )\t delay4 ,e man 0 to walk by ! side ( 8 wagon & n to leave x except s5t away by ord]4' ,! object ( all ?is caution 0 to prev5t accid5t1 = /rict discipl9e 0 necess>y :ile travel+ ?r\gh a ho/ile ,indian c\ntry4 ,on ,saturday1 ! #ag?1 cont9ues ,wil=d ,woodruff1 "s trad]s came d[n f ! ,pawnees & camp$ ) u ov] night2 !y _h pl5ty ( buffalo meat dri$1 & gave u :at we ne$$1 & in=m$ u t we 7 9 two days' drive ( a l>ge b& ( ,pawnees4 ,on ! foll[+ morn+ ,presid5t ,"y call$ ! capta9s toge!r & gave ! foll[+ in/ructions3 ',we 7 to />t 9 ! morn+1 two wagons abrea/4 ,all :o 7 n driv+ teams 7 to c>ry _! guns & walk beside ! wagons1 & no man 0 to g hunt+ or get out ( sight ( ! wagons4 ,9 ! morn+ ! bugle 0 to be bl[n at five o'clock & ! pione]s 7 to arise & pray1 cook1 eat1 & fe$ ! horses & />t at ! call ( ! bugle at sev5 o'clock4 ,9 ! ev5+ ! bugle 0 to be bl[n at half pa/ eight :5 all 7 to g to pray]s 9 _! sev]al wagons & retire by #bfe n9e o'clock4 ,ea* ,saturday night we 7 to pit* :at t5ts we _h & prep>e our camps = re/ on ! ,sabba?4' ,on ! morn+ ( ! #ai? ( ,april1 ,pr(4 ,pratt took an obs]vation & f\nd ! latitude to be #da degrees #bg m9utes & #e seconds4 ,! po9t ( obs]vation 0 on ! nor? b5d ( ! ,platte1 #aj #a_/b miles nor? ( :]e ! ,sa9ts _h cross$ ! riv]4 ,x 0 :ile camp+ at ?is place t ,eld] ,little ov]took ! ,sa9ts on 8 return f ! ,ea/]n ,/ates mission4 ,on ! ev5+ ( t day we camp$ ne> a grove ( timb] on ! banks ( ! ,platte :]e we =m$ a semi-circle4 ,! riv] on "o side 0 our def5se1 & "o ( ! f\r :eels ( ea* wagon 0 driv5 up to ! back :eel ( ! wagon ahead ( x1 & all ! horses & cattle 7 tak5 into ! corral ?us =m$ s t we might be secure aga9/ ! ,indians4 ,!re 0 a h>d w9d dur+ ! night & ! morn+ 0 fair ) a /rong s\?we/ w9d :i* cov]$ our wagons ) s& du/4 ,at ?is season ( ! ye>1 ! grass 0 n suffici5tly high & matur$ = suitable fe$ = ! horses2 & dur+ ! e>ly "p ( ! j\rney cottonwood trees 7 cut d[n 9 ord] t ! horses might gnaw (f ! b>k & br[se f ! limbs1 a k9d ( food :i* ! horses at ?is season ( ! ye> seem$ to enjoy4 ,! ration ( corn = ea* horse 0 two qu>ts p] day4 ,on ,tuesday1 ! #bj?1 ?ree isl&s 9 ! ,platte ,riv] 7 rea*$1 ! l>ge/ ( :i*1 includ+ an area ( ab\t t5 acres1 0 cov]$ ) timb]4 ,!reaft] = miles along ! riv] !re cont9u$ a *a9 ( isl&s4 ,x 0 ab\t ?is "t t !y approa*$ ! inhabit$ t]ritory ( ! ,pawnee ,indians :o 7 some:at giv5 to petty !fts1 b n s dang]\s z ! ,si\x4 ,"h & !re individual ,indians ( ! ,pawnee tribe w\ld approa* 9 concealm5t 9 ! grass ! horses ( ! pione]s & a few 7 /ol51 presumably by ! ,indians4 ,:at caus$ ! ,pawness to ga!r 9 villages ab\t #aej miles f ! ,miss\ri ,riv] 0 d\btless ! pres5ce ( l>ge h]ds ( buffaloes1 & ! fur!r fact t !y 7 f> remov$ f ! outpo/s ( civilization on t great riv]4 ,! "q ( food 01 ( c\rse1 an important consid]ation2 #bff & ! exi/5ce ( game at ?is /age ( ! j\rney gave rise to ! appo9tm5t ( a body ( m5 to be kn[n z ! hunt]s4 ,among ! names giv51 t ( ,wil=d ,woodruff does n appe>1 & yet he 0 a skill$ hunt] & fi%] all 8 subsequ5t life1 & ! "p he took 9 ! buffalo *ases indicates t he 0 an excell5t hunt] 9 fact1 if n s nam$4 ,9 ! spr+ ( ! ye>1 ! ra9 & ! w9d produc$ a sort ( raw wea!r :i* creat$ a *illy s5sation & consequ5t discom=t4 ,9 consequ5ce ( ! ra9s1 ! /reams 7 (t5 swoll5 & means = cross+ !m _h to be improvis$4 ,x 0 necess>y1 !re=e1 to s5d m5 9 advance ( ! pione]s = ! purpose ( con/ruct+ bridges or select+ =ds & mak+ g5]al obs]vations respect+ ! lay ( ! c\ntry4 ,on ! #bj? !y cross$ a small /ream call$ ,%ell ,creek4 ,f ?is po9t ,eld]s ,woodruff & ,pratt w5t ahead = ! purpose ( tak+ obs]vations4 ,t night !y cut d[n cottonwood trees f ! b>ks ( :i* _! horses f$4 ,! foll[+ day ! ox-teams />t$ at #g o'clock1 an h\r 9 advance ( ! horses1 & 9 ! c\rse ( ! j\rney an ,indian made 8 appe>ance on a m\nd ab\t five miles di/ant4 ,he 0 m\nt$ on a pony4 ,he soon disappe>$ b 9 a %ort "t aga9 came 9 sight at a full gallop4 ,z he approa*$ ! camp he 0 met by ! bre?r5 :o %ook h&s ) him 9 a fri5dly mann] & ) ! sev5 o!rs :o _h accompani$ him4 ,!y 7 escort$ ?r\gh ! camp t !y might le>n t !re 7 no ho/ile int5tions among ! pione]s4 ,at #ab3cj we came 9 sight ( sev5ty horses & mules1 & soon 9 sight ( a l>ge ,pawnee village on ! nor? side ( ,l\p ,=k1 & also "o on ! s\? side ( x4 ,we drove on by ! village1 & soon !y began to sally out to meet u4 ,we camp$ 9 ! =m ( a half-moon1 ! bank ( ! riv] =m+ a p>allel l9e 9 front4 ,! ,indians1 numb]+ ab\t two hundr$ on ! s\? side ( ! riv]1 came d[n to ! %ore4 ,"s wad$ ov] & ab\t sev5ty-five came into camp1 includ+ ! gr& *ief ( ! nation1 ) _m w> *iefs4 ,we met !m & made !m pres5ts ( f\r p\nds ( tobacco1 fifte5 p\nds ( lead1 p[d]1 fi%-hooks1 beads1 fl\r1 salt1 etc41 b /ill !y #bfg 7 n satisfi$2 consid]+ our numb]s1 !y ?\ght !y ought to h m4 ,:5 we left ! gr\nd1 ! ,indians appe>$ v dissatisfi$1 b we h>ness$ up our horses & drove on to ,look+-glass ,creek & camp$ at its m\? = ! night on ! bank ( ! ,l\p ,=k4 ,aft] our horses 7 turn$ out1 we 7 call$ toge!r2 & 9 consequ5ce ( ! dissatisfaction ( ! ,indians1 a gu>d ( "o hundr$ m5 0 call$ =4 ,! ,quorum ( ! ,twelve ) ne>ly ! :ole camp volunte]$ to /& gu>d1 "o-half ( !m ! =e "p ( ! night1 & a half ! o!r "p4 ,we also _h a picket gu>d ( five m5 ) _! mules at ea* wat*4 ,i 0 "o ( ! picket gu>ds4 ,we _h a h>d w9d ) ra9 9 ! aft]noon :i* cont9u$ a portion ( ! "t t ,i 0 on gu>d4 ,i roll$ myself up 9 my buffalo robe & let ! w9d & ra9 beat on me4 ,we 7 releas$ at ab\t "o o'clock & w5t to re/4 ,no ,indians appe>$ dur+ ! night4 ,look+-glass ,creek 0 cross$ fifte5 m9utes be=e n9e on ! day foll[+1 ,april #bbnd1 & a we/]ly c\rse cont9u$ & ,beav] ,creek rea*$ at noon4 ,pr(4 ,o4 ,pratt took ! m]idian obs]vation ( ! sun by ! sextant = ! latitude :i* 0 f\nd to be #da degrees #be m9utes & #ac seconds4 ,he also made o!r obs]vations4 ,we cross$ ,beav] ,creek at half pa/ two o'clock & travel$ sev5 miles & came to ! ,pawnee mission>y /ation & camp$ = ! night4 ,! bluff 0 skirt$ ) oaks on ! nor? side ( ! road 9 ! hills4 ,we kept out a gu>d ?r\gh ! night z we 7 9 dang] ( ! ,si\x on ! "o side & ! ,pawnees on ! o!r4 ,:ile wat]+ ! horses at ! creek at ! /ation ?is ev5+1 ,bro!r ,george ,a4 ,smi?'s horse mir$1 pit*$ =w>d1 & jump$ on him1 tread+ ^u 8 feet & brea/1 & hold+ him fa/ 9 ! mud until ,i caught ! horse by ! bit & back$ him (f4 ,i 0 fe>ful t ,bro!r ,smi? 0 badly injur$1 b f\nd t he 0 n4 ,on ! morn+ ( ! #bcrd1 ! camp enjoy$ "s div]sion 9 "o ( ^? practical jokes :i* *>act]ize m5 travel+ "u simil> circum/ances4 ,"s ( ! gu>ds dur+ ! #bfh night _h fall5 asleep1 & :5 awak5$1 f\nd _! guns tak54 ,col4 ,m>kham _h lo/ 8 hat4 ,fatigue f _! duties & ardu\s labors made x difficult = m5 to rema9 awake :5 nature s p]si/5tly dem&$ sleep4 ,z ! company made its way along ,l\p ,=k ,riv]1 a =d+ place 0 s\ght1 z ! purpose ( ! pione]s 0 to foll[ up ! ,platte into :i* ,l\p ,=k empti$4 ,9 ! ev5+ a ,pawnee mission>y /ation 0 rea*$--a /ation :i* _h be5 ab&on$4 ,!re 7 sev]al good log h\ses & consid]able l& "u cultivation4 ,"h !y f\nd l>ge lots ( old & new iron1 all app>5tly left to ru94 ,a qu>t] ( a mile bel[ ! mission>y village 0 a gov]nm5t /ation :]e ,fa!r ,*ase _h be5 employ$ z a gov]nm5t f>m] at a sal>y ( #cjj a ye>4 ,:51 h[ev]1 ,major ,h>vey le>n$ t ,fa!r ,*ase _h jo9$ ! ,mormons1 he 0 dismiss$ f s]vice4 ,! ,si\x _h burn$ ! gov]nm5t /ation h\ses & blacksmi? %op1 b _h sp>$ ! mission>y village4 ,"s ( ! hay & fodd] 0 us$ by ! pione]s1 b none ( x 0 c>ri$ away4 ,"s ( ! pl[s 7 tak5 on an acc\nt :i* ,fa!r ,*ase held aga9/ ! gov]nm5t = arre>s 9 wages1 b a /rict report to ! gov]nm5t 0 ord]$ & ! ?+s tak5 7 reg>d$ z ! prop]ty ( ,fa!r ,*ase4 ,! cross+ ( ,l\p ,=k 0 a mile-po/ on ! j\rney2 & ! #bcrd 0 a day ( great anxiety to ^? :o _h be5 look+ c>efully = a suitable =d+ place f :i* !y might drop d[n aga9 on to ! banks ( ! ,platte4 ,9 ! morn+ twelve ( u />t$ on horseback to se>* out a =d across ! dang]\s & tr\blesome ,l\p ,=k ( ! ,platte ,riv]4 ,we w5t d[n ! riv] "s di/ance :5 sev]al m5 wad$ across4 ,!y f\nd ! wat] s deep1 & s mu* quicks& t we came to ! conclusion to drive up to ! old ,pawnee village4 ,s we return$ to ! camp & h>ness$ up our horses4 ,my gray horse nam$ ,titus 0 sick1 yet ,i />t$ out ) him1 & ! camp drove up ) "s difficulty to ! old ,indian village1 or a little bel[ x4 ,! m5 comm5c$ se>*+ out a =d & f\nd ! #bfi :ole b$ ( ! riv] "o body ( quicks& into :i* if a horse or wagon /opp$ x w\ld beg9 to s9k4 ,we _h two *annels to cross & a s&-b> 9 ! middle4 ,! deepe/ wat] 0 f ?ree to f\r feet & v rapid & ab\t ?ree hundr$ y>ds across4 ,at "s places ! quicks& sank bo? man & bea/ in/antly2 & ! m !y /ruggl$ to get out1 ! m !y w\ld s9k4 ,( c\rse1 we avoid$ su* places z mu* z possible4 ,z ,i l$ ! van ) my t51 be+ capta9 ( ! fir/ t51 x fell to my lot to make ! fir/ trial4 ,pr(4 ,o4 ,pratt1 hav+ a pair ( /rong horses1 w5t =w>d & ,i foll[$ him4 ,i _h two yoke ( cattle & my horses on my c>riage ) ab\t t5 hundr$ on x4 ,z soon z ,i />t$1 ,i imm$iately saw t ! cattle did b little good1 be+ sl[ & 9 ! way1 we w\ld beg9 to s9k4 ,i jump$ out ( my c>riage into ! wat] up to my wai/4 ,ab\t t5 m5 came to my assi/ance ) a rope & hit*$ x to ! ox5 & help$ me 9 gett+ across ! fir/ /ream1 ?\gh ) great difficulty4 ,we /opp$ on a s&-b> out 9 ! wat]1 b my horses & wagon began to s9k4 ,by tread+ ! gr\nd a little1 x w\ld become a p]fect quagmire1 & ?\gh we 7 s9k+ 9 x1 ! m5 _h to leave ! wagon :]e x 0 & g to ! assi/ance ( ,orson ,pratt1 :o1 9 try+ to cross ! second /ream1 _h sunk into a b$ ( quicks&1 & all ! m5 _h to g to 8 relief to get 8 horses & wagon out4 ,! horses 7 unhit*$ f ! wagon1 & ! load tak5 out & c>ri$ to %ore2 ! wagon 0 drawn out by ! m54 ,i took (f mo/ ( my load 9 a boat & w5t ?r\gh ! second /ream4 ,i got two o!r wagons 9 ! same way1 b x 0 s difficult an und]tak+ t ! re/ ( ! camp w\ld n foll[ u1 s "h we f\nd ourselves on ! opposite side ( ! riv]1 six m5 ( u1 to sp5d ! night1 toge!r ) our horses & wagons to gu>d aga9/ ! :ole ,pawnee b&1 :o 7 !n camp$ bel[ u on ! same side ( ! riv]1 & x 0 suppos$ t !y numb]$ six hundr$ w>riors4 ,we divid$ our company1 putt+ ?ree on gu>d at a "t4 ,bro!r ,pack1 ,orson ,pratt1 & myself w5t on gu>d ! =e "p ( ! #bgj night4 ,al?\gh ,i _h be5 9 ! wat] ! :ole aft]noon1 ,i /ood gu>d 9 my wet clo?+ "o-half ( ! night & slept 9 !m ! o!r half4 ,:5 we _h gu>d$ our "p ( ! night we 7 jo9$ by five m5 f ! camp :o cross$ 9 a boat4 ,!y 7 s5t by ,presid5t ,"y to assi/ u1 mak+ elev5 ( u 9 all1 & we divid$ our =ce accord+ly4 ,! night1 h[ev]1 pass$ (f 9 peace1 ) no di/urbance f ! ho/ile ,indians4 ,! morn+ 0 pleasant & ,pr(4 ,pratt took an obs]vation on ! s\? bank ( ! =d+ place ( ! ,l\p ,=k4 ,! latitude 0 f\nd to be #da degrees1 #bb m9utes1 & #cg seconds4 ,! camp on ! o!r side 0 n[ busy devis+ plans to cross ! riv]4 ,!y drew toge!r timb] & rails to build two rafts & began to put !m toge!r4 ,"s ( ! bre?r5 made ano!r trial to cross ) wagons by putt+ on sev]al horse & mule teams4 ,!y w5t a little high] up ?an we did & got ov] ) mu* less difficulty4 ,! m ! gr\nd 0 trod 9 ! wat]1 ! smoo!r & h>d] x grew1 s ! :ole company turn$ _! wagons back to ! =d & ab&on$ ! raft4 ,by unload+ "o-half ( ! baggage1 !y c\ld cross 9 safety2 & !y all cross$ by d\bl+ teams & by go+ back & =? until all 7 ov]4 ,ea* capta9 ) 8 t5 assi/$ ! o!rs across4 ,9 ?is way all ,israel :o 7 pres5t w5t ov] ! ,l\p ,=k ( ! ,platte ,riv] 9 safety )\t hurt to man or bea/2 & we felt ?ankful to ,god = ,8 m]cies & rejoic$ t we 7 on ! s\? side ( ! riv]4 ,we all load$ up our wagons & drove f\r miles & camp$ = ! ,sabba? on ! bank ( ! riv]2 & aft] our wagons 7 arrang$1 ! ,twelve took a walk on ! high table l&s to make obs]vations1 ?r\gh _! glasses1 ( ! surr\nd+ c\ntry4 #bga ,,*apt] #bf4 ,,pione] ,,j\rney ,,cont9u$1 #ahdg4 ,elijah ,newman ,heal$4--,indians ,attempt ,!ft4--,antelopes ,kill$4 ,enc\nt] ) ,indians4--,a ,buffalo ,hunt4--,meet ,trad]s f ,l>amie4--,a ,decision ,to ,keep ! ,nor? ,bank ( ! ,platte4--,imm5se ,h]ds ( ,buffaloes4--,william ,clayton's ,mile ,gage4--,lett] ,left = ,next ,company4--,description ( ! ,rodomet]4 ,! task ( cross+ ,l\p ,riv] _h be5 accompli%$ safely & !re 0 a g5]al _s ( gratitude ?r\gh\t ! camp4 ,! foll[+ day 0 ! ,sabba?1 ,april #be?4 ,meet+ 0 held & g5]al in/ructions giv5 respect+ ! obs]vance ( ! ,sabba?4 ,x 0 on t day t ,elijah ,newman 0 baptiz$ = ! re/oration ( 8 heal?4 ,he 0 afflict$ by a black scurvy 9 8 legs to su* an ext5t t he c\ld n walk except by aid ( /icks & crut*es4 ,aft] ! ord9ance & confirmation1 he return$ to ! camp )\t any help4 ,a numb] ( hunt]s 7 appo9t$ to g ahead ( ! camp 9 que/ ( game1 sev5 to be horsem52 & t51 footm54 ,"h ,eld] ,woodruff saw = ! fir/ "t 9 8 life ei!r elk or antelope4 ,f\r ( ea* appe>$ at diff]5t times on ! opposite side ( ! riv]4 ,al?\gh he 0 n "o ( ! hunt]s1 ! memb]s ( ! ,twelve 7 all[$ to jo9 ^? appo9t$4 ,f lat] acc\nts1 x w be se5 t ,eld] ,woodruff took an active "p 9 ! *ase4 ,f n[ on till ! foo?ills ( ! ,rocky ,m\nta9s 7 rea*$1 a /rict gu>d aga9/ ! ,indians 0 kept4 ,( ! fir/ e>ly tr\bles ) ,indians1 ,eld] ,woodruff writes3 ,e>ly 9 ! morn+1 be=e ! break ( day1 two ,indians crept ^u _! h&s & knees1 approa*+ ! camp to /eal horses4 ,!y got )9 ?ree ye>s ( ! gu>d be=e !y 7 discov]$4 ,! gu>d at fir/ ?\ght !m to be wolves & snapp$ at !m4 ,!y rose & ran4 ,two ( ! gu>ds fir$ & f\r o!rs rose out ( ! grass4 ,! bugle 0 s\nd$ & all arose to arms1 b no m 7 se5 !n4 ,i />t$ out 9 ! morn+ ) ! hunt]s4 ,we saw eight de] & f\r antelopes1 b caught no?+4 ,aft] travel+ #bgb eight miles1 we camp$ = noon4 ,on ! opposite side ( ! riv] 7 relics ( an old ,indian t[n4 ,9 ! aft]noon1 we travel$ sev5 miles & camp$ on ,cle> ,creek :i* _h a h>d gravel bottom1 ! fir/ ( ! k9d we _h f\nd on ! road4 ,we kill$ "o wild goose1 & saw fre% signs ( buffalo :]e we camp$1 ! fir/ we _h se54 ,bro!rs ,"y1 ,kimball1 ,ri*>ds1 & ,i w5t on to a high bluff to view ! c\ntry4 ,j at dusk1 a trem5d\s al>m 0 giv5 ?r\gh ! camp4 ,! ,indians _h crawl$ up & tak5 ,port] ,rockwell & 8 horse & made (f ) !m4 ,_m m5 m\nt$ _! horses & rode aft] !m ) all spe$1 b x 0 soon discov]$ t ,rockwell 0 9 camp4 ,only two horses 7 gone4 ,!y belong$ to ,dr4 ,ri*>ds & ,bro!r ,little4 ,ab\t tw5ty m51 m\nt$ & arm$1 w5t 9 se>* ( ! horses4 ,on ! morr[ we cont9u$ our j\rney 9 a s\!rly direction to try to get on ! ,platte ,riv]4 ,we came to "s beautiful gre5 grass1 saw a great _m buffalo signs1 b f\nd no wood or wat]4 ,we bait$ our horses 9 a gre5 valley aft] twelve miles' travel4 ,j z we 7 />t+ 9 ! aft]noon1 we rose to a small bluff & saw two antelopes 9 ! valley be=e u4 ,bro!rs ,"y1 ,kimball1 & myself 7 toge!r4 ,bro!r ,br[n & ano!r bro!r 7 on ! o!r side ( ! hill & saw !m also4 ,bro!r ,br[n fir/ fir$ at "o1 & !n ! o!r man & ,i fir$4 ,we all hit him1 b he did n fall1 s we rode up & cut 8 ?roat4 ,?is 0 ! fir/ antelope kill$4 ,he 0 dress$ & put on bo>d ! wagon1 & we cont9u$ on & 9 a %ort "t saw ?ree m look+ at u f ! top ( a m\nd4 ,bro!r ,br[n & ,i w5t aft] !m1 b c\ld n get !m1 s we turn$ ab\t t5 degrees ea/ ( s\? & w5t to ! creek & camp$4 ,our cattle & horses 7 v dry1 n f9d+ any wat] dur+ ! day4 ,we _h a heavy /orm ( ?und]1 lightn+1 w9d1 & "s ra9 :i* la/$ ab\t an h\r4 ,a rifle w5t (f 9 ,bro!r ,br[n's wagon by accid5t & ! ball w5t ?r\gh a bag ( clo!s1 set x on fire1 !n ?r\gh ! wagon1 & broke ! leg ( a f9e horse4 ,! result 0 ! break+ up ( "o ( ! teams ( ! pione] company4 ,bro!r ,rockwell & ?ree o!rs _h gone 9 ! morn+ #bgc aga9 9 se>* ( ! horses :i* ! ,indians 7 suppos$ to h /ol54 ,t[>d ev5+ !y return$ & report$ t !y _h be5 attack$ by fifte5 ,indians1 :o 7 9 ambu% 9 ! grass4 ,!y came ^u !m1 det]m9$ to take _! horses f !m1 b ! bre?r5 kept !m (f by _! rifles & pi/ols4 ,! ,indians 7 arm$ ) guns & b[s4 ,:5 !y f\nd t !y c\ld n sc>e ! bre?r51 !y pr(ess$ fri5d%ip to get to !m2 b ! bre?r5 7 resolute & det]m9$ n to move b to fight1 ?\gh only f\r to fifte54 ,! ,indians f9ally ru%$ ^u !m to cat* ! horses by ! bits4 ,! bre?r5 drew _! pi/ols ^u !m1 det]m9$ to fight & d _! be/4 ,! ,indians1 see+ _! det]m9ation1 broke & ran1 b fir$ _! guns ^u ! bre?r54 ,! balls :i/l$ ar\nd !m1 b no "o 0 injur$4 ,! bre?r5 did n return ! fire1 n wi%+ to kill any ( !m if !y c\ld help x4 ,! morn+ ( ,april #bh? ! company rea*$ ! ea/]n end ( ,gr& ,isl&4 ,!re ,eld] ,woodruff accompani$ ! hunt]s1 b a wolf & a goose 7 all !y secur$4 ,9 ! ev5+1 !y camp$ on ,wood ,creek4 ,great numb]s ( de] c\ld be se5 on ! isl&1 b ,presid5t ,"y ?\ght x dang]\s to cross ov]1 z ! ,indians might be 9 ambu%4 ,! morn+ foll[+ 0 v cold4 ,! camp 0 mov$ at five o'clock2 & aft] a drive ( ?ree miles1 a /op 0 made = breakfa/4 ,"h ! hunt]s explor$ ,gr& ,isl& :i* !y f\nd cov]$ by ru%es & cottonwood4 ,! grass 0 n[ 9 great] abundance4 ,! cattle & horses 7 greatly 9 ne$ ( improv$ fe$2 & bett] graz+ meant ! entrance into ! l&s ( ! de] & buffalo4 ,!y saw great numb]s ( antelope1 b c\ld n rea* !m4 ,! hunt]s kill$ f\r geese4 ,eld] ,woodruff kill$ two ( !m & %ot "o de] :i* he c\ld n ov]take4 ,on ,may #a/ ! pione]s 7 well into ! home ( ! buffalo4 ,x 0 a great day = ! hunt]s & welcom$ by ! pione]s :o 7 greatly 9 ne$ ( fre% meat4 ,^? :o knew ,presid5t ,woodruff's ard5t love ( ! *ase w read ! exp]i5ce ( 8 fir/ buffalo hunt ) "s appreciation ( :at t day meant to him4 #bgd ,?is 0 an int]e/+ day to ! hunt]s ( ! camp ( ,israel4 ,! pione]s made an e>ly />t1 & aft] travel+ six miles1 camp$ = breakfa/ on ! prairie 9 sight ( a h]d ( buffaloes fe$+ on a bluff to ! "r ( u4 ,!re 7 ab\t two hundr$4 ,?ree only ( ! hunt]s />t$ out4 ,!y rode z ne> to !m z possible & crawl$ along ! grass1 b ! buffaloes became fright5$ & ran away4 ,we _h n travel$ m ?an two miles f>!r be=e we discov]$ ano!r l>ge h]d five miles be=e u4 ,! hunt]s assembl$ & held a c\ncil4 ,we det]m9$ to get "s ( ! buffalo meat if possible4 ,we travel$1 h[ev]1 ) ! camp until )9 a mile ( ! h]d :5 a halt 0 made & fifte5 hunt]s />t$ toge!r4 ,amasa ,lyman & myself ( ! ,twelve 7 ) !m4 ,we w5t along toge!r until we rea*$ a bluff )9 a few rods ( ! h]d & !n divid$1 ,bro!r ,grov] & ,luke ,johnson w5t on to ! bluff1 ,o4 ,p4 ,rockwell & ,bro!r ,br[n took ! entire left1 & s we divid$ into companies on ! "r1 left1 & c5t]4 ,i 0 ) ! company 9 ! c5t] ( ! h]d4 ,we all made a *>ge ^u !m f ! bluffs & ru%$ on to ! pla94 ,! h]d ran d[n ! r\gh bluff into ! pla91 b :5 we rea*$ ! pla9 we soon ov]took !m1 & ea* company s+l$ out its game4 ,we made *oice g5]ally ( c[s1 !n ru%$ up to ! side ( !m & fir$ ^u !m ) our pi/ols1 :i* we f\nd mu* bett] to c>ry ?an ! rifles :i* 7 v cumb]some 9 runn+4 ,! fir/ we gave *ase to 0 a c[ ) h] calf4 ,i rode up to h] side & fir$ two balls1 bo? ( :i* took effect4 ,! o!r bre?r5 ) me also fir$ at h] until %e 0 kill$4 ,i !n ran my horse to ! assi/ance ( ano!r p>ty :o _h w\nd$ "o :i* 0 soon dispat*$4 ,i !n saw t ,o4 ,p4 ,rockwell _h ?ree bulls at bay on ! prairie4 ,bro!r ,pack & myself ran ) our horses to 8 assi/ance4 ,at ! same "t ,bro!r ,kimball came up4 ,we surr\nd$ !m & comm5c$ fir+4 ,!y bolt$ ahead4 ,i put spurs to my horse & ran 9 front & 0 )9 ab\t a rod ( !m :5 !y all pit*$ at me & gave me a *ase = a fight4 ,x hurri$ me to get out ( _! way4 ,two broke = ! bluff & ,bro!r ,br[n foll[$ !m2 b ,rockwell1 ,kimball1 ,pack1 #bge & myself /ay$ ) an old bull4 ,i fir$ two balls into him1 ,kimball "o1 & ,pack "o4 ,! bull fell dead4 ,we also %ot a calf t 0 ) him4 ,i return$ to ,bro!r ,br[n on ! bluff & f\nd t "o ( ! bulls to :i* he _h giv5 *ase 0 w\nd$ & _h la9 d[n2 b ,bro!r ,br[n hav+ no m p[d] or ball1 ! bull got up aga9 & ran into ! h]d on ! bluff be=e ,i c\ld rea* him4 ,we n[ all return$ to our hunt+ gr\nd to ga!r up ! buffaloes we _h kill$1 !re be+ ?ree c[s1 ?ree bulls1 & five calves1 mak+ elev5 9 all4 ,9 ! morn+1 ,bro!r ,solomon ,hancock _h gone out to hunt buffaloes on foot4 ,z he did n return 9 ! ev5+1 we felt greatly conc]n$ ab\t him2 b 9 ! morn+ he return$1 hav+ kill$ a ?ree ye> old c[ :i* he wat*$ dur+ ! night to keep ! wolves f eat+ h]4 ,?ree wolves came ^u him4 ,he %ot "o & ! re/ ran away4 ,?is 0 our fir/ day's buffalo hunt & we consid]$ ! results q good 9 z mu* z we 7 all /rang]s to a buffalo hunt1 v few ( u hav+ ev] se5 "o be=e4 ,we dress$ our meat & ! wagons came f ! camp to take x 94 ,a "p ( our *ase 0 ?r\gh an imm5se prairie dog t[n ne>ly t5 miles long by two miles wide1 ) burr[s at ne>ly e rod4 ,?is 0 v dang]\s = our horses4 ,my horse1 9 fact1 ran into "o & ne>ly fell1 b no h>m 0 done to any ( ! hunt]s by ! prairie dog holes4 ,! next day 0 ! ,sabba?1 & all 7 busy cook+ & sav+ _! meat4 ,9 ! aft]noon1 ! camp 0 mov$ on ?ree miles 9 ord] t bett] fe$ might be f\nd4 ,:ile ! pione]s 7 9 camp1 a h]d ( buffaloes came to ! riv] to dr9k at a place )9 two miles ( ! camp4 ,! hunt]s 7 anxi\s to give !m a *ase1 b ,presid5t ,"y prevail$ on !m n to d s4 ,x 0 n a "w ( necessity4 ,"h ! ,indians imp$$ ! progress ( ! company by sett+ fire to ! prairie1 :i* rapidly burn$ a l>ge area ( c\ntry4 ,t ev5+ ,presid5ts ,"y & ,kimball w5t ahead sev]al miles to exam9e ! fire & make g5]al obs]vations4 ,on ,monday1 ! #crd ( ,may1 ! pione]s did n move camp on acc\nt ( ! weak5$ condition ( ! teams4 ,a company #bgf ( tw5ty hunt]s 7 call$ to g 9 que/ ( game4 ,we />t$ out ) two wagons4 ,i _h tak5 a sev]e cold :i* _h settl$ 9 my side :]e my bones _h be5 brok5 la/ fall1 & x made me sick & ,i 0 n fit = ! hunt1 yet ,i />t$ ) ! hunt]s4 ,i _h %ak5 myself up badly ! ,saturday be=e & 0 n[ feel+ ! effects ( x4 ,at ! same "t ano!r p>ty 7 out to explore ! c\ntry ahead ( !m1 z ! ,indians _h be5 burn+ ! grass = sev]al days4 ,aft] travel+ ab\t t5 miles to & fro1 & see+ no game1 ,eld]s ,woodruff & ,lyman began a retreat = camp4 ,we sat d[n ^u ! edge ( a bluff 9 sight ( ! camp :5 a company ( horsem5 approa*$1 be>+ a r$ flag4 ,:5 !y came )9 a mile ( u1 we trail$ our guns & w5t d[n to meet !m4 ,we 7 in=m$ t ! p>ty :o _h gone up ! riv] _h come ^u a camp ( ab\t f\r hundr$ ,indian w>riors1 & t ab\t "o hundr$ ( !m _h foll[$ ! p>ty d[n a rav9e to cut (f retreat4 ,^! horsem5 _h gone out to call 9 ! hunt]s4 ,on _! return ! horsem5 came on to a h]d ( buffaloes4 ,!y br\ght 9 ) !m ?ree calves & f\r antelopes4 ,dur+ ! night a /rong gu>d 0 kept & e>ly 9 ! morn+ ! cannon 0 fir$ twice to let ! ,indians "k ! company 0 awake4 ,to provide aga9/ surprises1 ! wagons 7 driv5 five abrea/4 ,aft] travel+ ab\t five miles1 "s wagons 7 se5 on ! opposite side ( ! riv]1 go+ d[n ! ,platte4 ,"o ( _! m5 wad$ ! riv] to f9d out :o ! pione]s 7 & to le>n :at he c\ld ( _! movem5ts4 ,!y 7 trad]s f ,=t ,l>amie1 & _h be5 on ! way sixte5 days f t place4 ,! grass1 he in=m$ u1 0 good on ! s\? side ( ! riv]1 b burn$ on ! nor? side by ! ,indians4 ,he cons5t$ to c>ry lett]s = u to ,s>pee :o liv$ ne> ,w9t] ,qu>t]s4 ,"h ! pione]s /opp$ long en\gh to write fifty-two lett]s4 ,an epi/le 0 writt5 to ! ,*ur* at ,w9t] ,qu>t]s2 & ?ree ( ! bre?r5 accompani$ ! ,fr5*man across ! ,platte1 :]e !y met ! o!r m5 ( 8 company1 n9e 9 all4 ,!y in=m$ ! bre?r5 t !y _h n se5 an ,indian s9ce !y left ,l>amie :]e !re 0 a f]ry4 #bgg ,we drove on ?ree miles & let our teams graze until ! bre?r5 return$ f ! ,fr5* trad]s4 ,!y made a report to ! camp ( :at 0 said to !m4 ,a c\ncil ( ! :ole company ( ! pione]s 0 !n call$ to det]m9e :e!r we %\ld cross ! ,platte1 or cont9ue along ! nor? side ( ! riv]4 ,we 7 conv9c$ t x w\ld be bett] = u to cross ! riv] on to ! old travel$ road to ,l>amie z !re 0 good grass on t side1 :ile ! ,indians 7 burn+ x (f on ! nor? side :]e we 7 travel+4 ,:51 h[ev]1 we took into consid]ation ! fact t o!r companies w\ld soon foll[ & t we 7 ! pione]s1 & _h n our wives & *ildr5 ) u1 we ?\ght x be/ to keep on ! nor? banks & face ! difficulties ( burn+ prairies4 ,a road w\ld ?us be made :i* w\ld s]ve z a p]man5t r\te1 indep5d5t ( ! old immigrant trail4 ,!re 0 ! fur!r consid]ation t ! riv] w\ld sep>ate u f o!r immigrant companies t might be dispos$ to qu>rel ) u ov] grass or wat]4 ,besides1 by ! "t ! next company came along1 ! grass w\ld be mu* bett] ?an on ! s\? side ( ! riv]4 ,a vote 0 call$ =1 & ! decision 0 unanim\s t we cont9ue along ! nor? banks ( ! ,platte4 ,col4 ,m>kham call$ ! m5 toge!r & drill$ !m 9 a milit>y capacity4 ,! cannon 0 unload$ & c>ri$ on :eels4 ,! ,fr5*man in=m$ u t he _h nev] se5 s _m buffaloes on ! r\te be=e z !re 7 ?is season & t sev]al times ! trad]s 7 compell$ to /op :ile ! h]ds pass$4 ,we saw _m de] & antelope today & a few buffaloes4 ,at night we camp$ ne> a h]d a %ort di/ance f u4 ,we also aft]w>ds le>n$ t ! al>m ( ! #crd ab\t ! f\r hundr$ ,indian w>riors 0 a false "o1 & t a man _h be5 fright5$ by a h]d ( antelope4 ,he suppos$ !m 9 ! di/ance to be ,indians4 ,! decision to keep ! nor? bank ( ! ,platte 0 ju/ifi$ by ! ne$s ( ! p 9 ! movem5ts ( subsequ5t companies1 & ! g5]al lay ( ! c\ntry4 ,lat]1 :5 ! eng9e] appli$ ! accuracy ( 8 in/rum5t to ! sci5tific me?ods ( road build+1 ! old ,mormon ,trail1 z x 0 popul>ly call$1 0 *os5 = ! ,union ,pacific ,railroad :i* #bgh cov]$ t trail = hundr$s ( miles4 ,9 ! ye>s ( foll[ !re 0 a ru% to ! gold fields ( ,cali=nia4 ,! fronti]s-m5 ( ,ill9ois & ,miss\ri :o _h giv5 ! ,sa9ts s mu* tr\ble 7 among ! gold seek]s4 ,x 0 ! "p ( wisdom to h betwe5 !m & ! migrat+ ,sa9ts ! ,platte ,riv]4 ,on ,may #e? a gu>d 0 kept 9 advance to keep ! buffaloes f mix+ ) ! cattle4 ,9 ! aft]noon1 "o c[ & five calves 7 kill$4 ,a w\nd$ bull calf 0 br\ght into camp ) ! int5tion ( keep+ x4 ,x 0 true to its in/9cts & bunt$ m5 & dogs ab\t :5ev] x c\ld rea* !m4 ,! day foll[+1 x di$4 ,we /opp$ = ! night1 b f\nd ! grass on fire & _h to return a mile1 & !n camp$ on ! bank ( ! riv] on a spot :i* _h escap$ ! flames4 ,"s1 h[ev]1 took _! horses on to an isl& ne> by 9 ! riv] & cut d[n cottonwoods1 f ! b>ks ( :i* !y f$4 ,on ! morn+ ( ! #f?1 an e>ly />t 0 made2 & ! camp1 aft] travel+ ?ree miles1 /opp$ :]e ! grass 0 bett] = breakfa/4 ,?is morn+ ! h]ds ( buffaloes 7 num]\s on bo? sides ( ! riv] & ! antelope 7 9 great abundance1 "s ( :i* ran into camp4 ,a "y buffalo calf also came 9 & foll[$ u4 ,we gave x "s milk & left x4 ,z we cont9u$ our j\rney1 we saw _m h]ds ( buffaloes & antelopes & "o l>ge h]d ( elk4 ,two antelopes 7 kill$ 9 ! morn+4 ,z !re 0 mu* meat 9 ! camp already1 x 0 ?\ght be/ n to kill any m game ?an we ne$$4 ,dr4 ,ri*>ds1 ,george ,a4 ,smi?1 & myself walk$ up q ne> sev]al h]ds ( buffaloes & exam9$ !m ?r\gh our glasses4 ,!y 7 %$d+ _! coats4 ,"o bull _h a mass ( hair sw++ by 8 side l a loose robe4 ,our h]d ( c[s />t$ to run among ! buffaloes1 b ,presid5t ,"y gallop$ 8 horse to sep>ate !m & _h great difficulty 9 do+ s4 ,he lo/ a glass wor? =ty doll>s 9 ! *ase4 ,we cont9u$ our j\rney among h]ds ( buffaloes & 7 n at any "t out ( sight ( !m4 ,!y _h eat5 ! grass to su* an ext5t t !re 0 little rema9+ = ! cattle1 & timb] 0 also sc>ce4 ,at night we camp$ ne> a h]d ( buffaloes #bgi t rea*$ z f> z ! eye c\ld see4 ,?is day ! camp made tw5ty miles4 ,! day foll[+ 0 giv5 9 "p = re/ = ! cattle & horses4 ,! meagre supply ( grass made x necess>y to lay ov] :]e !re 0 any supply ( fe$4 ,a "p ( ! day 0 devot$ to milit>y tactics4 ,su* drills _h a d\ble purpose4 ,!y prep>$ ! m5 = discipl9e 9 case x became necess>y to def5d !mselves aga9/ ! ,indians1 & x fur!r occupi$ _! m9ds & consum$ en]gy t might o!rwise h made !m re/less1 & dissatisfi$4 ,port] ,rockwell & ^? :o w5t back ) him 9 se>* ( ! field-glass1 lo/ ! day be=e by ,presid5t ,"y1 7 successful4 ,o!rs w5t ahead to m>k out a road4 ,ev] s9ce ! pione]s _h left ! cross+ at ,l\p ,=k1 !y 7 oblig$ to pione] _! way4 ,_h !y *os5 to take ! o!r side ( ! riv]1 !y w\ld h f\nd a road already made = !m4 ,we saw today t5 ?\s& buffaloes1 & came ne> "o h]d ) an unusual numb] ( calves1 ye>l+s1 & two-ye> olds4 ,we also saw sev]al l>ge dead ones be+ dev\r$ by wolves :i* c\ld be se5 on e h& foll[+ ! h]ds to eat ^? t di$ by w\nds & f o!r causes4 ,! next morn+1 ,may #h?1 0 v pleasant & n s cold & w9dy z ! day be=e4 ,a />t 0 n made until #aj o'clock z ! teams ne$$ re/ & fe$ badly4 ,i rode =w>d to-day ) ! ,twelve & o!rs1 & ! buffaloes t our eyes beheld 7 mo/ a/oni%+4 ,?\s&s ^u ?\s&s w\ld cr[d toge!r z !y came f ! bluffs to ! bottom-l& to g to ! riv] & sl\ghs to dr9k1 until ! riv] & l& on bo? sides ( x look$ z ?\gh ! face ( ! e>? 0 alive & mov+ l ! waves ( ! sea4 ,bro!r ,kimball rem>k$ t he _h he>d _m buffalo tales told1 b nev] expect$ to behold :at 8 eyes n[ saw4 ,! half _h n be5 told him4 ,:5 we /opp$ at noon1 _m ( ! buffaloes walk$ along side ( our wagons s t x w\ld h be5 easy to %oot !m d[n4 ,o4 ,p4 ,rockwell did %oot "o ?r\gh ! neck & %e dropp$ dead4 ,x 0 a two ye> old heif] & good meat4 ,we #bhj _h great difficulty 9 keep+ our cattle & horses f gett+ among ! h]ds2 & if !y _h got mix$1 x w\ld h be5 almo/ impossible ev] to get !m aga94 ,we travel$ elev5 & "o-f\r? miles ?is day until we came to ! bluffs t made d[n to ! riv] & !n we camp$ = ! night4 ,bro!r ,william ,clayton _h prep>$ a mile-gage on ! h9d :eel ( 8 wagon s t ! di/ance c\ld be measur$ easily4 ,brigham ,"y1 ,heb] ,c4 ,kimball1 ,george ,a4 ,smi?1 & myself w5t on ! highe/ bluff ne> by & took a survey ( ! surr\nd+ c\ntry )\t glasses1 & ! sc5e be=e u1 nor?1 ea/1 & we/ z f> z our vision ext5d$1 look$ z r\gh z ! sea 9 a /orm ) ! ridges & valley mo/ly s& & sc>cely any gre5 ?+ ^u x except a little scatt]+ grass1 & ! ,spani% soap root1 :i* ! ,mexicans us$ = wa%+4 ,! top resembles a p9eapple4 ,i br\ght 9 "o root tw5ty-f\r in*es long & two in*es 9 diamet]4 ,i p\nd$ a little ( x & f\nd t x w\ld fill a di% ) suds l soap4 ,! bones ( buffaloes _h be5 m or less abundant s9ce ! company left ,l\p ,=k4 ,?is probably indicat$ ! ea/]n limit ( ! buffalo range4 ,among _! bones !re 7 frequ5tly f\nd skulls ( human be+s1 probably ,indians4 ,on ,sunday ! #i? ! camp mov$ f\r miles & laid ov] = ! day4 ,timb] grew sc>c] & ! pione]s le>n$ ! value ( ! buffalo *ip = mak+ fires4 ,at ?is season ( ! ye>1 ! cottonwood trees became gre5 & 7 n fit = fires4 ,i wrote two lett]s = ,bro!r ,wols5 to take ) him to ,pueblo4 ,"o 0 to ,bro!r ,f]guson & ! o!r to ,bro!r ,bev94 ,we _h a meet+ & a good "o4 ,! _s ( ,god rul$ ov] ! camp4 ,peace1 quiet1 & cont5tm5t p]vad$ almo/ e he>t4 ,! ,twelve met & x 0 ?\ght be/ = ! bre?r5 n to />t = ,pueblo until !y arriv$ at ,l>amie4 ,i rode ) ! ,twelve & o!rs f\r miles up ! riv] & saw l>ge h]ds ( buffaloes come to wat]4 ,! t5? 0 cold1 ! !rmomet] /&+ at #cc degrees1 ) a mod]ate w9d4 ,be=e leav+ camp1 a lett] 0 put 9 a bo>d by saw+ an op5+ ! wid? ( ! saw4 ,x 0 nail$ #bha to a po/ :i* 0 plant$ firmly 9 ! e>?4 ,! lett] 0 = ! next company :i* 0 expect$ along 9 six or eight weeks4 ,on ! bo>d 7 ! words3 ,op5 ?is box & y w f9d a lett]2 #caf miles f ,w9t] ,qu>t]s2 ,pione]s2 ,latitude #dj degrees4 ,! lett] conta9$ an acc\nt ( ! j\rney4 ,! grass 0 s completely eat5 (f t ! cattle 7 v poor & unfit = long j\rneys4 ,! movem5t ( ! buffaloes 0 ea/w>d & !y ate ev]y?+ be=e !m4 ,x did n require _m days1 h[ev]1 at ?is season ( ! ye> = ! grass to make a consid]able gr[?4 ,we pass$ ?r\gh "s miles ( dead grass :i* we burn$ to give new fe$ = ! next company4 ,x made a great fire inde$4 ,"h 9 ! mid/ ( ! j\rney1 m ?an #cjj miles f ! ,miss\ri ,riv]1 ) scant mat]ial1 & few me*anical appliances1 ! +5i\s nature ( man ass]t$ itself to meet a daily desire to "k j h[ f> ! pione]s 7 travel+ ea* day4 ,william ,clayton writes "u date ( ,may #h1 #ahdg3 ,i h c\nt$ ! revolutions ( a wagon :eel 9 ord] to get ! exact di/ance we h travel$4 ,! reason :y ,i h tak5 ?is me?od :i* is some:at t$i\s1 is because !re is g5]ally a diff]5ce ( two1 & sometimes f\r1 miles 9 a day's travel betwe5 my e/imation & t ( "s o!rs1 & !y h all ?\ght ,i und]rat$ x4 ,?is morn+ ,i det]m9$ to take pa9s 9 ord] to "k = a c]ta9ty h[ f> we w\ld travel today4 ,accord+ly ,i measur$ ! circumf]5ce ( "o ( ! h9d :eels ( ,bro!r ,kimball's wagon1 be+ ! "o ,i sleep 91 9 *>ge ( ,philo ,johnson4 ,i f\nd ! :eel exactly f\rte5 feet eight in*es 9 circumf]5ce1 n v>y+ "o eigh? ( an in*4 ,i !n calculat$ h[ _m revolutions x w\ld require = "o mile & f\nd x precisely #cfj1 n v>y+ "o fraction1 :i* some:at a/oni%$ me4 ,i h c\nt$ all ! revolutions dur+ ! day's travel & f9d x to be a little ov] #aa #a_/d miles4 ,accord+ to my previ\s calculations we 7 #bhe miles f ,w9t] ,qu>t]s ?is morn+ be=e we />t$1 & aft] travel+ t5 miles ,i plac$ a small c$> po/ 9 ! gr\nd ) ^! words inscrib$ on x ) a p5cil4 ',f ,w9t] ,qu>t]s #bie miles1 ,may #h1 #ahdg4 ,camp #bhb all well4 ,wm4 ,clayton4' ,"s h e/imat$ ! day's j\rney at #ac & "s #ad miles1 :i* s]ves to conv9ce m /rongly t ! di/ances are ov]rat$4 ,i h repeat$ly sugge/$ a plan ( fix+ ma*9]y to a wagon :eel to tell ! exact di/ance we travel1 & _m beg9 to be sangu9e = c>ry+ x into effect4 ,?is t$i\s ef=t l$ to a me*anical contrivance :i* 0 lat] put into effect4 ,consid]+ ! circum/ances ( ! pione]s1 x 0 n a little extraord9>y t su* a rodomet] %\ld be con/ruct$ at su* a "t & "u su* circum/ances4 ,"h is a description ( x3 ,let a wagon :eel be ( su* a circumf]5ce1 t #cfj revolutions make "o mile4 7,x happ5s t "o ( ! requisite dim5sions is n[ 9 camp47 ,let ?is :eel act ^u a screw 9 su* a mann] t six revolutions ( ! wagon :eel %all give ! screw "o revolution4 ,let ! ?reads ( ?is screw act ^u a :eel ( sixty cogs1 :i* w evid5tly p]=m "o revolution p] mile4 ,let ?is :eel ( sixty cogs1 be ! head ( ano!r screw1 act+ ^u ano!r :eel ( ?irty cogs2 x is evid5t t 9 ! movem5ts ( ?is second :eel1 ea* cog w repres5t "o mile4 ,n[1 if ! cogs 7 numb]$ f #j to #cj1 ! numb] ( miles travel$ w be indicat$ dur+ e "p ( ! day4 ,let e six? cog ( ! fir/ :eel be numb]$ f #j to #aj1 & ?is division w indicate ! fractional p>ts ( a mile1 or t5?s2 :ile if any "o %\ld be desir\s to asc]ta9 /ill small] divisional fractions1 ea* cog betwe5 ?is division1 w give five & "o-?ird rods4 ,?is ma*9]y 7:i* may be call$ ! d\ble endless screw7 w be simple 9 con/ruction1 & ( v small bulk1 requir+ sc>cely any s5sible additional p[]1 & ! k obta9$ respect+ di/ances 9 travel+ w c]ta9ly be v satisfactory to e travel]1 especially 9 a c\ntry b little kn[n4 ,! weight ( ?is ma*9]y ne$ n exce$ ?ree p\nds4 #bhc ,,*apt] #bg4 ,,pione]s ,,rea* ,,=t ,,l>amie1--,,june #b1 #ahdg4 ,9 ! ,r$man's ,c\ntry4--,indian ,cu/oms4--,hunt+ ,became ,excessive4--,description ( ! ,bluffs4--,guide ,bo>d #dji ,miles ,f ,w9t] ,qu>t]s4--,*imney ,rock4--,brigham ,"y ,rebukes ,c>d ,play+ & ,frivolity4--,fa/+ & ,pray]4--,arrive at ,=t ,l>amie4--,asc5d+ ! ,plateaux4--,^w ,f ! ,mormon ,battalion4 ,ab\t ! #aa? ( ,may1 ! pione]s f\nd !mselves 9 ! he>t ( ! ,indians' c\ntry4 ,! r$ man w\ld naturally take "s al>m at ! approa* ( s num]\s a body ( m51 & 8 pres5ce along ! r\te 0 indicat$1 z a rule1 by ! camp+ gr\nd :i* _h be5 des]t$ at ! approa* ( ! :ite man4 ,"h & !re solit>y ,indians 7 obs]v$1 & occasionally a small numb] approa*$ ! camp4 ,! ,si\x 7 a some:at trea*]\s1 w>like tribe2 & foll[+ ! habits ( ! ,indian1 "s ( _! tribe w\ld foll[ ! pione]s = days1 rema9+ conceal$ 9 daylight1 hop+ = opportunities to /eal horses & cattle by night4 ,=tunately ! pione]s adopt$ ! mo/ precaution>y me?ods ( gu>d+ aga9/ ! loss ( _! horses & cattle4 ,! ,indians 7 n )\t "s k ( ! retreat ( _! ance/ors be=e ! we/]n movem5t :i* 0 go+ on rapidly 9 ^? days4 ,_! viewpo9t !re=e ju/ifies bo? ! fe> & ! dislike ( ! :ite man4 ,! pione]s1 realiz+ ! attitude ( ! ,indian1 did all 9 _! p[] to assure him ( _! fri5d%ip1 b x 0 n easy on a j\rney su* z t to cultivate any p>ticul> acqua9tance4 ,eld] ,woodruff's j\rnal %[s ! rem>kable int]e/ t he took 9 :atev] relat$ to ! cu/oms & mann]s ( ! ,indians4 ,speak+ ( ! ,si\x1 he says3 ,we f\nd ourselves travel+ ov] _! hunt+ gr\nds4 ,"s eight or t5 days prior to our encampm5t on ! #aa? ( ,may1 !re _h be5 a l>ge b& ( "s #ejj to #a1jjj locat$ at "o place4 ,!y _h tak5 ! bra9s out ( a l>ge buffalo4 ,g5]ally !y took ! hide & "s ( ! meat1 & sometimes !y broke ! bones = ! #bhd m>r[4 ,9 "o place we f\nd a hundr$ calves ) no?+ tak5 except ! tongues1 ! legs to ! knees1 & ! entrails4 ,9 ano!r place ?irty-five buffalo calves 7 f\nd dead :]e !y _h be5 wa%$ up 9 heaps 9 _! unsuccessful ef=t to cross ! riv]4 ,on "o ( ! bluffs1 ,i f\nd a m$ic9e bag ti$ to a /ick six feet long1 ! /ick hav+ be5 /uck into ! bank4 ,i also f\nd a saddle ti$ to a l>ge buffalo = ! purpose1 ,i suppos$1 ( %[+ ! next p>ty ( ,indians :i* direction ! buffaloes _h gone4 ,wi%+ to explore ! c\ntry some:at1 ,i left my horse to fe$ 9 ! valley :ile ,i w5t on to an elevat$ bluff4 ,:ile gone1 ! horse />t$ (f1 & n see+ ! camp1 took an opposite direction & ,i 0 compell$ to run aft] him4 ,9 do+ ?is1 ,i ran ?r\gh a great camp+ gr\nd ( ! ,si\x :]e lodges _h be5 on _! hunt+ exp$itions4 ,"h ,i left my gun & foll[$ my horse until ,i ov]took him4 ,on my return ,i exam9$ ! gr\nd m m9utely & e/imat$ t !re _h be5 some?+ l #ejj lodges4 ,!re 7 acres ( gr\nd cov]$ ) buffalo wool :]e !y _h dress$ ! sk9s ( buffaloes & wolves1 etc4 ,i br\ght 9 a good dress$ :ite wolf sk9 ) me4 ,! day foll[+1 _m ( ! bre?r5 w5t out & br\ght 9 p>ts ( robes1 lea!r1 etc41 :i* _h be5 left4 ,! next day1 ! pione]s made a j\rney ( elev5 miles4 ,! bluffs1 = ! fir/ "t on ! j\rney along ! nor? =k1 came boldly up to ! riv] front s t we 7 oblig$ to g ov] ^! bluffs ) our wagons4 ,!re is "o ?+ conc]n+ ! ,platte ,riv] wor?y ( note4 ,x is mu* ( ! way a mile 9 wid?1 g5]ally cov]$ ) wat]1 b v %all[4 ,:5 ! s\? w9d bl[s h>d1 ! wat] all ru%es to ! nor? %ore s t "o w\ld suppose t !re 0 a great rise 9 ! tide4 ,:5 ! w9d %ifts to ! nor?1 ! wat] imm$iately rec$es f ! nor? %ore until "o c walk across two-?irds ( ! riv] on b>e gr\nd4 ,?us ! riv] con/antly ebbs & fl[s l a tide4 ,e>ly on ! morn+ ( ! #ad?1 ,i w5t out to hunt buffaloes & return$ to breakfa/ & />t$ out aga9 ) ,ph9eas ,"y4 ,i 0 lo/ among ! bluffs1 b aft] a "t1 f\nd my way out aga94 ,bro!r ,ph9eas %ot a buck antelope :i* ,i c>ri$ into camp4 ,all told1 ?ree antelopes & "o #bhe buffalo 7 kill$4 ,"s ( ! hunt]s ?\ght !y he>d ,indian guns dur+ ! night on ! opposite side ( ! riv]4 ,an ,indian _h gone up to a pair ( mules t 7 ti$ toge!r & grabb$ at !m1 b ! mules sprang back & got out ( ! way4 ,"o ( ! gu>ds %ot at him & he ran4 ,all ! horses 7 !n br\ght into ! circle ( our camp & ! cannon prep>$1 b no ,indian be+ se51 x 0 n fir$4 ,su* a l>ge company w\ld naturally be conspicu\s to ! ,indians1 & no d\bt ! s\nd ( music 9 ^? solit>y regions attract$ !m1 z ! camp 0 (t5 animat$ 9 ! ev5+ by ! s\nds ( music f all p>ts4 ,on ! morn+ ( ! #ae?1 be> foot tracks 7 se5 9 l>ge numb]s4 ,t day ! di/ance cov]$ 0 only eight miles4 ,?is %ort di/ance 0 due 9 "p to ! difficulty enc\nt]$ 9 cross+ ov] ! num]\s bluffs along ! riv]4 ,9 ^? regions !re 0 no?+ to break ! cold1 raw w9ds t came f ! nor?4 ,civilization _h n !n set up its w9d breaks1 & ! w9ds made ! climate (t5 q disagreeable away into ! mon? ( ,may4 ,sunday1 ! #af? ( ,may1 he says1 0 cold4 ,) ,bro!rs ,"y1 ,kimball1 ,b5son1 ,rockwell1 & ,/eph5s1 ,i rode f\r miles ov] ! bluffs to pick out a road = ! pione]s t !y might aga9 get on to ! bottom l&4 ,we _h a good meet+ 9 ! aft]noon & ! laws ( ! camp 7 read4 ,"o ( ! bre?r5 _h %ot an antelope & a buffalo4 ,x 0 a violation ( ! camp to g hunt+ on ! ,sabba?4 ,! #ag? 0 w>m & pleasant1 b ! road 0 difficult4 ,= two & a half miles we drove ?r\gh s& bluffs & aga9 /ruck ! bottom l& f\r & a half miles f ! camp+ place4 ,! hunt]s br\ght 9 ?ree buffaloes :i* deta9$ ! camp = "s "t4 ,presid5t ,"y 0 n pleas$ ) ! excessive hunt+1 z !y already _h mu* meat 9 ! camp4 ,l>ge h]ds ( de] 7 se5 9 ! valley1 m ?an _h be5 se5 be=e4 ,a "y fawn 0 pick$ up & br\ght into camp4 ,i l$ ! company ( pione]s mo/ly ?r\gh ! bluffs 9 ! morn+ be=e ,bro!rs ,"y & ,kimball came up4 ,^u _! arrival1 we rode toge!r all day pick+ out ! road4 ,! next day ! camp 0 call$ toge!r & ,presid5t ,"y reprov$ %>ply ! hunt]s = kill+ m game ?an #bhf 0 necess>y1 = deta9+ ! camp1 & because ( _! indiff]5ce 9 help+ to pick out ! road4 ,he said !re 7 b two m5 :o _h manife/$ any int]e/ 9 help+ to get ! pione]s along4 ,aft]w>d ! horsem5 w5t =w>d to pick out ! road in/ead ( hunt+1 & ,i did n he> a gun fir$ dur+ ! day4 ,! spr+ 0 well advanc$ & ra9 began to take ! place ( w9d4 ,eld] ,woodruff 9 8 j\rnal entry ( ,may #ai? says3 ,we enc\nt]$ today ! wor/ s&hill on ! j\rney2 & :at made x worse1 ! ra9 0 p\r+ d[n cont9u\sly4 ,we _h m ra9 today ?an dur+ ! :ole j\rney4 ,i rode =w>d dur+ ! day1 pick+ out ! road4 ,we made eight miles4 ,next morn+ we made sev5 miles & noon$ ne> ,a% ,creek1 on ! s\? side ( ! riv] :]e ! ,oregon road fir/ /rikes ! nor? =k ( ! ,platte4 ,sev]al ( ! bre?r5 w5t ov] 9 ! boat1 :i* we 7 tak+ along1 to exam9e ! rocky bluffs1 roads1 creek1 etc4 ,9 ! aft]noon1 we travel$ eight & ?ree-qu>t]s miles & camp$ = ! night4 ,we _h a v good road mo/ ( ! day on ! bank ( ! riv]4 ,!re 0 a good deal ( rocky bluff on bo? sides ( ! riv]1 & "s on ! s\? side 0 =m$ into natural t]races1 rotundas1 squ>es1 etc41 f fifty to a hundr$ feet high & look$ l good f\ndations = =tifications & /rong-holds4 ,!y resemble ! works ( art & look some?+ l ! old ca/les ( ,engl& & ,scotl&4 ,!y 7 level on ! top4 ,!re is a beautiful ,c$> ,isl& 9 ! riv] a %ort di/ance above ,a% ,creek :i* is a good l&m>k to %[ travel]s :]e ! ,oregon road /rikes ! riv]4 ,ne> by ! noon+ place 0 a c$> tree 9 ! bran*es ( :i* an ,indian *ild 0 deposit$ = burial4 ,along ) x 7 ut5sils necess>y = its future enjoym5t4 ,on ! #ba/ a l>ge petrifi$ bone 0 f\nd4 ,x 0 ! leg bone f ! knee d[n4 ,its l5g? 0 sev5te5 & a half in*es1 greate/ wid? elev5 in*es1 greate/ ?ickness six in*es1 its weight 0 tw5ty-sev5 p\nds4 ,be=e we left ! encampm5t 9 ! morn+1 ,bro!r ,clayton put up a guide bo>d = ! b5efit ( ! next company4 #bhg ',f ,w9t] ,qu>t]s1 #dji miles2 f ! ,junction #ic #a_/d miles2 ,c$> ,bluff #cf #a_/b2 ,a% ,creek #h miles & #acc f ,=t ,l>amie4' ,:5 we rea*$ our camp+ place = ! night1 two ,indians came up f ! bluffs1 mak+ signs = u to come to !m4 ,x 0 a ,si\x ,indian & 8 squaw4 ,!y talk$ by signs & w5t away4 ,our road on ! j\rney ! day foll[+ 0 v /raight1 b we came ov] two & a half miles ( ! wor/ s& hill t we _h pass$4 ,! bluffs pres5t$ ! mo/ s+ul> natural sc5]y ,i _h ev] beheld 9 all my travels4 ,!y _h ! appe>ance ( ! old walls & ru9s ( ! ca/les ( ,europe4 ,! next day 0 ,sunday ! #bcrd4 ,9 company ) ,brigham ,"y & ! ,twelve1 ,i visit$ ! top ( ! highe/ bluff ru9s t 7 opposite our encampm5t1 :i* 7 truly a curiosity4 ,we _h a fair view ( ,*imney ,rock f :]e we 74 ,i c>ri$ a blea*$ buffalo's head on ! top & we wrote ^u x our names & ! di/ance f sev]al places4 ,orson ,pratt took a b>ometrical obs]vation on ! solit>y c$> tree on ! top ( ! bluff ru9s4 ,! camp met at half pa/ elev5 9 ! morn+ = ,sabba? s]vices4 ,era/us ,sn[ address$ ! meet+1 foll[$ by ,presid5t ,"y :o said he 0 satisfi$ t ! ,"l 0 ) u & lead+ u4 ,he _h nev] se5 a company ( p m unit$ ?an ! camp _h be5 ?us f> on ! j\rney1 t we %\ld pluck ! fruit ( ! mission ?r\gh all et]nity1 t he _h _m ?+s to tea* u b c\ld n d x except 9 a /ake ( ,zion1 b he 0 well satisfi$ ) 8 bre?r5 & ! ,twelve1 & ! camp at l>ge4 ,"o ?+ he w\ld say to ! praise ( ! company & t 0 t n "o _h refus$ to obey 8 c\nsel on ! j\rney4 ,8 peace ) ,god 0 cont9ually l a riv]1 & he felt t ! _s ( peace re/$ ^u ! :ole company4 ,sev]al o!rs spoke & ! meet+ 0 !n dismiss$4 ,we int5d$ to ride out 9 ! ev5+1 b saw t a /orm 0 ga!r+4 ,x began to bl[ v h>d & x 0 all we c\ld d to save our wagon b[s & cov]s f be+ de/roy$4 ,x cont9u$ = ab\t an h\r & !n ra9$ = ano!r h\r accompani$ by hail4 ,i cov]$ all my horses ) all ! blankets ,i c\ld get1 & got up sev]al times 9 ! night to see !m4 ,x #bhh ra9$ occasionally & ! horses %ook ) cold1 b :5 morn+ came all 7 alive & we cont9u$ our j\rney4 ,z soon z we camp$ at noon1 two ,indians came to ! camp4 ,!y 7 ,si\x & well dress$ & clean4 ,we gave !m d9n] & !y left4 ,we camp$ at night ne> ! ,quicks& ,m\nta91 mak+ sixte5 & "o half miles t day4 ,i rode ab\t two miles =w>d to f9d grass & a camp+ gr\nd1 & on my return saw ab\t ?irty ,si\x plunge _! horses into ! riv] on ! opposite side & made t[>ds u4 ,i rode ) sev]al o!rs to ! riv] & met !m z !y came out4 ,!y %ook h&s ) u v fri5dly4 ,! *ief unfurl$ a l>ge ,am]ican flag ) ! eagle1 />s1 & /ripes & pres5t$ me a lett] writt5 9 ,fr5* :i* we1 h[ev]1 made out4 ,!y 7 all well dress$ & ! *ief 0 9 a milit>y coat4 ,! bre?r5 br\ght a :ite flag & plant$ x by ! side ( !irs4 ,!y want$ to g into camp4 ,we propos$ = five ( !m to g & ! re/ to rema91 b !y all wi%$ to g1 s we let !m & gave !m supp]4 ,!y 7 9 camp all night1 b 7 good & /ole no?+4 ,"s trad+ 0 done ) ! ,si\x next morn+ & we gave !m breakfa/4 ,!y behav$ well also :5 we />t$ across ! riv]4 ,i _h to keep my c>riage today hav+ ! rheumatism 9 my %\ld]s & back1 & my tee? a*$4 ,we noon$ next day1 ,tuesday1 ,may #be?1 9 good grass two miles above ,*imney ,rock2 & ,i rode ) ,bro!rs ,kimball & ,b5son to look out a road4 ,by our imp]fect measurem5t by a trigonometrical obs]vation by ! sextant1 ,pr(essor ,pratt made ,*imney ,rock to be two hundr$ & sixty feet above ! level ( ! riv]4 ,j be=e camp+ at noon :ile travel+ on a smoo? prairie1 an ,indian horse t 0 b\ght ( ! ,si\x ran away ) a s+letree at 8 heels & gave trem5d\s fright to ! c[s1 ox5 & horses4 ,9 an in/ant a doz5 or m wagons 7 d>t+ by ea* o!r l lightn+ & ! horses & mules da%+ ov] ! gr\nd1 "s turn+ to ! "r & "s to ! left & "s ran into o!r wagons4 ,! horses & mules t ,bro!r ,f[l] 0 driv+ leap$ by my c>riage l electricity & came )9 "o in* ( a collision ) my :eels :i* w\ld h made a wreck4 ,ano!r wagon ) a pair #bhi ( mules & a yoke ( cattle da%$ by :i* w\ld also h sma%$ my c>riage _h !y lock$4 ,by ?is "t1 my own horses />t$ to run1 b 7 held back by ! driv]4 ,f[l]'s wagon cont9u$ reg>dless ( r\gh or smoo? gr\nd ab\t fifty rods1 he be+ dragg$ ! :ole di/ance by ! bit :i* 0 ! case ) _m o!rs2 b all 7 soon /opp$ & return$ to _! l9es )\t accid5t :i* appe>$ truly a miracle4 ,a p]son c h>dly conceive ! p[] manife/$ by animals1 especially mules1 9 su* a fright4 ,x gave u "s idea ( :at an ,indian yell w\ld d 9 a camp ) teams hit*$ to wagons4 ,bro!r ,kimball & myself pick$ ! road dur+ our j\rney ( ! foll[+ morn+1 & 9 ! aft]noon ,i pilot$ z /raight z any road yet made on ! :ole r\te1 & pick$ out a camp+ gr\nd on ! bank ( ! riv] 9 good fe$4 ,x %\ld be und]/ood t we 7 pione]+ a road = ! :ole ,h\se ( ,israel to travel ov] = _m ye>s to come & x requir$1 !re=e1 ! greate/ c>e 9 m>k+ ! r\te4 ,a cold ra9y morn+ foll[$ & we conclud$ n to />t until ! ra9 /opp$4 ,we rema9$ till #aj o'clock & travel$ elev5 & "o-half miles & camp$ = ! night4 ,dur+ ! ev5+1 ,presid5t ,"y call$ at my fire1 & see+ sev]al bre?r5 play+ dom9oes 9 a wagon ne> by1 he began to tea*1 say+ t ! devil 0 gett+ p[] ov] ! camp :i* _h = sev]al days giv5 way to c>ds & dom9oes1 etc41 & t if !y did n spe$ily rep5t1 _! works1 labors1 & j\rney w\ld be 9 va94 ,he said t to be sure ! camp did n qu>rel1 = ! devil w\ld n set !m at t z long z he c\ld draw !m gradually away f _! duty & fill !m ) nons5se & folly1 = ! devil 0 v cunn+ 9 w9n+ away ! p ( ,god4 ,i felt ! =ce ( 8 rem>ks4 ,dur+ ! ev5+ ,i w5t into ,dr4 ,ri*>ds' wagon & read a *apt] 9 ! ,book ( ,mormon & pray$ ) him1 aft] :i* ,presid5t ,"y1 ,h4 ,c4 ,kimball1 ,will>d ,ri*>ds1 ,e4 ,t4 ,b5son1 & myself met 9 c\ncil 9 ,bro!r ,brigham's wagon4 ,presid5t ,"y wrote "s ( ! words ( ! ,"l conc]n+ ! camp & express$ 8 views & feel+s--t !y mu/ spe$ily rep5t or !y w\ld be curs$1 t !y 7 =gett+ _! mission1 & t he w\ld r travel #bij ) t5 righte\s m5 :o w\ld keep ! comm&m5ts ( ! ,"l ?an ! :ole camp :ile 9 a c>eless mann] & =gett+ ,god4 ,we /ay$ toge!r until t5 o'clock4 ,next morn+ ,presid5t ,"y call$ ! camp toge!r & requir$ ea* capta9 sep>ately to call out 8 m5 & :5 all 7 pres5t1 except two :o _h gone out hunt+1 he address$ !m 9 some?+ l ! foll[+ words3 ',i ?9k ,i w take z my text to prea* my s]mon f1 ,i am ab\t to revolt f travel+ ) ?is camp any fur!r ) ! _s !y n[ possess4 ,i _h r risk myself among ! savages ) t5 m5 :o are m5 ( fai?1 m5 ( mighty pray]1 m5 ( ,god1 ?an to be ) ! :ole camp :5 !y =get ! ,"l & turn _! he>ts to folly & wick$ness4 ,yes1 ,i w\ld r be alone & ,i am n[ resolv$ n to g any f>!r ) ! camp unless y w cons5t to humble y\rselves be=e ! ,"l & s]ve ,him & cease y\r folly & wick$ness4 ,= a week pa/1 ne>ly ! :ole camp has be5 c>d play+1 & *eck]s & dom9oes h occupi$ ! att5tion ( ! bre?r51 & danc+ has be5 go+ on cont9ually4 ',n[ x is "t to quit x4 ,!re h be5 trials & lawsuits ^u e nons5sical ?+2 & if ?is is suff]$ to g on1 x w be b a %ort "t be=e y are fight+1 knock+ ea* o!r d[n & tak+ life4 ,x is "t x 0 /opp$4 ',i d n want to he> any m su* reports z ,i he>d la/ ,sunday ( m5 go+ to meet+ & prea*+ to ! re/ aft] play+ c>ds until meet+ "t4 ,y are a pretty set ( m5 go+ to look out a location among ! m\nta9s = a re/+ place = ! ,sa9ts--ev5 ! :ole ,*ur* ( ,god--:o h be5 driv5 out f ! ,g5tiles & reject$ ( !m4 ,& aft] y h e/abli%$ a location1 y are !n go+ out to prea* ! ,gospel1 seal salvation ^u ! h\se ( ,israel1 & ga!r ! nations4 ',h[ w\ld y look if !y %\ld "k y\r conduct & ask y :at y did :5 y w5t to seek out ,zion & f9d a re/+ place = ! ,sa9ts :]e ! /&>d ( ! ,k+dom ( ,god c\ld be re>$ & h] bann]s unfurl$ = ! nations to ga!r unto8 ',did y sp5d a good deal ( y\r "t 9 danc+1 pit*+ #bia quoits1 jump+1 wre/l+1 & ! l8 ,yes1 yes4 ,did y play c>ds1 dice1 *eck]s1 & dom9oes8 ,o1 yes4 ,:at c\ld y d ) y\rselves8 ,:y y w\ld %r9k f ! glance ( ! eyes ( ,god1 angels & m5--ev5 wick$ m54 ,!n are y n a%am$ ( y\rselves = practic+ ^! ?+s8 ,yes1 y are1 & y mu/ quit x4' ,aft] speak+ some:at l5g?ily ^u ^! matt]s1 ,presid5t ,"y call$ ! ,twelve toge!r1 & ! high prie/s1 sev5ties1 & eld]s4 ,!re 7 pres5t eight ( ! quorum ( ! ,twelve1 eighte5 high prie/s1 eighty sev5ties1 & eight eld]s4 ,aft] ?is 0 done1 ,presid5t ,"y said unto ! ,twelve3 ',if y are will+ to humble y\rselves be=e ! ,"l & cons5t to ! "r1 & walk humbly be=e ,him1 make x manife/ by rais+ ! "r h&4' ,!n ea* "o rais$ 8 h&4 ,! same "q 0 put to ! high prie/s1 sev5ties1 eld]s1 & memb]s & all cons5t$ ) uplift$ h&s to humble !mselves be=e ! ,"l1 rep5t ( _! s9s & keep ,8 comm&m5ts4 ,presid5t ,"y !n spoke ( ^? :o 7 n 9 ! ,*ur*1 z !re 7 "s pres5t4 ,!y w\ld be protect$ 9 _! rights1 b !y mu/ n introduce wick$ness into ! camp1 = x w\ld n be suff]$4 ,he also spoke ( ! /&>d & ensign t w\ld be re>$ 9 ,zion4 ,eld] ,kimball foll[$ & said t ! words ( ,presid5t ,"y 7 z ! words ( ! ,"l unto him & j z b9d+ z ?\gh !y 7 a writt5 revelation1 & t !y 7 j z b9d+ ^u ! :ole camp z !y 7 ^u him1 & he urg$ ! pione]s to give he$ to ! tea*+s t _h be5 giv54 ,orson ,pratt rem>k$ t if ! ,sa9ts _h leisure h\rs1 !y c\ld sp5d !m to mu* bett] advantage ?an play+ c>ds1 z !re 0 a _w ( k & sci5ce to be obta9$ & e mom5t %\ld be improv$ 9 /or+ ! m9d ) "s good pr9ciple4 ,he ackn[l$g$ ! tea*+s we _h receiv$ to be ( ! ,"l4 ,eld] ,woodruff said3 ,a burn$ *ild dreads ! fire4 ,he _h n =gott5 8 j\rney 9 ! ,camp ( ,zion 9 #ahcd2 & %\ld he live to ! age ( ,me?uselah1 he %\ld n =get ! #bib h\r :5 ! ,prophet & ,se]1 ,joseph ,smi?1 /ood ^u ! wagon :eel & address$ t ,camp & said t because !y _h n he>k5$ unto 8 c\nsel1 b disobey$ & transgress$ f "t to "t1 judgm5t w\ld come & t we %\ld be visit$ by ! de/roy+ angel4 ,& s we 71 & m ?an tw5ty ( our memb]s fell by ! /roke & we all suff]$ mu* 9 our feel+s4 ,i pray ! ,"l ,i may n see ano!r su* "t2 & ,i w\ld n[ advise my bre?r5 to be c>eful 9 keep+ ! cov5ant we h made le/ ! ^w ( ! ,"l come unto u z 9 ! days ( ,joseph & we _c escape a judgm5t4 ,i w\ld advise all ! bre?r5 :o h c>ds & ! l to burn !m1 = if y keep ! cov5ants y h made1 y w h no "t to use !m2 & if y keep !m = y\r *ildr51 !y w only prove a curse to !m4 ,my pray] to ,god is t we may all be enabl$ to keep our cov5ants ) ! ,"l & ea* o!r4 ,i rejoice t ! wat*m5 9 our mid/ are quick to compreh5d & w>n ( evil & reprove u :5 wrong t we may be sav$ & d ! w ( ,god4 ,! *ange 9 ! camp x w\ld appe> 0 q z sudd5 z a gu/ ( w9d4 ,x 0 only a %ort "t be=e ?is t ! pione]s 7 comm5d$ = _! zeal & unity4 ,! dang]s ( self-satisfaction 7 "h demon/rat$4 ,danc+1 c>d play+1 & a hil>i\s life 7 n 9 consonance ) ! solemn mission ( t b& ( pione]s ^: j\rney 0 to be lik5$ 9 ye>s to come to ! exodus ( ! *ildr5 ( ,israel4 ,t j\rney 0 to be an inspiration to g5]ations t w\ld foll[4 ,! ,sabba? foll[+1 ,may #cj?1 0 set ap>t = pray] & fa/+4 ,9 ! morn+ ,i %av$1 cleans$ my body1 put on clean clo?+1 etc41 read a *apt] 9 ! ,book ( ,mormon1 humbl$ myself be=e ! ,"l1 & p\r$ out my s\l 9 pray] be=e ,him1 & ,8 _s desc5d$ ^u me & ,i 0 bless$ & prep>$ = ! s]vice ( ! day4 ,!n ,i sp5t "s "t 9 writ+ 9 my j\rnal4 ,! camp _h a pray] meet+ 9 ! morn+ & met aga9 = public meet+4 ,presid5t ,"y1 ) ! ,quorum ( ! ,twelve & a few o!rs w5t into a valley ( ! hills & pray$ accord+ to ! ord] ( ! prie/hood4 ,port] ,rockwell & ,bro!r ,c>r+ton wat*$ to see t no ,indians came #bic ^u u4 ,we _h a good "t4 ,a heavy %[] appe>$1 b mo/ ( x w5t ar\nd u & !re 0 b little ra9 :]e we 74 ,we return$ to our wagons1 took "s refre%m5ts1 hav+ eat5 no?+ all day2 & soon ! sun came out pleasantly4 ,9 ! ev5+ ,i w5t out two miles ) ! ,quorum ( ! ,twelve on to a high bluff4 ,we _h a good view ( ! ,black ,hills4 ,!re we also engag$ 9 pray]4 ,two days aft]w>d we camp$ opposite ,=t ,l>amie4 ,?is 0 ,june #a/4 ,:5 we arriv$1 we saw "s m5 approa*+ u f ! ,=t4 ,we f\nd !m to be a "p ( ! company ( ,mississippi bre?r5 :o _h be5 9 ,pueblo ?r\gh ! w9t]4 ,bro!r ,cr[ & 8 family1 sev5 wagons & f\rte5 mules 7 at ,=t ,l>amie4 ,he in=m$ u t ! rema9d] ( ! ,mississippi company ) a portion ( ! ,mormon ,battalion at ,pueblo w\ld />t = ,l>amie ab\t ! #a/ ( ,june & foll[ our trail4 ,he told u ( f\r ( ! bre?r5 :o _h di$1 b he _h he>d no?+ ( ! ma9 body ( ! ,battalion4 ,presid5t ,"y sugge/$ ! propriety ( our leav+ all our pl\ghs at ! ,=t except su* z we ne$$ to use imm$iately :5 we got to our de/9ation1 & also to d our blacksmi?+1 m5d+ ( wagons z soon z possible s t we might g on our j\rney spe$ily4 ,a company 0 appo9t$ to att5d to ! h]d+ & o!r bran*es ( bus9ess4 ,june ! #bnd1 9 company ) ! ,twelve & o!rs1 ,i cross$ ! riv] to visit ! ,=t4 ,we exam9$ ,=t ,/4 ,john :i* 0 n[ vacant1 b 0 /ill /&+4 ,! dim5sions ( ?is ,=t 7 #add by #aeb outside1 & inside conta9$ sixte5 rooms4 ,! l>ge/ on ! nor? side 0 #ic feet long & #dg feet wide4 ,! ,oregon trail ran "o rod f ! ,s4 ,w4 corn] ( ! ,=t4 ,we next visit$ ,=t ,l>amie1 !n occupi$ by ?irty-n9e p]sons1 mo/ly ,fr5* :o _h m>ri$ ! ,si\x4 ,mr4 ,burdoe 0 ! sup]9t5d5t4 ,?is ,=t 0 #afh by #aaf feet outside ) six rooms inside4 ,x 0 q a pleasant location = a ,=t4 ,mr4 ,burdoe 0 a ,fr5*man4 ,he receiv$ u k9dly & invit$ u into a l>ge sitt+ room4 ,he gave u all ! in=mation #bid he c\ld 9 relation to our r\te & furni%$ u ) 8 flat bottom boat on reasonable t]ms to assi/ u 9 f]ry+ ! ,platte4 ,he in=m$ u t ,gov]nor ,boggs & 8 m5 _h mu* to say aga9/ ! ,mormons & caution$ him to take c>e ( 8 horses & cattle1 etc41 le/ !y %\ld /eal !m4 ,he tri$ to prejudice him all he c\ld aga9/ u4 ,burdoe said t ,boggs' company 7 qu>rel+ all ! "t1 & mo/ ( !m _h des]t$ him4 ,he f9ally told ,boggs & company t let ! ,mormons be :at !y might1 !y c\ld n be worse ?an he & 8 m54 ,aft] conv]s+ ) ,mr4 ,burdoe "s "t we got into ! flat bottom boat1 ab\t tw5ty ( u1 & w5t d[n ! ,l>amie ,=k to its m\? ab\t two miles & !n up ! ,platte "o-half mile to our camp4 ,aft] d9n] we met 9 c\ncil & decid$ t ,amasa ,lyman %\ld g to ,pueblo ) sev]al o!r bre?r5 to meet ! deta*m5t ( ! ,battalion t 0 !re1 & = !m to come z soon z conv5i5t to ,l>amie & foll[ our trail4 ,! pione] company n[ f\nd x necess>y to cross ! nor? =k ( ! ,platte1 j opposite ,=t ,l>amie1 ! fir/ p]man5t po/ erect$ 9 ,wyom+4 ,! l[ ev5 c\ntry ( ,nebraska _h be5 pass$1 & h]eaft] ! company began its j\rney 9 ,wyom+4 ,!y n[ f\nd !mselves asc5d+ ! great ea/]n plateau ( ! ,rocky ,m\nta9 sy/em4 ,!nce =w>d !re began a gradual asc5t to ! ,rocky ,m\nta9s 9 :i* !y hop$ to f9d a safe retreat4 ,! ,=t 0 a trad+ po/ 9 ! c5t] ( ,indian comm]ce1 & _h be5 e/abli%$ z e>ly z #ahcd4 ,! ,=t1 h[ev]1 0 locat$ on ! ,l>amie ,=k4 ,"s "t 0 tak5 9 explor+ ! region z x 0 to be 9 ! future an important mile po/ 9 ! j\rney ( ! ,sa9ts4 ,! "n ( ! riv] & ! =t 0 tak5 f a ,fr5* trapp] ^: "n 0 ,l>amie1 & :o 0 kill$ by ! ,indians on ! /ream :i* n[ be>s 8 "n4 ,! ,sa9ts pres5t$ a busy sc5e repair+ wagons & mak+ prep>ations = ! asc5t ( ! ,rocky ,m\nta9s4 ,!y _h kept well to ! nor?1 b ! r\te _h be5 e/abli%$ by trapp]s & explor]s4 ,! riv] af=d$ a wat] supply = _! animals z well z = dome/ic purposes4 ,at ?is "t !re 7 practically #bie only two r\tes across ! cont95t1 "o to s\!rn ,cali=nia by way ( ,pueblo1 ! o!r along ! pres5t r\te ( ! ,union ,pacific railroad4 ,z ,oregon 0 a great objective po9t 9 ^? days1 emigrants turn$ to ! nor?we/ be=e rea*+ ,utah4 ,we cont9u$ our j\rney on ! #d? ( ,june4 ,! sc5]y grew m int]e/+ z we began to asc5d ! ,black ,hills4 ,bro!r ,rob]t ,cr[ _h jo9$ u :i* add$ to our company n9e m51 five wom51 & ?ree *ildr51 six wagons1 ?irte5 yoke ( ox51 tw5ty c[s1 ?ree bulls1 t5 "y cattle & horses :i* made our camp n[ "o hundr$ & =ty-eight m51 eight wom51 five *ildr51 sev5ty-n9e wagons1 n9ety-six horses1 fifty-"o mules1 n9ety ox51 =ty-?ree c[s1 ?ree bulls1 n9e calves1 sixte5 dogs1 & sixte5 *ick5s4 ,z we travel$ f>!r into ! hills1 !y grew l(ty & we began to come into an elk1 be>1 & m\nta9-%eep c\ntry4 ,soon aft] we arriv$ at ! ,spr+s1 fifte5 miles f ,l>amie1 ! fir/ company ( ,miss\ri emigrants came up1 twelve wagons ( !m4 ,we j\rney$ t5 & "o-half miles f>!r 9 ! aft]-noon4 ,! ,miss\ri company camp$ "o-f\r? mile bel[ u4 ,next day 0 ,sunday1 ! #f?1 :i* we devot$ to pray] & fa/+1 b ! ,miss\ri company ( emigrants />t$ on 9 ! morn+4 ,! camp met = pray]-meet+ at #h o'clock & ! _s ( ! ,"l 0 ) ! p :o met aga9 = prea*+ at #aa o'clock4 ,we _h a %[] ( ra9 & ! meet+ clos$4 ,ano!r company ( ,miss\ri wagons1 tw5ty 9 numb]1 pass$ u4 ,! ra9 soon cle>$ (f1 & our company mov$ =w>d five miles & camp$ = ! night on ,bitt] ,creek4 ,! two ,miss\ri companies :i* _h camp$ ne> u at night />t$ be=e u 9 ! morn+1 & :ile noon+1 ano!r company ( ?irte5 wagons pass$ u4 ,we 7 9 a fair view ( ,l>amie ,peak ) its sn[ cov]$ top4 ,we camp$ = ! night on ! ,horse ,%oe ,creek 9 ! be/ fe$ we _h f\nd on our j\rney4 ,! hunt]s br\ght 9 two black-tail$ de] & "o antelope4 ,next day we =m$ a company ( m5 & w5t =w>d ) our teams & cle>$ ! road ( /one4 ,we us$ pick-axes1 b>s1 spades1 etc41 & x 0 a great help to our weak wagons4 #bif ,9 ! aft]noon we travel$ eight & ?ree qu>t]s miles ov] ! mo/ m\nta9\s road on our way & !n desc5d$ into ! valley & camp$ = ! night on ,lab5t ,creek :]e !re 0 an abundance ( timb]1 wat]1 & good grass4 ,bro!r ,john ,higbee w5t =w>d hunt+1 & saw ! ,miss\ri companies ( emigrants1 & :5 !y />t$ out !y _h mu* /rife "o ) ano!r 9 try+ to />t fir/4 ,!y did n /op to milk _! c[s2 & 9 cle>+ up _! breakfa/1 !y /rew$ _! meal1 salt1 bacon1 %ort cake1 beans1 & o!r ?+s ^u ! gr\nd ?r\gh\t _! encampm5t2 & :5 we came up1 ?ree wolves 7 fe$+ ^u ! fragm5ts4 ,9 com+ ov] ! hills to-day1 we f\nd x s cold x pi]c$ u l w9t]4 ,on rea*+ ! valley1 we f\nd fires ! companies 9 advance _h built & we pil$ on ! wood & soon got w>m4 ,an antelope lay be=e u :i* ! hunt]s _h br\ght 94 ,we c>v$ x up ) our knives1 =k$ x on /icks1 roa/$ x1 & satisfi$ ourselves )\t ! season+ ( salt4 ,we />t$ 9 ! morn+ at #e o'clock into bett] fe$ a mile f>!r on & we turn$ out our teams4 ,! bre?r5 did "s trad+ ) ! hunt]s :o camp$ ne> u4 ,at #g o'clock1 fifte5 ( our wagons 7 =m$ into a company to g =w>d to make a boat to f]ry ! ,platte4 ,!y w5t =w>d & we foll[$ !m4 ,! trad]s />t$ at ! same "t4 ,soon ano!r p>ty ( trad]s :o 7 direct f ,sante ,fe ov]took u4 ,!y in=m$ u t ! ,mormon ,battalion 0 9 ,cali=nia1 t !y w5t 9 ,janu>y1 & t ,capt4 ,br[n 0 9 ,sante ,fe = money = ! deta*m5t & w\ld come on to u z soon z possible4 ,9 ! aft]noon ( ! next day1 ,presid5t ,"y & ,bro!r ,kimball rode ) u4 ,our deta*$ company _h n be5 he>d ( s9ce la/ night :5 !y camp$ ) ! =e-mo/ company4 ,we camp$ to-night1 ,june #i?1 at ,de] ,creek4 ,we _h good fe$ & our horses & cattle 7 ga9+ daily4 #big ,,*apt] #bh4 ,,pione]s ,,ent] ,,salt ,,lake ,,valley4 ,f]ry+ ! ,miss\rians ov] ! ,riv]4--,con/ruction ( ,rafts--,obta9+ ,provisions4--,t5 ,m5 ,left at ! ,f]ry4--,indep5d5ce ,rock4--,devil's ,gate4--#age ,miles f ,=t ,l>amie4--,s\? ,pass4--,meet ,major ,h>ris1 & ,mr4 ,bridg]4--,cross ,gre5 ,riv]4--,meet ,samuel ,brannon4--,indep5d5ce ,day4--,meet a ,deta*m5t ( ! ,battalion4--,=t ,bridg]4--,report ( ! ,miss\ri ,company ,t ,p]i%$4--,rea* ,salt ,lake ,valley1 ,july #bd1 #ahdg4 ,on ,june #aj?1 ,i exam9$ a spl5did gr9d+ /one qu>ry on ! ea/ side ( ! road z x leaves ! hills & /rikes ! ,platte1 & ,bro!r ,c>r+ton f\nd a v excell5t coal b$ on ,de] ,creek4 ,! specim5s produc$ 7 good4 ,at ! bl[+ ( ! horn at night1 ,i did n feel mu* l retir+ to b$1 s walk$ half a mile f ! camp on ! bank ( ,de] ,creek & f\nd ,bro!r ,william ,clayton fi%+ ) a hook4 ,he _h caught two doz5 good fi%4 ,!y resembl$ ! ea/]n h]r+4 ,ano!r bro!r _h also caught "s4 ,z !y 7 leav+ !y left _! l9es = me4 ,i sat d[n = half an h\r mus+ alone z unconc]n$ z ?\gh ,i _h be5 on ! banks ( ,f>m+ton ,riv] 9 my native place1 :5 sudd5ly ,i he>d a ru/l+ 9 ! bu%es ne> me1 & = ! fir/ "t ! ?\ght fla%$ across me t ,i 0 9 a c\ntry ab\nd+ ) ! grizzly be>1 wolves1 & ,indians1 & 0 liable to an attack at any mom5t f any "o ( !m4 ,i 0 away f my company & _h no weapon to def5d myself1 ev5 aga9/ a badg]4 ,i ?\ght x wisdom to return to camp1 & pick+ up my fi%+ rods1 ,i walk$ leisurely home & retir$ to re/4 ,next day we rode our horses into ! riv] sev]al times dur+ our j\rney to f9d a =d+ place1 b c\ld n f9d "o4 ,our deta*$ company 0 report$ at ! f]ry t5 miles or s above u4 ,our hunt]s br\ght 9 ?irte5 antelopes & ! ,miss\ri company kill$ ?ree buffaloes4 ,i />t$ on ! foll[+ morn+ to g =w>d 9 company ) ,bro!r ,a4 ,p4 ,rockwood1 :o 0 rid+ ,presid5t #bih ,"y's /e$1 :i* unexpect$ly sprang ^u my horse1 b in/ead ( /rik+ him1 he took my knee into 8 jaw & bruis$ me consid]ably1 s9k+ "o too? to ! bone ?r\gh ?ree ?icknesses ( clo?+ & "o ( !m bucksk94 ,george ,a4 ,smi? & myself !n rode on to ! f]ry+ place & f\nd our deta*m5t f]ry+ ov] ! ,miss\ri company :o paid ! bre?r5 #a4ej = ea* wagon & load1 & paid 9 fl\r at #b4ej p] cwt41 :ile fl\r ?r\gh ?is c\ntry 0 wor? at lea/ #aj4jj p] cwt4 ,x 0 v difficult to get ov] ! riv]4 ,!y c>ri$ ! goods ov] 9 a boat1 b drew ! wagons ov] ) ropes by h&2 & :5 ! curr5t w\ld /rike !m1 !y w\ld frequ5tly roll ov] sev]al times 9 ! wat]1 & !y 7 likely to dr[n "s ( ! horses4 ,"o ( ! m5 w\ld h be5 lo/ _h n ! bre?r5 pick$ him up ) ! boat4 ,on ! road ! ,miss\ri company _h a /amp$e ( _! teams1 turn+ ov] _! wagons1 bruis+ wom5 & *ildr5 & sma%+ _! ?+s4 ,"o ran into ! riv] & w\ld probably h dr[n$ & lo/ all1 _h n a little boy jump$ out beside ! (f ox1 :i* gave him a fright & he 'sid$ (f' & ran ^u a s& bank1 dragg+ ! o!rs aft] him4 ,! boy 0 knock$ into ! wat] & hurt1 b ! sc5e end$ )\t any loss ( life4 ,our blacksmi?s h be5 work+ = ! ,miss\ri company = :i* !y get fl\r1 money1 etc41 & our hunt]s h be5 busily engag$4 ,!y _h kill$ five fat buffaloes1 "o old %e be> & ?ree cubs & %ot at two grizzly be>s1 b did n get !m4 ,^? kill$ 7 black be>s4 ,our hunt]s also br\ght into camp eight antelopes4 ,sunday1 ! #ac? ( ,june1 0 a v w>m day1 & ! camp met = pray] meet+ at #i o'clock1 & at #aj we _h a regul> meet+4 ,presid5t ,kimball fir/ address$ ! meet+ & 0 foll[$ by ,presid5t ,"y1 :o rem>k$ ^u ! great diff]5ce betwe5 u z a camp & ! ,miss\ri companies :o 7 travel+ ! same road4 ,he said1 ',!y curse1 swe>1 rip1 & te>1 & are try+ to swall[ up ! e>?2 b ?\gh !y d n wi% u to h a place on x1 ! e>? w soon op5 & swall[ !m up & !y w g to ! l& ( =getfulness2 #bii :ile ! ,sa9ts1 if fai?ful1 ?\gh !y suff] "s privations "h1 w ultimately inh]it ! e>? & increase 9 p[]1 dom9ion1 & glory4' ,he spoke mu* to our edification1 & 0 foll[$ by ,eld] ,o4 ,pratt1 aft] :i* ! meet+ 0 dismiss$4 ,! ,twelve1 colonels1 capta9s1 etc41 ( ! camp !n met at ,presid5t ,"y's wagon & consult$ ab\t ! measures to be adopt$ to get across ! riv]4 ,x 0 f9ally agre$ to g imm$iately to ! m\nta9s ) wagons & teams1 & = e two t5s to get poles & la% two or f\r wagons abrea/ to keep !m f turn+ ov] & float !m across ! riv] ) boats & ropes4 ,s a company ( horsem5 />t$ = ! m\nta9s ) teams to draw ! poles4 ,9 ! ev5+ ! fl\r1 meal1 & bacon :i* _h be5 e>n$ f ! ,miss\ri company = f]ry+ !m ov] 7 di/ribut$ ?r\gh ! camp equally4 ,x am\nt$ to five & "o-half p\nds ( fl\r1 two p\nds ( meal & a small piece ( bacon = ea* individual 9 ! camp4 ,x look$ z mu* ( a miracle to me to see our fl\r & meal bags repl5i%$ 9 ! mid/ ( ! ,black ,hills z x did to h ! ,*ildr5 ( ,israel f$ ) manna 9 ! wild]ness2 b ! ,"l _h be5 truly ) u on our j\rney & wond]fully pres]v$ & bless$ u4 ,at daylight ! next morn+ ! fir/ two t5s 7 call$ toge!r to make arrangem5ts = cross+4 ,"s ( our p>ty did n l ! mode propos$ ( la%+ wagons toge!r1 z ! curr5t 0 s /rong1 s we appo9t$ ,bro!r ,grov] z our capta9 to direct ! raft+ & conclud$ to put our poles into a raft & c>ry our goods ov] 9 a boat & =d our wagons on ! raft4 ,we comm5c$ at #e o'clock 9 ! morn+ & 9 f\r h\rs we _h l&$ elev5 wagons ( goods ^u ! nor? %ore ) our little lea!r boat1 & dur+ ! day we got ov] all ! wagons belong+ to our t5s1 !re be+ elev5 wagons 9 all4 ,! re/ ( ! encampm5t--be+ twelve t5s--got ov] only ! same numb] ( wagons z ourselves4 ,!y float$ _! wagons by ty+ f two to f\r toge!r1 b ! wagons turn$ cle> ov] ea* o!r1 bottom side up & back aga91 break+ #cjj ! b[s1 cov]s1 & boxes to pieces1 & los+ pl\ghs1 axes1 & iron t 7 left 9 ! boxes4 ,mo/ ( our company 7 9 ! wat] f morn+ till night1 & all 7 v we>y :5 ! "w 0 done4 ,j z we _h drawn ,dr4 ,ri*>ds' two wagons to ! %ore & load$ 8 goods into !m1 a /orm /ruck u4 ,i sprang into my c>riage1 ti$ all d[n v tight & appli$ my :ole /r5g? 9 hold+ my wagon cov] on1 b ! ra91 w9d1 & hail beat s heavily t x 0 a task1 & my b$ & ?+s 7 ne>ly dr5*$4 ,x la/$ only sev5 m9utes1 b 0 sev]e on our wagons & goods1 & our horses ran two or ?ree miles 9 ! /orm4 ,i cross$ ! riv]1 w5t aft] !m1 ti$ !m up1 & return$ we>y1 b _h "s pleasant dreams t night4 ,i felt unwell next day f ! exposures ( ! day be=e4 ,my tee? a*$4 ,i _h suff]$ mu* f !m on my pione] j\rney4 ,x 0 q w9dy & our companies cross$ ! riv] v sl[ly4 ,ano!r ,miss\ri company came up ) u4 ,presid5t ,"y ?\ght x wisdom to leave a numb] ( ! bre?r5 "h until our companies :i* 7 expect$ to foll[ u %\ld come up4 ,^? :o rema9$ 7 to keep a f]ry = ! emigrants on ! road n ( our p4 ,su* immigrants 7 to pay #a4ej p] wagon 9 fl\r at #b4jj p] cwt41 & 9 c[s at #aj4jj ea*4 ,! bre?r5 made two new rafts on ! ?ird day ( our =d+ ! riv] & got q a numb] ( our pione] wagons ov]4 ,i 0 /ill unwell1 b 9 company ) ,orson ,pratt1 ,i w5t on to "s ( ! bluffs to view ! c\ntry1 & %ot an antelope4 ,?is 0 ! fir/ antelope ,i ev] kill$4 ,we _h "s /rong w9d & heavy ra91 & 9 ! ev5+ _m ( u w5t ov] ! riv] & ti$ up our horses4 ,:5 "o company 0 return+ 9 ! lea!r boat1 x half fill$ ) wat]1 & !y came ne>ly s9k+4 ,e>ly on ! foll[+ morn+1 we swam our horses ov]1 & "o mule 0 ne>ly dr[n$ by be+ tangl$ 9 a rope1 b ! curr5t c>ri$ him a%ore4 ,! day be=e1 tw5ty m5 w5t d[n ! riv] to dig out two l>ge canoes to cov] ov] & make a f]ry boat4 ,! emigrants #cja 7 arriv+ daily at our =d+ place1 & !y report$ "o ?\s& wagons betwe5 "h & ,l>amie4 ,?is 0 ! #e? day sp5t 9 f]ry+ our pione] company across ! riv]1 b n[ we _h succe$$ 9 gett+ all ov]1 & we once m =m$ our wagons into a circle4 ,our bre?r5 help$ "s ( ! ,miss\rians to cross1 & ran _! boat all night 9 f]ry+ !m ov]4 ,next day :ile we 7 /ill f]ry+ !m ov] ano!r l>ge company arriv$4 ,we ga!r$ our cattle at #aj o'clock & h>ness$ our horses1 b did n />t1 z all 7 n ready1 s we turn$ our teams out aga94 ,9 ! aft]noon we held a c\ncil & resolv$ to leave n9e m5 to conduct ! f]ry & to =d emigrant companies & also our own bre?r5 :o %\ld come aft] u4 ,! m5 7 *os5 & we met ) !m aga9 9 ! ev5+4 ,presid5t ,"y rebuk$ "o :o _h ask$ to /ay1 b :o lat] wi%$ to cont9ue on ) u4 ,he also in/ruct$ ! bre?r5 :o 7 to t>ry to keep toge!r & divide _! means accumulat$ equally accord+ to _! labor1 = ea* to e/eem 8 bro!r z himself1 9 no wise to reta9 t :i* belong$ to ! travel]1 to be c>eful ( ! lives & prop]ty ( ^? !y f]ri$1 n to =get _! pray]s1 & to come up aft] u ) ! next company ( ,sa9ts4 ,! m5 to rema9 at ! f]ry 7 ,?omas ,grov]1 capta92 ,john ,s4 ,higbee1 ,luke ,johnson1 ,william ,empy1 ,edmund ,elswor?1 ,b5jam9 ,f4 ,/ew>t1 ,francis ,pom]oy1 ,james ,dav5port1 & ,appleton ,h>mon4 ,aft] sev5 days we cont9u$ our j\rney1 travel$ dur+ ! day tw5ty & "o-half miles1 & _h ! mo/ wret*$ camp+ gr\nd at night we _h f\nd on ! way4 ,presid5t ,"y ?\ght x might prop]ly be call$ ',hell ,gate4' ,! c\ntry ab\nd$ ) alkali & ! wat] 0 extremely nauseat+4 ,our horses & cattle1 be+ ?ir/y1 drank "s & left x4 ,"s ( ! cattle got badly mir$ 9 ! m>%es4 ,our hunt]s br\ght 9 "o buffalo1 "o de]1 & ?ree antelopes4 ,e>ly on ,sunday morn+1 ! #bj?1 we hit*$ up )\t fe$ or wat] & left our encampm5t ( dea?1 poison wat]s1 & alkal9e m>%es & drove ?ree miles to a good camp+ #cjb gr\nd & sweet wat]4 ,?is 0 on ! ,will[ ,spr+ bran*1 ab\t ?ree miles f ! head4 ,we halt$ two h\rs & took breakfa/4 ,presid5t ,"y wi%$ me to g on ab\t fifte5 miles & look up a camp+ gr\nd = ! night4 ,s ,i w5t =w>d ) ,george ,a4 ,smi? to ! head ( ! ,will[ ,spr+4 ,"h he /opp$ ) a doctor ( a ,miss\ri company1 :o _h be5 att5d+ a sick family1 to wait = our wagons to come up1 & ,i rode on alone4 ,aft] travel+ alone sev]al miles1 ,bro!r ,john ,br[n came up1 & we rode on toge!r ov] a s&y1 b>r51 sage c\ntry to a creek ( good wat] ab\t t5 miles we/ ( ! ,will[ ,spr+4 ,we arriv$ "h at half pa/ #a o'clock1 & turn$ our horses out to graze4 ,"h we t>ri$ till f\r o'clock & wat*$ = our wagons to come 9 sight1 b we c\ld see none4 ,at l5g? two horsem5 7 se5 approa*+ & we wav$ a small flag = !m to come to u1 suppos+ !y 7 ( our company1 b !y turn$ out to be two hunt]s ( ! ,miss\ri company1 c>ry+ 9 buffalo meat to _! camp4 ,9 ! di/ance !y ?\ght we 7 ,indians & made (f4 ,i m\nt$ my horse & put aft] !m & soon ov]took !m & made inquiries conc]n+ our company4 ,!y said !y _h n se5 x1 b _h se5 ab\t a doz5 wagons com+ by !mselves4 ,i !n conclud$ t our camp _h /opp$ at ! ,will[ ,spr+4 ,capta9 ,smi?1 :o 0 ( ! ,miss\ri company1 invit$ u to g on & camp ) !m = ! night1 z !y did n expect to g m ?an a few miles f>!r ?an ! creek we 7 !n on4 ,we c\ld see five miles on ! road back1 & no wagons 7 9 sight2 & z x 0 n[ five o'clock1 ,i conclud$ our company w\ld n come on1 & if !y did1 !y w\ld come no f>!r ?an ! creek4 ,we accept$ ,capta9 ,smi?'s proposal1 & w5t on ) him to sp5d ! night 9 8 camp2 b in/ead ( j\rney+ only a miles or s1 he cont9u$ on mile aft] mile1 f9d+ nei!r fe$ nor wat]1 except+ salt & alkal9e ponds until we /ruck ! ,sweet ,wat] at ,indep5d5ce ,rock1 s not$ already 9 ,fremont's #cjc j\rnal1 & by o!r travel]s4 ,?is 0 twelve miles f ! creek be=e spok5 (4 ,! ,sweet ,wat]s 7 sweet inde$1 bo? to man & bea/1 aft] travel+ ?r\gh s mu* alkali c\ntry1 & !re 0 good fe$ = ! /ock4 ,aft] a good supp] ( bacon1 buffalo meat1 corn bread1 c(fee1 milk1 etc41 ,i lay d[n 9 ! t5t ) ! ,miss\rians1 b did n re/ well4 ,i f\nd t !re 0 a great diff]5ce betwe5 ^! ,miss\ri emigrants & our own1 :]e !re 0 no su* ?+ z curs+1 swe>+1 qu>rel+1 cont5d+ ) o!r companies1 etc41 all[$ or practic$4 ,b to return to our pione] company4 ,at a late h\r !y came up to ! creek :i* we _h left twelve miles back1 & grass be+ poor cont9u$ on f\r miles we/ ( ! creek1 & camp$ = ! night4 ,n f9d+ me at ! creek1 nor he>+ f me at all1 !y felt some:at al>m$ le/ ,i 0 lo/1 or _h got into tr\ble ) ! ,indians4 ,!y blew ! bugle & wat*$ = me till midnight1 & f9ally fir$ ! cannon1 :ile ,i 0 camp$ t5 miles f !m1 n ?9k+ t ,i 0 giv+ !m any tr\ble4 ,i travel$ ?is day a di/ance ( ?irty miles & our pione] company tw5ty4 ,i arose e>ly ?is morn+1 ,june #ba1 took breakfa/1 & 9 company ) ,bro!r ,br[n rode ar\nd ,indep5d5ce ,rock4 ,we exam9$ ! _m names & li/s ( names ( ! trapp]s1 trad]s1 travel]s1 & emigrants1 ne>ly all 9 black1 r$1 & yell[ pa9t4 ,"s _h be5 wa%$ out or o!rwise defac$4 ,! greate/ numb] 0 put on dur+ rec5t ye>s1 b we f\nd "s ( ?irty ye>s /&+4 ,ne>ly all ! companies :o pass put _! names on x4 ,aft] go+ ar\nd & exam9+ x1 we /ak$ our horses & m\nt$ x4 ,i w5t =w>d & ga9$ ! high po9t on ! s\? end ( ! ,rock :i* conta9s ! names4 ,i !n w5t to ! nor? end1 :i* is ! highe/ po9t ( ,indep5d5ce ,rock4 ,!re is an op5+ or cav]n t w\ld conta9 ?irty or =ty p]sons & a rock /&+ ^u ! highe/ peak ( ab\t ?ree tons weight4 ,^u ?is rock we climb$ to ! highe/ po9t & (f]$ up our pray]s accord+ to ! ord] ( ! prie/hood1 pray+ #cjd e>ne/ly = ! bless+ ( ,god to re/ ^u ,presid5t ,"y & 8 bre?r5 ! ,twelve & all ! ,pione] ,camp1 ! :ole ,camp & ,h\se ( ,israel 9 ! wild]ness1 our wives1 *ildr51 & relatives1 ! ,mormon ,battalion1 & ! *ur*es abroad4 ,:ile (f]+ up our pray]s ! _s ( ! ,"l desc5d$ ^u u4 ,i 0 ! fir/ ,latt]-day ,sa9t on ,indep5d5ce ,rock4 ,we _h a view ( our camp f ! rock1 & expect$ !y w\ld noon !re1 s we m\nt$ our horses & conclud$ to exam9e ! c\ntry ar\nd4 ,we rode five miles to ! nor!a/1 w5t on ! top ( ! high bluff & saw our camp 9 motion4 ,we !n rode to ! foot ( ! m\nta9 & trac$ ! way to ! ,devil's ,gate1 ?r\gh :i* ! ,sweet ,wat] runs4 ,"h we sp5t b a few mom5ts1 & !n hurri$ back to ,indep5d5ce ,rock4 ,z our camp _h come up1 be=e we c\ld get to !m1 & camp$ half a mile ea/ ( x1 ,i saw ,presid5t ,"y go+ up to ,indep5d5ce ,rock1 & ,i relat$ to him my travels s9ce ,i left ! company4 ,he ask$ me to g back ) him1 s ,i turn$ out my horse1 hav+ ridd5 him tw5ty miles dur+ ! =5oon1 & return$ ) ,presid5t ,"y1 ,will>d ,ri*>ds1 ,george ,a4 ,smi?1 & o!rs4 ,we sp5t half an h\r on ! ,rock & !n return$ to our camp1 m\nt$ our horses & rode to ! ,devil's ,gate1 five miles f ,indep5d5ce ,rock4 ,we rode z f> z we c\ld into ! ,gate1 hit*$ our horses1 & walk$ into ab\t ! c5tre ( ! cav]n4 ,! ,devil's ,gate is ab\t f\r hundr$ feet high1 "o hundr$ & tw5ty feet wide1 & fifty rods long1 & ! wat] ru%es ?r\gh x ) a ro>4 ,! rocks are co>se1 gray granite ) a ve9 ( black trap rock runn+ ?r\gh !m4 ,we sp5t ab\t half an h\r "h1 & !n _h to back our horses out1 aft] :i* we rode ar\nd x on ! s\? side4 ,"s ( ! footm5 walk$ ov] ! top ( x4 ,we camp$ = ! night ab\t "o mile we/ ( ! ,devil's ,gate1 on ! bank ( ! ,sweet ,wat]4 ,a guide bo>d 0 put up at ,devil's ,gate1 /at+ t x 0 "o hundr$ & sev5ty-five & "o-f\r? miles f ,=t ,l>amie1 & fifty & "o-f\r? f our f]ry on ! ,platte ,riv]4 ,two m ,miss\ri companies ov]took u at noon on our next day's travel1 & !y in=m$ u t a man 0 dr[n$ #cje at ! f]ry1 aft] we left1 9 try+ to swim 8 horses1 & t 8 body _h n be5 f\nd4 ,! camp />t$ on aga9 aft] our company _h noon$2 b ,bro!rs ,"y1 ,little1 ,b5son1 & myself w5t back to meet ,lor5zo ,"y1 :o _h brok5 an axletree ( 8 wagon1 & we 7 beh9d all ! aft]noon4 ,aft] a j\rney ( tw5ty & ?ree-f\r?s miles1 ! pione]s camp$ at night at ! foot ( a m\nd ab\t two-hundr$ feet high1 on ! bank ( ,sweet ,wat]4 ,bro!r ,kimball & myself w5t to ! top ( x & look$ d[n ^u ! camp1 & x appe>$ to u delightful4 ,we (f]$ up our pray]s & ! _s ( ! ,"l re/$ ^u u1 & !n we desc5d$ to ! camp4 ,! moon 0 %9+ beautifully4 ,on ! #bd? ! be/ horse 9 camp1 ,presid5t ,"y's1 0 %ot by accid5t4 ,on ! ev5+ ( ! #bf? ( ,june1 aft] a travel ( eighte5 & ?ree-f\r?s miles1 we camp$ opposite ! ,table ,rock & ne> ! summit ( ! ,s\? ,pass4 ,i 0 q a/oni%$ at ! road & c\ntry to-day1 consid]+ we 7 cross+ at ! ,s\? ,pass ( ! ,rocky ,m\nta9s4 ,x 0 ! be/ road we _h travel$ ov] = _m days1 & _h x n be5 = ! ,w9d ,riv] range ( m\nta9s 9 full view on our "r cov]$ ) et]nal sn[1 & "s sn[ banks t5 feet deep by ! side ( ! road z we pass$ along1 ) ! ,table ,rock on ! left1 ,i %\ld almo/ h ?\ght myself travel+ ov] ! beautiful prairies ( ,ill9ois & ,miss\ri1 except t ! c\ntry 0 cov]$ ) m sage ?an prairie grass4 ,! road = _m miles1 & also ! pla9 ( beautiful grass ly+ nor? ( ! ,table ,rock1 7 /rewn ) v h&some cornelian /ones4 ,i saw m 9 "o h\r ?is ev5+ ?an ev] be=e dur+ my :ole life1 ei!r 9 ! rude /ate or poli%$1 9 all ! jewel]s' %ops ,i ev] saw 9 my travels4 ,eld]s ,kimball1 ,pratt1 ,g4 ,a4 ,smi?1 & ,br[n _h gone on to take obs]vation on ! divid+ ridge4 ,!y cont9u$ on to ! ,gre5 ,riv]1 sev5 miles f u1 :i* runs into ! ,pacific1 :ile we 7 on ! ,sweet ,wat]s1 t run 9 an ea/]ly direction4 ,!y suppos$ t we w\ld come on to !m1 & z !y did n return1 sev]al ( u m\nt$ our horses to g 9 se>* ( !m1 b we soon met ,bro!r ,kimball return+1 & #cjf he in=m$ u t ! re/ ( ! bre?r5 w\ld camp on ! ,gre5 ,riv] ) "s m5 f ,oregon on _! way to ! ,/ates4 ,june #bg?1 #ahdg1 0 ! ?ird anniv]s>y ( ! m>tyrdom ( ,joseph & ,hyrum ,smi?4 ,x 0 ,sunday morn+1 b we h>ness$ up our teams & drove to :]e ,bro!rs ,pratt & ,smi? _h camp$ ) ,major ,h>ris1 :o _h be5 travel+ ?r\gh ,oregon & ,cali=nia = tw5ty-five ye>s1 & _h a wide acqua9tance ) ! c\ntry4 ,he br\ght a file ( ,oregon pap]s & "o publi%$ by ,s4 ,brannon ( ,cali=nia4 ,we _h a great deal ( conv]sation ) him4 ,he spoke unfavorably ( ! ,salt ,lake c\ntry = a settlem5t1 b spoke ( o!r places n f> (f t 7 good4 ,we p>t$ ) ,major ,h>ris next day1 aft] do+ "s trad+ ) him1 & 9 our aft]noon's travel met ,mr4 ,bridg] ( ! ,=t on ! way ) m5 go+ to ,=t ,l>amie4 ,he 0 expect+ u & wi%$ to h an int]view ) ,presid5t ,"y & ! ,twelve4 ,we also wi%$ to h an int]view ) him4 ,we imm$iately return$ to ! ,creek ^u :i* we _h noon$ & camp$ = ! night1 & ,mr4 ,bridg] & 8 m5 camp$ ) u4 ,we met 9 c\ncil ) ,mr4 ,bridg]1 & sp5t "s h\rs 9 conv]sation1 & f\nd him to be a great travel]1 possess+ an ext5sive k ( ne>ly all ,oregon & ,cali=nia1 ! m\nta9s1 lakes1 riv]s1 spr+s1 valleys1 m9es1 ore1 etc4 ,he spoke m highly ( ! ,great ,bas9 = a settlem5t ?an ,major ,h>ris _h done4 ,he said x 0 8 p>adise & t if ?is p settl$ 9 x he w\ld settle ) !m2 & t !re 0 b "o ?+ t c\ld op]ate aga9/ its becom+ a great gra9 c\ntry1 & t w\ld be fro/1 z he did n "k b ! fro/ might affect ! corn4 ,he conv]s$ ) u ab\t a great v>iety ( subjects connect$ ) ! c\ntry2 said he 0 a%am$ ( ! maps ( ,fremont1 :o knew no?+ ab\t ! c\ntry1 only ! pla9 travel$ road1 & t he c\ld correct all ! maps publi%$ ( ! we/]n _w4 ,we p>t$ next day f ,mr4 ,bridg] :o rem>k$ t x w\ld n be prud5t to br+ a great population to ! ,bas9 until we asc]ta9$ :e!r gra9 w\ld gr[ or n4 ,o4 ,p4 #cjg ,rockwell & myself w5t =w>d to pick out a camp+ gr\nd4 ,we travel$ fifte5 miles f :]e we noon$ be=e we c\ld get grass1 & ?is made ! longe/ day's j\rney on ! :ole r\te1 mak+ tw5ty-?ree & ?ree-f\r?s miles4 ,we travel$ ?ree miles on ! la/ day ( ,june1 & camp$ on ! bank ( ! ,gre5 ,riv] at ! f]ry4 ,! aft]noon 0 sp5t 9 build+ a raft1 z ! riv] 0 high & c\ld only be cross$ ^u rafts or boats4 ,dur+ ! aft]noon1 ! arrival ( ,eld] ,samuel ,s4 ,brannon f ! bay ( ,san ,francisco 0 ann\nc$ 9 camp1 & we 7 glad to meet ) him1 & to he> f ! ,sa9ts :o w5t ) him4 ,he gave u an acc\nt ( _! l&+1 _! travels1 & pres5t settlem5t1 :i* 0 two hundr$ miles up ! riv] f ! bay4 ,!y 7 putt+ 9 :eat & build+ up _! place4 ,dur+ ! foll[+ ?ree days we 7 =d+ ,gre5 ,riv]4 ,on ! aft]noon ( ! second1 ! ,twelve held a c\ncil & f\r m5 7 appo9t$ to return & meet ! ,camp ( ,israel & pilot !m4 ,we ea* wrote our wives conc]n+ ! c\nsel to be giv5 ! camp4 ,i wrote lett]s next day to my fa!r1 ,a4 ,o4 ,smoot1 & ,john ,b5b[1 to be tak5 back by ! pilots4 ,! f]ry+ 0 f9i%$ on ! ev5+ ( ! ?ird day & we mov$ on ?ree miles & camp$4 ,! ,f\r? ( ,july came on ,sunday4 ,i accompani$ ,presid5t ,"y1 ,bro!rs ,kimball1 ,ri*>ds1 & o!rs ) ! pilots to ! f]ry to put !m across2 & :5 we arriv$ at ! riv] we saw ?irte5 horsem5 on ! opposite bank ) _! baggage on "o ( our rafts4 ,to our great joy1 :o %\ld !y be b our bre?r5 ( ! ,mormon ,battalion belong+ to ,capta9 ,br[n's deta*m5t1 :o _h be5 at ,pueblo dur+ ! w9t]4 ,amasa ,lyman1 :om we _h s5t to !m1 _h rea*$ !m ) in=mation ( our movem5ts & ! :ole deta*m5t ( "o hundr$ & =ty ( ! bre?r5 7 )9 sev5 days' drive ( u4 ,:5 we met ^! bre?r5 !re 0 truly a he>ty greet+ & %ak+ ( h&s4 ,we put !m all ov] ! riv] except+ "o :o return$ ) our pilots to meet ! foll[+ companies ( ! ,sa9ts4 ,?is small deta*m5t ( ! ,battalion _h #cjh ab\t a doz5 ( _! horses /ol5 by "s horse ?ieves1 b !y ov]took !m & got !m all back b two :i* _h gone on to ,bridg]4 ,we left ,gre5 ,riv] 7! headwat]s ( ! ,colorado7 on ! #e?1 drove tw5ty miles1 & camp$ on ,black's ,=k4 ,!re 0 nei!r fe$ nor wat] betwe5 ?is place & ,gre5 ,riv]1 b simil> to ! la/ two hundr$ miles1 a s&y des]t cov]$ ) sage bru%4 ,next ev5+ we camp$ on ! we/ side ( ,ham's ,=k1 :i* we cross$ on ! foll[+ day & drove to ,=t ,bridg]4 ,9 ! region ( ! ,=t1 be=e we got on to our camp+ gr\nd1 we cross$ m ?an a doz5 tr\t brooks1 ! wat] runn+ swiftly b cle>1 ) h>d1 gravelly bottoms1 & ! :ole region ( c\ntry up & d[n ^! /reams 0 cov]$ ) grass knee deep4 ,! bre?r5 caught sev]al brook tr\t :i* 0 ! fir/ ,i _h se5 s9ce ,i left ,engl&1 & z we 7 to sp5d ! next day at ! ,=t1 ,i calculat$ on a day ( fi%+4 ,z soon z ,i _h my breakfa/ next morn+1 ,i rigg$ up my fi%+ rod t ,i _h br\ght ) me f ,liv]pool1 fix$ my reel l9e & artificial fly1 & w5t to "o ( ! brooks close by to try my luck4 ,! m5 at ! ,=t said t !re 7 b few tr\t 9 ! /reams1 & a good _m ( ! bre?r5 7 already at ! creeks ) _! rods try+ _! skill1 bait+ ) fre% meat & gras%opp]s1 b no "o 0 cat*+ any4 ,i ?rew my fly into ! wat]1 & x be+ ! fir/ "t t ,i ev] tri$ ! artificial fly 9 ,am]ica or ev] saw x tri$1 ,i wat*$ x z x float$ ^u ! wat] ) z mu* int]e/ z ,frankl9 did 8 kite :5 he 0 exp]im5t+ 9 draw+ lightn+ f ! sky2 & z he receiv$ great joy :5 he saw ! electricity desc5d on 8 kite /r+1 s 0 ,i highly gratifi$ :5 ,i saw ! nimble tr\t d>t at my fly hook1 & run away ) ! l9e4 ,i soon worri$ him out & drew him to %ore4 ,i fi%$ two or ?ree h\rs dur+ ! morn+ & ev5+ & caught twelve 9 all4 ,"o half ( !m w\ld weigh ?ree-f\r?s ( a p\nd ea*1 :ile all ! re/ ( ! camp did n #cji cat* ?ree p\nds 9 all1 :i* 0 tak5 z pro( t ! artificial fly is f> ! be/ to fi% )4 ,9 ! aft]noon ,i w5t to ,bridg]'s h\se & trad$ (f my fl9t-lock rifle = f\r buffalo robes :i* 7 l>ge1 nice1 & well dress$4 ,i f\nd ?+s g5]ally at lea/ "o-?ird high] ?an ,i _h ev] kn[n !m at any o!r trad+ po/ ,i ev] saw 9 ,am]ica4 ,i arose 9 ! morn+ q unwell & felt ?reat5$ ) ! m\nta9 fev]1 yet ,i m\nt$ my horse & rode till t5 o'clock2 b be=e ,i />t$ ,i 0 call$ ^u to adm9i/] to ,bro!r ,c>t]1 :o 0 tak5 ) ! fev]4 ,!re 7 new cases ( ! m\nta9 fev] e day 9 camp4 ,at t5 o'clock ,i _h to give up & take to my b$ 9 ! wagon ) di/ress+ pa9 9 my head1 back1 jo9t bones1 m>r[ & all ?r\gh my sy/em1 att5d$ ) cold *ills & hot fla%es ?r\gh ! body4 ,we travel$ ov] ?irte5 miles ( z bad road z any we _h on our j\rney1 :i* made x exce$+ly pa9ful to ! sick4 ,! day seem$ v long to me4 ,:5 we /opp$ at night1 ,i took composition1 cay5ne1 & a dose ( vegetable pills1 _h a bett] night ?an ,i expect$2 & ?\gh ,i 0 feeble 9 ! morn+1 ,i felt t my fev] 0 brok5 up & ,i 0 recov]+4 ,! night ( ! #aj? we camp$ "o & a half miles f ,be> ,riv]1 by ! be/ /ream ( wat] we _h f\nd on ! r\te1 & a small /ream ne> by a valley six miles long1 grass knee deep1 /rong m9]al spr+s1 copp]1 lead1 coal1 & lime4 ,camp fires 7 discov]$ ab\t ?ree miles f our camp+ gr\nd & ,george ,a4 ,smi? & o!rs w5t ov] to !m & f\nd !m to be 9 ! camp ( a ,mr4 ,miles ,goodye>4 ,he _h settl$ at ,salt ,lake & _h a g>d5 & vegetables1 he said1 do+ well4 ,sev]al ,miss\rians 7 ) him go+ to ! ,/ates4 ,! subject 0 br\ght up conc]n+ ! emigrant company :o _h p]i%$ 9 ! m\nta9s la/ w9t]4 ,!y 7 mo/ly f ,indep5d5ce & ,clay ,c\nties1 ,miss\ri1 & 7 a mob company t ?reat5$ to drive out ! ,mormons :o 7 9 ,cali=nia1 & />t$ ) t _s 9 _! he>ts4 ,b x seem$ z ?\gh !y 7 ripe = judgm5t4 ,! sn[s #caj fell ^u !m eighte5 feet deep on a level1 _m di$ & o!rs turn$ cannibal4 ,ab\t =ty p]sons p]i%$4 ,!y 7 mo/ly eat5 up by ^? :o surviv$ !m4 ,mrs4 ,l4 ,murphy ( ,t5nessee1 :om ,i baptiz$ :ile on a mission 9 t c\ntry1 b s9ce apo/atiz$ & jo9$ ! mob1 0 9 t company & di$1 or 0 kill$1 & eat54 ,h] bones 7 saw$ to pieces = h] bra9s & m>r[1 & !n left /rewn ^u ! gr\nd4 ,we sp5t ! ,sunday 9 camp1 b "s ( ! bre?r5 rode out to seek out ! road & f\nd a t> spr+ ab\t fifte5 miles s\? ( our camp4 ,e>ly ,monday morn+1 ,i rode to ,be> ,riv]1 & = ! fir/ "t ,i saw ! long-look$-= ,be> ,riv] ,valley4 ,! spot :]e we /ruck x 0 n v int]e/+4 ,!re 0 consid]able grass 9 ! valley & "s timb] & ?ick bru%es on ! bank ( ! riv]4 ,my object 9 rid+ to ! riv] be=e ! camp 0 to try my luck 9 fi%+ = tr\t4 ,aft] fi%+ = sev]al h\rs1 ,i />t$ aft] ! camp1 hav+ caught eight tr\t 9 all4 ,! pione]s _h travel$ n9e miles & noon$ 9 a valley4 ,i f\nd ,presid5t ,"y v sick ) ! fev]4 ,! company _h />t$ on1 b ,presid5t ,"y lay s sick t he conclud$ n to move f :]e he 04 ,bro!rs ,kimball1 ,b5son1 ,rockwood1 & o!rs /ay$ ) him ) _! wagons4 ,we drove )\t any road ov] hills & dales1 hav+ to make our road z we w5t along4 ,we camp$ at night by ! side ( ,r$d+s ,cave4 ,! valleys 7 beg9n+ to gr[ m f]tile & ! air m pacific4 ,i arose q unwell 9 ! morn+4 ,sev]al bre?r5 w5t to meet ,presid5t ,"y1 & ! camp lay /ill wait+ = him to come up4 ,bro!r ,kimball came at noon & a c\ncil ( ! :ole camp 0 call$1 & x 0 resolv$ t ,orson ,pratt take a company ( ab\t tw5ty wagons & =ty m5 & g on to ! canyon & make a road z !y w5t1 s we w\ld n be h9d]$ :5 we came along4 ,!re 7 tw5ty-?ree wagons 9 all t />t$ at #a o'clock4 ,we _h f\nd b little game = _m days until ye/]day1 :5 ! hunt]s br\ght 9 twelve antelopes1 & t5 today4 #caa ,presid5t ,"y 0 bett] today1 b decid$ n to move until to-morr[4 ,9 ! aft]noon ,i walk$ out ) ,eld] ,ri*>ds1 9 se>* ( spr+s ( wat]4 ,next morn+ ,i rode back sev5 miles to visit ,presid5t ,"y & f\nd him mu* bett] 9 heal? & q *e]ful4 ,! ev5+ be=e1 ,dr4 ,ri*>ds1 myself1 & ,george ,a4 ,smi? w5t be=e ! ,"l & pray$ = ,bro!r ,"y1 & we _h a te/imony t he w\ld recov] f t h\r4 ,i f\nd ,bro!r ,rockwood ! sicke/ man t _h be5 9 our company4 ,i t>ri$ until ne> night1 assi/+ ! sick1 & !n return$ to our encampm5t4 ,i />t$ e>ly on ! morr[ ) my c>riage & horses to g back = ,presid5t ,"y & ,bro!r ,rockwood4 ,i 0 two h\rs driv+ sev5 miles to _! camp4 ,i f\nd !m mu* bett]1 & !y ?\ght !y c\ld ride1 z my c>riage 0 ! easie/ vehicle 9 our company4 ,i made up a b$ & took !m bo? into my c>riage1 & ! re/ ( ! wagons />t$ & drove to ! ma9 body4 ,! sick seem$ refre%$ by _! ride4 ,aft] a %ort halt1 ! :ole company drove f\r & a half miles & camp$ = ! night4 ,next day ,i aga9 took ,bro!rs ,"y & ,rockwood 9 my c>riage & drove !m dur+ ! day4 ,we _h bad roads = ! sick1 & ,bro!r ,brigham 0 worn out & worse at night4 ,at night ,i w5t to ,web] ,=k1 "o mile f our encampm5t1 & caught a tr\t = him4 ,he 0 /ill sick 9 ! morn+1 & aft] we _h driv5 ?ree miles on to ! ,web]'s ,=k1 we camp$ ! rema9d] ( ! day because ,presid5t ,"y 0 worse4 ,! ,twelve & o!rs w5t out & pray$ = him & = ! sick g5]ally1 accord+ to ! ord] ( ! prie/hood4 ,sunday1 ! #ah?1 0 sp5t hold+ meet+2 & on ! morr[ morn+1 =ty-"o wagons w5t on4 ,) !m 7 ,dr4 ,ri*>ds' & ,george ,a ,smi?'s4 ,fifte5 wagons rema9$ ) ,presid5t ,"y4 ,two ( m9e 7 ( ! numb]4 ,9 company ) ,heb] ,c4 ,kimball1 ,e4 ,t4 ,b5son1 & ,h[>d ,egan1 ,i rode ov] ! m\nta9 call$ ,pratt's ,pass1 ) ! company t w5t on1 & !n return$ to ,presid5t ,"y4 ,next morn+ we />t$ e>ly & /opp$ = breakfa/ #cab aft] a five-mile drive4 ,i c>ri$ ,bro!r ,brigham 9 my c>riage4 ,! fev] 0 /ill on him1 b he /ood ! ride well4 ,aft] breakfa/ we travel$ t5 miles ov] ! wor/ road ( ! :ole j\rney4 ,our camp+ gr\nd at night 0 on a tr\t creek4 ,"h we f\nd ?ree wagons t _h t>ri$ 9 consequ5ce ( ! sick4 ,bro!rs ,%]wood1 ,johnson1 & ,dewey 7 s sick !y c\ld n j\rney1 & we camp$ ) !m & baptiz$ !m = _! heal?1 & ,i confirm$ !m4 ,?is morn+ ,bro!r ,pratt's company 0 only eight miles fur!r on ?an :]e we camp$ at night4 ,we rema9$ 9 camp next day because ( sickness4 ,we 7 on ,ea/ ,canyon ,creek1 & ! r\te we 7 tak+ 0 ,re$'s ,pass1 :i* we nam$ ,pratt's ,pass1 9 consequ5ce ( 8 go+ on to make ! road4 ,next day eight miles ( our j\rney 0 made1 & ,ea/ ,canyon ,creek 0 rea*$4 ,x 0 eight miles ( ! wor/ ( roads1 & ,bro!r ,case sma%$ "o ( 8 h9d :eels4 ,we _h to wait two h\rs to br+ 8 wagon up4 ,! sick /ood ! j\rney bett] ?an we expect$ dur+ ! day1 consid]+ ! bad road4 ,we left ,ea/ ,canyon ,creek on ! #bcrd & travel$ to ! we/ five miles up hill :i* br\ght u to ! summit1 & !n desc5d$ ! m\nta9 six miles ?r\gh a ?ick timb] grove4 ,! timb]s _h be5 cut out ( ! road1 yet x 0 full ( /umps & x kept ea* team/] v busy to dodge ! /umps & n break 8 wagon4 ,"o man turn$ 8 wagon ov] & sma%$ ! top all to pieces4 ,!re 7 two *ildr5 9 ! wagon1 b !y 7 n hurt4 ,we noon$ at a beautiful spr+ 9 a small bir* grove4 ,!re 0 m timb] dur+ ?is half day's travel ?an we _h se5 9 a mon?1 & ! valleys1 bo? asc5d+ & desc5d+1 7 extremely f]tile & cov]$ ) vegetation to ! tops ( ! hills4 ,at ! spr+ :]e we noon$ we 7 met by ,bro!rs ,pack & ,mat!ws f ! =w>d camps4 ,!y br\ght u a lett] in=m+ u t x 0 only t5 miles to ! valley ( ! ,great ,salt ,lake1 or ,great ,bas91 & f\rte5 to _! camp4 ,!y _h explor$ ! c\ntry z f> z possible & made *oice ( a #cac spot to put 9 crops4 ,aft] noon+ we travel$ up ano!r v t$i\s hill & d[n into a valley & camp$ = ! night4 ,?is1 ! #bd? day ( ,july1 #ahdg1 0 an important day 9 ! hi/ory ( my life1 & 9 ! hi/ory ( ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,aft] travel+ f our encampm5t six miles ?r\gh ! deep rav9e valley end+ ) ! canyon1 we came 9 full view ( ! valley ( ! ,great ,salt ,lake1 or ! ,great ,bas9--! ,l& ( ,promise1 held 9 res]ve by ! h& ( ,god z a re/+ place = ! ,sa9ts4 ,we gaz$ ) wond] & admiration ^u ! va/ f]tile valley spread out be=e u = ab\t tw5ty-five miles 9 l5g? & sixte5 miles 9 wid?1 clo!d ) a heavy g>m5t ( vegetation1 & 9 ! mid/ ( :i* gli/5$ ! wat]s ( ! ,great ,salt ,lake1 ) m\nta9s all ar\nd t[]+ to ! skies1 & /reams1 rivulets & creeks ( pure wat] runn+ ?r\gh ! beautiful valley4 ,aft] a h>d j\rney f ,w9t] ,qu>t]s ( m ?an "o ?\s& miles1 ?r\gh flats ( ! ,platte ,riv] & plateaus ( ! ,black ,hills & ,rocky ,m\nta9s & ov] ! burn+ s&s1 & et]nal sage regions1 will[ swails & rocky regions1 to gaze ^u a valley ( su* va/ ext5t surr\nd$ ) a p]fect *a9 ( ev]la/+ m\nta9s cov]$ ) et]nal sn[1 ) _! innum]able peaks l pyramids t[]+ t[>ds heav51 pres5t$ at "o view to u ! gr&e/ sc5]y & prospect t we c\ld h obta9$ on e>?4 ,?\ghts ( pleasant m$itation ran 9 rapid succession ?r\gh our m9ds at ! anticipation t n _m ye>s h5ce ! ,h\se ( ,god w\ld be e/abli%$ 9 ! m\nta9s & exalt$ above ! hills1 :ile ! valleys w\ld be conv]t$ into or*>ds1 v9ey>ds1 fields1 etc41 plant$ ) cities1 & ! /&>d ( ,zion be unfurl$1 unto :i* ! nations w\ld ga!r4 #cad ,,*apt] #bi4 ,,return ,,( ,,! ,,pione]s ,,to ,,w9t] ,,qu>t]s1 #ahdg4 ,9 ,retrospect4--,fir/ ,crop ( ,potatoes ,plant$4--,! ,beg9n+ ( ,irrigation4--,fir/ ,sunday4--,explorations ,s\? to ,utah ,lake4--,*oice ( ,temple ,block4--,address by ,brigham ,"y4--,return to ,w9t] ,qu>t]s4--,meet ! ,second ,company ( ,pione]s4--,enc\nt] ) ! ,indians4--,rea* ,w9t] ,qu>t]s1 ,oct4 #ca1 #ahdg4--;,fir/ ,presid5cy ,organiz$1 ,dec4 #bg1 #ahdg4 ,z ! valley pres5t$ itself to view be=e ! gaze ( ?is /urdy b& ( pione]s1 ,presid5t ,"y express$ 8 full satisfaction ) ! place4 ,! ,"l _h %[n him ! view be=e 9 a vision2 & n[ z he lay ^u 8 b$ 7/ill physically indispos$7 9 ,eld] ,woodruff's c>riage1 ! ,"l also %[$ him _m ?+s conc]n+ ! future ( ! valley2 & ) "o unit$ te/imony1 ! pione] company felt t !y _h rea*$ _! de/9ation4 ,!y c\ld n[ re/ ! soles ( _! feet 9 peace & be free f fury ( angry mobs4 ,t 0 sixty ye>s ago2 & 9 view ( ! great *ange :i* has be5 br\ght ab\t1 we are l$ to exclaim1 ,:at ha? ,god wr\ght6 ,!n1 sage-bru% pla91 ) no inhabitants except+ ! w&]+ ,lamanite1 n a build+1 n a f5ce1 n a furr[1 ! sil5ce ( a b>r5 des]t reign$ supreme4 ,to-day1 a mighty city ( #ajj1jjj p /&s1 ) a ,temple ( ! ,"l1 _m h\ses ( wor%ip & ( le>n+1 mod]n inv5tions1 & all o!r evid5ces ( civilization4 ,x is "o ( ! mo/ beautiful cities 9 all ! l&1 :]e ! we>y travel] & ! home-seek] f ne>ly e l& & clime h f\nd a place ( re/4 ,:at a debt ( gratitude ^! busy ?\s&s owe to ! pione]s ( sixty ye>s ago w n be fully kn[n until !y are quick5$ by a p]fect und]/&+ ( man's relation%ip to ,god & man1 & ! purposes ( a ,supreme ,be+4 ,orson ,pratt1 ,era/us ,sn[1 & a numb] ( o!rs _h ent]$ ! valley two days be=e & _h already pl[$ by ! side ( two small /reams ne>ly five acres ( l&4 ,aft] gaz+ a %ort "t ov] ! valley1 ! company mov$ ov] ! #cae table-l& into ! valley ab\t f\r miles to ! encampm5t ( _! bre?r54 ,bro!r ,woodruff _h "o-half bu%el ( potatoes1 & be=e eat+ 8 d9n]1 he plant$ !m 9 ! e>? & hop$1 by ! bless+s ( ! ,"l1 to save en\gh = se$ ! foll[+ ye>4 ,!re 7 no idl]s 9 ! camp1 all 7 busy z bees4 ,!y damm$ up "o creek1 & be=e night _h spread ! wat] ov] a l>ge tract & irrigat$ ! p>*$ gr\nd4 ,?is 0 ! beg9n+ ( irrigation 9 ! ,salt ,lake ,valley1 ,july #bd1 #ahdg4 ,s9ce !n ! "w ( irrigation has spread abroad 9 all ! arid regions ( ! ,we/ f ,nebraska to ,cali=nia4 ,! v>i\s me?ods ( utiliz+ ! wat] h be5 /udi$ & improv$4 ,irrigation has occupi$ ! att5tion ( great m9ds assembl$ 9 ,congresses to discuss ! subject1 & has be5 consid]$ 9 ! legislative halls ( ! nation2 b ! pione]s 9 ?is ent]prise 7 ! little b& ( fai?ful & great m5 l$ by ! ,prophet ,brigham ,"y to ! ,valleys ( ! ,m\nta9s4 ,( ! future1 ,eld] ,woodruff records ! m$itations ( _! m9ds on t occasion ?us3 ,?\ghts ( pleasant m$itations ran 9 rapid succession ?r\gh our m9ds 9 anticipation t n _m ye>s h5ce ! ,h\se ( ,god w\ld be e/abli%$ 9 ! m\nta9s & be exalt$ above ! hills1 :ile ! valleys w\ld be conv]t$ into or*>ds1 v9ey>ds1 & fields plant$ ) cities1 & ! ,/&>d ( ,zion be unfurl$ = ! ga!r+ ( ! nations4 ,su* positive utt]ances %[ h[ deeply conv9c$ 7 ! pione]s t ,god _h l$ !m to ! valley4 ,!y knew ! future 9 g5]al1 z well z we ( to-day "k ! pa/ 9 detail4 ,!y said t ! ,"l _h %[n x unto !m1 & ! fulfillm5t ( _! pr$ictions proves t ,he did4 ,x w\ld inde$ be a wilful unbelief on ! "p ( ! desc5dants ( ^! pione]s to d\bt ! inspiration :i* guid$ ,presid5t ,"y & 8 associates 9 ! settlem5t ( ! ,salt ,lake ,valley4 ,t[>d ! ev5+ ( ! #bd?1 z if to give hope ( future moi/ure1 ! ,"l s5t a beautiful ?und] %[]1 & x ra9$ = a %ort "t ov] ! entire valley4 ,presid5t ,woodruff says3 ,we felt ?ankful = ?is1 z x 0 ! g5]al op9ion t x nev] ra9$ 9 ! valley dur+ ! summ] season4 ,?us clos$ ! day1 ! great ,pione] ,day1 to be celebrat$ ea* #caf ye> by ?\s&s & inde$ by millions yet unborn4 ,! foll[+ day 0 ,sunday1 & ! pione]s met = wor%ip at ab\t #aj a4 m4 ,! fir/ s]mon deliv]$ 9 ! valley 0 by ,presid5t ,geo4 ,a4 ,smi?1 & ,bro4 ,woodruff writes t1 ,x 0 an int]e/+ disc\rse4 ,presid5t ,heb] ,c4 ,kimball & ,ezra ,t4 ,b5son also spoke 9 ! =5oon4 ,at #b p4 m41 ! ,sacram5t 0 adm9i/]$4 ,! congregation 0 address$ by ,eld]s ,wil=d ,woodruff1 ,orson ,pratt1 ,will>d ,ri*>ds1 & sev]al o!rs ) clos+ in/ructions by ,presid5t ,"y 9 :i* he w>n$ !m aga9/ break+ ! ,sabba?4 ,!y mu/ n "w1 fi%1 or hunt on t day4 ,he w>n$ !m aga9/ s9 ( e k9d1 & ?us !re 0 begun ! "w ( ,god 9 ! ,valleys ( ! ,m\nta9s4 ,on ,monday ! #bf? ,presid5t ,"y & sev]al bre?r5 asc5d$ ! summit ( a m\nta9 on ! nor? :i* !y nam$ ,ensign ,peak1 a "n x has borne ev] s9ce4 ,eld] ,woodruff 0 ! fir/ to ga9 ! summit ( ! peak4 ,"h !y unfurl$ ! ,am]ican flag1 ! ,ensign ( ,lib]ty to ! _w4 ,x w be rememb]$ t ! c\ntry !n occupi$ by ! ,sa9ts 0 ,mexican soil1 & 0 be+ tak5 possession ( by ! ,mormon ,battalion & pione]s z a future great commonweal? to ! cr$it & honor ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 ,eld] ,woodruff soon became active 9 explor+ ! valley1 & p5etrat+ s\?w>d to ! ,utah ,lake4 ,he came 9 contact ) roam+ ,indians b f\nd !m fri5dly & desir\s ( trad+ ) ! :ites4 ,aft] explor+ a c\ple ( days1 & see+ ! new l&1 ) "h & !re a h]d ( m\nta9 goats1 %eep1 & antelope1 he & 8 bre?r5 return$ to ! pione] encampm5t4 ,f\r days aft] ! arrival ( ! pione]s 9 ! ,valley1 !y select$ ! site ^u :i* to build ! ,temple ( ! ,"l4 ,presid5t ,"y call$ ! ,twelve toge!r on ?is important occasion1 & all 7 unit$ 9 ! *oice ( ! ,temple ,block4 ,^? :o 7 pres5t on t occasion 7 ,presid5t ,brigham ,"y1 ,eld]s ,heb] ,c4 ,kimball1 ,orson ,pratt1 ,will>d ,ri*>ds1 ,wil=d ,woodruff1 ,george ,a4 ,smi?1 ,amasa ,lyman1 & ,ezra ,t4 ,b5son4 ,at t "t x 0 mov$ & c>ri$ t ! ,temple lot #cag %\ld conta9 =ty acres1 b lat] x 0 deem$ too l>ge a tract to c>e = prop]ly1 & ! lot 0 limit$ to ! t5 acre block ^u :i* ! ,temple n[ /&s4 ,! city 0 laid out 9 blocks ( t5 acres1 divid$ into eight lots1 ( equal size1 "o & a f\r? acres 9 ea*4 ,presid5t ,"y express$ a desire t ! h\ses be built 9 ! c5t] ( ! lot1 s t 9 case ( fire ! neighbors' h\ses w\ld n be endang]$1 be+ s f> ap>t4 ,! design ( ,presid5t ,"y 0 t no speculation 9 l&s by ! bre?r5 %\ld be all[$ :]eby ! fir/ com]s %\ld enri* !mselves at ! exp5se ( _! bre?r5 :o %\ld foll[4 ,close up to ! city limits1 ! f>m+ l& 0 p>cel$ out 9 five acre plats1 jo9+ !m a little f>!r out into t5 acres1 & outside ( ^!1 tw5ty acre fields4 ,?is arrangem5t prev5t$ any "o man f hold+ a l>ge tract ne> ! city1 & by s do+ prev5t$ speculation by ! individual to ! detrim5t ( ! :ole community4 ,! city c\ld easily ext5d its bord]s )\t pur*as+ mu* l& f any "o individual4 ,9 o!r words1 ! int]e/ ( ! :ole 0 to be upp]mo/ 9 ! m9d ( ea* man1 & ! _s ( gre$ & av>ice seldom ass]t$ itself on ! "p ( ^? noble f\nd]s ( ,utah's great commonweal?4 ,i h he>d my respect$ /ep-fa!r1 ,jesse ,w4 ,fox1 say t he survey$ _m ( ! cities & mu* ( ! l& betwe5 ,logan & ,/4 ,george1 a di/ance ( ov] #djj miles1 & ! desire to select a t[n lot or a f>m lot 9 any ( ! places = speculative purposes nev] ent]$ 8 he>t2 & if any "o ask$ him to select "o = him he promptly refus$1 say+ t ^? :o own$ ! l& %\ld be ! build]s on x & t no "o by 8 assi/ance %\ld ev] speculate at ! exp5se ( ! poor ,sa9ts com+ to ! ,valley to s]ve ,god & keep ,8 comm&m5ts4 ,?is 0 ! _s & s5tim5t ( ,presid5t ,"y1 ,eld] ,woodruff1 & all ^? noble m51 & x 0 g5]ally %>$ ?r\gh\t all ! camp ( ,israel4 ,inde$1 x is ! _s ( ! ,gospel ( ,*ri/4 ,on ,july #bi?1 ab\t "o hundr$ & =ty ( ! ,mormon ,battalion came into camp ) "o hundr$ ,sa9ts f ,mississippi4 ,capta9s ,br[n1 ,higg9s1 & ,lieut5ant ,willis ( ! ,battalion #cah 7 among ! numb]4 ,!y 7 met ab\t f\r miles out by ,presid5t ,"y & p>ty1 & receiv$ f !m a he>ty welcome to ! home ( ! ,sa9ts4 ,!y br\ght ) !m sixty wagons1 "o hundr$ head ( horses & mules1 ?ree hundr$ head ( cattle1 all ( :i* s]v$ to /r5g!n v mat]ially ! settlem5t ( ! ,sa9ts4 ,:ile "s 7 explor+1 o!rs 7 pl[+ & plant+ s t 9 less ?an a week f ! #bd? ( ,july !y _h fields plant$ ) potatoes1 corn1 beans1 peas1 & buck:eat4 ,:at a busy1 hopeful1 en]getic sc5e ! ,pione] ,camp mu/ h pres5t$ at t "t6 ,!y visit$ ! w>m & hot sulphur spr+s on ! nor?1 & ba!d 9 ! latt]4 ,a numb] ( ! ,utah ,indians visit$ ! camp1 & ! subject ( ! c\rse to be pursu$ 9 deal+ ) !m 0 discuss$1 & ! c\nsel to fe$ !m & n fight !m has be5 foll[$ by ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts f t day to ! pres5t4 ,_h ?is policy be5 pursu$ by all ! :ites1 mu* blood & treasure w\ld h be5 sav$ to ! nation2 & x is safe to say t _m lives & mu* prop]ty h be5 sav$ ! p by ! c\rse ( peace & love pursu$ by ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts t[>d _! r$ bre?r54 ,sunday1 ,augu/ #a/1 ! ,sa9ts assembl$ = wor%ip & 7 edifi$ by disc\rses f ,eld]s ,kimball1 ,pratt1 ,lyman1 & o!rs4 ,eld] ,will>d ,ri*>ds read a lett] f ! comm&+ (fic]s ( ! ,battalion highly comm5d+ ! deportm5t ( ! ,mormon volunte]s 9 ! ,am]ican s]vice4 ,! revelation giv5 to ,presid5t ,"y at ,w9t] ,qu>t]s 0 read to ! assembly & accept$ z ! ^w ( ! ,"l by _! unanim\s vote4 ,9 ! ev5+ ! ,twelve met 9 c\ncil & decid$ t ,bro!r ,ezra ,t4 ,b5son & ?ree o!rs %\ld return ea/ until !y met ! company foll[+ ! pione]s1 asc]ta9 _! welf>e1 & br+ on ! mail4 ,eld] ,woodruff jo9$ ) ,eld] ,geo4 ,a4 ,smi? 9 cutt+ & haul+ logs = _! cab9s :ile await+ also ! prep>ation ( adobes = _! m p]man5t dwell+s4 ,bro!r ,woodruff reports 8 fir/ day at *opp+ logs z v fatigu+4 ,_m ( ! horses belong+ to ! pione]s 7 expos$ to ! #cai ,indians1 b none 0 /ol51 & ?is1 writes ,eld] ,woodruff1 increas$ our confid5ce 9 ! ,indians4 ,ab\t ?is "t ,presid5t ,"y felt impress$ t he & ! bre?r5 ( ! camp %\ld r5ew _! cov5ants by baptism4 ,augu/ #f?1 ! ,twelve 7 rebaptiz$ by ,presid5t ,"y4 ,eld] ,kimball baptiz$ ,presid5t ,"y & ! latt] confirm$ 8 bre?r5 & re-seal$ ^u !m all _! =m] bless+s4 ,foll[+ ?is1 ! bre?r5 select$ _! inh]itances4 ,bro!r ,woodruff's 0 ! corn] diagonally across ! /reet f ! s\?