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1833-1898TypescriptVolume 21 January 1841 to 31 December 1845Edited by Scott G. KenneySignature BooksMidvale, Utah© 1983 by Signature BooksAll Rights ReservedEditorial Apparatus and SymbolsWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.ixSee Editorial Procedures in Volume I for a more detailed explanation.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.ix[ ] Blank space or original unfinished.[…] Illegible letters.[--] Illegible words.[ty/try?] Conjectural reading.[ing] Words/letters supplied by editor.[Asterisks are Woodruff's.] Editorial comment.<Distance> Shorthand text./and Joseph/ Interlinear or marginal addition.( Beginning of entry enclosed by borders.) Ending of entry enclosed by borders.(PWW) Brief text enclosed in drawing.* Unique or infrequently used drawing.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.xSymbols used to indicate drawings appear below followed by one, two, or three examples from the text: [Click to view full-size image.]Volume 2 Chronology

1841Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.xiApril 20 Sails from England, arriving New York May 201842Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.xiFebruary 3 Appointed business manager Times and Seasons November Assigned to manage printing office with John Taylor1843Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.xiJune Joseph Smith's King Follett discourseJuly 7 Leaves Nauvoo with Brigham Young, G. A. Smith and E. P. Magin for the East on fund-raising missionNovember 4 Arrives in NauvooNovember 11 Sealed to Phebe Carter by Hyrum SmithDecember 2 Anointing with Parley P. Pratt, Orson Hyde, George A. Smith, and Orson Spencer1844Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.xiApril 7 Joseph Smith's King Follet discourseMay 9 Leaves Nauvoo on political missionJuly 1 Attends Jeffersonian Democracy Convention in Boston nominating Joseph Smith for president of the United StatesJuly 9 Learns of the martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum SmithJuly 29 Meets with six other apostles in BostonAugust 6 Arrives in NauvooAugust 8-9 Interregnum debated with Sidney RidgonAugust 18 Brigham Young speaks on authority of the TwelveAugust 28 Leaves with Phebe to preside over British Mission, visiting their parents en route1845Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.xiiJanuary 3 Arrives in Liverpool, EnglandApril 6 Manchester conference and Joint Stock CompanyDecember 14 Special conference, 13,072 members represented [p.1]LondonJany. 1st 1841 = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = The Year 1840 NoteWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1It has gone, taken its departure to return no more forever. It has bourn its report to heaven. Wheth[er] it be good or bad, its scenes will not again return upon the stage of action to be presented to the eye of man. To the reflecting mind it is evident, that no period of the nineteenth Centaury hath presented greater & more important events to the world, & lade a foundation for Still greater things to follow in quick succession than 1840.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1

It is also equally true in various ages of the world that those Subjects & things which have been in reality of the greatest importance to the whole world even subjects upon which the vary temporal existance & prosperity of the Nations of the Earth hung, have been the most out of sight, the last to attract the Publick mind, & when discoverd, con-siderd of the least Consequence, scorned & ridiculed to the last by a thoughtless multitude who like the ox going to the Slaughter know not the day of their visitation. This was evidently the Case in the Days of Noah, of Lot, of Cyrus of the Days of Jesus Christ before the overthrow of Jerrusalem & the dispersion of the Jews Among all the gentile nations whare they have remained Deprived of the privileges of the land of their fathers untill the present day. [p.2] We are informed it will be in like manner at the coming of the Son of Man.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.2What are the Signs of the times in this present generation even in 1840? As it was in the days of Lot & Noah So it may be now. Then the majority of the world did not dissern those things that were of the most interest, but they felt the most interested in those things that soonest perished. In like manner the present generation as a mass among all the gentile Nations do not seem to dissern or take any interest in any of the signs of the times of 1840 except those leading direct to the Money & Stock Exchanges. Here the zeal, struggle & Interest of the world seems to centre to Devise some means whareby they can secure unto themselves, dollars & cents, Pounds Shillings & pence, & earthly dominion & power.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.2But in the midst of this mighty struggle, there is a small portion of the Community among the Nations of the Earth, who are looking upon other signs of this present generation as indicating a day big with events, even the restoration of primitive Christianity, the proclamation of the fulness of the Everlasting gospel among all nations both Gentile & Jew, the restoration of the Jews to their own land, the rebuilding of Jerrusalem, great changes, Judgments, wars, & revolutions of the gentile nations, the Second Advent of the Mesiah in the Clouds of heaven, & the great Millennium or rest of the Saints of one thousand years all of which events have been predicted by the Holy Prophets who have Spoken since the world began. None feel more interested in the signs of the Heavens & the earth which clearly indicate these great & important events than the Latter Day Saints.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.2Let us for a moment take a survey of 1840 which has been a year of interest among all Nations. This is the tenth year of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The Church has never been as prosperous as through 1840 though She has just passed through a scene of unparelled persecution by the whole State of Missouri, who has driven, robed & [p.3] murdered many of the Saints, & entirly expeled from the state about 12,000 of the Church. But as the persecution at Antioch proved to spread the work abroad evrywhare so it has been in this Case. It has spread as it were with tenfold rapidity not ownly throughout America, but in England Scotland Wales, & Ireland. Some of the Lamanite or American Indians have began to embrace the fulness of the gospel which is an important event in the History of the rise & progress of the Church.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.3While many of the Elders have been lifting up their voices in the most noted villages &

cities of America The Twelve have been planting the work & esstablishing Churches in some of the most Notable Cities of Europe. During the year 1840 Churches have been esstablished in Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham, Worcester, Hereford, London, Glasgow, Paisley Edinburgh & many other parts of England Scotland Wales & Ireland. Elders have also gone to South Australia, the East Indies, & Germany. More than 4,000 has been added to the Church by Baptism in Europe in 1840, & two of the Twelve have Started on a mission from Nauvoo to visit the Jews in the Holy land of Jerrusalem. This indicates at least that the Lord has set his hand to prune his vineyard one more for the last time to prepare the way for his second Advent, & that he will make a Short work in the Earth, & cause light & truth to prevail.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.3In the midst of this seenery, the hand of God is evidently began to be lade in a degree upon the nations in Judgment. In the United States many have Suffered. The City of Natchez was instantly destroyed by a whirlwind. Nearly the whole Country from the mouth of the Ohio to New Orleans for more than 1,000 miles was inundated by water which has prooved vary destructive to all that Country, & many parts that the water Could not reach Insects have help destroy. There has also been great losses sustained in other parts of that land by storm, hail & fire, & in additions to many other events in America 1840 has brought a Change of Politicks throughout that Nation which will of Course make a revolution in Government Affairs in many respects.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.4Wars & rumours of wars are among the signs of Europe. Though England feels at the present time as though she was swaying the sceptre over nearly all the earth, even for the first time waving the british flag in China, Still she is not without her troubles. She is begining to share in that distress of nations & perplexity, which will be prominant among the signs of the last days. Great poverty prevails among the working class in England & more esspecially in Ireland, much Crying for bread is heard in the streets.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.4France has had great troubles from sources she least expected, for while she had been to great expens in fiting out an army of 500,000 men to assist Mehemit Ali & for other purposes, Endeavering at the same time to fortify Paris by surrounding it with a strong wall, but in the midst of this seenery they have been suffering under one constant torrent of Judgment. The sea has hove itself beyound its bounds. The rivers Seine, Saone & Rhone overflowed their banks turned out of ther course & these created a flood unparellelled in that land which washed away both corn & wine into the french Lake, cities Inundated, villages destroyed, cattle drowned, towns burnt farmers ruind which created great trouble at home without war. The French Chambers appropriated 5,000,000 of Frances to relieve the present wants of the suffers of those inundations.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.4But among the Signs of 1840, none are more prominant than those of the eastern world, even in the Holy Land. Mehemit Ali has made much noise in the world by invading Syria & trying to take power unto himself, & as the Tirkish power was not sufficient to check him in his progress England with other European Powers have interfered, & caused Mehemet Ali to lie passive at their feet.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.4But the effect of all these movements have been to prepare the way for the return of the

Jews to the land of there Fathers, & while the Lord is begining to give the Jews favor in the eyes of Kings that they may become their nursing fathers & Queens their nursing mothers, they begin to see it [is] time for them to make a right use of so favorable an opportunity & immediately return & rebuild Jerrusalem, & the call is now going forth among the Jews in all nations to return & esspecially among the German continental Jews. A call of this Kind is published in the (Der orient) a German Newspaper & among many other things Says "In no country of the earth are our brethren so numerous as in Syria. In none do they live in as dens masses so independant of the surrounding inhabitants. In none do they persevere so steadfastly in the faith in the promise of the Fathers as on the beautiful shores of the Orontes. In Damascus alone live near 60,000. * * [The asterisks are Woodruff's.]Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5The power of our enemies is gone. The angel of discord has long since hown down their mighty hosts, & yet ye do not bestir yourselves people of Jehovah. What hinders? Nothing but your own supineness. "People of Jehovah raise yourselves from your thousand years slumber! Rally round leaders, have really the will. A moses will not be wanting. The rights of nations will never grow old. Take possession of the land of your fathers. Build a third time the Temple on Zion greater & more magnifficent than ever. Trust in the Lord who has led you safely through the vale of misery thousands of years. He also will not forsake you in your last conflict."Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5These things are Clearly in fulfillment of the predictions of the Prophets from Moses to Christ, & clearly shows the present day is big with events. Jews & Christians have now an equal privilege in Jerrusalem & among other privileges are permitted to gather their own taxes which has not before been allowed them.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5The eastern world has also sufferd by Earthquake & Storm. Several late Earthquakes in the Ionian Islands. Many lives have perished. On the 1st of Dec A dreadful storm raged on the black Sea which caused great destruction of shiping & life. 18 Greek vessels 3 English & a much greater number of Austrian Sardinians, & Napolitans, were utterly lost. Even in the Channel 7 were cast away.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.6Thus the Lord is beginning to vex all nations with whirlwind, flood, war Earthquakes, Fire, & many Judgments, as well as signs in the Heavens & Earth of the coming of the Son of Man. Still the Nations will not learn wisdom neither practice righteousness by the things which they suffer. Neither do they dissern the signs of the times even of 1840. What 1841 will bring to pass time must determin. Their will be an increas of Signs in the Heavens & earth, & still greater losses by storm tempest & Earthquakes, on the land & sea & by fire. Trouble will be seen in the United States Government. Wars & rumours of wars will increase among all nations. The return of the Jews will be hastened. The Distress of nations with Perplexity will be felt more than ever throughout the earth.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.6In fine evry year from this day henceforth will be attended with an increase of strange things sights, signs, & wonders perplexities, tribulations, Judgments wars & rumours of wars, Revolutions & Changes overturns & Destructions, attended with blood, fire & smoke the Sun turning to darkness the Moon into Blood & the Stars falling from heaven,

untill Babylon the great Comes in rememberance before God, & is cast down to rise no more, & the son of Man Desends in the clouds of Heaven to Deliver Israel & reign with his SAINTS. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.6The following is from the London Weekly Dispatch Sunday Jan 17th 1841: = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.71st Upwards of 100 seaman connected with New Castle upon Tine perished in the storm of Novem-be[r 1?].Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.72d The American Presidents Message to Congress. A contrast drawn by the Editor between England and America which was interesting.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.73d England without a parliament, Publicola.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.74th The Schooner Veritas burned & one man.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.75 The Royal Speech To be deliverd from the Throne by her Majesty on the opening of Parliament on the 26th Inst. The speach is not understood to be the composition of the sovreign. Parliamentary usage for a century has esstablish as a maxim that the speech from the Throne is to be discused as the speech of ministers who are supposed to be responsible for it. Royal Speeches are often compulsory upon those who deliver them.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.76th Queen & <the> Commons a more are at present a more completely ciphers.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.77th An Interesting letter from John Frost who was transported to Port Arthur Van Demans Lan[.].Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.78 Loss of the Thames Steamer. Awful destruction of human life. 70 persons lost 3 saved.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.79th Cholera at Paris. 100 Deaths daily followed by large mobs.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.710th Singular & <[-]>. Death of Sam Scott the American Diver. Sam Scott who had Dived 140 feet for many Days off from several Bridges in London in to the River Thames while playing tricks actually hung himself on the 11 Jan 1841 in the presence of 10,000 persons. He was born in Philadelphia in the United States. Was in his 28th year of his age.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.711th Great Distress of the poor in Marylebone. £500 pound given to feed the hungry.An Account of A Dream of the late Dr Phillip DoddridgeWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.8After some Conversation with Dr Clark of St Alb[ ]s who had been conversing in the evening upon the nature of the seperate state & the probability that the seenes on which the soul would enteron its first leaving the body would have some resem-blance to

those with which it had been conversentwhile on earth that it might by Degrees be preparedfor the more sublime happiness of the Heavenly King-dom, this & other conversation of the same kindprobably occasioned the following Dream:Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.8The Doctor immagined himself dangerously Ill at a friends House in London & after lying in this state some hours he thought his soul left the body & took its flight in some kind of live Vehicle which though vary different from the gross body it had just left was still ordered to persue his course through the air expecting some celestial Messenger to direct him till he was at some distance from the city, when turning back & viewing the town could not forbear saying to himself, how vain & trifling are those affairs in which the Inhabitants of those places are so eagerly employed Appeared to me a seperate spirit.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.8At length as he was still continuing his prog-ress & tho without any certain directions yet easy & happy in his thoughts of the universal providence & government of God which extends alike to all [ ] worlds he was met by one who told him he was sent to conduct him to the place appointed for his abode from whom he considerd could be no other than an Angel but as I remember he appeared in the form of an Man.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.8They went on conversing together till they came within sight of a large spacious building which had the air of a palace. Upon his inquiring what it was his guide told him it was the place assigned for his residence at present, upon which the Dr [ ] That he remembered he read while on Earth that the eye had not seen nor the ear heard nor the heart conceived what God had laid up for his servants. Whareas he could easily have formed an idea of such a building from others he had seen though he acknowledged they were greatly inferior to this in Elegince, the reason the guide gave him was plainly suggested by the conversation of the contrast that the seenes first presented to him were contrived on purpose to bear a near resemblance to those he had been accustomed to on earth that he might be more easily & gradually prepared for the glories which would open upon him hereafter and which would at first view quite dazzle & overpower him.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.9By this time they were come up to the palace & the guide led him through a kind of saloon into an inner parlour whare was a cup on which was empressed the figures of a vine & cluster of grapes. He asked the guide the meaning of it. He told him it was the cup in which His Saviour drank new wine in his kingdom with his disciples & that the figures carved upon it was intended to signify the union between Christ & his people implying that the grapes derived all their beauty & flavour from the vine so the Saints even in a state of Glory were indebted for their esstablishment in Holyness & Happyness to the union with their head in whom they are all complete.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.9While they were thus conversing he herd a tap at the door & was informed by the Angel that it was the signal of the Lords Approach & was intended to prepare him for the interview. Accordingly in a vary short time he thought our Saviour entered the room & upon his casting himself at his feet He graciously raised him up and with a smile of inexpressible complacency assured him of his faithful services finding acceptance and

as a token of his peculiar regard & the intimate friendships with which he intended to honour him, he took the cup & after drinking of it himself gave it into his hands.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.9The Dr would have declined at first as two great a favor but our Lord replied (as he did to Peter when he refused to let him wash his feet) if You drink not with me you have no part with me. This saying he observed filled him with such transport of gratitude love and admiration that he was about to sink under it. His Master Seemed sensible of it & told him that he must leave him for the present but it would not be long before he would repeat his visit & that in the mean time he would find enough to employ his thoughts in reflecting on what had passed and contemplating the objects around him.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.10As soon as our Lord withdrew & his mind was more composed he observed the room was hung around with pictures & examineing more attentively he discovered to his great surprise that they contained the History of his own life the most remarkable seenes he had passed through these represented in a most lively manner. It may easily be imagined how much this would effect his mind. The many temptations & trials he had been exposed to & the signal instances of the divine goodness to him in different parts of his life which were by this means all represented at once to his view excited the Strongest emotions of Gratitude esspecially when he reflected that he was out of the reach of any further danger & that the purposes of divine love & mercy towards him were at length so happily accomplished. The exstacy of joy and thankfulness into which these reflections threw him were So great that He awoke. But for some considerable time after he arose the impression continued So lively that tears of Joy flowed down his cheeks and he Said he never on any occasion rem[em]bered to have felt sentiments of Divine love and Gratitude equally STRIKING. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.10I copied the above from a written Parchment in LONDON Feb. 1st 1841. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.10The following is a part of the Doctrinal Catechism of the Church of England: = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.111. Who are your lawful spiritual Pastors? The Ministers of the Church of England.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.112. What are they called? Bishops Priests & Deacons.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.113. Are not disenting teachers Ministers of the gospel? No they have never been called after the manner of Aaron.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.114. But do they not say that God has called them inwardly? Yes but if he had called them inwardly he would have called them in the order of his word outwardly.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.115. What do you mean by this? They would have been appointed by those who have full authority.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.11

6. Who are they? The Bishops of the Church of England.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.117. Who consecrated the Bishops? Their spiritual Predecessors.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.118. Who ordains Priests & Deacons? The Bishops with the help of their Presbyters.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.119. Is it not vary wicked to assume this Sacred office? It is as is evident from the case of Korah, Dathan, & Abiram Numb 16th.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1110. Who aoints Dissenting teachers? They either wickedly appoint each other or one not appointed at all.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1111. But are not dissenting teachers thought to be vary good men? They are often thought to be Such, & So were Korah Dathan & Abiram till God Showed them to be vary wicked.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1112. But may we not hear them Preach? No for God says depart from the tents of those wicked men.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1113. Who then are we to hear or be taught by? The Ministers of the Church with whom Christ Sayes He will be with to the end of the world.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1114. How is Christ with his Ministers to the end of the world? By his Holy Spirit blessing the ordinances of prayer praise reading preaching the word together with the Blessed sacraments.) From the pen of a London clergyman.Signs NoteWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.12In the fall of 1840 in the City of Cincinnati, Ohio ther appeared a larg Ball of fire over the city about the size of the moon apparently, at about 2 o-clock in the morning. * * This ball of fire burnt suddenly causing a vary loud report, and the broken peaces flew in all directions like blazing meteors. The earth Shook like an aspen & the * moon turned as black as ink.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.12"Again soon after the representatives of our nation had assembled in Congress Hall at washington in the fall of (1840) the great Chandelier in the Representatives Hall weighing abought six thousand pounds fell with a tremendous crash & broke into a thousand atoms. At about the same time the female figure representing the goddess of liberty on the east side of the Capitol holding the balances in one hand & the cap of liberty in the other, lost her hand which held the balances, it broke of itself just below the elbow & the balances fell. If these things had been seen by the Ancient Romans they would have considerd them ominous of their national light going out and justice falling to the earth.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.12After General Harison was elected President of the United States A body of citizens suspended a line across the road in which the President was to walk. This line contained or supported 27 flags one for each of the states. As General Harrison was

passing under thes colors the line parted in the centre. One half fell into the street towards the north & the other half towards the south as much as to say the states would be divided.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.12President Harrison Died on the 4th April 1841 just one month after he took the Chair. He is the first President that has Died in the United States while filling the Presidential office. *Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.12The New Haven Palladium says A trumpet was blown in that city in Jan 1841 twice in 24 hours for many Days which caused much alarm.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.13* A large Bell at Washington which had been used many years, broke while tolling for President Harrison Death in a moderate manner.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.13While General Harrison was on his way to Washington to take his seat after his Election He passed through a town whare there was a child named after him who Died at the same time the General was passing by.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.13A splended ball was appointed in Portland Maine in honour to President Harrison. The man who was Appointed to lead the first Dance took his Daughter by the hand, & the first step he took Droped Dead upon the floor.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.13While President Harrison while lying upon his death bed [he] had the 21 ch. of Isaiah deeply impressed upon his mind esspecially the 11 vers & probably the 16th vers is the fulfillment of what was on his mind.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.13Does it not mean that wars trouble & disasters await the nations & that congress will be broaken up dispenced & destroyed & the glory theirof pass away within a year? Time will determin. The President was much troubled because none was found to interpet the chapter unto [him].Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.13The following letter we copy from [--] exchange papers when places in a [--] point of light. The tendency of this [--]. It has sumthing more than the bold [-] and eloquent stile which we admire, to recommend it to the Saints, viz truth which all though this generation may be unwilling to admit, will by & by break upon them with tenfold violence and carry away their refuge of Lies. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Increase of CrimeWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.14Mr Editor: I am horror stricken with dreadful facts of almost daily occurrence. Scarcely a newspaper which is not surcharged with terrible accounts of murder, theft, robberies, houseburning or the like. Moral restraints no longer holds men in check. The ligaments of law are but feble barriers to licentious man. Ambition, rage revenge, or lust are the laws by which he is governed. The most slight insult is a pretext for Shedding a fellow creature's blood, as if the Blood of a murdered man had no voice before the throne of the Lord God of heaven & earth. Dirks, Pistols, Bowie-knives, &c are daily worn by

thousands--worn even at the plough. I tremble for the fate of my Country--for the fate of the human family! Whare will these things end? What a horrid state of things at this time compared with the moral situation of the world thirty years ago! What a recklessness of life! How Impotent are the laws of God and man in checking the mighty tide of Crime! What is to be the state of society? Thirty years [--] vice should go unchecked at a [--] the last ten years?--O, heaven! my [--] sickenss! No human being on the earth will [--] the fact tested.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.14Long before thirty years the world will be smitten by the Strong arm of Omnipotence! The most imposing events are hanging over the world--at the vary doors--events which will put all past events in the Shade--obliterating all the epochs of the human family--Stamping a new era on the annals of time! These things are true, and the pulpit is crying out peace & safety! These things are true and are come on the world as a snare: aye as a snare or the scripures are not true. Why as a snare? Because the pulpit is crying "peace & safety"! O what a crash of governments thrones & empires is awaiting the world, and the pulpit is chaunting lullabies to its Slumbering care! War, pestilence and fire, standing in dread array against the human family, and the conservators of its moral weal hailing the dawn of universal piece, hailing a millenial dawn, when the harbengers of war and carnage are standing in bold relief over a guilty world.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.15They are dreaming about times of refreshing from the presence of the Lord when we are to have the vials of his wrath! They are clothing in Brilliant Drapery, the future triumphs of the gospel when the drama is about to close and present a theatre of Blood. They are in imagination, smoothly gliding by the gradual flow of time into a heaven of repose without once turning an eye to an intervening vortex, which is to engulph, perhaps, more than half the human family! They are spreading a banquet of peace and proclaiming the acceptable year of the Lord, when he is about to deluge the world in fire! This tremendious event is passed over by the pulpit as a doomsday work of Almighty God, when it is to be premillennial and probably consummated on the present generation.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.15A deluge of water once depopulated the world for crime; a similar scourge, by a different element, has a similar mission to perform & for a like cause. The measure of human crime is coming to the full, and the arm of Omnipotence lifted to "Shake terribly the earth" and the watch quarrelling about creeds, territory or gold. The present Christian dispensation is about to close like the Jewish--the heavens about to [be] rolled together like a scroll; the star in that heaven about to be thrown from their orbits, in wild Consternation and the indications overlooked; prophetic allusions to the terrible wreck, mistaken, misapplied or applyed to the wreck of Nature; an event without foundation in holy writ. These things are true. They are not the freaks of a heated imagination; but predicated upon a long candid, cool, unbiassed investigation of the living oracles; and on the premises we throw the gontlet to all the clergy, learned or unlearned on earth!S. M. M'CORKLEa layman [p.17]3January 1st 1841

toDecember 31, 1842 Note [p.19]Willford Woodruff's Daily Journaland Travels in the Ministry in 1841 Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, Book of Mormon entered at Stationers Hall by H C Kimball & W Woodruff in the name of Joseph Smith jr. Left 5 Copies. Paid 3/ on the 8th day of Feb 1841. But on the 15 day of oct 1845 the records were searched by E H Davis & it Could not be found. It seems the Clerk is guilty of a breach of trust.JanuaryJAN. 1st 1841 = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.21I find myself this New Years morning in company with Elder H. C. Kimball, at No 40 Ironmonger Row Saint Lukes LONDON, The Metropolis of England, the largest commercial city in the world. Population 1,600,000. We are enjoying good health & spirits.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.21 I received a letter from Elder H. Glover. I Celebrated this new years Day by Baptizing two persons in a bath at Tabernacle Square. We dined at Doctor Copeland's. We read a letter sent to Elder Richards from his friends in Mass.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.21The Church of Latter Day Saints Numbers this day in London 21. My prayer to God is that as his blessings have been great unto me & my Brethren in the ministry during 1840 in giving us many Souls as seals of our ministry that his blessings may be multiplied unto us through 1841.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.21O God the Eternal Father I ask the in the name of thy Son Jesus Christ to spare the lives health strength & peace of my wife and Child, & those of my Brethren the Twelve, & that we may again return to the bosom of our families & be enabled to Comfort there hearts. May we also be blessed with many souls as seals of our ministry. Cloth us O Lord with thy wisdom, strength mind & spirit. In all our Counsils, make us of one heart & mind in all things.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.21Cloth thy Servant Joseph & his councellors with thy Power mind & will. Enable them to esstablish Zion & her Stakes for a reffuge to the poor & the meek of the Earth.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.21Let thy power O Lord be manifest among the Lamanites that they may begin to blossom as the rose. Hasten the return of Judah O Lord to Jerrusa-lem, that they may again spedily rebuild the city of their Fathers. Remember the outcast of Israel. May their Prophets come in rememberance before the O Lord hasten their return also. O God give ear to the cry of the widow & the tear of the orphan & avenge the innocent Blood of their fathers upon the head of their murderers & oppressors. Cause the gentiles to fear O Lord because of thy mighty works among thy Saints.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.22Cloth thine Elders & Priests with greater Power in administering the word of God.

Hasten the Signs in the heavens & Earth of the coming of the son of Man, & may thy will be done on earth in all things as it is done in heaven. I ask all these things in the name of Jesus Christ Amen.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.22Jan 2d I received a letter from Elder G A Smith. We had a heavy Thunder storm at night.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.223d Sunday There was a hard tempest this morning attended with much thunder & lightning. It damaged some of the Churches in the City of London. We Preached in the Academy Communed with the Saints, Confirmed 2 & preached again in the evening & had a good time. Took tea with Mr Album & Spencer.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.22There is quite a stir in the Independant Church, whare I preach at last sabbath evening. Most of the Committy 8 in No are believeing & [there is] a prospect of their being baptized while others are much Stired up & opposed. O God roll on thy work in this city I pray, & open doors unto thy servants that we may preach to the people that they may be warned & left without excuse when thy judgments come.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.22Lade on hands upon Sister Morgan who was sick. 1 mile.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.224th I received 2 letters from Lorenzo Snow & John Rowley. I spent the day in writing. I wrote a peace upon the departure of 1840 in my Journal of 1840. I wrote a few lines in a letter of Elder Kimballs to his wife Dated Jan 1st. I corrected a mistake to the Editor of the <Times and Seasons> about the expens of St Pauls Cathedral. I said a few words to sister Kimball & Phebe.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.225th A hard Snow storm. I called at No 46 Charlotte Street, Fitzroy Square, upon Mr Fillippo Pistrucci An Italian & took a Second Siting for my Portrait. Returned home & attended meeting in the evening.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.23I red an account or report of "Mr Mark More before the Hous of Commons stating that there went into 14 of the principal gin shops in London during one week 142,000 men, 108,000 women & 18,000 children total 268,000, which esstablishments are the resort of multitudes of wretched & emancipated beings & their is upwards of 5,000 of these houses in the City of London alone, which are licensed to sell intoxicating liquors. "The actual cost of intoxicating liquors in England including their manufacture & the duties paid upon them is upwards of Fifty Millions Sterling annually. To this large sum may be added Fifty Millions more, arising from the effects." It is reported to be 80,000 Prostitutes in the Metropolis. It is also stated upon Correct Data that there is not less than 600,000 drunkards male & female in the United Empire & that out of this number 50,000 die annually, or 137 daily. (See St Luke 21 ch. 34, 35.) This is truly a drunken generation, that will not understand the day of their visitation.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.23I Also read in the British And Foreign Temperance Intelligencer Printed in London Mr. J S Buckingham Address To the members of the Temperance societies throughout the United Kingdom, upon the subject of his three years tour which he has just taken

throughout the United States of America, with the following Motto: Temperance = Education = Benevolence & Peace & had deliverd lectures in almost evry city & large town in America. I found this address interesting & I herd the same deliverd from Mr Buckinghams own mouth before a large audi-ance assembled in a Theater in Milton Street London on the 28th of Dec 1840. Mr J S Buckingham is one of the greatest Travellers of the last [ ]. He has published his travels through India Egypt & Palestine & many other parts of the world which are quite interesting.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.23 I wrote two letters to John Griffiths & John Rowley.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.236th I wrote 2 letters to Edward Oaky & Wm Pitt. We took a walk in the evening with Mr Album to Spencers. Passed through Shoreditch & Spittle-field Church, & white Chapel & went to London Dock to hold a meeting to Mr Spencers house.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.24There was ownly Six of us all & 5 were preachers. One by the name of Canon was full of wickedness hypocracy & he rejected our testimony & opposed the work. In fact we cannot go to teach in the City of London but what the Devil comes also to oppose us. This accounts for my dreams about serpents.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.24I returned home fell asleep & again dreamed of vast Serpents both dead & alive. Some were of Antique turned into stone, & many were alive about 20 feet long & Pitched at me like Draggons & I fled from them & arose into the air & sailed a great distance with the greatest ease & delight singing Victory. I also saw large fruit. Tasted of it & it was good, & a man tried to set his dog on me, but he soon repented of his conduct. On the night of the forth I dreamed of Seeing my wife & child. I had a happy interview with them. I trust I shall soon hear from them at least. 8 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.247th I wrote 3 letters to W Player G A Smith & W Whittaker. Elder Kimball got 5 letters & I received one from Phebe Nov 2d. Br Kimble got one from his wife & one from Robert B. Thompson, & G A Smith one from Mr. Bigler Nov 13th. It was truly a feast to once more hear from our friends. Phebe wishes me to come home as soon as it is the will of God, & I dont wonder at it, for considering all things she has born my absence like a good soldier. May the Lord bless her & Willford Owen I pray & hasten me to their embrace.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.24DREAM I fell asleep. Soon found myself in the wilderness of wild pair trees which were bending with wild pairs which were the most beautiful of all fruit I ever saw. I tasted of it & found it delicious, & while I was gazing with wonder & admiration upon it evry pare instantly turned into a nice fat dressed sheep hung on the limbs head downwards. I awoke & the spirit said this is a token of fruit among the Lamanites.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.258th I received one letter from Br Griffiths & Elder Kimball 2, one from Elder Young who informed us that the two Brethren who went from Longton Lancashire to Nauvoo to spy out the land had returned & was Strong in the faith.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.25This is the Coldest day & night that London has Seen for two winters & it is also so

smokey I cannot See but few yards. But as smokey & cold as it is we went to the Tabernacle Square & I baptized Sussanna Album a daughter of an Independant preacher. Elder Young says 500 Books of Mormon are out of Press & in the binding. We also confirmed sister Album. 2 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.259th I wrote 3 letters to Lorenzo Snow /to Mrs Watkins/ & John Cheese. I received 2 letters from John Cheese & Br Griffiths. I walked to Grace Church Street with Elder Kimball. He took the omnibus & rode to woolwich to hold a meeting & I attend to the meeting in London. I returned home & spent the night alone. 5 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.2510th Sunday I met with the Saints in the morning at our room, & at 2 oclock at the Academy I had a full house. I preached to the people broke bread to the Saints & Blessed 2 children, & During the meeting sister Ellen Balfour Redman entered the room & presented me a letter of Recommendation from under the hands of Elder Lucian R Foster, Presiding Elder in the city of New York.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.25I was truly asstonished to see her in the city of London. I saw her in the City of New York the night befor I set sail for Liverpool. The life & history of sister Redman is truly interesting. She is a Scotch Lady of the first rank & Education. She formerly taught the Languages French Italic & music in the families of some of the first Lords in London, but afterwards moved to New York & there embraced the gospel. <Elder [--] baptized her.> She was Sick nigh unto death, with the Liver Complaint & She was advised by her friends to take a sea voyage in order to save her life. An English Gentleman came forward, & gave her $300 dollars for the voyage. She was a widow & had 3 children, & as the way was open she concluded to undertake it.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.26She called for the Elders of the Church, & Elder J. Blakesley prayed with her & anointed her with oil & she was carried on board of the ship with her three Children. No sooner than they hoisted sail & put to sea it seemed as though all the Elements were ingaged to destroye her. So rough a voyage the capt never knew in his life. They had 35 days voyage & 12 hours fair weather. For 15 nights in succession it was one continual flash of thunder & lightning. The Ship lay upon her side & drove under bare poles clear to the cape of good hope. Near all on board were sick & expected to be lost except sister Redman. She was immediately restored to health, & not sick at all. The hatchways of the cabins were fastened down & the passengers in the steerage suffered much. Their provisions were destroyed by water for they were in water most Constantly. The seas broke through the Sky lights & constantly poured in upon them. But she landed in London dock Safe. No lives lost except the Cook jumped overboard in the storme. He said a little before he wanted to get away from the devils that were on the ship.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.26Sister Redman thinks it is the hand of God to bring her to London to help rool on the work of God in this city. She has tried to find us many days, but no one would tell her. On Saturday night she dreamed if she would go to Goswell Road she would see two women & if she followed them it would lead her to the place of meeting. She did so & herd my voice while I was speaking & came into meeting & communed with us. It was a joyful meeting indeed.