-we/ corn] ( ! ,temple ,block1 fac+ ! ea/ & nor?4 ,9 ! ev5+ ,eld] ,kimball baptiz$ fifty-five memb]s ( ! camp4 ,eld] ,woodruff assi/$ 9 _! confirmation4 ,augu/ ! #h? ! g5]al "w ( rebaptiz+ cont9u$4 ,eld]s ,kimball1 ,sn[1 ,lewis1 ,godd>d1 ,ev]ett1 & ,%umway did ! baptiz+1 :ile ,presid5t ,"y & ! ,twelve confirm$4 ,?is made #bhh 9 all :o _h be5 rebaptiz$ dur+ ! la/ ?ree days4 ,! camp assembl$ z usual at #aj o'clock = public meet+ & 0 address$ by ,heb] ,c4 ,kimball1 mu* to our edification4 ,i foll[$ & 0 nev] bless$ ) great] lib]ty ( spee*4 ,! practice ( ! ,sa9ts com+ into ! ,valley to r5ew _! cov5ants by baptism 0 foll[$ = _m ye>s1 b lat]1 :5 ! organizations abroad became m p]fect1 & ! ,sa9ts came ) spe$y & direct transportation f _! native l&s to ! /akes ( ,zion1 ?is practice has be5 discont9u$ z n be+ ( ! same necessity z 9 ! e>ly pione] days4 ,sunday1 ,augu/ #ae?1 ,eld] ,woodruff att5d$ ! s]vices & report$ a l5g?y & v int]e/+ disc\rse by ,presid5t ,brigham ,"y4 ,on ! #aa? a little *ild ( ,bro!r ,cr[ 0 dr[n$ & ,presid5t ,"y (f]$ "s consol+ rem>ks be>+ ^u ?is sad ev5t1 & he also spoke ^u ! resurrection4 ,mu* ( 8 disc\rse 0 ^u ! au?ority ( ! prie/hood1 f :i* we quote a few l9es3 ,bro!r ,joseph receiv$ ! ,patri>*al or ,mel*is$ek ,prie/hood f "u ! h&s ( ,pet]1 ,james1 & ,john4 ,f ^? ,apo/les ,joseph receiv$ e p[]1 bless+1 & privilege ( ! highe/ au?ority ( ! ,mel*is$ek ,prie/hood ev] committ$ to man on ! e>?4 ,"s h _h fe>s t we _h n p[] to #cbj obta9 revelations s9ce ! dea? ( ,joseph1 b ,i want ?is subject f ?is "t & =ev] to be set at re/4 ,i want ! ,*ur* to und]/& f ?is day h5ce=? & =ev]1 t an ,apo/le is ! highe/ (fice & au?ority t !re is 9 ! ,*ur* & ,k+dom ( ,god on ! e>?4 ,joseph ,smi? gave unto me & my bre?r51 ! ,twelve1 all ! prie/hood1 p[]1 & au?ority :i* he held1 & ^? are p[]s :i* belong to ! ,apo/le%ip4 ,we %all take "t1 & ea* /ep ! ,sa9ts take1 let !m take "t en\gh to und]/& x4 ,ev]y?+ at ,nauvoo w5t ) a ru%4 ,we _h to build ! ,temple ) ! tr[el 9 "o h& & ! sword 9 ! o!r1 & mobs 7 ^u u all ! :ile1 & _m cry+ out1 ',oh6 ! ,temple c't be built4' ,i told !m x %\ld be built4 ,?is ,*ur* %\ld n fall2 & ! ,"l said if we did n build x we %\ld be reject$ z a ,*ur* ) our dead4 ,:y did ,he say x8 ,because ! ,sa9ts 7 becom+ slo?ful & covet\s1 & w\ld sp5d _! means ^u f9e h\ses = !mselves be=e !y w\ld put x into a ,h\se ( ! ,"l2 b we w5t at x & f9i%$ x & turn$ x ov] into ! h&s ( ! ,"l 9 spite ( e>? & hell1 & ! bre?r5 7 s fai?ful t we labor$ day & night to give !m _! end[m5ts4 ,:5 ,i look ^u ! great "w ! eld]s ( ,israel h to p]=m1 & look ar\nd ^u !m1 & see !m va9 & fooli%1 x makes me sorr[ful4 ,!y =get _! call+4 ,o1 ye eld]s ( ,israel1 ?9k = a mom5t :at mann] ( p]sons ought ye to be--m5 :o hold ! prie/hood & keys ( salvation1 :o h p[] to g to ! nations ( ! e>? & say to ! p1 ',we h salvation = y if y w receive x1 & cele/ial glory awaits y2 or condemnation1 if y reject x4' ,x is no trifl+ affair to h p[] put into y\r h&s to deal ) ! et]nal de/9ies ( ! sons & daught]s ( ,adam :o =m ! nations ( ! e>?4 ,9 ! aft]noon ,eld]s ,orson ,pratt & ,era/us ,sn[ edifi$ ! p "u ! influ5ce ( ! _s ( ! ,"l4 ,9 conf]5ce ( ! lead+ m51 !y gave to ! city ! "n ( ,! ,city ( ! ,great ,salt ,lake4 ,x has s9ce be5 abbreviat$ to ,salt ,lake ,city4 ,! /ream runn+ we/w>d 0 giv5 ! "n ( ,city ,creek1 :i* x /ill be>s2 ! riv] on ! we/1 ,we/]n ,jordan1 to di/+ui% x f ,jordan 9 ,pale/9e2 ! #cba two /reams f ! m\nta9s on ! ea/1 ,great ,canyon ,creek & ,little ,canyon ,creek4 ,9 ! ma91 ^! names h be5 pres]v$4 ,x 0 also decid$ to f5ce ! city1 & to appo9t a presid5t1 & high c\ncil = ! new /ake ( ,zion4 ,eld] ,woodruff & 8 associates 7 occupi$ until ,augu/ #bf? 9 sett+ ?+s 9 ord] & prep>+ = ! pione]s' return to ,w9t] ,qu>t]s4 ,on ! way1 !y met ,eld] ,b5son z a mess5g] f ! mov+ camp ( ,israel1 & lat] on met ! camp itself 9 diff]5t bodies1 *iefly 9 *>ge ( ,eld]s ,p>ley ,p4 ,pratt & ,john ,taylor4 ,! :ole company consi/$ ( #fjj wagons4 ,presid5t ,woodruff met 8 fa!r 9 ! tra9 b 8 /ep-"m _h gone back to ,i[a to live ) h] daught] ,emma4 ,on ! j\rney _m int]e/+ meet+s 7 held & mu* *oice in/ruction giv5 & "s repro(s met$ out1 especially by ,presid5t ,brigham ,"y4 ,x 0 a con/ant s*ool+4 ,l anci5t ,israel1 ! ,sa9ts 7 n free f faults1 & ne$$ tra9+ & reprov+ to prep>e !m = great] ?+s4 ,bro!r ,woodruff record$ 9 8 j\rnal ne>ly all ! c\nsels1 tea*+s1 & m9i/rations ( ,presid5t ,"y :i* occurr$ on ! j\rney4 ,a few incid5ts ( an excit+ nature occurr$ on ! r\te4 ,on ! #aj? ( ,septemb]1 ne> ! ,sweet ,wat]1 ! horses 7 /ol51 & also ^? belong+ to ! ,sa9ts on _! way to ! ,valley4 ,( ?is episode ,eld] ,woodruff writes3 ,! al>m 0 giv5 e>ly next morn+ t a lot ( our horses & mules 7 /ol54 ,bells 7 f\nd cut f ! horses1 also l>iats cut (f1 an arr[ pick$ up1 & o!r signs ( ,indians 7 9 evid5ce4 ,! trail 0 f9ally f\nd & a company ( #bjj horsem5 />t$ 9 pursuit ( ! ,indians4 ,x look$ gloomy to see s _m wom5 & *ildr5 "h 9 ! m\nta9s ) _! horses & cattle /ol54 ,?irty horses 7 tak5 f ! pione] camps1 & tw5ty f ! o!r camps4 ,! company rema9$ toge!r dur+ ! day1 & 9 ! ev5+ assembl$ = meet+ & 0 address$ by ,orson ,pratt4 ,heb] ,c4 ,kimball1 & ,brigham ,"y4 ,dur+ ! ev5+1 two ( ! bre?r5 return$ f ! pursuit ( ! ,indians & br\ght back five ( ! horses4 ,next morn+ we p>t$ ) our fri5ds :o 7 go+ ,we/1 & ^? ( u :o _h n lo/ horses divid$ ) ^? #cbb :o _h4 ,z we j\rney$ on1 we met ! rema9d] ( our bre?r5 return+ f ! ,indian *ase1 b ) no m ( ! horses t 7 /ol54 ,! enemy _h tak5 =ty ?ree4 ,t5 days lat]1 on ! morn+ ( ,septemb] #ba/1 ano!r excit+ di/urbance ) ! ,indians took place4 ,he writes3 ,ab\t #i a4 m4 ! call 0 made to get our horses4 ,i />t$ = !m 9 ! timb]1 "o-half mile f camp4 ,:5 ab\t two ?irds ( ! way "o ( ! mo/ excit+ sc5es occurr$4 ,i he>d sev]al reports ( guns 9 quick succession4 ,at ! same "t1 our gu>d cri$ out1 ',indians6 ,indians6' ,9 less ?an a m9ute ! timb] & bluffs 7 l9$ ) m\nt$ ,indians *>g+ ) all spe$ ^u our gu>d1 horses1 & camps4 ,!y %ot at sev]al ( ! gu>ds b miss$ !m4 ,! ,indians took a c\ple ( ! gu>ds & tri$ to c>ry !m (f by =ce1 b ! gu>ds knock$ !m d[n ) _! fi/s & escap$4 ,"s ( ! bre?r5 snapp$ _! guns at ! ,indians b ! guns miss$ fire & no blood 0 %$4 ,z soon z ,i he>d ! report ( ! guns & ! cry ( ,indians1 & saw !m driv+ (f horses1 & ga!r+ ?ick & fa/ ^u e h&1 ,i ran to camp ) all spe$ & gave ! al>m1 call+ ^u all to ga!r arms & m\nt _! horses4 ,bro!rs ,kimball1 ,rockwood1 ,mat!ws1 & sev]al o!rs sprang to _! horses ) guns & pi/ols 9 h& & ran to /op ! horses ! ,indians 7 driv+ away4 ,"o p>ty ( ,indians _h driv5 ab\t a doz5 horses & mules ov] ! hills4 ,bro!r ,kimball took aft] !m4 ,two ,indians _h gone ov] ! bluff ) my horse & mule4 ,bro!r ,rockwood w5t aft] !m1 & at ! same "t ab\t #bj ( our horses came ru%+ t[>d camp1 fright5$ by ! ,indians4 ,) great ex]tion ,presid5t ,"y & "o or two o!rs succe$$ 9 gett+ !m /opp$ & turn$ !m into camp4 ,z soon z ,i arriv$ 9 camp1 ,i op5$ my trunk1 took out my belt conta9+ #h pi/ol %ots1 buckl$ x on z soon z possible1 put a saddle & bridle on a brok5 d[n horse1 = want ( a bett] "o1 & m\nt$ )\t spur or :ip & gave *ase aft] my own horses4 ,i c\ld n g fa/ ov] r\gh roads ) a poor horse1 b w5t z fa/ z possible4 ,z soon z ,i began to asc5d ! bluffs1 ,i saw ,indians ga!r+ ?ick on e h&1 clos+ 9 betwe5 me & ! camp4 ,z ,i pass$ "o ,indian1 #cbc he 0 prim+ 8 gun1 b ,i cont9u$ ! *ase4 ,:ile go+ up a rav9e ) /eep bluffs on ea* side1 an avalan*e ( "s ?irty ,indians ru%$ d[n ^u me & h$g$ me 9 s t ,i c\ld n get out4 ,)9 a few feet ( me a l>ge ,indian drew a gun on me4 ,i pres5t$ a six%oot] at 8 brea/ & gave a yell1 :i* ,i _h no soon] done ?an he gave a :oop & ran up ! hill1 all ! o!r ,indians foll[+ 8 example4 ,z soon z my horse & mule got ov] _! fright & 7 out ( sight ( ! camp1 !y tri$ to return to x1 & tr\bl$ ! ,indians 9 driv+ !m4 ,bro!r ,rockwood soon came ne> !m1 & :5 ! ,indians f\nd !y 7 ov]tak51 "o /opp$ & pr(ess$ fri5d%ip1 :ile ! o!r tri$ to drive ! horses on4 ,bro!r ,rockwood fir$ 8 pi/ol at him & ! ,indians bo? ran away1 & we soon caught ! horses4 ,:ile ?is 0 go+ on1 ne>ly =ty ,indians surr\nd$ ,bro!r ,kimball & "s ( ! bre?r5 />t$ to 8 assi/ance4 ,indians 7 also on e side ( me until ,i got to ! camp4 ,! bre?r5 :o 7 ) me hav+ gone to ! assi/ance ( ,bro!r ,kimball1 ! camp 0 left ) b few to protect x1 s t :5 ,i arriv$ ,i f\nd "o hundr$ & fifty w>riors _h ga!r$ ar\nd x1 all dress$ 9 ! greate/ w> /yle4 ,! old *ief !n address$ u & said !y 7 good ,si\x1 & !y _h tak5 u to be ,cr[s or ,snakes4 ,:5 !y f\nd !y c\ld get no m ( our horses & t ?ree _h be5 retak51 !y pr(ess$ fri5d%ip4 ,!re 7 elev5 horses 9 all tak5 by ! ,indians :o numb]$ ab\t #bjj w>riors1 well m\nt$1 :ile !re 7 n m ?an #bj ( our m5 engag$ 9 /opp+ & retak+ ! horses4 ,bro!r ,g\ld took "o ( ! ,indian's horses & an ,indian br\ght back ,bro!r ,woolsey's horse & ex*ang$ = him4 ,?is1 ) my two horses1 7 ! only ones tak5 dur+ ! skirmi%4 ,:5 ! ,indians ga!r$ be=e our camp1 !y saw t we 7 arm$1 & knew t we _h treat$ !m k9dly on our way to ! ,valley4 ,! old *ief !n propos$ t we smoke ! pipe ( peace2 & t if our *ief1 po9t+ to ,presid5t ,"y1 w\ld g to _! camp1 !y w\ld smoke ) him & give up ! horses !y _h tak54 ,bro!r ,brigham 0 n well1 & we did n ?9k x prud5t = him to g4 ,:ile engag$ 9 ! above conv]sation ) ! ,indians1 #cbd ,bro!r ,kimball :o _h be5 out on ! *ase1 return$ b>e head$1 hav+ dropp$ 8 hat4 ,he 0 accompani$ by ,bro!r ,b5son1 & 9 rid+ into camp ru%$ 8 horse ?r\gh ! mid/ ( ! ,indians4 ,!y fe>$ "s trea*]y1 or t he 0 an enemy4 ,!y leap$ ^u _! horses & da%$ away f ! camp1 "s ev5 runn+ into ! creek4 ,z soon z !y saw t no h>m 0 int5d$1 !y return$ & took _! places1 hav+ a he>ty laugh at _! fright4 ,bro!r ,kimball volunte]$ to accompany ! *ief into 8 camp1 9 place ( ,presid5t ,"y1 t we might get our horses4 ,bro!r ,/eph5 ,m>kham & myself volunte]$ to g ) him1 s we ?ree m\nt$ our horses & />t$ on ! exp$ition4 ,we took a ,fr5*man ) u :o c\ld speak a little ( ! ,si\x language4 ,! ,indians told u _! camp 0 "o mile away1 b we travel$ sev5 miles ov] bluffs & valleys be=e we came 9 sight ( x4 ,! camp 0 ?ree miles di/ant yet1 s we halt$ & wait$ = !m4 ,:5 !y came up to u !y pit*$ ab\t "o hundr$ lodges4 ,!y numb]$ ab\t six hundr$1 m51 wom51 & *ildr51 & br\ght ) !m ab\t "o ?\s& horses & mules1 all ( :i* we suppos$ 7 /ol5 f emigrants & f ,indian tribes4 ,_! camps pres5t$ a v picturesque & amus+ appe>ance4 ,among _! horses we readily recogniz$ our own1 :i* 7 /ol5 on ! night we camp$ ) ,bro!r ,grant's company4 ,we lo/ ne>ly fifty head t night & "h !y 7 9 ! drove :i* ^! ,indians _h4 ,! old *ief call$ toge!r ! w> *iefs & plac$ !m on 8 left h&1 & ourselves on 8 "r1 & sat d[n ^u ! grass1 fill$ a long pipe ) k9nik9ic1 smok$ x1 & pass$ x to 8 *iefs4 ,!y smok$ & pass$ x to u1 & we ea* smok$ 9 turn4 ,! old *ief !n told u to pick out our horses1 :i* we und]took to d1 b f\nd x no easy task to pick out a few horses f among "o ?\s& o!rs scatt]$ = ne>ly two miles up ! creek4 ,aft] a labori\s se>*1 we got all b two t 7 /ol5 t morn+4 ,we spoke to ! *ief ab\t ! two horses !y /ill _h 9 _! possession1 b :ile !y ackn[l$g$ !y _h !m1 !y gave u no enc\ragem5t t !y w\ld let u h !m ^u our arrival #cbe at ,l>amie1 b w\ld only let u h "o ( !m n[4 ,! bre?r5 pres5t$ ! *ief ) ?ree bu%els ( salt & we !n return$ to camp4 ,?us end$ ! excit+ sc5es & bus9ess ( ! day4 ,9 a subsequ5t ef=t to rega9 ^! /ol5 horses !y 7 unsuccessful4 ,x appe>s t ! ,indians did n fulfill _! promise1 b spirit$ ! horses away :]e !y c\ld n be f\nd4 ,on ! #bnd ( ,octob]1 ,bro!r ,woodruff & ,luke ,johnson />t$ out 9 se>* ( "s buffalo meat4 ,he writes ( ?is z foll[s3 ,we />t$ at day break1 & ! wolves1 ^: cries _h r5t ! air dur+ ! night1 7 sl9k+ away 9 all directions z we rode along1 & ! beautiful swans 7 float+ ^u ! wat]1 add+ *>m to ! sc5e4 ,soon1 a l>ge h]d ( buffaloes 0 9 sight4 ,we left our horses & /ole ^u !m z /eal?ily z we c\ld4 ,! picket gu>ds 7 fright5$ sev]al times1 b we manag$ to reassure !m4 ,!re is no well discipl9$ army ( m5 m p>ticul> to h an old exp]i5c$ gu>d on a close look out ?an a h]d ( buffaloes4 ,aft] an excit+ hunt !y succe$$ 9 gett+ only "o c[4 ,on ! #h? !y _h a beautiful view ( a h]d ( elk1 b did n succe$ 9 procur+ any4 ,on ! #ag? !y organiz$ a hunt+ exp$ition & succe$$ 9 kill+ two buffaloes1 :i* suppli$ !m ) meat = a %ort "t4 ,on ! #ai? !y 7 met by ! police f ,w9t] ,qu>t]s1 :o 7 l$ by ,bro!r ,hosea ,/\t4 ,^! bre?r5 escort$ ! pione] company back1 & !y all arriv$ on ! banks ( ! ,miss\ri1 ,octob] #ca/1 #ahdg4 ,a few days previ\s to ,bro!r ,woodruff's arrival1 ,si/] ,woodruff _h giv5 bir? to a daught]4 ,"m & *ild 7 do+ well1 & all 7 *e]ful & happy4 ,! ev5tful ye> ( #ahdg 0 n[ draw+ to a close1 & ere x became m]g$ into et]nity1 "o m great ev5t _h be5 catalogu$ 9 ! great book ( ,god's purpose = fulfillm5t4 ,on ,decemb] #e? 9 a c\ncil held at ,eld] ,orson ,hyde's1 ,presid5t ,brigham ,"y 0 *os5 & su/a9$ by ! c\nsel to be ! ,presid5t1 ,prophet1 ,se]1 & ,revelator to ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1 ) ,heb] ,c4 ,kimball & ,will>d ,ri*>ds z 8 fir/ & second c\nselors4 #cbf ,fa!r ,john ,smi?1 uncle to ! ,prophet ,joseph1 0 *os5 ! foll[+ day to be ! ,presid+ ,patri>* ( ! ,*ur*4 ,?is action 0 ratifi$ by ! unanim\s vote ( ! g5]al conf]5ce held 9 ! ,log ,tab]nacle1 ,decemb] #bg?1 #ahdg4 ,ab\t #a1jjj s\ls 7 assembl$1 & ) "o unit$ vote su/a9$ ^! bre?r5 9 ! ,fir/ ,presid5cy1 & 9 ! ,patri>*al (fice ( ! ,*ur*4 ,! ,apo/les pres5t at ! c\ncil & ! conf]5ce 7 ,brigham ,"y1 ,heb] ,c4 ,kimball1 ,orson ,hyde1 ,orson ,pratt1 ,will>d ,ri*>ds1 ,wil=d ,woodruff1 ,george ,a4 ,smi?1 ,amasa ,lyman1 & ,ezra ,t4 ,b5son4 ,( ! ev5t1 ,presid5t ,woodruff wrote 9 8 j\rnal3 ,f ,presid5t ,"y's tea*+s we le>n$ t x 0 necess>y to keep up a full organization ( ! ,*ur*1 ?r\gh all "t1 z f> z c\ld be1 at lea/ ! ,fir/ ,presid5cy1 ,quorum ( ! ,twelve1 ,sev5ties1 & ,patri>*s1 ov] ! :ole ,*ur*4 ,! affairs ( ! ,sa9ts at ,w9t] ,qu>t]s 7 prosp]\s1 & prospects bright = ! ,new ,ye>4 #cbg ,,*apt] #cj4 ,a ,,mission ,,to ,,! ,,ea/1 #ahdh4 ,9 ,w9t] ,qu>t]s4--,battle ( ,nauvoo ,commemorat$4--,organization ( ,pott[atamie ,c\nty4--,bids ,presid5t ,"y & ,sa9ts ,good-by4--,j\rney f ,w9t] ,qu>t]s to ,nauvoo4--,f ,nauvoo to ,ma9e4--,a ,lett] to ,8 ,wife4--,heal+ ! ,sick4--,discov]y ( ,gold 9 ,cali=nia4 ,dur+ ! fir/ ?ree mon?s ( ! ye> #ahdh1 ,apo/le ,woodruff devot$ himself to ! usual r\t9e ( bus9ess incid5t to fronti] life4 ,!y 7 lay+ ! f\ndations ( a commonweal? & /r5g!n+ ! religi\s organizations :i* 7 to play an important "p 9 ! social & religi\s life ( ! p4 ,!re 7 frequ5t meet+s ( ! ,twelve & ! ,presid5cy1 & ! future aspects ( bo? ! p & ! c\ntry 7 "u daily consid]ation4 ,x 0 dur+ ! e>ly "p ( ?is ye> t petitions 7 s5t to ! ,i[a ,legislature1 "o ask+ = a c\nty on ! ,pottawatomie tract ( l&1 & ! o!r = a po/-(fice4 ,eld] ,h5ry ,mill] 0 ! be>] ( ^! petitions4 ,ab\t ! same "t ! "q ( a disposition ( ! ,nauvoo ,temple came up1 ow+ to ! rec5t arrival f t city ( ,almon ,babbit1 ,hyrum ,kimball1 & ,john ,snyd]4 ,presid5t ,"y 0 firm 9 8 view t ! ,temple !re %\ld n be sold4 ,! battle ( ,nauvoo1 :i* _h be5 f\ght on ,septemb] #ab?1 #ahdf1 0 commemorat$ on ?is anniv]s>y by ^? :o _h tak5 "p 9 ! engagem5t4 ,!y wore a r$ badge on ! left arm1 z !y _h done dur+ ! conte/1 to di/+ui% !m f _! enemies4 ,! disp>ity 9 numb]s betwe5 ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts & _! enemies1--ab\t #ajj ( ! =m] & betwe5 eight & t5 hundr$ ( ! latt]--0 s great t ! ,sa9ts felt t !y _h be5 ! recipi5ts ( ,div9e favor1 especially 9 view ( ! fact t only ?ree ( _! numb] _h be5 lo/4 ,ab\t ! middle ( ! same mon?1 ,orson ,hyde return$ f ! ,ea/4 ,news also came at ! same "t ( ! success :i* ! mission>y "w 9 ,wales 0 a*iev+1 pr9cipally #cbh ?r\gh ! labors ( ,capta9 ,dan ,jones4 ,:ile ! opposition !re 0 int5se1 ! /ruggle r$\nd$ to ! spread ( ! ,gospel & ! increase ( ,sa9ts ?r\gh baptism4 ,m>* #a/ 0 ! #da/ anniv]s>y ( ,wil=d ,woodruff's life4 ,a few days lat]1 on ! night ( ,m>* #ae?1 he records a rem>kable dream 9 :i* he pass$ 9 _s ?r\gh ! air f /ate to /ate1 escap$ f 8 enemies & pass$ on to heav54 ,i saw1 he says1 ,joseph & ,hyrum & _m o!rs ( ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts :o _h di$4 ,! innum]able company ( s\ls :i* ,i saw seem$ to be prep>+ = "s gr& & important ev5t :i* ,i c\ld n und]/&4 ,_m 7 engag$ 9 mak+ cr[ns = ! ,sa9ts4 ,!y 7 all dress$ 9 :ite robes1 bo? male & female4 ,ab\t ?is "t ,wil=d ,woodruff record$ 9 8 j\rnal ! dea? ( ,john ,qu9cy ,adams1 & made special m5tion ( ! dea? ( ,john ,adams & ,?omas ,jeff]son1 m5 9 ^: life & atta9m5ts he _h tak5 great int]e/4 ,8 life 0 n conf9$ to ! limits ( 8 p]sonal activity1 z he took a deep int]e/ 9 all t 0 go+ on ?r\gh\t ! _w4 ,on ! #bg? ( ,m>*1 ! lead]s ( ! ,*ur* met 9 c\ncil = ! purpose ( e/abli%+ a political organization ( ,pottawattamie ,c\nty4 ,! relations ( ! ,*ur* to political que/ions 7 c>efully consid]$1 & f ! outset x 0 det]m9$ to keep sep>ate ! religi\s & political organizations ( ! new c\nty :i* !y 7 br++ into exi/5ce4 ,!y 7 a religi\s body ( m5 9 ^: m9ds religi\s influ5ces 7 dom9ant4 ,x w\ld h be5 ! mo/ natural ?+1 p]haps1 9 ! _w1 = !m to e/abli% a politico-ecclesia/ical gov]nm5t2 h[ev]1 !y recogniz$ f ! outset1 ! con/itution ( _! c\ntry1 respect$ ! =ms ( civil gov]nm5t1 & s sep>at$ x f _! religi\s organizations t non-,mormons :o %\ld !reaft] settle 9 _! mid/1 might enjoy ) p]fect fre$om _! political rights4 ,?is1 h[ev]1 did n mean z "s non-,mormons ?\ght x ought to mean1 t !y %\ld be elect$ to (fice1 & ! failure to recognize !m became a s\rce ( di/urbance4 ,z ! "t = hold+ ! annual conf]5ce = ,april approa*$1 !re appe>$ be=e ! lead]s sev]al ,pawnee *iefs ask+ 9 behalf ( _! p :o 7 />v+ = food1 #cbi = "o hundr$ bu%els ( corn4 ,! reque/ 0 grant$1 ! corn load$ ^u ! backs ( ! mules belong+ to ! ,indians1 :o return$ to _! p ) feel+s ( joy & appreciation4 ,! _s begott5 by su* an act ( g5]osity op5$ ! he>ts ( ! ,sa9ts = ! enjoym5t ( _! conf]5ce1 & fitt$ !m m p]fectly = ! wor%ip ( ,god4 ,presid5t ,"y comm5t$ ^u ! organization ( ! ,presid5cy :i* he said might h be5 effect$ ! fir/ conf]5ce aft] ! ,prophet's dea?1 b x 0 n wisdom to d s4 ,! au?ority & keys _h be5 committ$ to ! ,twelve1 & ! ,sa9ts 9 foll[+ ,brigham ,"y & ! ,quorum ( :i* he 0 presid5t1 fully demon/rat$ _! _s to disc]n :]e ! presid+ au?ority ( ! ,*ur* 0 to be f\nd4 ,! int]val betwe5 ! dea? ( ! ,prophet & ! organization ( ! new ,presid5cy gave ! ,sa9ts ample opportunity by exp]i5ce to confirm _! belief 9 ! lead]%ip ( ,presid5t ,"y & 8 c\ncil4 ,be=e ! conf]5ce clos$1 (fic]s ( ! high prie/s & eld]'s quorum :]e *os51 also a high c\ncil = ! ,*ur* 9 ,pottawatamie ,c\nty4 ,special att5tion 0 also giv5 at t "t to ! condition ( ! poor1 p>ticul>ly to ! families ( ! soldi]s :o _h enli/$ 9 ! ,mormon ,battalion4 ,a special committee 0 appo9t$ to locate ! poor & provide = _! wants4 ,a call 0 made = teams & wagons1 & a he>ty response 0 giv54 ,aft] ! conf]5ce1 ,philo ,dibble exhibit$ 8 pa9t+s ( ! m>tyrdom ( ,joseph & ,hyrum ,smi?1 & ( ,joseph's la/ address to ! ,nauvoo ,legion4 ,!re are _m ( ! pres5t g5]ation :o w rememb] ,eld] ,dibble's ef=ts to pres]ve & dissem9ate ! e>ly hi/ory ( ! ,*ur* by exhibitions ( 8 art1 :i* he gave = ! b5efit ( ! ,sa9ts = _m ye>s ?r\gh\t ! /akes ( ,zion4 ,soon aft] ! close ( conf]5ce ?ree ( ! ,battalion boys arriv$ f ,salt ,lake ,valley1 popul>ly "k z ,! ,valley1 & gave enc\rag+ reports f ! ,sa9ts !re4 ,!y br\ght ) !m lett]s to ! families t rema9$ 9 ,w9t] ,qu>t]s4 ,at ab\t ?is "t an ef=t 0 made to move ! bodies ( ! dead to a new cemet]y :i* _h be5 select$4 ,! graves ( _m 7 s m>k$ t !y might be id5tifi$ 9 ye>s to come4 ,!re1 two ( ,wil=d ,woodruff's sons1 #ccj ,joseph & ,ezra1 7 buri$ 9 a grave designat$ ,no4 #cd1 & m>k$ ,j4 ,e4 ,w4 ,:ile ! _s ( ga!r+ to _! new f\nd home 9 ! tops ( ! m\nta9s 0 upp]mo/ 9 ! m9ds ( ^? at ,w9t] ,qu>t]s1 ! lead]s kept con/antly be=e !m _! mission ( c>ry+ ! message ( ! new revelation to ! nations ( ! e>?4 ,apo/le ,woodruff 0 prep>+ = a mission to ! ,ea/1 & ,orson ,pratt1 to ,engl&4 ,^! m5 7 specially fitt$ by nature & exp]i5ce = mission>y "w1 & _! tal5ts 7 fully recogniz$ & made use (4 ,at ! same "t ,presid5t ,"y 0 mak+ prep>ations = ano!r j\rney across ! pla9s to ,salt ,lake ,valley4 ,^! 7 busy days at ,w9t] ,qu>t]s4 ,all 7 full ( hope & gr& expectations4 ,on ,sunday1 ,april #ad?1 ,presid5t ,"y 9 an address prophesi$ t ! ,sa9ts w\ld nev] be driv5 f ! ,rocky ,m\nta9s1 unless !y 7 guilty ( insurrection among !mselves1 & he _h no fe> ( t4 ,9 ! mid/ ( prep>ations1 a /eam-boat arriv$ on ! ,miss\ri ,riv] at ,w9t] ,qu>t]s load$ ) groc]ies & g5]al provisions ne$$ by ! p4 ,! same /eam-boat af=d$ ,orson ,pratt an opportunity to emb>k on 8 mission to ,engl&4 ,a few days lat] ano!r /eam] came ) #aej ,sa9ts f ,engl&4 ,^! 7 accompani$ by ,eld]s ,frankl9 ,d4 & ,samuel ,w4 ,ri*>ds on _! return f ! ,briti% mission4 ,on ,friday ! #bf? day ( ,may1 #ahdh1 ,presid5t ,"y began 8 second j\rney to ! ,rocky ,m\nta9s4 ,eld] ,woodruff writes3 ,9 company ) ,orson ,hyde1 ,e4 ,t4 ,b5son1 & o!rs1 on ! #bbnd ( ,june1 ,i rode out to ! ,horn to meet ,presid5ts ,"y & ,kimball & ! ,camp ( ,israel4 ,we f\nd on our arrival t all _h cross$1 & t ,lor5zo ,sn[ & ,z]a ,pulsiph]1 capta9s ( hundr$s1 _h gone on1 ea* ) 8 hundr$4 ,!re 7 ab\t #fjj wagons 9 all & !y made a gr& encampm5t--a beautiful sight1 inde$4 ,i sp5t a little "t ) ,presid5t ,"y2 w5t ?r\gh ! camp1 & on ! foll[+ day bade good-bye to ! ,sa9ts & return$ to ,w9t] ,qu>t]s4 ,! ef=ts to provide ! necess>y equipm5ts = ?is second exodus across ! pla9s br\ght its h>d%ip to ^? :o rema9$4 ,! latt] 7 )\t suffici5t means to meet #cca _! wants4 ,presid5t ,ri*>ds 0 at ?is "t sick & 9 /raight5$ circum/ances1 s t he 0 unable to accompany ! ,sa9ts on _! we/w>d j\rney4 ,^? :o rema9$ 7 naturally weak5$ 9 _! ability to def5d !mselves by ! dep>ture ( ! /ronge/--^? be/ able to endure ! j\rney4 ,!y naturally fe>$ _! weak5$ condition & ! dang] f ,indians1 to :i* !y 7 subject$4 ,on ! #ad? !re 0 a bugle s\nd ,to arms6 ,! report came t ! ,indians 7 com+ ^u ! p4 ,! al>m1 h[ev]1 0 n ju/ifi$1 al?\gh ! p 7 greatly di/urb$ 9 _! feel+s by su* excitem5t4 ,x 0 di/9ctly ! ,indian's c\ntry 9 ^? days1 & ! ,sa9ts _h no "o b !mselves to look to = protection4 ,! =ces ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates gov]nm5t 7 !n engag$ 9 ,mexico4 ,x is int]e/+ at ?is po9t to obs]ve t :]e ! city ( ,omaha n[ /&s ! ,sa9ts 7 once busily engag$ cultivat+ ! soil & provid+ means = _! expect$ j\rney we/w>d1 al?\gh ,w9t] ,qu>t]s 0 a few miles nor? f ! pres5t site ( ,omaha4 ,on ,june #ba/1 #ahdh1 ,eld] ,woodruff ) 8 family1 & sev]al o!rs1 elev5 9 all1 />t$ ^u 8 ,ea/]n mission4 ,!y fir/ w5t to ,mt4 ,pisgah :]e !y f\nd a numb] ( ! ,sa9ts to :om !y prea*$4 ,!re w\ld naturally be "s misgiv+ z to ! fai? & cont9uity ( ^? :o rema9$ "s di/ance 9 ! re> ( ! ,sa9ts1 ^? :o 7 unwill+ to foll[ ! lead ( ,presid5t ,"y & ! ,twelve w\ld naturally disc\rage ! m timid ones4 ,x 0 dur+ ?is j\rney1 & on ! #e? ( ,july1 t ,eld] ,woodruff records a miracul\s escape by "o ( ^? spiritual impressions t frequ5tly came across 8 life4 ,he _h ti$ 8 mules to an oak-wood tree beside :i* he 0 camp+4 ,8 *ildr5 7 sleep+ 9 ! wagon1 & he felt impress$ to move f 8 camp+-gr\nd1 s he mov$ 8 *ildr5 into a h\se4 ,only a %ort "t elaps$ :5 a ?und]-/orm swept ov] ! place 9 great fury4 ,( ! circum/ance he writes3 ,we _h j retir$ :5 ! /orm rea*$ u 9 great fury1 & 9 a mom5t ! l>ge oak came ?und]+ d[n to ! gr\nd ) a t]rific cra%4 ,_h ,i n mov$ my mules1 x w\ld probably h kill$ !m4 ,_h ,i n mov$ my c>riage1 x w\ld h #ccb be5 cru%$ to atoms1 & we w\ld h be5 kill$1 z ! tree fell :]e my c>riage /ood4 ,x j miss$ ,bro!r ,k+sley's wagon4 ,i consid] my impression an int]position ( ,provid5ce to save our lives4 ,on ! #i?1 !y arriv$ at ,nauvoo & w5t ?r\gh ! ,temple f basem5t to /eeple1 & aga9 gaz$ on ! once beautiful1 b n[ desolate city ( ,nauvoo4 ,:ile at ! city1 9 ! home ( ,almon ,babbit1 ,eld] ,woodruff met a man :o _h come f ,mi*igan to he> ! gospel1 & to :om he prea*$ = "o h\r & !n l$ him d[n into ! wat]s ( ! ,mississippi4 ,dur+ ! same day1 9 a h\se built by ,george ,a4 ,smi?1 & occupi$ by ,eld] ,john ,snyd]1 he confirm$ ! man :om he _h j baptiz$ & orda9$ him an eld] & s5t him on 8 way rejoic+4 ,be=e leav+ ,nauvoo on 8 ea/w>d j\rney1 he sold 8 mules1 c>riage & h>ness & took /eam] d[n ! riv] to ,/4 ,l\is4 ,f ?is po9t ,eld] ,woodruff bo>d$ a /eam] = ,la ,salle1 ,ill9ois1 & !nce to ,l\isville1 :]e he visit$ 8 bro!r-9-law & si/]1 ,lu!r & ,rhoda ,scammon4 ,"h dea?1 = ! f\r? "t1 ent]$ 8 family circle & call$ to ! _s _w an infant ( n9e mon?s4 ,"h ,eld] ,woodruff's indu/ri\s nature ass]t$ itself1 & he w5t into ! :eat field pit*+ bundles ( gra94 ,aft] leav+ 8 k9sm5 he cont9u$ 8 j\rney by wagon1 riv]s1 lakes1 & railways via ,*icago & arriv$ 9 ,bo/on on ,augu/ #ab?1 #ahdh4 ,! j\rney1 by ! r\te :i* he _h tak5 f ,c\ncil ,bluffs1 cov]$ a di/ance ( #b1eie miles4 ,he rema9$ "s "t prea*+ ! gospel at ,bo/on & !n cont9u$ 8 j\rney to ,portl&1 ,ma9e4 ,f !re he w5t to ,sc>boro :]e he met o!r relations4 ,x 0 a happy reunion aft] a sep>ation ( eight ye>s4 ,! return ( ,apo/le ,woodruff to ! ,ea/ w\ld naturally awak5 )9 him ! ke5e/ satisfaction ov] ! opportunity x af=d$ to meet1 aft] ye>s ( /r5u\s life & m>vel\s adv5ture1 old fri5ds & k9sm54 ,to !m1 8 affections fir/ turn$1 & he told all ! wond]ful ?+s :i* ,god _h wr\ght 9 ! ga!r+ ( ! ,sa9ts to ! ,valleys ( ! ,m\nta9s4 ,f ,ma9e he return$ to ,bo/on1 w5t on to ,new ,york1 & a little lat] took up 8 labors 9 ,philadelphia4 #ccc ,x 0 "h he call$ on ,colonel ,kane1 a tri$ & true fri5d to ! ,mormon p 9 ! h\r ( _! sorr[4 ,by ,colonel ,kane he 0 mo/ cordially welcom$4 ,to 8 wife :o rema9$ ) h] p 9 ,ma9e1 he wrote on ,octob] #ah?1 #ahdh1 ?is v significant lett]3 ,i h be5 mu* bless$ by ! _s ( ,god s9ce ,i saw y4 ,i h felt m ( ! pres5ce & p[] ( ,god 9 me ?an ,i expect$ to enjoy on ?is ,ea/]n mission4 ,i h felt t someone has pray$ = me mu* ( late4 ,i wond] if x 0 ,phoebe6 ,i "k h[ (t5 y pray = me1 & ,i feel its p[] & prize x mu*4 ,i h nev] felt su* a desire to prove wor?y ( y\r confid5ce & tru/1 & %un e appe>ance ( evil1 keep out ( ! pa? ( all temptation1 & d "r 9 all ?+s4 ,i h _h mu* ( ! _s ( secret pray]1 h p\r$ out my s\l 9 supplication to ,god ) te>s ( joy1 & at ! same "t ! visions ( my m9d h be5 op5$ s t ,i saw cle>ly my duty to my ,god1 to my wife1 to my *ildr51 to ! ,sa9ts1 & to ! _w at l>ge4 ,i h also se5 ! awful & c]ta9 judgm5ts ( ,god1 :i* l a ga!r+ /orm are ready to bur/ ^u ! :ole ,g5tile _w1 especially ?is nation :i* has he>d ! s\nd ( ! gospel b reject$ x1 toge!r ) ! te/imony ( ! s]vants ( ,god2 has /on$ & kill$ ! prophets2 has become drunk ) ! blood ( m>tyrs & ,sa9ts2 & f9ally has driv5 ! entire ,*ur* ) ! prie/hood & keys ( et]nal life out ( its mid/ into ! wild]ness & m\nta9s ( ,israel4 ,at ,new ,hav51 on ! #ba/1 a rem>kable case ( heal+ occurr$1 ( :i* ,eld] ,woodruff writes z foll[s3 ,a si/] ,turtle 0 v l[ ) yell[ fev]4 ,"s ( ,job's com=t]s _h call$ ^u h] & reproa*$ h] = be+ a ,latt]-day ,sa9t1 & _h ask$ h] :y %e did n get h] eld]s to heal h]4 ,:ile "u ?is /ra9 & reproa* %e cri$ out1 ',o1 t ! ,"l w\ld s5d ,bro!r ,woodruff "h6' ,x 0 only a few mom5ts be=e %e receiv$ a note f me say+ t ,i 0 com+ to see h]4 ,:5 ,i came1 we laid h&s ^u h] & %e 0 heal$1 & ,i return$ home prais+ ,god4 ,! foll[+ day1 ,sunday1 ,mr4 ,smi? ,turtle & 8 wife1 :o _h be5 heal$ ! day be=e1 7 pres5t 9 our meet+4 ,on ! #bcrd ( ,octob]1 #ahdh1 ,i orda9$ ,jairus ,san=d #ccd a high prie/4 ,he 0 ne>ly #hf ye>s ( age4 ,he _h be5 lib]al ) 8 means & fai?ful 9 8 duties4 ,i left ! ag$ patri>* rejoic+ 9 ,god & w5t on my way to ,nor? ,hav54 ,on ! #be? ( ,octob]1 ,eld] ,woodruff arriv$ 9 ,bo/on by rail & f\nd himself 9 ! mid/ ( a gr& demon/ration4 ,! p 7 celebrat+ ! inauguration ( a new wat] sy/em by :i* ! wat] ( ! ,long ,pond 0 convey$ into ! city ( ,bo/on4 ,! procession cov]$ a di/ance ( sev5 miles1 requir+ two & a half h\rs to pass any giv5 po9t4 ,( t occasion ,eld] ,woodruff writes3 ,at ! close ( ! spee*es ! mayor arose & said3 ',fell[ citiz5s1 x is propos$ t ! wat] ( ,lake ,co*itreate be admitt$ into ! city ( ,bo/on4 ,all ^? :o favor x say1 'aye4' ,! response 0 9 a voice ( ?und]4 ,at a giv5 signal a column ( wat] #h feet 9 diamet] %ot up #hj feet 9 ! air & fell into a great res]voir4 ,9 ! ev5+ !re 7 fire-works & o!r illum9ations4 ,?is 0 consid]$ at ?is "t ! gr&e/ celebration ev] witness$ 9 any ,am]ican city4 ,on ! foll[+ day1 ,octob] #bf?1 ,eld] ,woodruff w5t to ,new ,b$=d ) ,bro!r ,na?aniel ,coray4 ,x 0 !re he read ) feel+s ( deep sorr[ ! burn+ ( ! ,nauvoo ,temple by a mob4 ,he !n w5t to ,ma9e :]e he _h p>t$ f 8 wife e>li] 9 ! ye>1 & return$ ) h] to ,cambridgeport on ! #ag? ( ,novemb]4 ,"h he took a h\se = 8 family1 & f9i%$ ! labors ( ! ye> 9 ,bo/on & its vic9ity4 ,"h he compil$ a brief acc\nt ( ! curr5t ev5ts among ! nations ( ! e>?4 ,he read hi/ory 9 ! light ( ,god's rec5t revelations1 & out ( x he extract$ ! signs ( ! times4 ,! ye> _h be5 a try+ "o to ! ,sa9ts 9 ,utah :o 7 greatly di/ress$ because ( ! cricket plague1 f :i*1 h[ev]1 !y 7 measurably reliev$ by ! miracul\s de/ruction ( ^! insects by ! sea-gulls4 ,gold _h be5 discov]$ 9 ,cali=nia by memb]s ( ! ,mormon ,battalion1 & by o!rs1 a circum/ance :i* creat$ a fev]i% excitem5t ?r\gh\t ! ,ea/]n ,/ates4 ,! ru% to ,cali=nia aga9 br\ght ! ,sa9ts 9 ,utah into conspicu\s relations ) ! outside _w4 ,t meant f9ancial relief to ! p 9 ,salt ,lake ,city4 #cce ,9 8 j\rnal he records ! fact t ,capta9 ,dan ,jones by 8 labors 9 ,wales 0 add+ to ! ,*ur* _m p]sons ea* mon?4 ,eld] ,orson ,sp5c] gave v enc\rag+ acc\nts ( ! "w ?r\gh\t ! ,briti% ,isles4 ,x 0 at ?is "t t ,almon ,babbit call$ ^u ,eld] ,woodruff & s\ght to induce him to g to ,wa%+ton = ! purpose ( accompli%+ c]ta9 ?+s :i* he said w\ld be favorable to ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,aft] he>+ him1 ,i conclud$ t he 0 work+ on 8 own acc\nt & )\t ! c\nsel ( ! ,presid5t ( ! ,*ur*4 ,i !re=e conclud$ t my heal?1 call+1 & ! _s )9 me w\ld n p]mit me to leave ! mission ^u :i* ,i 0 s5t1 to g to ,wa%+ton4 ,subsequ5t ev5ts prov$ ! correctness ( 8 impressions4 ,conc]n+ ! ev5ts ( ! ye> he rem>ks3 ,at home new t[ns 7 laid out1 bo? to ! nor? & s\? ( ,salt ,lake ,city4 ,eld]s 7 arriv+ f ! ,s&wi* ,isl&s4 ,walk]1 ! ,indian *ief1 visit$ ! ,sa9ts 9 ! ,valley & express$ fri5d%ip = !m & 8 antipa?y t[>d ! ,spani%4 ,bro!rs ,br[n1 ,br[ett1 ,all51 & ,cox 7 kill$ by ! ,indians 9 ! ,cali=nia m\nta9s1 :ile !y 7 explor+ ! c\ntry4 ,^! bre?r5 ,i baptiz$ 9 ,h]e=d%ire soon aft] ,i comm5c$ prea*+ at ,john ,b5b['s4 ,bro!r ,br[ett _h be5 an especially e>ne/1 true ,latt]-day ,sa9t1 & ,i "k no?+ to ! contr>y ( ! o!rs4 ,!y w5t into ! army z soldi]s 9 ! ,mormon ,battalion & di$ 9 ! cause ( _! c\ntry4 #ccf ,,*apt] #ca4 ,,eld] ,,woodruff',s ,,return ,,f ,,! ,,ea/4 ,lett] to ,orson ,pratt4--,baptism ( ,8 ,fa!r-9-law1 ,ezra ,c>t]4--,labors 9 ,new ,engl&4--,meets ,dr4 ,john ,m4 ,b]nhisel4--,heal+ ! ,sick4--,int]view ) ,col4 ,kane4--,he>s ,indian ,*ief4--,release f ,8 ,mission4--,return to ! ,valleys4--,conditions at ! ,fronti]4--,/amp$e on ! ,pla9s4--,brigham ,"y ,appo9t$ ,gov]nor4--,salt ,lake ,temple ,plann$4--,salt ,lake ,city ,giv5 a ,*>t]4--,visit to ! ,s\!rn ,settlem5ts4--,f\r? ,celebrat$ at ,black ,rock4--,celebrat+ ( ,tw5ty-f\r?4--,dea? ( ,8 ,/epmo!r4--,judge ,broc*us ,speaks 9 ,conf]5ce4--,beautiful ,words ( ,patri>* ,john ,smi?4--,a ,vote ,to ,discont9ue ,use ( ,tea & ,c(fee4 ,! beg9n+ ( ! ye> #ahdi f\nd ,wil=d ,woodruff actively at "w 9 ! spread ( ! gospel4 ,x 0 a glori\s message :i* he 0 be>+ to ! p ( ! ,ea/1 & he gave to x all ! ardor ( 8 int5sely religi\s nature4 ,nor 0 he less conc]n$ ab\t ! integrity & devotion ( 8 wife to ! fai? !y _h esp\s$4 ,8 family 0 c>efully in/ruct$ 9 ! duties & sacram5ts ( ! ,*ur*4 ,on ! #ae? ( ! mon? he wrote a l5g?y lett] to ,presid5t ,"y & ,c\ncil 9 :i* he report$ 8 travels & labors4 ,he prep>$ a hi/orical sket* = ! hi/orian's (fice1 & wrote to ,orson ,pratt1 :o 0 presid+ ov] ! ,briti% mission1 z foll[s3 ,i am #db ye>s old today1 ,m>* ! #a/1 #ahdi4 ,h[ peculi> su* figures look to a man :ile c\nt+ up 8 ye>s 9 ?is probation4 ,! v sight ( !m cr[ds on to 8 m9d a flood ( ?\ghts m ?an tongue c utt] or p5 describe4 ,! la/ sixte5 ye>s ( my life h be5 pass$ endeavor+ to prea* ! gospel & build up ! ,k+dom ( ,god 9 association ) my bre?r54 ,! pa/ is gone1 ,i h no desire to recall x4 ,i w\ld n wi% to live my life ov] aga9 if ,i c\ld4 ,i feel l look+ =w>d & n backw>d4 ,:ile ! ,jews 7 high-m9d$ & 9 ! height ( _! p[]1 ! ,son ( ,god1 9 lamb-l meekness1 b[$ to ! ord9ance ( baptism & all o!r rites ( ! gospel & comm&m5ts ( ,8 ,fa!r4 ,he 0 look+ =w>d to a "t :5 ,he #ccg %\ld make ,8 second visit to ,8 bre?r5 aft] hav+ ov]come dea? & ! grave4 ,at ! pres5t day1 :ile emp]ors1 pr9ces1 k+s1 lords1 nobles1 & great m5 ( ! _w h be5 mak+ a wond]ful ef=t to ma9ta9 _! dignity1 & appe> to good advantage be=e ! _w1 _m ( ! noble/ spirits t ev] dwelt 9 ! fle%1 l ,jesus & ! ,apo/les1 h be5 meekly submitt+ to ! ord9ances ( ! gospel1 & l little *ildr5 h submitt$ to ! au?ority ( ! holy prie/hood4 ,dur+ ! mon? ( ,m>* ,eld] ,woodruff visit$ ,cape ,cod1 prea*+ to ! ,sa9ts & /rang]s1 ! latt] includ+ sea-capta9s1 sailors1 & fi%]m54 ,!re he also organiz$ a bran* ( ! ,*ur* ) #ba memb]s4 ,^u 8 return home to ,cambridgeport1 he f\nd 8 fa!r-9-law1 ,ezra ,c>t] ,sr41 await+ him4 ,on ! #bbnd ( ,m>* ,fa!r ,c>t] 0 baptiz$1 8 wife hav+ receiv$ ! gospel be=e ?is4 ,eld] ,woodruff records ^! ev5ts z ! fulfillm5t ( prophecy by ,fa!r ,jos4 ,smi?1 ! patri>*1 :o1 9 bless+ him & 8 wife ye>s be=e1 promis$ t _! h\sehold %\ld receive ! gospel & /& ) !m 9 ! ,*ur*4 ,eld] ,c>t] liv$ to be #if ye>s ( age4 ,8 old home1 9 a beautiful rural di/rict ( s\!rn ,ma9e1 /ill /&s4 ,x is ne> ! roadside z y g f ,saco to ,portl&4 ,on ! #ab? ( ,april he />t$ a company ( ,sa9ts = ,zion4 ,!re 7 #ga all told1 #ej ( :om 7 f ,philadelphia4 ,f ,philadelphia he visit$ ,sa9ts 9 ! neighbor+ t[ns4 ,at ,horn]/[n he baptiz$ ?ree memb]s ( ! ,woolf family4 ,!y _h be5 believ]s = a numb] ( ye>s1 hav+ be5 visit$ by ! ,prophet & a numb] ( ! ,twelve4 ,leav+ ,p5nsylvania he travel$ ?r\gh ,new ,j]sey to ,new ,york :]e he met ,t4 ,d4 ,br[n1 j return+ f ,engl&4 ,f ,new ,york he w5t on to ,cambridgeport to 8 family4 ,aft] j\rnaliz+ ! calamities occurr+ 9 ,/4 ,l\is1 ,new ,orleans1 ,cali=nia1 & o!r p>ts ( ! _w1 ,eld] ,woodruff />t$ on a visit to ,fox ,isl&s :]e he _h introduc$ ! gospel twelve ye>s be=e1 hav+ baptiz$ ne>ly "o hundr$ p4 ,he pass$ _m weeks on ! ,isl&s b ) mu* less success ?an ^u ! fir/ mission !re4 ,f "h he w5t to ,new ,brunswick1 ,canada1 p]=m+ a l>ge "p ( ! #cch j\rney on foot4 ,"o day he walk$ #ce miles1 c>ry+ a heavy load "p ( ! di/ance4 ,arriv+ at ! f]ry ( ,beauburs ,isl&1 he cross$ 9 a boat & walk$ a mile ?r\gh a pleasant grove to ! home ( ,eld] ,joseph ,russell1 :o = elev5 ye>s _h be5 ! own] ( ! entire isl&1 :i* is a mile & a half 9 l5g?1 by a half a mile 9 wid?4 ,eld] ,russell 0 a %ip-build] & _h con/ruct$ #bc %ips ) a tonnage ( #fej tons ea*4 ,he 0 a man ( consid]able weal?1 wor? at t "t1 at a l[ e/imate1 #cj1jjj4 ,he 0 lib]al ) 8 means & fai?ful 9 ! dis*>ge ( 8 duties to ! ,*ur*4 ,at t place !re 0 a small bran* ( ! ,*ur* ov] :i* he presid$4 ,on ! #bh? he w5t ) ,eld] ,russell & son to ,b$que4 ,:ile "h he receiv$ ^w t ,*>les ,c4 ,ri*1 ,lor5zo ,sn[1 & ,frankl9 ,d4 ,ri*>ds _h be5 *os5 memb]s ( ! ,twelve ,apo/les4 ,on ! #e? ( ,augu/1 ,eld] ,woodruff set out ^u 8 return to ,cambridgeport1 ,eld] ,russell hav+ fir/ contribut$ #a1ejj ) :i* to aid ! ,*ur* 9 its newly *os5 home4 ,he rema9$ b a %ort "t at home1 :5 he />t$ = ,fall ,riv] & ,new ,b$=d to visit ! ,sa9ts 9 ^? places4 ,on 8 return f 8 trip to ! ,s\?1 he met at ,cambridgeport1 ,dr4 ,john ,m4 ,b]nhisel1 :o1 aft] giv+ an acc\nt ( affairs 9 ! ,valleys1 in=m$ ,eld] ,woodruff t he _h come to ,wa%+ton z our repres5tative1 be>+ a petition = a ,t]ritorial ,gov]nm5t4 ,"u date ( ,july #be?1 #ahdi1 ! ,presid5t ( ! ,*ur* wrote ,bro!r ,woodruff a /atem5t ( conditions ( ! ,*ur* 9 ! ,valleys & express$ _! desire to be admitt$ into ! ,union z a sov]eign /ate4 ,9 t lett] ! ,presid5t rem>k$3 ,! next "t t y enc\nt] ! h>d%ips1 privations1 & toil ov] ! pla9s & m\nta9s1 y w meet ) a v diff]5t reception f t :i* y did on y\r fir/ arrival "h4 ,fri5ds w greet y1 ! products ( ! e>? w be adm9i/]$ = y\r com=t4 ,we %all be v happy to see y aga94 ,dur+ ! rema9d] ( ! ye> #ahdi1 ,eld] ,woodruff visit$ ! ea/]n bran*es1 prea*+ ! gospel & com=t+ all :o w\ld li/54 ,9 ,cape ,cod an ag$ lady ( #hd ye>s 0 #cci in/antly heal$ by 8 adm9i/rations4 ,%e imm$iately arose f h] b$ ( sickness & w5t ab\t h] "w4 ,he aga9 w5t to ,philadelphia :]e he _h sev]al visits ) ,colonel ,kane ) :om he talk$ ov] ! situation relative to a ,t]ritorial ,gov]nm5t4 ,! foll[+ he quotes z ! words ( ,col4 ,kane3 ,i appli$1 accord+ to ! wi% ( ,presid5t ,"y = a ,t]ritorial ,gov]nm5t1 & _h my la/1 sad1 & pa9ful int]view ) ,presid5t ,polk4 ,i f\nd he 0 n dispos$ to favor y\r p1 & _h m5 ( 8 own /amp pick$ out to s]ve z gov]nor & 9 o!r positions1 _m ( :om w\ld oppress y 9 any way simply to fill _! own pockets4 ,presid5t ,polk 0 unwill+ to appo9t m5 among y\rselves1 & ,i saw x 0 absolutely necess>y to h (fic]s ( y\r own p to gov]n y1 o!rwise y w\ld be bett] (f )\t any gov]nm5t at all4 ,x 0 necess>y = me to use my discretion & ,i !re=e )drew ! petition4 ,on ,decemb] #crd1 he paid a visit to ,g]>d ,college ( ,philadelphia4 ,on ! #ae? ( ! mon? he att5d$ a meet+ !re :]e a ,mr4 ,koh-,ge-,ga-,gah-,b[1 *ief ( ! ,ozebwa nation1 deliv]$ a l5g?y & spirit$ address 9 behalf ( ! ,am]ican ,indians1 9 :i* he appeal$ to ! citiz5s to induce ! gov]nm5t to give ! ,indians a t]ritory !y c\ld call _! own1 & to =bid ! encroa*m5t !reon ( ! :ites4 ,he c5sur$ ! :ite m5 9 no unc]ta9 t]ms = _! pret5d$ ,*ri/ianity & religi\s pr(essions1 :ile 9 reality !y 7 fill$ ) deceit1 hypocrisy1 & wick$ness4 ,! ye> #ahej witness$ a *ange 9 ! "* ( ,eld] ,woodruff's labors4 ,mission>y "w 0 9 h>mony1 n only ) 8 spiritual nature1 b ) ! gr& conceptions :i* he ent]ta9$ = ! future ( ! ,*ur* ) :i* he _h associat$ himself4 ,^u 8 return f ,cambridgeport1 he receiv$ a lett] f ! ,presid5cy 9 :i* he 0 requir$ to return to ! ,valley1 & to br+ ) him all ! ,sa9ts he c\ld ga!r1 & su* means z c\ld be collect$ f _! prop]ties & f contributions 9 ! ,ea/4 ,! ,sa9ts 9 ! ,valleys ( ! ,m\nta9s 7 s f> remov$ f manufactur+ c5t]s t !y felt ! necessity ( home manufacture1 especially 9 ! e/abli%m5t ( wool5 & cotton factories 9 ord] t !y might be self-support+4 ,! ,new ,engl& /ates #cdj :]e ,eld]s ,woodruff's labors _h be5 direct$ conta9$ _m factories1 & x 0 ! op]atives f ^! factories ^: s]vices w\ld be ne$$ 9 ! new ent]prises at home4 ,on ! #bnd ( ,m>*1 he w5t to ,ma9e :]e arrangem5ts 7 made to ga!r ) him to ! ,valleys ( ! ,m\nta9s 8 wife's p4 ,8 wife's bro!r1 ,ilus ,f4 ,c>t]1 _h b\ght t5 wagon loads ( m]*&ise :i* 0 s5t ) ,eld] ,woodruff4 ,mr4 ,c>t]1 h[ev]1 return$ f ! ,miss\ri ,riv] to 8 home 9 ,ma9e on acc\nt ( ill heal?4 ,a numb] ( ! bre?r5 _h engag$ 9 gold-m9+ 9 ,cali=nia & s5t money to _! fri5ds 9 ! ,ea/ to assi/ !m 9 _! emigration4 ,! manufactur$ products ( ! ,ea/ 7 greatly ne$$ by ! ,sa9ts 9 ! ,valleys1 & ! money s5t f ,cali=nia became v helpful 9 provid+ a /ock ( goods t w\ld contribute to ! com=t ( ! e>li] settl]s ^: supply ( clo?+ by ?is "t 0 almo/ entirely deplet$4 ,on ! #bcrd ( ,m>*1 ,eld] ,orson ,pratt arriv$ f ,engl& on bus9ess1 int5d+ to return be=e go+ to ! ,valleys4 ,he f\nd ,eld] ,woodruff busily occupi$ 9 ! pur*ase ( su* m]*&ise z w\ld be mo/ helpful to ^? :o _h ga!r$4 ,ab\t ! same "t1 ,eld] ,john ,taylor & ,curtis ,e4 ,bolton 7 on _! way to ,france2 ,lor5zo ,sn[ & ,joseph ,toronto to ,italy2 ,era/us ,sn[ & ,pet] ,hanson to ,d5m>k2 ,frankl9 ,d4 ,ri*>ds & sev]al o!rs to ,engl&4 ,eld] ,era/us ,sn[ sail$ f ,bo/on to 8 field ( labor on ,april #crd4 ,by ! #i? ( ! mon?1 ,wil=d ,woodruff ) 8 family & relatives1 & ) ab\t #ajj o!r ,sa9ts left = ,new ,york :]e !y 7 jo9$ by ano!r #ajj1 mak+ all told #bji p4 ,_! baggage am\nt$ to #db1jjj lbs4 ,on _! way to ,pittsburg1 !y pass$ ?r\gh ,philadelphia4 ,at ! =m] place !y secur$ passage to ,/4 ,l\is :]e !y arriv$ on ! #a/ day ( ,may4 ,f ,/4 ,l\is to ,c\ncil ,bluffs !y took passage on ! /eam]1 ,sacram5to4 ,!y left ,/4 ,joseph on ! #ab? ( ,may & ,ft4 ,ke>ney on ! #ae?1 & ! foll[+ day ,eld] ,woodruff w5t to ,kanesville to visit ,eld] ,orson ,hyde4 ,on ?is j\rney !y 7 accompani$ by ,eld] ,orson ,pratt4 ,?is fronti] t[n 0 a busy place 9 ^? days4 ,! ,sa9ts 7 con/antly com+ & go+1 & ! p 7 g5]ally 9 a /ate ( excitem5t1 & ! v nature ( ! circum/ances #cda gave rise to "s discont5t4 ,! well-to-d hurri$ on to ! ,valleys1 & ! poor 7 left to make su* arrangem5ts z !y c\ld = pres5t support & _! future emigration to ! ,zion ( _! ,god4 ,provision1 ( c\rse1 = ! emigration ( ! poor 0 made :]ev] possible1 b yet _! numb]s 7 s great z to br+ di/ress to ! p ( ,kanesville4 ,presid5t ,woodruff expla9$ t he _h receiv$ c\nsel f ! ,presid5cy to /ret* out 8 arms & ga!r all he possibly c\ld to ,zion4 ,he _h baptiz$1 :ile on ?is mission1 ab\t #bjj p4 ,e ef=t 0 made to pacify ^? :o 7 discont5t$ 9 ?is fronti] t[n4 ,! fact1 h[ev]1 t ! au?orities _h in/ruct$ him to ga!r all he c\ld 0 ! guid+ motive 9 br++ ) him to ,kanesville ! poor1 z well z ^? :o 7 9 fairly good circum/ances4 ,eld] ,woodruff1 :5 c\nsel came to him1 nev] quibbl$1 nev] d\bt$1 nev] /opp$ to ask 8 file-lead]s ! :ys & ! :]e=es4 ,he 0 l ,adam :5 ! angel said to him3 ,adam1 :y do/ ?\ (f] sacrifice8 ,& he answ]$1 ,i "k n save t ,god has comm&$ me4 ,he 0 also l ,nephi ( old :o utt]$ ! memorable say+3 ,= ,i "k t ! ,"l give? no comm& unto ! *ildr5 ( m5 save t ,he %all prep>e ! way = !m to accompli% ! ?+ :i* ,he comm&e? !m4 ,on ! #ba/ ( ,may ! company />t+ to ,zion 0 organiz$ into hundr$s1 fifties1 & t5s ) a capta9 ov] ea*4 ,rob]t ,petty1 ,leon>d ,w4 ,h>dy1 ,edson ,:ipple1 ,joseph ,hall1 ,james ,curri]1 ,m9] ,atwood1 & two o!rs ^: names are n giv51 7 appo9t$ capta9s4 ,"s ( ! team/]s ( ?is company did n belong to ! ,*ur*1 & 9 "t became unruly4 ,! r+-lead]1 h[ev]1 0 dis*>g$1 & lat] ! o!rs also4 ,on ! #i? ( ,july1 ,lucy ,johnson1 ,matilda ,h>dy1 a ,si/] ,sn[1 & ,emily ,hunt+ton di$4 ,dea?s ?is ye>1 #ahej1 on ! pla9s 7 frequ5t & ,eld] ,woodruff's company suff]$ ) o!rs4 ,on ! day foll[+1 ,eld] ,woodruff baptiz$ f\rte5 9 ! ,platte ,riv]1 among !m 8 wife's niece1 ,s>ah ,e4 ,foss4 ,on ! #ae?1 a few days lat]1 a sev]e ?und] /orm arose & ,bro!r ,ridge1 f ,/af=d%ire1 ,engl&1 & 8 ox5 7 kill$ by lightn+4 ,! #cj? ( ! mon? witness$ "o ( ^? sc5es n #cdb uncommon to ! pla9s 9 ! e>ly days ( emigration by ox teams4 ,^? :o h n witness$ a /amp$e c h>dly imag9e ! sc5es ( confusion & dang]s to :i* x gives rise4 ,!re 7 (t5 ?irty or =ty teams close toge!r4 ,^! teams consi/$ ( f two to five yoke ( ox54 ,! wagons !y drew 7 load$ ) wom51 *ildr51 & m]*&ise4 ,! /amp$e g5]ally took place )\t a mom5t's w>n+ & ! cattle ran 9 all directions4 ,writ+ ( ?is sc5e ,eld] ,woodruff says3 ,our /amp$e comm5c$ 9 ! foll[+ mann]4 ,:ile my son ,wil=d 0 m\nt+ 8 horse1 ,william ,murphy /ruck ! horse ) a :ip :i* />t$ him to run4 ,wil=d 0 ?r[n ov] ! horse's head to ! gr\nd4 ,! saddle turn$ "u ! horse & z a result he ran away4 ,z he approa*$ "o ( ! wagons1 a ,mr4 ,cannon's team became frantic & />t$ (f at a great spe$4 ,9 a mom5t tw5ty or ?irty teams foll[$ ! fir/ t /amp$$ & ! :ole company 0 ru%+ app>5tly onw>d into ! jaws ( dea?4 ,on my c>riage 0 a f9e black /e$1 & 9 x 7 ,rhoda ,foss & ,susan ,woodruff4 ,we 7 at ! head ( ! company1 & :5 ! /amp$e comm5c$1 ,i 0 by ! side ( my c>riage4 ,i saw ,mrs4 ,woodruff ru% into ! mid/ ( ! sc5e ) _m o!r wom5 & *ildr54 ,_! lives 7 9 con/ant dang]4 ,i told ,rhoda to let my horse run into ! bluffs1 & d ! be/ %e c\ld4 ,i gave him a cut to />t him on to a run & left !m to ! c>e ( ,provid5ce4 ,i !n ru%$ into ! mid/ ( ! /amp$e 9 ord] to save ! lives ( my wife & z _m o!rs z possible1 b ,i _h h>d "w to save ev5 my own life4 ,mrs4 ,woodruff soon f\nd an op5+ & fl$ out ( ! mid/ ( ! sc5e4 ,bro!r ,petty's wagons 7 turn$ ov]4 ,my family wagon ) f\r yoke ( ox5 ran ov] "o ( 8 wagons1 & a wagon ran ov] "o ( 8 *ildr54 ,prescott ,h>dy 0 knock$ d[n by 8 own team & badly injur$ 9 ! ?igh & arm4 ,:]ev] ,i saw wom5 & *ildr5 9 dang]1 ,i did :at ,i c\ld to rescue !m4 ,h[ev]1 only little c be done at su* times1 & ea* "o mu/ dodge ! be/ he c to save 8 life if possible4 ,:5 ,i f\nd ,i c\ld d no m1 ,i ran =w>d to see :at condition my family c>riage & wagon 7 94 ,i f\nd #cdc my noble horse /ill runn+1 b on ?ree legs4 ,"o ( ! ox-teams _h run on to ! horse & c>riage1 b5t "o ( ! axles & sma%$ "o ( ! horse's legs4 ,rhoda 0 ?r[n out ( ! c>riage & ,susan 0 ly+ ^u h] back ) h] feet hang+ out betwe5 ! :eels4 ,%e held on1 h[ev]1 till ,i came & rescu$ my daught]4 ,lat] ,i _h to %oot my horse to put him out ( 8 mis]y4 ,x 0 v pa9ful to h to d s4 ,x 0 a miracle t no "o 0 kill$1 & !re 0 really b little damage done to ox5 & wagons4 ,b>r+ "s break-d[ns & delays1 ! company arriv$ 9 ,salt ,lake ,city1 ,octob] #ad1 #ahej4 ,soon aft] _! arrival1 ,eld] ,woodruff mov$ f ! old ,=t into 8 h\se ne> ,temple ,block4 ,he 0 also occupi$ 9 dispos+ ( t5 loads ( m]*&ise s5t out to ! ,valley by 8 bro!r-9-law1 ,ilus ,f4 ,c>t]4 ,9 ! ,c\ncil he read to ! bre?r5 ! spee* ( ,mr4 ,copway 7,koh-,ge-,ga-,gah-,b[71 ! ,indian *ief1 & ! views ( ,col4 ,kane on ! gov]nm5t ( ,des]et4 ,wil=d ,woodruff's "w at ?is "t z a mission>y _h giv5 him di/9ction & he 0 frequ5tly reg>d$ by 8 bre?r5 z ! ,h]ald ( ! ,gospel4 ,! foll[+ w9t] two vacancies occurr$ 9 ! legislature by ! dea? ( ,newell ,k4 ,:itney & ,cornelius ,p4 ,lott4 ,gov]nor ,"y appo9t$ ,eld]s ,woodruff & ,*>les ,c4 ,ri* to fill ^! vacancies1 & ?us began ! exp]i5ces ( ,eld] ,woodruff z a legislator4 ,! new ye>1 #ahea1 witness$ ! d$ication ( a new s*ool h\se 9 ! ,f\rte5? ,w>d ( ,salt ,lake ,city--! w>d 9 :i* ,eld] ,woodruff fir/ locat$ & :]e he built 8 home on :at 0 subsequ5tly kn[n z ! old ,valley ,h\se corn]4 ,! p 7 poor 9 ^? days1 b !y nev]!less did all t a community c\ld "u simil> circum/ances to promote education4 ,!y ne$$ bo? s*oolh\ses & meet+-h\ses1 b _! condition g5]ally compell$ !m to make "o build+ answ] a d\ble purpose4 ,! c\ntry to :i* ! ,sa9ts _h come 0 a wild]ness1 & ! surr\nd+s ( ! p 7 su* t x 0 n always easy to keep m5 & wom5 "u prop] re/ra9t1 especially "y m5 :o 9 a wild c\ntry naturally 7 prone to be unc\? & sometimes pr(ane 9 _! language4 ,! ,puritan _s ( ! e>ly pione]s 0 s int5se t an ef=t 0 made #cdd to *eck evils 9 _! incipi5cy & to wage a crusade aga9/ !m z fa/ z !y made _! appe>ance4 ,pr(anity 0 "o ( ! evils t c\ld n be endur$4 ,! ,au?orities on ! #ab? ( ,janu>y1 9 a congregation ( ! ,sa9ts1 call$ att5tion to ! use ( su* language1 & ! :ole congregation vot$ to put d[n swe>+ ?r\gh\t ! ,city & ! ,t]ritory4 ,into ! re=m movem5t1 ,eld] ,woodruff ?rew all 8 en]gies & prea*$ ) all ! ardor ( 8 s\l aga9/ ! improp] use ( words t pr(an$ ! "n ( ,deity4 ,! "t _h come to erect ano!r temple = ! holy ord9ances t are peculi> & conf9$ to t sacr$ /ructure4 ,! "w %\ld be begun z f> z possible ) ! abs5ce ( e semblance ( evil2 & on ,janu>y #ai1 ,presid5t ,"y ann\nc$ to ! congregation assembl$ t ! "t _h arriv$ = ! erection ( a temple4 ,truman ,o4 ,angel 0 appo9t$ ar*itect1 & dur+ ! day plans = ! new ,temple 7 submitt$ = inspection 9 ! ,sev5ties' ,hall4 ,t build+ n[ /&s on ,/ate /reet 9 a good /ate ( pres]vation4 ,on ! #bh?1 news ( ! appo9tm5t ( ,presid5t ,"y to be ! fir/ gov]nor ( ,utah rea*$ ! p4 ,?is appo9tm5t gave univ]sal satisfaction4 ,:5 ! news came1 ,presid5t ,"y 0 ab\t fifte5 miles nor? ( ! city4 ,! lead]s & a b& w5t out to meet him2 & ^u 8 arrival 9 ! city1 he 0 welcom$ by a salute ( t5 guns4 ,ab\t ?is "t1 on ,febru>y #bnd1 a pret5d] arose :o /yl$ himself ,elijah1 & a ,mr4 ,bateman spoke = ab\t #i m9utes 9 8 behalf4 ,! new ,elijah1 h[ev]1 receiv$ no enc\ragem5t4 ,x 0 ab\t ! same "t also t !re began ^? regul> weekly meet+s ( ! ,quorum ( ! ,twelve ,apo/les :i* h cont9u$ to ! pres5t "t4 ,! object 0 to keep ! ,twelve 9 h>mony ) "o ano!r1 t ea* might "k :at ! o!r 0 do+1 t !re might be uni=mity1 & t !y might be actuat$ by a _s ( unity4 ,e>ly 9 ,febru>y ( t ye>1 ! legislature grant$ a *>t] to ! community t 0 to be kn[n z a municipal organization "u ! "n ( ,salt ,lake ,city4 ,conc]n+ ! *>t] ,presid5t ,woodruff writes t ,presid5t ,"y said3 ,we d n want ! ,*ur* to pass laws to puni% crime1 b #cde to try memb]s only on que/ions ( ,*ur* fell[%ip4 ,if ! memb]s transgress ! laws ( ! l&1 turn !m ov] to ! au?orities ( ! l&4 ,we want to protect ! ,*ur* also 9 its rites ( wor%ip & protect e o!r sect t comes "h4 ,:5 ! k+doms ( ?is _w become ! ,k+doms ( our ,"l & ,savior ,jesus ,*ri/1 w _! p all be memb]s ( ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ by obey+ ! ,gospel8 ,no1 n "o-eigh? "p ( !m4 ,no m ?an a tele/ial k+dom is a cele/ial "o1 & !y /& 9 ab\t ! same relation to ea* o!r4 ,eld] ,woodruff1 on ! #bcrd ( ,april1 9 company ) a p>ty ( ab\t =ty m5 ) tw5ty wagons ent]$ ,utah ,valley4 ,?is 0 8 fir/ visit to ! settlem5ts !re4 ,he met ! ,indian *ief ,walk]4 ,he ?\ght him r an ugly look+ specim5 = an ,indian *ief4 ,lat] on ! company rea*$ ,sanpete valley4 ,"h !re 7 ab\t "o hundr$ families locat$4 ,^! families 7 engag$ 9 f>m+4 ,!y _h erect$ a s*oolh\se & _h comm5c$ a c\ncil h\se4 ,pass+ on f ,sanpete1 ! company w5t ?r\gh ,sevi] ,valley to ,m>ysvale & on to ,c$> ,city4 ,we pass$ ov] ! wor/ road ! la/ few days t ,i ev] knew4 ,we _h to draw our wagons up & let !m d[n ) ropes 9 places :]e ! roads 7 s bad1 & at places ! slant 0 s great t we _h to hold our wagons up to keep !m f turn+ ov]4 ,9 ! valley ne> ,c$> ,city ! company 0 met by ,presid5t ,george ,a4 ,smi? :o at t "t _h *>ge ( ! s\!rn settlem5ts4 ,! settl]s _h be5 !re only ?ree mon?s4 ,!y _h enclos$ a =t ( #ai acres1 pl[$ & s[n #a1jjj acres ) :eat1 _h f5c$ #fjj acres1 built a sawmill1 & erect$ ! fir/ /ory ( _! c\ncil h\se4 ,! little community welcom$ ,presid5t ,"y & p>ty by ! fir+ ( a cannon & by wav+ ! />s & /ripes4 ,?is small settlem5t ( pione]s _h ab\t "o hundr$ m54 ,! discov]y ( coal & iron ore 9 ! vic9ity ( ,c$> ,city awak5$ 9 ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts a special desire to e/abli% iron f\ndries4 ,m5 _h be5 call$ to ?is "w z a mission4 ,among ! "o hundr$1 !re 7 p]haps ?irty :o 7 discont5t$4 ,"p ( !m desir$ to return to ,salt ,lake ,city to get _! families1 & o!rs to ab&on ! mission at ,c$> #cdf entirely4 ,apo/le ,woodruff records ! foll[+ words ( ,presid5t ,"y to ^! m53 ,if y 7 n[ on a mission to ,france or ,engl& or to any o!r "p ( ! e>?1 y w\ld n sit d[n & c\nsel toge!r ab\t go+ to get y\r families1 or ab\t go+ home till y\r mission 0 end$4 ,?is is ( q z mu* importance z prea*+ ! ,gospel4 ,! "t is n[ come :5 x is requir$ ( u to make ! wild]ness blossom z ! rose4 ,our mission is n[ to build up /akes ( ,zion & fill ^! m\nta9s ) cities1 & :5 y\r mission is end$ y are at lib]ty to g4 ,only d :at is "r4 ,:5 ,i g on a mission1 ,i leave my affairs 9 ! h& ( ,god4 ,if my h\se1 flocks1 or fields are lo/ 9 my abs5ce2 if my wife or *ildr5 die1 ,i say1 ,am51 to x4 ,if !y live1 ,i say1 ,am51 to t & ?ank ! ,"l4 ,! words ( ,presid5t ,"y remov$ mu* ( ! discont5t & mo/ ( !m rema9$ to fill _! mission 9 honor4 ,9 speak+ at ?is "t ( ! ,indians 9 t section ! ,presid5t said3 ,^! ,indians are ! desc5dants ( ! ,gadianton robb]s :o infe/$ ^! m\nta9s = m ?an a ?\s& ye>s4 ,at ! conclusion ( ?is visit1 ! p>ty return$ to ,salt ,lake ,city :i* !y rea*$ on ! #bd? ( ,may1 #ahea4 ,eld] ,woodruff's j\rnal conta9s _m ( ! disc\rses prea*$ by ,presid5t ,"y 9 ^? days on subjects ( practical religion1 home indu/ry1 pray]1 f9ancial integrity1 f>m+1 ti?+1 & k9dr$ subjects4 ,8 talks conta9$ j su* subject matt] z "o w\ld expect to he> f a lead] ^: mission x 0 to make ! des]t blossom z ! rose4 ,eld] ,woodruff1 "h & !re1 us$ /5ographic *>act]s 9 mak+ notes 9 8 j\rnal4 ,he 0 n a /5ograph]1 h[ev]1 b he 0 s accu/om$ to writ+ ! s]mons 9 long h& t 8 memory 0 tra9$ = ! "w1 & a l>ge measure ( accuracy 0 giv5 to ^! j\rnali/ic ef=ts4 ,to ?is "w he _h be5 call$ by ,presid5t ,"y soon aft] ! m>tyrdom ( ,joseph & ,hyrum4 ,! day w\ld come :5 ! details ( t e>ly hi/ory w\ld be 9 great dem& among ^? :o w\ld love to "k ! beg9n+ ( ! "w ( ,god 9 ?is disp5sation4 ,"s day1 said ,presid5t #cdg ,"y1 ,i %all look to y = my j\rnal4 ,?is "w 0 s c>efully done1 & ! devotion ( ,eld] ,woodruff 0 s great t[>ds 8 bre?r5 t "o is impress$ by ! spl5did fidelity ) :i* he honor$ ! call4 ,on ! ,f\r? ( ,july ( #ahea ! ,sa9ts jo9$ 9 a celebration at ,black ,rock on ,salt ,lake4 ,! procession 0 l$ by ! g5]al au?orities ) ! ,nauvoo ,legion z an escort4 ,x consi/$ ( #adj wagons :i* rea*$ ,black ,rock at #b o'clock 9 ! aft]noon4 ,patriotic spee*es 7 made1 & aft] ! meet+1 social pa/imes 7 indulg$ 91 & _m enjoy$ a ba? 9 ! lake4 ,x 0 z pleasant a ,f\r? ( ,july z ,i ev] sp5t1 & my family 0 ) me4 ,next day we return$ to ,salt ,lake ,city4 ,^? 7 happy days4 ,! simplicity ( _! fai?1 ! c&or ( _! words1 & ! fri5d%ip ( _! lives produc$ a rem>kable unity :i* 9 itself 0 bo? inspir+ & joyful4 ,! ,tw5ty-f\r? ( ,july 0 honor$ by a celebration4 ,!re 0 music by ! ,nauvoo brass b&4 ,! citiz5s came out 9 great numb]s4 ,!re 0 a procession at ! head ( :i* ! ag$ fa!rs & mo!rs 7 plac$--m5 & wom5 ^: frames 7 %ap$ by ! h>d%ips & /ruggles ( ^? e>ly days4 ,! procession end$ at ! b[]y :]e !re 7 spee*es1 in/rum5tal music & s++4 ,! songs ( ,zion 7 sung n 9 a /range l&1 nor 7 our h>ps hung ^u ! will[s4 ,! %ades ( ev5+ came ov] ! city & !re _h be5 no accid5t to m> ! proce$+s ( t hall[$ day4 ,!re 7 no curses1 no dr9k+1 no rabble1 no /rife to m> ! occasion4 ,!re 01 p]haps1 a little ,*ur* mix$ up ) ! ,/ate 9 ^? days4 ,m5 _h conceiv$ ! idea t ,god %\ld be honor$ z mu* 9 ! adm9i/ration ( civil z ( religi\s affairs4 ,! h>ve/ season foll[$ ! ,tw5ty-f\r? & ,eld] ,woodruff 0 z en?usia/ic & en]getic on ! f>m z he 0 9 a celebration or z he 0 9 prea*+ ! ,gospel abroad4 ,he 0 a model ( indu/ry4 ,8 little tw5ty-acre f>m j s\? ( ! city 0 "u a high /ate ( cultivation4 ,) a cradle 9 8 h&s1 he w5t to ! "w ( ! h>ve/ ) s+ul> pleasure4 ,8 re/less nature (t5 c>ri$ him beyond #cdh 8 /r5g?1 b he lov$ to "w4 ,he always work$1 & ) him "o k9d ( "w 0 z honorable z ano!r2 = ,god honor$ hone/ toil4 ,at 8 home on ! f>m1 !re liv$ ) him 8 ag$ fa!r4 ,! /epmo!r _h rema9$ ) h] daught] 9 ,i[a4 ,ab\t ?is "t1 he receiv$ ^w t %e _h di$ on ! #bj? ( ,m>* & t 8 bro!r ,azmon's wife _h also di$ on ! #crd ( ,janu>y ( t ye>4 ,8 bro!r also wrote him relat+ ! sorr[ & tr\ble he _h enc\nt]$ ev] s9ce he _h left ! ,*ur*4 ,8 lett] bore evid5ce ( humiliation & rep5tance1 mu* to ! joy ( 8 fai?ful bro!r ,wil=d4 ,on ! #g? ( ,septemb]1 !re 0 a g5]al conf]5ce ( ! ,*ur*4 ,aft] address+ ! ,sa9ts ^u practical affairs & ! daily duties ( life1 ,presid5t ,"y said3 ,no bett] man ?an ,joseph ,smi? ev] liv$ on ?is e>?4 ,he> x1 ,o1 ye heav5s1 ,o1 ye e>?1 & all m56 ,x is my te/imony t he 0 z good a man z ev] liv$1 save ,jesus4 ,9 h>mony ) ^! words1 ,will>d ,ri*>ds relat$ 8 te/imony to ! mob 9 ,c>?age at ! "t ( ! ,prophet's dea? to ! effect t !y 7 ,prophets ( ,god1 & two ( ! be/ m5 t ev] liv$ on e>?4 ,dur+ ?is conf]5ce1 ,judge ,broc*us ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates c\rt 9 ,utah1 reque/$ ! privilege ( speak+4 ,! reque/ 0 grant$ & he proce$$ to ca/ unsavory reflections ^u ! "* ( ! ,sa9ts4 ,?is ,presid5t ,"y res5t$ 9 /rong t]ms4 ,9 ! c\rse ( 8 rem>ks1 ! ,prophet said to ^? :o 7 go+ on missions3 ,don't g & tell ! p ( diff]5t d5om9ations t because _! s9s are n =giv5 t !y are always go+ to dwell 9 hell2 = if !y are hone/1 !y w h a glory great] ?an _m :o c>ry ! gospel to !m4 ,!re are good p among all sects1 ,g5tiles1 ,jews1 & hea!ns4 ,!y act accord+ to ! be/ light !y h4 ,:at is ! condition ( ! p ( ?is c\ntry8 ,light has come into ! _w1 & _m m5 love d>kness r ?an light4 ,!y reject t light1 fight ! prophets1 & %$ _! blood4 ,= ?is !y w be damn$4 ,at ?is conf]5ce ,n4 ,h4 ,felt & ,john ,banks 7 appo9t$ travel+ bi%ops4 ,e4 ,t4 ,b5son1 ,j4 ,m4 ,grant1 & ,orson ,hyde 7 call$ on a mission to ,kanesville to ga!r out all ! ,sa9ts #cdi 9 t region4 ,eld] ,woodruff "h records ! rem>ks made by ,patri>* ,john ,smi?1 uncle ( ! ,prophet1 & fa!r to ,presid5t ,george ,a4 ,smi?4 ,he _h be5 a memb] ( ! ,*ur* s9ce #ahcb4 ,i 0 orda9$ an eld] "u ! h&s ( ,joseph ,wakefield4 ,! ,smi? family 0 call$ to br+ =? ?is "w4 ,my team haul$ ! fir/ load ( /one = ! erection ( ! ,kirtl& ,temple4 ,my son ,george ,a41 drove t team4 ,!re 7 f\r bro!rs ( u on ! /& at ,kirtl&4 ,i am n[ left alone4 ,i 0 9 jail ) my nephews1 ,joseph & ,hyrum1 ! night be=e !y 7 kill$4 ,next day ?ree guns 7 snapp$ at me4 ,i c\ld n weep = a long "t2 :5 ,i c\ld1 ,i wept mu*4 ,i h labor$ mu* f t day till ?is4 ,n[ pay y\r ti?+1 make y\r measures good :5 y sell any?+1 & fulfill all y\r cov5ants if !y are prop]ly made4 ,!n we %all prosp] 9 ?is ,valley4 ,i am an old man & _c say mu*4 ,:5 ! pione]s return$ to ,w9t] ,qu>t]s f ,salt ,lake ,valley1 fa!r ,john ,smi? 0 left 9 *>ge ( ! ,*ur* "h4 ,he 0 a man ( ! utmo/ honor & ( /]l+ integrity bo? to ,god & man4 ,?ree g5]ations ( ?is man h be5 apo/les 9 ! ,*ur*4 ,x 0 at ?is conf]5ce t all ! bre?r5 & si/]s vot$ to discont9ue ! use ( tea1 c(fee1 & tobacco4 ,x 0 !n adj\rn$ until ,octob] #f?4 #cej ,,*apt] #cb4 ,,! ,,ye>s1 #aheb1 '#ec1 '#ed4 ,disc\rse ( ,brigham ,"y on ,s94--,! ,desc5dants ( ,ca94--,edw>d ,hunt] ,*os5 ,presid+ ,bi%op4--,p>[an ,/ake ,organiz$4--,david ,patt54--,talk on ,danc+4--,dea? ( ,will>d ,ri*>ds4--,j$$iah ,m4 ,grant ,*os5 ,c\nselor to ,brigham ,"y4--,j\rney ,s\?4--,walk]1 ! ,indian ,*ief4--,john ,smi?1 ,son ( ,hyrum ,smi?1 ,call$ ,to ,be ! ,head ,patri>* ( ! ,*ur*4--,visit ,nor?4--,legislature4--,philosophical ,society4 ,! beg9n+ ( ! ye> #aheb f\nd ,eld] ,woodruff actively engag$ 9 ! legislative bus9ess ( ! new ,t]ritory4 ,!re 0 mu* to be done4 ,! f\ndation ( a new commonweal? 0 be+ laid1 & ! pr9ciples ( civil gov]nm5t 7 emphasiz$ & kept sep>ate f ! religi\s organization4 ,ab\t ?ree ye>s & a half _h elaps$ s9ce ! pione]s ent]$ ,salt ,lake ,valley4 ,9 #aheb ! c5sus %[$ t !re 7 all told 9 ,utah1 #aa1ced s\ls4 ,c\nties 7 e/abli%$ ) prop] organizations1 & judges appo9t$ = ! adm9i/ration ( laws !re94 ,eld] ,woodruff kept 9 8 j\rnals ! civil & religi\s movem5ts ( ^? e>ly days4 ,extracts f prom95t s]mons 7 writt51 especially ^? deliv]$ by ,presid5t ,"y4 ,! foll[+ is a p>tial extract ( a disc\rse by him on ! subject ( ,s94 ,if y s9 aga9/ ,god1 g to ,him = =giv5ess1 if t s9 is n unto dea?4 ,!re is a s9 unto dea? :i* we are told we ne$ n pray to h =giv54 ,if y s9 aga9/ y\r bro!r1 g to him = =giv5ess4 ,ask =giv5ess at ! h&s ( ! innoc5t4 ,if y s9 aga9/ y\r family1 y\r p>5ts1 y\r husb&1 y\r wife1 or y\r *ildr51 seek =giv5ess at _! h&s2 = :at is done 9 secret1 ,he w =give 9 secret4 ,9 seek+ =giv5ess = s9s t are secret1 g no f>!r ?an is necess>y to be =giv5 ( ,god4 ,b :]e s9s are committ$ op5ly1 =giv5ess %\ld be s\ght op5ly4 ,! ,sa9ts _h n =gott5 ! tr\bles :i* _! %ortcom+s & neglect ( ! ?+s ( ,god _h br\ght ^u !m 9 days gone by4 ,! lead]s und]/ood v well ! necessity #cea ( avoid+ ! tr\bles ( ! pa/ by keep+ !mselves 9 h>mony ) ,god's w4 ,!y knew t s9 meant tr\ble n only = ! individual b = ! ,*ur*4 ,! au?orities felt t if ! p c\ld be kept f s9 !re w\ld be love & union & prosp]ity 9 ! new homes :i* !y 7 e/abli%+ 9 ! ,rocky ,m\nta9s4 ,! attitude ( ! ,sa9ts on ! "q ( slav]y _h be5 a s\rce ( tr\ble to !m 9 ,miss\ri4 ,!re 0 naturally ?r\gh\t ! ,unit$ ,/ates "s int]e/ 9 ! position :i* ! new ,t]ritory %\ld take ^u t "q4 ,9 ^? days ! influ5ce ( ! ,s\? 0 pr$om9ant1 & ! pro-slav]y p>ty 0 ass]t+ itself :]ev] possible4 ,! l9es 7 drawn m di/9ctly betwe5 ! pro & anti-slav]y communities4 ,9 ^? days m5 might h reg>d$ x z good policy to keep fri5ds ) ! ,s\? & ! democratic p>ty4 ,to be pron\nc$ = or aga9/ slav]y 0 sure to invite ! opposition ( ! ,nor? or ( ! ,s\?4 ,presid5t ,"y felt x1 h[ev]1 to be 8 duty to make pla9 ! attitude ( ! ,mormon p 9 ,utah on ! subject4 ,9 an address to ! legislature he said3 ,! ,"l said ,i w n kill ,ca91 b ,i w put a m>k ^u him1 & t m>k w be se5 ^u ! face ( e negro ^u ! face ( ! e>?2 & x is ! decree ( ,god t t m>k %all rema9 ^u ! se$ ( ,ca9 until ! se$ ( ,abel %all be r$eem$1 & ,ca9 %all n receive ! prie/hood1 until ! "t ( t r$emption4 ,any man hav+ "o drop ( ! se$ ( ,ca9 9 him _c receive ! prie/hood2 b ! day w come :5 all t race w be r$eem$ & possess all ! bless+s :i* we n[ h4 ,i am oppos$ to ! pres5t sy/em ( slav]y4 ,eld] ,woodruff writes ext5sively 9 8 j\rnal ( ! tea*+s ( ! ,presid5t4 ,9 "o ( 8 disc\rses ! ,prophet decl>es t ,god has pass$ ?r\gh all ! trials & exp]i5ces t we h1 & ! ,savior likewise4 ,on ano!r occasion1 he speaks ( ! responsibilities ( p>5ts2 ! desirability ( a pray]ful _s t !y may n only receive ! noble spirits f ! _s _w1 b t !y may enjoy ! influ5ce ( ! ,holy ,gho/ :i* %\ld be ! inh]itance ( e *ild born into ! _w4 ,f a report ( ! ti?+ 9 ^? days x also appe>s #ceb t f ,octob] #ahdh to ,april #aheb1 !re 0 paid 91 #cec1gee4fi1 a cr$itable %[+ :5 ! h>d%ips ( ^? times & ! limit$ numb]s ( ,sa9ts are tak5 into consid]ation4 ,x 0 at ?is conf]5ce1 ,april #aheb1 t ,edw>d ,hunt] 0 *os5 & set ap>t z ! ,presid+ ,bi%op ( ! ,*ur*4 ,_m p w rememb] ! qua9t words & say+s ( ,edw>d ,hunt]4 ,:5 ask$ to select 8 c\nselors1 on t occasion1 he arose & said3 ,i select = my c\nselors ,brigham ,"y & ,heb] ,c4 ,kimball4 ,on ! #bcrd ( ,april1 #aheb1 ,wil=d ,woodruff accompani$ ! ,fir/ ,presid5cy on a t\r ?r\gh ! s\!rn settlem5ts z f> s\? z ,c$> ,city1 :i* !y _h visit$ once be=e4 ,on ?is trip !y organiz$ ! ,iron ,company = ! purpose ( develop+ ! iron deposits ( t region4 ,! rodomet] %[$ ! di/ance f ,salt ,lake to ,c$> via ,sanpete ,valley to be #cad #a_/b miles4 ,x 0 on ?is visit t ! ,p>[an ,/ake 0 organiz$1 ) ,john ,l4 ,smi? z presid5t1 ,john ,/eele z fir/1 & ,h5ry ,lunt z second c\nselor4 ,on ! #bh? ( ,augu/1 #aheb1 a special conf]5ce 0 held & ab\t "o hundr$ mission>ies 7 call$ to ,europe & o!r p>ts ( ! _w4 ,! foll[+ ,octob] witness$ ! call ( /ill o!r mission>ies4 ,9 speak+ ( _! bless+s ,presid5t ,woodruff said3 ,! _s & p[] ( ,god re/$ ^u u 9 a great degree4 ,! heav5s 7 op5$1 & our m9ds 7 fill$ ) visions1 revelations1 & prophecy1 :ile we seal$ great bless+s ^u ! heads ( ! eld]s & =etold :at w\ld befall !m by sea & by l&2 t !y w\ld d a great "w & ga!r _m ,sa9ts & mu* weal? to ,zion4 ,be=e ! close ( ! ye>1 !re 7 special meet+s ( ! ,c\ncil ( ! ,twelve 9 :i* ! importance ( keep+ a hi/ory ( ! ,twelve 0 emphasiz$1 & ,eld] ,woodruff 0 at t "t appo9t$ to write a hi/ory ( 8 ,quorum4 ,speak+ ( ! ,twelve at ?is "t he says3 ,!re has n be5 a dea? 9 ! ,quorum ( ! ,twelve ,apo/les except t ( ,david ,patt51 :o fell a m>tyr to 8 religion1 accord+ to ! special reque/ he made ( ! ,"l t he might die t dea?4 ,i lam5t ! fact t ,david ,patt5 did n leave a record ( 8 life1 = he 0 a true prophet1 an apo/le1 & a f9e man4 ,_m #cec miracles 7 wr\ght by him4 ,he once told a ri* man 9 ,t5nessee :o f\ght ! "w ( ,god1 t he & 8 family w\ld yet beg = _! bread4 ,rob]t ,c4 ,petty saw t same man cry at a blacksmi? %op because ! blacksmi? w\ld n %>p5 8 pl\gh on cr$it4 ,speak+ ^u ! pr9ciple ( writ+ a hi/ory he said t s9ce he _h be5 a memb] ( ! ,*ur* he _h be5 inspir$ to write n only ( 8 own acts & life b to write ! s]mons1 tea*+s1 & prophecies ( ! ,prophet ,joseph1 ,presid5t ,"y1 & ,c\ncil ( ! ,twelve ,apo/les z f> z he 0 acqua9t$ ) _! labors4 ,:5 ! new ye> ( #ahec op5$ ,wil=d ,woodruff gave expression to ^? noble inspirations :i* *>act]iz$ 8 life4 ,9 8 j\rnal he writes3 ,a new ye> 9 a new era6 ,h[ "t flies1 & h[ wond]ful1 h[ magnific5t are ! ev5ts :i* are borne ^u its w+s6 ,x is ! op5+ ( a disp5sation t includes all o!r disp5sations s9ce ! _w began4 ,! ev5ts ( ! "o ?\s& ye>s pa/ pale into insignificance comp>$ ) ! "w ( ! pres5t "t4 ,on ,new ,ye>'s day ,wil=d ,woodruff1 ) o!r memb]s ( 8 ,quorum1 all be+ pres5t1 except ,orson ,pratt1 m>*$ 9 a body to ! homes ( ,presid5ts ,"y1 ,kimball1 & ,ri*>ds1 & to ! home ( ,fa!r ,john ,smi?1 ! patri>*1 9 ! ord] nam$ & ) lov+ respect wi%$ !m a happy & prosp]\s ,new ,ye>4 ,ea* ( ! ,presid5cy & ,fa!r ,smi? pron\nc$ _! bless+s1 & 9 return ! ,twelve bless$ !m4 ,9 ! ev5+ ( t day1 ! ,presid5cy & ! ,twelve d$icat$ ! ,social ,hall = social purposes1 & ) ab\t two hundr$ ( ! ,sa9ts jo9$ 9 a dance ) praise & ?anksgiv+ to ! ,"l4 ,! #ad? ( ,febru>y1 #ahec1 witness$ ! d$ication ( ! site ( ! ,salt ,lake ,temple4 ,! ,presid5cy & ! ,twelve broke ! gr\nd ) a pick4 ,x 0 an occasion ( great joy among ! ,sa9ts1 z a temple meant s mu* to _! hopes & fai?4 ,on ,april ! #f?1 ! f\r corn]-/ones 7 d$icat$1 & spee*es 7 deliv]$4 ,=ty ye>s !reaft]1 ,wil=d ,woodruff1 m ?an #hf ye>s ( age1 presid$ at its completion & d$ication4 ,on ! #be? ( ,augu/ ,eld] ,woodruff w5t ) memb]s #ced ( ! ,twelve to locate a new ,web] settlem5t4 ,! p !re 7 gr[+ dissatisfi$ & *ang$ _! location sev]al times4 ,at ! ,octob] conf]5ce1 foll[+1 ,wil=d ,woodruff & ,ezra ,t4 ,b5son 7 appo9t$ to select fifty families to settle 9 ,tooele ,valley4 ,! "w 9 t valley engag$ 8 "t l>gely dur+ ! rema9d] ( ! ye> until ! #ab? ( ,decemb]1 :5 he aga9 took up 8 "w 9 ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 ,! new ye> ( #ahed dawn$ ^u ! ,sabba? day4 ,9 ! aft]noon ! ,sa9ts 7 address$ by ,apo/le ,woodruff4 ,on ! ev5+ ( ! #bnd !re 0 a danc+ p>ty giv5 9 ! ,social ,hall4 ,! p>ties !re 7 att5d$ by ! lead]s1 & an ef=t 0 made to give to ^? occasions an innoc5t joy & a high social quality t w\ld uplift ! dance & make x a suitable place = ,sa9ts1 & n all[ x to be ! exclusive pa/ime ( ! s9n]s4 ,9 ^? e>ly days !re 0 a mu* great] opposition on ! "p ( ! diff]5t religi\s d5om9ations ( ! _w ?an !re is today4 ,?is practice1 f ! outset among ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts ( tak+ _! religion ) !m into ! social life 0 "o ( ! alleg$ faults :i* ! religi\s _w condemn$4 ,9 ^? times :5 !re 7 s _m difficulties1 s _m h>d%ips diff]5t f ^? :i* ! p _h to enc\nt] 9 ! ,ea/1 ! dance 0 ab\t ! only sort ( amusem5t :i* ! ,sa9ts c\ld enjoy4 ,! foll[+ are ! words ( ,presid5t ,"y :i* give 8 views ( ! ball room1 & :i* he gave on ! ev5+ ( ! #bnd3 ,i consid] ?is a suitable place to give "s in/ructions4 ,! _w consid]s x v wick$ = a ,*ri/ian to he> music & to dance4 ,_m prea*]s say t fiddl+ & music come f hell1 b ,i say !re is no fiddl+1 !re is no music 9 hell4 ,music belongs to heav51 to *e] ,god1 angels1 & m54 ,if we c\ld he> ! music !re is 9 heav51 x w\ld ov]:elm u mortals4 ,music & danc+ are = ! b5efit ( holy ones1 & all ^? :o come "h to-night :o are n holy & righte\s & d n wor%ip ,god h no "r to come "h4 ,m5 & wom5 7 taught t 9 all !y did on ! week day z ^u ! ,sabba? !y %\ld honor ,god4 ,if1 #cee lat] on1 excesses 9 danc+ & its improp] practice 7 correct$ by a ,prophet ( ,god1 ,john ,taylor1 x 0 because ( ! excesses & ! improprieties ( c]ta9 classes1 & n because ( ! ball room itself4 ,to him1 !re 0 great objection 9 p]mitt+ ! dance room to become a f9ancial s*eme4 ,9 ! ye> ( #ahed ,presid5t ,will>d ,ri*>ds 0 suff]+ f palsy1 & ! att5tion :i* he receiv$ at ! h&s ( ,eld] ,woodruff 0 *>act]i/ic ( ! latt]'s t5d] reg>d & lov+ adm9i/ration = ^? :om he e/eem$4 ,besides giv+ 8 att5tion to ! sick1 he also began ! "w ( tea*+ & prep>+ ! "y m5 = _! duties 9 ! (fice ( ! less] prie/hood4 ,he 0 especially solicit\s ( ! tra9+ ( 8 "y sons1 especially ,wil=d junior4 ,^? 7 days ( extreme sociability & neighborly love4 ,9 8 j\rnal ,eld] ,woodruff writes ( a visit to 8 home ( ,ann ,:itney & ,eliza ,r4 ,sn[3 ,i read ov] sev]al ( ! old s]mons ( ,joseph t 7 n record$ any:]e except 9 my j\rnal4 ,we pass$ a pleasant ev5+ toge!r1 & be=e !y left !y sang 9 tongues 9 ! pure language :i* ,adam & ,eve spoke 9 ! ,g>d5 ( ,ed54 ,?is gift 0 obta9$ 9 ! ,kirtl& ,temple ?r\gh a promise ( ! ,prophet ,joseph ,smi?4 ,he told ,si/] ,:itney if %e w\ld rise ^u h] feet %e %\ld h ! pure language4 ,%e did s1 & imm$iately began to s+ 9 tongues4 ,x 0 ne>] to heav5ly music ?an any?+ ,i ev] he>d4 ,?is beautiful gift ,si/] ,:itney reta9$ ?r\gh\t h] life "t1 & ^u appropriate occasions ex]cis$ x to ! edification & joy ( ! ,sa9ts4 ,9 ^? days ,eld] ,woodruff f\nd "s "t 9 ! mid/ ( public duties to devote to ! read+ ( good books1 among !m 0 ! fir/ volume ( ! life ( ,b5jam9 ,frankl91 & into 8 j\rnal he copi$ ,frankl9's rules ( p]fection4 ,:atev] 0 high-m9d$1 *oice1 or ( value z discipl9e1 ,wil=d ,woodruff *]i%$4 ,on ! #aa? ( ,janu>y ( t ye> ,presid5t ,will>d ,ri*>ds di$4 ,he _h be5 a suff]] = _m ye>s1 b ?r\gh fai? 8 life _h be5 prolong$4 ,( him ,eld] ,woodruff writes3 ,he is ! fir/ ( ! ,twelve or ( our ,presid5cy :o has di$ 9 ! fai? a natural dea?4 ,all :o h gone be=e 9 full fell[%ip h di$ m>tyrs4 ,he & ,presid5t #cef ,ri*>ds _h =m$ a /rong atta*m5t = ea* o!r1 & !y _h travel$ toge!r q ext5sively 9 _! mission>y labors & pione] "w4 ,at ! "t ( ,presid5t ,ri*>d's dea?1 ,presid5t ,"y 0 too ill to att5d ! fun]al4 ,! foll[+ mon? ( ,m>* ,eld] ,woodruff visit$ ,tooele ,city1 ,grantsville1 & o!r places 9 ,tooele ,valley1 ! colonization ( :i* _h be5 l>gely intru/$ to himself & ,eld]s ,b5son & ,maughan4 ,on ! #bg? ( t mon?1 he return$ to ,salt ,lake ,city & met ) ! ,twelve at 8 home4 ,"h1 ! mission>ies :o 7 go+ to ,engl& _h be5 set ap>t1 & ,frankl9 ,d4 ,ri*>ds 0 call$ to preside ov] ! ,european mission4 ,! ,april conf]5ce :i* foll[$ 0 "o ( consid]able importance4 ,x became necess>y to select someone to fill ! place made vacant by ! dea? ( ,will>d ,ri*>ds4 ,presid5t ,"y ask$ ! ,twelve to sugge/ "s man = ! place1 b !y consid]$ x 8 privilege to *oose 8 own c\nselor1 & s in=m$ him1 at ! same "t promis+ to endorse 8 selection4 ,:5 ! au?orities 7 su/a9$1 ,j$$iah ,m4 ,grant 0 tak5 into ! ,fir/ ,presid5cy ( ! ,*ur*4 ,he _h be5 a fai?ful & di/+ui%$ eld]1 & 0 lov$ by all ! ,sa9ts4 ,x 0 at ?is conf]5ce t ! "q ( ,consecration 0 pres5t$4 ,speak+ ( t subject1 ,presid5t ,kimball said3 ,i want all ,i h to be secur$ 9 ! ,k+dom ( ,god4 ,!y knew ! dang]s & temptations ( weal?1 ! selfi%ness :i* x begets1 z well z its de/ruction ( bro!rly love4 ,at ! same conf]5ce1 ,presid5t ,kimball spoke on ,plural ,m>riage & decl>$ its div9e orig94 ,_m ( y h f\ght x1 he said1 y may cont9ue to fight x until y g d[n into y\r graves1 & x w /ill cont9ue to be ! "w ( ,god1 & w /ill cont9ue ?r\gh all ,et]nity4 ,at t "t ,eld] ,p>ley ,p4 ,pratt 0 appo9t$ to e/abli% a /ake ( ! ,*ur* at ,horn]'s ran* 9 ,cali=nia4 ,era/us ,sn[ 0 call$ on a mission to ,/4 ,l\is1 & ,orson ,pratt to ,c9c9nati4 ,joseph ,f4 ,smi?1 !n a boy less ?an #af ye>s ( age1 0 call$ ^u 8 fir/ mission to ! ,s&wi* ,isl&s4 ,on ! #crd ( ,may1 a p>ty ( ! lead]s1 ( :i* ,eld] ,woodruff 0 "o1 />t$ on a t\r ( ! s\!rn settlem5ts4 #ceg ,_! fir/ day's drive 0 to ,union ,w>d1 :]e ! ,sa9ts _h be5 c\nsel$ to build _! homes )9 a =t1 z a protection aga9/ ! ,indians4 ,x appe>s t to "s ext5t ?is c\nsel _h be5 ignor$ by ! p !re4 ,9 speak+ ( t fact ,presid5t ,"y said3 ,i am responsible = ! c\nsel ,i give4 ,if y want to "k any m conc]n+ x--d "r2 pray to ! ,"l1 t y may h ,8 m9d reveal$ & may und]/& ! tru? & "k = y\rselves :at lies be=e y--!n y w n "q ^! ?+s1 b w g to "w & d !m ) all y\r might4 ,9 ^? days !re 0 a special anxiety to protect ! p1 :o 7 scatt]+ out to =m new settlem5ts1 aga9/ ! attacks ( ! ,indians4 ,! p not$ ! special sup]vision ( _! lead]s :o 7 con/antly direct+ ! settlem5ts :i* 7 9 "t to come to be ! /rongholds ( ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,e detail 0 ?\ght out1 & no?+ escap$ ! vigilant wat*-c>e ( _! ,prophet4 ,9 8 j\rnal ,eld] ,woodruff record$ ! rem>ks ( ,presid5t ,"y spok5 to ! p ( ,pleasant ,grove3 ,y\r /acks are s plac$ t "o ,indian c\ld fire ! :ole place1 & o!rs c\ld %oot y d[n4 ,:ile y 7 fight+ ! fire !y c\ld kill e man1 woman1 & *ild 9 ?is place4 ,! p>ty cont9u$ ! j\rney f "h to ,provo1 ,spr+ville1 & ,payson4 ,:5 !y rea*$ ,payson !y 7 approa*+ ! ,indian c\ntry1 & ! ,indian "q 0 discuss$4 ,presid5t ,"y c\nsel$ ! ,sa9ts to fe$ ! ,indians & treat !m k9dly4 ,:5 ! company rea*$ a place ab\t fifte5 miles s\? ( ,payson an organization 0 effect$3 ,rob]t ,t4 ,burton 0 made capta9 ( ! gu>d2 ,w4 ,woodruff1 hi/orian2 ,p>ley ,p4 ,pratt & ,john ,taylor1 *apla9s2 ,edw>d ,hunt]1 *ief bi%op2 & ,dr4 ,sprague1 physician & surgeon4 ,aft] leav+ ,nephi1 ,eld] ,woodruff makes ?is int]e/+ record3 ,! next day1 ,may #aa?1 we rode to ,*ick5 ,creek & sp5t ! night ne> ,walk] & 8 b&4 ,presid5t ,"y & c\ncil tri$ to talk ) him1 b he 0 sulky & n dispos$ to talk4 ,:5 we fir/ =m$ our corral )9 =ty rods ( 8 camp1 he ga!r$ all ( 8 w>riors & made q a display1 b we did n g to meet !m1 s !y turn$ _! horses out & w5t to _! t5ts4 #ceh ,:5 we call$ ^u ,walk]1 he lay d[n 9 ! dirt & 0 av]se to talk+4 ,bro!r ,"y manife/$ great pati5ce ev5 :5 almo/ any o!r man w\ld h be5 exhau/$4 ,he w5t to him & lift$ him out ( ! dirt & f9ally drew f him a conv]sation4 ,walk] said he _h no _s1 he _h no he>t1 he did n wi% to talk4 ',i want to sit /ill & he> ,presid5t ,"y & o!rs talk4' ,presid5t ,"y gave him "s tobacco4 ,! *ief said :5 he _h pl5ty ( tobacco all 8 fri5ds w\ld come & smoke ) him1 b :5 he _h no tobacco !y w\ld /ay away f him4 ,presid5t ,"y !n said3 ',i h br\ght "s beef cattle = y4 ,i want "o kill$ s y c h a fea/ :ile we are "h4' ,walk] !n want$ ! ,mormons to s+ be=e ! p>ties took a smoke4 ,! *ief said1 ',ezra ,t4 ,b5son came1 & 8 he>t 0 good4 ,dim9ick ,hunt+ton came1 & 8 he>t 0 runn+4' ,we !n sang1 & :5 ?is 0 done ,walk] said1 ',i h n got ! _s ( ! ,"l4 ,if !re is anyone "h :o c give me ! _s ( ! ,"l ,i wi% he w\ld d x4' ,speak+ fur!r1 ! old *ief said1 ',:ite p 9 heav5 are happy4' ,an ,indian by ! "n ( ,tulpidge !n spoke amid mu* cry+ & te>s4 ,he 0 ! ,indian :o _h 8 wife kill$4 ,he said ,dim9ick ,hunt+ton _h be5 good to him1 & he _h n se5 him s9ce 8 *ild's dea?4 ,he said3 ',we n[ h good he>ts & ! ,mormons :o are n[ "h h good he>ts4 ,we c lie d[n 9 peace )\t fe>1 & ,i want to live 9 fri5d%ip ) ?is p4' ,we n[ left ! ,indian camp & return$ to our wagons1 b ,presid5t ,"y _h ano!r talk ) ,walk] ! same day4 ,on ! foll[+ day we aga9 visit$ ,walk]'s t5t1 b ! *ief 0 /ill sulky & w\ld n talk4 ,he left 8 t5t & w5t into ! will[s :ile ! o!rs talk$4 ,! ,indians _h a sick *ild :i* !y wi%$ ! eld]s to adm9i/] to4 ,presid5t ,kimball ) ,eld]s ,b5son & ,wells did s1 & ,dr4 ,sprague left "s m$ic9e = ! *ild & = o!rs :o 7 sick4 ,! ,indian said if 8 sick *ild di$ he w\ld h to kill an ,indian *ild or a ,mormon *ild to g ) x--?is is _! tradition4 ,! int]pret] told him he mu/ n d x z t 0 wrong2 t :5 a ,mormon *ild di$ we did n kill ano!r to g ) x & !y mu/ n d x4 ,! ,indian said t #cei if ! *ild got well1 he w\ld g ) u4 ,he said ,walk] 0 a great *ief1 & t ,presid5t ,"y 0 a great *ief4 ,peteetnet spoke & said !y w\ld be good & n /eal1 nei!r w\ld !y kill anybody1 & t anyone c\ld g alone & n be kill$4 ,walk] wi%$ ,presid5t ,"y to write a lett] t he might %[ to ! p & let !m "k t we 7 at peace ) ea* o!r4 ,?is1 ,presid5t ,"y did4 ,dr4 ,sprague gave !m "s m$ic9e1 & aft] a talk ( peace & good w f ! old *ief we %ook h&s & smok$ ! pipe ( peace4 ,walk] receiv$ 8 pres5ts4 ,we kill$ a beef & made a great fea/ = ! ,indians4 ,!y trad$ blankets = horses & b\ght two ,indians :o 7 prison]s4 ,aft] mak+ peace we left !m & rode on to ,sevi] ,riv]4 ,walk]1 ,squa%ead1 & _m o!rs w5t ) u & sp5t ! night on ! ,sevi]4 ,we made a raft & took our wagons ov] 9 an h\r & a half4 ,next day we rea*$ ,fillmore1 a di/ance ( ?irty-five miles4 ,f ,fillmore ! p>ty pass$ ?r\gh ,beav] & ,p>[an to ,c$> ,city4 ,"h !y visit$ ! ,iron ,works & saw "s ( ! products4 ,era/us ,sn[ 0 pres5t & expla9$ to !m ! difficulties to be cont5d$ ) 9 ! manufacture ( iron1 z !y 7 s f> f railroads4 ,dur+ ?is trip ! company visit$ ,h>mony & !n return$ to ! ,nor?1 rea*+ ,salt ,lake ! #cj? ( ! mon?1 hav+ travel$ a di/ance ( #egd miles4 ,june ! #bg?1 #ahed1 ! anniv]s>y ( ! m>tyrdom ( ,joseph & ,hyrum1 0 obs]v$4 ,! ,*ur* held a g5]al conf]5ce1 accord+ to previ\s appo9tm5t4 ,eld] ,john ,taylor 0 call$ on a mission to ,new ,york1 :ile o!r eld]s 7 call$ to diff]5t p>ts ( ! _w4 ,john ,smi?1 son ( ,hyrum ,smi?1 0 on t day call$ to ! position ( presid+ patri>* ( ! ,*ur*4 ,he 0 ! f\r? to occupy t place 9 ?is disp5sation4 ,dur+ ^? busy times ( travel & tea*+1 ,eld] ,woodruff also f\nd "t to f>m 8 l&4 ,he records t on t ye> he rais$ #cfi bu%els ( :eat1 #djj bu%els ( potatoes & #bjj bu%els ( corn4 ,on ,novemb] #bg?1 he set out ^u a visit to ! settlem5ts 9 ! nor?4 ,on ! #bnd ( ,decemb]1 he paid 8 fir/ visit to ,ogd51 :]e he f\nd a l>ge colony ( ,sa9ts on ! ea/ side #cfj ( ! ,web] ,riv]4 ,"h he c\nsel$ ! p respect+ ! paym5t ( _! ti?+1 ! ,poor ,fund1 ! e/abli%m5t ( s*ools1 also ! build+ ( a wall ar\nd ! city = protection aga9/ attacks by ! ,indians4 ,at ?is "t he also visit$ ,nor? ,ogd51 !n call$ ,ogd5 ,hole1 sev5 miles nor? ( ,ogd5 ,city4 ,x 0 at t "t "o ( ! mo/ fl\ri%+ settlem5ts nor? ( ,salt ,lake ,city4 ,!re 7 =ty-sev5 families & a s*ool ) fifty pupils4 ,! p "h rais$ 9 #ahed1 #af1jjj bu%els ( :eat4 ,on ! #d? ( ,decemb]1 ,eld] ,woodruff visit$ ,will[ ,creek1 n[ ,will>d4 ,f !re he w5t to ,box ,eld]1 lat] kn[n z ,brigham ,city1 :i* 0 !n *iefly settl$ by ,sa9ts f ,sc&9avia & ,wales4 ,return+1 he rea*$ home ,decemb] #i?4 ,on ! next day he li/5$ to ,*>les ,c4 ,ri*1 :o gave an acc\nt ( ! rise & progress ( ! settlem5t ( ! ,sa9ts 9 ,san ,b]n>d9o4 ,on ! #aa? ( ,decemb] ! legislature met4 ,! ,c\ncil !n consi/$ ( f\r memb]s3 ,heb] ,c4 ,kimball1 ,daniel ,h4 ,wells1 ,orson ,pratt1 & ,wil=d ,woodruff4 ,! ,h\se _h n9e memb]s3 ,alb]t ,c>r+ton1 ,leon>d ,e4 ,h>r+ton1 ,a>on ,johnson1 ,isaac ,morley1 ,john ,a4 ,ray1 ,geo4 ,a4 ,smi?1 ,lor9 ,f>r1 & ,era/us ,b+ham4 ,at t "t !re 7 only sev5 c\nties1 viz41 ,salt ,lake1 ,san ,pete1 ,mill>d1 ,iron1 ,davis1 & ,web]4 ,on ,*ri/mas day ( t ye>1 !re 0 "s excitem5t creat$ by a drunk5 brawl among ! soldi]s :o 7 qu>t]$ 9 ! he>t ( ! city4 ,"s ( ! citiz5s became mix$ up ) x4 ,"s ( ! soldi]s fir$ ^u ! p :o ?rew /ones at !m4 ,! (fic]s1 h[ev]1 ) ! aid ( ! m>%al & mayor re/or$ peace4 ,9 ! ev5+1 ,col4 ,/eptoe & ,judge ,k9ney gave a ball & invit$ ! ,presid5cy & ,twelve4 ,( ! occasion ,bro!r ,woodruff writes3 ,x 0 a spl5did affair4 ,we _h a good supp] & a spl5did dance4 ,9 ord] to give "s intellectual pa/ime1 a ,philosophical ,society 0 organiz$ to :i* ! lead]s gave special att5tion & enc\ragem5t to ^? :o 7 anxi\s to improve _! m9ds4 ,clos+ 8 j\rnal = t ye> ,eld] ,woodruff notes t he travel$ ov] #a1hjj miles1 att5d$ #dg meet+s1 & prea*$ #dd disc\rses4 ,he also att5d$ two g5]al conf]5ces1 & pass$ tw5ty days 9 ! legislature4 #cfa ,,*apt] #cc4 ,,educational ,,ef=ts4 ,education ,promot$4--,adv5tur]s4--,end[m5t ,h\se4--,presid5t ,"y ,speaks ( ! ,resurrection4--,dea? ( ,judge ,s*af]4--,provo4--,"w 9 ,educational ,societies4--,9 ! ,legislature at ,fillmore4--,words ( ,confid5ce f ,kano%1 an ,indian ,*ief4--,"s ,peculi>ities ( ,wil=d ,woodruff4--,poison$4 ,! fir/ day ( ! ye> #ahee 0 obs]v$ by a social ent]ta9m5t :i* ! ,gov]nor & ! ,legislature ( ,utah gave 9 ! new ,social ,hall4 ,x 0 ! mo/ spl5did p>ty up to t date ev] gott5 up 9 ! ,t]ritory4 ,! ,unit$ ,/ates judges & milit>y (fic]s 7 invit$4 ,danc+ comm5c$ at #c o'clock 9 ! aft]noon & clos$ ) a supp] at mid-night4 ,^! h>dy pione]s _h gr& ambitions 9 _! humble homes1 amid humble surr\nd+s4 ,!y e/abli%$ a gramm> s*ool "u ! direction ( ,orson ,hyde4 ,!y also organiz$ a ,univ]sal ,sci5tific ,association = ! /udy ( sci5ce1 ! promotion ( education1 & ! accumulation ( a libr>y & museum4 ,!y already _h _! ,philosophical ,society & lat] organiz$ a ,horticultural ,association = ! purpose ( enc\rag+ ! gr[? ( fruit 9 ! ,t]ritory4 ,on ! #d? ( ,febru>y1 at ! ,sunday meet+1 "s att5tion 0 giv5 to ! attitude :i* ! ,sa9ts _h tak5 t[>d a ho/ ( new com]s :o 7 n ( _! fai?4 ,mo/ ( !m belong$ to an adv5tur\s class & 7 unscrupul\s m54 ,aga9/ !m ! ,sa9ts 7 w>n$4 ,?is w>n+ creat$ consid]able excitem5t among !m4 ,! new com]s 7 angry1 b ! ,sa9ts 7 firm4 ,9 "t excitem5t quiet$ d[n4 ,"s ( ! outsid]s soon le>n$ t !re 0 a social b>ri] :i* !y c\ld n break d[n4 ,!y 7 n "h to e/abli% homes1 & _m 7 disappo9t$ :5 !y c\ld n prey ^u ! homes ( ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,z spr+ approa*$ new problems arose4 ,! new c\ntry 0 a k9d ( exp]im5t /ation1 & ! p 7 anxi\s to get all k9ds ( se$s t !y might exp]im5t ) ! soil & climate4 ,eld] ,woodruff 0 among ! fir/ to introduce fruit #cfb trees4 ,he obta9$ ?irty-"o diff]5t k9ds ( *oice applegrafts4 ,! future began to look m hopeful4 ,!y _h 9 m9d a gr& commonweal?1 :i* by _! fai?ful indu/ry !y w\ld e/abli%4 ,!y 7 spread+ out ov] ! ,valleys ( ! ,m\nta9s & e/abli%+ homes4 ,!y 7 a happy p1 full ( hope & gr& expectations--if ! soil respond$ to _! ef=ts4 ,! political situation became disappo9t+4 ,at fir/ ,brigham ,"y _h be5 appo9t$ ,gov]nor1 & _h giv5 satisfaction4 ,he 0 belov$ by 8 p2 & respect = _! local self-gov]nm5t & _! wi%es w\ld h cont9u$ him z su*1 b m5 7 n sl[ 9 circulat+ evil reports & 9 creat+ prejudice & hatr$ 9 ! he>ts ( ^? :o lean$ t[>d ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,! ^w came t ano!r 0 to succe$ ,brigham ,"y z gov]nor4 ,ann\ncem5t 0 made t on ,febru>y ! #ah? ,presid5t ,"y w\ld give ! views ( our p conc]n+ ! gov]nm5t ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 ,on t date ! ,tab]nacle 0 cr[d$1 & !re 7 probably "o ?\s& p on ! outside :o c\ld n f9d entrance2 b ,presid5t ,"y 0 sick & unable to att5d4 ,8 /atem5t1 h[ev]1 to ! p 0 read 9 :i* he express$ loyalty to ! ,con/itution & laws ( ! c\ntry1 b disapprobation t[>ds ^? :o 7 sev]e1 & t[>ds m5 9 high places :o disreg>d$ ! rights ( ! p "h4 ,! address 0 publi%$ 9 ! ,des]et ,news & lat] on1 9 ! ,j\rnal ( ,disc\rses4 ,on ,febru>y #ah? ,john ,smi? receiv$ 8 ord9ation to ! (fice ( ,patri>* ( ! ,*ur*1 he hav+ be5 previ\sly call$ to t high /ation on ! #aj? ( ,m>*1 #ahec4 ,eld] ,woodruff records ! dea? ( an old fri5d1 ,joseph ,russell1 :o 0 fai?ful & true1 & :o _h giv5 ne>ly all 8 means am\nt+ to ab\t #g1jjj4jj to ! ,*ur*4 ,! conf]5ce ( t ye> began on ,april #f?1 ) ab\t #ab1jjj p 9 att5dance4 ,times 7 some:at excit+1 & !re 0 a pron\nc$ demon/ration on ! "p ( ! ,sa9ts 9 ! matt] ( _! adh]5ce to ! "w ( ,god4 ,at t "t ab\t "o hundr$ mission>ies 7 call$4 ,a little lat] on 9 ! same mon? ! ,des]et ,!ological ,society 0 organiz$4 ,on ,may ! #ae?1 ! ,end[m5t ,h\se 0 d$icat$4 ,to ! old] ( ! pres5t g5]ation its sacr$ prec9cts1 its rites1 #cfc & ord9ances are among ! mo/ *]i%$ memories4 ,apo/le ,woodruff 0 pres5t at its d$ication2 & lat] 9 life :5 ! ,temple supplant$ x1 he ord]$ x remov$4 ,on ! day foll[+ its d$ication1 ,geo1 ,q4 ,cannon gave an int]e/+ acc\nt ( 8 mission to ! ,s&wi* ,isl&s4 ,on ! same date ,presid5t ,"y 9 speak+ ( ! resurrection1 z record$ by ,presid5t ,woodruff1 said3 ,! id5tical p>ticles ( matt] 9 :i* we h honor$ our spirits1 our tab]nacles1 9 :i* we h suff]$1 travel$1 labor$1 & built up ! ,k+dom ( ,god w\ld be ! id5tical bodies resurrect$1 & no o!rs4 ,!y w be rais$ f ! grave to immortality & et]nal lives4 ,evil 0 plac$ ^u ! e>? t man might "k ! good f ! evil1 = )\t an exp]i5ce 9 ^? ?+s1 m5 c\ld n "k "o f ! o!r4 ,^u ! e>? ! devil s[$ ! se$s ( dea? 9 ev]y?+1 s t z soon z ,adam & ,eve began to eat ( ! fruit ( ! e>? !y receiv$ into _! sy/ems ! se$s ( mortality--dea?4 ,_! *ildr5 ?us became mortal & subject to pa91 sorr[1 & dea?4 ,by ?is means !y 7 r$eem$ & p>took ( life1 peace1 & happ9ess1 & !y w\ld "k h[ to prize !m4 ,fa!r ,adam w\ld nev] cease 8 labors to r$eem 8 po/]ity & exalt !m to all ! glory !y 7 capable ( receiv+4 ,yet man has 8 ag5cy to act = himself--*oose good or evil1 & to be rew>d$ accord+ to 8 works4 ,on ,may ! #ai? ,eld] ,woodruff set out ^u ano!r visit to ! s\!rn settlem5ts 9 company ) ,presid5t ,"y4 ,at ,c$> ,city !y f\nd ! iron works 9 full bla/4 ,!y 7 mak+ good iron1 ca/+ pipes & o!r necess>y appliances ne$$ by ! p4 ,:ile !re1 !y organiz$ a /ake ( ,zion compris+ ,iron ,c\nty4 ,on rea*+ ,lehi on _! return !y _h an int]e/+ visit f ,arop5e1 an ,indian *ief4 ,?is 0 ! latt] "p ( ,may1 & by ?is "t ! crops & g>d5s _h almo/ entirely be5 de/roy$ by ! gras%opp]s4 ,9 8 j\rnal ( ,june #cj? ( t ye> he records ! fun]al ( ,judge ,s*af]1 ,*ief ,ju/ice ( ! ,t]ritorial ,supreme ,c\rt ( ,utah4 ,! fun]al 0 held on t day4 ,! ,sa9ts turn$ out 9 l>ge numb]s & %[$ great honor to ! judge ^: ju/ice & uprightness 7 s greatly respect$4 ,on ,july ! #ac? ,eld] ,woodruff att5d$ ! conf]5ce #cfd 9 ,provo ) ,presid5ts ,"y1 ,kimball1 & ,grant4 ,dur+ ! conf]5ce1 !y _h a visit f an ,indian *ief ^: ,engli% "n 0 ,high ,=ehead4 ,he & o!rs ( 8 tribe address$ ! congregation1 express+ _! confid5ce 9 ,presid5t ,"y & ! p ov] :om he presid$4 ,!re 0 9 ^? days a class ( p 9 ,provo ^: conduct 0 n entirely satisfactory4 ,x 0 a ga!r+ place = _m unc\? m9]s1 ^: habits ( dr9k+ & gambl+ did n give ,provo a v good "n4 ,speak+ ( ! t[n1 ,apo/le ,woodruff says 9 8 j\rnal3 ,!re 0 a /range _s 9 ,provo & _m _h n ! _s ( ,god4 ,_m ( ! e>ly inhabitants ( ! t[n w f9d 9 t rem>k some?+ ( ! _s ( *>ity4 ,on ,eld] ,woodruff's return to ,salt ,lake ,city he speaks ( ! excell5t times !y _h 9 ! ,polysophical ,society z well z 9 ! ,univ]sal ,sci5tific ,society4 ,^! social ga!r+s = intellectual improvem5t af=d$ ! progressive m5 ( ^? days "s opportunity to satisfy _! desires = education4 ,eld] ,woodruff r>ely fail$ 9 8 j\rnal to give an acc\nt ( ! do+s ( ^? societies1 & to express ! great delight he _h _h ov] ! in=mation imp>t$ by ! lectures4 ,9 8 j\rnal he says3 ,on ,septemb] #ac? we met 9 ! ,social ,hall "u ! organization ( a ,pomological ,society4 ,! h\se 0 well fill$ & ! subject discuss$ 0 ! organization ( a ,horticultural ,society4 ,a committee 0 appo9t$ to draft ! con/itution & by-laws to gov]n said society4 ,i 0 *os5 *airman ( ?is committee1 & subsequ5tly presid5t ( ! society :i* did mu* to promote ! culture & gr[? ( fruit 9 ! ,t]ritory4 ,! _s ( ,wil=d ,woodruff 0 pre-em95tly mission>y 9 e aspect ( 8 life4 ,if he rais$ fruit1 x 0 9 fulfillm5t ( a mission to promote an indu/ry4 ,:5 he sat 9 ! legislative halls1 he reg>d$ 8 "w z a gr& mission = ! e/abli%m5t & spread ( ! pr9ciples ( civil gov]nm5t4 ,x all made him an en?usia/ic work]4 ,if he f>m$1 he did x z mu* to tea* o!rs h[ to f>m z to obta9 a livelihood f x4 ,) him1 all life & labor 0 a mission4 ,x 0 all 9 ! _s ( a tea*] & he 0 consci5ti\s 9 ! extreme ab\t :at & h[ he w\ld tea*4 ,9 att5d+ a #cfe qu>t]ly conf]5ce at ,f>m+ton 9 ,octob]1 #ahee1 he writes 9 8 j\rnal3 ,aft] retir+ to b$ ,i pray$ to ! ,"l to %[ me :at we %\ld tea* ! p1 & ?is ,i receiv$ z an answ]4 ',let my s]vants obta9 ! ,holy ,gho/ & keep ,my _s ) !m & t w in/ruct !m :at to tea* ! p cont9ually4 ,in/ruct ! p to keep ,my _s ) !m & !y w be enabl$ to und]/& ! ^w ( ! ,"l :5 x is taught unto !m4' ,x is q natural1 !re=e1 t he %\ld keep a c>eful acc\nt ( mission>y "w bo? at home & abroad4 ,he notes 9 ! fall ( t ye> t ,na?aniel ,v4 ,jones return$ f 8 mission to ,h9doo/an1 also ! appo9tm5t ( ,lor5zo ,sn[1 ,ezra ,t4 ,b5son1 & ,ph9eas ,"y to ,engl&4 ,eld] ,woodruff 0 appo9t$ z a mission>y1 9 connection ) ,eld]s ,orson ,pratt1 & ,p>ley ,p4 ,pratt1 to travel ?r\gh\t ! ,t]ritory4 ,he speaks ( ?is ev5t z giv+ him mu* pleasure & adds3 ,x is ! fir/ "t s9ce ! organization ( ?is ,*ur* & ,quorum t ,i h _h ! privilege ( be+ associat$ ) ^! two m5 on a prea*+ mission4 ,we h met b little except 9 conf]5ce f "t to "t4 ,he m5tions ab\t ?is "t ! dea? ( ,orson ,sp5c] :o _h di$ 9 ,/4 ,l\is4 ,( him he says3 ,_m fri5ds m\rn 8 loss4 ,he 0 a firm pill> 9 ! ,*ur* & ,k+dom ( ,god4 ,hav+ be5 aga9 elect$ to ! legislature1 ,eld] ,woodruff set out = ,fillmore :i* 0 !n ! capital ( ! ,t]ritory4 ,he w5t 9 company ) ,lor5zo ,sn[1 ,lor5 ,f>r1 & ,jona?an ,c4 ,wright4 ,:ile 9 ,fillmore1 9 ,janu>y1 #ahef1 he report$ & wrote 9 8 j\rnal an acc\nt ( an excell5t disc\rse prea*$ by ,presid5t ,"y4 ,! foll[+ 0 tak5 f 8 j\rnal3 ,x is our duty to make e sacrifice 7if x may be call$ a sacrifice7 requir$ ( u by our ,fa!r 9 ,heav51 t ,he & ,8 holy angels may "k our integrity4 ,i see a ?\s& weaknesses 9 myself t ,i n[ regret1 & x is s ) all ^? :o h ! _s ( ,god1 & !y w try to ov]come !m4 ,p may be guilty ( v>i\s s9s1 & d y ?9k !y c be =giv5 9 a mom5t4 ,no1 e ,latt]-day ,sa9t kn[s bett]4 ,?is w\ld be sect>ianism4 ,! religion ( ! _w is t a man may commit murd]1 & :5 on ! #cff gall[s1 he c rep5t & be =giv5 & g /raightway to ,abraham's bosom4 ,x is a false doctr9e4 ,x is n true4 ,"s may say t !y _c ov]come _! passions :5 !y are tempt$ & tri$1 !y _c help scold+1 swe>+1 etc41 b ,i tell y !y c help x1 & mu/ ov]come x soon] or lat] or !y _c be sav$4 ,we %\ld improve day by day1 be a bett] man or woman to-morr[ ?an we are to-day4 ,mo!rs1 :5 y are cross & attempt to correct y *ildr51 conqu] y\rselves fir/4 ,fa!rs1 :5 y feel angry passions rise1 !n y ne$ ! grace ( ,god to br+ y\rselves into subjection to ,him t y may ga9 victory ov] y\r feel+s4 ,live s t y may h ! revelations ( ,god conc]n+ y 9 all ?+s--t y _c be deceiv$4 ,:5 ,sidney ,rigdon claim$ to be ! lead] ( ! p1 ! p knew n 8 voice4 ,p>5ts are "u ! greate/ obligation to live _! religion1 s also ! "y m5 & wom51 t :5 !y m>ry & h a po/]ity _! *ildr5 may be born 9 hol9ess & righte\sness1 & x w !n be h>d to make any?+ out ( !m b ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,on ,janu>y ! #af?1 ,kano%1 an ,indian *ief1 made an address to ! bre?r51 z foll[s3 ,i am j beg9n+ to get my eyes op5$4 ,i "k t ,presid5t ,"y's talk is good4 ,:at he says is s4 ,he tells u m good1 & ,i am l ! sun j ris+ 9 ! ,ea/1 & s ) my p4 ,we h be5 9 ! night1 ,i h _h eyes b ,i c\ld n see1 & e>s1 b ,i c\ld n he>2 & ?is has be5 ! case ) my p4 ,our he>ts c\ld n und]/&1 b n[ our eyes see1 our e>s he>1 & our he>ts und]/&4 ,all t ,brigham & ,heb] h said is /raight2 b :5 ,i talk ) ,col4 ,/eptoe & 8 m51 he is n /raight1 ,i w\ld n believe1 = a t5? "p ( _! talk is n /raight1 & s x is ) ! ,spani>ds1 & ) all ! :ite m5 until ,i saw ! ,mormons4 ,!y are ! fir/ to tell me ! tru?4 ,y are "h to make laws4 ,i hope y w make good laws to puni% ! guilty & sp>e ! innoc5t4 ,i wi% to d "r & h my p d "r4 ,i d n want !m to /eal nor kill4 ,i want to plant & raise :eat1 & to le>n to pl\gh1 & d z ! :ite p d4 ,i want to le>n to read & to write1 & to h my *ildr5 le>n s t we may und]/& :at y say to u4 ,?is is beautiful manife/ation #cfg ( ! confid5ce :i* ! bett] class ( ,indians _h 9 ! ,mormon p4 ,aft] ! adj\rnm5t ( ! legislature1 & on ! #bf? ( ,janu>y1 a l>ge mass meet+ 0 held 9 ,salt ,lake ,city to consid] ! e/abli%m5t ( a mail & pass5g] s]vice betwe5 ! ,we/]n ,/ates & ,cali=nia4 ,gov]nor ,"y 0 *os5 *airman4 ,a committee 0 appo9t$ to draft resolutions reg>d+ ! project4 ,ab\t ?is "t ! ,fir/ ,read] publi%$ 9 ! ,des]et ,alphabet 0 gott5 up4 ,to ?is "w ,eld] ,woodruff gave mu* ( 8 "t4 ,dur+ ! mon? ( ,febru>y he reports 9 8 j\rnal t ?ree boys _h be5 kill$ by ! ,indians :o _h driv5 (f a numb] ( horses & cattle4 ,on ! #crd ( ,m>* ,eld] ,woodruff 0 call$ on a mission to ! ,ea/ to secure type = ! ,des]et ,alphabet4 ,on ! #g? ( ,april1 dur+ ! spr+ conf]5ce ( t ye>1 he 0 appo9t$ assi/ant hi/orian ( ! ,*ur*4 ,9 ^? days mission>ies 7 usually call$ at conf]5ce1 & t occasion _h 9 x surprises = _m :o 7 call$ to g on a mission )\t a mom5t's notice4 ,at ?is "t ,eld]s ,orson ,pratt & ,ezra ,t4 ,b5son 7 call$ to ,engl& to preside ov] ! ,european mission4 ,!re 01 too1 a humor\s side to ,wil=d ,woodruff's nature1 not)/&+ ! s]i\sness :i* he possess$4 ,x seems t 9 "o ( ! ,sunday meet+s ,presid5t ,j$$iah ,m4 ,grant f\nd x necess>y to ref] to "s !fts :i* _h tak5 place a %ort "t be=e4 ,among o!r ?+s /ol5 0 "s fl\r t _h be5 tak5 f ,eld] ,woodruff's home4 ,aft] conclud+ 8 rebuke = ^! ?+s ,presid5t ,woodruff arose & said3 ,if !y h tak5 ! fl\r because ( hung] & w ask ! bless+ ^u ! bread :5 x is made1 & s5d me home ! bags1 ,i w br+ no accusation aga9/ !m4 ,! bags 7 put 9 a sack & br\ght to 8 home next morn+4 ,a circum/ance some:at ( ! same nature z t ref]r$ to1 occurr$ 9 :i* ! writ] 0 a witness4 ,he & "o ( 8 companions 7 *as+ a flock ( tame ducks up ! /reet along ,eld] ,woodruff's f5ce4 ,! latt] saw !m & came out4 ,he be+ a n]v\s1 quick-spok5 man1 ! boys expect$ a scold+4 ,boys1 he said1 if y w let ^? ducks alone1 ,i #cfh w give y "s apricots4 ,!y h>dly knew h[ to compose !mselves--s great 0 _! surprise--b !y w5t ) him to ! or*>d1 "o ( !m fill+ 8 hat & ! o!r a bucket4 ,no?+ fur!r disagreeable 0 said1 b ! boys nev] !reaft] *as$ ! ducks4 ,on ! #bbnd ( ,april ( t ye>1 ! mission>ies :o 7 call$ on missions left ! city = _! fields ( labor4 ,x 0 a great] ef=t 9 ^? days to take a mission4 ,! sacrifice 0 great] = all conc]n$4 ,! dre>y pla9s _h to be cross$ aga91 & ! exp5se 0 naturally v great4 ,at ?is "t ,george ,a4 ,smi? & ,john ,taylor w5t to ,wa%+ton to urge claims ( ,utah = admission into ! ,union4 ,a few days aft] ! mission>ies left1 ,apo/le ,woodruff 0 poison$ 9 consequ5ce ( sk9n+ an animal :i* _h be5 kill$ by poison4 ,8 sy/em became s infect$ t 8 life 0 despair$ (1 b 8 fai? 0 s unceas+ & s disassociat$ f all d\bt t ?r\gh adm9i/ration he 0 heal$4 ,bro!r ,woodruff records 9 8 j\rnal ! bless+ :i* ,presid5t ,"y pron\nc$ ^u 8 head1 z foll[s3 ,bro!r ,woodruff1 ,i say to y 9 ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 t y %all n die1 b y %all live to f9i% y\r "w :i* 0 appo9t$ y to d ^u ! e>?4 ,! adv]s>y has s\ght _m times to de/roy y\r life b ! ,"l has pres]v$ y1 & w pres]ve y until y\r "w is done4 ,on 8 recov]y he makes record ( a lett] receiv$ f ! *ief g>d5] ( ,que5 ,victoria1 :o desir$ to op5 a correspond5ce ) ! ,horticultural ,society ( ,utah4 ,su* matt]s 7 ( c\rse highly int]e/+ to ! p "h1 because ^? 7 days ( exp]im5ts4 #cfi ,,*apt] #cd4 ,,! ,,re=mation1 #ahef4 ,h>d ,times ,7 ,difficult = ,"s ,to ,endure4--,record+ ,*ur* ,hi/ory4--,d$ication ( ,hi/orian's ,(fice4--,fir/ ,h&-c>t ,company4--,! ,re=mation ,inaugurat$4--,dea? ( ,j$$iah ,m4 ,grant4--,suff]+ ( ! ,h&-c>t ,companies4--,heb] ,c4 ,kimball's ,dream4 ,! ye> #ahef f\nd ! p engross$ 9 ! labors incid5t to pione] life4 ,!y 7 beg9n+ to appreciate m ?an ev] ! wond]ful res\rces ( _! new ,zion4 ,! gr[+ opportunities to accumulate means 7 absorb+ ! m progressive classes4 ,! social life ( ! p1 h[ev]1 0 n neglect$1 & !re 7 picnics & celebrations4 ,! ,f\r? & ! ,tw5ty-f\r? 7 great days4 ,! out door amusem5ts ( ^? times 7 m enjoyable because ( ! g5]al surr\nd+s4 ,?is ye> ! ,f\r? 0 u%]$ 9 by ! fir+ ( cannon & ! r++ ( bells4 ,!re 7 processions & orations t pleas$ & inspir$ ! p4 ,! canyons 7 ne> by & !y 7 agreeable resorts 9 days :5 !re 7 few groves4 ,^! occasions help$ ! p to =get _m ( ! h>d%ips incid5t to pione] life4 ,"s c\ld n easily endure ! trials ( ^? days because !y _h n suffici5t fai? to p5etrate 9 ! lea/ ! future4 ,to !m all 0 d>kness & h>d%ip4 ,"s 7 disc\rag$4 ,ab\t ?is "t1 "o ( ! *ief cl]ks 9 ! ,hi/orian's ,(fice became we>y ( ! h>d%ips ( ^? days1 0 a victim ( despair4 ,he ent]ta9$ d\bts ( ! tru? ( ! "w2 & ?\gh he 0 treat$ well by all ! bre?r51 he 0 nev]!less unhappy & return$ to ,engl& to take up aga9 ! life 9 :i* he _h be5 re>$4 ,apo/le ,woodruff wrote ( him ?us3 ,he c\ld n /& ! h>d times1 & did n "k :e!r ,mormonism 0 true or n1 s he return$ home4 ,he _h tak5 a v honorable c\rse 9 all 8 bus9ess deal+s4 ,! man 0 respect$ & spok5 well (4 ,he felt t he _h made a mi/ake1 b he 0 hone/ & honorable4 ,he nev] s\ght to %ift ! burd5 ( 8 own unhapp9ess & discont5t on to ! #cgj %\ld]s ( o!rs4 ,he aim$ to be fair & want$ to d :at 0 "r4 ,! man _h n ! fai? to support him 9 ! try+ ordeals ( ^? e>ly ye>s 9 ,utah4 ,x 0 "o circum/ance out ( _m2 & l "s o!rs :o left ! ,*ur*1 he nev] felt x 8 duty to br+ reproa* ^u ^? ^: fai? he c\ld nei!r und]/& nor appreciate4 ,! man 0 n h9d]$ 9 ! execution ( 8 wi%es4 ,he 0 wi%$ ,god spe$1 & 8 old-"t fri5ds w\ld /ill be fri5ds1 ev5 ?\gh !re might be a great disp>ity 9 ! matt] ( fai?4 ,9 ^? days1 ,eld] ,woodruff 0 occupi$ l>gely 9 ! hi/orian's (fice read+ ,*ur* hi/ory to ,presid5t ,"y4 ,f ! beg9n+ ( ! ,*ur* 9 ,utah1 ,presid5t ,"y _h felt ! importance ( keep+ an accurate & ext5d$ hi/ory ( ,god's disp5sation 9 ! ,valleys ( ! ,m\nta9s4 ,_m important ?