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.26She had a vision a few nights since of being called before her Majesty, the Queen Victoria & confined in London Tower because of her religion.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.26After meeting Sister Redman took some refreshment with me & attended meeting with me in the evening & I accompanied her home to her family, which was at 24 Alderman Bury. I saw her Children. (I red her some of My wife's letters. She was much pleased with them.)Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.27Sister Redman has traveled the world much. She has traversed the East Indies, & other parts of the world, has been Ship wrecked Several times, taken once by the Indians once by pirates. She is firm & unmoved in the great cause in which she is ingaged.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.27My Prayer is that Peace health & Strength may rest upon her & her Children & may the Lord make her useful. O Lord work by whome thou wilt but work & send by whom thou wilt but send, that thy cause may roll on in this city & to thee O Lord shall be all the glory.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.27Mr Album informed the people he should soon be a member of the Church of Latter Day Saints & wished others to Join.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.2711th One year ago this day I set my foot upon the dock at Liverpool, & I am now in the City of London & may the Lord bless my labours while I am here.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.27 I wrote 4 letters to J. Blakeslee & H. Clark to G. A. Smith, & to O. Pratt & R. Hedlock. I received a letter from R Hedlock.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.27* A man Calling himself an American has been jumping off the Iron Bridge almost evry day for a month into the river Thames or rather he dives. He goes head first in to the water for the distance of 140 feet. He does this for the diversion of the Citizens of London & to get money. He also suspends himself on a scaffold with ropes to play tricks. This day at two oclock while playing his tricks before a crouded multitude the rope sliped & caught him around the neck & hung him handsomly & when they cut the rope he was dead. So the citizens of London Will have to seek for fun some other way. He said his father & Brother killed themselves jumping at the falls of Niagara.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.27I spent the evening with Doctor Copeland & Mr Album. I received a letter from Wm. Pitt.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.2812th I received one letter from Amison & GA Smith. I wrote a letter to B. Young, & one to G A Smith. Elder Kimball returned from woolwich bringing 4 persons with him to Be Baptized. He preached on Sunday for the first time in that place & those persons offered themselves for Baptism & he walked up & Down the River Thames untill 9 o-clock but could not get into the River because of the mud & Ice & so they all came up to London to day to be Baptized. We Immediately repaired to our private Bath in Tabernacle Square, & Elder Kimble Baptized 5 persons. The Last one was Doctor William Copeland.

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.28We truly had an interesting time & felt to thank [God] to see the cloud begin to break for we had struggled hard to do a little. We then returned to our room & attended to the ordinance of Confirmation, & we had an interesting time. The Spirit & power of God rested upon us while we confirmed 5.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.28We met in Prayer meeting at 8 o-clock. Had an interesting time. I called at Mr Album's. Had an interesting conversation with him & family untill 12 oclock & returned home to rest. Sister Redman was at the meeting. 3 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.2813th I received a letter from PHEBE Dated N.Y. Dec 6th 1840. Strange things happen in the last days. I was no little Shocked & Surprised to received a letter from her Dated in N.Y. She informed me that J. F. Carter & L. Scammans had visited her & wished her to accompany them home & spend the winter at her Fathers House & accompany me home to the west in the spring which invitation She excepted, which accounts for her being in the city of N.Y. May the Lord bless her & give her an agreeable visit with her friends & give her with Willford health & strength faith & grace according to their Day in all things, & hasten the Hour when we may once more greet each other & ever be supported to do the will of God in all things untill our work is finished on Earth & then may we reign together in the Celestial Kingdom of our God which Blessings I ask God the Eternal Father in the name of Jesus Christ to grant & seal unto us this Blessing.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.29I walked to Mr Pistrucci, to take a sitting but returned without it.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.29 I had Commenced a long letter to Phebe & wrote a few lines when I received her last letter which came to hand this morning & as she had not received any letter from me since the one Dated July 8th I commenced & copied from my Journal from July 8th 1840 to Jan 18 1841 an account of all letters I sent her & all friends in America, & all I had received, & all things which I sent her, & spoke of a great variety of things & affairs, & wished her to write & Direct to London. I mailed it on the 18th at Phillipps No 3 Georges Yard Lumbard Street. Sister Redman & Br Kimball wrote Some in the Letter to my wife.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.2914th I spent the Day in writing in Phebes letter. Attended meeting at night. Sister Redman was present.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.2915th I spent the day in writing. In the evening we went to the Bath & Baptized 3 members of Br Morgans houshold & confirmed them. Elder K Bap'd them. Mrs Sangiovanni made both of us a present of a nice Silk Handkerchief. She feels bad because her husband will not let her be baptized.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.29Elder Kimball received 5 letters containing some tales of sorrow. <A wounded spirit we can bear.> We eat a supper of Sprats with sister Morgan. They were small fish 2 Inches long & I fell a sleep & dreamed of Cetching fish many large ones with my hands. I thought I told my Dream to a man who was putting up a gate post & he told me the interpretation was for me to make hast & Baptize as many as I Could in London, &

organize & set in order the Church, Seal up my testimony in the City & return home in the Spring.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.2916th I Spent the Day in writing. I received a letter from Elder Daniel Browett containing £1 wishing me to call & visit him before he left For America as he is going the first of Feb. Elder Kimball left London & went to Woolwich to Preach on the Sabbath.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.3017th Sunday I met the Saints at our Sitting Room in the morning, & had an interesting & spiritual time. I broak bread unto the Saints in the afternoon & the Lord was with us & we had a good time. I preached again in the evening. Had a full house. Many new hearers. Several offerd themselves for Baptism after meeting. There was 8 added to the church in London During the last week. We have struggled hard in London to get the work Started & to do a little but the cloud begins to break & the work begins to roll on & the Lord will spedily do a great work in this city.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.3018th Elder Kimball received 4 letters to day one from Elder Young who wishes us to be ready to set sail the fore part of April. I mailed the letter which I wrote to Phebe. I wrote two letters one to Daniel Browett one to H Glover. I received a letter from Elder M Holmes.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.3019th I wrote one Letter to Wm. Pitt. Elder Kimball returned to London. We held a prayer meeting. I received a letter from Elder Watts.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.3020th I took my last Sitting for my Portrait with Mr Pistrucci. He says it is an exact likeness & says it is more exact than those which he has £10 guineas for in consequence of my Sitting longer than others. I Paid him £2.10 about $12 Dollars. He wished me to call upon him while I was in London & write to him after I arived in America & If I ever returnd to London to be sure & give him a call. 8 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.3021st I called upon Br Biggs. From thence to Mrs Martha Johnsons residing in the Chapel in King Street, Hackney Road. She wished me to hold meetings in the Chapel. Among other things She informed me, That Mr Reece Thomas Price Died in Pennsylvania North America & left all of his Property to the amount of about £15,000 to the oldest & nearest of the family, & that it has fallen to her Martha Price who has married Edward Johnson. She was living in Antici Lanville Parish Montgomeryshire North Wales. But she had not had any friend as yet to assist her to get it.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.31I returned home, & read the 8 No of the Star. I then called upon Doctor Copeland. Suped with him & Preached in the evening at our room. Elder Kimball was sick. Not able to attend. <Distance of the day> 6 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.3122d I Received a letter from Elder Kington & wrote one letter to Elder M. Holmes. Elder Kimball took his last sitting for his Portrat. Elder Kingtons letter contained a post office order of £1 pound for Elder Wm. Pitt.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.3123d I wrote a letter to Elder Wm. Pitt. <I bought> 2 <flannel shirts and Phebe a collar.>

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.31We took a walk in the afternoon with Doctor Copeland. We visited the largest Docks in London. We first visited St Catherine's Dock, & after viewing the Shiping & freight of evry Description We then visited London Dock, & among many other things we saw one of the greatest curiosities in London or the world viz the Eastern wine vault.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.31This is much the Largest Wine vault in the world. It is altogether under ground & covers nine English acres. The whole vault is supported with tremendous arches & pillars, & lade of in the form of Streets. We had the streets & city overhead. We walked through the length & bredth of this vault with a guide each one carrying a lighted lamp in his hand. This vault has been built 33 years.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.31This vault alone contained 30,000 Pipes of the best Port wine & 6,000 pipes of Sherry & three other Vaults of great magnitude filled with the same article, besides many thousands of Pipes of wine, Brandy, Gin, & other liquors Strewed through all the Docks wharfs & storehouses. We had a tasting order & found the wine a good article. But it seemed dreadful to see such vast sums of money expended for intoxicating drinks when there are thousands nearly starving for bread in the streets.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.32We left this scenery & called into a Jewish Synagogue & attended a meeting of the Jews. They all worship with their hats on.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.32We returned to our Room. I called upon Mr Hender & he came Home with me. Soon Mr James Albon came, & we all went to the Bath at Tabernacle Square, & I Baptized Mr Albon & Mr Hender. We returned to our Room & Confirmed Br Albon. 10 mils.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.3224th We had a Prayer meeting in the morning, & communed with the Saints In the afternoon, confirmed one and blessed one Child. <[--] is some good to be done [--] the [--]. It seemed as the [----] Lord[--] me during the afternoon meeting.>Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.3225th I wrote a letter to Elder Kington & one to Br Amison & G. A Smith. We walked out & took tea with a friend. Called upon Br Album & returned to our room & soon Br Wm. Crook Priest Called upon us to make some arangments about his pension.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.3226th Jan 1841 * This is a great day in London as it is the opening of the house of Parliament. I started in company with H. C. Kimball Doctor Copeland & wife, Br Crooks sisters Mary Conner & Ellen Belfour Redman & walked to Saint James Park. We arived in the park at 1 o-clock & found the Citizens of London imbodying by tens of thousands, for the purpose of having a view of her Majesty (Queen Victoria) as she passed through the Park to the House of Lords to open the Parliament in person.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.32Long before 2 o-clock the whole line from Buckingham Palace through St James Park along Whitehall & Parliament Street leading to the House of Lords, was one continuous mass of the inhabitants of the Metropolis & of all Classes. The windows of the houses in Parliament Street Whitehall & Richmond terrace were occupied by fashionable Dressed ladies while on Richmond terrace and on the Steps at the base of the Duke of York's

Column were immense bodies of people. (It was Judged there was from 3 to 400,000 Persons gatherd together on the occasion, yet notwithstanding this immens Body of People we had the good fortune through the favor of one of the Queens Horslife guards) to get a place in the front line.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.33Her Majesty started a quarter before 2 o-clock. The cortege consisted of five carriages containing the attendants upon Royalty, & the State Carriage in which were her Majesty & Prince Albert who sat on her left, & the Mistress of the Robes & Master of the Horse. The Queen's Body Guard was formed by the Royal Horse Guard (Blue). The life guards did duty on the line. The State Carriage containing Her Majesty & Prince Albert was drawn by 8 cream Colored Hanovarian Horses.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.33The whole train passed within 10 feet of us so that we had a fair & perfect view of the Queen & Prince Albert both going to & returning from the house of Lords. Her Majesty is small in stature very plain in features & Dress. Her costume was of white satin trimed with lace. She wore a necklace of brilliants. Prince Albert is quite a good looking man. They Bowed to us as they passed & we returned the Compliment. It was the grandest earthly scenery I ever beheld. Her Majesty was conducted to the Throne by Prince Albert & after she read her Speech she again returned to the Palace and appeared much fatigued.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.3327th Wrote two Letters one to Elders Bro-wett & Jinkens one to Brs Harris & Holford.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.33We took a long walk through Parts of London With Br Crook to get his pensions. We went to the Admiralty. From thence to the Tower of London. We saw several officers at these places & we learned for a Certainty that Pensions can no longer be sold but they can draw a pensions in any part of the world, through the British consuls. Br Crook will have to get his in some part of canida. Among other officers we Saw Lord John Russel & Lord John Church-ell.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.34We returned to our room & I then walked a distance with Br Crook & parted with him & he started for home. Sister Redman walked with us & assisted in the business of the day. I received two letters one from Lorenzo Snow, & one from Br Edward Oaky containing £1.10 in a post office order.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.3428th I received 2 letters one from Br James Barnes & one From Elder Wm. Players. Brother Players Letter also contained a long interesting Letter from Sister Vilate Kimball to Brother Kimball. It was truly interesting & contained much information that was gratifying to our feelings. She informed us that 109 of the English Brethren arived in Nauvoo the last of Nov led by Elder Turley & the rest stoped in kirtland. She informed me that all the things which I sent to Phebe had arived safe & were in her hands & she would take good care of them untill we come. She informed us of the interesting meeting she had with the English Sisters, many of which were visiting her. Sister Elizabeth Ravenscroft is making her home with Sister Kimball, & is much pleased contented & satisfyed with her situation. She also speaks of the late Death of Her Father, & many other things.

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.34I had just finished a short letter to Sister Kimball about the things I had sent to Phebe & I wrot 2 pages to sister Kimball & one Page to Elder Turley. I also wrote a letter to Elder Levi Richards, & Preached in the evening & I Baptized 3 persons & we confirmed them. Had a good time.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.3429th I received a letter from Elder Wm. Pitt. I wrote 2 Letters to G. A. Smith & Wm. Pitt. I spent the night in copying a will for Br Thomas Allen.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.3430th I wrote 3 Letters one to James Barnes one to Edward Oakey one to Br Benjamin Hill at Turkey Hall. Br Kimball received one from Sister Susanna Sanguavanni who spoke of a Lady that saw us there & herd our testimony & was now believing.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.35<She made me a present of> 2 <silk [handkerchiefs?].>Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.3531st Sunday We met at our Room in the morning & Communed with the Saints at the Academy in the Afternoon & Preached in the evening. Br Album had some trials.FebruaryWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.35Febuary 1st I received 2 letters one from G. A. Smith one from Eliza Bromley containing a remarkable dream. I also Coppied into my Journal of 1840 a vary singular dream of the late Dr. Philip Doddridge. I wrote a letter to sister Jennetta Richards.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.352d I wrote a letter to Br Wm. Pitt & notifyed him to attend a conference in London on the 14th inst. We walked to Phinsbury Square. Here we beheld a large fire. It commenced at 10 o-clock in the morning. It was mostly extinguished when we saw it. Two large brick buildings had burned down. It snowed & was vary Cold. Many thousands were gatherd together on the occasion.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.35We next went to the Stationary Hall near Saint Pauls Cathedral at which Place all Coppy wright's for Books of all Kind's are secured. Elder Kimball made inquiry concerning securing the coppy wright of the Book of Mormon or what would be required & we were correctly informed that all that was required was five coppies of the Book & two shillings in money, or three shilling if we had a certifficate.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.35We next called at 46 Charlotte Street Fitzroy square upon Mr Phillippo Pistrucci. We saw our Portraits & took the dimentions of them thinking to get them fraimed. They were 20 Inches by 24 1/4.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.35We next called upon Mr Sangiovanni. A Miss Elizabeth Coleman made Elder Kimball and myself each a present of a nice silk hankerchief & 2/6 in money. Mrs Susanna Sanguavanni Did the Same & Also sister Elizabeth Morgan gave each of us a Hankerchief.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.36We held a meeting in the evening & had a good time. We appointed a committee of three persons to hire a preaching room viz Dr Copeland, Rev James Albon & Priest

John Cooper. They all accepted their appointment & will report unto us on Thursday evening at our meeting. Br James Albon wished to make Elder Kimball & myself a present of a nice guilt frame of his own workmanship for our portraits worth £1.10 each which we accepted of.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.36It gave me pain while passing through the streets of London this cold day to see poor women & esspecially little children freezing nearly to death without food, fire, & but little cloathing but begging for a morsel to eat. 10 mil.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.36I received a letter from Elder T. Kington in Bristol. He informed me He had Commenced building up a church in that large city. Had Baptized 5 & organized a branch of 9 members. May the Lord bless him & enable him to build up a large church there I pray.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.363d Doctor Copeland made us a present of a large Hare caught in the noted Robinghood forest. I received a letter from Elder John Cheese stating that he would leave England for America in Feb with the Saints. I wrote A letter to Elder T Kington & spent an agreeable visit at Br Albums with Elder Kimball & Dr Copeland & Br Cooper. I also called upon sister Redman at 22 King st. 3 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.364th I received 2 letters from Elder Wm. Pitt. I wrote a letter to Br Wm. Pitt jointly. Sister Harriet Morgan is broke out with the small Pox. Elder Kimball & myself went down into the room to her & lade down hands upon her which was the first time I ever lade hands upon a person with the small pox. Elder Kimball received 2 letters one from G. A. Smith & one from Dea[con] Borough Containing £3 pounds in a post Office order. /<[---] and grief we can bear.>/ * * * Sister Album sent us two loaves of Bread and a lump of Butter.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.37(Elder Kimball & myself) bought each of our wives A Muslin DeLain Dress. I also bought one of the same kind for Sister Eunice Woodruff. All three of the Dresses or the pattern was exactly alike. We <paid> 5 <sterling [apiece?] [--] the summer dress.> Also bought a foot reel rule a pair of nut cracks & twesers of Mrs Algood.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.37We walked to London Bridge & took the rail road, & rode to Deptford. From thence to Greenwich, which stands upon the banks of the Thames & is the Place from which European & American Mariners take their longitude. We walked from Greenwich to Wool-wich which also stands upon the banks of the Thames, & is the most important Military Post in England. It is an exeeding Cold day.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.37We spent the evening with Br Bates. All the Saints there was in Woolwich was present but one. There is but six in all but they are firm in faith. We spent the night at a publick house. The whole Distance of the Day 13 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.375th A vary cold day. We spent the forepart of the day by the fireside at Br Bates. I read a Book most through entitled the life and Death of John Fletcher.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.37We spent the Afternoon in visiting the town of woolwich, which was truly interesting to me. We first visited the Artillary & Marin Barracks. Passed through & had a view of their

Drill & parade ground which I should judge to be a mile squair. It is the largest I ever saw. As Cold as it was their was a number of companies on parade & were drilling new recruits. We saw many hundred cannon. One that measured 16 feet in length 3 1/2 diameter at the brich & 2 at the mouth.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.37We saw one horse company exercising. We saw two Soldiers buried under arms. The coffins were let down into the grave side by side. About an ounce of dirt sprinkled upon them. The Priest read the funeral Prayers & Ceremony. A company of soldiers then fired three rounds over their grave & retired.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.38We next visited the Dock & Prision yard, which is considerd one of the most interesting Dock yards in the world. On passing through the gate into the yard we entered our names & residence on Book. Was then conducted by Mr John Finsbury Policeman to all parts & branches of business in the yard.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.38The government had in their employ in this yard many hundreds of men besides 700 Prisioners who are ingaged in building Vessels Steem Boats Ships of war, making Anchors, Cables, Chains, Boilers, Shot, Balls, cannon, &c. The fires or Bellows were all worked by steem. The operation of the engines were pointed out unto us.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.38Among many other curiosities we saw the Idrol-ick Press or pump by which power the strength of all the Anchors & Chain Cables are tried. With this small press they readily can break 150 tons wait. They will snap an Anchor in to like a pipes stem that will weigh 5 tons. It clearly shows the con-sentrated power of the invention of men.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.38We saw specemins of various timbers which had been buried in the ground to see which would Stand the longest & it was found that English Oak Stood longer than fir or limcumvita.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.38We saw the boat in which captain Ross & his comrads were saved & lived in it a season after they were wrecked.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.38We went on to the upper Deck of the new 120 Gun Ship Trafalgar. It has been upon the Stocks a number of years but is to be launched in May 1841. It is considerd as large as any Ship upon the seas. Her Keel is 223 feet in length. Has three fighting Decks. There is a new hewn stone Dock made on purpose to contain her. We also Saw the Ship which contains all the prisioners by night.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.38After having a view of these things we left the Prision yard & took some refreshment at Br Painters house & took Steem Boat for London.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.38I should judge the pop of woolwich to be 50,000. It is a pleasant place esspecially in summer. It lies about 10 miles below London Bridge on the Thames.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.39As we passed up the River, we left Shiping on both sides of us of evry class & Description, both in the river & Docks. From Woolwich to London Bridge, we probably

passed not less than 1,500 vessels during that distance.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.39We walked from London Bridge to 40 Ironmonger Row Saint Lukes & spent the night at Home again. 14 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.39We visited Harriet who had the Small pox & found her Comfortable. She had had the kind o[r/f?] kow pox before but it appears to be no preventative these days.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.396th I got 3 letters from the postman one from Dr Levi Richards to me one from Sister Young to Elder Young Dec 25th one to Elder Kimball. Sister Young said Br Joseph was going to write for the Twelve to hold a conference in England in the Spring ordain as many as they thought wisdom & send them to all parts they Could, & then for the Twelve to return to Nauvoo.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.39We Baptized one in the evening.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.39I perused the London weekly Dispatch, which gave an account of the wreck of the Packet Ship Garrick of Sandy Hook. Elders Kimble & O Hide crossed the Atlantic twice in her when they first Came to Eng & returned. Her tonage was 1,010. Was a new Ship. The paper also spoak of the bad state of affairs in America esspecially in the money market, the Banks being rotten at the Core.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.397th This was an interesting day on some accounts. We spent the forenoon by going to the bath & we Baptized Mrs Susanna M. Sangiovanni. Elder Kimball baptized Her, & I never Saw a person Baptized in London that did my soul more good than to See her go forward in the ordinance of Baptism. She was the Daughter of David M Roger of Montrose. She had an Italian for a Husband who was a vary Jealous man & an unbeliever in the Bible or any of the word of God, & he would not grant her any religious privliges but She had a little leasure time. Came three miles this cold morning to be Baptized. After we Baptized her we lade hands upon her & Confirmed & Blessed her, & also the sister we Baptized last evening. Sister Susanna returned home rejoicing in the Lord with her whole heart.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.40We Dined at Br Albons. Had for our Dinner a nice hare Pie it being the first English hare I have eat, though I have freequently Dined upon a rabbit.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.40We met with the Saints in the Afternoon & communed with the Saints. Had a good time & full house. Elder Kimball also preached in the evening & I followed him. The Lord was with us. The house was full & good attention. We spent the day ples-antly./BOOK OF MORMON ENTERED//But the gentile omited his duty./Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.408 I wrote a letter to Elder John Herrit. We received a package of 20 of the New Books of Mormon & two dozen Hymn Books. I wrote Heber C. Kimball & Willford Woodruff names in sum Books for Br & Sister Morgan.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.40

Elder Kimball & myself then walked to S. E. Dean Tailor 113 Aldersgate Street City. Here a young man offered Himself for Baptism.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.40We then walked to the Stationers Hall & secured the coppy wright of the Book of Mormon in the name of Joseph Smith jr. We left five copies of the Book & paid three shillings.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.40We returned Home & visited a poor woman who was sick nigh unto Death. We prayed with her & lade hands upon her & rebuked her Sickness in the name of the Lord.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.40In the evening we went to Tabernacle Square & Baptized 4 persons. One was Mrs Albon Br James Albon's wife. We also confirmed her. Elder Kimball administered the ordinance of Baptism. He also received 4 letters which gave us information of the vast emegration of the Saints. Elder Young Said 235 go on one Ship & 100 more are going on another. Elder Thomas Smith spoke of severe persecution arising in Clithero & round about. 3 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.419th Elder Kimball & myself spent the day in preparing a pice or small tract for the press to present to the citizens of London before we leave it showing in plainness the first principles of the gospel & the commission given by Jesus to his Ancient Apostles. We had an interesting meeting in the evening.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.4110th We spent the day in writing at Sister Ellen B. Redman at No 22 King Street Persaval st Clark & well Parrish. We took a walk out to the Hospital with Doctor Copeland & spent the evening at home.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.4111th We finished our Peace for the Press. Elder Lorenzo Snow arived at our lodgings this day from Birmingham to [take] charge of the church in London in our absence as we Shall leave it in his Care. I was truly glad to once more greet Br Snow As I have not seen him before since 1837.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.41 I received a letter from Elder Kington. Elder Wm. Pitt Also arived at our lodgings in the evening. We had an interesting evening meeting. Elder Snow Preached. Elder Kimball & myself followed him. We all spent the night at our logings. 2.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.4112th I wrote a letter to Sister Eliza Bromley one to Elder T. Kington & one to G A Smith.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.41Elders Heber C. Kimball & Lorenzo Snow went to Woolwich. I received a letter from Br Smith to Br Snow. Their is great excitement at the present time not ownly in the House of Parliament but throughout London in consequence of the Apprehension & impris-ionment of Mr McCleod a British Officer in Lockport Jail by the Inhabitants of the state of New York who are trying him for Arson & Murder & are determined to execute him if found guilty. This accusation is for the Burning of the Caroline on lake Erie in 1837 during the troubles in Canida. England Considers it a National & not an individual affair & that Mr McCleod acted in those transactions by order of the British Government & not upon his own responsibility, & under these considerations Parliament is determined to

demand his release & defend his life even at the expens of an immediat war with America; Parliament has sent a special message & orders to the British Ambassador at Washington what course to persue in the case. What will be the end of this matter time must determin. One thing is certain, if America haszards a war with England, She will find it to be more than a Joke to meet so strong a foe & one that is armed to the teeth for war.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.42Should truth speak She would represent England liturally at the present time the strongest among the Nations, & chief in power & the mainspring of the Gentile World, & she will remain a little season as an instrument in the hands of God, of Bringing to pass great events, in the restoration of the Jews, & will be a scourge to the surrounding Nations America not excepted. Not because She is more virtueous or wrighteous, than the Nations that Surround her for in the midst of all her professed wrighteousness her sins have reached unto heaven & God hath remembered her iniquities & she will soon feel the chastning hand of the Almighty, & will fall in her turn & great will be the fall thereoff. Therefore O, England thou chief of the Nations of Babylon prepare for thy DOOM.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.42But O!! America America!! whose land is choice above that of all the footstool of God, whose constitution was framed by the Spirit of inspiration & whose Government was esstablished by the hand of Omnipotent power, In the midst of thy meeknes, humility & virtue thou was oppressed in thy weekness & unjustly grieved by thy mother country. Then that God who holds the destinies of all nations, Deliverd thee from thine oppressers & set thy nest on high & exhalted thee in the eyes of the Nations, & poured upon thee without measure the blessings of heaven & the bounty of the earth, which thou hast for a long time enjoyed with none to molest or make afraid.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.43O!! America how is it with thee now!! How art thou fallen, fallen, In the eyes of thy God, thy protector & deliverer who changes not, & who will still avenge the Blood of the Innocent, Answer the prayer of the widow, regard the cry of the orphan & take vengance on thee. Thy Salt hast lost its Saviour, thy light hath gone out, Thine Eagles crest is stained with innocent blood even that of Saints. Thou hast made widows & orpheans whose Prayers & cries are assending into the ears of the Lord of Sabaoth, who was once thy friend & deliverer, But will now Spedily pour out wrath & indignation upon thee & teach thee their is still a God in Israel.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.43Americans A Sound once delightful to my ear, dids thou not plough the ocean & seek an Assylum in the western world, beyound the reach of the Iron hand of oppression & tyranny to enjoy an equal right in the worship of thy God, & the Blessings of A republick? Since thou has freely obtained this Blessing, & drank abundantly of its sweet fountain which produced an inexhaustable store for the & all thy citizens, why then hast thou deprived a portion of thy countryman of those glorious Blessings in which thou has So long Shared By Driving thousands of the Saints from place to place, county to county, & state to state, spoiling their goods, burning their houses, robing the fruits of their labours, & last of all spill their Blood, & Marter them for the Word of God & the testimony of Jesus Christ.

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.43By So Doing thou hast made hundreds of widows & orpheans whose cry is assending into the ears of the Lord to avenge the blood of their murdered Husbands & Fathers & when they the persecuted have petitioned to the rulers for redress of their rongs they have turned a Deaf ear to their cries.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.43O America it is because of these things that thou art weighed in the balance & found wanting. From this time forth perplexity shall rest upon the nation, confusion reign in thy government, wisdom righteousness & truth will depart from thy senators & rulers, Discord & folly shall sit in thy congress & senate. Thy shame shall be known among the nations of the Earth. Thy pride shall be humbled in the dust & thy haughtiness laid low. The heads of thy rulers shall be cut off & lade in the Dust.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.44It shall be a vexation to understand the report of the Sorrow pain & wo that Shall come upon thee by Sword, fire, tempest, Earthquakes, & pestilence from the hand of God. Even these things shall come upon thee untill thy government is broken up & thou art destroyed as a nation from under Heaven: for thou hast not kept the commandments of the Lord but hast Broken them, Betrayed the constitution of the Land, Polluted thine inheritances, robed the innocent, shed the Blood of Saints & made many widows & orphans. Therefore from this hour these things shall come upon thee & shall not scease untill the whole is accomplished & fulfilled upon thine HEAD. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.44{Omens} In the fall of 1840 the great chandelier in the representatives Hall in washington weighing about 6,000 lbs, fell with a tremendious crash & broke into a thousand atoms. About the same time the female figure godess of liberty on the east side of the capitol lost her hand that held the balances. It broke of itself just below the elbow & it fell. April 4th 1841 President Harrison Died in one month after taking the chair.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.4413th I received 2 letters, one from Br Thomas Smith, & one from Elder Young to Br Kimball & myself. I Also received the three first numbers of the 2d Vol of the Times & Seasons & it was truly a feast to my soul to once more hear from the Saints in that Land, & to hear of the progress of the work in that land. I wrote a letter to Elder Young [and] one to Br Thomas Smith. I went to Tabernacle Square & Baptized 2 persons. One was a Methodist Class leader. We have a conference on the morrow which is the first conference held in London.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.44[14] Minutes of A Conference held in LONDON = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.45A Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints was held at Mr J. Barretts Academy 57 King Square Goswell Road on Sunday the 14th Feb 1841, There being present Elders H C. Kimball W. Woodruff L Snow & Wm. Pitt & 4 Priest.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.45The meeting was Called to order by Elder Kimball at 2 o-clock. It was then moved by

Elder Kimball seconded by Elder Pitt that Elder W. Woodruff should be president of the conference. Carried unanimously. Moved by Elder Kimball seconded by Elder Woodruff that Dr. Wm. Copeland be chosen Clerk. Carried Unanimously.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.45The meeting was opened by singing & prayer by Elder Kimball. The President then called upon the official members to Represent their respective branches.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.45The Church at Bedford Represented by Robert Williams, Priest containing 42 members, one Priest 7 Removed 2 Died.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.45The Church at Ipswich Represented by Elder Wm. Pitt, consisting of 12 members, one Elder one Priest, & one Teacher.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.45The Church at Woolwich Represented by John Griffith Priest, consisting of 6 members 1 Priest.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.45The Church at London Represented by Elder Kimball Consisting of 46 members, 1 Elder, 2 Priest generally in good Standing. Excellent Prospect of continued increase.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.45Moved by Elder Kimball Seconded by Elder Woodruff, that James Albon be ordained Elder. Carried unanimously.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.45Moved by Elder Kimball seconded by Elder Snow that Thomas Barnes be ordained Teacher. Carried Unanimously.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.45Moved by Elder Kimball Seconded by Elder Pitt that Br R. Williams be ordained Elder to oversee the Church at Bedford. Carried Unanimously.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.45Moved by R. Williams Seconded by Elder Pitt that Br Wm. Smith Be ordained Priest at Bedford.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.46Moved by Elder Kimball Seconded by Elder Pitt that Br Richard Bates be ordained a Priest in the Church at Woolwich. Carried unanimously.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.46Moved by Br R. Williams, Seconded by Elder Pitt that Br John Sheffield be Ordained Teacher at Bedford. Carried unanimously.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.46Moved by Elder Kimball Seconded by Br Griffiths that Br A. Painter be ordained a Teacher at Wool-wich. Carried unanimously.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.46The Above named persons were then Ordained under the hands of Elders Kimball Woodruff & Snow.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.46Moved by Elder Kimball seconded by Elder Woodruff that Elder Snow be Appointed President of this conference Also to take the Superintendicy of the Church in London.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.46

Much valuable instruction was given by Elders Kimball & Woodruff in relation to the Duties of the Official members.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.46It was then moved by Elder Kimball & Seconded by Elder Snow that this conference be Adjurned to Sunday, the 16th of May 1841. Carried unanimously.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.46The Conference was then closed by the President by singing & Prayer at half past five.W. Woodruff PresidentWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.46106 members 2 E. 5 P. 1 T. Dr Wm. Copeland ClerkWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.46We also broke bread with the Saints & confirmed 4. We had a happy time through the meeting. We again met & opened meeting at half past six. I opened meeting & was followed by Elders Albon, Pitt, Williams, Snow, & H C. Kimball. We had the fullest house we have ever Seen there & a great prospect of the spread of the work. One came forward for Baptism. This is a day I have long desired to see, for we have laboured exceding hard to esstablished the work in this city, & in several instances it seemed as though we should have to give it up but by claiming the promises of God & holding on to the word of God, the rod of Iron we have been enabled to overcome, & plant a church & esstablish a conference which we are enabled through the grace of God to leave in a Prosperous Situation which has the appearance of a great increase which Church & conference we leave in the care of our Beloved Brother Elder Lorenzo Snow. May God bless him & roll on his work in Mighty Power in this city I pray, & raise up a great people here to the Honour & Glory of his name. Thy Purposes O! Lord * must roll on. Thy Decrees are Sure. Wisdom how Precious thou art.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.47Feb 15th Elder Kimball received a letter from his wife Dated Nauvoo Dec 30th. She informed us that * Joseph had written for the Twelve to come immediately home for our personal Safety, as great Judgments are nigh in this land even at the Door. She spoke of our families being well, as far as She knew. O! God hasten the day when we can behold the faces of our wife's & Children. Prepare us O God for evry event which awaiteth us. Deliver us O Lord from evry evil for we are in thine hands. Thou knowest the integrity of our hearts & the Sacrafizes which we have made for thy cause on this mission. May all things work together for our good. Help us 0 Lord to keep the faith & overcome the world that no man may take our crown, which I ask in the name of Jesus Christ Amen.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.47 I Received 3 Letters one from T. Kington one from James Blakesley, one from Edward Oaky. I wrote a letter to Elder J. Blakesley.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.47We spent the evening at Br Morgans. Several of the Saints were present. We conversed about the Things of God. We feel the forebodeings of the things that are at the door, & spedily await the World. Their is no doubt but what troubles will Soon arise between England & America but may the Lord prepare his Saints for the worst.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.4716th I wrote a letter to Br Edward Oakey. I received a letter from Elder G. A. Smith. I

Walked in company with Elders Kimball & Snow to Mr Pistrucci. From thence to Mr Sangiovanni & took tea With him for the last time. We returned to our meeting & meet with the church for the last time as Elder Kimball will leave London soon. It was a melting time. We returned to our room. Conversed about many things with the Saints, such as parting with the Saints, Leaving London, the awful Judgments that await the Nations. War War is [at] the door between England & America. O Lord Deliver us.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.4817th Great excitement prevails throughout London esspecially in the House of parliament con-serning the Imprisionment of Mr McCleod & the North Eastern Boundary Question. Parliament now seems determined on war. To evry Human appearance it cannot be evaded. But to the reflecting mind it seems as though the Nations at the present time were Insane & their Kings Presidents & Senitors entirely destitute of all wisdom. But they will all Soon learn their is a God in Israel who is about to take peace from the Earth & Cut of Nations not a few for Great Babylon is about to come in rememberance befor God. It will be as much as we shall do to Get out of Liverpool for New York before war overtakes us. But my Prayer is that God will spedily Deliver us & the Saints.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.48 I received a Letter from Elder Pitt containing £3 & informing me that their was an appointment for me to Preach in Bristol on Sunday. I wrote A letter to Elder Wm. Pitt.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.48Dr Copeland introduced us by letter to the overseer of the library of Bartholimew Hospital which we visited this day & was vary politely conducted by Dr Lyon throug the various Appartments of the Hospital & after visiting the Museum, lecture rooms & other places, last of all we visited the DISSECTING ROOM It being the first scenery of the Kind I ever saw. Elders H C Kimball & L Snow was with me. The Dissecting appartment consisted of three Rooms, which contained about twenty Sudjects viz. Human Bodies which the Doctors were dissecting that lay upon tables. Some were just commenced upon while others were nearly finished. Our stay was short as their was a great stench in the room. Limbs & parts of the body were hung in all parts of the room. We returned home from the Hospital to our room carrying the vision of what we saw in our minds.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.49I corrected the proof Sheet of our Address to the citizens of London. We had our siting Room full of Saints in the evening. As we were soon to Leave London they brought us some money & presents for our wives & Children. Sister Copeland gave me a hat for little Willford. 4 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.49Feb 18th (P) I wrote a letter to Phebe. Requested her to answer it & direct to New York in care of Ilus F Carter & Just as I had finished it I received A Package from Pickfords Boat. On opening it contained the 10 No of the Star several of the Times & Seasons, one Letter from Sister Eunice & Mother Woodruff which was vary interesting Also one from my Friends in Maine written by Father Carter, Freedom Molton, Phebe, Willford Owen Shuah & Sister Foss, Dated Jan 10th. It was truly a feast to me to hear from my Dear wife child & friend once more after being seperated nearly two years from them. May God hasten the day when I may see them once more. I also wrote a letter to Father Mother & Eunice Woodruff. I also received a letter from Br James Barnes.

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.4919th I received 2 letters one from Wm. Pitt one from E Oakey containing £2.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.49I mailed the two letters to Phebe & Father Woodruff at Phillipps No 3 Georges Yard Lombard Street. We went to Tabernacle Square & Baptized 2 Persons [a] Jew & Jewess. I packed up my things & Put them into Elder Kimball's Trunk who was going direct to Manchester. We confirmed the two we Baptized. Elder Kimball administered Baptisms. I felt quite unwell in the evening.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.4920th I arose in the morning vary ill. I Walked to the printing office & got 3,000 copies of the Address to the citizens of London by (H C. Kimball & W Woodruff). I Paid the Bill which was £3.3 three Guiney's. I took the parting hand with Elder Kimball.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.50My Distress & pains of Body increased through the day. My friends held a council upon the Subject & pronounced my Disese the Small pocks as I had been much exposed to it. I told them I had rather it would be that than the Ague So I went to bed & prepared for it. Had a dredful night of pain & distress.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5021st Sunday Grew worse through the day many friends Called to my bed side to see me, (as I was not able to set up at all,) Among whome was Dr. Copeland, who said it was not the small Pocks but a hard attack of cold & fever & they must Change my treatment or I should soon sink. They Did so, & I began to revive in the evening & spent a little more comfortable night.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5022 Was much better & enabled to sit up most of the day.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5023d Arose in the morning refreshed by sleep. Still felt weak in body. Wrot a few lines in my Journal with a feble hand. Received 2 letters from E. Bromley & a Brother in the Potteries. Elder Snow wrote to Elder Young for me.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.50(J.S.B.) Last evening the Noble spirited & Celebrated J. S. Buckingham finished his course of lecturs concerning his tour throug the United States which was deliverd to a crouded Audience. While treating upon the country, government, laws, customs, fassions, religions Sects, & a great variety of other Subject, He omitted the subject of the Mormons, or Latter Day Saints Although He informed the publick he should speak upon that subject. This was omitted in consequence of receiving a letter the day previous to his lecture from Dr. Copeland inclosing one of our addresses to the citizens of London, which Clearly showed him, that we were American Citizens, Elders of the Church, were in the city, & would have a knowledge of what he presented before the community concerning us. Early this morning Dr. Copeland recived a letter from him acknowledging his ignorance concerning our cause & vary much wished information by obtaining our writings &c. So I made him a present of the Book of Mormon, the Millennial Star, and other works & my prayr to God is they may do good.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.51I walked out as far as Br Connors & found myself still quite weak. <I saw Phebe [--].> Many friends called to see me in the evening.

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.51I had many Dreams at night. On one occasion I was Preaching on a plain with another Brother to a large Congregation of Saints who surrounded us when on a Sudden An army of men appeared against us & we all fled to our village which lay a little Distance of. We had a little boy & travling bag to carry to the city for safety. Before I reached the city I awoke. I again fell asleep & the house whare I was, I thought was surrounded by a mob. We put our property out of their way & they soon Dispersed. I then Dreamed of seeing a prisioner of annother Tongue bound in Irons to be executed. About 20 of his own nation came around him & kneeled down & spoke in their own language.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.51Feb 24th I felt able to walk into the city. I purchased a Thermometer, 4/6 A Pocket compas, 3/6 2 Brass Boxes 1/5 one doz steel pens & cases 1/.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.51I packed them into a parsel, with 100 addresses to the citizens of London, 6 Hymn Books all my Corresponding letters & papers, & sent them to 149 oldham Road Manchester in care of P P Pratt. I Also sent Elder Brigham Young new watch in the same way to the same place All in the Hands of Brother Hume. I wrote P. P. Pratt a letter upon the same subject.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5125th I spent the Day in paying my last visit to the Saints in London & preparing for leaving London. I preached for the last time in London. I saw my pocket watch & Phebe's House time Peace both of which was a splended peace of work, which I leave in the hands of Br Connor to pack up & send to me at Manchester. I also bought a silver watch guard of Br Connor. <Paid> 15 <sterling for it.>Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5226th I took the parting hand with Elder Snow & the Saints & walked to the great western Railway Station & took rail road for Bristol, & took my farewell of London for the last time. We rode on the rail road to Wotten basset. 80 miles. I then took Coach & rode 36 miles (the Road was bad), to Bath which is the most striking place to the eye of the travler I ever saw. The city commences on the top of two mountains of high hills & fills the valley between. The city is a vary Ancient Antique looking place & vary quriously situated. Pop 75,000. I again took cars at Bath & rode to Bristol. 12 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.52I called at No 12 Redcliff Cressent, Bedminster Parrish Bristol, whare I found Elder Thomas Kington with all his houshold & also Elder Pitt. They made me welcome & I was truly glad to see them. City of Bristol is quite a noted place in England, with a pop of 200,000 souls. I found a little Branch of the Church of L D. Saints of 13 in No. Some believing came in to convers with me in the evening. Distance of the day 120 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5227th I wrote 2 letters one to Sister Morgan at Garway one to Elder Snow in London.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.52Feb 28th Sunday This is the last Day of winter. I still have a severe Cold. I Preached this Day for the first time in the city of Bristol. I preached in the Theater in the Afternoon & evening. The Theater was crouded to overflowing. Several Hundred were present & good attention was paid. Many Souls will embrace the work in Bristol. After meeting we returned to Elder Kingtons House & I broke bread unto the Saints. Had a good time.

One offered for Baptism.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.52Bristol is a vary noted place for Religion. Contains a vary great No of Churches & chapels of the various Orders. It is a sea port town. It is the Harbour of the great western & many other Ships that Sail to New York. I went through Redcliff Street Park st. & Temple st.MarchWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.53March 1st 1841 Thus my Birth Day rolls around again with the spring. I am 34 years of age this day. Thus time rolls along & waiteth for no man. I am much troubled with a bad cold.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.53I spent the day at Br. Kingtons. We spoke much about going to Nauvoo. I pray God to hasten the day when I may see my wife & Child once more.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.532d It is rainy weather. I still have a cold but am some better than I was yesterday. I preached again & for the last time in the Theater in Bristol. Many strangers attended & gave good attention. I spent the night at Br Kingtons. I wrote a letter to Br Oaky.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.533 I received a letter from Elder Snow. I took a walk with Elder Kington through the city of Bristol. We visited Mrs Clift, After which we visited the Noted Suspension Bridge now erecting across the River Avon, at St Vincens Rocks Clifton. This Suspension Bridge is 100 feet high & 700 in length. Their was a bar of Iron & two ropes extending across from pillar to pillar & persons could ownly as yet pass over in a basket one or two at a time which goes on rollers or wheels almost with the rapidity of a steem engine. I saw several pass over in this way.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.53Their is some of the greatest curiosities in the known world in the petrified stones formed from the various Shells fish, worms, & other living creatures of the Sea which were formed into stones of Beautiful figures & colors. I purchased some small specimens, & after walking over & viewing the sea we returned having a look at the great western as we passed along.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.53We then returned home & I walked to the pool & Baptized a Lady by the name of Howell. We returned to the room & confirmed her & had a good time. I lade hands upon many & blessed them. I Blessed Elder Kington & all his household, & we had a good time. The friends contributed sumthing for my necessities.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.544th I took the parting hand with Elder Kington & household with all the Saints in Bristol, & took coach & rode to the passage over the river severn. Here we left coach. Crossed one mile & half in a boat with passengers & baggage over the water. We again took coach. Road to the town of Cheapstow Monmouthshire Wales.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.54I arived in this town at 11 o-clock. I spent three hours in this Noted town pop 6,000 During which time I visited the old Noted Cheapstow Castle, in which it is said that Oliver Cromwell was impris-ioned for a season. It was vary Antique & partly in ruins.

Ther are vary many castles in wales of this kind, which ware built to defend themself against the English. But it is evident from the manner of their construction, situation, & location, that they were not calculated so much for Defence against Canon Ball as stones & arrows.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.54I Dined in this town. Ownly half a crown 2/6 for Dinner & /6 six pence for the waiter at table & another sixpens for a waiter to the coach, whare I paid 4/ more to ride to Monmouth the capitol of Monmouthshire. 16 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.54It was exeeding hilly & mountaineous which is the case throug wales. Much of this roat was by the windings of the River Y. The Coachman run his horses Down the mountains which would much have endangered our lives had not the roads been good.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.54When I arived in Monmouth, Elder James Morgan was waiting my arival. Had giving out an appointment for me to preach in town at 7 o-clock. I preached at the house of Robert Davis. The house was crouded & many that could not get in. 4 offerd themselves for Baptism the first opportunity. Their is many that will embrace the work in Monmouth if it is attended to. Their are calls upon evry hand.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.54The harvest is great & labourers few. I spent the night at the full Moon. Distance of the Day 35.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.555th I arose refreshed by sleep. Took Breakfast with Mr Maston & walked 10 miles through mud & water in the midst of a driving March rains storm to Sister Mary Morgan at little garway, whare I found a plesent family of the Saints. We were drenched with rain, but we found a good fire & spent the day comfortable. In the evening I had an interview with Elder Little Wo[rd?] 10 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.556th I spent the Day at Sister Morgans reading the history of Rome which was truly interesting esspecially the history of the twin Brothers of Romulus & Remus sons of Rhea Sylvia, which she said was by Mars the God of war. They war flung into the river to be Drowned, but they wer saved, suckled by a wolf, & brought up by Acca Laurentia.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.55After acting awhile the part of a shepherds they learned their real birth. Both were eager to reign & had a battle. Remus was killed. Romuleus being now sole commander and eighteen years of age laid the foundation of a city that was one Day to give laws to the world. It was called Rome after the name of the founder & built upon the palestine Hill on which he had taken his successful omen which was twelve vultures. This city at first was almost square containing about one thousand houses about a mile in compass. Hannibal after fighting nobly for his country untill he was old being persecuted from country to country & Deserted by his friends he took poison, & expired as he had lived with intriped bravery.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.55Pompeys & Caesar career was noted in the history of Rome. Pompey was finally Defeated by Caesar. Deserted by his friend & murdered upon the sea shore in sight of his wife his head [was] taken off & presented to Caesar. Philip & another Roman soldier

who had served under Pompey in his youth Paid their last honours to his remains which laid exposed upon the beach by burning his body & burying his ashes under a little rising earth over which they placed the following inscription "He whose merits deserve a Temple can now scarcely find a tomb, & Caesar fared but little better for after serving his country faithfully & fighting near 200 pitched battles was assassinated in the Senate house. Among the conspirators was Brutus his son. But Brutus & Cassius both sought Death at the hand of their friends or soldiers & obtained it becaus they [were] Defeated in battle.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56It is observed that not one of those who had a hand in the Death of Caesar Died a natural Death but either killed themselves or were killed by others. In fine suicide was a common thing among the grecian & Roman General soldiers & poets. Many Died by the use of hemlock & other poisons, as well as by the Dagger. Cleopatra sought Death by the sting of the Asp rather than to have Augustus take her to Rome. Antoeny killed himself with his sword, which left Augustus sole master of the Roman Empire. He Died a natural Death at 76 years of age after reigning 41 years & having the affections of the Roman people. His power began in slaughter & terminated in the good of the people, so that it was said of him "that it would have been good for mankind if he had not been born, or if he never had died.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56Tiberius next took the government of Rome. Many were executed During his reign But he was smotherd or poisond in the 78 year of his age after reigning 22 years. It was in the eighteenth year of the reign of Tiberus that Christ was crucified. Shortly after his Death Pilate wrote to Tiberus an account of his passions resurrection, & miracles, & requested that Christ might be accounted a God by the Romans. * * [The asterisks are Woodruff's.]Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56Caius Caligula reign was the most strange extravagant inconsistant, & cruel of any tyrant that ever reigned in Rome. He was killed with daggers by Cherea & others at one of his games at 29th year of his age after a short reign of three years ten months & eight Days.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56Claudius next reigned in mildness. He restored Judea to Herod Agrippa which Caligula had taken from Herod Antipas his uncle the man who had put John the Baptist to death.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.57Nero began his reign in AD 54 though but 17 years of age. His reign was Dreadful tyranical cruel & wicked, even with the Romans but more esspe-cially with the Christians. Among the many Christians that were marterd in Nero reign was the beheading of St Paul & crucifiing of St Peter. He also put to Death Seneca the philosopher & Lucean the poet, & after gluting his ungodly passion with the Death of thousands, he eagerly sought Death many ways before the wrech could find it & at last cut his own throat after reigning 13 years 7 months & 28 days.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.57Galba next reigned 7 months & lost his head. Otho took his place & was killed in battle. Vespasian was declaired emperor in AD 70 & gave his son Titus command of the army that was to lay siege to Jerrusalem.

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.57While John & Simon were at war with each other in the city of Jerrusalem & the roman army without, & the vengeance of God from above the city was soon distroyed, the temple not excepted. The number who perished in the siege was above a million of souls & almost 100,000 led away captive.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.57Vespasion died a natural death standing upon his feet. Titus Died from a fever a little Distance from Rome. Domitian commenced reigning AD 81, which was cruel & unmerciful. He was put to Death by Stephanus & succeeded by Nerva in AD 96, who Died of a fever after a reign of one year four months & nine Days.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.57He was succeded by Trajan who has been noted for his perseverence in great undertakings among which was the stupendeous work of building a bridge across the Danube, this amazing structure consisting of twenty two arches a hundred & fifty feet high & a hundred & seventy broad. The ruins of this structure remain to this Day, & show modern architects how far they were surpassed by the Ancients both in the greatness & boldness of their Design. The christians suffered during his reign. Trajan died of the apoplexy in AD 117 after a reign of 19 years 6 months & 15 days. Trajan Column erected at Rome AD 114 after the reign of several others.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.58Maximin commenced his reign in AD 235. This gigantic man was no less than eight feet & a half high. He had a body & strength corresponding to his size. His strength was so great that he was able to draw a carriage which two oxen could not move. He could strike out a horse's teeth with a blow of his fist & break its thigh with a kick. He generally ate 40 pounds weight of flesh each day & drank six gallons of wine. His guards finally slew him with his son while they were asleep in their tent.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.58Constantine the great commenced his reign in AD 308. He united church & state & acknowledged Christianity. At about 60 years of age after reigning 30 years he Died of the ague, but was baptized & received the Sacramant just before his Death.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.58The foregoing items is taken from the history of Rome by Edward Coxe.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.58After reading this History I walked to Br Thomas Rooke & met in council with the officers. Had a good time. From thence to Br John Holley & spent the night. <Distance of the day> 3 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.587th Sunday I preached in the morning at the house of Br Thomas Rook & in the evening at the kitchen, upon the Book of mormon. Had a full house. Spent the night at Sister Morgans. 4 mils.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.58March 8th I met in the Garway Conference at the Kitchen. Elder Levi Richards was chosen clerk president & Elder James Morgan clerk. Being present 1 High Counsel travelling, 1 High Priest 7 Elders 11 Priest, 2 Teachers 1 Deacon. Meeting opened by Prayer by Elder Woodruff After which the Churches were represented. Garway 104, 3 1, 2, 1, Areop Do (12, 0 2 1 0) Ewis Harrald (8, , 1 , ,) Longtown (10, 1, 1, 0 O) (Total 134,

5 6 4 1).Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.58Moved & Carried that John Needham be ordained Elder William Morris Priest & Thomas Rough Teacher. The above were then ordained under the hands of Elders Woodruff & Richards. One was Baptized.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.58Meeting adjourned untill 3 oclock.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.59We met again at 3 o-clock. Elder Richards spoke. I followed him. After meeting the Saints contributed £1 pound to help me on my Journey home. I then took the parting hand with the saints After selling them 3 Books of Mormon & 50 Addresses to the citizens of London. The Books of mormon were five shillings each & the Addresses one penny, which came to about £1 in all.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.59I walked with Br Levi Richards to Br Holley's & spent the night. This is the first time I have seen Br Levi Richards for about two years. <Distance of the day> 5 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.599th I walked in Company with Elder Richards & Thomas Pitt to the city of Hereford. Elder Kay & others had been Preaching in this town & the people were much stired up. On Sunday a Preacher arose before two or three thousand in the market house & informed them that he had a fresh letter Direct from America showing the origen of the Book of Mormon to be fals & so he arose & read the Same old Spalding story. When he got through Elder Richards arose & informed the people that instead of its being a new story it had been published for two years through the United States & also through England. This created a great uproar among the people, for while some were for driving the man out of the place for lying others were crouding around Elders Richards & Kay to hear them preach. But the croud was so excited they left the ground with hundreds following them.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.59Their never was a time when the inhabitants of the earth was so much stired up & wishing to hear the Latter Day Saints as at the present time. It was hardly expected we should get through the city Without having Crouds around us. However we did.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.59We had a view of the Hereford Cathedral as we passed along. We called at Sister Buftons. Their is a small branch of 7 members in Hereford pop 20,000. We parted with Br Pitt in this city & walked to Lugwardine. Met with Elder Pitt on the way, who was going to Hereford to hold a meeting. We called at Elder Greens. Found several of the family sick. We lade hands upon them & prayed with them. I met with the Church in Lugwardine for the last time. I preached from the 24 ch of Isaiah. The Church contributed £0.12 shillings to assist me on the journey. We spent the night at Br William Greens. 13.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.6010th We walked to Shucknell hill & had an interesting meeting with the Saints. I preached upon the gathering to Zion & Jerrusalem & bid them fare well as it was the last time I should meet with them. They put into my hands £0.3 shillings but were mostly poor. 3 m.