+s connect$ ) ! ,*ur* 9 its infancy _h n be5 record$1 & 7 !n ev5 becom+ matt]s ( he>say4 ,on ! #f? ( ,septemb]1 #ahef1 a l>ge numb] ( mission>ies 7 set ap>t & ! burd5 ( ! in/ructions to !m !n 0 ! keep+ ( a j\rnal4 ,! special in/ructions on t occasion 7 giv5 to !m by ,p>ley ,p4 ,pratt & ,wil=d ,woodruff1 ! latt] outl9$ 9 a g5]al way :at %\ld make up a j\rnal4 ,! record 0 to be full1 correct1 & prop]4 ,matt]s 7 to be s fully giv5 t future g5]ations w\ld n be at a loss to und]/& !m4 ,!y %\ld be s correct1 t cr$5ce c\ld be giv5 to :at 0 writt51 & s prop] t inappropriate & irrelevant matt]s %\ld n fill up & make a j\rnal t$i\s & ( no consequ5ce1 except1 p]haps1 to ! "o :o wrote x4 ,all (ficial acts 9 ! ex]cise ( ! au?ority ( ! prie/hood %\ld be c>efully kept4 ,:5ev] x became important = ! ,*ur* to give a hi/ory ( any ev5t1 x %\ld be able to put its h&s on ! records ( ^? :o took "p 9 !m4 ,p>ley ,p4 ,pratt said3 ,i h reflect$ ^u ?is subject = ye>s to "k :at a man %\ld write1 & h come to ! conclusion t he %\ld write 8 (ficial acts 9 ! prie/hood4 ,i am sorry t ,i h n kept m ( a j\rnal ?an ,i h4 ,i wi% ,i _h writt5 e man's "n t ,i ev] baptiz$1 or adm9i/]$ to 9 any mann]4 ,9 sett+ =? ! h& deal+s ( ,god ) ?is p1 ! eld]s ( ! ,*ur* become p]sonal #cga witnesses = ,god1 & e ev5t :i* is a manife/ation ( ,god's p[] 9 _! lives & m9i/ry %\ld be record$4 ,!y fully appreciat$ ! fact t ?\gh an ev5t may n be ( great importance to-day1 x may be valuable to-morr[ 9 ! light ( all t foll[s x4 ,on ! #aj? ( ,septemb]1 ,apo/le ,woodruff & ! cl]ks 9 ! hi/orian's (fice mov$ to _! new (fice1 :i* 0 an impos+ build+ 9 ^? days1 & :i* /ill /&s on ,s\? ,temple ,/reet betwe5 ,/ate & ,ma9 ,/reets4 ,eld] ,woodruff 0 m\? 9 ! d$ication ( ?is build+ on ,septemb] #ae?1 #ahef4 ,eld] ,woodruff records ?is bless+ 9 8 j\rnal & exclaims !re93 ,wilt ?\ bless1 ,o ,"l1 ) ?y holy _s ?is build+1 t we may nev] pr(ane ?y "n 9 ?is h\se1 or di%onor ! holy prie/hood1 or br+ approa* ^u ?y cause1 or grieve ?y holy _s 9 any way4 ,br+ to our remembrance all ?+s necess>y to be writt5 9 ! hi/ory ( ! ,*ur*1 & cause t pap]s & docum5ts t are necess>y may be br\ght to u t we may be enabl$ to compile a correct1 useful1 & prop] hi/ory4 ,on ! #bf? ( ! same mon?1 ! two fir/ h&-c>t companies ent]$ ,salt ,lake ,valley4 ,!y 7 9 *>ge ( ,edmund ,ellswor? & ,daniel ,duncan ,mc,arthur1 ! =m] 0 ! husb& ( ,presid5t ,"y's olde/ daught]4 ,eld] ,ellswor? di$ "s ye>s ago1 b ,eld] ,mc,arthur1 at ?is writ+1 #aiji1 /ill lives 9 ,/4 ,george 9 ! #hf? ye> ( 8 age4 ,= "s ye>s he 0 presid5t ( ! ,/4 ,george /ake ( ,zion4 ,^! companies ( ,sa9ts 7 met at ! m\? ( ,emigration ,canyon to ! ea/ ( ! city & 7 escort$ ) mu* display & honor to ! city4 ,presid5t ,"y & ! g5]al au?orities w5t out to meet !m4 ,b&s ( music enliv5$ ! occasion1 & ! pres5ce ( _m ,sa9ts gave great di/9ction to ! sc5e4 ,!y _h pu%$ & pull$ _! h&-c>ts f ! ,miss\ri ,riv]1 ov] a ?\s& miles4 ,!y _h wad$ ! /reams1 climb$ ! m\nta9s1 & _h made bett] "t ?an ei!r ! ox or ! horse teams4 ,?is new me?od ( cross+ ! pla9s _h be5 fir/ sugge/$ & decid$ ^u 9 ,engl& dur+ ! presid5cy 9 t mission ( ,frankl9 ,d4 ,ri*>ds4 ,x 01 9 a measure1 an outbur/ ( ! en?usia/ic desire & _s ( ! p !re #cgb to ga!r ) _! religi\s comrades 9 ! ,valleys ( ! ,m\nta9s4 ,! fir/ companies _h f>$ measurably well1 b ^? :o came lat]1 & 7 ! victims ( an unusual & extraord9>y w9t]1 suff]$ greatly4 ,at ?is place 9 ,eld] ,woodruff's j\rnal1 he records a dream relat$ by ,daniel ,h4 ,wells & ! latt]'s int]pretation ( x4 ,he saw 9 8 dream a but*]'s cleav] 9 ! heav5s1 f :i* he 0 l$ to pr$ict ! ne> approa* ( w> & blood%$ 9 ! nation4 ,! "t1 he decl>$1 0 ne>] ?an p imag9$4 ,! completion ( ! ,hi/orian's ,(fice ?is ye> 0 foll[$ by ! d$ication ( ! ,end[m5t ,h\se on ,octob] #bnd4 ,! lead+ m5 ( ! ,*ur* met at ! baptismal font :]e ! d$icatory pray] 0 (f]$ by ,heb] ,c4 ,kimball4 ,eld] ,woodruff says3 ,x 0 full ( sublimity & prophecy :i* f\nd its fulfillm5t 9 ! hi/ory ( ! font & ! build+4 ,x w\ld be difficult ev5 to e/imate ! sacr$ influ5ce :i* t build+ has ex]cis$ ^u ! lives ( untold ?\s&s :o felt !mselves )9 its sacr$ prec9cts 9 ! pres5ce ( _! ,god4 ,! purity t w5t out f t sacr$ h\se into ! lives ( ^? :o 7 m>ri$ !re has be5 ! guid+ /> & ! savior ( ?\s&s ( m5 & wom5 9 ! ,*ur*4 ,h[ /range1 h[ rem>kable1 t a place ) su* sacr$ & uplift+ influ5ce %\ld be made ! object ( vici\s attacks by ^? :o 7 ! enemies ( ! ,*ur* & its p]secutors6 ,! completion ( ! font signaliz$ ! importance ( ! s-call$ ,re=mation 9 ! ,*ur* :i* began 9 t ye>4 ,presid5t ,"y ent]$ ! font & baptiz$ 8 c\nselors1 ,heb] ,c4 ,kimball1 & ,j$$iah ,m4 ,grant4 ,lat] ,eld] ,woodruff & o!rs 7 baptiz$2 & ! privilege ext5d$ to all ! ,sa9ts ?r\gh\t ! ,*ur* to r5ew _! cov5ants4 ,!re 0 a _s ( tr\ble brew+2 a gr[+ opposition ?r\gh\t ! ,unit$ ,/ates t[>d ! ,sa9ts 0 felt by ! lead]s1 :o 7 impress$ by ! _s ( re=m4 ,x 0 important t ! p %\ld be s upright & *a/e 9 _! lives t ! ,"l %\ld h no occasion to puni% !m = _! %ortcom+s4 ,x 0 a "t ( revival 9 ! obs]vance ( ! duties & ! ord9ances 9 ! ,*ur*4 ,! p 7 call$ ^u #cgc to rep5t4 ,que/ions t\*+ _! morals & ! mann] ( _! wor%ip 7 put to ! p bo? 9 public places & 9 _! homes4 ,! p g5]ally 7 ask$ to r5ew _! cov5ants by baptism4 ,an exc]pt f ! j\rnal ( ,eld] ,woodruff illu/rates some?+ ( ! _s ( ^? times4 ,aft] expla9+ to a c]ta9 individual t he consid]$ x a privilege to be re-baptiz$1 ! man pr(ess$ 8 immunity f s94 ,9 all ! trials incid5t to ! pilgrimage & pione] life1 h y nev] sworn nor us$ bad language8 ,no sir1 0 ! prompt reply4 ,h y nev] brok5 ! ,sabba? day8 ,no sir1 came ! quick response4 ,h y nev] *eat$ y\r neighbor 9 trade8 ,no sir1 ?und]$ ! unrep5tant man4 ,!n1 = heav5s sake1 g (f & d some?+4 ,y are ! only p]fect man ,i ev] saw1 & hope nev] to see ano!r 9 ?is life4 ,subsequ5t ev5ts1 h[ev]1 prov$ t ! man :o 0 s self-ass]tive 0 ! v sort ( an individual :o 0 greatly 9 ne$ ( rep5tance4 ,f ! days ( ! gold excitem5t 9 ,cali=nia1 !re _h be5 an influx ( adv5tur]s into ,utah4 ,mo/ ( !m 7 m5 ( reckless lives1 m5 ( improp] habits4 ,_! influ5ce became greatly detrim5tal to _m ( ! ,sa9ts4 ,x mu/ be c\nt]act$1 & ! s-call$ ,re=mation 0 to be ! means ( sett+ ! p "r4 ,x 0 to be a "t ( rep5tance4 ,e responsible position t m5 held1 :e!r ecclesia/ical or civil1 call$ = ! mo/ dev\t ob$i5ce to ,god's law4 ,m5 :o 7 legislators obs]v$ ! ord9ance ( baptism t !y might m consci5ti\sly & m uprightly enact laws = ! happ9ess & welf>e ( ! p4 ,! ,octob] conf]5ce :i* 0 !n at h& 0 devot$ to ! proclamation ( rep5tance ?r\gh\t ! ,*ur*4 ,! new zeal 0 felt ev]y:]e1 bo? at home & abroad4 ,!re 7 frequ5t visits f h\se to h\se4 ,! lead]s ( ! ,*ur* 7 =emo/ 9 ! new move4 ,a special call 0 put ^u ,j$$iah ,m4 ,grant4 ,to him ! "w ( ! ,re=mation 0 a special mission4 ,he 0 by nature a mo/ zeal\s man1 #cgd & ?is special call increas$ 8 zeal4 ,he gave to ! "w all 8 en]gies & c>ri$ m ! burd5 ( t mission ?an any o!r man ( 8 "t4 ,x prov$ too mu* = 8 physical nature1 :i* c\ld n be> ! incessant labors1 & consequ5tly on ! #a/ ( ,decemb]1 #ahef1 he dep>t$ ?is life4 ,( him ,eld] ,woodruff writes 9 8 j\rnal3 ,he di$ ,decemb] #a/1 #ahef1 tw5ty m9utes pa/ #aj o'clock4 ,he 0 ag$ =ty ye>s1 n9e mon?s1 & sev5 days4 ,we w5t imm$iately to 8 h\se :]e we f\nd 8 wives & *ildr5 weep+ bitt]ly4 ,jesse ,c4 ,little1 ,leon>d ,w4 ,h>dy1 ,daniel ,h4 ,wells1 ,doctors ,sprague1 & ,dunyon1 & ,israel ,iv9s1 /ood by him z he brea!d 8 la/4 ,z ,i gaz$ ^u 8 tab]nacle ( clay1 ,i felt to exclaim1 a mighty man 9 ,zion is laid l[1 a valiant man 9 ,israel & a great *ampion ( ! ,k+dom ( ,god is tak5 f u6 ,we feel 8 loss deeply4 ,= two mon?s x seem$ z ?\gh he _h be5 hurri$ to close up 8 "w4 ,he _h be5 prea*+ = sev]al mon?s call+ ^u ! p to rep5t4 ,8 voice _h be5 l ! trumpet ( ! ,angel ( ,god4 ,he has labor$ night & day until pro/rat$ by sickness4 ,he call$ at ! ,hi/orian's (fice on ! #ai? ( ,novemb] :i* 0 8 la/ day out4 ,dur+ 8 sickness1 he beheld a glori\s vision f :i* he relat$ to ! bre?r5 all he _h se5 ( ! _s _w4 ,( ,presid5t ,grant1 ,eld] ,woodruff records ! foll[+ te/imony by ,brigham ,"y3 ,we h no cause to m\rn = ,bro!r ,grant4 ,he is well (f4 ,he has liv$ 9 advance ( 8 age & is bett] fitt$ = et]nity 9 ! =ty ye>s ( 8 lifetime ?an _m w\ld be 9 "o hundr$ ye>s4 ,eld] ,woodruff records among ! clos+ ev5ts ( ^? ye>s ! suff]+s & o!r exp]i5ces ( ! h&-c>t companies4 ,he tells ( ! anxiety ab\t ^? :o 7 ov]tak5 by ! /orms 9 ,wyom+4 ,relief p>ties 7 s5t out1 provisions 7 =w>d$1 & at ! fire sides ( ! ,sa9ts1 !re 7 f]v5t pray]s = ! protection ( _! un=tunate bre?r5 & si/]s /ruggl+ to rea* ! l& ( ,zion--! goal ( _! ambition1 & ! object ( _! devotion4 ,on ! #ab? ( ,octob]1 #ahef1 ,eld] ,woodruff records ! ord9ation ( ,leon>d ,w4 ,h>dy & ,jesse ,c4 ,little z ! fir/ & second c\nselors to ! presid+ bi%op4 ,edw>d ,hunt]4 #cge ,ab\t ?is "t1 ,fr$]ick ,kesl] 0 orda9$ bi%op ( ! #af? w>d1 a position :i* he held ) honor = ne>ly "o-half c5tury4 ,?r\gh all ! latt] mon?s ( #ahef1 ! "w ( ! ,re=mation 0 go+ on4 ,!re 0 q a univ]sal _s favor+ ! highe/ & pure/ /&>d ( life4 ,m5 ( a s5sitive & a religi\s nature f\nd )9 !mselves an excessive consci5ti\sness t sometimes made !m imag9e !y 7 s9n]s because ( a /ate ( p]fection !y saw1 b c\ld n feel4 ,su* a condition br\ght ) x d\bts & misgiv+s4 ,"s ( ! v be/ m5 9 ! ,*ur* felt _! unwor?9ess & %rank f responsibilities :i* !y imag9$ o!rs c\ld fulfill bett] ?an !y4 ,presid5t ,woodruff records at ?is "t t he & ,lor5zo ,sn[ call$ ^u ,presid5t ,"y & (f]$ to surr5d] _! apo/le%ip4 ,!y _h receiv$ x at 8 h&s & 7 will+ to give x up 9 favor ( any "o t ! ,presid5t might ?9k m compet5t & m wor?y4 ,presid5t ,"y express$ 8 p]fect satisfaction ) !m & 8 confid5ce 9 _! integrity & labors1 & gave !m e assurance ( 8 love & bless+4 ,!re 7 ^?1 h[ev]1 9 ^? days :o 7 n s consci5ti\s & by nature s upright4 ,!y took advantage ( ! rep5tant & humble condition ( o!rs4 ,!y ex]cis$ au?ority t 0 unju/ & h>mful4 ,! dang]s ( ! excesses ( a c]ta9 class began to be felt & re/ra9t 0 put ^u !m4 ,:5 ! movem5t _h accompli%$ ! good int5d$ & dang]s arose1 ! ,re=mation subsid$ & has gone into hi/ory ) a mixture ( evil ) a va/ am\nt ( good4 ,eld] ,woodruff records 8 belief t ! ,re=mation _h a great effect = good ^u ! lives & ! conduct ( ! p4 ,x also _h a t5d5cy to sep>ate ^? :o 7 ins9c]e & untru/wor?y4 ,x 0 a judgm5t ^u ! ,sa9ts t !y !mselves pron\nc$ 9 _! will+ness or unwill+ness to be 9 h>mony ) ! _s ( ! times4 ,! _s ( ! lead]s at t "t :5 ! call to rep5tance 0 l\de/ 0 "o ( ! mo/ en?usia/ic & ,god-fe>+ "*4 ,!y felt !mselves 9 ! pres5ce ( heav5ly be+s & con/antly answ]able to ,god = ! condition ( ! p ,eld] ,woodruff speaks ( a tongue la%+ :i* #cgf he receiv$ f "o ( 8 bre?r5 :o did n take k9dly to ! _s & me?ods ( ! times4 ,! man did n c>e to h 8 conduct br\ght into "q4 ,he _h rep5t$ & be5 baptiz$ once & ! repetition ( rep5tance 0 n 9 h>mony ) 8 feel+s1 & he resi/$ ! call made ^u him by 8 bre?r5 :o did n hesitate & :o 7 n easily bru%$ aside 9 _! purpose & det]m9ation to br+ ab\t a re=mation4 ,to ^? :o did n take k9dly to ! _s ( ^? times1 x look$ l an invasion ( _! p]sonal lib]ty4 ,9 8 j\rnal1 ,apo/le ,woodruff records a dream relat$ to him by ,heb] ,c4 ,kimball1 :i* reflect$ n alone ! latt]'s views ( ! times1 b ! g5]al _s among ! lead]s4 ,! dream runs z foll[s3 ,i dream$ t ,i 0 travel+ ) a companion1 & we came to a p[]ful1 rapid /ream ( wat] l ! ,niag>a ,riv]4 ,! waves 7 roll+ v high & increas+ 9 size4 ,!y _h be5 muddy1 b 7 gett+ cle>4 ,z we came to ?is ru%+ /ream1 we did n "k h[ we %\ld get ov] x4 ,i turn$ my eyes a few mom5ts f my companion1 & :5 ,i look$ back ,i saw him on ! o!r side ( ! riv] & climb+ a /eep hill4 ,i did n "k h[ he got !re4 ,i want$ to cross1 s ,i call$ to him z l\d z ,i c\ld to /op & wait = me1 b he paid no att5tion to me1 b w5t on z fa/ z he c\ld4 ,!n a p]son came to me & said y h an iron rod 9 y\r h&1 :i* ,i p]ceiv$ ,i _h4 ,x 0 sev]al feet long4 ,! angel said to me3 ',y mu/ use ?is rod & feel y\r way ov] ! riv]4' ,!n ,i awoke4 ,i consid]$ my dream & int]pret$ x z foll[s3 ,my companion 0 ,j4 ,m4 ,grant1 :o _h sudd5ly di$ & left me1 & 0 on ! o!r side ( ! veil4 ,! wat]s mean ! p4 ,!y are increas+ 9 /r5g? & gr[+ bett] & cle>]4 ,! iron rod is ! ^w ( ,god1 :i* ,i mu/ cl+ to till ,i get ?r\gh life4 ,i consid] !re are great ?+s await+ ?is p4 #cgg ,,*apt] #ce4 ,,celebration ,,( #bd?1 #aheg4 ,words ( ,brigham ,"y4--,talk by ! ,indian ,*ief1 ,arop5e4--,assass9ation ( ,p>ley ,p4 ,pratt4--,return ( ,?omas ,b4 ,m>% to ! ,*ur*4--,celebration ( ! ,tw5ty-=? 9 ,big ,cottonwood ,canyon4--,news ( ! ,army's ,approa*4 ,! ye> #aheg made its appe>ance 9 ! mid/ ( an unusual & extraord9>y sn[/orm4 ,! u%]+ 9 ( ! new ye> 9 su* a mann] 0 port5t\s ( ! /ormy & extraord9>y exp]i5ces ( ! ,sa9ts4 ,eld] ,woodruff records t he pass$ mo/ ( ! day 9 company ) ,presid5t ,"y & ,frankl9 ,d4 ,ri*>ds4 ,!y 7 actively engag$ 9 compil+ ,*ur* hi/ory4 ,x is rem>kable h[ completely atta*$ to ! lead]s ( ! ,*ur* ,eld] ,woodruff 04 ,8 tru/ 9 !m 0 bo? complete & sublime4 ,he nev] f\nd occasion to suppose = "o mom5t t ^! lead]s ev] prov$ unwor?y ( ! tru/ he impos$ 9 !m4 ,9 8 m9d1 ,brigham ,"y 0 a ,prophet ( ,god1 an ,apo/le ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 z truly & p]fectly z 0 ,samuel ( old1 or ,pet]1 or ,paul4 ,8 rev]5ce & respect = ! liv+ oracles 7 z p]fect z = ! dead4 ,! words ( bo? ,joseph & ,brigham1 he 0 always c>eful to write d[n 9 8 j\rnal4 ,9 "t :5 ! s]mons 7 record$ by report]s ( ! ,*ur*1 he conf9$ 8 record to say+s t 7 made :5 !re 0 no report] pres5t4 ,on ! #aa? ( ,janu>y1 9 ! ,eighte5? w>d1 ,presid5t ,"y address$ ! p & f 8 s]mon ,eld] ,woodruff records among o!r ?+s ^! words3 ,x is sometimes taught among u t we %\ld foll[ ,bro!r ,joseph or ,bro!r ,brigham1 or "s o!r lead]1 & d z !y say1 & t is all t is requir$4 ,n[ ?is is 9 "o s5se a false doctr9e4 ,no man %\ld tru/ solely ! te/imony ( ano!r4 ,he %\ld h a direct te/imony f ,god = himself4 ,!n ob$i5ce is intellig5t & n bl9d4 ,i might h li/5$ to ,joseph ,smi? te/ify to ! tru? ( ! ,book ( ,mormon until ,i 0 z old z ,me?uselah1 & 9 ! end ,i w\ld h gone away 9 d>kness _h ,i n #cgh receiv$ a te/imony f ,god t he 0 a prophet & t he knew by revelation :]e( he spoke4 ,m5 %\ld get ! _s ( ,god & !n live by x4 ,9 ^? days !re 0 a /rong sympa!tic int]e/ 9 ! welf>e ( ! ,indians4 ,! bett] ones among !m 7 feel+ con/antly great] confid5ce 9 ! p & 9 _! lead]s4 ,!y _h a real fri5d%ip = ^? :ite m5 :o treat$ !m1 n only k9dly1 b ) high consid]ation = _! rights4 ,! ,indian felt t !re 7 reasons :y he %\ld comm& respect z well z receive ju/ice4 ,arop5e seems to h be5 a *ief specially favor$ among ! ,indians & respect$ by ! ,sa9ts4 ,9 ! e>ly "p ( t ye>1 ,eld] ,woodruff records t ?is *ief deliv]$ a /rong disc\rse to ! ,sa9ts 9 :i* he exhort$ !m to respect ! c\nsel ( _! lead]s & to ab/a9 especially f ! use ( liquor1 & to d "r 9 all ?+s4 ,on ! #ag? ( ,febru>y ( ?is ye>1 ,eld] ,woodruff address$ a meet+ ( ! bi%ops & gives 9 8 j\rnal a brief synopsis ( 8 in/ructions to !m4 ,no man %\ld boa/ ( ! au?ority & p[] ( ! prie/hood1 or cont5d ab\t ! comp>ative greatness ( a sev5ty or a high prie/4 ,m5 %\ld n boa/ ( t p[] until !y h receiv$ "s manife/ation ( x1 & :5 !y receive x !y w n feel l boa/+ ab\t x4 ,its p[] w create humility & n pride4 ,x is seldom t ,i h se5 ! p[] ( ! prie/hood made manife/ among ! *ildr5 ( m5 9 our day to any v great degree4 ,!re are1 h[ev]1 "s in/ances4 ,"o 0 :5 ! ,prophet ,joseph beheld ! sick & ! dy+ 9 8 doory>d1 & :5 !y 7 also /rewn along ! banks ( ! riv] = two miles4 ,he arose & %ook himself l an old lion & comm5c$ at 8 t5t door & heal$ all ! p :o 7 n dead on bo? sides ( ! riv]1 by ! p[] ( ,god1 & 8 voice 0 z ! voice ( ,god & ! e>? almo/ trembl$ "u 8 feet z he w5t along comm&+ ! sick to arise & be made :ole4 ,x 0 also made manife/ by ,joseph :ile 9 prison & 9 *a9s 9 ,miss\ri4 ,aga91 ,david ,patt5 0 tak5 by an arm$ mob "u a ,unit$ ,/ates w>rant4 ,:5 he 0 surr\nd$ by ab\t =ty #cgi su* m5 :o 7 act+ "u ! g>b ( law1 & :o =bade him to say "o ^w 9 8 own def5se1 he arose 9 ! p[] ( ,god & held !m fa/ to _! seats until he _h address$ !m = ab\t "o-half h\r4 ,he told !m t !y 7 c[>ds1 rascals1 & villa9s1 & prov$ x to !m & !y _h n ! p[] to h>m "o hair ( 8 head1 & !y let him & ,w>r5 ,p>i% g free4 ,?is p[] 0 aga9 made manife/ by ,presid5t ,brigham ,"y on ! banks ( ! ,miss\ri ,riv] at ,w9t] ,qu>t]s1 :5 ! m]*ants br\ght up goods to sell to ! bre?r5 :o 7 go+ to ! m\nta9s4 ,old ,major ,mill]1 ! ,indian ag5t1 0 !re1 surr\nd$ by (fic]s4 ,9 ord] to %[ 8 great au?ority1 he told ! m]*ants :o own$ "s alcohol n to roll a b>rel (f ! boat or he w\ld knock ! head ( ! b>rel 9 & p\r ! liquor ^u ! gr\nd4 ,presid5t ,"y !reupon /epp$ up & told ! m5 to roll x out4 ,mill] & 8 (fic]s turn$ pale1 & ! liquor 0 roll$ out & nobody 0 hurt4 ,o!r in/ances might be nam$ :]e ! p[] ( ! prie/hood has be5 /rongly manife/$4 ,^! m5 nev] boa/$ ( x1 & !y nev] w4 ,m>* #a/ br\ght ,eld] ,woodruff to 8 #ej? bir?day4 ,ab\t ?is "t he record$ 9 8 j\rnal in/ructions f ,presid5t ,"y ^u ! importance ( keep+ a j\rnal4 ,! ,presid5t quotes f in/ructions f ! ,prophet ,joseph on ! subject4 ,he %[s t ! writt5 te/imony ( ! ?+s ( ,god is q z important z ! spok5 te/imony1 t ! _w w be judg$ by :at is writt5 9 ! books1 & t :]e x is ! duty to record ! manife/ations ( ! _s ( ,god & m5 neglect to fulfil t duty1 ! _s w be )drawn f !m4 ,7 y to be br\ght be=e ! civil au?orities & accus$ ( a crime or a misdemeanor1 y may be puni%$ if y _c prove f y\r j\rnal t y 7 some:]e else & are innoc5t4 ,y\r enemies may prevail aga9/ y4 ,^! words f ! lips ( ,brigham ,"y 9 ^? e>ly days are significant because ( ! position ! enemies ( ! ,*ur* s\ght to place him 94 ,h[ (t5 he 0 subject to accusations :i* 7 laid at 8 door & :i* ! enemies insi/$ 7 true if he c\ld n prove 8 innoc5ce4 ,h[ (t5 #chj t has be5 ! case 9 ! hi/ory ( ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts conc]n+ :om1 9 ! m9ds ( _! enemies1 !re are no presumptions :atev] ( innoc5ce4 ,! ord] ( pro( ) !m has be5 diff]5t too (t5 f t foll[$ by ! _w 9 ! adm9i/ration ( law & ju/ice4 ,f ^! admonitions ( ! ,prophet x may be se5 t s f> z ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts are conc]n$1 !y may (t5 be compell$ to prove _! innoc5ce1 = _! enemies w n treat !m ) ! fairness ) :i* !y treat "o ano!r1 & reg>d m5 z innoc5t until !y are prov5 guilty4 ,j be=e ! op5+ ( spr+ conf]5ce1 on ,m>* #bcrd1 ,presid5t ,woodruff (ficiat$ 9 ! d$ication ( ! baptismal font :i* _h be5 erect$ by ! p ( ! ,f\rte5 ,w>d4 ,! semi-annual conf]5ce 9 ^? days creat$ a great deal ( int]e/ z well z anxiety because ( ^? ^: names 7 ann\nc$ = ! fir/ "t z mission>ies to ! nations ( ! e>?4 ,z ! li/ 0 read at ! close ( conf]5ce1 a pr(\nd sil5ce fell ^u ! entire congregation1 z wives & mo!rs1 z well z fa!rs & husb&s1 nev] knew :5 ! m9ute call w\ld come to !m or to _! h\sehold4 ,?is spr+ ! mission>ies adopt$ ! h&-c>t me?od ( cross+ ! pla9s4 ,!y 7 an en?usia/ic body ( m5 :o on ! #bcrd ( ,april hit*$ !mselves to _! c>ts & made _! way ?r\gh ! canyons & ov] ! m\nta9s to ! ,miss\ri ,riv] & o!r t]m9al po9ts1 f :i* !y adopt$ a m conv5i5t me?od ( travel4 ,eld] ,woodruff records 9 8 j\rnal on ,june #bcrd t ! ea/]n mail arriv$ br++ ! sad news ( ! assass9ation ( ,eld] ,p>ley ,p4 ,pratt1 :o _h be5 kill$ ne> ,ft4 ,smi? 9 ,arkansas1 by a man nam$ ,mc,lean4 ,apo/le ,woodruff 0 always c>eful 9 8 j\rnal to say some?+ ( ! lives ( m5 & wom5 ^: integrity to ,god he knew & e/eem$4 ,he r>ely fail$ to record 8 te/imony ( ^? :o 7 valiant :5 any?+ important occurr$ 9 _! lives1 or :5 !y di$4 ,( a ,si/] ,vose :o _h j come to ! ,valleys he said3 ,%e 0 sev5ty-sev5 ye>s ( age & rode #a1bjj miles 9 tw5ty-?ree days1 at lea/ "o-half ! di/ance by team4 ,%e has be5 a memb] ( ! ,*ur* almo/ #cha f ! beg9n+1 & has giv5 ?\s&s ( doll>s to build up ! ,k+dom & to assi/ ! eld]s 9 _! m9i/ry4 ,j ab\t ?is "t1 he records ! return ( ,?omas ,b4 ,m>% to ! fold4 ,?is man _h once be5 presid5t ( ! ,twelve ,apo/les4 ,he _h =sak5 ! ,*ur* & 9 "t he 0 =sak5 by 8 family & 8 fri5ds4 ,!re /ill1 h[ev]1 rema9$ )9 him a l+]+ te/imony ( ! _s t _h once l$ him to a high] & bett] life4 ,he appeal$ by lett] to ,presid5t ,"y to be re/or$ to ! ,*ur*4 ,! reque/ 0 grant$ by ! ,presid5t :o said3 ,let him be baptiz$ & confirm$ & !n come to ! ,valleys4 ,?is bro!r rea*$ ,salt ,lake ,city1 & on ! #af? ( ,septemb]1 #aheg1 0 pres5t$ by ,presid5t ,"y to ! congregation 9 _! ,sabba? meet+4 ,z !y gaz$ ^u him1 !y saw a wreck--a relic ( 8 =m] self4 ,he 0 n[ crippl$ & palsi$ 9 body1 mis]able & unhappy 9 8 _s4 ,:5 he arose1 he call$ ! att5tion ( ! ,sa9ts to himself z an object ( pity & commis]ation1 & w>n$ ! ,sa9ts aga9/ apo/asy & ask$ !m to =give him4 ,presid5t ,"y put 8 reque/ to a vote & he 0 unanim\sly receiv$ into ! fell[%ip ( 8 bre?r5 & si/]s4 ,a few ye>s lat] he di$ 9 ,ogd54 ,! approa* ( mid-summ] awak5$ 9 ! he>ts & feel+s ! patriotic _s ( a devot$ body ( pione]s1 :o lov$ _! religion & :o consequ5tly lov$ _! c\ntry4 ,! ,f\r? ( ,july 0 celebrat$ z usual by a spl5did milit>y p]=mance4 ,! procession disb&$ be=e ! ,gov]nor's (fice at noon4 ,!y lov$ _! c\ntry & !y also lov$ _! religion4 ,_! adv5t into ! ,valleys ( ! ,m\nta9s 0 a mile-/one 9 :at to _! m9ds 0 ! greate/ hi/orical ev5t ( mod]n times4 ,t ev5t mu/ n be =gott54 ,future g5]ations mu/ hold x 9 sacr$ remembrance1 = x 0 ,god's hi/ory :i* ! _w "s "t w\ld recognize by appropriate & almo/ univ]sal obs]vance4 ,! remembrances ( ! pione] j\rney 7 gre5 9 ! memories ( all b ! little *ildr54 ,! ,tw5ty-f\r? ( ,july recall$ ! sc5es at "o ?\s& camp firesides on ! pla9s & 9 ! m\nta9s4 ,x rem9d$ !m ( suff]+1 recall$ _! hopes1 & /r5g!n$ _! #chb fai?4 ,!y 7 witnesses ( ,god's provid5ce 9 dispell+ fe>s t human c\rage c\ld n ov]come1 & 9 remov+ ob/acles t seem$ to !m insurm\ntable4 ,on ! #bbnd ( ,july1 #aheg1 a great procession ( p might h be5 se5 w5d+ _! way along ! ea/]n hillsides ( ! ,salt ,lake ,valley on _! way to a lake 9 ,big ,cottonwood canyon4 ,! night ( t day1 !y camp$ at ! granite qu>ry f :i* ! rock 0 !n already be+ hewn = ! f\ndation ( ! ,temple4 ,on ! foll[+ morn+1 ,presid5t ,"y & ! lead]s ( ! ,*ur* l$ ! procession up ?r\gh ! canyon to a place select$ = ! celebration4 ,! fir/ arriv$ at noon & ! la/ came 9 ab\t midnight4 ,( ?is occasion ,presid5t ,woodruff writes3 ,?is 0 a great turn\t4 ,! company numb]$ #b1ehg p]sons1 #dfh c>riages & wagons1 #a1jbh horses & mules1 & #ccb ox5 & c[s4 ,flags 7 rais$ ^u ! highe/ peaks & ! />s & /ripes 7 unfurl$ ^u ! highe/ trees4 ,! surr\nd+ sc5es ( m\nta9s1 valleys1 lakes1 woods1 & mead[s made ! sight ! mo/ int]e/+ ,i ev] beheld4 ,we _h pray] at night & an address f ,presid5t ,"y4 ,!re 7 five b&s 9 att5dance to disc\rse sweet /ra9s ( music4 ,next day be+ ! ,tw5ty-f\r?1 t5 ye>s _h pass$ s9ce ! fai?ful pione]s ent]$ ! ,valleys ( ! ,m\nta9s4 ,! day 0 to be celebrat$ 9 an en?usia/ic mann]4 ,! program consi/$ ( ! fir+ ( cannon1 spee*es1 songs1 recitations1 & music4 ,!y 7 also !re to r5d] _! ?anks-giv+ & praise to ,god = ,8 c>e ov] !m1 & above all = ! te/imony ( ,8 _s1 :i* burn$ )9 !m4 ,"s engag$ 9 tr\t fi%+1 o!rs roam$ ov] ! hills1 & !re 7 social pa/imes t promis$ a great day = ! ,sa9ts4 ,at noon1 ,bi%op ,smoot1 ,judson ,/odd>d1 ,judge ,elias ,smi?1 & ,o4 ,p4 ,rockwell arriv$ 9 camp4 ,! fir/ nam$ two br\ght ! unhappy news ) !m f ! ,ea/ t ! gov]nm5t _h )drawn ! mail contract1 & 7 s5d+ a new gov]nor1 judges1 & #bejj troops to ,utah to suppress an insurrection t _h nev] exi/$4 ,! action ( ! gov]nm5t 0 bas$ ^u ! falsehoods s5t broadca/ by ,judge ,drummond & o!r unpr9cipl$ m54 #chc ,presid5t ,"y met ! issue 9 a _s ( indignation & ) a det]m9ation n to submit to ano!r inju/ice4 ,at day-light1 on ! #be?1 ! company broke up & comm5c$ _! homew>d j\rney4 ,_! joy & en?usiasm _h n[ be5 turn$ to wond]m5t1 anxiety1 & sorr[4 ,! approa*+ army 0 ! !me ( _! conv]sation4 ,d>k cl\ds hov]$ ov] !m4 ,a new problem _h to be solv$4 ,:at 0 to be done8 ,:]e c\ld !y g8 ,:at 0 to be ! result ( ano!r inju/ice p]petrat$ aga9/ !m8 ,_! fai? 0 aga9 br\ght to _! s]vice4 ,!y ex]cis$ x by humiliat+ !mselves 9 pray] & fa/+4 ,! _s ( joy _h be5 trans=m$ into "o ( ! greate/ solemnity4 #chd ,,*apt] #cf4 ,,w> ,,times1 #aheg4 ,deposit ( ,*ur* ,records 9 ,temple ,f\ndation4--,approa* ( ! ,army4--,pres5t ( a ,team4--,john ,d4 ,lee4--,visit ( ,capta9 ,van ,vliet4--,lot ,smi?4--,col4 ,alex&] ,writes ,presid5t ,"y4--,communication f ,gov]nor ,cumm+ to ,gov]nor ,"y4--,miracul\s ,escapes4--,high ,price ( ,salt at ,army ,headqu>t]s4--,pr$iction ( ,calamity to ! ,nation4--,a ,poetic ,tribute by ,eliza ,r4 ,sn[4 ,apo/le ,woodruff 0 ask$ by ,presid5t ,"y to notify ! ,twelve to meet at ! ,temple f\ndation1 on ,augu/ #ac?4 ,! purpose ( ! meet+ 0 to deposit ! works ( ! ,*ur* 9 ! f\ndation ( ! ,temple & to d$icate ! corn]-/one conta9+ ! deposit4 ,ab\t #g o'clock 9 ! morn+1 ,presid5t ,brigham ,"y1 ,heb] ,c4 ,kimball1 ,daniel ,h4 ,wells1 ,john ,taylor1 ,wil=d ,woodruff1 ,era/us ,sn[1 ,frankl9 ,d4 ,ri*>ds1 also ,eld]s ,truman ,o4 ,angel1 ,alonzo ,h4 ,raleigh1 ,b5jam9 ,f4 ,mit*ell1 ,jona?an ,pugmire1 ,jr41 ,edw>d ,l4 ,p>ry1 ,h5ry ,maib51 ,jesse ,c4 ,little1 ,alb]t ,c>r+ton1 ,john ,lyon1 ,joseph ,a4 ,"y1 & ,brigham ,"y1 sons ( ,brigham ,"y1 met on ! gr\nds :]e ,presid5t ,"y & ,wil=d ,woodruff pack$ ab\t #fe books1 *iefly ,*ur* works1 & a numb] ( co9s 9 a /one box1 ^: dim5sions 7 z foll[s3 l5g? #b #a_/b feet1 dep? #bj in*es1 & wid? #ai in*es4 ,at #ae m9utes to #h o'clock ! lid 0 put on1 sold]$ ) lead & cov]$ ) pla/] ( p>is4 ,! /one box 0 turn$ bottom side up & plac$ 9 ! s\?-ea/ corn]4 ,aft] ?is a d$icatory pray] 0 (f]$ by ,presid5t ,"y4 ,?ree days lat]1 ,presid5t ,"y deliv]$ a disc\rse to ! ?\s&s :o _h congregat$ = ! purpose ( receiv+ in/ructions ) ref]5ce to ! policy to be pursu$ respect+ ! approa* ( ! s-call$ ,john/on's army4 ,!re 0 naturally a great deal ( anxiety & he>tfelt pray] ov] a situation t seem$ to =ebode no?+ b evil & mis=tune to ! ,sa9ts4 ,! va/ multitude1 h[ev]1 ) uplift$ h&s pl$g$ #che _! support to ! ,presid5t & ! lead]s ( ! ,*ur*4 ,x 0 "o ( ! mo/ important days1 says ,eld] ,woodruff1 ev] witness$ 9 ,israel4 ,on ,septemb] #e?1 a mess5g] arriv$ ) ! news t ,g5]al ,john/on 0 at ,a% ,holl[1 ) ne>ly #b1jjj m5 :o 7 travel+ fifte5 miles p] day4 ,! p 7 promis$ t1 if !y w\ld foll[ c\nsel1 !y %\ld nev] be driv5 f ! ,valleys4 ,! _s ( ! times1 & ! will+ness ( m5 to make any sacrifice are well illu/rat$ 9 a little circum/ance :i* at ?is po9t ,eld] ,woodruff records 9 8 j\rnal4 ,presid5t ,"y _h s5t = him & ask$ if he _h a team1 to :i* ! latt] repli$3 ',yes1 ,i h a pair ( small ponies4' ',c y sp>e !m8' he ask$4 ,i hesitat$ a mom5t & !n answ]$1 ',yes1 ,i c d any?+ t is want$4' ,presid5t ,"y !n said3 ',i h a pair ( good horses :i* ,i wi% y to h z y are labor+ "h 9 ! ,hi/orian's ,(fice4 ,i 0 tak5 by surprise1 b accept$ !m & felt v ?ankful4 ,!y 7 a f9e1 l>ge team ( sorrel horses4 ,! ,sa9ts n[ realiz$ t ?\gh f> away 9 ! ,valleys ( ! ,m\nta9s1 !y 7 nev]!less ! objects ( hatr$ by _m ?r\gh\t ! nation4 ,m5 s\ght popul>ity among ! masses by d5\nc+ !m4 ,at ?is "t1 ,/eph5 ,a4 ,d\glas 0 receiv+ honorable m5tion = ,presid5t ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 ,he _h kn[n ,presid5t ,joseph ,smi? 9 ! e>ly days ( ! ,*ur*1 & _h def5d$ him aga9/ ! inju/ice ( 8 enemies1 b he knew h[ unpopul> ! p 7 & s\ght ! support ( ! masses 9 a bitt] d5unciation ( ! ,sa9ts4 ,eld] ,woodruff says t ,sunday1 ,augu/ #cj?1 ,presid5t ,"y1 himself1 & o!rs 7 engag$ 9 a discussion ( ! ,d\glas spee*1 :i* 0 answ]$ by ,alb]t ,c>r+ton4 ,capta9 ,van ,vliet ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates army rea*$ ! city on ! #h? ( ,septemb]1 & at once _h an int]view ) ,gov]nor ,"y4 ,! next day he met ) ! ,presid5cy & ! ,twelve & pres5t$ a lett] ( introduction to ,gov]nor ,"y :i* 0 read to ^? pres5t4 ,little1 x seems1 0 said on #chf ?is occasion1 b !re 0 a deep-seat$ anxiety 9 ! he>ts ( all ^? pres5t4 ,lat] 9 ! day1 ! ,presid5t introduc$ ! ,capta9 to 8 wives & *ildr54 ,he !n escort$ him ?r\gh 8 or*>d & g>d51 & !n w5t ) him to ,alb]t ,c>r+ton's or*>d1 :]e he introduc$ ! ,capta9 to ,mrs4 ,c>r+ton4 ,he ask$ h] if %e 0 will+ to de/roy h] beautiful or*>d & leave x desolate = h] religion's sake4 ,%e said %e 01 & w\ld rema9 up nights to d s if x became necess>y4 ,! ,capta9 0 mu* impress$ by ! ?rift & indu/ry ( ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1 & 9 8 int]view ) ,presid5t ,"y said3 ,! ,mormons h be5 li$ ab\t m ?an any p ,i ev] knew4 ,he admitt$ 8 belief t ,judge ,drummond's lies1 *>g+ ! ,sa9ts ) burn+ c\rt records1 l$ to ! s5d+ ( ! army to ,utah4 ,gov]nor ,"y !reupon told ,capta9 ,van ,vliet ( ! impositions t _h be5 heap$ ^u ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1 & said t ! p did n wi% to fight ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 ,if we are driv5 to x1 we %all put our tru/ 9 ,god & d ! be/ we c4 ,he has set ,8 k+dom ^u ! e>? & x w nev] fail2 & if !y drive u to fight1 ,god w ov]?r[ ^? :o d s4 ,we are ! support]s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,con/itution4 ,we love ! ,con/itution & ! laws ( our c\ntry1 b x is ! corrupt adm9i/ration ( ^! laws t we suff] f & n f ! laws4 ,if ! laws _h be5 en=c$ 9 ,miss\ri1 ,gov]nor ,boggs w\ld h be5 hang$ & _m ( 8 fri5ds :o took "p 9 kill+ & driv+ ! ,sa9ts4 ,! gov]nm5t (fic]s :o h be5 s5t "h h no int]e/ 9 common ) ours4 ,!y h s\ght to de/roy u4 ,capta9 ,van ,vliet1 we h treat$ all m5 :o h be5 s5t to u z gov]nm5t (ficials z well z we h y1 & w treat !m well2 b if !y drive u to fight1 we %all put our tru/ 9 ,god & d ! be/ we c4 ,! ,capta91 :o 0 deeply impress$ by ! /atem5t ( ,gov]nor ,"y1 felt ?or\ghly conv9c$ t he meant e ^w he said4 ,on ! #ac? he att5d$ s]vices 9 ! ,tab]nacle & li/5$ ) att5tion to s]mons f ,john ,taylor & ,presid5t ,brigham ,"y4 ,on ! ev5+ ( t day1 ! ,capta9 _h ano!r int]view ) ! lead]s1 9 ! c\rse ( :i* he said3 ,if our gov]nm5t pu%es =w>d ?is ?+ & #chg makes w> aga9/ y1 ,i %all )draw f ! army1 = ,i w n take a h& 9 %$d+ ! blood ( ,am]ican citiz5s4 ,^u ! dep>ture ( ,capta9 ,van ,vliet1 ,eld] ,woodruff pres5t$ him ) a box ( pea*es :i* he _h rais$ 9 8 own g>d54 ,! ,capta9 0 accompani$ by ,dr4 ,b]nhisel4 ,! two dep>t$ toge!r = ! ,ea/ = ! purpose ( report+ conditions 9 ,utah4 ,all ! "t ^! agitations 7 go+ on1 ! ,sa9ts pursu$ ! ev5 t5or ( _! ways1 rais+ fruit & gra94 ,!re 7 home mission>ies among !m prea*+ home indu/ry & self-support4 ,! purpose ( ! au?orities 0 to imp$e ! progress ( ! army & s delay x t ! gov]nm5t might h an opportunity to make an inve/igation into ! real condition ( affairs 9 ,utah1 & aft] le>n+ !m1 )draw ! army :i* 0 !n approa*+ ,salt ,lake ,city4 ,a body ( m5 "u ! comm& ( ,daniel ,h4 ,wells & ,lot ,smi? _h be5 s5t to ! front to /op ! progress ( ! army4 ,?is !y did by /amp$+ ! cattle & horses4 ,!y 7 enjo9$ by ,presid5t ,"y to avoid ! %$d+ ( blood except 9 self-def5se4 ,^? :o _h ?us volunte]$ to act 9 ! def5se ( _! homes & _! lib]ties 7 )\t suffici5t equipm5ts & provisions to su/a9 !m 9 _! def5sive w>f>e4 ,!y _h no well-equipp$ commiss>y l t ) :i* an army is provid$4 ,! teams & wagons 7 a "p ( ! equipm5t :i* belong$ to ! f>m4 ,!y 7 ne$$ at home4 ,v naturally 9 su* an em]g5cy !y suff]$ great privations & 7 anxi\s t ! difficulties & dang]s might end z spe$ily z possible4 ,be=e ,capta9 ,van ,vliet _h left1 he promis$ to ha/5 to ,wa%+ton & speak 9 our favor4 ,presid5t ,"y told him t ! ,"l w\ld bless him 9 s do+1 = he felt t ,he _h s5t him to ,utah4 ,on 8 return1 ! ,capta9 endeavor$ to p]suade ! army to rema9 at ,ham's ,=k = ! w9t]1 b ! ,t5? regim5t swore x w\ld come on at all haz>ds4 ,! ,capta9 !n in=m$ !m t if !y did1 !y w\ld get a diff]5t reception f any?+ !y _h ev] enc\nt]$ be=e4 ,j at ?is "t1 :5 ! advance ( ! army 0 ! all-absorb+ #chh topic & ! dang]s ( its approa* weigh$ heavily ^u ! lead]s1 ,john ,d4 ,lee add$ to _! di/ress ! news ( ! ,m\nta9 ,mead[ massacre4 ,he _h rea*$ ,salt ,lake ,city f 8 home 9 ,h>mony on ! #bi? ( ,septemb]1 #aheg4 ,at ?is place 9 8 record & at ?is "t1 ,apo/le ,woodruff gives ! acc\nt ( ! ,m\nta9 ,mead[ massacre :i* ,john ,d4 ,lee gave to ,presid5t ,"y3 ,a company ( ,cali=nia emigrants ( ab\t #aej m51 wom51 & *ildr51 _m ( !m belong+ to ! mobb]s ( ,ill9ois & ,miss\ri1 _h be5 massacr$4 ,!y _h _m cattle & horses ) !m4 ,z !y travel$ along s\?1 !y w5t damn+ ,brigham ,"y1 ,heb] ,c4 ,kimball & ! heads ( ! ,*ur*1 say+ t ,joseph ,smi? ought to h be5 %ot long be=e he 04 ,!y want$ to d all ! evil !y c\ld1 s !y poison$ beef & gave x to ! ,indians & "s ( !m di$4 ,!y poison$ ! spr+s ( wat] & "s ( ! ,sa9ts di$4 ,! ,indians became enrag$ at _! conduct & surr\nd$ !m on a prairie4 ,! emigrants =m$ a bulw>k ( _! wagons1 b ! ,indians f\ght !m five days until !y kill$ all _! m5--ab\t #fj 9 numb]4 ,!y !n ru%$ into ! corral & cut ! ?roats ( _! wom5 & *ildr51 except "s eight or t5 *ildr5 :i* !y br\ght ) !m & sold to ! :ites4 ,! ,indians !n /ripp$ ! m5 & wom5 ( _! clo?+ & left !m 9 ! broil+ sun4 ,:5 ,bro!r ,lee f\nd x out1 he took "s m5 ) him to ! place & buri$ _! bodies4 ,x 0 a horrible task4 ,! :ole air 0 fill$ ) an awful /5*4 ,! ,indians obta9$ all _! prop]ty1 cattle1 horses1 wagons1 etc4 ,!re 0 ano!r l>ge company ( emigrants :o _h #a1jjj head ( cattle4 ,!y 7 also damn+ bo? ,indians & ,mormons1 b 7 afraid ( %>+ ! same fate4 ,bro!r ,lee _h to s5d int]pret]s ) !m to ! ,indians to try to save _! lives4 ,! =ego+ /atem5t f ! j\rnal ( ,eld] ,woodruff :i* 0 record$ at t "t is ( special importance 9 view ( ! fact t ! enemies ( ! ,*ur* = ye>s endeavor$ to fa/5 ^u ,presid5t ,"y "s responsibility = t awful affair4 ,!re is no?+ 9 ! /atem5t :atev] :i* be>s ! lea/ semblance ( deception4 ,x 0 "o ( ^? /raight=w>d #chi records :i* *>act]ize ,eld] ,woodruff's j\rnal f beg9n+ to end4 ,!n ! "* & integrity ( ! man are bo? gu>antees ( ! tru?fulness ( ! /atem5t made by ,john ,d4 ,lee to ,presid5t ,"y z record$ 9 ,eld] ,woodruff's j\rnal4 ,if ,presid5t ,"y neglect$ at ?is "t to give ! report ( ,john ,d4 ,lee z mu* att5tion z x p]haps %\ld h receiv$1 & if an inve/igation 0 n imm$iately in/itut$1 !re is ample excuse to be f\nd 9 ! circum/ances ( ^? times4 ,! army 0 press+ ^u ! p & utt]+ dire ?reats z to :at w\ld take place :5 x rea*$ ! ,valleys4 ,imm$iately foll[+ ! record ( ,john ,d4 ,lee's visit1 ,eld] ,woodruff says 9 8 j\rnal3 ,an express came 9 at night say+ t ! troops 7 ne> ,bridg] & _h =m$ into ?ree bodies :ile travel+4 ,g5]al ,wells s5t ^w to ,presid5t ,"y to let !m come on to ,e*o ,canyon & !re give !m battle4 ,at #f o'clock on ! morn+ ( ! #cj? ! drums beat1 & an army ( soldi]s1 "s #djj 9 numb]1 p>ad$ ! /reets4 ,!y 7 9 read9ess to m>* at a mom5t's notice to ! seat ( w>4 ,we _h at ?is "t ab\t #hjj m5 9 ! m\nta9s4 ,x 0 a solemn "t2 = ! armies ( ! ,g5tiles 7 mak+ w> ^u u because ( our religion1 & we _h to def5d ourselves aga9/ a nation ( #be1jjj1jjj p1 & ! w> _h j comm5c$4 ,we _h to tru/ 9 ,god = ! results4 ,we resolv$ to d :at we c\ld & leave ! "w 9 ,8 h&s4 ,all 7 anxi\sly await+ ! arrival ( ! express4 ,i told ,presid5t ,"y t ,i 0 on h& at any mom5t to g into ! m\nta9s :5 he w\ld say ! ^w4 ,i w5t up 9 ! ev5+ to ! ,presid5t's (fice & le>n$ t ! ,cali=nia mail _h arriv$4 ,i he>d "s lett]s read4 ,"o /at$ t ! gov]nm5t _h made arrangem5ts to s5d light draft boats up ! ,colorado ) m5 & arms aga9/ u f t po9t4 ,next morn+1 ,oct4 #a/1 ,i arose e>ly & look$ = an express signal flag b saw none4 ,!re 0 a great deal ( anxiety ?r\gh\t ! day :ile we 7 wait+1 = ! express _h arriv$ late4 ,^w came f ,g5]al ,wells respect+ ! conditions exi/+ at ! seat ( w>4 ,! "t = conf]5ce 0 n[ approa*+1 b ! agitation #cij among ! p ab\t ! approa* ( ! army 0 s great1 & !re 7 s _m ( ! m5 abs5t1 t ! meet+s 7 n l>gely att5d$4 ,! conf]5ce cont9u$ only two days1 ! "t be+ occupi$ by ,presid5t ,"y & memb]s ( ! ,twelve4 ,on ,oct4 #h? an express arriv$ ) ! news t ,capta9 ,lot ,smi? _h burn$ up fifty ( ! gov]nm5t wagons1 b gave to ! team/]s all _! arms & ammunition4 ,"o des]t] f ! army came 9 report+ t rations 7 %ort among ! soldi]s4 ,to ea* man1 he said1 !re 0 all[$ only ?ree biscuits1 two cups ( c(fee & a small piece ( beef p] day4 ,eld] ,woodruff writes3 ,! enemy is 9 a close place4 ,_! provisions are rapidly dim9i%+ & !re are prospects ( />vation4 ,we h pray$ t ! ,"l w\ld lead !m into ! pit :i* !y _h prep>$ = ! ,sa9ts1 & ! ,"l he>d our pray]s & our enemies are n[ 9 a trap & are suff]+ humiliation )\t u h>m+ a hair ( _! heads4 ,! express :i* arriv$ on ! #af? ( ,octob] br\ght a ?reat5+ lett] f ,col4 ,alex&] to ,presid5t ,"y4 ,he ?reat5$ ext]m9ation if ! ,sa9ts resi/$1 & express$ confid5ce 9 8 ability to c>ry out ! ord]s ( ! gov]nm5t4 ,gov]nor ,"y s5t ! ,colonel a /rong reply2 want$ to "k :y he sp5t an entire mon? on ,ham's ,=k if he 0 confid5t 9 8 ability to c>ry out ord]s4 ,he gave ! ,colonel to und]/& t on our "p !re 0 no surr5d]4 ,we %all tru/ 9 ,god & g ahead4 ,! ,sunday foll[+1 ,presid5t ,"y address$ ! ,sa9ts & decl>$ 8 belief 9 _! ability to keep ! enemy back1 & c\nsel$ ! p to g on ) _! f>m+1 fruit rais+1 etc4 ,presid5t ,kimball arose & prophesi$ t if ! ,sa9ts w\ld he>k5 to c\nsel !y w\ld cont9ue to live 9 _! own homes 9 ! valleys1 produce crops1 & rema9 until !y return$ to ,jackson ,c\nty1 ,miss\ri4 ,presid5t ,"y !reupon %\t$ out1 ,i believe x4 ,at ! same "t1 communications 7 com+ 9 f ! army1 b !y only receiv$ f him ! same det]m9$ answ] t ! army %\ld n ent] ,salt ,lake ,valley until conditions _h *ang$ & ! s5tim5t ( bitt]ness & ho/ility _h be5 allay$4 #cia ,ab\t ! same "t ,gov]nor ,cumm+ arriv$ at ! headqu>t]s ( ! army & s5t a communication to ,gov]nor ,"y1 9 :i* he decl>$ himself ! ,gov]nor ( ,utah4 ,at ! same "t he *>g$ ) treason all :o oppos$ 8 & ! army's movem5t4 ,mr4 ,cumm+ no d\bt felt "s misgiv+s f ! fact t ! horses & mules belong+ to ! army 7 dy+ by ! hundr$s1 & ! soldi]s 7 %ort ( provisions4 ,! difficulty ( ! situation 0 r5d]$ worse f ! fact t !re exi/$ bo? among ! (fic]s & soldi]s a pron\nc$ division4 ,"s ( !m op5ly decl>$ t ,gov]nor ,"y 0 p]fectly ju/ifi$ 9 8 c\rse 9 def5d+ ! rights ( ! p ( ,utah4 ,9 ,decemb] ! ,mormon soldi]s 7 disb&$ & all[$ to return home = ! w9t]1 & ! *ange 0 welcom$ by !m4 ,_! provisions 7 n m ?an half _! actual wants1 & !re 7 no com=ts on ! fronti]4 ,9 summ+ up ! condition ( affairs at ! close ( ! ye> ,apo/le ,woodruff writes3 ,! exp$ition ( ! season is n[ entirely clos$1 & we h cle>ly se5 ! h& ( ! ,"l made visible 9 our behalf4 ,an army has be5 s5t by ! ,unit$ ,/ates to make w> ^u u = ! sole purpose ( de/roy+ ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,! ,*ur* has be5 driv5 f ! conf9es ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates into ! ,rocky ,m\nta9s1 !n a ,mexican ,t]ritory1 ) ! hope ( ! nation t we %\ld p]i%2 b z soon z !y f\nd t we 7 to live & prosp] !y became al>m$ & resolv$ ^u our de/ruction4 ,z soon z ?is int5tion 0 kn[n to u1 ! lead] ( ! ,*ur* & ,k+dom ( ,god arose up 9 ! /r5g? ( ,israel's ,god & proclaim$ ,israel free4 ,9 ?is1 8 c\nselors1 ,heb] ,c4 ,kimball & ,d4 ,h4 ,wells1 ) ! ,twelve ,apo/les1 su/a9$ him1 & all ! p said1 ',am54' ,cont9u+1 ,eld] ,woodruff wrote3 ,f two to ?ree ?\s& ( ! bre?r51 :o w5t into ! m\nta9s "u ! comm& ( ,g54 ,d4 ,h4 ,wells to h$ge up ! way ( ! enemy1 h arriv$4 ,our bre?r5 made l>ge entr5*m5ts & dit*es & pil$ up l>ge masses ( rocks above ! n>r[ passes = ! purpose ( roll+ !m d[n ^u ! enemy2 b ! ,"l has f\ght our battles & h$g$ up ! way4 ,:5 ! army #cib rea*$ ,ham's ,=k1 #aej miles f our city1 ! /orms & cold kill$ _! horses1 mules1 & cattle1 by ! hundr$s1 s t :5 ! :ole army got toge!r ) ! gov]nors & judges1 :om ! gov]nm5t _h s5t to rule ov] u1 !y _h n teams en\gh left to draw "o-?ird ( _! tra9 & 7 oblig$ to /op & pass ! w9t] 9 ! /orms ( ! m\nta9s4 ,_! wisdom seems to be tak5 f !m1 & our bre?r5 h be5 able to h]d !m l a h]d ( cattle4 ,! soldi]s %ot grape & musket & _m balls at our m5 f "t to "t1 & ^? balls fell l hail ar\nd ! s]vants ( ,god1 b n a drop ( _! blood has be5 %$1 nei!r did ! bre?r5 return fire ^u ! enemy ev5 9 a s+le in/ance4 ,fe> _h s tak5 hold ( ! soldi]s t !y w\ld flee into ! ma9 body ( ! army at ! approa* ( a small numb] ( our bre?r54 ,?r\gh all ?is ,presid5t ,"y has be5 z calm z a summ]'s day4 ,! army ( ,zion is n[ return+ to its home ) ! same _s ( composure & quietude t x c>ri$ ) x into ! m\nta9s4 ,z ! m5 pass$1 on _! return1 by ,presid5t ,"y1 !y gave him a quiet salute & w5t sil5tly to _! homes1 :ile ,presid5t ,"y gaz$ ^u !m ) ?anksgiv+ & praise to ! ,god ( ,israel4 ,presid5t ,woodruff "h relates ! circum/ance ( a ,bro!r ,maxwell :o _h be5 9 *>ge ( a small sc\t+ p>ty3 ,aft] go+ into camp = ! night1 ,eld] ,maxwell felt /rongly impress$ t dang] confront$ him & 8 companions1 & s in=m$ !m4 ,he said !y w\ld h to leave1 b "s 7 oppos$ to 8 recomm5dation & !y retir$ to re/4 ,! same impression1 h[ev]1 increas$ ^u ,eld] ,maxwell until he promptly arose f 8 b$ & said !y mu/ all leave or s]i\s tr\ble w\ld befall !m4 ,8 bre?r5 quickly foll[$1 & x 0 only a %ort "t :5 a hundr$ m5 surr\nd$ ! place ( _! encampm5t ) ! expectation ( tak+ !m prison]s4 ,at ano!r "t1 ,col4 ,all5 ( ! ,mormons1 fell a prison] 9 ! h&s ( ! enemy4 ,col4 ,john/on ?reat5$ to hang him4 ,at ! camp fire at night ,col4 ,all5 took (f 8 boots & pret5d$ to w>m 8 feet4 ,sudd5ly1 he leap$ by ! gu>d & ran into a h]d ( cattle4 ,8 pursu]s became confus$ & he made #cic good 8 escape4 ,he ran ?irty miles to ! camp ( 8 bre?r51 9 8 /ock+ feet4 ,dur+ ^! try+ circum/ances 9 ! army1 ,presid5t ,"y s5t "s salt :i* !y ne$$ v mu*4 ,"o ( ! sacks ( salt :i* 0 s5t1 h[ev]1 0 lo/1 & lat] pick$ up by a travel] :o sold x to m]*ants = tw5ty doll>s4 ,!y 9 turn sold x to ! soldi]s = two hundr$ doll>s4 ,b5 ,simons1 a ,*]okee1 took to ! army n9e hundr$ p\nds ( salt1 :i* he sold = two doll>s & a half a p\nd1 or a total ( two ?\s& two hundr$ & fifty doll>s4 ,he sold !m s]vice b]ries = "o doll> a p\nd4 ,x w be se5 t ! exp$ition 0 becom+ a v exp5sive piece ( folly4 ,z ! ye> 0 clos+1 ! legislature conv5$1 & ,eld] ,woodruff 0 aga9 a memb] ( t body4 ,9 8 j\rnal1 speak+ ( ^! times1 he prophecies3 ,! judgm5ts ( ,god w n[ beg9 to re/ m fully ^u ?is nation & w be increas$ ^u x1 ye> by ye>4 ,calamities w come spe$ily ^u x & x w be visit$ ) ?und]1 lightn+1 /orms1 :irlw9ds1 floods pe/il5ce1 plagues1 w> & dev\r+ fire2 & ! wick$ w slay ! wick$ until ! wick$ are wa/$ away4 ,8 j\rnal closes ) a copy ( ! poem d$icat$ to him by ,eliza ,r4 ,sn[4 ,,poem4 ,) true respect1 & z a tribute due ,to fri5d%ip1 ,bro!r ,woodruff1 unto y1 ,z "o m bless$ ?an mo/ y\r fell[ m51 ,i n[ address ! effusion ( my p54 ,y 7 appo9t$1 ere y\r mortal bir?1 ,to an apo/le%ip ^u ! e>?2 ,! ,"l our ,god has ,8 eye on !e1 ,) wat*ful c>e f e>lie/ infancy4 ,y 7 pres]v$1 mid/ ,babyloni% night1 ,f a!i/ic & sect>ian blight2 ,f manly rectitude y did n sw]ve1 ,! ,prie/ ( ,baal y nev] /oop$ to s]ve4 #cid ,f heav5ly c\rts1 ! light t's %9+ n[1 ,%one on y\r pa?1 & mantl$ o'er y\r br[2 ,et]nal visions op5$ to y\r view1 ,y lov$ ! tru? & f\nd salvation1 too4 ,y !n ) joy ! ,gospel bann] bore ,to di/ant l&s & on y\r native %ore1 ,9 tru?'s def5se mo/ valiantly y /ood1 ,& cle>$ y\r g>m5ts ( ! ,g5tiles' blood4 ,"o ( ! *os5 ,twelve1 :o're call$ to /&1 ,to turn ! ,gospel key = e l&2 ,y\r "n 9 honor1 z a fai?ful "o1 ,to future g5]ations w be kn[n4 ,) he>t inspir$1 ri* matt] to indite1 ,9 ,zion n[ y\r bus9ess is to write1 ,) skill y wield ! ready writ]'s p52 ',tis y\rs to immortalize ! de$s ( m54 ,full _m a righte\s act & gift$ ^w ,by ,sa9ts p]=m$ f lips ( prophets he>d1 ,_h slipp$ ! mem'ries ( judici\s m51 ,b = ! prompt+s ( y\r fai?ful p54 ,! ,*ur* hi/orian's labors to divide1 ,z 8 assi/ant c\pl$ side by side1 ,y write = ,zion1 :]e h] hi/ory's kn[n1 ,inscrib+ h]'s1 p]petuates y\r own4 ,fai?ful to ,god1 to y\r bre?r5 true1 ,integrity has tw9$ a wrea? = y1 ,( nev]-fad+ laurels1 :i* w be1 ,a glori\s coronet et]nally4 ,9 t bless$ _w1 :]e light & k dwell1 ,y\r bless$ness no e>?ly tongue c tell1 ,:]e heav5's effulg5ce w y\r head surr\nd1 ,& y ) ev]la/+ glory cr[n$4 #cie ,fill$ ) immortal maje/y & might1 ,associat$ ) ! ,gods ( light1 ,) gifts & p[]s ( endless lives y'll be1 ,progress+ on & on et]nally4 #cif ,,*apt] #cg4 ,,army ,,ent]s ,,salt ,,lake ,,valley1 #aheh4 ,presid5t & ,congress ( ! ,u4 ,s4 ,memorializ$4--,words ( ,brigham ,"y4--,arrival ( ,col4 ,kane4--,gov]nor ,cumm+ ,rea*es ,salt ,lake ,city4--,migration ,s\?w>d4--,delegates f ,nic>agua4--,want ,mormons ,to ,move to ,c5tral ,am]ica4--,proclamation f ,presid5t ,bu*anan4--,peace ,commission4--,presid5t ( ! ,des]et ,agricultural & ,manufactur+ ,society4--,indian ,w> ,?reat5$4--,a ,/rik+ ,dialogue4--,! ,mob ,elem5t4--,mogo's ,deception4--,attacks on ,presid5t ,"y4--,greeley ,visits ,utah4 ,new ,ye>'s day1 #aheh1 0 celebrat$ 9 ! ev5+ by a social ga!r+ at ,ball\'s ,hall1 9 ! ,f\rte5? ,w>d4 ,bro!r ,woodruff address$ ! assembly1 made ref]5ce to ! critical conditions !n confront+ ! ,sa9ts1 b prophesi$ good = ! future & decl>$ ! ov]?r[ ( all :o f\ght aga9/ ! p ( ,god4 ,on ! #e? ( ,janu>y he records a ,memorial pass$ by ! legislature 9 :i* ! wrongs inflict$ ^u ! ,sa9ts 7 set =?1 & ,congress 0 ask$ to inve/igate ! condition ( affairs 9 ,utah4 ,on ! #af? ( ! same mon? a mass-meet+ 0 held 9 ! ,tab]nacle4 ,resolutions 7 adopt$ & a ,memorial s5t to ! ,presid5t & ,congress ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 ,ab\t ! same "t ,eld] ,b5son & o!rs return$ f ,engl& & f ! ,/ates :]e !y _h be5 on missions4 ,!y report$ t p]secutions 7 rife aga9/ ! ,sa9ts1 ev5 9 ,engl&1 :]e ! eld]s 7 assault$ ) /icks & /ones 9 ! h&s ( /reet mobs4 ,on ,febru>y ! #crd ! ,cali=nia mail br\ght ! news t ,presid5t ,bu*anan recomm5d$ a /rong =ce aga9/ ! ,sa9ts4 ,lat] advices br\ght ^w t a /eam] 0 to br+ f\r ?\s& m5 by ! s\!rn r\te2 f\r ?\s& m 7 to come f ,oregon2 & two ?\s&1 f ! ,miss\ri ,riv]4 ,!re 7 !n at ,=t ,bridg] two ?\s&1 mak+ 9 all an army ( twelve ?\s& m54 ,9 8 j\rnal1 ,eld] ,woodruff writes3 ,! trials & sacrifices ! ,sa9ts may be #cig call$ ^u to pass ?r\gh1 ,i d n "k1 b ,i pray ! ,"l to give u grace accord+ to our day4 ,presid5t ,"y & ! bre?r5 7 busily occupi$ 9 prep>ation ei!r to meet ! foe or burn ! city & leave x desolate4 ,gra9 0 s5t to ! mill & gr\nd1 & prep>ations 7 made = ca*+ x 9 ! e>?4 ,:ile ! ,sa9ts 7 prep>+ to fight1 !y 7 also engag$ 9 pray] & 9 temple "w4 ,! ,end[m5t ,h\se 0 visit$ by hundr$s :o came !re to receive its bless+s4 ,on ! #ae? ( ,febru>y he records ?is 9 8 j\rnal3 ,i walk$ up to ! ,hi/orian's ,(fice & !n to ! ,presid5t's :]e ,i f\nd ,presid5t ,"y1 ,d4 ,h4 ,wells1 ,*as4 ,c4 ,ri*1 & ,*as4 ,w&ell4 ,presid5t ,"y said3 ',all our suff]+s 9 ?is life are = our good t we may le>n ! contra/ betwe5 good & evil4 ,jesus desc5d$ bel[ all ?+s t ,he might rise above all ?+s4 ,all m5 :o receive ! same glory mu/ abide ! same law4 ,"s are al>m$ because s _m ( my family are sick4 ,i h z good a "r to be sick z any body4 ,i d n wi% to escape affliction1 sickness1 pa91 or sorr[ any m ?an o!rs escape !m2 = if we make a "r use ( !m !y w return to u 9 bless+s4 ,i made up my m9d ye>s ago to be gov]n$ by c]ta9 pr9ciples4 ,i resolv$ t ,i w\ld nev] be controll$ by my passions1 by wom51 nor by ang]1 b t ,i w\ld gov]n myself4 ,?is resolution ,i h endeavor$ to c>ry out 9 my life4' ,^! 7 times t tri$ m5s s\ls1 & x 0 q natural t !y %\ld turn _! eyes inw>dly & exam9e _! own he>ts to see if !y 7 true to ,god & ,8 cause4 ,su* rem>ks indicate ! ri*1 deep1 & beautiful spiritual natures ( ! m5 :om ! _w has misjudg$ & illy treat$4 ,on ,febru>y #ae? ,apo/le ,amasa ,lyman rea*$ ! city1 br++ ) him a mess5g] direct f ,wa%+ton4 ,x 0 no less a p]sonage ?an _! old-"t fri5d1 ,col4 ,?omas ,l4 ,kane4 ,!y _h made ! j\rney f ,san ,francisco 9 tw5ty days4 ,col4 ,kane br\ght ) him dispat*es f national head-qu>t]s to ,gov]nor ,"y & ! army4 ,presid5t ,"y imm$iately call$ a c\ncil = #g o'clock1 & ,col4 ,kane 0 pres5t$ to ! bre?r5 by ,joseph ,a4 ,"y4 ,! ,colonel 0 v we>y f 8 long j\rney4 ,he rea*$ ! #cih home ( ,gov]nor ,"y at #h o'clock1 & aft] an introduction1 address$ ^? pres5t z foll[s3 ,gov]nor ,"y & ,g5tlem53 ,i come z an embassador f ! *ief ,executive ( our nation1 & am fully prep>$ & duly au?oriz$ to lay be=e y m fully & def9itely ! feel+ & views ( ! citiz5s ( our common c\ntry & ( ! *ief ,executive t[>ds y1 relat+ to ! pres5t position ( (fic]s 9 ?is ,t]ritory & ( ! army ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates n[ camp$ ^u y\r bord]s4 ,aft] giv+ y ! mo/ satisfactory evid5ce 9 relation to matt]s n[ p5d+ & conc]n+ y1 ,i %all call y\r att5tion to ! poor soldi]s :o are n[ suff]+ 9 ! cold & sn[s ( ! m\nta9s1 & reque/ y to r5d] !m aid & com=t4 ,i %all ask y to assi/ !m to come "h1 & to bid !m a he>ty welcome into y\r hospitable valley4 ,capta9 ,van ,vliet made a good report ab\t y1 & us$ 8 influ5ce to h ! army /op ea/ ( ,bridg]4 ,he has done a great deal 9 y\r behalf4 ,y all look v well4 ,y h built up an empire "h 9 a %ort "t4 ,:5 ask$ if ,dr4 ,b]nhisel _h tak5 8 seat 9 ,congress1 he said3 ,yes1 he 0 oppos$ by ! ,arkansas memb]s & a few o!rs4 ,!y 7 fooli%1 = _h he be5 refus$ 8 seat1 x w\ld h be5 a decl>ation ( w>4 ,! ,colonel conv]s$ fur!r on matt]s p]ta9+ to ! gov]nm5t & answ]$ que/ions put to him by ,gov]nor ,"y4 ,gov]nor ,"y !n spoke = "s "t express+ 8 gratitude = ! visit ( ,col4 ,kane1 & also occupi$ "s "t 9 speak+ ^u ! pr9ciples ( righte\sness :i* control ! actions ( ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,!y are 9 ! h&s ( ,god4 ,he w pres]ve ,8 p4 ,presid5t ,"y !n relat$ to ,colonel ,kane h[ ! ,"l 9 a m>vel\s mann] _h plac$ means 9 ! h&s ( himself1 ,presid5t ,kimball1 & o!r :ile on missions & else:]e engag$ 9 ! "w ( ,god4 ,^! in/ances1 he decl>$1 7 j z miracul\s z ^? relat$ 9 old5 times by ,pet] & ,paul4 ,aft] a late h\r 9 ! ev5+1 ! int]view clos$ & all pres5t felt t ! visit ( ,colonel ,kane 0 full ( promise = ! peace ( ,utah & ! safety ( ! ,sa9ts4 ,eld] ,woodruff records sev]al enjoyable visits :i* he _h ) ,colonel ,kane dur+ 8 soj\rn 9 ! city4 #cii ,m>* ! #a/ ,eld] ,woodruff rea*$ ! fifty-fir/ mile/one 9 8 life & celebrat$ ! occasion by fitt+ out 8 son-9-law1 ,rob]t ,s*oles1 to relieve ! gu>ds !n 9 ! m\nta9s4 ,he1 himself1 sp5t mu* ( 8 "t1 h[ev]1 9 ! ,hi/orian's ,(fice 9 writ+ biographies ( ! lead+ m54 ,!y 7 call$ 9 to h read to !m ! hi/ory ( _! lives2 & ,presid5t ,"y1 himself1 (t5 li/5$ to _m ( ! biographies & o!r items ( ,*ur* hi/ory4 ,at ?is "t he records ! tr\bles t ! ,sa9ts _h ) ! ,indians 9 ! ,nor? 9 :i* two or ?ree ( ! =m] 7 kill$ & _m cattle 7 driv5 (f4 ,a little lat] tr\ble arose ) ! ,indians 9 ,ru% ,valley4 ,eld] ,woodruff s5t 8 son ,wil=d ) a team to help move ! wom5 & *ildr5 ( t locality to ,tooele ,/ake = safety4 ,dur+ ! son's j\rney he 0 lo/ 9 a heavy sn[-/orm & 0 compell$ to pl[ 8 way ?r\gh sn[ & mud ne>ly two feet deep to accompli% 8 mission4 ,:5 ! fa!r he>d ( ! son's pr$icam5t1 he w5t on horseback to meet him b f\nd him safe1 he hav+ be5 pres]v$ f dea? by ! bless+s ( ! ,"l4 ,al?\gh ! pres5ce ( ,col4 ,kane greatly reliev$ ! situation1 ! p1 nev]!less1 felt consid]able anxiety z to ! f9al outcome4 ,!y s5t1 h[ev]1 relief to ! ,unit$ ,/ates soldi]s & prep>$ to let !m come peaceably into ! ,valley4 ,9 ! ev5t1 h[ev]1 t all ho/ility c\ld n be elim9at$ f ! army1 ! p prep>$ to burn ! city1 leave x desolate1 & move s\?w>d4 ,?r\gh\t ! city !re 0 ! greate/ activity4 ,p 7 pack+ up _! provisions & su* h\sehold goods z !y c\ld take ) !m ) ! view ( mov+ to ! s\?4 ,9 ! mid/ ( all ?is excitem5t ! #f? ( ,april arriv$4 ,! annual conf]5ce ( t ye> la/$ only "o day on acc\nt ( ! ha/y prep>ations :i* ! p 7 mak+ = _! exodus s\?w>d4 ,eld] ,woodruff's wives1 ,s>ah & ,emma1 _h already mov$ to ,provo4 ,_m o!rs _h left _! homes & tak5 up _! j\rney4 ,on ,april #f? he writes3 ,we %all evacuate ! city ( ,great ,salt ,lake & leave x1 if ne$s be1 9 ! h&s ( our enemies4 ,we may burn our habitations & lay wa/e ev]y?+ we possess1 #djj inasmu* z our enemies are com+ ^u u int5t ^u our de/ruction4 ,we are det]m9$ to wor%ip ,god & ackn[l$ge ,8 h& 9 all ?+s4 ,! roads are l9$ ) m51 wom51 *ildr51 teams1 & wagons1--all mov+ s\?4 ,on ! #g? ( ,april ,eld] ,woodruff load$ 8 wagons ) goods & ) records f ! ,hi/orian's ,(fice & began 8 j\rney to ,provo 9 a heavy sn[-/orm4 ,x 0 s sev]e t ! p suff]$1 & "s ne>ly p]i%$ by ! way4 ,! horses & cattle suff]$ int5sely4 ,"s unhit*$ _! teams1 leav+ _! load$ wagons 9 ! mud1 & made _! way to v>i\s places ( %elt]4 ,8 fir/ day's j\rney 0 twelve miles s\? to ,union ,w>d1 :]e he rema9$ all night 9 ! home ( ,m>tesia ,smi?4 ,! /orm 0 s bad ! foll[+ day t he 0 compell$ to rema9 9 doors4 ,! roads 7 s bad t he unload$ two ( 8 wagons & return$ to ,salt ,lake4 ,on ! #aa? he att5d s]vices 9 ! ,tab]nacle4 ,! #ab? ( ,april1 #aheh1 witness$ ! arrival 9 ,salt ,lake ,city ( ,gov]nor ,alfr$ ,cumm+1 :o 0 accompani$ by ,colonel ,kane4 ,bo? 7 escort$ to ! city by a ,mormon gu>d4 ,! ,gov]nor express$ regrets t ! p 7 mov+1 & begg$ !m to discont9ue _! exodus4 ,!re 71 h[ev]1 "s d\bts z to ! ,gov]nor's s9c]ity1 especially 9 view ( ! fact t ! ,sa9ts _h be5 betray$ s _m times1 ei!r by pret5d$ fri5ds or op5 foes4 ,!y decid$1 h[ev]1 to c>ry out _! program1 & cont9u$ ! "w ( mov+ to ,utah ,valley4 ,dur+ ! rema9d] ( ,april1 ,may1 & ,june1 ,eld] ,woodruff & o!r ,*ur* lead]s 7 busy 9 _! prep>ations = ! j\rney s\? & _m trips 7 made to & f ,provo4 ,c\ncil meet+s 7 held & ! "w ( evacuat+ ! city w5t /eadily on4 ,yet1 !y _h fai? t ,god w\ld someh[ br+ ab\t ! fulfillm5t ( ^? prophesies :i* decl>$ peace & safety1 & t !y w\ld1 accord+ly1 9 ! end1 rema9 9 _! homes4 ,add$ to ! tr\bles :i* !y 7 "u 9 consequ5ce ( ! move s\?w>d1 ^w came t ! ,indians at diff]5t po9ts 7 mak+ tr\ble = ! p1 & speculators ?\ght !y saw an opportunity to make money f ! ,sa9ts by pur*as+ _! homes 9 ^! ! h\rs ( _! di/ress4 ,important #dja ev5ts foll[$ 9 swift succession4 ,two delegates f ,nic>auga call$ on ,presid5t ,"y = ! purpose ( p]suad+ him & ! ,mormons to buy l& 9 ,c5tral ,am]ica1 & emigrate ) ! ,sa9ts to ,nic>auga4 ,_! ef=ts1 h[ev]1 7 unavail+4 ,presid5t ,"y 0 firm 9 8 conviction t x 0 ,god's purpose t ! ,sa9ts %\ld inhabit ^! ,valleys ( ! ,m\nta9s4 ,he fur!r saw t !re 0 a gr[+ opposition to ! policy ( ,presid5t ,bu*anan4 ,g5]al ,h\/on _h tak5 a bold /& aga9/ ! action ( ! gov]nm5t & boldly def5d$ ! rights ( ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,presid5t ,"y records x z 8 op9ion at t "t t ,h\/on 0 ! only man 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,s5ate :o _h ! moral c\rage ( 8 convictions4 ,! com+ ( o!r armies f diff]5t directions complicat$ ! situation4 ,!y mu/ be /opp$4 ,! pres5ce ( ?\s&s ( soldi]s 9 ,salt ,lake ,valley w\ld make tr\ble ev5 "u ! mo/ favorable circum/ances4 ,col4 ,kane hurri$1 !re=e1 to ! ,ea/ & succe$$ by 8 prompt & fai?ful ef=ts 9 /opp+ ! o!r armies until matt]s c\ld be adju/$4 ,at ?is "t !re came a ,peace ,commission ) ! pr(f] ( peace & a pl$ge t ! army %\ld n mole/ ! ,sa9ts 9 any way by com+ into ! ,valley4 ,b ) ?is ,commission ,presid5t ,bu*anan s5t a proclamation *>g+ ! ,sa9ts ) treason & o!r crimes1 & !n =gave !m )\t an ackn[l$gem5t on _! "p1 or a plea = p>don4 ,x 0 evid5t to all t ,presid5t ,bu*anan _h committ$ a blund]1 & t he 0 anxi\s to extricate himself ! be/ he c\ld f a situation t 0 prov+ daily m emb>rass+ to him4 ,ea* /ep he took made him m ridicul\s 9 ! eyes ( fair-m9d$ m5 & m op5 to condemnation by ^? :o oppos$ him4 ,he _h believ$ ! lies ( ! f$]al (ficials1 act$ ^u _! falsehoods & squ&]$ ! nation's money )\t tak+ any /eps to le>n :e!r he _h be5 impos$ ^u or n4 ,brigham ,"y said ,presid5t ,bu*anan _h manife/$ m folly 9 8 (ficial acts ?an any o!r man t ev] occupi$ ! presid5tial *air4 ,! ,peace ,commission s5t out to adju/ matt]s consi/$ ( ,s5ator elect ,p[ell f ,k5tucky & ,major ,mc,cullough #djb f ,texas4 ,aft] sev]al meet+s 9 ,salt ,lake ,city1 !y visit$ ,provo & 7 treat$ z all _h be5 be=e !m1 ) ! utmo/ respect & c\rtesy4 ,!y _h an opportunity to witness ! action ( ! ,sa9ts 9 mov+ f _! homes & _! prep>ations to de/roy ! city :i* !y _h f\nd$4 ,^! concessions on ! "p ( ! gov]nm5t br\ght ab\t a *ange ( policy4 ,f ,july #a/ to ,july #be? ,eld] ,woodruff 0 occupi$ 9 mov+ 8 family back to ,salt ,lake ,city & 9 h>ve/+ 8 gra94 ,x 0 q natural t ?is /ra9 ^u ,presid5t ,"y %\ld tell aga9/ 8 heal?4 ,he _h be5 poorly = "s "t & s\ght re/ 9 ,cottonwood ,canyon4 ,bro!r ,woodruff also f\nd himself impair$ 9 heal?4 ,! relaxation aft] mon?s ( great /ra9 result$ 9 some?+ ( a g5]al collapse ( _! physical /r5g?4 ,x w be rememb]$ t ,colonel ,alex&] ( ! ,u4 ,s4 army _h =m]ly be5 arrogant 9 8 dem&s on ,presid5t ,"y4 ,on ! #i? ( ,augu/ he call$ ^u ! ,presid5t & manife/$ t[>d him a fri5dly _s--a _s t brea!d peace & good w4 ,a great *ange _h come ov] ! ,colonel4 ,! "t ( ! lead]s dur+ ! mon? ( ,augu/1 #aheh1 0 tak5 up q l>gely 9 ent]ta9+ ! (fic]s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates army & 9 receiv+ visits f !m4 ,_m /rang]s also call$ ^u ! au?orities at ?is "t4 ,! situation1 h[ev]1 0 m try+ 9 "o respect z ! army _h its camp foll[]s4 ,along ) x came adv5tur]s1 & drunk5ness 0 common 9 ! /reets & sev]al m5 lo/ _! lives4 ,( ^! times ,apo/le ,woodruff says3 ,?us we h ! fruits ( civilization z manife/$ by ! _w1 & introduc$ into our ,t]ritory4 ,until ! army & its att5dants came "h1 we _h no su* sc5es enact$ 9 our mid/4 ,= ! fir/ "t we n[ h drunk5ness & gambl+1 /reet broils1 & murd]s are ( frequ5t occurr5ce4 ,! ,sa9ts1 h[ev]1 made e endeavor to pursue aga9 ! ev5 t5or ( _! way4 ,presid5t ,woodruff return$ to 8 "w ( compil+ ,*ur* hi/ory4 ,z ! fall ( ! ye> approa*$1 prep>ations 7 made = a ,/ate ,fair4 ,he 0 *os5 z ,presid5t ( ! ,des]et ,agricultural & ,manufactur+ #djc ,society1 & made special ef=t to put on exposition ! fruits ( ! indu/ry ( ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,9 ! mid/ ( peaceful prosp]ity1 !re 0 agitation among ! ,indians4 ,bro!r ,josiah ,call 0 kill$ by ! r$ m5 9 ,sanpete ,c\nty4 ,! ,indians _h awak5$ )9 !m a /rong res5tm5t t[>d ! soldi]s :om ! ,indians decl>$ _h treat$ !m wrongfully4 ,arop5e1 ! *ief1 :o _h =m]ly address$ ! ,sa9ts 9 _! public meet+s1 decl>$ 8 int5tion to make w> ^u ! army1 & t no man c\ld /op him 9 8 det]m9ation to fight4 ,! old *ief _h be5 outrag$ because ! soldi]s _h kill$ "o ( 8 be/ m54 ,^u le>n+ ( ! *ief's wra? & int5tion1 ,presid5t ,"y imm$iately s5t him a lett] by a mess5g]1 ,j]emiah ,hat*4 ,9 ! lett] he expla9$ to ,arop5e h[ wrong x 0 to %$ blood1 & ask$ him to live 9 peace ) all mank9d4 ,! lett] evid5tly _h a p]suad+ influ5ce ^u ! m9d ( ! old *ief1 :o 0 calm$ !reby1 & he accept$ ! c\nsel ( 8 fai?ful fri5d1 ,brigham ,"y4 ,a circum/ance at ?is "t arose :i* _h a t5d5cy to create a misund]/&+ betwe5 ! ,indians & ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts :o _h f$ ! ,indians = t5 ye>s pa/ )\t remun]ation4 ,dr4 ,=way _h be5 appo9t$ ,indian ag5t & a l>ge sum ( money 0 plac$ 9 8 h&s ) :i* to c>e = ! ,indians4 ,! temptation to use ?is money = p]sonal advantages 0 s great t he insi/$ t ! ,sa9ts %\ld cont9ue to fe$ ! ,indians z !y _h done be=e4 ,to ?is reque/ an exception 0 tak54 ,! money belong$ to ! ,indians1 & ! ,sa9ts insi/$ t ! ,indians %\ld h ! use ( x4 ,eld] ,woodruff records "u date ( ,novemb] #ab?1 #aheh1 a conv]sation betwe5 ,capta9 ,woolf1 ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,army & "o ( ! eld]s1 :i* brea!s fai?1 integrity1 & ! _s ( ^? times4 ,! capta9 ask$3 ,are y a ,mormon8 ,i am4 ,i suppose y are an out & 9 ,mormon1 j z x suits y4 ,i am a ?or\gh ,mormon & believe 9 all ! pr9ciples ( our religion4 ,:at1 polygamy & all8 ,yes4 ,h[ _m wives h y8 ,i h ?ree wives & twelve *ildr54 ,h[ d y suppose ^? *ildr5 w look ^u y :5 !y are gr[n up8 ,!y w po9t to me & say3 #djd ',!re is my fa!r1 :o has rais$ me1 f$1 clo!d1 & educat$ me1 wat*$ ov] me ?r\gh p]secution1 oppression & scorn1 & ,i w honor & obey him4' ,cont9u+1 ! eld] !n said to ,capta9 ,woolf3 ,y h *ildr5 at ,=t ,leav5wor?1 ,/4 ,l\is1 & o!r places1 b y d n ackn[l$ge !m1 & w n provide = !m2 & _! "m w po9t y out to !m ) words ( %ame1 & !y w be taught to despise y4 ,capta9 ,woolf repli$ ) an oa?1 & at ! same "t scrat*+ 8 head3 ,t is true4 ,i nev] ?\ght ( x 9 t way be=e4 ,:at w\ld y ?9k1 cont9u$ ! ,capta91 if ! gov]nm5t ord]$ y\r life de/roy$ if y w\ld n put away y\r wives8 ,i w\ld g :]e ,i c\ld enjoy my wives & *ildr5 9 "s seclud$ spot ( ! e>?1 or give up my life r ?an put !m away4 ,! conv]sation ( ,capta9 ,woolf 0 !n turn$ ^u ,presid5t ,"y4 ,he said3 ,gov]nor ,"y1 ought to be ! next presid5t ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates = he is ! brighte/ man 9 ! nation1 & ,i %\ld vote = him4 ,speak+ ( ,lot ,smi?1 ! wagon ma/] ( ! tra9 t ,lot _h burn$1 said t ,lot ,smi? & 8 m5 7 g5tlem52 & t x 0 "o ( ! wise/ & be/ ?+s t ,gov]nor ,"y c\ld h done1 = x /opp$ ! progress ( ! army until ev5ts s *ang$ t peace came4 ,x prev5t$ ! %$d+ ( blood on ei!r side & s5t him back to ! ,/ates1 :]e he c\ld escape ! suff]+ ( ! soldi]s :o w9t]$ 9 ! m\nta9s4 ,on ! #bd? ( ,novemb]1 t ye>1 ,apo/le ,woodruff lo/ 8 little son1 ,hyrum ,smi?1 :o expir$ aft] sev]al days illness4 ,he 0 an infant1 "o ye>1 "o mon?1 & "o day4 ,x 0 q natural 9 ^? times t diff]5ces %\ld arise betwe5 ! camp-foll[]s & adv5tur]s on ! "o side1 & ! ,sa9ts on ! o!r4 ,! latt] 7 naturally /rict 9 ! obs]vance ( ! rules ( sobriety & morality4 ,! social di/9ction became m>k$4 ,?is gave rise to bick]+s & hatr$ on ! "p ( ^? :o oppos$ ! ,sa9ts4 ,on ! night ( ! #bbnd ( ,novemb]1 ! ruffians ( ! city creat$ a great di/urbance 9 :at 0 !n kn[n z ,k9kade's /ore4 ,_! purpose 0 to *all5ge ! police to arre/ !m4 ,! latt]1 h[ev]1 avoid$ z mu* z possible ! _s ( retaliation until #dje !y became too /rong1 :5 ! lead] knock$ d[n sev]al ( ! mob4 ,%ots 7 ex*ang$1 b no "o 0 kill$4 ,9 ^! /reet broils & di/urbances1 ,judge ,cradlebaugh & o!r (ficials favor$ ! mob elem5t2 b to ! cr$it ( ,gov]nor ,cumm+1 be x said1 he 0 dispos$ to deal ju/ly & fairly ) all p>ties4 ,9 an int]view ) ,a4 ,o4 ,smoot1 ! ,gov]nor express$ 8 desire to support ! police4 ,! ,gov]nor also *>g$ ,judges ,cradlebaugh & ,s9clair t !y knew v well t ! p _h n be5 treat$ v civilly or lawfully1 & t x w\ld be ! bett] policy on _! "p to pursue pacific measures1 & n to precipitate tr\ble4 ,dur+ ^! try+ times ef=ts 7 con/antly made to drag ,presid5t ,"y into c\rt on e & any trivial *>ge t c\ld be devis$4 ,!re 0 also a disposition to assass9ate him4 ,he 0 (t51 !re=e1 oblig$ to place himself "u ! protection ( a gu>d4 ,on "o occasion :5 he 0 reque/$ to appe> 9 c\rt1 anxiety = 8 safety became s great t 8 fri5ds cr[d$ ! c\rt room & left b little space = o!rs4 ,on ,novemb] #bi?1 ,judge ,s9clair h>angu$ ! gr& jury = ! purpose ( induc+ !m to pref] a *>ge ( treason aga9/ ,presid5t ,"y1 ! ,twelve1 & o!rs4 ,! di/rict attorney1 h[ev]1 took ! gr\nd t ! gr& jury _h no jurisdiction 9 ! matt]1 z ! alleg$ (f5se _h come be=e ! ,peace ,commission1 & by t (ficial body ! :ole matt] _h be5 settl$4 ,! ,presid5t ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates _h ext5d$ p>don1 & ! gr\nd tak5 by ! judge1 he conclud$1 0 unt5able4 ,decemb] #f? ( t ye> ,eld] ,woodruff occupi$ mu* ( 8 "t 9 legislative "w4 ,8 j\rnal = t mon? gave an acc\nt ( ! survey ( roads made by ,jesse ,w4 ,fox1 f ,salt ,lake ,city to v>i\s places4 ,9 clos+ 8 j\rnal t ye> he po9ts out ! _w's great a*ievem5ts & its important hi/ory4 ,! electric cable _h connect$ ,am]ica & ,europe4 ,! slaves 9 ,russia _h be5 lib]at$4 ,!re _h be5 w> 9 ,briti% ,india1 & !re 7 prep>ations = w> among ! nations4 ,! ye> at home _h be5 su* z to create anxiety & di/urbance1 b ! ,sa9ts 7 nev]!less full ( gratitude2 = bett] prospects await$ !m4 #djf ,on ,janu>y #bnd1 #ahei1 ! ,sa9ts met = ! fir/ "t 9 public assembly s9ce ,may #cj?1 #aheh4 ,! approa* ( ! army & ! move s\? _h di/urb$ v greatly ! peaceful wor%ip ( ,god4 ,!re 7 n[ m non-,mormons 9 ,salt ,lake ,valley ?an !re _h be54 ,inde$1 ! city seem$ to be ov]-run by speculators & adv5tur]s4 ,!re 0 also a class ( desp]ate m5 :o und]took to t]rify ! citiz5s1 & publicly to manife/ _! contempt = ! ,mormons & _! local police au?orities4 ,a p>ty by ! "n ( ,&rew ,b]n>d attempt$ ! life ( policeman ,*ri/5s5 & 0 %ot & kill$ 9 ! fracas4 ,*ri/5s51 :o 0 an (fic]1 act$ 9 self-def5se4 ,e possible ef=t 0 !n made to convict ! policeman4 ,:5 t fail$ ! anti-,mormon elem5t made an ef=t to implicate ,presid5t ,"y & ,d4 ,h4 ,wells4 ,on ,m>* #bd?1 #ahei1 tr\ble arose betwe5 a numb] ( soldi]s & ,h[>d ,sp5c]4 ,!y und]took to prev5t him f ent]+ 8 ran* h\se 9 ,tooele ,c\nty2 & :5 he insi/$ 9 occupy+ 8 own premises1 "o ( !m beat him brutally ov] ! head ) a gun4 ,8 skull 0 fractur$ 9 sev]al places1 & = "s "t 8 life 0 despair$ (4 ,su* di/urbances 7 enc\rag$ by ! action ( ,judge ,cradlebaugh1 :o 9 ,provo _h be5 hav+ lead+ m5 arre/$ on v>i\s spuri\s *>ges4 ,by false pret5sions he _h induc$ a "p ( ! army to leave camp ,floyd & come to ,provo4 ,all ^! tr\bles ! ,sa9ts bore ) grace & w>d$ (f mu* cont5tion & blood%$ by s do+4 ,gov]nor ,cumm+1 h[ev]1 ma9ta9$ ! attitude :i* he _h fir/ assum$ & /ood = ! "r4 ,he condemn$ op5ly ! c\rse pursu$ by ,judges ,cradelbaugh & ,s9clair4 ,naturally1 ^! judges /rongly oppos$ ! ,gov]nor1 & !y 7 aid$ by ! ,/ate ,secret>y1 ,h>tnett1 ! ,indian ag5t1 ,=nay1 & o!r disreputable p]sons :o s\ght ! removal ( ,gov]nor ,cumm+ by circulat+ misrepres5tations aga9/ him4 ,at ?is "t ,eld] ,woodruff records a some:at humor\s incid5t ?r\gh :i* "s ( ! (ficials & o!r adv5tur]s 7 dup$ by a =eign] ^: "n 0 ,mogo4 ,?is man1 x seems1 _h a brew]y 9 ! s\!rn end ( ! valley1 :i* he #djg wi%$ to sell at a high price4 ,he br\ght toge!r a numb] ( m]*ants1 ,judge ,s9clair1 ,secret>y ,h>tnett1 & o!r dignit>ies4 ,he repres5t$ t he _h f\nd gold 9 ! hills ne> 8 brew]y4 ,eld] ,woodruff gives ! foll[+ 9 ! language ( ,mogo3 ',! ,mormons h hunt$ all ?is c\ntry ov] = gold4 ,!y no f9d him1 none at all1 b ,i f9d him pl5ty4 ,heap m ?an 9 ,cali=nia4 ,i 'fraid ,mormons get him n[4 ,my fri5ds1 ,i want y to g ) me & get him heap ( gold4' ,! s*eme prov$ too mu* = ^? :o li/5$4 ,! ^w gold 0 en*ant+4 ,x 0 :at ! ,mormons c\ld n get4 ,! deception work$1 & !y agre$ to buy ,mr4 ,mogo's prop]ty1 :i* he divid$ into ?irty %>es ( "o ?\s& ea*4 ,8 dupes inve/$4 ,!y b\ght up ! %>es1 />t$ out at night secretly s t ! ,mormons w\ld n suspect any?+4 ,!y camp$ t night at ,mogo's brew]y4 ,he plac$ "o on gu>d1 :ile ) ! o!rs he w5t 9 se>* ( ! gold4 ,mr4 ,brockie /ood gu>d1 curs+ ! cold wea!r :ile ! o!rs climb$ ! hills4 ,at a c]ta9 po9t !y dug up sev]al bags ( dirt & return$ ) !m to ! camp4 ,!y procur$ an old pan1 & :ile !y 7 wa%+ out ! dirt1 "o ( !m /ood ov] ! pan ) a magnify+ glass4 ,! foll[+ acc\nt is giv5 ( _! gold wa%+4 ,gilb]t said3 ',bro*ie1 :at d y see8' ',no?+ b mud4' ',!re1 :at is t8' ',no?+ b mud4' ,an oa? foll[$2 & s "o bag aft] ano!r 0 wa%$ out1 & ea* "t !y ask$ ,brockie1 ',:at d y see ) ! magnify+ glass1' & !re came back ! same )]+ answ]1 ',no?+ b mud4' ,gilb]t %\t$ out at ! top ( 8 voice & ) an oa?1 ',we are sold4' ,9 ! meantime ,mr4 ,mogo _h made 8 way to ,camp ,floyd1 :ile 8 dupes made _! way back to ,salt ,lake ,city1 ! poor] if n wis]4 ,on ! #bh? ( ,janu>y1 #ahei1 ,eld] ,woodruff's elde/ daught]1 ,susan ,cornelia1 0 unit$ 9 m>riage by him to ,rob]t ,s*oles2 & on ,m>* #crd ,presid5t ,"y m>ri$ ! second daught]1 ,phoebe ,a4 ,woodruff1 to ,eld] ,lor5zo ,sn[4 ,on ,m>* #bi? ,gov]nor ,cumm+ issu$ a proclamation 9 :i* he prote/$ aga9/ ! act ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates c\rt 9 call+ out troops to protect ! c\rts :5 !re 0 no occasion = x4 ,?is1 ,apo/le ,woodruff says1 creat$ /rong] feel+s #djh ?an ev] among ! anti-,mormon elem5t4 ,! action1 h[ev]1 0 su/a9$ by ! bett] class ( non-,mormons :o did n acquiesce 9 ! high-h&$ proce$+s ( ,judge ,cradelbaugh & o!rs4 ,m>* #ca/ ,eld] ,woodruff att5d$ ! fun]al ( ,mrs4 ,m>y ,woolley1 wife ( ,bi%op ,e4 ,d4 ,woolley1 a woman he e/eem$ mo/ highly4 ,h] dea? 0 greatly lam5t$1 & ! au?orities1 g5]ally1 %[$ _! respects by _! pres5ce at ! fun]al & by ! disc\rses :i* rec\nt$ h] noble & fai?ful qualities ( m9d & he>t4 ,apo/le ,woodruff 0 always greatly atta*$ to ^? :o 7 devot$ to ! "w ( ,god4 ,!y 7 ,god's fri5ds & he want$ _! fri5d%ip4 ,x made to him no diff]5ce t _! /ation 9 life 0 high or l[4 ,if !y lov$ ! "w ( ,god1 he lov$ & honor$ !m4 ,f ! acc\nts giv5 at ?is fun]al1 ,si/] ,woolley _h be5 a mo/ exempl>y woman4 ,%e _h be5 valiant 9 ! support ( plural m>riage & by h] example & precept _h su/a9$ valiantly ?is practice4 ,p]haps ! be/ te/imonial t c\ld be giv5 to ! woman1 :o at h] fun]al 0 s extoll$1 is ! exempl>y & fai?ful "* ( h] desc5dants4 ,april conf]5ce came ) its usual call = mission>ies & its spiritual fea/s :i* ! ,sa9ts 9 ^? days s mu* enjoy$4 ,ab\t ?is "t !y f\nd relief 9 ! decision ( ,judge ,cradelbaugh to leave ! ,t]ritory & locate 9 ,cali=nia4 ,x 0 an occasion = ?anksgiv+ & gratitude4 ,b ! ,sa9ts 7 soon di/urb$ by a report :i* rea*$ head-qu>t]s t ab\t two ?\s& ( ! troops 7 on _! way to ,salt ,lake ,city f ,camp ,floyd1 :]e !y fir/ locat$ ^u ent]+ ! ,t]ritory4 ,!y 7 accompani$ by ,judge ,s9clair4 ,presid5t ,"y felt some:at al>m$ & at once began prep>ations to leave ! city4 ,he in=m$ ,gov]nor ,cumm+ t he w\ld look to him = protection ( 8 family4 ,he said he _h no objection to be+ tri$ by a respectable c\rt1 t he 0 guilty ( no wrong1 b t he w\ld n all[ himself to fall into ! h&s ( a milit>y mob4 ,he knew v well :at t meant4 ,he & ! lead]s 7 det]m9$ to burn ! city & leave x desolate if ! soldi]s made w> ^u ! p4 ,h[ev]1 ! affair pass$ by )\t di/urbance & ! tr\ble ! ,sa9ts s mu* fe>$ 0 w>d$ (f4 #dji ,eld] ,woodruff relat$ 9 8 j\rnal t on ! #a/ ( ,july ,mr4 ,mill] ( ! firm ( ,w>dle1 ,russell1 & ,mill] call$ ^u ,presid5t ,"y4 ,x 0 a firm ( speculators :o 7 mak+ money out ( ! conditions incid5t to ! pres5ce ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates army4 ,dur+ ! conv]sation ,mr4 ,mill] told ,presid5t ,"y t ,/eph5 ,a4 ,d\glas w\ld mo/ c]ta9ly be ! next presid5t ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 ,/eph5 ,a4 ,d\glas _h manife/$ 8 ho/ile attitude t[>d ! ,sa9ts4 ,x 0 l ! pr$iction ( a calamity4 ,presid5t ,"y1 h[ev]1 knew bett]4 ,he rememb]$ ! words ( ! ,prophet ,joseph :o _h prophesi$ t ,d\glas %\ld be defeat$1 9 case he ev] rais$ 8 voice aga9/ ! ,sa9ts4 ,d\glas 0 beat5 & di$ a disappo9t$ man4 ,! ,f\r? ( ,july t ye> 0 celebrat$ ) ! same _s ( loyalty t _h *>act]iz$ ! p 9 ! pa/4 ,9 ! e>ly "p ( ,july !re 0 organiz$ a ,*amb] ( ,comm]ce = ! purpose ( protect+ ! citiz5s aga9/ ! exorbitant prices dem&$ by ^? m]*ants :o 7 tak+ advantage ( ! times4 ,9 8 j\rnal ,apo/le ,woodruff reports ^! words f ! lips ( ,presid5t ,"y3 ,if ?is community _h done z mu* z ,i h to introduce %eep1 ! :ole ,t]ritory w\ld n[ make clo?+ = its p4 ,i w\ld make my own & we> %eep's gray4 ,x is good en\gh = me & my family4 ,i %all n /op my labor until we are able to make nails & iron4 ,n[1 _h ^? :o 7 intru/$ ) ! bus9ess be5 controll$ by pr9ciple1 !y w\ld n h made a failure ( ?is ent]prise4 ,july #ac? he records a visit ( ,horace ,greeley & 8 int]view ) ,presid5t ,"y1 ,mr4 ,greeley 0 v inquisitive ab\t ti?+1 ,*ur* organization1 & plural m>riage2 b to all 8 que/ions he receiv$ prompt & frank answ]s4 ,8 description ( ! di/+ui%$ visitor 9 8 j\rnal runs z foll[s3 ,mr4 ,greeley is a s+ul> look+ man1 fairly well dress$4 ,he _h a s(t1 groan+ voice & fem99e appe>ance & ask$ _m que/ions4 ,h[ev]1 he 0 a le>n$ man & 8 ability mu/ be ackn[l$g$4 ,on ! #af? ( ,july1 :5 ,mr4 ,greeley lectur$1 he express$ 8 surprise at see+ any wom5 pres5t4 ,he said3 ,i _h n expect$ to see a woman :ile ,i 0 "h4 ,well1 ,i d decl>e1 ,i #daj am glad to see s _m wom5 "h tonight4 ,! foll[+ ,sunday ,mr4 ,greeley sat on ! /& 9 ! meet+ :ile ,orson ,pratt prea*$ on ! evid5ces ( ! ,book ( ,mormon4 ,eld] ,woodruff said3 ,mr4 ,greeley took special notice ( ! wom5 9 ! congregation1 b fell asleep :ile ! s]mon 0 be+ prea*$4 ,z ! ye> advanc$ & h>ve/ came on1 ,eld] ,woodruff ent]$ 8 field ) cradle 9 h&4 ,x 0 ! fir/ cradl+ he _h ev] done1 b ) ! usual ze/ :i* *>act]iz$ ! man1 he did ! "w well4 ,he also work$ h>d dur+ t summ] & fall 9 tea*+ ! p :o came to ,zion1 & urg$ among ! ,sa9ts ! new home indu/ries :i* _h be5 />t$--! sug> mill & ! nail factory4 ,he record$ 9 8 j\rnal ! return ( ,n4 ,v4 ,jones f ,india1 :o br\ght ) him ! in=mation :i* he _h d]iv$ f a le>n$ man 9 t c\ntry t !re 0 9 ! ,p]sian libr>y a hi/ory 9 :i* an acc\nt 0 giv5 ( two families :o left ,j]usalem & set sail = ! ,we/]n ,cont95t4 ,on ,septemb] #ah? ! eld]s dep>t+ ^u _! missions receiv$ in/ructions f ,presid5t ,"y :o is report$ z say+ 9 "p3 ,:5 y labor until y\r m9d is exhau/$1 /op4 ,don't ov]tax x4 ,x is wrong4 ,! way ,i get ?r\gh ) s mu* bus9ess is to dismiss f my m9d ! subjects on :i* ,i am occupi$ z soon z ! discussion ( !m is f9i%$4 ,:5 ,i get ?r\gh ,i ?9k no m ab\t !m4 ,i c lie d[n & g to sleep & let my m9d & body re/4 ,don't fret1 nor get 9 a hurry+ _s1 = t we>s out ! body4 ,f ,octob] #ah?1 until ,decemb] #a/1 #ahei1 ,eld] ,woodruff pass$ ?r\gh a s]i\s p]iod ( sickness1 ! wor/ he _h ev] exp]i5c$ 9 8 life4 ,mu* ( t "t 8 life 0 despair$ (4 ,on "o occasion he gave 8 family p>t+ in/ructions & prep>$ 8 m9d = ! o!r _w4 ,he 0 adm9i/]$ to by ! au?orities :o 7 prompt$ to prophesy 8 recov]y4 ,?is promise awak5$ 8 fai? & he ralli$ & liv$ = ne>ly ?irty-n9e ye>s4 #daa ,,*apt] #ch4 ,,beg9n+ ,,( ,,! ,,rebellion1 #ahfa4 ,emb>ks 9 ,%eep ,indu/ry4--,adv5tures ( ,"o ,gibson4--,lectures to ,"y ,m5 9 ,police ,c\rt4--,c\nsel to ,mission>ies4--,visit to ,ca*e ,valley4--,s*ools ,inve/igat$4--,celebration ( ! #bd?4--,prophecies ( ,civil ,w>4--,little ,*ildr5 9 ! ,resurrection4--,brigham ,"y on ,secession4--,dea? ( ,aphek ,woodruff4--,gov]nor ,dawson4 ,! fir/ day 9 ! new ye>1 #ahfj1 came on ,sunday & f\nd ,eld] ,woodruff feeble 9 body f ! effects ( ! sev]e sickness :i* he _h j und]gone4 ,dur+ ! e>ly mon?s ( t ye>1 he 0 occupi$ l>gely 9 ! ,hi/orian's ,(fice4 ,he _h1 h[ev]1 f\nd a new occupation t made dem&s ^u 8 att5tion1 s9ce he _h pur*as$ "s %eep :i* he kept at ,=t ,h]riman :]e "o ( 8 families liv$4 ,e>ly 9 ,janu>y ( t ye> !re arriv$ 9 ! mid/ ( ! ,sa9ts a man by ! "n ( ,walt] ,m4 ,gibson4 ,he _h travel$ ext5sively 9 ! ,indian ,ar*ipelago & on v>i\s isl&s ( ! sea4 ,! novelties ( ^! l&s1 ! peculi>ities ( _! p1 & ! products ( ! soil af=d$ int]e/+ subject matt] = a s]ies ( lectures :i* ,mr4 ,gibson deliv]$ 9 diff]5t places4 ,^! talks int]e/$ ,eld] ,woodruff1 & he gives a synopsis ( sev]al 9 8 j\rnal4 ,gibson claim$ to be orig9ally f ,s\? ,c>ol9a1 & 0 accompani$ by a "y woman :om he introduc$ z 8 daught]4 ,aft] a %ort /ay 9 ! city1 !y bo? pr(ess$ fai? 9 ! ,gospel1 jo9$ ! ,*ur*1 & receiv$ ! ord9ances ( ! ,h\se ( ,god4 ,subsequ5t ev5ts1 h[ev]1 prov$ ! ,capta9 to be an adv5tur]1 ins9c]e & di%one/ 9 8 motives1 ambiti\s = ! honors ( m54 ,eld] ,woodruff records t on ,febru>y #g? ,ju/ice ,cl9ton call$ ^u him ) a reque/ t he come to ! c\rt room & talk to a numb] ( "y m5 :o 7 to be f9$ = r[dyism & = ?reat5+ to take ! life ( o!rs4 ,he respond$ to ! invitation4 ,! "y m5 li/5$ ) m>k$ att5tion1 & :at he said 0 receiv$ by !m ) great respect #dab & e>ne/ consid]ation4 ,!y felt t 8 words 7 ! fruit ( an hone/ ,god-fe>+ life4 ,on ! ev5+ ( t day1 a p>ty 0 giv5 to :i* ,gov]nor ,cumm+1 ,g5]al ,/amb\gh1 8 /aff1 & o!rs 7 invit$4 ,! ,presid5cy1 ! ,twelve1 & _m ( ! ,sa9ts 7 9 att5dance1 & ev]y?+ 0 done to make ! occasion "o ( social pleasure & frat]nal good w4 ,x 0 n easy 9 ^? days to draw ! l9e4 ,!re 7 honorable m5 ^: society 0 n (f5sive & ^: manly c\rse entitl$ !m to att5tion & to social consid]ations & fri5dly int]c\rse4 ,on ! o!r h&1 !re 7 adv5tur]s ^: motives 7 well kn[n & ^: conduct 0 (f5sive4 ,!y w\ld h brok5 9 ^u ! integrity & purity ( ! ,mormon homes )\t any consci5ti\s respect = ! religi\s feel+s ( _! neighbors4 ,on ,m>* #a/ he said3 ,i am fifty-?ree ye>s old to-day4 ,i feel s5sitive :5 ,i look ^u ^! ye>s & see h[ truly %ort life is--l a weav]'s %uttle1 x soon passes4 ,man %\ld /rive dilig5tly to make 8 life useful4 ,he %\ld speak ! tru?1 live hone/ly1 practice virtue1 & set an example 9 all ?+s wor?y ( imitation4 ,x w pay no man to defraud 8 neighbor or to break ! comm&m5ts ( ,god4 ,! conf]5ce ?is ye> conv5$ on ! #f? ( ,april & "s fifty-f\r eld]s 7 s5t abroad on missions4 ,among !m 0 ,capta9 ,walt] ,m4 ,gibson4 ,presid5t ,"y's in/ructions giv5 to ! eld]s are record$ by ,apo/le ,woodruff z foll[s3 ,i want y to g ^u y\r missions 9 ! _s ( ,god4 ,y w d m good by be>+ te/imony ( ! "w ( ,god ?r\gh ! ,holy ,gho/ ?an by all ! argum5t y c use4 ,take = example two m51 "o le>n$ & able to prea* eloqu5tly f ! ,bible2 ! o!r may be ignorant ( sci5ce & arts1 b fill$ ) ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,! man1 h[ev]1 :o relies ^u t _s w make t5 conv]ts to "o made by ! man :o relies ^u 8 le>n+4 ,i w\ld n ?r[ "o /raw 9 ! way ( ! eld]s obta9+ k ( ! arts & sci5ces & ( be+ arm$ ) tru?ful argum5ts ^u e subject2 inde$1 !y %\ld seek dilig5tly to acquire k1 b !y %\ld obta9 ! ,holy ,gho/ to assi/ !m 9 _! m9i/ry4 ,"s ( y are go+ to visit y\r relatives4 ,:5 #dac y g :]e !y are1 don't sit d[n at y\r ease & give up prea*+1 b rememb] t y are on a mission & t y %\ld improve y\r "t4 ,y w h all mann] ( evil spok5 aga9/ y1 & all ,i ask ( y & all t ,god or angels w ask ( y is t n "o ^w spok5 aga9/ y %all be true2 & ,i want y = my sake & = y\r own sake & = ! sake ( ,*ri/ & ! ,k+dom ( ,god to live s t ! wick$ %all h no cause to speak evil aga9/ y4 ,ano!r subject ,i wi% to speak ab\t is t ( begg+ :ile ^u y\r missions4 ,i d n wi% y to beg1 b tru/ 9 ,god1 & d n rob any "o or take any?+ unju/ly1 b g & prea* ! ,gospel fai?fully4 ,if y tru/ 9 ! ,"l1 ,he w give y all y ne$4 ,!re is ano!r subject ( importance1 & t is ! temptation y w meet f wom54 ,?is has caus$ ! d[nfall ( m eld]s 9 ! ,*ur* ?an any o!r ?+4 ,"s eld]s g ^u missions ne>ly all _! lives & keep !mselves clean & pure1 :ile o!rs come home & are %ady1 _! c\nt5ances fall1 !y _c look y /raight 9 ! eye4 ,!y h fall5 into a sn>e4 ,joseph said to ! fir/ ,twelve t !y w\ld h to gu>d aga9/ ?is evil1 = !y w\ld h m tr\ble f ?is s\rce ?an f any o!r4 ,:ile y are gone1 let wom5 alone4 ,aga91 y w meet ) _m :o want to debate ) y4 ,don't cont5d ) any man4 ,if !y h "o tru? :i* y d n possess1 y may accept x4 ,9 cross+ ! pla9s1 h y\r pray]s 9 camp4 ,!re mu/ be no swe>+ or cont5tion4 ,if y ?9k "s "o does wrong1 impute x to ! head & n to ! he>t4 ,!re mu/ be no abuse ( ! cattle4 ,i h nev] p]mitt$ ! abuse ( dumb animals :]e ,i h _h control4 ,su* in/ructions 7 s p]fectly 9 h>mony ) ! life & "* ( ,apo/le ,woodruff t x 0 q natural t he %\ld make special note ( !m 9 8 j\rnal2 = 9 ! obs]vance ( su* c\nsel1 he 01 p]haps1 z p]fect a model z c\ld be f\nd 9 all ,israel4 ,! tr\bles ( ^? days are frequ5tly ref]r$ to 9 ,eld] ,woodruff's j\rnal4 ,! spr+ ( #ahfj 0 /ormy4 #dad ,!re 0 mu* sn[ & fro/4 ,mu* ( ! fruit 0 kill$4 ,!n socially1 ! times 7 /ormy4 ,! c\ntry 0 infe/$ by ?ieves & outlaws4 ,!re 7 frequ5t brawls 9 ! /reets & sev]al bad *>act]s 7 kill$4 ,f ! fir/ to ! middle ( ,june1 ,eld] ,woodruff 9 company ) ,presid5t ,"y & p>ty made a j\rney to ! f> nor?1 to ! l& ( sn[ & fro/4 ,ca*e ,valley 9 ^? days 0 look$ ^u ) _m misgiv+s z a suitable place = colonization4 ,lor5zo ,sn[ _h be5 call$ to preside ov] ,box ,eld] /ake & ,ezra ,t4 ,b5son 9 ,ca*e ,valley4 ,frankl9 seems to h be5 ! extreme outpo/ 9 ! nor? 9 ^? days4 ,on ?is visit1 ,pre/on ,?omas 0 made its fir/ bi%op4 ,/ill1 ^? settlem5ts _h s prosp]$ t ,apo/le ,woodruff express$ 8 great delight ) ! advancem5t :i* _h be5 made4 ,aft] 8 return f ?is visit1 ,eld] ,woodruff devot$ "s "t to ! inve/igation ( ! s*ool sy/em z x !n exi/$4 ,he & ,rob]t ,l4 ,campbell visit$ a ,bro!r ,m\sley's s*ool :i* 0 pron\nc$ ! be/ !y _h se54 ,eld] ,woodruff 0 a /rong advocate ( education4 ,he _h be5 depriv$ ( its advantages 9 8 y\?1 b ! _s & revelations ( ,god _h creat$ )9 him a desire to make good 9 le>n+ z f> z possible :at _h be5 d5i$ him 9 8 y\?4 ,! summ] ( #ahfj br\ght "s relaxation f ! /ra9 "u :i* ! p _h be5 plac$ by ! approa* ( ! army4 ,!y n[ indulg$ 9 patriotic & social pa/imes :i* *>act]ize ! celebrations ( ! ,f\r? & ! ,tw5ty-f\r? ( ,july4 ,on ! occasion ( ! ,tw5ty-f\r?1 hundr$s ( p w5t to ,cottonwood ,canyon :]e ?ree l>ge b[]ies 7 built1 & :]e spee*es1 songs1 danc+1 music1 fi%+1 & o!r div]sions 7 enjoy$ by ! ,sa9ts :o felt t peace _h come to !m4 ,at ?is celebration1 ,wil=d ,wodruff wrote1 ,!re are #a1abj p]sons ) #ef c>riages1 #afc wagons1 #bce horses1 #agi mules1 & #afh ox54 ,! animals 7 9 good condition1 7 well treat$1 & ! p 7 happy4 ,x 0 "h t ?ree ye>s be=e ! ,sa9ts receiv$ ^w t ,john/on's army 0 com+4 ,!y _h reason to feel grateful ov] ! *ange t _h tak5 place4 ,!y _h be5 p]mitt$ to enjoy _! homes 9 peace4 #dae ,9 ! op5+ ( ! ye> #ahfa1 ,eld] ,woodruff ref]r$ to ! prophecy ( ,joseph ,smi? relat+ to ! w> & calamities :i* %\ld befall ! nation4 ,he said3 ,! ,unit$ ,/ates1 ?is ye>1 w be visit$ ) mu* great] afflictions ?an !y h ev] exp]i5c$ s9ce !y became a free gov]nm5t4 ,! ,"l is ab\t to vex ! nation z ,he has decl>$ ,he w\ld d tw5ty-eight ye>s ago4 ,speak+ ( ! prophetic "* ( ,joseph ,smi? 9 ?is connection1 he relat$ ! circum/ance ( a man :o curs$ ,joseph ,smi? & also ! ,god :o call$ him to be a prophet4 ,! man 0 seiz$ ) insanity on ! spot & 0 tak5 home & di$ insane4 ,z "t w5t on1 9 ! memorable ye> ( #ahfa1 ! news f ! front 0 look$ = ) int5se int]e/ by ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,^? 7 days ( ! pony express1 & ! ev5ts ( ! secession 7 naturally greatly delay$4 ,!y look$ ^u ! movem5ts !n tak+ place 9 fulfillm5t ( ! prophecy utt]$ by ,joseph ,smi? 9 #ahcb4 ,9 ! mid/ ( ! w> news1 ,eld] ,woodruff record$ ! curr5t ev5ts on all important subjects4 ,he 0 c>eful1 h[ev]1 to write d[n ! tea*+s ( ,presid5t ,"y4 ,he record$ a s]mon deliv]$ by him at ! fun]al ( ,*>les ,little1 9 :i* ,presid5t ,"y is quot$ z say+3 ,"s "o asks1 ,:]e is ! _s _w8 ,x is "h on ! e>? :]e !y liv$ & :]e we live4 ,i believe all spirits live "h aft] dea? & n[h]e else4 ,at lea/1 ^? :o h tab]nacl$ 9 ! fle%1 :e!r !y be good or bad4 ,satan has no p[] 9 ! _s _w ov] ^? :o h ov]come him 9 ! fle%1 b he w h ov] ^? :o h s]v$ him all _! lives 9 ?is _w4 ,:5 ,joseph _h a revelation1 he _h1 z x 71 ! eyes ( ! ,"l4 ,he saw z ! ,"l sees4 ,h[ did ,i "k :at 0 go+ on 9 ,wa%+ton8 ,i h kn[n :at 0 go+ on !re all ! "t1 & ,i "k :at is go+ on 9 o!r places4 ,i "k x by ! _s ( ,god4 ,x is reveal$ to me4 ,spirits adm9i/] to u b we d n "k x4 ,*>les ,little "h1 w adm9i/] to 8 "m1 b %e w n "k x4 ,%e w see 9 ! _s _w ! wisdom ( ! ,"l 9 plac+ a veil betwe5 ! liv+ & ! dead1 t ! liv+ may be tri$ & h a great] glory ?an !y o!rwise w\ld h4 ,! liv+ #daf _c see ! dep>t$ spirits1 b ! latt] c see & adm9i/] to ^? 9 ! fle%1 ev5 ?\gh ! latt] "k x n4 ,my wife awak5$ ! morn+ t ,*>les ,little di$ & said to me3 ',i ?9k ,*>les ,little is dead1 = ,i h se5 him ) ,joseph1 9 a dream2 & if ,bro!r & ,si/] ,little c\ld see :at ,i h se51 !y w\ld n wi% him back4 ,he 0 v happy ) ,joseph1 & ,joseph said he want$ him2 t he _h a p>ticul> place = him4 ,he look$ glori\s4' ,we %\ld be satisfi$ ) ! pr9ciple t our *ildr5 w be re/or$ to u 9 _! glorifi$ bodies4 ,eld] ,woodruff record$ t on ! #h? ( ,febru>y1 ,eld] ,taylor & he w5t on a mission to ! nor!rn settlem5ts4 ,at ,s\? ,web] !y f\nd a numb] ( ! ,sa9ts 9 a condition ( apo/asy4 ,ri*>d ,cook1 ! bi%op1 & f\rte5 o!rs 7 cut (f ! ,*ur* = reject+ ! ,prophet ,joseph ,smi? & ,brigham ,"y1 & = uphold+ ,joseph ,morris z ! man hold+ ! keys ( ! ,k+dom4 ,eld]s ,woodruff & ,taylor w5t on to ,brigham ,city1 :]e !y met ! ,sa9ts1 & :]e ,eld] ,woodruff record$ ! foll[+ dream relat$ by ,isaac ,laney1 :o receiv$ sev5te5 bullet w\nds at ! "t ( ! massacre at ,haun's ,mill4 ,eld] ,laney said1 speak+ ( t "t3 ,i dream$ t a %[] ( s]p5ts 7 all ar\nd me 9 ! air4 ,!y 7 rattle-snakes & _m ( !m bit me all ov] my body4 ,i 0 told t if ,i w\ld n fall d[n1 b keep on runn+1 !y w\ld n hurt me4 ,:5 ! %[] ( bullets came & !y pi]c$ my body1 !y did n hurt me any m ?an a scrat* ( a p91 al?\gh ,i look$ at ! m\? l an ox ) its ?roat cut4 ,i kept on my feet & cont9u$ to run until beyond ! rea* ( ! mob4 ,a man came to me & said3 ',bro!r ,laney1 d n deceive y\rself by expect+ to live1 = no man ev] liv$ aft] be+ %ot z y h be54' ,b ,i said3 ',i %all live4' ,& s ,i am yet alive to ! honor & glory ( ,god1 = x 0 by ,8 p[] t my life 0 pres]v$4 ,9 ,brigham ,city !y also f\nd a numb] ( ,wel% ,sa9ts :o _h become disaffect$4 ,!y 7 labor$ )1 & _m ( !m rep5t$ & r5ew$ _! cov5ants ) ,god4 ,on ,m>* #d? ( ?is ye> ,presid5t ,l9coln 0 inaugurat$4 #dag ,eld] ,woodruff's j\rnal conta9$ an acc\nt ( t excit+ p]iod4 ,presid5t ,l9coln's enemies decl>$ t he w\ld nev] sleep 9 ! ,:ite ,h\se4 ,dur+ ^! try+ days ( ! nation1 ! ,sa9ts 7 loyal to ! ,union4 ,9 ref]5ce to ! w>1 ,presid5t ,"y said3 ,_m ( ! p ( ! nation h p]secut$ ! ,sa9ts ( ,god1 & !y n[ h tr\ble ( _! own4 ,! rul]s 9 ! nation & ! /ates did no?+ = u4 ,gov]nor ,cumm+1 h[ev]1 has done u good4 ,he /ood betwe5 u & ! army1 al?\gh at fir/ he also 0 oppos$ to ! p & wrote ?reat5+ lett]s4 ,h[ev]1 ,col4 ,kane visit$ him & greatly *ang$ 8 attitude t[>ds u4 ,he & ,col4 ,john/on 7 at swords po9ts4 ,presid5t ,"y 0 ask$ if ! ,presid5t ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %\ld s5d ,secret>y ,h>ris1 _! bitt] enemy1 "h z gov]nor if we w\ld n also sec$e4 ,he answ]$ emphatically1 ,no4 ,we w su/a9 ! gov]nm5t & keep our record clean4 ,we %all want to comp>e records by & by & %[ t we h be5 "r all ! "t4 ,! banks & ri* m5 ,nor? & ,s\? are consecrat+ _! weal? to prosecute ! w>4 ,sev]al times we h be5 call$ to consecrate our homes at ! po9t ( ! bayonet4 ,x is n[ ! nation's turn to consecrate1 & x w be vex$ z ! ,prophet =etold "s tw5ty-eight ye>s ago4 ,9 ! mid/ ( ! excitem5t ( ! w>1 ! ,april conf]5ce 0 held1 & mission>ies1 z usual1 s5t to ! nations ( ! e>?4 ,on ! #ae? ( ,may t ye> ,eld] ,woodruff 0 a memb] ( ! company ( ,presid5t ,"y1 :o took "o ( 8 t\rs ?r\gh ! s\!rn settlem5ts4 ,eld] ,woodruff at ! "t travel$ 9 company ) ,ezra ,cl>k ( ,f>m+ton4 ,! company consi/$ ( =ty-eight m51 f\rte5 wom51 & two *ildr54 ,!re 7 tw5ty-?ree c>riages1 tw5ty-"o horses1 & =ty mules4 ,dur+ ^? t\rs to ! settlem5ts ! company 0 frequ5tly met by ! m\nt$ militia1 & escort$ f t[n to t[n4 ,x 0 an occasion ( g5]al int]e/ to ! p & !y 7 always en?usia/ic ov] ! pres5ce ( _! lead]s4 ,dur+ ?is visit !y w5t z f> s\? z ,santa ,cl>a4 ,:ile on ?is j\rney ,eld] ,woodruff's fa!r1 ,aphek ,woodruff1 di$4 ,! fa!r 0 eighty-two ye>s1 six mon?s & #dah sev5te5 days old4 ,he 0 baptiz$ by 8 son into ! ,*ur* 9 #ahci4 ,! #d? ( ,july1 #ahfa1 br\ght ) x aga9 "o ( ^? en?usia/ic celebrations 9 :i* ! ,sa9ts always took delight4 ,presid5t ,woodruff decl>$ x 0 ! greate/ celebration he ev] witness$4 ,he 0 a typical ,am]ican ( ! old ,new ,engl& "t1 & no "o 0 m ready ?an he to honor ! day4 ,"u date ( ,sunday1 ,july #ba/1 ,eld] ,woodruff record$ "o ( ^? *>act]i/ic rem>ks ( ,presid5t ,"y1 9 :i* ! latt] decl>$3 ,! ,"l w n p]mit me or any o!r man to lead ?is p a/ray4 ,if ! lead]s d wrong1 ! ,"l w take !m away4 ,if an ,apo/le does n magnify 8 call+1 ! ,"l w remove him & n p]mit him to lead away ! p4 ,?is has be5 to ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts a prophetic assurance1 & t idea has be5 fo/]$ 9 _! he>ts to ! pres5t "t4 ,presid5t ,"y 0 sev]e 9 8 d5unciation ( ! liquor traffic4 ,any man1 he said1 :o w make :iskey to sell w\ld sell ! ,k+dom ( ,god = a picayune4 ,i despise ! :isky mak] m ?an ,i d ! ?ieves1 & ,i h no use = ei!r4 ,h>lots & publicans w ent] ! ,k+dom ( ,god be=e ! :isky deal]4 ',curs$ is he t putte? ! cup to 8 bro!r's lips4' ,9 lat] ye>s ! ,c\ncil ( ! ,presid5cy & ,twelve resolv$ t ! liquor deal]s mu/ rep5t & =sake _! bus9ess or lose _! /&+ 9 ! ,*ur*4 ,! conf]5ce ( ,octob] #f? 0 *>act]iz$ by ! plans !n discuss$ = ! developm5t ( ! cotton indu/ry 9 s\!rn ,utah4 ,soon aft] x clos$1 q a numb] 7 call$ ,s\? to make prep>ations :]eby ! cotton indu/ry %\ld be self-su/a9+4 ,on ! #h? ( ! foll[+ ,novemb]1 ,eld] ,woodruff gave 9 8 j\rnal "s /atem5ts f ,presid5t ,"y relative to ! ord] ( ! ,*ur* & family gov]nm5t4 ,if ,bro!rs ,kimball & ,wells wi% to be unit$ ) me1 !y %\ld g ) me & foll[ me4 ,x is n my place to foll[ !m4 ,s ) ! ,twelve1 !y mu/ foll[ ! ,presid5cy4 ,! sev5ties & high prie/s mu/ foll[ ! ,twelve & s on ?r\gh\t ! ,*ur*4 ,if ?is is n done1 !re w be sep>ation & confusion4 #dai ,! same pr9ciple %\ld be obs]v$ by a man ^: duty x is to /& at ! head ( 8 family4 ,if ! wife & *ildr5 d n foll[ ! husb& & fa!r1 !re w be an et]nal sep>ation4 ,if ! man foll[s 8 wife or *ildr5 in/ead ( lead+ !m himself1 !re w be confusion & ! family life w be de/roy$4 ,m5 %\ld n int]f]e ) & und]take to direct _! file lead]s4 ,i nev] f\nd a ^w ( fault ) ,joseph 9 my life4 ,"u date ( ,decemb] #crd ,eld] ,woodruff record$ ! arrival ( ,gov]nor ,dawson1 :o succe$$ ,cov]nor ,cumm+ 9 (fice4 ,on ! #h? ( ! mon? he made note ( an accid5t :i* befell 8 son1 ,david ,patt5 ,woodruff1 :o 0 kick$ 9 ! head by a mule1 & c>ri$ into ! h\se app>5tly dead4 ,! *ild1 h[ev]1 0 re/or$ 9 a m>vel\s mann] ?r\gh ! bless+s ( ! ,"l4 ,:5 ! end ( t ye> approa*$1 ,eld] ,woodruff made ! foll[+ review3 ,x is pa/4 ,x has borne to heav5 a report ( ! de$s ( all m54 ,?is ye> has br\ght to pass ! fulfillm5t ( _m prophecies utt]$ 9 old5 & 9 mod]n times4 ,on ,janu>y #a/ ( ?is ye> ,i decl>$1 z a prophetic hi/orian1 t ?is w\ld be ! mo/ di/ress+ ye> ! gov]nm5t _h ev] se5 s9ce x became an indep5d5t nation4 ,"t has v]ifi$ ! /atem5t4 ,elev5 ( ! /ates h sec$$4 ,?is has br\ght a t]rible w> ^u ! c\ntry1 br++ z x does ^u ! battle field m ?an a million ( m5 & a debt ( five hundr$ million ( doll>s1 & ?is is only ! beg9n+ ( ! tr\ble4 ,! /ate ( ,miss\ri1 f :i* ! ,sa9ts 7 driv51 & :]e ! blood ( _m 0 %$1 is n[ ! great battle field ( ! ,we/4 ,9 x !re is pitt$ man aga9/ man1 neighbor aga9/ neighbor4 ,^? :o br\ght tr\ble ^u ! ,sa9ts are !mselves 9 di/ress4 ,jackson ,c\nty is ne>ly de/roy$4 ,! ,presid5t & ,s5ate are s5d+ rul]s to ,utah z gov]nors & judges4 ,_m ( !m are s corrupt t !y are a hiss & a byword to all :o "k !m4 ,john ,w4 ,dawson arriv$ e>ly 9 ,decemb] & deliv]$ 8 message to ! ,legislature4 ,he began a c\rse ( %ameful debau*]y4 ,he insult$ wom5 until ! wid[ ( ,?omas ,williams drove him f h] h\se ) a fire %ovel because ( #dbj 8 vulg> abuse ( h]4 ,on ! la/ day ( ! ye> he left 9 ! /age coa* = ! ,ea/1 a kn[n lib]t9e & debau*ee4 ,?is is ! k9d ( rul]s ! nation s5t to rule ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,! ,"l has decl>$ t ! measure ?is nation metes out to o!rs %all be measur$ unto x4 ,x 0 a ye> ( deep anxiety1 & ! ,sa9ts felt ! _s ( oppression :i* _! political rul]s manife/$4 ,eld] ,woodruff exclaim$ 9 a pray]ful appeal3 ,take away ! sceptre1 rule1 & gov]nm5t f ! wick$ & give x into ! h&s ( j & upright m51 t !y may rule 9 righte\sness be=e ,!e4 ,give ,?y oppress$ p1 ,o ,"l1 ! privilege ( appo9t+ _! own gov]nors1 judges1 & rul]s1 t ! poor & oppress$ may rejoice 9 ! ,holy ,"o ( ,israel6 ,t pray] told ! /ory ( an oppression "u :i* ! ,sa9ts suff]$4 #dba ,,*apt] #ci4 ,,! ,,ye>s #ahfb-fc4 ,kill+ ( ,?ieves4--,john ,bapti/e1 ! ,grave ,digg]4--,value ( a ,daily ,j\rnal4--,erection ( ! ,salt ,lake ,!atre4--,/ate ( ,des]et4--,f\ndation ,/ones ( ,temple ,rais$4--,indian ,tr\bles on ,be> ,riv]4--,visit ( ! ,moquit*es to ,salt ,lake ,city4--,_! ,cu/oms4--,attempt ,to ,arre/ ,presid5t ,"y4--,settlem5t ( ,be> ,lake ,valley4--,m9+4 ,! new ye>1 #ahfb1 f\nd ,eld] ,woodruff 9 bo? a rem9isc5t & prophetic mood4 ,he _h clos$ 8 j\rnal ( ! previ\s ye> by po9t+ out ! fulfillm5t ( prophecy4 ,he /ill felt t ! h& ( ,god 0 9 ! affairs ( ?is nation1 ev5 ?\gh he regrett$ ! sorr[ & suff]+ ! w> 0 br++ on4 ,he wrote 8 pr$ictions ( /ill great] blood%$1 ( pe/il5ce1 e>?quake1 & fam9e4 ,?is1 he said1 is a wick$ g5]ation1 & ! e>? groans "u its abom9ations1 & because ( ^! ?+s1 ! ,"l w p\r out 8 judgm5ts ^u ! wick$ ( ! e>? until ! e>? is cleans$ f !m4 ,! _s ( ! hi/orian 0 ^u him4 ,8 ,new ,ye>'s day he celebrat$ 9 ! ,hi/orian's ,(fice1 writ+ ! ev5ts ( ,*ur* hi/ory4 ,x 0 a great hi/ory4 ,x w\ld be great] z "t w5t on2 & 9 ye>s to come1 m5 w\ld want to "k ev5 ! slighte/ details ( ^? ev5ts1 :i* 9 _! day seem$ to be ( pass+ consequ5ce4 ,he speaks ( ,wood ,reynolds1 ! /age driv]1 :o gave ! retir+ ,gov]nor1 ,john ,w4 ,dawson1 a good s\nd ?ra%+ at ,ephraim ,hanks' /age /ation1 :ile ! /age driv]'s horses 7 be+ *ang$4 ,?is he did because ,dawson _h grossly insult$ ! wid[ ( ,?os4 ,williams & o!r wom54 ,janu>y #f? he designat$ z "o ( ! mo/ important days 9 ! hi/ory ( ! ,*ur* s9ce its location 9 ! ,valleys4 ,t day a mass-meet+ 0 held1 & n9e delegates 7 elect$ to att5d a ,t]ritoral ,conv5tion :i* 0 to frame a con/itution1 organize a provisional /ate gov]nm5t1 & ask = admission into ! ,union4 ,he 0 a /rong advocate ( ! movem5t1 ev5 ?\gh he did n feel q sure t ! ,sa9ts #dbb w\ld obta9 _! full rights4 ,!y 7 at lea/ pursu+ a c\rse t all true & loyal m5 %\ld pursue "u l circum/ances4 ,! exp]i5ce ( ! p ) f$]al (ficials _h be5 a mo/ unhappy "o4 ,! _s & prejudice :i* _h s5t ! army to ,utah also s5t its f$]al (ficials4 ,!y came ) malice 9 _! he>ts1 & ( c\rse 7 n prep>$ to d ju/ice to an unpopul> p4 ,eld] ,woodruff did n believe t m5 %\ld sit sup9ely by & all[ _! rights to be trampl$ ^u )\t a prote/4 ,he ?\ght x 0 becom+ 9 free m5 to ass]t _! rights & dem& ju/ice t !y might ma9ta9 _! self-respect1 ev5 ?\gh _! prote/ations 7 unhe$$4 ,! delegates to ?is ,conv5tion 7 ,daniel ,h4 ,wells1 ,alb]t ,c>r+ton1 ,john ,taylor1 ,wil=d ,woodruff1 ,abraham ,o4 ,smoot1 ,james ,f]guson1 ,reub5 ,mill]1 ,ar*ibald ,g>d5]1 & ,elias ,smi?1--all m5 ( /rong "* & ( great integrity4 ,f ,eld] ,woodruff's j\rnal1 ! p 7 tri$1 ev5 exasp]at$1 by ! !fts & o!r depr$ations committ$ by m5 ( unscrupul\s "*4 ,9 ^? try+ times ! p c\ld illy af=d ! loss t came to !m by ! "w ( ! cattle ?ieves4 ,on ! #ag? ( ,janu>y he reports ! kill+ ( ,lot ,hunt+ton1 ,john ,smi?1 & ,moroni ,clawson1 :o resi/$ ! (fic]s :ile ! latt] 7 attempt+ to arre/ ! =m]4 ,! fir/ nam$ 0 kill$ 9 ,ru% ,valley1 ! latt] two 9 ,salt ,lake ,city1 :ile attempt+ _! escape4 ,on ! #bg? ,eld] ,woodruff's j\rnal also conta9s an acc\nt ( ,john ,bapti/e's episode 9 ! cemet]y4 ,?is grave digg]1 aft] f9i%+ 8 (ficial duties exhum$ ! bodies1 & robb$ ! dead ( _! clo?+4 ,! discov]y ( ?is grave digg]'s crime 0 made :5 ! fri5ds ( ,moroni ,clawson obta9$ p]mission to remove 8 rema9s f ! city cemet]y to t ( ,big ,cottonwood4 ,8 clo?+ 0 gone4 ,! grave digg] 0 at once suspect$1 & ^u arre/1 made confession4 ,he _h practic$ 8 crime = ye>s4 ,bapti/e 0 born 9 ,v5ice1 9 #ahad4 ,he foll[$ ! occupation ( a grave digg] 9 ,au/ralia1 :]e he also robb$ ! dead4 ,f ! proce$s ( 8 crim9al practice he built a h\se ( wor%ip & contribut$ x to ! ,me?odi/ *ur* 9 t l&4 #dbc ,on ,febru>y #ab?1 ,eld] ,woodruff record$ a synopsis ( a lecture he gave 9 ! ,sev5ties' ,hall ^u hi/ory & j\rnaliz+4 ,! h\se 0 cr[d$4 ,among o!r ?+s1 he said3 ,i ?9k x m pr(itable = ! ,sa9ts to meet to he> lectures deliv]$ on v>i\s pr9ciples ?an to sp5d s mu* "t 9 danc+ & light amusem5t4 ,i w\ld recomm5d ,rawl9s' ,anci5t ,hi/ory4 ,?is au?or gives a hi/ory ( ! anci5t nations1 describes _! conditions1 lit]ature1 & laws1 & especially _! w>s4 ,i also recomm5d ! read+ ( ,josephus1 ! great ,jewi% hi/orian4 ,x appe>s to me1 t no man c read x ) indiff]5ce4 ,8 acc\nt ( ! siege ( ,j]usalem by ! ,romans1 9 ! light ( fulfillm5t ( prophecy1 ! de/ruction ( ! ,jewi% city & its temple1 are ( great int]e/ to ^? :o enjoy read+ & ga9+ in=mation t w be ( la/+ b5efit4 ,9 ord] t hi/ory may be pres]v$ = future hi/orians1 records & j\rnals %\ld be kept4 ,he w5t on to ref] to ! te/imony :i* ^? :o kept j\rnals 9 anci5t disp5sations h left = ! edification & fai? ( succe$+ g5]ations4 ,m5 %\ld write d[n ! ?+s :i* ,god has made kn[n to !m4 ,:e!r ?+s are important or n1 (t5 dep5ds ^u ,god's purposes2 b ! te/imony ( ! goodness ( ,god & ! ?+s ,he has wr\ght 9 ! lives ( m5 w always be important z a te/imony4 ,9 ^? days ! ,sev5ties' ,hall 0 ! c5tre ( an educational ef=t to uplift ! p 9 le>n+ relat+ to ! arts & sci5ces4 ,x 0 l>gely a "w ( self-improvem5t1 ( mutual aid4 ,eld] ,woodruff 0 always pres5t :5 !re 0 any?+ in/ructive or elevat+ to be imp>t$4 ,he lov$ hi/ory4 ,8 _s 0 ! hi/orian's _s1 & pass+ ev5ts1 to 8 m9d1 %\ld be c>efully record$ t ,god might1 if ,he w\ld1 give !m importance accord+ to ! ne$s & hi/ory ( ,8 p4 ,! _s ( ! lead]s 9 ^? days 0 to be educational :e!r !y 7 att5d+ lectures1 read+ hi/ory1 or enjoy+ !mselves 9 amusem5t4 ,ev]y?+ %\ld be to ! honor & glory ( ,god4 ,_! lives 7 /r5u\s1 & !re 0 ne$ ( relaxation4 ,any?+ t 0 elevat+1 or t c\ld be made elevat+1 0 to be = ! glory ( ,god & ! happ9ess ( ,8 p4 ,! !atre 0 ?\ght to be desirable1 & ! ,salt ,lake ,!atre 0 erect$ 9 #ahfa & #ahfb1 & d$icat$ #dbd on ! #bnd day ( ,m>* 9 ! latt] ye> ) ! same f]v5t desire to recognize ,god 9 all ?+s4 ,d4 ,h4 ,wells pron\nc$ ! d$icatory b5$iction4 ,presid5t ,"y ^u t occasion (f]$ rem>ks in/ruct+ ! p ^u ! "* ( _! amusem5t4 ,"o ( ! fir/ plays to be r5d]$ 9 ! new !atre 0 ,pride at ! ,m>ket ( ,v]sailles4 ,x is wond]ful h[ ,wil=d ,woodruff busi$ himself 9 a multitude ( occupations4 ,8 j\rnal furni%es evid5ce ( a rem>kably busy life4 ,"o mom5t he 0 record+ /irr+ ev5ts 9 ! hi/ory ( ! _w2 !n he is writ+ ,*ur* hi/ory2 ! next mom5t tells some?+ ( a correspond5ce receiv$ f ^? :o desire in=mation conc]n+ ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,! next page conta9s an acc\nt ( 8 or*>d & ! "w ( plant+ m fruit trees2 lat]1 he is f\nd 9 ! irrigation furr[s2 !n he is address+ mission>ies ^u _! duties & responsibilities2 on ! same page he op5s a prophetic inspiration ( 8 s\l1 & tells ( ?+s to come4 ,9 all he sees ! glory & goodness ( ,god4 ,he li/5s to ! words ( ! prophet & makes a c>eful record ( !m4 ,!n he disc\rses ^u ! pr9ciples ( a free gov]nm5t & ! rights ( ! p "u a con/itution4 ,! ,/ate ( ,des]et _h be5 =m$4 ,presid5t ,"y 0 elect$ ! fir/ ,gov]nor ( ! ,/ate4 ,he deliv]$ 8 message to ! legislature1 & all w5t on 9 ! _s ( s9c]ity & e>ne/ness4 ,!y w\ld d _! "p1 ev5 ?\gh !y 7 d5i$ admission to ! ,union4 ,) !m1 ! fulfillm5t ( e duty1 z !y saw x1 _h a place 9 div9e economy2 & _! acts1 ?