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.6011th We walked to Standly Hill, & Dined with Br Edward Oakey. Was truly glad to see this Brother once more. He walked with us thrugh Standly Hill. We called upon Br Pullin & Badham & other Saints. It had been 6 months since I had been through this part of the Country.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.60We walked to Ledbury & held a meeting with the Saints. Sister Fidler was present it being the first time I have seen her. She has been a member of Lord Summers family from a Child but is now rejected for receiving the fulness of the gospel. Lord Summers has Died Since he rejected her & now his Son has commanded her soon to leave. She wishes to gather with the Saints to Zion.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.60The Saints gave me £0.7 shillings. We spent the night at Br Pullins. We herd by letter from Elder Glover that Elders Orson Hyde & G J Adams had just arived from N Y. 13 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.6012 I wrote a letter to Elder Snow & one to Elder Young. Walked to the Green way & Preached at Br Palmer on the parable of the Prophet Zenas. We then walked to Br Thomas Pitt, & to Br Robert Clifts & spent the night. We confirmed one Blessed one Child administered to 5 sick Persons. Had a present of 3 shillings. 5 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.6113th We had an interview with sister Margarett Morgan who was firm in the faith & wished to gather with the Saints. She asked some Council which we freely gave her. We walked to Turkey Hall Elders-field Worcestershire & spent the night at Br Hills. I was quite Ill through the night. Distance of the Day 10 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.6114th Sunday I Broke bread unto the Saints in the morning & spoke upon the gathering. In the afternoon I preached to a large Congregation upon the gathering. There seems to be many Saints desireeous to gather that are poor & have not means. May the Lord deliver them.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.6115 Conference at Gadfield Elm ChapelWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.61The Bran Green & Gadfield Elm Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints was held at the Gadfield Elm Chapel on the 15 Day of March AD 1841. Meeting called to order by Elder Woodruff there being present 1 of the Travling High Council, 1 High Priest, 10 Elders 21 Priest 6 Teachers & 1 Deacon. It was mooved by Elder Richards seconded by Elder Horlick that Elder W. Woodruff be President of the meeting, & Priest John Hill Clerk. Carried. Conference opened by Prayer & singing by the President when the following Churches were represented: Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.612 removed. E P T DBranch at Lime Street numbers 33 0 3 0 0Haw Cross Ditto 18 3 1Bran Green Represented 14 3 1Frogs Marsh Do 9 1Deerest 7 Removed21 1

Apperly 4 Removed 1 Died23 3Walton Hill 3 Do 9 1Leigh 14 Do 33 2Norton 17 1 1 1Twigworth 14 1Cheltenham 5 Removed 50 5 1 1Dymock 5 Removed 2 expeled 51 3 7 4Kilcot 18 1 1Forrest of Dean 12 1Pinvin 14 1 1 1Nauton Beachom 7 1Hill Common 14 1Fly Ford 8 1High Leaddon 1 Removed 2Removed 41 Total 367 8 33 11 1

41Total 408Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.62Meeting adjourned to 2 o-clock.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.62Met according to adjournment. Opened by singing & Prayer by Elder Levi Richards. Mooved & carried that Henry Webb be ordained A Priest. Elders Woodruff & Richards ordained him confirmed one & blessed one Child. Much instruction & Council was given by Elders Woodruff & Richards, which gave much instruction Satisfaction to the meeting which concluded by singing & Prayer.Willford Woodruff PresidentJohn Hill ClerkWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.62* I received 3 letters.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.62We had a vary interesting time at the conference. Had a large assembly of Saints. It is the last conference I shall ever attend at Gad Elm Chapel. I had quite a time in taking the parting hand with the multitude of saints who were present. We closed our meeting without any disturbance from the mob who were present & was kept quiet by the Policee who were present, but dressed in disguise.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.62After Conference Closed a seene followed not easily described. I never saw a time when I needed more wisdom in order to council in wrighteousness than on this occasion or during my travels among the Churches. For the Saints universally feel that the Judgments of God are near in this land & are anxious to gather with the Saints in Nauvoo as soon as possible. But many are vary poor & see no door open as yet, & some are placed in all the perplexing circumstances that possible can be, & are flocking around me by Scores at a time & asking council what to do.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.63As soon as meeting closed multitudes crouded around me. Many hands were presented on evry side to bid me farewell, many calling for me to bless them before I leave them,

others crying out do lay hands on me & heal me before you go. Br Woodruff I am turned out of Doors for my religion. What shall I do? I am all ready to go to Zion. My wife wont go with me. Shall I go & leave her? My Husband beats me & turns me out of Doors because I have been Baptized. I have got money enough to carry me & the children to Zion. Will you let me go without him? Br Woodruff one word with you. My Mother is over 80 years of age & has willed me £60 pounds at her Death but will not emigrate with me. Now I want to go with the Saints. Must I stay for her to die or may I go & leave her? Br Woodruff I have sold my little place. Shall have £30 pounds tomorrow but must go out of the house into the street. This will not quite carry my family to America. Can you help me to a few pounds or tell me what to do? An Elder cries out how much longer must I preach In England before you will let me go to America? Br Woodruff cant you come & preach to us in Cheltenham? Wont you go home & take some tea with me? My head is in great pain. Wont you heal me? I want you to consecrate these bottles of Oil before you go. Good by. Good by. Good by. God bless you Br Woodruff. The friends are waiting a long time for you. Are you going? I want a little council from you. Br Woodruff may I go to America with you? Say may we take an English Ship to Nauvoo via of Quebeck in Canida? Shall I be Justifyed if I have an opportunity of Going to miss of the opportunity for the purpose of tarrying a while for my mother? Will you write to me? Remember me to Mrs Woodruff (Margarett Morgan). Good by. I have been waiting a long time to get a chance to speak to you.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.64THESE and a thousand other questions were asked me in the term of an hour or more, & I needed as much wisdom as Solomon to be a councellor in the midst of such a seene. And when I left the chapel many were still waiting for a little council upon a variety of subjects which they did not get for the want of time. Many parted with me with tears in their eyes. Many of the Brethren & Sisters followed me to Turkey Hall whare I spent the night, & filled the house untill a late hour Begging council & instruction at my hand among whome was a Baptist Minister, who had just been Baptized & ordained a Priest. In fine these seeneries of meeting in conference & parting with the Saints cannot be described. The Saints contributed £2 pounds for my necessities.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.64I wrote a letter to Elders Young & Richards. Distance 4 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.6416th I walked in company with Elder Needham to Keysend Street. Recieved a letter from Elder G A. Smith who informed me of the Death of Sister Bentley the widow of the late David W. Patten one of the Twelve Apostles who was martered in America.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.64I met with a crouded congregation of the Saints, & preached unto them. My mind is Deeply impressed with the necessity of urging the gathering of the Saints. This at the present time seems to be the most important & almost the ownly subject that I feel to convers about while among the Churches. The Saints Contributed £06 shillings for me. I walked home with Br James Baldwin & conversed untill 2 o-clock & spent the night. Distance of the Day 8 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.6417th <Sister> Foxal <came and informed me that she had a vision while I was preaching last night. Said she saw an angel stand [-] me clothed in a white robe.>

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.64I Conversed with many Saints upon the subject of gathering.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.65I walked to wind Point. While on the way I went into the Gients Cave on Marlvern Hills. It was dug out of a solid Rock. Dimentions as follows: The mouth was 6 by 4 feet, 12 feet in length, & 7 high. The stone that coverd the mouth had rolled down the Hill.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.65After taking a view of this I went down the Hill. Visited the Saints at wind point. From thence to Colwall. Met with a large congregation of saints & preached to them upon the gathering among whome was Elders James & Henry Jones who like Paul had been great persecuters of the Saints but had now embraced it & was preaching the gospel which they once persecuted. The Saints Donated £0.6 shillings to help me on my Journey on my return home. I spent the night at Br Johnathan Lucy. <Distance of the day> 5 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.65 I recieved a letter from Elder L. Snow in London. He says the work is rolling on in that City. He Baptized 7 on Sunday. We also recieved a letter from Elders Young & Richards.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.6518th I had an interview with Elder Richards. I then walked over Marlvern Hill. Called upon Elder Samuel Jones. We walked through great Marlvern. From thence to the bottom of the link & Called upon Elder Henry Jones. From thence to Crowcut & held a meeting at Br George Brooks & had an interesting meeting with a large number of the Saints which I Baptized about a year ago. I spent the night at Haywood Cross at Sister Baylis. <Distance of the day> 8 miles. The saints donated £0.5 shillings.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.6519th Sister Baylis let me have a pair of Black Kid gloves of her own make. I walked to Dunsclose Visiting many Saints by the way laying hands upon the Sick &c. All appeared happy to see me, as I had Baptized most of them about a year since.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.65I preached at Dons Close at the house of Edward J. Jinkins to a crowded congregation. A wicked rabble disturbed the meeting much. I felt constrained to sharply reprove them in the power of God. The Saints contributed £0.6 shilling for me. I spent the night with Br Rowley. Distance of the Day 6 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.6620th A vary rainy Day. Sister Mary Jenkins accompanied me as a pilot to Rough Leaser. From thence to Ridgway Cross as I did not know the road. Here I found Elder Thomas Chark at his stone quiry. I took several specimins of curious petrified stone formed by the water. We then walked to Frooms Hill visiting the Saints by the way. I called upon Priesthood Benbow & family & conversed some with them. I spent the night with Br John Cole. I feel much at home there. Distance of the day 8 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.6621st Sunday This is the last Sabbath I shall ever meet with the Saints in Stanley & Frooms Hill. I met the Saints in the morning at Br John Coles at Frooms Hill. Had a crouded House & good attention. I preached upon the gathering of the Saints.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.66

I also met with the Saints in the afternoon at Standly Hill. Had a full house. I communed with the Saints. At the close of the meeting I had a busy time in shaking hands with the Saints & parting with them. Many wished me to bless and others to heal them. The Saints gave me £0.10[..] 10 shillings. I spent the night with Br Levi Richards at Elder Edward Ockey. 3 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.66Minutes of the Standey Hill ConferenceWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.66The Frooms Hill Conference of the Church of Latter Day Saints met at the house of William Field, Standly Hill Herefordshire, on the 22d of March 1841 at half past ten o-clock A.M there being present one of the Travling high Council, 2 High Priest, 20 Elders, 30 Priest, 9 Teachers & 2 Deacons. The meeting was Called to order by Elder W. Woodruff. When it was moved by Elder Woodruff seconded by Elder Kington that Elder Levi Richards be chosen President of the conference. Carried. Moved & carried that Elder W Woodruff be clerk of the conference.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.67Meeting opened by singing & Prayers by Elder Woodruff. The President then called upon the officers to represent the various Churches.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.67Elder Joseph Pullen represented the Stan[ley] Hill Branch as containing members

E P T D Rem80 1 4 2 0 4

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.67Elder Thomas Clark Do Froom Hill 137 3 4 4 1 2Timothy Gittins Do Ridgeway Cross 49 1 2 3 1William Matthews Do Calwell 23 1 2 3 1 (-1Thomas Jones P. Do Pale House 13 2 1 (-1Priest Frances Pullen Do Ledbury42 7 2P. Robert Baldwin Do Keysend Street78 2 5 2 1 (-8P. Wm Matthews Do Wind Point 23 1 2 1 1 (-7E. Samuel Badham Do Woofer WoodCommon 16 1 1P. James Wiulliams Dunsclose 40 1 3 2E. James Jones Ditto Crowcutt 36 4Ditto Old Starridge 30 4 1P. James Jeff Do Shucknell Hill 44 1 4 1 (-2Elder Wm Kay Do Lugwardin 81 2 5 1 1 (-2 Ditto Mardin29 1Elder Wm Evans Do Stokes Lane 65 3 4 2 1 5 (-3Elder John Fidoe Do Bishop Froom 13 1James Jones Do Clifton 32 2E Samuel Badham

Do Bromyard Down 19 1 1P. Samuel Williams Do Marlvern Hill 25 3 1 1 Ditto Powyek 7 2P. Joseph Firkins Do Derly Common 2 1P Henry Layton Mathen 32 3 2E. George Allen Do Bales Gate 6 Do Do Ivyhouse 3 1 Do Coomesmore 4 Do Bringsty 1 Do Bushbank 1 Do Worcester Broad Heath 21 1 Do Kinnoson 1E James Barnes Do Michael Church 9Do Do Stoke Prier 1Elder T. Kington represents Bristol 14 2

257 27 67 27 8 12 (24)24 Expeled 12 Removed 4 Died 51And 11 added by Baptism Total 1,008Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.68Moved & carried that Robert Gummerry be ordained to the office of an Elder. Also that Edward Philips & John Spires be ordained an Elders. Also that William Rowley be ordained to the office of a Deacon. Also that Br Thomas Bishop be ordained A Priest.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.68The Above named persons were then ordained under the hands of Elders Woodruff, Richards & T. Kington.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.68Conference was then adjourned till half past two o-clock.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.68Met according to adjournment. Meeting opened by singing & Prayer by the president. Elder Kington then addressed the meeting. Was followed by Elder Richards, after which Elder Woodruff deliverd his farewell addressed to the conference & Saints in general.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.68The minutes were then read & accepted by the Conference, when the meeting closed by singing & Benediction by Elder Wodruff.Levi Richards PresidentWillford Woodruff ClerkWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.68After meeting Dismissed I spent about three hours in shaking hands with the Saints healing the sick, giving council concerning a thousand questions & things that were presented before me by the multitude which surrounded me. Many were in tears as they parted from me. Nearly fifty saints came to me & wished me to take them to Zion when I had not means to take myself. I however gave Sister Foxal £5 pounds to make up

enough to help her & her husband & Children to the land of America She had £30 pounds but not quite enough to help her family over, & she had used evry exhertion for six months by puting faith & works together to try to gather with the Saints, & this was a donation from Elder Edward Ockey who is imparting of his Substance to help the poor Saints.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.69It caused me peculiar feelings to part with these Saint & to meditate upon the fruits of my labours & what had followed in that field During 1840. The following is the sum Total represented in that region:Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.69Garway Conference represented 134 5 6 4 1Gadfield Elm Conference represented 408 8 36 11 1Standly Hill Conference represented (1,008) 27 64 27 8Total 1,550 40 106 42 10

members E P T D1,550 40 106 42 10

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.69Thus the Lord has given me the desire of my heart & Blessed me far beyound my expectations for I am now privleged of having more than fifteen hundred Saints in this interesting field which I first opened one year ago the 5th of this present months, all of which have embraced the work since that Date. Many of the Saints have gatherd to Zion from that region & the rest are anxious to go & ownly waiting for a door to be open for them. I have never seen so many Saints receive the work of God in so short a time & so many ordained Elders Priests &c as on this occasion, & what adds much Joy & consolation to my mind while reflecting upon this subject is that (with vary few exceptions) the Officers & members universally have maintained their integrity kept the faith & are faithfully passing through many trials for Christ sake.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.70After Bidding the Multitude of Saints farewell I went to Elder Edward Oakey to spend the night. I was accompanied by Elders Richards Kington, & Kay. We had not been in the house but a short [time] before three of Edward Ockey's Brothers came into the house for the purpose of contending & having a contest with me, Because their Brother & sister had embraced the fulness of the gospel & was about to gather with the saints of God, to the land of Zion they manifested much wrath against me, & after conversing about 3 hours upon various subjects, During which time they brought railing accusation against us, & after Br Ockey had faithfully warned them & born faithful testimony unto his Brethren of the truth of the work of God & the fullness of the Gospel, they left the house & we were once more in peace, & after conversing together untill the third wach of the night we retired to rest which closed the scenes of one of the busiest days of my life. 2 miles.[ ]Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.70March 23d I arose in the morning refreshed by sleep & after Conversing several hours with Elders Richards Kington, Kay, & Ockey & others I was under the necessity of taking the parting hand with the Saints in this region, & among others with Br Edward & Sister Ann Ockey. These are a Brother & sister of one family & the ownly ones of the

Ockey family that have received the fulness of the gospel. As they & their friends are popular & welthy they have had many trials to pass through in order to do the will of God maintain their faith & Integrity & prepair to gather with the Saints of God, for their Brothers are exceding mad against them. But Br Ockey has maintained his integrity like a man of God When his Brothers has come against him in anger & abused him & the Servants of God that were in his house he has boldly stood up in defence of the faith bore record of the truth of the work & faithfully warned his Brethren to obey the gospel. He is making evry preperation to gather with the Saints & help as many as he can to Do the same.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.71Sister Ann appears willing to do the Same, But has some fears that her Brothers will hender her getting ready & gathering with the saints. She wishes me to Pray that God will deliver her. As I bid her farewell she put into my hands £0.5 A crown & A Peace of paper containing the following lines: To my Dear FriendWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.71Oh say not we are PartedWhile our souls can meet in prayerWhilst there is a throne of loveAnd one hope unites us there.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.71When the first light of the morningFirst tints the east with redI pray that heavens best blessingsMay be showerd on thy head.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.71And when evening's lengthning shadowsRecall the hour of PrayerThere is no mercy that I craveBut they Dear name is there.

A. O. to W. Woodruff(Good Bye)

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.71When from the friend we dearly loveFate tells us we must partBy words we can but febly proveThe anguish of the heartWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.71And in soft words how'er sincereCan half so much implyAs that suppressed & trembling tearWhich drowns the word good bye.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.72The oceans may between us roolAnd distant be our lotAh 'tho we part to meet no more

Dear Friend forget me notA Ockey

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.72I then walked to Frooms Hill. Conversed with the Elders untill 2 o-clock. I then took the parting hand with Elders L. Richards T. Kington, Ka & others, & took about 20 lbs wait in my travelling bag & walked 15 miles in four hours to worcester. When I arived there I was so vary lame with my heavy load & fast walking that I could scarcely walk. I then took the rail road & arived in Birmingham at 10 o-clock. Was exceding lame & weary. I spent the night with Elder James Riley, chair maker 24 Park street Birmingham. <Distance of the day> 40 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.7224th I visited the Brass foundery in Birmingham. Then travled to west Bromwich & called to Br Smiths. Then to Greets Green & spent the evening at Br Walkers. I administered to 6 that were sick, returned & spent the night at Br Smith. <Distance of the day> 10 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.72March 25 I took Coach & Rode to Hanly & stoped with Br John Taylor. I hear great report of war all through the country against America. I wrote a letter to Elder Lorenzo Snow. I had an interview in the evening with Elder G. A. Smith. We met a large congregation of the Saints in the Hanley Room. Elder Smith first addressed the meeting & I followed him.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.72After meeting was dismissed, many of the Saints went with us to Br Taylors & we spent several hours in talking & I read the 11th No of the Star which was Interesting. It contained an interesting account letter from President Joseph Smith to the Quorum of the Twelve in answer to some which we had written him. I then walked to Br William Box In Picckidelly street Hanly & spent the night with Br Smith. I am happy to learn that the work of the Lord is rapidly prospering in these Staffordshire Potteries & many are added to the Church. Distance of the day 45 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.7326th I engaged Elder John Taylor to make me sum clothing which consisted of one Black Broad cloth Dress coat, waist coat, & Trowsers, one Blue Broad cloth Frock Coat & silk velvet waistcoat. The cloth, trimings & making with the additions of two shirts amounted to £9.10, about $45 dollars all of which I paid him. I persued this course as I stood in need of Clothing & it being much Cheaper than it was in America.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.73I walked to Sister Mary, & Br Sampson Bridg-woods. From thence to Lane End & visited many of the Saints. I had a plesent interview with Brother Noon. I spent the night at Elder Players. He is a stone cutter & engraver. Distance of the Day 6 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.7327th Before I took my leave of the Saints in Lane end or Longton I went to the water & Baptized 7 persons. One was Alexander Barton A Potter, Artist & Modeller. I then parted with the Saints & walked to stoke & dined with Elder Rowley. Then walked to New Castle. Spent some little time at Father Row-leys who was vary feeble.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.73There is many silk manufacterers in New Castle. * I Purchased 15 yards of Black silk for

a dress for Phebe at 2/2 per yard £1.12.6. & 7 yards of lineing at /4 1/2 per yard £0.2.7 1/2. This was considerd as Cheap as any Could be bought in England according to the quality. [Total] £1.15.1 1/2.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.73I walked with several Brethren to Hanley & Sat in Council with many of the Officers. Among other business that was brought up was the case of a Brother Mumford who was ingaged in the Magic or Blackart fortune telling &c which prevails to a great extent in this Country. But as he persisted in his course after being laboured with the Council Withdrew fellowship from him. He was holding the office of a Priest & one thing is worthy of notice that while the Priesthood was upon him, he could not se[ll?] his majic glasses as before untill after he ceased to fill the Priest office & rejected our council.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.74I spent the night at Brother Box who had been sorely tempted of the Devil for many Days. We lade hands upon him & Cast the Devil out, & he had peace. 10.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.74[28] Staffordshire Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints met according to adjournment & by appointment in the Majestrates assembly Room in Hanley on Sunday the 28 Day of March, there being Present W. Woodruff & G. A. Smithof the Traveling High Council & one High Priest 13 Elders 28 Priest 10 Teachers & 8 Deacons. The meeting was called to order by Elder Woodruff at half past ten oclock when it was moved by ElderWoodruff seconded by Elder Simpson that Elder G A Smith be appointed President of the Conference.Carried Unanimously. Moved & Carried that Br T. J. Fitcher & O. Shaw be Clerks of the meeting.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.74Moved & Carried that Brothers Player, Taylor Simpson & Burrows be appointed to assist in thebusiness of the Day keeping order &c. The President opened the meeting by singing & Prayer & then called upon the Officers to Represent the various Branches of the Church when Elder Cordon read the minutes of the Birmingham Conference which represented

member E P T DWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.74Birmingham Conference 112 2 11 5 2Ditto Leek Conference 67 2 9 2 2Elder R Steel Do Cox Bank 34 1 1 1E Wm Bradbury Do Knutton 14 2 1Ditto Bradley Green 7Elder Whittaker Ditto Longton 102 2 5 3 1H Booth Do Badley Edge 19 1 1E W. Smith Do New Castle14 1 3 1 1E Rowley Do Stoke 19 1 4 1 1E W. Bradbury Do Hanley & Burslem 144 6 8 4 1E C Stephenson Do Tunstall 23 1 2 1 1Br Vernon Do Chesterfield 10Do Minutes of Macklesfield Conference 91 2 8 6 3Do Scattered 7Total one High Priest 663 17 54 25 14

5 8 7 222 62 32 16

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.75It was then moved & carried that Brothers T. J. Fitcher J. Taylor O Shaw, W Ridge & H Booth be ordained Elders. Also BrothersW. Edwards H SimpsonWm Bradbury J RobinsonF Parker Wm. EvansJ Forister &J. Kent Be ordained PriestsAlso, J Johnson J. BallG Taylor J. BillingtonT Silcock G. Grocott& W. Alcock be ordained TeachersWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.75Also R. Brown & H Billington be ordained Deacons. The conference then Adjourned untill half past 2 o-clock.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.75Met according to adjournment. President opened meeting by Prayer After which 15 of those named for ordination were ordained under the hands of Elders Woodruff, Smith & Cordon. Moved & carried that the remaining ordinations nominated be attended to by Elder Cordon.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.75The President then brought up the case of a Br Moumford, who was holding the office of a Priest, from whome fellowship had been withdrawn by the council of officers in consequence of his practizing fortune Telling, Magic, Black art &c & called upon Elders Woodruff & Cordon to express their feelings upon the subject when Elder Woodruff arose, & spoke Briefly upon the subject, & informed the assembly that we had no such custom or practice in the Church, & that we should not fellowship any individual who Practiced Magic fortune Telling, Black art &c for it was not of God. When It was moved & carried by the whole church that fellowship be withdrawn from Br Moumford.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.75Moved and carried that this Conference grant unto Elders Woodruff & G. A. Smith a letter of recommendation, manifesting that the Church in this region accept of their labours & considerd that they have filled their mission with honour & Dignity.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.76Moved & carried that this Conference adjourn for three Months.G A Smith (President)T J FitcherO Shaw (Clerks)Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.76We had a vary interesting conference on this occasion it being the Majestrates assembly Room which would hold about 800 which was crouded but in Perfect order. Much good feelings was manifest during the Day & a prospect of a continual increase in the Potteries. I dined with Elder Taylor & spent the night with Br Box.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.76March 29th I walked to Burslem. Spent the Day at Br Johnson's. Br J. A. Smith & Myself

packed up some Crockery or China ware that was given us by the Saints. We met the officers in Council at the Hanly room & gave them such advise as we thought wisdom. Had a good time & took our farewell of them. Spent the night at Br Johnsons. 10 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.76 I wrote a letter to Elder D.C. Smith at Nauvoo. Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.7630th We parted with the Saints in Burslem took coach & rode to Manchester. 40 miles. Called at the Shop or abode of Elder P. P. Pratt 47 Oxford Street Manchester. He had moved his station from 149 oldham Road to this place. I found him enjoying good health also his family. I Saw the times & Seasons up to the 7th No. Was much edifyed with its contents. We also received many letters from Nauvoo one from Br Joseph to the Twelve one from D.C. Smith to G A Smith with one from Elder Clayton giving an account of the journey of Elders Turley Benbow & company all of which was interesting. I spent the night at Br Brewshaws. 40 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.7631st I had the perusal of the three first Numbers of the Gospel Reflector published By B. Winchester Elder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Philadelphia Also the Journal of Elder Heber C Kimball, lately published by R. B. Thompson in Nauvoo. I wrote a letter to sister Morgan. I received a letter from Mother Woodruff.AprilWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.77April 1st I wrote a letter to New York for a sister who was in poverty through sickness. I * also wrot a letter to the Editor of the Star.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.77I had the happy privilege this day of striking hands with the following persons of the quorum of the Twelve: Brigham Young Heber C Kimball Orson Hyde Parley P. Pratt Williard Richards Willford Woodruff & G. A. Smith. We had a happy time together. This is the first time I have seen Elder Hide in England. He spoke of the situation of things in New York & upon other subjects.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.772d April We have taken up our abode & lodgings at Br Brewshaws No 4 Gray Strett Oxford street at which place the quorum of the Twelve will hold their councils. I met to day in the Council of 8 of the Twelve. We had a good time. Unity prevailed. I spent the night with Elder Richards at Br Hardmans.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.773d I wrote a letter to Elder Edward Ockey. I met in the council of the Twelve being nine of our Quorum together viz B. Young H. C. Kimball O. Hide P. P Pratt 0 Pratt W. Richards W. Woodruff J. Taylor & G. A. Smith, & we done much business & had a good time being united.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.774th Sunday We met the church in Manchester & had a good time. Elder George J. Adams preached in the morning. Elder Smith & myself administered the Sacrament to the Congregation in the Afternoon after which all of the quorum of the Twelve who were present being 9 in number arose & bore testimony of the truth of the fulness of the gospel, the Book of mormon &c. It is seldom that any congregation is privileged with as much testimony as on this occasion for this is the first time that so many of the Twelve

have met together for about four years.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.78Elder O Hide Preached in the evening upon the gathering of Israel from the 31 ch of Jeremiah. Much testimony was produced, which was unto edification. 11 were confirmed.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.785th I again met in Council with the Twelve according to adjournment & transacted some business & talked about many things. Perfect union & harmony prevailed in all the deliberations of our councils for the last four days. Many of the Elders came in in the evening which I was glad to See among whom was Elders Levi Richards A. Cordon, Lorenzo Snow, Alexander Wright, George D Watt & others.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.78I have felt the voice of the spirit stealing across my breast for the last few days whispering that I should lift up my voice unto the people of Maine Connecticut, & other places New haven esspecially when I return.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.78The following is the entire minutes of the Business of the quorum of the Twelve for several Days in success[ion].Manchester England April 2d 1841Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.78This Day Elders Brigham Young, Heber C. Kimball, Orson Hide, Parley P. Pratt Willard Richards, Willford Woodruff John Taylor & G. A. Smith of the Quorum of the Twelve met together at the house of Br James Bewsher Coachman No 4 Gray Street near Oxford Road in this City in Council after having been seperated & dispersed in various countries for the last four years.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.78To meet once more in council after a long seperation and having passed through many sore and grieveous trials exposing our lives & our characters to the slander and violence of wicked & murderous men, caused our hearts to swell with gratitude to God for his providential care over us.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.78Elder Young opened the council by prayer. Elders B. Young H. C. Kimball and P P. Pratt the committee appointed about a year ago to secure a coppy right of the Book of Mormon in the name of Joseph Smith jr. Presented the following certificate:Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.79Feb. 8th 1841 Then entered for his Copy the property of Joseph Smith Jun. the Book of Mormon an account written by the hand of Mormon upon plates taken from the plates of Nephi. Translated by Joseph Smith jr. First European from the Second American Edition. Received five copies. George GreenhillWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.79The above is a true copy of an Entry in the Rejister Book of the Company of Stationers Kept at the Hall of the said Company.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.79Witness my hand this 17th day of February 1841

George Greenhill

Warehouse Keeper of the Company of StationersWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.79The quorum voted that they accepted the labours of said Committee.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.79Resolved that as the quorum of the Twelve have had nothing to do with the printing of the Book of Mormon they will not now interfere with it, but that the said committee settle the financial or business matters thereof with Joseph Smith Jun. to whom the profits rightly belong.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.79Resolved that Elder Amos Fielding be appointed to superintend fitting out the Saints from Liverpool to America under the instructions of Elder P. P. Pratt.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.79Resolved that Brother G. J. Adams go to Bedford & Northampton and labour in that region.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.79Adjourned till 10 o-clock tomorrow A.M.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.79Elder Kimball closed by Prayer.

Orson Hide ClerkManchester April 3d 1841Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.79This Day the quorum of the Twelve met pursuant to adjournment. The President called upon Elder Hyde to open by Prayer, which was accordingly done. The Quorum then signed a letter of Commendation to the churches in England for Elder Hyde. The Business of Publishing the Star & Hymn Book was then taken into consideration. Br John Taylor moved that those who have had the care and superintendency of publishing the star & Hymn Book should dispose of them according to their own wishes & dispose of the procedes in the same way. Seconded by Elder O. Pratt and carried by a unanimous vote.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.80Moved by Elder Young seconded by Elder Richards that Elder Parley P. P. Pratt Conduct the Publication of the Millennial Star as Editor and Sole proprietor of the same after the Close of this present volumn.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.80Resolved that Elder P. P. Pratt reprint the Hymn Book if he deem it expedient. The hymn Book is not to be altered except the typhographical errors. The above resolve was moved by Elder G. A. Smith seconded by Elder W. Woodruff. Carried unanimously. Conference adjourned.

Orson Hyde ClerkManchester April 5th 1841Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.80Met pursuent to adjournment. Elder Orson Pratt opened the Council by Prayer. It was resolved that the 17th day of April be the day appointed for the Twelve who are going to America to set sail from Liverpool. This was moved by Elder Richards and seconded by Elder Woodruff & carried by a unanimous vote.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.80

Moved by Elder Kimball Seconded by Elder Woodruff that the Twelve do business at the Conference as a quorum & call upon the church or conference to sanction it. Adjourned till the 6th Inst. to meet in general conference at Carpenters Hall at 10 o-clock A.M.

O. Hyde ClerkWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.80 I wrote a letter to Elder John Taylor, Tailor.CONFERENCE MINUTESWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.81The Council of the Twelve assembled at Manchester in the carpenters Hall, on the 6th day of April 1841 for the first time to transact business as a quorum in a foreign land; being the first day of the 12th year of the rise of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.81Nine of the quorum were present viz B. Young H. C. Kimball O. Hyde, P. P. Pratt 0 Pratt W. Richards, W. Woodruff J. Taylor & Geo. A. Smith.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.81President Young having called the house to order & organized the conference then opened by Prayer. Elder Thomas Ward was then chosen clerk. The President then made some introductory remarks relative to the organization of the Church in the house of the Lord in America in refference to the different quorums in their respective orders and Authorities in the church.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.81The representations of the churches & conferences throughout the Kingdom were then called for which were represented as follows:[p.82] Locations By whom

Represented M E P T DManchester P.P. Pratt 443 7 15 9 0Clitheroe Conference H.C. Kimball 318 6 12 13 3Preston Do P. Melling 675 11 15 13 3Liverpool J. Taylor 190 9 8 4 3Isle of Man Do Do 90 2 4 2 0London Conference L Snow 137 3 8 4 2Brimingham Do A Cordon 110 4 13 4 1Staffordshire Conference Do Do 574 19 49 28 16Garway Conference W. Woodruff 134 5 6 4 1Gadfield Elm Do Do Do 408 8 33 11 1Frooms Hill Do Do Do 1,008 27 67 27 8Edinburgh (Scotland)Glasgow, Paisley, Johnstone O. Pratt 203 6 9 6 2Bridge of Weir and R Hedlock 368 12 15 13 11Thorney Bank Ireland, T. Curus 35 2 0 1 0Wales, J Burnham 170 2 5 3 3New Castle upon Tyne A Fielding 23 1 3 1 0Alston J Sanders 26 1 0 1 0Brampton Do Do 46 0 1 0 0

Carlisle Do Do 43 1 0 0 0[p.83] Bolton Elder Crooky 189 1 11 8 1Duckinfield J Albertson 120 2 4 3 2Stockport Elder Magan 161 1 5 2 2Northwich, Middlewich &c S. Heath 112 2 6 6 6Oldham Wm Black 86 1 4 1 2Eccles 24 1 3 1 0Pendlebury 62 0 2 1 1Whitefield 41 1 2 3 0Radcliffe Bridge 18 1 3 0 0

Total 5,814*136 303 169 68Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.83*Note Near eight hundred Saints have emigrated to America during the past season who are not included in this representation.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.84After these representations the Conference adjourned at 12 o'clock till 2 P.M.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.84The Conference met pursuant to adjournment. Opened by Prayer. Scattering members were then represented Consisting of near 50 not included in any of the Above branches.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.84The President then proceded to make some remarks on the office of Patriarch and concluded by moving that Elder Albertson be ordained to that office. This was seconded by Elder Kimball and carried unanimously.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.84Resolved that:D. Watt Thomas RichardsonG. J. Adams James WhiteheadAmos Fielding Thomas DunvilleWm. Kay James GalleyJohn Sanders & George SimpsonJ. Riley Be Ordained High Priest.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.84Resolved that the following persons be ordained Elders viz:Wm. Miller Joseph BrothertonWm. Leach Richard BensonJohn Sands Theophilus BrothertonWm. Moon John McIlwrickWm. Hardman & Wm. GreenWm. BlackJohn Goodfellow * * *Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.84The Council then proceded to organize all the Churches into Conferences throughout the Kingdom & appoint presiding Elders over them. The Conference then adjourned till 7 o-clock.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.84Met pursuant to adjournment. Open by prayer & Singing. The Patriarch P. Mellen was

then called upon to pronounce a Patriarchal blessing upon the head of John Albertson Previous to his being or-dained to the office of Patriarch. He then laid his hands upon him & Blessed him. * * See Millennial Star 303 page.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.84The Twelve then lade hands on J. Albertson & ordained him to the office of Patriarch. The High Priest & Elders were then Ordained & much Council was given from the President & others of the Twelve.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.84A vary richly ornamented cake a present from New York from Elder Adams wife to the Twelve was then exhibited to the meeting. This was blessed by them & distributed to all the officers & members & to the whole congregation consisting of about seven hundred people. A large fragment was left for some who were not present.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.85While the cake was passing P. P. Pratt composed the following lines:Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.85When in far Distant regions

As Strangers we roamFar away from our Country

Our friends and our homeWhen sinking in sorrow

Fresh courage we'll takeAs we think on our friends

And remember the CAKE.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.85The number of official members present at this Conference was then taken viz:Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.85Quorum of the Travelling High Council 9Patriarchs 2High Priest 16Quroum of the Seventies 2Elders 31Priest 28Teachers 17Deacons 2Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.85Elder O Hide appealed powerfully to the meeting & covenanted with the saints present in a bond of mutual prayer During his mission to Jerrusalem and the east which was sustained on the part of the hearers with a harty Amen.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.85Elder Joseph Fielding made some remarks, & spoke of the rich cake. Considered it a type of the good things of that land from whence it Came & from whence they had received the fulness of the gospel.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.85* * After a hymn was sung Elder Young blessed the congregation and dismissed them.

Brigham Young ChairmanThomas Ward Clerk

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.86April 7th I called at Elder P P Pratt's Book store 47 Oxford street & found his house full of Elders many of whom were about parting to go into their field of labour. The clerk of our conference was sumwhat in trouble as he had this morning lost all of the minutes of the Conference, & had to write them over before they could go to press.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.86The Twelve spent a little time in council in the fore part of the Day. In the afternoon the Twelve and all the American Brethren went to Br Millers & took tea & had an interesting visit together.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.86Before we left the Twelve lade hands upon the head of Elder (Kimball) Orson Hyde & Blessed him in the name of the Lord, as he had ben set apart by the first Presidency to take a mission to the Holy land, the City of Jerrusalem whare Jesus Dwelt, for the purpose of laying the foundation of a great work in that land. This is the first mission that any man has taken to the land of Asia belonging to the church of Christ of Latter Day Saints. Much of the Spirit of God rested upon us when we blessed him. Elder Kimball was mouth & Elder Taylor scribe.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.86I walked Into the city with Br Young & we bought each of us a pair of Pebble Specticeles for the eyes Also a small spy glass. Pebbles were 14/ shillings, the Spy glass 3/6. I wrote a letter to Sister Margarett Morgan.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.868th I wrote a letter to Elder Edward Ockey Also one to Phebe W. Woodruff. I received £4.10 from Elder John Horlick by the hand of Elder Levi Richards. I spent the day night at Elder Walkers with L Snow.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.869th This is good Friday in England. All business is stoped. It is called a Holly Day. It is quite a day of recreation among the people. Elder Kimball Baptized Br. Brotherton. He then came to Elder P. P. Pratts & was confirmed.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.86We Dined with him after which we all walked to the Zolloogical Gardins. Their was 15 of the American Brethren present. We returned & took tea at Br McKendricks. I spent the night at Brother Brothertons.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.8710th I spent the Day at Br Brewshaws packing up my things into my trunks &c. I Bought a trunk & payed £2 for it. I accompanied Elder Taylor to the railway station who took his departure for Liverpool. I spent the night at Br Brewshers. 4 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.8711th Sunday I preached in the Carpenters Hall in the morning. Was followed by P. P. Pratt. I dined at Father Brothertons. The Sacrament was administered in the Afternoon. Many testifyed of the work of God. Elder O. Pratt Preached in the evening from Daniel on the kingdom & the four beasts. Represented the first beast kingdom of Nebuchednezzar 2d Meeds & Persians 3d Macedonian, & 4th the Roman Kingdom. He spoke of this work of the last days. He was followed by Elders Kimball Young &c. We Spent the night at Br Brewshers.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.87

12th I accompanied Elders Young & Kimball to P P Pratts 47 oxford street. P P Pratt gave me £3 for 40 Hymn Books. We then went to No 1 Oldham street & purchased such articles as we stood in need of in the family. The following are the things I bought:Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.871 Shawl 6 61 Do 9 51 Do 4 63 yards linen 2/2 6 620 Do Flannel 1/1 1 1 81 Veil 12 61/4 lb Silk 25/6 6 41 Ball Twist 3 31 1 lb of black sewing threat 42 pair of stockings 1/32 62 Do 1/6 32 Do 1/5 2 102 Cotton Hankerchiefs 21 Dress Pattern 4 7

£4 9 7 [.]Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.87I also received a present of a dress pattern & 4 spools & 6 Balls of cotton thread both from Sister Martha Brotherton. Also a sort of a work bag. We dined at Brother Brothertons & then returned to Br Bewsher's. Took tea. We then walked out into the city & spent the evening together after which I spent the night with Br R. Hedlock at Br Jones Cookson st. Distance of the day 8 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.88 I received a letter from Edward Ockey.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.88 I wrote a letter to Elder Kington.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.8813th I wrote a letter to Elder E. Ockey. Took a walk in the afternoon through the Manchester fair, in company with Elder Young & Smith. Saw a great variety of things. One man 8 feet high weight 450 lbs & one pig 1200 lbs, one living skeleton, a great variety of wild beasts the largest Elephant in Europe, Lions Tigers & leapords all in one cage, with a man playing with them all, & lying in the midst of them. I attended a wedding in the evening & spent the night at Br Brewsher's. 5 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.8814th I spent the day counting out the Millennial Stars. I obtained for my share 76 whole volums. I bought 2 cases of raisors one 6/6 box Iron with 2 heaters, 3/, 5 pair of sissors 3/ one nail hammer 2/ & Elder P. P. Pratt says if I ever carry my hammer to America he will give me a £1 a sovreign the first time he sees me at Gilberalter will it be in 1844.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.88I had a present of a nice silk work bag & needle ball from Sister Martha Brotherton. I spent the evening preparing my things for going to Liverpool. I was called to administer to Sister Smith who was vary sick. I spent the night at Br Bew-shers.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.88

15th We sent our trunks & baggage on the baggage cars & we bid old Manchester with all their was in it farewell. Left Elder P. P. Pratt his wife & children in good health & spirits. Sister Olive Frost was with them in good health. We left them with a Store of Books of Mormon Hymn Book voice of warning, Poems, tracts, & Stars for sale.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.89Elders Young O. Pratt, myself, G A Smith & Levi Richards, took Cars & rode to Liverpool. G A Smith & myself took up our abode at Br Harringtons milk house top of Gunville street near Mill end Scotland Road Liverpool. We arived Just in time to attend a splended tea meeting of the Saints at the music hall Liverpool. 200 Saints sat at the table. The Saints have rented this hall for their meetings. It will seat about 2,000. This is the first time I have visited Liverpool since I first landed. It gave me peculiar feelings to sit down with 200 Saints in this place thinking that when we first landed that [there] was not one in the city but ourselves. After tea we were introduced to this intelligent body of Saints & the quorum of the Twelve addressed them in few words, after which we were dissmissed.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.89Our quorum met a few moments, & concluded to sail on Tuesday which will make us vary busy untill that time. I received a letter from Elder King-ton.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.8916th This is an extream busy day. Many things to do & little time to do it in. The Saints are coming in from various parts of England to sail for New York on board the Ship Rochester with us among whom is Br Edward Ockey & friend, & Br Fidoe & family. I went to Br Armstrong & got measured for An overcoat & a dress Black coat & summer Pantaloons & waistcoat.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.89I visited the Agents of the Ship which we were going on with Elder Taylor & we detained the ship one day on our account. This company will do all they can to favor us for it is for their interest as we have already given them many passengers & shall probably many more. They give us with all our Company the second cabin & do of a seperate room for our quorum. The fare of each person is £3.15 & our quorum half price.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.89Their is a great difference between our landing as we did in Liverpool on the 11th of Jan 1840 as a stranger in a strange land & peneless & our setting sail on the 20 of April 1841 with a ship load of Saints & all that we need of this worlds goods to make us comfortable, & having an influence sufficient to detain a Ship a day or two on our account. Truly the lord hath blessed us in a manner not looked for.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.90It hath truly been a miricle what God hath wrought by our hands in this land since we have been here & I am asstonished when I look at it for during our Stay here we have esstablished churches in all the most noted cities & towns in this Kingdom have Baptized more than 5,000 souls Printed 5,000 Books of mormon 3000 Hymn Books 2,500 Volumes of the Millennial Star & about 50,000 tracts, & gatherd to the land of Joseph 1,000 Souls & esstablished a great influence among those that trade in ships at sea & lacked for nothing to eat drink or ware. Truly the Lord hath been good.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.9017th I bought a pair of wellington Boots at £0.18 shillings. Spent the day in running to &

fro through the city assisting the Saints. I walked 4 miles in the evening on the sea shore with a company of Saints & Baptized 2 persons. One was Sister Elizabeth Ockey sister to Edward. Sister Ann Ockey accompanied us. They much desired to sail with us to America with their Brother Edward but they were not ready. I retired to my room & bed at midnight vary weary with my days labour. Distance 15 mils.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.9018th Sunday I Preached to about 200 saints & some of the world in the music Hall in bold st. Liverpool in the morning. In the afternoon the Twelve bore testimony of the work of God. We communed with the Saints in the evening. Elder Taylor preached. I spent the evening at 68 Leeds st. with Elder Edward Ockey & his sisters & Br Fidoe & family.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.9019 This is one of the most busy days of my life in setling my business & preparing for our voyage home.Among other things I received thefollowing:Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.91Books of Mormon12 Moroco 9/ £ 5.8.025 gilt edge 7/ 8.15.089 marble edge 6/6 28.18.635 Sheep 5/ 8.15.0

£51.16.6Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.91Out of this number of Books I made the following distribution:Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.91Ezra Carter & family lettered 9 Morocco.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.91Aphek Wodruff & family & other connecticut friends 5 Moroco lettered.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.91W. Richards 2 gilt edge, 6 marble edge,Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.91

4 sheep 12G. A. Smith 4 marble edge 2 sheep 6R Hedlock 4 marble edge 4One Moroco to E. Ockey Eliza BrewerAnn, & Elizabeth Ockey. Total 4One Moroco Calf gilt edge to two SistersJane & Ellen 2Making in all A present of Books of mormon to friends 42Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.91I packed up my Books & all my things in trunks & took them on board of the Ship Rochester.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.91I Bought of Br Armstrong one overcoat £3.15.0one Dress Coat £2.15.0one waist Coat 10one pair of Summer trousers 10

£7.10.0Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.91

I paid the above in Books of mormon except £1. I Bought the following Articles:1 Shall £0.141 Ditto141 Ditto62 pair of Drawers 91 Ditto32 flannel shirts 101 Box steel pens 61 Do 21 Do 14 cards & pens 41 Doz pen cases 11 Inkstand 1Total £5.15Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.92Sister Elizabeth Ockey presented me with a nice neck scarf And Sister Ann Ockey presented me with a fine silk neck hankerchief & gold pin. I took tea with them. I presented each of them with a Book of Mormon, Moroco bound & gilt with their names upon it, Also Edward Ockey & Eliza Brewer.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.92Elder Edward Ockey has done much for the cause of God. Has helped many families to go from England to Nauvoo of the Saints & has paid out 2 or £300 pounds of late for this purpose. Besides he has this day presented me as a present to assist me to return home, A purs of gold containing £50 Sovreigns about equal to $250 Dollars. Truly this is liberality, charity & Blessings not often met with. As some of my Brethren were ready I gave A portion of it to them As follows: B Young £5, W Richards £5, And G. A. Smith £5, &c.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.92Truly the Lord hath been good unto us all during this mission & given us all things we needed for which blessings I feel to offer up the gratitude of my heart to my heavenly Father.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.92Seven of the Twelve with 120 Saints & 160 other about 280 in all got our baggage on board of the ship to set sail, but the wind being contrary we staid on shore.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.9220th April 1841 I went on board of the ship Rochester in the morning in company with Elders B Young H. C. Kimball, 0 Pratt, W. Richards, W. Woodruff J. Taylor & G. A. Smith of the Twelve R. Hedlock High priest 120 Saints, 160 of the world 20 of the crew, 2 mates (Porter & Steward) Capt Wood-house 1 carpenter, 1 cook 2 stewards making 307 Souls in all. We took the parting hand with Elders P. P. Pratt & O Hide & a multitude of saints who stood upon the dock or quay to see us start.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.92We drew out into the river Mercy & Cast anchor in sight of Liverpool & spent the day & night. It was with some difficulty that we could get the baggage stowed away so that we could make our beds. However we lay down & slep well.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.93

21st Wednesday The wind is favorable & we are all vary busy in nailing down & lashing our baggage to prepare for sea. The Anchor was hauled up & sails spread at 12 o-clock & started on our voyage. * * [The asterisks are Woodruff's.] We had a good breeze through the day but most all the passengers were Sea Sick & stacked up in heavs & vomiting at a dreadful rate.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.93We had a room built for our quorum in the second cabin. The second cabin was mostly occupied by the Saints the Steerage by other passengers. Fare was £3.15. We were allowed the privilege of the Aft quarter deck. The Rochester is a fast sailing vessel of about 1,000 tons.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.93We passed by all the Ships that went out of Liverpool at the time we did. Among the number was the Oxford of the line the one that we Sailed to England in in 1840.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.9322d We arose quite weak by vomiting & sickness. It is a plesent morning. We are nearly out of sight of land but 10 sail are in sight of us. I went among the sick passengers & got them out of their births on deck to take the air. Elder G. A. Smith was quite sick with a severe cough through the night.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.9323d Cloudy & some rain. Contrary winds.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.9324th It commenced at midnight to blow a gale. All head wind. It blew away our fore topsail. We were all dredful sea sick. I could not get out of my births all day. It was a distressing time to us all.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.9325th Sea mountains. High head winds. Ship rocking & pitching dreadfully. All sea Sick. I spent some of the day on deck. I was faint. I only eat two backed potatoes in two days & that I soon vomited up. I spent a sick night which was the case with most of us Sunday.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.9426th Monday We got a little food in our Stomachs & got on deck. Vary feeble in body. I never felt worse in any sickness. Was thankful that my wife & Children was not with me to share in such sufferings.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.94The sun is plesent today. We have Still west head winds & rough sea. Their has been some fears that several Children would die on board being vary sick. We got together & prayed the Lord to have mercy upon us all & spare the lives of our Company, & the sick began to amend. Truly we have perils by Sea as well as by land.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.94* Two years ago this day the Twelve held ther Conference on the building spot of the house of the Lord in the city far west on which occasion I was ordained to the quorum of the Twelve in company with G. A. Smith & we started on that day to take our foreign mission & thank God we are now on our return home & are still alive & through the mercy of God are like to live. * * We had a still night.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.9427th Wind (W) still blows. The Saints are some better. The Twelve are generally well & vary patient well united & agree in all things & love one another. I visited the Sick & got

them on deck.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.9428th This was a day that caused many mixed sensations of pleasure & pain grandure & solemnity hope & fear to many. To me it was a day that satis-fyed mine eyes in many respects.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.94When we arose in the morning we still found strong head winds which soon increased to a great Storm & tempest which scenery I have not language to describe. The Sails were close reefed or taken in as soon as possible. It took 16 men to Close reef the main top sail. The tempest was now raging with all power the sea piling up into mountains, the Ship mountain the waves & billows & pitching into the valleys & rocking tremendiously & shiping seas occasionly.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.95In the midst of this seenery the cry of help was herd in our Cabin. I rushed to the seene & found the ropes giving way & breaking which held the whole mass of baggage which was piled up between decks, consisting of heavy trunks, chests, Boxes & barrels which if once liberated from their Confinement would with one surge be hurled with all their force into the births of the men, women, & Children which would endanger the lives of all.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.95On seeing the foundation of this mass give way Elder W. Richards & myself Sprang to this place of danger & braced ourselves against the barrels & held them for a few moments untill it was a little secured. I then went on deck to the captain & informed him of the situation of things below & he sent the Sailors with some ropes & secured the pile which was endangering the lives of many.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.95After this was done I again repaired to the Aft quarter deck to behold the raging of the tempest & the wonders of the deep & the movements of the ship which was the greatest seenery I ever beheld upon the water. Elders Young, Kimball, Richard's & Smith was with me on deck for a time but all had now gone below except Elder Richards & myself & the officers & crew. We were Shiping heavy seas.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.95It was now about sun set. I stood in the middle of the aft quarter deck holding the captains Speaking trumpet in one hand & holding to a fast bench with the other when we Shipped a tremendious Sea on the windward side of us which passed clear over the quarter deck on which I stood. On seeing that we Could not escape it Elder Richards flung himself close under the Bulwarks & the body of the wave went clear over him without wetting him but little. But as I Could not take the same advantage I flung myself upon the deck & held upon the fast seat whare I remained untill the sea passed over me & left me drenched in the Surge.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.96I now thought it time for me to leave my seat of observation for the day & go below as I was thoroughly wet with salt water. I went to bed but did not sleep but little for the ship rocked at a dredful rate. Boxes, barrels, & tines were tumbling from one end of the Cabin to the other. And in the steerage about 15 Births were flung down 9 at one surge with all the men women & Children flung into a pile in the midst of the berths but no lives

lost or bones broken. This is the 8th day in succession that we have had strong headwind.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.96April 29th Sea vary rough after the gale. The Sun Shines plesent, & we have a fair wind for the first time since we left Liverpool. We sail 10 nots an hour. Their is one Sail in sight of us. A piesent evening wind aft. Nearly all the canvass spread. I had a good nights rest.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.9630 A fine breeze from NE. Sail 10 not an hour. Fears were entertained that the Ship was on fire as smoke arose from the holes but it was found to Come from the Cook shop. I was requested to carry the dishes to the cook So I got my hands full of dishes of various kinds & just as I steped to the door of the Cook house the Ship gave a dredful surge & rocked so that she lay upon her side with her stud sails in the water. This unexpected surge plunged me head foremost about 10 feet the whole bredth of the cook shop against the side of the cook room with the cook [on] top of me.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.96As this was my first introduction to the cook since I had been at sea I begged his pardon for Such an adrupt enterance, & withdrew leaving the cook with three smashed fingers (caused by trying to save me in the fall) to pick up my dishes at leasure which were scattered from one end to the other of his shop. I hope it will be a long time before I shall pay the cook a similar visit.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.96We Sail exceding fine & have now for 3 days. The passengers are over their sea sickness & feel Cheerful.MayWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.97May 1st A fine beautiful plesent mays morning. A fair NE wind or light breeze. Water smooth. We have 19 peases of canvass spread. A gib, flying gib 8 peaces upon the foremast 5 upon the main mast & 4 upon the mizzen mast including the Spanker. It was truly a beautiful sight. Their is two sail in sight. We Sail 12 not an hour. We feel well & are much prospered.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.972d A strong (N) favorable wind. Some Cloudy. We sail 12 not an hour. We overtook & passed a brigg to the windward of us. We sailed nearly 2 miles to her one. We saw a fin back whale come out of water several times about 20 rods from the ship. We are drawing near the banks of Newfoundland. Sunday.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.973d Clouday. We have a calm but sail about 3 nots an hour. In the evening a good wind N.E. Sail 12 nots an hour.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.974th A clear serene Mays morning the most ples-ent we have had on the voyage. The water almost perfectly smooth. A calm. Hardly air enough to move a sail. The captain sounded for bottom but could not find it. We are spending the time ples-ently. The capt took the names, ages, & occupations of each passenger in order to make out a correct entry when he arives in port.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.97

5th We have a warm plesent morning but almost a dead calm. We sail about 2 not an hour. They sounded but could not find bottom. We saw a large School of porposes to the north of us.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.97Elder Peter Maughan lost a child this morning 6 weeks old. His wife died a short time before he set sail. The body of this Child was committed to a watery grave by sewing it up in a cloth tying a stone to it & sinking it in the sea on the banks of Newfoundland in Lat 42.25 Long 50.10.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.98We had a vary Chilly fog in the evening.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.986th The wind has Changed to the (south west). We have a light breeze. Sail 8 not an hour. We passed a full rigged ship in the evening. Wind Changed to the N.E. Sail 12 not an hour. All the Saints on board are well except Sister Richards who is still feeble. We enjoy ourselves well. We sing & pray with the saints morning & evening. I never enjoyed my self better with the Twelve than about these days. Union prevails among us & we dwell together in love.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.987th Wind S.W. head wind. It is still vary foggy. We are in Lattitude 42 Long 55 making 3 hours 28 min from Liverpool making 945 miles still to sail to New York. 810 geographical miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.98A vary hard storm arose in the evening from the S.W. The Sails were taken in. The Heavens gatherd blackness, the sea rolled into mountains, & the Captain looked wild. In the midst of this their was a fight between the cook & the Irish, which was stoped by the first mate who interfered. We had the roughest night at sea which we have seen since we have been on the voyage. The spars & other things were afloat on the main deck.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.988th Fair weather but high head winds from the S.W. Sea rough. We shiped some heavy seas. One Sail in sight. The captain had his hat blown into the sea while taking observations with his quadrant. We have passed two Sail to day.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.98I had a long conversation with the second mate in the evening whose name was Steward. He gave me a rehearsal of his sea fareing life for 20 years which was interesting. He had Sailed twice around the world been within 14 degrees of the south pole, had had his vessel blockaded by floating mountains of Ice nearly a mile high for many days, which Ice burges freequently come in contack with each other which makes a report like an earthquake or peels of thunder. He has crossed the pacific several times visited the East Indies & China & says in all his sailing he has never found a wors sea or ocean for stormes than the Atlantic, ie the Liverpool & New York trade. After conversing several hours I retired to my berth & had a good nights rest.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.999th Sunday Strong N wind. Vary Cold. Sail 12 not an hour towards New York. The coldest day we had on the voyage. The wind went down with the sun. I walked the deck in the evening with O Pratt & conversed about many things among which was the subject of the death of Elder David W. Patten & writing A history of his life. We are

within 15 degrees of Long of New York.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.9910th A fine plesent morning but a calm. We paid our Cook bill to day which was £0.10 half a sovreign each. I paid Elder Young £1.10 And Elder Kimball £2.8 shillings which made a settlement of all our affairs.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.99Elders Kimball O. Pratt & myself undertook to climb the riging of the Ship. Elders Kimball & O. Pratt went up to the round top of the main mast about 50 feet & returned. I clumb over the round top & went up to the main top gallant sail about 100 feet from the upper deck which was the top of the rope ladders. I could go no higher without climing a single bear rope so I returned to the deck. I found it required some presens of mind & caution to go up & down the riging of a ship as she was waving in the air. We had a calm night.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.9911th A strong west head wind but warm. We sail 9 not an hour to the North. We passed a full rigged ship standing the same way that we were. We have sailed by evry Ship that we have come in sight of since we left Liverpool.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.9912th Still head wind. Fair weather but cool. We passed by a ship this morning. Ho!!! Ho!!! Capt Woodhouse proclaims land in sight over our windward stern in the North West which prooved to be Cape Sables of Novascosia Coast of Halifax. We soon saw it with the Naked eye. This is 21 days sailing.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.10013th A perfect dead Calm. Sea smooth still Cloudy. We had head wind in the evening.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.10014th A Calm. We are perfectly still. I commenced reading the History of England by the Rev John Adams AM 1803. We are in Lat 41, Long 67 from Greenwich & 7 from N.Y being 365 miles from NY.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.10015th A plesent morning. A light breeze from the S.W. Sea perfectly smooth. We sail 4 not an hour. We saw a school of Mackerel. I walked the deck in a calm Serene evening & had some plesent meditations concerning the past, present, & future.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.10016th Sunday A light west Breeze. Sail 4 not an hour. We saw a top sail schooner to the east of us probably going to Boston. We sounded & found bottom in about 20 fathoms on Nantucket Soundings. Sail 8 not in the evening.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.10017th A strong W. head wind. Run 8 not an hour to the N.W. We are now gitting into great danger of the shoals & bottoms as wind is against us we can only about hold our own. The sea is much choped this morning. Appears some like Lake Erie.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.100We Came in full view of Long Island at about 3 o-clock P.M. A pilot boat hove in sight & made for us. About the same time A french Sail to the Lea-ward of us raised her flag & made for the pilot boat. We took our pilot on board at 4 oclock. We soon came in sight of 5 Sail. We kept in sight of Long Island during the evening. Our pilot informed us that he had not herd from the Oxford or any ship that Left Liverpool at the time we did &

even for several days before. So we had made the best voyage of any at this time of sailing. He had not herd from the steem ship President but expected she was Lost. Wind went down in the evening.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.10118th A strong N.W. wind. Sail 9 not an hour. No land in sight. I had the perusal of a New York Paper which informed us of the death of General Harrison President of the U.S.A. He Died on the 4th April 1841 Just a month after taking the Presidential Chair. This is the first President that has Died in the U.S.A. while filling that office.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.101We came in full view of the Jersey shore & 10 or 15 sail in the afternoon. I felt to rejoice to once more behold the America shore my native country after being absent from it 16 months. We had a view of Barnagar Lighthouse as we passed along.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.10119th I went on deck at 4 o-clock in the morning to see them go through. We had head wind & had to beat through which made it dangerous. We passed through the hook. Run into a fishing smack. Came near sinking her with all on board. We had a view of the horse shoe and all the light houses as we passed along we saw 50 fishing smack waiting for bait. We raised our flag on the top of the main mast. Having head wind we could not run in. We got within 4 miles of the quarentene ground & cast anchor at 11 oclock.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.101A steem boat came along side & took the Liverpool papers containing the latest news. The Editor Paid $45 dollars for the steem boat to bring him down to the ship to get the news.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.101We have been 29 days from Liverpool to our casting Anchor this morning. We raised our Anchor in the afternoon & went in with the tide on to the quarentene ground & again droped our anchor.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.101The physician came on board searched the passengers & found them well. But we shall be quarrenteened untill tomorrow. Now is the time we need much patience & long suffering in bearing one With another in taking our baggage going through the custom House & getting settled in New York. The Captain went on shore at night.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.10220th Warm plesent weather. We commenced early in the morning getting our baggage on deck. Passengers went to washing & cleaning up. It was a vary busy time. Their was a fight between the carpenter & second mate which was ended by the first mate who brused the carpenters Head badly by striking him with a junk bottle.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.102Two quarentene lighters Came along side of the Rochester & took off all the passengers & baggage & took us all to the Custom House. Here we had to unload all the baggage which were examined by the Custom House officer & out of 300 passengers we were not Charged duty for the first article.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.102We had to load evry thing again on board of the lighters who took us to New York City & when we arived at the docks we found them coverd with horses & drays & about 50