\gh app>5tly unavail+1 7 l bread ^u ! wat]s to return aft] _m days4 ,eld] ,woodruff records on ,janu>y #h?1 #ahfb1 ! foll[+ words f ,presid5t ,"y3 ,moses took ! *ildr5 ( ,israel out ( ,egypt into ! wild]ness1 & !re taught !m ! pr9ciples ( _! e-day life4 ,x is ! same ) ! ,sa9ts "h4 ,!y ga!r to ,zion s t !y may be taught h[ to live4 ,we _c tea* ?is 9 ! _w1 = !re1 we prea* ! gospel ( ,*ri/2 b :5 !y come "h to ,zion1 !y %\ld be taught 9 all ! duties ( e day life1 includ+ h\sekeep+1 f>m+1 "w 9 ! or*>d1 & on ! f>m4 ,9 ! spr+ ( #ahfb1 !re 0 consid]able de/ruction #dbe ?r\gh high wat] & floods1 ^: damage 0 witness$ 9 ! de/ruction ( mill-dams1 f5ces1 bridges1 & gra9 fields4 ,eld] ,woodruff 9 ^! try+ sc5es 0 f\nd at ! front ) 8 %ovel 9 8 h&1 work+ /r5u\sly to protect ! fields f damage4 ,he drops 8 %ovel to devote himself to ! m9i/ry4 ,he lays 8 h&s ^u ! head ( 8 sick & old-"t fri5d1 ,a4 ,o4 ,smoot4 ,he rebukes ! disease & fev] & notes an imm$iate *ange t takes place 9 ! sick man's condition1 & ackn[l$ges ! h& ( ,god 9 x4 ,he att5ds ! fun]al ( ,fr$]ick ,gadd1 a man ^: integrity & "* won 8 admiration2 = no matt] h[ humble a man's position 9 ! ,*ur*1 ,eld] ,woodruff lov$ & honor$ him1 if conv9c$ t he lov$ & honor$ ,god4 ,on ,june ! #i?1 ,eld] ,woodruff wrote t ! f\ndation /ones ( ! ,temple 7 rais$ because ( ! poor "w done on x by ! masons4 ,! "w 0 a disappo9tm5t to ,brigham ,"y & ! lead+ m54 ,eld] ,woodruff rec\nts ! tr\ble ) ! ,morrisites 9 ,web] ,c\nty1 an acc\nt ( :i* is fully giv5 else:]e4 ,he also gives a description ( ! gr& celebration ( ! ,f\r? ( ,july t ye>4 ,!re 0 a program consi/+ ( spee*es1 songs1 recitations1 etc41 & 9 ! ev5+ a ball 0 giv5 at ! ,social ,hall4 ,( ! w> :i* 0 !n go+ on1 & :i* 0 wat*$ by him ) ! utmo/ att5tion1 he said3 ,!re has be5 m blood%$ & lives lo/ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 ! battles betwe5 ! ,nor? & ,s\? ?an !re 7 9 ! ,revolution>y ,w> & t ( #ahab4 ,9 ! t5 pr9cipal battles1 ! numb] sla9 & w\nd$ w n fall f> %ort ( half a million4 ,_m h di$ ! pa/ ye> ?r\gh pe/il5ce4 ,a va/ am\nt ( prop]ty has be5 de/roy$ by fire4 ,! _s ( disunion seems to increase among ! p4 ,!re has be5 a great want ( bread/uff 9 ,engl& & ,france1 caus$ 9 a great measure by clos+ ! ,s\!rn ports aga9/ ! exportation ( cotton4 ,france has op5$ w> ) ,mexico4 ,!re are _m wid[s & orphans & mu* lam5tation & m\rn+ ?r\gh\t ! l&1 b ! end is n yet4 ,:ile ^! tr\bles are go+ on1 ! ,sa9ts are ga!r+ home to ,zion to build up ! ,k+dom ( ,god1 t ! ,"l may rule ov] ,8 ,sa9ts4 ,ne>ly five #dbf ?\s& ,sa9ts h ga!r$ to ! ,valley ! pa/ ye>4 ,_m improvem5ts h be5 made & ! bless+s ( ,god h be5 ) ,8 p4 ,on ! #d? ( ,janu>y1 9 ! ye> ( #ahfc1 ,eld] ,woodruff records ! news ( ! ,emancipation ,message by ,presid5t ,l9coln1 & ! results ( "s ( ! great battles4 ,8 hi/ory1 dur+ ^? times1 %[$ him to be a close /ud5t ( curr5t ev5ts :i* he int]pret$ 9 ! light ( ,god's revelations 9 ?is disp5sation4 ,! ,sa9ts c\ld n v well ent]ta9 mu* hope ( admission into ! ,union1 yet ! ,provisional ,/ate ,gov]nm5t :i* _h be5 organiz$ cont9u$1 & met 9 its op5+ session1 ,janu>y #ai?4 ,eld] ,woodruff 0 an active memb]1 & by ?is "t 0 becom+ some:at famili> ) ! duties ( a legislator4 ,gov]nor ,"y1 "u ! ,/ate con/itution1 deliv]$ 8 message1 & two ?\s& copies 7 publi%$ = circulation4 ,n mu* "w1 h[ev]1 0 accompli%$4 ,_m1 said ,presid5t ,"y1 may n be able to tell :y we are 9 ?is capacity4 ,i d n ?9k y und]/& ?is matt] z x is4 ,our con/itution1 :i* has be5 s5t to ,wa%+ton1 has be5 closely scrut9iz$ by ! memb]s ( ,congress4 ,if we d n take c>e ( ourselves1 no "o else w take c>e ( u4 ,on ,febru>y #crd1 #ahfc1 ,eld] ,woodruff record$ ! bir? ( 8 son1 ,a%ael ,h>t1 :o 0 nam$ aft] 8 uncle4 ,he 0 ! son ( 8 wife ,emma1 & is n[ bi%op ( ! ,wat]loo ,w>d 9 ! ,granite /ake ( ,zion4 ,on ! same date1 ,eld] ,woodruff gave an ext5sive acc\nt ( ! tr\ble ) ! ,bannock & ! ,snake ,riv] ,indians nor? ( ,be> ,riv]4 ,!y _h be5 kill+ m9]s & emigrants1 :o 7 on _! way to ,oregon4 ,he says3 ,colonel ,connor s5t a "p ( 8 comm& to ! ,indians to get a :ite boy t 0 among !m4 ,!y got ! boy b kill$ a numb] ( ! ,indians & !n return$ to ,camp ,d\glas1 ne> ! city4 ,!reupon1 ! ,indians began kill+ m :ite m54 ,col4 ,connor !n s5t aga9/ !m sixty infantry & fifte5 baggage wagons4 ,lat]1 he s5t ?ree hundr$ cavalry4 ,!y f\nd ! ,indians encamp$ ne> ,be> ,riv]1 :i* !y _h to =d 9 ord] to get to !m4 ,! ,indians 7 camp$ 9 a big rav9e4 ,! cavalry #dbg made a *>ge ^u !m1 b 7 driv5 back4 ,!y !n left ! horses & made a *>ge on foot1 & 7 aga9 repuls$4 ,! ?ird "t1 !y made a *>ge & ru%$ into _! mid/4 ,!y us$ _! revolv]s & %ot z long z !y c\ld f9d any?+ to %oot at4 ,! result ( ! battle1 z report$1 0 two hundr$ & tw5ty-five ,indians kill$1 f\r hundr$ horses tak54 ,! loss ( ,col4 ,connor's comm& 0 sev5te5 dead1 =ty w\nd$1 & sev5ty badly froz54 ,two (fic]s 7 also w\nd$1 & x is report$ t ,lieut5ant ,d4 ,*ase1 once a ,mormon eld]1 0 mortally w\nd$4 ,he 0 orda9$ into ! ,quorum ( ,sev5ties on ! corn]-/one ( ! ,temple 9 ,f> ,we/1 at ! "t t ,george ,a4 ,smi? & myself 7 orda9$ into ! ,quorum ( ! ,twelve4 ,*ase w5t to ,cali=nia :]e he apo/atiz$ & jo9$ ! army4 ,ab\t ! same "t he record$ a visit ( ?ree ,moquit*e ,indians ) ,jacob ,hambl9 to ,presid5t ,"y4 ,^! ,indians 7 ent]ta9$ "p ( ! "t1 dur+ _! /ay1 at ! home ( ,eld] ,woodruff :o made !m v welcome1 & ( c\rse le>n$ f !m & f ,eld] ,hambl9 all t he c\ld ab\t _! lives & cu/oms4 ,! ,moquit*e ,indians live 9 ,new ,mexico1 "o hundr$ & tw5ty-five miles s\!a/ ( ! ,colorado1 & ?ree hundr$ & ?irty-five miles f ,/4 ,george4 ,!y live 9 a wall$ city built ^u top ( ! rocks z a protection f _! enemies4 ,!y d n g to w> nor fight except 9 extreme cases ( self-def5se4 ,!y nev] scalp an enemy & d n l to %$ blood4 ,!y cultivate ! e>?1 raise corn1 beans1 melons1 pumpk9s1 squa%1 r$ pepp]1 & a l>ge quantity ( pea*es4 ,!y also raise cotton1 keep %eep & goats1 & sp9 & weave _! own clo?4 ,!y h sev5 villages4 ,! l>ge/ t[n has ab\t ?ree hundr$ families4 ,all told1 !y numb] ab\t two ?\s& s\ls4 ,!y are v intellig5t & light color$4 ,!re are "s ) blue & "s ) hazel eyes4 ,!y h nev] mix$ _! blood ) any :ite man or o!r ,indian tribes4 ,!y h a tradition t good m5 w come f ! ,we/ & br+ !m ! tru?4 ,!y ?9k we are ! prophets1 & !y h come z ambassadors to see ! p & to le>n if we are ! ones !y h be5 look+ =4 ,!y seem anxi\s t we %\ld in/ruct & direct !m 9 _! affairs4 ,_! =efa!rs #dbh =m]ly liv$ we/ ( ! ,colorado b _! enemies drove !m ea/ ( ! riv]4 ,tw5ty-f\r m5 n[ w5t z a company to visit ^! ,indians1 & f\nd !m q poor4 ,!y _h be5 robb$ by ! ,navajoes1 !y _h few %eep1 b a good crop ( gra94 ,dur+ "o ( _! dr\?s1 ,eld] ,woodruff rec\nts ! fact t 9 answ] to _! pray]s ! sn[ fell to a dep? ( "o foot4 ,speak+ ( ,eld] ,hambl9's ef=ts to br+ ! ,indians ,nor? he wrote t :5 ! ,lamanites rea*$ ! ,colorado1 !y 7 afraid to cross x2 b ^u be+ urg$ by ,eld] ,hambl9 to make ! ef=t1 !y (f]$ sacrifice 9 ! foll[+ mann]3 ,! ,indians took "s cotton ?read ( _! own sp9n+1 ab\t eighte5 in*es long1 & ti$ 9 ea* end a bun* ( fea!rs z big z a man's ?umb4 ,!y !n plac$ x 9 ! edge ( ! wat]1 !n !y put "s bread call$ 'piek' betwe5 ! fea!rs4 ,!y also _h "s dri$ pea*es :i* !y put into ! wat]4 ,aft]w>ds1 !y spr9kl$ consecrat$ :ite cornmeal ^u its surface1 & lat] rea*$ ! opposite bank safely4 ,!y !n proce$$ to ?ank ! ,"l = br++ !m ov] )\t h>m4 ,on ! #ac? ( ,febru>y ,eld] ,woodruff record$ ! dea? ( ,n4 ,v4 ,jones ( :om he says3 ,he has be5 a true & valuable man1 always a m9ute man1 ready to g at ! call ( ! ,presid5cy ( ! ,*ur*4 ,f ! "t he 0 tak5 sick he felt t 8 h\r _h come4 ,at ?is "t ! lead]s 7 greatly h>ass$ by f$]al (fic]s :o s\ght to br+ tr\ble ^u ,presid5t ,"y & o!r lead]s ( ! ,*ur*4 ,^? 7 excit+ times & ! p 7 (t5 ar\s$ to a _s ( det]m9$ resi/ance4 ,on ,novemb] #crd ( t ye>1 ,wil=d ,woodruff writes t a great mass-meet+ 0 held 9 ! ,tab]nacle to prote/ aga9/ ! conduct ( ,gov]nor ,/eph5 ,s4 ,h>d+1 & ,judges ,drake1 & ,waite1 & to ask = _! removal4 ,an ef=t 0 !n made to arre/ ,presid5t ,"y by milit>y =ce on a *>ge ( polygamy1 b he oppos$ su* an unlawful proce$+4 ,hundr$s ( m5 turn$ out to def5d him1 :]eupon ,col4 ,connor & 8 soldi]s return$ to ! ,=t4 ,excitem5t ran high1 b !re 7 no s]i\s occurr5ces at ! "t4 ,z ^! ev5ts took place1 !y 7 record$ by ,eld] #dbi ,woodruff 9 ! dispassionate mann] ( ! hi/orian :o seeks dilig5tly to record facts4 ,x is wond]ful h[ quietly & effectively he c\ld turn f excit+ sc5es to ! ord9ances 9 ! h\se ( ,god1 & !n to 8 labors ab\t 8 home4 ,8 fai? 0 a con/ant quality1 & 8 adm9i/ration 0 s\ght by ! sick & afflict$4 ,orson ,pratt at ?is "t 0 9 a critical condition4 ,9 adm9i/]+ to him ,eld] ,woodruff said3 ,i told him 9 ! "n ( ! ,"l t he %\ld live & n die1 = he _h n f9i%$ 8 "w 9 ! fle%4 ,he began at once to improve1 & 9 a few days 0 able to att5d meet+4 ,t ,wil=d ,woodruff _h a true conception ( ! message & "w ( ,mormonism1 is ev9c$ by ! great pleasure :i* he took 9 ! call ( 8 son ,wil=d to a mission4 ,x 0 some?+ to :i* he _h look$ =w>d ) great pleasure4 ,no great] honor c come to a man ?an ! privilege ( c>ry+ ! gospel to ! nations ( ! e>?4 ,to h sons 01 ( c\rse1 a great joy2 b to meet ! expectations ( _! fa!r1 !y %\ld fill honorable missions & ma9ta9 _! integrity 9 ! ,*ur*4 ,x 0 n[ "t to div]t 8 "w f ! ,hi/orian's ,(fice to ! f>m & to ! c>e ( 8 %eep4 ,9 ^? days ! w>m sulphur spr+s 7 conv]t$ into a sort ( dipp+ vat 9 :i* "o hundr$ & tw5ty-eight %eep c\ld be wa%$ dur+ ! day4 ,:e!r dipp+ %eep1 or s[+ gra91 or writ+ hi/ory !re 0 ! same en?usia/ic devotion 9 all he did4 ,on ,june #ab? he record$ ! kill+ ( two /age driv]s com+ f ,camp ,floyd2 & on ! #ab? he also record$ ! dr[n+ ( ,alb]t ,smi?1 9 ! ,jordan ,riv]4 ,he 0 ! fir/ male *ild born 9 ! ,*ur* aft] ! entrance ( ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts into ! ,valley4 ,he 0 a good y\?1 dutiful to 8 p>5ts1 & di$ 9 ! fai?4 ,:5 ! mid-summ] mon?s arriv$1 & 8 fields & or*>ds c\ld be left1 he set out ^u a j\rney 9 company ) ,presid5t ,"y to diff]5t p>ts ( ! ,t]ritory4 ,fruit gr[+ 0 at t "t ! !me ( _m disc\rses4 ,he /at$ 9 8 record ( ,july #ca/ t1 ,) ,j4 ,v4 ,long4 ,?os4 ,bullock1 ,rob]t ,campbell1 & ,john ,jacques1 ,i visit$ 9 ,provo ! g>d5 ( ,bro!r ,hem+way4 ,he has ! be/ or*>d1 nurs]y1 & fl[] g>d5 comb9$ 9 ! ,t]ritory4 ,a little lat] !y return$ #dcj f ! ,s\? & w5t on a visit to ,logan4 ,!re1 :ile address+ ! ,sa9ts1 he po9t$ to ! hill ea/ ( ! t[n & prophesi$ t a temple ( ! ,"l w\ld soon be built ^u x4 ,:5 ,presid5t ,"y arose to speak1 he said t ,apo/le ,woodruff _h spok5 by revelation & 8 words w\ld be fulfill$4 ,z all "k1 ,presid5t ,woodruff liv$ to see t ,temple complet$ & d$icat$ to ! ,"l4 ,x 0 on ?is visit to ,ca*e ,valley1 9 ! latt] "p ( ,augu/1 #ahfc1 t a decision 0 rea*$ to =m settlem5ts on ,be> ,riv]4 ,apo/le ,*as4 ,c4 ,ri* 0 plac$ 9 *>ge ( ^? call$ to settle ! valley ea/ ( ,ca*e1 :i* 0 subsequ5tly kn[n z ,ri* ,c\nty4 ,on ! return ( ,presid5t ,"y f ,logan1 a meet+ 0 held 9 ,ogd5 :]e ! ,^w ( ,wisdom 0 prea*$ ) great =ce1 & :]e ,presid5t ,"y spoke /rongly aga9/ ! practice ( "s ( ! p 9 leav+ _! f>ms to become prospectors = gold & silv]4 ,9 ^? times1 ! m9+ excitem5t 9 ,cali=nia 0 runn+ high4 ,if ! ,sa9ts 7 to rema9 9 ! ,valleys ( ! ,m\nta9s :]e !y 7 to build up settlem5ts by co-op]ative ef=t1 !y mu/ n yield to ! temptation ( ! m9es 9 ,cali=nia4 ,if !y began m9+ "h1 x 0 ! fir/ /ep to ! ab&onm5t ( ! f>m & a ru% to ! gold fields ( ! coa/4 ,eld] ,woodruff relat$ 9 8 j\rnal ! circum/ance ( a bro!r :o w5t ?ree times to ,presid5t ,"y to secure 8 approval ( a trip to ,cali=nia = ! purpose ( mak+ money4 ,ea* "t1 ! ,presid5t c\nsel$ him to rema9 at home1 b f9ally yield+ to ! man's entreaties he said3 ,yes1 g if y w aga9/ c\nsel4 ,y w make money b y w lose x be=e y get home4 ,! man w5t4 ,aft] rema9+ ab\t a ye> & accumulat+ sev]al bags ( gold-du/1 he 0 greatly elat$ by 8 success1 & />t$ home ) 8 money2 b ! ^w ( prophecy 0 aga9/ him1 & :5 a few days out f ,san ,b]n>d9o1 he 0 held up by a gang ( robb]s & reliev$ ( all 8 gold-du/4 ,! man return$ to ,utah ) "s remorse ( consci5ce & a witness to ! folly ( treat+ lightly ! c\nsel ( 8 sup]ior 9 a wild desire to obta9 weal?4 ,9 ,septemb] ( t ye>1 9 consequ5ce ( ! agitation #dca t 0 go+ on aga9/ ! lead+ bre?r51 & ! ef=ts to try ,presid5ts ,"y & ,wells ^u false *>ges1 ! bre?r5 left _! homes = a place ( safety :ile ! excitem5t la/$4 ,eld] ,woodruff report$ at "s l5g? ! circum/ance ( ! dea? & fun]al ( ,si/] ,iv9s1 ! gr&mo!r ( ,apo/les ,heb] ,j4 ,grant1 & ,a4 ,w4 ,iv9s4 ,h] fun]al s]mon 0 prea*$ by ,presid5t ,"y :o spoke 9 ! highe/ t]ms ( love & e/eem = ! deceas$4 ,%e 0 a woman1 he said1 ( fai? & good works1 wor?y ( ! confid5ce & respect ( all4 ,we %all meet h] 9 ! resurrection4 ,%e has be5 well treat$ by h] *ildr5 & by all ! family1 & ,i feel to bless !m = x4 ,dur+ ^! times ,eld] ,woodruff's j\rnal conta9$ frequ5t in/ances ( ! heal+ ( ! sick by ! lay+ on ( h&s bo? 9 8 own home & 9 ! h\sehold ( 8 fri5ds4 ,he (t5 dwelt 9 a rem9isc5t mood ^u ! manife/ation ( ,god's p[] 9 ! heal+ ( ! sick ?r\gh\t ! e>ly hi/ory ( ! ,*ur* & dur+ ! e>ly days 9 ! ,valleys ( ! ,m\nta9s4 ,he spoke ( ! goodness ( ,god1 ( ,8 wond]ful m]cy & ( ,8 div9e p[] manife/$ 9 behalf ( ! ,sa9ts4 ,all t he said & all t he did he ascrib$ to ! glory ( ,god4 ,to him1 dea?1 h[ev]1 is no?+1 if m5 & wom5 die 9 ! fai? ( ! ,"l ,jesus4 ,x is a wond]ful fai? :i* he record$ ?r\gh e ye> ( 8 life1 & 8 daily record %[s t he nev] ab&on$ 8 fai? or felt desolate or despond5t 9 ! mid/ ( ! mo/ try+ sc5es4 ,he 0 no pessimi/4 ,e page ( 8 j\rnal ?rew out hope1 & reveal$ a _s ( gr& expectations4 ,july #bg?1 ,eld] ,woodruff record$ tr\ble ) ! ,indians 9 ,ca*e ,valley 9 :i* ,irw9 ,m]rill 0 kill$1 & 8 bro!r s]i\sly w\nd$4 ,he also record$ on a subsequ5t date a /atem5t by ,presid5t ,"y respect+ ! claim ( ,sidney ,rigdon1 9 #ahdd4 ,( ^? times ,presid5t ,"y said3 ,:5 ,i met ) ! ,sa9ts 9 ,nauvoo ! fir/ "t aft] ! ,prophet's dea? & def5d$ ! argum5ts ( ! ,twelve aga9/ ! claims ( ,sidney ,rigdon1 ,i _h 9 m9d !n t !re w\ld be a presid5cy ( ?ree appo9t$1 b ,i knew ! p 7 n prep>$ = x at ! "t2 & on our return ) ! pione]s to ! ,valley1 ,i #dcb broa*$ ! subject1 fir/ to ,apo/le ,woodruff & !n to ! re/ ( ! ,quorum4 ,!y receiv$ & su/a9$ x4 ,on ! fir/ ( ,septemb]1 a l>ge company ( ,sa9ts1 l>gely f ,g]many & ,switz]l&1 rea*$ ! city4 ,!y 7 "u ! presid5cy ( ,eld] ,james ,d4 ,ross4 ,eld]s ,woodruff1 ,george ,a4 ,smi?1 ,lor5zo ,sn[1 & ,f4 ,d4 ,ri*>ds paid !m a visit & gave !m special in/ructions relat+ to _! new homes & _! duties & labors 9 ,zion4 ,eld] ,bonnelli act$ z _! int]pret]4 ,eld] ,woodruff record$ ! foll[+ words f ! m\? ( ,eld] ,george ,a4 ,smi?1 by way ( in/ructions to ! ,swiss & ,g]man ,sa9ts3 ,be fai?ful4 ,rep5t ( y\r s9s & live y\r religion4 ,don't be 9 a hurry to m>ry m5 :o pr(ess to save wom5 by ! :olesale4 ,wait until y get acqua9t$ & f9d out t m5 are wor?y to be sav$ !mselves1 be=e y m>ry !m4 ,be c>eful n to be *eat$ by speculators4 ,"s :o come "h feel t ev]yone %\ld be p]fect4 ,:5 !y see ! fail+s ( m51 !y become dissatisfi$1 )\t look+ at _! own fail+s4 ,don't be 9 a hurry to get ri*4 ,d "r1 & all w be well ) y4 ,:5 we fir/ came "h1 we _h no?+ giv5 u to eat4 ,!re 0 only t :i* we br\ght ) u4 ,y %\ld turn y\r h& to any honorable employm5t4 ,don't be gre$y to get too mu* l& to beg9 )2 :at y get1 cultivate well4 ,le>n all y c ( ! "w ( ,god1 = ,i "k x is ,8 "w1 & ,joseph ,smi? 0 a true prophet4 ,eld] ,woodruff record$ at ?is "t a visit ( ,capta9 ,burton ( ! ,briti% ,army1 :om he describes z a free1 noble-m9d$ man4 ,presid5t ,george ,a4 ,smi? gave him a hi/ory ( ! tr\bles ( ! ,sa9ts = ! pa/ five ye>s4 ,capta9 ,burton _h travel$ ext5sively & ?rew (f ! yoke ( prejudice & sup]/ition4 ,septemb] #i?1 t ye>1 9 8 address to ! ,sa9ts 9 ! ,tab]nacle1 ,presid5t ,"y spoke at l5g? ^u ! conduct ( ^? mission>ies :o accumulat$ money :ile on _! mission ) :i* to buy goods & e/abli% !mselves z m]*ants4 ,"s ( ! money us$ = ?is purpose he said _h be5 obta9$ f ! ,sa9ts abroad4 ,su* a practice 0 sev]ely rebuk$1 & ! mission>ies1 g5]ally1 7 in/ruct$ !reaft] to ab/a9 f su* a c\rse4 #dcc ,,*apt] #dj4 ,,! ,,ye>s #ahfd-fe4 ,"s ,enjoym5ts4--,he ,visits a ,condemn$ ,man 9 ,prison4--,tr\bles ,made by ,gibson on ,hawaiian ,isl&s4--,lor5zo ,sn['s ,escape f ,wat]y ,grave4--,visit to ,be> ,lake ,valley4--,rem>k ( ,presid5t ,"y 9 ,logan4--,ord9ation to ,apo/le%ip ( ,*>les ,c4 ,ri*1 ,lor5zo ,sn[1 ,era/us ,sn[1 & ,frankl9 ,d4 ,ri*>ds4--,hot ,spr+s at ,midway4--,second ,inauguration ( ,presid5t ,l9coln4--,treaty ) ,indians4--,colfax ,visits ,utah4--,jane ,blackhur/4 ,! j\rnal ( ,wil=d ,woodruff = ! ye> #ahfd op5s ) ! foll[+ /atem5t3 ,i h liv$ to see fifty-six new ye>s1 & ,i h kept a daily j\rnal ( my life = ! la/ ?irty-five ye>s4 ,9 "s measure x is also a life ( o!rs4 ,i h writt5 _m s]mons & tea*+s ( ! ,prophets ,joseph ,smi? & ,brigham ,"y1 & s]mons ( apo/les & eld]s ( ! ,*ur*4 ,i h wat*$ ! signs ( ! times = _m ye>s & not$ ! fulfillm5t ( prophecy4 ,! new ye>1 z usual1 awak5$ )9 him a prophetic _s4 ,! future 0 ( great importance 9 8 expectations ( ! fulfillm5t ( ,god's purposes4 ,! fulfillm5t ( prophecy 0 s c]ta9 to 8 m9d t he dwelt ^u x z if he 7 discuss+ ev5ts ( ! pa/4 ,he celebrat$ 8 ,new ,ye>'s day by visit+ 8 wives & *ildr5 at _! homes & by tak+ !m = a sleigh ride4 ,9 ^? e>ly days ! sn[ lay long] ^u ! gr\nd ?an 9 rec5t ye>s4 ,! j+le ( ! sleigh bell made ! he>ts ( ! p glad4 ,eld] ,woodruff 0 a _m-sid$ man4 ,:ile he 0 possess$ ( ! acute/ spiritual nature1 he assum$ temporal responsibilities ) peculi> satisfaction1 & lov$ to "w on ! f>m4 ,he 01 p]haps1 ! highe/ type ( ^? requirem5ts laid d[n by ,alma & ,amulek relative to ! spiritual & temporal responsibilities ( a s]vant ( ,god4 ,8 writ+s %[ t he did n place ! highe/ value ^u ! man :o 0 fitt$ = only "o class ( labor1 z prea*+ or pr(essional "w4 #dcd ,e>ly 9 ,janu>y he took up aga9 8 legislative "w2 & :5 n occupi$ !re1 (ficiat$ 9 8 m9i/]ial call+4 ,on ! #i? ( ! mon? he records ! fact t he d$icat$ ! new meet+-h\se 9 ,f>m+ton4 ,if he 0 int]e/$ 9 ! welf>e ( ! ,sa9ts1 he 0 no less conc]n$ ab\t ! condition ( ! s9n]4 ,he says t on ! #aa? & #ab? he paid visits to ,jason ,luce1 :o 0 9 prison s5t5c$ to dea? = murd]4 ,luce 0 "o ( ! notori\s gang 9 ^? days1 l$ by ,hickman1 a man :o prey$ ^u 8 fell[-man & :o 0 guilty ( "s ( ! mo/ atroci\s crimes1 :i* he und]took to lay at ! feet ( ! lead]s4 ,eld] ,woodruff record$ 8 conv]sation ) ,luce1 :o is quot$ z say+ t he _h nev] kill$ any p]son or _h a h& 9 ! dea? ( any "o except ,rhodes & ,burt+4 ,he _h kill$ !m 9 self-def5se4 ,he said t ,william ,hickman _h advis$ him to d _m ?+s t made 8 fle% crawl1 b t he _h n foll[$ ,hickman's advice 9 ^! ?+s4 ,he felt t ,hickman _h betray$ him & done him a great injury4 ,luce said t ,hickman _h be5 8 ru9 & ! ru9 ( o!rs1 & t 9 all ^! ?+s ,hickman _h c>ri$ 8 po9t by decl>+ t ,presid5t ,"y _h giv5 him c\nsel to d !m4 ,?is /atem5t ,eld] ,woodruff *>act]iz$ 9 8 j\rnal z a curs$ lie4 ,luce ask$ me to pray ) him t he might h /r5g? to g to 8 execution & pay ! p5alty ( 8 crimes4 ,i pray$ ) him accord+ to 8 reque/1 & !n bade him good-bye z did o!rs :o 7 ) him4 ,!re 0 no reque/ 9 t pray] t ,luce be tak5 to ! bosom ( ,jesus4 ,!re 0 no promise ( a glori\s exaltation = him4 ,he _h committ$ a crime1 he _h to pay ! p5alty1 & ,eld] ,woodruff left him to ,god's m]cy z he felt m]ciful t[>d him4 ,! int]e/ ( ,apo/le ,woodruff 9 ,jason ,luce arose 9 "p f ! fact t he belong$ to a family ) :om ,eld] ,woodruff _h long be5 acqua9t$ & ) :om he _h labor$2 b ,jason _h fall5 into bad company & became "o ( a gang ( ?ieves1 & disreg>d+ c\nsel1 w5t f9ally ! way ( ! wick$4 ,f ! drift ( affairs at home1 ! att5tion ( ! au?orities #dce 0 call$ to ! condition ( ! ,*ur* 9 =eign l&s1 especially on ! ,hawaiian ,isl&s4 ,!re1 ,walt] ,m4 ,gibson1 a mission>y1 _h organiz$ a *ur* ( 8 own & = "s "t _h wield$ a wond]ful influ5ce ov] ! natives4 ,eld]s ,ezra ,t4 ,b5son1 ,lor5zo ,sn[1 & ,joseph ,f4 ,smi? 7 s5t to ! ,isl&s to put 9 ord] ! ,*ur* !re & to re/ore ! natives to _! prop] relation ) ! au?orities 9 ,salt ,lake ,city4 ,gibson 0 promptly excommunicat$ & w5t ! way ( all adv5tur]s & deceiv]s ^: motives are ! accumulation ( weal? & ! honors ( m54 ,x 0 on ?is visit to ! ,isl&s t ,eld] ,lor5zo ,sn[ 0 actually dr[n$4 ,! boat 9 :i* he attempt$ to l& 0 capsiz$4 ,presid5t ,sn[ 0 rescu$ by a native1 b to all appe>ances 0 dead4 ,x 0 "s "t be=e he %[$ any signs ( life4 ,on ! #d? ( ,april foll[+1 ,eld] ,woodruff records ! fact t he 0 *os5 a memb] ( ! gr& jury4 ,! "w 0 some:at new to him1 b he soon adju/$ himself to 8 duties & gave x 8 special att5tion4 ,f ! gr& jury room he w5t to ! ,hi/orian's ,(fice1 !n to 8 conf]5ces1 & m+l$ religi\s & secul> duties 9 su* a mann] z to %[ ! responsibility t he felt himself "u to d ! v be/ he c\ld 9 e call+ ( life4 ,on ! #af? ( ! foll[+ ,may1 he jo9$ ,presid5t ,"y's p>ty on a visit to ! nor!rn settlem5ts1 especially to ^? 9 ,be> ,lake ,valley1 :i!r ,*>les ,c4 ,ri* _h gone to preside4 ,:5 ! p>ty arriv$ at ,frankl91 !y _h to cross ! m\nta9s4 ,we left ,frankl9 at six o'clock & travel$ ! fir/ tw5ty miles 9 a sev]e ra9 /orm4 ,! c\ntry 0 hilly & ! road v crook$4 ,on our arrival at ! summit1 ! animals 7 ne>ly exhau/$4 ,we f\nd ! way wet & muddy4 ,aft] proce$+ ab\t a mile we ent]$ a mud hole six miles long1 ! wor/ ,i ev] saw 9 my life4 ,i c\ld n comp>e x ) any?+ bett] ?an by tak+ all ! mud holes ,i ev] saw 9 my life & place !m 9 a l9e4 ,:at made x worse ?an ,ill9ois or ,indiana mud holes 0 t !y 7 no?+ b mud :ile ?is 0 full ( tree /umps & bru%4 ,bo? ! horses & mules /ruggl$ fe>fully1 belly deep1 9 ! mud to make headway4 ,occasionally a pair ( horses or mules w\ld #dcf fall & be buri$ all ov] except _! heads4 ,m5 w\ld g & pry out ! animals & pull ! vehicles out ) ropes & !n make ano!r />t4 ,"s c>riages 7 brok54 ,9 ?is way we wall[$ ?r\gh ! mud until eight o'clock 9 ! ev5+4 ,we lat] cont9u$ our j\rney to ,be> ,lake & rea*$ ,p>is at #c o'clock 9 ! morn+ ( ! #bj? ( ,may4 ,! di/ance 0 ab\t tw5ty miles4 ,speak+ ( ,be> ,lake he says3 ,we f\nd ?is to be a l>ge valley4 ,! soil is good & ! wat] is suffici5t to irrigate x all & !re is abundant timb]4 ,x is a great /ock range & ! lake is ! f9e/ 9 ,utah4 ,x is ab\t ?irty miles long & t5 miles wide ?r\gh ! middle4 ,x is said t 9 _m places a l9e two hundr$ feet long fails to rea* ! bottom4 ,eld] ,woodruff 0 a fi%]1 & ( c\rse tells ! /ory ( ! tr\t 9 t region3 ,great numb]s ( tr\t ran 9 ! /reams f ! lake4 ,!y rang$ "s ( !m f t5 to twelve p\nds 9 size4 ,! boatm5 sometimes kill$ !m ) clubs & sometimes caught !m ) nets4 ,on ! return home1 he said3 ,an accid5t occurr$ :i* came ne> co/+ ,geo4 ,a4 ,smi? 8 life4 ,a man by ! "n ( ,m]rill put a load$ rifle 9 ! c>riage4 ,! gun re/$ on ! seat by ,bro!r ,george ,a4 ,:ile he 0 ?us rid+1 ! :eel /ruck a rock4 ,bro!r ,smi? ?rew 8 body on ! upp] side ( ! c>riage to balance x1 & at t in/ant ! gun w5t (f4 ,! ball w5t ?r\gh ! buffalo-robe by him1 pass$ by 8 side & w5t ?r\gh ! wagon beh9d him4 ,x 0 a provid5tial escape f dea?4 ,on ,may ! #bd? we drove to ,logan :]e ,presid5t ,"y spoke on ! doctr9e ( ! plurality ( wives4 ,he said t !re 7 b few eld]s 9 ! ,*ur* t w\ld receive ! exaltation !y 7 look+ = 9 t ord]4 ,x w\ld be giv5 to _m m wom5 ?an m54 ,!re are b few m5 t ent] into t law t keep x4 ,on date ( ,june #e? ,eld] ,woodruff makes record 9 8 j\rnal ( ! dr[n+ ( ,mat?ias ,c[ley4 ,eld] ,c[ley 0 a nephew by m>riage to ,apo/le ,woodruff1 & _h come f ! ,isle ( ,man to ,nauvoo :5 ?irte5 ye>s ( age4 ,lat] #dcg he emigrat$ ) 8 p>5ts to ,salt ,lake ,valley4 ,eld] ,woodruff secur$ a numb] ( m5 & a boat & w5t 9 se>* ( ! body1 :i*1 h[ev]1 0 n recov]$ until a week lat]4 ,e>ly 9 ,july ,eld] ,woodruff accompani$ ,presid5t ,"y on a trip to ,provo1 :]e !y prea*$ "u ! b[]y to a congregation ( "s ?ree ?\s& p]sons4 ,:ile !re1 ,eld] ,woodruff records t a mess5g] came f ,salt ,lake /at+ t ! ,gov]nor _h plac$ a provo/ gu>d 9 ! ,*ur* /oreh\se opposite ! ,temple ,block4 ,! ,gov]nor int5d$ to put ! city "u m>tial law4 ,a gu>d ( "o hundr$ m5 accompani$ ! ,presid5t & p>ty home4 ,!y f\nd 8 home gu>d$ by two hundr$ & fifty m54 ,?is annoyance creat$ a good deal ( agitation among ! ,sa9ts1 & ,eld] ,woodruff says t on ! #ab? ( ,july he sp5t mo/ ( ! day gett+ s+]s to ! petition to remove ! soldi]s to ! outside ( ! inhabit$ portions ( ! city4 ,! lead]s _h le>n$ dur+ _! e>ly exp]i5ce t "o ( ! means t ! enemy _h us$ to drive out ! ,sa9ts 0 to create "s sort ( a conflict by aggravat+ ! lead]s4 ,x 0 hop$ t "s k9d ( retaliation w\ld be resort$ to t w\ld br+ !m into conflict ) ! civil au?orities4 ,x 0 s easy to /yle su* a conflict a rebellion4 ,! next /ep1 ( c\rse1 w\ld be m>tial law4 ,! ,sa9ts & lead]s1 h[ev]1 7 on _! gu>d con/antly1 & took e precaution to keep d[n di/urbances4 ,x w\ld n be possible 9 a biography ( ?is "* to foll[ ,eld] ,woodruff 9 8 travels to ! v>i\s c\nties ?r\gh\t ! ,*ur*4 ,t[ns 7 multiply+ rapidly4 ,! ,sa9ts 7 com+ into ! ,valleys by ! ?\s&s4 ,! pione] "w ( ext5d+ ! bord]s ( ! ,*ur* 0 already beyond ! p]sonal sup]vision ( ! lead]s4 ,on 8 return f "o ( ^! visits he said t he _h budd$ f\r hundr$ & n9ete5 pea* trees 9 ! old ,=t block1 :]e ! pione]s _h e>ly locat$4 ,on ?is block ,*>les ,c4 ,ri*1 ,lor5zo ,sn[1 ,era/us ,sn[ & ,frankl9 ,d4 ,ri*>ds 7 orda9$ apo/les1 on ,feb4 #ab1 #ahdi4 ,! block is n[ own$ by ! city1 & held z a p>k4 ,on ! #ah? ( ,augu/ a visit 0 made to ,heb] ,city4 ,eld] #dch ,woodruff describ$ ! ,hot ,spr+s1 locat$ at ,midway1 & ! peculi> =mation ar\nd !m4 ,he said t ab\t tw5ty ( !m 7 fill$ ) wat]4 ,9 "s in/ances ! wat] 0 runn+ ov] ! top4 ,"s 7 ab\t fifte5 feet 9 dep?1 & "s app>5tly bottomless4 ,on "o !y sank a weight "o hundr$ & tw5ty-five feet & f\nd no bottom4 ,he spoke ( ! rattle-snake d51 & ! fact t betwe5 f\r & five hundr$ rattle-snakes _h be5 kill$ 9 a s+le day4 ,9 ! spr+ !y appe> on ! outside & =m into a bun* t w\ld almo/ fill a bu%el4 ,!y tie !mselves toge!r 9 knots ) _! heads /ick+ out 9 all directions = def5se4 ,! c\ntry ar\nd ! crat]s is app>5tly holl[1 z indicat$ by ! s\nds caus$ by ! rumbl+ ( :eels4 ,soon aft] _! return f ,heb] ,city1 ,septemb] ! #a/1 a t\r ( ! s\!rn "p ( ! ,t]ritory 0 made1 & ext5d$ z f> z ,/4 ,george & ,santa ,cl>a4 ,^! visits fir$ ! he>ts ( ! ,sa9ts & gave rise to an ambition to make ! des]t blossom z ! rose4 ,at ,fillmore ,eld] ,woodruff made a c>eful note ( ! spl5did condition ( ! apple or*>ds4 ,he also /at$ !y held a p>ty !re t ev5+ 9 ! /ake h\se1 b ,presid5t ,"y broke x up because ( ! confusion & disord] 9 ! h\se4 ,on _! return f ! s\?1 ,eld] ,woodruff made record ( ! foll[+3 ,:ile on ! road f ,wa%+ton to ,h>risburg1 we /opp$ on ! edge ( a high precipice :i* pres5ts v int]e/+ sc5]y ( ! valley bel[4 ,:ile /&+ !re1 ,bro!r ,edd+s wi%$ me to help him lift up a flat /one t he want$ to ?r[ (f f ! top to ! dep? bel[4 ,z ,i took hold ( x4 ,i caught a scorpion betwe5 my f+]s4 ,! /+ gave a %ock to my :ole sy/em4 ,x 0 a small scorpion & ,i ma%$ x to pieces 9 lift+ ! /one4 ,?is /+ al>m$ me some:at1 z ! /+ ( ! scorpion is consid]$ v dang]\s & "s h ev5 lo/ _! lives by x4 ,i soon got "s tobacco & b\nd x on my f+]4 ,?is seem$ to take ! poison out1 & ,i receiv$ no mat]ial injury f ! bite4 ,eld] ,woodruff1 h[ev]1 felt ! bless+s ( ! ,"l 9 8 escape f poison & f\nd a p>allel 9 ! life ( ,paul1 :o1 :ile #dci on ! isl& ( ,malta1 %ook f 8 h& a scorpion ^: bite did him no h>m4 ,! ,octob] ,conf]5ce foll[$ _! return4 ,x 0 l>gely att5d$ & *>act]iz$ by ! int]e/ ! p _h 9 ^? semi-annual ga!r+s4 ,x is rem>kable t s _m came toge!r :5 we note ! difficulties "u :i* ,salt ,lake ,city 0 rea*$ 9 ^? days4 ,imm$iately aft] ! conf]5ce1 on ,octob] #aj?1 ! survivors ( ,zion's ,camp held a meet+4 ,x 0 ! fir/ ga!r+ ( t body s9ce _! exp$ition to ,miss\ri4 ,eld] ,woodruff record$ ! fact t !re 7 ov] fifty ( ! survivors out ( ! two hundr$ & five t belong$ orig9ally to ,zion's ,camp4 ,9 ! ev5+ !y enjoy$ !mselves 9 a danc+ p>ty 9 ! ,social ,hall4 ,x 0 ! mo/ int]e/+ p>ty ,i _h ev] att5d$4 ,bi%op ,hunt] & 8 c\nselors provid$ = ^? vet]ans a good d9n] & supp]1 a prec$5t s9ce obs]v$ by ,presid5t ,joseph ,f4 ,smi?4 ,at ?is date1 #aiji1 !re rema9s b "o survivor ( ,zion's ,camp1--,na?an ,tann]4 ,! h>ve/ season 0 practically clos$1 yet ! molasses mill 0 an important adjunct to ! f>m4 ,sug> 0 sc>ce & ! price high4 ,molasses 0 a necessity1 & "o ( ! common articles ( diet ( ! p4 ,eld] ,woodruff _h erect$ a molasses mill1 :i* 0 kept runn+ n only by ! cane t he rais$ on 8 own f>m1 b by ! patronage ( 8 neighbors4 ,almo/ e fall & w9t]1 !re=e1 he _h l>ge quantities ( molasses to sell4 ,bread1 molasses1 fruit1 milk1 & butt] 7 ! products ( 8 own f>m1 & 7 ! *ief supply ( 8 table4 ,he rais$ 8 own mutton & beef1 & 8 family made clo?+ f ! wool ( 8 %eep4 ,he took a special pride 9 ! fact t he liv$ by ! labors ( 8 own h&s & 0 self-su/a9+4 ,eld] ,woodruff's j\rnal ( ,novemb] #i?1 t ye>1 conta9$ m5tion$ ( 8 visit to ,kays ,w>d1 :]e he met a ,si/] ,m>y ,phillips1 ! olde/ p]son 9 ,utah4 ,9 ?ree weeks %e w\ld rea* h] n9ety-fir/ ye>4 ,%e _h be5 baptiz$ by ,eld] ,woodruff 9 ,h]e=d%ire 9 #ahdj4 ,on 8 return home he enc\nt]$ "o ( ! old-"t ea/ w9ds :i* swept d[n ?r\gh ! canyon & m\nta9s ea/ #ddj ( ,f>m+ton4 ,x 0 s sev]e t ! p>ty _h great difficulty 9 keep+ _! c>riages f be+ upset4 ,t night ,eld] ,woodruff enjoy$ ! hospitality ( ,ezra ,cl>k1 an old-"t bosom fri5d ( ,eld] ,woodruff4 ,"h ! ro( ( ! h\se ( ,ezra ,cl>k 0 bl[n (f1 also t ( ! ,b\ntiful meet+-h\se4 ,hay /acks 7 torn d[n & scatt]$ ov] ! c\ntry4 ,^! w9ds 9 e>ly days 7 s frequ5t & sev]e z to give ! p 9 ,f>m+ton & vic9ity grave appreh5sion4 ,!y 7 s de/ructive & s dread$ t ,presid5t ,"y rebuk$ !m 9 ! "n ( ! ,"l & !y imm$iately became less frequ5t4 ,9 late ye>s ^! w9ds h occurr$ 9 "s ( _! old-"t sev]ity4 ,! ye> #ahfe bore witness ( /irr+ ev5ts t _h mu* to d 9 %ap+ ! s5tim5ts ( ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts 9 political matt]s4 ,petty annoyances & (fici\sness on ! "p ( f$]al (fic]s gave ! ,sa9ts cause = compla9t4 ,betwe5 religi\s & civil op9ions !re _h always exi/$1 & p]haps w always exi/1 m or less jeal\sy ov] ! "q ( influ5ce4 ,9 ^? days !re 0 no real collision 9 ! matt] ( au?ority4 ,! influ5ce ( ,presid5t ,"y & lead+ m5 ( ! ,*ur* 0 s incomp>ably mu* great] ?an t ex]cis$ by judges & gov]nors t !re w\ld naturally arise feel+s ( suspicion z well z ( jeal\sy4 ,! ,sa9ts 7 anxi\s to avoid disputations & collisions1 & yet !y felt at times res5tful :5 subject$ to :at !y felt unnecess>y indignities4 ,!y 7 loyal to ! gov]nm5t1 honor$ ! (fic]s ( ! law 9 _! place2 b !y 7 also religi\s4 ,) !m1 ,god _h a "p 9 ! affairs ( ?is nation1 & !y =esaw a div9e purpose 9 :at 0 go+ on among ! nations ( ! e>?4 ,_! int]pretation ( ev5ts1 ev5 ?\gh !y 7 loyal1 7 (t5 misund]/ood & j z (t5 wilfully miscon/ru$4 ,9 ,febru>y1 #ahfe1 ,eld] ,woodruff records ! pur*ase = ! ,*ur* ( a l>ge tract ( l& 9 ,oahu on ! ,s&wi* ,isl&s4 ,?is pur*ase 0 br\ght ab\t ?r\gh ! in/rum5tality ( ,francis ,a4 ,hammond4 ,novemb]1 ! prec$+ ye>1 _h witness$ ! re-election ( ,abraham ,l9coln z ,presid5t ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 ,on ,m>* #dda #d? he 0 to be inaugurat$4 ,?is gave ! ,sa9ts an opportunity to meet ! (fic]s & soldi]s ( ! ,=t 9 a fri5dly celebration4 ,!re 0 frat]nal good w & ! celebration did mu* to mitigate suspicion & illib]al feel+s4 ,at ! conclusion ( ! celebration ,george ,a4 ,smi? arose1 & wav+ ! />s & /ripes said3 ,"o c\ntry1 an undivid$ c\ntry1 ! old flag =ev]6 ,! toa/ awak5$ en?usiasm1 & x tru?fully express$ ! unanim\s s5tim5t ( ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,at ! close ( ! s]vices1 ,eld] ,woodruff & sev]al o!r lead+ m5 repair$ to ! ,city ,hall1 :]e !y took d9n] ) ,colonel ,george & /aff1 ,colonel ,george hav+ succe$$ ,g5]al ,connor 9 ! comm& ( ,=t ,d\glas4 ,conditions 9 ,utah n[ seem$ improv$4 ,! w> 0 ov]1 & peace 0 to be ! wat*word ( ! nation4 ,:y %\ld ! p ( ,utah n also h _! %>e ( t sacr$ boon8 ,! c\ntry1 h[ev]1 0 ar\s$ almo/ to a /ate ( fr5zy by ! assass9ation ( ,presid5t ,l9coln4 ,! ,t]ritory m\rn$ ) ! o!r t]ritories & /ates ( ! ,union4 ,on ,april #af? ,eld] ,woodruff prea*$ ! fun]al s]mon 9 honor ( ! m>tyr$ ,presid5t 9 ! ,tab]nacle at ,salt ,lake ,city4 ,9 ! aft]noon ( t day ,frankl9 ,d4 ,ri*>ds & ,geo4 ,q4 ,cannon also spoke ^u ! same subject4 ,april #ai?1 h[ev]1 !y set ap>t z a day ( g5]al m\rn+ ?r\gh\t ! l&1 & 9 ,salt ,lake ,city ?\s&s assembl$ 9 ! ,tab]nacle to take "p 9 ! s]vices4 ,!y consi/$ ( ,mormons1 ,jews & ,g5tiles1 civil & milit>y au?orities4 ,! audi5ce 0 address$ by ,amasa ,lyman & ! ,rev4 ,norman ,mc,leod4 ,betwe5 ,june #a/ & #ae? ( t ye>1 ,eld] ,woodruff jo9$ ,presid5t ,"y's company on a visit ?r\gh ! settlem5ts z f> s\? z ,payson4 ,ne> t t[n !y visit$ ! ,indian camp1 :]e !y f\nd ,colonel ,iri%1 :o 0 p]suad+ ! ,indians to ent] into a treaty by :i* !y might !reaft] occupy a res]vation 9 ,u9tah4 ,( t ev5t ,eld] ,woodruff said3 ,presid5t ,"y & company drove to ! ,indian f>m & held a meet+ ) ! ,indians4 ,colonel ,iri%1 ! ag5t1 _h call$ ^u ,presid5t ,"y to assi/ him 9 mak+ a treaty :i* he c\ld n br+ ab\t because ( ! opposition #ddb ( ! ,indians to x4 ,mr4 ,iri% made a spee* & ! ,indian *iefs made spee*es4 ,!y did n want to sell _! l&s & g away4 ,presid5t ,"y !n made a talk to !m1 expla9$ t x w\ld be be/ = !m to sign ! treaty1 & ! advantages t w\ld come to !m f x4 ,!y f9ally said !y w\ld d z he said2 b !y want$ to ?9k x ov] until ! next day4 ,:5 !y met aga91 ! *iefs came =w>d & sign$ ! treaty1 except "o by ! "n ( ,sanpit*1 :o claim$ to be ! ma9 *ief4 ,he lay 9 8 t5t on 8 face = ab\t two days4 ,he 0 on 8 dignity4 ,! o!r *iefs paid no att5tion to him4 ,aft] all 0 ov]1 ,sanit* came =w>d & want$ 8 pres5ts & want$ to sign ! treaty4 ,h[ev]1 he got "s pres5ts1 b _h to come to ,salt ,lake ,city to sign ! treaty4 ,colonel ,johns ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,army 0 pres5t & ,colonel ,iri% in=m$ him t he c\ld d no?+ ) ! ,indians except ?r\gh ! influ5ce ( ,presid5t ,"y4 ,ab\t ?is "t ,s*uyl] ,colfax1 ,gov]nor ,b[les & o!rs paid ! ,t]ritory a visit4 ,we sp5t ab\t two h\rs ) !m & _h a free1 social int]view4 ,!y talk$ ab\t a v>iety ( subjects1 among ! re/ gold digg+4 ,presid5t ,"y %[$ ,mr4 ,colfax h[ mu* bett] (f ^? 7 :o _h /ay$ at home1 cultivat$ ! e>? & made improvem5ts ?an ^? :o _h gone to dig gold4 ,mr4 ,colfax ?\ght t if we did n op5 ! m9es ourselves t o!rs w\ld4 ,presid5t ,"y said t1 'if !y op5 m9es 9 ?is t]ritory1 x w be aga9/ all ! fai? t ,i c ex]cise ) my ,god2 = ! p h sp5t tw5ty doll>s = e "o !y h obta9$ f ! m9es4' ,presid5t ,"y felt t x 0 n wisdom to enc\rage ! m9+ indu/ry at t "t :5 s mu* dep5d$ ^u ! colonization ( ! ,t]ritory1 9 ! con/ruction ( canals1 & 9 br++ ! l& "u cultivation4 ,mr4 ,colfax & p>ty visit$ ! ,salt ,lake ,!at] & pron\nc$ x1 accord+ to ,eld] ,woodruff's j\rnal1 ! be/1 ) ! exception ( two1 we/ ( ,new ,york ,city4 ,:ile ,mr4 ,colfax & p>ty 7 "h1 ,gov4 ,doty di$4 ,great respect 0 %[n ?r\gh\t ! ,t]ritory = ! occasion4 #ddc ,! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1 wi%+ to secure ! appo9tm5t ( "s "o :o und]/ood conditions "h1 & :o w\ld n act 9 a _s ( antagonism t[>ds !m1 s5t a petition to ,wa%+ton1 ask+ = ! appo9tm5t ( ,colonel ,iri%4 ,_! petition1 h[ev]1 0 n grant$4 ,! ,octob] conf]5ce ( t ye> 0 well att5d$4 ,presid5t ,daniel ,h4 ,wells _h j return$ f ,engl&1 & gave an int]e/+ address to ! ,sa9ts4 ,on ,decemb] #bbnd ! ,presid5t & ,twelve ga!r$ z usual at ! home ( ,si/] ,jane ,blackhur/1 ^: devotion to h] fai? & humble1 ,god-fe>+ life ende>$ h] to all ) :om %e came 9 contact4 ,( h] ,eld] ,woodruff said3 ,9 ! hi/ory ( ! :ole _w ,i d n "k ( a woman occupy+ a position l t ( ,si/] ,jane ,blackhur/4 ,a woman once f$ ! ,prophet ,eli%a 9 "t ( fam9e1 & ! ,"l increas$ h] cruse ( oil & measure ( meal4 ,"o or two wom5 7 la/ at ! cross & e>lie/ at ! grave ( ,jesus4 ,si/] ,blackhur/ has made a fea/ = ! ,presid5cy & ! ,twelve1 annually1 = ! la/ fifte5 ye>s1 al?\gh %e is a poor1 crippl$ woman4 ,he !n proce$$ to bless h] 9 an inspir$ mann]4 ,eld] ,woodruff clos$ 8 j\rnal = #ahfe by recogniz+ ! h& ( ,god 9 all t _h befall5 ! p4 ,9 ! mid/ ( political turmoils ( ^? times1 & ! enmities t exi/$ aga9/ ! ,sa9ts1 he f\nd reason to praise ,god1 ! giv] ( all good4 #ddd ,,*apt] #da4 ,,! ,,ye>s #ahff1 '#fg1 '#fh4 ,new ,ye>'s ,greet+s4--,evil ,spirits ,rebuk$4--,love = ,little ,ones4--,draw+s 9 ,8 ,j\rnal4--,mrs4 ,godbe's ,dream4--,brigham ,"y's ,rem>ks on ! ,atonem5t4--,sept4 #e1 #ahfg1 ,joseph ,f4 ,smi? ,select$ z ,"o ( ! ,twelve4--,amasa ,lyman ,dropp$ f ,twelve4--,s*ool ( ! ,prophets4--,move to ,provo4--,grass-hopp] ,w>4--,adv5t ( ! ,railroad4--,rem>kable ,prophetic ,utt]ances at ,logan4--,visit to ,sanpete4--,call to ,fir/ ,presid5cy ( ,geo4 ,a4 ,smi?4--,accid5t to ,8 ,son ,a%ael--,summ>y ( #ahfh4 ,new ,ye>'s ,day1 #ahff1 f\nd n9e ( ! ,twelve ,apo/les at home4 ,eld] ,woodruff says !y met at t5 o'clock 9 ! ,hi/orian's ,(fice 9 a body & w5t across ! /reet to ! home ( ,presid5t ,"y :]e !y greet$ him ) ! complim5ts ( ! season1 & 9 return receiv$ 8 be/ wi%es & bless+s4 ,!y !n call$ ^u ,heb] ,c4 ,kimball & paid him _! complim5ts4 ,he1 9 turn1 bless$ !m & prophesi$ respect+ ! future bless+s :i* await$ !m4 ,to ,orson ,hyde he said3 ,y %all ov]come all ?+s1 conqu] 9 ! end1 )\t a spot or blemi%1 & %all be cr[n$ ) glory 9 ! pres5ce ( ,god1 z ,joseph saw y ?irty ye>s ago4 ,bro!r ,frankl9 has pass$ ?r\gh trials & w also be v9dicat$ 9 ! end4 ,i w say conc]n+ ,s*uyl] ,colfax1 :o aspires to ! ,presid5tial *air to ! d[nfall ( ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1 t he %all g d[n z ,d\glas did & %all be a disappo9t$ man4 ,!y !n call$ on ,presid5t ,wells1 to :om !y ext5d$ a l greet+4 ,aft] ?is !y call$ ^u ,apo/les ,george ,a4 ,smi? & ,john ,taylor4 ,apo/le ,taylor provid$ ?ree sleighs & !y all drove to ,orson ,pratt's home1 :]e !y greet$ 8 family1 he be+ on a mission at t "t4 ,!y paid _! respects to ,mayor ,smoot & ,gov]nor ,durkee4 ,^! ,new ,ye> calls hav+ be5 made1 !y made _! way to ! home ( ,john ,taylor1 :o provid$ ! company ) a ,new ,ye>'s d9n]4 ,aft] giv+ an acc\nt ( 8 labors 9 ! ,hi/orian's ,(fice = ! mon?s ( ,janu>y & ,febru>y1 ,apo/le ,woodruff's j\rnal ( ,m>* #ag? conta9s ! n>ration ( a peculi> circum/ance #dde :i* transpir$ at ! ,city ,hall4 ,! police _h 9 _! cu/ody a man possess$ ( evil spirits4 ,he 0 a rav+ maniac4 ,eld] ,woodruff call$ to see him1 & be+ alone ) him1 he laid 8 h&s ^u ! man's head & comm&$ ! devils to leave him4 ,!y obey$2 & ! man became in/antly sane & begg$ ,eld] ,woodruff to take him to 8 home4 ,! latt] compli$1 & ! man rema9$ 9 a sane condition ( m9d until ab\t "o o'clock ! foll[+ morn+1 :5 he aga9 became possess$4 ,aga9 ,eld] ,woodruff rebuk$ ! evil _s4 ,! man 0 reliev$ & rema9$ quiet until morn+4 ,!re 7 "s subsequ5t attacks ^u ?is un=tunate1 b ?r\gh ! p[] ( fai?1 he 0 heal$4 ,eld] ,woodruff's j\rnal is devot$ to a n>ration ( family life z well z to ^? ( public s]vices4 ,8 he>t is full ( love = 8 wives & *ildr51 & he felt especially t5d] t[>d ! little ones4 ,on ,may #d? he said3 ,my gr&son1 f\r ye>s old1 br\ght wood to me ne>ly all day4 ,i told him ,i w\ld record x 9 my j\rnal s t he c\ld read x :5 he became a man4 ,?is 0 a little ?+1 b t is "o ( ^? little ?+s t %[$ ! appreciation & gratitude ( ,apo/le ,woodruff t[>d ! humble/ & mo/ *ild-l ( ^? :o adm9i/]$ to 8 wants4 ,!re is some?+ rem>kable ab\t ! appreciation ( ,eld] ,woodruff = :at 0 good & true & beautiful 9 life4 ,good s]mons always delight$ him = !y 7 food to a hungry s\l4 ,june #crd1 #ahff1 ,eld] ,woodruff record$ a synopsis ( a s]mon deliv]$ by ,presid5t ,"y1 :o took z a text1 ,if ,i am lift$ up1 ,i w draw all m5 unto me4 ,i consid]$ x 9 "s respects ! greate/ s]mon ,i ev] he>d 9 ?is disp5sation4 ,he also ref]r$ to ! s]mons ( ,orson & ,p>ley ,p4 ,pratt & ( ,presid5t ,joseph ,f4 ,smi?1 :o 0 !n a "y man4 ,eld] ,woodruff 0 free f envy & 0 n sway$ by ambiti\s motives4 ,9 8 j\rnal ( ,june #bd? he says3 ,joseph ,f4 ,smi? spoke an h\r & fifte5 m9utes1 & ! p[] ( ,god 0 ^u him4 ,he manife/$ ! same _s t 0 ^u 8 uncle1 ,joseph ,smi?1 ! ,prophet1 & ^u 8 fa!r1 ,hyrum ,smi?4 ,on ! fir/ ( ,july foll[+1 he makes ?is record1 respect+ ! words ( ,presid5t ,"y at ! close ( a pray] circle #ddf :i* _h j be5 held by ! ,presid5cy & "s ( ! bre?r54 ,z !y 7 ab\t to leave1 ,presid5t ,"y spoke up3 ',hold on4 ,%all ,i d z ,i feel l$ to d8 ,i always feel well :5 ,i foll[ ! prompt+s ( ! _s4 ,x has come to my m9d to orda9 ,bro!r ,joseph ,f4 ,smi? to ! ,apo/le%ip1 & to be "o ( my c\nselors4' ,he !n call$ ^u ea* "o ( u = an expression ( our feel+s & we respond$ ) our he>ty approval4 ,joseph ,f4 ,smi? 0 !n orda9$ "u ! h&s ( ,brigham ,"y & ! bre?r5 pres5t to be an ,apo/le 9 ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts & to be a special witness to ! nations ( ! e>?4 ,he 0 fur!r orda9$ to be a c\nselor 9 ! ,fir/ ,presid5cy ( ! ,*ur*4 ,z ! summ] days op5$1 & travel 0 facilitat$ by ! w>m wea!r1 frequ5t t\rs 7 made to ! v>i\s t[ns & /akes ( ! ,*ur*4 ,on ^! visits ( ,presid5t ,"y1 ,wil=d ,woodruff's pres5ce 0 almo/ always noticeable4 ,he did n delve mu* into ! my/]ies ( ! k+dom1 b 0 a safe c\nselor 9 matt]s ( e-day life4 ,8 own example af=d$ excell5t enc\ragem5t to ! ,sa9ts 9 ! developm5t ( e indu/ry requir$ 9 ^? times4 ,8 spiritual nature 0 f$ by ! ord9ances 9 :i* he (ficiat$ 9 ! h\se ( ,god4 ,:5 ev] possible he w5t !re to (ficiate & to take "p ) 8 bre?r5 9 adm9i/]+ bo? to ! liv+ & to ! dead4 ,wil=d ,woodruff _h a curi\s practice 9 keep+ 8 j\rnal ( mak+ "s peculi> or appropriate draw+ at ! head ( "s p>ticul> ev5t ( :i* he wi%$ to take notice4 ,^! draw+s1 no d\bt1 help$ him 9 aft] ye>s to f9d ! record ( ^! ev5ts 9 lieu ( an index4 ,= example1 !re may be se5 at "o place ! draw+ ( a numb] ( c(f9s4 ,! draw+ sugge/s ,bapti/e1 ! grave-robb]4 ,! draw+s are m significant ?an arti/ic2 h[ev]1 !y 7 no d\bt helpful 9 locat+ c]ta9 ev5ts to :i* at "s future "t he might wi% to ref]4 ,"u date ( ,m>* #bi? ,eld] ,woodruff said3 ,my att5tion 0 call$ to a dream ( ,mrs4 ,william ,godbe publi%$ 9 ! ,des]et ,news ( #ahfg4 ,! dream relat$ to life 9 ! _s _w1 & gave ! exp]i5ce ( h]self & o!rs !re4 ,x awak5$ mu* int]e/ among ! p & 0 ! subject ( g5]al conv]sation4 ,eld] ,george ,davis1 :o drove #ddg an express wagon1 ask$ 8 wife if %e ?\ght ! dream 0 true2 & :5 %e repli$ t %e believ$ x 01 ,eld] ,davis said t he felt l go+ into ! _s _w to see = himself4 ,eld] ,davis read ! dream ov] to 8 wife ?ree times1 & f9ally said to h]3 ',if ,i %\ld die to-night or to-morr[ x w\ld be alright4' ,e>ly 9 ! morn+ he w5t ) ano!r man to get a load ( gravel4 ,he _h ?r[n into ! wagon only a %ovelful :5 ! bank cav$ 9 ^u him & he 0 buri$ ab\t ?ree feet4 ,8 companion dug him out z quickly z possible1 b he 0 dead4 ,eld] ,woodruff prea*$ ! fun]al s]mon1 & reg>d$ ! man's dea? z an evid5ce t !re are times set = our dep>ture f ?is life4 ,su* circum/ances z t always made a deep & la/+ impression on ,eld] ,woodruff1 & 8 ?\ghts1 feel+s1 & desires seem$ close to ! _w beyond4 ,soon aft] ! ,april conf]5ce ( t ye>1 ,presid5t ,"y set out ^u "o ( 8 t\rs ?r\gh ! s\!rn settlem5ts ( ! ,t]ritory4 ,x 0 a sort ( triumphal procession4 ,ev]y:]e ! ,*ur* lead]s 7 receiv$ ) manife/ations ( a he>t-felt welcome4 ,sunday s*ool *ildr5 l9$ ! road sides & help$ make ! occasion 9 ! diff]5t settlem5ts "o t w\ld be long rememb]$4 ,ef=ts _h be5 made among _m non-,mormons to ca/ discr$it ^u ! "* ( ,brigham ,"y & less5 8 influ5ce ov] ! p4 ,x 0 t influ5ce t 0 bitt]ly conte/$4 ,! p1 h[ev]1 knew ! voice ( _! %eph]d & gave him ! /ronge/ assurance ( _! love & fell[%ip4 ,at ,fillmore1 on ! return trip1 ,may #ab?1 ! speak]s1 9 _! turn1 emphasiz$ ! subject1 ,! ,necessity ( ! ,atonem5t4 ,x 0 ! home ( ,amasa ,lyman1 :o 0 break+ away f 8 moor+s & advocat+ a /range doctr9e respect+ ! atonem5t ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,9 8 rem>ks at t "t ,presid5t ,"y said3 ,!re nev] 01 & nev] w be1 a _w creat$ & r$eem$ except by ! %$d+ ( ! blood ( ! ,savior ( t _w4 ,i "k :y ! blood ( ,jesus 0 %$1 & ,i "k :y ! blood ( ,joseph & ,hyrum 0 %$1 & :y ! blood ( o!rs w be %$ 9 ! future4 ,x is all to answ] a purpose4 ,adam subject$ himself to ! conditions ( ?is _w z did our ,"l & ,ma/]1 t r$emption & exaltation #ddh might come to man4 ,)\t desc5d+ bel[ all ?+s1 we _c rise above all ?+s4 ,! gospel ( salvation w nev] *ange4 ,x is ! same 9 all ages ( ! _w & w be ?r\gh all ages ( et]nity4 ,x 0 n long aft] _! return to ,salt ,lake t a trip ( ! lead]s 0 made to ,provo1 :]e a new meet+-h\se _h be5 erect$ & 0 to be d$icat$4 ,eld] ,woodruff made ! foll[+ description ( x3 ,x is built aft] ! ,presbyt]ian ord]4 ,x has a pulpit 9 x1 a v n>r[ "o1 t gives b little room to /& 91 & !re is b>ely room = ?ree or f\r on ! /& beh9d x4 ,! h\se has be5 twelve ye>s 9 build+4 ,9 8 disc\rse to ! p f ! pulpit he said3 ,i ?ank ,god ) e s5tim5t ( my he>t t ,i h liv$ to see a ,presbyt]ian meet+-h\se fill$ ) ! ,sa9ts ( ,god1 & ! pulpit occupi$ by ! ,apo/les ( ! ,lamb1 :o h d$icat$ ?is h\se unto ! ,"l4 ,?is meet+-h\se /ill /&s 9 ,provo1 b is n[ sup]s$$ by "o mu* l>g] & m commodi\sly arrang$4 ,! lead]s on _! return f ,provo made a visit to ,logan4 ,"h1 ,presid5t ,"y is quot$ z say+ t ! t5 tribes ( ,israel are on a portion ( ! e>?1--a portion sep>at$ f ! ma9 l&4 ,?is view is also express$ 9 "o ( ! sacrificial hymns writt5 by ,eliza ,r4 ,sn[3 ,& :5 ! ,"l saw fit to hide ,! t5 lo/ tribes away1 ,?\1 e>?1 0 sev]$ to provide ,! orb on :i* !y /ay4 ,x 0 "h on ! #e? ( ,septemb]1 #ahfg1 ,eld] ,joseph ,f4 ,smi? 0 select$ to be "o ( ! ,twelve ,apo/les1 he hav+ be5 orda9$ sometime be=e z an ,apo/le )\t hav+ be5 made a memb] ( ! ,quorum ( ! ,twelve4 ,he 0 su/a9$ at ! g5]al semi-annual conf]5ce :i* took place betwe5 ! #f? & #i? ( ,octob]4 ,t conf]5ce 0 "o ( unusual int]e/ to ! ,sa9ts4 ,! new ,tab]nacle 0 !n complet$ & betwe5 eight & t5 ?\s& p met to honor ! occasion & att5d conf]5ce4 ,! organ 0 n q complet$4 ,x 0 design$ to h #ddi two ?\s& pipes1 b !n _h only sev5 hundr$ & fifty4 ,at ?is conf]5ce "o ( ! bre?r5 spoke ^u ! ,god-head4 ,! disc\rse met1 9 ! ma91 ! views ( ,presid5t ,"y4 ,! latt]1 h[ev]1 said3 ,:5 any man publi%es or prea*es 8 peculi> views he %\ld n say !y are ! views ( ! ,*ur*4 ,at ! close ( ! meet+ ,presid5t ,"y talk$ v pla9ly ) him ab\t say+ t su* & su* 7 ! doctr9es ( ! ,*ur*2 ab\t tell+ :at w\ld h be5 if ,*ri/ _h n di$2 if ,adam _h n fall52 or if !re _h be5 no ,savior prep>$1 ! _w w\ld n h be5 creat$4 ,! conf]5ce 0 fur!r *>act]iz$ by ! call to ,dixie ( a hundr$ "y m54 ,in/ructions 7 also giv5 on ! laws ( life & heal?4 ,a simple life 0 urg$ ^u ! p4 ,presid5t ,"y fur!r impress$ ^u "y ladies ! necessity ( "s sort ( bus9ess education4 ,he ?\ght !y %\ld /udy telegraphy1 le>n to keep books1 & prep>e !mselves = ! light] vocations ( life4 ,! conf]5ce _h its %ad[s4 ,mu* t 0 taught 0 no d\bt a result ( peculi> views :i* ,amasa ,lyman prea*$4 ,?is ,apo/le 0 dropp$ f 8 position 9 ! ,quorum ( ! ,twelve4 ,eld] ,woodruff record$ ! m>riage on ,octob] #ab? ( 8 son ,wil=d to ,emily ,jane ,smi?4 ,to ! fa!r1 ! ord9ance 0 9 keep+ ) man's express duty to 8 ,god & 8 obligation to ! ,*ur*4 ,he ?\ght x 0 a circum/ance 9 a "y man's life :i* call$ =? a pray]ful desire to s]ve ! ,"l4 ,inde$1 su* sacr$ obligations z m>riage %\ld nev] be und]tak5 )\t resort+ to pray] = ,god's guidance4 ,! organization ( ! ,s*ool ( ! ,prophets 0 aga9 tak5 up & effect$ on ! #af? day ( ,decemb]1 #ahfg4 ,its memb]s met 9 ! ,city ,hall4 ,x _h be5 organiz$ 9 e>li] days ( ! ,*ur* by ! ,prophet ,joseph ?r\gh revelation1 & 0 design$ = ! spiritual gr[? & developm5t ( ! ,sa9ts ( ,god4 ,( ?is s*ool ,eld] ,woodruff 0 a devot$ & active memb]4 ,! w9t] ( #ahff & '#fg 0 an op5 "o4 ,up to ,janu>y #a/ ! gr\nd 0 b>e4 ,! wea!r 0 w>m & !re _h #dej be5 a consid]able fall ( ra94 ,! w9t] mon?s ( t spr+ 7 occupi$ by ,eld] ,woodruff 9 legislative "w4 ,he _h ) him at t "t two ,indian boys :om he und]took to educate4 ,"o 0 call$ ,moroni1 ! o!r ,s>r[keets4 ,! latt]1 he s5t to a private s*ool taught by ,elizabe? ,c[ley 9 h] home 9 ! ,f\rte5? ,w>d4 ,^! ,indian boys1 9 "o way or ano!r1 caus$ him consid]able tr\ble1 yet he bore ) !m pati5tly & s\ght to educate !m & provide = !m a fa!r's c>e4 ,moroni di$ z a boy4 ,s>r[keets or ,keets1 z he 0 famili>ly call$1 yield$ to ! w&]+ _s ( 8 ance/ors & left home4 ,x is suppos$ t he 0 run ov] & kill$ by a ,%ort ,l9e tra9 f\r miles nor? ( ,salt ,lake ,city4 ,9 8 j\rnal ( ,janu>y #ba/ he record$ "s in/ructions giv5 to a body ( ! prie/hood4 ,:o 0 ,mi*ael1 ! ,ar*angel8 ,he is ,adam1 :o 0 ,mi*ael 9 ! creation ( ! _w4 ,x w take all ! ord9ances ( ! gospel to save "o s\l z mu* z x w take to save ano!r1--! dead z well z ! liv+4 ,jesus ,*ri/ ,himself obey$ all ! ord9ances ( ! gospel t ,he might fulfill all righte\sness4 ,!re=e1 ^? :o h di$ )\t ! gospel w h to receive x 9 ! _s _w f ^? :o prea* x to ! spirits 9 prison4 ,^? :o dwell 9 ! fle% w h to att5d to all ! ord9ances ( ! gospel = & 9 behalf ( ! dead4 ,cont9u+1 he rem>k$3 ,!re are "s keys :i* ! ,prophet ,joseph held :i* no o!r man held :ile he liv$4 ,s x is ) ,brigham ,"y4 ,! keys ( ! seal+ p[] are held by ! ,presid5t alone1 al?\gh he p]mits o!rs to adm9i/] 9 ?is ord9ance4 ,:5 ,i 0 baptiz$ into ?is ,*ur*1 ,i 0 obs]v+ ! sev5? day z ! ,sabba? ( ! ,"l1 & n ! fir/ day ( ! week2 b ,i knew t ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts 7 ! p ( ,god1 & _h ! true ,*ur* ( ,*ri/2 & if ,i _h _h a hundr$ traditions ,i w\ld h laid !m all aside4 ,eld] ,woodruff obs]v$ t 9 ! ,s*ool ( ! ,prophets ! bre?r5 7 in/ruct$ n to dabble 9 a/rology1 or any sy/em :i* might conta9 a mixture ( tru? & error4 ,n "o ray ( light _h ev] be5 ?r[n ^u ! pr9ciple ( salvation 9 ! practice ( clairvoyance & spiritualism4 ,^! #dea subjects are n su* z m5 c act ^u ) ! ord9>y intellig5ce ,god has giv5 !m4 ,9 ! e>ly "p ( ! ye> #ahfh1 ,eld] ,woodruff1 ,john ,taylor1 & ,joseph ,f4 ,smi? ) o!rs 7 call$ to ,provo = ! purpose ( assi/+ 9 ! "w to be done !re4 ,abram ,o4 ,smoot 0 elect$ z mayor1 & ,eld] ,woodruff ) o!rs1 con/itut$ ! ,city ,c\ncil4 ,! t[n 0 9 ne$ ( a new spiritual life4 ,x also ne$$ /rong m5 to guide its de/9ies & make x a c5t] ( "o ( ! lead+ /akes ( ! ,*ur*4 ,eld] ,woodruff1 h[ev]1 did n long rema9 !re1 & ^u receiv+ 8 release return$ ) 8 family to ,salt ,lake ,city4 ,:5 he rea*$ ,salt ,lake ,city1 he f\nd !re a lett] f 8 bro!r ,azmon1 :o _h embrac$ ! gospel :5 he did 9 ! /ate ( ,new ,york4 ,! bro!r1 h[ev]1 0 9 a dissatisfi$ /ate ( m9d4 ,he wrote lett]s occasionally to ,wil=d 9 :i* he set =? "s ( 8 objections to ! "w4 ,9 reply to ^! lett]s1 "s ( :i* 7 copi$ 9 ,wil=d ,woodruff's j\rnal1 he spoke to 8 bro!r ) great pla9ness1 told him ab\t 8 wives & *ildr51 & gave a /rong def5se ( ! pr9ciple ( ,plural ,m>riage4 ,?is 0 ! ye> ( ! gras%opp] w>4 ,sw>ms ( !m _h swept ov] ! c\ntry4 ,!y 7 s ?ick at times z to cl\d ! rays ( ! sun4 ,! /ruggle ) ^! insects 0 rightly *>act]iz$ z a w>4 ,x is difficult to realize at ?is di/ance ( "t :at x meant 9 ^? days to protect ! crops aga9/ ! ravages ( ! gras%opp]4 ,all ! +5uity & device t m5 c\ld br+ to _! assi/ance 7 us$ 9 ! ef=t to save out ( ! ru9s en\gh bread = w9t] use4 ,furr[s 7 pl\gh$1 nets 7 devis$1 & by ^! diff]5t means ,eld] ,woodruff says 9 ?ree days !y caught & de/roy$ "o hundr$ & sev5ty-five bu%els ( gras%opp]s4 ,eld] ,woodruff gave to t w> all 8 /r5g? & +5uity4 ,we next f9d him1 accord+ to 8 j\rnal1 grubb+ will[s1 break+ l&1 build+ bridges1 digg+ dit*es1 con/ruct+ roads1 erect+ f5ces1 b>ns1 & h\ses4 ,he 01 inde$1 a model ( indu/ry4 ,he 0 z pliable 9 _s z he 0 9 body4 ,all honorable "w 0 ,god's "w1 :e!r he dug a dit*1 prea*$ a s]mon1 or wrote hi/ory1--) him x 0 all alike = ! glory ( ,god4 #deb ,9 #ahfh ,apo/le ,woodruff made a record ( ! en?usiasm :i* he1 9 common ) o!rs1 felt ov] ! adv5t ( ! railroad4 ,x 0 approa*+ ! ,t]ritory f bo? ! ea/ & ! we/4 ,!re 0 consid]able agitation ab\t its location4 ,presid5t ,"y & o!rs _h tak5 contract = ! con/ruction ( ! road-b$4 ,:]e ! railroad ent]$ ,utah 0 ( c\rse to !m a matt] ( great importance1 z ,salt ,lake ,city 0 ! headqu>t]s1 & its future possibilities seem$ wond]ful to !m4 ,on ! #aj? ( ,june ,eld] ,woodruff walk$ f 8 f>m on ,canyon ,creek to ,salt ,lake t he might take "p 9 a mass-meet+ :i* 0 to discuss ! entrance or place ( entrance ( ! roads into ! ,t]ritory4 ,%\ld ^! trans-cont95tal l9es meet 9 ,ogd5 or ,salt ,lake ,city8 ,to _! m9ds ,salt ,lake ,city 0 ! place4 ,9 t ev5t1 ! road w\ld g s\? ( ! lake1 in/ead ( nor? ( x4 ,^?1 h[ev]1 ^: ^w 0 f9al 9 ! matt] decid$ to make ,ogd5 ! ,junction ,city1 & plans 7 at once ent]$ into to con/ruct f t place to ,salt ,lake ,city a bran* l9e4 ,) ! adv5t ( ! railroad1 ! int]e/s ( ! ,t]ritory became s div]sifi$ t !re 7 subjects to int]e/ & occupy ! non-,mormon & ,mormons alike4 ,!re 7 m public plat=ms on :i* all might /& ) equal int]e/4 ,h]et(ore1 ! ,f\r? ( ,july _h be5 ! pr9cipal occasion = univ]sal celebration2 ?is ye> x 0 obs]v$ 9 ! cu/om>y mann]4 ,all ! ,sunday s*ools ( ! city m>*$ to ! ,tab]nacle1 ) !m 7 en\gh gr[n p to make an audi5ce ( "s t5 ?\s&4 ,addresses 7 deliv]$ by ,gov]nor ,durkee1 ,george ,a4 ,smi?1 ,g5]al ,a4 ,l4 ,*attan1 & ,george ,q4 ,cannon4 ,colonel ,e4 ,h4 ,head 0 orator ( ! day4 ,! ,tw5ty-f\r? 0 also appropriately celebrat$ by ! ,sa9ts4 ,9 ,augu/ ! lead]s visit$ ! settlem5ts nor? z f> z ,logan4 ,9 8 address !re ,eld] ,woodruff said3 ,:5 ,i 0 a y\?1 ,i felt t ,i w\ld h gone hundr$s ( miles to see a prophet or an apo/le ( ! ,"l1 or any o!r man call$ ( ,god & inspir$ to prea* ! gospel ( ,*ri/ 9 its fulness & purity4 ,n[1 z ,i travel ?r\gh ! c\ntry ,i see ?\s&s ( *ildr51 also m5 & wom5 :o behold prophets1 apo/les1 & eld]s4 ,!y greet ,presid5t ,"y1 ! ,twelve1 & o!rs z #dec we travel ?r\gh ! c\ntry4 ,?is is an excell5t practice1 z x w make a la/+ impression ^u ! m9ds ( all1 especially ! *ildr54 ,!y w nev] =get x4 ,:5 !y meet 9 ! ye>s :i* are to come !y w conv]se ^u ! sc5e ( ?is visit some?+ z foll[s3 ',oh6 :at a great *ange has tak5 place s9ce ! ,prophet ,brigham ,"y & ! ,apo/les visit$ ,logan 9 #ahfh4 ,!n1 x 0 a new c\ntry4 ,!re 7 a few settlem5ts & only ab\t t5 ?\s& p1 all told1 9 ,ca*e ,valley4 ,!n1 we _h no tab]nacle 9 :i* to wor%ip--no ,temple ( ! ,"l /ood ^u ! b5* to ! ea/ ( ! city4 ,n[1 we h a great tab]nacle1 a beautiful ,temple ( ! ,"l1 f ^: summit we may view ! glory ( ?is valley fill$ ) cities & t[ns f nor? to s\?4 ,!n1 our fields 7 fill$ "o-half ) sun fl[]s & noxi\s we$s4 ,n[1 !y are prop]ly till$ & no man occupies m l& ?an he c cultivate prop]ly4' ,on ! return f ?is trip1 a j\rney 0 tak5 by ! lead]s ?r\gh ! settlem5ts s\? ( ,sanpete4 ,! disagreem5ts betwe5 ! au?orities & _m non-,mormons ( ^? times _h creat$ an en?usia/ic det]m9ation on ! "p ( ! p to /& by _! lead]s4 ,! ef=ts to imprison ,brigham ,"y & to br+ reproa* ^u 8 "n only awak5$ ! /rong] _! confid5ce & love4 ,:5 ! company rea*$ ,nephi _m wom5 & *ildr5 came out to meet & greet him4 ,!y built a l>ge pyramid ( ev]gre5s ) ! ^w ,welcome wov5 into x4 ,_! en?usiasm k9dl$ into a he>tfelt expression1 ,bless$ are !y t come 9 ! "n ( ! ,"l4 ,!re 0 a gr& ovation :]ev] ! lead]s w5t4 ,presid5t ,"y1 h[ev]1 0 n exalt$ 9 8 feel+s because ( ^! att5tions4 ,! welf>e ( ! ,sa9ts 0 a matt] ( deep conc]n to him4 ,! ,sa9ts 7 admoni%$ to ab&on ! use ( tea1 c(fee1 & tobacco2 to cease to use liquor2 & n support ^? 9 ! c\ntry :o 7 ! deadly enemies ( ! ,sa9ts--^?1 :o1 enri*+ !mselves by _! patronage1 7 s5d+ lies abroad aga9/ ! p4 ,at ,nephi ! /ake ( ,zion 0 organiz$ ) ,eld] ,jacob ,bigl] z presid5t4 ,on rea*+ ,mt4 ,pleasant1 ! en?usiasm ( ! p exce$$ #ded ev5 t at ,nephi4 ,x 0 ! greate/ display & ! l>ge/ procession ,i ev] saw outside ( ,salt ,lake ,city4 ,at ,ephraim !re 0 a tor*light procession4 ,!re1 ,presid5t ,canute ,pet]son 0 select$ to preside ov] ! prie/hood 9 t place4 ,he subsequ5tly became presid5t ( ! ,sanpete ,/ake4 ,at ,ephraim ,eld] ,woodruff record$ 9 8 j\rnal ! foll[+3 ,i _h an int]view ?is morn+ ) a ,dani% bro!r by ! "n ( ,sor5 ,*ri/5s51 a man sev5ty-five ye>s ( age4 ,he _h liv$ "u five reign+ k+s ( ,d5m>k & _h s]v$ z a soldi] "u ,napoleon4 ,he 0 a v /rong man4 ,! lead]s return$ = g5]al conf]5ce :i* conv5$ t fall on ! #f? ( ,octob]4 ,x 0 ! fir/ "t = ?irty-two ye>s1 said ,eld] ,woodruff1 t all ! ,quorum ( ! ,twelve _h be5 toge!r4 ,! la/ "t be=e ?is 0 at ! home ( ,eld] ,heb] ,c4 ,kimball 9 ,kirtl&4 ,!y 7 !n cont5d+ "o aga9/ ! o!r1 & ,brigham ,"y pray$ t all ! ,quorum might nev] meet aga9 until x c\ld meet 9 peace & union4 ,! entire ,quorum nev] met s9ce !n until ?is day4 ,only ?ree ( ! orig9al ,quorum /ill rema9$4 ,!y 7 ,brigham ,"y1 ,orson ,hyde1 & ,orson ,pratt4 ,! ,quorum at ?is "t consi/$ ( ,orson ,hyde1 ,orson ,pratt1 ,john ,taylor1 ,wil=d ,woodruff1 ,george ,a4 ,smi?1 ,ezra ,t4 ,b5son1 ,*as4 ,c4 ,ri*1 ,lor5zo ,sn[1 ,frankl9 ,d4 ,ri*>ds1 ,george ,q4 ,cannon1 & ,joseph ,f4 ,smi?4 ,at ?is conf]5ce ,george ,a4 ,smi? 0 call$ to ! ,fir/ ,presid5cy ( ! ,*ur* to fill ! vacancy occasion$ by ! dea? ( ,heb] ,c4 ,kimball1 & ,brigham ,"y1 ,jr41 0 call$ to fill ! place made vacant 9 ! ,quorum4 ,he _h1 h[ev]1 be5 previ\sly orda9$ z an apo/le4 ,on ,octob] #bf? ( t ye>1 ,eld] ,woodruff record$ a circum/ance ( a mis=tune t befell "o ( 8 sons4 ,! ,indian boy ,keets :om he _h tak5 to raise1 9 a fit ( surl9ess left 8 po/ ( duty at ! molasses mill :]e he 0 fe$+ ! roll]s4 ,no "o 0 left to take ! ,indian boy's place except ,eld] ,woodruff's little son1 ,a%ael1 !n only five ye>s old4 ,:ile ! *ild 0 fe$+ ! mill1 8 "r h& 0 drawn betwe5 ! roll]s & badly cru%$4 ,! fa!r & "m #dee imm$iately br\ght him to ! city :]e ! ?umb & two ( ! f+]s 7 amputat$ by ,dr4 ,ormsby4 ,decemb] #h? he record$ ! dea? ( ,daniel ,sp5c]1 presid5t ( ! ,salt ,lake ,/ake2 & on ! #i?1 ! dea? ( ,leonora ,cannon ,taylor1 wife ( ,presid5t ,john ,taylor4 ,9 clos+ ! record ( ! ye> #ahfh1 he made a summ>y ( 8 labors = t ye>4 ,he travel$ "o ?\s& ?ree hundr$ & f\r miles1 att5d$ "o hundr$ & sev5ty-six meet+s1 prea*$ sev5ty-n9e disc\rses1 att5d$ ?irty-two pray] meet+s ) ! ,presid5cy & ,twelve1 tw5ty-six meet+s ( 8 own pray] circle1 two g5]al conf]5ces4 ,he labor$ tw5ty days 9 ! ,end[m5t ,h\se1 gave end[m5ts to two ?\s& & tw5ty-five p]sons1 m>ri$ f\r hundr$ & n9e c\ples1 out ( a total ( "o ?\s& "o hundr$ & n9e = t ye>4 ,he (ficiat$ 9 o!r ord9ances = eighte5 p]sons1 met ) ! ,s*ool ( ! ,prophets =ty-sev5 times1 baptiz$ "o1 confirm$ "o1 bless$ "o *ild1 met 9 a c\ncil ) ! body ( ! prie/hood ?ree times1 met ) an ,irrigation ,company twice1 & :ile 9 ,provo met f\r times ) ! ,city ,c\ncil4 ,dur+ ! ye> he wrote eighty lett]s & receiv$ sixty4 ,he att5d$ ! legislative c\ncil =ty days4 ,besides all ?is1 he labor$ on 8 f>m pl[+1 plant+1 reap+1 & irrigat+4 ,he kill$ ab\t ?ree hundr$ bu%els ( gras%opp]s4 ,:at a m>vel ( indu/ry6 #def ,,*apt] #db4 ,,! ,,ye>s1 #ahfi1 '#gj4 ,co-op]ative ,movem5t4--,cove ,=t4--,pron\ncem5t ,aga9/ ,use ( ,w9e4--,organization ( ,be> ,lake ,/ake4--,visit ( ,s*uyl] ,colfax4--,! ,godbe ,movem5t4--,desc5dants ( ,ca94--,utah ,c5tral ,r4 ,r4 ,complet$4--,plural ,m>riage4--,bo/on ,bo>d ( ,trade ,visits ,utah4--,say+s ( ,brigham ,"y4--,! ,newman-,pratt ,discussion4--,m>t9 ,h>ris ,rebaptiz$4 ,janu>y #a/1 #ahfi1 ,wil=d ,woodruff accompani$ ,brigham ,"y to ,ogd51 :]e a meet+ 0 held = ! purpose ( discuss+ a grant ( l& to ! ,union ,pacific & ,c5tral ,pacific ,railroads = ! use ( _! t]m9al /ation4 ,on ! #bnd !y met ,gov]nor ,/an=d ( ,cali=nia & ,mr4 ,durant1 bo? railroad m54 ,! =m] rode ) ,presid5t ,"y to view ! propos$ depot site4 ,! au?orities _h done all 9 _! p[] to make ,salt ,lake ,city ! t]m9al1 hop+ t ! ,c5tral ,pacific w\ld come by way ( ! s\? end ( ! lake4 ,!y accept$ _! disappo9tm5t gracefully & did all !y c\ld to exp$ite ! con/ruction ( ! railroads & t]m9al facilities at ! ,junction ,city4 ,mu* ( ! mon? ( ,janu>y 0 devot$ by ,eld] ,woodruff to 8 legislative "w4 ,"u date ( ! #bbnd1 h[ev]1 he record$ ! te/imony ( ,joseph ,b4 ,nobles to ! effect t he (ficiat$ 9 ! fir/ plural m>riage ( ?is disp5sation1 by seal+ ,eliza ,beman to ! ,prophet ,joseph ,smi?1 on ,may #f?1 #ahda4 ,on ! foll[+ #g? ( ,febru>y1 a ,presbyt]ian m9i/]1 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,/ew>t1 0 accord$ ! privilege ( address+ ! ,sa9ts 9 ! ,tab]nacle1 & 9 ! ev5+ at ! ,f\rte5? ,w>d ,assembly ,room4 ,f ! e>lie/ times 9 ,utah !re 0 a manife/ will+ness on ! "p ( ! lead]s to grant ! use ( _! places ( wor%ip to m9i/]s ( ! v>i\s d5om9ations4 ,! tea*+s ( ^! m9i/]s af=d$ ! ,sa9ts an opportunity ( contra/+ ! doctr9es ( ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts ) ^? ( ! v>i\s sects4 #deg ,eld] ,woodruff1 9 8 j\rnal1 said t ! ye> #ahfi 0 *>act]iz$ by ! great co-op]ative movem5t1 :i* made rapid headway ?r\gh\t ! settlem5ts 9 ,utah4 ,! e>ly "w ( ! pione]s _h be5 ! r$emption ( ! l&4 ,to _! m9d1 h[ev]1 !re 0 a special virtue 9 ! cultivation ( ! soil & ! manufactur+ ( ^? ?+s ne$$ by ! pione]s4 ,trade & speculation 7 some:at at v>iance ) ! religi\s _s & t5d5cies ( ^? times1 b ! movem5t 0 ha/5$ by ! adv5t into ! ,t]ritory ( l>ge numb]s ( ,g5tiles :o f$ & fatt5$ ^u trade & speculation4 ,! weal? acquir$ by ^! p>v5u m]*ants 0 q naturally a s\rce ( consid]able p[]4 ,!y _h ! money to c>ry on almo/ any propag&a :i* !y saw fit to inculcate 9 ! m9ds ( ! p ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 m ?an t1 ! great pr(it to !m (t5 became a heavy burd5 to ! p4 ,!re 7 9 ^? days /rong antagonisms1 & p>tisan _s ran high4 ,_m ( ! m]*ants us$ _! money 9 a mann] h>mful to ! be/ int]e/s ( ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1 & 9 su* a way z to eng5d] a hatr$ t[>ds !m by ! p ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 ,to mitigate ^! un=tunate conditions1 & less5 ! p[] ( c]ta9 ones ( _! enemies1 & = ! fur!r purpose ( p]mitt+ ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts !mselves to reap _! %>e ( bus9ess pr(its1 ! co-op]ative sy/em 0 inaugurat$4 ,! p 7 enc\rag$ to take /ock 9 ^! in/itutions :i* 7 organiz$ l>gely "u ! direction & control ( ! religi\s lead]s 9 ! v>i\s communities4 ,9 travel+ ?r\gh ! settlem5ts ( ! ,sa9ts1 ! subject ( co-op]ation 0 "o ( ! *ief topics ( disc\rse4 ,e t[n1 :]e ! ,sa9ts _h settl$1 organiz$ its co-op]ative /ore4 ,9 e>ly days ^! /ores 7 pot5t factors1 & ! control ( prices 0 (t5 regulat$ by !m4 ,! au?orities urg$ ! manag]s ( ^? in/itutions to practice equity 9 _! bus9ess affairs4 ,! fir/ :olesale dry goods /ore to d a :olesale bus9ess1 0 organiz$ ,m>* #a/1 #ahfi4 ,! non-,mormon m]*ants ( ,salt ,lake ,city naturally felt ! =ce ( ! new movem5t & made a proposition to ,presid5t ,"y to ! effect t !y w\ld be glad to sell him #deh _! e/abli%m5t & m]*&ise at co/1 he to collect debts & assume _! liabilities4 ,^u 8 do+ s1 !y promis$ to quit ! ,t]ritory4 ,!y bas$ _! grievance l>gely ^u ! in/ructions giv5 to ! p1 9 :i* !y 7 admoni%$ n to trade ) _! enemies4 ,brigham ,"y1 :o 0 equal to ! occasion1 call$ _! att5tion to ! fact t any & e man _h a p]fect "r to engage 9 bus9ess )9 ?is ,t]ritory4 ,he /at$1 h[ev]1 t 8 objection 0 to a c]ta9 class ( m]*ants :o took advantage ( ! weal? :i* !y accumulat$ f ! p to spread mis9=mation ab\t ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,( c\rse ! (f] 0 a bluff4 ,^! m5 might h left ! ,t]ritory & !y might h come back ! next day4 ,!re 0 no (f] on _! "p to put !mselves "u obligations n to take up m]*&is+ any "t !y saw fit1 aft] dispos+ ( _! prop]ty2 & ev5 if !y _h ent]$ into su* a bond1 x w\ld h be5 illegal 9 re/ra9t ( trade4 ,x 0 a bluff1 & us$ = outside effect4 ,presid5t ,"y ?\ght !y w\ld make a mo/ excell5t b>ga9 if !y c\ld sell out on ! t]ms propos$1--t]ms t any m]*ant w\ld be glad to accept4 ,on ! #af? ( ,april ,eld] ,woodruff took up ano!r ( ^? prea*+ t\rs ) ,presid5t ,"y to ,/4 ,george1 & settlem5ts ly+ along ! way4 ,he /at$ 9 8 j\rnal t j be=e leav+ ,salt ,lake he receiv$ ^w t 8 nephew by m>riage1 ,frankl9 ,b4 ,woolley1 _h be5 kill$ by ! ,indians1 ne> ! ,mohave ,riv] 9 ,s\!rn ,cali=nia4 ,eld] ,woolley 0 at ! "t 9 *>ge ( a company ( m5 :o 7 engag$ 9 freight+ goods f s\!rn ,cali=nia to ! ,/4 ,george co-op]ative /ore4 ,he 0 ! son ( ,bi%op ,edw9 ,d4 ,woolley ( ! ,?irte5? ,w>d ( ,salt ,lake ,city4 ,:5 8 rema9s 7 f\nd1 x 0 discov]$ t 8 body _h be5 pi]c$ by sev]al arr[s4 ,! mule ^u :i* he rode 0 ti$ to a tree ) its ?roat cut4 ,along ! way !y d$icat$1 on ! #ag? ( ,april1 ! new meet+-h\se 9 ,spr+ville1 ,presid5t ,d4 ,h4 ,wells (f]+ ! d$icatory pray]4 ,on rea*+ ,nephi ! au?orities took up ! ,^w ( ,wisdom & urg$ x mo/ /r5u\sly ^u ! ,sa9ts4 ,! trip 0 att5d$ by sev]e /orms1 ra91 & sn[4 #dei ,almo/ all ! way ! roads 7 v disagreeable4 ,:5 !y rea*$ ,cove ,creek ,=t1 a sort ( half-way /ation betwe5 ,kano% & ,beav]1 ! /opp$ = ! night4 ,! di/ance betwe5 ,beav] & ,kano% 0 s great t x af=d$ ! ,indians an excell5t opportunity to attack travel]s & make good _! escape4 ,eld] ,woodruff's j\rnal records ! foll[+ description ( x3 ,?is ,=t is a v sub/antial build+4 ,i ?9k x is ! be/ 9 ! ,t]ritory4 ,x is built ( volcanic rock laid 9 ) mort>4 ,ea* ( ! f\r walls is "o hundr$ feet long on ! outside1 eighte5 feet high f ! f\ndation4 ,on ! ea/ side is a gate way f\rte5 feet wide ) a sub/antial ar* six feet deep & ?ree in*es ?ick1 set inside4 ,above ?is1 prep>ations are be+ made = a look-out & telegraph (fice4 ,on ! we/ side is a gate way eight by f\r feet1 ) projections inside t5 & "o-half feet wide1 t5 feet high4 ,! front conta9s twelve rooms1 six on ! nor? & six on ! s\? side1 t5 ( :i* are sixte5 by f\rte5 feet1 & two are sixte5 by sev5te5 feet1 & n9e feet f\r in*es high4 ,!re is a *imney to ea* room1 ?ree feet wide & two feet ?ick4 ,! *imneys rise six feet above ! top ( ! wall4 ,! rooms are well light$ & h five panel doors4 ,! ro( is cov]$ ) good %av$ p9e %+les4 ,! entire build+ conta9s two ?\s& two hundr$ & fifty p]* ( rock1 "o ?\s& n9e hundr$ & sev5ty-five bu%els ( lime1 & has co/ to ! pres5t #bb1fij4jj4 ,! ,=t 0 a great protection 9 ^? days4 ,x /ood n f> f ! m\? ( ! canyon :i* ran up into ,sevi] ,valley1 & 0 a great necessity to all travel]s1 ,mormon1 ,jew1 or ,g5tile1 :o 9 ^? days w5t to ,cali=nia by :at 0 call$ ! ,s\!rn ,r\te4 ,on rea*+ ,toqu]ville1 ! company turn$ ea/ & drove up ! ,virg9 ,riv] z f> z ,rockville4 ,"h we f\nd a beautiful place4 ,a /reet "o-half a mile long ) r[s ( h\ses on ea* side & f9e g>d5s & or*>ds runn+ ?r\gh ! c5t] ( ! t[n4 ,! beautiful v9ey>ds & ! high m\nta9s make ! sc5e some:at romantic4 ,on ! #bi? ( ,april1 ! company return$ to ,toqu]ville #dfj :]e ,presid5t ,"y1 9 a pron\nc$ mann]1 depreciat$ ! use ( w9e4 ,y put w9e on y\r table morn+ & night & x w be an injury to y4 ,set a good example be=e all1 & keep ! ,^w ( ,wisdom2 if y d n1 y w soon be sev]$ f ! ,*ur*4 ,on leav+ !re !y w5t directly to ,/4 ,george4 ,! t[n _h gr[n wond]fully 9 ^? days1 & _h become "o ( ! mo/ fl\ri%+ t[ns 9 ,utah4 ,a numb] ( mo/ excell5t families _h be5 call$ to settle ! place "u ! lead]%ip ( ,era/us ,sn[1 :o _h *>ge ( ! "w 9 ! s\!rn "p ( ! ,t]ritory4 ,x 0 "h t ,presid5t ,"y recomm5d$ ! e/abli%m5t ( :olesale /ores = ,/4 ,george & ,p>[an4 ,:5 !y _h rea*$ ! latt] place on _! return1 ,presid5t ,"y sugge/$ t an invitation be s5t ! ,moquit*e ,indians to come & locate ) ! ,sa9ts1 ! report hav+ rea*$ him t ^! ,indians felt desir\s ( s do+4 ,on _! return1 ,eld] ,woodruff said3 ,on ,may #af? ,apo/le ,cannon & myself spoke 9 ! ,tab]nacle4 ,we 7 foll[$ by a ,me?odi/ m9i/]1 a ,mr4 ,all51 a desc5dant ( ,col4 ,e?an ,all54 ,mr4 ,all5 _h also spok5 9 ! morn+4 ,he 0 v favorably impress$ ) :at he _h se5 & ) ! doctr9es ( ! p4 ,on ! #aj? ( ,may ,eld] ,woodruff record$ :at to him 0 a v sad ev5t4 ,8 daught] ,susan & *ildr51 ob$i5t to ! wi%es ( _! husb& & fa!r1 left ,utah = ! ,/ates4 ,! husb& _h little or no fai? & did n c>e to rema9 long] among ! ,sa9ts4 ,h[ev]1 ,eld] ,woodruff bless$ 8 daught] & *ildr5 & prophesi$ good ?+s conc]n+ !m & liv$ to see 8 daught] & all h] *ildr5 b "o return unto ! fold & come back to ,salt ,lake ,city4 ,9 ! mon? ( ,june ,brigham ,"y & p>ty />t$ on ano!r t\r to ! ,nor?4 ,! pione] "w 9 ! outpo/s ( ! ,t]ritory ne$$ ! wat* c>e & enc\ragem5t ( ,presid5t ,"y1 :o gave detail$ att5tion to ev]y?+ :i* affect$ ! welf>e ( ! p4 ,! ,sa9ts :o locat$ 9 ^! di/ant places 7 n p]mitt$ to settle d[n1 by reason ( _! isolation1 into a neglectful & indiff]5t life4 ,!y 7 unlike mo/ pione]s on ! outskirts ( civilization1 z _! #dfa religi\s duties impos$ ^u !m public obligations :i* 7 educational 9 _! effect4 ,9 ,be> ,lake on ?is j\rney1 a new /ake organization 0 effect$1 ) ,eld] ,david ,p4 ,kimball z presid5t4 ,apo/le ,*>les ,c4 ,ri* _h already locat$ 9 ,p>is1 ,be> ,lake1 & 0 ! g5]al sup]visor ( ! coloniz+ "w 9 ! f> nor?4 ,on _! return to ,salt ,lake ,city1 ,eld] ,woodruff took up 8 "w on ! f>m1 :]e he ho$ corn1 haul$ hay1 & h>ve/$ 8 :eat4 ,on ,pione] ,day1 :i* 0 celebrat$ ?r\gh\t ! cities & t[ns ( ,utah1 ,eld] ,woodruff wrote m$itatively z foll[s3 ,tw5ty-two ye>s ago today ,i drove ! team :i* br\ght ,presid5t ,brigham ,"y f ,emigration ,canyon into ?is ,city4 ,he lay ^u a b$1 sick 9 my c>riage4 ,z soon z 8 eyes re/$ ^u ! beautiful yet des]t sc5e ( ! valley be=e u he said3 ',?is is ! place2 = ! ,"l has %[n x to me 9 a vision4' ,we n[ numb] m ?an a hundr$ ?\s& s\ls4 ,see :at ,god ha? wr\ght6 ,let ,8 "n be honor$ above all else6 ,on ! #be? ( t mon? he record$ ! return ( ,george ,nebek] f a mission to ! ,hawaiian ,isl&s4 ,he br\ght ) him ,napela1 a native ,sa9t1 :o address$ ! ,sa9ts 9 ! ,tab]nacle ( t date4 ,napela1 0 ! fir/ ,hawaiian to visit ,utah4 ,on ! #ad? ( ,septemb]1 t ye>1 ,eld] ,woodruff record$ ! dea? ( ,ezra ,t4 ,b5son1 :o di$ sudd5ly at ,ogd5 ,city1 at ! home ( ,eld] ,lor5 ,f>r4 ,! foll[+ ,sunday ,eld] ,woodruff prea*$ a disc\rse 9 ! ,tab]nacle1 9 honor ( ,bro!r ,b5son1 & gave a brief sket* ( 8 life4 ,he said t on t occasion !re 7 ab\t sixty ladies & g5tlem5 f ,ohio1 :o occupi$ ! front b5*es & :o gave /rict att5tion to :at 0 said4 ,9 ^? times _m di/+ui%$ visitors pass$ ?r\gh ,salt ,lake ,city1 enr\te to ,cali=nia4 ,!y naturally rema9$ ov] to visit ,salt ,lake ,city & li/5 to ! disc\rses ( ! ,mormon au?orities4 ,f ,eld] ,woodruff's j\rnal x w be obs]v$ t ! speak]s dwelt ext5sively ^u ! pr9ciple ( ! patri>*al ord] ( m>riage4 ,!y expla9$ ! views ( ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts & def9$ !m on religi\s1 #dfb moral1 & sci5tific gr\nds4 ,! memb]s ( ,congress 7 frequ5tly 9 ! audi5ce1 & _h ! opportunity ( li/5+ to ! au?orities1 & !re=e obta9$ _! in=mation on t important subject fir/-h&4 ,on ,octob] #crd he gave an acc\nt ( ! visit ( ,s*uyl] ,colfax1 ,mr4 ,ordway1 ! ,s]geant-at-arms ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 & sev]al memb]s ( ,congress4 ,^! di/+ui%$ visitors att5d$ meet+ 9 ! aft]noon1 & ! #ad? ,w>d meet+-h\se 9 ! ev5+4 ,9 ^? days !re 0 a great deal ( discussion ab\t ! pr9ciple ( ,plural ,m>riage1 & its rightfulness 0 urg$ ) great =ce by ! ,*ur* lead]s4 ,! ,t]ritory 0 ga9+ notoriety ?r\gh\t ! c\ntry1 & ! practice ( ! p "h 0 a matt] ( frequ5t & bitt] discussion4 ,! lead+ m5 ( ! nation 7 some:at puzzl$ ov] a situation t 0 inde$ peculi> to !m4 ,! fruit 0 good1 ! tree 0 bad1 z !y f\nd x4 ,!re 7 prosp]\s & happy homes4 ,!re 0 progress 9 e direction4 ,! lead]s 7 pa9/ak+1 indu/ri\s1 frugal1 ,god-fe>+ m54 ,!re 0 e evid5ce ( _! integrity1 b _! sy/em ( m>riage 0 n 9 h>mony ) ! traditions ( ! pa/1 & ! religi\s practices ( ,*ri/5dom4 ,^! di/+ui%$ visitors felt to praise & also to condemn4 ,!y 7 li/5+ to disc\rses on a "q to :i* !y c\ld n give _! ass5t4 ,!y 7 ent]ta9$ by means ( a ,t]ritorial ,fair1 at :i* !re 7 se5 ! products ( ! ,t]ritory4 ,mr4 ,colfax & 8 fri5ds express$ _! surprise at :at !y saw4 ,! gra91 vegetables1 fruits1 horses1 cattle1 m]*&ise1 & all ! evid5ces ( indu/ry 7 f> beyond _! expectation4 ,?\s&s ( p ?rong$ ! fair gr\nds1 & ! occasion 0 "o ( g5]al en?usiasm4 ,apo/le ,woodruff did n conceal ! pride :i* he felt 9 ! premiums t 7 aw>d$ because ( 8 horses1 8 %eep1 & a c[4 ,! day aft] ! op5+ ( ! ,fair1 ! ,octob] ,conf]5ce conv5$4 ,! att5dance 0 unusually l>ge4 ,a l>ge measure ( prosp]ity 0 enjoy$1 & ! p ga!r$ by ! ?\s&s4 ,alb]t ,c>r+ton 0 *os5 a memb] ( ! ,twelve 9 consequ5ce ( ! dea? ( ,ezra ,t4 ,b5son4 ,a #dfc ,mr4 ,coe f ,j]usalem 0 9 att5dance & address$ ! congregation4 ,! ,t]ritory n[ _h organiz$ a militia :i* 0 call$ out = drill 9 ! v>i\s c\nties4 ,at ?is "t ^! ga!r+s ( ! militia ^u ! l>ge drill gr\nds1 9 diff]5t p>ts ( ! ,t]ritory1 0 a s\rce ( milit>y pride1 :i* q g5]ally ar\s$ a militant _s4 ,! militia ( ,salt ,lake ,c\nty met on _! l>ge drill gr\nd on ! we/ side ( ! ,jordan4 ,_! organization 0 complete4 ,! difficulties ) ! ,indians1 too1 _h mu* to d ) ?is new organization4 ,patriotic _s 0 eng5d]$1 & !re 0 g5]ally consid]able excitem5t on ^? occasions4 ,eld] ,woodruff p>ticipat$ 9 ^! drills & 9 #ahgj act$ z *apla94 ,j ab\t ?is "t he record$ a visit :i* he1 toge!r ) ,orson ,pratt & ,george ,q4 ,cannon1 made to ,william ,s4 ,godbe1 ,e4 ,l4 ,t4 ,h>rison1 & ,t4 ,b4 ,h4 ,/5h\se4 ,?is 0 popul>ly kn[n z ! ,godbe ,movem5t4 ,^! m5 7 /rong *>act]s1 & m5 ( a set det]m9ation to h _! own way4 ,! m]cantile movem5t ( ^! times1 by :i* co-op]ative /ores 7 e/abli%$1 af=d$ !m1 !y pret5d$1 an opportunity to decl>e aga9/ ,presid5t ,"y & 8 policy4 ,8 lead]%ip 0 a s\rce ( jeal\sy to !m4 ,^! ,*ur* lead]s hop$ to p]suade !m n to yield to :at 0 _! evid5t purpose1 to oppose ! ,*ur*4 ,eld] ,woodruff said he f\nd !m 9 ! d>k1 & bitt]4 ,he plead$ ) !m to rep5t & turn f _! wrongful c\rse4 ,subsequ5tly1 h[ev]1 !y broke away entirely1 & !y & _! families left ! ,*ur*4 ,on ! #bg? ( ,octob] ! lead]s took up "o ( _! t\rs ( ! s\?4 ,new t[ns 7 spr++ up1 & new conditions 7 s rapidly aris+ t con/ant vigilance 0 requir$4 ,?is clos$ ! ye> #ahfi4 ,x 0 an important ye> 9 ! hi/ory ( ,salt ,lake because ( ! completion ( ! ,utah ,c5tral ,railroad bran* l9e f ,ogd5 to ,salt ,lake ,city4 ,x _h be5 a ye> ( consid]able anxiety to ! ,sa9ts 9 consequ5ce ( ! ef=ts ( ,congress to legislate aga9/ ! practice ( plural m>riage among ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,eld] ,woodruff #dfd wrote ( ! bill z a bill to deprive ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts f keep+ ! comm&m5ts ( ,god4 ,! ,"l has reveal$ ! patri>*al ord] ( m>riage1 & we %all be damn$ if we d n obey x4 ,9 ord] to c\nt]act ! influ5ce aga9/ ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1 ! ladies 9 ,salt ,lake ,city held a mass-meet+ 9 ! ,tab]nacle to prote/ to ,congress aga9/ ! passage ( ! ,cullom ,bill or any o!r bill :i* might militate aga9/ ! practice ( plural m>riage4 ,! meet+ 0 "o ( great en?usiasm4 ,/irr+ spee*es 7 made & resolutions adopt$ & =w>d$ to ,congress4 ,on ! #aj? ( ,janu>y ,eld] ,woodruff wrote3 ,?is is a great day 9 ,utah4 ,"s twelve or fifte5 ?\s& p ( ! city & surr\nd+ c\ntry1 m51 wom51 & *ildr51 assembl$ ar\nd ! railroad depot to celebrate ! completion ( ! ,utah ,c5tral ,railway1 & to see ! la/ rail laid & ! la/ spike driv5 by ,presid5t ,"y4 ,?is railroad 0 built by ! labor+ m5 ( ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,!re 7 pres5t b&s ( music f ! ,city & ,camp ,d\glas4 ,on ! /& 7 ! ,fir/ ,presid5cy1 ! ,twelve ,apo/les1 ! (fic]s ( ! ,union & ,c5tral & ,pacific ,railroad1 includ+ ! (fic]s ( ,=t ,d\glas4 ,a l>ge /eel mallet 0 us$ on ! occasion4 ,x 0 made by ,james ,lawson & elegantly *as$ on ! top1 & !re 0 engrav$ ^u x a bee hive surm\nt$ by ! inscription ,hol9ess to ! ,"l4 ,"u ! bee hive 7 ! lett]s ,u4 ,c4 ,r4 ,r4 ,! spike 0 con/ruct$ ( home made iron & manufactur$ by ! late ,eld] ,na?aniel ,v4 ,jones4 ,x 0 ornam5t$ l ! mallet & ! ornam5tation 0 also ! "w ( ,bro!r ,lawson4 ,be=e ! c]emony ( lay+ ! la/ rail comm5c$1 ! sun1 :i* _h be5 completely conceal$ by ! cl\ds dur+ ! e>ly "p ( ! day1 bur/ =? ) great brilliancy z if det]m9$ to enhance ! g5]al joy by 8 g5ial rays4 ,! c]emony took place ab\t n9e o'clock1 aft] :i* a salute ( ?irty-sev5 guns 0 giv51--a salute = ea* mile ( ! road4 ,capta9 ,croxall's b& enliv5$ ! sc5e by its /ra9s ( sweet music4 ,! foll[+ pray] 0 !n (f]$ by ,eld] ,woodruff3 #dfe ,o ,god1 ! ,et]nal ,fa!r1 we h assembl$ on ?is occasion to celebrate "o ( ! gr&e/ ev5ts ( ! g5]ation 9 :i* we live1 & to (f] up ! gratitude ( our he>ts ) ?anks-giv+ = ,?y m]ciful & protect+ c>e t 0 ov] u :5 we 7 l$ into ^! ,valleys by ,?y s]vant ,brigham ,"y tw5ty-two ye>s ago4 ,we f\nd !n a complete des]t inhabit$ only by wild bea/s & a few r$ m51 :o roam$ ov] ! pla9s4 ,to-day we behold ! teem+ ?\s&s ( ! ,anglo ,saxon race assembl$ "h to celebrate ! completion ( a l9e ( railroads into ?is ,city1 :i* has op5$ up comm]ce betwe5 u & all ! _w4 ,?\ ha/ enabl$ ! ,sa9ts :o h ga!r$ "h f ! nations ( ! e>?1 to fill ^! ,valleys ( ! ,m\nta9s ) six hundr$ miles ( cities1 t[ns1 villages1 g>d5s1 or*>ds1 v9ey>ds1 & fields2 & ! des]t has be5 made to blossom z ! rose4 ,we %\ld be ungrateful did we n ackn[l$ge ,?y h& 9 ,?y protect+ c>e1 :i* has be5 ov] u & :i* has enabl$ u to assi/ 9 levell+ ^! m\nta9s & exalt+ ! valleys & 9 lay+ an iron b& :i* has b\nd ?is cont95t toge!r f ocean to ocean & made all ! v>i\s /ates & t]ritories ( ?is mighty nation neighbors to ea* o!r4 ,= all ^! bless+s we r5d] ! gratitude ( our he>ts unto ,!e1 & we pray t ,?y bless+s may re/ ^u ?is day4 ,we d$icate ?is railroad unto ,!e1 ! ,"l our ,god4 ,we pray t ,?y bless+s may re/ ^u x1 & ^u ^? :o h built x & labor$ on x4 ,we ?ank ,!e = ! peace & quietude we h enjoy$1 = ! _m ye>s t we h dwelt 9 ^! ,valleys ( ! ,m\nta9s4 ,cont9ue ,?y bless+s1 ,o ,god1 we besee* ,!e1 unto ! inhabitants "h & ?r\gh\t ! nation4 ,^! favors & bless+s we ask 9 ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 our ,r$eem]1 ,am54 ,a spee* 0 !n read by ,george ,q4 ,cannon = ,presid5t ,"y4 ,telegrams f ,gov]nor ,/an=d ( ,cali=nia & o!rs1 express+ _! regrets at n be+ able to be pres5t1 7 !n read1 aft] :i* addresses 7 made by ,wm4 ,j5n+s1 ,col4 ,b4 ,o4 ,c>r ( ! ,union ,pacific1 ,t4 ,b4 ,morris1 *ief eng9e] ( ! ,we/]n ,division ( ! ,u4 ,p4 ,r4 ,r41 ,john ,taylor1 & ,mr4 ,campbell1 sup]9t5d5t ( ! ,utah ,division ( ! ,c5tral ,pacific ,r4 ,r4 ,^! 7 all publi%$ 9 ! ,news ( ,janu>y #aa?1 #ahgj1 ) ! exception ( ,mr4 ,campbell's :i* #dff ! record]s c\ld n he>4 ,! b5$iction 0 pron\nc$ by ,h5ry ,w4 ,naisbitt4 ,9 ! ev5+ ! /reets 7 enliv5$ by great ?rongs ( p4 ,! illum9ation ( ! ,city began at six o'clock p4 m41 & by sev5 o'clock !re 0 ! greate/ brilliancy ?r\gh\t ! /reets & 9 ! skies4 ,all public build+s & /ores 7 illum9at$4 ,i att5d$ a gr& ball 9 ! ,!atre :]e two hundr$ p]sons c\ld occupy ! floor at ! same "t 9 ! dance4 ,!re 7 "s fifte5 hundr$ p pres5t1 includ+ ! milit>y (fic]s ( ,camp ,d\glas4 ,all ! f$]al (ficials1 includ+ ! ,judges1 7 !re4 ,i took ) me ?ree ( my wives1 ,phoebe1 ,emma1 & ,s>ah4 ,we ate supp] at ! ,t[ns5d ,h\se4 ,on ! #af? ( ,janu>y ,eld] ,woodruff ) a numb] ( o!rs />t$ by tra9 to ,ogd5 = ! purpose ( att5d+ ! fun]al ( ,bi%op ,c4 ,w4 ,we/1 :o _h di$ 9 ,cali=nia4 ,on ! way to ,ogd5 ! tra9 0 delay$ by an accid5t s t ^? abo>d rea*$ t place only 9 "t to witness ! burial s]vice4 ,com+ back1 we held 9 ! c> "o ( ! be/ meet+s ,i ev] att5d$ 9 my life4 ,we _h tw5ty-two spee*es & ab\t ! same numb] ( songs4 ,among ! speak]s 7 ,eld]s ,john ,taylor1 ,wil=d ,woodruff1 ,lor5zo ,sn[1 ,george ,q4 ,cannon1 ,joseph ,f4 ,smi?1 & ,brigham ,"y1 ,jr41 mu* ( ! _s ( ,god re/$ ^u u1 & /rong te/imonies 7 borne4 ,we rea*$ home ab\t t5 o'clock4 ,on ,janu>y ! #bg? he record$ ! dea? ( 8 ,uncle ,ozem ,woodruff1 :o _h di$ ! prec$+ ,decemb] at ! advanc$ age ( n9ety-two4 ,ab\t ! same "t he 0 indu/ri\sly mail+ pap]s to 8 fri5ds 9 ! ,ea/ 9 ord] t he might circulate ! spee* aga9/ ! ,sa9ts by ,vice-presid5t ,s*uyl] ,colfax & ! reply !reto by ,eld] ,john ,taylor4 ,! conf]5ce ( ,april #f?1 t ye>1 0 poorly att5d$ ow+ to ! inclem5cy ( ! wea!r4 ,!re 0 a foot ( sn[ at ! "t on ! gr\nd4 ,naturally1 "s excitem5t exi/$ at ! "t 9 consequ5ce ( ! legislation by congress4 ,conf]5ce 0 held b "o day & !n adj\rn$ until ! #e? ( ,may1 :5 x reconv5$ & la/$ ?ree days4 ,! latt] "p ( ,may 0 made int]e/+ to ! p ( ,salt ,lake by a visit ( ! ,bo/on ,bo>d ( ,trade4 ,! company #dfg occupi$ elev5 ,pullman c>s1 & consi/$ ( "o hundr$ & tw5ty weal?y m]*ants & bus9ess m5 f ! ,city ( ,bo/on4 ,!y att5d$ ! ,tab]nacle meet+ & 7 address$ by ,eld]s ,woodruff & ,george ,a4 ,smi?4 ,9 ! aft]noon ,presid5t ,"y spoke to ab\t ?ree hundr$ /rang]s & a l>ge congregation ( ! ,sa9ts4 ,aft] ! s]vice1 ,presid5t ,"y1 ,george ,a4 ,smi?1 ,d4 ,h4 ,wells1 ,john ,taylor1 ,orson ,pratt1 ,wil=d ,woodruff1 & ,george ,q4 ,cannon 7 invit$ to d9e 9 ! palace c>s ) ! not$ visitors4 ,on ! f\r? ( ,june a l>ge p>ty ( ! lead+ m5 ( ! ,*ur* />t$ on "o ( _! t\rs ?r\gh ,malad & ,be> ,lake ,valleys4 ,presid5t ,"y 0 indefatigable 9 8 travels ?r\gh\t ! ,*ur*4 ,he 0 ev]y:]e pres5t ) c\nsel & enc\ragem5t to build up ! ,zion ( ,god4 ,! p 7 n all[$ to sleep ^u ! laurels !y _h won4 ,!y 7 n p]mitt$ to settle d[n to an indiff]5t com=t4 ,on t trip !y 7 receiv$ ev]y:]e ) honor & en?usiasm4 ,on diff]5t occasions ,eld] ,woodruff quot$ ,presid5t ,"y z say+3 ,we are surr\nd$ by ! ,lamanites :o are degrad$ & ca/ d[n1 yet !y are ( ! h\se ( ,israel & we %\ld set !m a good example4 ,let u n get d[n to _! ways1 b r seek to exalt !m4 ,( a c]ta9 class he said1 ,eld]s _m times are va9 & trifl+1 & seem to =get _! call+ & position 9 ! ,*ur*4 ,we %\ld come to realize t we h ! prie/hood & are set z an example to all m54 ,we %\ld magnify our call+ & walk ) dignity be=e ! ,"l4 ,9 ref]5ce to ! build+ up ( ,zion he fur!r said3 ,x is our duty to build up ,zion4 ,we _c d x by s++ & pray+ alone4 ,x w take ! "w ( ! p4 ,:5 ,zion is built up1 x w be beautiful & glori\s4 ,all we h done already is attract+ ! att5tion ( ! _w4 ,on t j\rney ,eld] ,woodruff quotes ! words ( ,lor5zo ,sn[1 :o gave an acc\nt ( 8 exp]i5ce :5 dr[n$ 9 ! ,pacific ,ocean4 ,he 0 "u _m feet ( wat] & 0 re/or$ to life by ! p[] ( ,god4 ,he said t = _m ye>s previ\s to ?is ev5t he _h suff]$ f sick heada*e1 b aft]w>ds x _h left him & he _h be5 entirely heal$ f x4 #dfh ,foll[+ ! acc\nt giv5 by ,lor5zo ,sn[1 he quot$ ^! words f ! lips ( ,presid5t ,"y3 ,m>k my words1 e ,latt]-day ,sa9t :o gets ri* & does n ackn[l$ge ! h& ( ,god 9 x w be damn$4 ,a hypocrite or a traitor _c ga9 ! confid5ce ( ,god or man4 ,we mu/ obey ! ,"l & keep ,8 laws4 ,! ,god ( ,heav5 has kept ! ,cele/ial ,law1 & s mu/ we if we obta9 ! same glory ) ,him4 ,i w\ld r h slept ) ,joseph ,smi? 9 dea? ?an to live to turn "o hone/ man f ! ,*ur*4 ,! au?orities 9 ^! t[ns & cities %\ld deal k9dly & ju/ly ) ! ,sa9ts4 ,! _s ( ^? times is repeat$ 9 ! language ( ,lor5zo ,sn[ 9 8 address to ! p at ,logan on ! occasion ( t t\r3 ,! ,"l does n int5d t ! ,sa9ts %all live always 9 d5s & caves ( ! e>?1 b t !y %all build f9e h\ses4 ,:5 ! ,"l comes he w n expect to meet a dirty p1 b a p ( ref9em5t1 hav+ glory z ! bride to ! ,lamb ( ,god4 ,:5 we 7 call$ to g s\?1 ,i cont9u$ to improve my prop]ty up to ! la/ mom5t2 at ! same "t ,i expect$ to burn up ev]y?+ except :at we _h to take s\? ) u4 ,:5 we 7 call$ to g s\? we 7 unit$ z ! he>t ( "o man4 ,aft] ! return ( ! ,presid5t's p>ty f ! nor?1 ,eld] ,woodruff busi$ himself by giv+ enc\ragem5t to ! silk indu/ry :i* ! p 7 !n endeavor+ to e/abli% 9 ! ,t]ritory2 & 9 company ) ,rob]t ,t4 ,burton took up ! "w ( sell+ ! bonds ( ! ,c5tral ,pacific ,railroad4 ,on ! #ab?1 #ac?1 & #ad? ( ,augu/ he gave an acc\nt ( ! discussion betwe5 ,orson ,pratt & ,doctor ,newman on ! subject ( ,polygamy1 an acc\nt ( :i* has be5 issu$ z a sep>ate publication4 ,! ,sunday foll[+ ! discussion1 ,william ,h4 ,sew>d1 =m] ,secret>y ( ,/ate1 att5d$ ! s]vices 9 ! ,tab]nacle4 ,he 0 !n on 8 way to ,*9a4 ,he 0 deeply impress$ by ! gr[? & developm5t ( ! ,sa9ts1 & 0 l$ to say t ,am]ica _h nev] produc$ a great] /atesman ?an ,presid5t ,brigham ,"y4 ,on ! #d? ( ,septemb]1 ,m>t9 ,h>ris1 "o ( ! ,witnesses to ! ,book ( ,mormon1 appe>$ be=e ! p 9 ! ,tab]nacle1 he hav+ be5 br\ght to ,utah l>gely ?r\gh ! int]e/ #dfi & labors ( ,eld] ,edw>d ,/ev5son4 ,m>t9 ,h>ris arose & bore 8 te/imony to ! tru? ( ! ,book ( ,mormon4 ,he 0 eighty-eight ye>s old1 & he f9ally came up to ,zion to lay 8 body d[n ) ! ,sa9ts4 ,he has be5 sep>at$ f ! ,*ur* ?irty-?ree ye>s & 0 f> beh9d ! times1 yet he bore a /rong te/imony to ! tru? ( ! ,book ( ,mormon4 ,on ! #ag? ( t mon? ,eld] ,/ev5son rebaptiz$ ,m>t9 ,h>ris & he 0 confirm$ by ,john ,taylor4 ,9 clos+ 8 j\rnal = t ye> he says t he travel$ 9 all1 sev5te5 hundr$ miles1 att5d$ "o hundr$ & sixty-six meet+s1 & prea*$ sev5ty-five disc\rses4 ,9 ! ,end[m5t ,h\se he seal$ ov] five hundr$ c\ples4 ,9 addition to 8 religi\s duties1 ,eld] ,woodruff s]v$ =ty days 9 ! ,t]ritorial ,legislature4 ,he also took pleasure 9 ! ?\ght t he _h labor$ ^u 8 f>m consid]able "t 9 pl[+1 h>ve/+1 plant+1 & hoe+4 ,he speaks ( 8 potatoes1 ( 8 squa%1 & 8 apples & 8 hay4 ,^! 7 ! products ( ! soil1 :i* he rais$ = ! support ( himself & ( 8 wives & *ildr54 ,no public man ^u :om weigh$ heavily ! duties ( bo? *ur* & /ate m p]fectly lov$ & honor$ t div9e comm&1 ,by ! sweat ( ?y br[ %alt ?\ e>n ?y bread4 #dgj ,,*apt] #dc4 ,,pione] ,,life ,,9 ,,ri* ,,c\nty1 #ahga4 ,arre/ ( ,presid5t ,"y & ,o!rs4--,exp]i5ces 9 ,r&olph4--,caught 9 a ,sn[ ,/orm4--,rea*es ,salt ,lake ,city4 ,! ye> #ahga f\nd ! anti-,mormon elem5t entr5*$ beh9d a consid]able adv]se ea/]n s5tim5t aga9/ ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1 & p]secutions !re=e took on a r5ew$ vigor4 ,!re 0 a conte/ on betwe5 ! ,f$]al & ! ,t]ritorial (fic]s respect+ ! control ( ! p5it5ti>y1 :i* _h be5 con/ruct$ 9 "p by ! ,t]ritory1 & 9 "p by ! ,f$]al gov]nm5t4 ,z all su* que/ions 7 decid$ by ,f$]al & ho/ile c\rts1 ! ,mormon p 71 ( c\rse1 los]s at e /ep 9 ! controv]sy4 ,salt ,lake ,city 01 at ?is "t1 visit$ by l>ge numb]s ( /rang]s1 :o 7 g5]ally en r\te = ,cali=nia4 ,t /ate 0 ! eldorado ( an adv5tur\s & speculative class ( citiz5s :o _h le>n$ h[ to take advantage ( new conditions4 ,!y 7 naturally q curi\s to att5d s]vices 9 ! ,tab]nacle1 & 9 ! ev5+ !y usually visit$ ! ,f\rte5? ,w>d meet+-h\se1 t assembly room be+ 9 close proximity to ! ,t[ns5d ,hotel1 at t "t ! *ief ho/l]y ( ! ,t]ritory4 ,9 ,octob] ( t ye>1 ,presid5t ,"y 0 arre/$ by ,unit$ ,/ates ,m>%al ,patrick1 on ! *>ge ( unlawful conduct ) 8 plural wives4 ,a little lat] ,presid5t ,wells & ,george ,q4 ,cannon 7 also arre/$ on ! same *>ge4 ,eld] ,woodruff said 9 8 j\rnal ( ,octob] #bh? t ,presid5t ,wells1 ,hosea ,/\t1 & ,william ,kimball 7 arre/$ on a false *>ge1 made by ,william ,a4 ,hickman1 a notori\s murd]]1 :o s\ght an opportunity at a "t :5 !re 0 great excitem5t aga9/ ! lead]s1 to %ield himself f accusations & prosecution4 ,! *ief purpose ( ^! arre/s 0 to excite ! public indignation ?r\gh\t ! ,unit$ ,/ates aga9/ ! ,mormon lead]s4 ,!y 7 !re=e tak5 to ,=t ,d\glas1 & !re kept "u milit>y gu>d4 ,! "o excuse #dga = su* extraord9>y action1 0 t !re might be an upris+ among ! p1 :i* w\ld require ! milit>y p[] to ov]come4 ,:ile ^! bre?r5 7 ?us conf9$ at ! ,=t1 !y 7 visit$ by ,apo/le ,woodruff1 :o says t he f\nd !m *e]ful & satisfi$ t !y w\ld be deliv]$ f ! p[] ( _! enemies4 ,"o ,g5]al ,morr[ ask$ ,presid5t ,wells if !y 7! ,mormons7 w\ld give up polygamy & submit to ! dem&s ( ! gov]nm5t1 or fight4 ,he repli$3 ,we w nei!r submit nor obey1 ,nei!r fight nor run away4 ,:ile ,eld] ,woodruff 0 n p]sonally select$ z an object ( ! enemies' attack1 he 0 nev]!less deeply int]e/$ 9 ! safety ( 8 bre?r51 & wat*$ ov] !m ) a bro!rly love4 ,he 0 ev] ready1 if necess>y1 to lay d[n 8 life = 8 bre?r54 ,:5 ,presid5t ,"y 0 on trial1 ,eld] ,woodruff 0 9 ! c\rt tak+ notes ( ! proce$+s1 & li/5+ ) eag] & anxi\s feel+s4 ,at t "t ,presid5t ,"y 0 prosecut$ by ,maxwell & ,bask91 & def5d$ by ,major ,hemp/ead & ! eloqu5t ,?omas ,fit*1 !n ! mo/ not$ attorney 9 ! ,t]ritory4 ,on ! #bh? ( ,june1 ! ye> foll[+1 he report$ 8 s]mon 9 honor ( ,m>y ,philipps ( ,kaysville1 :o di$ 9 h] n9ety-eigh? ye>4 ,%e _h be5 baptiz$ by ,eld] ,woodruff 9 ,engl& 9 #ahdj4 ,he always manife/$ a /rong atta*m5t = ^? :o _h be5 ! fruit ( ! gospel 9 8 e>ly labors4 ,a little lat] a peculi> exp]i5ce came to him 9 ! dea? ( a ,si/] ,all51 :o 0 sorely afflict$ at ! home ( "o ( ,abram ,o4 ,smoot's wives4 ,%e _h suff]$ sev]ely = two ye>s & v mu* desir$ t %e might be releas$ f h] suff]+s 9 ?is life4 ,%e !re=e call$ ^u ,eld] ,woodruff to bless h] to t end4 ,he pray]fully ask$ ! ,"l to let h] g1 & be+ impress$ t x 0 prop] t %e %\ld g1 he d$icat$ h] to ! ,"l1 & 9 "o h\r %e pass$ peacefully to ! great beyond4 ,ab\t ?is "t1 ,apo/le ,woodruff ent]$ on "s new & r extraord9>y exp]i5ces 9 an ef=t he made to #dgb assi/ 9 ! colonization & developm5t ( ,ri* ,c\nty1 ,utah4 ,he !re=e made a home at ,r&olph = 8 wife1 ,s>ah4 ,8 son1 ,wil=d1 _h be5 releas$ f ! ,muddy ,mission1 & return$ to ,r&olph to assi/ 8 fa!r1 & to e/abli% a home = himself !re4 ,8 new activities 9 ! e>ly settlem5t ( ,r&olph br\ght him into some:at close relation ) ! p :o 71 at ?is "t1 busily occupi$ 9 ! settlem5t ( ,be> ,lake4 ,:ile on a visit to ,soda ,spr+s1 :]e he met ,presid5t ,"y & p>ty1 !re di$ a ,mrs4 ,rose1 a wife ( ,major ,rose1 bo? ( :om he _h baptiz$ ?irty ye>s be=e 9 ,engl&4 ,! ,rose family 7 !n & h s9ce be5 some:at prom95t 9 ! affairs ( t "p ( ! c\ntry4 ,besides visit+ p = _! spiritual edification1 he also occupi$ a "p ( 8 "t 9 haul+ wood f ! ne>-by canyons to 8 family 9 ,r&olph4 ,on "o occasion he record$ 8 exp]i5ce z foll[s3 ,david & myself w5t to ! canyon to get wood1 & z x 0 all ! way d[n hill1 we put on ab\t two & "o-half cords ( dry quak+ asp4 ,:ile go+ d[n a v /eep hill1 ! r+ ( ! neck-yoke broke & ! wagon pu%$ on at great spe$4 ,"o ( ! mules fell j z ! wagon 0 ab\t to /op4 ,! front :eel run ov] x & p9ion$ x fa/ to ! gr\nd1 ) ! sway b> across its back1 :ile ! tongue ( ! wagon ran into ! gr\nd ne>ly six feet4 ,! mule _h to lie !re until we unload$ ! wood1 unc\pl$ ! wagon1 dug ! tongue out ( ! gr\nd ) an axe1 & tipp$ ! :eels ov] to release x4 ,we ?\ght x w\ld be almo/ if n q dead1 b to our surprise1 ! mule rose up1 %ook itself & began to eat4 ,! neck-yoke & irons ( bo? :ipple-trees 7 brok51 yet ,i /rapp$ !m up & rea*$ home ) "o cord ( wood4 ,cont9u+ 8 j\rnal1 he said3 ,dur+ ^? days x 0 v /ormy1 & on ! #bd? ( ,novemb] x ra9$ ne>ly all day4 ,i felt impress$1 /rongly impress$1 t ,i %\ld return to ,salt ,lake ,city4 ,?is feel+ _h be5 ^u me s9ce ,monday1 ?\gh my family urg$ me to rema94 ,on ! #ae? ! same _s aga9 re/$ ^u me & ,i told ,s>ah & ,wil=d t ,i mu/ #dgc g2 s aft] ,i ate breakfa/ ,i prep>$ my team1 bade my family good-bye1 & />t$ ab\t eight o'clock 9 ! morn+4 ,i drove to ,woodruff1 f$ my horses & talk$ a :ile ) ,bi%op ,lee4 ,i !n drove on1 & :5 ab\t twelve miles f ,wasat*1 a great sn[-/orm /ruck me4 ,x 0 t]ribly bl9d+4 ,h[ev]1 ,i arriv$ at ,wasat* 9 ! night ) my horses & wagon cov]$ ) sn[ & wat]4 ,i call$ ^u ,bro!r ,george ,r[ley1 :o 0 ! "o ,latt]-day ,sa9t 9 ! place4 ,he receiv$ me k9dly & assi/$ me to get my horses into ! /ore-h\se1 b = :i* ,i ?9k !y w\ld h p]i%$1 !re be+ no /able 9 ! place4 ,i travel$ ?irty-five miles t day & slept little ?r\gh ! night4 ,i rose on ,sunday morn+1 ! #bf?1 & f\nd ! sn[ ab\t two feet deep1 & fall+ ?ick & fa/4 ,x look$ v gloomy & ,i did n "k :at c\rse to pursue4 ,i c\ld n travel ! road s ,i w5t to ,mr4 ,hav51 an op]ator & ,u4 ,p4 ag5t1 & ask$ him :at *ance !re 0 to take a c>4 ,he _h no baggage c> he said1 & if he _h1 he did n "k h[ ,i c\ld get my wagon & horses on bo>d1 z all ! appliances = load+ su* articles 7 mov$ to ,evan/on4 ,i c\ld n buy any gra9 9 ! place1 & ! only hay !re1 0 9 ! h&s ( a ,mr4 ,hammond1 an apo/ate ,mormon1 & a v bitt] "o4 ,i br\ght f ,r&olph ab\t a hundr$ lbs4 ( hay1 :i* 0 all ! fe$ ,i _h4 ,! sn[ 0 rapidly cov]+ up my wagon4 ,9 t dilemma ,i w5t to ! h\se & f$ !m a little hay1 & !n kneel$ d[n & pray$ ! ,"l to deliv] me4 ,i c\ld get no wat] to my horses except z ,bro!r ,r[ley1 :o _h *>ge ( ! eng9e1 w\ld run x on a track ne> ! horses1 & turn x into ! buckets & ,i w\ld !n c>ry x to !m4 ,! night ( t day ,i w5t to b$ :ile ! sn[ 0 /ill fall+ & ev]y?+ look$ gloomy4 ,! #bg? 0 q an important day ) me4 ,i rose 9 ! morn+ & f\nd ! sn[ ?ree feet deep on ! level4 ,x 0 /ill sn[+ furi\sly4 ,i c\ld see no deliv]ance = myself & team unless ! ,"l op5$ ! way = u4 ,i _h to wall[ to my arm pits 9 sn[ to get to my horses1 or any:]e else4 #dgd ,mr4 ,hav5 s5t to ,evan/on = a c> = me1 ! night be=e by my reque/1 b h[ to get my wagon & team into x 0 ! great "q4 ,nei!r did ! ag5t see h[ x c\ld be done4 ,my wagon 0 cov]$ ) sn[ & 0 "s ?ree hundr$ feet f ! /ation4 ,!re 0 no help except ! ,*9am5 :o 7 "u ! control ( a ,mr4 ,c>p5t]1 ^: duty x 0 to keep ! track cle> ( sn[4 ,i spoke to him b he said he _h no "r to take 8 m5 f ! railroad to dig out a span ( horses4 ,i !n made my way ?r\gh ?ree feet ( sn[ ab\t ?ree hundr$ y>ds to ! place :]e my horses 7 h\s$4 ,i rubb$ !m d[n1 c>ess$ !m1 b only _h a morsel to fe$ !m4 ,i knelt d[n & pray$ e>ne/ly to ! ,"l to deliv] me & my team4 ,x might be ?\ght a little matt] to all[ ! horses to rema9 & />ve 9 ord] to take ! c> myself & save my own life4 ,b my team _h wall[$ ?r\gh ! sn[ "s twelve miles to save my life & ,i felt x my duty to d all 9 my p[] to save !irs4 ,i pray$ e>ne/ly to ! ,"l to deliv] me & save my animals f />vation4 ,! _s ( ! ,"l came ^u me :ile pray+ & ,i _h a te/imony t my pray]s w\ld be answ]$ & t ,i %\ld be deliv]$4 ,i rose f my knees & wall[$ "s sixty rods ?r\gh ?ree feet ( sn[ to ! telegraph (fice & talk$ ) ,mr4 ,hav51 ! op]ator & ag5t4 ,i told him he mu/ help me4 ,! _s ( ! ,"l re/$ ^u him & he said he w\ld d all 9 8 p[] = my deliv]ance4 ,he w5t ) me to see ,mr4 ,c>p5t]1 ! same _s came ^u him & he said he w\ld d all he c\ld4 ,he !n told ! t5 ,*9am5 to take _! %ovels & foll[ him4 ,we all w5t to :]e ! horses & wagon 7 & x took u ne>ly five h\rs to dig out ! wagon & op5 ! road to ! /ation4 ,!n we _h to build a /ag+ "s t5 feet high & cov] x ) coal c9d]s to get ! horses up1 b !y w\ld n walk up ! planks4 ,i !n w5t to ,mr4 ,hammond1 ! apo/ate ,mormon1 :o _h ! only hay 9 ! place1 & ask$ him to sell me fifty c5ts wor?4 ,he got ! same _s z ! o!rs1 put up ! hay = me & c>ri$ x to ! depot4 ,i laid x on ! plat=m at ! head ( ! /ag+ & bo? ( my horses readily #dge w5t to x4 ,i !n put !m inside4 ,we !n took ! wagon to pieces & lift$ x up1 piece at a "t1 & plac$ x 9 ! /ore-h\se4 ,:5 ! freight tra9 came along1 ,mr4 ,hav5 /opp$ x & _h ! eng9e] br+ up ! c> a hundr$ y>ds to ! plat=m4 ,9 try+ to get my box 9 ) ! b[s & cov] on1 x became fa/5$ ) "o end on ! plat=m & ! o!r aga9/ ! side ( ! c>4 ,! eng9e] w\ld n wait any long]1 b />t$ on ) 8 tra9 & left me4 ,mr4 ,hav5 !n telegraph$ to ,evan/on to s5d him an eng9e4 ,:ile x 0 com+1 we took (f ! cov] & b[s to ! wagon box1 & f9ally succe$$ 9 load+ my outfit4 ,x 0 9 ord] :5 ! eng9e arriv$4 ,mr4 ,hav5 ord]$ ! eng9e] to hit* on to ! c>4 ,he did s reluctantly z he _h to travel some?+ l "o hundr$ & sixty miles to get to ,ogd5 & back1 j to take me & my wagon & team4 ,i bade my fri5ds good-bye1 & z ! c>s />t$ ,i knelt d[n by ! side ( my horses & return$ ?anks to my ,heav5ly ,fa!r = ! deliv]ance he _h br\ght to me4 ,my clo?+ 0 wet1 ,i hav+ wall[$ 9 ! sn[ all day1 s ,i put on dry ones4 ,we arriv$ 9 ,ogd5 ab\t t5 o'clock1 :5 ,i w5t to ,bi%op ,h]rick & pass$ ! night ) him4 ,bro!r ,h]rick l5t me money to pay my bill to ! railroad1 :i*1 /range to say1 0 only #bf4jj4 ,_h !y *>g$ me 9 full1 _! usual rates = c> & eng9e & all t 0 done1 x w\ld h be5 ab\t #aej4jj4 ,on ! #bh? ( ,novemb] ,i drove my team f ,ogd5 to ,salt ,lake1 :]e ,i arriv$ home ) a grateful he>t to be deliv]$ f my p]ils & to f9d my family all well4 #dgf ,,*apt] #dd4 ,,! ,,ye>s1 #ahgb-gd4 ,judge ,mc,kean4--,j\rnaliz+4--,e>ly ,*ur* ,hi/orians4--,holy ,gho/4--,visit to ,san ,francisco4--,fun]als ( ,pitt & ,play]4--,?omas ,l4 ,kane4--,g>d5 ( ,ed54--,p>alysis4--,e>l ,rosebury4--,fall f a ,tree4 ,accord+ to ,eld] ,woodruff's j\rnal1 ! ye> #ahgb op5$ ) a heavy sn[-/orm4 ,! ye> also f\nd ! ,sa9ts consid]ably agitat$ ov] ! indictm5ts f\nd aga9/ ,brigham ,"y & lead+ m5 ( ! ,*ur*1 on ! *>ge ( murd]4 ,^! indictm5ts _h be5 l>gely ! result ( ,judge ,mc,kean's well-kn[n animosity t[>d ! ,mormons1 & especially t[>d ! lead]s ( ! ,*ur*4 ,he 0 /yl$ a judge ) a mission4 ,! conduct ( ,judge ,mc,kean 0 s full ( bias1 & 8 rul+s s unju/ 9 all matt]s t\*+ ! ,mormon p1 t he made himself1 m or less1 a t]ror to ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,9 8 j\rnal at ! op5+ ( #ahgb1 ,eld] ,woodruff said3 ,c]ta9 m5 9 ! nation1 high 9 au?ority1 h set !mselves up aga9/ ! "w ( ,god & are det]m9$ to de/roy x if possible4 ,eld] ,woodruff began to pr$ict ! failure ( su* m5 z ,mc,kean to accompli% ! ends !y _h 9 view4 ,s f> z ,mc,kean 0 conc]n$1 8 pr$ictions 7 fulfill$4 ,on ! #bj? he gave ! synopsis 9 8 j\rnal t he made ^u ! subject ( keep+ a record ( ev5ts 9 ! affairs ( ! ,*ur* by ^? :o _h responsibilities re/+ ^u !m4 ,!re is "o subject ,i wi% to speak ^u & t is ! keep+ ( a j\rnal ) respect to ! deal+s ( ,god ) u4 ,i h _m times ?\ght ! ,quorum ( ! ,twelve & o!rs consid]$ me r en?usia/ic ^u ?is subject2 b :5 ! ,prophet ,joseph organiz$ ! ,quorum ( ! ,twelve1 he c\nsel$ !m to keep a hi/ory ( _! lives1 & gave 8 reasons :y !y %\ld d s4 ,i h _h ?is _s & call+ ^u me s9ce ,i fir/ ent]$ ?is ,*ur*4 ,i made a record f ! fir/ s]mon ,i he>d1 & f t day until n[ ,i h kept a daily j\rnal4 ,:5ev] ,i he>d ,joseph ,smi? prea*1 tea*1 or prophesy1 ,i always #dgg felt x my duty to write x2 ,i felt uneasy & c\ld n eat1 dr9k1 or sleep until ,i did write2 & my m9d has be5 s ex]cis$ ^u ?is subject t :5 ,i he>d ,joseph ,smi? tea* & _h no p5cil or pap]1 ,i w\ld g home & sit d[n & write ! :ole s]mon1 almo/ ^w = ^w & s5t5ce by s5t5ce z x 0 deliv]$1 & :5 ,i _h writt5 x x 0 tak5 f me1 ,i rememb]$ x no m4 ,?is 0 ! gift ( ,god to me4 ,! devil has s\ght to take away my life f ! day ,i 0 born until n[1 m s ev5 ?an ! lives ( o!r m54 ,i seem to be a m>k$ victim ( ! adv]s>y4 ,i c f9d b "o reason = ?is3 ! devil knew if ,i got into ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1 ,i w\ld write ! hi/ory ( t ,*ur* & leave on record ! works & tea*+s ( ! prophets1 ( ! apo/les & eld]s4 ,i h record$ ne>ly all ! s]mons & tea*+s t ,i ev] he>d f ! ,prophet ,joseph1 ,i h 9 my j\rnal _m ( ! s]mons ( ,presid5t ,brigham ,"y1 & su* m5 z ,orson ,hyde1 ,p>ley ,p4 ,pratt & o!rs4 ,ano!r reason ,i 0 mov$ ^u to write 9 ! e>ly days 0 t ne>ly all ! hi/orians appo9t$ 9 ^? times apo/atiz$ & took ! j\rnals away ) !m4 ,ano!r subject ,i wi% to say a few words ^u "h is ! _s ( ,god to m51 ! ,holy ,gho/ :i* is giv5 ! ,sa9ts1 ! inspiration ( ! ,almighty :i* give? ! _s ( m5 und]/&+4 ,t _s is ! greate/ te/imony man c possess4 ,8 eyes & e>s may be deceiv$ 9 see+ ! miracles su* z ! magicians wr\ght 9 ! days ( ,moses1 & su* z false prophets w "w 9 ! la/ days1 b :5 m5 receive ! ,holy ,gho/ !y c n be deceiv$4 ,x is n 9 ! ?und] or 9 ! :irl-w9d t we %\ld look = ! _s ( ,god1 b 9 ! /ill small voice4 ,i give "o in/ance 9 :i* ,i pr(it$ by ! _s4 ,:5 ,i 0 br++ ! ea/]n ,sa9ts to ?is ,valley1 ,i arriv$ 9 ,pittsburg1 & !re ,i *>t]$ a /eamboat to take ! ,sa9ts to ,/4 ,l\is4 ,z soon z ,i _h done x ! _s said to me1 ',don't g on bo>d ( t boat4' ,! capta9 reliev$ me & ,i *>t]$ ano!r4 ,! /eam] t ,i fir/ *>t]$1 aft] />t+ d[n ! riv]1 soon took fire1 burn$ ! :eels & ropes 9 two1 & #dgh ne>ly all ! pass5g]s ei!r burn$ to dea? or 7 dr[n$4 ,su* an exp]i5ce is giv5 to _m eld]s 9 ?is ,*ur*4 ,?is ye>'s j\rnal also conta9s ! acc\nts ( ! cu/om>y j\rneys1 nor? & s\?1 to ! v>i\s communities ( ! ,sa9ts4 ,9 ,payson1 on ! #bj? day ( ,july1 he d$icat$ ! new meet+-h\se4 ,he 0 also busy t ye> on 8 f>m & 9 8 ef=ts to build up a home at ,r&olph1 9 ,ri* ,c\nty4 ,on ! #i? ( ,septemb]1 9 company ) ,george ,a4 ,smi?1 ,george ,q4 ,cannon1 & ,a4 ,m4 ,muss]1 he paid a visit to ! ,pacific ,coa/4 ,8 purpose 0 to att5d ! /ate fair ( ,cali=nia1 z he 0 ,presid5t ( ! ,des]et ,agricultural & ,manufactur+ ,society ( ,utah4 ,8 j\rnal conta9s a long acc\nt ( ! ?