drayman who stood ready to leap on board & devour all our baggage & because we were not willing to have our things stolen from us & be defrauded out of our rights but felt disposed to do our own busines without being forced to measures by carman, they cursed & swore at a dreadful rate & appeared more like cannibals than civilized men. But after much trouble & difficulty we got our goods out of the lighters & loaded them on to drays & constantly had to keep a guard over them to keep them from being stolen. We were untill 10-o-clock at night getting of the docks to an Inn, whare we spent the night.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.102I was the nearest tired to death by fatigue & labour that I ever was in my life, for I was continually loading & unloading boxes chests, barrels & trunks from sunrise untill 10 o-clock at night, without eating or drinking.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.102I took a hearty supper about midnight & lay down in a room whare their was two Children expected to die hourly. I did not sleep a moment. Arose in the morning & again Commenced Carting baggage.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.102I truly felt to rejoice to once more step upon our native shore. I thank God for sparing my life & giving me Such a blessing. We spent the night at the Battery Pavilion. Distance from Liverpool to New York is (3,500 miles).Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.10321st We paid our bill & took locations in different parts of the city. Elder Geo. A. Smith & myself took up our abode with Elder L R. Foster who appeared glad to see us & made us wellcome. I also was privleged with an interview with Messrs Ezra & Ilus Carter my Brothers in Law also Dr. Charles Fabyan. I send a bundle to Phebe by Ezra Carter. I was truly glad to see the face of my friends & the saints once more. I found that Elders Young, Kimball, & O. Pratt had taken logings at the house of Elder Adams 186 Woster Street 2 doors from I. F. Carter.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.103 I received 2 letters from Phebe. One contained a page from my mother giving an account of the Low State of health of Sister Eunice.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.10322d I had the purusal of the 12 & 13th No of the Times & Seasons which was highly interesting giving an account of the Laying the corner stones of the House of the Lord in the presens of about 10,000 persons, & many other things of Interest.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.103Married in New York City May 22d by Elder W Woodruff Mr. Edward Ockey to Miss Eliza Brewer both from Castle Froome Herefordshire Eng. the day following their arival. This is the first time I have had the honour of officiating at a marriage ceremony. This was at the house of Elder J. W. Latson's in the presence of the quorum of the Twelve.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.103Br & Sister Irskine lost a child this day which was buried.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.10323d Sunday I met in council with the Twelve in the morning.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.103I called upon Br I. F Carter who accompanied his Mother in Law to our place of meeting

in the National Hall Canal Street at which place the quorum of the Twelve met in the morning & addressed a large Congregation of Citizens. Elders Young, Kimball, Pratt & Woodruff occupied the time in giving an Account of our mission. The congregation of Saints was composed of persons from London Liverpool, Manchester & other parts of England, Scotland, & Ireland as well as New York.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.10424th I wrote 2 Letters one to Aphek Woodruff, one to Phebe W. Woodruff. I spent a busy day in the City. I visited the City Hall & other pub-lick buildings in Company with Elder Smith & Dr. Bernhisel 176 Hudson st. the Bishop of the Church in New York.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.10425th I.F. Carter was called to sit on Jury in the case of a murder. A young man cut the throat of his mother in a state of insanity.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.104I took 76 Vol's of the Star to be bound by Mr Joseph A. Clussmans 465 pearl st. corner of Chatham. I preached at night at J W. Latsons.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.10426th I visited various parts of the city. I bought a Trunk for Phebe. Paid $5.50 for it.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.10427 I spent the day visiting the city & Shiping with Dr Bernhisel, W Richards & G. A. Smith. We visited the Frigate Brandy wine of 60 guns & the North Carolina a 74 gun ship but could mount 120 guns. All things appeared neat Clean & in great order on board these Ships.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.104We also crossed the river to Jersey side & went through the various appartments of the steem Ship of war now building for the Emperor of Rusia. It is to be finished in the greatest elegance & stile. It is strong, large, mounts 14 guns & cost about $500,000 dollars. It contains a large two headed eagle standing under a crown both on the bow & stern. Its state rooms and cabins are finished with the best of Mahogany. * [The asterisk is Woodruff's.] We also visited the Custom House & merchants exchange.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.10528th * I Coppyed a long Revelation, given Nauvoo Jan 19, 1841. I also packed my trunk for taking my departure to see my family in the state of Maine.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.10529th I got 76 vol of the Millennial star bound and a number of them lettered for which I paid $13.40.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.10530 Sunday I preached in the morning at the National Hall. Held a conference in the Afternoon. Herd br Kimball in the evening. Ilus F Carter & Martha Sloan attended meeting.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.10531st Left my Baggage with Br Ilus & took steam Boat Belle for Providence. Arived there early next morning. Distance 100.JuneWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.105June 1st I took rail cars & rode to Boston. Spent the day in Boston. Called upon Mrs Ball No 12 Butolph. Also Miss Vose 57 Temple Street. I took the steemer Portland at 7 o-

clock & arived in Portland at 7 o-clock next morning. Whole distance of the day 200.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1052d I arived in Portland at 7 oclock. Called upon widow Hale, Also Mr Ezra Carter. I took stage for Scarborough & arived at Father Carters in the afternoon & was once more permitted to embrace my Wife & also a son which I had not before seen. This after being seperated from my family almost two years. It was truly a happy interview not ownly with my wife & Child but with the whole houshold. 11 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1053d Spent the day with my family.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1054th I wrote a letter to D.C. Smith. Sent for the second volumn of times & Seasons to be sent to Aphek Woodruff from Commencment to Ezra Carter from 13th No. One No of each for W. Woodruff to be kept for him & I will pay for all on my arival.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1055th I wrote a letter to Milton Holmes. Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1066th I attended meeting & herd Peter Libby preach. He appeared to be an honest man. I spoke a few words.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1067th I rode in company with Phebe to Capt Joshua Moulton. Freedom was at home. I read several peaces written against the mormons or Saints. 20.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1068th 9th I spent the day at Father Carters.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.10610th I spent the day fishing at sea in company with Joseph F. Carter, Ezra Carter Freedom Moulton & 3 others. We Cought rising of 200, mostly Haddock. I cought 3 codfish. We went onto the rocks & dined upon a rich Haddock Chouder & boiled Clams. We had to tow our boat up the river because of head winds. <Distance of the day> 15 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.10611th I spent the day at Sister Foss.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.10612th I returned to Father Carters.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.10613th Sunday I attended meeting at the Methodist meeting house in the morning. I held a meeting at Sister Sarah B Foss at 2 o-clock & preached to a large Congregation most of which were destitute of faith in the fulness of the Gospel.[ ]Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.106/Russian steam ship Camchatskia. Main shaft eleven tons. It is 235 feet in length, 40 foot beam. Carries 16 guns, 12 & 32 Pounders, 4 cannono-dar. Cost $500,000. Requires 500 men to arm her./Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.106June 14th Spent the day at fathers Carters.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.10615th I rode to Portland in company with Phebe & Joseph F Carter & wife & spent the

Day at Mr Ezra Carter.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.10616th Spent the day with Sister Foss.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.10717th I wrote a letter to Sisters Ann & Elizabeth Ockey in England.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.10718th I wrote a letter to sister Ruth Luce & Lurena S Hopkins in answer to theirs of Feb 7th 1841 which spoke of the Labours, Sickness & Death of Elder John Merrett who Died in October 1840 at Br Isaac Crockets South fox Island vinal Haven Maine.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.10719th Phebe employed Mrs Martha's to assist her in sewing in making some Dresses. I spent the Day at father Carters. I received a letter from Milton Holmes.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.10720th Sunday I spent the Day at father Carters.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.10721st I wrote a letter to Sister Eunice Woodruff.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.10722d Willford is 15 months this day.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.10723d I spent the afternoon in company with father & mother Carter & Phebe at Doctor Suels.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.10724th I rode to the Point & put little Willford in the Salt Watter. I recieved a letter from W. Richards.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.10725th I spent the day at father Carters. I read Millers lectures on the Coming of Christ & the Millenniul & on a variety of other subjects such as the vissions of Ezekiel, Daniel & John, the beast opening the seals &c. & he has made out as much of a whole sail business in spirituallizing the scriptures & trying to make out the fulfillment of all predictions of the old & new Testiment by refering to the French Government & other afairs which was as foreign from the subject as Heaven is from Hell, & among many other absurdities his declaration is that the Turkish empire & Government will be destroyed in (1840) & the Second Coming of Christ will be in 1843.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.10826th I read the narative of the life and medical Discoveries of Dr SAMUEL THOMSON which were truly interesting & beneficial to mankind. I have no doubt but that his invention theory & practice of administering roots barks & herbs as medicine, is a great blessing to mankind & is one of the greatest improvments of the last days & is causing a great revolution throughout America in the mode of practice, by which means he has drawn down a flood of persecution & slander upon his head. I Copied Dr Thomsons instructions on preparing medicine & administering it.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.10827th I remained at Father Carters through the day. I read A narative of the ship wreck, captivity and sufferings of HORACE HOLDEN & BENJ. H. NUTE who was cast away in the American Ship Mentor on the Pelew Islands, in the year 1832 And for two years afterwards were subjected to unheard of sufferings among the barbarous inhabitants of

Lord North's Island, In North Lat 3'3 and East Long 131'20'. This was truly an interesing but painful narrative.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.10828th I wrote a letter to Elder M. Holmes Informing him that I would meet him on Tuesday the 6th of July at 11 o-clock AM at S Wilders Hotel No 11 Elm street Boston the Lord willing. I also wrote Luther Scamman name in a copy of the Millennial star and gave it to him.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.10829th I rode to the beach & went into the Salt water with several others. The water was vary cold. <Phebe and the [ladies?] went in.> Spent the day at Sister Foss.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.10830th I received a letter from Eunice & Mother Woodruff informing me that Sister Eunice was nigh unto death. Had a relaps of her Sickness & also informed me that Br Webster had returned, & visited them. It seemed from the Import of the letter that it had been through a great struggle, exercise of faith, & the mercy of God that Eunice was in the land of the living. I immediately carried her case befor the Lord & plead in her behalf & I was blessed with a testimony that She would recover & that I should soon see her face to face.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.109 I also recieved 2 New York Papers from Ilus one of which contained an account of the taking of President Joseph Smith by a warrant of Governor Carlin under the requisition of the Governor of Missouri, & was however brought up on a habeas corpus. The intent is to deliver him to the governor of Missouri. The paper also stated that their was much excitement among the Saints upon the Subject &c. The spirit of persecution has been kept alive against the saints in all ages of the world & will not long sleep untill the Ancient of Days shall sit. I spent the day at Sister Foss.JulyWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.109July 1st I visited some of the Neighbours & spent the remaining part of the day at father Carters. I procured two good Calf Skins of father Carter, & Fox Lovett made me two pair of Boots one of Cow Hide one of Calf skin & also made Phebe two pair of shoes.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1092d I rode to Br Luther Scareman. Visited about 3 hours. Returned to sister Foss. (Spent about 3 hours with Br & Sister Edward Milliken they being the ownly persons I have seen from Buxton Since my arival in Scarborough. They sent several articles by me to Sarah Milliken viz. one Letter, one oil Cloth, 2 pair of Stockings for Arthur, & one muslin Collar.) I returned to father Carters & spent the evening at John Fabyans. Ezra Carter Jr. was present. This closes my visiting in [ ] for thePresent. 8 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.109July 3d I spent the day at father Carters. We had a Number of visiters among whom were Freedom Moulton & his two Sisters.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.109JULY 4th 1841 Sunday I spent the Day at father Carters. Mr Lowel & wife were present & Luther & Rhoda Scareman were at fathers on a visit. I Paid Luther Scamman $10 ten dollars for money which he paid for Phebe on the passage home.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.110

5th I took the parting hand with Father Carter & his houshold & rode with Joseph F Carter to Portland. Spent several hours with Ezra Carter jr. We then went on board of the Steamer Bangor & spent the night. 12 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1106th We left Portland at 7 o-clock on board the Bangor. The sea was rough & most all was sea sick. We arived in Boston at 6 o-clock in the evening. We Spent the night in Boston at the Layfaett Hotel. I had a vary interesting time in the evening with Elder Freeman Nickelson Sister Vose, (57 Temple Street) Sister Cobb & others who called at our room & spent the evening. They were vary anxious that I should stop & Preach with them but my circumstances would not permit. The distance of the Day 110 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1107th I Sold Elder Nicklson $23 dollars worth of Books of Mormon, Stars, &c. I parted with the friends & took the Woster rail road, & road to woster. From thence to Springfield, at which place I took Steem Boat & rode to Hartford & spent the night at the Hartford Hotel. Distance of the day 130 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1108th I took stage & rode to Farmington to my Fathers house & was made welcome once more to the house of my friends. I found Sister Eunice recovering from her sickness but was still low. Mother appeared worn down by fatigue but was enjoying good health. Fathers health is good but he feels his age. 10 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.110July 9th I recieved 2 letters from Elder W. Richard's. I perused a letter from Br Azmon Woodruff & one from Thompson Woodruff. I was truly glad to hear from them once more. We had a visit from Miss Jennet Stedman & Mr & Mrs Burgess.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.11110th Spent the day at father Woodruffs.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.11111th Sunday Spent the day at father Woodruff.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.11112th I wrote a letter to Sister Betsey Cossett & sent a paper to our friends in Maine. I wrote two verses in Mrs Mary Ann Hills Album Shall I behold the Nations doomed &c.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.11113th I spent the day at Father Woodruff. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =14th I wrote the following lines in Eunice Woodruff Album: = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.111Not all the wealth of earth combinedCan give content like the innocent mindWho in the flower of youthful bloomCan taste the joys of a rural home.Free from borrowed care and anxious thoughtContentment reigns in the peasant's cot.As natures wants are few they'r soon suppliedWithout the aid of crime or pomp or pride.Innocent as the flowers that bloom in spring

She shares in all the Joys that time can bringWhile nature in her lovliness here doth act her partHer unstudied posture speaks the language of the heart.O! reader learn wisdom from the PEASANT COTAnd be content with thy future LOT. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.111I rode to West Hartford with Br Webster & Sister Eunice. 5 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.111I wrote the following lines in sister Eunice Woodruff Album in Farmington July 18th 1837: = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =ACROSTICVera amicita est sempiternaWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.112Esteem those virtues that ornament the human Soul.Upward seek for aid while dangers round the roll.No power can guard thee like a friend divineIncrease thy joys or ornament thy mind.Celestial joys and peace may God on the bestowEven when called to part with friends below. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.112While kindred love our consanguine hearts uniteOft will the Seenes of life our sympathy invite.O do not withhold a Charitable generous hand.Distress releave, Good bestow when it's at thy command.Remember WILLFORD whose mission is now abroadUnto the Nations beyond the rolling flood.For thy salvation HE will ever prayFor God to save thee in ETERNAL DAY.Eunice Willford = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.11215th I spent the day at Father Woodruff. Elder Olivor Olney spent the night with us & left us this morning.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.11216th I spent the day at father Woodruff.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.11217th I spent the day in writing.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.11218th Sunday I preached at 5 o-clock P.M. at Father Woodruff house. The people gave good attention.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.11219th Br Dwight Webster & Sister Eunice Woodruff rode into Hartford to do some tradeing & among other things they purchased their wedding Dress. * I filled a page in

Phebe's Album.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.11220th I spent the day at father Woodruff.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.11321 I had an interview with General Soloman Cowles 85 years of age. We conversed some upon religion. He invited me to visit him.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.113July 22d I spent several hours with Elders Burgess & Carter from Kirtland at father Woodruffs house. I received a letter from Sister Phebe Wheeler. I wrote A letter to Sister Phebe Wheeler. I also wrote a letter to cousins John, Seth, & Melinda Woodruff. I had a visit from Mrs Mary Ann Hills Also from Aunt Anna Cossett.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.11323d I wrote a letter to cousins Betsey, Ann, & Cyrus Cossett.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.11324th I spent the day at Fathers in reading.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.11325th Sunday I Preached at 5 o-clock at father Woodruff house.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.11326th I carried Eunice out to a ride. I received a letter from cousin Betsey Cossett, & the 17 No of the times & seasons which was interesting.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.11327th I spend the day at father Woodruff.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.11328th I preached at night at father Woodruff.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.11329th I spent the afternoon on a visit at Miss Jennett Stedmans in company with Phebe, Eunice, Aunt Cossett, & Mother Woodruff.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.11330th I rode to Avon. Called upon uncle Ezra and Aunt Lydia. Found Ezra some out of health. I then passed by the farm, Hills & Mills, & house &c. the place of my birth & nativity. It brought fresh to mind the seenes of my childhood & youth. I called upon Mr Horris Judd's family. Spent a few moments. I also called upon Aunt Wheeler & dined with her. I had an interview with Luther.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.113I then rode to symsbury & spent the night with Aunt Cossett & family. Aunt Bulah Hart was also present. Distance of the day 12 mi.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.11431st I rode from Simsbury in company with cousins Betsy & Ann Cossett to canton. Called upon uncle Alson Thompson, Also upon uncle Ozem & his family. I then returned to Farmington in the rain & spent the night at my fathers Elder Dwight Webster being present with us. Distance 12 m.AugustWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.114August 1st Sunday I preached to a large congregation of the citizens of Farmington at my Fathers House.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.114

2d This was a busy day with the whole family in making Cake & other preperations for the wedding of Sister Eunice.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1143d Dr Noah Porter of Farmington called upon me to see me. He conversed with me concerning our principles; wished miracles to be wrought to Convince him that our doctrin is true. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Aug 4th 1841HYMENIALWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.114Married In Farmington Hartford Co. Connecticut, Aug 4th by Elder Willford Woodruff. Mr. Dwight Webster, to Miss Eunice Woodruff of Farmington Ct. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.114There was between 40 & 50 persons attended the weding most of which were our relatives which gave me the privilege of an interview with many friends among whome was uncle Ozem Woodruff family John & Seth &c. Also Bulah Hart, Ezra Hart, Lydia Hart Betsey & Ann Cossett & others. We spent the time agreeable while together though our interview was short. Sister Eunice Health is not vary good as yet.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1145th I spent the day at fathers House. I Conversed much with Aunt Bulah Hart concerning the fulness of the gospel.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1156th In company with Mrs Woodruff, Mrs Burgess & Miss Jennett Stedman I visited the African School in which are the African Slaves that were kidnaped at Menda, & sold at Lomboho, taken to Cuba Sold to some Spaniard who sailed for the United States. When four days out at sea the Africans arose & killed the captain & crew except two who they preserved to steer the Ship. They were taken of Long Island N.Y. & had their trial at Hartford, & New-haven Ct. were set free, taken to Farmington to be educated. I conversed some with Cingue the Leader of the company. They make good proficiency in learning. Many take deep interest in visiting this school.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.115After spending an hour or two in the school we returned to Mr Burgess & took tea. Early in the evening Dr Noah Porter entered the room with his heart filled with madness anger & subtlety against the fulness of the gospel my testimony & Joseph Smith &c. He commenced conversation vary adruptly & we continued our conversation without sceaseation untill near 10 o-clock. I bore testimony unto him of the work of God Book of mormon &c but he rejected my testimony in the Strongest term & evry thing in the form of Prophets Apostles, revelation, Inspiration or the gift of the Holy Ghost, Healings Miracles tongues &c. Seemed to be much stired up because the work had come to Farmington. But I done my duty answered my mind, bore testimony of the truth.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.115After he left the house I prayed with the family & those present could see the spirit manifest in Dr Noah Porter was dictated by the powers of Darkness. I was glad to have this opportunity of bearing testimony to Dr Porter of the work of God that he might be left without excuse. I returned to my Fathers house but before retiring to rest I repaired

to the river & cleansed my feet with water in testimony against Dr Noah Porter In obediance to the commandment of God that my garments might be clear of his blood & I say in the name of Jesus Christ that if he does not repent of the course he has persued in this thing, he will no longer Prosper but the judgments of God will be upon him.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1167th One of the Menda Africans was drowned in the canal a few rods from Fathers house. I saw the body soon after it was taken out of the water. His name was Fawney. Many persons were gatherd together on the occasion, among others cousin Eldad Woodruff.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.116Cousin Betsey Cossett parted with us to day & returned home.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1168th I preached at my fathers house in Farmington. I have Conversed much with Aunt Bulah Hart concerning the fullness of the gospel. She appeared to received my testimony.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1169th Was a rainy day. I spent the time at fathers House.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.11610 & 11th Spent the days at father Woodruff.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.11612th Aunt Bulah Hart was Baptized into the Church of Latter Day Saint this day under the hands of Elder Dwight Webster & I confirmed her.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.11613th 14th I packed up my trunks & prepared for leaving my fathers house & continue my journey. I had a Severe swelling on my chin sumthing in the form of a large blind bile. It was vary sore & tedious.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.11615th Sunday Elder Dwight Webster Preached to a congregation at fathers house.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.11616th Elder Dwight Webster sent $5 dollars by me for the building of the Temple of the Lord in Nauvoo Also $4 dollars for the 2d & 3d No of the Times & Seasons. I am now watching for a boat to go to Newhaven. During the evening I Baptized Miss Jennett Stedman & also confirmed her. I felt to rejoice at this.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.11717th I spent the day at father Woodruff.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.117Aug 18th I spent the day at Fathers House it being the last day that I spent there. This makes 41 days that I have spent at my Fathers house the longest visit I have made with any of my friends for the last 10 years. During my stay on this occasion I have had the privilege of performing the marriage Cerimony of my ownly sister, Eunice Woodruff & Elder Dwight Webster. Also Baptized & confirmed two into the Church viz Aunt Bulah Hart & Jennet Stedman. This was a consolation to me.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.117I took the parting hand with Father and all the houshold & went on board of the Farmington Canal Boat. Capt Denton, Erastus Woodruff & Ozem Woodruff were the

hands on board. We spent the night on board, about one mile from Fathers House.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.11719 We rode to Cheshire & spent the night. 16 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.11720th We rode to Newhaven & on the way a woman came on board & we spent about 3 hours in conversing about the Book of mormon Latter Day Saints, &c. She railed much against the Book of Mormon, & was angry because of the truth of God. She informed [me] she belonged to a new sect that had lately risen up. A Mr Bradley at Cheshire was their prophet. They Baptize by immersion. They consider Mr Bradley the servant David spoken of by Ezekiel & other prophets that was to be raised up unto Israel & also that Prophet that should be raised up like unto Moses & many things that were ridiculous.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.117It had been about 15 years since I had been in New Haven. I was truly pleased to once more see the capitol of my native State. The citizens are building a large expensive wall around their burying ground to keep the dead bodies from going to the medical coiledge. 40,000 dollars has been expended & more is needed. I left the Canal, took Coach rode to the steemer New York & went on board. 15 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.11821 Arived in New York at 4 o-clock AM. Landed in the east river Peck slip. Br Burge carried us & baggage on his truck cart to 186 Woster st whare we took up our abode with Sister Evens Br & Sister Jerman & sister Adams. Distance 100 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.118Sunday 22d This was a day of interest to me in many respects. Having returned to the Church in New York I looked for much News & information from many sources both religious & political temporal & spiritual. In this I was not disappointed for I had the perusal of the New York papers, 1 & 2 No of the 2d vol of the Mill Star in England besides late letters from P. P. Pratt & O Hyde, Also the 19 No of the Times & Seasons from Nauvoo & a letter still later. All these things together brought a flood of News. Some of it was painful & some heart cheering.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.118I learned from the general news of the day that nearly the whole earth & all nations are in commotion. War between England & China still continues. British troops trying to enter Canton &c. At the same time England has great internal commotion at home. Parliament is dissolved, a new ministry elected. Great excitement, poverty, distress & want prevails evrywhare. Thousands are starving to death & hundreds of thousands are in want. Banks are breaking. Merchants becoming Bankrups. Factories are stoping. Men are out of employ & bread. The enraged populace are crying against the government. down with the Corn laws &c.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.118At the same time trouble is going on in America. The Cabinet can scearcely hold together. Congress is divided against itself. President Tyler has vetoed the Bank Bill, & great confusion reigns at the seat of government. Also on the boundary line of Maine & New Brunswick & the rumour of war!! between England and America is heard upon evry hand & while this seenery is going on, the wreck of shiping, blowing up of steem boats, awful sacrifice of human life, fires, Earthquakes & storms, murder, lying, swearing & theft, with almost evry evil thing clearly shows the signs of the times which indicate that

an awful storm is gathering over the heads of a guilty generation which is spedily to burst upon the nations by the power & wrath of God which will engulph millions of the human family in ruin & destruction.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.119The Stars from England as well as the letters informed me of the rapid progress of the work of God, the fulness of the everlasting gospel increase to the Church of Christ of Latter Day Saints but this in the midst of the most unparalleled opposition & fals rumour from Priest & people of evry sect and party who have deluged the whole land with tracts pamphlets & newspaper stories against the Saints. But notwithstanding this the work still progresses throughout that land. It is doing well in London Manchester & many other places in England, Scotland, Wales &c.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.119Elder Hyde has gone to Germany on his way to Jerrusalem. Elder P. P. Pratt also informed us in his letter that 50,000 persons have met at a time in Manchester concerning the corn law's Also Chartist meetings that blood is shed at these cases & great excitement Prevails.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.119In reading the times & seasons in the west I learned many things that the work of the Lord is still progressing in this land in the midst of all opposition, that all the Twelve had arived at Nauvoo that was expected but myself.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.119I also learned the painful intelligence that Sister Alice Consort of Oliver Olney aged 41 Died on the 16th of July. Elder Olney is in connecticut & knows not of the Death of his wife. I had an interview with him a few weeks since at my fathers house. Also DROWNED in the City of Nauvoo July 23d Samuel W. aged 8 years and James F. C. aged 6 years both Children of Stephen and Mary Luce formerly from fox islands Maine. I Baptized Br & Sister Luce.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.119I also Learned by letter from R. B. Thompson that Don Carlos Smith the Editor of the Times & Seasons is Dead. This was truly painful intelligence to me. I loved him. He was a worthy man. He has maintained his integrity unto the end has died in faith & rests in peace.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.120In addition to having these things to meditate upon during the day I was called upon to preach three times in the Church in the city. The citizens appear much more opposed against the Saints at the present time than ever before since the rise of the church not ownly in New York but throughout the United States as well as Europe. It seems as though all Earth & Hell were making one united effort to overthrow the church by deluging the earth in lies. Publick meetings are held against us & Newspapers are constantly publishing falshoods against us of the Blackest die untill one is ready to conclude the day has come when "men are left to believe a lie that they might be damned because they have pleasure in unwrighteousness and believe not the truth.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.120After the labours of the day I was weary & retired to rest.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.12023d This mornings papers bring us news of an awful disaster at Sarycuse N.Y. Fire

broke out & a large body of people gatherd around it when thirty casks of powder exploded. Killed 30 wounded 50 & done much damage. The steem boat Missouri is burned & 2 other boats much damaged. Great excitement prevails on the disputed territory of Maine & their is great prospect of war. A new sect called Israelites the followers of John Roe are lecturing in New York.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.120Our child is taken sick with the bowel complaint. Sister Carters child is badly poisioned with eating Ginsen burs. He took sumthing to vomit. We lade hands upon him. He soon got well.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.12024th I had an interview with Dr Bernhisel 176 Hudson st & with Br. Everett. I visited various parts of the city. Called upon Mrs Latson 68 Columbia St & at the post office, and upon Elder Foster oliver st. When I returned home I found Phebe upon her bed almost speachless & sensless with pain in the head and Jaw. Her Jaws were stiff & almost set. She had never had a turn of the kind before. We lade hands upon her & prayed for her & also for Willford who was sick with the bowel complaint & after doing this & administering to their wants they soon was better & had a comfortable nights rest. Distance of the day 3 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.12125th Phebe & the babe are still unwell to day. I wrote a letter to Elder Lorenzo Snow.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.12126th My family is still unwell & I have a severe cold myself. I have many visiters calling upon me among whome to day was Brother Davis direct from Nauvoo. He brings good knews from that city of the progress of the work of the Lord & the building of the Temple &c.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.121Aug 27th I wrote 5 letters to London to the following persons: P. P. Pratt, James Albon Henry Connor, Amos Fielding, Ellen B. Redman which I sent by Br Redman in care of L. Snow.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.121Mr Bennett Editor of the New York Herald has published in to days paper a long article from the Times & Seasons giving an account of the mission of the Twelve in Europe their Success & return to Nau-voo & also entire our address to the people of the united States containing our principles &c.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.121My family is some better to day. I had an interview with Ilus F Carter my Br in Law also with Br Davis.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.12128th I wrote a letter to Elder Lorenzo Snow. I received a letter from Sister Phebe Wheelan which she wrote many days since. She has just arived in this city wishing to accompany my family to Nauvoo. She has suffered great persecution in recieving the fulness of the gospel.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.121From this morning papers it seems the country is still in agitation. Mob & Lynch law seems to rule through the land. I read in this mornings Sun an advertizment for me to preach in the National Hall tomorrow. I suppose this is the production of Elder Foster

pen.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.12229th Sunday A very rainy day. I attending meeting three times during the day at the National Hall. Elder Foster Preached in the morning & I preached in the afternoon & evening. I dined with Elder Foster.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.12230th Visited various parts of the city. Spent some part of the day with Ilus F Carter.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.12231st I packed up my trunks to prepare for continuing my journey.SeptemberWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.122Sept 1st The first day of fall. I left New York * on Board of Steem Boat Comet. Sailed to Stoney Brook Long Island. Distance 60 miles. Fare $1. When I landed I found Elder Hulse & Priest Robt. P. Wilson were waiting for me. I rode with them to Br Wilson & spent the night. The New York Sun of to day contains a most singular Phenonimen ever recorded in the last days. A shower of flesh & Blood, A pillar of smooke, & a shower of manney. I was introduced for the first time to Elder Quarters S. Sparks who I found was presiding over about 40 Saints at Setauket. I preached in the evening at Stoney Brook & spent the evening with Br Wilson.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.122Sept 2d Preached in the chapel owned by the Saints in Seteauket in the evening. Spent the night at Br Harmon Bales.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1223d I preached at Westfield at the house of Br Allexander Rowland. Spent the night at Br Wilson.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1224th I spent the night at Br John Dentonpriest.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1225th Sunday I preached 3 time in the chapel. The meeting was formed into a conference. I was Chairman. Elder Sparks clerk. We expeled one. Ordained one Priest & one Deacon. I had an interesting time with the Saints. I sold 11 Books [of] mormon & 12 copy's of the Stars.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.123Origen Bacheler who has held several debates with Adams & other of the Saints in New York was in this neighbourhood during the day. Held 2 meetings against the saints and defied any to meet him in debate. Elder Sparks received his Challenge & is to meet him for a debate at the prysbeterian meeting house on wednesday the 15 inst.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.123While the Heavens & earth are full of fire, Blood, flesh, pillars of smoke, earthquakes trouble & commotion, the heathen imagin vain things & gentiles rage, & Bacheler & Sunderland & others are triing to debate & stop the fullness of the gospel & crying peace & safety But they will not prevail. The work of God will roll on.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.123Sept 6th I took the Steemboat Comet in company with Elders Sparks & Hulse, & Mr. Bacheler & Sailed to New York. Found my family well. Went to a wedding with Mrs Woodruff & saw Elder Foster solumnize the marriage cerimony. Returned home &

spentthe night. Distance 70 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1237th I recieved $2 dollars of Harmon Bayles for the Zerehemla Standard to Be sent to Harmon Bayles Seteauket Long Island, N.Y. Elder Foster Paid me $47.25 for 20 Books of mormon bound in calf, $1.75 cts each, 6 Ditto sheep bound 1.25 each & 8 Millennial Stars $1.50 cts each. I allowed him $7.50 cts for Selling the whole amount was $54.50 deduct 7.50 leaves $47.00 which was paid me by Elder Foster which settles the above.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1238th Wars & rumours of wars earthquakes tempest pestilence & great fires connected with almost evry kind of wickedness distress & destruction is begining to be heard through almost evry land & nation.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.123I had a busy day. I bought 11 1/4 yards of Broad Cloth 1.75 per yard $30.95. 16 yards ofWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.124Sattonett 70 cts $11.20 Total $42.14. One BonnetWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.124$4.50. One hat $3.50.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1249th I recieved $40 dollars of Dr John M Bern-hisel for President Joseph Smith also Stephens travels in central America in 2 volums also one letter. /176 Hudson St./ This is one of my days of perplexity & confusion as I am to leave the city to day & have as much business to attend to in 6 hours as I ought to do in two days. It seems to be my lot thus far in life to be hurried & crowded along as though I had but few moments to live. I spent the fore part of the day in packing trunk's beds &c. I also called upon L R Foster.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.124Sept 9th Received of Willford Woodruff 15Books of Mormon bound in Calf $1.50 cts each $34.50

4 Ditto bound in sheep $1 4.0028 Millennial Stars bound $1 each 28.00

$66.50Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.124The above is to be paid to Willford Woodruff when called for or the Books returned.

L R FosterWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.124After labouring exceding hard through the day I took the parting hand with the saints at 186 woster & other places, & started for the <[steam?]> Boat Sanduskey. Ilus F Carter Carried me to the Boat with 533 lbs. of baggage. We got Blockaided in the street on the way which made us trouble & detained us, but after much perplexity we got on board of the boat at 6 oclock & departed for Albany on our road for Nauvoo. Our little company of saints consisted of 6 persons viz. Willford & Phebe W. Woodruff, Henry H. & Mary Moore. Mary M. Wheeler & Mary E. Nelson. Sister Wheeler had 600 lbs. baggage.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.124I found on looking over my expenses including all I had paid out while in New York was $88.36.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.124After getting under way & aranging matters I being vary weary I lay down & had a

comfortable nights rest.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.12410th I arose some unwell in consequence of the labour yesterday. Found myself at west point. It is a pleasent day. We spent the day plesently. The land present quite an interesting and romantic seen-ery from NY to Albany.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.12511th Arived in albany this morning being one day & two nights from New York about 36 hours when the regular time of steemboats is 12 hours. The cause of this delay is taking so many boats in tow. Inform Dr Bernhisel that it would be wisdom for the Saints to take a steemboat that will come through in 12 hours to Albany, if the luggage is no more than what the captain will carry for it is better to give $1.50 cts to Albany in 12 hours than 50 cts in 36 hours & pay 1.50 cts for board during that time. Also inform the Saints not to pay through at the Commencment but from place to place & that at the end of the journey which will save emegrants from much insult & some expens. Their is nothing gained by draging out a long time on tow boats & slow lines. Distance to Albany 160 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.12511th We made an agreement to go to Buffaloo on the New York & Buffalo line, Erie transportation Company. Name of boat C M Reed, capt Lines. We are carried for $2.50 each allowed 100 lbs. baggage each person & pay 45 cts per hundred for all extra bag-gag. Had good boat & comidations. Just as we got ready to put out who should come on board to go to Nauvoo But A Mr Roberts who a short time since came near upseating the whole church in New York by giving way to the power of the Devel and whole Church in to the same spirit which broat great reproach & injury upon the Saints in that city. I was sorry to see him & did not wish his company But I feel dispose to get along the wisest way I can in all such cases. We left albany at about 8 oclock & arived in Schenectady in the morning.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.12512 Sunday We tarried in Schenectady untill 9 o-clock. Received an addition of several passengers & proceded on. We passed Rome during the night. In the evening we sung a few Hymns & as soon as we closed Mr Roberts broke out in a tremendious noise which he called tongues. I reproved him before the whole company for his folly & impoliteness. His conversation had been such that the passengers would form an idea that he was in part a representative of the Latter Day Saints. I wished to change that Idea in the minds of the company for it was fals. He was not a member of the Church.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.12613th I spent the day in reading the 1st vol of INCIDENTS OF TRAVELS IN Central America Chiapas AND Yucatan BY JOHN L STEPHEN'S Author of "Incidents of travels in Egypt, Arabia PetrAEa and the Holy Land Illustrated by numerous engravings in two vol. I felt truly interested in this work for it brought to light a flood of testimony in proof of the book of mormon in the discovery & survey of the city Copan in Central America A correct drawing of the monuments, pyramids, portraits, & Hieroglyphics as executed by Mr Catherwood is now presented before the publick & is truly a wonder to the world. Their whole travels were truly interesting.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.12614th Our babe was quite unwell with the bowel complaint. I continued reading Stephens travels & felt hily interested in them.

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.12615th I wrote a letter to Br Azmon & Thompson W.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.12616 I perused the 2d Vol of Stephens travels In Central America Chiapas of Yucatan & the ruins of Palenque & Copan. It is truly one of the most interesting histories I have ever read.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.12617th We arived in Rochester this morning & spent several hours there. Phebe & sister Nelson visited the Rochester falls. *Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.12618th We got into Lockport in the morning. I dreamed of seeing many snakes last night. Enemies are at hand from some quarter. I left Lockport in the morning at 11 oclock in Company with Mrs Woodruff & Br & Sister Moore. Took the rail cars & rode to the far famed Niagiary falls. It was truly a splended & magnificent sight. We went over goat Islands. Desended 100 steps. Went under the falls. We had a good view of them.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.127We went on to the monument. We here had a view of the Ship Detroit that fought in the battle of Lake Erie on the 10th Sept 1815 & was set afloat with all her sails set in order to send her over the falls and dash her to peices. This was done by the Americans on the 15th Sept 1841 three days before we were there but she lodged on the rapids & did not go over the falls. Her sails mast, riging, & bulwarks were all gone. Nothing but her hull left when we saw her.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.127After spending 2 hours at the falls, we took the rail road to Buffaloo, & spent the night. The Boat containing our freight & [chid?] & the rest of the company did not get in untill in the morning. Distance from Albany to Buffalo is 365 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.127Expenses for myself & family as follows:fare 2.50 each 5.00533 lbs. freight 1.50for provisions2.12passage on rail road from Lockport

to Buffalo via the falls 4.50Sundries 5.31

total 18.43 ctsWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.127Sept 19th Sunday We unloaded our freight from the canal Boat onto the steam Boat Chesepeak bound for Chicago. We paid our fare & took tickets. I paid for myself & wife. We took steerage passage which was $20.00 $10 dollars each. Cabin was $20. We had a good state room for our families.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.12720th We spent the day in Buffalo. We made preperations to cross the Lakes to Chicago.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.12721st We left Buffalo at 11 oclock & arived at cleavland in the morning.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.12822d Elder Henry Moore & wife stoped at cleav-land to spend a little season in kirtland.

We spent about 2 hours in cleavland & continued our journey. <There are many [-----].> * Had a storm in the night & cast anchor & spent the night in Detroit river.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.12823d Spent 2 hours in Detroit. I went through various parts of the town it being the first time I ever was in the State of Mishigan. It cleared off this morning & we had the sun again.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.12824th We passed through Lake St Clair & St Clair River & Lake Huron to Mackinaw Straits. We tarried here an hour. Saw many Indians who ketch many salmon trout in these straits which is the best place for trout in America. We bought a number of them that would weigh 6 or 8 lbs. corned for 6 cts. each. We had a rough night in lake Michigan. (<I caught [bad?] [--].>)Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.12825 A vary rough morning. All sea sick. We stoped at Manitou Island. Cooked dinner on land & lay by the wharf untill sun set 4 oclok & started on the journey untill 12 oclock at night when a (tre-mendious storm & wind arose) which made the lake as rough as it could be by the force of wind & such a seenery as quickly followed I never before witnessed in all my travels either by sea or land on water or earth. The captain of the Chesepeak, with other officers, hands & passengers mostly expected to go to the bottom to have Judged from outward appearances. I should think here was twenty Chances of being lost to one of being saved. Yet I did not once expect during the whole seenery to be lost for I expected & felt that the Lord would Save us from a watery grave by some means.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.128We were about 40 miles from land at about 12 o-clock at night when I was awoke from a Sound sweet sleep in my birth by the cry of some one saying we shall all be lost. The first thought that entered my mind was I make No calculations on being lost. I however leaped out of my birth onto my feet & went on to the upper deck. I immediately saw we were in eminant danger of being wrecked. The wind blew almost a Huricane & the waves were running over her bow in a dreadful manner. The boat was rather heavy loaded.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.129Their was about 300 passengers on board with a large quantity of luggage & Jack Asses. Some geese & piggs were standing on the bow of the boat. Next to them was 40 cords of wood piled up. This with other loading kept the bow down in such a manner that it was judged their was 50 tons of water on her bow deck at a time. At one time the bow run under water & some thought she would never right.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.129One wave that broke over set the Asses afloat broke the petetion between them & the steerage cabin & washed two of the Asses down. Threw [them] into the births among men woman & Children. It killed one of the Asses in the fall. The Asses & water together drove all the steerage passengers out of their Cabin on deck.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.129About this time while the boat was labouring hard against wind & water she broke one of her wheel chains. I then herd the cry all is lost. But about 30 of us passengers caught hold of the two detatched ends of the chain & held them together untill they were

mended with ropes.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.129The bote lay partly upon her side. It tore up the floor & broke down the births in the steerage state rooms oposite of us & we expected evry moment ours would share the same fate. In one instance the waves broke over the upper deck. It took four men to manage the wheel. They tried to turn the boat three times but could not untill day light when it was accomplished & returned to the manitau Island at about 3 o-clock being about 24 hours in the gale.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.129They again took on 40 cords of wood as they had flung 20 cords overboard in the storm to lighten the bow of the boat. Orders were given to that effect.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.129We remained at the Manitau Island untill next morning. I felt thankful to God to once more get my foot on land. I felt that the Lord herd our prayrs & deliverd us. Their was praying, crying, singing & swaring at the same time in the mids of the storm. It was a trying time to all.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.13026th Sunday morning Turned back for the Island. Reached [it] at 3 o-clock & remained untill morning. Was thankful to once more set our feet upon land.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.13027th Monday Left manitau Island at 7 oclock to try again to Go to Chicago. The wind soon arose & we had a rough sea. We stoped at Millwaukie & left about 75 passengers & much baggage upon a small sloop toating upon the waves in a dredful manner. No boat had been to them for three days ie the hand on the boat. Whether the passengers ever got to shore I know not.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.13028th We passed by Rhacene & arived in chicago at 1 oclock & truly rejoiced to get on shore. We put up for the night at the Illinios exchange By J. Brown. Recommend friends there. Their was 50 teems in with wheat. We saw two families from England. Got two teams to carry them to Stephenson on the Miss. River. The whole distance we came from Buffalo to Chicago is 1,047 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.13029th I hired Mr J. B Collins of Princes Grove Illinois to carry me & sister Nelson & my family & 800 lbs of baggage to Nauvoo for $21.00 or $2 dollars per cwt. Mr Sidney Roberts engaged a man to carry him at the same rate. We loaded our baggage & left Chicago at 10 o-clock. Had a vary bad road first 12 miles. Rode 27 miles & spent the night at Mr Gates [ ] Inn. 27 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.13030th We rode 33 miles. Passed through Napers-ville cain county & Kendle co. & spent the night at the Inn of P. F. Hummel De Kalb county. 33 m.OctoberWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.130Oct 1st We crossed the sammonook river Indian creek. Passed by Paupau grove a 12 mile prairie in Ogle County. Spent the night at Roth's Inn /Greenfield/. Distance of the day 38 mile. From Chicago we passed the Desplain River Brush Hill, east branch of the Dupage, west branch of the Dupage, Fox River, Blackbury creek Little Rock creek, Big

Rock creek, Sammonock River & Big Indian creek.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.131Oct 2d Passed through Dover, Princeton County seat of Beureau Co. Crossed Beureau Creek, Indian town & spent the night at Mr John A. Griswold Inn Boyds grove. 33 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1313d Sunday Rode to camping grove. Crossed two 12 miles prairie & arived at Mr Collins home at 2 o-clock. His wife & family appeared glad to see him. By request I preached in the evening at the house of Elder Phineas Brunson. The people gave good attention. I spent the night with Br Brunson & my family with Mr Collins. 25 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1314th We parted with Mr Collins & family & continued our journey with his team attended by Br Amos Brunson. Rode from princes grove & princeville. Crossed spoon river & Spent the night at Knoxville county seat of knox co. at the house of Mr Amos Stodard. His wife & Mother were Saints. <Distance> 30 mils. We stoped & picked up 1/2 bushel of crab Apples. Their was many bushels in the orchard.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1315th We passed through Colebrook & called at Monmouth. Bathed our horses & had an interview with Mr Albert Scamman from monmouth county seat of warren. We rode crossed the south fork of Henderson to Ellisson creek & spent the night with Mr Nathaniel Master. <Distance of the day> 38 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1316th We rode to Hoppers Mills. I there had an interview with Br Haws who informed me that the conference in Nauvoo was passed So we had missed the privilege of attending it. I felt sorry that we could not have got throug in time. We rode across a prairie & came to Nauvoo.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.132It gave me peculiar feelings to once more enter this city after being Absent more than two years. When I left their was not more than a dozen houses in the town but now their was several hundred. We passed by the temple as we passed along & had a view of it.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.132Soon called at the house of Elder Young & spent the night with him. He was sick. Elder Kimball was with him & also Elder Richards. We lade hands on him & he soon recoverd. I saw many of my old friends & acquaintance & I was informed that many of our old acquaintance & friends are dead & quite a number among the english emigrants Elder Kington's mother & wife, Elder Glover & many others. Distance of the day 35 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1327th I met with many friends during the day. I also sat in counsel with the Twelve & was happy to once more meet with the quorum. I moved my things to Elder Kimball house & spent the night. My wife & Child was both sick. I called upon Elders Kington & Brewet & Pitt & Stephen Luce & many others & spent the night at Elder Kimball's.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.132 I received a letter from J Turpin. I paid $10 to E Robinson for the times & seasons.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1328th I am quite undecided which way to turn or whare to settle myself. The temporal business of the Church is laid upon the hands of the Twelve. It has been thought best by some of our quorum for me to go to warsaw with Elder Richards.

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.132Sister Kimball deliverd to us all the things which I had sent to Phebe from England by Elder Turley which were left in her hands. I Paid R Cahoon $5 dollars for Dwight Webster for the house of the Lord.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.132On looking over all my accounts & expenses from New York to Nauvoo & I found that all the expenses Aug in New York to the 8th oct. in Nauvoo amounted in all to $238.21 cts.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.133I met in conference with the Twelve & among other business they voted that I should locate myself in Nauvoo. I looked over my accounts with Sister Nelson & she is indetted to me $1 dollar.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.133Oct 9th I met in Council with the Twelve at President Yourigs. We had an interesting time & conversed upon a variety of subjects.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.133Sunday 10th I met with the Twelve for the purpose of a council but we spent most of the day in visiting the sick.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.13311th I received a letter from Jesse Turpin wishing to repeal his case to the Twelve for a rehearing as he had been Cut of from the Church. I moved my trunks & goods to a house under the bluff at the house of Brother Tracy which I purchased of him for $85. Phebe has gone over the river with Br Clark to see to her things in Iowa.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.13312th I Cut two loads of wood & drew to the door. It being the first work I had done for a long time with my hands I felt sore.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.13313th I went 6 miles out on a prairie & cut a load of hay with Br Albert Smith & drew it home for my cows. 12 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.13314th Spent the day mowing & drawing hay. 12.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.13315th I cut & drew another load of hay making 3 loads of hay about 2 1/2 tons which I have cut & drew home in three days. It makes me quite sore to mow.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.13316th I went over the river to see my family & while on the road I met with a number of my old friends & acquaintances. Among the number was Elders Nobles & Wm. Clayton. Br Clayton & family were in a distressed situation with Sickness. I lade hands upon him. I went to Father Clarks found my family & spent the night. Willford was some better than he has been but is still feeble. Distance 8 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.13417th Sunday I was feeble in body yet I preached to a large congregation at Br John Lovorns. Returned & spent the night at Br Clarks.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.13418th A cold Stormy day. I went with Phebe to collect her houshold furniture which she left in Ioway when she went to Maine. We first went to Zarahemla. Saw many old friends. Among them was George A. Smith, John Smith, Samuel Smith, father Hawley,

& many others Br Abbot &c. I returned & spent the night at father Clarks. Was quite unwell through the night with the bowel complaint. 12 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.13419th We left Br Clarks to return to Nauvoo with a load of goods. We left our cows for a season as they did not give milk. We had some difficulty in crossing the ferry in consequence of the wind. It took 3 skiff loads to carry us & our things over. I then took them in a waggon & carried them to our house. I was sick But I felt to rejoice to spend a night with my family under a roof of my own it being the first time that I have ever injoyed such a privilege since we were married. *Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.13420th I lent B. Young $2.50. He returned me 75 cts.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.13421 st B. Young let me have 6 bushels of lime.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.13422d I Bought 1,500 Brick of Br Coltrin. The Brick & bringing it to our door was $7.84 which I paid in a pair of pantaloons & shaws.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.13423 Br Hodson put in a window for me & let me have 25 feet of walnut lumber.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.13424th Sunday I have had a visit from father Luce& his family. He got in last night [with] Sister Foxal who by faith came to Nauvoo from England.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.13525 I got a load of corn potatoes &c from over the river. Had to bring it over in two skiffs.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.13526th Got my brick & mortor on the ground for a brick chimney & oven but got disappointed in a mason to do the work to day. I walked 15 miles after masons. Was vary feeble in body with the bowel complaint & piles. 15.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.13527th Mr Treat & Coulton came to put up my chimney. I was feeble in body but laboured hard.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.13528 Was quite Ill but laboured hard in tending mason.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.13529th Finished my chimney & paid $4 for building it. It was near midnight before I got cleared away so as to lie down. We had a heavy thunder storm with hail. The Twelve had a council. I was not preasent. Was much out of health.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.13530 Their was two companies of the Nauvoo Legion called out to remove a grog shop out of the way. Elders Brewett & Price assisted me make some doors. I am still unwell. Feel feeble. The city council met in the evening during their business they Appointed me a member of the City Council of the city of Nauvoo. I was notifyed of my appointment in the morning.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.13531st Sunday I met with the Presidency & Twelve at Hiram Smith office & spent most of the day in Council. Joseph severely reproved Benjamin Winchester for getting out of his place & doing wrong after which Joseph taught us principle for several hours which was

interesting. He spoke upon the gathering of the Nations, building of the kingdom of God, the traditions & wickedness of this generations &c. I was sick. Had hands laid upon me. Returned home & went to rest.NovemberWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.136NOV 1st I was sick & confined to my bed through the day. The City council met for business. I was not able to attend.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1362d I was still sick & confined to the house. Br Hodson assisted me in some temporal business.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1363d I am some better able to do some business.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1364th I am gaining in strength. It is quite cold.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1365th I wrote a letter to Dr Bernhisel & also one to Father & Mother Carter.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1366th * I attended the city counsel for the first time & was sworn into my office as counsellor. I found that those meetings will be a profitable school unto me in giving me a knowledge of parliamentary rules law &c.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1367th Sunday I first called upon Br Joseph with some of the Twelve. From thence to B. Young. From thence to the meeting ground near the Temple whare I found many hundreds of Saints. Elder Wm. Clark preached about 2 hours when Br Joseph arose & reproved him as pharisaical & hypocritical & not edifying the people.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.136Br Joseph then deliverd unto us an edifying address showing us what temperance faith, virtue, charity & truth was. He also said if we did not accuse one another God would not accuse us & if we had no accuser we should enter heaven. He would take us there as his backload. If we would not accuse him he would not accuse us & if we would throw a cloak of charity over his sins he would over ours. For charity coverd a multitude of Sins & what many people called sin was not sin & he did many things to break down superstition & he would break it down. He spoke of the curse of Ham for laughing at Noah while in his wine but doing no harm.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.137After this meeting closed I met with the Twelve & High Priest quorum: the word of wisdom was brought up. B Young says shall I Break the word of wisdom if I go home & drink a cup of tea? No wisdom is justified of her Children. The subject was discused in an interesting manner. All concluded that it was wisdom to deal with all such matters according to the wisdom which God gave. That a forced abstai-nance was not making us free but we should be under bondage with a yoak upon our necks. I walked out & spent the night at Br Allexanders.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1378th A rainy day. I worked upon my house.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1379th I went to Peter Shirts lime kill.

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.13710th I drew about 800 lath for my house.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.13711th I spent the day in lathing my house.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.13712th I drew home a load of lime & boards.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.13713th I spent the day in lathing & night in the city council.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.13714th Sunday I met in counsel with the Twelve. Visited the sick. Spent the evening at Malitire Luce from fox Islands. Had an interview with capt Justus Ames & Elders Benbow Oakey & J Hill dined at my house. I am now in the midst of hundreds that I have Baptized throughout America, the Islands of the Sea England &c that have been gatherd together to Nauvoo through the influence of the gospel. Joseph preached to a large congregation at the Temple.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.13715th I laid a floor in my bedroom.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.13716 I run 12 bushels of lime for plastering & rode in company with J. H. Hale 2 1/2 miles on the prairie to Br Zerah Pulsiphers. I bought four acres of land of him in section 32 for * $44 dollars. I paid him $20 dollars in silver & am to pay him the other $24 dollars in a year. The ground is ploughed. I met in the evening with the company owning the land. They appointed me to sell some of the land to raise the money to pay Brother Daniel S. Miles Part on the land.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.13817th I sold 5 acres of Daniel S. Miles land in section 32 for $10 dollars per acre to Sister Mary Pitt for which she paid me $50 dollars in gold which money I deliverd to Zerah Pulsipher as one of the committee of the company. He gave his recept for the Same.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.13818th I spent the day in lathing.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.13819th I assisted Daniel S Miles in Selling 16 acres of land in Section 32 for $10 dollars per acre. I also bought of Daniel S Miles 5 acres of land in Section 32 at $10 dollars per acre. Am to give my notes when I get a bond for a deed.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.13820th I spent the day making lime morter &c. I attended the city council at night.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.13821 st Sunday I met in Council with the Twelve at Elder B. Youngs. Then attended the general Assembly near the Temple. Heard a discours by Elder Taylor followed by President Hyram Smith. I then met the Twelve at B. Youngs untill 4 o-clock at which time we repaired to the Baptismal Font in the Temple for the purpose of Baptizing for the dead, for the remision of Sins & for healing. It was truly an interesting seene. It was the first FONT erected for this glorious purpose in this last dispensation. It was dedicated By President Joseph Smith & The Twelve for Baptizing for the Dead &c & this was the first time the font had been prepared for the reception of candidates.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.138

On the sabbath a large Congregation assembled. Elders B. Young H C Kimball & J Taylor went forward & Baptized about 40 persons. Elders W Richards, G. A. Smith & myself assisted in confirming them.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.139I then Spent the evening with the Twelve at Br Kimball.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.139Nov 22d I got my Bedroom plastered by J. Hodson.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.13923d I spent the day to work at home.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.13924th * I Commenced taking charge of the provision store for the committee of the Nauvoo House. I also cut & drew two loads of wood to my door.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.13925th I spent a part of the day at the store. We have a severe snow storm. About 200 Saints have just landed at warsaw from England. It is bad for them in this snow storm.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.13926th A Cold morning. I spent the day at home. I mailed a letter to father Carters family.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.13927 [ ]Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.13928th Sunday I spent the day at B. Young in company with Joseph & the Twelve in conversing upon a variety of Subjects. It was an interesting day. Elder Joseph Fielding was present. He had been in England four years. We also saw a number of english Brethren.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.139Joseph Said the Book of Mormon was the most correct of any Book on Earth & the key stone of our religion & a man would get nearer to God by abiding by its precepts than any other Book.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.13929th I had an interview with Elder Morgan from Garway wales. Many are emigrating from foreign Nations.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.13929th It is still cold weather. I am now spending my time in the provision Store.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.13930th I spent some time with Joseph & the Twelve. Joseph says Sister Hyde must live with Br E. Robinson & if they receive them kindly and patiently it shall prove a great blessing unto them.DecemberWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.140Dec 1st A plesent day. I spent a part of the day in writing. I wrote a letter to L. R. Foster 13 Oliver st NY & requested him to Send me some money.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.140After retiring to rest at night I was Called upon by Brother Meeks to go with him to lay hands upon his wife who was possessed with a devil. I went with him to his house & found his wife foaming in great agony. I lade hands upon her & rebuked the devil & he came out of her & she soon fell asleep & I returned home & If I had judged from outward

appearances I should have thought the devil followed me home & entered into our Cat for she made the most awful noise through the night I ever herd. I also had a disagreeable dream <[between?] Joseph and myself> which I considerd to be from the devil. I met in council with the Twelve in evening.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1402d I drew home from D. Chase sawpit 232 feet of flooring with Br Mills team.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1403d A rainy day. I laid my chamber floor & spent A part of the day at the meet store.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1404th Spent a part of the day at the store. Did not attend the city Council but was called away to visit the sick. Most of the quorum of the Twelve went to Ramus to hold a conference with that stake.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1405th Sunday I walked with Mrs Woodruff & sister Kimball to Br Rushtons & spent a part of the day with a number of the Pottery Saints & In the evening we walked to Br Josephs & spent several hours at his house on a visit & had a plesent time with him & sister Emma.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.140Br Joseph had commenced this day to proof read the Book of mormon that it might be sterotyped. He read 60 pages. He rehearsed over the Missouri transactions. Spoke of the death of David W. Patten & the REQEST which he made of him in his last dying moments. JOSEPH will grant it if God will.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1416th I wrote a letter to Father & Mother Woodruff Br & Sister Webster. Spent most of my time in the store.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.141Dec 7th I spent most of my time in the store but in the evening I attended meeting & herd a discourse deliverd by Lyman Wight who declaired some most stirling truths concerning the building of the Temple & the Nauvoo House. If the Saints did not do it they would be rejected as a Church with their dead Saith the Lord. We should again be driven &c. He spoke in truth & the spirit of God.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1418th I spent most of the day in the store & to work on my house.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1419th 10 11th Spent in the store & work on my house. I spend about two hours in the store at noon & two at night.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.14112th Sunday I met in council with the Twelve in the morning. Joseph preached in the forepart of the day at Br Sniders & had an interesting meeting. I again met with the Twelve in the evening at Br Kimball's. Elder B Young informed me that the Lot I was on was BLOCK 106 NO 1st on Hotchkiss & Durfee streat.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.14113th I had an interview with Br Ebenezar Robi-son. He wished to hire me for the season to assist him in writing & in other business. I spent my time as usual in the store.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.14114th I had an attact from Mr Davis. Said I was trespassing on him for cutting some wood

which I had bought of others.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.14115 & 16th Sawed down the corners of my house & attended as usual to my business in the store.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.14217th Br Fulmer gave me the privileg of selling several lots of land with the intention of giving me some Benefit. He promises me a deed of a building spot near his house.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.14218th I spent several hours with Philo Dibble in viewing his lot of land. He promises to give me a deed of one acre of land & gives me the privilege of Selling the whole.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.142Dec 19th Sunday I met with the Twelve in the morning & held a council, & in the evening I met at Joseph's the Seer & herd a discours deliverd by Elder Kimball who opened by prayer read a chapter in the Book [of] mormon & spake as he was led by the Spirit of God. He spake of the parable of Jeremiah of the clay in the hands of the potter. That when it marrd in the hands of the potter it was laid aside to go into the next batch & was a vessel of dishonour. But all clay that formed well in the hands of the potter & was pliable was a vessel of honour & thus it was with the human family & ever will be. All that are pliable in the hands of God & are obedient to the command of God are vessels of honour & God will receive them. Joseph the Seer Said the above was a true explaination of the parable.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.142(After Sidney Roberts had occupied the meeting a season) Joseph the Seer arose & read a Chapter in the New Testiment containing the parable of the vine & its branches & explained it much to our edification & said "if we kept the commandments of God we should bring forth fruit & be the friends of God & know what our Lord did.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.142"Some say Joseph is a fallen Prophet because he does not bring forth more of the word of the Lord." "Why does he not do it?" Are we able to receive it? No (says he) not one in this room. He then chas-tized us for our wickedness & unbelief knowing that whom the Lord loveth he Chasteneth & Scourgeth evry son & daughter whom He receiveth & if we do not receive chastizements then are we Bastards & not Sons.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.143On Revelation He said "A man would Command his Son to dig potatoes, saddle his horse but before he had done either tell him to do sumthing els. This is a considerd right. "But as soon as the Lord gives a commandment & revokes that decree & commands sumthing els then the prophet is considerd fallen &c." Because we will not receive chastizment at the hand of the Prophet & Apostles the Lord chastizeth us with sickeness & death.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.143Let not any man Publish his own righteousness for others can do that for him." Sooner let him confess his sins & then he will be forgiven & he will bring forth more fruit. When A man is chas-tized he gets angry & will not endure it.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.143The reason we do not have the Secrets of the Lord revealed unto us is because we do not keep them but reveal them. We do not keep our own secrets but reveal our

difficulties to the world even to our enemies. Then how would we keep the secrets of the Lord? Joseph Says I can keep a secret till dooms day.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.143He spoke of love. What greater love hath any man than that he lay down his life for his friend? Then why not fight for our friend untill we die? & many other things of interest was spoken.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.143Elder B Young arose & said one thing lay with wait on his mind ie. that we should be prepared to keep each commandment as it came from the Lord by the mouth of the prophet & as the Lord had commanded us to build a Temple we should do it spedily.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.14320th 21 22, 23d & 24th Was exceding cold. I spent the week as usual at the store & to work at my house &c.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.14325th Christmas Day was an interesting day indeed to the Twelve. We were invited to a Christmas supper at Mr Hiram Kimball's. It was excellent Slaying & I got a horse & slay & carried the wives of the Twelve to Mr Kimballs & home again after our meeting broke up. Our company consisted of B Young H. C. Kimball O. Pratt W. Richards J. Taylor & W. Woodruff All with our wives except W. Richards who waited upon Sister Hyde. We had an excellent feast & before we left Mr Kimball made each one of the Twelve a present of a lot of land & mad out a bond for a deed of the whole quorum. Each lot worth $50 making $600 dollars in all. My Lot was No 4 Block 12 in Kimball Second Addition to Nauvoo A warrent tee deed to be given on or befor the 5th day of June AD 1842.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.144A year ago this Christmas I was in London Eng & took dinner with Br & sister Morgan in company with Br Kimball but we are now again with our families.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.144Dec 26th Sunday I visited the sick in the morning & spent the fore part of the day in writing. I received A letter last evening from Br Azmon Woodruff of South Richland under Date Nov 15th 1841. Joseph the Seer Called upon me & others of the Twelve to attend meeting at his house. We did so in the evening & herd many good principles presented by presidents Joseph & Hyram Smith such as the following: Speak not in tongues to your own nation but to those of annother tongue. Then if one of another tongue interpets it will be a sign to the unbeliever, & then it would condemn those who heard if they rejected it for the Lord does not work in vain. Joseph spoke upon the 14 ch. 1 cor. Prophesies will cease &c ie. A person will cease or stop prophesying & not continue all the while &c untill we come to perfection or a fulness. Then part work will be done away.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.14427th * The Twelve or a part of them spent the day with Joseph the Seer & he unfolded unto them many glorious things of the kingdom of God the privileges & blessings of the priesthood &c. I had the privilege of seeing for the first time in my day the URIM & THUMMIM.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.14428th 29 30th & 31st I spent the week as usual ingaged in my daily labour. On friday the