+s he saw & ! ?+s :i* greatly int]e/$ him4 ,! foll[+ exc]pts are tak5 f x3 ,?is morn+ f\nd u at ,truckee1 at ! foot ( ! ,si]ra ,nevada ,m\nta9s4 ,we _h a view ( ! lake :]e ! company ( emigrants p]i%$ 9 #ahdg4 ,san ,francisco is a v f9e place4 ,! city looks z ?\gh x 7 a hundr$ ye>s old in/ead ( tw5ty4 ,x conta9s #age1jjj inhabitants & a va/ am\nt ( weal?4 ,we visit$ ,*9a's "p ( ! city1 saw ! ,*9ese god & ! temples :]e fires 7 cont9ually burn+4 ,!y are v num]\s 9 t city4 ,we visit$ ,mr4 ,al/on's pr9cely palace & 7 receiv$ ) all ! att5tion t pr9ces c\ld expect4 ,he _h a telegraph l9e f 8 bank 9 ,san ,francisco to 8 dwell+1 tw5ty miles di/ant4 ,he _h telegraph$ to ! family to receive u k9dly & make u happy1 & !y did s4 ,8 pr9cely mansion did n co/ less ?an a million doll>s1 & 8 wife sp5t a qu>t] ( a million 9 furni%+ x4 ,! *airs 7 made ( ! f9e/ ebony 9 ,*9a4 ,ev5 ! spitoons 7 c>v$ out ( ! f9e/ ,p>isian m>ble4 ,! rooms 7 decorat$ ) m>ble /atu>y & bronze4 ,! *&eli]s co/ _m ?\s&s ( doll>s1 9 fact1 ! :ole palace _h m ! appe>ance ( a museum ?an ( a private dwell+4 ,x _h its ,turki% & ,russian ba?s4 ,!re 7 scores ( ba? rooms1 ( ba?s connect$ ) ! b$rooms4 ,he _h a retort & made 8 own gas = ! purpose ( light+ 8 dwell+ & b>ns4 ,!re 7 _m mirrors1 l>ge & co/ly4 ,! surr\nd+ gr\nds ( #ajj acres 7 cultivat$ at great exp5se4 ,i almo/ felt l sp5d+ ! night 9 visit+ ! h\se & surr\nd+s #dgi in/ead ( go+ to sleep4 ,i became s daz$ & bewild]$ ) ! sc5]y & att5tion ( ! la/ tw5ty-f\r h\rs1 s9ce our arrival 9 ,cali=nia1 t ,i felt l ask+ myself ! "q3 ',am ,i an eld] ( ! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts8 ,if s1 :at is com+ ov] ! _w t su* a great *ange is manife/ t[>ds u8' ,dur+ ?is visit1 ,eld] ,woodruff & 8 companions receiv$ great att5tion f ! lead+ m5 ( ,san ,francisco1 & 7 giv5 e opportunity ( witness+ ! gr[? ( ,cali=nia z set =? 9 ! exhibits ( ! ,/ate ,fair4 ,eld] ,woodruff took a great deal ( pleasure 9 ! wond]ful %[+ ( f9e animals1 & witness$ ! races ) great pleasure4 ,cont9u+ ! description ( 8 visit1 he said3 ,! ,gov]nor %[$ u on ?is visit to ,sacram5to e att5tion4 ,we 7 escort$ ?r\gh ! ,/ate ,h\se t _h co/ #b1ejj1jjj4 ,we w5t to ! top ( x1 #bhj feet high4 ,on ! #bbnd1 a ,sunday1 we att5d$ ! ,ca?olic ,*ur* & he>d ,fa!r ,cal*am prea*4 ,8 disc\rse 0 a v good1 practical s]mon4 ,we att5d$ ! ,me?odi/ ,sunday s*ool 9 ! aft]noon4 ,we endeavor$ also to att5d ! ,bapti/ ,*ur* 9 ! ev5+1 b 9 consequ5ce ( ! /reet c>s1 :i* delay$ u1 we 7 disappo9t$ 9 t "p ( our program4 ,apo/le ,woodruff 0 pa9/ak+ 9 record+ all t int]e/$ & delight$ him dur+ ?is 8 fir/ visit to ! we/]n coa/4 ,9 lat] life1 he paid sev]al visits to ,cali=nia1 & some?+ l tw5ty-six ye>s f t "t laid d[n 8 life on ! %ore ( ! ,gold5 ,gate4 ,he return$ 9 "t to att5d ! semi-annual conf]5ce ( t ye>1 & he record$ ! fact t ! mission ( ,presid5t ,george ,a4 ,smi? & o!rs to ! ,holy ,l& 0 consid]$ at ?is "t4 ,! purpose ( ! mission 0 to d$icate ! l& ( ,pale/9e aga9 = ! return ( ,judah & ( ! ,twelve ,tribes4 ,! close ( ! ye> #ahgb & ! fir/ ( ! ye> #ahgc aga9 f\nd ,eld] ,woodruff at 8 home 9 ,r&olph4 ,he & 8 wife1 ,s>ah1 h] *ildr51 & 8 son1 ,wil=d & family1 7 among ! e>lie/ pione]s ( ,ri* ,c\nty4 ,new ,ye>'s day #ahgc1 f\nd him busily engag$ 9 putt+ floors 9 8 h\se4 ,t "p ( ! /ate is a high] altitude1 & be+ locat$ well to ! nor?1 ! climate !re is m sev]e ?an 9 ,salt ,lake #dhj ,valley4 ,not)/&+ he 0 n[ sixty-five ye>s ( age1 he fac$ ! /orms & sev]e w9ds & fly+ sn[ ) z mu* pluck z a man ( tw5ty-five4 ,at int]vals he enjoy$ a hunt v mu*1 f :i* he r>ely ev] return$ empty-h&$4 ,he spoke 9 ! j\rnal at ?is "t ( ! special int]e/ he felt 9 ! ,des]et ,news z a m$ium ( in/ruction & ( correct in=mation to ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,he felt t x 0 a prop] guide to ! p1 if well edit$1 & w\ld keep !m 9 h>mony ) ! eld]s4 ,at "o "t he 0 appo9t$ editor ( ! ,news1 b be+ ov]burd5$1 he c\ld n d ju/ice to ! call & 0 honorably releas$4 ,aft] 8 return to ,salt ,lake ,city on ! #crd ( ,febru>y t ye>1 he1 ) o!rs1 />t$ on a visit to ,ca*e ,valley by ! ,utah ,c5tral & ,utah ,nor!rn ,railroads4 ,al?\gh two eng9es 7 us$ to draw ! "o c> 9 :i* ! p>ty rode1 !y 7 unable to pl[ _! way ?r\gh ! sn[-drifts1 ?r\gh ,box ,eld] & ,ca*e4 ,febru>y #bcrd f\nd him aga9 9 ,salt ,lake ,city1 :]e he att5d$ ! fun]al ( ,william ,pitt1 a man :o _h receiv$ ! gospel f 8 tea*+s 9 ,h]e=d%ire1 9 ! ye> #ahdj4 ,8 fun]al 0 att5d$ by hundr$s ( p & !re 7 sev]al b&s ( music 9 att5dance4 ,eld] ,woodruff 0 "o ( ! speak]s on t occasion4 ,he m5tions a peculi> circum/ance :i* took place at t "t4 ,bro!r ,william ,play]1 !n eighty ye>s old1 0 "o ( ! pall-be>]s4 ,! h&le broke 9 8 h&1 & turn+ aside he lean$ up aga9/ a po/4 ,8 son1 :o 0 anxi\s ab\t 8 fa!r's condition1 w5t imm$iately to 8 assi/ance1 & :5 ask$ :at ! tr\ble 01 said3 ,my brea? has giv5 out1 b ,i w\ld l to foll[ my old fri5d to ! grave1 = ,i %all soon be 9 a simil> condition myself4 ,i wond] if z _m w att5d my fun]al :5 ,i die8 ,! fa!r 0 tak5 home 9 a wagon1 & 9 ab\t f\r h\rs 0 dead4 ,eld] ,woodruff also prea*$ at 8 fun]al4 ,on ! #d? ( ,m>* he gave an acc\nt ( a visit ( ,?omas ,l4 ,kane & wife to ,utah2 & on t day1 ) ,presid5t ,"y & p>ty1 he accompani$ ?is old-"t fri5d & wife z f> z ,ogd5 on _! return home to ! ,ea/4 ,colonel ,kane _h done mu* to def5d ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts aga9/ _! foes & to alleviate _! suff]+s 9 times ( trial4 ,colonel ,kane 0 also #dha pleas$ at t "t at ! failure ( ,congress to pass bills affect+ ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,at a conf]5ce ( ! ,sunday s*ool *ildr5 9 ! old ,tab]nacle1 on ! #cj? ( ,m>*1 ,eld] ,woodruff report$ ,presid5t ,"y z say+1 ,i ?\ght :ile ,i 0 look+ at ! s*ool *ildr5 to-day t ,i %\ld see a l>g] assembly ( !m 9 ! _s _w1 & ,i wond]$ if !re ,i %\ld see z l>ge a p]c5tage ( gr[n p ) !m1 t is1 ( tea*]s to direct _! m9ds !re z !y are do+ "h4 ,joseph1 ! ,prophet1 told me t ! ,g>d5 ( ,ed5 0 9 ,jackson ,c\nty1 ,miss\ri4 ,:5 ,adam 0 driv5 out he w5t to ! place we n[ call ,adam-ondi-,ahman1 ,daviess ,c\nty1 ,miss\ri4 ,!re he built an alt> & (f]$ sacrifices4 ,at ! ,april conf]5ce ,presid5t ,"y *ose five additional c\nselors because ( ! heavy labors devolv+ ^u him4 ,^! 7 ,lor5zo ,sn[1 ,george ,q4 ,cannon1 ,brigham ,"y1 ,jr41 ,alb]t ,c>r+ton1 & ,john ,w4 ,"y4 ,presid5t ,george ,a4 ,smi? at t "t 0 made tru/ee-9-tru/ ) twelve o!r bre?r5 z 8 assi/ants4 ,on ! #ab? ( ,may twelve high c\nselors 7 select$ = ! ,salt ,lake ,/ake ( ,zion1 & ab\t t "t ,william ,hyde1 ,william ,budge1 ,elias ,smi?1 & fifty o!rs 7 select$ to receive ord9ation to ! (fice ( patri>*4 ,june #a/ he visit$ ,provo 9 company ) ,presid5t ,"y4 ,! latt]1 9 speak+ !re ( ano!r temple1 said t he _h once ask$ ! ,"l :at k9d ( temple we %\ld build4 ,! answ] 0 t ,he did n make any two ?+s alike1 & we ne$ n build two temples alike4 ,on ! #ah? ( ! same mon? he w5t z f> ea/ z ,evan/on to meet ,george ,a4 ,smi? & 8 p>ty on _! return f ,pale/9e4 ,! description ( t c\ntry greatly int]e/$ ,apo/le ,woodruff1 ^: famili>ity ) ! ,scriptures made ^? anci5t sc5es ( prophets & apo/les v sacr$ to him4 ,on ! #i? & #aj? ( ,augu/ meet+s 7 held 9 ! new ,tab]nacle1 :]e ,presid5t ,"y1 ,eld] ,woodruff said1 *id$ ! ,sa9ts = ! too frequ5t claim on _! "p = ! sacrifices :i* !y made = ! gospel's sake4 ,in/ead ( mak+ sacrifices1 he said1 !y 7 only ex*ang+ dross = gold4 ,apo/le ,joseph ,f4 ,smi? at ! "t fur!r rem>k$ on ! same #dhb subject t x 0 almo/ a libel on ! ,"l ! way "s p talk$ ab\t mak+ sacrifices = ! gospel's sake4 ,he !n po9t$ out to !m ! bless+s !y _h receiv$ temporally1 spiritually1 & socially4 ,_! circum/ances 7 9 e way m favorable ?an ^? :i* surr\nd$ !m 9 ! l& !y _h left4 ,ab\t ?is "t a p>ty ( editors f ! ,ea/ came to ,salt ,lake ,city1 & 9 ,augu/ ,eld] ,woodruff escort$ !m to places ( int]e/1 includ+ ! ,temple ,qu>ry1 at ,granite1 & ,provo4 ,! p>ty also visit$ ,lehi1 ,am]ican ,=k ,canyon1 & on _! return to ,salt ,lake ,city a fea/ 0 giv5 !m & !y 7 treat$ 9 a mo/ hospitable mann]4 ,eld] ,woodruff record$ 9 8 j\rnal t on ! #be? ( ,septemb]1 #ahgc1 he 0 /rick5 app>5tly ) p>alysis2 8 condition 0 al>m+ to bo? himself & memb]s ( 8 family4 ,to him x seem$ t he c\ld live b a %ort "t4 ,a /range feel+ came ov] me1 ,i turn$ out my horses & w5t to b$4 ,i felt z ?\gh ,i 0 /rick5 ) dea? & %\ld live b a %ort "t4 ,my blood1 _s1 & life all seem$ to be leav+ my limbs1 & dea? to be clos+ ar\nd my he>t & vitals4 ,i s5t = my wife1 ,phoebe1 & ,bro!r ,george ,q4 ,cannon4 ,i also s5t = my neighbor1 ,bro!r ,william ,wag/aff1 :o came & adm9i/]$ to me4 ,i suppose he came quickly1 b x seem$ to me x 0 an h\r be=e he rea*$ ! b$side4 ,:5 he came ,i felt z ?\gh ,i 0 ab\t to give up ! gho/4 ,he laid 8 h&s ^u me & rebuk$ ! affliction & ,i 0 in/antly lib]at$4 ,soon1 ,mrs4 ,woodruff1 ,george ,q4 ,cannon1 & ,brigham ,"y1 ,jr41 arriv$4 ,^! bre?r5 also bless$ me1 & return$ home4 ,= a "t 8 limbs 7 affect$ ) numbness & he 0 g5]ally feeble2 h[ev]1 he liv$1 subsequ5t to ?is1 tw5ty-five ye>s & ?ree days4 ,speak+ ( 8 condition at ! "t he wrote3 ,i feel ! effects ( ! p>alytic /roke1 & unless !re is a *ange 9 me1 my j\rnal writ+ 9 ?is life is ab\t done2 b %\ld ,i n live to f9i% my biography1 x is my desire t ! hi/orians ( ! ,*ur* or "s fri5ds d x = me4 ,x 0 only a %ort "t aft] ?is t he f\nd himself aga9 active 9 8 m9i/]ial duties4 ,on ! #ad? ( ,octob] he visit$ ,provo1 :]e he took "p 9 ! d$ication ( ! ,utah ,c\nty #dhc ,c\rt ,h\se4 ,x 0 an occasion ( special public int]e/ & att5d$ by prom95t m5 9 ! ,c\nty z well z 9 ! ,t]ritory4 ,eld] ,woodruff m5tion$ ! visit ( a di/+ui%$ ,scot* e>l :o subsequ5tly became ,"l ,roseb]y1 at "o "t ,prime ,m9i/] ( ,engl&4 ,he 0 a "y man !n1 q unassum+1 free1 easy & sociable1 said ,eld] ,woodruff4 ,he _h come f ,engl& to ,salt ,lake ,city to see ,presid5t ,"y & ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,! "y e>l conv]s$ ab\t an h\r ) ! ,*ur* lead]s & aft] tak+ supp] ) !m w5t to ! ball 9 ,presid5t ,"y's p>ty4 ,! next day ! p>ty visit$ ! sem9>y1 factory1 ,z4 ,c4 ,m4 ,i41 & o!r places ( int]e/ ab\t ! t[n4 ,presid5t ,woodruff 0 aga9 tak5 to ,provo on ! #be? ( ,novemb] to celebrate ) ! citiz5s !re ! beg9n+ ( ! ,utah ,s\!rn ,railroad4 ,x 0 p]haps ! greate/ assemblage ( p ! t[n _h ev] kn[n4 ,! progress ( ! railroad 0 always a s\rce ( special pride to ,eld] ,woodruff1 :o realiz$ h[ mu* ! developm5t ( ! ,t]ritory dep5d$ ^u improv$ means ( transportation4 ,x 0 a practice ( ,eld] ,woodruff to record ! dea? ( 8 fri5ds1 especially ^? :o _h be5 devot$ to ! cause :i* he repres5t$ & :o 7 fai?ful to ! end4 ,he gives 9 a g5]al way ! *>act]s ( ! m5 & ! "w !y p]=m$1 :5 he pays tribute to !m at ! "t ( _! dea?4 ,on ! #bnd ( ,m>* he made special record ( ! dea? ( ,bi%op ,william ,hyde ( ,hyde ,p>k1 ,ca*e ,c\nty4 ,bi%op ,hyde 0 a bro!r ( 8 old mission>y fri5d1 ,heman ,hyde4 ,william1 he speaks ( z a memb] ( ! ,mormon ,battalion & ref]s to him z a lead+ _s 9 build+ up ,ca*e ,valley2 m5tions ! fact t he 0 probate judge & prom95t 9 ! ,t]ritorial militia4 ,he also m5tions on ! #aa? ( ,april1 #ahgd1 ! dea? ( an old associate1 ,rob]t ,l4 ,campbell1 a man1 9 8 e/imation1 :o 0 tri$ & true4 ,a summ>y f 8 j\rnal ( _m ( ! gr& *>act]s 9 ,*ur* hi/ory1 :o bore ! burd5 9 ! heat ( ! day1 w\ld be int]e/+ 7 x n beyond ! scope ( ?is biography4 ,eld] ,woodruff _h a high s5se ( appreciation = ^? honor$ ,sa9ts ( ,god1 :o 7 true to !mselves & true to ! ,*ur*4 ,conf]5ce ( t ye> 0 po/pon$ until ,may #g?1 9 consequ5ce #dhd ( ! prolong$ /ay ( ,presid5t ,"y t w9t] 9 ,/4 ,george4 ,on 8 return1 ,presid5t ,"y gave out z a key-note ( ! conf]5ce1 ! subject ( ! ,unit$ ,ord]1 a subject t _h evid5tly weigh$ ^u 8 m9d dur+ t w9t]4 ,:5 free f all /rife1 f 8 /ruggles & cont5tions1 he enjoy$ ! communion ( ! _s1 :i* op5$ to him ! great duty t re/$ ^u ! ,sa9ts to put 9 op]ation ,god's purposes ) reg>d to ! ,unit$ ,ord]1 by ! consecration ( ! private weal? to ! common good ( ! p4 ,! und]ly+ pr9ciple ( ! ,unit$ ,ord] 0 t !re %\ld be no ri* & no poor1 t m5's tal5ts %\ld be us$ = ! common good1 & t selfi% int]e/s %\ld make way = a m b5evol5t & g5]\s _s among ! ,sa9ts4 ,wil=d ,woodruff1 be=e clos+ 8 biography = ! ye> #ahgd1 record$ "o ( ^? accid5ts ) :i* 8 life 0 peculi>ly beset4 ,he fell f a tree1 a di/ance ( ab\t t5 feet1 & 0 q s]i\sly hurt1 especially 9 8 side & hip4 ,"o naturally wond]s :at a man at 8 "t ( life 0 do+ up a tree4 ,9 ! fir/ place1 ) ,eld] ,woodruff x 0 nev] a "q ( age :5 he saw some?+ he ?\ght ought to be done1 provid$ x 0 possible = him to d x4 ,he 0 ev]y:]e4 ,x nev] requir$ any l5g? ( "t = him to *ange 8 surr\nd+s or labors1 he 0 ready = any em]g5cy at any "t4 ,if he saw a limb 9 ! top ( an apple tree t %\ld be saw$ (f1 ! ?\ght b>ely took possession ( him be=e he 0 9 ! top ( ! tree1 & x 0 always h>d = him to ask anybody else to d a ?+ t he c\ld d himself4 #dhe ,,*apt] #de4 ,,/4 ,,george ,,temple ,,d$icat$4 ,visit to ,r&olph4--,gov]nor ,axtell4--,visit ( ,presid5t ,grant4--,visit ( ,dom ,p$ro1 ,emp]or ( ,brazil4--,d$ication ( ,/4 ,george ,temple4--,a ,gr& ,bir?day ,celebration4 ,on ,janu>y #f?1 #ahge1 ,eld] ,woodruff accompani$ by 8 son-9-law1 ,jesse ,moses1 left = ,r&olph1 ,ri* ,c\nty4 ,al?\gh ! w9t] !re 0 v cold he haul$ wood f ! m\nta9s = ! use ( 8 family4 ,he records t on ! #ag? ( ! mon? ?ree m51 :ile on _! way f ,evan/on to ,woodruff1 _h _! feet badly froz54 ,) ,bi%op ,lee he w5t to visit !m & did all he c\ld to save ! un=tunate p]sons f ! necessity ( hav+ _! feet amputat$4 ,:ile 9 t section ( ! c\ntry he visit$ ! ,sa9ts 9 ,be> ,lake z f> nor? z ,p>is4 ,on 8 return to ,salt ,lake ,city he met on ! tra91 & became acqua9t$ ) ! new ,gov]nor ( ,utah1 ,samuel ,b4 ,axtell4 ,i 0 mu* pleas$ ) 8 s5tim5t & _s1 writes ,eld] ,woodruff 9 8 j\rnal4 ,axtell 0 s hone/ & fair ) all p>ties t ! anti-,mormon elem5t1 ^: tool he refus$ to become1 by _! opposition succe$$ 9 obta9+ 8 removal 9 ab\t "o mon? aft] he rea*$ ,utah4 ,he 0 !n made ,gov]nor ( "o ( ! s\!rn t]ritories4 ,:ile 9 ,utah1 he spoke "o night 9 ! ,lib]al ,in/itute1 & relat$ "s ( ! iron-clad laws ( ! ,m$es & ,p]sians4 ,god grant1 he said1 t su* a rule may nev] come to ,utah4 ,he 0 a man ( good education & ( ref9em5t1 & 0 fairly oppos$ to ! corrupt me?ods ( ,judge ,mc,kean1 z well z to ^? ( o!r ,f$]al (ficials4 ,on ! #ai? ( ,febru>y he w5t to ,york1 t]m9us ( ! ,utah ,s\!rn1 :]e he met ,presid5t ,"y & ,george ,a4 ,smi? on _! return f ,/4 ,george4 ,on ! anniv]s>y ( ,wa%+ton's bir?day1 ,febru>y #bb1 t ye> he records ! fact t he seal$ = "t & et]nity ! fir/ ,lamanite receiv+ ! cele/ial m>riage c]emony 9 ?is disp5sation4 ,x 0 dur+ ?is ye> t ,presid5t ,"y 0 subject$ #dhf by ,judge ,mc,kean to ! latt]'s c\rt indignities 9 consequ5ce ( ,ann ,eliza's divorce suit2 & on ! elev5? day ( ,m>* #ahge1 ,presid5t ,"y 0 s5t to ! p5it5ti>y = contempt ( c\rt = "o day because ( 8 refusal to pay h] alimony4 ,eld] ,woodruff w5t to ! p5it5ti>y ) ,presid5t ,"y & ask$ ! privilege ( sp5d+ ! night ) him1 b 0 d5i$ 8 reque/4 ,h[ev]1 ,d4 ,h4 ,wells & ,doctor ,s4 ,b4 ,"y 7 all[$ to rema9 ) ! ,presid5t4 ,?is 0 ! fir/ "t1 says ,eld] ,woodruff1 t ,presid5t ,"y 0 ev] conf9$ 9 prison by ord] ( any c\rt4 ,a few days lat]1 ,m>* #ag?1 ^w came t ,judge ,mc,kean _h be5 remov$ & 8 successor appo9t$4 ,glory ,hallelujah1 ! ,"l has answ]$ our pray]s & ,judge ,mc,kean is remov$ out ( 8 place6 ,eld] ,woodruff wrote4 ,"s "t be=e ?is ,eld] ,woodruff _h writt5 9 8 j\rnal a prophecy ( 8 9 ! "n ( ! ,"l1 t ,judge ,mc,kean w\ld h 8 d[nfall & 8 disgrace4 ,8 words 7 lit]ally fulfill$2 ! ,judge became almo/ a ciph] 9 ! community4 ,8 heal? 0 %att]$ & he di$ ( typhoid fev] a little less ?an f\r ye>s lat] 9 ,salt ,lake ,city4 ,!re is1 p]haps1 no m int]e/+ /udy 9 ,mormonism ?an ! fate ( ^? :o h be5 conspicu\s 9 ! oppression ( ! ,sa9ts4 ,s9ce ! days ( ,joseph ,smi? m5 h s\ght popul>ity & honors by _! bigot$ ef=ts to solve ! ,mormon problem4 ,to "o ( ^! s-call$ re=m]s has come obscurity1 to ano!r mis=tune1 to ano!r disgrace1 "s h be5 h&$ ov] to ! buffet+s ( ,satan1 & o!rs h di$ 9 obscurity & unm\rn$4 ,go+ back 9 ! e>ly hi/ory ( ! ,*ur* we f9d su* names z ,boggs1 ,h9ckle1 ,b5nett1 ,law1 ,fo/]4 ,!y are rememb]$ only 9 association ) ,*ur* hi/ory4 ,to m ?an ?ree hundr$ ?\s& p !y h become a hiss & a by-^w4 ,^? n ( ! ,mormon fai? h no reason z !y h no desire to d !m honor4 ,!y are !re=e left to ! judgm5t ( ! ,mormon p4 ,on ! #f? ( ,april1 conf]5ce conv5$ 9 ! mid/ ( a heavy sn[-/orm4 ,! ,*ur* _h gr[n f its memb]%ip ( six to some?+ l "o hundr$ & fifty ?\s& s\ls4 ,?is conf]5ce 0 full ( int]e/ & la/$ six days4 ,at "o ( ^! sessions a ,hawaiian bro!r spoke4 ,aft] conf]5ce #dhg ,eld] ,woodruff & ,era/us ,sn[ w5t to ,provo1 :]e !y held meet+s & visit$ ,provo ,wool5 ,mills4 ,on 8 return f ,provo he took up 8 "w aga9 on ! f>m2 & on ! #ca/ ( ,may he record$ ! return ( 8 bro!r1 ,azmon1 & wife to ! body ( ! ,*ur*4 ,! two bro!rs _h n met = ?irty-eight ye>s1 !y !re=e h>dly knew ea* o!r4 ,! light s long dimm$ )9 him left him bl9d to ! mo/ important progress ( ! ,*ur*2 al?\gh he _h return$ to ! fold1 !re 0 a /rik+ diff]5ce 9 ! "* ( ! two bro!rs4 ,h[ev]1 ,wil=d ,woodruff 0 happy to receive ,azmon & *e]fully assi/$ him 9 build+ a h\se 9 8 own field1 :]e n[1 ,wat]loo is locat$4 ,9 8 j\rnal ( ,june #be? t ye> he wrote1 t ) ,orson ,pratt1 ,*>les ,c4 ,ri*1 & ,alb]t ,c>r+ton he assi/$ 9 lay+ ! corn]-/one ( ! new ,z4 ,c4 ,m4 ,i4 build+1 & (f]$ ! d$icatory pray]4 ,! co-op]ative movem5t1 !n inaugurat$ ?r\gh\t ! ,*ur*1 receiv$ a great impetus f ! e/abli%m5t ( ?is :olesale m]cantile h\se1 :i* has giv5 a l>ge measure ( /ability to all ! m]cantile in/itutions ( ! /ate4 ,on ! #aj? ( ,july he w5t to ,ogd5 & escort$ "s sev5ty ea/]n editors to ,salt ,lake ,city4 ,eld] ,woodruff's frequ5t selection by ,presid5t ,"y to receive ! /rang]s 0 l>gely due to ! fact t he 0 a man ( social in/9cts & fri5dly feel+s t[>ds all4 ,aga91 he 0 s s9c]e & s devot$ to 8 fai? t 8 words always creat$ a /rong impression ( 8 integrity4 ,/rang]s lik$ him4 ,!re 0 no?+ affect$ 9 8 demeanor1 or unnatural 9 8 address4 ,! p>ty on ?is occasion 0 escort$ to ! ,tab]nacle1 :]e ab\t ?ree ?\s& *ildr5 7 assembl$ 9 a s++ practice1 prep>atory to ,pione] ,day ( t ye>4 ,he also escort$ ! editors to ,cl9ton's ,hotel on ,salt ,lake4 ,"h a /eamboat ride 0 giv5 !m4 ,on ! #ac? ( ,july1 9 ! ev5+1 accord+ to 8 j\rnal1 !re 0 a prie/hood meet+ held 9 ! old ,tab]nacle1 :]e ! subject ( r5ew+ cov5ants by baptism 0 discuss$4 ,! :ole assembly vot$ to r5ew _! cov5ants1 & lat] ! ,presid5cy1 ! ,twelve1 ! ,sev5ties1 & ! ,presid+ ,bi%opric 7 baptiz$ & ent]$ into a special cov5ant to obs]ve ! rules ( ! ,unit$ ,ord]4 ,among !m 0 ?is3 ,we w #dhh su/a9 home indu/ry & patronize our bre?r5 :o are 9 ! ,ord]1 z f> z possible4 ,?is movem5t became g5]al ?r\gh\t ! ,*ur*4 ,on ! #bd? ( ! mon? !re 0 a celebration 9 :i* twelve ?\s& p1 mo/ly *ildr51 took "p 9 ! ,tab]nacle4 ,x 0 ! gr&e/ sight ,i ev] witness$ 9 my life4 ,! ,tab]nacle 0 adorn$ ) "o hundr$ & fifty ?\s& artificial fl[]s1 & roses /rung ^u "s ?ree miles ( cord4 ,mr4 ,mc,cornick1 late memb] ( ,congress1 & wife1 & o!r /rang]s 7 pres5t4 ,!y 7 mu* a/oni%$ at :at !y saw4 ,! ,saturday & ,sunday foll[+1 ,eld] ,woodruff visit$ ,provo1 :]e a two days conf]5ce 0 held4 ,at t "t1 ,augu/ #a/ ,l4 ,john ,nuttall 0 orda9$ ! bi%op ( ,kanab2 ,george ,halliday1 bi%op ( ,santaqu92 ,h>vey ,h4 ,cluff1 ( ! f\r? w>d1 ,provo2 & ,john ,b4 ,maib51 ( ,manti1 ,sanpete4 ,on ,septemb] #a/1 #ahge ,eld] ,woodruff record$ at "s l5g? ! dea? ( ,presid5t ,george ,a4 ,smi?4 ,conc]n+ ?is c\nselor ( ,presid5t ,"y1 ,eld] ,woodruff1 9 8 j\rnal1 wrote3 ,"t & dea? are ?9n+ ! ranks ( ! ,fir/ ,presid5cy1 & ! ,twelve ,apo/les1 & fir/ eld]s ( ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,no man has ev] liv$ 9 ?is ,*ur* :o has left a clean] & bright] record = bo? "t & et]nity ?an ! ,apo/le ,george ,a4 ,smi?4 ,no man has be5 m dilig5t1 virtu\s or valiant 9 ! te/imony ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ?an he has be54 ,he 0 an apo/le =eorda9$ be=e ! f\ndation ( ! _w to come =? 9 ! la/ disp5sation & fullness ( times4 ,he has well & fai?fully fill$ 8 mission4 ,he drew ! fir/ load ( /one = ! erection ( ! fir/ ,temple ev] built by comm& ( ,god 9 ! la/ days1 ! "o 9 ,kirtl&1 ,ohio4 ,9 all ! trials ( life1 l ,caleb & ,jo%ua1 he nev] murmur$1 he labor$ dilig5tly to build up ! "w ( ! ,"l to ! day ( 8 dea?4 ,we 7 toge!r 9 ,zion's ,camp2 we travel$ toge!r on missions 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 we 7 orda9$ apo/les on ! same occasion on ! corn]-/one ( ! temple 9 ,f> ,we/1 ,caldwell ,c\nty1 ,miss\ri1 9 #ahci4 ,we travel$ toge!r 9 ,engl&1 built up a *ur* 9 ,london ) ,bro!r ,heb] ,c4 ,kimball4 ,we return$ toge!r 9 ! same %ip1 sleep+ 9 ! same b]?4 ,we h labor$ toge!r = fifte5 ye>s z hi/orians ( ! ,*ur* 9 #dhi ! same (fice4 ,= _m ye>s we labor$ z memb]s ( ! legislature4 ,i c be> te/imony t 9 all ^! labors & associations ) ,bro!r ,george ,a4 ,smi?1 "u all ^! circum/ances1 an unpleasant ^w nev] pass$ betwe5 u4 ,on ! #crd ( ,octob] t ye> he wrote3 ,presid5t ,grant is expect$ 9 ?is city1 at #aj a4 m4 to-day4 ,! city c\ncil appo9t$ a committee to meet him4 ,presid5t ,"y & sev]al ( ! ,twelve ,apo/les w5t to ,ogd5 9 ,presid5t ,"y's c> to meet ,presid5t ,grant4 ,gov]nor ,em]y & sev]al non-,mormons w5t ahead z f> z ,e*o to meet ! ,presid5t4 ,:5 he arriv$ 9 ,ogd5 ! ,utah ,c5tral ,eng9e 0 atta*$ to ,presid5t ,grant's c>s4 ,at ?is place ,presid5t ,"y 0 introduc$ to ,presid5t ,grant by ,george ,q4 ,cannon4 ,z !y %ook h&s ,brigham ,"y said3 ',presid5t ,grant1 ?is is ! fir/ "t 9 my life t ,i ev] _h ! pleasure ( see+ a ,presid5t ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates & ( %ak+ h&s ) him4' ,?is 0 also ! fir/ "t ,apo/le ,woodruff _h ev] se5 a ,presid5t ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 ,^u rea*+ ,salt ,lake ,city1 ! di/+ui%$ visitors 7 tak5 to ! ,walk] ,h\se4 ,?\s&s ( p l9$ ! /reets4 ,among !m 7 sev]al ?\s&s ( *ildr54 ,z !y rode up ! /reet1 ,presid5t ,grant said to ,gov]nor ,em]y3 ',^: *ildr5 are ^!8' ,! ,gov]nor repli$3 ',!y are ,mormon *ildr54' ,! ,presid5t1 9 a tone ( s]i\s m$itation1 said3 ',!n ,i h be5 deceiv$ respect+ ^! p4' ,on ! #d? ,presid5t ,grant1 wife1 & son visit$ ! ,temple ,block :]e !y w5t ?r\gh ! ,tab]nacle4 ,mrs4 ,grant & son rema9$ 9 ! build+ & li/5$ to ! organ :ile ,presid5t ,grant rode on to ! hill above ! ,city :]e he c\ld view ! valley4 ,:ile ! organ 0 play+1 ,mrs4 ,grant pray$ = ! p4 ,at ! ,octob] conf]5ce t ye>1 ,presid5t ,"y pres5t$ 9 pr9t$ =m 8 s]mon on ! resurrection1 :i* 0 read by ,eld] ,george ,q4 ,cannon4 ,on ! #i? ( ! mon? ,eld] ,taylor (f]$ ! d$icatory pray] = ! new ,tab]nacle4 ,on ! ev5+ ( t day tw5ty-five hundr$ m5 be>+ ! prie/hood met 9 ! old ,tab]nacle1 :]e !re 0 read to !m ! rules ( ! ,unit$ ,ord]4 ,on ?is occasion ,eld] ,woodruff 9 8 talk to ! prie/hood said3 ,i see 9 my m9d's #dij eye =ty ?\s& m5 9 ^! m\nta9s be>+ ! ,holy ,prie/hood1 =eorda9$ to come =? 9 ?is disp5sation4 ,!n ,i see 9 ! vision ( my m9d's eye =ty million devils ga!r$ to make w> aga9/ ^! =ty ?\s& prie/s ( ! ,"l4 ,we h _m bi%ops & eld]s :o h b "o wife4 ,!y are abundantly qualifi$ to ent] ! high] law & take m1 b _! wives w n let !m4 ,any man :o w p]mit a woman to lead him & b9d him d[n is b little acc\nt 9 ! ,*ur* & ,k+dom ( ,god4 ,! law ( ,patri>*al m>riage & plurality ( wives is a revelation & comm&m5t ( ,god to u1 & we %\ld obey x2 b "o says1 ',if y d1 ,judge ,mc,kean w be aft] y4' ,:at has giv5 u a future 9 ^! ,valleys ( ! ,m\nta9s8 ,x is because we h obey$ ?is "p ( ! ,cele/ial ,law ( ,god4 ,on ! #aa? ( ,octob] ,eld] ,woodruff assi/$ 9 sett+ ap>t sev5ty-five mission>ies4 ,at t "t elev5 ,lamanites 7 orda9$ to ! prie/hood4 ,clos+ 8 j\rnal = t ye>1 he said3 ,! future is be=e u & great ev5ts await u 9 ?is g5]ation4 ,! r$emption & e/abli%m5t ( ,zion1 ! fall ( ,babylon1 ! ga!r+ ( ,judea & all ! tribes ( ,israel1 & ! second com+ ( ,*ri/1 are all ne> at h&4 ,?is is ! comm5cem5t ( ! ,c5t5nial ye> ( ! ,am]ican ,indep5d5ce4 ,"o hundr$ ye>s ago ! nation 0 compos$ ( an hone/1 indu/ri\s1 ,*ri/ian p1 & ! *ief m5 ( ! nation 7 poor1 hone/ /atesm51 :o liv$ to promote ! welf>e ( ! :ole p4 ,!y e/abli%$ a con/itution & laws1 :i* 7 a glori\s legacy to _! desc5dants4 ,by ,janu>y #a/1 #ahgf1 a great *ange has come ov] ! ,am]ican gov]nm5t4 ,to a great ext5t1 virtue has dep>t$ f ! l&1 & hone/y has be5 driv5 f ! v>i\s dep>tm5ts ( gov]nm5t4 ,m5 seek (fice to aggr&ize !mselves r ?an to s]ve ! int]e/s ( ! p4 ,dea? & de/ruction are s[n 9 ! l& :i* is rip5+ = ! h>ve/4 ,on ! #bbnd ( ,april1 ,emp]or ,dom ,p$ro ( ,brazil arriv$ 9 ,salt ,lake ,city4 ,he 0 ! fir/ emp]or to visit ! ,sa9ts4 ,9 ! ev5+ he w5t to ! !atre1 & on ! #bcrd att5d$ a meet+ 9 ! #ad? w>d meet+-h\se1 b left be=e ! close ( ! s]vices to take ! tra94 ,dur+ ! summ] ( ! ye> #ahgf1 ,eld] ,woodruff travel$ #dia ?r\gh ! v>i\s /akes ( ! ,*ur*4 ,9 ,provo he wrote t he bless$ ,fa!r ,samuel ,v9c5t1 "o hundr$ & "o ye>s old1 & 8 wife n9ety-n9e4 ,he also assi/$ 9 bless+ ,vi5na ,jacques1 :o is spok5 ( 9 ! ,doctr9e & ,cov5ants4 ,at t "t %e 0 n9ety ye>s old4 ,mu* ( ! summ] 0 also occupi$ 9 ,temple "w1 a "w 9 :i* ,eld] ,woodruff always took a supreme delight1 x 0 s 9 h>mony ) 8 spiritual nature4 ,9 ! e>ly "p ( ,novemb] t ye>1 ,presid5t ,"y & a l>ge numb] ( eld] ( ! ,*ur* left = ,sa9t ,george1 :i!r !y w5t to d$icate ! ,temple4 ,?is 0 ! fir/ ,temple erect$ 9 ,utah4 ,dur+ _! /ay 9 ,sa9t ,george1 prep>atory to ! completion ( ! ,temple1 ,presid5t ,"y 0 9 poor heal?1 z he 0 ne>+ ! la/ mon?s ( 8 life4 ,! completion & d$ication ( ! ,h\se ( ,god 9 ,sa9t ,george 0 to ,wil=d ,woodruff a mo/ joyful ev5t4 ,he saw 9 x opportunities :i* ! ,sa9ts 9 e>li] days _h n be5 p]mitt$ to enjoy4 ,9 lat] days x became to him a hav5 ( re/ & spiritual /r5g?4 ,!re 0 p]haps no duty or labor 9 ! ,*ur* m pleas+ to him ?an ! ord9ances p]=m$ 9 ! ,temple ( ,god4 ,its completion 0 a matt] n only ( special pleasure b ( great pride to him4 ,he _h look$ =w>d to its d$ication & prep>$ 8 m9d to p>ticipate1 on t solemn occasion4 ,he writes3 ,?is is a v important day to ! ,*ur* & ,k+dom ( ,god on ! e>?4 ,presid5t ,brigham ,"y & memb]s ( ! ,twelve1 ) "s two ?\s& ,sa9ts assembl$ )9 ! walls ( ! ,temple 9 ,/4 ,george to d$icate c]ta9 portions !re(1 t we might comm5ce to adm9i/] ! ord9ances orda9$ ( ! ,"l = ! salvation ( ! liv+ & ! dead4 ,presid5t ,"y 0 ill & c\ld n /& ^u 8 feet4 ,at #ab3cj on ! #a/ ( ,janu>y1 #ahgg1 ,wil=d ,woodruff /ood ^u ! upp] /ep ( ! font & call$ ! att5tion ( ! p to :om he spoke z foll[s3 ,we are ?is day bless$ ) ! privilege :i* v few s9ce ! days ( ,adam h enjoy$4 ,we assemble 9 a ,temple built by ! comm&m5t ( ! ,"l = ! salvation ( ! human family4 ,we h met to d$icate c]ta9 portions ( ?is build+4 ,i realize t #dib ?is assembly is too l>ge & too cr[d$ to b[ ^u _! knees1 b all are ask$ to b[ _! heads & he>ts unto ,god4 ,all :o are "h are ,sa9ts1 or %\ld be1 = none o!rs ought to be 9 ?is holy ,temple4 ,i want ! ,sa9ts assembl$ to repeat ! words 9 secret t our pray]s may asc5d to ! ,"l ( ,sabbao?1 t !y may be answ]$ ^u our heads4 ,mrs4 ,susa ,"y ,gates1 daught] ( ,presid5t ,"y1 0 reque/$ to take 9 %ort-h& ! proce$+s ( ! d$ication4 ,! room 0 s ?ickly pack$ t !re 0 no place = a table4 ,%e1 !re=e1 laid h] book ^u ! back ( "o /&+ 9 front ( h] :ile %e made a /5ographic report ( ! proce$+s1 :i* includ$ ! d$icatory pray] t 0 (f]$ by ,apo/le ,wil=d ,woodruff4 ,aft] plac+ 9 remembrance be=e ! ,"l ! ,temple gr\nds1 ! build+ ) its furni%+s1 & ! organization ( ! ,*ur*1 he conclud$ 8 pray] z foll[s3 ,may ! bless+s ( ,god re/ ^u all ! eld]s ( ,israel 9 all ! _w4 ,we pray ,!e to rememb] 9 m]cy ! ,a>onic ,prie/hood1 ) its bi%ops1 prie/s1 tea*]s1 & deacons1 :o are appo9t$ to be /&+ m9i/]s unto ! ,*ur*4 ,bless _! wives & _! *ildr54 ,bless1 we ask ,!e1 ,?y ag$ s]vant1 ,edw>d ,hunt]1 :o is call$ to preside ov] ! ,bi%opric ( ,?y ,*ur*4 ,?\ ha/ se5 8 labors & ,?\ kn[e/ ! integrity ( 8 he>t4 ,clo! him ) ,?y ,holy ,_s2 fill him ) ! _s ( c\nsel & ) consolation = 8 bre?r54 ,pres]ve him 9 ! fle%1 z long z he %all desire life2 & :5 he %all sleep ) 8 fa!rs1 may he re/ 9 peace & may ! works ( righte\sness foll[ him4 ,bless all ! organizations ( ,?y ,*ur* & ,k+dom4 ,may ,?y p accompli% ! "w unto :i* !y are orda9$1 build up ! ,zion ( ,god1 & prep>e ! e>? = ! second com+ ( ! ,son ( ,man4 ,bless ! female ,relief ,society ?r\gh\t ! l& ( ,zion4 ,may t organization accompli% fully ! object ( its organization1 :i* 0 effect$ ?r\gh ! ,prophet ,joseph4 ,may ! society influ5ce ! daught]s ( ,zion to de$s ( virtue1 hol9ess1 righte\sness1 & tru?4 ,may ! bless+s ( ,s>ah1 ,huldah1 ,hannah1 ,anna1 & ,m>y1 ! anci5t prophetess1 & ( ! holy wom5 re/ ^u !m4 ,o ,god ( ,abraham1 ,isaac & ,jacob1 rememb]1 we pray ,!e1 ! cov5ants :i* ,?\ ha/ made ) all ! h\se ( ,israel3 #dic rememb] !m 9 _! abid+s 9 ^! la/ days4 ,we pray t 9 ?is ,temple ( our ,"l ,?\ wilt make b>e ,?9e arm 9 ! pres]vation & salvation ( ! small remnants ( ! ,lamanites t are left 9 ! l&4 ,deliv] !m1 we pray ,!e1 f ! h&s ( ! ,g5tiles :o are br++ ab\t _! ?reat5$ annihilation f (f ! e>?4 ,inspire _! he>ts ) ,?y _s1 t !y may receive ! ,gospel ( ! ,son ( ,god1 t !y may be prep>$ to build up ,zion1 & to fulfill ! cov5ants & promises made to !m by _! =efa!rs :o inh]it$ ?is l&4 ,rememb]1 ,o ,"l1 ,?y cov5ant p 9 ! nor? c\ntry2 ha/5 ! day :5 !y %all come 9 remembrance be=e ,!e1 :5 _! prophets %all smite ! rocks & ! m\nta9s ( ice %all fl[ d[n be=e !m4 ,may ! highways spe$ily be ca/ up 9 ! mid/ ( ! great deep1 t !y may come ov] dry %od4 ,may ! ev]la/+ hills tremble at _! pres5ce & _! enemies disappe> be=e !m4 ,may !y come =? unto ,zion & b[ ! knee1 t !y may be cr[n$ "u ! h&s ( ,ephraim1 ,?y s]vant4 ,we hold 9 remembrance be=e ,!e ! sons ( ,judah2 wilt ?\ %[ unto !m m]cy1 s9ce ! blood ( ,jesus ,*ri/ has re/$ ^u !m = m ?an eighte5 hundr$ ye>s4 ,!y h be5 trampl$ "u foot ( ! ,g5tiles & h be5 made a hiss & a byword 9 ! fulfillm5t ( ! words ( ,moses1 _! law giv]1 & ( ,jesus ( ,naz>e?4 ,we pray ,!e1 ,o ,?\ great ,eloheim1 t _! pa/ suff]+s may suffice4 ,inspire _! he>ts to return home to ,j]usalem1 ! l& ( _! fa!rs1 & to rebuild _! city & temple4 ,prep>e !m = ! com+ ( ,%iloh1 _! k+4 ,o he>1 ,o he> u ,"l 9 ^! our petitions & answ] u f heav51 ,?y holy habitation1 & we w ascribe all honor1 glory1 & ?anksgiv+ unto ,god & ! ,lamb bo? n[ & =ev]1 am5 & am54 ,aft] ?is a d$icatory hymn1 compos$ by ,eld] ,*>les ,l4 ,walk]1 0 sung4 ,! va/ audi5ce !n mov$ on to ! ma9 room above ! font1 :]e a pray] ( d$ication 0 (f]$ by ,apo/le ,era/us ,sn[4 ,! seal+ room 0 d$icat$ by ,apo/le ,brigham ,"y1 ,jr4 ,9 ! assembly room ,presid5t ,"y1 :o _h be5 c>ri$ f "o ap>tm5t to ano!r because ( rheumatism1 n[ arose be=e ! va/ assembly & spoke 9 "p #did z foll[s3 ,i _c cons5t 9 my feel+s to retire f ?is h\se )\t speak+ to ?is p4 ,p]haps x w\ld n be prud5t to say all ,i h x 9 my he>t to say to ^? assembl$4 ,i w say a few enc\rag+ ?+s to ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,we are enjoy+ to-day a privilege :i* b few h enjoy$ s9ce ! days ( ,adam4 ,solomon built a temple = ! p]=mance ( c]ta9 ord9ances1 b ?r\gh apo/asy little 0 accompli%$ !re94 ,i w n say t ,eno* _h n temples 9 :i* he (ficiat$4 ,8 p became s p]fect t ! ,"l took !m to ano!r place t remov$ !m f ! pres5ce ( ! wick$4 ,! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts h be5 labor+ = ov] =ty ye>s 9 accordance ) ! revelations ( ! ,"l to ,joseph ,smi?1 :o 0 comm&$ to e/abli% ! k+dom by ga!r+ ! ,sa9ts1 by build+ temples1 by organiz+ ! p z a heav5ly family ^u ! e>?4 ,we built a temple at ,kirtl& & "o 9 ,nauvoo4 ,joseph locat$ ! site = "o 9 ,jackson ,c\nty & = ano!r 9 ,f> ,we/1 ,miss\ri4 ,f ^! we 7 driv5 by ru?less mobs2 n[ we h a ,temple :i* w be completely f9i%$ 9 a few days4 ,!re is en\gh n[ complet$ to comm5ce "w4 ,^? :o c see ! spiritual atmosph]e c see t _m are /ill glu$ to ! e>?4 ,!y are lu/+ & long+ = ! ?+s ( ?is _w1 9 :i* !re is no pr(it4 ,:ile we ought to look aft] temporal ?+s1 we %\ld devote !m all to ! ,k+dom ( ,god4 ,:]e are ! he>ts ( ?is p2 :]e are _! =efa!rs8 ,:at are !y do+ = _! own salvation & = t ( _! =efa!rs8 ,if we 7 awake to ?is great tru?1 ?is h\se w\ld be cr[d$ f ,monday morn+ until ,saturday night4 ,?is ,temple has be5 built 9 a w>m climate1 :]e ! p1 includ+ ! ,lamanites1 c come 9 ! w9t] & labor = _! salvation & t ( _! prog5itors4 ,:at d y suppose ! fa!rs w\ld say if !y c\ld speak f ! dead8 ,w\ld !y n say3 ',we h la9 "h ?\s&s ( ye>s 9 ?is prison h\se1 b\nd & fett]$ 9 ! association ( ! fil?y & corrupt4' ,if !y _h ! p[] ! v ?und]s ( heav5 w\ld res\nd 9 our e>s4 ,all ! angels 9 heav5 are look+ to ?is little h&ful ( p4 ,:5 ,i ?9k ^u ?is subject #die ,i want ! tongue ( sev5 ?und]s to awak5 ! p to action4 ,:5 we clos$ ! ,end[m5t ,h\se _m ( ! p ( ! nor? came to u cry+4 ,!y begg$ ! privilege to be baptiz$ = _! dead4 ,!y c n[ come "h1 d ! "w & bid ! prison]s g free4 ,i %all nev] be satisfi$ until ,satan is conqu]$ & driv5 f ! face ( ! e>?4 ,:5 he made ?is la/ rem>k1 he /ruck ! pulpit ) a hickory cane & drove ! knots ( x into ! wood4 ,! ind5tations ( ! cane /ill rema9 ^u ! pulpit4 ,^u ! close ( ! d$ication1 ,wil=d ,woodruff 0 appo9t$ to preside ov] ! "w 9 ! ,temple4 ,?is appo9tm5t 0 a mo/ fitt+ "o 9 view ( ! _s ( ,elijah :i* _h always re/$ ^u him4 ,he work$ = _m ye>s 9 ! ,end[m5t ,h\se 9 ,salt ,lake4 ,he 0 famili> ) ! ord9ances & in/ructions :i* belong to ! ,h\se ( ,god4 ,8 :ole s\l 0 wrapp$ up 9 ! temple "w = bo? ! liv+ & ! dead4 ,)9 ! walls ( a sacr$ edifice1 su* z a temple1 he f\nd com=t1 joy1 & consolation4 ,su* "w 0 m important 9 8 m9d ?an public honors1 & ! /ation & honors t come f ! _w4 ,! fir/ to be baptiz$ & confirm$ 9 ! new ,temple 0 ,si/] ,susa ,"y ,gates1 :o pres]v$ = ! pages ( hi/ory 9 /5ographic report a volum9\s record ( ! d$ication4 ,! op5+ day1 two hundr$ & tw5ty-f\r baptisms 7 p]=m$4 ,^? ^: s]vices z adm9i/rators 9 ! ,temple 7 giv51 7 ,eld]s ,john ,d4 ,t4 ,mc,allister1 ,alonzo ,raleigh1 & ,h5ry ,w4 ,bigl]4 ,m>* #a/ ( t ye> witness$ 8 sev5tie? anniv]s>y4 ,on t occasion "o hundr$ & fifty-f\r maid5s & mo!rs 9 ,israel assembl$ 9 ! ,temple to receive end[m5ts = ! dead female relatives ( ,wil=d ,woodruff4 ,! address deliv]$ to ^? ga!r$ on t occasion is giv5 9 8 j\rnal z foll[s3 ,my belov$ si/]s1 ,i pres5t myself be=e y ?is morn+1 n only ) pray] & fa/+1 b ) a he>t fill$ ) praise & ?anksgiv+ to my ,heav5ly ,fa!r1 = ,8 _m m]cies & = ,8 k9dness to me ?is day4 ,i am ?ankful to y also1 my si/]s1 = a bless+ ( su* magnitude z y are be/[+ ^u me4 ,i d n suppose su* a #dif sc5e z ?is 0 ev] be=e enact$ ^u ! e>?4 ,ev] s9ce ,i h be5 work+ 9 ?is ,temple1 my m9d has be5 ex]cis$ 9 behalf ( ! dead4 ,i h a great desire to see my dead r$eem$ be=e ,i pass away4 ,a few days ago ,i w5t be=e ! ,"l 9 ?is holy ,temple1 :]e ,i (t5 g to pray4 ,!re is no m acceptable spot on ?is e>? to ! ,"l ?an ?is ,temple4 ,:ile 9 humble pray]1 ) ! subject ( temple ord9ances re/+ ^u my m9d1 ,i pray$ ! ,"l to op5 ! way = ! r$emption ( my dead4 ,! _s ( ! ,"l re/$ ^u me & gave me ! foll[+ te/imony3 ',let ,my s]vant ,wil=d call ^u ! daught]s & mo!rs 9 ,zion1 & let !m ent] into ,my holy ,temple on ! #a/ day ( ,m>*1 ! day t ,my s]vant ,wil=d %all see ! "t allott$ to man1 ?ree score ye>s & t54 ,!re let !m receive _! end[m5ts = 8 dead k9dr$1 & ?is %all be acceptable unto me1 sai? ! ,"l4 ,! dead relatives ( ,my s]vant %all be r$eem$ 9 ! _s _w & be prep>$ to meet ,my s]vant at ! "t ( 8 com+1 :i* %all be at ! "t appo9t$ unto him1 yet n reveal$ to man 9 ! fle%4 ,n[1 g to & p]=m ?is "w & all %all be accompli%$ accord+ to ! desires ( ?y he>t4' ,?is 0 m]ely a key to me1 a light bur/ ^u my und]/&+1 & ,i saw an effectual door op5$ to me = ! r$emption ( my dead4 ,:5 ,i beheld ?is ,i felt l %\t+1 ',glory hallelujah to ,god & ! ,lamb4' ,i did n pursue ?is c\rse1 h[ev]1 )\t fir/ mak+ kn[n my te/imony to ,presid5t ,"y4 ,^u consult+ him1 he said t my c\rse 0 prop]2 :at ,i did 0 "r2 & :at ,i receiv$ came f ! ,"l4 ,he (f]$ to provide sev]al p]sons himself4 ,9 ! assembly on ?is occasion 7 ?ree ( 8 wives & five ( 8 daught]s4 ,i feel ?ankful to y1 my si/]s1 = ?is manife/ation ( y\r k9dness to me4 ,_h y s\ght ! _w ov] y c\ld n h f\nd a bir?day pres5t s preci\s to me z ?is4 ,if ,i c r$eem my dead & save myself & family ,i %all be highly gratifi$4 ,i feel t :5 we get into ! _s _w1 we %all see ! importance ( ?is day4 ,i pray t we may meet ) our k9dr$ dead 9 ! ,cele/ial ,k+dom ( our ,god4 #dig ,late 9 ! aft]noon1 at ! close ( ! ,temple s]vices1 ,apo/le ,woodruff 0 escort$ to ,/4 ,george ,hall1 :]e he 0 greet$ by ! l>ge assembly ( m ?an "o hundr$1 :o 7 to jo9 ) him ar\nd ! tables spread ) ! luxuries ( life4 ,! *ief ornam5t ( ! tables 0 a ?ree /ory cake adorn$ ) suitable trimm+s4 ,on x 7 pieces ( sat91 conta9+ poems compos$ = ! occasion by home tal5t1 ,mrs4 ,a4 ,r&all1 & ,mrs4 ,emily ,b4 ,sp5c]4 ,^? 7 truly 8 bro!rs & si/]s :o 9 common ) him enjoy$ ! spiritual life )9 ! sacr$ prec9cts ( ,god's h\se4 ,su* manife/ations ( _! love & confid5ce naturally t\*$ him deeply & awak5$ )9 him ! joys & satisfactions ( ! s9c]e/ fri5d%ip4 ,h5ce=? 8 temple "w took on new pleasures & bright] hopes4 ,he gave to ! "w 8 undim9i%$ & undivid$ love4 ,he felt ! honor ( 8 new call+ & no?+ t ev] came to him 9 life gave him m supreme satisfaction4 ,dur+ 8 life "t ?ree o!r temples 7 f9i%$1 9 ! d$ication ( :i* he took a lead+ "p4 ,z ! ,april conf]5ce ( #ahgg approa*$1 he look$ =w>d to ! occasion z some?+ out ( ! usual4 ,x 0 conv5$ t ye> 9 ! ,/4 ,george ,temple4 ,!re 7 pres5t1 ,presid5t ,"y1 ,daniel ,h4 ,wells1 ,john ,taylor1 ,wil=d ,woodruff1 ,*>les ,c4 ,ri*1 ,era/us ,sn[1 ,f4 ,d4 ,ri*>ds1 & ,brigham ,"y1 ,jr4 ,foll[+ ?is conf]5ce ,april #f?1 ,presid5t ,"y left = ,salt ,lake ,city4 ,eld] ,woodruff record$ 9 8 j\rnal t ?is 0 ! la/ "t t he & ,presid5t ,"y ev] met 9 ! fle%4 ,!y _h long be5 closely associat$ 9 ! m9i/ry4 ,!y _h travel$ ?\s&s ( miles2 !y _h rejoic$ & _h suff]$ p]secution toge!r4 ,presid5t ,woodruff1 aft] ! p>t+ cont9u$ 8 labors 9 ! ,temple4 ,presid5t ,"y & p>ty1 on _! way home1 /opp$ at ,manti1 on ! #be? ( ,april1 :]e !y d$icat$ ! gr\nd = ano!r ,temple4 ,on ! #ah? ( ! foll[+ mon?1 gr\nd 9 ,logan 0 d$icat$ = a simil> purpose4 ,!re 0 ?us br\ght ab\t ! fulfillm5t ( ,god's purposes :]e9 ,he decl>$1 ,i always comm& ,my p to build a temple4 #dih ,on ! fir/ day ( ,june1 t ye>1 ,brigham ,"y rea*$ 8 #gf? bir?day4 ,apo/le ,woodruff1 9 behalf ( himself & associate ,temple work]s1 wir$ ,presid5t ,"y1 z foll[s3 ,de> ,bro!r3 ,all (ficiat+ 9 ! ,temple jo9 ) me on ?is y\r #gf? bir?day1 9 wi%+ y heal? & happ9ess1 & t y may live to see wick$ness swept f ! e>? & righte\sness triumph4 ,wil=d ,woodruff4 ,presid5t ,"y's response read z foll[s3 ,salt ,lake ,city1 ,june #a/1 #ahgg4 ,wil=d ,woodruff4 ,my ?anks & bless+ = ! words ( k9dly greet+ conta9$ 9 y\r dispat*4 ,i desire no?+ m anxi\sly ?an to see wick$ness swept away & righte\sness prevail4 ,my heal? is good4 ,i leave at six o'clock = ,provo1 :]e we hold a local conf]5ce1 comm5c+ to-morr[4 ,may peace1 abundant bless+s1 & great joy att5d y\r lives & labors4 ,brigham ,"y4 #dii ,,*apt] #df4 ,,dea? ,,( ,,brigham ,,"y1 ,,aug4 #bi1 #ahgg4 ,dea? ( ,8 ,son1 ,brigham ,"y ,woodruff4--,prophetic ,utt]ances4--,baptisms = ! ,sign]s ( ! ,decl>ation ( ,indep5d5ce4--,dea? ( ,brigham ,"y ,*anges ,8 ,plans4--,fun]al4--,visit to ,logan4--,visit to ,/4 ,george4--,a ,vision4--,old ,folks' ,excursion4--,zion's ,bo>d ( ,trade4 ,on ! #af? ( ,june1 #ahgg1 :ile on a visit to ,p9e ,valley1 s\!rn ,utah1 ,eld] ,woodruff receiv$ ! sad news ( ! dea? ( 8 son1 ,brigham ,"y ,woodruff1 :o 0 dr[n$ 9 ,be> ,riv]4 ,! "y man 0 9 po9t ( spirituality v mu* l 8 fa!r1 & 8 devotion1 !re=e1 to ! ,*ur* 0 a matt] ( bo? joy & pride to ,eld] ,woodruff1 :o look$ =w>d to 8 son's labors 9 ! ,*ur* ) great pleasure4 ,! "y man 0 also ambiti\s 9 an ef=t to obta9 an education1 & devot$ himself at home & 9 ! univ]sity to dilig5t /udy4 ,at ?is "t ,eld] ,woodruff _h *ang$ ! location ( 8 family 9 ,r&olph1 ,ri* ,c\nty1 to ,smi?field1 ,ca*e4 ,we _c always compreh5d ! ways & means ( ,provid5ce1 ! fa!r said4 ,!re is a my/]y hang+ ov] ?is affair4 ,i nev] saw a p]son m anxi\s to obta9 an education ?an he1 z he (t5 /udi$ until midnight dur+ ! pa/ two ye>s4 ,i n[ feel calm & compos$ & reconcil$ 9 ?is b]eavem5t4 ,i h done1 & am do+ a great deal ( "w = ! dead4 ,x may be necess>y t "o ( my family be 9 ! _s _w to labor among ^? = :om we are (ficiat+ 9 ! ,temple ( ! ,"l4 ,^u ! return ( ,eld] ,woodruff to ,/4 ,george1 he resum$ 8 "w 9 ! ,temple !re4 ,dur+ ?is & ! imm$iate subsequ5t ye>s ,eld] ,woodruff devot$ himself ) great dilig5ce to ! "w = ! dead 9 ! ,temple at ,/4 ,george4 ,"w-day p>ties 7 gott5 up = him4 ,hundr$s ( p gave him a day or two days or m 9 ! ,temple 9 ! ord9ances = 8 k9dr$ dead4 ,if x c be tru?fully said ( any man t he foll[$ ! #ejj injunction ( ! ,savior1 ,seek ye fir/ ! ,k+dom ( ,god & ,8 righte\sness1 & all else %all be add$ !reto1 x may be tru?fully said ( ,wil=d ,woodruff4 ,9 8 j\rnal he wrote at t "t3 ,i h pass$ ?r\gh ! :ole hi/ory ( ! ,*ur* f ! day ,i embrac$ ! gospel until n[2 & aft] s long a "t & su* exp]i5ce1 ,i wi% to be> my te/imony t ,joseph ,smi? 0 a ,prophet ( ,god1 orda9$ f be=e ! f\ndation ( ! _w to come =? 9 ! la/ disp5sation ( ! fullness ( times to lay ! f\ndation ( ! ,*ur* & ,k+dom ( ,god on ! e>?1 & 8 life 0 pres]v$ aga9/ e foe by ! p[] ( ,god until he accompli%$ all t 8 ,mak] orda9$ him to d1 !n he seal$ 8 te/imony ) 8 blood1 & t te/imony is 9 =ce ^u all ! _w4 ,i am n[ call$ to preside ov] ! only ,temple !re is on ! e>?1 built = ! salvation ( ! liv+ & ! dead4 ,!re are b a few ( u liv+ :o 7 9 ,zion's ,camp4 ,i w "h say t ,god has inspir$ me to keep a j\rnal & write ! hi/ory ( ?is ,*ur*1 & ,i w>n ! future hi/orians to give cr$5ce to my hi/ory2 = my te/imony is true1 & ! tru? ( its record w be manife/ 9 ! _w to come4 ,all ! words ( ! ,"l w be fulfill$ ^u ! nations1 :i* are writt5 9 ?is book4 ,! ,am]ican nation w be brok5 9 pieces l a pott]'s vessel1 & w be ca/ d[n to hell if x does n rep5t1--& ?is1 because ( murd]s1 :or$oms1 wick$ness1 & all mann] ( abom9ations1 = ! ,"l has spok5 x4 ,awake1 !re=e1 ,o ,zion1 to ! com+ ( ! ,son ( ,man4 ,let ! p sanctify & purify !mselves be=e ! ,"l1 & be prep>$ = ! r$emption ( ,zion & ! com+ ( ! ,son ( ,god1 = ,8 com+ is at ! door1 & w ov]take ! _w l a ?ief 9 ! night4 ,!re is ?r\gh\t ! j\rnal ( ,wil=d ,woodruff t cont9u\s _s :i* manife/s itself 9 ! revelations & head-deal+s ( ,god4 ,8 _s is l t ( ! prophets & patri>*s ( old1 & :at he has writt5 day by day repres5ts ! _s ( ! times & is 9 response to ! ne$s ( ! h\r4 ,he 0 always 9 close t\* ) ! ,prophet & 0 always 9 h>mony ) 8 div9e call+4 ,!re may be trac$ ?r\gh\t ! j\rnal ( ?is rem>kable man a c]ta9 devotion to ^? fundam5tal pr9ciples :i* ,god reveal$ 9 ! e/abli%m5t #eja ( ! ,*ur* 9 ?is disp5sation4 ,^! pr9ciples gave him 8 guid+ />1 & by !m he int]pret$ ! hi/ory ( ! _w & its de/9ies4 ,he 0 n ov]tak5 by vag>ies1 & he nev] _h a ?\ght ( /amp+ 8 own p]sonality on any?+ t he did or said4 ,he 0 always impressionable to ! _s4 ,8 j\rnal1 !re=e1 is a /oreh\se ( beautiful & conv9c+ te/imonies2 = 8 te/imonies beget fai? & lead to a bett] & m exalt$ life4 ,eld] ,woodruff lays b>e 8 _s 9 8 j\rnal day by day1 & x is ! same humble devot$ *ildlike fai? f ! fir/ to ! la/ page4 ,leav+ ,/4 ,george1 ,eld] ,woodruff made a t\r ( ! settlem5ts 9 s\!rn ,utah4 ,he celebrat$ ! #bd? ( ,july 9 ! ,/ate ,h\se at ,fillmore4 ,on ?is t\r1 he1 = ! fir/ "t1 visit$ ! beautiful ,panguit* ,lake4 ,he 0 a great lov] ( sc5ic beauty4 ,! "w ( ,god 0 no less preci\s to him ?an ! ^w ( ,god4 ,at t lake he also enjoy$ ! opportunity ( 8 favorite pa/ime1 fi%+ = tr\t4 ,he 0 a great fi%] & hunt]1 bo? ( game & m54 ,aft] 8 return to ,/4 ,george on ! #ba/ ( ,augu/1 t ye>1 he 0 baptiz$ = ! sign]s ( ! ,decl>ation ( ,indep5d5ce & o!r notable patriots 9 ! hi/ory ( 8 c\ntry4 ,x 0 a "p ( 8 loyalty to ! ,unit$ ,/ates to crave ,god's bless+ ^u ! m5 & wom5 :o _h laid ! f\ndation ( free in/itutions4 ,to 8 m9d !y 7 all ! in/rum5ts ( a div9e purpose1 & he s\ght _! welf>e accord+ to ! light & intellig5ce :i* ,god _h giv5 him4 ,8 "w 9 ! ,temple 0 sudd5ly di/urb$ by a telegram /at+ t ,presid5t ,"y _h di$ at f\r o'clock p4 m4 ,augu/ #bi?1 #ahgg4 ,he1 !re=e1 9 company ) ,era/us ,sn[1 ha/5$ by private conveyance & /age to ,york1 ! railroad t]m9us1 t !y might rea* ,salt ,lake ,city z soon z possible4 ,a di/ance ( ?ree hundr$ & =ty miles 0 cov]$ 9 two & a half days1 ?\gh ,eld] ,woodruff at t "t 0 ov] sev5ty ye>s old4 ,on rea*+ ,salt ,lake !y imm$iately w5t to ! ,tab]nacle :]e ! rema9s ( ,presid5t ,"y lay 9 /ate4 ,f 8 j\rnal we le>n t some?+ l tw5ty-five ?\s& p took a p>t+ look at ! rema9s ( ! dead ,prophet4 ,at 8 fun]al ,eld] ,woodruff spoke4 ,p]haps no man 9 ! ,*ur* knew ,brigham ,"y bett] ?an he knew him4 #ejb ,!y 7 pione]s toge!r1 & sp5t mon?s & ye>s toge!r prea*+ ! gospel & compil+ ,*ur* hi/ory4 ,?is *ange br\ght ! quorum ( ! ,twelve ,apo/les1 ) ,john ,taylor at ! head1 9 control ( ,*ur* affairs4 ,! foll[+ ,septemb]1 ,eld] ,woodruff visit$ ,logan1 :]e he took "p 9 lay+ ! corn]-/ones ( ! ,temple1 conc]n-^: erection he _h prophesi$ _m ye>s be=e4 ,temple "w 0 n[ ! burd5 ( 8 ?\ght & disc\rse2 & at ! foll[+ ,octob] ,conf]5ce he talk$ at great l5g? ( 8 labors 9 ! ,/4 ,george ,temple1 :]e1 he said1 betwe5 ! fir/ ( ,june & ! fir/ ( ,septemb] tw5ty-?ree ?\s& n9e hundr$ & eighty-n9e baptisms = ! dead _h be5 p]=m$4 ,he 0 n[ also joyful 9 anticipation ( ! ,temple :i* 0 to be built 9 ,manti4 ,?is location on ! hill ov]look+ ! c\ntry made him feel1 :5 its erection 0 complet$1 t x 0 truly ! m\nta9 ( ! ,"l's ,h\se4 ,dur+ ?is ye> repeat$ m5tion ( 8 "w on ! f>m is made 9 8 j\rnal1 ?\gh at ! "t he _h pass$ ?ree score & t5 ye>s ( life4 ,he lov$ f>m "w & devot$ to x mu* ?\ght4 ,) him x 0 all 9 ! purpose ( ,god & 8 devotion nev] flagg$ :e!r he 0 on ! f>m1 9 ! canyon1 or 9 ! pulpit4 ,8 ,*ur* duties1 h[ev]1 z "t w5t on1 weigh$ m heavily ^u him1 & on ! #ae? ( ,decemb]1 t ye>1 he resign$ 8 position z ,presid5t ( ! ,des]et ,agricultural & ,manufactur+ ,society1 a place he _h occupi$ ) zeal1 int]e/1 & honor1 z well z ) ability1 = fifte5 ye>s4 ,on ,*ri/mas ( t ye> he made note ( ! joy he f\nd ov] ! privilege ( be+ at home ) 8 wives & *ildr51 ^: happ9ess & welf>e 7 matt]s ( great satisfaction to him4 ,he wat*es !m take _! pres5ts f ! ,*ri/mas tree1 & he ent]s into ! *ildi% joy ( 8 little *ildr5 ) a t5d] & fa!rly love4 ,x w\ld swell beyond due proportions 8 biography to rec\nt 8 movem5ts to ! diff]5t p>ts ( ! ,*ur*1 & ! daily duties ( 8 life4 ,eld] ,woodruff 0 an excessively busy man4 ,he 0 always look+ = some?+ to d1 & he nev] _h any difficulty 9 f9d+ x4 ,8 con/ant travels & adm9i/rations among ! ,sa9ts made him to !m "o ( ! mo/ famili> figures among _! lead]s4 ,e>ly 9 ,janu>y he set out on a mission to ! s\!rn settlem5ts #ejc & ,/4 ,george1 :i* he rea*$ on ! #bbnd ( ! mon?4 ,!re1 he aga9 took up 8 labors 9 ! ,temple4 ,! p !re knew h[ happy ,temple "w made him & !y turn$ out 9 great numb]s to r5d] him assi/ance 9 ! "w he _h plann$ to d = 8 k9dr$ dead4 ,x 0 at ?is "t t he paid 8 fir/ visit to ,kanab1 go+ by way ( ,rockville & ,grafton4 ,he calls ! ,hurricane ,hill !re ! wor/ hill he ev] drove a team up 9 8 life4 ,he & 8 companions camp$ = ! night on ! summit4 ,he slept on ! gr\nd4 ,! next morn+ he enc\nt]$ a heavy sn[-/orm :i* cont9u$ until noon4 ,at night !y rea*$ ,pipe ,spr+s1 a little oasis 9 nor!rn ,arizona4 ,?is 0 also ! fir/ "t he _h be5 9 t ,t]ritory4 ,on ! return to ,/4 ,george he resum$ 8 "w 9 ! ,temple4 ,( t "w he said3 ,9 "o ye> & f\rte5 days end[m5ts _h be5 receiv$ = t5 hundr$ & sixty-two ( my dead4 ,on ,m>* #bj? he return$ to ,salt ,lake ,city by way ( ,p>[an1 ,cove ,creek1 ,ri*field1 ,manti1 & ,nephi4 ,he wrote a brief acc\nt ( ! ,april conf]5ce4 ,"h1 x %\ld be said t matt]s ( g5]al ,*ur* int]e/ :i* 7 tak5 d[n by /5ograph]s ceas$ to f9d a place 9 8 j\rnal1 & he conf9es himself m to p]sonal affairs & matt]s ( special int]e/4 ,9 _m places1 tak+ x = grant$ t ! facts are kn[n1 he made 8 j\rnal simply a comm5t>y4 ,ab\t ! "t ( conf]5ce t ye>1 !re 7 difficulties betwe5 ! heirs ( ,presid5t ,"y & ! ,*ur* ov] ! e/ate ( ! late ,presid5t4 ,i w say1 he wrote1 9 8 j\rnal1 = & 9 behalf ( ! executors ( ! e/ate ( ,brigham ,"y2 namely1 ,george ,q4 ,cannon1 ,brigham ,"y1 ,jr41 & ,alb]t ,c>r+ton1 t !y h done all 9 _! p[] to settle ?is e/ate 9 ju/ice1 equity & righte\sness4 ,9 ^? try+ difficulties ,eld] ,woodruff act$ z a peace-mak]4 ,! ye> #ahgh began to witness "s ( ^? beautiful out+s1 designat$ ,! ,old ,folks' ,excursion4 ,! e>ly hi/ory ( ! ,*ur* 0 beg9n+ to cry/allize 9 beauty & importance4 ,to ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1 ! m5 & wom5 :o _h borne ! burd5 ( ^? e>ly days 7 vet]ans ( di/9ction1 & ! p lov$ to honor !m2 besides !re is some?+ 9 ! _s & tea*+s ( ,mormonism t calls =? rev]5ce #ejd & honor = old age4 ,!re is )9 ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts a m>k$ disposition to manife/ gratitude4 ,on ! #aa? ( ,june1 t ye>1 ?irte5 c>s convey$ ! ag$ vet]ans1 m5 & wom51 to ,ogd51 :]e !y 7 receiv$ by a hundr$ & tw5ty-five conveyances & tak5 to ,f>r's ,grove4 ,s9ce !n1 ^! out+s h become frequ5t & g5]al ?r\gh\t ! ,*ur*4 ,eld] ,woodruff gives u "s data ( an ,old ,folks' ,excursion 9 ^? days4 ,he says t prizes 7 di/ribut$ = v>i\s di/9ctions4 ,mrs4 ,ca!r9e ,wilson receiv$ "o because %e 0 ! olde/ p]son pres5t--n9ety-six ye>s4 ,william ,wilde 0 likewise honor$ because he 0 ! next olde/1 n9ety-five ye>s4 ,five si/]s obta9$ prizes because !y _h yok$ & unyok$ two yoke ( cattle & driv5 !m across ! pla9s4 ,five o!rs receiv$ !m because !y _h drawn h& c>ts to ,salt ,lake ,valley4 ,"o woman1 ,mrs4 ,ann ,moses1 0 di/+ui%$ because %e 0 ! "m ( tw5ty-"o *ildr54 ,mrs4 ,elizabe? ,taylor came 9 also = h] honors because %e 0 ! "m ( f\rte5 *ildr5 & six hundr$ gr&1 & great gr& *ildr54 ,eld] ,p4 ,gre5 ,taylor1 fifty-"o ye>s old1 got a prize because he _h m *ildr5 ?an any man pres5t2 namely1 ?irty-six4 ,nor 0 ,eld] ,woodruff =gott5 on ?is occasion4 ,he receiv$ a prize because he _h baptiz$ & _h be5 in/rum5tal 9 br++ into ! ,*ur* a great numb] ( s\ls1 some?+ l two ?\s&4 ,he tells u 9 8 j\rnal t !re 0 a foot-race by ,william ,b>nes1 eighty-n9e2 ,elias ,adams1 eighty-six2 & ,?omas ,edmunds1 likewise eighty-six ye>s ( age4 ,he says ,bro!r ,edmunds won4 ,on ! second ( ,septemb]1 t ye>1 he said he took "p 9 bless+ a numb] ( mission>ies & ( sett+ ap>t ,orson ,pratt & ,joseph ,f4 ,smi? = a %ort mission to ,miss\ri to visit ! ,:itm] families & places ( note 9 ! travels ( ! ,*ur*4 ,! ,octob] conf]5ce ( t ye> 0 held 9 ! ,tab]nacle & at its close !re began ! organization ( a g5]al ,zion's ,bo>d ( ,trade1 ( :i* ! ,apo/les 7 made honor>y memb]s4 ,local organizations ( ! same "* 7 effect$ 9 diff]5t p>ts ( ! ,*ur*4 ,! purpose ( ?is organization 0 to promote ! temporal welf>e ( ! p & aid !m 9 acquir+ ! be/ m>kets = _! produce by co-op]ative ef=t4 #eje ,on ! #be? ( t mon? ,eld] ,woodruff records 8 visit ) ,s5ator ,mc,crary ( ,k5tucky & ,mr4 ,hoop] ( ,mississippi & o!r prom95t g5tlem5 to ! ,smelt+ ,works ( ,mr4 ,l4 ,e4 ,hold54 ,^u _! return ^! g5tlem5 call$ ^u ,presid5t ,taylor4 ,on ! #bh? ( ,novemb]1 ,eld] ,orson ,hyde di$ at 8 home 9 ,spr+ ,city1 ,san ,pete ,c\nty1 at ! age ( sev5ty-?ree4 ,?is left b "o ( ! fir/ quorum ( ! ,twelve ,apo/les liv+2 namely1 ,eld] ,orson ,pratt4 ,on ! #cj? ,eld] ,woodruff att5d$ ! fun]al4 ,proce$+s ( :i* are f\nd 9 ! ,des]et ,news ( ,dec4 #e?1 #ahgh4 ,clos+ 8 long description ( ! sc5es ( a rem>kable dream :i* he gives 9 detail at ?is "t1 he uses ! foll[+ words3 ,i saw a %ort di/ance f ! ,miss\ri ,riv]1 :]e ,i /ood1 twelve m5 dress$ 9 ! robes ( ! ,temple4 ,!y /ood 9 a squ>e ne> by & ,i 0 giv5 to und]/& t !y repres5t$ ! twelve gates ( ! new ,j]usalem4 ,_! h&s 7 uplift$ :ile !y 7 consecrat+ ! gr\nd2 & lat] !y laid ! corn]-/ones ( ! h\se ( ,god4 ,i saw myriads ( angels hov]+ ov] !m1 & above _! heads !re 0 a pill>-l cl\d4 ,i he>d ! mo/ beautiful s++ 9 ! words3 ',n[ is e/abli%$ ! ,k+dom ( our ,god & ,8 ,*ri/1 & ,he %all reign =ev] & =ev]1 & ! ,k+dom %all nev] be ?r[n d[n1 = ! ,sa9ts h ov]come4' ,i saw p com+ f ! riv] & f di/ant places to help build ! ,temple4 ,x seem$ z ?\gh !re 7 ho/s ( angels help+ to br+ mat]ial = ! con/ruction ( t build+4 ,"s 7 9 ,temple robes1 & ! pill>-l cl\d cont9u$ to hov] ov] ! spot4 ,lat] ,i f\nd myself 9 ! ,ogd5 ,tab]nacle1 :]e ,i 0 call+ ^u ! p to li/5 to ! beautiful /ra9s ( music !re4 ,i roll$ ov] 9 my b$ & he>d ! clock ( ! ,city ,hall /rike twelve4 ,?is 0 ,decemb] #af1 #ahgg4 #ejf ,,*apt] #dg4 ,,exp]i5ces ,,9 ,,arizona1 #ahgi4 ,9 ,arizona4--,an ,epi/le to ! ,_w4--,bir?day ,celebrat$ 9 ,/4 ,george4--,travels 9 ,arizona4--,hunt ) ,pelone1 ! ,apa*e ,*ief4--,a ,visit to ! ,zunies4--,travels ) ,lot ,smi?4--,dream4--,lett]s4 ,on ,new ,ye>'s ,day1 #ahgi1 ,eld] ,woodruff mov$ to 8 new brick home next door s\? ( ! ,valley ,h\se4 ,! old ,valley ,h\se _h be5 8 fir/ m\nta9 home4 ,on ! ?ird ( ! mon?1 9 company ) ,moses ,?at*]1 he />t$ on a t\r ( ! s\!rn c\nties4 ,"o ( ! *ief purposes ( ?is t\r 0 to organize local bo>ds ( trade4 ,:ile !y 7 at ,nephi on ! #f?1 ,eld] ,?at*] receiv$ ^w ( 8 appo9tm5t to fill ! vacancy 9 ! ,quorum occasion$ by ! dea? ( ,eld] ,orson ,hyde4 ,!y rea*$ ,/4 ,george on ! #bj? ( ! mon?4 ,on ,febru>y #g? ,eld] ,woodruff f\nd x necess>y to g into exile because ( ! special ef=t at t "t to prosecute ^? 9 ,plural ,m>riage4 ,= ! fir/ "t 9 my life ,i h _h to flee f my enemies = ! gospel's sake1 or = any o!r cause4 ,!y are try+ to arre/ me = obey+ ! law ( ,god 9 ref]5ce to ,plural ,m>riage4 ,to escape 8 pursu]s he w5t to ,arizona :]e he rema9$ a c\ple ( weeks1 & !n return$ to ,/4 ,george4 ,:ile !re 9 ! ,temple on ,wa%+ton's bir?day he wrote an epi/le to ! _w1 dat$ ,febru>y #bbnd1 #ahgi1 f :i* ! foll[+ is tak53 ,,epi/le ,,( ,,eld] ,,wil=d ,,woodruff1 ,,"o ,,( ,,! ,,twelve ,,apo/les4 ,to ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1 & to all ! _w1 greet+3-- ,i feel desir\s once m1 :ile 9 ! fle%1 by ! ^w ( ,god & te/imony ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 to be> my te/imony unto y z ! ,*ur* & ,k+dom ( ,god1 e/abli%$ on ! e>? by ! ,god ( heav5 9 ?is la/ disp5sation & fulness ( times2 #ejg ,i also wi% to be> my te/imony to all nations "u heav51 to emp]ors1 k+s1 presid5ts1 /atesm51 gov]nors1 judges1 ,jew1 & ,g5tile1 & to all rul]s1 & ! rul$ :o dwell ^u ! face ( ! :ole e>?4 ,my te/imony is ?is unto all m5 & nations1 t y live 9 ! day & h\r ( ! judgm5ts ( ,god ,almighty4 ,y live 9 ! day & g5]ation :5 ! ,god ( ,israel has set ,8 h& to p]=m ,8 "w1 ,8 /range "w 9 ! latt]-days4 ,y live 9 ! age 9 :i* ,god w br+ to pass ! fulfilm5t ( t flood ( prophecy & revelation :i* has be5 spok5 by all ! prophets s9ce ! _w began1 :i* /&s record$ 9 ! sacr$ books ( div9e tru?2 & ! fulfilm5t ( ^! revelations w involve ! de/9y ( ! :ole _w1 ,jew & ,g5tile1 ri* & poor1 high & l[1 sa9t & s9n]1 ,babylon & ,zion4 ,!re=e1 prep>e y\rselves1 ,o6 ye inhabitants ( ! e>?1 = ! h\r ( ,god's judgm5t is at ! door4 ,z x 0 9 ! days ( ,noah & ( ,lot1 s %all x be 9 ! days ( ! com+ ( ! ,son ( ,man4 ,i address myself fir/ to ! ,sa9ts ( ,god1 :o h ent]$ into cov5ant ) ! ,"l & h be5 orda9$ unto ! holy prie/hood4 ,if y are liv+ y\r religion1 & enjoy ! _s ( inspiration1 :i* is y\r duty & privilege1 y "k z ,god lives t ,joseph ,smi? 0 a prophet ( ,god2 t he receiv$ ! adm9i/ration ( angels2 t he br\ght =? ! ,book ( ,mormon1 & translat$ x by ! p[] ( ,god4 ,y "k he receiv$ ! fulness ( ! ,ev]la/+ ,gospel1 & ! holy prie/hood & apo/le%ip & ! keys !re(2 & t he organiz$ ! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/1 ! only true & liv+ ,*ur* ^u ! face ( ! :ole e>?1 ) its gifts & graces1 ) :i* ! ,"l is well pleas$4 ,y d "k ,joseph ,smi?1 ! ,prophet1 left 8 te/imony ^u ! e>? & seal$ t te/imony ) 8 blood1 & t te/am5t is 9 =ce ^u ! _w1 & t te/am5t is fill$ ) ! revelations ( ,god1 t /& ^u its pages l flames ( liv+ fire1 ready to be fulfill$ ^u all ! inhabitants ( ! e>?4 ,9 ?is te/am5t ! ,"l has comm&$ ,8 s]vants to g to all ! _w & prea* ?is gospel ( ! k+dom to e creature1 z f> z doors are op54 ,he also comm&$ ,8 s]vants to visit ,new ,york1 ,albany1 ,bo/on1 & all ! notable cities & villages ( ! _w1 reprov+ !m = _! ungodly de$s1 #ejh & w>n+ !m ( ! desolation & utt] de/ruction :i* awaits !m1 if !y reject ! te/imony ( ! s]vants ( ,god4 ,) y1 sai? ! ,"l ,almighty1 ,i w r5d _! k+doms1 = ,i w %ake n only ! e>?1 b ! />ry heav5s %all tremble2 y _c see x n[1 b soon y w see x & "k t ,i am ,god4 ,y ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1 d y n "k ^! ?+s are true8 ,y d1 & s d ,i1 = ! _s ( ,god be>s record1 & ! record is tru?1 & tru? abide? =ev]4 ,"u ! circum/ances1 :at mann] ( m5 & wom5 ought we to be8 ,are we prep>$ z a p = ! great ev5ts :i* await u2 :i* await bo? ,zion & ,babylon8 ,judge ye6 ,:at is our duty z ,sa9ts ( ! liv+ ,god8 ,x is our duty to humble ourselves be=e ! ,"l & call ^u ,8 "n1 until we are fill$ ) ! ,holy ,gho/ & ! _s ( inspiration1 :i* is ! light ( ,*ri/4 ,pay our ti!s & (f]+s1 keep ! comm&m5ts ( ,god & h fai? 9 ,8 ^w1 rememb] & honor ! ord9ances we h obs]v$1 & ! cov5ants & obligations we h ent]$ into 9 ! holy places & temples ( our ,god4 ,we %\ld unite ourselves toge!r 9 a temporal z well z 9 a spiritual po9t ( view1 z direct$ by ! wise m5 ( ,israel4 ,we %\ld seek to build up ! ,k+dom & ,zion ( our ,god1 & n ourselves alone4 ,:5 we d ^! ?+s we are prep>$ z a p to let our pray]s asc5d into ! e>s ( ! ,"l ( ,sabbao?1 & !y w be he>d & answ]$ ^u our heads4 ,aga91 ?is te/am5t :i* ,joseph ,smi? left1 conta9s a revelation & comm&m5t f ,god1 out ( heav51 conc]n+ ! patri>*al ord] ( m>riage4 ,! ,"l has comm&$ u to h our wives & *ildr5 seal$ to u1 = "t & et]nity1 t we may h !m ) u 9 our family organizations 9 ! resurrection to dwell ) u =ev] 9 ! et]nal worlds1 t we may h an increase ( po/]ity =ev] 9 connection ) ,abraham1 ,isaac1 ,jacob1 & all ! anci5t patri>*s4 ,i w\ld say to all ,israel1 treat y\r wives & *ildr5 k9dly1 & keep ! comm&m5ts ( ,god & tru/ 9 ,him1 & ,he w fight y\r battles4 ,& ,i w say1 9 ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 ! ,son ( ! liv+ ,god1 t ,mormonism w live & prosp]1 ,zion w fl\ri%1 & ! ,k+dom ( ,god w /& 9 p[] & glory & dom9ion z ,daniel saw x1 :5 ?is nation is brok5 to pieces z a pott]'s vessel & laid 9 ! #eji du/1 & br\ght to judgm5t1 or ,god nev] spoke by my m\?4 ,!re=e ,i say to all ! ,sa9ts ?r\gh\t ! _w1 be fai?ful & true to y\r ,god & to y\r religion1 to y\r families & to y\rselves4 ,jesus ( ,naz>e? has suff]$ dea? on ! cross = ! r$emption ( ! _w1 & 8 apo/les foll[$ 8 example = ! ^w ( ! ,"l & te/imony ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 & ,joseph ,smi? prov$ to ,god1 angels1 & m5 t he w\ld & did abide 9 8 cov5ants unto dea?1 & none ( u %all be call$ to d any?+ m4 ,we c]ta9ly1 any ( u1 w\ld be a%am$ to d5y ! fai?1 to accommodate our enemies1 !n meet ! prophets & apo/les 9 ! _s _w4 ,may ,god =bid t ?is %\ld be ! case ) any ( ! blood ( ,ephraim4 ,i wi% 9 ?is te/imony to say t ! "t is n f> di/ant :5 ! ri* m5 among ! ,jews w be call$ ^u to use _! abundant weal? to ga!r ! disp]s$ ( ,judah1 & pur*ase ! anci5t dwell+ places ( _! fa!rs 9 & ab\t ,j]usalem1 & rebuild ! holy city & temple4 ,= ! fulness ( ! ,g5tiles has come 91 & ! ,"l has decre$ t ! ,jews %\ld be ga!r$ f all ! ,g5tile nations :]e !y h be5 driv51 into _! own l&1 9 fulfillm5t ( ! words ( ,moses _! law-giv]4 ,& ?is is ! w ( y\r great ,eloheim1 ,o h\se ( ,judah1 & :5ev] y %all be call$ ^u to p]=m ?is "w1 ! ,god ( ,israel w help y4 ,y h a great future & de/9y be=e y & y _c avoid fulfill+ x2 y are ! royal *os5 se$1 & ! ,god ( y\r fa!r's h\se has kept y di/9ct z a nation = eighte5 hundr$ ye>s1 "u all ! oppression ( ! :ole ,g5tile _w4 ,y may n wait until y believe on ,jesus ( ,naz>e?1 b :5 y meet ) ,%iloh y\r k+1 y w "k him2 y\r de/9y is m>k$ out1 y _c avoid x4 ,x is true t aft] y return & ga!r y\r nation home1 & rebuild y\r ,city & ,temple1 t ! ,g5tiles may ga!r toge!r _! armies to g aga9/ y to battle1 to take y a prey & to take y z a spoil1 :i* !y w d1 = ! words ( y\r prophets mu/ be fulfill$2 b :5 ?is affliction comes1 ! liv+ ,god1 t l$ ,moses ?r\gh ! wild]ness1 w deliv] y1 & y\r ,%iloh w come & /& 9 y\r mid/ & w fight y\r battles2 & y w "k him1 & ! afflictions ( ! ,jews w be at an end1 :ile ! de/ruction ( ! ,g5tiles w be s #eaj great t x w take ! :ole h\se ( ,israel :o are ga!r$ ab\t ,j]usalem1 sev5 mon?s to bury ! dead ( _! enemies1 & ! weapons ( w> w la/ !m sev5 ye>s = fuel1 s t !y ne$ n g to any =e/ = wood4 ,^! are trem5d\s say+s--:o c be> !m8 ,nev]!less !y are true1 & w be fulfill$1 accord+ to ! say+s ( ,ezekiel1 ,ze*>iah1 & o!r prophets4 ,?\gh ! heav5s & ! e>? pass away1 n "o jot or tittle w fall unfulfill$4 ,i w\ld say to ! ,lamanites1 if ,i c\ld speak to !m und]/&+ly1 t y are also a bran* ( ! h\se ( ,israel1 & *iefly ( ! h\se ( ,joseph1 & y\r =efa!rs h fall5 ?r\gh ! same examples ( unbelief & s9s1 z h ! ,jews1 & y1 z _! po/]ity1 h w&]$ 9 s9 & d>kness = _m g5]ations2 & y1 l ! ,jews1 h be5 driv5 & trampl$ "u ! foot ( ! ,g5tiles1 & put to dea? ?r\gh y\r w>s ) ea* o!r1 & ) ! :ite man1 until y are almo/ de/roy$4 ,b !re is /ill a r$emption & salvation = a remnant ( y 9 ! latt] days4 ,x is "t = y to cease %$d+ ea* o!r's blood or mak+ w> ^u y\r fell[-man4 ,cease to de/roy "o ano!r1 le>n to cultivate ! e>?1 & raise y\r food !refrom2 call ^u ! ,great ,_s to protect y & deliv] y f bondage & d>kness1 & ! ,great ,_s w he> y & deliv] y1 & a remnant ( y w aga9 become a delightsome p z y\r =efa!rs 7 :5 !y kept ! comm&m5ts ( ,god4 ,c\ld ,i speak to ! ,t5 ,tribes ( ,israel1 9 ! nor? c\ntry1 ,i w\ld say1 call ^u ! ,god ( y\r fa!rs ,abraham1 ,isaac1 & ,jacob1 t y\r prophets may come 9 remembrance be=e ,god1 t !y may he> ,8 voice & no long] /ay !mselves1 b smite ! rocks1 t ! m\nta9s ( ice may fl[ d[n at _! pres5ce4 ,a highway %all be ca/ up 9 ! mid/ ( ! great deep2 _! enemies %all become a prey unto !m4 ,br+ =? y\r records & ri* treasures unto ! *ildr5 ( ,ephraim1 ! s]vants ( ! ,"l 9 ! l& ( ,zion1 & ! b\nd>ies ( ! ev]la/+ hills %all tremble at y\r pres5ce1 & y %all fall d[n & be cr[n$ ) glory1 ev5 9 ,zion1 by ! h&s ( ! s]vants ( ,god1 ev5 ! *ildr5 ( ,ephraim1 & y %all be fill$ ) songs ( ev]la/+ joy2 behold ?is is ! bless+ ( ! ev]la/+ ,god ^u ! tribes #eaa ( ,israel1 & ! ri*] bless+ ^u ! head ( ,ephraim & 8 fell[s4 ,^! ev5ts ref]r$ to are b a v limit$ portion ( ! revelations ( ,god :i* are ab\t to be fulfill$ ^u ! heads ( ?is g5]ation4 ,i wi% to w>n all nations ( ! judgm5ts ( ,god :i* are at _! doors4 ,?rones w be ca/ d[n1 nations w be ov]turn$1 an>*y w reign1 all legal b>ri]s w be brok5 d[n1 & ! laws w be trampl$ 9 ! du/4 ,y are ab\t to be visit$ ) w>1 ! sword1 fam9e1 pe/il5ce1 plague1 e>?quakes1 :irlw9ds1 tempe/s1 & ) ! flame ( dev\r+ fire2 by fire & ) ! sword w ,god plead ) all fle%1 & ! sla9 ( ! ,"l w be _m4 ,! ang] ( ! ,"l is k9dl$ & ,8 sword is ba!d 9 heav51 & is ab\t to fall ^u ,idumea1 or ! _w4 ,& :o is able to abide ^! ?+s8 ,& :o w /& :5 ,he appe>e?8 ,! fig trees are leav+1 & ! signs ( all heav5 & e>? indicate ! com+ ( ! ,son ( ,man4 ,! seals are ab\t to be op5$1 ! plagues to be p\r$ =?4 ,y\r riv]s & seas w be turn$ to blood & to gall4 ,& ! inhabitants ( ! e>? w die ( plagues4 ,& ! unbelief ( great ,babylon1 ) ! :ole ,*ri/ian _w1 w n make ! tru?s ( ,god )\t effect4 ,let ! _w look1 = example1 at ! anci5t cities ( ! nations4 ,:]e are ,!bes1 ,tyre1 ,sidon1 ,n9eveh1 & ,babylon ! ,great1 :i* 7 built to defy all "t1 & all p[] b ,god ,himself8 ,!y 7 laid 9 ! du/ & _! inhabitants de/roy$1 :5 !y 7 rip5$ 9 iniquity1 & ?is too1 9 fulfilm5t ( ! ^w ( ,god unto !m ?r\gh ! voices ( righte\s m51 :o spake z !y 7 mov$ ^u by ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,9 l mann] 0 ,j]usalem de/roy$ & ! ,jews scatt]$ among ! ,g5tiles 9 fulfilm5t ( ! words ( ,moses & ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,w ! ,"l any m sp>e ! cities ( ! ,g5tiles & ,great ,babylon ?an he sp>$ ! anci5t cities ( ! ,jews8 ,no1 v]ily no4 ,! "q may be ask$1 :y ^! judgm5ts are com+ ^u ! _w 9 ! la/ days8 ,i answ]1 because ( ! wick$ness ( ! inhabitants !re(4 ,! v proclamation ( ! angel ( ,god :5 he deliv]$ ! fulness ( ! ,gospel z reveal$ 9 ! ,revelations ( ,/4 ,john 01 cry+ ) a l\d voice1 fe> ,god & give glory to ,him = ! h\r ( ,8 judgm5t is come4 ,& :5 t proclamation #eab 0 made to ,joseph ,smi? ! ,prophet1 x 0 half a c5tury ago1 light has come into ! _w1 & m5 love d>kness r ?an light1 because _! de$s are evil4 ,! ,"l has rais$ up prophets & apo/les :o h cri$ al\d to ?is g5]ation ) ! proclamation ( ! ,gospel = half a c5tury1 & w>n$ !m ( ! judgm5ts :i* 7 to come1 & ! inhabitants ( ! e>? h reject$ ?is te/imony1 & %$ ! blood ( ! ,"l's ano9t$ & p]secut$ ! ,sa9ts ( ,god1 & ! consequ5ce is ?is3 ,d>kness cov]s ! e>?1 & gross d>kness ! p1 & ! ,"l is )hold+ ,8 _s f ! inhabitants ( ! e>?1 & ! devil is rul+ ov] 8 own k+dom & wick$ness & abom9ations ( e k9d h increas$ a hundr$ fold )9 ! la/ few ye>s1 until ! :ole e>? is fill$ ) murd]s1 :or$oms1 blasphemies1 & e crime 9 ! black catalogue t 0 manife/ 9 ! ant$iluvian _w & 9 ,sodom & ,gomorrah1 until ! :ole e>? groans "u its abom9ations1 & ! heav5s weep1 & all et]nity is pa9$1 & ! angels are wait+ ! great comm& to g =? & reap d[n ! e>?4 ,?is te/imony ,i be> to all nations "u heav51 & ,i "k x is true by ! inspiration ( ,almighty ,god1 & ! decision ( ! ,supreme ,c\rt ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates be>s me out 9 ! op9ion t ! con/itution gives me ! privilege ( enjoy+ my belief1 & fai? & op9ion 9 religion4 ,!re=e ! execution ( all ^! trem5d\s ev5ts ,i leave = ! ,god ( heav51 :i* ,he mo/ assur$ly w br+ ab\t4 ,:at ,i h spok5 ,i h spok51 & ,i excuse n myself1 & ?\gh ! heav5s & ! e>? pass away1 my words w n pass away1 b w all be fulfill$1 sai? ! ,"l ( ,ho/s4 ,i subscribe myself an ,apo/le ( ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 & memb] ( ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,,wil=d ,,woodruff4 ,on 8 bir?day1 ,m>* #a/1 ,eld] ,woodruff 0 greet$ by a hundr$ wom5 & =ty-eight m51 :o assembl$ 9 ! ,temple = ! purpose ( aid+ him 9 ! ord9ances = 8 k9dr$ dead4 ,= t occasion ,mrs4 ,emily ,sp5c]1 & ,moses ,f>nswor? compos$ 9 8 honor v]ses conta9+ congratulations & praise4 #eac ,on ! #f? ( ,m>*1 accompani$ by ,era/us ,sn[1 he left ,/4 ,george at ?ree o'clock 9 ! morn+4 ,!y w5t direct to ,kanab :]e !y held a two days meet+1 & !n ) ,william ,johnson1 & ,brigham ,y4 ,duff9 he began 8 pilgrimage & exile among ! colonies ( ,sa9ts & among ! ,indians ( ,arizona4 ,! foll[+ acc\nt ( 8 travels is tak5 f ! ,des]et ,news1 ,weekly1 #ahgi1 page #cad3 ,,sunset1 ,,arizona1 ,may #bi?1 #ahgi4 ,editors ,des]et ,news3 ,z ,i h be5 travel+ = a season z a mission>y among ! ,sa9ts & ,lamanites 9 ,arizona1 & h tak5 obs]vations ( ! c\ntry1 m5 & ?+s1 ,i h ?\ght p]haps a few dott+s by ! way w\ld n be un9t]e/+ to ! num]\s read]s ( ! ,news4 ,aft] cross+ ov] ! great ,colorado ,riv] at ,lee's ,f]ry1 & cross+ ! hog's back1 :i* seem$ to be ! mo/ difficult & dang]\s road = load$ teams to pass ov] t ,i ev] saw1 ,i indulg$ 9 ! ?\ght & hope t n _m ye>s w\ld pass be=e a susp5sion wire bridge w\ld span t riv] _m miles bel[ its pres5t cross+1 :i* w\ld save fifty or "o hundr$ miles ( we>y travel1 & entirely escape ! dang]\s cross+ ( t t]rible m\nta94 ,we view$ ! ,colorado ,riv] f> bel[ ! f]ry1 conf9$ )9 its n>r[ b$ by solid p]p5dicul> /one walls two ?\s& feet high1 :i* made ! /ream look q dim9utive4 ,x be+ a v dry season ?r\gh\t ! :ole c\ntry1 ! wells1 tanks1 & spr+s 7 dry 9 a great measure4 ,x makes x v difficult = companies to travel ?is season ow+ to ! want ( wat] = bo? man & bea/4 ,! di/ance f ,will[ ,spr+s to ,moan ,copy is "s fifte5 miles ov] a /range c\ntry ( a b>r5 des]t ( rocks1 s& hills1 m\nds1 gravel b$s1 & _m curi\s rocks :i* look z ?\gh !y 7 hewn1 "s ( !m tw5ty feet long by twelve to eighte5 in*es wide1 & twelve to eighte5 in*es ?ick4 ,! hills are ( ?9 slate 9 a decay$ /ate1 rocks are 9 e %ape ( m51 wom51 *ildr51 & palaces4 ,! c\ntry is )\t wat]1 grass1 or soil1 until we arrive at ! ,moan ,copy wa% bottoms :i* conta9 a l>ge quantity ( good l&1 cov]$ ) vegetation & soil suitable = :eat or any cultivat$ crops4 #ead ,! pres5t settlem5t1 9 a =t =m1 is locat$ on a hill a hundr$ feet above ! cultivat$ l&1 9 ! mid/ ( s& hills4 ,a good spr+ ( wat] is a hundr$ feet bel[ ! =t1 ! wat] is br\ght into ! =t by a hydraulic ram1 plac$ !re by ,john ,w4 ,"y4 ,?is saves mu* labor1 z x avoids ! necessity ( c>ry+ ! wat] a hundr$ feet up a /eep hill4 ,!re is a t[nsite laid out two miles nor? ( ! =t1 call$ ,tuba1 :i* /&s ^u a plat ( good soil1 ) good spr+s ( wat]4 ,a numb] ( families are build+ ^u ! new location4 ,i consid] ,moan ,copy a v important location 9 _m respects = a settlem5t ( ! ,sa9ts1 z an outpo/1 & especially its connections ) ! surr\nd+ ,lamanites ( ! ,moqui & ,navajo tribes4 ,i held _m int]e/+ meet+s ) bo? ! ,sa9ts & ,lamanites1 & ) ! ,indian *iefs at ,moan ,copy4 ,! great *ange :i* has ( late come ov] all ! tribes ( ,indians 9 ,utah1 ,arizona1 & ,mexico1 f w> to peace1 is visible to e obs]v+ m9d & c\ld h be5 accompli%$ only by ! p[] ( ,god4 ,a few ye>s ago nei!r ,mormon nor ,g5tile c\ld travel ) any safety among ! ,navajo1 ,apa*e1 or o!r ,indian tribes ( ?is c\ntry2 :ile to-day any :ite man c travel1 ei!r alone or 9 company1 ) safety1 if he w att5d to 8 own bus9ess & n int]f]e ) ! ,indians4 ,_m ( ! ,lamanites are unit+ ) ! ,sa9ts at ,moan ,copy1 ,sunset1 & o!r settlem5ts 9 cultivat+ ! e>?1 rais+ :eat1 corn1 & vegetables1 & ! bre?r5 are do+ :at !y c to help !m4 ,a "y man by ! "n ( ,polakkah1 son ( ! ,*ief ,ca%aby1 has a prospect ( be+ a b5efit to 8 tribe4 ,he speaks sev5 diff]5t languages1 includ+ good ,spani%1 & "s ,engli%4 ,he is rais+ :eat at ,moan ,copy1 & le>n+ ,engli%4 ,he is intellig5t1 & active1 is try+ to und]/& ! geography ( ! e>?4 ,! ,indian tradition is t !re is a new sun e day4 ,b :ile he 0 try+ to und]/& t ! e>? revolv$ ^u its axis & we h b "o sun1 8 fai? 0 tri$4 ,:ile on a visit to ,san ,francisco1 he saw ! sun s9k into ! sea & ! wat] put x out4 ,he c\ld n see = a :ile h[ x c\ld come out aga91 b be+ in=m$ ! e>? 0 r\nd1 & ! sun 0 hidd5 f view by ! rotation ( ! e>?1 he became reconcil$4 ,bro!r ,john ,w4 ,"y has e/abli%$ a trad+ /ore at #eae ,moan ,copy1 & is furni%+ ! ,lamanites goods = _! wool & ! bre?r5 goods = _! labor1 :i* is a b5efit = bo? ! ,sa9ts & ,lamanites4 ,he pays a lib]al price = wool & sells goods v reasonably4 ,?is br+s ! ,moqui & ,navajo tribes1 bo? *iefs & p1 to ,moan ,copy to trade4 ,he has b\ght "s ?irty ?\s& p\nds ( wool ?is season1 bal$ x up & s5t x to ,utah to be manufactur$4 ,he laid ! corn]-/one ( a wool5 factory at ,moan ,copy on ! fir/ day ( ,may1 & x1 ) its surr\nd+s1 0 d$icat$ to ! ,"l4 ,! walls w be built ( /one2 pl5ty ( good rock c be obta9$ )9 a few rods ( ! build+4 ,! walls 7 be+ rapidly erect$ :5 ,i left4 ,if ! factory proves successful 9 its op]ation1 x w be a great bless+ to bo? ! ,sa9ts & ,lamanites4 ,9 company ) ,john ,w4 ,"y & sev]al o!r bre?r51 ,i left ,moan ,copy on ! #ag? ( ,april1 to visit ! ,san ,francisco ,m\nta9 c\ntry4 ,we camp$ at night ^u ! ,little ,colorado ,riv]1 & f\nd ! /ream r l[4 ,on ! #ah? we visit$ ! ,black ,falls1 :]e bo? ! b$ ( ! riv] & %ore 7 compos$ ( black volcanic rock4 ,a %ort di/ance above1 ! riv] c\ld easily be tak5 out1 )\t any dam1 to irrigate a good deal ( l&1 suppos$ to be suitable = cultivation1 & ! surr\nd+ c\ntry is v suitable = an ext5sive h]d gr\nd4 ,on ! #ai? we noon$ at ! ,gr& ,falls1 ! ma9 fall we judg$ to be ab\t "o hundr$ feet4 ,on ! night ( ! #bj? we camp$ at ,turkey ,tanks1 :i* are compos$ ( h>d volcanic rock2 ! "o we wat]$ at is ab\t "o hundr$ feet by tw5ty-five wide1 & t5 feet deep2 ! wat] =m$ f ra9 & sn[1 0 cle>1 cold & good2 ano!r tank1 twice ! size 0 ab\t ?ree hundr$ y>ds bel[4 ,our b>omet] gave ! altitude six ?\s& n9e hundr$ feet4 ,! c\ntry ab\nds ) de]1 antelope1 & turkey :i* dr9k at ^! tanks4 ,we saw tw5ty antelope & he>d ! turkeys gobble be=e we 7 out ( b$4 ,we ent]$ on ! ea/ side ( t noble p9e =e/1 :i* surr\nds ! ,san ,francisco ,m\nta91 & sp5t ! night ( ! #ba/ at ! ,flag/aff ,spr+s1 eight miles s\? ( ,san ,francisco ,spr+s4 ,we f\nd ?ree m5 at ! ,flag/aff ,spr+s1 build+ & f>m+2 !y 7 rais+ good :eat1 potatoes1 e>ly corn1 squa%es1 & vegetables )\t irrigation1 _! altitude #eaf be+ sev5 ?\s& five hundr$ & sev5ty-five feet4 ,on ! morn+ ( ! #bbnd1 we drove eight miles to ,san ,francisco ,spr+s1 :i* h be5 pur*as$ by ,john ,w4 ,"y1 :o has erect$ two build+s & done a good deal ( f5c+2 8 h\se & spr+s /& at ! nor? end ( "o ( ! f9e/ p>ks1 ei!r natural or artificial1 ,i ev] saw2 x conta9s ab\t #d1jjj acres1 )\t /ick1 /one1 or bu%1 ) a soil z black & ri* z ! ,miss\ri bottoms4 ,x is %ield$ on ! nor?1 ea/1 & we/ by ! ,san ,francisco m\nta9s & hills1 & op5 to ! s\?1 & is surr\nd$ on e side by t imm5se =e/ ( giant p9e timb]4 ,i look ^u ?is z "o ( ! f9e/ bodies ( p9e timb] 9 ,am]ica4 ,!re is no und]bru% & ! trees /& f #f in*es to #d feet 9 diamet]1 & f #ej to #aej feet 9 height1 & a good deal ( x f #bj to #dj feet to ! fir/ limb4 ,! :ole face ( ! e>?1 bo? =e/ & p>ks1 is cov]$ ) a heavy body ( good nutriti\s bun* grass1 ev5 to ! v top ( ! highe/ volcanic cones1 t we asc5d$ to ! height ( #aj1jjj feet1 & !re seems to be range en\gh to support t5s ( ?\s&s ( horses1 cattle1 & %eep4 ,we rode our mules on to ! top ( a cone "s #b1jjj feet above ! p>k1 :]e we _h a view ( all ! surr\nd+ c\ntry1 z f> z ! eye c\ld ext5d1 & we saw ! same imm5se =e/ int]sp]s$ ) p>ks f #ajj to #aj1jjj acres4 ,! altitude ( ,san ,francisco spr+ is #h1jdj feet2 /ill ! m5 eight miles s\?1 :o _h sp5t sev]al w9t]s !re1 said !y _h b little sn[ & t ! /ock kept fat all ! ye> r\nd4 ,all ?is c\ntry ab\nds ) game4 ,bro!r ,"y's m5 _h comm5c$ pl[+ to put 9 :eat & spr+ crops4 ,we _h to travel1 z ! road ran 9 a circle ne>ly all ar\nd ! m\nta91 ab\t #abj miles f ,moan ,copy1 :51 if a road c\ld be locat$ on ! nor? side ( ! m\nta9 to ! ,little ,colorado ,riv]1 ,moan ,copy c\ld be rea*$ 9 half ! di/ance4 ,i left ,moan ,copy on ! #ad? in/ant to visit ,sunset4 ,on my arrival at ! ,little ,colorado ,riv]1 ,i f\nd a great *ange _h tak5 place2 ! dr\? _h almo/ entirely dri$ up ! riv] = #ej miles2 no wat] runn+ at ,black or ,gr& ,falls1 only a little f\nd 9 pockets suffici5t to wat] our horses1 "s h]d]s hav+ remov$ _! /ock f ! ,black ,falls1 n gett+ wat] = !m to dr9k4 ,bro!r ,augu/ ,wilck5 accompani$ #eag me to ,gr& ,falls1 at :i* place he turn$ we/ to ! ,san ,francisco m\nta9s4 ,i cont9u$ on s\? until ,i arriv$ at ,sunset on ! ev5+ ( ! #ag? in/ant1 :]e ,i 0 welcom$ by ,bro!r ,lot ,smi? & _m ,sa9ts4 ,i "h f\nd pl5ty ( wat] 9 ! ,little ,colorado ,riv] to irrigate all ! cultivat$ l&s & to run to ! gri/ mill4 ,i 0 agreeably disappo9t$ 9 ! g5]al appe>ance ( ! c\ntry surr\nd+ ,sunset & ,brigham ,city4 ,i c\ld n h =m$ a correct idea ( ! c\ntry f any description ,i _h ev] he>d ( x4 ,i f\nd ^! two settlem5ts /&+ on ! bord]s ( ! ,little ,colorado ,riv]1 surr\nd$ by a l>ge op5 c\ntry1 :i* 0 cov]$ ) ! v be/ ( grass = _m miles ^u e h&4 ,t5 ?\s& head ( horses & cattle c\ld keep fat )\t go+ _m miles f ! settlem5ts1 & !re is a belt ( good ?rifty =e/ ( cottonwood timb]1 a mile wide1 = #ej miles up & d[n ! ,little ,colorado ,riv]1 & suffici5t dry wood /rewn along ! bottom to supply ! settlem5ts ) fuel = _m ye>s1 )\t cutt+ any gre5 timb]4 ,! cottonwood groves are suffici5tly d5se to give h]ds ( de] hid+ gr\nds all ! ye> r\nd4 ,on ,sunday ! #ah?1 ,i met ! ,sa9ts ( bo? settlem5ts1 9 ! d9+ hall ( ,sunset1 7"s #ee feet 9 l5g?7 :i* 0 completely fill$4 ,i spoke to !m dur+ ! =5oon & aft]noon "s two h\rs & a half2 a good _s prevail$4 ,! p ( ^! settlem5ts all live 9 ! ,unit$ ,ord]1 & eat at "o family table4 ,i /opp$ ) ,bro!r ,lot ,smi? :o is presid5t ( ! ,/ake4 ,i took my meals ) him at ! family table1 ! c5t] table be+ #de feet 9 l5g? & ! side table #ej feet1 mak+ ?ree r[s ( p]sons4 ,ea* man has 8 place at ! table ) 8 family ) him1 ! same z ?\gh he 7 ) 8 family 9 8 own h\se4 ,pray] is always (f]$ at ! table morn+ & ev5+ be=e eat+1 & bless+ is !n ask$4 ,& ?is is practic$ 9 all places connect$ ) ^! settlem5ts1 at ! %eep h]d1 saw mill & dairies4 ,!re seem$ to be univ]sal satisfaction among bo? male & female ) ?is ord] ( ?+s4 ,i conv]s$ ) sev]al ( ! si/]s4 ,!y pref]r$ x to cook+ at home4 ,all f>$ alike1 ! presid5t1 prie/1 & p4 ,if any 7 sick !y 7 n\ri%$4 ,if any man 0 call$ on a mission he _h no anxiety ab\t 8 family1 kn[+ !y w\ld f>e z well z ! re/4 ,if any man #eah di$ 8 family w\ld h a support z long z !y liv$ ) ! p1 & ,i mu/ say t ,i felt 9 _s t ^! settlem5ts1 9 connection ) ,ord]ville1 7 liv+ 9 ! ,unit$ ,ord] z ne> z any p c\ld 9 mortality1 until a bett] way %all be reveal$4 ,i c\ld see _m advantages !y _h above ^? :o 7 liv+1 ea* man = himself4 ,!y 7 out ( ! rea* ( temptation to qu>rel ) _! neighbors ov] wat] dit*es1 or ov] _! neighbor's /ock gett+ into _! crops4 ,!y 7 all int]e/$ alike 9 ! use ( ! wat]1 or ! pres]vation ( _! crops4 ,all is !irs1 /ock & crop1 z ?\gh "o man own$ ! :ole1 & in/ead ( eat+ up or wa/+ _! sub/ance1 !y are daily gett+ ri* & are enabl$ to assi/ o!r settlem5ts to bread & means4 ,! presid5ts & lead]s are z h>d labor+ m5 z any 9 ! settlem5ts1 &1 until ,i c le>n a bett] way1 ,i feel to say ) e s5tim5t ( my he>t to ,ord]ville1 ,sunset1 ,brigham ,city1 ,pleasant ,valley1 & e o!r settlem5t liv+ 9 ! ,ord]1 g ahead & ,god bless y2 &1 z ,presid5t ,"y in/ruct$ ! ,sa9ts :o came to =m ^! settlem5ts1 to get z ne> ! ,unit$ ,ord] z !y c\ld2 & z ,presid5t ,taylor & ! ,apo/les advocate ! same pr9ciple1 ,i hope t all ! prie/hood w su/a91 by _! pray]s1 fai? & influ5ce1 ^? :o are /riv+ to live 9 ?is ,unit$ ,ord]1 until some?+ m p]fect %all be reveal$ unto u4 ,x appe>s to me t ! fur!r we )draw f ?is union into individuality ( g>d5s1 lots1 or*>ds1 c[s1 pigs1 & *ick5s1 ! fur!r we )draw f ! ,unit$ ,ord]1 & ! m we op5 ! door = selfi%ness1 temptation1 & fault-f9d+ ) ea* o!r1 ! same z be=e we attempt$ to unite1 & w\ld op5 a door to give ea* man an excuse to sp5d 8 "t 9 att5d+ to 8 individual affairs1 in/ead ( labor+ = ! g5]al good ( all4 ,! ,sunset settlem5t consi/s ( #be families1 #bd m51 #cj wom51 #ff *ildr52 total #abj s\ls4 ,!y h #ac m5 at "w on ! f>m2 !y h put 9 #bjj acres ( :eat1 #ajj ( corn1 #ae ( cane1 #ae acres ( luc]n1 & #e ( o!r vegetables1 besides #be acres ( :eat = ! ,lamanites4 ,!y h #fe brood m>es1 #cj ye>l+s1 #ba "y colts1 & #ae horses2 also #cj ox51 #afj milk c[s1 #beg dry /ock1 n includ+ ?is ye>'s calves2 also #a1bjj %eep1 & #ejj lambs4 #eai ,brigham ,city consi/s ( #dj families1 #ch m51 #dj wom51 #abb *ildr52 total s\ls1 #bjj4 ,!y h t5 m5 on ! f>m1 :o h put 9 #aee acres ( :eat1 #ej ( corn1 #bj ( cane1 #aj ( luc]n1 #e ( oats1 #e ( potatoes1 #ah ( or*>d1 & #ae ( o!r vegetables4 ,!y h #be brood m>es1 #g colts1 #ae horses2 also #bjj c[s1 #aej calves1 #gj ox51 #bhj "y /ock2 also #gjj %eep1 & #ejj lambs4 ,!y h #dj wagons1 a blacksmi? & wagon mak]4 ,^! settlem5ts h a good wat] gri/ mill1 c>d+ ma*9e1 /eam sawmill1 & a good pott]y1 all 9 successful op]ation4 ,on ! #bbnd1 ,i visit$ ! %eep h]d at ,mc,neil ,spr+s1 9 ! p9e & oak =e/s1 #cb miles f ,sunset4 ,! h\se /&s ^u ! b5*1 b ! spr+ is 9 a deep gorge1 s /eep x is difficult = m5 to br+ wat] up to ! h\se4 ,! wat] is guid$ into sev]al l>ge p9e tr\ghs1 :]e #a1jjj %eep dr9k daily4 ,! wild cats are s num]\s t x is difficult to gu>d ! lambs by night f cats4 ,we visit$ ,pleasant ,valley on ! #bcrd4 ,?is is ! location ( ! dairy ( ! v>i\s settlem5ts 9 ! ,unit$ ,ord]1 & is "o ( ! f9e/ valleys 9 ,arizona4 ,x is five miles 9 l5g?1 & ?ree miles 9 bread?1 cov]$ ) ! be/ ( grass1 except a lake ( fre% wat] :i* cov]s _m acres1 :]e ! horses1 c[s1 ox51 de]1 antelope1 & turkeys come d[n to dr9k4 ,i 0 in=m$ ! de] & antelope came into ! valley daily to dr9k1 at times z _m z a hundr$ antelope 9 a drove1 & t ?is lake1 bo? fall & spr+1 0 cov]$ ) ?\s&s ( ducks & geese1 ! ducks rema9+ ?r\gh\t ! ye>4 ,orvil ,e4 ,bates presides ov] ?is settlem5t & is direct+ ! *eese & butt] mak+ dep>tm5t4 ,i took a horse-back ride 9 ! ev5+ ) ,bro!r ,bates to take a view ( ! c\ntry4 ,we saw #ae de]1 #ag antelopes1 & #e gobbl] turkeys dur+ ! day4 ,on ! #bd?1 we held a meet+ at ,pleasant ,valley ) ! ,sa9ts4 ,bro!r ,lot ,smi?1 ,george ,lake1 & myself address$ ! p4 ,a good _s prevail$4 ,at ! close ( ! meet+ we drove #aj miles to ! ,unit$ ,ord] sawmill4 ,we saw a doz5 turkeys on ! road4 ,?is /eam sawmill is "o us$ at ,trumbull1 & has a capacity ( saw+ #aj1jjj feet ( lumb] daily2 /&s 9 ! mid/ ( t va/ p9e & oak =e/1 "s #de miles s\? ( ,san ,francisco ,m\nta94 ,i saw groves ( :ite oak #ebj f ! size ( hoop poles to ?ree feet 9 diamet] & #ej feet 9 height4 ,on ,sunday1 #be?1 we held a meet+ =5oon & aft]noon1 ) ! p at ! mill4 ,i spoke ab\t "o h\r & a half1 foll[$ by ,bro!rs ,lot ,smi?1 ,l4 ,h4 ,savage1 ,o4 ,e4 ,bates1 & ,w4 ,c4 ,mc,lellan2 a good _s prevail$4 ,on ! #bf?1 aft] kill+ & dress+ a l>ge antelope1 & tak+ a portion ( ! meat ) u1 we left our fri5ds at ! mill & return$ to ,sunset on ! eve ( ! #bg?4 ,i h _h an int]view ) ,bro!r ,lewellyn ,h>ris conc]n+ 8 adm9i/rations among ! ,lamanites sick ) ! small-pox4 ,he confirms z tru? all t 0 publi%$ 9 ! ,des]et ,news conc]n+ x4 ,,wil=d ,,woodruff4 ,on ! #bd? ( ,june ) ,lot ,smi? & o!rs he made a j\rney to a numb] ( settlem5ts 9 t di/rict ( ! c\ntry4 ,! #be? f\nd him at ,woodruff1 a small t[n on ! ,little ,colorado1 t _h be5 nam$ 9 8 honor4 ,! p ( ! t[n repres5t$ 9 "s mann] ! p]si/5cy t *>act]iz$ ! life ( ,apo/le ,woodruff4 ,an exi/5ce along ! ,little ,colorado1 especially :5 x dep5ds ^u ! p]man5ce ( dams con/ruct$ on its quicks&s1 is bo? prec>i\s & difficult4 ,eld] ,woodruff always _h ! happy faculty ( adju/+ himself to ! conditions ( p :]ev] he 04 ,he 0 z mu* at home on ! f>m z 9 ! pulpit or 9 ! temple4 ,he help$ ! bre?r5 ga!r _! crops & labor$ 9 ! fields4 ,dur+ ! latt] "p ( ,july1 ,eld] ,woodruff w5t to ,sn[flake :]e1 ) ,presid5t ,jesse ,m4 ,smi?1 he took up 8 labors among ! ,sa9ts4 ,:ile !re1 dur+ ! e>ly "p ( ,augu/1 he accept$ an invitation to g on a de] hunt ) ,pelone1 an ,apa*e *ief4 ,on ?is occasion1 ?\gh fond ( hunt+1 he 0 mu* m int]e/$ 9 prea*+ ! gospel to ! *ief & o!r ,indians ?an he 0 9 pursu+ ! *ase4 ,he says t :5 !y 7 ready1 ! ,indian pa9t$ himself ) :ite clay1 put on a /rip$ %irt resembl+ ! color ( an antelope4 ,! ,indian likewise made 8 limbs take on ! same /rip$ appe>ance4 ,on 8 head he put artificial horns1 ?us mak+ himself #eba a decoy to antelope4 ,pelone & ! ,indians ) him 7 told ab\t ! ,book ( ,mormon & ! promises ( ! ,"l respect+ _! =efa!rs4 ,( ^! visits ,eld] ,woodruff relat$ a circum/ance z foll[s3 ,pelone gave ?ree "y ,mormon ,eld]s ! /ronge/ rebuke ,i ev] he>d f an ,indian4 ,! boys 7 smok+ & ask$ ,pelone to smoke ) !m4 ,he look$ !m /]nly 9 ! face & said3 ',no1 ! ,great ,_s has told me t if ,i w\ld n smoke1 nor dr9k :iskey1 ,i %\ld live a long "t1 b if ,i did1 ,i %\ld live b a %ort "t4' ,i !n said to ! boys1 y %\ld take t rebuke to he>t1 & nev] aga9 set su* an example be=e an ,indian4 ,two days lat] ,eld] ,woodruff _h ano!r talk ) ,pelone & "o ,p$ro4 ,! latt] 0 also an ,apa*e *ief1 ! two be+ ! pr9cipal *iefs ( ! tribe4 ,! =m] _h relat$ to ,p$ro all t ,bro!r ,woodruff _h taught him & appe>$ mu* int]e/$ 9 ! message4 ,f ,sn[flake ,apo/le ,woodruff made 8 way to ,/4 ,john1 f :i* place ) ,ammon ,t5ney he paid a visit to ! ,zunis & o!r ,indian tribes1 an acc\nt ( :i* is giv5 9 a communication ( ,septemb] #ae?1 #ahgi1 to ,presid5t ,john ,taylor1 z foll[s3 ,,sunset1 ,,apa*e ,,co41 ,,arizona1 ,sept4 #ae?1 #ahgi4 ,presid5t ,john ,taylor & ,c\ncil3 ,,de> ,,bre?r53--,i arriv$ on ,saturday night1 ! #ac? in/41 all well & 9 good spirits & f\nd ,bro!r ,lake1 ( ,brigham ,city1 & ,bro!r ,bates1 ( ,pleasant ,valley1 v sick4 ,!y _h be5 to ! ,v]de1 baptiz+ "s & adm9i/]+ to ! sick4 ,bro!r ,lake has be5 look$ ^u z dang]\s1 b 0 "s bett] ye/]day4 ,9 my %ort communication ( ! #bnd in/41 ,i promis$ to give a full] acc\nt ( my visit to ! ,isletas1 :i* ,i w n[ endeavor to d4 ,i view my visit among ! ,nephites "o ( ! mo/ int]e/+ missions ( my life1 al?\gh %ort4 ,i say ,nephites because if !re are any ,nephites on ?is cont95t we h f\nd !m among ! ,zunis1 ,lagumas1 & ,isletas1 = !y are a diff]5t race ( p altoge!r f ! ,lamanites4 ,i class #ebb ! ,navajoe1 ,moquis1 & ,apa*es ) ! ,lamanites1 al?\gh !y are 9 advance ( _m ,indian tribes ( ,am]ica4 ,i class ! ,zunis1 ,lagumas1 & ,isletas among ! ,nephites4 7,see ,sec4 #c1 v]se #ag1 ,doc4 & ,cov47 ,! ,zunis are 9 advance ( ! ,navajoes1 ,apa*es1 or ( any o!r ,lamanites4 ,! ,lagumas are mu* above ! ,zunis1 & ! ,isletas are f> above !m all 9 weal?1 9 beauty1 cleanl9ess1 & ord] ( _! homes & p]sons1 ! adornm5t ( _! dwell+s1 _! indu/ry & indefatigable labors1 & 9 _! virtue1 & 9 ! purity ( _! national blood4 ,_! be>+ & dignity 9 _! int]c\rse ) /rang]s1 &1 above all else1 ! expansion ( _! m9ds & _! capacity to receive any pr9ciple ( ! ,gospel1 su* z end[m5ts or seal+ p[]s1 fully equal ! m9ds ( any ( ! ,anglo ,saxon race4 ,:ile ,i h be5 /&+ 9 ! mid/ ( t noble-m9d$ p1 tea*+ !m ! gospel1 ,i c\ld n make myself believe ,i 0 /&+ 9 ! pres5ce ( ,am]ican ,indians or ,lamanites1 nei!r 0 ,i4 ,! ,isletas ( :i* ,i speak is a village twelve miles bel[ ,albuqu]que1 on ! ,rio ,del ,norte1 conta9+ #c1jjj s\ls t /& at ! head ( ?is class ( m5 t ,i call ! ,nephites4 ,!y occupy =ty villages1 conta9+ a population ( #cb1jjj1 speak+ sixte5 di/9ct languages1 b ne>ly all good ,spani% s*ol>s4 ,i look ^u ?is z a great field ( mission>y labor = "s =ty good1 fai?ful ,mormon eld]s1 :o %\ld be able to speak ! ,spani%2 & ,i hope next conf]5ce w call "s ( !m1 at lea/1 into ! field4 ,i visit$ ?is p1 locat$ 9 _! homes 9 company ) ,bro!r ,ammon ,m4 ,t5ney1 :o _h visit$ mo/ ( !m be=e1 & ,i ?9k has done mu* good 9 op5+ doors among !m4 ,he _h baptiz$ #aae ( ! ,zunis on a =m] mission4 ,my j\rney & visit ) him 0 a visit ( obs]vation1 & ,i 0 amply rew>d$4 ,9 :at way1 ,i d n "k1 b 9 almo/ e village ,i visit$1 !y 7 look+ = me4 ,i c only make a brief outl9e f my j\rnal ( our j\rney4 ,on ! #ai? ( ,augu/1 we ent]$ ! ,zuni village1 conta9+ ab\t #c1jjj s\ls4 ,! village /ood on a piece ( elevat$ gr\nd2 _m build+s 7 ?ree /ories high1 & ! upp] /ories 7 ent]$ by ladd]s at ! top4 ,!re _h be5 a heavy /ruggle 9 ?is village betwe5 ! ,ca?olics & ,mormon ,zunis4 ,! prie/s _h done all !y c\ld to lie ab\t ! ,mormons & _h drawn away #ebc a few :o _h be5 baptiz$1 b o!rs rema9$ firm4 ,i w5t ?r\gh ! old ,ca?olic ca!dral 9 ! village2 x look$ z ?\gh x 7 #ejj ye>s old4 ,x _h two bells hang+ 9 ! t[] & ov] ! pulpit 0 "s ( ! f9e/ c>v$ "w 9 wood ,i ev] saw1 repres5t+ ,*ri/1 ! apo/les1 & angels4 ,i w5t all ?r\gh ! village &1 = ! fir/ "t 9 my life1 ,i _h a view ( ! :ite ,indians call$ ,alb9os4 ,_! hair1 face1 & limbs 7 ne>ly z :ite z milk1 mu* :it] ?an any ,am]icans4 ,i met ) _m :o _h be5 baptiz$ & !y 7 v glad to see me4 ,!y _h #b1jjj acres ( corn1 look+ well )\t irrigation4 ,on ! day foll[+1 we visit$ _! village at _! f>m call$ ,fi% ,spr+s4 ,i 0 "h introduc$ to ,bro!r ,juan ,bauti/a 7,john ,bapti/71 ! fir/ man baptiz$ 9 ! ,zuni nation by ,a4 ,m4 ,t5ney4 ,8 son's wife 0 ! mo/ h&some woman ,i ev] saw ( ! ,indian race2 _h a beautiful *ild1 ne>ly :ite4 ,i w5t ?r\gh _! :eat fields1 :i* !y 7 cutt+ ) sickles4 ,we visit$ sev]al ru9s ( ! anci5t inhabitants2 "s ( ! outside walls ( /one 7 /&+ "s eight feet high4 ,on ,sunday ev5+1 ! #be?1 we held a meet+ 9 a village ( ! ,lagumas1 call$ ,mosita ,negra4 ,we _h an int]e/+ talk ) ! ,gov]nor ( ! place 7,jose ,c>ido71 & ! spiritual advisor 7,lor5zo ,coreo7 & bo? want$ a meet+4 ,!y call$ ! p toge!r1 m51 wom51 & *ildr54 ,we op5$ by s++ & pray]1 & ,bro!r ,t5ney spoke to !m 9 ,spani% ?irty m9utes4 ,i spoke a %ort "t4 ,bro!r ,t5ney int]pret$ & we dismiss$1 ?9k+ we _h kept !m long en\gh4 ,z soon z we dismiss$1 a ,nephite arose1 full ( ! _s ( ! ,"l1 & said3 ',fri5ds1 :y d y dismiss u & leave u 9 ?is way4 ,?is is ! fir/ "t we h he>d ( our =efa!rs & ! gospel1 & ! ?+s we h look$ = f ! traditions ( our fa!rs4 ,if our wives & *ildr5 are we>y1 let !m g home2 we want to he> m4 ,we want y to talk all night1 d n leave u s4' ,?is spee* rais$ me to my feet & ! next h\r 0 "o ( ! be/ meet+s we _h4 ,we all felt inspir$1 mission>ies1 ,nephite m51 wom51 & *ildr54 ,i spoke & ,bro!r ,t5ney int]pret$4 ,i nev] felt ! want ( tongues m ?an on ?is occasion4 ,i taught ! ?+s ( ! ,k+dom ( ,god & f\nd he>ts capable ( receiv+ x4 ,all 7 deeply int]e/$ & ! se$s we #ebd _h s[n 9 ! he>ts ( t p w br+ =? fruit4 ,at ! close ( ! meet+1 ! man :o spoke 9 ! meet+ came to me & said1 ',:5 y return1 drive to my home & all y\r wants w be suppli$1' :i* we did & held ano!r meet+ on ! ,sunday foll[+4 ,we %\ld h baptiz$ him1 ! ,gov]nor1 & _m o!rs1 ,i ?9k1 b ! ,gov]nor :o _h foll[$ u1 z did ! spiritual advisor1 "s sixty miles to ,isletas1 _h n return$4 ,! p did n wi% to take any /eps until _! ,gov]nor 0 ) !m4 ,on ! foll[+ morn+1 my c>riage 0 surr\nd$ by ! ,gov]nor & p t we _h talk$ to ! night be=e4 ,"s ( !m took breakfa/ ) u & ,i _h to talk to !m on ! pr9ciples ( ! gospel & _! record & signs ( ! times1 until ,i left2 & ! lead+ m5 ( ! village foll[$ u sixty miles to ,isletas & /opp$ ) u mo/ ( ! "t we 7 !re4 ,on ! morn+ ( ! #bf? ( ,augu/1 we drove ?r\gh ,frisco1 cross$ ! ,rio ,del ,norte1 :i* we f\nd v l[1 & ent]$ ,albuqu]que1 conta9+ ab\t #c1jjj inhabitants1 ,jews1 ,g5tiles1 ,am]icans1 & ,mexicans4 ,i 0 introduc$ to ,judge ,p>ks1 ! ,u4 ,s4 ,di/rict ,judge ( t ,di/rict1 f ,ill9ois4 ,i w5t ?r\gh ! city or t[n4 ,x is q a place ( bus9ess4 ,i w5t ?r\gh ! ,ca?olic ca!dral accompani$ by an ,italian padre1 or prie/4 ,he took great pa9s to %[ u ev]y?+ 9 x1 robes ( ! prie/s & deacons2 "s robes wov5 f pure gold ?read t co/ #a1jjj4jj4 ,!re 0 mu* m weal? ?an ,i w\ld h look$ = 9 z obscure a place z ,albuqu]que4 ,we sp5t ! day 9 ! place & left 9 ! ev5+ & camp$ five miles bel[ on ! banks ( ! riv]4 ,on ! #bg? ( ,augu/1 we ent]$ ! village ( ,isletas 7,ysleta71 be+ ! day be=e ! great annual fea/ ( ?is p4 ,bro!r ,ammon ,m4 ,t5ney _h visit$ ?is p ?ree ye>s ago & _h made fri5ds 9 ! place4 ,we call$ ^u an old patri>* t _h receiv$ him be=e4 ,8 "n 0 ,juan ,reyloc]o 7,john ,k+74 ,he 0 glad to receive u4 ,he furni%$ u ) mutton1 fruit1 & any?+ we ne$$4 ,he 0 "o ( ! lead+ spirits1 0 "o ( ! mo/ influ5tial m5 9 ! village1 & 0 ov] eighty ye>s ( age2 b by 8 labor & activity he did n appe> m ?an sev5ty4 ,x %\ld be und]/ood t ! ,ca?olic p[] has _h dom9ion = c5turies ov] mo/ ( ! ,am]ican tribes4 ,?is is ! case ) all #ebe ^! tribes1 z well z o!rs1 & ! prie/s :o n[ occupy _! villages are mo/ly ,fr5* or ,italian4 ,! prie/s :o dwell 9 ,isletas h _h a h>d conte/ ) ! old patri>*1 because he _h receiv$ ! ,mormons & _! religion4 ,he told ! prie/ t he _h 8 own rights & ag5cy & no m5 %\ld take 8 rights or religion f him2 & !y _h n spok5 to ea* o!r = two ye>s4 ,?is _s is manife/ ?r\gh all ! tribes :5 ! gospel is prea*$1 & ! ,lamanites & ,nephites ?r\gh\t all ! l& are beg9n+ to be we>y ( ! ,ca?olic prie/s & _! religion4 ,! inhabitants ( ,isletas /& at ! head ( ^! #cb1jjj ,nephites2 all ! o!r #dj villages come to !m = c\nsel4 ,!y h _! own laws1 police c\rts1 & judgm5t seat4 ,!y are v ri*4 ,! man we /opp$ ) possess$ #i1jjj %eep1 #ajj brood m>es & horses1 #ajj mules & asses1 #ejj c[s & ox51 a ran* wor? #h1jjj4jj1 & #be1jjj ( o!r weal?4 ,he r5ts _m h\ses 9 ! city1 & he is a sample ( _m ( ! ,isletas nation4 ,!y all[ no :ite man or ,mexican to mix ) !m 9 _! blood2 all _! m>riages are 9 _! own tribe4 ,our fri5d 7,reyloc]o7 said ! ,am]icans _h call$ !m wild m54 ,if !y 7 wild1 !y 7 hone/ & virtu\s4 ,x 0 v seldom t a case ( s$uction ( a wife or daught] 0 kn[n 9 _! tribes4 ,:5ev] su* a case did occur1 ! p5alty ( dea? 0 execut$ & _h be5 = c5turies1 until civilization 0 introduc$ by ,am]icans1 :o _h introduc$ s$uction & corruption :]ev] !y _h a *ance1 & n[1 if a man 7 put to dea? = s$uction1 ! civilization ( ! day w\ld kill 8 slay]4 ,9 fact !y 7 s mu* afraid ( :ite m5 com+ 9 contact ) _! wom51 t ,bro!rs ,t5ney & ,rob]t ,h4 ,smi?1 ( ! #ae? ,w>d1 ,salt ,lake ,city1 ?ree ye>s ago1 came ne>ly />v+ to dea? be=e !y got ?or\ghly acqua9t$ ) !m4 ,!y 7 n will+ = ^! bre?r5 to g into ! pres5ce ( _! wom52 b aft] ! old patri>* _h rea*$ full confid5ce 9 ,bro!r ,t5ney1 he put 8 gr&-daught] 7a v h&some "y woman7 9 8 *>ge1 z he 0 go+ away = a season1 & a "y ,mexican wi%$ to c\rt h]1 & ! old g5tleman did n wi% him to m>ry h]4 ,& z ! p 9 t village _h full confid5ce 9 him1 on our arrival we 7 k9dly receiv$ & ent]ta9$ by all we #ebf call$ ^u4 ,i look ^u ! ,isletas z ! mo/ indu/ri\s & h>d labor+ p ( any ,i ev] met 7! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts n except$74 ,?is ,nephite village has a field ( corn t5 miles 9 l5g? & "o 9 wid?4 ,x lies nor? & s\? ( _! village1 & is irrigat$4 ,! corn is q z good z any ,i ev] saw 9 ,utah1 & p]fectly clean2 n a we$ c\ld be f\nd 9 a hundr$ acres4 ,!y h also tw5ty-"o v9ey>ds bord]+ on _! city & #a1jjj v9es to ea* v9ey>d1 "s ( !m #fj ye>s ( age1 all kept p]fectly clean & load$ ) ! f9e/ ( fruit1 & z heavy a crop z ,i ev] saw 9 ,/4 ,george4 ,! v9es /& f two to f\r feet 9 height &1 9 ! fall ( ! ye>1 ea* v9e has a m\nd ( e>? =m$ ar\nd x1 until x is cov]$ out ( sight4 ,9 ! spr+ x is uncov]$ & ! e>? level$4 ,?is is an imm5se "w4 ,!y h also _m apple1 pe>1 & pea* or*>ds1 all ripe z well z ! grapes4 ,isletas is occupi$ only by ! ,nephites !mselves4 ,!re are no ,mexicans or :ite m54 ,! h\ses g5]ally are made ( adobe1 cem5t1 or concrete1 & pla/]$4 ,! outside walls are z :ite z sn[1 & ! floors are made ( mort> or pla/]1 v smoo? & _m ( !m v neatly c>pet$4 ,we saw "s z h&some wom5 & girls z c\ld be f\nd 9 ,am]ica1 b>r+ _! d>k complexions4 ,!re is "o practice t exce$s t ( any civiliz$ city on ! globe t ,i ev] he>d (4 ,no man1 woman1 or *ild is all[$ to sweep a p>ticle ( dirt or du/ f _! floors into ! door y>ds or /reets1 "u p5alty ( a f9e4 ,x all has to be ga!r$ 9 clo?s or baskets & c>ri$ to m\nds :i* are locat$ 9 diff]5t p>ts ( ! city4 ,! room we occupi$ 0 9 ! c5t] ( ! t[n & ! m\nd =m$ f ! sweep+s ( ! floors 9 t "p ( ! t[n measur$ #aej y>ds at ! base & "s ?irty feet high1 :i* _h probably be5 #ajj ye>s 9 collect+1 = !y did n appe> to c>t x away4 ,i f\nd 9 ,isletas & 9 o!r villages ( ! ,nephites ! same k9d ( crock]y & /one w>e pa9t$ 9 all its brilliant colors t we f9d 9 ! rema9s ( _! anci5t cities1 or 9 ru9s ( ! anci5t inhabitants4 ,all ( _! wat] jugs & ma9 crock]y are ( ?is mat]ial1 = !y /ill hold ! art ( mak+ & pa9t+ x4 ,we visit$ q a numb] ( ! families 9 ! village & 7 k9dly ent]ta9$4 ,among #ebg o!rs1 we visit$ ,mrs4 ,pascual ,avieta1 a ,nephite lady1 ,i %\ld judge #ej ye>s ( age1 a l>ge portly woman1 ) a l>ge1 f9e home4 ,h] floors 7 neatly c>pet$1 & settees 7 cov]$ ) ,navajoe blankets1 wor? #ae ea*4 ,%e 0 neatly dress$4 ,i 0 introduc$ to h] by ,bro!r ,t5ney & to h] daught]s & sons4 ,%e receiv$ me & treat$ me ) all ! cordiality t any ref9$ lady c\ld1 & presid$ ov] h] h\sehold ) all ! dignity & grace ( a ,m>?a ,wa%+ton4 ,:5 h] daught]s 7 introduc$ to me1 aft] b[+ & %ak+ h&s1 !y v res]v$ly & mode/ly retir$ across ! room1 sat d[n ^u a settee & li/5$ to :at 0 said 9 sil5ce4 ,! matron sat d[n beside me & conv]s$ ) great fre$om4 ,:ile ! family c\ld speak good ,spani%1 h] son1 a f9e "y man ( #bj1 c\ld speak good ,engli%1 :i* 0 a ,god s5d to me1 & ,i ?or\ghly improv$ x by prea*+ ! ,gospel ( ,*ri/ & bless+s ( ! ,k+dom ( ,god to him1 :i* he gladly receiv$ & promis$ to deliv] ! same to 8 fa!r & "m4 ,! matron invit$ u into h] pe>1 pea*1 & apple or*>d1 & grape v9ey>d :]e fruit 0 ripe4 ,we fea/$ to our satisfaction1 & repeat$ by invitation ! same c]emony ea* day :ile 9 ,isletas4 ,! fea/ 0 on ! #bg? ( ,augu/4 ,!re 7 hundr$s ( ,mexicans f all ! surr\nd+ c\ntry ga!r$4 ,! ,mexican wom5 & girls _h _! long trails4 ,mo/ all ! dr9k+1 gambl+1 & fight+1 :i* la/$ all night1 7 done by ! ,mexicans1 :ile ! ,isletas 7 9 _! homes ) doors lock$ at an e>ly h\r4 ,! ,gov]nor & lead+ m5 ( ,mosita ,negra1 :]e we prea*$1 7 ) u & did n take "p 9 ! ,mexican c>\sal4 ,?us1 de> bre?r51 ,i h giv5 y an outl9e1 m]ely1 ( ! field ( labor :i* ,i consid] ! ,god ( ,israel has op5$ unto u1 & :i* ,i consid] ! revelations ( ,god require u to p]=m4 ,i ?9k !re is elem5t suffici5t = =ty good1 fai?ful eld]s4 ,!re is ne$ = a goodly numb] ( eld]s :o c speak ! ,spani% language1 or :o w be able to le>n x4 ,i h already s5t ,bro!r ,taylor a small li/ ( names1 includ+ ! ,indian mission>ies t are already 9 ?is c\ntry1 z f> z ,i c rememb] !m1 & if !re are any 9 ,/4 ,george #ebh or s\!rn ,utah1 or nor!rn1 :o c speak ! ,spani%1 or :o w le>n x1 ,i w\ld l ,bro!r ,taylor to consid] !m at ! ,octob] ,conf]5ce4 ,i am happy to be able to /ate t mo/ ( ! settlem5ts ,i h visit$ ( ! ,sa9ts h be5 bless$ ) fair crops ( gra91 not)/&+ ! dry season4 ,!y 7 j f9i%+ ?re%+ z ,i left ,sn[flake4 ,!y w h ov] #c1jjj bu%els ( gra91 mo/ly :eat1 & ,i am confid5t !y w h ov] #d1jjj bu%els ( :eat at ,sunset4 ,i h n writt5 any?+ = publication conc]n+ my j\rney to ,lamanites or ,nephites ( late1 ?9k+ x w\ld n be wisdom to publi% any?+ ab\t our labors among ! ,am]ican ,indians "u ! pres5t /ate ( excitem5t on ,mormonism4 ,i =w>d$ a li/ ( names 9 my o!r communication1 z mission>ies4 ,i =w>d a few m 9 ?is communication & ^? ,i s5d f "h are mo/ly p]sons :o h giv5 9 _! names & are will+ to engage 9 ! mission4 ,"s incid5ts occurr$ on our mission :i* 7 int]e/+ to me & %[$ t ! ,"l 0 at "w ) & = u1 to op5 ! way = ! introduction ( ! gospel among ?is bran* ( ! h\se ( ,israel4 ,b ,i h already l5g!n$ ?is communication mu* m ?an ,i int5d$ at ! comm5cem5t4 ,i le>n$ ( ! release ( ! ,apo/les f prison f ! ,news1 :i* has giv5 joy to all ! fai?ful ,sa9ts ( ! l&4 ,! devil is mak+ a h>d /ruggle to /op ! build+ ( temples1 & ! "w ( ,god1 & ! wick$ are help+ him1 b1 bre?r51 ,god reigns & w /& by y to ! end4 ,! lawy]s1 judges1 & ! nation are ha/5+ to _! doom z fa/ z "t w p]mit1 & !y are sure ( _! fate4 ,t ,god may bless y & give y ! victory1 is ! e>ne/ pray] ( ,y\r bro!r 9 ! gospel1 ,,wil=d ,,woodruff4 ,bro!r ,woodruff "h 9 8 j\rnal1 ref]r+ to 8 epi/le 9 support ( ,plural ,m>riage1 said3 ,i am compos$ & tranquil4 ,i am 9 ! h&s ( ,god1 s is ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,gov]nm5t4 ,i rejoice 9 t epi/le & 9 ! te/imony :i* ,i h borne to all ! _w4 ,god w back up my te/imony & ! te/imony ( ! righte\s ?\gh ! heav5 & e>? %all pass #ebi away4 ,dur+ ^? days 9 ,arizona1 away f ! turmoil & busy sc5es ( 8 =m] active life he _h opportunity to give himself up to ! inn] work+s ( ! human s\l4 ,x 0 n only an opportunity to re/1 b x 0 an ab&onm5t to ! work+s ( ! _s ( ,god 9 ! wild]ness ( ,arizona1 f :i* he gave out "s ( ! mo/ inspir+ utt]ances ( 8 life4 ,nor 0 8 life !re )\t "s inconv5i5ces & inde$ "s h>d%ips4 ,9 ,novemb] ( t ye> he travel$ ) ,lot ,smi? ?r\gh ! m\nta9s :]e ! sn[ lay a foot deep4 ,! wea!r 0 v cold & ! w9d 0 pi]c+4 ,!y cut d[n p9e limbs to make a %ield aga9/ ! cold bla/1 & made _! b$ ^u ! e>?4 ,! wea!r 0 s cold t night t ,eld] ,smi?1 fe>+ 8 horses might freeze1 arose & br\ght !m to a big fire :i* !y kept ablaze mo/ ( ! night4 ,x 0 on t j\rney t he records a visit ( ,presid5t ,"y & ,eld] ,orson ,hyde to him 9 a dream4 ,he ask$ ,presid5t ,"y if he w\ld n address ! ,sa9ts1 & he answ]$1 ,no1 say+ t he _h done 8 talk+ 9 ! fle% & t "w 0 n[ left = ,eld] ,woodruff & o!rs to d4 ,f ! dream he quotes ,presid5t ,"y z say+3 ,tell ! p to get ! _s ( ! ,"l & keep x ) !m4 ,x 0 also at t "t t he employ$ 8 leisure mom5ts 9 read+ ,mc,cabe's ,hi/ory ( ! ,_w4 ,he also help$ ! bre?r5 9 ! fields1 dress$ bucksk91 & did ev]y?+ t came 9 8 rea*4 ,! la/ days ( #ahgi 7 pass$ ) ,john ,w4 ,"y1 & o!r bre?r54 ,!y visit$ ! diff]5t w>ds1 held conf]5ces1 & gave enc\ragem5t to ! p4 ,9 a section ( c\ntry :]e mat]ial advantages 7 n ! be/1 :at ! p lack$ 9 worldly advantages !y really enjoy$ 9 spiritual bless+s4 #ecj ,,*apt] #dh4 ,,rem>kable ,,exp]i5ces ,,9 ,,arizona1 #ahhj4 ,9 a ,%eph]d's ,t5t 9 ,arizona4--,a ,revelation ,giv5 ,jan4 #bf1 #ahhj4--,organization ( ,fir/ ,presid5cy4--,call to ,apo/le%ip ( ,francis ,m4 ,lyman & ,john ,h5ry ,smi?4 ,new ,ye>'s ,day1 #ahhj1 f\nd ,apo/le ,woodruff at ! home ( a ,bro!r ,gre] at ! ,little ,colorado mead[s1 ,apa*e ,c\nty1 ,arizona4 ,he says he pass$ mu* ( ! day 9 read+ & 9 m$itation ^u ! pa/4 ,8 m9d 0 also occupi$ ) 8 pres5t situation1 & he 0 l$ to contemplate ! future4 ,! day foll[+ he w5t to a small un9t]e/+ t[n ab\t fifte5 miles f ,/4 ,johns to a meet+4 ,judge ,/9ison 0 pres5t at ! meet+ to he> ,eld] ,woodruff 9 8 disc\rse ^u ! div9ity ( ! great latt]-day "w4 ,on ! #e? he rode to :at 0 kn[n z ,p]k9s' ran*1 :]e he orda9$ ,john ,h4 ,p]k9s to ! (fice ( a sev5ty & set him ap>t = a mission to ! ,lamanites4 ,at ?is "t ,eld] ,woodruff 0 /rongly impress$ ) ! desirability ( op5+ a mission among ! ,lamanites1 & !re=e set ap>t ,eld] ,gre] & ,h5ry ,w4 ,despa9 = t mission4 ,aft] 8 visit along ! settlem5ts up ! ,little ,colorado ,eld] ,woodruff return$ to ,brigham ,city1 & lat] took up 8 abode 9 a %eph]d's t5t ab\t tw5ty-five miles f ,sunset4 ,"h he wrote lett]s to ,presid5t ,taylor & o!rs1 & 0 especially ?\ghtful ( ,eld] ,george ,reynolds1 !n a prison] 9 ,l9coln1 ,nebraska1 ,eld] ,reynolds hav+ be5 convict$ ( polygamy4 ,x 0 "h 9 ?is %eph]d's t5t t he felt ! solemnities ( et]nity re/+ ^u him & desir$ to "k ! m9d & w ( ! ,"l conc]n+ ! ,apo/les & ! nation1 & especially ! purpose ( ! p]secution aga9/ ! ,sa9ts ( ,god4 ,on ! #bf? ( ,janu>y 9 8 j\rnal he says3 ,i w5t to b$ fill$ ) pray] & m$itation4 ,i fell asleep & rema9$ 9 slumb] until ab\t midnight1 :5 ,i awoke4 ,! ,"l !n p\r$ out ,8 _s ^u me & op5$ ! vision ( my m9d s t ,i c\ld compreh5d 9 a great measure ! m9d & w ( ,god conc]n+ ! nation & conc]n+ ! inhabitants #eca ( ,zion4 ,i saw ! wick$ness ( ! nation1 its abom9ations & corruptions & ! judgm5ts ( ,god & ! de/ruction t await$ x4 ,!n ,i also compreh5d$ ! great responsibility :i* re/$ ^u ! ,quorum ( ! ,apo/les4 ,my head became a f\nta9 ( te>s1 & my pill[ 0 wet ) ! dews ( heav54 ,sleep dep>t$ f me4 ,! ,"l reveal$ unto me ! duty ( ! ,apo/les & ( all ! fai?ful eld]s ( ,israel4 ,! revelation 0 submitt$ to ! ,quorum ( ! ,twelve ,apo/les j prior to ! ,april conf]5ce ( t ye>4 ,x 0 accept$ by t body z ! ^w ( ! ,"l1 accord+ to ,eld] ,woodruff's j\rnal1 "u date ( ,april #d?1 #ahhj4 ,on ! morn+ foll[+ ! revelation1 ,janu>y #bg?1 he said3 ,i arose 9 ! morn+ aft] ! vision ( ! night4 ,my he>t 0 fill$ ) joy & gratitude = a manife/ation ( ! _s ( ,god to me4 ,x 0 giv5 by ! inspiration ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,i _h read a revelation 9 ! ,doctr9e & ,cov5ants & pray$ e>ne/ly to ! ,"l to manife/ to me ,8 m9d & w conc]n+ myself & my bre?r51 ! ,apo/les1 & ! ,"l gave me t revelation 9 answ] to my pray]s4 ,on ,janu>y #bh? ,i 0 aga9 giv5 a vision4 ,x conc]n$ ! de/9y ( our nation & ( ,zion4 ,my pill[ 0 aga9 wet by a f\nta9 ( te>s z ,i beheld ! judgm5ts ( ,god ^u ! wick$4 ,i 0 /rongly impress$ t ! ,apo/les & eld]s %\ld w>n ! inhabitants ( ! e>?4 ,on 8 return to ! settlem5ts f ! m\nta9s1 ,febru>y #a/1 he writes3 ,i h pass$ elev5 days 9 ! m\nta9s 9 ! mid/ ( driv+ sn[1 mak+ my b$ ^u ! gr\nd 9 a %eph]d's t5t4 ,i ate my bread & meat twice a day ) ?anksgiv+4 ,i drank ! cold sn[ wat] & inde$ h _h ! be/ ( heal?1 al?\gh :5 ,i left ,sunset ,i _h a sev]e cold on my lungs4 ,i also pass$ sev]al days 9 ! saddle1 f eight to t5 h\rs a day1 :5 ! cold nor? w9d 0 bl[+ 9 my face4 ,i %all soon be sev5ty-?ree ye>s ( age4 ,betwe5 ! #bj? & #bg? ( ,febru>y ) ,john ,w4 ,"y he visit$ mu* ( ! m\nta9 c\ntry :]e 9 places x 0 necess>y to let ! wagons d[n ov] ! rocks ) ropes on acc\nt ( ! rugg$ "* ( t region4 ,on ! #bh? & #bi? he att5d$ ! ,/ake ,conf]5ce4 ,m>* ! #a/ 0 ,eld] ,woodruff's bir?day4 ,! ,sa9ts ( #ecb ,sunset & ,brigham ,city honor$ him ) _! pres5ce4 ,ab\t "o hundr$ gue/s sat d[n to 8 bir?day d9n]4 ,! ,sa9ts ( t region 7 greatly devot$ to ,apo/le ,woodruff1 & "s nam$ _! *ildr5 aft] him4 ,8 soj\rn 9 ,arizona dur+ ^? mon?s ( exile disclos$ m ?an any?+ else 9 lat] ye>s ( 8 life ! _s t actuat$ ! man4 ,f> remov$ f ! busy life :i* ! lead]s ( ! ,*ur* 7 lead+ at ! "t1 8 m9d 0 t\*$ by ! visions ( ,god1 & x 0 a "t ( spiritual enjoym5t4 ,on ! #crd ( ,m>*1 9 company ) ,lot ,smi?1 he left = ,/4 ,george1 :i* he rea*$ on ! #ah?4 ,on 8 way1 at ,kanab1 ,eld] ,woodruff m5tions ! fact t ,eld] ,david ,k4 ,udall ( t place 0 want$ to be bi%op ( ,/4 ,johns1 ,arizona1 a position :i* ,eld] ,udall subsequ5tly fill$1 & lat] he became ! presid5t ( ! /ake1 a position he n[ holds4 ,dur+ 8 /ay at ,/4 ,george he ref]s to ! _m happy h\rs he pass$ 9 connection ) ,era/us ,sn[1 ,james ,g4 ,bleak1 ,moses ,f4 ,f>nswor?1 ,john ,d4 ,t4 ,mc,allister & o!rs4 ,on ! #bd? ( ,m>*1 9 company ) ,era/us ,sn[1 he left ,/4 ,george & rea*$ ,salt ,lake ,city1 aft] hold+ meet+s en r\te1 on ! #bnd ( ,april4 ,on ! #d? & #e? ( ! mon? meet+s 7 held by ! ,c\ncil 9 ! ,assembly ,hall prep>atory to ! conf]5ce :i* began on ! #f? ( ,april4 ,! ,april conf]5ce ( #ahhj 0 "o ( ! mo/ important 9 ! hi/ory ( ! ,*ur*4 ,fifty ye>s _h pass$ s9ce its organization4 ,presid5t ,taylor felt inspir$ to make x a ye> ( jubilee to ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,! p 71 !re=e1 =giv5 _! debts to ! ,*ur* to ! ext5t ( eight hundr$ ?\s& doll>s1 money *iefly due to ! emigration fund4 ,unpaid ti?+ 0 also =giv5 to ! am\nt ( sev5ty-six ?\s& eight hundr$ & n9ety-n9e doll>s4 ,hundr$s ( c[s & ?\s&s ( %eep 7 giv5 to ! wid[s & o!r wor?y poor4 ,! disc\rses at ! conf]5ce 7 especially effective 9 br++ com=t & consolation to ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts :o 7 9 f9ancial ne$4 ,on ! #bg? ( ,may foll[+1 ,eld] ,woodruff wrote 8 la/ w & te/am5t1 z he felt t at any "t he might be call$ to ! great beyond2 yet he liv$ subsequ5tly eighte5 ye>s4 ,on ! #bd? ( ,july foll[+ he wrote3 ,we _h ! greate/ #ecc celebration to-day 9 commemoration ( ! entrance ( ! pione]s into ?is valley t we ev] held 9 ,utah4 ,a procession two miles long 0 arrang$4 ,x pass$ ?r\gh ! /reets ( ! ,city z an object lesson 9 ,*ur* hi/ory4 ,x is record$ 9 full 9 ! ,des]et ,news ( ,july #bf?4 ,on ! #f? ( ,octob] ! fall conf]5ce 0 held4 ,x 0 ! ?ird "t 9 ! hi/ory ( ! ,*ur* t ! ,presid5cy _h be5 organiz$4 ,presid5t ,john ,taylor1 ,george ,q4 ,cannon & ,joseph ,f4 ,smi? 7 orda9$ to t position4 ,! vacancies 9 ! quorum ?us creat$ 7 fill$ by ! appo9tm5t ( ,francis ,m4 ,lyman1 presid5t ( ! ,tooele ,/ake1 & ,john ,h5ry ,smi?1 bi%op ( ! ,sev5te5? ,w>d4 ,on t occasion ! vot+ 0 done by ! diff]5t quorums & ! sc5e 0 mo/ impressive ^u all pres5t4 ,eld] ,woodruff 0 call$ at ?is "t to be ! ,presid5t ( ! ,twelve ,apo/les4 ,! ord9ation ( ! new ,apo/les1 h[ev]1 9 consequ5ce ( ,eld] ,lyman's abs5ce1 0 po/pon$ until ,octob] #bg?1 t ye>4 ,x _h be5 ! practice !ret(ore = ! ,presid5t ( ! ,*ur* to orda9 :5 !re 0 only "o ,apo/le to be orda9$4 ,:5 two1 ! second 0 orda9$ by ! fir/ c\nselor1 & ! ?ird1 :]e !re 7 ?ree1 by ! second c\nselor4 ,apo/le ,john ,h5ry ,smi?1 speak+ ( ! circum/ance1 said3 ,i _h secretly ask$ ! ,"l t ,presid5t ,woodruff might orda9 me1 & t if he did s ,i w\ld accept x z a special te/imony t my call to ! apo/le%ip came f ! ,"l4 ,8 pray] 0 answ]$4 ,eld] ,woodruff records ! fact t at ! close ( t ye>1 ,decemb] #bh?1 he 0 inspir$ to write a pray] to be pres5t$ be=e ! ,"l 9 keep+ ) ! revelation giv5 him 9 ! wild]ness ( ,arizona4 ,! pray] 0 approv$ by ,presid5t ,taylor & 0 record$ 9 ! j\rnal ( ,apo/le ,woodruff & pres5t$ to ! ,"l 9 accordance ) div9e comm&4 ,x 0 answ]$ by ! bless+ & protection ( ,god's p4 ,! close ( ! ye> br\ght ! ,sa9ts ne>] to ^? ev5tful *apt]s t began 9 ! ye> #ahhb4 #ecd ,,*apt] #di4 ,,ye>s ,,( ,,great ,,agitation1 #ahha1 #ahhb4 ,leon>d ,h>dy's ,bir?day ,p>ty4--,prophecy ,conc]n+ ,joseph ,f4 ,smi?4--,dea? ( ,orson ,pratt4--,visit to ,/4 ,george4--,! ,edmunds ,law4--,osc> ,wilde4--,conditions at ,/4 ,johns1 ,arizona4--,call ( ,presid5t ,george ,teasdale1 ,heb] ,j4 ,grant & ,seym\r ,b4 ,"y4--,dea? ( ,capta9 ,william ,h4 ,hoop]4 ,9 ! beg9n+ ( ! ye> #ahha ,eld] ,woodruff f\nd x possible to enjoy ! quietude ( 8 home1 free f ! ?reats & undi/urb$ by ! agitation ( 8 enemies4 ,he appreciat$ ! lib]ties he n[ enjoy$1 & s f> z 8 own life 0 conc]n$1 he *>act]iz$ ! ,new ,ye> n by p]sonal resolutions1 b by pray]4 ,he _h no w ( 8 own to c>ry out1 b want$ to be 9 a position to d ,god's w4 ,!re is some?+ ab\t ! pray]s ( ,eld] ,wodruff t 0 on 8 "p an int5se int]e/ 9 ! welf>e & happ9ess ( o!rs4 ,he is always zeal\s = ,god & ! ,*ur*2 & ^? :o 7 true to _! call+ _h a special claim ^u 8 fri5d%ip & love4 ,janu>y #a/ 0 ! anniv]s>y ( ,bi%op ,leon>d ,w4 ,h>dy's bir?4 ,! v5]able lead] _h a well-e>n$ reputation = integrity to ,god & to 8 fell[-m54 ,9 ! sunset ( life 8 family came to appreciate m & m ! ardu\s labors ( an honor$ sire1 ! anniv]s>y ( ^: bir? !y n[ celebrat$ by a surprise p>ty4 ,eld] ,woodruff 0 pres5t & jo9$ 9 ! congratulations ( ! family & fri5ds4 ,su* occasions always made him rem9isc5t4 ,9 le>n+ s ?or\ghly ! hi/ory ( ! ,*ur*1 he _h also le>n$ ! hi/ory ( ^? :o 7 its repres5tative m54 ,he also knew1 too1 :5 _! _s 0 9 h>mony ) ! _s ( ! great latt]-day "w4 ,z long z ,eld] ,woodruff /ood at ! head ( ! ,"y ,m5's ,mutual ,improvem5t ,associations he devot$ himself specially to _! int]e/4 ,l all ^? :o are full ( en?usiasm & h hope con/antly enk9dl$ )9 _! he>ts1 he 0 naturally "y 9 _s4 ,on ,janu>y #af? t ye> he att5d$ a conf]5ce ( ! "y m5 9 ,ogd5 ,city1 :]e he expla9$ to !m ! importance ( div9e au?ority1 & %[$ ! mean+ #ece ( ^? keys :i* unlock ! door ( salvation to ! human family4 ,^? keys1 he expla9$1 _h be5 9 ! keep+ ( ,god's tru/$ s]vants f ! mo/ anci5t times2 by !m diff]5t disp5sations 7 op5$4 ,he exhort$ ! "y m5 to /udy ! ,scriptures4 ,!y 7 ( all books ! mo/ important to ! welf>e & happ9ess ( mank9d4 ,he also recomm5d$ to !m ! /udy ( anci5t hi/ory1 :]e9 !y might see ! h& deal+s ( ,god ) ! human family4 ,on ! #ai? ( ,janu>y1 #ahha1 ! ,presid5t & ! ,twelve1 ! ,patri>*1 ,bi%op ,hunt]1 ,l4 ,john ,nuttall1 ! ,presid5t's secret>y1 met 9 solemn c\ncil & pray] by :i* !y repres5t$ to ! ,"l ! ne$s ( ,8 p4 ,!y implor$ ,8 protection aga9/ ! enemy1 ^: gr[+ p[] 0 an increas+ m5ace to ! peace ( ! ,*ur*4 ,?is meet+ 0 9 ob$i5ce to ! ,"l's comm&1 giv5 9 ! revelation to ,eld] ,woodruff 9 ! wild]ness ( ,arizona4 ,x 0 truly a solemn occasion1 writes ,eld] ,woodruff1 9 8 j\rnal4 ,on ! #ba/ he w5t to ,ogd51 :]e he took "p 9 a social p>ty1 gott5 up 9 honor ( ,eliza ,r4 ,sn[1 x be+ ! anniv]s>y ( h] bir?4 ,! ,qu>t]ly ,conf]5ce !re1 conv5$ on ! #bbnd & #bcrd1 & x 0 on ?is occasion1 aft] an address to ! p by ,joseph ,f4 ,smi?1 t ,eld] ,woodruff arose & prophesi$ t ! man to :om !y _h j li/5$ w\ld yet become ! ,presid5t ( ! ,*ur* 9 all ! _w4 ,9 8 j\rnal he asks t ! prophecy be made a note (1 & t x be made a matt] ( special record :5 its fulfillm5t 0 realiz$1 :i* 0 ,octob] #ag?1 #aija1 m ?an tw5ty & a half ye>s aft] ! prophecy 0 utt]$1 & m ?an ?irty ye>s f ! "t he made ! same pr$iction 9 ,nephi4 ,,nephi1 ,m>* #bbnd1 #aiji4 ,ab\t ! ye> #ahfi1 two ,apo/les visit$ ,nephi & held meet+ !re4 ,!y 7 ,wil=d ,woodruff & ,joseph ,f4 ,smi?4 ,on ,sunday morn+ !y att5d$ ,sunday ,s*ool1 :i* 0 held 9 ! old ,social ,hall4 ,eld] ,woodruff int]e/$ ! *ildr5 by speak+ ( incid5ts 9 ! life ( ! ,prophet ,joseph ,smi? & ( 8 labors4 ,he !n turn$ to ,eld] ,joseph ,f4 ,smi? & ask$ him to arise to 8 feet4 ,eld] ,smi? compli$4 #ecf ',look at him1 *ildr51' ,wil=d ,woodruff said1 '= he resembles ! ,prophet ,joseph m ?an any man liv+4 ,he w become ! ,presid5t ( ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,i want y1 e "o ( y1 to rememb] :at ,i h told y ?is morn+4' ,aft] ?is ,bro!r ,woodruff call$ on ,eld] ,smi? to speak4 ,! latt] said he c\ld rememb] ! ,prophet1 al?\gh he 0 !n v "y4 ,he rememb]$ sitt+ ^u 8 knees4 ,i 0 pres5t on ?is occasion4 ,respectfully1 ,,langley ,a4 ,,bailey4 ,e>ly 9 ! mon? ( ,febru>y we f9d him 9 ,smi?field1 :]e he 0 build+ a new home = 8 family4 ,8 j\rnal %[s consid]able impati5ce ov] ! delay 9 ! "w on 8 h\se4 ,he 0 himself a man ( action4 ,:atev] he _h to d1 he w5t at ) all 8 might4 ,8 pres5ce1 h[ev]1 _h ! desir$ effect1 & x 0 n long be=e 8 home 0 complet$ & 8 wife & *ildr5 !reby made m com=table4 ,on 8 return to ,salt ,lake he manife/$ great int]e/ 9 ! condition ( ,orson ,pratt & ,*>les ,c4 ,ri*1 :o 7 bo? 9 a critical condition physically4 ,on ! #bj?1 feel+ t ,eld] ,pratt's mission 9 ?is life 0 ne>ly end$1 & to ! end t 8 la/ days might close 9 peace1 he gave him a bless+ ( com=t t he might be resign$ to ! w & purposes ( ,god conc]n+ life & dea?4 ,x 0 a practice ) ,wil=d ,woodruff :5ev] he gave an important bless+1 to record x 9 8 j\rnal4 ,9 bless+ ,eld] ,pratt1 he says3 ,x has be5 y\r lot to dwell z an ,apo/le 9 ! fle% & /& 9 ! ,*ur* & ,k+dom ( ,god long] ?an any o!r man 9 ?is g5]ation4 ,x has be5 y\r lot to cross ! ocean to proclaim ! words ( salvation m ?an any o!r man4 ,let y\r he>t be com=t$4 ,let y\r s\l be full ( joy1 = ! ,heav5ly ho/s are wat*+ ov] y4 ,be=e ! close ( ,febru>y1 ,eld] ,woodruff />t$ aga9 = ,/4 ,george4 ,8 associations !re 7 always to 8 m9d ^? ( ! mo/ heav5ly "*4 ,!re 01 p]haps1 no place 9 ! ,*ur* ev] settl$ by a *oic] class ( m5 ?an ^? :o 7 call$ to ,/4 ,george4 ,! m5 & wom5 ( t place possess$ spiritual natures t 7 9 h>mony ) ! #ecg life & aspirations ( ,eld] ,woodruff4 ,/4 ,george has1 !re=e1 9 8 j\rnal1 a v prom95t place4 ,on ! anniv]s>y ( 8 bir?1 9 ,/4 ,george t ye>1 he says3 ,i h pass$ my bir?days 9 ?is ,temple 9 ! ye>s #ahgj1 #ga1 #gb1 & #gd4 ,my sev5ty-?ird bir?day ,i pass$ 9 ,sunset1 ,arizona4 ,?is is "o ( ! mo/ glori\s days ( my life4 ,?is morn+ !re appe>$ at ! ,temple two hundr$ & ?irty-n9e p]sons = end[m5ts4 ,_m ( ^! _h come to assi/ him 9 8 ,temple "w4 ,he also records ! fact t = 8 dead !re _h be5 p]=m$ two ?\s& sev5 hundr$ & =ty-n9e baptisms1 two ?\s& & ?irty-sev5 _h be5 end[$1 & sev5 hundr$ & five c\ples seal$4 ,on ,m>* #bbnd he return$ to ,salt ,lake4 ,aft] ! spr+ ,conf]5ce ( t ye> ,eld] ,woodruff 0 pro/rat$ by a sickness :i* la/$ mo/ ( ! mon? ( ,april4 ,on ,may #a/1 h[ev] he att5d$ ! ,qu>t]ly ,conf]5ce 9 ,logan & held meet+s 9 ,smi?field1 ,frankl91 & o!r places4 ,! summ] mon?s ( t ye> he 0 occupi$ 9 visit+ ! lead+ /akes ( ,zion1 bo? nor? & s\? ( ,salt ,lake ,city4 ,on ! #bnd ( ,july he express$ 8 horror at ! %ock+ news ( ! assass9ation ( ,presid5t ,g>field4 ,respect+ ! celebration ( ! ,f\r? ( ,july t ye> he writes1 t z a p !y d n consid] x prop] to be celebrat+ :ile ! ,presid5t ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates lies 9 ! agonies ( dea?1 br\ght ab\t by ! h& ( an assass94 ,on ! #af? he records ! dea? ( ,joseph ,"y1 ag$ eighty-sev5 ye>s1 ?ree mon?s & n9e days4 ,joseph ,"y 0 at ! "t ( 8 dea? s5ior presid5t ( ! ,sev5ties1 & _h be5 f ! fir/ organization ( ! fir/ c\ncil to ! end ( 8 life4 ,octob] #crd he records ! dea? t day ( ,apo/le ,orson ,pratt4 ,at ! fun]al ,eld] ,woodruff spoke at "s l5g? on ! life ( ,eld] ,pratt1 & read ! revelation giv5 ?r\gh ,joseph ,smi? to ,orson ,pratt 9 #ahcj4 ,bro!r ,orson ,pratt has liv$ 9 ! ,*ur* long] ?an any o!r man1 p]haps he has liv$ 9 x long] ?an any =m] man c\ld ev] live 9 ! ,*ur*4 ,he has cross$ ! ,atlantic ,ocean sixte5 times & has travel$ m miles ?an any o!r man 9 ! ,*ur*4 ,he has prea*$ m s]mons2 he has br\ght _m ?\s&s to a #ech k ( ! tru?4 ,he _h ?is revelation giv5 to him :i* ,i h read 9 y\r he>+4 ,he has lift$ up 8 voice long & l\d4 ,he has done a great "w & ,i _c m\rn 8 dea?4 ,i _c m\rn ov] ! dea? ( inspir$ m5 :o h di$ 9 ! fai?4 ,any man or woman :o has kept ! ,cele/ial ,law ( ,god on ! e>? & has di$ 9 ! fai? w op5 8 or h] eyes to a sc5e ( glory & bless+s & et]nal life t m5 _c obta9 f any o!r pr9ciple4 ,aft] ! ,octob] conf]5ce1 ,eld] ,woodruff accompani$ ,presid5t ,taylor & p>ty to all ! /akes 9 ! s\!rn "p ( ! ,t]ritory4 ,!y 7 abs5t ?ree weeks4 ,t visit gave to ! ,sa9ts new c\rage & awak5$ a /rong] desire to att5d to _! duties4 ,eld] ,woodruff 0 pres5t ! e>ly "p ( ,janu>y1 :5 ! ,g>do ,h\se 0 op5$ & a reception giv5 on t occasion by ,presid5t ,john ,taylor1 :o %ook h&s ) some?+ l two ?\s& p4 ,on ! #h? he 0 also 9 ! ,assembly ,hall :5 ! ,temple ,block 0 d$icat$4 ,9 ! e>ly "p ( #ahhb ! ,sa9ts began to feel ! effects ( ! agitation abroad aga9/ !m1 & ,congress 0 beset by ! enemies ( ! ,*ur*1 :o importun$ t body to pass ! mo/ dra/ic measures aga9/ ! ,mormons4 ,?r\gh\t ! ,unit$ ,/ates ! mo/ vici\s & absurd /ories 7 circulat$4 ,! ,presid5t & ! ,twelve made special ef=ts to get ! facts be=e ! c\ntry1 & especially be=e ! ,congress ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 ,! _s1 h[ev]1 ( anti-,mormonism _h work$ itself into a /ate ( fr5zy4 ,m9i/]s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates held frequ5t meet+s 9 all p>ts ( ! c\ntry4 ,"u date ( ,febru>y #ae?1 #ahhb1 ,eld] ,woodruff says3 ,!re has nev] be5 a "t s9ce ! organization ( ?is ,*ur* :5 su* a univ]sal h[l 0 rais$ aga9/ u4 ,! :ole l& is flood$ ) lies aga9/ ! p ( ,god4 ,! gov]nm5t seems det]m9$ on ! de/ruction ( ! fai?ful ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,9 ! mid/1 h[ev]1 ( ! political excitem5t1 ,eld] ,woodruff took com=t 9 t spiritual nature ) :i* ,god _h s ri*ly end[$ him4 ,nor 0 he =gott5 by 8 fai?ful co-work]s 9 ,/4 ,george4 ,on ,m>* ! fir/ !re came to him ! foll[+ telegram3 ,presid5t ,woodruff3 ,temple #eci work]s ( ,/4 ,george greet & congratulate y on ?is y\r natal day1 pray+ peace1 l5g? ( days1 cont9u$ usefulness1 & ! increas+ p[] ( ! heav5s to re/ ^u y4 ,8 reply reads3 ,?anks = ! greet+ ( my fri5ds4 ,may our fri5d%ip & union increase & cont9ue ?r\gh\t "t & et]nity4 ,su* ex*anges ( fri5d%ip & su* assurances ( love meant mu* to him4 ,he 0 a man ( a mo/ fri5dly nature & ^? fri5d%ips ( life :i* 8 integrity won1 he nev] lo/4 ,! mon? ( ,m>*1 #ahhb1 0 an important l&m>k 9 ! hi/ory ( ,god's p4 ,aft] ye>s ( con/ant agitation1 & aft] ! circulation ( ! mo/ p]nici\s falsehoods1 & aft] a campaign by ! m9i/]s ( ! c\ntry aga9/ ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1 ,congress pass$ a law mo/ dra/ic 9 its t]ms1 & d\bly s 9 ! mann] ( its execution4 ,f t p]iod dates :at has be5 prop]ly /yl$1 ! ,crusade4 ,on ! #ad? ( ,m>*1 #ahhb1 ! ,edmunds ,bill pass$ ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives by a vote ( "o hundr$ & n9ety to =ty-two4 ,eld] ,woodruff records 9 8 j\rnal1 to _! cr$it1 ! names ( ^? :o vot$ aga9/ ! bill1 & ! /ates :i* !y repres5t$4 ,( ! bill itself he writes3 ,x is entirely a brea* ( ! ,con/itution ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 condemns m5 be=e trial or conviction by c\rt or jury2 takes away ! "r ( trial by a jury ( _! pe]s2 makes an ex po/ facto law & a bill ( atta9d]2 takes away f ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1 because ( _! religi\s convictions1 ! fran*ise1 & deprives !m f sitt+ on juries because ( _! op9ions2 b if ! nation c /& x1 we c4 ,x is tak+ a /& aga9/ ,god1 aga9/ ,*ri/ & ,8 k+dom1 & aga9/ ,8 p4 ,t5 days lat]1 ! #bd?1 ! bill became a law by ! signature ( ,presid5t ,ar?ur4 ,! words ( ,presid5t ,woodruff w be debat$ & contradict$4 ,x w be po9t$ out t ! ,supreme ,c\rt ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 9 pass+ ^u ! con/itutionality ( t law1 is ! f9al arbit]2 & s x is1 s f> z ?is nation is conc]n$2 b ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts held !n1 z !y d n[1 t !re is ,"o :o holds 9 ,8 keep+ ! de/9ies ( nations2 ,"o :o is rais+ up a p to ,himself1 :o %all practice virtue & righte\sness4 ,:e!r ! words ( ,eld] #edj ,woodruff 7 prophetic1 or m]ely ! expression ( disappo9tm5t & ang]1 mu/ be left to ,him 9 ^: "n1 & 9 ^: "n only1 m5 h au?ority to prophesy4 ,"o ?+ is c]ta93 ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1 9 a _s ( resignation1 h left ! conduct ( ?is nation t[>d !m 9 ! h&s ( ,god4 ,at ! same "t1 !y h no desire to h9d] ! progress ( ?is nation or ?w>t any patriotic purpose4 ,on ! contr>y1 !y hope = ! be/1 tea* loyalty1 patriotism1 & uphold ! ,con/itution ( _! c\ntry4 ,!y feel t m5 mu/ come soon] or lat] to recognize ! h& ( ,god 9 ,8 judgm5ts4 ,:5 ! spr+ conf]5ce conv5$1 on ! #f? ( ,april1 t ye>1 !re 0 consid]able anxiety among ! p2 = ) !m !re 0 a g5]al desire to submit !mselves to ! w ( ,god2 & x is a "p ( _! religi\s tra9+1 inde$1 _! conviction & te/imony t !re are prop]ly appo9t$ *annels ?r\gh :i* div9e guidance comes to !m4 ,! words ( _! lead]s at ?is conf]5ce 7 receiv$ ) solemn att5tion & he>tfelt det]m9ation4 ,presid5t ,taylor spoke ) great p[] & det]m9ation1 c\nsel$ ! ,sa9ts to keep ! comm&m5ts ( ,god & honor ! con/itutional laws ( ! l&4 ,on t occasion a report] ( ! ,new ,york ,_w & a correspond5t ( ! ,london ,times 7 pres5t & li/5$ to ! proce$+s ( ! conf]5ce4 ,eld] ,woodruff 0 a _m-sid$ man4 ,he nev] surr5d]$ himself or 8 int]e/s to "o ?+ exclusively4 ,to him ! program ( life 0 made up ( all sorts ( conditions & exp]i5ces4 ,f ! affairs ( ! conf]5ce he records 9 8 j\rnal ! lecture deliv]$ on ! #aj? ( ! mon? by ,osc> ,wilde on ,art & ,beauty4 ,eld] ,woodruff 0 sl[ to judge m5 & !n only ^u ! mo/ impress+ convictions4 ,h[ev]1 ( ,osc> ,wilde he said3 ,x 0 a v s+ul> lecture1 inde$1 & he seem$ a v s+ul> man4 ,8 subsequ5t hi/ory prov$ him to be v s+ul> inde$4 ,on ! #ac? he met ) 8 c\ncil1 :5 x 0 vot$ to call tw5ty "y ,indians & educate !m 9 ! ,brigham ,"y ,academy at ,provo1 t !y might be mission>ies among _! own p4 ,8 he>t 0 9 ! ,indian mission1--! great possibilities ( t p 7 s cle> to 8 m9d z to make him some:at impati5t conc]n+ _! future4 #eda ,on ! #bj? he said3 ,we receiv$ a telegram ?is morn+ f ,george ,q4 ,cannon1 say+ t a vote 0 tak5 on 8 case 9 ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 ,"o hundr$ & tw5ty-?ree votes 7 ca/ = 8 expulsion1 & sev5ty-n9e aga9/ x4 ,n9ety did n vote at all4 ,8 seat 9 ,congress 0 !re=e decl>$ vacant4 ,%ortly aft] ?is he ref]r$ to 8 visit to ! qu>t]ly conf]5ce 9 ,logan ) ,presid5t ,taylor1 :om he quotes at t "t z foll[s3 ,:5 we g to ! _s _w1 we g nak$1 z we came into ! _w1 or if we get any clo?+ x is z mu* by our dep5d5ce ^u o!rs z :5 we 7 born into ?is _w4 ,if we get a mansion 9 our ,fa!r's ,k+dom we %all also be dep5d5t ^u ,him = x4 ,( ,joseph ,f4 ,smi?'s s]mon1 he quotes3 ,c we say t t :i* is p]fect has n come8 ,are n ! revelations & comm&m5ts ( ,god p]fect8 ,is n ! gospel ( ,*ri/1 ) ! prie/hood :i* ,god has reveal$1 p]fect8 ,al?\gh we ourselves h n arriv$ at t /age ( p]fection :i* x is our privilege to obta91 yet ! means ( p]fection has be5 giv5 u4 ,at ! close ( ! meet+ ,eld] ,woodruff said3 ,i w5t to ! t[] ( ! ,temple 9 a ra9 /orm & f\nd ! "w !re progress+ v nicely4 ,eld] ,woodruff kept 9 close t\* ) affairs 9 ,arizona4 ,8 rec5t exp]i5ces !re _h ende>$ ! ,sa9ts to him1 & ! opportunities among ! ,indians _h made t ,t]ritory important f ! /&po9t ( ,*ur* hi/ory4 ,a numb] ( ,sa9ts locat$ 9 ,/4 ,johns1 :i* 0 a ,mexican t[n4 ,9 ^? days ! p 7 surr\nd$ by a class ( ruffians kn[n !re z c[boys4 ,!re 0 also "s friction betwe5 ! ,sa9ts & ! ,mexicans1 & altoge!r ! p ( ,/4 ,johns 7 subject$ to consid]able anxiety because ( ! cont5ti\s _s ar\nd !m4 ,9 ,eld] ,woodruff's j\rnal we take ! foll[+ acc\nt ( a di/urbance1 :i* came to him ?r\gh private correspond5ce4 ,! ev5t m5tion$ occurr$ ,june #bd?1 #ahhb4 ,! ,mexicans 7 celebrat+ ,/4 ,john's day1 :5 sev]al m5 rode into t[n arm$ ) pi/ols & guns4 ,! ,mexicans ord]$ !m to leave t[n or put away _! arms4 ,!y refus$ to d ei!r1 :5 fight+ broke out betwe5 ! two p>ties4 ,! ,mexicans ga!r$ #edb _! arms & drove ! c[boys into "s unf9i%$ h\ses4 ,?ree ( ! lead]s 7 !n tak5 prison]s1 "o kill$ & ano!r w\nd$4 ,x 0 on ?is occasion t ,eld] ,na?an ,c4 ,t5ney1 "o ( ! ,sa9ts !re1 0 kill$ :ile try+ to make peace & /op ! fight4 ,on ! #bg? ( ! foll[+ ,septemb] !y met 9 c\ncil to consid] fully all ! vacancies 9 ! ,quorum ( ! ,twelve & ! ,fir/ ,c\ncil ( ,sev5ties4 ,x 0 decid$ to leave ! nom9ations entirely to ! ,presid5t ( ! ,*ur*1 :i* has be5 l>gely ! cu/om f ! beg9n+4 ,a little lat] ,eld] ,abraham ,h4 ,cannon 0 *os5 to fill ! vacancy 9 ! ,fir/ ,c\ncil ( ,sev5ties4 ,on ! #ac? ( ,octob] ! ,fir/ ,presid5cy & ! ,twelve met to receive ! revelation ( ,god to ,presid5t ,taylor1 9 :i* ! duties ( ! ,prie/hood & ( ! ,sa9ts 7 set =?4 ,9 t same revelation appe>s ! call ( ,presid5t ,george ,teasdale ( ! ,juab ,/ake1 & ,presid5t ,heb] ,j4 ,grant ( ! ,tooele ,/ake to ! vacancies 9 ! ,quorum ( ! ,twelve1 ,eld] ,seym\r ,b4 ,"y 0 call$ to fill ! vacancy 9 ! ,fir/ ,c\ncil ( ,sev5ties & reque/$ to keep ! :ole law ( ,god z a prep>ation = 8 new call+ & labors4 ,conc]n+ ! ,patri>*al ,ord] ( ,m>riage1 ,presid5t ,taylor said3 ,if we d n embrace t pr9ciple soon1 ! keys w be turn$ aga9/ u4 ,if we d n keep ! same law t our ,heav5ly ,fa!r has kept1 we _c g ) ,him4 ,a man obey+ a l[] law is n qualifi$ to preside ov] ^? :o keep a high] law4 ,9 h>mony ) ! rem>ks ( ,presid5t ,taylor ,eld] ,woodruff obs]v$3 ,! reason :y ! ,*ur* & ,k+dom ( ,god _c advance )\t ! ,patri>*al ,ord] ( ,m>riage is t x belongs to ?is disp5sation j z baptism = ! dead does1 or any law or ord9ance t belongs to a disp5sation4 ,)\t x ! ,*ur* _c progress4 ,! lead+ m5 ( ,israel :o are presid+ ov] /akes w h to obey ! law ( ,abraham1 or !y w h to resign4 ,on ! #cj? ( ,decemb] ,eld] ,woodruff's j\rnal conta9s ! foll[+3 ,i dream$ la/ night t ,capta9 ,william ,h4 ,hoop] 0 dead4 ,i told my family ?is morn+ t :5 ,i he>d f him ,i %\ld he> t he 0 dead4 ,lat]1 ,bro!r #edc ,jacques in=m$ me at ! ,hi/orian's (fice t ! capta9 di$ at tw5ty m9utes pa/ eight4 ,i saw ,capta9 ,hoop] 9 ! _s _w 9 my dream4 ,i saw a few ( ! mansions 9 ! ,cele/ial ,k+dom ( ,god :i* 7 compos$ ( beautiful /ones & ( mat]ials t 7 z real z any?+ on e>?1 & t ! be/ ar*itects 9 heav5 7 employ$ 9 ! con/ruction ( ^! build+s4 #edd ,,*apt] #ej4 ,,! ,,crusade ,,op5s1 #ahhc-ahhe4 ,exempl>y ,deacons4--,adam-ondi-,ahman4--,visit to ,colorado4--,! ,patri>*al ,ord] ( ,m>riage4--,&rew ,burt4--,f>m ,life4--,! ,crusade ,op5s4--,! ,family ,celebration ( ,8 ,bir?day4--,call ( ,jno4 ,w4 ,taylor4--,call ( ,wm4 ,b4 ,pre/on4--,l& ,tr\bles 9 ,arizona4--,d$ication ( ! ,logan ,temple4--,a ,visit to ,snake ,riv] ,c\ntry1 ,idaho4--,gr[? ( ,*ildr5 ,aft] ! ,resurrection4--,call ( ,john ,morgan4--,9 ,exile4--,conf]5ce at ,fi% ,lake4 ,on ! #bnd ( ,janu>y1 #ahhc1 ,presid5t ,woodruff & ,joseph ,f4 ,smi? spoke at ! fun]al ( ,capta9 ,william ,h4 ,hoop]4 ,he _h occupi$ a prom95t place 9 ! hi/ory ( ,utah4 ,besides repres5t+ ! p 9 ,congress he 0 "o ( a small numb] ( /rong f9anci]s1 :o _h mu* to d ) ! mat]ial developm5t ( ! ,t]ritory4 ,on ! #bj? ( ! same mon? he makes m5tion ( ! appo9tm5t ( ,l4 ,w4 ,%urtliff1 bi%op ( ,pla9 ,city1 to succe$ ,david ,h4 ,pe]y z ! presid5t ( ! ,web] ,/ake ( ,zion1 at ! same "t ,eld]s ,*as4 ,f4 ,middleton1 & ,n4 ,c4 ,flyg>e 7 *os5 z c\nselors4 ,on ! #bg? ( ! same mon? ,eld] ,woodruff att5d$ a ,/ake ,qu>t]ly ,conf]5ce at ,nephi :]e ,george ,teasdale _h be5 call$ to preside4 ,a circum/ance took place on ,saturday at t conf]5ce :i* 0 exceptionally gratify+ to ,eld] ,woodruff & he desires t x h a place 9 8 j\rnal & hi/ory4 ,he said1 ,z ! meet+-h\se 0 n l>ge en\gh to hold all ! p1 "s fifte5 deacons gave up _! seats4 ,leav+ ! meet+-h\se !y obta9$ axes & w5t directly to ,presid5t ,teasdale's home :]e !y cut up sev]al cords ( wood4 ,!y !n w5t to ! homes ( "s half doz5 wid[s 9 ! place :]e !y cut up ! wood !y f\nd !re4 ,!y also cut up ! wood at ! home ( "o ( ! deacons :o _h met ) an accid5t s t he 0 unable to cut 8 own wood4 ,!y cont9u$ 9 ?is employm5t ?r\gh\t ! day4 ,:5 ,bro!r ,teasdale arriv$ home1 to 8 surprise he f\nd all 8 wood pile miss+1 b 0 mu* gratifi$ to f9d x all cut up & 9 8 wood %$4 ,god bless su* deacons4 #ede ,dur+ ! e>ly mon?s ( #ahhc a numb] ( prom95t m5 ?r\gh\t ! ,*ur* di$4 ,x 0 always a gratification to ,eld] ,woodruff to record 8 te/imony to ! "* ( m5 :o di$ devot$ to ! ,*ur*1 true to _! cov5ants & fai?ful to ! la/4 ,he makes special m5tion ( ! dea? ( ,john ,van ,cott1 ,bi%op ,william ,br+hur/ ( ,spr+ville1 ,h>rison ,burgess1 ,bi%op ,l4 ,e4 ,h>r+ton1 & ,david ,evans4 ,! latt] two1 h[ev]1 di$ ab\t ! la/ ( ,june4 ,on ! #bbnd ( ,febru>y ,eld] ,woodruff 0 pres5t at ! d$ication ( ! ,g>do ,h\se4 ,! pray] 0 (f]$ by ,frankl9 ,d4 ,ri*>ds4 ,?is resid5ce _h be5 9 process ( con/ruction = "s "t & its use 0 delay$ 9 consequ5ce ( litigations begun by ! heirs ( ,presid5t ,"y aga9/ 8 executors4 ,presid5t ,taylor 0 !re=e its fir/ occupant4 ,t he himself might be 9 position to w>d (f ! p]secutions ( himself z head ( ! ,*ur*1 he left 8 families 9 ! homes he _h built = !m & made 8 si/] matron ( ! new (ficial resid5ce4 ,8 c>e1 h[ev]1 prov$ unavail+ s9ce p]secution 0 aim$ specially at him4 ,dur+ _! lifelong exp]i5ces 9 ! ,*ur*1 ,presid5t ,a4 ,o4 ,smoot ( ,provo1 & ,eld] ,woodruff 7 devot$ fri5ds4 ,_! associations _h be5 intimate1 & 9 ! try+ times ( e>ly ,*ur* hi/ory _! relations 7 ! mo/ cordial & bro!rly4 ,! home ( ,presid5t ,smoot 9 ,provo always gave ! fulle/ hospitality to ,eld] ,woodruff on 8 visits to t t[n4 ,on ! #ab? ( ,may he records ! circum/ance t ,presid5t ,smoot's wife began imm$iately to rega9 h] spee*1 aft] x _h be5 lo/ ?r\gh p>alysis1 by ! special adm9i/ration ( ,eld] ,woodruff & o!rs4 ,at t "t 8 old fri5d relat$ a peculi> circum/ance ( hi/ory t occurr$ at ,adam-ondi-,ahman4 ,presid5t ,smoot said t he & ,alanson ,ripley1 :ile survey+ at t t[n1 :i* 0 ab\t #bb miles f ,jackson ,c\nty1 ,miss\ri1 came across a /one wall 9 ! mid/ ( a d5se =e/ ( und]bru%4 ,! wall 0 #cj feet long1 #c feet ?ick1 & #d feet high4 ,x 0 laid 9 mort> or cem5t4 ,:5 ,joseph ,smi? visit$ ! place & exam9$ ! wall he said x 0 ! rema9s ( an alt> built by ,fa!r ,adam & ^u :i* he (f]$ sacrifices aft] he 0 driv5 f ! ,g>d5 ( ,ed54 ,he said t ! ,g>d5 ( ,ed5 0 locat$ #edf 9 ,jackson ,c\nty1 ,miss\ri4 ,! :ole t[n ( ,adam-ondi-,ahman 0 9 ! mid/ ( a ?ick & heavy =e/ ( timb] & ! place 0 nam$ 9 honor ( ,adam's alt>4 ,! ,prophet expla9$ t x 0 ^u ?is alt> :]e ,adam bless$ 8 sons & 8 po/]ity1 prior to 8 dea?4 ,on ! #e? ( ,june ,apo/le ,woodruff ) ,presid5t ,smi?1 ,brigham ,"y1 & ,presid5t ,john ,morgan1 paid a visit to ! ,sa9ts 9 ,san ,l\is ,valley1 ,colorado4 ,! ,sa9ts !re 7 emigrants l>gely f ! ,s\!rn ,/ates4 ,x 0 dur+ ?is visit t ,silas ,s4 ,smi? 0 su/a9$ z /ake presid5t4 ,:ile travel+ on ! ,d5v] & ,rio ,gr&e ,railroad1 ,eld] ,woodruff felt & express$ 8 admiration = ! beauty ( ! sc5]y4 ,:5ev] he contemplat$ ! laws ( ,god or 8 ,creator's m>vel\s works x int5sifi$ 8 religi\s devotion & 8 s5se ( gratitude4 ,x 0 to him also a s\rce ( satisfaction t mu* ( ! "w 9 ! con/ruction ( ! railroad ov] :i* he pass$ 0 ! "w ( 8 bre?r54 ,on 8 return to ,salt ,lake ,city ! next important circum/ance he m5tions 0 ! ?reat5$ de/ruction ( ! great ,tab]nacle by a sp>k ( fire :i* _h be5 ?r[n by an explosion f ! old wagon y>d j across ! road s\? ( ! ,temple block4 ,on ! #ba/ ( ,june ?is ye> ! old ,c\ncil ,h\se & ,savages ,art ,call]y 7 burn$ to ! gr\nd4 ,?is ?reat5$ de/ruction ( ! great ,tab]nacle l$ to ! removal ( its old %+l$ ro( & ! sub/itution !re= ( an iron "o4 ,soon aft] ?is we f9d him at a conf]5ce 9 ,nephi4 ,z plural m>riage 0 !n attack$ f all sides1 x receiv$ special att5tion f ! lead]s ( ! ,*ur* :o ma9ta9$ ! importance z well z ! div9ity ( ! in/itution4 ,9 8 disc\rse at ,nephi he quot$ himself z hav+ made ! foll[+ rem>ks1 ,! law ( ! ,patri>*al ,ord] ( m>riage belongs to ?is disp5sation1 & aft] x 0 reveal$ to ! ,prophet ,joseph1 he 0 comm&$ to receive x4 ,if he & ! p _h reject$ x1 ! ,*ur* & ,k+dom ( ,god w\ld h advanc$ no fur!r & ,god w\ld h tak5 x f !m & giv5 x to ano!r p4 ,x has be5 said t ! ,patri>*al ,ord] ( m>riage has caus$ m sorr[ to ! daught]s ( ,eve ?an any o!r pr9ciple ev] reveal$ f ,heav5 to m51 b ?is #edg is n true4 ,no div9e pr9ciple br+s tr\ble to ^? :o fai?fully obey x4 ,if !y :o are 9 x h tr\bles x is n ! fault ( ! pr9ciple b because ( weakness & ( ! false traditions :i* surr\nd !m4 ,! ,"l nev] gave a law to ! *ildr5 ( m5 :i* w give to !m exaltation & glory except ?r\gh ! obs]vance ( t law4 ,! ,"l's p :o abide t law are entitl$ to ,8 protection by ! oa? & cov5ant :i* ,he has made ) !m4 ,f ! day t ! apo/les & eld]s publi%$ t law to ! _w ) ! det]m9ation to ma9ta9 x1 ! ,"l has f\ght _! battles4 ,! #bd? ( t ye> 0 celebrat$ 9 ! ,tab]nacle ) great en?usiasm4 ,t5 ?\s& p 7 pres5t4 ,on ! anniv]s>y ( t day ,wil=d ,woodruff 0 always rem9isc5t4 ,z "t w5t on1 ! e>li] impressions ( 8 m9d 7 confirm$ 9 ! fulfillm5t ( ,god's promises :i* ye> aft] ye> 7 to 8 m9d m pla9ly fulfill$4 ,he felt t ! obs]vance ( t day 0 a duty :i* ! p ow$ to _! ,god because ( ! c>e ,he _h manife/$ ov] !m & ! wond]ful mann] 9 :i* ,he _h made ! des]t blossom l ! rose4 ,9 8 j\rnal ( ,augu/ #bg? he m5tion$ regretfully ! dea? ( ,&rew ,burt :o _h be5 kill$ on ! #be? by a mulatto4 ,at ,bi%op ,burt's fun]al !re 7 ab\t n9e ?\s& p1 & x is said t be=e ! ex]cises some?+ l fifte5 ?\s& view$ ! rema9s4 ,capta9 ,burt's spl5did integrity1 8 simple life & unassum+ demeanor _h won = him a respect q univ]sal4 ,he 0 bi%op ( ! #ba/ w>d4 ,wil=d ,woodruff's love = m5 ^: fri5d%ip 0 tri$ & true & ^: devotion to ! ?+s ( ,god 0 above "q1 0 aga9 v]ifi$4 ,x made no diff]5ce to him :at _! /&+ 9 life 01 he saw above ! honors ( m5 t :i* he e/eem$ true greatness1 su* greatness z he s9c]ely believ$ ,god recogniz$4 ,9 read+ 8 j\rnal "o le>ns to e/eem m highly ! practice ( manual labor4 ,he exalt$ "w by ! int]e/ he took 9 ! workman%ip ( 8 own h&s4 ,if he ev] felt ! temptation to leave 8 m9i/ry = any l5g? ( "t x 0 ! temptation :i* came to him 9 8 love ( manual labor4 #edh ,all ?r\gh 8 j\rnal he 0 tell+ ab\t ! ?+s t he did on 8 f>m4 ,he wrote ab\t 8 horses1 8 c[s1 8 or*>ds1 8 crops1 he spoke ( !m 9 detail1 !y all meant mu* to him4 ,"o is con/antly rem9d$ 9 read+ 8 j\rnal ( ! life & doctr9es ( ,tol/oi1 ! great ,russian au?or1 ^: simple life & labors ^u 8 f>m ) ! ,russian peasants h won ! admiration ( millions ( admir]s4 ,z ! ye> #ahhc 0 draw+ to a close ! times became m try+4 ,! hatr$ ( ! enemy 0 greatly int5sifi$4 ,! bre?r5 felt ! imp5d+ /orm com+ ^u !m1 !re 0 (t5 a _s ( gloom :i* x 0 n easy to ca/ aside4 ,eld] ,woodruff's j\rnal ( ,octob] #ab? t ye> conta9$ an acc\nt ( a meet+ ( ! ,presid5cy & ,twelve1 a meet+ ( fa/+ & pray] t ! tr\bles :i* 7 com+ ^u !m might be div]t$ if x 7 ! w ( ,god1 & if !y 7 n to be div]t$ t !y might h ! /r5g? to be> !m & ! wisdom & pati5ce & _s to d ! w ( ! ,fa!r4 ,to all ^! unhappy =ebod+s 0 add$ ! sorr[ t comes f sep>ation ( old fri5ds4 ,on ! #ai? ( t mon? ,bi%op ,edw>d ,hunt] di$1 & on ! #ag? ( ! mon? foll[+ he 0 jo9$ by ,*>les ,c4 ,ri*4 ,dur+ ! ye> #ahhc he travel$1 accord+ to ! summ>y :i* he made 9 8 j\rnal1 ov] six ?\s& miles1 held #bac meet+s & prea*$ #add disc\rses4 ,! ye> #ahhd 0 ! beg9n+ 9 ! ,*ur* ( a great crusade4 ,x 0 a l&-m>k 9 hi/ory4 ,:at began t ye> is likely to be told f g5]ation to g5]ation4 ,! h>d%ips t x br\ght to ! ,*ur* & ! trials :i* ! p und]w5t 7 !mes = h\sehold conv]sation ?r\gh\t ! entire ,*ur*4 ,! ,edmunds law ( #ahhb _h be5 put into effect s f> z x relat$ to ! imprisonm5t ( ! ,sa9ts4 ,! enemy 7 at fir/ occupi$ 9 its political phases4 ,z "t w5t on x 0 se5 t ! disappo9tm5t ( ! enemy 9 ! political advantages to be d]iv$ f ! law became m app>5t4 ,! law 0 really a disappo9tm5t to !m4 ,! ,utah commission :i* x e/abli%$ 0 fill$ by appo9tees f ! ,ea/ & ^? :o 7 grasp+ = political p[] 9 ! ,t]ritory f\nd _! hopes unrealiz$4 ,?is disappo9tm5t l$ to a _s ( int5sifi$ ang] & ! crim9al "p ( ! law began to #edi receive its en=cem5t 9 ! mo/ dra/ic1 spiteful1 & rev5geful mann]4 ,ev]y?+ possible 0 done to prep>e ! p = d>k days to come4 ,! revelations ( ,god 7 to ! effect t m5 %\ld set _! families 9 ord]4 ,eld] ,woodruff on 8 bir?day1 ,m>* #a/1 _h a family ga!r+4 ,( ! #df memb]s ( 8 family1 #ci 7 pres5t4 ,?is includ$ 8 daught]s-9-law & gr&*ildr54 ,z a tok5 ( respect on ! "p ( 8 family1 an address to him 0 read by 8 little gr&son1 ,elias ,smi? ,woodruff3 ,to our belov$ ,gr&fa!r1--we greet y on ?is y\r sev5ty-sev5? bir?day4 ,we wi% y _m happy returns ( ! day1 = ?is & m we ev] pray4 ,we all %all /rive to walk 9 y\r foot/eps & li/5 to y\r c\nsel z y are a man ( ,god4 ,we likewise hope to be l y by ! help ( our ,heav5ly ,fa!r4 ,y h done a va/ am\nt ( good1 bo? = ! liv+ & ! dead4 ,y\r days h be5 _m & _m call y bless$4 ,y h be5 9 ! h&s ( ,god1 ! savior ( ?\s&s4 ,?r\gh ! bless+s ( ! ,"l y\r life has be5 pres]v$ 9 _m dang]s ?r\gh :i* y h be5 call$ to pass4 ,y h accompli%$ a great "w & we all ) "o voice say3 ',peace & bless+s be ) y to ! end ( y\r days4' ,please accept ?is tribute ( love & respect4 ,f y\r little gr&son4 ,writt5 = him by ,julia ,woodruff4 ,! family little imag9$ at t "t t ,presid5t ,woodruff w\ld cont9ue ) !m 9 life yet f\rte5 ye>s4 ,! #f? ( ,m>* he became v mu* int]e/$ 9 ! visit to ,salt ,lake ,city ( ! great s+]1 ,adel9a ,patti4 ,h] _w-r5[n fame made h] a p]son ( great int]e/4 ,%e 9 turn recogniz$ ! important /& occupi$ by ! lead]s ( ! ,*ur*1 & invit$ ,presid5t ,taylor & ,eld] ,woodruff to visit h] private c> :i* _h co/ some?+ l sixty ?\s& doll>s4 ,its conv5i5ces & beautiful ap>tm5ts greatly int]e/$ ,eld] ,woodruff ^: p[]s to obs]ve 7 always /rong4 ,z ! ye> w5t on reports ( ! activity ( ! enemy & ! int5se anti-,mormon hatr$ came to ! ,presid5cy ( ! ,*ur*4 ,miles ,romney br\ght ^w f ,/4 ,johns1 ,arizona1 ( ! opposition !re f bo? ! ,mexicans & ! :ites4 ,! ,april conf]5ce witness$ ! call ( ,john ,w4 ,taylor to fill #eej ! vacancy occasion$ by ! dea? ( ,*>les ,c4 ,ri*4 ,william ,b4 ,pre/on 0 made ! presid+ bi%op ( ! ,*ur*4 ,t same mon? ^w also came f ,arizona ( ! attempt to rob ! p !re ( _! l&s by means ( a pur*ase ( railroad l& :i* ! ,sa9ts _h occupi$ & cultivat$ long be=e ! railroad 0 built & be=e any grant _h be5 receiv$ by ! railroad4 ,presid5ts ,taylor & ,cannon 7 abs5t at ! "t1 b a telegram sign$ by ,presid5t ,woodruff & o!rs 0 s5t to ,g5]al ,williamson1 ,wa%+ton1 ,d4 ,c41 ! g5]al ag5t ( ! railroad l&s1 ask+ him n to sell ! l& 9 "q be=e receiv+ a lett] f !m4 ,! me?od "h ref]r$ to ( robb+ ! ,sa9ts 0 due to ! fact t ! enemy 0 tak+ advantage ( special in=mation ( :i* ! ,sa9ts 7 ignorant4 ,! l&s grant$ to ! railroad 9 t "p ( ,arizona 7 ( little value except z !y _h be5 made valuable by ! labor ( ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,x 0 a specie ( robb]y1 b ^? :o engag$ 9 x ?\ght1 no d\bt1 t _! unscrupul\s me?ods w\ld be condon$ by excit+ prejudice aga9/ ! ,sa9ts4 ,! next circum/ance ( importance 0 ! d$ication ( ! ,logan ,temple1 ,may #ag?1 #ah?1 & #ai?4 ,! s]vices 7 att5d$ by ?\s&s ( p & 7 repeat$ 9 ord] to accommodate all :o desir$ ! privilege & 7 entitl$ to be pres5t4 ,p 7 admitt$ to ! s]vices by tickets ( recomm5dation giv5 !m by _! bi%ops4 ,on t occasion a circum/ance happ5$ analog\s to t ( ,annanias & ,sapphira :o li$ to ! ,"l & to ,pet] 9 ! days ( ! anci5t apo/les4 ,z ! ho/s ( p 7 climb+ ! /airs to ! assembly room ( ! ,temple1 ,presid5t ,taylor disc]n$ 9 ! multitude "o woman unwor?y ( admission4 ,he did n "k h] b said to ,presid5t ,c4 ,o4 ,c>d1 ,turn t woman back4 ,:y8 ask$ ,presid5t ,c>d1 ,%e has come ) a ticket ( recomm5dation z well z all ! o!rs4 ,i don't "k :y1 repli$ ,presid5t ,taylor1 only t ! _s ( ! ,"l says1 ',turn t woman back4' ,presid5t ,c>d obs]v$ ! in/ructions to him & ^u special inve/igation le>n$ t ! lady 0 altoge!r an improp] p]son1 & by connivance ) ano!r %e _h procur$ ! ticket = ! price ( "o doll>4 ,9 comm5t+ ^u ?is circum/ance lat]1 ,presid5t #eea ,taylor said3 ,y may deceive ! bi%op1 ! presid5t ( ! /ake1 ! apo/les1 ! presid5t ( ! ,*ur*1 b y c't deceive ! ,"l1 ,jesus ,*ri/1 nor ! ,holy ,_s1 & soon] or lat] ! unwor?y1 ! hypocrites & unrep5t+ transgressors w be f\nd out & sep>at$ f ! assembly ( ! righte\s4 ,at t "t ,m4 ,w4 ,m]rill 0 *os5 by revelation to preside ov] ! ,logan ,temple1 a place he held up to ! "t ( 8 dea? 9 ,febru>y1 #aijf4 ,! fir/ baptisms 7 p]=m$ !re by ,eld] ,david ,h4 ,cannon ( ,/4 ,george1 & ! fir/ recipi5ts ( !m 7 ,frankl9 ,d4 ,ri*>ds1 & ,ra*ael ,grant4 ,9 8 j\rnal relat+ to t occasion1 ,eld] ,woodruff wrote3 ,:ile att5d+ ! d$ication ( ?is ,temple my m9d 0 c>ri$ back to ! _m h\rs ( pray] ,i _h pass$ 9 my e>ly manhood days4 ,i pray$ t ,i might see ! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/ e/abli%$ on ! e>? & t ,i might see a p rais$ up :o w\ld receive ! anci5t gospel & cont5d = ! fai? once deliv]$ to ! ,sa9ts4 ,! ,"l !n promis$ me t ,i %\ld live to see t day1 to f9d ! p ( ,god & h a "n & place )9 ,8 ,h\se1 a "n t %\ld n be cut (f4 ,to-day ,i rejoice 9 ! fulfillm5t ( t promise1 ,i rejoice 9 ! opportunity ( assi/+ 9 ! d$ication ( ano!r ,temple to ,8 mo/ ,holy ,"n1 to ,god & ! ,lamb4 ,praises be to ,8 "n = ev] m4 ,on ! #bi?1 9 company ) ,heb] ,j4 ,grant1 he left on an ext5d$ t\r ( ! settlem5ts 9 ! ,snake ,riv] & ,teton ,valleys4 ,9 ^? days t "p ( ,idaho 0 9 process ( settlem5t by ! ,sa9ts1 "u ! lead]%ip ( ,?omas ,e4 ,ricks1 :o met ,eld]s ,woodruff & ,grant & convey$ !m by team f ,m>ket ,lake to ,rexburg4 ,:5 ! bre?r5 on t occasion visit$ ^? p>ts n mu* _h yet be5 done 9 br++ t di/rict ( c\ntry "u cultivation4 ,9 #ahhd !re 0 b "o /ake ( ! ,*ur* ext5d+ f ,p>adise 9 ,ca*e ,valley on ! s\?1 to ! ,montana l9e on ! nor?4 ,to-day !re are t5 /akes1 six ( :i* are along ! ,snake ,riv] ,valley2 namely1 ,pocatello1 ,blackfoot1 ,b+ham1 ,rigby1 ,fremont1 & ,yell[ ,/one4 ,to-day !re are also 9 t region ( c\ntry ?ree l>ge factories 9 op]ation4 ,congress adj\rn$ t ye> )\t pass+ special bills #eeb t 7 inimicable to ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,! anti-,mormons ( ,utah 7 l hungry wolves clamor+ = prey4 ,!y want$ all ! (fices & 7 con/antly importun+ ,congress to disfran*ise 9 a body ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,:5 congress !re=e adj\rn$ )\t fur!r legislation ,wil=d ,woodruff exclaims 9 8 j\rnal1 ,?ank ! ,"l = ano!r brea?+ spell4 ,lat] he att5d$ ! ,sevi] ,/ake ,qu>t]ly ,conf]5ce held at ,fi% ,lake4 ,hundr$s ( teams _h convey$ ! p to t place4 ,:ile adm9i/]+ ,sacram5t !re he said x 0 ! fir/ "t x _h tak5 place s9ce ! anci5t ,nephites _h _h a simil> fea/ 9 ^? p>ts4 ,he manife/$ on ?is & o!r occasions a special int]e/ 9 ! mat]ial welf>e ( ! p4 ,he exam9$ _! f>ms & or*>ds1 visit$ _! canals1 made a critical exam9ation ( _! wat] dams & head gates1 & x may p]haps be said ( him z tru?fully z ( any man t ev] liv$1 t he subord9at$ 8 own p]sonal int]e/s to ! g5]al int]e/ ( ! ,*ur*4 ,evil days 7 soon to fall ^u ! ,*ur*4 ,! failure ( ,congress t ye> to pass anti-,mormon legislation int5sifi$ ! rage ( ! anti-,mormons4 ,a campaign ( sl&] & falsehood 0 tak5 up by ! anti-,mormon press ( ,salt ,lake ,city1 & press dispat*es to embitt] ! m9ds ( ! p 9 ! ,ea/ 7 s5t2 & 9 mak+ ?is campaign x 0 well und]/ood by ^? :o eng9e]$ x t ,congressm5 might be made to fe> _! con/itu5cy & pass laws _! own judgm5t condemn$4 ,! ,tribune publi%$ & s5t out an alleg$ ,r$ ,hot ,address4 ,x purport$ to be an inflammatory address by ,bi%op ,we/ ( ,juab4 ,! purport ( ! address 0 ! recomm5d$ assass9ation ( ! ,gov]nor ( ,utah4 ,!re 0 no meet+ held 9 ,juab on ! occasion ref]r$ to1 !re 0 no ,bi%op ,we/1 & ( c\rse no su* address4 ,! lie1 h[ev]1 inflam$ ! public m9d abroad2 & to ^? :o love a lie & d>kness r ?an light1 x _h ! desir$ effect4 ,on ! #aj? ( ,augu/ foll[+ 9 ,lewis ,c\nty1 ,t5nessee1 ,eld]s ,b]ry & ,gibbs1 & two memb]s ( ! local ,*ur* _! names be+ ,james ,riley ,hudson1 & ,m>t9 ,condor1 7 %ot & kill$ by a mob z !y 7 ab\t to beg9 #eec _! ,sabba? s]vices4 ,mrs4 ,condor1 ! "m ( ! murd]$ boys1 0 also %ot b n kill$4 ,! ,*ur* 0 mak+ hi/ory dur+ ^? days & special c>e 0 tak5 to give an exact record ( curr5t ev5ts4 ,hub]t ,h4 ,bancr(t 0 publi%+ 8 hi/ory ( ! ,pacific ,coa/ & includ$ ,utah among 8 volumes4 ,eld] ,woodruff op5$ to him ! records ( ,*ur* hi/ory t he might give bo? sides ( ! "q & draw fair & imp>tial conclusions4 ,septemb] #crd he visit$ ,provo :]e he att5d$ ! fun]al ( ,m>g>ette ,t4 ,smoot4 ,on t occasion he gave x z 8 op9ion t *ildr5 w\ld gr[ & develop aft] ! resurrection & obta9 all ! bless+s ( adult p]sons4 ,! visit to ,provo 0 foll[$ by ! ,octob] conf]5ce1 :i* t ye> 0 *iefly not$ by ! call ( ,john ,morgan to be "o ( ! presid+ sev5ties4 ,eld] ,morgan _h be5 a mission>y 9 ! ,s\? = twelve ye>s1 & = t5 ye>s ! di/+ui%$ presid5t ( ! ,sa9ts 9 ! ,s\?4 ,eld] ,morgan 0 a man ( /rong "*1 a conspicu\s prea*]1 & a fe>less advocate4 ,he 0 orda9$ to 8 new call+ on ,octob] #g?1 #ahhd4 ,! la/ "p ( ! ye> #ahhd f\nd ! /orm ( p]secution gr[+ 9 int5sity4 ,m5 & wom5 to escape prison w5t into exile4 ,m5 & wom5 7 pursu$ by a _s ( v9dictiv5ess & hatr$ p]haps nev] kn[n 9 a civiliz$ age4 ,/ories ( ! ,m\nta9 ,mead[ ,massacre1 ! ,bi%op ,we/ address1 & o!r malici\s inv5tions _h done _! "w4 ,public op9ion 9 ! ,ea/ _h be5 s ar\s$ z to ju/ify any sort ( cruelty t ! anti-,mormons 9 ,utah might inflict ^u ! ,sa9ts4 ,all ef=ts to run d[n falsehoods by ! circulation ( tru? seem$ a hopeless task4 ,eld] ,woodruff also f\nd x necess>y to g into exile & he said3 ,i am a w&]] f home because ( my religion4 ,x is n ! fir/ "t ,i h be5 a w&]] 9 ! wild]ness = ! gospel's sake4 ,h[ev]1 he appe>$ 9 public at special occasions = a %ort season4 ,on ! fir/ ( ,janu>y1 #ahhe1 he took "p 9 ! d$ication ( ! ,brigham ,"y ,college1 at ,logan1 b on ! #ad? he f\nd x necess>y to g aga9 into exile ) all ! ,presid5cy & mo/ ( ! ,twelve ,apo/les4 ,/ake presid5ts1 bi%ops ( w>ds1 & o!r lead+ m5 7 rapidly fill+ up prisons or #eed conceal+ !mselves among fri5ds4 ,x 0 n a movem5t to suppress immorality4 ,m5 7 n h>angu$ & imprison$ because ( lascivi\s cohabitation z x obta9s ?r\gh\t ! ,*ri/ian _w1 b because m5 _h accept$ f ! ,"l a pr9ciple :i* w\ld1 if univ]sally c>ri$ out1 give to e woman 9 ! _w a husb& & a home1 ! opportunity ( honor$ wifehood & mo!rhood1 conditions desir$ by e "r-feel+ & s\nd-m9d$ woman4 ,"u ^! p]secutions ,presid5t ,woodruff 0 among ! numb] s\ght =4 ,aft] a few days ( seclusion 9 8 own home & neighborhood he bo>d$ a s\? b\nd tra9 = s\!rn ,utah4 ,at ,nephi he 0 jo9$ by ,george ,teasdale1 & toge!r !y made _! way by private conveyance & )\t publicity to ,sa9t ,george :]e !y labor$ = "s "t 9 ! ,temple4 ,he also made a trip d[n ! ,virg9 ,riv] to ! ,muddy c\ntry4 ,dur+ 8 abs5ce he read ,josephus & ,cassell's ,hi/ory ( ,engl&4 ,on "o occasion dur+ ^? times we f9d him mak+ calculations f hi/ory ( :at ! civil w> _h co/ 8 c\ntry 9 ! loss ( human lives1 & ! exp5diture ( money4 ,t w> he look$ ^u z a judgm5t ( ,god ^u ! c\ntry because ( ! wrong do+s ( ! p4 ,?is %[s1 he wrote1 9 a measure1 :at x co/s a nation to %$ ! blood ( ! prophets1 apo/les1 & ! ,"l's ano9t$4 ,he s9c]ely believ$ t be=e v _m ye>s ! judgm5ts ( ,god w\ld foll[ ! p]secutions :i* he 0 !n und]go+4 ,9 ,july he visit$ ! /akes ( ! s\!rn "p ( ! ,t]ritory1 & 0 at a conf]5ce ,octob] #ah?1 & #ai?1 at ,fi% ,lake4 ,conf]5ce1 he wrote1 0 att5d$ by #a1acf p]sons4 ,!re 7 #ahg vehicles1 & #eag animals4 ,:ile !re1 he ) o!rs1 s\nd$ ! dep?s ( ! lake :i* measur$ all ! way f ?ree feet ne> ! %ore to #afh #a_/b feet 9 ! deepe/ places4 ,he ?\ght ! lake 0 ! l>ge/ depository ( tr\t 9 ! m\nta9 valleys4 ,x is locat$ ab\t #i1jjj feet above ! sea level4 ,aft] go+ z f> nor? z ,manti he return$ aga9 to ,/4 ,george4 ,9 8 j\rnal he makes special m5tion ( an ef=t on ! "p ( ! f$]al (fic]s to create a di/urbance on ! #d? ( ,july1 because c]ta9 p]sons manife/$ _! sorr[ = dep>t$ lib]ty by plac+ ! flag at half-ma/ on c]ta9 build+s #eee own$ *iefly by ,mormons4 ,at ! same "t ?reats 7 made t if ! flag 7 plac$ at half-ma/ on ! #bd?1 w> w\ld be wag$ aga9/ ! ,mormons ) ! utmo/ bitt]ness4 ,! flag1 h[ev]1 on t date 0 plac$ at half-ma/ by ord] ( ! ,presid5t ( ! ,u4 ,s4 9 honor ( ,g5]al ,grant :o di$ ,july #bcrd4 ,!re 0 no likelihood t any ( ! lead]s w\ld enc\rage any "o to place ! flag at half-ma/ ^u ! #bd?1 b ! ?reat ( ! anti-,mormons 01 9 ! end1 all a *all5ge t br\ght to ! enemy *agr9 because ( ! peculi> circum/ance4 ,z a rule ne>ly all :o 7 indict$ "u ! law w5t to prison r ?an promise ! ab&onm5t ( _! wives & *ildr54 ,occasionally a man w\ld ent] c\rt & make ! requir$ promise to escape puni%m5t4 ,z a rule ! practices ( su* m5 7 n 9 h>mony ) ! requirem5ts ( ! gospel & ^? times gave !m an opportunity to demon/rate _! unwor?9ess r ?an a lack ( c\rage4 ,lat]1 su* m5 und]took to draw com=t f ! circum/ance t ! lead]s c\nsel$ m5 "u indictm5t to give ! dem&$ promise4 ,!y fail$1 h[ev]1 to make ! di/9ction betwe5 an ord] = retreat com+ f ^? at ! head & ! act ( des]tion :ile 9 ! ranks4 ,indictm5ts 9 ^? days 7 foll[$ z a matt] ( ! c\rse by convictions4 ,juries 7 made to ord]4 ,judges consid]$ !mselves mission>ies & ! great] _! trespass on ju/ice ! m !y 7 honor$ by ! anti-,mormon elem5t4 ,_! v9dictiv5ess became an object ( honor1 & ! lead]s 9 ! crusade walk$ ! /reets ( ,salt ,lake ,city ) feel+s ( special pride4 ,!y 7 po9t$ out to ! curi\s & 7 ! objects ( adulation ( ^? ^: religi\s hatr$s 7 mo/ int5se4 ,lead]s ( ! p]secution 7 mak+ a record ov] :i* !y 7 n only pr\d b boa/ful1 al?\gh 9 ! beg9n+ ! feel+s ( antagonism betwe5 ! p]secutors & ! p]secut$ 7 mo/ int5se4 ,z "t w5t on1 feel+s ( resignation sprang up 9 ! he>ts ( ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts :o m & m became dispos$ to leave 9 ! h&s ( ,god ! future ( ^? :o despitefully us$ !m4 ,9 pass+1 x may "h be rem>k$ t ! p]secutors ( ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts w1 9 days to come1 be left to ! ,latt]-day #eef ,sa9ts = ! e/imation 9 :i* !y w be held by ^? to :om _! lives w be ( no consequ5ce2 9 o!r words1 ^? :om !y p]secut$ w 9 turn become _! judges ^: v]dicts w g d[n to hi/ory4 ,eld] ,woodruff1 aft] return+ to ! s\?1 took an active "p 9 ! daily lives ( ! p4 ,9 ,p9e ,valley he assi/$ ,bro!r ,?ompson 9 repair+ 8 gri/ mill4 ,he dress$ ! ,burr /ones1 s9ce by trade he 0 a mill]4 ,h[ev]1 x _h be5 fifty-five ye>s s9ce he _h done su* "w & 9 "s respects su* labor 0 re/ful to him & w\ld h be5 heal?ful _h x n be5 = ! con/ant /ra9 :i* ^? evil days plac$ him "u4 ,9 ,octob] he receiv$ ^w t 8 wife ,phoebe 0 9 poor heal? & he !re=e ha/5$ home to ,salt ,lake ,city :]e he arriv$ on ! #e? ( ,novemb]4 ,he rema9$1 h[ev]1 9 seclusion 9 8 home & neighborhood4 ,on ! #aj? ( ,novemb] %e di$4 ,he 0 greatly affect$ by h] dea? & pa9fully humiliat$ by ! circum/ance "u :i* h] fun]al 0 held4 ,he /ood conceal$ 9 ! ,hi/orian's ,(fice z he wat*$ ! fun]al procession pass by on its way to ! city ( ! dead4 ,i am1 said he1 pass+ ?r\gh a /range *apt] 9 ! hi/ory ( my life4 ,p]secution is rag+ aga9/ ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,i hope ,i may prove true & fai?ful to ! end & t ,i may jo9 h] 9 ! cele/ial ,k+dom ( ,god & h "p 9 ! fir/ resurrection4 #eeg ,,*apt] #ea4 ,,elevation ,,to ,,presid5cy ,,( ,,! ,,*ur*1 #ahhi4 ,arre/ ( ,george ,q4 ,cannon4--,gov]nor ,murray's ,dismissal4--,dea? ( ,presid5t ,taylor4--,presid5t ,woodruff ,appe>s 9 ! ,tab]nacle4--,*ange 9 ,f$]al ,(fic]s4--,april1 #ahhi1 ,wil=d ,woodruff ,became ,presid5t ( ! ,*ur*4--,visit to ,cali=nia4--,m4 ,w4 ,m]rill1 ,a4 ,h4 ,lund1 & ,abraham ,h4 ,cannon ,call$ to ,apo/le%ip4--,s5ator ,morgan ,visits ,presid5t ,woodruff4 ,! highe/ po9t ( int5sity 9 ! crusade aga9/ ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts 0 rea*$ dur+ ! ye> #ahhf4 ,al?\gh ,presid5t ,woodruff _h be5 9 exile previ\s ye>s he _h always enjoy$ 9 "s measure ! privilege ( meet+ ) ! ,sa9ts & ( ex]cis+ himself 9 ! v9dication ( 8 call+ z an ,apo/le ( ! ,"l1 ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,p]secution became mo/ bitt]1 ! :ole atmosph]e ( anti-,mormon association 0 *>g$ ) int5se hatr$4 ,hundr$s 7 9 prison & 9 exile & lead+ m5 7 hunt$ d[n ) a fury p]haps unsurpass$ by ! ,roman p]secutions 9 ! days ( ! e>ly ,*ri/ians4 ,dur+ t ye> he did n appe> once 9 public nor did he prea* a s+le disc\rse4 ,he pass$ "s "t 9 ,a%ley ,valley & enjoy$ su* div]sion 9 fi%+ & hunt+ z 8 circum/ances w\ld p]mit4 ,at ! op5+ ( ! new ye> he rec\nt$ ! exp]i5ces ( ! pa/ ye> & propheci$ conc]n+ ! ye> to come4 ,he felt t ! ,"l w\ld fight ! battles ( ! ,sa9ts & t ^? :o 7 prom95t 9 ! p]secution w\ld be humiliat$4 ,on ! #ac? ( ,febru>y t ye> ,presid5t ,george ,q4 ,cannon 0 arre/$ 9 ,nevada4 ,a few days lat] he 0 br\ght to ,salt ,lake ,city 9 ! cu/ody ( ,unit$ ,/ates (fic]s4 ,to int5sify excitem5t abroad & to make x appe> t ! ,t]ritory 0 on ! v]ge ( revolt1 ,gov]nor ,murray s5t troops to gu>d ! prison] to ,salt ,lake ,city4 ,^u ,george ,q4 ,cannon 7 heap$ v>i\s indignities & on 8 arrival 9 ,utah he 0 plac$ "u =ty-five ?\s& doll> bonds4 ,john ,%>p & ,f]amorz ,little w5t on 8 bonds = tw5ty-five ?\s&1 & ,francis ,arm/rong & ,h4 ,s4 ,eldr$ge = tw5ty ?\s&4 ,9 view ( ! extreme bitt]ness !n #eeh manife/$ t[>d him & 9 view ( ! fact t (f5ses might be segregat$ to imprisonm5t = life1 ,presid5t ,cannon decid$ to =feit ! bonds4 ,%>p & ,little paid promptly ! tw5ty-five ?\s&1 :ile ,arm/rong & ,eldr$ge decl9$ to pay until ! "q ( excessiv5ess ( bail %\ld be det]m9$ by ! c\rts4 ,:5 ! case 0 c>ri$ to ! supreme c\rt at ,wa%+ton x 0 f9ally dismiss$4 ,lat]1 by action ( ,congress1 ! #be1jjj doll>s 0 return$4 ,gov]nor ,murray 0 remov$ f (fice1 & "u ! re/ra9+ influ5ce at ,wa%+ton1 ! p]secution 9 ,utah became less (f5sive4 ,murray's conduct _h = "s "t be5 unsatisfactory to ,presid5t ,clevel&1 especially 9 view ( ! misrepres5tation ( conditions 9 ,utah4 ,:5 ,murray veto$ ! g5]al appropriation bill pass$ by ! ,t]ritorial ,legislature ! ,presid5t ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates decid$ to remove him4 ,! ,presid5t fur!r consid]$ ,murray's ef=t to co]ce legislation :olly unju/ifiable1 & 8 attempt to appo9t (fic]s by proclamation z revolution>y4 ,he also rememb]$ t he _h be5 twice deceiv$ by ,murray on ! ,mormon ,upris+4 ,:ile ! close ( ! ye> did n by any means witness ! end ( ! crusade1 ! h& ( ,god 0 visible 9 defeat+ c]ta9 purposes ( ! enemy4 ,presid5t ,taylor & 8 associates 7 v9dicat$4 ,! c\rse tak5 by !m & ! *ang$ attitude ( ! g5]al gov]nm5t m>k$ ! fulfillm5t ( prophecy utt]$ by ,presid5t ,woodruff at ! beg9n+ ( ! ye>4 ,at ! close ( ! ye> ,edw>d ,m4 ,dalton ( ,p>[an 0 %ot & kill$ by ,deputy ,m>%al ,?ompson4 ,! feel+s ( res5tm5t among ! p 7 high4 ,!y felt m & m ! =ce ( ,presid5t ,taylor's words at ! beg9n+ ( ! crusade :5 he in=m$ ! p t no?+ 0 to be done except to turn up _! coat coll>s & z mu* z possible turn _! back to ! /orm until x pass$ ov]4 ,outrages 7 daily increas+ & !re 0 an evid5t det]m9ation on ! "p ( ! f$]al (fic]s to /& by "o ano!r & manipulate ! ma*9]y ( gov]nm5t = _! own protection z well z = ! oppression ( ! ,mormons4 ,h[ev]1 f$]al zeal 9 ,utah exce$$ s f> ! b\nds ( all propriety t ! au?orities 9 ,wa%+ton det]m9$ to ex]cise "s re/ra9t ov] _! ag5ts 9 ,utah4 #eei ,g5]al ,mc,cook 0 transf]r$ to ano!r po/4 ,m>%al ,irel& & ,judge ,p[]s w5t out ( (fice4 ,on ! #h? ( ,febru>y1 #ahhf1 a circum/ance transpir$ by :i* ,presid5t ,woodruff & ,apo/le ,era/us ,sn[ escap$ arre/4 ,presid5t ,woodruff ?\ght ! circum/ance wor?y ( a place 9 hi/ory4 ,e>ly 9 ! morn+ ( t day he & ,era/us ,sn[ w5t to ! ,hi/orian's (fice 9 pursuance ( an appo9tm5t to meet a numb] ( ! bre?r5 !re4 ,be=e he _h be5 long 9 ! build+ x 0 surr\nd$ by deputy m>%als4 ,he & ,eld]s ,sn[ & ,ri*>ds _h be5 wat*+ ! (fic]s f ! w9d[s z !y se>*$ ! ,g>do ,h\se4 ,!y _h also obs]v$ ! raid made ^u ! ,presid5t's (fice & ! ti?+ (fice4 ,:5 ! m>%als1 h[ev]1 came to ! ,hi/orian's (fice1 ,presid5t ,woodruff (f]$ a sil5t1 f]v5t pray] 9 8 he>t t ! ,"l w\ld bl9d 8 enemies4 ,he !n1 9 company ) ,&rew ,j5son1 w5t into ! /reet 9 ! mid/ ( ne>ly tw5ty (fic]s4 ,!y 7 app>5tly daz$ z he walk$ be=e !m & he attract$ no att5tion4 ,he cross$ ! /reet to ! ,presid5t's (fice1 pass$ ?r\gh ! ea/ gate1 ent]$ a buggy ) ,seym\r ,b4 ,"y1 & 0 driv5 to ! home ( ,eld] ,"y's "m4 ,9 ! ev5+ he made 8 way to 8 home 9 ,f>m]s ,w>d1 !n took 8 dep>ture = a ye> ( exile f 8 family & associates 9 (fice4 ,dur+ ! ye> he travel$ ab\t sixte5 hundr$ miles & clos$ ! ye> 9 ! city ( ,/4 ,george1 accompani$ by 8 wife ,emma & "s ( h] *ildr54 ,he f\nd ,/4 ,george a comp>atively safe place1 z ! p !re 7 almo/ :olly ,latt]-day ,sa9ts & (f]$ him e opportunity to visit 8 fri5ds & to enjoy immunity f arre/4 ,! suff]+s ( ^? times 7 enhanc$ by ! con/ant ?reats ( m dra/ic legislation & ! confiscation ( ,*ur* prop]ty4 ,:ile 9 ,/4 ,george & on ! #d? ( ,febru>y1 #ahhg1 he wrote an eight page lett] to ,david ,:itm]1 "o ( ! witnesses to ! ,book ( ,mormon1 & bore to ! latt] a /rong te/imony to ! cont9uance ( ! "w ( ,god "u ! adm9i/ration ( ,presid5ts ,"y & ,taylor4 ,a consid]able "t be=e ! dea? ( ,presid5t ,john ,taylor 8 demise 0 %[n to ,wil=d ,woodruff 9 a dream4 #efj ,:51 !re=e1 ^w came to him 9 ,/4 ,george f ,presid5t ,george ,q4 ,cannon & ,eld] ,john ,jacques on ! #af? ( ,july t ,presid5t ,taylor's condition af=d$ no hope ( recov]y he at once set out on ! foll[+ day = ,salt ,lake ,city4 ,he travel$ mo/ ( ! way by team & :ile at a ,bro!r ,b>?olomew's 9 ,fayette1 ,sanpete ,c\nty1 on ! #bf?1 he receiv$ ! sad news ( ,john ,taylor's dea? :i* _h occurr$ ! day be=e at ab\t eight p4 m4 ,t night he lay awake sorr[+ ov] ! m\rn+ t _h come to all ,israel 9 ! dep>ture ( _! great lead]4 ,eld] ,woodruff's m9d 0 greatly tr\bl$ by ! responsibilities :i* he felt cr[d$ ^u him4 ,9 8 j\rnal he wrote ( ,presid5t ,taylor z foll[s3 ,?us ano!r ,presid5t ( ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts has pass$ away4 ,presid5t ,john ,taylor is twice a m>tyr4 ,he 0 %ot f\r times 9 ,c>?age ,jail :5 ,joseph & ,hyrum 7 sla91 & !re he m+l$ 8 blood ) ! m>ytrs2 ?is 0 9 #ahdd4 ,n[1 9 #ahhg1 driv5 into exile by ,unit$ ,/ates (fic]s 9 consequ5ce ( 8 religion1 he lays d[n 8 life = ! tru?4 ,all honor to ! "n & memory ( ,presid5t ,john ,taylor4 ',leave judgm5t ) me = x is m9e & ,i w repay1' sai? ! ,"l1 ,god4 ,cont9u+1 he wrote3 ,presid5t ,john ,taylor's dea? places ! *ief responsibility & c>e ( ! ,*ur* ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts ^u my %\ld]s1 9 connection ) ! ,twelve1 :i* n[ become ! presid+ au?ority ( ! ,*ur*4 ,?is places me 9 a v peculi> situation4 ,x is a position ,i h nev] look$ =1 b 9 ! provid5ce ( ,god ?is new responsibility is ?r[n ^u me4 ,i pray ,god1 my heav5ly ,fa!r1 to give me grace equal to my day4 ,x is a high responsibility = any man & x is a position :i* requires great wisdom4 ,i nev] expect$ to outlive ,presid5t ,taylor1 b ,god has orda9$ o!rwise4 ,bi%op ,hunt] said on sev]al occasions t ,i w\ld outlive ,presid5t ,taylor & become ,presid5t ( ! ,*ur*4 ,on ^! occasions ,i rebuk$ ! ,bi%op & ask$ him n to prophesy ( me su* a ?+4 ,ea* "t he answ]$1 ',nev]!less x is true & w come to pass4' ,x c]ta9ly has come to pass4 ,i c only say1 ,m>vel\s are ,?y ways1 ,o ,"l ,almighty1 = ,?\ ha/ truly *os5 weak in/rum5ts to p]=m 9 ,?y h& ,?y "w on ! e>?4 ,may ,?y s]vant1 ,wil=d1 be prep>$ = #efa :atev] is requir$ at 8 h&s by ! ,god ( heav54 ,i ask ?is bless+ ( my heav5ly ,fa!r 9 ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 ! ,son ( ! liv+ ,god1 ev5 s1 ,am54 ,^? acqua9t$ ) ! mode/y & humility ( ,presid5t ,woodruff c easily und]/& 8 feel+s ( grave conc]n & deep anxiety at su* a "t4 ,:ile he s\ght no honors = himself & w\ld always pref] 8 bre?r5 to him1 he 0 nev]!less quick to ma9ta9 himself or any o!r man 9 ! call+ to :i* ! ,"l by revelation1 or by ! ord] e/abli%$ 9 ! prie/hood1 plac$ ^u him4 ,on ! #bh? ( ,m>*1 #ahhg1 he wrote to "o ( ! bre?r5 9 answ] to ^! que/ions3 ,d y "k ( any reason 9 case ( ! dea? ( ! ,presid5t ( ! ,*ur* :y ! ,twelve ,apo/les %\ld n *oose "s o!r p]son ?an ! presid5t ( ! ,twelve to be ! ,presid5t ( ! ,*ur*1 z foll[s3 ,i "k sev]al reasons :y he %\ld n4 ,fir/1 at ! dea? ( ! ,presid5t ( ! ,*ur* ! ,twelve ,apo/les become ! presid+ au?ority ( ! ,*ur*1 & ! presid5t ( ! ,twelve is really ! ,presid5t ( ! ,*ur* by virtue ( 8 (fice z mu* :ile presid+ ov] ! ,twelve ,apo/les z :ile presid+ ov] 8 two c\nselors4 ,9 ! appo9tm5t ( ,brigham ,"y & ,john ,taylor to ! presid5cy ( ! ,*ur* x nev] ent]$ ! he>t ( any "o ( ! ,twelve ,apo/les to claim ! "r to preside ov] ,brigham ,"y or ,john ,taylor1 z !y 7 all ! presid5ts ( ! ,*ur*1 & if !y 7 n fit to preside ov] ! ,*ur* !y 7 n fit to preside ov] ! ,twelve ,apo/les4 ,second1 9 case ( ! dea? ( ! ,presid5t ( ! ,*ur* x takes ! majority ( ! ,twelve ,apo/les to appo9t ! ,presid5t ( ! ,*ur*1 & x is v unreasonable to suppose t ! majority ( t ,quorum c\ld be conv]t$ to dep>t f ! c\rse m>k$ out by inspiration & foll[$ by ! ,apo/les at ! dea? ( ,*ri/ & by ! ,twelve ,apo/les at ! dea? ( ,joseph ,smi?4 ,i see no reason = discuss+ ?is subject until !re is "s reason = x4 ,:e!r or n ?is /atem5t ( ,presid5t ,woodruff is tak5 z doctr9e1 x %[s v cle>ly 8 s5tim5t ( respect = ! l9e ( action :i* _h be5 tak5 & 8 det]m9ation n to dep>t f x z a matt] ( policy4 ,he felt t man 0 at be/ b a weak in/rum5t 9 ! h&s ( ,god4 ,z ?is 0 #efb ,god's "w ! man t liv$ mo/ humbly & contrite be=e 8 ,mak] 0 mo/ entitl$ to div9e guidance4 ,he _h /riv5 9 ! humility ( 8 he>t to ga9 div9e favor4 ,he _h be5 ! recipi5t ( t favor & _h done no?+ ( :i* he 0 consci\s to =feit x4 ,on ! #ab? ( ,m>* he record$ ! foll[+ 9 8 j\rnal3 ,i dream$ la/ night t ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts 7 hold+ a great conf]5ce 9 ! ,salt ,lake ,temple4 ,i saw a great ru% to f9i% ! ,temple4 ,i 0 call$ ^u to op5 ! conf]5ce1 & ,i 0 giv5 ! keys ( ! ,temple to op5 x4 ,i saw ?\s&s assembl+ & ,i met ,presid5t ,"y1 :o ask$ me :at 0 ! matt] ) ! great multitude at ! door4 ,"s "o answ]$ t ! eld]s did n want to let ! p into ! ,temple4 ,he exclaim$1 ',oh1 oh1 oh2' he !n lean$ ov] to me & said1 ',let all come into ! ,temple :o seek salvation4' ,i saw sev]al :o 7 dead1 among !m my wife1 ,phoebe4 ,i believe !re is "s special mean+ 9 ?is dream4 ,! dream is expla9$ by :at happ5$ :5 ! ,temple 0 d$icat$4 ,on ! #bi? ( ,july ! fun]al ( ,presid5t ,taylor 0 held 9 ! ,tab]nacle4 ,z mo/ ( ! eld]s 7 9 exile1 only a few 7 9 att5dance4 ,^! 7 ,lor5zo ,sn[1 ,frankl9 ,d4 ,ri*>ds1 ,heb] ,j4 ,grant ( ! ,twelve4 ,also ,presid5t ,daniel ,h4 ,wells1 ,a4 ,o4 ,smoot1 ,lor5zo ,d4 ,"y1 ,joseph ,b4 ,noble1 & ,angus ,m4 ,cannon4 ,"o hundr$ & two c>riages foll[$ ! rema9s to _! f9al re/+ place4 ,!re 7 sev]al b&s ( music 9 att5dance4 ,! occasion 0 inde$ solemn1 m\rn+ 0 sil5t & deep2 m5 ) b[$ heads & 9 ! deepe/ sorr[ wond]$ at ,god's provid5ces & pray$ = deliv]ance4 ,f ! ,presid5t's (fice ,wil=d ,woodruff wat*$ ! procession z x pass$4 ,presid5t ,woodruff says t to himself he rem>k$1 z he /ood 9 sil5t gaze1 ,!re goes to 8 f9al re/ ! ?ird ,presid5t ( ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,imm$iately ,presid5t ,woodruff & ! ,twelve ent]$ ^u ! duties ( ! presid5cy4 ,^! duties 7 num]\s & press+4 ,presid5t ,woodruff 0 n yet free f ! probability ( arre/ & !re=e did n appe> 9 public4 ,he sign$ hundr$s ( recomm5ds to ! ,temple z !y came to him f day to day4 ,on ! #i?1 h[ev]1 ( ,octob]1 at ! g5]al semi-annual #efc conf]5ce ( t ye>1 9 company ) ,lor5zo ,sn[ & ,frankl9 ,d4 ,ri*>ds1 he ent]$ ! build+ at ! aft]noon session4 ,z ! p recogniz$ _! v5]able ,presid5t !y greet$ him ) a r\nd ( he>ty applause :i* did n cease until he arose & wav$ 8 h& 9 salutation4 ,he address$ ! multitude = ?irty m9utes & !n quietly retir$ be=e ! s++1 z he deem$ x unwise to expose himself to arre/4 ,dur+ ! re/ ( ! ye> he rema9$ quietly at 8 home4 ,! duties ( ,presid5t ,woodruff n[ call$ 8 special att5tion to ! g5]al affairs ( ! ,*ur* s t he rema9$ con/antly ne> headqu>t]s4 ,:ile ! presid5cy ( ! ,*ur* devolv$ ^u ! ,twelve1 ,presid5t ,woodruff n[ look$ to ,presid5ts ,cannon & ,smi? = in=mation & assi/ance1 on acc\nt ( _! famili>ity ) ,*ur* affairs dur+ ! presid5cy ( ,john ,taylor4 ,:ile ! crusade 0 by no means at an end1 its extreme bitt]ness 0 gradually vani%+4 ,dur+ ! ye> ,judge ,zane 0 succe$$ by ,judge ,elliott ,san=d ( ,new ,york4 ,mr4 ,san=d 0 a man ( ref9em5t & ( moral c\rage4 ,he manife/$ no p]sonal bias & no excessive zeal 9 ! adm9i/ration ( ! law4 ,dur+ 8 t5ure ( (fice ,george ,q4 ,cannon 0 s5t5c$ to #ahe days' imprisonm5t & a f9e ( #dej4jj4 ,apo/le ,f4 ,m4 ,lyman & o!rs 7 also s5t5c$ by him4 ,judge ,judd1 ano!r f$]al appo9tee1 act$ 9 h>mony ) ,judge ,san=d 9 deal+ ) ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,^? days 7 try+ to ,presid5t ,woodruff1 especially 9 view ( ! wa/e ( prop]ty go+ on ?r\gh ! process ( confiscation4 ,private individuals 7 enri*+ !mselves at ! exp5se ( ! ,*ur*1 & to ! discr$it ( ! gov]nm5t4 ,m5 unable to provide = m ?an ! daily wants ( life sudd5ly came into possession ( mod]ate private =tunes4 ,! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts beheld ! trave/y ( ?is gross inju/ice z m51 "u ! guise ( law & z re=m]s1 %[$ an unrighte\s zeal to lay _! h&s ^u ,*ur* prop]ty4 ,dur+ ! ye> #ahhh ,eld] ,woodruff records ! dea? ( a numb] ( prom95t m5 ) :om he _h be5 closely associat$ = _m ye>s4 ,era/us ,sn[ di$ ,may #bg? at ! age ( sixty-n9e ye>s4 ,on ,june ! #bd? ,judge ,elias ,smi? pass$ away1 at eighty-?ree4 ,horace ,eldr$ge also di$ on ,septemb] #efd #f? at ! age ( sev5ty-two4 ,azmon ,wodruff di$ at ! advanc$ age ( eighty-six ye>s4 ,presid5t ,woodruff 0 n[ eighty-two1 b /ill active4 ,he f\nd pleasure 9 manual labor :5ev] he c\ld snat* away "s "t 9 :i* to devote himself to 8 g>d5 & to 8 field4 ,"o day dur+ ! summ] ( #ahhh1 :ile hoe+ corn by ! side ( a gr&son1 :o 0 too swift = 8 gr&fa!r 9 ! corn field1 ! latt] obs]v$ 9 8 j\rnal3 ,well1 ?is is ! fir/ "t 9 my life t any ( my *ildr5 h beat5 me hoe+ corn or at any o!r manual labor4 ,febru>y #ba/ ( t ye> ,presid5t ,george ,q4 ,cannon 0 lib]at$ f prison4 ,gradually ! lead+ m5 began to obta9 _! fre$om & to appe> 9 ! public assemblies ( ! ,sa9ts4 ,on ,wa%+ton's bir?day "s fifty ,hawaiians met at ! ,presid5t's (fice = a social reunion4 ,! ,tab]nacle ,*oir 0 pres5t & r5d]$ inspir+ music4 ,on ! ,sunday foll[+ t5 ?\s& p 7 ga!r$ 9 ! ,tab]nacle & 7 address$ by ,presid5ts ,cannon & ,woodruff4 ,on ! #a/ ( ,m>* ,eld] ,woodruff's bir?day 0 celebrat$4 ,on a cake pres5t$ to him by ,eld] ,john ,gallagh] ! foll[+ s5tim5t 0 giv5 & a copy ( x tak5 f ,presid5t ,woodruff's j\rnal4 ,x reads z foll[s3 ,f\rscore ye>s & two h fl$ 9 ! "w = ,zion's cause on e>?4 ,?is day we greet our honor$ head to %[ our love & tell 8 wor?4 ,we pray t heav5 may long ext5d y\r life to te/ify unmov$1 ,z ) y\r family1 9 ! end f9d welcome by ,god approv$4 ,at ! ,april conf]5ce ( #ahhi & on ! sev5? ( ! mon?1 ,wil=d ,woodruff 0 su/a9$ z ,presid5t ( ! ,*ur*1 ) ,george ,q4 ,cannon & ,joseph ,f4 ,smi? z 8 c\nselors4 ,?is #g? day ( ,april1 #ahhi1 he said1 is "o ( ! mo/ important days 9 my life1 = ,i 0 made ,presid5t ( ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts by ! unanim\s vote ( t5 ?\s& ( !m4 ,! vote 0 fir/ tak5 by quorums & !n by ! entire congregation z 9 ! case ( ,presid5t ,john ,taylor4 ,?is is ! highe/ (fice ev] conf]r$ ^u any man 9 ! #efe fle%4 ,x came to me 9 ! eighty-?ird ye> ( my life4 ,i pray ,god to protect me & give me p[] to magnify my call+ to ! end ( my days4 ,! ,"l has wat*$ ov] me until ! pres5t "t4 ,i wi% to c\nsel my wives & my *ildr5 & :oev] may read ?is j\rnal to honor ,god & keep ,8 comm&m5ts to ! end ( _! lives t !y may receive et]nal life & cele/ial glory 9 ! pres5ce ( ,god & ! ,lamb4 ,ab\t ! middle ( ,april ,presid5t ,woodruff1 accompani$ by 8 wife1 ,emma1 & ,presid5t ,cannon1 ,*>les ,h4 ,wilck51 ,h4 ,b4 ,clawson & 8 daught]1 & ,presid5t ,woodruff's daught]1 left ,salt ,lake ,city on a trip to ,cali=nia4 ,_! purpose 0 tw(old4 ,"o1 to look aft] ! int]e/ & welf>e ( ! p1 & ! o!r to obta9 recup]ation aft] a long exile4 ,"h ! p>ty met old-"t fri5ds :o receiv$ !m cordially & ext5d$ to !m ! hospitality ( _! homes4 ,s5ator ,/an=d _h long be5 fri5dly to ! ,mormon p & _! lead]s4 ,on ?is occasion !y met a ,doctor ,mc,donald1 =m]ly ( ,nauvoo & a fri5d to ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,!y return$ to ,salt ,lake ,city on ! #bf? ( ,april1 :5 ,presid5t ,woodruff took up 8 labors & began a visit to a numb] ( /akes ( ,zion4 ,at ! ,octob] conf]5ce ( t ye> ,eld] ,m4 ,w4 ,m]rill & ,a4 ,h4 ,lund & ,abraham ,h4 ,cannon 7 *os5 to fill ! vacancies creat$ 9 ! ,quorum ( ! ,twelve4 ,on ! #ab? ( t mon? ,presid5t ,woodruff records an int]e/+ int]view :i* he _h ) ,s5ator ,morgan ( ,alabama4 ,! ,s5ator 0 pass+ ?r\gh ,utah & ask$ ,presid5t ,woodruff1 :o 0 !n at ,provo1 to meet him at ! /ation !re4 ,! invitation 0 compli$ )1 & ! ,s5ator held ! tra9 = an h\r :ile 9 conv]sation ) ,presid5ts ,woodruff & ,cannon4 ,mr4 ,morgan 0 v fri5dly4 ,he 0 "o ( ^? :o1 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,s5ate1 _h tak5 a /rong /& aga9/ ! ,edmunds-,tuck] ,law4 ,he 0 pron\nc$ n only 9 8 opposition to ! law itself1 b aga9/ ! mann] ( its en=cem5t4 ,on ! #ba/ ( ,octob] t ye> ,presid5t ,woodruff aga9 made a t\r ( ! ,pacific ,coa/ & to ,canada4 ,not)/&+ ! improv$ condition ( ! p ) respect to ! crusade :i* began 9 ! mo/ dra/ic mann] 9 #eff #ahhd1 !re 7 ^? :o urg$ "s compromise t w\ld ensure1 z !y believ$1 ! favor ( ! gov]nm5t & ! complete cessation ( ho/ilities by ! enemies ( ! ,*ur*4 ,appeals 7 !re=e made to ,presid5t ,woodruff to ex]cise ! au?ority conf]r$ ^u him by revelation & susp5d !reby ! fur!r ext5sion ( plural m>riages4 ,9 conclud+ 8 j\rnal = ! ye> #ahhi he wrote3 ,?is ends ! ye>4 ,! ^w ( ! ,prophet1 ,joseph ,smi?1 has be5 fulfill$ :]e9 he decl>$ t ! :ole nation w\ld turn aga9/ ,zion & make w> ^u ! ,sa9ts4 ,! nation has nev] be5 s full ( lies aga9/ ! ,sa9ts z x is today4 #efg ,,*apt] #eb4 ,,! ,,manife/o ,,& ,,ev5ts ,,( #ahij-ia4 ,! ,political ,situation4--,visit to ,cali=nia4--,! ,manife/o4--,its ,effects4--,sug> ,indu/ry4--,h5ry ,m4 ,/anley4--,dea?s ( ,prom95t ,m54--,e>?quake 9 ,s\!rn ,utah4--,address to ,irrigation ,congress4--,int]pretation ( ,manife/o4--,rem>ks at ,brigham ,city on ! ,manife/o4 ,! ye> #ahij saw a cont9uation ( ! bitt] /ruggle t _h be5 go+ on = political supremacy 9 ,salt ,lake ,city4 ,on ! #aj? ( ! mon? ,presid5t ,woodruff witness$ f an upp] room 9 ! ,des]et ,national ,bank build+ ! ,p's p>ty 9 p>ade4 ,x 0 conduct$ 9 ! ev5+ by tor* lights & b&s ( music 9 su* a mann] z to make ! affair "o ( ! mo/ brilliant ev] witness$ 9 ,salt ,lake ,city4 ,he decl>$ t x 0 ! f9e/ display ( ! "* t he _h ev] se54 ,! ,lib]al p>ty made a simil> display & succe$$ 9 c>ry+ ! election ! foll[+ mon?4 ,! political success ( ! ,lib]al p>ty at ?is "t gave /r5g? to its ef=ts to secure m adv]se legislation = ,utah4 ,! ,cullom ,bill 0 a mo/ dra/ic measure & _h x pass$ 9 pursuance ( ! wi%es ( ! anti-,mormons1 ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts w\ld h be5 %orn practically ( _! political & mat]ial rights4 ,s5ator ,edmunds1 :o _h be5 skillful 9 ! adroit measures :i* he succe$$ 9 c>ry+ aga9/ ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts & by :i* !y _h suff]$ s mu*1 0 unwill+ to g ! l5g? ( ! measures provid$ = 9 ! ,bill4 ,! imprisonm5t ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts "u ! ,edmunds act ( #ahhb 0 n br++ ! results politically t ! anti-,mormons hop$ =4 ,:at !y want$ 0 absolute political control ( ! ,t]ritory4 ,!y _h us$ a popul> prejudice aga9/ polygamy to fur!r _! political ends1 b !re 0 a great s5tim5t ?r\gh\t ! nation t z long z violators ( ! ,edmunds ,law 7 be+ puni%$1 & ! law 0 vigor\sly en=c$ fur!r measures 7 h>dly necess>y4 ,m>* #a/ ( t ye> witness$ ,presid5t ,woodruff's #efh eighty-?ird bir?day4 ,8 m9d 0 active1 & he enjoy$ all 8 faculties to a rem>kable ext5t4 ,z ! bir?day ( 8 wife ,emma also came on ,m>* #a/1 t day became 9 8 family life an important "o & 0 celebrat$ 9 a becom+ mann]4 ,h[ev]1 8 advanc$ age told on 8 vital p[]s4 ,! excessive heat ( ! summ] 0 v debilitat+ to him & x frequ5tly became necess>y ?r\gh\t ! subsequ5t ye>s ( 8 adm9i/ration to seek a *ange ( climate or g into retirem5t :]e he c\ld f9d relief f ! heavy responsibilities :i* 7 difficult to be> at 8 age ( life4 ,9 ,augu/1 9 company ) 8 c\nselors & ,*>les ,h4 ,wilck51 he made a t\r ( ,arizona1 fir/ go+ by way ( ! ,colorado ,/akes ( ,zion4 ,on 8 return he visit$ ,joseppa1 a settlem5t 9 ! we/]n "p ( ,tooele ,c\nty1 :i* _h be5 organiz$ = ! accommodation ( ! ,s&wi* ,isl&s ,sa9ts :o _h ga!r$ to a consid]able ext5t 9 & ab\t ,salt ,lake ,city4 ,= ! purpose ( aid+ !m a l>ge tract ( l& _h be5 select$1 s t !y might enjoy ! opportunities ( agricultural pursuits4 ,on t occasion ,joseph ,f4 ,smi?1 8 c\nselor1 act$ z int]pret] & (f]$ ! d$icatory pray]4 ,9 e>ly ,septemb] ,presid5t ,woodruff w5t to ,cali=nia :]e he att5d$ on ! #i? ( ! mon? a celebration ( ! pione]s ( t /ate4 ,x 0 conduct$ 9 ,san ,francisco :]e ab\t tw5ty ?\s& m5 9 uni=m took "p 9 ! procession4 ,! purpose ( ?is visit to ,cali=nia 0 to transact "s bus9ess matt]s relat+ to ! int]e/s ( ! ,*ur*4 ,dur+ ! /ay ( ,presid5t ,woodruff & p>ty !y 7 treat$ ) great c\rtesy by ,colonel ,trumbo1 ,judge ,e/ee1 ,mr4 ,liv+/one1 & o!r fri5ds ( ! ,mormon p4 ,on ! #ai? ( ! mon? ! ,s\!rn ,pacific t5d]$ ,presid5t ,woodruff & p>ty a private c> by :i* !y 7 tak5 to ,sacram5to = ! purpose ( visit+ ! /ate fair :i* 0 9 session !re at t "t4 ,presid5t ,woodruff's devotion to agriculture & fruit gr[+ made ! wond]ful exhibit at 8 fair a matt] ( uncommon int]e/ to him4 ,he _h also f\nd on ! coa/ a g5]\s s5tim5t :i* he greatly appreciat$1 a s5tim5t inde$ favorable consid]+ ! conditions 9 ,utah = ! pa/ five ye>s4 #efi ,dur+ ! agitation 9 ,wa%+ton = m dra/ic measures aga9/ ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1 ,utah's repres5tative at ! ,capitol _h n unfrequ5tly decl>$ t polygamy 0 a dead issue4 ,!re 7 /rong political s5tim5ts 9 favor ( "s sort ( a compromise1 & ,presid5t ,woodruff _h be5 importun$ to rec$e f 8 =m] attitude on t important pr9ciple4 ,on ! #bd? ( ,septemb] he met 9 c\ncil ) 8 c\nselors & ) sev]al ( ! ,twelve & "u exi/+ conditions he issu$ ) _! cons5t ! manife/o1 :i* reads z foll[s3 ,,(ficial ,,decl>ation4 ,to ,:om ,x ,may ,conc]n3 ,press dispat*es hav+ be5 s5t = political purposes f ,salt ,lake ,city1 :i* h be5 widely publi%$1 to ! effect t ! ,utah ,commission1 9 _! rec5t report to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior1 allege t plural m>riages are /ill be+ solemniz$ & t =ty or m su* m>riages h be5 contract$ 9 ,utah s9ce la/ ,june or dur+ ! pa/ ye>2 also t 9 public disc\rses ! lead]s ( ! ,*ur* h taught1 enc\rag$1 & urg$ ! cont9uance ( ! practice ( polygamy2 ,i1 !re=e1 z ,presid5t ( ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1 d h]eby1 9 ! mo/ solemn mann]1 decl>e t ^! *>ges are false4 ,we are n tea*+ polygamy or plural m>riage1 nor p]mitt+ any p]son to ent] into its practice1 & ,i d5y t ei!r =ty or any o!r numb] ( plural m>riages h1 dur+ t p]iod1 be5 solemniz$ 9 our temples or 9 any o!r place 9 ! ,t]ritory4 ,"o case has be5 report$1 9 :i* ! p>ties alleg$ t ! m>riage 0 p]=m$ 9 ! ,end[m5t ,h\se1 9 ,salt ,lake ,city1 9 ! spr+ ( #ahhi1 b ,i h n be5 able to le>n :o p]=m$ ! c]emony4 ,:atev] 0 done 9 ?is matt] 0 done )\t my k4 ,9 consequ5ce ( ?is alleg$ occurr5ce ! ,end[m5t ,h\se 01 by my in/ructions1 tak5 d[n )\t delay4 ,inasmu* z laws h be5 enact$ by congress =bidd+ plural m>riages1 :i* laws h be5 pron\nc$ con/itutional #egj by ! c\rt ( la/ resort1 ,i h]eby decl>e my int5tion to submit to ^? laws1 & to use my influ5ce ) ! memb]s ( ! ,*ur* ov] :i* ,i preside to h !m d likewise4 ,!re is no?+ 9 my tea*+s to ! ,*ur* or 9 ^? ( my associates1 dur+ ! "t specifi$1 :i* c be reasonably con/ru$ to inculcate or enc\rage polygamy1 & :5 any eld] ( ! ,*ur* has us$ language :i* appe>$ to convey any su* tea*+1 he has be5 promptly reprov$4 ,& ,i n[ publicly decl>e t my advice to ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts is to refra9 f contract+ any m>riage =bidd5 by ! law ( ! l&4 ,,wil=d ,,woodruff1 ,presid5t ( ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,9 8 private j\rnal he made no p>ticul> m5tion ( ! circum/ances lead+ up to ! ,manife/o1 nei!r did he make any comm5t ^u x fur!r ?an to say3 ,i h be5 call$ ^u ?is day to act = ! ,*ur*4 ,x 0 a solemn day to all ,israel4 ,! ?\ght ( susp5d+ ! practice ( a pr9ciple = :i* !y _h already suff]$ s mu*1 0 inde$ pa9ful to ?\s&s ( ! p4 ,! responsibility1 h[ev]1 ! ,prophet ( ,god plac$ ^u ! nation = reject+ a pr9ciple :i* _h )9 x ! p[] to r$eem ! _w f ! greate/ ( social evils & accord+ to ,isaiah1 to take away ! reproa* ( wom5 :o h be5 unju/ly dealt ) by ungodly m54 ,on ! #f? ( ,octob]1 #ahij1 ! ,manife/o 0 pres5t$ to ! ,sa9ts assembl$ at ! semi-annual conf]5ce1 & unanim\sly adopt$4 ,foll[+ its pres5tation1 ,presid5t ,woodruff made ^! rem>ks respect+ ! action he _h tak53 ,i want to say to all ,israel t ! /ep :i* ,i h tak5 9 issu+ ?is ,manife/o has n be5 done )\t e>ne/ pray] be=e ! ,"l4 ,i am ab\t to g into ! _s _w1 l o!r m5 ( my age4 ,i expect to meet ! face ( my ,heav5ly ,fa!r--! ,fa!r ( my _s2 ,i expect to meet ! face ( ,joseph ,smi?1 ( ,brigham ,"y1 ( ,john ,taylor1 & ( ! ,apo/les1 & = me to h tak5 a /& 9 any?+ :i* is n pleas+ 9 ! sight ( ,god1 or be=e ! heav5s1 ,i w\ld #ega r h gone out & be5 %ot4 ,my life is no bett] ?an o!r m5's4 ,i am n ignorant ( ! feel+s t h be5 eng5d]$ ?r\gh ! c\rse ,i h pursu$4 ,b ,i h done my duty1 & ! nation ( :i* we =m a "p mu/ be responsible = t :i* has be5 done 9 relation to ?is pr9ciple4 ,! ,"l has requir$ at our h&s _m ?+s t we h n done1 _m ?+s t we 7 prev5t$ f do+4 ,! ,"l requir$ u to build a temple 9 ,jackson ,c\nty4 ,we 7 prev5t$ by viol5ce f do+ x4 ,he requir$ u to build a temple 9 ,f> ,we/1 :i* we h n be5 able to d4 ,a great _m ?+s h be5 requir$ ( u1 & we h n be5 able to d !m because ( ^? t surr\nd u 9 ! _w4 ,x is n wisdom = u to make w> ^u sixty-five millions ( p4 ,x is n wisdom = u to g =? & c>ry out ?is pr9ciple aga9/ ! laws ( ! nation & receive ! consequ5ces4 ,t is 9 ! h&s ( ,god1 & ,he w gov]n & control x4 ,i want ! pray]s ( ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,i ?ank ,god t ,i h se5 ) my eyes ?is day1 t ?is p h be5 ready to vote to su/a9 me 9 an action t ,i "k1 9 "o s5se1 has pa9$ _! he>ts4 ,bro!r ,george ,q4 ,cannon has laid be=e y our position4 ,! ,"l has giv5 u comm&m5ts conc]n+ _m ?+s1 & we h c>ri$ !m out z f> z we c\ld2 b :5 we _c d x1 we are ju/ifi$4 ,! ,"l does n require at our h&s ?+s t we _c d4 ,our nation is 9 ! h&s ( ,god4 ,he holds its de/9y4 ,he holds ! de/9ies ( all m54 ,i w say to ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1 z an ,eld] 9 ,israel & z an ,apo/le ( ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 we are approa*+ "s ( ! mo/ trem5d\s judgm5ts ,god ev] p\r$ out ^u ! _w4 ,y wat* ! signs ( ! times1 ! signs ( ! com+ ( ! ,son ( ,man4 ,!y are beg9n+ to be made manife/ bo? 9 heav5 & on e>?4 ,i pray ,god t ,he w bless ^! apo/les1 prophets1 & patri>*s1 ^! sev5ties1 high prie/s1 & eld]s ( ,israel1 & ^! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1 :o h ent]$ into cov5ant ) our ,god4 ,y h a great future be=e y4 ,i ask my ,heav5ly ,fa!r to p\r out ,8 _s ^u me1 z ,8 s]vant1 t 9 my advanc$ age1 & dur+ ! few days ,i h to sp5d "h 9 #egb ! fle%1 ,i may be l$ by ! inspiration ( ! ,almighty4 ,i say to ,israel1 ! ,"l w nev] p]mit me nor any o!r man :o /&s z ! ,presid5t ( ?is ,*ur*1 to lead y a/ray4 ,x is n 9 ! programme4 ,x is n 9 ! m9d ( ,god4 ,if ,i 7 to attempt t1 ! ,"l w\ld remove me out ( my place1 & s ,he w any o!r man :o attempts to lead ! *ildr5 ( m5 a/ray f ! oracles ( ,god & f _! duty4 ,god bless y4 ,am54 ,^u ! subject ( ! ,manife/o he also spoke at a conf]5ce 9 ,brigham on ! #be? ( ,octob]4 ,! effect ( ! ,manife/o ^u ! m radical anti-,mormon elem5t 0 "o ( *agr9 & disappo9tm5t4 ,x remov$ _! *ief pretext = cont9u$ agitation4 ,:ile ! ,manife/o 0 a concession b few ev] expect$ to witness1 !re 71 nev]!less1 _m :o _h b little confid5ce 9 any cont9u$ good effect x w\ld h ^u ! bitt] anti-,mormon elem5t4 ,= ye>s ! sug> indu/ry _h be5 a subject ( "s inve/igation1 & ,ar?ur ,/ayn]1 ( ,f>m+ton1 _h made a numb] ( exp]im5ts suffici5tly satisfactory to ju/ify ! v5ture ( its manufacture 9 ,utah on a l>ge scale4 ,9 ,janu>y1 #ahia1 ,presid5t ,woodruff 9 8 j\rnal wrote3 ,! ,presid5t & ,twelve met & 7 9 h>mony 9 _! conv]sation ^u ! manufacture ( sug>4 ,! ,presid5t & ,twelve1 z ! lead]s ( ! p1 h to %\ld] ! responsibility ( ?is "q4 ,m5 ( weal? 9 ! community 7 afraid ( su* an ent]prise & 7 especially fe>ful %\ld x be />t$ x w\ld be cru%$ at ! outset by ! great sug> tru/4 ,^u ! "q1 h[ev]1 ,presid5t ,woodruff 0 s pron\nc$ t he felt inspir$ to say t x 0 ! w ( ! ,"l t ! sug> indu/ry %\ld be e/abli%$ among ! ,sa9ts4 ,! matt] ( rais+ money = ?is great ent]prise 01 ( c\rse1 an important "q4 ,eld] ,heb] ,j4 ,grant 0 s5t to ,new ,york to borr[ ( weal?y m5 money = ?is new ent]prise4 ,:5 he 0 ask$ by !m :at security c\ld be giv51 he repli$ t ! factory itself & c]ta9 bank /ocks w\ld be giv5 to secure ! loans4 ,no1 repli$ !y1 we don't want t1 if ,wil=d ,woodruff1 ! ,presid5t & ,tru/ee-9-,tru/ #egc ( y\r ,*ur* w give 8 "n z security x is all we ask4 ,he accord+ly sign$ 8 "n4 ,x 0 ab\t ! fir/ debt he _h ev] contract$1 b he did t = :at he consid]$ ! good ( ! p4 #cjj1jjj 0 obta9$ & ! ,lehi sug> factory became a liv+1 pay+1 indu/ry4 ,s9ce !n among ! ,sa9ts !re h be5 "o e/abli%$ 9 ,ogd51 two 9 ,ca*e ,valley1 "o 9 ,g>l&1 "o 9 ,oregon1 "o 9 ,canada1 & f\r 9 ,idaho4 ,! e/abli%m5t ( ! sug> factory 9 ,canada 0 a v5ture p]haps great] ?an ev5 ! "o fir/ built at ,lehi4 ,conditions 9 t new c\ntry did n appe> at all favorable1 ev5 9 ! light ( all t _h be5 done 9 ,utah4 ,apo/le ,john ,w4 ,taylor1 h[ev]1 gave to ?is new ,canadian indu/ry 8 en?usia/ic & detail$ att5tion4 ,jesse ,knight1 :o built ! factory at ,raymond1 0 wont to say t ! ent]prise 0 outside all 8 int]e/s & ! fields ( 8 op]ation4 ,9 build+ 8 factory 9 ,canada he _h act$ solely ^u 8 impressions & aga9/ ! bus9ess advice ( _m ( 8 fri5ds4 ,no?+ has done m 9 ?is int]-m\nta9 region to promote ! f9ancial well be+ ( ! p ?an ! sug> indu/ry4 ,x has be5 ! means ( di/ribut+ v g5]ally its weal? among ! p4 ,! ,*ur* at t "t felt ! sev]e losses :i* ! confiscation ( its prop]ty _h br\ght to x & x 0 n 9 a condition to lose any money 9 an unsuccessful ent]prise4 ,9 8 j\rnal ,presid5t ,woodruff said3 ,we are pass+ ?r\gh a great f9ancial difficulty1 ! ,"l alone c help u out4 ,8 bir?day t ye> f\nd him some:at indispos$1 b on ! #i? he 0 able to enjoy ! pleasant int]view ) ! great ,african explor]1 ,h5ry ,m4 ,/anley4 ,he att5d$ ,mr4 ,/anley's lecture & pron\nc$ x ! mo/ int]e/+ "o he _h ev] att5d$4 ,! latt] "p ( #ahij & ! fir/ "p ( #ahia m>k$ ! dea? ( a numb] ( ,presid5t ,woodruff's old-"t fri5ds4 ,among ^! 7 ,bi%op ,mill5 ,atwood1 ,george ,w4 ,hill1 ! ,indian int]pret]1 & on ,m>* #be?1 #ahia1 ,presid5t ,daniel ,h4 ,wells4 ,! fun]al ( ,daniel ,h4 ,wells 0 held on ! #bi?4 ,presid5t ,woodruff 0 "o ( ! speak]s on t occasion4 ,! ,april conf]5ce ( #ahia 0 not$ = ! l>ge numb] #egd ( ,twelve ,apo/les & ! ,fir/ ,presid5cy t c\ld be 9 att5dance4 ,! ,manife/o _h help$ to br+ ab\t ?is new condition & to give a great] lib]ty to ! lead+ m5 ( ! ,*ur* ?an !y _h = "s ye>s enjoy$4 ,on ! #bj? ( t mon? ,eld] ,woodruff record$ 9 8 j\rnal ! visitation ( a slight e>?quake to s\!rn ,utah4 ,x 0 suffici5tly /rong to %ake ! h\ses & ov]?r[ "s ( ! *imneys4 ,! g5]al damage1 h[ev]1 0 slight4 ,! volcanic evid5ces 9 ! region ( ,/4 ,george indicate t t section ( c\ntry 9 ! pa/ _h be5 subject to viol5t eruptions4 ,on ! #bcrd he also record$ a visit ( ! ,rev]5d ,doctor ,%ehadri1 an ,indian f ,bombay4 ,! g5tleman _h be5 a ,brahm91 b 0 n[ a conv]t to ,*ri/ianity4 ,presid5t ,woodruff att5d$ ! ,rev]5d ,g5tleman's address 9 ! ,assembly ,hall4 ,on ! #h? ( ! foll[+ mon? ,salt ,lake enjoy$ = ! ?ird "t a visit f a ,presid5t ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 ,9 8 j\rnal ,presid5t ,woodruff said3 ,presid5t ,h>rison visit$ ,salt ,lake ,city4 ,!re 0 a great demon/ration & a l>ge procession m>*$ to ! ,p>k :]e spee*es 7 made4 ,presid5t ,cannon & myself head$ ! pione]s4 ,we 7 introduc$ to ,presid5t ,h>rison & %ook h&s ) him4 ,a few days lat] he also record$ 9 8 j\rnal ! int]view ) =m] ,gov]nor ,george ,w4 ,em]y4 ,he 0 gov]nor ( ?is t]ritory :5 ,presid5t ,grant visit$ ?is city4 ,gov]nor ,em]y told me t :ile rid+ up f ! depot ) ,presid5t ,grant & :ile ! two 7 behold+ ! multitude ( ,sunday s*ool *ildr5 :o l9$ ! /reets1 ,presid5t ,grant said to him3 ',i h be5 deceiv$ ) reg>d to ^! p1 ! *ildr5 are z nice & clean z any *ildr5 ,i ev] saw4' ',be=e he left ,utah1' said ,gov]nor ,em]y1 '! ,presid5t said to me3 ',see t ! ,mormon p are fairly treat$4' ,gov]nor ,em]y has always treat$ ! ,mormon p well4 ,on ! #ba/ ( ,may1 t ye>1 ,presid5t ,woodruff laid ! f\ndation = a new h\se on 8 f>m1 n f> f ! old home/ead he _h occupi$ = ye>s1 & on ! #e? ( ,june #ege he 0 made presid5t ( ,zion's ,sav+s ,bank & ,tru/ ,company4 ,t summ] ,presid5ts ,woodruff & ,cannon aga9 visit$ ,cali=nia = a %ort "t4 ,on ?is occasion !y met ,judge ,e/ee & o!r prom95t m54 ,matt]s ( political int]e/ 7 at t "t press+ ^u ! p4 ,aft] ! ,manife/o ! ,p's ,p>ty dissolv$ & ! memb]s ( t p>ty ca/ _! lot ) ! "o or ! o!r ( ! great national p>ties4 ,judge ,e/ee & ,roswell ,g4 ,horr1 ( ,mi*igan1 z well z o!r prom95t m51 paid a visit to ,utah & discuss$ be=e ! p ! issues ( ! great political p>ties4 ,9 ,septemb] ! ,irrigation ,congress met 9 ,utah4 ,on t occasion ,presid5ts ,woodruff & ,cannon address$ ! ,congress4 ,_! words made a good impression ^u ! delegates 9 att5dance4 ,presid5t ,woodruff 0 a ,new ,engl& mill] & f>m]1 & a pione] 9 irrigation2 he 0 ! man :o1 9 #ahdg1 plant$ ! fir/ potatoes 9 ,salt ,lake ,valley4 ,8 advanc$ ye>s1 8 rugg$ hone/y1 & fre$om f affectation made spl5did impression ^u ^? :om he address$ on t occasion z well z ^u o!r /rang]s :o 7 visit+ ! ,city ( ! ,sa9ts4 ,! "w ( a pione] came n[ to be m & m appreciat$4 ,gov]nor ,rick>ds1 ( ,montana1 decl>$ 9 speak+ ( ,presid5t ,woodruff3 ,to ! pione] & ! soldi] :o f\ght = ! flag ,i always take (f my hat4 ,presid5t ,wil=d ,woodruff address$ ! ,irrigation ,congress1 ,septemb] #af?1 #ahia1 z foll[s3 ,g5tlem5 ( ! ,irrigation ,congress3 ,i feel myself v ?ankful t ,i h liv$ 9 ! fle% long en\gh 9 ?is ,t]ritory to behold ! faces ( su* a congregation ( g5tlem5 z ,i see "h today4 ,x is n my purpose to occupy y\r "t or att5tion 9 argu+1 or talk+1 or conv]s+ p>ticul>ly ^u ! subjects1 or at lea/ ^? pr9ciples = :i* y h assembl$2 b :at ,i w say w be a few words conc]n+ our arrival "h1 & ^u ! exp]i5ce 9 irrigation4 ,fifty-"o ye>s ago1 ! #bd? ( la/ ,july1 ,i ent]$ ?is ,valley ) "o hundr$ & =ty-?ree emigrants1 or 9 o!r words1 pione]s4 ,we 7 l$ by ,presid5t ,"y4 ,?is c\ntry1 ^u our arrival1 0 call$ ! ,great ,am]ican ,des]t1 & c]ta9ly1 z f> #egf z we c\ld see1 x did n discr$it its "n 9 ! lea/4 ,!re 0 no m>k ( ! ,anglo-,saxon race1 no m>k ( ! :ite man--ev]y?+ 0 b>r51 dry1 & desolate4 ,we pit*$ our camp a little di/ance to ! s\!a/ f "h ab\t #aa o'clock 9 ! day4 ,we _h a desire to try ! soil1 to "k :at x w\ld produce4 ,( c\rse all ?is company--ne>ly ! :ole ( u--7 born & rais$ 9 ! ,new ,engl& ,/ates1 ,v]mont1 ,ma9e1 ,massa*usetts1 ,connecticut--_h no exp]i5ce 9 irrigation4 ,we pit*$ our camp1 put "s teams on to our pl\ghs 7we br\ght our pl\ghs ) u71 & und]took to pl\gh ! e>?1 b we f\nd nei!r wood nor iron 0 /rong en\gh to make furr[s "h 9 ?is soil4 ,x 0 l /one4 ,we _h to turn wat] on x4 ,:5 we came to put our teams ^u ! gr\nd aga9 !y sank d[n to _! bellies 9 mud4 ,we _h to wait until ! l& dri$ en\gh to hold up our teams4 ,we put 9 our crops & we /ay$ "h "o mon?4 ,dur+ t "t ,presid5t ,"y laid out ?is city1 z y see x today1 9 ! mid/ ( sagebru%1 ) n a h\se )9 a hundr$ miles ( u4 ,we built a =t ar\nd t5 acres1 ?ree sides ( adobe1 walls eighte5 feet high1 & "o side ) logs out ( ! canyon4 ,we !n return$ to ! ,miss\ri & "s two ?\s& m5 came lat]4 ,presid5t ,cannon "h 0 "o ( ! company t came 9 aft] u4 ,n[ :at ,i wi% to say is ?is3 ,y g5tlem5 come "h today2 y see ! city1 y g ?r\gh ! c\ntry4 ,"h are a ?\s& miles1 ,i might say1 ?r\gh ^! m\nta9s1 fill$ ) cities1 t[ns1 villages1 g>d5s1 & or*>ds1 & ! produce ( ! e>? t su/a9s ! p4 ,)\t ?is wat]1 ?is irrigation = :i* y h met "h today1 ?is c\ntry w\ld be z b>r5 z x 0 9 #ahdg1 z we f\nd x4 ,irrigation is :at y h met to discuss4 ,:atev] y decide ^u 9 ?is matt]1 & unite ^u1 w1 ,i am sure1 prove a great bless+1 n only to ,utah1 b to e /ate & ,t]ritory :]e ^! arid l&s are f\nd4 ,we h _h to le>n by exp]i5ce1 & all t we h obta9$ 9 ^! m\nta9s has be5 by irrigation4 ,!re are portions yet :i* h n be5 irrigat$1 & z "o g5tleman said "h1 if y c make two drops ( wat] :]e !re 0 "o1 or two spe>s ( grass :]e !re 0 "o1 y are a #egg b5efactor to mank9d4 ,i say1 ,god bless y 9 y\r delib]ations4 7,applause47 ,on ! #ai? ( ,octob]1 #ahia1 ,presid5t ,woodruff 0 cit$ be=e ! ,ma/] & ,*anc]y to te/ify to ! scope ( ! ,manife/o 9 ! ,es*eat cases4 ,! "q !re involv$ 0 ! subject ( unlawful cohabitation4 ,he _h issu$ ! ,manife/o & 0 !re=e be/ qualifi$ to int]pret ! mean+ :i* x _h to 8 m9d1 or :i* 0 convey$ by 8 language4 ,9 ,novemb] he record$ a visit to ,utah ( ,mr4 ,norton1 a memb] ( ! ,briti% ,p>liam5t4 ,he speaks ( ,mr4 ,norton's int]view ) him z a pleasant conv]sation4 ,on ! la/ day ( t mon? he mov$ ! ,*ur* (fice f ! ,g>do ,h\se to ! old ,presid5t's ,(fice1 across ! road nor?4 ,?is 0 done to save ! r5t :i* ! ,*ur* 0 oblig$ to pay ! gov]nm5t = ! use ( its own prop]ty4 ,dur+ t ye> he said he travel$ #c1egj miles1 att5d$ #bb conf]5ces1 sign$ #c1hge recomm5ds1 wrote #cjc lett]s1 & receiv$ #b1jde4 #egh ,,*apt] #ec4 ,,d$ication ,,( ,,! ,,salt ,,lake ,,temple1 #ahib4 ,new ,home4--,visit ( ,presid5t ,eliot to ,salt ,lake ,city4--,complet+ ! ,temple4--,amne/y4--,d$ication ( ! ,salt ,lake ,temple4--,visit to ! ,_w's ,fair1 ,*icago4--,lib]al ,p>ty ,disb&s4 ,by ! op5+ ( ! ye> #ahib ,presid5t ,woodruff _h well 9 h&1 n only ! r\t9e duties ( 8 (fice1 b ! g5]al adm9i/rative ne$s ( ! ,*ur*4 ,he 0 9 good /ate ( heal? & grateful = ! peaceful conditions :i* !n prevail$4 ,! prosecution = plural m>riage _h lit]ally ceas$1 ?\gh ! ,lib]als /ill _h control ( ! city4 ,he _h = "s "t be5 int]e/$ 9 ! completion ( 8 new home 9 ,wat]loo1 a home :i* 0 to be call$ ! ,woodruff ,villa4 ,x 0 a com=table brick h\se1 ?\gh n at all pret5ti\s4 ,:ile 8 home surr\nd+s 9 ! pa/ _h af=d$ him ! ne$$ com=ts ( life1 !y 7 simple & 9 h>mony ) 8 neighbors' homes1 & ) 8 own unpret5ti\s "*4 ,on ! #a/ ( ,m>* he rea*$ 8 eighty-fif? ye>1 & 8 wife ,emma h] fifty-f\r?4 ,t day 0 select$ = ! d$ication ( ! new home1 an ev5t to :i* he look$ =w>d ) a l>ge measure ( satisfaction4 ,on ,m>* #f? he made a record ( ! visit ( ,presid5t ,eliot to ,salt ,lake ,city4 ,presid5t ,eliot 0 accompani$ by 8 wife4 ,dur+ ! day ,presid5t ,woodruff d9$ ) !m & li/5$ to an address deliv]$ 9 ! ,tab]nacle by ,h>v>d's em95t ,presid5t4 ,( ! occasion ,presid5t ,woodruff wrote3 ,he spoke ab\t =ty-five m9utes 9 a beautiful & pleas+ mann]1 & advocat$ ! rights ( all p to ! free enjoym5t ( e religi\s & political gu>antee4 ,i made a few rem>ks & !n ?ank$ ,presid5t ,eliot = 8 lib]al views4 ,x w be rememb]$ t 9 ! c\rse ( ,presid5t ,eliot's rem>ks he comp>$ ! pione] j\rney ( ! ,mormon p to ,salt ,lake ,valley & ! h>d%ips ( ^? e>ly exp]i5ces ) ! ,pilgrim ,fa!rs & _! e>ly settlem5t on ! ,new #egi ,engl& coa/4 ,?is 0 m ?an ! good p ( ,puritan desc5t c\ld endure2 to comp>e ! ,mormon p ) ! ,pilgrim ,fa!rs 0 a specie ( pr(anity t t\*$ ! righte\s consci5ce ( _m ,new ,engl&]s 9 & ab\t ,bo/on4 ,_m ( ! newspap]s ( t city cri$ out 9 l\d lam5tation aga9/ su* sacrilege4 ,a few cons]vative pap]s1 h[ev]1 7 n s sure ab\t ! great disp>ity betwe5 ! ,pilgrim ,fa!rs & ! ,mormons1 ev5 9 ! matt] ( morals4 ,presid5t ,eliot1 h[ev]1 made no reply4 ,he 0 accu/om$ frequ5tly to ar\se ! ire ( 8 ,new ,engl& bre?r52 & consci\s t he 0 on ! "r side ( a "q1 he 0 z loa? to yield z he 0 free to tell !m ! nak$ tru?4 ,ab\t ?is "t1 on ! #ba/ ( ,m>*1 ,presid5t ,woodruff express$ a special int]e/ he felt 9 ! c\rt proce$+s t _h be5 inaugurat$ 9 ,miss\ri by ! ,reorganites = ! purpose ( ou/+ ! ,h$rickites f _! own]%ip & control ( ! ,temple ,block at ,indep5d5ce1 ,jackson ,c\nty4 ,on t day he gave evid5ce 9 c\rt relative to ,*ur* au?ority1 & ! int]e/s ( our p 9 ! controv]sy4 ,9 ! decision ( ! ,supreme c\rt ( ! ,/ate ( ,miss\ri ! ,h$rickites receiv$ a decision favorable to _! claims & ?us ! ,temple ,block 0 left 9 /atu quo4 ,april conf]5ce ( t ye> 0 unusually well att5d$4 ,x 01 p]haps1 ! l>ge/ t _h hi!rto assembl$ 9 ! ,*ur*4 ,x 0 at t conf]5ce t ,jona?an ,g4 ,kimball1 son ( ,presid5t ,heb] ,c4 ,kimball1 0 *os5 to fill ! vacancy creat$ 9 ! ,fir/ ,c\ncil ( ,sev5ties1 made vacant by ! dea? ( ,h5ry ,h]riman4 ,dur+ ?is conf]5ce1 on ,april #f1 ! cap/one ( ! ,salt ,lake ,temple 0 laid by ,presid5t ,woodruff1 9 ! pres5ce ( a l>ge assembly ga!r$ to witness ! c]emony4 ,on ! #aa? ( ! mon? ,presid5t ,woodruff1 ) a portion ( 8 family1 paid a visit to ! ,salt ,lake ,temple4 ,!y asc5d$ to ! top ( ! ,temple t[]1 :]e !y deposit$ "s co9s 9 ! upp] /one1 & !n inspect$ e room 9 ! build+4 ,ab\t ?is "t he made a pur*ase ( ! hi/ory ( ,h>t=d1 ,connecticut1 ! /ate 9 :i* he 0 born4 ,dur+ t summ] ,eld] ,junius ,f4 ,wells obta9$ = ! ,presid5t portraits #ehj ( 8 old home & ( 8 bir?place1 also ! homes ( "s ( 8 k9dr$ & ance/ors4 ,9 ,may ( t ye>1 al?\gh n[ s well advanc$ 9 ye>s1 he paid a visit to ,/4 ,george1 hold+ meet+s 9 ! v>i\s settlem5ts on ! way4 ,"o hundr$ & tw5ty miles _h to be cov]$ by means ( private conveyances4 ,! road ?r\gh ,wa%+ton ,c\nty 01 p]haps1 "o ( ! mo/ difficult to travel 9 ! entire /ate1 b ,eld] ,woodruff always _h 9 8 affections a special fondness = ,/4 ,george1 its p1 & its ,temple4 ,dur+ 8 abs5ce he suff]$ f a sev]e attack ( sickness :i* creat$ "s misgiv+s z to 8 recov]y1 b he 0 imm$iately heal$ by ! p[] ( ,god & return$ home 9 safety4 ,on ! #d? day ( ,janu>y1 #ahic1 ,presid5t ,h>rison grant$ amne/y to ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts :o 7 "u c]ta9 political disabilities 9 consequ5ce ( ! ,f$]al /atutes prescrib+ puni%m5t = polygamy4 ,ab\t t "t ! ,presid5t's wife lay at ! po9t ( dea?4 ,presid5t ,woodruff record$ 9 8 j\rnal ! foll[+ telegram1 receiv$ f ,bi%op ,h4 ,b4 ,clawson3 ,g5]al amne/y w positively be ann\nc$ ?is week4 ,presid5t ,h>rison ask$ = ! =ebe>ance & pray]s ( ! ,presid5cy ( ! ,*ur* 9 8 behalf = himself & wife 9 _! tr\bles4 ,presid5t ,woodruff ?\ght x n a little rem>kable t ! ,presid5t ( ! nation %\ld desire ! pray]s ( ! ,presid5cy ( ! ,*ur*4 ,su* a fri5dly manife/ation 0 inde$ to !m a t\*+ circum/ance1 especially 9 view ( ! afflictions t !y _h und]gone4 ,! response 0 he>tfelt & dev\t1 b 9 ! provid5ce ( ,god x 0 n orda9$ t ,mrs4 ,h>rison %\ld recov]4 ,:5 %e pass$ away ,presid5t ,woodruff s5t to ,presid5t ,h>rison ! foll[+ telegram ( sympa?y3 ,presid5t ,b5jam9 ,h>rison1 ,wa%+ton1 ,d4 ,c43--,! dea? ( y\r belov$ companion came home to u individually z if x 7 our own p]sonal loss4 ,we s9c]ely & deeply sympa?ize ) y1 & appeal to ! ,supreme ,be+1 :o holds ! de/9y ( u all 9 ,8 h&s1 to bless1 com=t1 & su/a9 y 9 ?is y\r h\r ( great trial & sorr[4 ,x 0 dur+ ! ye> #ahib t political excitem5t ?r\gh\t ! ,*ur* ran high & gave rise to _m animosities :i* "t _h great difficulty 9 mitigat+4 ,!re _h be5 a m or less #eha wide spread op9ion t ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts 7 democratic 9 _! p>ty sympa?ies4 ,su* an idea _h naturally be5 ! outgr[? ( ! favorable consid]ation giv5 to ! ,mormon p 9 ! halls ( ,congress by democratic lead]s4 ,t political pref]5ces %\ld be bas$ ^u religi\s sympa?ies 0 =eign to ! m9ds ( mo/ ( ! lead]s 9 ^? days4 ,! ,presid5cy ( ! ,*ur* 01 !re=e1 beset by p>tisans ( bo? classes 9 ! cont5tions ( ^? times4 ,! ,*ur* ,au?orities _h /at$ 9 ! mo/ unequivocal mann] t m5 mu/ ca/ _! political lot 9 response to ! dictates ( _! own consci5ce4 ,x 0 n an easy matt]1 h[ev]1 to move politically 9 a fix$ direction4 ,*ur* int]e/s & political int]e/s (t5 ran along cross roads4 ,9 8 j\rnal ( ,novemb] #c1 #ahib1 ,presid5t ,woodruff wrote3 ,i _h a visit today f c]ta9 prom95t politicians :o 7 n memb]s ( ! ,*ur*4 ,!y seem$ anxi\s to sew up ! m\? ( ! ,presid5cy s t ! latt] %\ld h no?+ to say 9 political matt]s4 ,presid5ts ,cannon1 ,smi?1 & ,i answ]$ !m4 ,presid5t ,woodruff fur!r express$ 8 "r z an ,am]ican citiz5 to ex]cise 8 fran*ise 9 ! int]e/ ( any political p>ty ) :i* he saw fit to ally himself4 ,he 0 unwill+ to conc$e t !re c\ld be any circum/ance :atev]1 politically1 9 :i* he might n raise 8 voice = ! protection ( ! p4 ,he claim$ also ! "r to w>n ! p aga9/ ! rule ( ! unrighte\s4 ,! political de/9ies1 h[ev]1 ( ! /ate1 he did n reg>d z b\nd up 9 ! religi\s de/9y ( ! ,*ur*4 ,he recogniz$ ! di/9ction betwe5 ! two2 nor did he assume an unfri5dly attitude t[>d ^? :o did n see z he saw1 politically4 ,h[ev]1 he ?\ght x bo? ! privilege & ! duty ( ,*ur* m5 to ex]cise _! political judgm5t4 ,he nev] yield$ to ! argum5t t because ! political influ5ce ( a ,*ur* lead] 0 likely to be too great he %\ld !re=e n be p]mitt$ to ex]cise any political influ5ce :atev]4 ,! ye> #ahic 0 specially not$ = ! d$ication ( ! ,salt ,lake ,temple on ! #f? ( ,april1 ! sixty-?ird anniv]s>y ( ! organization ( ! ,*ur*4 ,! e>ly "p ( ! ye> _h be5 occupi$ by ! ,*ur* lead]s 9 ! prep>ations made = t gr& ev5t4 #ehb ,! conf]5ce op5$ on ! #d?4 ,x 0 l>gely att5d$1 & !re 0 an inspir$ joy 9 ! he>ts ( ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts :o _h ga!r$ f all p>ts ( ! ,*ur* to take "p 9 ! d$icatory s]vices4 ,9 8 j\rnal ,presid5t ,woodruff wrote3 ,i att5d$ ! d$ication ( ! ,temple4 ,! _s & p[] ( ,god re/$ ^u u4 ,! _s ( prophecy & revelation 0 ^u u1 & ! he>ts ( ! p 7 melt$ & _m ?+s 7 unfold$ to our und]/&+4 ,presid5t ,woodruff (f]$ ! d$icatory pray] at ! fir/ meet+4 ,on ! #g? ( ! mon? ?ree meet+s 7 held 9 ! ,temple1 & ! s]vices 7 cont9u$ f t "t until ! #bd? ( ,april1 9 ord] t ! p f e /ake 9 ,zion c\ld att5d & p>ticipate 9 ! bless+s ( t occasion ,presid5t ,woodruff att5d$ tw5ty-"o ( ^? meet+s1 b be=e ! end ( ^! daily s]vices _h be5 rea*$ he 0 oblig$ to retire1 & 0 conf9$ to 8 b$ = a numb] ( days1 inde$ 8 sickness br\ght him to ! po9t ( dea?4 ,9 ! d$ication ( ! ,salt ,lake ,temple he witness$ ! fulfillm5t ( a dream record$ 9 8 j\rnal _m ye>s be=e4 ,9 8 dream he _h receiv$ f ,presid5t ,"y ! keys ( ! ,temple & 0 told by him to g 9 & d$icate x to ! ,"l & to admit all :o 7 seek+ salvation4 ,! opportunity1 !re=e1 0 giv5 to all :o 7 9 ! lea/ wor?y to att5d ^! s]vices4 ,x is n too mu* to say t ! d$ication ( t ,temple _h an important effect on ! fai? & conduct ( a great _m ,latt]-day ,sa9ts :o _h h]et(ore be5 indiff]5t4 ,!re _h be5 a g5]al int]e/ among all classes ?r\gh\t ! ,city 9 ! completion ( ! ,temple4 ,x _h be5 9 process ( con/ruction = m ?an a g5]ation4 ,! day ( its completion 01 !re=e1 a l& m>k 9 ! hi/ory ( ! /ate4 ,its ar*itecture 0 /rik+ & to ! non-,mormons ! c]emonies & religi\s devotions ( ! p1 :o w\ld g !re to wor%ip1 7 peculi>4 ,?\s&s ( /rang]s )9 ! city ( ! ,sa9ts w\ld desire to see ! great ,mormon ,temple4 ,x w\ld !reaft] become "o ( ! wond]s ( ! _w1 an object ( curiosity & wond]m5t to ?\s&s ( p :o 9 ye>s to come w\ld gaze ^u x4 ,!re _h be5 9 ! e>ly n9eties a frat]nal int]e/ among all classes4 ,! #ehc ,g5tiles ( ,salt ,lake ,city 7 !re=e invit$ to inspect ! ,temple j prior to its d$ication4 ,_m prom95t m5 7 conduct$ ?r\gh its v>i\s rooms & p]mitt$ to inspect its int]nal adornm5ts & admire its ri* ar*itectural designs4 ,among ! rem>ks made by ,presid5t ,woodruff at t "t 0 t ! p[] ( ! adv]s>y %\ld be brok51 & f t "t on1 ! enemy w\ld h less p[] ov] ! ,sa9ts & meet ) great] failures 9 oppress+ !m4 ,he also said t f t "t a r5ew$ int]e/ 9 ! gospel message w\ld be awak5$ ?r\gh\t ! _w4 ,lor5zo ,sn[ 0 appo9t$ z fir/ ,presid5t ( ! new ,temple4 ,he select$ z 8 c\nselors ,bi%op ,john ,r4 ,w9d]1 & ,adolph ,mads54 ,! ,salt ,lake ,temple n[ became ! mo/ /rik+ & int]e/+ build+ 9 ! ,*ur*4 ,its _s1 l t ( o!r ,temples1 has _h a f> rea*+ influ5ce ^u ! lives ( ^? :o accept$ its sacr$ tea*+s4 ,t influ5ce is1 ( c\rse1 incompreh5sible to ^? n ( ! ,mormon fai?4 ,! #bh? ( ,augu/ t ye> 0 "o ( peculi> int]e/ to ,presid5t ,woodruff & ! p g5]ally4 ,on t day he left ) ! ,tab]nacle ,*oir1 :i* 0 to take "p 9 a great musical conte/ 9 ! ,_w's ,fair at ,*icago4 ,presid5t ,woodruff & 8 c\nselors 7 provid$ ) a ,pullman c> & ev]y?+ 0 done to make ! j\rney = him com=table1 z he 0 9 a poor /ate ( heal? at ! "t & h>dly fitt$ = su* a j\rney4 ,en r\te !y visit$ ,d5v] & ,kansas ,city4 ,at ! =m] place ! ,*oir sang 9 "o ( ! *ur*es4 ,at ,indep5d5ce1 ,miss\ri1 !y 7 receiv$ by ! mayor & o!r prom95t m54 ,on ! ,temple block ! ,*oir r5d]$ sweet music4 ,presid5t ,woodruff wrote 9 8 j\rnal1 z foll[s3 ,! mayor ( ,indep5d5ce _h lo/ "o arm 9 ! w>1 b ! "o he _h left 0 k9dly giv5 to me :ile ,i 0 ) him4 ,"o /rik+ incid5t wor?y ( record is ?is3 ,i w5t ?r\gh ,jackson ,c\nty ) ,h>ry ,br[n 9 #ahcd on a mission to ! ,s\!rn ,/ates4 ,at t "t we travel$ secretly le/ our lives %\ld be tak5 by mobocrats2 n[ 9 #ahic1 ! mayor ( ,indep5d5ce & ho/s ( o!rs bid u welcome to ! city4 ,h[ great ! contra/1 & we ascribe ! honor & praise to ,god1 our ,heav5ly ,fa!r4 #ehd ,dur+ _! /ay1 & on ,septemb] #i?1 ,presid5t ,woodruff1 z a we/]n pione] address$ 9 ! fe/ive hall a l>ge assembly4 ,he spoke ) vigor & ) a cle>1 /rong voice1 & 0 li/5$ to ) rapt att5tion4 ,presid5t ,cannon also spoke1 & ! ,salt ,lake ,*oir r5d]$ music = ! occasion4 ,presid5t ,woodruff rea*$ home on ! #ag? ( ,septemb]4 ,9 ,octob] ( t ye>1 ,congress pass$ a bill re/or+ ! prop]ty ( ! ,*ur*4 ,?is act br\ght "s f9ancial relief & 0 a s\rce ( satisfaction to ! ,sa9ts g5]ally4 ,litigation1 h[ev]1 ov] ,*ur* prop]ty _h be5 a s\rce ( great wa/e to x4 ,_m :o _h urg$ ! confiscation ( ,*ur* prop]ty _h realiz$ "s ( _! hopes 9 ! dispossession ( x z ! litigation ov] ! prop]ty _h be5 a s\rce ( weal? to !m1 & al?\gh _! hopes _h be5 realiz$1 _! motives _h be5 reveal$4 ,! situation1 at ?is "t1 0 fur!r reliev$ at ! ,novemb] election by ! triumph ( a citiz5's ticket4 ,! loss ( ! ,city to ! anti-,mormon elem5t 0 a s\rce ( great disappo9tm5t4 ,x did mu*1 h[ev]1 to *eck ! opposition & br+ ab\t a great] measure ( peace4 ,on ! #g? ( ,decemb] ,presid5t ,woodruff record$ ! visit ( ,alex&] ,nickels51 a dignit>y ( ! ,russian gov]nm5t4 ,presid5t ,woodruff gave him a photo ( himself & two volumes ( ! hi/ory ( ,utah4 ,on ?is occasion he wrote3 ,we are be+ visit$ by ! great m5 ( ! e>?4 ,! revelations ( ,god are be+ fulfill$ conc]n+ ,zion4 ,on ! #ai? ( ,decemb] ! ,lib]al p>ty ( ,utah dissolv$1 a circum/ance :i* gave fur!r assurances ( peace & good w 9 ! ,t]ritory4 ,?is action1 no d\bt1 0 br\ght ab\t by ! rec5t action ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives 9 pass+ a bill = ! admission ( ,utah z a /ate4 ,! ,m9i/]s ( ,utah1 by a decision ( ! majority1 discont9u$ _! opposition to ,utah's /atehood4 ,9 summ+ up ! ev5ts ( ! ye> #ahic1 he wrote 9 8 j\rnal3 ,! greate/ ev5t ( ! ye> is ! d$ication ( ! ,salt ,lake ,temple4 ,great p[] 0 manife/ on t occasion4 ,ne>ly fifty ye>s ago :ile 9 ! ,city ( ,bo/on ,i _h a vision ( go+ to ! ,rocky ,m\nta9s to build a ,temple !re & to d$icate x to ! ,"l4 #ehe ,,*apt] #ed4 ,,adm9i/rative ,,"w1 #ahid4 ,electric ,p[] ,plant 9 ,ogd5 ,canyon4--,saltair4--,dea? ( ,8 ,bro!r1 ,?ompson4--,temple ,"w = ,b5jam9 ,frankl94--,an ,optimi/4--,dea? ( ,a4 ,o4 ,smoot ( ,provo4--,utah ,/ake ,organiz$4--,trip to ,alaska4 ,dur+ ! e>ly ye>s ( ,presid5t ,woodruff's adm9i/ration f9ancial pressure re/$ heavily ^u ! ,*ur*4 ,some?+ l f\r hundr$ ?\s& doll>s1 h[ev]1 ( p]sonal prop]ty1 :i* _h be5 confiscat$1 0 by ! ord] ( ! supreme c\rt turn$ ov] to ! ,presid5t ( ! ,*ur*4 ,! ,*ur* _h giv5 its support to c]ta9 ent]prises & 01 ab\t ! ye> #aijd1 "u f9ancial responsibilities = ! electric p[] plant 9 ,ogd5 ,canyon & ! ,saltair pavilion4 ,! p[] plant 0 plann$ to comm& 9 "p ! great & gr[+ res\rces 9 ?is int]-m\nta9 region4 ,! capitalization necess>y to laun* x 0 beyond private capital :i* at ?is "t c\ld be obta9$ = su* a purpose4 ,z "t w5t on ! s*eme prov$ bo? feasible & pr(itable4 ,! ,saltair ,bea*1 ,presid5t ,woodruff 0 p]suad$1 w\ld af=d ! p a resort :i* might be kept "u "s measure ( control & be run 9 ! int]e/s ( good morals4 ,he look$ ^u innoc5t recreation z a "p ( ! daily life ( m51 & t amusem5t 0 h>mful only :5 x became excessive & associat$ ) undesirable companion%ip4 ,presid5t ,woodruff 9 8 own life nev] made any great di/9ction betwe5 ?+s spiritual & ?+s temporal4 ,8 spirituality 0 s *>act]i/ic a feature ( 8 own life t x 0 associat$ ) all t he did & said4 ,) him1 ,god 0 s associat$ 9 ! affairs ( m5 t _! daily conduct 0 "u ,8 con/ant sup]vision4 ,9 ,janu>y ( '#id1 he record$ ! dea? ( 8 bro!r1 ,?ompson ,woodruff1 :o _h liv$ to ! ripe old age ( eighty-n9e ye>s4 ,wil=d 0 y\ng] ?an 8 two bro!rs1 b liv$ to a great] age ?an ei!r ( !m4 ,8 eighty-sev5? #ehf bir?day ?is ye> 0 celebrat$ 9 ! ,salt ,lake ,temple :]e he 0 surr\nd$ by 8 fai?ful associates1 by ! g5]al au?orities ( ! ,*ur*1 & su* memb]s ( 8 num]\s family z c\ld come toge!r4 ,!re 7 ab\t two hundr$ & ?irty pres5t4 ,at 8 advanc$ age ( life he took great int]e/ 9 ! j\rney ( 8 fri5ds to ! o!r side4 ,!y 7 go+ to ! spiritual _w1 an abode to :i* he look$ =w>d1 himself1 ) great expectations & "s measure ( satisfaction4 ,he bids 8 old-"t & dep>t$ fri5ds1 9 8 j\rnal1 a he>tfelt & lov+ good-by4 ,he expect$ to see !m be=e v long4 ,dur+ t ye> 8 si/]-9-law1 ,s>ah ,b4 ,foss1 ab\t n9ety-?ree ye>s ( age1 di$2 likewise ,jessie ,w4 ,fox1 ! pione] surveyor2 likewise ,presid5t ,john ,morgan1 a f$]al soldi] ( ! ,civil ,w>1 & "o ( ! sev5 presid5ts ( ,sev5ty4 ,mu* ( ,presid5t ,woodruff's m$itations1 z well z 8 hopes & ambitions1 7 associat$ ) ! _w beyond ! veil1 & yet he 0 n 9 ! lea/ s5se a fanatically vision>y man4 ,:5 he _h important dreams !y 7 9 h>mony ) 8 religi\s conceptions & a "p ( 8 duty1 bo? to man & ,god4 ,on ! night ( ,m>* #ai?1 #ahid1 he _h a dream :i* foll[$ 8 m$itations ^u ! future life & ! "w t he _h done = ! dead4 ,9 8 dream !re appe>$ to him ,b5jam9 ,frankl9 = :om he _h p]=m$ important c]emonies 9 ! ,h\se ( ,god4 ,?is di/+ui%$ patriot1 accord+ to 8 dream1 s\ght fur!r bless+s 9 ! ,temple ( ,god at ! h&s ( 8 b5efactor4 ,presid5t ,woodruff wrote3 ,i sp5t "s "t ) him & we talk$ ov] our ,temple ord9ances :i* _h be5 adm9i/]$ = ,frankl9 & o!rs4 ,he want$ m "w done = him ?an _h already be5 done4 ,i promis$ him x %\ld be done4 ,i awoke & !n made up my m9d to receive fur!r bless+s = ,b5jam9 ,frankl9 & ,george ,wa%+ton4 ,x may be well "h to record ! fact t ,presid5t ,woodruff & ,john ,d4 ,t4 ,mc,allister1 at ! e>ly op5+ ( ! ,/4 ,george ,temple 7 baptiz$ = ! sign]s ( ! ,decl>ation ( ,indep5d5ce1 & = ne>ly all ! ,presid5ts ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 ,! appe>ance1 !re=e1 9 8 dream1 ( ,frankl91 0 to him a satisfy+ conclusion t he _h at lea/ receiv$ #ehg joyfully ! bless+s t came to him f ! ord9ances ( ! ,"l's ,h\se4 ,!re is noticeable 9 ! j\rnal ( ,presid5t ,woodruff a s+ul> satisfaction :i* he always took 9 ! mission>y labors ( 8 sons4 ,he _h be5 a mission>y himself--a zeal\s1 inde$ an ideal mission>y1 l ,paul ( old4 ,! mission>y _s nev] left him1 he 0 always zeal\s = ! spread ( 8 fai? & rejoic$ 9 ! zeal ( 8 sons1 :5 l him !y 7 labor+ to spread ! tru?4 ,he ref]s ) special pleasure to ! zeal ( 8 son ,ow5 :o 0 !n on a mission 9 ,g]many4 ,he lik$ ! _s ( ! boy z x manife/$ itself 9 lett]s to 8 "m4 ,8 writ+s _h a :olesome1 spiritual r+ to !m t *>act]iz$ 8 own mission>y life4 ,inde$1 ! "y mission>y :o 0 devot+ himself fai?fully to ! s]vice ( ! ,ma/]1 :e!r he 0 ( 8 own h\sehold or f "s o!r home1 0 always a s\rce ( pleasure to him & 9 8 j\rnal he pays 8 complim5ts to ^! "y ambassadors ( ! tru?4 ,!re is "o peculi> *>act]i/ic noticeable 9 ! j\rnal ( ,wil=d ,woodruff1 x is t hopeful1 joyful _s t dwells ) ev] increas+ satisfaction ^u ! ?+s t are good & uplift+4 ,he _h a _s ( appreciation = ! good ?+s ( life1 he lov$ to dwell ^u ! good de$s ( o!rs1 & ?\gh n[ & !n he spoke out 9 prophetic utt]ance aga9/ ! evils ( ! _w1 he 0 nev]!less prone to see ! good quick] ?an ! evil4 ,he said 9 8 j\rnal ( ,octob]1 t ye>1 t ,aunt ,jane1 ! color$ si/]1 _h be5 to see him4 ,%e 0 anxi\s to g ?r\gh ! ,temple & receive ! high] ord9ances ( ! gospel4 ,presid5t ,woodruff bless$ h] = h] con/ant1 nev] *ang+ devotion to ! gospel1 b expla9$ to h] h] disadvantages z "o ( ! desc5dants ( ,ca94 ,9 aft] ye>s :5 ,presid5t ,joseph ,f4 ,smi? prea*$ ! fun]al s]mon ( ?is same fai?ful woman he decl>$ t %e w\ld 9 ! resurrection atta9 ! long+s ( h] s\l & become a :ite & beautiful p]son4 ,presid5t ,woodruff's writ+s g5]ally reflect ! _s ( ! times4 ,he 0 always 9 sympa!tic t\* ) ! int]e/s ( humanity4 ,9 l>ge measure ! sorr[s ( 8 fell[ #ehh m5 7 8 sorr[s1 & _! joys 8 joys4 ,x 0 n 9 him to live sep>ate & ap>t 9 ! _w & indulge 9 a selfi% life4 ,we may naturally expect him1 !re=e1 9 #ahid to feel & s5se ! tr\bles t 7 brood+ ov] ! c\ntry4 ,!re 7 railroad /rikes & !re 7 ,coxey's armies2 m5 7 suff]+ = ! necessities ( life & und]go+ great h>d%ip 9 consequ5ce ( ! panic ( #ahic4 ,"o ( ! ev5ts ( ?is ye>1 :i* 0 p]haps ! mo/ pleas+ ( any?+ he enjoy$ 9 ^? days 0 ! admission ( ,utah to /atehood4 ,! enabl+ act 0 sign$ by ,presid5t ,clevel& on ! #ag? ( ,july1 #ahid4 ,( ?is ev5t he wrote3 ,! /ruggle has be5 a h>d "o4 ,x has seem$ z ?\gh all e>? & hell 7 comb9$ aga9/ ! ,sa9ts hav+ a /ate gov]nm5t4 ,n[ we mu/ give ,god ! glory4 ,he jo9$ 9 ! g5]al celebrations ( t ye>4 ,pione] day br\ght ) x additional joy z x did full] appreciation4 ,9 connection ) ,utah's prospective admission to /atehood he receiv$ a l5g?y lett] f ,g5]al ,cl>kson :o gave at consid]able l5g? ! /ory ( ,utah's rec5t admission into ! ,union4 ,! ,g5]al gives ! names & attitude ( ^? :o us$ _! influ5ce aga9/1 z well z ^? :o us$ !irs = ,utah's admission into ! ,union4 ,!re 7 ^? :o labor$1 no d\bt1 ) s9i/] motives = /atehood4 ,!y press$ _! claims ^u ,*ur* au?ority = recognition1 !y s\ght political pref]m5t & "s1 no d\bt1 7 deeply disappo9t$4 ,9 ,octob] ( t ye> a circum/ance took place :i* reveal$ ! g5]\s & =giv+ nature ( ! subject ( ?is biography4 ,on ! #be? ( ,octob]1 ,m>y ,jackson ,ross di$4 ,%e _h be5 ! fir/ plural wife ( ,presid5t ,woodruff4 ,by him %e _h "o son nam$ ,james4 ,?r\gh disappo9tm5t & dissatisfaction %e left h] husb& & m>ri$ ano!r man4 ,9 h] lat] & decl9+ ye>s %e realiz$ ! mi/ake ( a ha/y & unwise decision4 ,%e came to ,presid5t ,woodruff ) a desire t he take h] back aga9 into 8 family = et]nity4 ,he att5d$ h] fun]al1 laid h] away 9 8 own burial lot1 & 0 9 e way ?\ghtful & magnanim\s to h] & to ! *ildr5 %e _h borne by h] second husb&4 ,summ+ up ! labors ( t ye> he said t he att5d$ t5 conf]5ces1 prea*$ tw5ty-?ree disc\rses1 wrote ne>ly #ehi "o hundr$ important lett]s1 & travel$ tw5ty-six hundr$ miles4 ,all ?is he did 9 ! #hg? ye> ( 8 life4 ,! beg9n+ ( ! ye> #ahie witness$ ! cont9uation ( ! di/ress+ f9ancial situation ?r\gh\t ! nation4 ,! effects ( ! panic 7 n easily ov]come & !re 0 consid]able suff]+ ?r\gh\t ! c\ntry4 ,to meet ! special ne$s ( ! suff]+ poor 9 ,nebraska1 ,presid5t ,woodruff 9 ,janu>y contribut$ 9 behalf ( ! ,*ur* two ?\s& five hundr$ p\nds ( fl\r4 ,! ,*ur* _h s gr[n 9 its int]e/s & weal? t x 0 !n 9 a position to take cognizance to "s ext5t ( ! pov]ty & depress+ conditions ?r\gh\t ! c\ntry4 ,8 bir?day ( t ye> 0 aga9 celebrat$ 9 ! ,temple4 ,includ+ ! ,presid5cy1 ,twelve1 & lead+ m51 & 8 family1 ) special fri5ds1 !re 7 ab\t two hundr$ & fifty pres5t4 ,among ^? :o _h come to pay him honor on ?is occasion 0 8 old life-long fri5d1 ,presid5t ,a4 ,o4 ,smoot1 ( ,provo4 ,?is 0 ! la/ ga!r+ ! latt] ev] att5d$ z he di$ 9 less ?an a week at ! ripe old age ( eighty ye>s4 ,speak+ ( ,presid5t ,smoot's fun]al procession he said3 ,x is ! longe/ ,i h ev] se5 9 ,utah4 ,on ! #bj? ( ! ,april foll[+ he 0 aga9 9 ,provo = ! purpose ( reorganiz+ ! ,utah ,/ake4 ,( t circum/ance he wrote3 ,we met 9 c\ncil = ! purpose ( tak+ into consid]ation ! appo9tm5t ( a ,/ake ,presid5t4 ,we _h no "o 9 our m9ds :5 we came toge!r4 ,:ile discuss+ ! subject ! _s ( ! ,"l re/$ ^u u & designat$ ,edw>d ,p>tridge z presid5t1 ) ,david ,john & ,re$ ,smoot z 8 c\nselors4 ,9 ?is we 7 all unit$4 ,on ! #bj? ( ,m>* ! m9e explosion at ,alma1 ,wyom+ br\ght ! di/ress+ news t sixty-"o m5 _h be5 kill$4 ,?irty-two ( ^! 7 memb]s ( ! ,*ur*4 ,! circum/ance 0 mo/ di/ress+ to ! au?orities & ( c\rse br\ght =? expressions ( he>tfelt sympa?y = ^? b]eav$4 ,! summ] ( #ahie 0 excessively hot1 & ,presid5t ,woodruff at 8 advanc$ age felt ! effects ( ! heat m sev]ely ?an ev]4 ,x 0 f9ally decid$ t he pay a visit to ! we/]n coa/1 & on ! #be? ( ,june1 9 company ) 8 #eij c\nselors he left = ,portl&1 :]e he emb>k$ on a visit to ,alaska4 ,on 8 return to ,utah he paid a visit to ! ,lake1 9 ,augu/1 9 company ) ,joseph ,bannigan4 ,aft] tak+ a ba? 9 ! wat] he said x 0 ! fir/ "t he _h ba!d !re s9ce #ahdg4 ,x 0 f ,bannigan t ! ,*ur* borr[$ a l>ge sum ( money4 ,dur+ ! ye>1 political excitem5t ran high & consid]able s5sitiv5ess 0 manife/$ ab\t ,*ur* influ5ce4 ,rumors & alleg$ influ5ces by lead+ m5 7 con/antly br\ght to ! att5tion ( ! ,presid5t4 ,^! reports 7 a s\rce ( consid]able annoyance4 ,presid5t ,woodruff said 9 8 j\rnal3 ,pap]s are publi%+ lies aga9/ ! ,presid5cy ( ! ,*ur*4 ,presid5ts ( /akes & bi%ops are made to say ?+s :i* are false4 ,?is is done = political effect4 ,any attempts to correct false political /atem5ts curr5t at ! "t only add$ fuel to ! fire4 ,utah 0 on ! eve ( ! enjoym5t ( /atehood2 bo? p>ties 7 clamor+ = supremacy4 ,presid5t ,woodruff frequ5tly manife/$ ! irritation :i* he felt by ! con/ant annoyance to :i* he 0 subject$ ?r\gh politicians :o 7 frequ5tly appeal+ to him4 ,novemb] #ba/1 #ahid1 he record$ ! dea? ( ,lor5zo ,d[ ,"y :o _h come to ,utah ) ! pione]s4 ,he 0 ! la/ ( ! bro!rs ( ,presid5t ,"y1 & di$ 9 8 eighty-eigh? ye>4 ,dur+ t ye> ,eld] ,woodruff travel$ five ?\s& n9e hundr$ & sixty-sev5 miles4 ,8 "t1 h[ev]1 0 greatly occupi$ by ! bus9ess int]e/s ( ! ,*ur*4 ,its f9ancial obligations 7 con/antly gr[+ & ! ,*ur* _h n yet ov]come ! f9ancial di/ress creat$ by ! confiscation ( its prop]ty & ! great loss t came to x f litigations 9 ! c\rts4 #eia ,,*apt] #ee4 ,a ,,great ,,bir?day ,,celebration1 #ahig4 ,admission ( ,utah into ! ,union4--,political ,/ruggles4--,bir?day ,celebrat$4 ,! ye> #ahif br\ght ,/atehood to ,utah4 ,i feel to ?ank ,god1 wrote ,eld] ,woodruff t ,i h liv$ to see ,utah admitt$ into ! family ( /ates4 ,x is an ev5t t we look$ =w>d to = a g5]ation4 ,on ! #d? ( ,janu>y ,presid5t ,clevel& sign$ ! proclamation1 admitt+ ! p to /atehood4 ,! ,enabl+ ,act _h be5 sign$ on ! #g? ( ,july1 #ahid4 ,?us a p]iod ( a ye> & a half _h elaps$ dur+ :i* ! con/itution = ! new /ate _h be5 made & ! political prep>ations look+ to /atehood _h all be5 consummat$4 ,x 0 u%]$ 9 by r++ ( bells & fir+ ( guns4 ,%\ts ( joy proclaim$ ! glad tid+s ?r\gh\t almo/ e t[n & hamlet 9 ! /ate4 ,ov&o ,beebe & ,joseph ,daynes1 he cont9u$1 decorat$ ! front ( our h\se ) flags & bunt+4 ,?is day1 ,janu>y #f?1 #ahif1 celebrates our admission into ! union4 ,x is q univ]sal4 ,!re may be a few :o dislike to see ! ,sa9ts enjoy a full measure ( human rights4 ,! ,fir/ ,presid5cy occupi$ a front place 9 ! procession :i* m>*$ ?r\gh ! public ?or\ghf>es to ! ,tab]nacle4 ,we rea*$ t build+ ab\t noon & f\nd x cr[d$ to its utmo/ capacity4 ,! great ,am]ican flag1 :i* we all rev]e1 0 spread ov]head & measur$ 9 l5g? #aej feet1 & 9 wid? #ge feet4 ,act+ ,gov]nor ,ri*>ds call$ ! great assembly to ord]4 ,! op5+ pray]1 by myself1 :i* 0 writt51 0 read by ,george ,q4 ,cannon4 ,a ?\s& voices sang ! ',/> ,spangl$ ,bann]4' ,! act+ ,gov]nor !n read ! proclamation ( ,presid5t ,grov] ,clevel&2 decl>$ ! end ( ! t]ritorial gov]nm5t1 & introduc$ ,heb] ,m4 ,wells1 ! fir/ /ate gov]nor1 & o!r /ate (ficials1 :o ^u tak+ oa? ( (fice1 assum$ ! positions to :i* !y _h be5 elect$4 #eib ,our enemies h decl>$ t we %\ld nev] enjoy ! bless+s ( /atehood4 ,_! words h fall5 to ! gr\nd & we are n[ 9 possession ( t ,god-giv5 boon4 ,i am ?ankful t ,i live to behold ?is day4 ,he 0 naturally rem9isc5t1 he look$ back ^u a long & ardu\s /ruggle ( ! ,sa9ts = ^? political rights to :i* !y felt !mselves entitl$4 ,! pa/ 0 full ( acrimony1 misgiv+s1 & bitt] cont5tions4 ,at la/ x 0 decid$ to cease cont5tion1 drop ! political /ruggles 9 :i* ! ,p's ,p>ty _h engag$1 & place !mselves 9 h>mony ) "o or ano!r ( ! great political p>ties ( ! nation4 ,?is seem$ ! only mann] 9 :i* :at 0 n[ becom+ a useless controv]sy c\ld be end$4 ,aft] all1 a division ^u political l9es br\ght ) x anxieties1 misgiv+s1 & dang]s4 ,!re w\ld be 9 ! ,*ur* ,mormon ,democrats & ,mormon ,republicans4 ,h[ !y w\ld conduct !mselves t[>d "o ano!r 9 ! /ress & heat ( political controv]sy 0 a matt] ( no small conc]n4 ,!y w\ld be /ruggl+ "o aga9/ ano!r = supremacy4 ,9 an age :5 ! political a*ievem5ts ( m5 c>ry ) !m ! highe/ honors & :5 almo/ e o!r relation ( life is subord9at$ to political aggr&izem5ts1 !re w\ld naturally be "s fe> le/ ! ,sa9ts1 too1 %\ld look ^u politics1 l _m o!rs1 z ! greate/ s\rce ( honor & p[]4 ,x 0 soon le>n$ t in/ead ( sitt+ d[n side by side 9 ! discussion ( political que/ions z matt]s ( bus9ess importance & good gov]nm5t1 & ( discuss+ relations !re( 9 a fri5dly _s1 !re grew up animosities1 jeal\sies1 & bitt]ness :i* /ill torm5t ! p4 ,^! political diss5tions _h _! temptations & ! grave/ dang]s att5d$ !m4 ,m5 7 ?r[n indiscrim9ately into ! society ( _! foll[ m51 "s ( :om _h no respect = ^? moral pr9ciples :i* und]lie ! p]petuity ( religion4 ,! _s ( politics 0 "o ( intoxication4 ,"h & !re1 "y m5 & old /agg]$ & swagg]$ "u its influ5ce4 ,!y 7 )\t re/ra9t1 )\t reassurance1 & 7 drift+ hopelessly4 ,"s 7 n[ pil$ up l driftwood aft] ! subsid5ce ( a flood4 ,a few became s saturat$ ) politics & its att5d+ evils t ! light & #eic flame ( ! _s h nev] s9ce awak5$ & enk9dl$ _! soggy s\ls4 ,"s grew unduly suspici\s4 ,circum/ances eng5d]$ animosities4 ,pass+ ev5ts tri$ _m to ! limit ( _! endurance4 ,"s s\r$ & fell by ! wayside4 ,dur+ ! e>ly ye>s ( /atehood ! influ5ce ( "s ( ! ,*ur* lead]s became involv$ 9 political /ruggles4 ,eld] ,woodruff's j\rnal discloses ! regrets :i* he exp]i5c$ ov] su* conditions4 ,he lam5t$ ! political folly ( _m1 & above all deplor$ ! loss ( bro!rly love :i* ! political excitem5t ( ! times br\ght ab\t4 ,he felt t trials ( "o "* or ano!r 7 naturally ! lot ( ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,he knew t z "t w5t on m5 w\ld be tempt$ & tri$ 9 proportion to _! wor? & consequ5ce 9 ! _w4 ,he 0 griev$1 h[ev]1 :5 he saw m5 :o _h app>5tly be5 loyal to _! duty & o!r obligations 9 life become ! victims ( a political mania4 ,political que/ions gave rise to long drawn controv]sies4 ,"s ( ^! controv]sies involv$ ! fai? & ev5 ! /&+ ( ,*ur* memb]s4 ,m5 s\ght to argue !mselves ?r\gh ! mi/s & fogs ( political d>kness4 ,_m 7 grop+ ab\t z if bl9dfold$4 ,9 "t mo/ ( !m em]g$ f d>kness into light4 ,a few lay d[n by ! wayside & w\ld n believe :at !y c\ld n see1 & !y c\ld n see because ( d>kness ab\t !m4 ,!y !re=e ju/ifi$ _! ob/9acy :i* !y va9ly imag9$ 0 c\rage4 ,dur+ ^? try+ times m5 ( long /&+ 9 ! ,*ur* & ( unsuspect$ integrity came to ,presid5t ,woodruff 9 a _s ( ang] & babbl$ l ?\ghtless *ildr54 ,happily _m ( !m h se5 _! folly & h le>n$ t ! ,*ur* guid$ & controll$ by ! h& ( ,god1 rolls on con/antly & p]si/5tly l ! e>? 9 ! mid/ ( ! heav5s4 ,!y h le>n$1 too1 t ?\gh ! ,*ur*1 l ! e>? mov+ ?r\gh ! mi/s & fogs1 :5 its c\rse is obscur$1 is nev]!less mov+ /eadfa/ly & accurately =w>d accord+ to ! laws ( its creation4 ,_m h le>n$1 too1 t ! de/9es ( ! ,*ur* are aft] all n 9 ! h&s ( m52 = m5 are ! m]e in/rum5talities ( a div9e purpose2 & if ^? m51 hav+ walk$ accord+ to _! light & und]/&+1 pass #eid on into ! ,great ,beyond )\t mov+ ! ,*ur* 9 ! lea/ f ! great orbit prescrib$ = x by ,div9e wisdom1 :at effect c jeal\sy & criticism h ^u x4 ,:5 bre?r5 came to ,presid5t ,woodruff & decl>$ t all ! ! tr\bles ( ! ,*ur* 7 political tr\bles he lam5t$ _! folly1 _! misund]/&+1 & ! want 9 !m ( t div9e _s :i* %\ld guide m5 9 e exig5cy ( life4 ,"s m51 he 0 wont to exclaim1 really act z ?\gh !y 7 possess$ by ! devil4 ,! ,*ur* is n go+ to pieces4 ,! pr9ciples ( ,god are n fall+ to ! gr\nd4 ,su* m5 w be a%am$ ( !mselves "s day4 ,he did n pret5d to "k :y "s ?+s happ5$1 b he knew h[ m5 ought to behave !mselves aft] !y _h le>n$ ! great lesson :i* taught !m ! de/9ies ( ! ,*ur* & ! duties ( a ,latt]-day ,sa9t4 ,^? 7 rem>kable times2 _! _s1 z f>1 z x c be reflect$ ^u ! pages ( hi/ory1 w rema9 to w>n & in/ruct future g5]ations4 ,presid5t ,woodruff's j\rnal ( ^? times discloses a prophetic insight :i* he _h nei!r ! wisdom to expla9 nor political k to appreciate4 ,que/ions t 7 !n great issues1 & ab\t :i* grave appreh5sions 7 felt conc]n+ ! welf>e ( ! ,*ur*1 are n[ ( no consequ5ce :5 look$ back ^u4 ,!re 7 dire pr$ictions :i* "t fail$ to v]ify & :i* rec$e f e possibility z "t goes on4 ,9 ! ,*ur* m5 are affect$ by ! _s & cont5tions ( ! times1 b ! fate ( m5 & ! de/9y ( ! ,*ur* are two q sep>ate matt]s4 ,9 no organizations ( ! _w1 & 9 no in/itutions ( m5 is ! sep>ation betwe5 ! m5 :o conduct !m & ! welf>e & p]petuity ( ! organizations s great z betwe5 ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts & ! m5 to ^: c>e its int]e/s are entru/$4 ,political =eca/s ( ^? days d n tally ) curr5t ev5ts4 ,presid5t ,woodruff no :]e 9 8 j\rnal gives any evid5ce ( a _s ( despair4 ,he positively refuses to take ?+s s s]i\sly z politicians w\ld h him d4 ,h>m to ! ,*ur* 0 some?+ he did n compreh5d any m ?an he c\ld compreh5d h[ m5 c\ld h>m ,god4 ,he manife/$ #eie sorr[ = ^? ^: /&>d ( measurem5t religi\sly 0 a political /&>d4 ,he 0 n mov$ by ^? grave fe>s :i* _m ent]ta9$ = ! ,*ur*4 ,he took z little ?\ght ( ! morr[ 9 8 contemplation ( ,god's purposes z any man t ev] liv$ s9ce ! days ( ! ,ma/]4 ,m5 cr[d$ ab\t him ) _! tables ( calculations1 by :i* !y fix$ ! future welf>e ( ! ,*ur* & its ?reat5$ de/ruction4 ,8 j\rnal is an int]e/+ revelation ( "s m5's peculi> conceptions ( ! de/9y ( ! ,*ur* "u ! /ra9 & /ress ( ^? times4 ,he nev] pret5d$ to foll[ ! intricacies ( m5's reason+ ab\t ! future4 ,he record$ _! say+s & set ov] aga9/ !m ! m sure ^w ( prophecy ^u :i* he re/$ 8 fai?4 ,he might be confus$ 9 ! labyr9? ( details2 sophi/ries might awak5 9 him a _s ( wond]m5t2 argum5ts might create d\bt z to ! location ^u "o side or ! o!r ( "s fact or m9or tru?1 b he 0 nev] 9 any measure ( d\bt ^u ! fundam5tal tru? ( ,mormonism & its triumphs ?r\gh div9e guidance4 ,x 0 p]haps a mo/ =tunate circum/ance t dur+ ! tr\bl\s times foll[+ /atehood1 ,presid5t ,woodruff nev] took s]i\sly to he>t ^? ev5ts :i* s greatly /irr$ ! s\ls ( _m o!r m54 ,8 native hone/y kept him f political speculations :i* 7 to him at mo/1 m]e guess "w4 ,he always felt "s confusion :5ev] he tr\bl$ himself ab\t political speculations4 ,he might be p]suad$ h[ "s ?+s w\ld be = ! good ( ! ,*ur*1 b he knew t all ?+s ,god c\ld turn to good acc\nt 9 its mission to ! *ildr5 ( m54 ,turn+ f ! consid]ations ( ,*ur* & ,/ate1 he record$ ^? social pa/imes :i* gave him pleasure4 ,x is rem>kable h[ completely ! diff]5t topics ab\t :i* he writes 9 8 j\rnal are sep>at$4 ,h[ev] mu* ! int5sity ( 8 feel+s may be manife/$ :5 writ+ ^u "s subject1 ^? feel+s are n c>ri$ into ! expression :i* he uses 9 describ+ some?+ else t comes along4 ,9 ea* subject he manife/s ! peculi> _s :i* belongs to x4 ,on ! #aa? ( ,janu>y t ye>1 he att5d$ a bir?day #eif p>ty ( 8 fir/ c\nselor1 ,george ,q4 ,cannon1 :o 0 !n sixty-n9e ye>s ( age4 ,! family1 he wrote1 consi/$ ( tw5ty-?ree sons1 & t5 daught]s4 ,family ga!r+s ( t k9d 7 ( special int]e/ to him4 ,patri>*al relations ( t "* _h 9 !m some?+ ( ! _s & promise ( ,holy ,writ4 ,on ,m>* #a/ he celebrat$ 8 own anniv]s>y4 ,he 0 !n eight-n9e4 ,z _m ( 8 family z c\ld be conv5$ on t occasion jo9$ 9 ! celebration ( _! fa!r & gr&-fa!r's natal day4 ,all told !re 7 ab\t fifty pres5t4 ,! annual conf]5ce ( t ye> conv5$ ,april #d?4 ,x 0 l>gely att5d$ & ( special int]e/ to ! p4 ,a g5]al pronunciam5to 0 issu$1 9 :i* lead+ ,*ur* m5 7 requir$ to obta9 ! p]mission ( _! sup]iors be=e accept+ political obligations t might int]f]e ) ! ex]cise ( _! ,*ur* duties4 ,! docum5t set =? at "s l5g? ! relations ( ,*ur* & /ate f a ,*ur* po9t ( view4 ,its g5]al acceptance ?r\gh\t ! /akes ( ,zion 0 vot$ ^u at bo? /ake & w>d conf]5ces4 ,z a rule ! policy !re9 set =? 0 receiv$ z a matt] ( c\rse by ! p g5]ally4 ,9 "s places !re 0 opposition1 & z a consequ5ce "s resign$ _! (fices 9 ! ,*ur*4 ,turn+ f subjects ( religi\s1 social1 & political importance1 he record$ 8 views at t "t ^u ! "q ( m9+ & ! ?\ght t he _h t x might be made pr(itable to ! ,*ur* 9 ! liquidation ( "s ( its debts4 ,su* a means1 h[ev]1 ( meet+ ! obligations ( ! ,*ur* did n receive p]man5t consid]ation4 ,! g5]al pr9ciple prevail$ t ! me?ods :i* ! ,"l _h in/itut$ 7 really ! safe/ means by :i* ! rev5ues ( ! ,*ur* might be rais$4 ,besides ti?+ 0 a law ( ,god & conta9$ a bless+ = ^? :o obs]v$ x4 ,to be sure1 !re 7 legitimate means by :i* moneys ( ! ,*ur* might be inve/$1 b reliance ^u speculations 9 m9es came to be reg>d$ z bo? unsafe & unsatisfactory4 ,8 j\rnal conta9$ a record ( important appo9tm5ts dur+ 8 adm9i/ration4 ,he m5tion$ ) special satisfaction ! appo9tm5t ( ,a4 ,w4 ,iv9s to ! ,presid5cy ( ! ,ju>ez ,/ake ( ,zion 9 ,old ,mexico4 ,he spoke 9 words ( #eig praise ( ,rulon ,s4 ,wells1 & ,joseph ,w4 ,mc,murrin1 :o succe$$ ,presid5t ,a4 ,h4 ,lund 9 ! ,european mission4 ,a matt] t affect$ him greatly 0 ! dea? ( ,apo/le ,a4 ,h4 ,cannon1 :o di$ on ! #ai? ( ,july1 #ahif1 at ! age ( ?irty-sev54 ,?is "y ,apo/le _h evid5tly ga9$ ! love & confid5ce ( ,presid5t ,woodruff1 :o m\rn$ int5sely 8 dea?4 ,! fun]al ( ,a4 ,h4 ,cannon 0 deeply impressive & ! fun]al procession 0 "o ( ! longe/ ev] witness$ 9 ,salt ,lake ,city4 ,sometime aft]w>d1 & :ile on a visit to ! coa/1 he ref]r$ to special manife/ations :i* he _h1 respect+ ! "y apo/le's "* & 8 mission 9 ! _s _w4 ,he spoke ( 8 purity1 8 integrity1 & 8 important mission to ! _s _w z ! te/imony ( ! _s to him4 ,! _s ( ,god re/$ ^u me at ! close ( ?is manife/ation 9 a p[]ful mann] & bore te/imony to me ( ! tru? ( ! revelation to me conc]n+ ,abraham ,h4 ,cannon4 ,at ! ,april conf]5ce foll[+1 he spoke ( t1 & simil> manife/ations1 & 9 ! c\rse ( 8 te/imony1 decl>$ t ! ,"l does n s5d angels to ! e>? except to accompli% a "w t m5 _c d4 ,! ,holy ,gho/ %\ld be ) ! ,sa9ts at all times to reveal to !m _! duties4 ,9 8 j\rnal ( t ye>1 he spoke ( ! int5se suff]+ :i* he at "o "t exp]i5c$1 & said t he 0 heal$ in/antly by ! adm9i/ration ( ! ,apo/les4 ,t ye>1 ,novemb] #e?1 witness$ a *ange 9 ! obs]vance ( ! fa/ day f ! fir/ ,?ursday to ! fir/ ,sunday 9 ! mon?4 ,! fir/ day ( ! new ye>1 #ahig1 f\nd ,presid5t ,woodruff at home ) 8 family4 ,at 8 advanc$ age 9 life1 "t 0 mak+ inroad ^u 8 heal?4 ,he ralli$1 h[ev]1 f p]iods ( bodily infirmity1 & manife/$ rem>kable r5ewals ( /r5g?4 ,?r\gh x all1 he 0 fai?ful 9 keep+ 8 j\rnal1 :i* 0 to him a matt] ( fir/ importance4 ,o!r (fices & call+s might be tempor>y1 b 8 j\rnal 0 a life's mission to :i* he _h be5 call$4 ,he c\ld n say :at t j\rnal might accompli% 9 days to come1 b he gave to x ! fidelity & a devotion t are z inspir+ z !y are *>act]i/ic4 ,x is t j\rnal t enables ! hi/orian today #eih to give to ! _w "o ( ! mo/ rem>kable & fai?-promot+ biographies 9 all ! hi/ory ( ! ,*ur*4 ,he rises f ! fai?ful records ( 8 j\rnal to engage 8 m9d 9 bus9ess ent]prises4 ,on ! #ai? ( ,janu>y1 #ahig1 he paid a visit to ,ogd5 ,canyon1 :]e he view$ ) admiration ! electric p[] plant & its m>vel\s ma*9]y4 ,i visit$ all ! electric works & 0 ov]:elm$ ) amazem5t at ! pond]\s ma*9]y us$ = ! production ( electricity4 ,!re is a _s 9 man1 b ! inspiration ( ! ,almighty give? him und]/&+4 ,! celebration ( 8 bir?day1 ,febru>y #bh?1 & ,m>* #a/1 is a di/9ct ev5t 9 8 life4 ,! foll[+ is a publi%$ acc\nt ( ! occasion1 conta9$ 9 ! ,des]et ,news3 ,on ,sunday1 ,febru>y #bh?1 #ahig1 at #b p4 m41 & on ! foll[+ day1 ,monday1 ,m>* #a/1 at #aj a4 m41 7 ex]cises 9 ! ,tab]nacle 9 honor ( ! n9etie? anniv]s>y ( ! bir? ( ,eld] ,wil=d ,woodruff1 ,presid5t ( ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1 & "o ( ! fir/ company ( ,utah ,pione]s t ent]$ ! ,valley ( ! ,great ,salt ,lake4 ,= ?is occasion ! ,tab]nacle has be5 beautifully decorat$4 ,! speak]s' /&s are ornam5t$ 9 :ite & old gold1 ) num]\s fl[]s & pott$ f]ns & o!r plants ar\nd ! organ4 ,! table at ! foot ( ! /&s is cov]$ ) fl[]s1 & 9 front ( ?is1 seats are rais$ above ! floor = ,presid5t ,woodruff & wife to occupy dur+ ! reception on ,monday4 ,ov] ?is is a canopy drap$ ) ! ,/>s & ,/ripes1 ) electric lights 9 ! top to ?r[ light ^u ! c\ple4 ,?is canopy w rema9 ?r[n back ^u ! table until ! "t ( ! reception4 ,! upp] /&1 :i* w be occupi$ by ! ,presid5t & 8 wife dur+ ! r5d]+ ( ! program1 has be5 rais$ ab\t sixte5 in*es high] ?an its usual position1 s t a full view c be _h ( !m f e "p ( ! build+4 ,9 front ( & ne> ! top ( ! organ is a beautiful /> compos$ ( sixty-"o electric lights2 ov] ?is1 & ext5d+ f s\? to nor? across ! build+ is a :ite /ream] be>+ ! inscriptions1 ,glory be to ,god1 ,honor to ,8 ,prophet1 & ! ?ree dates1 #ahjg1 #ahdg1 & #ahig4 ,ar\nd ! gall]y bunt+ is /ret*$1 ) a /> ov] ea* po/1 & at ! re> ( ! build+ is ! inscription1 #eii ,we honor ! man s honor$ ( ,god4 ,above ! re> ( ! gall]y is a bann] on :i* is pa9t$ #ahdg-ahig4 ,bel[ ?is is a ,union flag :i* pass$ ?r\gh ! w>4 ,a brief sket* ( ,presid5t ,woodruff's life 0 read4 ,,sunday ,,s*ool ,,aft]noon',s ,,celebration4 ,p]haps ! l>ge/ numb] ( p t ev] assembl$ 9 ! l>ge ,tab]nacle 0 pres5t ,sunday aft]noon on ! occasion ( ! celebration by ! ,sunday s*ools ( ,presid5t ,woodruff's n9etie? bir?day4 ,n only 7 ! seats all occupi$1 b ! aisles 7 pack$ 9 e "p ( ! imm5se build+4 ,f ! "t ( ! op5+ ( ! doors at #a o'clock1 until aft] #b1 ! ,sunday s*ools & o!rs cont9u$ to p\r into ! ,tab]nacle en masse1 & :5 ! "t arriv$ to comm5ce ! s]vices1 all seats 7 tak51 & _m p 7 /ill outside ( ! build+1 :ile sev]al entire s*ools 7 turn$ away1 ! g5]al public1 hav+ cr[d$ into ! res]vation1 int5d$ = ! *ildr54 ,:ile !re 0 "s confusion1 caus$ by ! ga!r+ ( su* a l>ge numb] ( *ildr5 & gett+ !m seat$ prop]ly1 x mu/ be said t altoge!r !y did well & fil$ 9 9 z ord]ly a mann] z c\ld reasonably be expect$4 ,a brilliant effect 0 produc$ :5 ! electric curr5t 0 turn$ into ! globes =m+ ! beautiful d\ble />1 & into ! ^w ,utah 9 front ( ! organ4 ,! latt] & ! l>ge /> 7 compos$ ( cle> lights1 :ile ! small /> )9 0 made up ( r$ lights4 ,! decorations 7 v ta/ily arrang$ ?r\gh\t & add$ greatly to ! impos+ sc5e4 ,! s]vices comm5c$ at five m9utes aft] two by ,presid5t ,george ,q4 ,cannon call+ ! va/ assemblage to ord] & ann\nc+ ! op5+ hymn1 ,we ,?ank ,!e ,o ,god = a ,prophet1 :i* 0 r5d]$ by ! entire congregation1 "u ! lead]%ip ( ,pr(essor ,evan ,/eph5s4 ,its r5dition visibly affect$ ,presid5t ,woodruff1 & made x necess>y = ! honor$ vet]an to wipe ! te>-drops f 8 eyelids4 ,an appropriate & feel+ pray] 0 (f]$ by ,eld] ,george ,teasdale1 aft] :i* ! ,sunday s*ools r5d]$ ! #fjj hymn1 ,god ,spe$ ! ,"r1 "u ! lead]%ip ( ,pr(essor ,e4 ,k4 ,bassett4 ,eld] ,george ,godd>d1 ( ! g5]al sup]9t5d5cy ( ,sunday s*ools1 address$ ! congregation4 ,he /at$ t x 0 ! l>ge/ assemblage t _h ev] be5 )9 ! walls ( ! ,tab]nacle4 ,not)/&+ ?is1 h[ev]1 he felt t if desir$1 he c\ld succe$ 9 re/or+ ord] su* z to he> ! dropp+ ( a p94 ,he reque/$ ! *ildr5 pres5t to note 9 a book aft] go+ home ! ex]cises :i* !y _h tak5 "p 9 today4 ,*ildr5 %\ld le>n to keep a hi/ory ( _! lives & incid5ts connect$ ) ! exp]i5ces :i* !y _h pass$ ?r\gh1 t 9 aft] ye>s !y might recall ^? pleasant days :i* !y _h se5 :ile "h ^u ! e>?4 ,! speak] !n sang ! ,sunday s*ool hymn ,9 ,our ,lovely ,des]et1 ! *ildr5 pres5t jo9+ 9 ! *orus4 ,at ! conclusion ( ! song ! speak] call$ ^u all ^? assembl$ to pray = ,presid5t ,woodruff & prophesi$ t if !y paid att5tion to ! words ( ! song j sang1 _m w\ld live eighty ye>s h5ce & be able to te/ify to tak+ "p 9 ! ex]cises ( today4 ,"u ! direction ( ,eld] ,george ,teasdale all ! ,sunday s*ool *ildr5 pres5t recit$ 9 conc]t ! ,articles ( ,fai?4 ,pr(essor ,joseph ,j4 ,daynes r5d]$ 9 pleas+ /yle an organ solo1 entitl$ ,my ,fa!r's ,gr[+ ,old4 ,eld] ,george ,a4 ,smi? gave a %ort epitome ( ! life & labors ( ,presid5t ,wil=d ,woodruff4 ,clos+ he said 9 8 lifetime he _h travel$ #age1jj miles to prea* ! gospel4 ,he _h baptiz$ #b1jjj s\ls into ! ,*ur*1 & _h writt5 a j\rnal ( #g1jjj pages1 cov]+ 8 "w = a p]iod ( sixty-two ye>s4 ,two v]ses ( ! song1 ,is ,!re ,any?+ ,t ,we ,c ,d8 7 sung by ! congregation1 aft] :i* ,si/] ,rose ,wallace 9 a felicit\s spee* pres5t$ ,presid5t ,woodruff 9 behalf ( ! ,des]t ,sunday ,s*ool ,union1 ) a beautiful basket ( n9ety roses4 ,si/] ,wallace us$ ^! words3 ,presid5t ,woodruff1 our belov$ ,prophet & lead]3 ,9 behalf ( ! ,des]et ,sunday ,s*ool ,union1 ,i greet y on ?is ! n9etie? anniv]s>y ( y\r natal day1 & congratulate y #fja t y h rea*$ ?is advanc$ age1 & rejoice t y are pres]v$ unto u 9 all ! p[] ( y\r glori\s manhood & ( y\r high & holy call+4 ,we hope & pray t y\r life w /ill be preci\s 9 ! eyes ( our ,fa!r = ye>s to come2 t y may be a bless+ & a com=t unto ,8 ,sa9ts2 & t !y %all fill y\r s\l ) joy unspeakable by _! fai?ful1 e>ne/ ef=ts to d ,god's w2 & t y %all live until e holy desire 9 y\r he>t is satisfi$4 ,we love y1 we bless y1 ,bro!r ,woodruff1 ) all our s\l1 & ?ank y = y\r g5tle guidance2 = y h be5 to u 'z a g5tle %eph]d lead+ u ?r\gh ! gloom into ! bright & glori\s day4' ,& s9ce our feeble words _c express ! love we be> y nor ! joy we feel 9 y\r pres5ce1 we h br\ght ^! beaute\s mess5g]s ( love1 n9ety roses1 ^: he>ts are lad5 ) ! exquisite fragrance f our heav5ly home :]e all is love4 ,!y are ! roses ,rev]5ce & ,reg>d1 ,t "k no *ange1 ,b bloom =ev]1 ?\gh ! /orm be h>d ,& ways gr[ /range4 ,!y are ! roses t ,i br+ to y1 ,y\r gaze to greet2 ,to sc5t ! way y take ) fragrance true4 ,& make life sweet4 ,roses to greet y1 ) a wi% f me1 ,?\gh skies are dre>1 ,/ill may ! pa? y take all fragrant be ,?r\gh all ! ye>4 ,?\gh roses born ( sunlight & ,june %[]s ,fade fa/ away1 ,!re are sweet roses gr[n 9 w9tri] h\rs1 ,t ne'er decay6 #fjb ,presid5t ,woodruff !n address$ ! congregation4 ,he said3 ,i want to say to my "y bre?r5 & si/]s & fri5ds 9 ! ,sabba? s*ools e/abli%$ "h 9 ! ,rocky ,m\nta9s1 ,god bless y1 & ,i feel to bless y1 z f> z ,i h ! p[]4 ,i want to say t ?is is a sc5e be=e me today t has ov]p[]$ me--x has ov]p[]$ my spee*4 ,i w\ld r n say any?+1 /ill ,i feel ,i want to make a few rem>ks to my fri5ds4 ,i nev] 9 my life h be5 9 a simil> position to t ( today4 ,! sc5e be=e me has be5 a fulfillm5t ( all my pray]s f my boyhood up to e>ly manhood4 ,eighty ye>s ago ,i 0 a little boy t5 ye>s ( age att5d+ s*ool ! same z y are "h 9 ! m\nta9s ( ,israel4 ,i read ! ,new ,te/am5t4 ,i read ( ,jacob2 ,i read ( ! ,apo/les & ! ,prophets4 ,i c\ld n f9d a man on ! face ( ! e>? :o taught ^! pr9ciples or believ$ 9 !m4 ,i pray$ to ! ,god ( heav5 t ,i might live to see a prophet2 t ,i might live to see an apo/le :o w\ld say some?+ t w\ld satisfy me l ! pr9ciples ,i read ( 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t4 ,today ,i /& 9 ! mid/ ( t5 ?\s& "y m5 & wom5 ( ,israel--sons & daught]s ( prophets1 patri>*s & m5 ( ,israel4 ,m5 :o hold ! holy prie/hood appo9t$ by ! ,god ( ,israel2 appo9t$ 9 ! la/ days to set up & c>ry ^! laws & pr9ciples ( ,god into effect4 ,x is ^! pr9ciples t we 7 to look at 9 ! la/ days4 ,n[ ,i want to say to y z ! ris+ g5]ation1 ,i nev] expect$ to see a day ( ?is k9d 9 my life1 9 my e>ly days4 ,i did expect1 z x 0 promis$ to me1 to see a prophet4 ,i h liv$ to see him4 ,i h travel$ ) prophets & patri>*s & sons ( ,god4 ,i h liv$ to see ?is body ( intellig5ce ( ! sons ( ! liv+ ,god1 :o come "h to ! meet+s ( ,israel4 ,i rejoice 9 ?is1 = ,i see be=e me ! nature ( ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,we _c say ! ,bible is a novel--! ,bible t conta9s revelation4 ,i h pass$ ?r\gh ! p]iods ( boyhood1 e>ly manhood & old age4 ,i _c expect to t>ry a great :ile long] ) y1 b ,i want to give to y a few words ( c\nsel4 ,y occupy a position 9 ! ,*ur* & ,k+dom ( ,god & h receiv$ ! p[] ( ! holy prie/hood4 ,! #fjc ,god ( heav5 has appo9t$ y & call$ y =? 9 ?is day & g5]ation4 ,i want y to look at ?is4 ,"y m5 li/5 to ! c\nsel ( y\r bre?r54 ,live ne> to ,god2 pray :ile "y2 le>n to pray2 le>n to cultivate ! ,holy ,_s ( ,god2 l9k x to y & x w become a _s ( revelation unto y1 inasmu* z y n\ri% x4 ,i feel ?ankful myself t ,i h liv$ to see ?is day4 ,i decl>e unto y t !re are _m 9 ! fle% :o w rema9 s until ! com+ ( ! ,son ( ,man4 ,?is is ab\t all ,i h to say4 ,i feel ?ankful to my heav5ly ,fa!r t ,i see ?is sc5e be=e u ?is aft]noon2 t ,i see ! gospel manife/ations on ! e>?4 ,!re has be51 z x 0 /at$ by our bro!r1 two p[]s1 "o to de/roy me & ! o!r to save me ,& ,god 9 heav5 has will$ to sp>e me to see ?is day4 ,he has giv5 me p[] to reject e te/imony & reject e example t leads to evil4 ,i say to y *ildr51 d n use tobacco1 liquor1 or any ( ^! ?+s t de/roy ! body & m9d1 b honor ,him & y w h a mission ^u y\r heads t ! _w "k n (4 ,may ,god bless y4 ,am54 ,qu>tette1 ,we ,ev] ,pray = ,!e1 specially writt5 = ! occasion by ,pr(essor ,evan ,/eph5s1 0 nicely r5d]$ by ! little ,misses ,olga ,pet]son1 ,mamie ,mills1 ,annie ,pet]son1 & ,g]trude ,kelly1 ) a refra9 by ,bro!r ,e4 ,k4 ,bassett's *oir4 ,presid5t ,george ,q4 ,cannon 0 ! next speak]4 ,he said t ?is 0 a mo/ memorable occasion & "o t w\ld live long 9 ! he>ts ( ^? assembl$4 ,n9ety ye>s1 said ! speak]1 0 a long space ( "t = mank9d to live ^u ! e>?4 ,x 0 gratify+ to "k t ,presid5t ,woodruff _h held ! ,apo/le%ip 9 ?is ,*ur* long] ?an any man t _h liv$ 9 ?is disp5sation4 ,! ,"l _h bless$ ,presid5t ,woodruff & _h sp>$ him to d a mighty "w 9 help+ to roll =? ! ,*ur* & ,k+dom ( ,god4 ,presid5t ,cannon call$ ! att5tion ( ! *ildr5 to ! good "w :i* _h be5 done by ,presid5t ,woodruff4 ,he _h liv$ a righte\s life ^u ! e>? & _h be5 miracul\sly sp>$ to see ! desires ( 8 he>t made manife/4 ,! speak] exhort$ ! "y to emulate ! example set !m by #fjd ,presid5t ,woodruff1 z 9 _! decl9+ ye>s !y w\ld rejoice 9 keep+ !mselves pure & unspott$ f ! s9s ( ! _w4 ,!y %\ld keep ! ,^w ( ,wisdom & ,god w\ld add ,8 bless+s4 ,! hymn1 ,song ( ,praise1 0 r5d]$ by ! ,sunday s*ools4 ,! ,"l's pray] 0 recit$ 9 conc]t "u ! lead]%ip ( ,eld] ,ri*>d ,s4 ,horne ( ! ,sunday ,s*ool ,union ,bo>d4 ,madame von ,f9kel/e9 ,m\nt=d 0 ! next speak]4 ,%e said3 ,we are ga!r$ "h 9 ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/ our ,"l4 ,?is is "o ( ! greate/ sc5es t ,i h ev] witness$ 9 my life4 ,to see s _m *ildr52 x is l com+ into ! ,k+dom ( ,heav52 & be=e ! honorable ,presid5t "h4 ,he mu/ feel today t he is 9 ! ,k+dom ( ,heav52 = ,*ri/ said3 ',suff] ! little *ildr5 to come unto me1 = ( su* is ! ,k+dom ( ,heav54' ,& z ^! little ones are s++ "h1 !y seem to h come f ! heav5ly ho/ above s++1 ',glory to ,god & peace on e>?4' ,long life & good wi%es to our noble ,presid5t1 ,i want to call him my own ,presid5t4 ,i am "o ( ! *ildr5 ( ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,?is is "o ( ! memorable days ( my life4 ,i am ! daught] ( ,zion--t anci5t city ,zion--& h ! privilege & honor to be 9 ?is ,zion ( ! we/]n hemisph]e4 ,all t ,i c comp>e ?is ga!r+ to is ! "o t 0 held by ^? :o 7 l$ by ,moses ?r\gh ! des]t--! *ildr5 ( ,israel4 ,:ile cry+ = bread ,moses said to !m1 ,i %all pray to ,god to s5d y bread4 ,! next morn+ :5 ! *ildr5 ( ,israel rose up1 !y expect$ to see great loaves ( bread ly+ ready to be eat54 ,!y cri$1 ',:]e1 oh :]e is ! bread8' ,moses said1 ',!re is ! bread4' ,t 0 x1 ar\nd l little se$s4 ,!y said1 ',manora1' ! mean+ ( :i* is1 ',d y want to />ve u ) ?is bread8' ,moses said1 ',g1 ga!r ! bread & eat4 ,& !y w5t & ga!r$ & ate1 & !y 7 fill$4 ,t bread f heav5 0 call$ 9 ! _w1 manna4 ,!re is :]e ! ^w orig9at$--a symbol ( praise to ! ,mak]4 ,:at is ?is1 t ,god has s5t u 9 ! wild]ness8 ,by ,8 mighty p[] ,he has l$ u =? by ,8 s]vant into #fje ! des]t1 into ! wild]ness1 & plant$ u to dwell 9 ?is wild]ness--br\ght ! *ildr5 ( ,israel l mighty ,moses ?r\gh ! wild]ness4 ,all t ,i feel to say is t ,i truly wi% long peace to ?is ,/ate1 & ,i give ! glory to ! ,god ( ,israel4 ,x is ) y & ! *ildr5 t are "h to rememb] e "o ( y t y are ! temples ( ! liv+ ,god4 ,he is liv+ 9 y1 e "o4 ,may y live true to ,him z our honorable ,presid5t has done4 ,he is n9ety ye>s old1 & x is because he has kept himself pure & unspott$ f ! _w1 t he has liv$ 9 ! _w & yet n ( ! _w1 9 himself & ) ,god1 z ,8 ,prophet1 t he is honor$ n[4 ,may ,god pres]ve 8 life to ^! *ildr5 "h1 & may !y f g5]ation to g5]ation obs]ve 8 c\nsel4 ,may e bless+ be ) ! honorable ,presid5t ( ?is great movem5t2 & ,i hope t our ,presid5t w live long1 & t ,god's love w re/ ^u him4 ,! clos+ hymn1 ,:at ,prize ,%all ,be ,y\r ,rew>d1 0 sung by ! ,sunday s*ools & b5$iction 0 pron\nc$ by ,eld] ,george ,reynolds4 ,at ! close ( ! ex]cises _m avail$ !mselves ( ! opportunity to %ake h&s ) ,presid5t ,woodruff1 & x 0 !re=e "s "t be=e ! entire audi5ce 0 out ( ! build+4 ,,monday ,,morn+',s ,,celebration4 ,accord+ to ! arrang$ program ,presid5t ,woodruff's n9etie? bir?day 0 celebrat$ 9 ! l>ge ,tab]nacle today1 comm5c+ at ! h\r ( #aj a4 m4 ,be=e t "t arriv$1 ! body ( ! ,tab]nacle 0 fill$ ) p & ne>ly all ! seats 9 ! gall]y 7 occupi$4 ,! two c5t] r[s ( seats = "s di/ance back 7 res]v$ = ! family & fri5ds ( ,presid5t ,woodruff1 ! memb]s ( ! ,legislature & o!rs1 until #aj3bc1 at :i* "t ! public 7 all[$ to fill up ! rema9+ unoccupi$ seats4 ,! ,tab]nacle *oir occupi$ its usual position1 :ile ,held's b& 0 /ation$ 9 ! ea/ end ( ! gall]y & disc\rs$ sweet music at int]vals dur+ ! proce$+s4 #fjf ,:5 ,presid5t ,woodruff appe>$ on ! /& at #aj3jg o'clock he receiv$ a p]fect ovation4 ,! entire congregation arose 9 a body1 & wav+ _! h&k]*iefs jo9$ ) ! *oir 9 s++ ,our ,god we raise to ,!e1 ,?anks = ,?y bless+s free1 ,we "h enjoy4 ,! sc5e pres5t$ dur+ ! s++ 0 v beautiful1 inde$4 ,:ile ! cr[d 0 n s l>ge z at ye/]day's session1 yet all ! seats 7 tak5 & _m p 7 /&+ 9 ! aisles & on ! /airways lead+ to ! gall]y4 ,! proce$+s 7 op5$ by ! ,tab]nacle *oir s++ ,noble ,*ief1 aft] :i* pray] 0 (f]$ by ,presid5t ,joseph ,f4 ,smi?4 ,*oir !n sang1 ,hail1 ,prophet1 ,bro!r1 ,fri5d4 ,an address ( welcome 0 !n made by ,presid5t ,woodruff4 ,he spoke z foll[s3 ,i feel highly honor$ ?is morn+ 9 meet+ ) s _m ( my fri5ds ^u ?is important occasion4 ,ye/]day ^? :o 7 pres5t might h obs]v$ my condition4 ,i 0 p]fectly ov]:elm$ 9 consequ5ce ( ! sc5e be=e me4 ,x 0 n :at 0 said p>ticul>ly1 b x br\ght to my m9d 9 ov]:elm+ p[] my boyhood & e>ly manhood & my desires t ,i might live ^u ! e>? to f9d a p :o w\ld receive ! gospel ( ,jesus ,*ri/ z taught by ,*ri/ & ! ,apo/les4 ,9 meet+ ) ?\s&s ( ! *ildr5 ( ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1 x br\ght to my m9d ^? sc5es & ! fulfillm5t ( my pray]s & desires be=e ! ,"l4 ,i hope ?is morn+ ,i may be able to make a few rem>ks4 ,i w say ?is1 x has be5 a desire ( my life f my boyhood up1 nev] to address any assembly ( p :om ,i c\ld n make he> :at ,i _h to say4 ,i feel ! same ?is morn+2 ,i d n "k :e!r ,i c make ?is assembly he> me or n2 b ,i w d ! be/ ,i c4 ,z ,i c h>dly expect ev] to h ! opportunity ( address+ ! p ( ?is ,/ate & my fri5ds 9 days to come1 ,i h a few reflections ^u my m9d t ,i wi% to lay be=e y4 ,& ,i w say !y are diff]5t f any ( my public spee*es t ,i h be5 9 ! habit ( pres5t+ to ! p4 ,i h consult$ no man ) reg>d to ! c\rse ,i %\ld pursue #fjg 9 my rem>ks "h ?is morn+1 & ,i d n "k t ,i %all satisfy my fri5ds 9 ! rem>ks t ,i may make4 ,fir/1 ,i want to say a few words ^u politics4 ,i hope t w n a/oni% y4 ,i h n be5 9 ! habit ( ?is h]et(ore4 ,b ,i feel desir\s to say a few ?+s t are ^u my m9d4 ,9 ! fir/ place1 !re is n "o item1 n "o s5t5ce 9 ! ,con/itution ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 nor 9 ! laws ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 nor ( ! ,/ate ( ,utah1 t deprives any citiz51 ( any "n1 nature1 religion1 or politics 9 ! l&1 f jo9+ any political p>ty he wi%es1 or vot+ = :omsoev] he wi%es4 ,?is is ! "r ( e man )\t h9drance4 ,we h be5 accus$ at times ( us+ ,*ur* influ5ce to guide & direct ! ,/ate4 ,?is is occasionally pres5t$ to ! public z our action4 ,i feel x my "r & duty to say "h today t ,i 0 acqua9t$ ) ,joseph ,smi? & associat$ ) him f #ahcc until 8 m>tyrdom4 ,i h be5 acqua9t$ ) ,brigham ,"y & associat$ ) him = =ty ye>s ( my life1 at home & abroad1 "u _m circum/ances4 ,i h also be5 acqua9t$ ) ,john ,taylor & labor$ ) him 9 e capacity 9 :i* he 0 call$ to act4 ,i h also be5 a memb] ( ! ,quorum ( ! ,twelve ,apo/les = upw>ds ( fifty-six ye>s ( my life4 ,& ,i h be5 presid+ ov] ! ,*ur* itself = a few ye>s4 ,i h be5 associat$ ) my c\nselors & ) ! pres5t ,twelve ,apo/les4 ,& ,i want to say ^u ?is occasion1 be=e ,god1 angels1 & all m5 t are be=e me1 t ,i nev] 9 "o in/ance knew any lead] ( ?is ,*ur* to attempt to dictate & direct ! affairs ( ! ,/ate z memb] ( ! ,*ur*4 ,at ! same "t1 :5 any man1 no matt] :o he is--,mormon1 ,jew1 or ,g5tile--uses money or any means to hire m5 to vote = him1 ,i ?9k he /eps outside ( 8 "r1 & /&s 9 a measure condemn$4 ,i want to say s mu* to my fri5ds ?is morn+4 ,i h (ficiat$ = tw5ty sessions 9 ! ,legislative ,c\ncil ( ! ,t]ritory ( ,utah1 & "o session z a memb] ( ! ,h\se1 & x did n co/ me "o f>?+ = any (fice ,i ev] held 9 ! ,*ur*1 or 9 ! ,/ate1 or 9 ! ,t]ritory4 ,& ,i nev] ask$ any mortal man on ! face ( ! e>? to ca/ a vote = me t ,i h any recollection (4 ,z an example1 p]haps1 ,i may be p]mitt$ #fjh to say1 ,i am ! fa!r ( f\rte5 sons1 & h a numb] ( sons-9-law1 & ,i believe !y are pretty ne>ly ev5ly divid$ on political p>ty l9es--,democrats & ,republicans4 ,i w give any man five doll>s if1 9 conv]s+ ) !m1 he c get any "o ( !m to say t 8 fa!r ev] told him :om to vote =4 ,"s ( y may try to make a little money p]haps at t4 7,laught]47 ,i consid] ev]ybody is responsible = himself1 & he has a "r to vote = :om he pleases4 ,aga91 ,i nev] ask$ any (fice at ! h&s ( any be+ 9 heav5 or on e>?1 n ev5 ( my heav5ly ,fa!r1 except 9 "o in/ance1 :i* ,i w relate "h4 ,9 my boyhood1 z y h he>d me te/ify1 ,i w5t to ! ,sabba? s*ools4 ,i read ! ,new ,te/am5t4 ,i saw ! doctr9e !re portray$ 9 pla9ness1 z taught by ,jesus ,*ri/ & ,8 ,apo/les1 & x 0 a glori\s doctr9e4 ,i _h a great desire to live on ! e>? until ,i c\ld see inspir$ m5 :o c\ld tea* me ^? pr9ciples t ,i read ( 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t4 ,i pray$ a great deal 9 my boyhood & my e>ly manhood t ,i might live on ! e>? to receive ^? pr9ciples t ,i !re read (4 ,9 #ahcc1 = ! fir/ "t 9 my life1 ,i saw an eld] ( ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,t 0 ,z]a ,pulsiph]4 ,he told me t he 0 inspir$ ( ! ,"l4 ,he 0 ?re%+ gra9 9 8 b>n :5 ! voice ( ! ,"l came to him & told him to arise & g to ! nor?1 ! ,"l _h bus9ess = him !re4 ,he call$ ^u ,bro!r ,*5ey1 8 neighbor1 & a memb] ( ! ,*ur*4 ,!y travel$ sixty miles on foot1 9 ,decemb]1 9 deep sn[1 & ! fir/ place !y felt impress$ to call 0 at ! h\se ( my bro!r & myself4 ,!y w5t into ! h\se & talk$ ) my bro!r's wife1 & !y told h] :o !y 7 & :at _! bus9ess 04 ,!y told h] t !y 7 mov$ ^u to g to ! nor?1 & !y nev] felt impress$ to /op any:]e until !y came to t h\se4 ,:5 !y told h] _! pr9ciples1 %e said h] husb& & h] bro!r-9-law bo? 7 m5 :o believ$ ^? pr9ciples1 & !y _h pray$ = !m = ye>s4 ,!y appo9t$ a meet+ 9 ! s*ool-h\se ^u our f>m4 ,i came home 9 ! ev5+ & my si/]-9-law told me ( ?is meet+4 ,i _h be5 draw+ logs f ! %ores ( ,lake ,ont>io 7,i 0 9 ! lumb] bus9ess71 & ,i turn$ out #fji my horses1 did n /op to eat any?+1 & w5t to ! meet+4 ,i f\nd ! h\se & ! door y>d fill$ ) p4 ,i li/5$ = ! fir/ "t 9 my life to a gospel s]mon z taught by ! eld]s ( ?is ,*ur*4 ,x 0 :at ,i _h s\ght = f my boyhood up4 ,i invit$ ! m5 home ) me4 ,i borr[$ ! ,book ( ,mormon1 & sat up all t night & read4 ,9 ! morn+ ,i told ,bro!r ,pulsiph] ,i want$ to be baptiz$4 ,i _h a te/imony = myself t ^? pr9ciples 7 true4 ,myself & my bro!r1 z 0 /at$ "h ye/]day1 w5t =? & 7 baptiz$--! fir/ two 9 t c\nty4 ,t 0 ! beg9n+ ( my connection ) ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,at ?is po9t ,i w ask ^u ! subject ( religion1 :at are ! rights ( m5 ^u religi\s subjects8 ,i d n "k t ,i c d bett] ?an to quote ,bro!r ,joseph ,smi?'s rem>ks be=e ?\s&s ( p at a conf]5ce 9 ,nauvoo1 :5 !re 7 _m non-,mormons pres5t4 ,he said1 ',if ,i 7 ! emp]or ( ! _w & ,i _h p[] to control ! :ole human family1 ,i w\ld su/a9 e man1 woman1 & *ild 9 ! enjoym5t ( _! religion4' ,^? are my s5tim5ts today4 ,i believe e man--,jew1 ,ca?olic1 ,prote/ant1 or any?+--has a "r to enjoy 8 religion unmole/$4 ,i believe ! ,con/itution ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates & ! laws ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates gu>antee ?is bless+ & privilege to ev]ybody4 ,9 fact1 ,i believe t ev5 ,rob]t ,+]soll & 8 foll[]s h a "r to _! op9ions & to enjoy ! same2 !y h a "r to _! views ) reg>d to ,god1 ! ,*ri/1 to ! heav5s & e>?1 to ! pres5t & ! future4 ,/ill ,i w say1 ,i believe t :5 ,rob]t ,+]soll goes into ! _s _w he w f9d ! ,bible is n a novel4 ,he w le>n t !re if nev] be=e4 ,he w le>n t ! crucifixion ( ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ & ! sacrifice ,he made is n a burlesque1 b t t 0 done = ! salvation ( ! _w4 ,& he w f9d t !re w be a ,god !re1 !re w be a heav5 !re1 !re w be a hell !re1 !re w be ev]y?+ !re ( :i* ! ,bible has spok54 ,9 ! spr+ aft] ,i 0 baptiz$1 ,i w5t to ,kirtl&4 ,!re ,i met ! ,prophet ,joseph ,smi?1 & 8 bro!r1 ,hyrum4 ,i met ^? m5 t aft]w>ds =m$ ! ,quorum ( ! #faj ,twelve ,apo/les4 ,i travel$ ) ,joseph ,smi? & ) t company ( m51 two hundr$ & five ( !m1 "o ?\s& miles to ! ,miss\ri to assi/ our bre?r5 9 _! difficulties4 ,!y _h be5 driv5 f _! homes & _! l&s1 f ,jackson ,c\nty into ,clay ,c\nty4 ,we travel$ a ?\s& miles toge!r4 ,!re ,i _h my fir/ exp]i5ce 9 ! deal+s ( ,god ) ,8 ,prophet4 ,i und]/ood p]fectly well t he 0 a prophet4 ,i read ! vision1 ,i read 8 revelations1 & ,i knew !y c\ld n come f any man on ! face ( ! e>? b by ! inspiration ( ,almighty ,god4 ,f ,miss\ri ,i comm5c$ my mission "u ,bi%op ,p>tridge4 ,i w say t :ile !re ,i _h a great desire to prea* ! gospel4 ,i _h t desire f my boyhood up4 ,i _h be5 a mill]1 & ,i _h walk$ my mill h\rs & h\rs 9 ! night1 ) my s\l fill$ ) ^! desires to prea* ! gospel to ! *ildr5 ( m54 ,at ! "t ,i speak ( ,i 0 a tea*]1 & _h no p[] & au?ority to g =? & prea*4 ,i w5t "o ,sunday into ! =e/ 9 ,clay ,c\nty4 ,i 0 liv+ ) ,lyman ,wight1 ) half a doz5 ( ! sign]s ( ! ,book ( ,mormon--! ,c[d]ys1 ! ,:itm]s1 ,judge ,higbee & o!rs4 ,i w5t (f by myself & pray$ to ! ,"l t ,i might h ! privilege ( prea*+ ! gospel to my fell[-m54 ,t is all ! (fice t ,i ev] ask$ ( ! ,"l or anybody else1 z f> z t is conc]n$4 ,:ile pray+1 ! ,"l gave me ,8 _s & answ]$ me t my pray]s 7 he>d & w\ld be answ]$ ^u my head1 & t :at ,i _h ask$ = %\ld be giv5 me4 ,i walk$ two or ?ree hundr$ y>ds out ( ! =e/ into an op5--a broad highway--9 ! mid/ ( ! =e/1 & !re ,i saw ,judge ,higbee /&+ 9 ! middle ( ! road ) 8 arms fold$4 ,i walk$ up to him1 & :5 ,i got to him he said3 ',wil=d1 ! ,"l has reveal$ to me t x is y\r duty to be orda9$ to g & prea* ! gospel4' ,i said3 ',is t s8' ,he said3 ',yes4' ',well1' said ,i1 'if ! ,"l wants me to prea* ! gospel ,i am ready to g & d x to ! be/ ( my ability4' ,i did n tell him t ,i _h be5 pray+ = x4 ,my mission comm5c$ !re & x has n end$ to ! pres5t h\r4 ,i h _h a responsibility re/+ ^u me 9 connection ) my bre?r54 #faa ,n[1 be=e ,i close1 ,i w aga9 be> my te/imony t ?is "w is ( ,god4 ,?is ,tab]nacle t y are 9 today 0 se5 by ! ,prophet ,isaiah & o!r prophets1 & !y spoke ( x1 z well z ! temples t are built 9 ! ,valleys ( ! ,m\nta9s4 ,all h be5 po9t$ out by ! prophets ( ,god1 & ! ,"l reveal$ to ,isaiah1 ,j]emiah1 & _m o!r prophets1 our day1 our hi/ory1 our lives1 our position 9 ?is imm5se b>r5 des]t :i* has be5 occupi$ by ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1 & is z we see x today ?r\gh ! bless+s ( ,god4 ,i w be> my te/imony to ! _w1 to my fri5ds ( ! ,*ur* & ! ,/ate1 & to all m5 "u heav51 t ?is is ! tru? ( ,god4 ,! ,"l ,almighty has set ,8 h& to accompli% ?is "w4 ,joseph ,smi? 0 rais$ up by ! p[] ( ,god & ! revelations ( ,jesus ,*ri/ to organize ?is ,*ur* & k+dom 9 ! disp5sation ( ! fulness ( times4 ,8 life 0 %ort1 z 0 ! ,savior's4 ,b x 0 a great "w t he p]=m$ 9 ! fle%4 ,! ,savior liv$ ab\t ?ree & a half ye>s aft] ,he ent]$ ! m9i/ry4 ,joseph ,smi? liv$ "s f\rte5 ye>s f ! "t he receiv$ ! plates & translat$ !m into ! ,engli% language4 ,he laid d[n 8 life1 z did ,*ri/ & ,8 ,apo/les1 = ! ^w ( ,god & te/imony ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,he w rise 9 8 glorifi$ cele/ial body & meet aga9 ) 8 bre?r5 ! apo/les & eld]s ( ,israel1 & w /& 9 days to come z ! lead] among u 9 cele/ial glory4 ,i feel to be> my te/imony to ?is4 ,x matt]s n ab\t ! unbelief ( m54 ,!y _c turn away ! "w ( ,almighty ,god4 ,! ,"l has set ,8 h& to c>ry out ^! great pr9ciples :i* ,he has reveal$1 ! e/abli%+ ( ! ,zion ( ,god & ! prep>ation = ! com+ ( ! ,son ( ,man4 ,:at has be5 said ab\t ! m\nta9s ( ,israel w h its fulfillm5t4 ,! judgm5ts ( ,god w foll[ 9 ! e>? 9 fulfillm5t ( :at has be5 said1 & no p[] on e>? c /ay !m4 ,i am anxi\s1 al?\gh my life has be5 pres]v$ to ?is great age1 ,i /ill am anxi\s t we z a p may d our duty1 may live our religion1 may keep ! fai?1 may s walk be=e ! ,"l t ! ,holy ,gho/ w be our con/ant companion to lead u 9 ! days t lie be=e u4 ,?is is my pray] & my desire1 9 ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,am54 #fab ,! *oir & congregation sang1 ,god ,moves 9 a ,my/]i\s ,way1 :i* 0 foll[$ by a %ort address by ,presid5t ,lor5zo ,sn[4 ,presid5t ,sn[ bore te/imony to ! tru?fulness ( ! rem>ks ( ,presid5t ,woodruff4 ,he _h be5 acqua9t$ ) him sixty ye>s1 comm5c+ 9 ,kirtl&4 ,presid5t ,woodruff 0 a man :o _h always act$ 9 h>mony ) ! lead]s ( ! ,*ur*1 nev] tak+ exceptions to ! in/ructions promulgat$ by ^? :o 7 9 au?ority4 ,! ,*ur* _h nev] act$ 9 ho/ility to p ( outside d5om9ations4 ,x _h always enc\rag$ settlem5t 9 our mid/ & _h attempt$ to treat all ) fairness & respect4 ,! audi5ce to :i* he spoke 0 "o made up ( ne>ly all classes ( p4 ,!y _h ga!r$ on invitation 9 ord] to p>ticipate 9 honor+ ,presid5t ,woodruff on ! n9etie? anniv]s>y ( 8 bir?4 ,all p _h a p]fect "r to wor%ip :om !y pleas$1 b !y %\ld d s consci5ti\sly4 ,!y c\ld take a lesson f ! example set by ,presid5t ,woodruff1 z he _h liv$ a life ( purity & hol9ess1 always try+ to make ! _w bett] = 8 hav+ liv$4 ,held's b&1 "u ! direction ( ,pr(essor ,john ,held1 r5d]$ 9 f9e /yle a m$ley ( beautiful airs4 ,presid5t ,george ,q4 ,cannon address$ ! assemblage4 ,he said t 9 /&+ be=e su* a va/ audi5ce "o 0 l$ to feel ke5ly ! insignificance ( man4 ,! assemblage recall$ to 8 m9d an occasion ( great joy :i* took place "h 9 #ahdi1 ! purpose be+ to celebrate ! adv5t ( ! ,pione]s into ?is ,valley4 ,at t "t fea/+1 danc+1 etc41 0 indulg$ 91 & ?anks 0 giv5 to ,god = ! b\nte\s bless+s ,he _h be/[$ ^u ,8 p4 ,a great *ange _h tak5 place s9ce !n4 ,! int]-m\nta9 c\ntry1 !n a b>r5 des]t1 _h be5 q ?ickly populat$ & n[ blossom$ z ! rose ?r\gh ! ef=ts ( ! /urdy1 ,god-fe>+ m5 & wom5 :o fir/ settl$ ?is ,valley1 c\pl$ ) ! bless+s ( ! ,fa!r4 ,presid5t ,woodruff _h be5 a husb&man 9 8 day1 & to him belong$ ! cr$it ( plant+ ! fir/ potato 9 ! ,valley4 ,?is 0 a mo/ mom5t\s p]iod1 & ?r\gh ! n9ety ye>s ( ,presid5t #fac ,woodruff's life1 he _h witness$ _m sc5es & _h se5 a great _m *anges take place4 ,! gospel ( ! ,"l1 ,jesus ,*ri/1 _h made great /rides 9 ! ye>s ( its organization1 & x w\ld cont9ue to gr[ & fl\ri% 9 ! e>? until ,god's purposes _h be5 accompli%$4 ,x 0 de/9$ to revolutionize ! :ole _w1 &1 if liv$ up to by ! p ( ! e>?1 w\ld make mank9d happi]1 & give !m a hope & a k ( t :i* w\ld greet !m 9 ! life to come4 ,! entrance ( ! ,pione]s into ?is ,valley w\ld be dwelt ^u m & m z ! ye>s roll$ on4 ,! day w\ld come :5 x w\ld m>k an epo* 9 ! _w's hi/ory1 & "o ( ! c5tral figures !re( w\ld be ,presid5t ,woodruff1 :o 0 be+ honor$ to-day4 ,a m hone/ man x w\ld be h>d to f9d4 ,always quiet & unassum+1 he held a love 9 8 he>t = all 8 fell[m51 & 8 love _h be5 reciprocat$ by ! _m fri5ds :i* he _h made :ile on ?is mortal sph]e4 ,! speak] felt t ! s\nd ( ,presid5t ,woodruff's voice %\ld be engrav$ ^u ! cyl9d]s ( a phonograph1 t 9 aft] ye>s ! "y & ris+ g5]ation might enjoy its sweet & lov+ vibrations4 ,he 0 a man ( ! utmo/ integrity1 & z su* he w\ld =ev] be held 9 lov+ remembrance4 ,presid5t ,cannon1 9 conclusion1 felt n to praise too highly mank9d1 = he fe>$ t ! ,sa9ts by s do+ w\ld almo/ become man wor%ip]s4 ,b ! words :i* _h be5 spok5 conc]n+ ,presid5t ,woodruff 7 true1 & 8 devotion & fealty to ! "w ( ,god br\ght out a desire among ! ,sa9ts to d him honor4 ,he 0 ! only liv+ apo/le t _h act$ 9 su* capacity ) ! ,prophet ,joseph ,smi?1 & z su* he 0 look$ ^u z a r>e treasure4 ,! speak]'s desire 0 t ,god w\ld sp>e ,presid5t ,woodruff's life among u1 t he might live _m ye>s m to be a com=t & a consolation unto ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,?is1 said he1 w\ld und\bt$ly be ! pray] ( all ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts ^u ! e>?4 ,! *oir sang ! an!m1 ,let ! ,m\nta9s ,%\t = ,joy1 directly foll[$ by ! congregation aris+ & jo9+ #fad 9 s++ ! ,doxology4 ,b5$iction 0 pron\nc$ by ,eld] ,brigham ,"y4 ,at ! conclusion ( ! ex]cises ! reception 0 begun1 ,presid5t & ,mrs4 ,woodruff be+ seat$ on arm *airs b5ea? a canopy ( bunt+ & surr\nd$ by masses ( beautiful fl[]s4 ,! fir/ to %ake h&s ) ! v5]able ,presid5t & 8 wife 0 ,gov]nor ,heb] ,m4 ,wells4 ,!n foll[$ memb]s ( ! ,legislature1 ! lady memb]s fir/1 & ! g5tlem5 aft]w>ds4 ,!n came ! g5]al public1 ! reception la/+ upw>d ( an h\r4 ,an elegant b$ spread 0 pres5t$ to ,presid5t ,woodruff f ! ladies ( ,millville1 ,ca*e ,c\nty4 ,! mat]ial ( :i* x 0 made is mo/ly ,utah silk1 & ! spread 0 made by ! ladies ( ,millville1 ! design be+ arti/ically execut$ ) cro*et "w4 ,! spread 0 accompani$ by a note ( pres5tation1 :i* read z foll[s3 ,to ,wil=d ,woodruff1 ,presid5t ( ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts3 ,,de> ,,bro!r3--,we1 ! si/]s ( ,millville w>d1 ,ca*e ,valley ,/ake ( ,zion1 9 tok5 ( ! high e/eem1 honor & respect 9 :i* y are held by u1 embrace ?is opportunity1 on ! #ij? anniv]s>y ( y\r bir?1 to pres5t to y a spread1 ! workman%ip ( :i* is t ( our own h&s4 ,x 0 made = ! ,_w's ,fair1 s5t to ,*icago1 receiv$ fir/ prize1 & return$ to u4 ,we n[ pres5t x to y4 ,we also congratulate y on y\r rea*+ ! n9etie? mile/one1 on ! road ( exp]i5ces & usefulness1 9 lead+ ! ,sa9ts along ! l9es ( fai?fulness & tru?1 9 ! wor%ip ( our ,heav5ly ,fa!r4 ,we ext5d to y our fai? & pray]s1 t y may cont9ue to live1 to be our lead] 9 ! cause ( ,*ri/1 & to ?is end we w ev] pray4 ,y\rs truly1 ,rose ,woolf1 *airman1 ,e/h] ,hammond1 ,s>ah ,h4 ,hammond1 ,ida ,hammond1 ,s4 ,m4 ,yates1 ,rhoda ,holt1 ,h5nett ,olson1 ,mir&a ,bigl[1 committee4 ,) ! pres5tation ( a beautiful b\quet1 ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts' ,college1 by ,miss ,b]?a ,wilck51 submitt$ ! foll[+3 #fae ,m>* #a/1 #ahig4 ,to ,presid5t ,woodruff & ,wife3 ,all ,israel s5ds greet+s to _! lead] & companion4 ,z "o bran* ( ! great cause 9 :i* y h labor$ s long & s well1 we jo9 9 ! g5]al acclamation4 ,z cold wat] to a ?ir/y s\l1 s h be5 y\r fai?ful m9i/rations to ! p ( ,god4 ,may ! s&s ( y\r life run sl[ly & calmly to ! end1 ! sn[s ( age's w9t] foll[+ safely & protect+ly ^u y4 ,may ,he :o is ! ,fa!r ( all be a ,p>5t & ,protector 9 y\r decl9+ ye>s4 ,) deepe/ affection1 ,y\r ,bre?r5 & ,si/]s1 ,! ,tea*]s & ,/ud5ts ( ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts ,college4 ,a beautiful silv] m\nt$ cane 0 pres5t$ by ! ,temple work]s4 ,! anniv]s>y ex]cises 7 att5d$ by sev]al p]sons :o 7 baptiz$ by ,presid5t ,woodruff 9 ,great ,brita9 ne>ly sixty ye>s ago1 :ile he 0 fill+ a mission !re :i* la/$ f #ahcg to #ahda4 ,!re 7 also "s pres5t :o accompani$ ,presid5t ,woodruff home f ,great ,brita9 9 ! ye> #ahda1 cross+ ! sea 9 ! %ip ,ro*e/]4 ,writ+ aft]w>ds ( t great day 9 8 life1 9 8 j\rnal1 he said3 ,! sc5e completely ov]p[]$ me4 ,! ev5ts ( my *ildhood & e>ly manhood came to my m9d4 ,i rememb]$ vividly h[ ,i pray$ to ! ,"l t ,i might live to see a prophet or an apo/le :o w\ld tea* me ! gospel ( ,*ri/4 ,"h ,i /ood 9 ! great ,tab]nacle fill$ ) t5 ?\s& *ildr51 ) ,prophets1 ,apo/les1 & ,sa9ts4 ,my head 0 a f\nta9 ( te>s2 /ill ,i address$ ! mighty congregation ( pure1 innoc5t *ildr54 ,su* a celebration naturally made its dem&s ^u 8 heal? & x 0 g5]ally notic$ t he 0 gr[+ weak] & t he c\ld n mu* long] tab]nacle 9 ! fle%4 ,on ! #f? ( ,april1 he ent]$ ! ,tab]nacle & spoke to ! congregation = ab\t t5 m9utes4 ,^u ent]+ ! build+ #faf ! va/ congregation wav$ _! h&k]*iefs z an expression ( _! joy 9 behold+ _! enfeebl$1 b v5]able ,presid5t4 ,he /ruggl$ on 9 8 ef=ts to p]=m z f> z possible ! duties ( 8 (fice4 ,july #ai?1 #aijg1 ,presid5t ,woodruff receiv$ a visit f ,judge ,j4 ,f4 ,k9ney1 a =m] ,unit$ ,/ates ju/ice ( ! ,t]ritory1 & a fri5d to ! p4 ,( ?is meet+ ! ,presid5t says3 ,our greet+ 0 mutual4 ,we bo? wept4 ,z soon z ,i c\ld speak1 ,i said1 ',judge ,k9ney1 y h done m = ! ',mormon' p 9 y\r (ficial capacity ?an all ! o!r f$]al (ficials s5t "h by ! gov]nm5t4' ,he ?ank$ me & said he _h always endeavor$ to d 8 duty z he und]/ood x4 ,we _h a pleasant conv]sation = an h\r1 :5 we p>t$1 expect+ to meet aga94 ,( ,july #bj?1 #ahig1 ,presid5t ,woodruff rem>ks3 ,?is is ! fir/ day ( ! proce$+s 9 celebrat+ ! fiftie? anniv]s>y ( ! entrance ( ! ,pione]s into ! valley ( ! ,great ,salt ,lake--! ye> ( jubilee4 ,great prep>ations h be5 made4 ,?is morn+ ,i drove to ! /& erect$ ne> ! ,brigham ,"y ,monum5t1 :]e mo/ ( ! c]emonies ( ! day are to be held4 ,aft] ! fir+ ( cannon & s =?1 ! c]emonies comm5c$4 ,i _h prep>$ a pray]1 b n be+ able to deliv] x1 ,bi%op ,orson ,f4 ,:itney did s = me4 ,dur+ ! proce$+s ,i unveil$ ! monum5t amid acclamations ( ! p4 ,i also att5d$ ! proce$+s at ! ,tab]nacle 9 ! aft]noon & receiv$ a beautiful gold badge1 z did also all ! surviv+ ,pione]s ( #ahdg4 ,!re 0 also a gr& conc]t at ! ,tab]nacle 9 ! ev5+4 ,be+ too we>y1 ,i did n att5d4 ,he cont9u$ to att5d ea* day ( ! celebration & on ! tw5ty-f\r?1 seat$ 9 a c>riage ) ,presid5t ,joseph ,f4 ,smi? & ,apo/le ,f4 ,d4 ,ri*>ds1 he head$ ! great ,pione] p>ade4 ,( ,july #bb1 #ahig1 he writes1 ,i att5d$ a "p ( ! s]vices ( ! ,jubilee on *ildr5's day 9 ! ,tab]nacle4 ,at twelve-?irty1 aft] be+ seat$ on a *air provid$ = me1 ,i _h a laurel wrea? plac$ ^u my head by a beautiful little girl1 daught] ( #fag ,john & ,ida ,taylor ,:ittak]1 & gr&daught] ( ,presid5t ,john ,taylor4 ,i kiss$ h]1 say+1 ',god bless y4' ,?is 0 9 ! pres5ce ( "s twelve ?\s& *ildr51 seat$ 9 ! ,tab]nacle1 a mo/ beautiful sight4 ,augu/ #ad1 #ahig1 ,presid5t ,woodruff sign$ a lett]1 prep>$ by ,bro!r ,david ,mc,kenzie1 & address$ to ! ,k+ & ,que5 ( ,sw$54 ,x 0 to be accompani$ by a beautiful ,utah onyx box1 conta9+ an arti/ically b\nd ,book ( ,mormon1 to be pres5t$ by ! ,sw$es & ,norwegians ( ,utah to ! ,k+ & ,que5 on ! tw5ty-fif? anniv]s>y ( _! coronation4 ,eld] ,j4 ,m4 ,sjodahl 0 to make ! pres5tation4 ,! ,k+ & ,que5 accept$ ! pres5t ) gratitude & respect4 ,foll[+ is ! text ( ! lett]3 ,,lett] ,,f ,,! ,,fir/ ,,presid5cy4 ,to ,:om ,^! ,pres5ts ,may ,come1 ,,greet+3 ,eld] ,janne ,matson ,sjodahl1 ! be>] ( ?is lett]1 is a g5tleman ( education & di/9ction1 a ,sw$e by bir?1 :o has travel$ ext5sively 9 ! ,ori5t z well z 9 ,europe & ,am]ica4 ,8 pres5t resid5ce is ,salt ,lake ,city1 ,utah1 :]e he is well & favorably kn[n & highly e/eem$ by all :o "k him4 ,eld] ,sjodahl has be5 select$ by 8 fell[-c\ntrym5--natives ( ,sw$5 & ,norway1 a l>ge body ( :om reside 9 & are citiz5s ( ! ,/ate ( ,utah--to proce$ to ! c\rt ( _! #fah ,maje/ies1 ,k+ ,osc> ,,ii & ,que5 ,sophia1 on ! occasion ( ! #be? anniv]s>y ( _! asc5sion to ! ?rone1 = ! purpose ( pres5t+ 9 _! "n & behalf1 to _! ,maje/ies1 a casket1 made ( ,utah onyx1 conta9+ a copy ( ! ,book ( ,mormon1 z an expression ( ! high e/eem1 affection1 & love :i* ! ,sc&9avians ( ?is int]-m\nta9 region ent]ta9 = _! ,maje/ies1 ) ! hope & e>ne/ desire t _! ,maje/ies w live to witness _m happy returns ( ?is mo/ auspici\s ev5t4 ,& we ourselves1 ?\gh n ( ! ,sc&9avian race1 d mo/ he>tily jo9 ) our ,sc&9avian fri5ds & fell[ citiz5s 9 desir+ long life1 peace1 prosp]ity1 & happ9ess = _! ,maje/ies1 ,k+ ,osc> ,,ii & ,que5 ,sophia ( ,sw$5 & ,norway4 ,,wil=d ,,woodruff1 ,,geo4 ,q4 ,,cannon1 ,,joseph ,f4 ,,smi?1 ,fir/ ,presid5cy ( ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,,salt ,,lake ,,city1 ,u4 ,s4 ,a41 ,augu/ #bj?1 #ahig4 ,t ! k+ 0 v mu* pleas$ ) ! congratulations & gifts ( ! ,sc&9avians 9 ,utah & ! address f ! ,fir/ ,presid5cy may be inf]r$ f ! fact t ! be>] receiv$ a cordial invitation to ! gr& banquet 9 ! palace1 & lat] a copy de luxe ( ! proce$+s ( ! jubilee4 ,on ! #i? ( ! foll[+ ,septemb]1 he aga9 />t$ = ! ,pacific coa/ :]e he _h =m]ly f\nd relief z well z recup]ation4 ,he fir/ w5t to ,portl& & !n to ,san ,francisco1 & rea*$ home on ! #be? ( ! same mon?4 ,! foll[+ ,octob] conf]5ce br\ght to 8 life an ev5t :i* gave him ! deepe/ satisfaction4 ,8 joy is abundantly express$ 9 ! call :i* 8 son ,ow5 receiv$ to be "o ( ! ,twelve ,apo/les4 ,at ?is conf]5ce1 ,mat?ias ,f4 ,c[ley1 z well z ,ow5 ,woodruff1 0 call$ to be an apo/le1 & ,joseph ,w4 ,mc,murrin to fill ! vacancy occasion$ by ! dea? ( ,presid5t ,edw>d ,/ev5son ( ! ,fir/ ,c\ncil ( ,sev5ty4 ,novemb] #af?1 #ahig1 ,presid5t ,woodruff p]=m$ ! m>riage c]emony :i* unit$ 8 daught] ,alice to ,william ,mc,ewan4 ,aft] be/[+ ^u !m 8 b5$iction1 he spoke to !m z foll[s3 ,y are n[ husb& & wife1 hav+ ent]$ into a mutual cov5ant4 ,promises = "t & et]nity h be5 made to y4 ,if y1 y\rselves1 honor ,god & y\r p>5ts1 & keep ,8 comm&m5ts & ! cov5ants y h ent]$ into1 y w be true & fai?ful ?r\gh\t all et]nity2 & ,i w tell y :y4 ,:ile we are "h we are surr\nd$ by temptations because we are :]e devils dwell4 ,!y are ar\nd u & h p[] to tempt u2 & "h is ! place !y "w4 ,b !re is no man or woman :o has be5 true & fai?ful "h until dea? t w ev] be di/urb$ or annoy$ by #fai !m aft] dea?1 = ! reason t :5 fai?ful ,sa9ts receive _! resurrect$ bodies !y w occupy a place 9 ! cele/ial k+dom1 & !re devils d n dwell4 ,9 t k+dom !re w be no "o to tempt y or lead y a/ray4 ,if y are true & fai?ful "h y w be true & fai?ful !re1 & be s ?r\gh\t all et]nity4 ,:5 ^? :o are guid$ by ^! evil spirits die !y g :]e ! evil spirits are1 & !y w cont9ue to h p[] ov] !m4 ,^? :o resi/ su* spirits 9 ! fle% w be free f _! p[] h]eaft]4 ,at ,april conf]5ce 9 #ahih1 he 0 pres5t & spoke = a few mom5ts1 b ?is 0 ! la/ conf]5ce he ev] att5d$4 ,he cont9u$ feeble ?r\gh\t ! spr+ & summ] ( t ye>1 b /ruggl$ to att5d ! duties ( 8 (fice4 ,! la/ appe>ance ( ,presid5t ,woodruff 9 a public capacity 9 ,salt ,lake ,city 0 at ! c]emonies connect$ ) ! d$ication ( hi/oric ,pione] squ>e = a public p>k4 ,?is 0 on ,july #bd?1 ! fifty-fir/ anniv]s>y ( ! arrival ( ! pione]s 9 ! ,valley4 ,b ( ! "o hundr$ & =ty-eight :o ent]$ ! ,valley on t hot summ] day 9 #ahdg1 only two1 ,presid5t ,woodruff1 & ,w4 ,c4 ,a4 ,smoot1 7 pres5t to see _! =m] camp+ gr\nd d$icat$ to ! public use4 ,^u ?is occasion ! v5]able ,*ur* presid5t deliv]$ an int]e/+ address4 ,he indulg$ 9 a numb] ( rem9isc5ces ( ! entrance ( ! pione]s on ,july #bd?1 #ahdg4 ,! pione]s1 ( :i* he 0 "o1 ,presid5t ,woodruff said1 em]g$ f ,emigration canyon at #aa o'clock 9 ! =5oon1 & driv+ d[n into ! ,valley1 camp$ ne> :]e ! ,knuts=d hotel n[ /&s4 ,he 0 driv+ 9 ,presid5t ,brigham ,"y's c>riage1 at ! "t1 & sev]al memb]s ( ! p>ty prec$$ !m4 ,! =]unn]s _h already brok5 gr\nd 9 :i* to plant potatoes1 &1 ! speak] add$1 we plant$ !m be=e we ei!r ate or drank4 ,we plant$ !m 9 ! e>?1 too1 because ,orson ,pratt object$ to plant+ !m 9 ! moon4 7,laught]47 ,! c>riage 9 :i* ,presid5t ,"y ent]$ ! ,valley1 ,presid5t ,woodruff said1 0 built by a man 9 ,nauvoo4 ,! box 0 twelve feet long & 0 ent]$ f ! side by a door4 ,presid5t ,woodruff !n told ( ! walk :i* ,presid5t #fbj ,"y took ov] ! pres5t site ( ! city ! day aft] 8 arrival1 & ( h[ he /uck 8 cane 9 ! gr\nd :]e ! ,temple n[ /&s1 & made ! hi/oric decl>ation3 ,"h w be ! ,temple ( our ,god4 ,i didn't ask him1 cont9u$ ,presid5t ,woodruff1 :o told him ! ,temple w\ld be !re4 ,i didn't c>e4 ,i put a /ake !re & ! ,temple is !re1 a monum5t to ,presid5t ,"y's =esight & prophetic accuracy4 ,presid5t ,woodruff also told ( ! fir/ trip to ! ,lake1 & ( ! ba? :i* he & ! o!r memb]s ( ! p>ty took at t "t4 ,"o ( our numb]1 he said1 0 a negro1 & :5 he came out & ! salt wat] _h dri$ ^u him he 0 almo/ :ite4 ,port] ,rockwell decl>$ t ! sudd5 *ange 9 ! negro's color 0 ! fir/ miracle t _h be5 p]=m$ 9 ?is "p ( ! c\ntry4 7,laught]74 ,b z soon z ! salt came (f he 0 z black z ev]4 7,laught]74 ,ref]5ce 0 !n made to ! ef=ts ( a ,cali=nian to induce ,presid5t ,"y to j\rney on to ,cali=nia1 & 8 refusal to consid] su* a proposition4 ,he decl>$ 8 int5tion at t "t ( rema9+ "h & build+ a temple1 a city & a c\ntry1 & y c judge = y\rselves1 ,presid5t ,woodruff add$1 :e!r he did x or n4 ,presid5t ,woodruff pr$ict$ t ! population ( ! ,/ate w\ld increase z rapidly dur+ ! com+ fifty ye>s z x _h 9 ! pa/ fifty2 & 9 connection ) ! pa/ progress1 he decl>$ t he 0 9 duty b\nd to give ,presid5t ,"y full cr$it = :at he _h done4 ,presid5t ,"y1 he said1 _h be5 inspir$ by ,god to d all ^! ?+s1 & _h done !m well4 ,9 clos+ he admoni%$ ! p to live _! religion & d honor to ,god 9 ord] t !y might jo9 ,presid5t ,"y & ! o!r pione]s 9 ! _w above4 ,he aga9 s\ght relief 9 a *ange ( atmosph]e & surr\nd+s4 ,on ! #ac? ( ,augu/1 he left = ! ,pacific coa/4 ,he 0 accompani$ by 8 wife1 ,emma1 by ,george ,q4 ,cannon1 & ,bi%op ,clawson4 ,^u _! arrival 9 ,san ,francisco1 !y 7 welcom$ at ! home ( ,col4 ,isaac ,trumbo4 ,z late z ,augu/ #bg he address$ ! ,bohemian ,club1 & ! next day spoke 9 ! meet+ ( ! ,sa9ts 9 ,san ,francisco4 ,?is 0 8 la/ public address4 ,8 life 0 gradually ebb+ away1 & )9 a c\ple ( weeks aft] rea*+ ! coa/ he began #fba to fail rapidly1 & pass$ f ?is life at #f3dj ,friday morn+1 ,septemb] #bnd1 #ahih4 ,( 8 la/ mom5ts1 ,george ,q4 ,cannon1 :o 0 at 8 b$side1 wrote 9 8 j\rnal3 ,i arose ab\t #f o'clock4 ,! nurse told me he _h be5 sleep+ 9 ! same position all ! "t4 ,i took hold ( 8 wri/1 felt 8 pulse & ,i c\ld feel t x 0 v fa9t4 ,:ile ,i /ood !re x grew fa9t] & fa9t] until x fad$ entirely4 ,8 head1 8 h&s1 & 8 feet 7 w>m & 8 appe>ance 0 t ( a p]son sleep+ sweetly & quietly4 ,!re 0 n a quiv] ( a muscle nor a movem5t ( 8 limbs or face2 ?us he pass$ away4 ,i _c describe ! feel+s ,i _h4 ,! ev5t 0 s unexpect$1 s t]rible--& away f home4 ,i c\ld n und]/& x4 ,i felt t ,i _h lo/ ! be/ fri5d ,i _h on e>?4 ,! sudd5ness ( 8 sickness & dea? 0 a bl[ to all ( u4 ,i h kn[n ,presid5t ,woodruff s9ce ,i 0 a boy twelve ye>s ( age1 :5 he came to my fa!r's h\se4 ,i h lov$ him ) great affection4 ,dur+ my association ) him z a c\nselor1 our relations h be5 ( ! mo/ pleasant "*4 ,he has treat$ me ) ! greate/ consid]ation & k9dness & has honor$ me beyond my des]ts4 ,he has def]r$ to me _m times :5 ,i felt t he 0 pay+ me too mu* respect4 ,he has s\ght to "k my m9d ^u e "q ( any importance t has be5 submitt$ to u4 ,v frequ5tly :5 ,i h be5 abs5t1 he has def]r$ action until ,i c\ld be pres5t4 ,no man t ev] liv$ c\ld h honor$ a c\nselor m ?an ,presid5t ,woodruff has honor$ me4 ,he 0 a man entirely free f jeal\sy & f e feel+ t w\ld make x unpleasant = 8 associates4 ,he has be5 angelic 9 8 nature4 ,a pure woman c\ld n h be5 m lovely & int]e/+ to associate ) ?an he has be54 ,! rema9s ( ! deceas$ lead] 7 convey$ f ,san ,francisco to ,salt ,lake ,city 9 a special c>4 ,z _m ( ! memb]s ( ! ,twelve z 7 9 ! city1 toge!r ) a numb] ( ! ,presid5t's family1 met ! p>ty accompany+ ! body1 at ,ogd5 on ! morn+ ( ,septemb] #d1 & jo9$ !m = ! rema9d] ( ! j\rney to ! capital4 ,f ! railway /ation ! casket & its cont5ts 7 c>ri$ to ! ,woodruff #fbb resid5ce1 :]e !y rema9$ until ! #h? in/4--! day ( ! fun]al4 ,on ,may #ah1 #ahhb1 ,presid5t ,woodruff wrote ! foll[+ directions z to 8 burial1 :i* he wi%$ c>ri$ out by 8 fri5ds :5 he %\ld pass away3 ,,conc]n+ ,,my ,,dea? ,,& ,,burial4 ,i wi% to say t at my dea? ,i wi% ! hi/orian ( ! ,*ur* to publi% a brief acc\nt ( my life1 labors1 & travels z an ,eld] & an ,apo/le 9 ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,i wi% my body wa%$ clean & clo!d 9 clean :ite l951 accord+ to ! ord] ( ! ,holy ,prie/hood1 & put into a pla91 dec5t c(f91 made ( native wood1 ) pl5ty ( room4 ,i d n wi% any black made use ( ab\t my c(f91 or ab\t ! vehicle t conveys my body to ! grave4 ,i d n wi% my family or fri5ds to we> any badge ( m\rn+ = me at my fun]al or aft]w>ds1 =1 if ,i am true & fai?ful unto dea?1 !re w be no necessity = any "o to m\rn = me4 ,i h no directions to give conc]n+ ! s]vices ( my fun]al1 any fur!r ?an x w\ld be pleas+ to me = z _m ( ! ,presid5cy & ,twelve ,apo/les :o may be pres5t to speak z may be ?\ght wisdom4 ,_! spee* w be to ! liv+4 ,if ! laws & cu/oms ( ! _s _w w p]mit1 ,i %\ld wi% to att5d my fun]al myself1 b ,i %all be gov]n$ by ! c\nsel ,i receive 9 ! _s _w4 ,i wi% a pla9 m>ble slab put at ! head ( my grave1 /at+ my "n & age1 & t ,i di$ 9 ! fai? ( ! ,gospel ( ,*ri/ & 9 ! fell[%ip ( ! ,sa9ts4 ,,wil=d ,,woodruff4 ,presid5t ( ! ,c\ncil ( ! ,twelve ,apo/les4 #fbc ,,*apt] #ef4 ,,fun]al ,,s]vices4 7,f ! ,des]et ,news47 ,aft] m ?an n9ety-"o ye>s ( incessant activity & immeasurable usefulness ^u ! e>?1 ! mortal tab]nacle ( ,presid5t ,wil=d ,woodruff 0 to-day laid to re/ 9 ! sil5t city above ! metropolis t he help$ to f\nd & to build4 ,! f9al (fices associat$ ) ! consignm5t ( 8 rema9s to ! pla9 & sub/antial tomb 9 :i* !y 7 deposit$ 7 mo/ k9dly & rev]5tly adm9i/]$4 ,nev] 0 a great & good man m lov$ by 8 p ?an he1 & p]haps a p nev] exhibit$ ! love & respect !y held = a lead] to a great] ext5t ?an did ! t5s ( ?\s&s :o att5d$ 8 obsequies & witness$ ! fun]al cortege z x pass$ ?r\gh ! /reets to ! cemet]y4 ,b>$ & b[$ heads 7 ev]y:]e 9 ! multitude ^u ! /reets4 ,:5 words 7 spok5 x 0 ) subdu$ voices1 & all t 0 said 0 said ) respect & honor = ! dep>t$ pione]1 build]1 & /atesman4 ,probably n = ye>s to come w su* a spectacle z t :i* 0 pres5t$ ?is morn+ be aga9 witness$4 ,long be=e #h o'clock anxi\s ?rongs _h congregat$ 9 gr\ps ar\nd ! ,temple squ>e1 await+ ! op5+ ( ! out] gates t seats might be obta9$2 = well 0 x anticipat$ t mighty ho/s w\ld ?rong ! sacr$ prec9cts ( ! ,tab]nacle to pay by _! pres5ce ! la/ sad tok5 ( respect to ! dead lead] 9 ,israel4 ,!re=e ! sc5e 0 a rem>kable "o4 ,no?+1 h[ev]1 occurr$ to m> ! solemnity ( ! great occasion4 ,! hu% ( expectation 0 felt by all z !y /ood 9 ! %ade ( ! ,temple block walls1 & all ar\nd "u ! %elt]+ trees1 & "o c\ld n b feel t1 ) ! deep solemnity prevail+ & ! tremor ( sun%9e t "s sweetly solemn ?\ght br\ght to m9d z ! mom5ts pass$1 he 0 /&+ on ! v]ge ( ! valley ( ,dea?4 #fbd ,n1 h[ev]1 ) any feel+ ( gloom1 because ( ! great b]eavem5t ! p felt t !y su/a9$ 9 ! demise ( _! belov$ ,presid5t1 b because ( ! joy t emanat$ f _! he>ts & beam$ f _! eyes4 ,x 0 m ?an an h\r & a half be=e ! s]vices 9 ! ,tab]nacle began4 ,:5 ! doors 7 op5$ ! great auditorium 0 almo/ fill$4 ,! p cont9u$ to p\r 9 by e door2 ne>ly e seat 0 tak5 be=e t5 o'clock1 except ^? res]v$ = ! family ( ! deceas$ & ! families & fri5ds ( ! highe/ (ficials ( ! ,*ur*4 ,^!1 h[ev]1 7 all occupi$ be=e ! appo9t$ "t = ! s]vices to beg94 ,outside ! build+1 :ile ! cr[ds 7 press+ =w>d1 ,m>%al ,burton & 8 aids1 m\nt$ on magnific5t horses1 7 busy direct+ ! movem5ts ( ! att5dant ho/s4 ,)\t & )91 ! sc5e 0 ! same1 & :5 all :o c\ld obta9 sitt+ or /&+ room 9 ! great build+ 7 at l5g? 9 position1 "o c\ld n help b rev]t 9 8 m9d to simil> occasions 9 ! pa/4 ,p]haps no simil> sc5e ev] surpass$ ?is ( to-day ev5 9 ! camps ( anci5t ,israel1 or 9 ! ga!r+s t h be5 depict$ by hi/oric p5 f ! days :5 ,greece & ,rome paid tribute to _! dead4 ,!re 0 no pageantry or panoply ( /range device2 no pomp ( %[ or bomba/ic sorr[2 no?+ b unit$ homage & love4 ,x 0 j #aj o'clock :5 ! body ( ,presid5t ,woodruff 0 borne into ! conf9es ( ! squ>e & !nce c>ri$ d[n ! nor? aisle ( ! ,tab]nacle to its c5tral position on ! dais be=e ! /&4 ,z ! procession ent]$1 fully t5 ?\s& p ) uncov]$ heads1 rose 9 respect1 z ! casket pass$ along its way1 & s quiet 0 ! ris+ t x seem$ l ! g5tle ru/l+ ( autumn leaves4 ,?\s&s unable to ga9 admittance to ! ,tab]nacle ?rong$ & press$ ar\nd ! entrances & walls 9 hope ( he>+ a ^w ( s\nd f ! hall[$ prec9cts )91 t w\ld t\* a sympa!tic *ord 9 _! responsive he>ts1 :ile ?\s&s m l+]$ = h\rs "u ! k9dly %elt] ( ! num]\s trees t ornam5t ! spaci\s gr\nds )9 ! squ>e1 t !y might1 :5 opportunity arriv$1 jo9 9 ! procession to ! grave4 #fbe ,,f ,,! ,,home4 ,! sc5es ar\nd ! late home ( ! v5]able ,presid5t 7 su* z are usual 9 ! pres5ce ( dea?4 ,! family ( ! deceas$ & ! g5]al au?orities ( ! ,*ur* 7 ga!r$ ar\nd ! bi]1 & g5tle1 lov+ h&s bore ! casket to ! wait+ he>se4 ,woodruff ,villa 0 left by ! cortege at tw5ty m9utes pa/ n9e1 & ! procession w5d$ its way f ,fif? ,ea/ to ,six? ,s\?1 !nce to ,/ate ,/reet1 !nce nor? to ,s\? ,temple1 !nce we/ to ,ea/ ,temple1 & proce$+ r\nd ! ,temple block rea*$ ! nor? gate ( ! squ>e at five m9utes pa/ t54 ,! casket 0 !n borne into ! ,tab]nacle by six be>]s1 ^: names are z foll[s3 ,dr4 ,l4 ,w4 ,sn[1 ,dr4 ,m4 ,w4 ,sn[1 ,wil=d ,s4 ,woodruff1 ,james ,woodruff1 ,jr41 ,georges ,s*oles1 & ,wil=d ,woodruff ,beatie4 ,! family ( ! ,presid5t foll[$ imm$iately beh9d & !n came ! g5]al au?orities ( ! ,*ur*1 ! ,twelve ,apo/les1 & o!rs1 & ! casket 0 plac$ ^u ! dias 9 front ( ! /& :]e x c\ld be se5 by ! assembl$ ?\s&s1 :o rose en masse dur+ ! proce$+4 ,,c]emonies ,,at ,,! ,,tab]nacle4 ,at #aj3ce1 ! ,tab]nacle be+ !n cr[d$ to its utmo/ capacity1 ,pr(essor ,joseph ,j4 ,daynes r5d]$ on ! organ a m>* compos$ especially = ! occasion4 ,its r5dition 0 ! signal = rev]5tial att5tion1 all seem+ to feel to ! greate/ ext5t ! utt] solemnity ( ! occasion4 ,( ! g5]al au?orities1 !re 7 pres5t on ! /&3 ,c\nselors to ! late ,presid5t ,wil=d ,woodruff1 ,george ,q4 ,cannon1 & ,joseph ,f4 ,smi?4 ,( ! ,twelve ,apo/les3 ,lor5zo ,sn[1 ,frankl9 ,d4 ,ri*>ds1 ,brigham ,"y1 ,francis ,m4 ,lyman1 ,john ,h5ry ,smi?1 ,george ,teasdale1 ,heb] ,j4 ,grant1 ,john ,w4 ,taylor1 ,m>9] ,w4 ,m]rill1 ,an?on ,h4 ,lund1 ,mat?ias ,f4 ,c[ley1 & ,abraham ,o4 ,woodruff4 ,presid+ ,patri>*1 ,john ,smi?4 ,( ! ,fir/ ,sev5 ,presid5ts ( ,sev5ties3 ,seym\r ,b4 #fbf ,"y1 ,*ri/ian ,d4 ,fjeld/$1 ,b4 ,h4 ,rob]ts1 ,george ,reynolds1 & ,j4 ,gold5 ,kimball4 ,! ,presid+ ,bi%opric3 ,wm4 ,b4 ,pre/on1 ,rob]t ,t4 ,burton1 & ,john ,r4 ,w9d]4 ,! ,presid5cy ( ! ,salt ,lake ,/ake ( ,zion4 ,presid5t ,george ,q4 ,cannon ann\nc$ ! op5+ hymn1 on page #ceg ( ! ,l4 ,d4 ,s4 ,hymn book1 comm5c+ z foll[s3 ,?\ do/ n weep1 to weep alone2 ,! broad b]eavem5t seems to fall ,unhe$$ & unfelt by none2 ,he 0 belov$1 belov$ by all4 ,! hymn 0 sung ) mu* pa?os & feel+ by ! ,tab]nacle *oir1 aft] :i* ,eld] ,f4 ,d4 ,ri*>ds1 ( ! ,quorum ( ! ,apo/les1 (f]$ pray]4 ,x 0 a f]v5t (f]+1 replete ) ?ankfulness to ,god ! ,fa!r = ,8 _m bless+s unto ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts2 = ,8 hav+ rais$ up su* a fai?ful & devot$ s]vant z ,presid5t ,wil=d ,woodruff1 & = ! great good t he 0 enabl$ to d :ile soj\rn+ "h ^u ! e>?4 ,eld] ,ri*>ds invok$ ! bless+s ( ,god ^u ! b]eav$ family & especially ^u ,presid5t ,woodruff's son ,ow51 :o _h be5 call$ to ! holy ,apo/le%ip1 & ask$ t he might be a man ( ,god1 l 8 fa!r1 unto ! family4 ,eld] ,george ,d4 ,pyp] & ! *oir sang ! hymn3 ,o my ,fa!r1 ,?\ t dwelle/ ,9 ! high & glori\s place1 ,:5 %all ,i rega9 ,?y pres5ce1 ,& aga9 behold ,?y face8 ,9 ,?y holy habitation ,did my _s once reside1 ,9 my fir/ primeval *ildhood ,0 ,i nurtur$ ne> ,?y side4 ,dur+ ! musical ex]cises1 ! inscription1 ,be+ ,dead ,yet ,speake?1 0 display$ by means ( electric lights1 ! same #fbg appe>+ j ov] a life-size lik5ess ( ,presid5t ,woodruff1 & hav+ an excell5t effect4 ,,presid5t ,,joseph ,f4 ,,smi? 0 ! fir/ speak]4 ,he said 9 sub/ance3 ,x w\ld be sup]flu\s = me to attempt to ent] into an hi/orical relation ( ! great ev5ts ( ! life ( our own great ,presid5t1 ,wil=d ,woodruff4 ,x w\ld also seem unnecess>y = me to attempt to eulogize 8 "*1 & labors z a husb&1 a fa!r1 & a s]vant ( ,god1 because 8 life 0 s well kn[n to ! p4 ,presid5t ,woodruff 0 ! f\r? 9 succession :o has occupi$ ! exalt$ position ( ,presid5t1 ,se]1 & ,revelator to ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts ^u ! e>?4 ,x 0 my privilege1 :5 a *ild1 to witness ! fun]al s]vices ov] ! rema9s ( ! fir/ ,presid5t1 ,joseph ,smi?1 & to "k him z a *ild may "k a man4 ,he 0 abs5t 9 ,engl& on a mission at ! dea? ( ,presid5t ,"y1 & 0 unable to att5d ! s]vices ( ,john ,taylor4 ,b he 0 glad to be pres5t on ?is occasion1 & to h ! privilege ( m+l+ 8 words & te>s ) ^? ( 8 bre?r5 ov] "o ( ! late ,presid5ts1 ^: labors _h be5 s bless$ to ! p ( ,god4 ,he 0 ?ankful = ! privilege ( associat+ f 8 y\? to 8 manhood ) ! f\r ,presid5ts ( ! ,*ur*4 ,he 0 intimately associat$ ) ,brigham ,"y1 & _h ! b5efit ( 8 wise c\nsel2 & 9 8 intimate associations ) ,presid5ts ,taylor & ,woodruff1 he _h exp]i5c$ great joy1 & _h f\nd !m to be all t ! p ( ,god held !m up to be be=e ! _w4 ,^? :o ?\ght t ^! m5 _h s9i/] motives & 7 n actuat$ by ! pure/ desires1 _h be5 greatly deceiv$1 or exce$+ly ignorant4 ,no m5 ) :om he _h be5 associat$ _h liv$ pur] lives4 ,!y _h n s\ght to build !mselves up1 b to save s\ls & to e/abli% tru? 9 ! e>?4 ,!y _h be5 s9c]e 9 _! convictions1 & 9 ! inspiration !y _h receiv$ f ,god4 ,he 0 a liv+ witness t ,joseph ,smi? _h be5 rais$ up to u%] 9 ! disp5sation ( ! fulness ( times4 ,presid5t ,woodruff _h %[n 8 greatness 9 giv+ out #fbh 8 life's labor = ! e/abli%m5t ( ?is te/imony 9 ! e>?4 ,! day w\ld soon be pass$ :5 infidel tongues w\ld ridicule ! claims ( ! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/1 & ! "w ( su* m5 z ,presid5t ,woodruff w\ld soon be e/abli%$ & ackn[l$g$ 9 ! _w2 = he _h exemplifi$ all its tru?s & pr9ciples 9 8 life1 manife/+ 8 fai? & k by 8 works4 ,he _h recogniz$ ! fact t 9 ! light ( ?is k 8 :ole tru/ & duty 0 to %[ 8 fai?fulness to x4 ,joseph ,smi?1 ! ,prophet1 0 misund]/ood by ! _w1 & 0 n p]mitt$ to live beyond 8 "y manhood1 b 8 "n 0 wor?y ( all honor2 = he 0 rais$ up ( ,god1 & 0 n an impo/]1 a deceiv]1 or deceiv$4 ,m5 might imag9e :at !y w\ld1 b !re 7 _m ?\s&s ( p :o c\ld te/ify ( _! own k1 ?r\gh ! te/imony ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 t he 0 rais$ up by ! ,"l to u%] 9 ! glori\s com+ ( ! ,k+dom ( ,god4 ,?is he did 9 ord] t m5 might be enlight5$2 = ! glory ( ,god is intellig5ce1 t m5 & wom5 might be br\ght to a k ( ! tru?4 ,?is p]fect k 0 to be br\ght to _! s\ls ?r\gh ! m9i/ration ( ! ,holy ,_s1 :i* be>s record ( ! ?+s ( ,god2 by :i* ev5 ! ignorant fi%]m5 :o foll[$ our ,"l1 might "k t ,jesus is ! ,*ri/4 ,only by ?is means c\ld su* a k be obta9$4 ,! speak] paid a /rong tribute to ,presid5t ,george ,q4 ,cannon1 ,lor5zo ,sn[1 & ,frankl9 ,d4 ,ri*>ds1 & _! fai?fulness to ! ,presid5ts :o _h pass$ away4 ,( ,presid5t ,woodruff1 he said he did n ?9k he _h any feel+ 9 8 he>t to injure any man1 b he _h labor$ to d good 9 ! _w4 ,no great] "w _h he done ?an 9 ! exemplification1 9 8 life1 ( all ! pr9ciples he _h esp\s$1 & 9 8 integrity to 8 bre?r5 9 all conditions4 ,he 0 made ( ! mat]ial ( :i* m>tyrs are made2 = he fac$ dea? _m times = ! sake ( 8 bre?r5 & ! cause ( ,zion1 & nev] quail$ 9 ! face ( dang]1 no matt] :o ( 8 associates may h prov$ !mselves traitors4 ,presid5t ,smi? hop$ t he & all o!rs might foll[ 9 all _! lives ! pa? m>k$ out by ! deceas$ ,presid5t4 #fbi ,he pray$ = ! bless+s ( ,god on ! b]eav$ family1 t !y might foll[ ! life "w ( _! great lead]1 9 :i* case _! salvation w\ld be sure4 ,a solo & *orus entitl$1 ,beautiful ,city1 0 !n sung by ,si/] ,maggie ,c4 ,hull & ! ,temple *oir1 "u ! lead]%ip ( ,pr(essor ,c4 ,j4 ,?omas4 ,,presid5t ,,sn[ ,,speaks4 ,presid5t ,lor5zo ,sn[ !n spoke4 ,he said he 0 v mu* pleas$ & delight$ to see su* a va/ multitude assembl$ = ! purpose ( honor+ ,presid5t ,woodruff4 ,he _h be5 acqua9t$ ) ,presid5t ,woodruff sixty-two ye>s1 a good portion ( ! "t q intimately4 ,all t has be5 said ( him 0 fully wor?y ( ! life :i* he _h l$4 ,presid5t ,sn[ did n feel z "s p]haps felt1 t ! pass+ ( "o into ano!r sph]e ( action 0 a disa/]4 ,su* a *ange _h be5 decre$ f ! beg9n+4 ,!re 7 p]iods 9 ! lives ( p t 7 highly important & "o 0 ! prep>ation = entrance ^u ?is sph]e ( action4 ,presid5t ,woodruff _h fulfill$ 8 call+4 ,8 soj\rn "h ^u e>? _h be5 z ne> p]fection z x 0 possible = mank9d to make x s4 ,x 0 ! duty ( e individual to d all he c\ld to rectify ! mi/akes common to humanity4 ,all 7 born subject to error & !re=e p]fection c\ld n be expect$ ( ! human family4 ,x 0 possible = mank9d s to ord] _! lives z to ga9 = !mselves an exaltation 9 ! ,k+dom ( ,god1 & to be pr\d ( ! record made :5 !y 7 call$ into ano!r _w4 ,presid5t ,woodruff _h _h su* an object 9 view f 8 e>ly manhood4 ,he _h become acqua9t$ ) ! gospel ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 & s\ght to live a life su* z w\ld entitle him to all ! bless+s 9 /ore = ! fai?ful4 ,?is 0 a satisfaction to 8 family1 z he _h left beh9d him an example t w\ld make ( !m honor$ & useful in/rum5ts 9 ! h&s ( ,god1 if !y foll[$ x4 ,presid5t ,sn[ spoke ( ! vacancy 9 ! ,presid5cy caus$ by ! dea? ( ,presid5t ,woodruff4 ,_m p1 said he1 _h be5 l$ to wond] & imag9e h[ ! affairs ( ! ,*ur* 7 to be c>ri$ on4 ,! gospel 9 its complet5ess1 #fcj said ! speak]1 made provision = ^! *anges4 ,! "w w\ld roll on un9t]rupt$ly z x _h done1 succe$+ ! dea? ( ! ,prophet ,joseph & ! dea? ( ,presid5t ,brigham ,"y & ,john ,taylor4 ,on ! dea? ( ! ,presid5t ( ! ,*ur*1 ! responsibility fell ^u ! ,quorum ( ! ,twelve ,apo/les1 & s x w\ld1 on ?is occasion4 ,! ,quorum ( ,apo/les1 said ,presid5t ,sn[1 0 nev] z able to h&le su* a responsibility z x 0 at ! pres5t "t4 ,x 0 fully organiz$1 & ! bre?r5 7 9 p]fect union & accord ) "o ano!r1 & fai?ful & devot$ to ! tru/ repos$ 9 !m4 ,presid5ts ,cannon & ,smi? 7 m5 ( ,god1 full ( fai? & devotion to ! cause1 & _! "w 9 roll+ on ! k+dom w\ld be greatly appreciat$ & felt4 ,!re 0 no dang] z to ! outcome ( ! "w ( ,god4 ,x _h be5 e/abli%$ = a purpose1 & t purpose w\ld be accompli%$1 & ! ,*ur* progress & increase 9 ! e>?1 no matt] h[ _m ( ! au?orities 7 call$ to ano!r sph]e4 ,,eld] ,,frankl9 ,d4 ,,ri*>ds ( ! ,c\ncil ( ! ,apo/les1 foll[$4 ,s f> z "o man c\ld ent] into ! feel+s ( ano!r1 he felt to adopt z 8 own ! words ( 8 bre?r5 reg>d+ ! greatness & goodness ( 8 late ,presid5t4 ,he spoke ( ! fir/ "t he met ,wil=d ,woodruff1 & /at$ t he 0 impress$ v /rongly ) ! directness & simplicity ( 8 "*1 & 8 prefect guilelessness4 ,he _h be5 a great exempl> ( ! "w 9 :i* he _h be5 engag$1 by 8 implicit ob$i5ce to ! dictates ( ! _s4 ,?is _h be5 "o ( ! great features ( 8 life4 ,ano!r _h be5 ! keep+ ( a di>y ( 8 actions & ! hi/ory ( ! ,*ur*1 f 8 fir/ connection ) x to ! day be=e 8 dea?1 :i* w\ld be mo/ valuable z a comp5dium ( ! progress ( ! "w4 ,eld] ,ri*>ds urg$ ! eld]s to foll[ ! example ( ,presid5t ,woodruff 9 ?is reg>d4 ,8 heal+ p[] _h be5 /rongly manife/$ on _m occasions1 "o /rik+ in/ance be+ relat$ by ! speak]4 ,al?\gh at ! dea? ( ! ?ree =m] ,presid5ts n all ! ,apo/les _h be5 p]mitt$ to be pres5t1 yet on ?is occasion1 #fca ! speak] 0 pleas$ to ann\nce1 all ! memb]s ( ! ,quorum 7 pres5t4 ,presid5t ,woodruff's enemies _h be5 l$ to become 8 fri5ds4 ,he _h assi/$ 9 ! build+ & d$ication ( ! temples1 _h e/abli%$ an honorable family 9 ! e>? & _h p]=m$ great mission>y labors 9 diff]5t p>ts ( ! _w4 ,he _h be5 a mighty fi%] ( m5 br++ into ! ,*ur* almo/ two ?\s& p]sons4 ,he & ,heb] ,c4 ,kimball _h e/abli%$ ! greate/ records1 9 ?is respect1 9 ! ,*ur*4 ,! speak] clos$ express+ ! hope t ! ,sa9ts w\ld emulate ! wor?y example ( ! dep>t$1 & t _! works might be z honorable & _! end z bless$ z 84 ,,presid5t ,,george ,q4 ,,cannon4 ,presid5t ,george ,q4 ,cannon began 8 rem>ks by read+ a portion ( ! #gf? section ( ! ,doctr9e & ,cov5ants conc]n+ ! resurrection ( ! j4 ,9 /&+ up to address ! ,sa9ts1 said he1 x 0 only because he knew he w\ld h ! fai? & pray]s ( ^? assembl$4 ,9 ! pass+ away ( ,presid5t ,woodruff1 a man _h gone f our mid/ ^: "* 0 probably z angelical z t ( any p]son :o _h ev] liv$ ^u ! e>?4 ,we %all ev] miss him1 said ,presid5t ,cannon4 ,8 family w ev] miss him1 z to !m he 0 ! all 9 all1 an honor$ & respect$ husb& & fa!r4 ,9 ! dea? ( su* m51 said ,presid5t ,cannon1 x 0 a consolation to "k t !y left beh9d !m ! keys ( ! prie/hood :i* !y held1 ?us p]mitt+ ! roll+ on ( ! "w ( ,god4 ,presid5t ,woodruff 0 an unassum+ man1 v unaffect$ & *ildlike 9 8 demeanor4 ,he did no man an injury1 nor 0 he too pr\d1 ev5 9 8 ,apo/olic call+1 to toil z o!r m5 toil$4 ,8 traits & *>act]i/ics 7 ennobl+1 & s en]getic 0 he t no?+ 0 too burd5some = him ev5 9 8 advanc$ ye>s4 ,presid5t ,cannon felt t too mu* c\ld n be said 9 praise ( ,presid5t ,woodruff4 ,he 0 ( a sweet disposition & possess$ a "* s lovely z to draw unto him fri5ds 9 e walk ( life4 ,he w\ld no m d a wrong ?an he #fcb commit suicide4 ,he 0 /raight=w>d 9 all 8 deal+s ) 8 fell[ man1 & nev] %irk$ an obligation4 ,he 0 free1 sociable1 & amiable 9 e respect4 ,no jeal\sy lurk$ 9 8 bosom4 ,he look$ ^u all mank9d z 8 equals & 0 "o :o *]i%$ ! mo/ pr(\nd respect = all ) :om he associat$4 ,he 0 g5tle z a woman & 8 purity 0 l unto t ( ! angels !mselves4 ,9 spite ( 8 high & holy call+1 he display$ no dignity1 0 unpret5ti\s1 unassum+1 & 8 "* & life 7 z transp>5t z glass4 ,he hid no?+ f 8 bre?r51 b 0 c&id1 outspok51 & free to all4 ,presid5t ,cannon spoke ( a rem>k made by ,presid5t ,woodruff "s "t ago4 ,9 8 (fice "o morn+ he rem>k$4 ,i'm gr[+ old1 ! /atem5t be+ occasion$ ?r\gh ! great] ability ( a /rong1 wiry gr&son 9 hoe+ potatoes4 ,s indu/ri\s 0 ,presid5t ,woodruff1 t he felt he 0 gr[+ old because ^? /rong] & y\ng] c\ld outdo him 9 cultivat+ ! g>d54 ,presid5t ,woodruff labor$ freely & gratuit\sly 9 ! m9i/ry4 ,) him x 0 a labor ( love1 8 only hope ( rew>d be+ 9 ! h]eaft] :5 he w\ld be call$ ^u to give an acc\nt ( 8 /ew>d%ip4 ,= ye>s he liv$ on 8 #bj-;acre f>m & took pleasure 9 beautify+ 8 surr\nd+s & wre/+ f ! e>?1 ! elem5ts to su/a9 life4 ,he 0 a great correspond5t1 & 8 *ildr5 & gr&*ildr5 lov$ to write to him4 ,he kept a complete acc\nt ( 8 life's do+s1 & ev5 up to ! day he 0 /rick5 d[n1 8 j\rnal told ( 8 "w ( ! day be=e4 ,9 ! m9i/ry1 said ,presid5t ,cannon1 ,presid5t ,woodruff _h accompli%$ a great deal4 ,he _h travel$ ?\s&s ( miles1 prea*$ ! gospel to ?\s&s ( p1 & succe$$ 9 br++ a great _m into ! ,*ur*4 ,he _h left beh9d him a monum5t ( good t "t c\ld n efface or oblit]ate4 ,8 0 a life well sp5t1 fraught ) good de$s1 actuat$ by a noble purpose4 ,presid5t ,cannon ref]r$ to ! la/ days ( ,presid5t ,woodruff on ! e>?4 ,he 0 pleasant & *e]ful to ! end4 ,) ! speak] he att5d$ a banquet giv5 by ! ,bohemian club ( ,san ,francisco to "o ( its memb]s4 ,at x he 0 ask$ #fcc to speak & did s4 ,?is 0 on ,saturday1 ! #bg? in/4 ,on ,sunday he att5d$ meet+ 9 ,san ,francisco1 & ,monday w5t out rid+4 ,tuesday & ,w$nesday he sp5t writ+1 & on ,?ursday ! fatal attack came on1 :i* end$ 9 8 dea? on ,friday morn+4 ,8 end 0 calm & peaceful4 ,he pass$ away z "o sleep+4 ,ref]r+ to ! dea? ( ,presid5t ,woodruff away f home1 ,presid5t ,cannon /at$ t x 0 8 desire to g away4 ,he 0 s conc]n$ 9 ! speak]'s heal? t he ?\ght su* an out+ 0 necess>y4 ,he himself _h be5 b5efitt$ previ\sly 9 go+ to ! seacoa/1 & x 0 8 desire to accompany ,presid5t ,cannon on ?is occasion4 ,8 pass+ away1 ?\gh q unexpect$1 0 a gradual s9k+ into an et]nal sleep4 ,presid5t ,woodruff 0 a man ( ,god4 ,he _h f9i%$ ! fight & _h be5 call$ h5ce to m+le ) 8 bre?r51 & to receive 8 well-e>n$ rew>d4 ,he 0 a heav5ly be+4 ,x 0 heav5 to be 9 8 company1 & 8 dep>ture f ?is sph]e ( action1 robs ! community ( a great & good man1 & "o :o fully m]it$ all ! bless+s promis$ to ^? :o rema9 true & /eadfa/ unto ! end4 ,! speak] _h be5 privileg$ to witness ! dep>ture f e>? ( ,presid5ts ,"y & ,taylor4 ,!y1 too1 7 righte\s m51 entitl$ to a full be/[al ( heav5ly bless+s4 ,conclud+1 ,presid5t ,cannon invok$ ! bless+s ( ,god ^u ! ,twelve ,apo/les & ^u all :o held responsible positions 9 ! ,*ur*1 t _! lives might be fraught ) good de$s & noble examples1 su* z ^? *>act]iz+ ! life & labors ( ,presid5t ,wil=d ,woodruff4 ,! *oir sang ,presid5t ,woodruff's favorite hymn3 ,god moves 9 a my/]i\s way4 ,! clos+ pray] 0 (f]$ by ,eld] ,brigham ,"y ( ! ,quorum ( ! ,twelve ,apo/les1 & ! imm5se audi5ce disp]s$ to take up _! places 9 ! ord] ( procession1 ! congregation m>*+ out 9 ord] to a selection on ! organ by ,pr(essor ,j4 ,j4 ,daynes4 #fcd ,,! ,,fun]al ,,cortege ,,/>ts4 ,! c]emonies 9 ! ,tab]nacle end$1 ! great audi5ce fil$ out into ! /reet &1 div]g+ 9 all directions1 a va/ ho/1 m+l+ ) ^? :o _h l+]$ outside1 s\ght _! c>riages & o!r conveyances ready to fall into l9e :5 ! procession to ! grave %\ld be =m$4 ,?\s&s ?rong$ ! /reets 9 anticipation ( witness+ ! dep>ture1 & yet ev]y?+ 0 ord]ly & all arrangem5ts skilfully c>ri$ out4 ,! m>%al ( ! day1 ) 8 num]\s effici5t aids1 & ! deta*m5t ( police1 r5d]$ signal s]vice 9 execut+ ! plans s c>efully arrang$4 ,hundr$s ( conveyances l9$ ! adjac5t /reets & 7 br\ght up 9 l9e 9 seemly ord]1 &1 9 fact1 ev]y?+ atte/$ ! preval5t rev]5ce 9 :i* ! occasion 0 held1 s t no?+ might occur to m> or delay ! m>%al+ ( ord] out ( seem+ *aos4 ,! s]vices 9 ! ,tab]nacle be+ f9i%$ at #a3cj1 ! =mation ( ! procession 0 begun on ! we/ & nor? sides ( ,temple squ>e1 & at #a3de p4 m4 ! ord] 0 giv5 to advance on ! way to ! belov$ ,presid5t's la/ re/+ place4 ,sl[ly & impressively ! j\rney to ! grave 0 begun4 ,z ! procession pass$ into public view1 _m an eye became dim ) te>s1 & a la/ f>ewell 0 brea!d f _m a life-"t fri5d & bro!r pione]4 ,?\s&s /ood ) uncov]$ heads z all t rema9$ ( him ^: life & "w _h cry/alliz$ into ! brighte/ gem ( immortal sett+ pass$ !m by1 & yet ?\s&s m made up ! cavalcade & ret9ue :i* foll[$ at ! %r9e ( dea?4 ,?is 0 ! ord] =m$ & ma9ta9$ on ! way to ! grave3 ,,ord] ,,( ,,procession4 #a4 ,m>%al ( day & aides4 #b4 ,held's b&4 #c4 ,h>mony glee club4 #d4 ,pall-be>]s4 #e4 ,he>se4 #f4 ,fl[]s4 #g4 ,c>riages "o to twelve inclusive--family4 #fce #h4 ,c>riages ?irte5 to eighte5 inclusive1 ,g5]al ,*ur* ,au?orities4 #i4 ,ogd5 b&4 #aj4 ,presid5ts ( ,/akes & c\nselors4 #aa4 ,g5]al organization ,relief ,societies4 #ab4 ,"y ,ladies' ,mutual ,improvem5t associations4 #ac4 ,"y ,m5's ,mutual ,improvem5t associations4 #ad4 ,des]et ,sunday ,s*ool ,union4 #ae4 ,prim>y associations4 #af4 ,*ur* ,bo>d ( ,education4 #ag4 ,faculty & /ud5ts ( ,brigham ,"y academy & repres5tatives ( diff]5t ,*ur* colleges & academies4 #ah4 ,fir/ ,regim5tal b& & ,utah ,national ,gu>d4 #ai4 ,/ate & city (ficials4 #bj4 ,g5]al public4 ,,! ,,l9e ,,( ,,m>*4 ,! l9e ( m>* all along ,s\? ,temple ,/reet 0 d5sely pack$ ) a mass ( humanity1 z f> z ,m ,/reet1 & f !re to ! cemet]y p 7 out 9 hundr$s await+ ! approa* ( ! procession4 ,?\s&s ( p also accompani$ ! rema9s ( ! dead ,prophet to ! place ( int]m5t1 & x 0 a spectacle long to be rememb]$4 ,! ,dead ,m>* 9 ,saul1 by ,held's b&1 & o!r fun]al dirges1 7 play$1 :ile ! ,ogd5 & ,fir/ ,regim5tal b&s disc\rs$ _! sweet1 sad music all ! way4 ,a wave ( h>mony roll$ d[n ! l9e f beg9n+ to end1 & surely x mu/ h aris5 z sweet inc5se to ! sph]es above4 ,sl[ly & /ately ! procession mov$ on its solemn way1 & :5 ! cemet]y 0 rea*$ a great conc\rse ( p 0 already !re4 ,! v>i\s organizations & repres5tative bodies disb&$ at ! gates ( ! cemet]y & ! simple :ite he>se be>+ ! rema9s ( ! dep>t$ lead] 0 driv5 to ! side ( ! grave1 :]e x 0 foll[$ by ! private c>riages ( ! memb]s ( ! deceas$'s family & ! g5]al au?orities ( ! ,*ur*4 ,at #b3de p4 m4 ! casket 0 tak5 f ! he>se & c>ri$ by ! pall-be>]s to ! grave into :i* x 0 consign$ :ile #fcf all ! p /ood ) uncov]$ heads4 ,c\ntless fl[]s 9 b\quets & designs ( exquisite beauty 7 laid ^u ! sw>d by sorr[+ fri5ds1 & :5 all 0 ready ! memb]s ( ! ,presid5t's family & o!r fri5ds g5tly laid "s floral tok5s ^u ! dep>t$'s bi] 9 la/ f>ewell4 ,!n ! au?orities ( ! ,*ur*1 :o _h ga!r$ on ! nor?we/ corn] ( ! plot ( gr\nd signifi$ t ! f9al c]emonies beg91 & ! ,h>mony glee club sang ) exquisite pa?os & t5d]ness1 ! selection3 ,n ,dead b ,sleepe?4 ,presid5t ,cannon !n call$ ^u ,apo/le ,f4 ,m4 ,lyman to (f] ! d$icatory pray]4 ,9 op5+ 8 invocation ,apo/le ,lyman ask$ t grace & /r5g? be v\*saf$ to ^? :o 7 b]eav$1 to be> up "u ! burd5 ( grief _! loss _h entail$1 & ask$ ! bless+s ( ! ,almighty 9 ! duty :i* _h devolv$ ^u him 9 d$icat+ ! la/ re/+ place ( him1 :o = s _m ye>s _h be5 id5tifi$ ) ! "w ( ! ,"l 9 ! e>?4 ,he pray$ t ,presid5t ,woodruff's life & record might /& z an example to ! ho/s ( ,israel ?r\gh\t ! _w1 "o :i* !y w\ld emulate if possible2 & fur!r ask$ t ! wid[s & *ildr5 might be com=t$ 9 ! k t _! belov$ fa!r _h gone to a glori\s rew>d4 ,x 0 8 desire t ! ,almighty bless ! gr\nd :]e s _m _h t5d] hopes & affection laid away1 t x w\ld ev] be sacr$ & holy to ! p4 ,he pray$ = ! prosp]ity ( ! "w ( build+ up ,zion 9 ! e>?2 = ! bless+s ( ! ,"l to re/ ^u ! ,*ur* & ! au?orities ^u :om its guidance w\ld n[ devolve1 & 9 conclusion ask$ t ! d$ication might be accept$ ( ! ,almighty 9 ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,at ! close ( ! pray]1 fl[]s 7 laid ^u ! grave by lov+ h&s1 & ! va/ conc\rse ( p disp]s$ to _! homes & v>i\s pursuits1 feel+ t ?is day w\ld be acc\nt$1 :ile "t & memory %\ld la/1 z "o ( ! mo/ notable 9 ! pres5t disp5sation1 & w\ld be hall[$ =ev]4 ,,:]e ,,! ,,grave ,,is4 ,! place :]e ! body ( ,presid5t ,woodruff w re/ until ! day ! grave %all give up its dead1 is situat$ ne> ! orig9al entrance at ! old /one gate ?r\gh ! antiquat$ #fcg wall t =m$ ! we/]n b\nd>y ( ! city cemet]y1 & is ab\t half way up on ! we/]n side4 ,! sev5? cemet]y av5ue =ms ! nor!rn b\nd>y ( ! plat1 :i* lies ab\t sev5ty-five y>ds f ! old /one wall4 ,on ! s\?1 is ! plat ( ! late ,apo/le ,era/us ,sn[1 ^: monum5t1 entw9$ ) honeysuckle1 t[]s ov] ! new-made grave4 ,ov] on ! hill a /one's ?r[ di/ant1 ! granite %aft t m>ks ! re/+ place ( ! late ,presid5t ,john ,taylor1 po9ts sil5tly t[>d heav54 ,j to ! we/1 across ! drive1 is ! ,noble plat1 :]e re/s ,luci5 ,noble1 :o 0 born ! same ye> z ,presid5t ,woodruff1 :o1 too1 liv$ to a great age1 dy+ 9 #ahia4 ,presid5t ,woodruff's grave is 9 ! extreme s\?-ea/]n corn] ( ! plat1 & is made alongside ( 8 wife1 ! late ,phoebe ,c>t] ,woodruff4 ,j across1 9 ! ,sn[ plat on ! s\?1 re/ ! bodies ( two *ildr54 ,! ,woodruff plat is simple & pla92 a sub/antial /one wall raises x above ! drive & ! closely cut gre5 grass cov]s x ov]4 ,! op5 grave ?is morn+ 0 dug into ! h>d soil ( ! m\nta9 :i* 0 z solid 9 its =mation z ! "* ( ! man ^: body x 0 to conta91 only a few planks 7 plac$ to keep ! loose e>? f fall+ 91 & a pla9 box ( :ite wood at ! bottom to conta9 ! casket4 ,no?+ ab\t ! grave 0 int5d$ = ornam5t or %[2 all 0 pla9 & sub/antial z ! dead ,presid5t wi%$ x to be4 ,f ! grave :]e he re/s !re is a f9e view ( ! city he help$ to f\nd1 & ! valley /ret*$ away to ! s\? 9 its beauty until %ut 9 f ! sight by ! ,septemb] haze4 ,ar\nd him re/ ^? :o f\ght ! battle ( life ) him1 b :o laid ! burd5 d[n1 we>i$ be=e ! load fell f 8 own %\ld]s1 & :o w welcome him 9 dea? z !y honor$ him 9 life4 ,,tab]nacle ,,decorations4 ,promptly at #g3cj a4 m41 by a pre>rang$ signal ) ! janitors1 a ,news report] 0 admitt$ to ! ,tab]nacle to view ! "w ( ! committee on decoration4 ,sil5ce brood$ ov] ! va/ auditorium1 & also a _s ( awe1 :i* is ! inv>iable accompanim5t ( solitude 9 ! mid/ ( va/ness4 ,! primeval des]t is slumb]+4 ,only on ! ea/]n #fch & we/]n peaks are se5 ! signs ( awak5+ day4 ,9 ! ,valley ! %ad[s are beg9n+ to lift & dissolve4 ,:at is x t ! eye beholds8 ,a va/ expanse ( sun-br[n$ sage & yell[ bun* grass4 ,= a mom5t1 we li/5 & cat* ! musical ripples ( a /ream hidd5 b5ea? an irregul> l9e ( will[ & squaw bu%1 ext5d+ f ! nor? ( ! canyon to ! ,lake4 ,! sun n[ breaks ov] ! ea/]n range4 ,a breeze is /irr+ d[n ! canyon4 ,ah1 !re is t same1 nev]-to-be-=gott5 p]fume ( ! des]t--s full ( fre%ness1 s sugge/ive ( fre$om6 ,:at6 ! b>k ( a dog8 ,surely x is4 ,& n[ a half-mile di/ant1 9 ! %ad[ ( a gn>l$ & crook$ grove ( cottonwoods1 ! eye cat*es sight ( a doz5 campfires1 :i* s5d curl+ wrea?s into ! morn+ sky4 ,! sunlight is play+ fanta/ic games ) ! /r&s ( smoke z !y weave !mselves into f9] fabrics1 & f9ally disappe> z gauze4 ,b5ea? ?is spread+ halo1 we get glimpses ( an irregul> village ( wick-i-ups1 smoke-begrim$ & tatt]$1 b o!rwise q 9 h>mony ) ! sc5e2 z if !y 7 9 fact s _m grotesque plants t _h sprung out ( ! native soil4 ,n[1 f out ^! rude habitations1 ?r\gh _m a r5t & flapp+ door1 ! *ildr5 ( ! des]t are p\r+--a curi\s lot ( black-head$1 squatty-figur$ little wom5 & *ildr54 ,sublime picture ( blissful indiff]5ce6 ,y d n "k t ?is is y\r la/ day ( undisput$ reign--if y\r sleepy exi/5ce c be call$ a reign4 ,be=e ! sun %all h rea*$ ! z5i?1 he1 ! great :ite ,*ief1 accompani$ by t o!r great man1 "y & vigor\s !n2 b s9ce gr[n old by toil & works ( righte\sness & today r5ew$ 9 y\? =ev]--he ! lead] ^: life among u we %all soon meet to commemorate4 ,b ! vision fades4 ,! pres5t has come back4 ,!re is /ill ! fa9t odor ( sage-bru% & des]t fl[] 9 ! room4 ,! sun has lo/ none ( 8 old-"t spl5dor1 b 8 rays p\r d[n1 n ^u ! primitive h]bage ( a des]t1 b ?r\gh ! dome ( a build+ :i* might well be tak5 to epitomize ! progress ( a jubilee4 ,! ea/]n half ( ! auditorium is sombre & unreliev$ by a s+le t\* ( ! arti/2 b ! #fci we/]n half is all agl[ 9 hang+s ( :ite & fills ! s\l ) a glory z ( a bett] _w4 ,if ! dep>t$ lead] %\ld be pres5t 9 _s at 8 own fun]al1 accord+ to 8 own wi%1 ^! are "s ?+s he w\ld see4 ,! mo/ prom95t object is 8 own portrait1 life-size1 z pa9t$ by ! well kn[n home arti/1 ,mr4 ,w ,clawson4 ,x is a /rik+ lik5ess ( ,presid5t ,woodruff at ! full vigor ( 8 manhood4 ,x is plac$ 9 front ( ! great organ aga9/ a backgr\nd ( ! ,/>s & ,/ripes4 ,above ! picture1 9 brilliant electric light1 is ! leg5d3 ,,be+ ,,dead ,,yet ,,speake?4 ,! front ( ! organ is s drap$ z to repres5t two gold5 columns1 "o on ea* side1 surm\nt$ by domes1 & jo9$ by a fe/oon ( :ite ca%m]e1 ! folds ( :i* fall d[n on ea* side ( ! organ 9 graceful curves4 ,bel[ ! portrait is a semicircle ( :ite drap]y1 =m+ a frame = ! c5tre piece1 :i* is no less symbolic ?an beautiful4 ,we desir$1 said ,bi%op ,w9d]1 *airman ( ! decoration committee1 to get up some?+ unique to di/+ui% ,presid5t ,woodruff's life--some?+ n us$ be=e4 ,! committee has c]ta9ly succe$$4 ,on ea* corn] ( ! organ /& out 9 bold figures ! date1 #ahdg4 ,imm$iately above are l>ge bun*es ( sage-bru% int]m+l$ ) sun-fl[]s4 ,fur!r up are ! tops ( ! rugg$ p9e1 :ile bel[1 betwe5 ! dates1 & repres5t+ ! expanse ( valley1 are ! yell[ tops ( furze & rabbit-bru%4 ,no?+ c\ld give a m reali/ic idea ( ,utah z ! dead ,pione] f\nd x4 ,on ! "r & left ( ! picture are %eaves ( :eat & oats1 symbolic bo? ( :at ,utah is to-day1 & ( ! ripe age ( our dep>t$ ,presid5t4 ,b t :i* is mo/ t\*+ is a bank ( fl[]s all ar\nd ,presid5t ,woodruff's feet1 :i*1 :e!r x be tak5 to symbolize ! love ( 8 p1 or ! new home to :i* he has gone1 is equally effective4 ,:5 ! electric display %all enhance ! beauty & h>mony ( ?is c5t]piece #fdj x w make an impression on ! audi5ce nev] to be =gott54 ,! /& next attracts att5tion4 ,all ! seats are drap$ 9 :ite2 ! pulpits1 "o above ano!r1 are gracefully fe/oon$ 9 cream ca%m]e & :ite ribbon4 ,! po/s at ea* end1 also 9 :ite drap]y1 are ea* surm\nt$ by a magnific5t b\quet4 ,! semi-circul> rail+ on ea* side ! /& has a backgr\nd ( :ite crape aga9/ :i*1 at regul> int]vals1 are folds ( cream ca%m]e1 ti$ by silk cord & tassels bel[1 & fa/5$ above ) sprays ( oak conta9+ acorns1 & ) ev]gre5s & sunfl[]s4 ,a simil> me?od ( decoration is foll[$ ) ! balu/rade :i* crosses ! auditorium4 ,! impression ( ! :ole is t ( a mighty pair ( :ite w+s ab\t to hov] ov] ! audi5ce4 ,! casket & floral decorations come la/1 b by no means lea/ into consid]ation4 ,bel[ ! /& on a table slant+ ea/ & we/1 are ! la/ rema9s ( ! late belov$ lead]4 ,! c(f9 9 lit]ally emboss$ 9 a tape/ry ( fl[]s be>+ ^! words3 ,,9 ,,lov+ ,,remembrance ,,by ,,! ,,*ildr5 ,,& ,,gr&*ildr5 ,,( ,,phoebe ,,c>t] ,,woodruff ,,& ,,m>y ,,jackson ,,woodruff4 ,on ! top ( ! casket is a bank ( c>nations1 roses & lilies1 on :i* ! s+le ^w ,fa!r appe>s1 :ile at ! head is a cr[n ( fl[]s1 ! gift ( ! ,relief societies1 & at ! foot a gigantic f]n palm leaf cov]$ ) magnific5t cut roses1 ! gift ( ,f4 ,au]ba* & ,co4 ,a %eaf ( rip5$ b>ley is also on ! casket1 & fe/oons ( smilax unite ! :ole4 ,on ea* side ( ! casket is a floral column inscrib$1 ,9 lov+ remembrance ( ! ,presid5t ( ,z4 ,c4 ,m4 ,i4 ,ne> by is a l>ge circle ( cut roses & o!rs fl[]s1 be>+ ! motto on its face1 ,! glory ( ,god is intellig5ce4 ,! circle symbolizes et]nity1 & a b& or bridge cross+ x & evid5tly int5d$ to symbolize "t1 be> ! inscription ,y4 ,m4 ,m4 ,i4 ,a4 ,a l>ge h>p ( fl[]s1 significant ( ! div9e h>mony ( ,presid5t ,woodruff's life1 is ! gift ( ! ,tab]nacle *oir4 #fda ,o!r gifts ( fl[]s are a basket ( a/]s & cut roses by ! ,prim>y association1 a basket ( fl[]s by ! ,city ,c\ncil1 a h>p by ,a4 ,c4 ,brix51 a wrea? by ,annie ,hoglund1 an an*or by ,mr4 & ,mrs4 ,john ,beck1 beautiful floral designs by ,mrs4 ,m4 ,m4 ,b>ratt1 & also by ,mr4 & ,mrs4 ,james ,c4 ,mc,donald1 an unusually beautiful b\quet ( gold5-b&$ lilies ( ,japan & cut roses by ,r4 ,c4 ,evans1 besides _m (f]+s )\t names4 ,! effect ( ! :ole is t ( simplicity & purity1 ! di/+ui%$ traits ( ! dep>t$ ,presid5t4 ,:ile ! committee on decoration des]ve great praise = ! plann+ ( ! :ole1 ,f4 ,g4 ,f4 ,huefn] & 8 assi/ants1 ,si/]s ,s>ah ,a4 ,gill1 & ,lizzie ,a%ton1 :o execut$ ! plans1 are n to be =gott54 #fdb ,,*apt] #eg4 ,,"* ,,sket*4 ,by ,dr4 ,j4 ,m4 ,tann]4 ,to ! law & to ! te/imony2 & if !y speak n accord+ to ?is ^w1 x is because !re is no light 9 !m4 ,if ! :ole religi\s life ( ,wil=d ,woodruff c\ld be summ$ up 9 a s+le s5t5ce1 x w\ld be 9 t ,scriptural /atem5t by :i* ! tru? ( ,god's purposes 0 made evid5t4 ,! ,scripture 0 8 safe guide 9 e walk ( life4 ,to him x 0 a liv+ f\nta94 ,its promises gave him assurance1 its w>n+s re/ra9$ him1 its prov]bs gave him wisdom1 its psalms attun$ 8 s\l1 its m sure ^w ( life 0 to him conclusive ( all t ,god _h done & t ,he w\ld yet d _m great & m>vel\s ?+s among ! *ildr5 ( m54 ,he 0 a dev\t /ud5t ( ! ,bible1 & t book acc\nts n alone = ! spiritual quality ( 8 life1 b = ! peculi> work+s ( #fdc 8 m9d4 ,!re 0 no?+ 9 life t he c\ld n measure 9 t]ms ( ,holy ,writ4 ,x is d\btful :e!r ! ,bible ev] br\ght a human s\l m p]fectly )9 ! circumf]5ce ( its tea*+s1 promises1 rew>ds1 & inspiration ?an x br\ght ,wil=d ,woodruff4 ,he 0 :at is sometimes call$ a man ( "o book2 t is1 a man ^: pr$om9ant *>act]i/ics are m>k$ by a s+le book4 ,he knew 8 ,bible4 ,x 0 ! companion ( 8 y\?1 ! joy ( 8 e>ly manhood1 & ! solace ( 8 old age4 ,:atev] did n squ>e ) its tea*+s 0 to him insuffici5t4 ,x br\ght him disc]nm5t & made him wakeful & wat*ful = ! new light its promises conta9$4 ,x 0 a wat*-t[] on :i* he /ood look+ = new evid5ces ( a new disp5sation & ( glori\s promises ( a day to come4 ,9 8 y\?1 8 contact ) religi\s d5om9ations br\ght him no spiritual satisfaction1 because ! sects ( t day did n con=m to t /&>d ( tru?1 ! ,holy ,writ1 to :i* he _h pl$g$ 8 allegiance4 ,a man ^: life ! ,bible s completely p]meat$ c\ld be naught else ?an a spiritual-m9d$ man4 ,to no man's m9d 0 ,god ev] a m pot5t reality 9 ! affairs ( m5 ?an to 8 m9d4 ,to him ,he 0 n a di/ant be+ ^: my/]ies obscure & ov]awe4 ,to ,wil=d ,woodruff ,god 0 a companion1 a k9d & lov+ fa!r1 a protector1 a guide4 ,t ,god spoke ) m5 face to face 0 no metaphor to him1 0 no spiritualiz$ conclusion1 x 0 a commonplace1 ?\gh pr(\nd1 tru?4 ,he reg>d$ himself z a *ild ( ,god to :om & ) :om he _h a "r to speak4 ,!re 0 no?+ 9 life :i* a man might n disclose to 8 ,mak]1 & he aspir$ to commune ) ,god z "o man speake? to ano!r4 ,8 conceptions ( ,god made religion a simple ?+1 z simple z x 0 wond]ful4 ,he seldom argu$ religion1 he nev] prov$ ! exi/5ce ( ,god1 he r>ely expla9$ obscure mean+s ( ,holy ,writ4 ,to him ,god 0 ! same ye/]day1 to-day1 & =ev]4 ,! relation%ip ( man to 8 ,mak] 0 set =? on ! fir/ pages ( ! ,bible4 ,god made man 9 8 own image2 male & female creat$ ,he !m4 ,t ,god _h talk$ to ,adam 9 ! g>d5 ( ,ed5 0 no my?1 0 no my/]y4 ,he _h talk$ to o!rs4 ,he w\ld talk to m5 aga94 ,no?+ satisfi$ 8 spiritual crav+s %ort ( an actual communication betwe5 heav5 & e>?4 ,= su* a communication he 0 look+1 hop+1 pray+4 ,:5 x came1 x 0 z cle> to 8 und]/&+ z ! rays ( light at noonday sun4 ,8 :ole be+ 0 illum9at$ by ! new revelation4 ,h[ev]1 he put x to ! te/2 he measur$ x 9 ! light ( ,scripture2 te/$ x by individual exp]i5ces1 & x 0 9 p]fect h>mony ) 8 spiritual & intellectual be+2 & :5 once he put 8 h& to ! pl[1 he nev] look$ back4 ,no d\bt ev] tr\bl$ him2 no misgiv+s ev] damp5$ 8 ardor4 ,!nce=? he nev] que/ion$ ! tru? ( a div9e call to ! *ildr5 ( ?is age any m ?an he que/ion$ 8 own exi/5ce4 ,x is difficult 9 su* a man to draw a l9e betwe5 8 spiritual & 8 physical life4 ,c]ta9 x is1 he made no di/9ction4 ,ev]y?+ t t\*$ div9e purpose 0 to him a "p ( 8 religion4 ,if he prea*$1 he prea*$ 9 ! "n ( ,god2 if he dug dit*es & till$ ! e>?1 x 0 equally 9 ob$i5ce to a div9e comm&4 ,he 0 j z dev\t ) ! scy! or ! sickle z he 0 ) ! hymn book or 9 ! pulpit4 ,:5 "o !re=e speaks ( ! spiritual *>act]i/ics ( su* a man1 #fdd he speaks ( ! :ole man2 & if ,wil=d ,woodruff's spiritual nature 7 m]ely a *>act]i/ic1 religion might h be5 ?\ght ( 9 him z an incid5t1 a "p ( 8 life4 ,x 0 8 :ole life2 = x 0 measur$ 9 t]ms ( 8 relation%ip ) 8 ,god--t relation%ip he recogniz$ ev]y:]e ?r\gh\t a rem>kable & unique life4 ,^? be/ acqua9t$ ) ! life & habits ( ,wil=d ,woodruff w f9d x difficult1 if n :olly impossible1 to call to m9d any circum/ance ( unoccupi$ mom5ts 9 all _! acqua9tance%ip ) him4 ,he 0 a man ( m$ium height1 ( a robu/ nature1 heavy set1 & ( unb\nd$ n]v\s en]gy4 ,^? :o glorify "w & exalt its importance 9 ! div9e economy ( man f9d 9 him an example ( ! highe/ type4 ,he lov$ "w1 n alone = its own sake1 b because x 0 associat$ ) div9e comm&4 ,nor 0 x to him m]ely a means ( gett+ on 9 ! _w1 ( add+ conv5i5ces & com=t to 8 own life z well z to ^? dep5d5t ^u him2 to him x 0 a bless+1 a privilege1 an opportunity :i* he always avail$ himself ( :5ev] 8 call+ w\ld p]mit4 ,nor 0 he discrim9at+ 9 ! k9d ( "w he did4 ,he took up :atev] 0 at h& to be done4 ,8 toil 9 ! canyons1 8 sweat 9 ! h>ve/ field1 8 travels ^u ! pla9s 7 all important p>ts 9 div9e economy & he p]=m$ e labor ( life ) z mu* zeal z he 0 wont to ex]cise 9 promulgat+ ! ^w ( ,god4 ,he 0 n a work] 9 ! ord9>y s5se ( ! ^w2 = 9 "w he always set himself ab\t to accompli% extraord9>y tasks4 ,^? :o rememb] him 9 ! pione] days ( ,utah call to m9d 8 unusual physical p[]s :5 comp>$ ) o!r m54 ,i h se5 him1 said ,john ,a4 ,woolf ( ,c>d/on1 ,canada1 fe$ a ?re%+ ma*9e ) bundles f a /ack1 :5 ?ree ord9>y m5 compla9$ ( ! task4 ,he 0 nev] p>ticul> :]e he work$1 usually he got 9 ! mo/ disagreeable place ab\t a ?re%] 9 ord] to favor ^? ) :om he work$4 ,:5 he might h *os5 8 place1 he w5t to ! *aff-p5 :]e ! smut & dirt 7 almo/ unbe>able4 ,i nev] knew a h>d] work] ?an ,wil=d ,woodruff4 ,he c\ld turn f "o occupation to ano!r )\t ! #fde lea/ app>5t ef=t4 ,he w\ld toil assidu\sly 9 ! h>ve/ field1 & ) sc>cely a mom5t's notice be ready to receive ! dignit>ies ( ! nation t might happ5 to visit ,salt ,lake ,city :ile he 0 ?us engag$4 ,to sweat1 0 a div9e comm& z mu* s z to pray2 & 9 8 life he exemplifi$ 9 ! highe/ degree t simple ,*ri/ian life t makes = ! physical1 m5tal1 & moral well-be+ ( man4 ,he believ$ s9c]ely 9 ! moral supremacy ( manual toil4 ,he lov$ x & enjoy$ x4 ,:5ev] 9 ! mid/ ( 8 public m9i/ries !re came to him an opportunity to retire to 8 f>m1 he w5t to x ) all ! en]gy ( 8 m>vel\s physical endurance4 ,8 love ( toil produc$ 9 8 life :at x does 9 ! lives ( mo/ m5 ( simil> habits1 a simplicity1 a democracy1 & ! _s ( univ]sal bro!rhood4 ,to him !re 7 no commonplace tasks4 ,all t he did 0 important to 8 own exaltation 9 ?is life & 9 ! _w to come4 ,8 love ( labor p5etrat$ ! veil & admitt$ him to ! _w beyond :]e9 he saw ,god-giv5 opportunities to "w4 ,an idle1 self-suffici5t life 9 ! next _w 0 z abhorr5t to 8 nature z ! ord9>y conceptions ( purgatory4 ,! ?\ght t 9 ! great beyond m5 %\ld h an unwan+ & an undim9i%$ endurance 9 ! indu/ry ( an et]nity 0 glori\s to 8 m9d4 ,9 ?is age :5 m5 are %irk+ physical tasks 9 ! indu/rial _w 9 pursuit ( occupations t are z free z possible f bodily ex]tions1 8 life /&s out z a beautiful example ( simplicity & vigor4 ,no man ev] did m 9 ! ,*ur* to exalt "w & put ^u x ! impress ( div9e comm& ?an ,wil=d ,woodruff2 & he 0 z uno/5tati\s 9 physical toil z he 0 9 e o!r occupation :i* he hone/ly & fai?fully pursu$4 ,9 ! broade/ & highe/ s5se ( ! t]m1 ,wil=d ,woodruff may be designat$ z truly ! fri5d ( mank9d2 b )9 t broad] fri5d%ip !re 7 intimacies & confid5ces :i* he c>ri$ ) him f 8 e>li] days ?r\gh ! rema9d] ( life4 ,he1 l mo/ m5 ( a /rong "* & lov+ disposition1 _h 8 special fri5ds--fri5ds ^: _s & #fdf mann] ( life 7 cong5ial to him--fri5ds ^: religi\s practices & ?\ghts 7 9 h>mony ) 8 own aspirations4 ,) him1 h[ev]1 fri5ds 7 n select$ because ( _! /ation 9 life2 !y 7 among all classes1 ! humble/ z well z ! highe/2 inde$1 x is d\btful :e!r ,wil=d ,woodruff ev] recogniz$ any class di/9ction :atev]4 ,if he ev] made a di/9ction1 x 0 a di/9ction betwe5 ! good & ! bad4 ,he 0 nev] gov]n$ by consid]ations ( weal?1 rank1 or public honors4 ,8 fri5d%ips belong$ to t old-fa%ion$ type :]e9 m5 7 actuat$ by a _s ( bro!rhood & unaffect$ love = "o ano!r4 ,nor 0 he "o ( ^? :o boa/$ ( fri5d%ips ) ! select$ few4 ,e /ake ( ,zion1 if n almo/ e community1 conta9$ "s special fri5d or fri5ds1 "t-honor$ & true4 ,he lov$ to ?r[ (f ! =malities ( social re/ra9t & indulge 9 ^? he>t to he>t talks t br\ght up rem9isc5ces ( e>li] days4 ,l o!rs1 he 0 especially attract$ by ^? ^: view-po9ts ( life 7 simil> to 8 own1 ^: spiritual natures revel$ 9 ! ?+s ( ,god & ascrib$ to ,him bo? ! honors & ! glories ( ?is _w4 ,8 fri5d%ips 7 bo? s9c]e & la/+2 ev5 :5 fri5ds deviat$ f ! pa?s ( ! highe/ rectitude1 he pref]r$ to ?9k ( !m z !y once 71 9 ! enjoym5t ( div9e favor4 ,! good 9 o!rs 0 upp]mo/ 9 8 judgm5t ( m51 & 8 fri5d%ip 0 all ! m la/+ because x 0 accompani$ by a _s ( *>ity & good-w to all4 ,x w\ld p]haps be "h a little discrim9at+ to speak ( any individual fri5d%ips ( 8 life4 ,!re is "o1 h[ev]1 t 0 s /rong & la/+ t x illu/rates ) great cle>ness ! "* ( ! man4 ,ezra ,t4 ,cl>k ( ,f>m+ton 0 a man ( simple habits & devot$ to indu/rial life4 ,he lov$ ! soil ^: v p>ticles awak5$ )9 him a satisfaction & an en?usiasm4 ,^! two m5 develop$ ?r\gh\t _m ye>s ( intimate association a lov+ reg>d = ea* o!r t 0 z /rik+ z x 0 beautiful4 ,:5ev] ,eld] ,woodruff c\ld /eal away f ! duties & responsibilities ( life "s leisure h\rs1 he s\ght an ev5+'s pa/ime 9 ! home ( 8 #fdg fri5d4 ,_! devotion to ea* o!r grew ) ye>s2 & x may be tru?fully said t no?+ ev] came up 9 life to di/urb _! confid5ce & love4 ,eld] ,woodruff 0 ?r\gh\t all 8 life an ideal neighbor4 ,8 int]e/ 9 ^? ab\t him 0 "o ( helpfulness4 ,he 0 quick to see ! ne$s ( a neighbor & g5]\s 9 8 impulse to give & to help4 ,8 high reg>d = ! privileges ( o!rs nev] p]mitt$ him to trespass on ! rights or ! prop]ty ( ^? ab\t him4 ,! prop]ty ( o!rs 0 z sacr$ to him z 8 own & its safety elicit$ 8 c>eful att5tion4 ,he 0 g5]\s 9 ! contribution ( 8 "t & k4 ,8 selection 9 ! e>ly days ( ,utah z ! head ( organizations int5d$ to place )9 ! rea* ( all ! be/ me?ods ( f>m+ & manufacture illu/rates ! e/eem 9 :i* he 0 held by ^? :o intru/$ to him matt]s ( su* welf>e to ! p4 ,he 0 !re=e ! highe/ type ( a mission>y ( good de$s z well z ( good c\nsel4 ,!re 0 nev] 9 him a _s ( condesc5sion4 ,he nev] ?\ght ( obligations "u :i* he 0 plac+ 8 fell[m5 :ile do+ !m a s]vice4 ,he s]v$ o!rs because he enjoy$ ! _s ( helpfulness & f\nd x a "p ( 8 ,god-giv5 nature to be ( use 9 e possible mann] to ^? x 0 8 joy to help on 9 ! _w4 ,! mission>y _s ( ,eld] ,woodruff :i* manife/$ itself s zeal\sly 9 ! welf>e & happ9ess ( o!rs did n p]mit him to pursue life 9 ! int]e/ ( any selfi% ambitions or p]sonal aggr&izem5t4 ,8 j\rnal reveals ! pride he felt 9 br++ home to ! lives ( m5 ! great tru?s ( ,mormonism4 ,he 0 always m int]e/$ 9 :at o!rs d]iv$ f 8 s]vices ?an :at came to him4 ,9 c\nsel1 !re=e1 he 0 nev] actuat$ by selfi% aims1 & he 0 free f suspicion t ! ?+s :i* o!rs advocat$ c\ld h any ult]ior purpose ?an t :i* appe>$ ^u ! surface4 ,by nature he 0 an unsuspici\s man & t made 8 life free f ! jeal\sies1 envies1 & misgiv+s s de/ructive ( human happ9ess4 ,t nature made him an optimi/4 #fdh ,he w5t ab\t life n only look+ = ! good1 b ) ability to see x4 ,he _h no?+ to conceal1 no?+ to disfigure1 !re=e ! %ades & color+s ( life ) him 7 true to nature4 ,:5ev] 9 8 judgm5t x became necess>y to (f] any criticism ^u ! lives or conduct ( o!rs1 x 0 = ! purpose ( w>n+ ^? :om he criticiz$ aga9/ ! dang]s t w\ld befall !m1 if !y pursu$ su* a c\rse4 ,(t5 ?r\gh\t 8 j\rnal he speaks ( ! apo/asy ( prom95t m5 & old-"t fri5ds4 ,:at he wrote is 9 a _s ( *>ity2 8 words are words ( regret1 & 8 s5tim5ts are full ( bro!rly consid]ation1 ev5 t[>d ^? :o ceas$ to ent]ta9 convictions 9 h>mony ) 8 own4 ,?\gh he 0 a man ( a g5tle _s1 x mu/ n be suppos$ t he 0 :olly incapable ( pron\nc+ judgm5t ^u ! wick$ or ! ungodly4 ,b ev5 8 judgm5ts 7 n accompani$ by p]sonal antagonisms4 ,he 0 bo? =getful & =giv+4 ,he 0 n a man ( m>k$ prejudices1 & !re is no evid5ce t he ev] pursu$ ) malice ^? 9 :om he _h lo/ confid5ce4 ,he 01 p]haps1 z free f prejudices z any prom95t man 9 8 day4 ,?is beautiful quality ( life made him tractable1 easily p]suad$1 especially :5 ! influ5ce ab\t him 0 "o ( bro!rly love or k9d consid]ation4 ,9 ! m9or affairs ( life1 & 9 ! details ( adm9i/ration1 he 0 n v p>ticul> h[ ?+s 7 done1 provid$ !y c\ld be accompli%$ )\t friction & 9 a _s :i* con=m$ to ! pr9ciples ( ! gospel4 ,he 0 nev] insi/5t1 nor 0 he p]si/5t 9 hav+ 8 own way 9 8 association ) 8 fell[m54 ,he _h s completely surr5d]$ himself to ! w ( ,god & to ! lead]%ip ( 8 bre?r5 t no?+ ev] m5ac$ 8 ambition or ar\s$ a _s ( res5tm5t )9 him1 provid$ he 0 n requir$ to sacrifice pr9ciple or subord9ate 8 manhood4 ,in/ances are reveal$ 9 8 j\rnal :]e he took a /rong /& :5 que/ions ( "r & wrong 7 at /ake2 & he manife/$ ! fire ( righte\s zeal :5ev] any "q arose n 9 h>mony ) 8 conceptions ( ,god's message to ! *ildr5 ( m54 ,dislike1 envy1 or jeal\sy #fdi _h s little effect ^u 8 hopeful nature t ^? ord9>y prejudices common to mank9d r>ely tr\bl$ him4 ,he rejoic$ 9 ! good =tune ( o!rs1 & prais$ ,god4 ,! /udy ( ! life ( ,wil=d ,woodruff con/antly rem9ds "o ( ,na?aniel ( :om ,jesus said3 ,he is an ,israelite )\t guile4 ,! evil conditions ( mank9d1 p's %ortcom+s1 & ev5 _! vices 7 n matt]s :i* re/$ ^u 8 consci5ce or ar\s$ a _s ( d5unciation or judgm5t )9 him4 ,x 0 n easy = him to ?9k ( evils or to associate !m ) 8 fell[man4 ,he look$ ^u ! bright side ( life & _h a ke5 appreciation ( ! good !re 0 9 o!rs4 ,:5ev] he utt]$ words ( condemnation or prophesi$ ! judgm5ts ( ,god1 x 0 9 pursuance ( div9e manife/ations to 8 he>t & m9d4 ,:5ev] he spoke words ( repro(1 x 0 because he conceiv$ x 8 duty to d s1 n because x 0 8 nature to criticise or to f9d fault4 ,:5 he spoke ( ! wick$ness ( ! _w1 or ! wrong-do+s ( 8 fell[m51 x 0 z a rule 9 a _s ( te/imony1 & n because ( ! ?+s :i* he saw or he>d4 ,no man 0 ev] m will+ ?an ,wil=d ,woodruff t ! s5tim5ts ( 8 he>t & ! ?\ghts ( 8 m9d %\ld be read z if 9 an op5 book4 ,! divid+ l9e ( 8 inn] life & ! expression ( 8 words & conduct 0 nev] m>k$4 ,he 0 !re=e free f t secret life :i* is con/antly /ruggl+ aga9/ ! revelations ( its real tru?4 ,! ,sa9ts w always ?9k ( him z a man l ,na?aniel--)\t guile4 ,"o ( ! highe/ evid5ces ( a truly religi\s nature is ! s9c]ity ( life t *>act]izes x4 ,x is also t quality ( ! human s\l :i* gives zeal to mission>y life & makes ! te/imony borne c>ry conviction to ! he>ts ( o!rs4 ,! s9c]ity ( ,wil=d ,woodruff nev] left any room = d\bt z to 8 convictions ^u ev]y?+ :i* he advocat$4 ,8 e>ne/ness comm&$ ! respectful att5tion ( all :o he>d him1 ev5 ?\gh !y 7 n conv9c$ by ! evid5ces ( 8 ^w or ! =ce ( 8 argum5ts4 ,9 all matt]s ( religion1 an e>ne/ demeanor is necess>y = ! assurance ( o!rs z well z "o's own self-satisfaction4 ,x 0 easy = e man--,mormon1 ,jew1 or ,g5tile--to believe #fej t ,wil=d ,woodruff believ$ himself1 & s9c]ely to believe oneself is ! highe/ evid5ce ( t inn] conviction :i* removes misgiv+s & d\bts f ! human s\l4 ,x 0 ?is peculi> quality ( life t made him a model mission>y4 ,possess+ ! highe/ qualities ( s9c]ity1 he naturally became an e>ne/ advocate 9 8 tea*+s & an indefatigable work] 9 ev]y?+ he set 8 h&s to d4 ,!re 0 nev] any?+ ab\t 8 life1 nev] any div]sions f ! pa? ( duty or surr5d] to ! _s ( a pleasure-lov+ age to di/urb ! zeal t came f ! s9c]ity & e>ne/ness ( 8 s\l4 ,9 _m !re is (t5 a /rong desire to surr5d] !mselves to t _s ( pleasure t dead5s ! consci5ce & gives self-ju/ification aft] wrong do+4 ,) him1 z ) o!rs1 a consi/5t e>ne/ness & a he>tfelt s9c]ity 7 a safegu>d aga9/ a _s ( disbelief4 ,^? qualities ( life nev] p]mitt$ him to %irk responsibility or be indiff]5t to ! obligations e man %\ld feel ) respect to 8 ,mak]4 ,he 01 !re=e1 l ! prophets ( old--zeal\s = ! ?+s ( ,god4 ,!re 0 a /eadfa/ness ( purpose 9 all t ,wil=d ,woodruff set 8 h& to d4 ,he 0 z devot$ 9 action z he 0 9 ?\ght & feel+4 ,8 /&>d ( life 0 a religi\s /&>d1 & x 0 support$ by a con/ancy t 0 peculi> to 8 nature4 ,f ! beg9n+ to ! end ( life1 8 religi\s convictions 7 /rictly adh]$ to4 ,he 0 nev] drawn into subord9ate consid]ations4 ,he nev] ran (f at a tang5t1 nev] all[$ m9or matt]s to absorb him4 ,8 loves1 8 hopes1 8 aims 9 life 7 all subord9ate to ! great c5tral tru? ( ,god's revelation4 ,he might be mis9=m$ ab\t details2 facts might be di/ort$2 ev5ts might be wrongly /at$2 b he _h a guid+ /> f :i* 8 eyes 7 nev] tak52 & soon] or lat]1 he set himself 9 h>mony ) ! true _s ( ! age 9 :i* he mov$4 ,8 devotion always made him reliable & true4 ,fri5ds nev] d\bt$ 8 fri5d%ip1 nor tr\bl$ !mselves ab\t its cont9uance4 ,he _h t p]fect reg>d = ! fri5d%ips ( life :i* b\nd him to m54 ,! qualities t made him devot$ to m5 & to duty came f ! l>g] devotion :i* he always felt = ! ?+s ( ,god4 ,he truly lov$ 8 ,god4 ,:atev] #fea t love might mean to o!rs1 to him x meant a will+ s]vice1 a confid+ he>t1 a life ( /eadfa/ devotion to ! obligations :i* he felt ! ,"l _h laid ^u him4 ,8 devotion made him int5sely e>ne/1 s9c]e1 & guileless4 ,x help$ him to see ! be/ !re 0 9 life4 ,! true & beautiful fill$ 8 he>t ) admiration4 ,devotion gave to him a simplicity t left no place = pride & va9 ambitions4 ,!re came to him out ( a dev\t life ! enjoym5t ( all ,god's revelations 9 nature & 9 ^w4 ,8 family life 0 devoid ( e %[ ( o/5tation4 ,he enjoy$ ! companion%ip ( ! y\nge/ *ild1 & kept 9 t\* ) ! sorr[s & joys ( family life4 ,he c\ld n /& alo( f ! family life :i* he _h done s mu* to create4 ,! responsibilities ( 8 home he %>$ ) e memb] ( 8 h\sehold4 ,he lov$ 8 wives & *ildr51 & 9 _! mid/ 0 free1 easy1 & approa*able4 ,8 discipl9e nev] c>ri$ ) x any sev]ity4 ,9 8 home he f\nd relaxation & re/ f ! /r5u\s life he l$4 ,8 *ildr5 lov$ him4 ,!y 7 free to reason or p]suade4 ,!y felt no b>ri]s betwe5 him & !m4 ,_! consci5ce might be tr\blesome to !m1 b 8 /]nness nev] 04 ,he belong$ to t class ( fa!rs /yl$ indulg5t4 ,8 own example call$ = an indu/ri\s & ob$i5t life 9 8 home4 ,x 0 easy = 8 *ildr5 to und]/& :at !y %\ld d by :at !y saw him d4 ,goodness 0 ! quality he mo/ extoll$2 & if 8 family w\ld only be good1 !y 7 to 8 m9d be/ prep>$ to fulfill any responsibility ,god might place ^u !m4 ,!y w\ld le>n _! duties by do+ !m4 ,he consid]$ "o duty well done ! be/ means ( le>n+ & do+ new ones4 ,! family life x 0 8 e>ne/ endeavor to create & beautify is reflect$ 9 ! joyful _s t comes to desc5dants :o meet annually on 8 bir?day1 ,m>* fir/1 to d honor to 8 "n4 #feb ,app5dix ,a4 ,,sidney ,,rigdon4 7,mill5nial ,/>1 ,vol4 #e1 p4 #aji74 ,to ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts3 ,i deem x to be a duty :i* ,i owe to ,god & ,8 ,*ur*1 to express my feel+s & be> my te/imony unto y1 conc]n+ c]ta9 ?+s t are pres5t$ to y = y\r consid]ation1 especially ! claims ( ,eld] ,sidney ,rigdon to ! exclusive "r to lead & gov]n ! ,*ur* ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts4 ,i h c>efully exam9$ ! trial :i* ,eld] ,rigdon has _h be=e ! au?orities ( ! ,*ur* 9 ,nauvoo1 z giv5 9 ! ,times & ,seasons1 ,vol4 ,v1 ,no4 #ag1 & ,i am satisfi$ t a righte\s decision has be5 giv5 9 8 case4 ,i d n make ^! rem>ks )\t my reasons1 & ,i w "h give ^? reasons4 ,i w comm5ce by ask+ :]e has ,eld] ,rigdon be5 s9ce ! days ( ,f> ,we/8 ,has he /ood by ! side ( ! ,prophet & ,patri>* z a true fri5d1 to assi/ 9 c>ry+ !m ?r\gh _! trials1 tribulations1 & p]secutions8 ,has he walk$ up into 8 place z a man ( ,god1 & /ood beside ! ,prophet z 8 c\nselor8 ,has he 9 any way be5 a pill> or support to ! ,*ur* f t day until ?is8 ,has he su/a9$ ! cause1 & us$ an influ5ce to spread ! "w abroad s9ce ! p]secution 9 ,f> ,we/8 ,has he 9 any way su/a9$ ! prie/hood ) dignity & honor = ! la/ five ye>s ( 8 life8 ,or1 has ! ,prophet1 9 any po9t ( view1 lean$ ^u him z a c\nselor1 a /aff1 or support1 = ! la/ five ye>s8 ,or has ! ,prophet ,joseph f\nd ,eld] ,rigdon 9 8 c\ncils1 :5 he organiz$ ! ,quorum ( ! ,twelve a few mon?s be=e 8 dea? to prep>e !m = ! end[m5t8 ,& :5 !y receiv$ _! end[m5t1 & actually receiv$ ! keys ( ! ,k+dom ( ,god1 & oracles ( ,god--keys to revelation--& ! patt]n ( heav5ly ?+s2 & :5 he decl>$ to ! ,twelve1 ,^u y\r %\ld]s ! ,k+dom re/s1 & y mu/ r\nd up y\r %\ld]s #fec & be> x1 = ,i h _h to d x until n[1 :]e 0 ,sidney ,rigdon8 ,has ,eld] ,rigdon %>$ ?is responsibility 9 any way8 ,no1 no1 v]ily no2 b ! rev]se1 until he _h become l a mill/one ^u ! neck ( ,joseph ,smi?1 ! ,prophet1 ,se]1 & ,revelator4 ,& ,i h]eby be> my te/imony t ,i he>d ,joseph ,smi? decl>e t ,eld] ,rigdon _h become l a mill/one ^u 8 back--a dead weight--& he _h c>ri$ him long en\gh1 & mu/ ?r[ him (f2 & 9 my he>+ reque/$ "o ( ! ,quorum ( ! ,twelve to br+ him up be=e ! ,*ur*1 t he might be dealt ) accord+ to ! law ( ! ,*ur*1 t he might be cut (f z a dead bran*1 & no long] encumb] ! tree1 z !re 0 suffici5t te/imony aga9/ him4 ,b ?r\gh ! plead+s ( ,bro!r ,hyrum ,smi? & o!rs he 0 sp>$4 ,eld] ,brigham ,"y has be5 8 fri5d1 spoke 9 8 favor1 9 consequ5ce ( 8 age & =m] /&+1 hop+ t he might re=m1 get ! _s ( ! "w1 & magnify 8 call+4 ,he has be5 pati5tly su/a9$ until ! bran* became twice dead1 & necess>y to be sev]$ f ! tree4 ,eld] ,rigdon1 = ! la/ five ye>s ( 8 life1 has be5 mo/ly %ut up 9 ! po/-(fice2 has conf9$ himself mo/ly to 8 own temporal affairs1 manife/+ b little int]e/ 9 ! affairs ( ! ,*ur*2 & :5 any al>m or report 0 9 circulation unfavorable to ! cause1 if we c\ld judge at all f ! c\rse he pursu$1 x _h a t5d5cy to increase tr\ble & di/urbance1 in/ead ( decreas+ x4 ,x is true1 t ,eld] ,rigdon att5d$ "s ( ! c\ncils t ,presid5t ,smi? held ) ! ,twelve & o!rs1 be=e 8 dea?1 :ile giv+ !m in/ructions2 b ,i he>d ,presid5t ,smi? say t he came 9 )\t 8 wi% or invitation1 z he _h no confid5ce 9 him4 ,eld] ,rigdon & 8 fri5ds w\ld n[ claim1 be=e ! ,*ur* & ! _w1 t he holds ! keys ( ! ,k+dom ( ,god ( ! la/ disp5sation1 above ! ,twelve1 ! ,*ur*1 etc4 ,i am ready to admit be=e ! :ole ,*ur* & ! _w1 t he does hold "o key diff]5t f t held by ! ,twelve2 "o t !y d n hold--"o t ,god nev] held1 nor ,jesus ,*ri/1 nor any true prophet1 patri>*1 or apo/le2 ,joseph & ,hyrum ,smi? 7 utt] /rang]s to x4 ,we are judg+ accord+ to ! words ( 8 own m\? accord+ to ! te/imony giv5 on 8 trial4 ,we suppose t ,lucif]1 :o made w> 9 heav51 0 ! au?or ( t key2 & #fed t x _h be5 h&$ d[n unto ! pres5t day1 & ) x ,eld] ,rigdon has unlock$ 8 he>t1 & portray$ be=e our eyes :at x 04 ,:at is x8 ,he> x1 all ye ,latt]-day ,sa9ts6 ,li/51 ,o e>?1 & judge ! fruits ( ?is key4 ,he ?reat5s to turn traitor1 publi% aga9/ ! ,*ur* 9 public j\rnals4 ,he intimates t he w\ld br+ a mob ^u ! ,*ur*1 /ir up ! _w aga9/ ! ,sa9ts1 & br+ di/ress ^u !m1 etc4 7,times & ,seasons1 ,vol4 ,v1 pp4 #fej-fec47 ,?is ought to be a suffici5t reason = any true-he>t$ ,latt]-day ,sa9t to turn away f him ) disgu/1 & treat m5 l him accord+ to _! des]t1 :i* is1 to let !m entirely alone2 = a m despicable pr9ciple nev] exi/$ 9 heav51 e>? nor hell1 ?an to prove a traitor to our ,god1 our cause1 & our fri5ds1 & br+ di/ress ^u ! innoc5t1 & t1 too1 by turn+ aga9/ ! v cause t he sp5t a portion ( 8 life to build up1 & decl>$1 :ile 9 ! fai?1 t x 0 true & righte\s4 ,?is same pr9ciple 0 manife/ 9 ! case ( ,lucif]1 ,judas1 ,arnold1 & _m apo/ates 9 ?is ,*ur*1 :o1 :5 !y c\ld n get _! own ends accompli%$1 ?reat5$ to br+ mobs ^u ! ,*ur*1 & 9 "s in/ances !y h done s4 ,i w\ld ask1 has ,joseph or ,hyrum ,smi? ev] held su* a key z ?is1 or manife/$ su* a _s z ?is8 ,no1 nev]2 !y h despis$ x 9 _! he>ts4 ,presid5t ,smi? seem$ to be s5sible t su* a feel+ 0 gr[+ 9 ! brea/ ( ,eld] ,rigdon2 & if he _h accompli%$ :at duty appe>$ to pres5t to 8 m9d ^u t subject1 ,eld] ,rigdon w\ld h be5 sev]$ f ! ,*ur* be=e ! ,prophet's dea?2 b ?r\gh m]cy he 0 sp>$ until he manife/$ ! evil t is 9 him1 & he has become dang]\s to ! welf>e ( ! ,*ur* & ,k+dom ( ,god4 ,i w\ld aga9 ask1 has ,eld] ,brigham ,"y ev] manife/$ any k ( ! key above spok5 (1 or any _s or disposition to turn aga9/ ! ,*ur* 9 any "t ( trial or p]secution f its comm5cem5t8 ,has he ev] des]t$ ,joseph1 ,hyrum1 8 bre?r51 or ! cause1 9 "o in/ance1 s9ce ! f\ndation ( ?is ,*ur*8 ,no1 nev]1 n 9 "o in/ance4 ,he has always be5 ready to g & come at ! bidd+ ( ! ,"l4 ,he has n said g2 b he has always said come4 ,he has set ! example & l$ ! way1 until he has trav]s$ sea & l&1 at home & abroad1 native & =eign c\ntries1 until he has borne (f ! keys ( ! #fee ,k+dom ( ,god1 9 connection ) ! ,twelve1 ) honor & dignity1 s9ce !y 7 committ$ to 8 *>ge4 ,he has foll[$ ,presid5t ,smi?'s foot/eps closely = ! la/ twelve ye>s ( 8 life1 & especially ! la/ five ye>s2 :ile ,eld] ,rigdon has1 at ! same "t1 be5 conf9$ to ! po/-(fice1 app>5tly manife/+ no int]e/ 9 ! welf>e ( ! ,*ur* & build+ up ( ! cause4 ,! _s ( wisdom & c\nsel has manife/$ itself 9 ! c\rse & delib]ations ( ,eld] ,"y4 ,he has n only _h mu* exp]i5ce ) ,presid5t ,smi?1 b he has prov$ himself true & fai?ful 9 all ?+s committ$ to 8 *>ge1 until he 0 call$ to hold ! keys ( ! ,k+dom ( ,god 9 all ! _w1 9 connection ) ! ,twelve4 ,he1 9 connection ) ! ,twelve1 0 ! fir/ to receive 8 end[m5t f ! h&s ( ! ,prophet & ,patri>*1 :o h lean$ ^u him = ye>s4 ,! ,twelve h act$ ) honor1 labor+ bo? day & night1 mak+ e sacrifice requir$ ( !m2 leav+ _! homes1 families1 & c\ntry1 to e/abli% ! "w ( ,god1 & lay ! f\ndation = ! deliv]ance & r$emption ( ,israel4 ,& ,i c say ) e s5tim5t ( my he>t1 & feel+ ( my s\l1 z ,presid5t ,"y has said1 t if !re be b t5 m5 left1 :o hang on to ! tru?1 to ,joseph & ! ,temple1 & are will+ to d "r 9 all ?+s1 let me be "o ( t numb]4 ,if x co/ me my life to def5d ! tru? ( ! ev]la/+ gospel ( ! ,son ( ,god1 & to build ^u ! great & mighty f\ndation :i* ,god has laid 9 ?is la/ disp5sation & fulness ( times1 ?r\gh ! in/rum5tality ( ,8 s]vant ,joseph1 ! ,prophet1 ,se]1 & ,revelator1 ,i am will+ to make ! sacrifice4 ,i am ready to foll[ ! example ( ^? :o h gone be=e me4 ,:5 my "w is done1 ,i am ready to be (f]$1 if necess>y4 ,i w\ld r see t5 m5 seal a righte\s te/imony ) _! blood ?an to see "o man turn traitor1 %$ innoc5t blood & damn 8 own s\l4 ,! object 9 liv+ & labor+ 9 ! cause ( ,god is to secure a "p 9 ! fir/ resurrection1 et]nal life1 & immortal glory4 ,a religion t is n wor? ma9ta9+ at ! exp5se ( life is n wor? hav+1 = he t w seek to save 8 life %all lose x1 & he t w lay d[n 8 life = ,my sake1 ! same %all f9d x4 ,& aga91 ,i w prove y1 :e!r y #fef w abide 9 ,my cov5ant1 ev5 unto dea?1 sai? ! ,"l4 ,_m ( ! patri>*s1 prophets1 ,jesus1 ! apo/les1 ,david1 ,joseph1 & ,hyrum1 & _m o!rs1 h seal$ _! te/imony ) _! blood4 ,%all we1 !n1 z eld]s ( ,israel1 or ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1 back d[n1 fe>1 tremble1 or give up ! "w1 because ,eld] ,rigdon ?reat5s to turn traitor or br+ mobs ^u u1 because he _c made ! ,*ur* b[ to 8 notion ( ?+s8 ,no1 ,god =bid6 ,x %[s v cle>ly t he has n ! _s ( ,*ri/2 = nei!r ! ,"l nor "o ( ,8 foll[]s ev] did su* a ?+2 & x is suffici5t to op5 ! m9d ( e ,sa9t to see :]e he /&s4 ,z f> z my fai?1 pray]s1 influ5ce1 & labor w effect any?+1 !y w g to su/a9 ,presid5t ,"y1 & 9 connection ) him ! ,quorum ( ! ,twelve1 9 hold+ ! keys ( ! ,k+dom ( ,god1 z !y h be5 deliv]$ unto !m by revelation ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,& ,i wi% to say to all ! eld]s ( ,israel1 & to ! ,sa9ts ( ,god1 t ! "t has come1 :5 we ne$ a d\ble portion ( ! _s ( ,joseph's ,god to re/ ^u u4 ,we %\ld gird up our lo9s1 wat* & be sob]1 ma9ta9 ! prie/hood ) dignity1 h ! cause ( ,god fully at he>t1 labor fai?fully = its promotion :ile ! day la/s2 = night w soon come :5 no man c "w4 ,we %\ld practice virtue & hol9ess be=e ! ,"l & %un ! v appe>ance ( evil4 ,we %\ld ent] our closets1 & call ^u ,god = wisdom to direct u 9 e duty 9 life4 ,our object %\ld be to prea* ! gospel ( ,jesus ,*ri/ to ?is g5]ation1 & pres5t ^? pr9ciples t w save ! s\ls ( m54 ,if !re is any man 9 ?is ,*ur* t does wrong1 t breaks ! law ( ,god1 x matt]e? n :at 8 /&+ may be1 :e!r among ! ,twelve1 ! high prie/s1 sev5ties1 or eld]s1 or 9 any o!r /&+1 !re is a tribunal t w rea* 8 case 9 process ( "t4 ,!re is au?ority be=e :om he c be tri$4 ,!re=e1 let no "o turn aga9/ ! cause ( ,god1 & take ! road to de/ruction1 on ! plea t somebody has done wrong4 ,x is no excuse = y or me to d wrong because ano!r does4 ,! s\l t s9s1 alone mu/ be> ! consequ5ce4 ,%\ld ,i /ep aside f ! pa? ( duty x w\ld n de/roy ! #feg gospel ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 or ev5 "o pr9ciple ( et]nal tru?2 x w\ld rema9 ! same4 ,nei!r w\ld x be any excuse = y to commit s94 ,!re=e1 let me exhort all eld]s ( ,israel & ,sa9ts ( ,god to rise up 9 ! maje/y & dignity ( _! call+1 & make full pro( ( _! m9i/ry & cov5ant4 ,su/a9 by y\r works ! au?orities1 keys1 & prie/hood2 ! eyes ( ,god1 angels & m5 are ov] y1 & :5 ! "w is f9i%$1 y w receive y\r j recomp5se4 ,w4 ,,woodruff4 #feh ,app5dix ,b4 7,mill5nial ,/>1 ,vol4 #f1 p4 #aac47 ,to ! ,(fic]s & ,memb]s ( ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts 9 ! ,briti% ,isl&s1 ,greet+3 ,belov$ ,bre?r51 :om ,i love1 = ! tru?'s sake t dwelle? 9 y4 ,x is ) no ord9>y feel+s t ,i reflect ^u ! responsibility t is re/+ ^u me1 z ,i ent] ^u my duties z a s]vant ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 & a c\nselor to ,8 ,sa9ts1 9 endeavor+ to fill s important a /ation z is requir$ at my h&s4 ,tru/+ 9 t ,god :o has su/a9$ ,8 s]vants 9 e age ( ! _w1 f ! dea? ( righte\s ,abel to ,joseph1 & has enabl$ !m to accompli% e "w :i* ,he has requir$ ( !m1 ,i feel mov$ ^u by ! _s ( ,god to jo9 aga9 my bre?r5 9 ?is l&1 = ! purpose ( assi/+ !m 9 _! labors 9 e good ^w & "w4 ,i hope ,i %all %>e 9 _! fell[%ip & confid5ce1 & be su/a9$ by ! pray] ( fai?1 t :5 call$ ^u ,i may be enabl$ to r5d] a satisfactory acc\nt ( my /ew>d%ip1 bo? unto my bre?r51 & to ,god to :om ,i am acc\ntable = all my actions4 ,impress$ ) a realiz+ s5se t y desire a true /atem5t ( facts conc]n+ ! pres5t position1 prospects1 & int5tions ( ! ,*ur* 9 ,am]ica1 ,i w endeavor to make "o 9 ?is epi/le4 ,_m important ev5ts h transpir$ 9 ,am]ica s9ce ,i took ! p>t+ h& ( ! ,sa9ts 9 ?is l&1 &1 9 company ) six ( ! ,quorum ( ! ,twelve1 & ,eld]s ,h$lock & ,burnham1 set sail 9 #ahda = our native c\ntry4 ,rec5t ev5ts h br\ght bo? joy & sorr[ to our he>ts4 ,!y h br\ght joy unspeakable because ( t light1 intellig5ce1 & glory :i* h be5 made manife/ 9 ! revelation ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 ?r\gh ! m\? ( ,8 #fei prophet1 = ! salvation & exaltation ( ! sons ( m54 ,!y h br\ght sorr[ 9 ! loss ( our belov$ ,prophet & ,patri>*1 :o h seal$ _! te/imony ) _! blood1 "u ! ?reat t ?\gh ! laws ( ! l& c\ld n rea* !m1 p[d] & ball %\ld4 ,belov$ bre?r51 ?9k n t any new or /range ?+ has happ5$ 9 ?is n9ete5? c5tury2 because sa9ts1 apo/les1 patri>*s1 or prophets are sla9 = ! ^w ( ,god & te/imony ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,! same ?+ has happ5$ to ! anci5t patri>*s1 prophets1 & apo/les ( ,god4 ,! ,lamb ( ,god ,himself 0 no exception4 ,:5ev] su* m5 h be5 inspir$ by ! ,almighty to lay ! f\ndation ( any disp5sation = ! salvation ( m51 or = ! b5efit ( ! g5]ation 9 :i* !y liv$1 or h come 9 contact ) ! notions1 traditions1 & sup]/itions ( ! inhabitants ( ! e>?1 ! p h driv5 !m into ! wild]ness1 or into caves ( ! e>?1 & p]secut$ !m ev5 unto dea?1 h[ev] c>eful ! prophets may h be5 to keep ! laws bo? ( ,god & man4 ,?is 0 ! case ) ,jesus ,*ri/ :o held ! keys ( salvation1 n only ( ! ,jews b ( ! :ole _w4 ,he 0 p]secut$ f ,8 baptism to ! cross4 ,all mann] ( evil 0 spok5 aga9/ ,him falsely1 & 9 ,8 la/ h\r1 :5 no te/imony c\ld be br\ght aga9/ ,him1 ,pilate 0 conv9c$ ( ,8 innoc5ce1 & f\nd no fault 9 ,him4 ,z a te/imony he wa%$ 8 h&s 9 _! sight1 decl>+ himself to be innoc5t ( ,8 blood4 ,yet ! multitude cri$ out1 ,crucify ,him1 crucify ,him2 ,8 blood be ^u u1 & ^u our *ildr54 ,accord+ly ,8 blood has be5 ^u t nation f g5]ation to g5]ation4 ,8 blood br\ght ^u !m condemnation = eighte5 hundr$ ye>s1 dur+ :i* "t !y h _h to suff] = %$d+ ! blood ( ! ,"l's ,ano9t$4 ,9 l mann] x may be said ( ! ,prophet ( ,god 9 ?is disp5sation4 ,he has _h to flee into ! wild]ness1 to ! m\nta9s & caves ( ! rocks f "t to "t1 to evade ! pursuit ( 8 p]secutors1 t he might f9i% ! "w committ$ to 8 *>ge4 ,he suff]$ _m trials & h>d%ips1 0 /on$ & mobb$1 0 (t5 put 9 *a9s & #ffj prison4 ,he 0 torm5t$ by upw>ds ( =ty vexati\s lawsuits & trials2 yet he 0 n 9 "o in/ance condemn$ by ! laws ( ! l&4 ,"u ! pl$g$ protection ( ! ,gov]nor & ,/ate ( ,ill9ois1 ,joseph1 ! ,prophet1 & 8 bro!r1 ,hyrum1 ! patri>*1 7 basely murd]$ by some?+ l two hundr$ ,am]ican citiz5s1 pa9t$ l ,indians4 ,i ackn[l$ge1 my belov$ bre?r51 t ,i blu% = my native l&1 & = ! "n ( freem54 ,i blu% = ! "n ( ,*ri/ianity & civilization4 ,su* de$s ! wild savage ( ! woods w\ld despise 9 8 he>t4 ,i h ! consolation ( believ+ t ! innoc5t blood ( ! ,sa9ts1 :i* has dy$ ! ,am]ican soil = tru?'s sake1 w cry 9 ! e>s ( ! ,"l ( ,sabbao?1 until ! abettors & p]petrators ( su* horrid trag$ies w h to pay ! price ( ! blood ( ^? righte\s m5 :om !y h m>tyr$4 ,%\ld any ( ! ,sa9ts h =m$ an op9ion t ! apo/les1 prophets1 or sa9ts ( ,god 9 ! la/ days w\ld n seal _! te/imony ) _! blood1 ,i wi% to m>k x z an error by cit+ te/imony ^u ! subject4 ,john ! ,revelator1 :ile wrapp$ 9 ! visions ( ! ,almighty1 saw ev5ts t 7 to transpire 9 ! la/ days1 be=e ! second adv5t ( ! ,messiah2 & 9 ! op5+ ( ! fif? seal1 he saw "u ! alt> ! s\ls ( !m t _h be5 sla9 = ! ^w ( ,god1 & = ! te/imony :i* !y held2 & :5 !y ask$ h[ long be=e ! ,"l w\ld judge & av5ge _! blood on ^? t dwelt on ! e>?1 !y 7 in=m$ !y mu/ re/ = a little season until _! fell[-s]vants & bre?r5 %\ld be kill$ z !y 74 ,rev4 vi4 #i1 #aj1 #aa4 ,aga91 ,john said1 9 p\r+ out ! plagues ^u ! e>?1 xvi4 #c1 t he p\r$ out 8 phial ^u ! sea1 & x became z ! blood ( a dead man1 & e liv+ s\l di$ 9 ! sea2 & ! ?ird angel p\r$ out 8 phial ^u ! riv]s & f\nta9s ( wat]s1 & !y became blood2 & ! angel said ! ,"l 0 righte\s 9 s do+1 = !y h %$ ! blood ( sa9ts & prophets1 & ?\ ha/ giv5 !m blood to dr9k1 = !y are wor?y4 ,"s may say1 x 0 9 ! days ( ,jesus ,*ri/ t ?is 0 fulfill$1 b x 0 n s2 = ,john liv$ aft]1 & saw #ffa ?+s t %\ld come to pass 9 ! future2 & t 9 ! la/ days ! wat]s 7 to be turn$ into blood1 because !y _h %$ ! blood ( prophets & ( sa9ts4 ,john also speaks ( two o!r witnesses 9 ,judea t 7 to be sla92 & h[ _m o!rs ( ! s]vants ( ,god may be call$ to seal _! te/imony ) _! blood be=e ! com+ ( ,*ri/1 x is n = me to say4 ,! ,book ( ,doctr9e & ,cov5ants conveys ! idea t ! ,prophet1 ,joseph ,smi?1 might be call$ to lay d[n 8 life4 ,see page #abf1 la/ ( ! fir/ p>agraph2 also page #aei1 f\r? p>agraph1 ,behold1 ,i w give y et]nal life1 ev5 if y %\ld be sla94 ,page #bcg1 ?ird p>agraph1 ,i h decre$ 9 my he>t1 sai? ! ,"l1 t ,i w prove y 9 all ?+s1 :e!r y w abide 9 my cov5ant ev5 unto dea?1 t y may be f\nd wor?y4 ,h5ce1 in/ead ( ! dea? ( ! ,prophet be+ contr>y to ! ^w ( ,god1 x is evid5tly 9 fulfillm5t ( prophecy & ! revelations ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,! ,prophet ,joseph 0 fully aw>e1 = mon?s be=e 8 dea?1 t 8 "w 0 ab\t f9i%$ on ! e>?4 ,i draw ?is conclusion f ! te/imony ( 8 own m\?1 9 8 addresses bo? public & private4 ,on ! #af? ( ,april1 #ahdd1 :ile deliv]+ an address 9 ! ,temple 9 ,nauvoo1 ^u ! dea? ( ,eld] ,lor5zo ,b>nes1 ^: body lies int]r$ at ,idle1 ne> ,brad=d1 ,york%ire1 he rem>k$ t :5 he di$ he wi%$ to h an honorable burial ) 8 fa!r & ! ,sa9ts 9 ,nauvoo4 ,he pla9ly decl>$ t he wi%$ 8 body to lie beside 8 fa!r 9 ,nauvoo2 = he consid]$ ,nauvoo w\ld be a burial place = ! ,sa9ts4 ,aga91 mon?s be=e he made ! above reque/1 :ile deliv]+ an int]e/+ address be=e ! ,female ,relief ,society ( ,nauvoo1 he said1 z he _h ?is opportunity1 he 0 go+ to in/ruct ! ,society1 & po9t out ! way = !m to conduct !mselves1 t !y might act accord+ to ! w ( ,god4 ,he said t he did n "k t he %\ld h _m opportunities ( tea*+ !m1 z !y 7 go+ to be left to !mselves2 t !y w\ld n h him to in/ruct !m2 t ! ,*ur* w\ld n h 8 in/ructions long2 t ! _w w\ld n be tr\bl$ ) him a great :ile1 nor h 8 tea*+s2 #ffb t he w\ld deliv] ! keys to o!rs2 & t1 accord+ to 8 pray]s1 ,god _h appo9t$ him else:]e4 ,! ,prophet call$ ! ,quorum ( ! ,twelve toge!r sev]al mon?s be=e 8 dea?1 & in=m$ !m t ! ,"l _h comm&$ him to ha/5 _! end[m5ts2 t he did n expect to rema9 himself to see ! ,temple complet$2 t he wi%$ to conf] ! keys ( ! ,k+dom ( ,god ^u o!r m51 t !y might build up ! ,*ur* & ,k+dom accord+ to ! patt]n giv54 ,! ,prophet /ood be=e ! ,twelve f day to day1 clo!d ) ! _s & p[] ( ,god1 & in/ruct$ !m 9 ! oracles ( ,god1 9 ! patt]n ( heav5ly ?+s1 9 ! keys ( ! ,k+dom1 9 ! p[] ( ! prie/hood1 & 9 ! k ( ! la/ disp5sation ( ! fulness ( times4 ,9 8 la/ *>ge to ! ,quorum ( ! ,twelve1 he rose up 9 all ! maje/y1 /r5g?1 & dignity ( 8 call+1 z a prophet1 se]1 & revelator1 out ( ! lo9s ( anci5t ,joseph1 & exhort$ & comm&$ ! bre?r5 ( ! ,twelve to rise up1 & g =? 9 ! "n ( ,israel's ,god1 & be> (f ! keys ( ! ,k+dom ( ,god 9 righte\sness & 9 honor 9 all ! _w4 ,!y 7 in/ruct$ to walk 9 all hol9ess1 godl9ess1 fai?1 virtue1 temp]ance1 pati5ce1 & *>ity2 to d honor to ! cause ( ,god 9 ?is la/ disp5sation & fulness ( times2 & :5 _! "w 0 f9i%$1 to foll[ 8 example by boldly seal+ _! te/imony ) _! blood1 = ! ^w ( ,god1 & ! te/imony ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 if necessity requir$ x1 t !y might be prep>$ = ! rew>d1 :i* is beyond ! veil4 ,^? :o 7 pres5t on ^? occasions _c =get ! tea*+s t fell f ! lips ( t noble1 b n[ m>tyr$ ,prophet ( ,god4 ,?\gh 8 body sleeps 9 ! tomb1 8 te/imony lives1 n only 9 ! he>ts ( m51 b is on record & w rema9 9 =ce1 :ile 8 p]secutors w reap a j rew>d = all _! works4 ,& ,i h]eby be> my te/imony unto all m5 into ^: h&s ^! l9es may fall1 t ,i h be5 acqua9t$ ) ,joseph1 & ,hyrum ,smi?1 ! ,prophet & ! ,patri>* ( ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts2 h att5d$ _! private & public c\nsels f "t #ffc to "t1 dur+ ! la/ t5 ye>s ( my life2 & not)/&+ _! enemies h caus$ ! e>? to be delug$1 z x 71 ) lies1 sl&]s1 & fabrications1 ) ! int5t to injure _! "* & de/roy _! influ5ce among m52 t ,i h nev] he>d ei!r ( ^? m5 tea*1 c\nsel1 or advocate1 or practice any pr9ciple t 0 contr>y to ! ^w ( ,god1 virtue1 or temp]ance1 or unbecom+ m5 /&+ 9 _! high & holy call+4 ,on ! contr>y1 ,i h be5 a/oni%$ at ! pati5ce1 =be>ance1 long-suff]+1 philan?ropy1 & *>ity manife/$ 9 ! lives ( ^? m54 ,i h be5 fill$ ) joy by ! beauty1 ord]1 k1 pr9ciples1 intellig5ce1 & glory manife/ 9 ! tea*+s1 c\nsels1 & revelations ( ,jesus ,*ri/ giv5 ?r\gh ^? s]vants ( ,god1 = ! b5efit ( ! *ildr5 ( m5 9 ?is la/ disp5sation4 ,soon aft] ! ,quorum ( ! ,twelve receiv$ _! end[m5t1 accord+ to ! c\nsel ( ! ,prophet1 !y left ,nauvoo 7except two7 on a mission to ! ,ea/]n ,/ates4 ,!y _h n be5 long gone ere ! p]secutors ( ! ,sa9ts 7 exce$+ly mad aga9/ !m1 & s\ght to f9d accusation aga9/ ! ,prophet1 t !y might put him to dea?4 ,at l5g? ! ,gov]nor & (fic]s ( ! ,/ate ( ,ill9ois hav+ pl$g$ !mselves to protect f viol5ce ! ,prophet & 8 bro!r1 ,hyrum1 ! latt] gave !mselves up 9 answ] to ! *>ges ( _! enemies4 ,!y took ! p>t+ h& ( _! ag$ "m1 bid adieu to wife & *ildr51 & left 9 ! lovely city ( ,nauvoo a circle ( _m ?\s&s ( fri5ds :o 7 ready to lay d[n _! lives 9 ! def5se ( _! lead]s4 ,!y w5t )\t ei!r w>rant or (fic]1 accompani$ by two ( ! ,twelve1 & a few o!r fri5ds4 ,!y rode ne>ly tw5ty miles into ! camp ( _! enemies1 to ! t[n ( ,c>?age4 ,be=e ent]+ ! t[n1 ! ,prophet exclaim$3 ,i g z a lamb to ! slaught]1 ,i am innoc5t ( ! crimes :]e( ,i am accus$1 ,i die ) a consci5ce void ( (f5se t[>ds ,god & t[>ds m54 ,i ne$ n ent] ^u ! details ( ! horrible trag$y committ$ aga9/ our lam5t$ bre?r51 z y h _h all #ffd ! p>ticul>s laid be=e y2 suffice x to say t !n fell two z noble m5 z ev] dwelt 9 fle% 9 ?is g5]ation2 ?us 7 brok5 ! pl$g$ fai? & ! honor ( ! ,gov]nor & ( ! ,/ate ( ,ill9ois2 ?us 7 ! laws & in/itutions ( ,am]ica disgrac$ 9 ! eyes ( ! nations ( ! e>?2 & ! cup ( h] iniquity fill$ t %e might be prep>$ = judgm5t4 ,:5 ! report ( ^! ?+s rea*$ ! ,quorum ( ,twelve1 mo/ ( :om 7 9 ! ,ea/]n ,/ates1 "s fifte5 hundr$ miles f ! city ( ,nauvoo1 we came toge!r 9 ! city ( ,bo/on1 & made prep>ations = an imm$iate return to our homes 9 ,nauvoo4 ,any portion ( a veil t rema9$ ov] our eyes conc]n+ any say+s ( ! ,prophet ab\t 8 be+ tak5 away f u1 etc41 0 n[ tak5 (f1 & we n only saw cle>ly1 b felt deeply 9 our he>ts1 ! mean+ ( _m ( 8 say+s1 :ile 9 our mid/4 ,we />t$ toge!r1 & 9 ab\t twelve days1 we 7 aga9 on ! soil ( ,nauvoo4 ,b h[ great ! *ange1 n[ _m ?\s&s ( ! ,sa9ts 7 9 m\rn+ = _! lo/ fri5ds1 :o _h z x 71 laid d[n _! lives = !m2 & ev5 ! heav5s ov] our heads seem$ brood+ ) gloom ov] ! spilt blood ( ! ,prophets4 ,we ourselves w\ld h be5 glad ( ! opportunity to set our h\ses 9 ord]1 to m\rn = ! m>tyr$ ,prophets = ?irty days1 z ,israel did = ,moses1 & !n to rise up1 wa% our faces1 ano9t our heads1 & g ab\t our ,ma/]'s bus9ess4 ,we 7 ev5 depriv$ ( t privilege2 = aspir+ spirits1 :o are ev] ready to rise up on su* occasions1 7 already active4 ,! mo/ conspicu\s 0 ,sidney ,rigdon4 ,! hi/ory ( 8 claim y h already _h laid be=e y 9 ! ,times & ,seasons1 & 9 ! ,/>4 ,8 c\rse 0 su* t ( necessity we _h to comm5ce ,*ur* bus9ess ! day foll[+ our arrival 9 ! ,city4 ,_m spirits h gone out into ! _w ( late4 ,"o ( !m 0 pla9ly manife/$ 9 ! editors :o pr$ict$ t z ! ,prophet 0 dead1 ! "w ( ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts 0 end$4 ,!y ?\ght ! ,sa9ts w\ld disp]se1 & ! cause fall away & die4 ,!y might z well h said ! same ?+ aft] ! crucifixion ( ,*ri/1 h decl>$ t because ,he 0 dead1 ,8 te/imony w\ld die1 & ,8 apo/les des]t ! #ffe cause1 & ! "w fall to ! gr\nd to rise no m4 ,8 te/imony j began to be 9 =ce4 ,8 apo/les1 hav+ ! keys ( ! k+dom1 walk$ up into _! call+1 & magnifi$ ! "w1 ?ree ?\s& s\ls unit+ ) !m 9 "o day1 :ile ! "w spread f> & wide4 ,s w x be 9 ?is case2 ! te/imony ( ! late m>tyr$ ,prophets w n[ be 9 =ce2 ! pr9ciples ( light1 k1 & glory t h fl[$ f _! lips1 are too firmly e/abli%$ 9 ! he>ts ( ?\s&s ( ! ,sa9ts to die1 b on ! contr>y mu/ live & br+ =? fruit to ! honor & glory ( ,god4 ,! fires ( et]nal tru? h burn$ too long & too deep into ! fle% & bones ( ! ,twelve ,apo/les ( ?is disp5sation to be qu5*$ by any?+ b dea?1 nei!r w !y p]mit !m to turn f _! c\rse1 to sp5d _! "t 9 ! vocations ( m]*&is+1 f>m+1 or fi%+4 ,a d\ble portion ( ! _s ( ,god1 & ! p[] ( ! prie/hood w re/ ^u ! eld]s ( ,israel z !y g =? into ! v9ey>d1 until t5s ( ?\s&s w rejoice 9 ! fulness ( ! gospel ( ! ,son ( ,god4 ,we f\nd ?is k9d ( _s & feel+ re/+ ^u ! ,sa9ts ^u our return to ,nauvoo4 ,truly !y 7 call$ to m\rn1 b !y _h by no means lo/ _! fai?4 ,on ! contr>y1 !y 7 unit$1 if possible1 ) a /rong] tie4 ,z ) ! he>t ( "o man1 !y 7 ready to c>ry out e measure ( ! "w ( ,god1 accord+ to ! patt]n & f\ndation laid by ! ,prophet :o _h seal$ ! "w ) 8 life4 ,on ! second day aft] our arrival1 ,augu/ #h?1 #ahdd1 we met 9 a special conf]5ce all ! quorums1 au?orities1 & memb]s ( ! ,*ur*1 t c\ld assemble 9 ,nauvoo4 ,!y 7 address$ by ,eld] ,brigham ,"y1 ! ,presid5t ( ! ,quorum ( ,twelve4 ,x 0 evid5t to ! ,sa9ts t ! mantle ( ,joseph _h fall5 ^u him1 ! road t he po9t$ out c\ld be se5 s pla9ly1 t none ne$ err !re94 ,! _s ( wisdom & c\nsel att5d$ all 8 tea*+s1 he /ruck ^u a *ord1 ) :i* all he>ts beat 9 unison4 ,he 0 foll[$ by a numb] ( ! ,twelve & o!rs1 :o spoke to ! po9t 9 an edify+ mann]1 & at ! close ( #fff ! conf]5ce1 a numb] ( resolutions 7 adopt$4 ,! foll[+ proposition 0 !n submitt$3 ,d ! ,sa9ts want ! ,twelve to /& at ! head1 z ! ,fir/ ,presid5cy ( ! ,*ur*1 & at ! head ( ?is k+dom 9 all ! _w1 & next to ,joseph1 walk up into _! call+1 hold ! keys ( ?is k+dom1 & preside ov] all ! affairs ( ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts 9 all ! _w8 ,all t are 9 favor ( ?is 9 all ! congregations ( ! ,sa9ts make x manife/ by hold+ up ! "r h&4 ,at once !re 0 a sea ( h&s1 a unanim\s vote4 ,a contr>y vote 0 call$1 & n a h& 0 rais$ 9 a congregation ( ab\t fifte5 ?\s& ,sa9ts4 ,sidney ,rigdon1 himself1 :o 0 pres5t1 did n vote aga9/ x1 b1 ,i ?9k1 9 favor ( x4 ,confid5ce & ord] 7 firmly e/abli%$ f t h\r4 ,! two olde/ bi%ops 7 appo9t$ by ! ,twelve z tru/ees-9-tru/ = ! ,temple4 ,! walls ( ! ,temple arose mu* fa/] ?an ev] be=e4 ,! labor]s ^u t h\se manife/$ a det]m9ation n to leave x until x 0 f9i%$1 ev5 if !y obta9$ no?+ b _! daily bread = _! rew>d4 ,! ,quorum ( ! ,twelve imm$iately ent]$ ^u _! duties by organiz+ all ! quorums ( ! ,*ur* accord+ to ! ord] ( ,god1 & c>ry+ out all ! views & pr9ciples ( ! ,prophet & ,patri>*1 accord+ to ! patt]n giv5 !m 9 lay+ ! f\ndation ( ?is great & mighty "w4 ,!y h organiz$ ! *ur*es 9 ,nor? ,am]ica into di/ricts & conf]5ces simil> to ! organization :i* !y =m$ ) ! ,sa9ts 9 ,great ,brita94 ,!y h organiz$ twelve quorums ( ! sev5ties1 sev5 presid5ts to ea* quorum1 :o w be prep>$ aft] ! end[m5t to g =? unto all nations1 be>+ glad tid+s unto ! *ildr5 ( m54 ,:5 ! ,quorum ( ! ,twelve met 9 c\ncil1 x seem$ wisdom 9 ,god1 t "s "o ( !m %\ld visit ! *ur*es 9 ,brita92 ! lot fell ^u me1 z y w see f ! recomm5dations ( ,presid5t ,brigham ,"y to visit ! *ur*es ( ,europe4 ,& accord+ to appo9tm5t1 aft] pass+ ) my family ?r\gh all ! fatigues & dang]s ( a j\rney & voyage ( six ?\s& miles1 ,i am aga9 9 y\r mid/2 & ,i am happy to be able to in=m y t ! progress ( ! "w ( ! #ffg ,"l1 & ! welf>e ( ! ,sa9ts1 h nev] be5 9 z prosp]\s a condition z at ! pres5t "t1 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates g5]ally4 ,all lett]s & pap]s up to ! late/ date f ,nauvoo confirm ?is /atem5t2 peace1 union1 ord]1 & indu/ry prevail4 ,great ex]tions are made by ! ,sa9ts to e/abli% manufactures 9 v>i\s bran*es1 t all may be employ$1 & h _! wants suppli$4 ,! ,temple is be+ rapidly complet$4 ,p]haps "s may ?9k t ,i ought to embody 9 ?is address a m9ute acc\nt ( ! ?\s& /ories & rumors t h be5 put 9 circulation by our enemies aga9/ ! ,prophet1 ,patri>*1 ! ,twelve1 & ! ,sa9ts at l>ge4 ,9 answ]1 ,i say1 t if x 7 ! fir/ "t t ! foll[]s ( ,god 7 spok5 evil (1 & e wick$ sl&] t c\ld be devis$ put =? aga9/ !m1 ,i %\ld consid] x to be a new ?+ "u ! sun4 ,i w\ld sp5d m "t 9 writ+ ab\t x2 b z e man 7accord+ to ! ,scriptures7 t w foll[ ,*ri/ w be hat$ by ! _w1 & h all mann] ( evil spok5 aga9/ him1 & z ! ,sa9ts may look = x1 ,i w give x a pass+ notice4 ,john ,c4 ,b5nett1 & _m o!r enemies & apo/ates h c\nsel$ toge!r 9 ord] to get up ^? /ories & falsehoods t w\ld h a t5d5cy to injure ! ,sa9ts1 & to prejudice ! m9ds ( ! community aga9/ !m1 )\t any reg>d to tru?4 ,9 ?is way ?\s&s ( reports & /ories h be5 set afloat1 _m ( !m s ridicul\s & =eign to reason or to common s5se1 t none c\ld believe !m2 & "o w\ld ?9k t ! devil himself w\ld be a%am$ ( su* ag5ts4 ,z to ! c>e] ( ,mr4 ,sidney ,rigdon1 ,i w\ld say1 t 8 late views1 op9ions1 & c\rse1 h be5 s =eign & div]se f t ( ! late ,prophet1 & f ! fai? ( ! ,sa9ts1 t he has _h b v little influ5ce1 except ) a few uneasy spirits :o 7 aspir+ aft] some?+ else ?an do+ ! w ( ,god4 ,if we h be5 rightly in=m$1 ev5 t influ5ce is dy+ away2 & ,i h no d\bt t :5 ,mr4 ,rigdon comes to reflect ^u ! c\rse he has tak51 he w deeply regret hav+ ent]ta9$ ^? measures :i* w end l air ca/les1 9 disappo9tm5t4 ,b1 belov$ bre?r51 y may re/ assur$ t ! ,quorum ( ! ,twelve is det]m9$ to c>ry out ! ord] & #ffh pr9ciples ( ! ,*ur*1 accord+ to ! law ( ,god4 ,!y w take a decid$ /& aga9/ e pr9ciple or practice manife/ 9 ! ,*ur* contr>y to ! law ( ,god1 ( reason1 revelation1 virtue1 or hol9ess4 ,!y are m5 :o h tak5 ^u !m ! "n ( ,*ri/ ) full purpose ( he>t4 ,!y h labor$ dilig5tly & fai?fully all ! day long1 f ! beg9n+1 to e/abli% ! f\ndation ( ! fulness ( ! gospel1 & plant ! pr9ciples ( et]nal tru? among ! nations4 ,_m ( !m h be5 9 y\r mid/1 _! labors & _! dilig5ce y h witness$4 ,!y h sp>$ no pa9s or sacrifice 9 plant+ ! "w ?r\gh\t ?is realm4 ,!y are /ill will+ to labor & sp5d _! lives 9 ! cause4 ,!y desire greatly t ! ,temple %all be f9i%$1 t ! ,sa9ts may receive _! end[m5ts1 & save !mselves & _! fri5ds2 & t ! eld]s ( ,israel may g =? clo!d ) ! p[] ( ,god4 ,! ,twelve are n alone 9 _! feel+s 9 ?is important "w4 ,! high prie/s1 sev5ties1 eld]s1 & ,sa9ts1 z "o body1 ?r\gh\t ,am]ica1 are inspir$ by ! same _s1 & are ready z "o man to su/a9 ! ,quorum ( ! ,twelve by _! fai?1 pray]s1 confid5ce1 & works1 & c>ry out ^? glori\s pr9ciples & measures1 ! f\ndation ( :i* 0 laid by ! m>tyr$ ,prophets ( ,god4 ,:ile union is /r5g?1 k is p[]2 & :ile ! "w is 9 ! h&s ( su* m51 ^: motive is to build up ! ,k+dom ( ,god1 promote ! gospel ( ,jesus ,*ri/ 9 its purity1 & save ! s\ls ( m51 we h no fe> t ! "w w n prosp]2 t light & tru? w n prevail2 ! "n ( ,god w n be glorifi$2 & t ! ,sa9ts w n be prep>$ = exaltation beyond ! veil4 ,hav+ ?us f> dwelt ^u ! cause 9 ,am]ica1 ,i w n[ turn my att5tion to ! (fic]s & ,sa9ts 9 ?is l&4 ,x has be5 a s\rce ( mu* consolation to me s9ce my arrival1 to he> ! report ( ! union1 fai?1 & det]m9ation ( ! ,sa9ts 9 g5]al1 9 ! v>i\s conf]5ces1 scatt]$ abroad ?r\gh ! ,briti% ,isl&s4 ,i rejoice1 belov$ bre?r51 to le>n t ! same _s is animat+ y\r bosoms1 t manife/s itself among/ ! ,sa9ts 9 ,nauvoo4 ,i am fully p]suad$ t ^? :o 7 appo9t$ z y\r presid5cy 9 ?is l&2 viz1 ,eld]s #ffi ,h$lock1 & ,w>d1 h _h mu* ( ! _s ( wisdom1 prud5ce1 & c\nsel 9 all _! measures 9 y\r mid/2 !y h _h grace & /r5g? accord+ to _! day1 & h be5 fai?ful ov] ^? ?+s committ$ to _! *>ge4 ,i am also happy to le>n t ! "w is 9 a prosp]\s condition 9 ,london1 "u ! wise & fai?ful tea*+s ( ,eld] ,davis2 also ( its prosp]ity 9 ,scotl&1 "u ! sup]9t5d5ce ( ,eld] ,john ,cairns1 :o is n[ gone to ,am]ica4 ,i also f9d ,eld]s ,/ratton1 ,%eets1 ,meynell1 & a numb] ( o!r eld]s well employ$4 ,eld]s ,cl>k1 ,jones1 ,holmes1 & ,h>dy1 :o accompani$ me f ,am]ica1 are n[ 9 ! field4 ,eld] ,jones has gone to ,wales bo? to prea* & to pr9t 9 ! ,wel% language1 & ) ! grace ( ,god & unit$ ex]tion ( all ! labor+ eld]s ?r\gh\t ! l&1 ,i expect ere long we %all reap a ri* h>ve/ ( s\ls4 ,x is my int5tion to visit ! v>i\s conf]5ces ?r\gh\t ! k+dom z soon z circum/ances w p]mit4 ,belov$ bre?r51 !re are sev]al subjects :i* weigh ^u my m9d1 & ,i beg y\r att5tion :ile ,i pres5t !m be=e y4 ,! fir/ t pres5ts itself is ! ,temple ( ,god1 :i* ,he has comm&$ ,8 ,sa9ts 9 all ! _w to build unto ,8 holy "n4 ,i believe all t x is necess>y = ! ,sa9ts 9 ,europe is to und]/& ?is subject 9 its true light1 9 ord] to br+ =? _! ti!s & (f]+s unto ! /oreh\se ( ,god1 9 su* a mann] t ,he w op5 ! w9d[s ( heav51 & p\r y out a bless+ t !re w n be room en\gh to conta9 x4 ,i am n zeal\s 9 urg+ ?is matt] ^u our fri5ds 9 ?is c\ntry1 because ,i h any fe>s t ! ,temple ( ,god _c be built2 = ,i v]ily believe t if !re %\ld n a f>?+ be s5t f ?is l&1 or ev5 ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 t ! ,sa9ts 9 ,nauvoo w\ld nev] cease _! "w1 dilig5ce1 & labors1 until !y saw ! f9i%+ /roke adorn t ,temple2 b1 :y1 ,o ye ,sa9ts ( ,god 9 ,europe1 %\ld we /& /ill1 )hold out ti!s & (f]+s1 & see our bre?r5 9 ,nauvoo build t ,temple1 & !n l ,jacob1 ( old1 secure alone unto !mselves ! promis$ bless+s6 ,may ,god =bid1 r let all ! ,sa9ts ?r\gh\t ! #fgj _w s5d up _! ti!s1 ) _! names to be record$ 9 ! ,book ( ! ,law ( ! ,"l4 ,by s do+ !y w n only keep ! comm&m5ts ( ! ,"l1 b w own _! %>e 9 ! ,h\se1 & h a "r to all ! promis$ bless+s1 ord9ances1 oracles1 & end[m5ts :i* w n only b5efit !m1 b _! po/]ity to ! late/ g5]ation4 ,i tru/1 !re=e1 t all ! presid+ eld]s w make an ex]tion to h all ! *ur*es cont9ue _! ti!s4 ,s5d ! "n ( ea* individual ) ! money to u 9 ,liv]poool1 t we may record ! same 9 a book1 & keep a copy ) u1 & also s5d a copy ( ! same ) ! money to ,nauvoo1 t x may be record$ 9 ! book ( ! ,law ( ! ,"l4 ,i wi% ! ,female ,society1 9 all ! bran*es1 to cont9ue _! subscriptions = ! ,temple until x is f9i%$4 ,let _! money & names be br\ght toge!r ! same z all o!r ti!s & (f]+s1 t1 :5 ! ,temple is f9i%$1 ! :ole am\nt !y h paid may /& opposite _! names 9 ! ,book ( ! ,law ( ! ,"l1 t x may be kn[n :o are ! own]s ( ! ,h\se4 ,i wi% x to be di/9ctly und]/ood1 t collections ( e description = ! ,temple1 9 ?is l&1 :e!r f ,*ur*1 individuals1 or f ! ,female ,society1 %\ld be br\ght ) _! names to u "h 9 ,liv]pool1 t x may g ?r\gh ! prop] *annel1 t our records may %[ t all ?+s are done accord+ to ! ord] ( ,god4 ,! circulation ( ! works publi%$ by ! ,latt]-day ,sa9ts is also a subject ,i deem ( importance4 ,i hope ! (fic]s & memb]s w use _! influ5ce 9 circulat+ ! ,/>1 & all o!r works1 z widely z possible4 ,x is wisdom = all ! ,sa9ts t c1 to secure c>efully all ! numb]s ( ! ,/>1 & at ! end ( ! volume get !m b\nd4 ,i "h wi% to rem>k t we h on h& at #cf ,*apel ,/reet1 ,liv]pool1 sev]al hundr$ copies ( ! f\r? & fif? volumes ( ,! ,times & ,seasons1 s5t "h by ,eld] ,john ,taylor4 ,^! volumes conta9 _m preci\s & important docum5ts--! hi/ory ( ! p]secution1 ! trials & acquittals ( ! ,prophet be=e ! c\rts ( ,ill9ois2 _m lett]s & tea*+s ( ! ,prophet2 also1 a full acc\nt ( ! late murd] ( our bre?r54 ,9 !m w be f\nd #fga also mu* ( ! hi/ory connect$ ) ! rise & progress ( ! ,*ur*4 ,x is n expect$ t !y w ev] be repr9t$1 & :5 ^! copies are dispos$ ( !y _c be obta9$4 ,i hope ! ,sa9ts1 z f> z !y c1 w secure a copy ( ?is "w1 t !y may leave ) _! po/]ity an acc\nt ( ! rise & progress ( ! ,*ur*1 :i* has be5 att5d$ ) s _m sc5es ( va/ int]e/4 ,we %all probably publi% ! ,book ( ,doctr9e & ,cov5ants 9 ,engl&1 z soon z circum/ances w p]mit4 ,emigration w cont9ue to ,nauvoo1 or o!r p>ts ( ,am]ica1 accord+ to ! circum/ances & desires ( ! ,sa9ts4 ,we %all endeavor to e/abli% an ag5cy 9 ,new ,orleans1 & also 9 ,new ,york1 & no pa9s w be sp>$ to make ! ,sa9ts t wi% to emigrate z com=table z possible4 ,t all may und]/& alike & act 9 unison 9 ,*ur* matt]s1 among all ! conf]5ces ?r\gh\t ?is c\ntry1 ,i w\ld say1 t :5ev] any memb] ( ! ,*ur* is to be tri$ = any transgression or difficulty1 aft] he has be5 dealt ) accord+ to ! laws ( ! ,*ur*1 t ! accus] pres5t 8 *>ge 9 writ+ 9 a compreh5sible mann]1 be=e ! c\ncil ( ! (fic]s ( ! bran* to :i* ! accus$ belongs4 ,! presid+ eld] ( ! bran* w sit z presid5t1 & decide ! case accord+ to ! te/imony giv5 & accord+ to ju/ice & righte\sness be=e ! ,"l4 ,! decision %\ld aft]w>ds be pres5t$ be=e ! memb]s ( t bran*1 & !y be call$ ^u to sanction ! decision4 ,%\ld !re be any dissatisfaction ) ! decision giv51 an appeal c be made to ! qu>t]ly conf]5ce1 by pres5t+ an acc\nt ( ! te/imony & decision accompany+ ! appeal4 ,! presid+ eld] ( ! qu>t]ly conf]5ce w preside1 & decide ! case accord+ to ! te/imony giv54 ,if an eld]1 presid+ ov] any bran* ( ! ,*ur* %\ld transgress1 *>ges c be br\ght aga9/ him be=e ! qu>t]ly conf]5ce1 & he c !re be tri$4 ,if ei!r p>ty be dissatisfi$ !re c be an appeal made to ! g5]al or ye>ly conf]5ce1 by pres5t+ ! te/imony1 & ! decision giv51 & ! presid5t ( all ! conf]5ces 9 ! realm w sit 9 judgm5t on ! case1 & decide accord+ to te/imony1 :i* #fgb w be an end ( controv]sy conc]n+ ! matt]4 ,if a presid+ eld] ov] a qu>t]ly conf]5ce %all transgress1 *>ges c be pref]r$ aga9/ him be=e ! g5]al conf]5ce1 & he c be tri$4 ,if ! presid5t ov] ! :ole ,*ur* 9 any realm %all transgress1 he c be tri$ be=e ! g5]al au?orities ( ! ,*ur* assembl$ 9 ,nauvoo1 or :]ev] !y be assembl$2 s t !re is no memb] exempt 9 all ! ,k+dom ( ,god4 ,all ^! decisions mu/ be made 9 all l[l9ess ( he>t1 9 righte\sness & tru? be=e ,god4 ,i w\ld e>ne/ly exhort all ! eld]s or o!r (fic]s ( ! ,*ur* t /& up to tea* ! p1 n to =get ! fir/ pr9ciples ( ! gospel2 & to seek by fai?1 pray] & humility1 to obta9 wisdom1 & ! _s ( ,god to dictate 9 all y\r labors4 ,wisdom is "o ( ! greate/ gifts ( ,god1 & ! voice ( wisdom w n tell u to sp5d our "t 9 w>r+ aga9/ ! sects ( ! day4 ,oppos+ ! op9ions ( m52 ridicul+ ! religions t surr\nd u1 !reby clos+ ! e>s ( ! he>]s2 & clos+ up ! und]/&+ ( m5 aga9/ light & tru?1 are n wisdom4 ,! op9ions & religions ( o!r m5 are z de> unto !m z ours are unto u4 ,oh ye eld]s ( ,israel6 let salvation be y\r text 9 meekness & humility4 ,let ! p[] ( et]nal tru?1 wisdom1 light1 & k t are hidd5 9 ! fir/ pr9ciples ( ! gospel ( ! ,son ( ,god be br\ght =?4 ,y c be in/rum5tal 9 sav+ ! s\ls ( m51 & !y w rejoice ) y\rselves t !y h beheld ! light4 ,we %\ld nev] get away f ! gospel1 or leave x to prea* some?+ t is =eign to our call+1 or be cont5ti\s ab\t words to no purpose4 ,e tree is kn[n by its fruit4 ,if we are fai?ful be=e ! ,"l1 pursue a wise & prud5t c\rse1 good fruit w be sure to foll[ our labors4 ,& la/ly1 ,i wi% mo/ /rongly to urge ^u all (fic]s & memb]s ( ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts ?r\gh\t ?is realm1 t !y /rictly obs]ve & abide by ! laws ( ! l&4 ,s long z ! gov]nm5t protects our lives1 p]sons1 & prop]ty--gu>antees unto u ! rights ( consci5ce 9 common ) its subjects1 x is p]fectly "r t we %\ld be submissive to ! laws ( ! same4 ,we %\ld #fgc honor & respect ! ,que5 ( ! ,realm1 ) all ! (fic]s ( gov]nm5t 9 _! respective /ations4 ,we %all !n be foll[+ ! example ( our ,"l & ,ma/]1 :o 0 ready to r5d] unto ,caes> ! ?+s t 7 ,caes>'s1 & unto ,god ?+s t 7 ,god's2 & any c\rse ( conduct contr>y to ?is _c be su/a9$ by ! au?orities ( ?is ,*ur*4 ,i wi% ! ,sa9ts g5]ally to und]/& t ,i h made *oice ( ,eld]s ,h$lock & ,w>d z c\nselors 9 presid+ ov] & conduct+ ! affairs ( ! ,k+dom ( ,god 9 ?is portion ( ! v9ey>d2 & ,i hope1 9 conjunction ) !m1 to be able to visit mo/ ( ! conf]5ces z e>ly z possible4 ,by way ( conclusion ,i w\ld exhort all ! ,sa9ts t !y unit$ly obs]ve ! say+s ( ! ,"l1 z record$ 9 ! twelf?1 ?irte5?1 & f\rte5? v]ses ( ! fifte5? *apt] ( ,john4 ,if we love "o ano!r z ,*ri/ loves u1 we c easily settle all difficulties t may arise 9 our mid/1 =give "o ano!r1 & be fill$ ) m]cy1 & light1 love1 joy1 union1 peace1 & fell[%ip4 ,!re w !n be ! /ability among u1 & we %all be mu* bett] 9 ! sight ( ,god1 angels1 & m51 ?an :5 pettyfogg+ ov] ! faults ( our bre?r54 ,i especially desire t all ! (fic]s ( ! ,*ur* may rightly consid] _! call+1 & make full pro( ( _! m9i/ry2 be> (f ! prie/hood ) dignity & honor2 be wise %eph]ds t w fe$ ! flocks2 prove a bless+ to ?\s&s ( ! human family2 & cle> _! g>m5ts ( ! blood ( all m54 ,i desire t !y prove !mselves true & fai?ful2 & be approv$ 9 ! sight ( heav52 be ackn[l$g$ ! sons ( ,god2 & be prep>$ = all ^? bless+s t await ! fri5ds ( ,god bo? 9 "t & et]nity4 ,?is is ! s9c]e pray]1 be=e ,god1 ( y\r s]vant & fell[ labor] 9 ! new & ev]la/+ cov5ant4 ,,wil=d ,,woodruff4 #fgd ,app5dix ,c4 ,,/orm ,,on ,,lake ,,mi*igan4 ,we left ,manit\ ,isl&1 ,lake ,mi*igan1 at #d o'clock p4 m4 ,septemb] #be1 #ahda1 on ! /eam] ,*esapeake1 :i* conta9$ ?ree hundr$ pass5g]s1 six ( :om 7 memb]s ( ! ,*ur*1 a l>ge quantity ( freight & coal1 eighty cords ( wood1 eighty mules1 besides pigs1 *ick5s1 geese1 ducks1 etc4 ,we cont9u$ our j\rney t[>ds ,*icago )\t any int]ruption1 until half-pa/ elev5 p4 m41 :5 we 7 ov]tak5 by a trem5d\s /orm ( w9d & ra92 x blew a hurricane1 & ! lake became z r\gh z x c\ld be by ! =ce ( w9d1 & su* a sc5e z quickly foll[$ ,i nev] be=e witness$ 9 my travels1 ei!r by l& or sea4 ,! capta91 (fic]s1 h&s1 & mo/ ( ! pass5g]s expect$ to g to ! bottom ( ! lake4 ,to h judg$ f outw>d appe>ances ,i %\ld ?9k !re 7 tw5ty *ances ( be+ lo/ to "o ( be+ sav$1 yet ,i did n once expect to be lo/1 = ,i believ$ ! ,"l w\ld by "s means save me & my wife & *ild1 :o 7 ) me1 f a wat]y grave4 ,we 7 "s =ty miles f l& :5 ! gale /ruck u1 & ,i 0 awak5$ f a s\nd sleep by ! cry1 ',we are all lo/4' ,! fir/ ?\ght t ent]$ my m9d 01 ',no1 we %all n be lo/4' ,i imm$iately leap$ out ( my b]? & w5t to ! upp] deck4 ,i saw we 7 9 imm95t dang] ( be+ wreck$2 ! b[ ( ! boat 0 heavily lad51 & frequ5tly engulf$ by ! heavy waves t wa%$ ov] h]2 !re 7 judg$ to be fifty tons ( wat] at a "t on h] b[2 at "o "t h] b[ ran "u wat]1 & "s ?\ght %e w\ld nev] rise2 ! wat] set ! mules & all ! live /ock afloat2 wa%$ away ! p>tition2 & ! mules1 pigs1 *ick5s1 ducks1 & geese1 7 all hurl$ 9 "o mass d[n into ! /e]age cab91 mix$ pell mell ) sixty ,iri% pass5g]s1 m51 wom51 & *ildr52 at t mom5t ! ro>+ ( ! w9d1 ! ru% ( ! wat]s ! peals ( ?und]1 #fge ! fla%es ( lightn+1 ! bray+ ( asses1 ! squeal+ ( pigs1 ! quack+ ( ducks1 geese & *ick5s1 ! pray+1 scream+1 & swe>+ ( m51 wom5 & *ildr51 creat$ a confusion ( s\nds :i* r5t ! air1 & s5t a gloomy ?rill ?r\gh ! he>t4 ,we imm$iately w5t to "w1 & help$ all ! pass5g]s out ( ! wat]1 & f among ! bea/s1 ^u ! deck1 s _! lives 7 pres]v$1 :ile all ! f[ls1 pigs1 & "p ( ! mules 7 dr[n$ or kill$2 _m tons ( wat] ru%$ ?r\gh ! boat1 until ! wat] /ood ne>ly to ! boil]s2 x drove ! firem5 f _! places4 ,ab\t ?is "t1 :5 ! boat 0 labor+ aga9/ ! w9d & tide "o ( ! :eel *a9s broke1 & ! boat roll$ ov] to "o side4 ,i aga9 he>d ! cry t 'all 0 lo/1' b ab\t ?irty ( u caught hold ( ! two deta*$ pieces ( *a9 & held !m toge!r until ! eng9e] m5d$ !m ) wire4 ,x took ?ree /rong m5 to manage ! :eel2 :ile ! boat lay ^u h] side1 x wa%$ away a "p ( ! /ate rooms2 ord]s 7 giv5 to cle> ! boat ( ev]y?+ t 0 movable2 all ! wood 0 fa/5$ ) /an*ions2 on ! side t 0 d[n1 ! /an*ions 7 knock$ out by ! pass5g]s1 & =ty cords ( wood tumbl$ into ! sea at "o surge2 ?is caus$ ! boat to "r up1 & we expect$ e mom5t our /ate room w\ld be wa%$ away4 ,i left x ?ree times ) my wife & *ild1 & /epp$ ^u ! ma9 deck1 expect+ to see x wa%$ away2 & to add to ! horror ( ! situation we 7 wrapp$ 9 d>kness1 z all ! lant]ns 7 da%$ to pieces4 ,! m5 at ! :eel labor$ h>d = five h\rs to turn ! boat r\nd be=e !y accompli%$ x1 s t !y c\ld run be=e ! /orm4 ,at l5g? daylight appe>$1 & ) x a cessation ( ! /orm 9 a measure4 ,we return$ to ,manit\ ,isl& at f\r o'clock1 be+ tw5ty-f\r h\rs out1 mo/ly 9 ! /orm4 #fgf ,app5dix ,d4 ,,rationality ,,( ,,! ,,atonem5t4 7,mill5nial ,/>1 ,vol4 #f1 p4 #acd47 ,a pamphlet has lately made its appe>ance 9 ,glasg[1 publi%$ by a memb] ( our ,*ur* hold+ ! (fice ( prie/1 conta9+ #bh pages1 head$ ,a ,treatise on ! ,atonem5t1 ,prov+ ! ,necessity ( ,*ri/'s ,dea? = ,man's ,r$emption ,nei!r ,scriptural nor ,reasonable4 ,by ,t4 ,s4 ,b>r4 ,we are sorry to be "u ! necessity ( occupy+ our "t & pages 9 notic+ a pamphlet be>+ su* an introduction1 z ! production ( a memb] ( ! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/4 ,we are sorry t any man1 be>+ any portion ( ! au?ority ( ! holy prie/hood1 %\ld h 8 m9d s mu* ov]come by ! p[]s ( d>kness1 z to /ray s widely f ! ord] & c\nsel ( ! ,k+dom ( ,god4 ,x is n pleas+ to pres5t1 = ! inve/igation ( ! public1 a h]esy s mu* oppos$ to ! revelations ( ,god & to e pr9ciple ( hol9ess4 ,our object 9 ! pres5t article w n be s mu* to refute ! h]etical doctr9e advanc$1 z to introduce a portion ( ! te/imony 9 favor ( ! pr9ciple ( r$emption ?r\gh ! blood ( ,*ri/1 ) :i* ! revelations ( ,god s mu* ab\nd1 9 ord] t our views on ! subject may be rightly und]/ood by all1 & t ! ,sa9ts ( ,god may be prep>$ to )/& ! assaults ( ! gr& enemy ( man's salvation1 & to set ! matt] =ev] at re/ 9 ! m9ds ( ^? :o believe 9 ! revelations ( ,god4 ,we _h fully expect$ t our repeat$ cautions aga9/ individuals publi%+ ?+s )\t our sanction w\ld be suffici5t & save u ! tr\ble ( repeat+ ! w>n+4 ,! neglect ( ! au?or to obs]ve ?is c\nsel causes him to =feit 8 au?ority & /&+ 9 ! ,*ur* ( ,god1 until1 at lea/1 he has rep5t$ ( 8 error4 ,9 our p]usal ( ! pamphlet1 we endeavor$ to f9d out ! object ( ! au?or1 & ! only reasonable conclusion we c\ld #fgg arrive at 01 t x 0 a /ra9$ attempt on 8 "p to display "s tal5t & le>n+4 ,he is ambiti\s to make quotations f hi/ory1 hea!n my?ology1 & f ! ,hebrew language4 ,b x w\ld be f> bett] = a man to be entirely dive/$ ( tal5ts1 ?an to use !m 9 endeavor+ to prove ! ineffici5cy ( ! atonem5t ( ,*ri/1 & /rik+ at ! fundam5tal pr9ciple ( salvation1 z he has done4 ,! au?or introduces himself to 8 read]s by lam5t+ because ( hav+ to labor "u great disadvantages :ile prop\nd+ :at he consci5ti\sly believes to be a correct solution ( ?is v important subject1 z ! views :i* he holds are diametrically oppos$ to ^? ent]ta9$ by ,*ri/ians ( almo/ all d5om9ations2 at lea/ 7he says7 s9ce ! f\ndation ( ! ,romi% ,*ur* until n[1 ! belief has be5 t5aci\sly adh]$ to among/ pr(essors ( religion1 t ,jesus ,*ri/ came into ! _w to suff] an ignom9i\s dea? =1 or in/ead (1 ,adam & 8 po/]ity4 ,we w\ld rem>k t he w\ld h labor$ "u equal disadvantages1 z f> z pr(essors ( ! religion ( heav5 7 conc]n$1 _h he liv$ contempor>y ) ! ,messiah ,himself & ,8 apo/les1 or at any p]iod1 h[ev] remote1 subsequ5t to t "t2 & t ?is doctr9e 0 n "o ( ! _m false fabrications or dogmas ( m5 introduc$ to make void ! designs ( ,god1 or lead ! m9ds ( ! p away aft] s$uc+ fables & doctr9es ( devils2 b t x 0 n only a !me on :i* ! anci5t prophets & s]vants ( ,god delight$ to dwell1 b ! ma9spr+ ( all _! hopes1 & ! s\rce f :i* !y drew /r5g? & support1 :5 call$ to pass ?r\gh trials ( an ov]:elm+ nature2 to sub/antiate :i* we w make a few quotations f ,scripture4 ,! ,apo/le ,paul1 aft] treat+ at "s l5g? on ! fai? ) :i* ! anci5t wor?ies 7 end[$1 speaks ( ,moses refus+ ! honors :i* ,ph>aoh's daught] s\ght to conf] ^u him1 & e/eem+ ! reproa* ( ,*ri/ great] ri*es ?an ! treasures 9 ,egypt2 = he _h respect unto ! recomp5se ( ! rew>d--,hebrews xi3 #bf4 ,& aft] enum]at+ ! suff]+s ( o!rs1 he in=ms u t _! reason = n accept+ deliv]ance 01 t !y might obta9 a bett] resurrection 7,hebrews xi3 #ce71 :i* c\ld only be br\ght to pass #fgh ?r\gh ! r$emption wr\ght out by ! ,son ( ,god1 z we %all be able fully to prove4 ,! same apo/le1 9 writ+ to ! ,galatians1 endeavors to impress ?is doctr9e ^u _! m9ds1 by prov+ t ! law giv5 ?r\gh ,moses 0 introduc$ because ( transgressions1 & 0 inadequate to accompli% _! salvation1 b m]ely s]v$ z a s*oolma/] to br+ !m to ,*ri/1 & t x c\ld n disannul ! cov5ant t 0 made be=e ( ,god 9 ,*ri/ 7,galatians iii3 #ag72 !reby prov+ t ,abraham & 8 successors 7 conv]sant ) ! gospel ( ,*ri/ & ! doctr9e ( r$emption ?r\gh ,him4 ,& ,job1 :ile suff]+ "u extreme agony1 seems to h be5 support$ by ?is hope1 :5 he exclaims1 ,i "k t my ,r$eem] live?1 & t ,he %all /& 9 ! latt] day ^u ! e>? 7,job4 xix3 #be74 ,x is also evid5t t ! fai? ( :i* !y 7 9 possession 0 efficaci\s1 = we are in=m$ by ,mat!w xxvii3 #eb1 t _m ( ! ,sa9ts :i* slept arose ) ,*ri/ at ,8 resurrection1 :o mu/ ( a necessity h be5 "s ( ! prophets & sa9ts :o _h liv$ prior to ,8 com+4 ,moreov]1 we w\ld rem>k t unless ?is doctr9e _h be5 believ$ 9 by ! anci5ts1 !y 7 )\t ! means ( obta9+ salvation2 = ,pet] says 7,acts iv3 #ab71 !re is none o!r "n "u heav5 giv5 among m5 :]eby we c be sav$4 ,9 f9e1 ! cont9uation ( sacrifices f ! days ( ,abel to ,john 0 typical ( ! great & la/ sacrifice (f]$ up 9 ! p]son ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,aft] ?is introduction1 ! au?or labors to %[ ! absurdity & unrighte\sness ( ! doctr9e t ! ,almighty %\ld require ! v he>t's blood ( ,8 own well-belov$ ,son ,*ri/ ,jesus1 to satiate ,8 ?ir/ = v5geance4 ,z f> z we or our pr9ciples are conc]n$1 he might h sav$ himself ?is tr\ble1 z we d n believe t su* 0 ! object ( ,god 9 ! sacrifice ( ,8 ,son4 ,! ,scriptures are too explicit on ?is po9t to be misund]/ood4 ,we are in=m$ by ! ,savior ,himself1 :at object ,8 ,fa!r _h 9 view 9 ,8 com+ into ! _w4 ,= ,god s lov$ ! _w1 t ,he gave ,8 only begott5 ,son1 t :osoev] believe? 9 ,him %\ld n p]i%1 b h ev]la/+ life2 = ,god s5t n ,8 ,son into ! _w to condemn ! _w3 b t ! _w ?r\gh ,him might be sav$4 7,john iii3 #af-ag47 #fgi ,! revelations t ,god has giv5 to man abundantly prove t ,god & ! et]nal worlds are gov]n$ by a cele/ial law2 & 9 ord] t man might enjoy ! same glory ) ,himself1 x 0 requisite t he %\ld keep ! same law1 t :i* is gov]n$ by law is also pres]v$ by law1 & p]fect$ & sanctifi$ by ! same1 etc41 etc4 7,doctr9e & ,cov5ants1 ,section #g1 ,p>4 #h72 b man1 hav+ transgress$ ! law ( ,god1 ju/ly entail$ ^u himself ! curse ( ?is disob$i5ce1 f :i* he 0 incapable ( r$eem+ himself1 nei!r c\ld any less ?an inf9ite sacrifice atone = 8 fall4 ,! effect ( 8 disob$i5ce1 x is well kn[n1 0 dea?1 & ?is curse has be5 h]$it>y to all ! po/]ity ( ,adam4 ,let x be borne 9 m9d t man1 :ile submitt+ to ?is puni%m5t1 does s )\t any inh]5t p[]1 indep5d5tly 9 himself to accompli% 8 resurrection & re/oration to ! pres5ce ( ,god & ,8 glory4 ,he is n[ "u ! jurisdiction & )9 ! dom9ion ( dea?1 & to a*ieve a victory ov] dea? x 0 necess>y t "s "o m holy & pure ?an ! be+ :o _h become ! transgressor %\ld ent] into 8 dom9ion1 9 ord] t he might !reby h t dom9ion de/roy$2 & unless ?is be done1 ! control :i* dea? w hold ov] mank9d mu/ be et]nal4 ,x w require little argum5t to prove t ! ,son ( ,god 01 9 e way1 compet5t to p]=m ?is task1 be+ pure1 holy1 & unspott$2 & t he 0 ! individual appo9t$ to accompli% ?is1 is fully sub/antiat$ by ! te/imony ( ,john conc]n+ him1 ,behold1 ! ,lamb ( ,god t take? away ! s9 ( ! _w 7,john i3 #bi71 t z 9 ,adam all die1 ev5 s 9 ,*ri/ %all all be made alive4 7,i ,cor9?ians xv3 #bb47 ,! next /ep tak5 by ! au?or is to prove t x 0 unnecess>y = ,jesus ,*ri/ to %$ ,8 blood1 or t ,he came into ! _w at all to atone = ! transgression ( ,adam4 ,to use 8 own language--,n[1 see+ t dea?1 mis]y1 pa91 & privations h be5 ! legacy h&$ d[n 9 ! human family f g5]ation to g5]ation1 ,i = my own "p1 c\ld n see any ju/ice on ! "p ( ,deity did ,he dem& a victim 9 our /ead4 ,c any p]son1 possess$ ( 8 reason1 aft] rec\nt+ ! suff]+s t ,adam & 8 *ildr5 h und]gone because ( 8 & _! own s91 avoid com+ to ! conclusion t man has inde$ suff]$ = himself4 ,& !n1 aft] endeavor+ to #fhj prove t because dea? has foll[$ all m51 ! atonem5t ( ,*ri/ 0 incompet5t1 & did n accompli% ! end = :i* x 0 int5d$1 he sums up by /at+ t ! mission ( ,messiah 01 m]ely to be a ,savior ( m5 by becom+ a prea*] ( righte\sness1 & t ,he fell a m>tyr to ! tru? only1 z did ! prophets :o 7 sla9 previ\s to ,8 com+4 ,) all 8 le>n+ & self-suffici5cy to atta9 to :at he calls correct views ( real heav5ly !ology1 he has prov5 himself1 ?r\gh tak+ ! =ego+ /&1 ei!r entirely ignorant ( ! ,scriptures1 or wilfully unacqua9t$ ) !m1 z ! foll[+ quotations w fully prove4 ,= ?is is my blood ( ! new te/am5t :i* is %$ = _m = ! remission ( s9s 7,mat4 xxvi3 #bh74 ,him1 be+ deliv]$ by ! det]m9ate c\nsel & =ekn[l$ge ( ,god1 ye h tak51 & by wick$ h&s h crucifi$ & sla9 7,acts ii3 #bc74 ,take he$ !re=e unto y\rselves1 & to all ! flock ov] :i* ! ,holy ,gho/ ha? made y ov]se]s1 to fe$ ! ,*ur* ( ,god1 :i* ,he has pur*as$ ) ,8 own blood 7,acts xx3 #bh74 ,be+ ju/ifi$ freely by ,8 grace ?r\gh ! r$emption t is 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus2 :om ,god ha? set =? to be a propitiation ?r\gh fai? 9 ,8 blood1 to decl>e ,8 righte\sness = ! remission ( s9s t are pa/1 ?r\gh ! =ebe>ance ( ,god 7,romans iii3 #bd-e74 ,9 :om we h r$emption ?r\gh ,8 blood1 ! =giv5ess ( s9s1 accord+ to ! ri*es ( ,8 grace 7,ephesians i3 #g74 ,= x pleas$ ! ,fa!r t 9 ,him %\ld all fulness dwell3 & hav+ made peace ?r\gh ! blood ( ,8 cross1 by ,him to reconcile all ?+s unto ,himself3 by ,him1 ,i say1 :e!r !y be ?+s 9 e>?1 or ?+s 9 heav5 7,colossians i3 #ai1 #bj74 ,s ,*ri/ 0 once (f]$ to be> ! s9s ( _m2 & unto !m t look = ,him %all ,he appe> )\t s9 unto salvation 7,hebrews ix3 #bh74 ,!n1 said ,i1 lo1 ,i come 79 ! volume ( ! book x is writt5 ( me7 to d ?y w1 ,o ,god2 by ! :i* w we are sanctifi$ to ! (f]+ ( ! body ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 once = all 7,hebrews x3 #g-aj74 ,=asmu* z ye "k t ye 7 n r$eem$ ) corruptible ?+s1 z silv] & gold1 f y\r va9 conv]sation receiv$ by tradition f y\r fa!rs1 b ) ! preci\s blood ( ,*ri/1 z ( a lamb )\t a blemi% & )\t a spot4 ,:o v]ily 0 =eorda9$ be=e ! f\ndation ( ! _w1 b 0 manife/ 9 ^! la/ times = y2 #fha :o by him d believe 9 ,god t rais$ ,him up f ! dead & gave ,him glory2 t y\r fai? & hope might be 9 ,god 7,i ,pet] i3 #ah-ba74 ,& he is ! propitiation = our s9s2 & n = ours only1 b also = ! s9s ( ! :ole _w 7,i ,john ii74 ,& f ,jesus ,*ri/1 :o is ! fai?ful witness1 & ! fir/ begott5 ( ! dead1 & ! ,pr9ce ( ! k+s ( ! e>?4 ,unto ,him t lov$ u & wa%$ u f our s9s 9 ,8 own blood 7,rev4 i3 #e74 ,hav+ made ! =ego+ quotations f ! ,new ,te/am5t1 we %all next introduce a few1 on ! same subject f ! ,book ( ,mormon 7fir/ ,european edition74 ,& he also spake conc]n+ ! prophets1 h[ great a numb] _h te/ifi$ ( ^! ?+s1 conc]n+ ?is ,messiah ( :om he _h spok51 or ?is ,r$eem] ( ! _w4 ,:]e=e1 all mank9d 7 9 a lo/ & fall5 /ate1 & ev] w\ld be1 save !y %\ld rely on ! ,r$eem] 7,page #ai74 ,& ,i look$ & beheld ! ,lamb ( ,god1 t ,he 0 tak5 by ! p2 yea1 ! ,son ( ! ev]la/+ ,god 0 judg$ ( ! _w2 & ,i saw & be> record4 ,& ,i1 ,nephi1 saw t ,he 0 lift$ up ^u ! cross1 & sla9 = ! s9s ( ! _w 7,page #bc74 ,& ! ,messiah come? 9 ! fulness ( "t t ,he may r$eem ! *ildr5 ( m5 f ! fall4 ,&1 because t !y are r$eem$ f ! fall1 !y h become free =ev] 7,page #ff74 ,behold1 my belov$ bre?r51 ,i speak unto y ^! ?+s1 t ye may rejoice & lift up y\r heads =ev]1 because ( ! bless+s :i* ! ,"l ,god %all be/[ ^u y\r *ildr54 ,= ,i "k t ye h se>*$ mu*1 _m ( y1 to "k ( ?+s to come2 :]e=e1 ,i "k t ye "k t our fle% mu/ wa/e away & die3 nev]!less1 9 our bodies1 we %all see ,god4 ,yea1 ,i "k t ye "k1 t 9 ! body ,he %all %[ ,himself unto ^? at ,j]usalem1 f :5ce we came2 = x is exp$i5t t x %\ld be among !m2 = x behoove? ! great ,creator t ,he suff]$ ,himself to become subject unto m51 9 ! fle%1 & die = all m51 t all m5 might become subject unto ,him4 ,= z dea? has pass$ ^u all m51 to fulfill ! m]ciful plan ( ! great ,creator1 !re mu/ ne$s be a #fhb p[] ( resurrection1 & ! resurrection mu/ ne$s come unto m51 by reason ( ! fall2 & ! fall came by reason ( transgression2 & because man became fall51 !y 7 cut (f f ! pres5ce ( ! ,"l2 :]e=e1 x mu/ ne$s be an inf9ite atonem5t2 save1 x %\ld be an inf9ite atonem5t1 ?is corruption c\ld n put on incorruption4 ,:]e=e1 ! fir/ judgm5t :i* came ^u man mu/ ne$s h rema9$ to an endless duration4 ,&1 if s1 ?is fle% mu/ h laid d[n to rot1 & to crumble to its "m e>?1 to rise no m4 ,o1 ! wisdom ( ,god6 ,8 m]cy & grace6 ,=1 behold1 if ! fle% %\ld rise no m1 our spirits mu/ become subject to t angel :o fell f be=e ! pres5ce ( ! et]nal ,god1 & became ! devil1 to rise no m4 ,& our spirits mu/ h become l unto him1 & we become devil's angels to a devil1 to be %ut out f ! pres5ce ( our ,god1 & to rema9 ) ! fa!r ( lies1 9 mis]y1 l unto himself3 yea1 to t be+ :o beguil$ our fir/ p>5ts2 :o trans=me? himself nigh unto an angel ( light1 & /irre? up ! *ildr5 ( m5 unto secret comb9ations ( murd]1 & all mann] ( secret works ( d>kness4 ,o1 h[ great ! goodness ( our ,god1 :o prep>e? ! way = our escape f ! grasp ( ?is awful mon/]2 yea1 t mon/]1 dea? & hell1 :i* ,i call ! dea? ( ! body1 & also ! dea? ( ! _s4 ,& because ( ! way ( deliv]ance ( our ,god1 ! ,holy ,"o ( ,israel1 ?is dea?1 ( :i* ,i h spok51 :i* is ! temporal1 %all deliv] up its dea?3 :i* dea? is ! grave4 ,& ?is dea?1 ( :i* ,i h spok51 :i* is ! spiritual dea?1 %all deliv] up its dead2 :i* spiritual dea? is hell3 :]e=e1 dea? & hell mu/ deliv] up _! dead1 & hell mu/ deliv] up its captive spirits1 & ! grave mu/ deliv] up its captive bodies1 & ! bodies & ! spirits ( m5 %all be re/or$ "o to ! o!r2 & x is by ! p[] ( ! resurrection ( ! ,holy ,"o ( ,israel4 ,o1 h[ great ! plan ( our ,god6 ,=1 on ! o!r h&1 ! p>adise ( ,god mu/ deliv] up ! spirits ( ! righte\s1 & ! grave deliv] up ! bodies ( ! righte\s2 & ! _s & ! body is re/or$ to itself aga91 & all m5 become incorruptible & immortal1 & !y are liv+ s\ls1 hav+ a p]fect k l unto u1 9 ! fle%2 save1 x be t our k %all be p]fect2 :]e=e1 we %all h a p]fect k ( all our gilt1 & our uncleanness1 #fhc & our nak$ness2 & ! righte\s %all h a p]fect k ( _! enjoym5t1 & _! righte\sness be+ clo!d ) purity1 yea1 ev5 ) a robe ( righte\sness 7,pages #hj-ha74 ,=1 behold1 my belov$ bre?r51 ,i say unto y1 t ! ,"l ,god worke? n 9 d>kness4 ,he doe? n any?+1 save x be = ! b5efit ( ! _w2 = ,he love? ! _w1 ev5 t ,he laye? d[n ,8 own life1 t ,he may draw all m5 unto ,him 7,page #aab74 ,=1 behold1 & also ,8 blood atone? = ! s9s ( ^? :o h fall5 by ! transgression ( ,adam1 :o h di$1 n kn[+ ! w ( ,god conc]n+ !m1 or :o h ignorantly s9n$ 7,page #afi74 ,=1 behold1 z 9 ,adam1 or by nature1 !y fall1 ev5 s ! blood ( ,*ri/ atone? = _! s9s1 &1 moreov]1 ,i say unto y1 t !re %all be no o!r "n giv51 nor any o!r way1 nor means1 :]eby salvation c come unto ! *ildr5 ( m51 only 9 & ?r\gh ! "n ( ,*ri/ ! ,"l ,omnipot5t4 ,=1 behold1 ,he judge?1 & ,8 judgm5t is j2 & ! infant p]i%e? n t die? 9 ,8 infancy2 b n[ m5 dr9k damnation to _! own s\ls except !y humble !mselves & become z little *ildr5 & believe t salvation 01 & is1 & is to come 9 & ?r\gh ! aton+ blood ( ,*ri/ ! ,"l ,omnipot5t 7,page #agj74 ,=1 7 x n = ! r$emption :i* ,he ha? made = ,8 p1 :i* 0 prep>$ f ! f\ndation ( ! _w1 ,i say unto y1 7 x n = ?is1 all mank9d mu/ h p]i%$4 ,b1 behold1 ! b&s ( dea? %all be brok51 & ! ,son reigne? & ha? p[] ov] ! dea?2 !re=e1 ,he br+e? to pass ! resurrection ( ! dead 7,page #aih74 ,yea1 conc]n+ t :i* 0 to come1 & also conc]n+ ! resurrection ( ! dead1 & ! r$emption ( ! p1 :i* 0 to be br\ght to pass ?r\gh ! p[] & ! suff]+s & ! dea? ( ,*ri/1 & ,8 resurrection & asc5sion into heav5 7,page #bjb74 ,& ,he w take ^u ,him dea?1 t ,he may loose ! b&s ( dea? :i* b9d ,8 p 7,page #bef74 ,n[1 !re is a dea? :i* is call$ a temporal dea?1 & ! dea? ( ,*ri/ %all loose ! b&s ( ?is temporal dea?1 t all %all be rais$ f ?is temporal dea? 7,page #bgj74 #fhd ,n[1 ,a>on began to op5 ! scriptures unto !m conc]n+ ! com+ ( ,*ri/1 & also conc]n+ ! resurrection ( ! dead1 & t !re c\ld be no r$emption = mank9d1 save x 7 ?r\gh ! dea? & suff]+s ( ,*ri/1 & ! atonem5t ( ,8 blood 7,page #cjc74 ,behold1 ,i say unto y1 t ,i d "k t ,*ri/ %all come among ! *ildr5 ( m51 to take ^u ,him ! transgressions ( ,8 p1 & t ,he %all atone = ! s9s ( ! _w2 = ! ,"l ,god has spok5 x2 = x is exp$i5t t an atonem5t %\ld be made2 = accord+ to ! great plan ( ! et]nal ,god1 !re mu/ be an atonem5t made1 or else all mank9d mu/ unavoidably p]i%2 yea1 all are h>d5$2 yea1 all are fall5 & are lo/1 & mu/ p]i% except x be ?\gh ! atonem5t :i* x is exp$i5t %\ld be made2 = x is exp$i5t t !re %\ld be a great & la/ sacrifice2 yea1 n a sacrifice ( man1 nei!r ( bea/s1 nei!r ( any mann] ( f[l2 = x %all n be a human sacrifice2 b x mu/ be inf9ite & et]nal sacrifice4 ,n[1 !re is n any man t c sacrifice ,8 own blood :i* w atone = ! s9s ( ano!r4 ,n[1 if a man murd]e?1 behold1 w our law1 :i* is j1 take ! life ( 8 bro!r8 ,i say unto y1 nay4 ,b ! law requires ! life ( him :o ha? murd]$2 !re=e1 !re c be no?+ :i* is %ort ( an inf9ite atonem5t1 :i* w suffice = ! s9s ( ! _w2 !re=e1 x is exp$i5t t !re %\ld be a great & la/ sacrifice1 & !n1 %all !re be1 or x is exp$i5t !re %\ld be1 a /op to ! %$d+ ( blood2 !n %all ! law ( ,moses be fulfill$2 yea1 x %all be fulfill$ e jot & title1 & none %all h pass$ away4 ,& behold1 ?is is ! :ole mean+ ( ! law2 e :it po9t+ to t great & la/ sacrifice2 & t great & la/ sacrifice %all be ! ,son ( ,god2 yea1 inf9ite & et]nal2 & ?us ,he %all br+ salvation to all ^? :o %all believe on ,8 "n2 ?is be+ ! int5t ( ?is la/ sacrifice1 to br+ ab\t ! b[els ( m]cy1 :i* ov]p[]e? ju/ice1 & br+e? ab\t means unto m5 t !y may h fai? unto rep5tance 7,pages #cda-b74 ,n[ ! "w ( ju/ice c\ld n be de/roy$2 if s1 ,god w\ld cease to be ,god1 & ?us we see t all mank9d 7 fall51 & !y 7 9 ! grasp ( ju/ice2 yea1 ! ju/ice ( ,god1 :i* consigns !m =ev] to be cut (f f ,8 pres5ce4 #fhe ,& n[1 ! plan ( m]cy _c be br\ght ab\t1 except an atonem5t %\ld be made1 !re=e1 ,god ,himself atone? = ! s9s ( ! _w1 to br+ ab\t ! plan ( m]cy1 to appease ! dem&s ( ju/ice1 t ,god might be a p]fect1 j ,god1 & a m]ciful ,god also4 ,n[1 rep5tance c\ld n come unto m5 except !re 7 a puni%m5t :i* also 0 et]nal1 z ! life ( ! s\l %\ld be affix$ opposite to ! plan ( happ9ess1 :i* 0 z et]nal also z ! life ( ! s\l4 ,n[1 h[ c\ld a man rep5t except he %\ld s98 ,h[ c\ld he s9 if !re 0 no law1 h[ c\ld !re be a law except !re 7 puni%m5t8 7,pages #cfb-c74 ,& x came to pass t ,he /ret*$ =? ,8 h& & spake unto ! p1 say+3 ,behold1 ,i am ,jesus ,*ri/1 ( :om ! prophets te/ifi$ %all come into ! _w1 & behold ,i am ! light & ! life ( ! _w1 & ,i h drunk out ( t bitt] cup :i* ! ,fa!r ha? giv5 me1 & h glorifi$ ! ,fa!r 9 tak+ ^u me ! s9s ( ! _w1 9 ! :i* ,i h suff]$ ! w ( ! ,fa!r 9 all ?+s f ! beg9n+ 7,page #eac74 ,& my ,fa!r s5t me t ,i might be lift$ up ^u ! cross1 & aft] t ,i _h be5 lift$ up ^u ! cross ,i might draw all m5 unto me 7,page #edg74 ,& because ( ! r$emption ( man1 :i* came by ,jesus ,*ri/1 !y are br\ght back into ! pres5ce ( ! ,"l1 yea1 ?is is :]e9 all m5 are r$eem$1 because ! dea? ( ,*ri/ br+e? to pass ! resurrection1 :i* br+e? to pass a r$emption f an endless sleep1 f :i* sleep all m5 %all be awak5$ by ! p[] ( ,god :5 ! trump %all s\nd2 & !y %all come =?1 bo? small & great1 & all %all /& be=e ,8 b>1 be+ r$eem$ & loos$ f ?is et]nal b& ( dea? 7,page #egh74 ,behold1 ,i am ,he :o 0 prep>$ f ! f\ndation ( ! _w to r$eem my p 7,page #ehg74 ,& aga91 if ye by ! grace ( ,god are p]fect 9 ,*ri/1 & d5y n ,8 p[]1 !n ye are sanctifi$ 9 ,*ri/1 by ! grace ( ,god1 ?r\gh ! %$d+ ( ! blood ( ,*ri/1 :i* is 9 ! cov5ant ( ! ,fa!r1 unto ! remission ( y\r s9s1 t ye become holy )\t spot 7,page #fcd74 ,to conclude our evid5ce on ?is subject1 we %all make a few quotations f ! ,book ( ,doctr9e & ,cov5ants4 ,i am ,jesus ,*ri/1 ! ,son ( ,god1 :o 0 crucifi$ = ! #fhf s9s ( ! _w1 ev5 z _m z w believe on my "n1 t !y may become ! sons ( ,god1 ev5 "o 9 me1 z ,i am 9 ! ,fa!r1 & ! ,fa!r is "o 9 me1 t we may be "o 7,sec4 xi3 ,p>4 #a74 ,& v]ily1 ,i say ev5 z _m z h believ$ on my "n1 = ,i am ,*ri/1 & 9 my own "n by ! virtue ( ! blood :i* ,i h spilt h ,i plead$ be=e ! ,fa!r = !m 7,sec4 xii1 ,p>4 #a74 ,li/5 to ,him :o is ! advocate ) ! ,fa!r1 :o is plead+ y\r cause be=e ,him1 say+1 ,fa!r1 behold ! suff]+s & dea? ( ,him :o did no s91 9 :om ?\ wa/ well pleas$2 behold ! blood ( ?y ,son :i* 0 %$--! blood ( ,him :om ,?\ gave/ t ,?yself might be glorifi$ 7,sec4 xi1 ,p>4 #a74 ,rememb] ! wor? ( s\ls is great 9 ! sight ( ,god2 = behold1 ! ,"l y\r ,r$eem] suff]$ dea? 9 ! fle% :]e=e ,he suff]$ ! pa9 ( all m51 t all m5 might rep5t & come unto him4 7,sec4 xliii1 ,p>4 #c71 ,=1 behold1 ,i ,god1 h suff]$ ^! ?+s = all t !y might n suff] if !y w\ld rep5t1 b if !y w\ld n rep5t1 !y mu/ suff] ev5 z ,i1 :i* suff]+ caus$ myself1 ev5 ,god1 ! greate/ ( all1 to tremble because ( pa91 & to ble$ at e pore1 & to suff] bo? body & _s1 & w\ld t ,i might n dr9k ! bitt] cup & %r9k--nev]!less1 glory be to ! ,fa!r1 & ,i p>took & f9i%$ my prep>ations unto ! *ildr5 ( m54 7,sec4 xliii2 ,p>4 #b74 ,x is writt51 t 9 ! m\? ( two or ?ree witnesses e ^w may be e/abli%$4 ,z we h quot$ f _m witnesses out ( ?ree records1 we tru/ x w h a t5d5cy to enlight51 n only ! m9d ( ! au?or ( ! pamphlet1 b all ^? :o d\bt ! doctr9e ( atonem5t ?r\gh ! blood ( ,*ri/4 ,x w h be5 fully e/abli%$ beyond all controv]sy1 f ! flood ( te/imony1 :i* we h br\ght f ! revelations ( ,god1 giv5 9 v>i\s disp5sations & ages ( ! _w1 & 9 diff]5t p>ts ( ! globe1 t ! object ( ,*ri/'s mission to ! e>? 0 to (f] ,himself z a sacrifice to r$eem mank9d f et]nal dea?1 & t x 0 p]fectly 9 accordance ) ! w ( ! ,fa!r t su* a sacrifice %\ld be made4 ,he act$ /rictly 9 ob$i5ce to ,8 ,fa!r's w 9 all #fhg ?+s f ! beg9n+1 & drank ( ! bitt] cup giv5 ,him4 ,h]e9 is br\ght to light1 glory1 honor1 immortality1 & et]nal life1 ) t *>ity :i* is great] ?an fai? or hope1 = ! ,lamb ( ,god1 has !reby p]=m$ t = man :i* he c\ld n accompli% = ,himself4 ,z ju/ice 9 ! fir/ place has _h its claim1 & ! words ( ,god h be5 v]ifi$--,9 ! day ?\ eate/ !re( ?\ %alt surely die--s1 on ! o!r h& m]cy has be5 ext5d$1 & ! love ( ,god manife/$ 9 break+ ! b&s ( dea?1 :]eby ! spirits & bodies ( m5 are re-unit$1 ! spirits ( ! j receiv$ 9 exaltation 9 ! pres5ce ( ,god & ! ,lamb--9 ! same tab]nacles 9 :i* !y toil$1 labor$1 & suff]$ :ile on e>?1 )\t :i* union x is impossible = ! s\ls ( m5 to receive ! fulness ( glory4 ,!re is a glory connect$ ) ?is t w be an et]nal s\rce ( joy to e citiz5 ( ! cele/ial k+dom4 ,! spirits1 on ! o!r h&1 ( ^? :o reject ! gospel ( ,*ri/ & slight ,8 pr(f]$ m]cies1 mu/ return to _! bodies 9 ! la/ resurrection to receive a fulness ( _! puni%m5t 9 ! same tab]nacles 9 :i* !y dwelt :ile w>r+ aga9/ ,god4 ,we w\ld h]eby w>n all m5 :o may he> ! s\nd ( ! words to rep5t ( _! s9s & obey ! gospel ( ! ,son ( ,god1 t !y may escape ! puni%m5t ( ^? :o h trodd5 "u foot ! ,son ( ,god1 & h c\nt$ ! blood ( ! cov5ant1 :]e) !y 7 sanctifi$1 an unholy ?+1 & h done despite unto ! _s ( grace 7,heb4 x3 #bi71 & t !y may h a "p 9 ! fir/ resurrection1 & h _! names writt5 9 ! book ( life ( ! ,lamb sla9 f ! f\ndation ( ! _w 7,rev4 xiii3 #h71 & be prep>$ to jo9 9 *ant+ ! new song1 say+1 ,?\ art wor?y to take ! book & to op5 ! seals !re(1 = ?\ wa/ sla9 & ha/ r$eem$ u to ,god by ,?y blood1 out ( e k9dr$ & tongue1 & p1 & nation2 & ha/ made u unto our ,god k+s & prie/s1 & we %all reign on ! e>? 7,rev4 v3#i1 #aj74 ,we w n[ close ) ! words ( ,jacob1 f ! ,book ( ,mormon1 page #adg3 ,behold1 w ye reject ^! words8 ,w ye reject ! words ( ! prophets8 & w ye reject all ! words :i* h be5 spok5 conc]n+ ,*ri/1 aft] s _m h spok5 conc]n+ ,him2 & d5y ! good ^w ( ,*ri/ & ! ,p[] ( ,god1 & ! gift ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 & qu5* ! #fhh ,holy ,_s1 & make a mock ( ! great plan ( r$emption :i* has be5 laid = y8 ,"k ye n t if ye w d ^! ?+s1 t ! p[] ( ! r$emption & ! resurrection :i* is 9 ,*ri/ w br+ y to /& ) %ame & awful guilt be=e ! b> ( ,god4 ,,wil=d ,,woodruff1 ,presid5t ( ! ,*ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,latt]-day ,sa9ts1 9 ! ,briti% ,isles4 ,,wives ,,( ,,wil=d ,,woodruff4 ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- ---------------- ,,"n ,,:5 ,,born ,,:]e ,,born ,,:5 ,,di$ ,,:]e ,,di$ ,,fa!r',s ,,"n ,,"m',s ,,maid5 ,,"n ,,:5 ,,m>ri$ ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- ---------------- ,phoebe ,:ittemore ,c>t] ,woodruff,m>* #h1 #ahjg;,at ,sc>boro1 ,ma9e ,nov4 #aj1 #ahhe,salt ,lake ,city1 ,utah ,ezra ,c>t] ,s>ah ,fabyan ,april #ac1 #ahcg ,m>y ,ann ,jackson ,woodruff ,feb4 #ah1 #ahah,liv]pool1 ,engl& ,oct4 #be1 #ahid;d ,william ,jackson ,elizabe? 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