31st I looked over my Journals. Recorded on the following Page an account of my travels & labours in the ministry During 1841. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =A synopsis of the travels & labours of W. Woodruff In AD 1841 = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Travelled in ENGLAND, WALES & AMERICAAnd visited the following towns & Cities = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.145TOWNES & Cities populations Shires & StatesWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.145* London

the Metropolis 1,600,000 Middlesex CoBristol 200,000Liverpool 280,000 LancashirePreston 60,000 DittoManchester 350,000 DittoStaffordshire potteries 70,000 StaffordshireWolverhampton 30,000 DittoBirmingham 300,000 warwickshireWorcester 45,000 worcestershireHereford 50,000 HerefordshireLedbury 8,000 DittoMarlvern Hills 3,000 DittoGloucester 40,000 GloucestershireCheltenham 40,000 DittoOxford 36,000 OxfordshireWoolwich 50,000Monmouth 8,000 Monmouthsire walesNew York 350,000 N.Y.Portland 16,000 MaineBoston 100,000 M.S.Hartford & Newhaven 12,000 Ct

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.145* Albany 50,000 NY

Buffaloo 20,000 DODetroit10,000 MichMackinau 1,500 WisconsinChicago 10,000 Illinois

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.145* Nauvoo 10,000 IllinoisWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.146Also A vast number of smaller towns lying Between the above named places.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.146Travelled 7,062 MilesHeld 83 Meetings

Attended 10 ConferencesBaptized 21 personsAssisted at the Baptizing of 18 othersConfirmed 46Ordained 11 EldersDO 13 PriestDO 10 TeachersDO 3 DeaconAnd 1 patriarchBlessed 5 childrenHealed 22 sickMarried 4 personsWrote 100 Letters& Received 67 LettersWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, I reported and recorded in this Journal three sermons of Joseph the Seer. 3 Recorded [p.147]W. Woodruff's Daily Journaland History in 1842JanuaryJAN 1ST, 1842 = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.149I spent this NEW YEARS DAY in company with the quorum of the Twelve & with our wives in the city of Nauvoo at Br S. Stodard's. It was an interesting day unto us to once more assemble to a feast with our quorum & our families in a city of the Saints in the midst of peace & love. We more highly prized this privilege as we are called to be seperate so much while in the vineyard of the Lord. We have been spared to commence annother new Year while many of our near & dear friends are dead [and] sleep in the grave. Whare the next new Year will find us the Lord ownly knoweth. I pray my Heavenly father in the name of Jesus Christ to keep us from evry vain Speculation & evil & give us wisdom to govern us in all our temporal affairs as well as spiritual, that we may not run into any sins, evils or snares.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.149It now seems to be my privilege & lot to spend a season at home & provide for my family it being the first time I have had the privilege since I have been in the Church as my lot has been cast in the vineyard most of the time for the last eight years. As we have now a Commandment from the Lord resting upon us to Build the temple of the Lord & the Nauvoo house it is probable that our quorum will spend most of the time in Nauvoo untill the Temple is built & I shall endeavour to record those things spiritual & temporal which I consider the most beneficial to mankind.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.149I spent the evening in the city Council untill near midnight then parted with each other & returned to our homes.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.149

2d Sunday I attended meeting at the house of Joseph the Seer. President Hyrum Smith preached. I followed him with an exhortation. I also preached in the evening at his house.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.149Jan 3d I spent the day drawing wood for Albert Smith from the Island across the Missisippi river on the Ice.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1504th I drew wood from the Island for myself. One man while crossing the river broke through the Ice & lost his whole esstablishment under the Ice ie. horses harness & slay.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1505th I spent the day drawing wood for Br Smith.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1506th I crossed the Miss River in Company with Elders Hyrum Smith, H. C. Kimball, & John Taylor. It was thawing & much water on the Ice. We got our feet much wet but we went to Zerehemla. Held a CONFERENCE. Discontinued the stake. Appointed A presiding Elder over the branch. Saluted no man by the way did not eat or drink & returned not by the way we went. Walked in all 10 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1507th Spent the day about home & at the store house.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1508th I spent the day in the Nauvoo store & at home. I visited Josephs store & found it thronged.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1509th Sunday I preached in the forepart of the day at Br Freemans to a full Congregation & had a good time. I called upon several friends in the afternoon & spent the evening at home in writing.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.15010th I Sold Br John Horlick the South half of Lot No 4 Block 12 in Kimball Second addition to Nauvoo for $50 dollars. I spent the evening at Br John Taylors in company with Elders Young Kimball, Taylor, Clayton, Fielding & others with our wives. Had an interesting time. I Bought two lots of Hyrum Kimball for two hundred & fifty dollars. I paid him $50 dollars down in cloth & a watch & the other is in two annual payments. They were Lots No [ ] in Block [ ].Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.15011th I walked across the Missisippi river on the Ice to Father Clarks & spent the night. 12 mile. I dreamed Br Azmon was in prison with his head off.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.15112th I led my cow home from Br Clarks to Nauvoo. 12 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.15113th I took my note up of $20 dollars which I gave to Br M Luce. I felt quite unwell with a cold.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.15114th I drew home a load of plank 211 feet 1 1/2 inch & 90 feet inch Boards. * Our Cow had a nice heafer Calf this day.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.15115th The two Brother Freeroans gave me a days work. Laid me a stable floor. Killed me

two pigs rather than to build a pen for them & assisted in other work.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.15116th Sunday I preached at Br Freeman to an attentive congregation & in the evening I married Thomas Jones & Mary Mayle.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.15117th I spent the day butchering 20 hoggs for the Nauvoo house. I attended council at Joseph Office with the Twelve.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.15118th I had a hard days work in the Nauvoo house.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.15119th I spent the day in the Nauvoo house.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.15120th I attended a general special Conference of the Church called together in Nauvoo. Met at the house of Br Edwards to take into consideration the conduct of Dr Isacc Galland who is wronging the Church out of much property.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.15121st I spent the day posting Book at the Nauvoo house.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.15122 I spent the day labouring at home.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.15223d Sunday I preached at Joseph's the Seers from the Book of mormon & was much blessed in my mind.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.15224th I spent the day visiting the sick.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.15225 I spent the day in the Nauvoo store.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.15226th I took a walk with Br Daniel Bullard through various parts of Nauvoo. * I bought a house & a 1/4 acre of land of Br Parsons & am to pay him $100 dollars for it 20 in April. I am to let Br Bullard have the rent of the lot through the season as he wishes to work on the Temple.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.15227th I spent the day with Br Kimball.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.15228 I spent the day in the store.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.15229 I received a letter from Mother Woodruff. Spoke of the Ill health of sister Eunice. I spent the evening at Joseph Store. * () * I wrote a letter to Br Dwight Webster & mother Woodruff.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.15230 Sunday I rode to Br John Benbow's on the prairie 6 miles from Nauvoo & preached at his house & spent the night. This was the first time I had been to his house since my return to Nauvoo. I spent the time vary plesantly. While there his farm looked almost like the garden of Eden. I never had seen more work done in one year on a prairie farm than on his. He had surrounded it & crossed it with heavy ditches & planted thorn hedges. His dwelling, barns, sheds, garden yards, orchards, &c ware all beautifully aranged. It

much resembled some of the farms of old England. It will be a plesant retreat for a summers ride from Nauvoo. The little Neigh-bourhood now consists of five families from England all well united excepting Wm. Benbow who has denyed the faith & is a family by himself. I spent the evening conversing with the Brethren. 6 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.15331st I paid $200 dollars to Br John Benbow for president Joseph Smith & endorsed it on his note. I then left the friends & rode to Br Pulsiphers. Dined at his house & returned to Nauvoo. 6 miles.FebruaryWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.153Feb 1st I assisted in drawing up from the river two large Stones to the Nauvoo house for the threshholds of doors.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1532d Elder Pitt assisted me in Painting myhouse.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.153Feb 3d 1842 Thursday A Revelation was given a few days Since for the Twelve to obtain the printing esstablishment of E Robinson & govern the printing of the Times & Seasons & all the church publications as they are directed by my Holy Spirit in the midst of their councils Saith the Lord.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.153After consulting upon the subject the quorum appointed Elders J. Taylor & W Woodruff of the Twelve to Edit the Times & Seasons & take charge of the whole esstablishment under the direction of Joseph the Seer. Accordingly I left my station at the Nauvoo provision store & commenced this day to labour for the church in the printing esstablish-ment.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.153Elder Taylor & myself spent the afternoon in taking an invoice of the printing esstablishment & met in council in the evening at Joseph store.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1534th I spent the day with Br Taylor in finishing the invoice of the printing esstablishment Books & Stationary & in the evening we again met at Josephs Store & E Robinson made out the deed to W Richards of his lot & house containing the printing esstablishment & all Appurtenances belonging thereto Amounting in all to $6,600 dollars.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1535th Saturday This is tithing day. I Assisted Elder W. Richards in taking in the tithing for the Temple. It was a busy day. We took in $1,000 dollars of property or more. I spent the evening with Joseph & Elder Richards at the printing office.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1546th Sunday I spent the day at home writing. Elders Young & Kimball have gone to Laharp to hold a two days meeting.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.154Feb 7, 8, & 9 /10 & 11/ I spent in the printing Office & was busy in setting in order many things about the office.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.15412th I attended the city Council. It was an interesting day. The subject of our rights was

discused & among other things a Law passed regulating Hawkers pedlers Auctioneers &c.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.15413th I preached on Sunday at Br Israel Barlows to a full house & had an interesting time.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.15414 15, & 16 Was spent at the printing Office labouring in the temporal Concerns thereof.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.15417 A Special city Council was called & among the business of the day, A Law was passed regulating marriage. Joseph the seer made many interesting remarks concerning our priviliges. Council adjourned to next day evening.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.15418th City council met at early candle light according to adjournment. After some business on roads was performed Joseph the Seer took the floor & followed Gen Bennet Concerning law our rights &co His speach was truly interesting & powerfull.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.15419th This was a busy day in each department of business it being tithing day for the temple. Their was much business done at the store property brought in &c. We sent about two bushels of the Times & Seasons to the post Office to send to our patrons. I received 3 papers from Mr Ezra Carter jr. which contained much intelligence of various kinds.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.155It is truly interesting edifying & glorious to contemplate the great & mighty work which God has set his hand to esstablish in these last days by revealing the fullness of the everlasting gospel as recorded in the Book of mormon & esstablishing his church & kingdom as at the Beginning which is according to the order of heaven with Seers prophets Apostles, Elders Priests, Bishops, Teachers, Revelation, Administering of Angels gifts, graces, Knowledge, wisdom tongues healings &c &c.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.155Truly the Lord has raised up Joseph the Seer of the seed of Abraham out of the loins of ancient Joseph, & is now clothing him with mighty power & wisdom & knowledge which is more clearly manifest & felt in the midst of his intimate friends than any other class of mankind. The Lord is Blessing Joseph with Power to reveal the mysteries of the kingdom of God; to translate through the urim & Thummim Ancient records & Hyeroglyphics as old as Abraham or Adam, which causes our hearts to burn within us while we behold their glorious truths opened unto us.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.155Joseph the Seer has presented us some of the Book of Abraham which was written by his own hand but hid from the knowledge of man for the last four thousand years but has now come to light through the mercy of God. Joseph has had these records in his possession for several years but has never presented them before the world in the english language untill now. But he is now about to publish it to the world or parts of it by publishing it in the Times & Seasons, for Joseph the Seer is now the Editor of that paper & Elder Taylor assists him in writing while it has fallen to my lot to take charge of the Business part of the esstablishment.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.155

I have had the privilege this day of assisting in setting the TIPE for printing the first peace of the B00K OF ABRAHAM that is to be presented to the inhabitants of the EARTH in the LAST DAYS.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.155My Soul has been much edifyed of late from time to time in hearing Joseph the Seer convers about the mysteries of the Kingdom of God. Truly GOD is with him & is making him mighty in wisdom & knowledge & I am convinced for myself that none of the Prophets Seers or Revelators of the Earth have ever accomplished a greater work than will be accomplished in the Last days through the mercy of God By JOSEPH THE SEER.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.156Feb 20 Sunday I spent the day at home reading & writing.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.15621 22 23 24 25 & 26 Was spent in the printing office. Nothing remarkable transpired with us during the week excepting we prepared A plate for making a cut at the commencement of the Book of Abraham which is to be published in the 9 no. of the 3 Vol of the Times & Seasons which will be interesting to many of the inhabitants of the earth.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.156I have read the life of Win. Colbett during the past week & in many respects find [it] to be interesting.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.15627th Sunday I spent the day at home writing. 28th Spent the day at the Printing Office.MarchWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.156March 1st 1842 My Birth Day I am 35 years of age this day as the spring enters, And thinking I could not Celebrate my Birth day more effectually than to meet my best friends I killed a Turkey made a feast & invited some of my friends to attend. Some came & some could not. The company consisted of Joseph the Seer & Lady Elders H. C. Kimball & Lady J. Taylor & Lady & Mother, Dr. W. Richards & John E. Page. After supper the evening was mostly spent in hearing Joseph the Seer convers about the blessings of the kingdom of God much to our edification.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.156March 2d I spent the day as usual at the office.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1563d Was spent at printing office.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.156March 4th 1842 Phebe A. Woodruff was Born this morning 30 minutes past 10 oclock. Unto us a child is given unto us a daughter is born. Mother & babe doing well. May the Lord be priased for all his mercies unto us. After leaving my family comfortable I spent a busy day at the Office making up the Mails or prepairing papers for it.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1575th I attended the City Council through the day & past some important Laws such as recording deeds & other instruments of writing in Nauvoo & bought a lot of land of Hyrum Kimball.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.157

Sunday I preached at Br Matthews House.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1577th I visited the Block of land north of the Temple which I bought of H. Kimball & spent part of the day in the printing Office.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1578th I spent the day getting wood out of the river cutting it & getting it home. I drew in cord & a half to my door & spent some time in the office.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1579 Spent the day at the printing Office & in the evening attended Court at Hyrum Smiths office whare Lysander M. Davis was found quilty of slandering the character of Joseph Smith & was bound over to keep the peace under $100 bond. After court was over Joseph Smith & the Twelve suped upon a rost Turkey with sister Hyde.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.157March 10 I spent the day at the printing office.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.157* 11th The Nauvoo Legion met on parrade this day. I rode in the Legion in company with the quorum of the Twelve as assistant Chaplain. It was the first time I had seen the Legein on parrade & it caused peculiar feelings to rest upon me while gasing upon this Legion & contemplate the past present & to come.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.157After the business of the day was closed, I attend the trial of Elder Gladden F. Bishop at President Joseph Smith House, & it was an interesting time. Gladden had set himself up as some great thing for 8 or 9 years & the church had been so much troubled with him by his foolish conduct that he had been cut off a number of times from the Church & restored, & he had now set himself up as a prophet & Revelator to the church & a number of his revelations were brought forward & red before the congregations & it was the greatest Bundle of Nonsens ever put together. It would have taken Gladden Bishop ten thousand Years to have accomplished the work which he said in his pretended revelations he should perform. He took the name of God in vain & his crime was so great in his Blaspheming God in his pretended revelations that Joseph the Seer said that nothing would excuse him in the sight of God & angels in commiting the unpardonable sin ownly because he was a fool & had not sens sufficient for the Holy Ghost to enlighten him. After his Revelations were read condemned & commited to the flames he was cut off from the Church & given over to the buffetings of Satan untill the day of the Lord Jesus.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.15812 The Court Marshall of the Nauvoo Legion met at Gen Joseph Smith. I attended. The rank rool was made out so that each officer might know his place. I spent part of the day in the printing office.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.15813th Sunday I spent the day at home with my family & wrote some in my Journal.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.15814th Spent the day in printing Office.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.15815th * The Nauvoo Masonic Lodge was formed esstablished and organized this day. The possession was formed at half past one o-clock at Joseph's store & marched in

possession to the grove in front of the temple & organized the lodge & an address was deliverd by the Grand master of the Masonic Lodge of Illinois. Good order prevailed. It was judged their was about 3,000 citizens assembled on the occasion.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.159 Received a letter from Br Wedster which brought information from my fathers house.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.15916 I wrote a letter to L R Foster. Spent day in printing.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.15917 I wrote a letter to Dwight Webster.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.15918th I spent the day in the printing office.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.15919 Spent the day in the printing Office. We struck off about 500 No of the 10 No 3 vol of Times & Seasons which contained the portion of the Book of Abraham that gave his account of Kolob, Oliblish, God siting upon his Throne The Earth, other planets & many great & glorious things as revealed to Abraham through the power of the priesthood. The truths of the Book of Abraham are truly edifying great & glorious which are among the rich treasures that are revealed unto us in the last days.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.159March 20th Sunday Sermon of Joseph the SeerWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.159A large assembly of Saints gather together at an early hour to hear a discours deliverd upon the Subject of Baptism by Joseph the Seer, but as a young child was dead & his Corpes presented in the assembly it called forth many remarks from The speaker upon death & the resurrection which were in the highest degree interesting & his remarks upon Baptism was truly glorious to the believer in Jesus Christ. The following is a brief synopsis of some of the items presented in the discours:Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.159The Speaker read the 14 ch. Revelations, And sayes "we have again the warning voice sounded in our midst which shows the uncertainty of human life. And in my leasure moments I have meditated upon the subject, & asked the question Why is it that infant innocent Children are taken away from us, esspe-cially those that seem to be most intelligent beings?"Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.159Answer. "This world is a vary wicked world & it is a proverb that the world grow weaker & wiser, but if it is the case the world grows more wicked & corrupt. In the early ages of the world A richeous man & a man of God & intelligence had a better chance to do good to be received & believed than at the present day. But in these days such a man is much opposed & persecuted by most of the inhabitants of the earth & he has much sorrow to pass through. Hence the Lord takes many away even in infancy that they may escape the envy of man, the sorrows & evils of this present world & they were two pure & to lovly to live on Earth. Therefore if rightly considered we have, instead of morning we have reason to rejoice, as they are deliverd from evil & we shall soon have them again.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.160What chance is their for infidelity when we are parting with our friends almost daily?

None at all. The infidel will grasp at evry straw for help untill death stares him in the face & then his infidelity takes its flight for the realities of the eternal world are resting upon him in mighty power & when evry earthly support & prop fails him, he then sensibly feels the eternal truths of the immortality of the Soul.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.160* Also the doctrin of Baptizing Children or sprinkling them or they must welter in Hell is a doctrin not true not supported in Holy writ & is not consistant with the character of God. The moment that Children leave this world they are taken to the bosom of Abraham. The ownly difference between the old & young dying is one lives longer in heaven & Eternal light & glory than the other & was freed a little sooner from this miserable wicked world. Notwithstanding all this glory we for a moment loose sight of it & mourn the loss but we do not mourn as those without hope. *Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.160(We should take warning & not wait for the death bed to repent.) As we see the infant taken away by death, so may the youth & middle aged as well as the infant suddenly be called into eternity. Let this then proove as a warning to all not to procrastinate repentance or wait till a death bed, for it is the will of God that man should repent & serve him in health & in the strength & power of his mind in order to secure his blessings & not wait untill he is called to die.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.161"My intention (says the speaker) was to have treated upon the subject of Baptism. But having a case of death before us, I thought it proper to refer to that subject. I will now however say a few words upon that subject Baptism as intended.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.161God has made certain decreas which are fixed & unalterable. For instance God set the sun, the moon, the stars in the heavens, & given them their laws conditions, & bounds which they cannot pass except by his command. They all move in perfect harmony in there sphere & order & are as wonders, lights & signs unto us. The sea also has its bounds which it cannot pass. God has set many signs in the earth as well as in heaven. For instance the oaks of the forest the fruit of the tree, the herd of the field all bear a sign that seed hath been planted there. For it is a decree of the Lord that evry tree fruit or herb bearing seed should bring forth after its kind & cannot Come forth after any other law or principle.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.161Upon the same principle do I contend that Baptism is a sign, ordained of God for the believer in Christ to take upon himself in order to enter into the kingdom of God. "For except you are born of the water & the spirit you cannot enter into the kingdom of God, saith the Savior. As It is a sign or command which God hath set for man to enter into this Kingdom of God those who seek to enter in any other way will seek in vain, for God will not receive them neither will the angels acknowledge their works as as accepted, for they have not taken upon themselves those ordinances & signs which God ordained for man to receive in order to receive a celestial glory, & God has decreed that all that who will not obey his voice shall not escape the damnation of hell. What is the damnation of hell? To go with that society who have not obeyed his commands.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.162Baptism is a sign to God, to Angels to heaven that we do the will of God & their is no

other way beneath the heavens whareby God hath ordained for man to come to God & any other cource is in vain. God hath decreed & ordained that man should repent of all his sins & Be Baptized for the remission of his sins. Then he can come to God in the name of Jesus Christ in faith. Then we have the promise of the Holy Ghost.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.162What is the sign of the healing of the sick? The laying on of hands is the sign or way marked out by James & the custom of the ancient saints as ordered by the Lord & we Should not obtain the blessing by persuing any other course except the way which God has marked out.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.162What if we should attempt to get the Holy Ghost through any other means except the sign or way which God hath appointed? Should we obtain it? Certainly not. All other means would fail. The Lord says do so & so & I will bless so & so. Their is certain key words & signs belonging to the priesthood which must be observed in order to obtaine the Blessings.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.162The sign of Peter was, to repent & be baptized for the remission of Sins, with the promise of the gift of the Holy Ghost & in no other way is the gift of the Holy Ghost obtained.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.162Their is a difference between the Holy Ghost & the gift of the Holy Ghost. Cornelius received the Holy Ghost before he was Baptized which was the convincing power of God unto him of the truth of the gospel. But he could not receive the gift of the Holy Ghost untill after he was Baptized, & had he not taken this sign or [or]dinances upon him the Holy Ghost which convinced him of the truth of God would have left him untill he obeyed these ordinances & received the gift of the Holy Ghost by the laying on of hands according to the order of God. He could not have healed the sick or command an evil spirit to come out of a man & it obey him for the spirit might say to him as he did to the sons of Seavy Peter I know & Christ I know but who are ye?Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.163It matereth not whether we live long or short after we come to a knowledge of the principles & obey them. I know that all men will be damned if they do not come in the way which God has appointed.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.163As Concerning the resurrection I will merly say that all men will come from the grave as they lie down, whether old or young. Their will not be added unto ther stature one cubit neither taken from it All being raised by the power of God having the spirit of God in their bodies & not Blood. Children will be enthroned in the presence of God & the Lamb with bodies of the same stature that were on earth. Having been redeemed by the Blood of the Lamb they will there enjoy a fulness of that light Glory & intelligence which is received in the celestial kingdom of God. "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord, for they rest from their labours & their works do follow them.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.163The speaker before closing called upon the vast assembly before him to humble themselves in faith before God, & in mighty Prayer & fasting to call upon his Holy name, untill the elements were purified over our heads & the earth sanctified under our feet

that the inhabitants of this city may escape the power of the disease pestilence & destroyer that rideth upon the face of the earth & that the holy spirit of God may rest upon this vast multitude.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.163At the close of the meeting President Smith informed the congregation that he should attend to the ordinance of Baptism in the river near his house at 2 o-clock. And at the appointed hour the Bank of the missisippi was lined with a multitude of people & President Joseph Smith went forth into the river & Baptized with his own hands about 80 persons for the remission of their sins & what added Joy to the seene the first person Baptized was Mr L.D. Wason a nephew of sister Emma Smith the first of her kindred that have embraced the fulness of the gospel.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.163At the close of this interesting seene the Administrator lifted up his hands towards heaven & implored the blessing of heaven God to rest upon the People, & truly the spirit of God did rest upon the multitude to the Joy & consolation of our harts.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.164After Baptism the congregation again repaired to the grove near the Temple to attend to the ordinance of confirmation & notwithstanding president Smith had spoken in the open air to the people & stood in the water & Baptized about 80 person about 50 of those Baptized received their confirmation under his hands in the after part of the day; & during the intermission of these meetings their was probably as many more Baptized & confirmed for their Dead relatives at the Font By the Twelve. And those who wish for further information concerning the seenes of the Sabbath in Nauvoo or any other day in the week I would say to all such come & see. W. Woodruff.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.164H. C. Kimball Baptized abot 40 in the font. I assisted in confirming about [2?]0. It was truly an interesting day.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.164March 21, 22, & 23 I spent in the printing office.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.16424 I spent the day geting out manure upon my garden & I laboured so hard it made [me] sick. I could not rest at night. Br & Sister Benbow spent the night with me or evening rather.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.16425th Willford Owen met with a sad accident this day. He drank a strong lye by accident & came near killing him. It eat his lungs throat & mouth vary bad. We were fearful he would not recover. If he follows my footsteps he will have many hard accidents to pass through in life for I have been vary unfortunet in my childhood & youth in breaking my bones & run many hair bredth escape.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.16426 Willford is still vary poorly. I spent the day in the printing office.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.16427 Sunday This was an interesting day. A large assembly met in the grove near the Temple. Br Amisa Lyman addressed the assembly & made many interesting remarks. He was followed by Joseph the seer who made some edifying remarks concerning Baptism for the dead. He said the Bible supported the doctrin. "Why are ye Baptized for

the dead if the dead rise not &c." If their is one word of the Lord that supports the doctrin it is enough to make it a true doctrin. Again if we can baptize a man in the Name of the Father of the Son & of the Holy Ghost for the remission of sins it is just as much our privilege to act as an agent & be baptized for the remission of sins for & in behalf of our dead kindred who have not herd the gospel or fulness of it.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.165After meeting closed the congregation again assembled upon the bank of the river & Joseph the seer went into the river & Baptized all that Came unto him & I considered it my privilege to be Baptized for the remission of my sins for I had not been since I first Joined the Church in 1833. I was then Baptized under the hands of Elder Zerah Pulsi-pher. Therefore I went forth into the river & was Baptized under the hands of JOSEPH THE SEER & likewise did Elder J Taylor & many others & Joseph Called upon me to assist him & I did so & went in & Baptized 12 & then Joseph lifted up his hands to heaven & blessed the people & the spirit of God rested upon the congregation. We then again repaired to the place of meeting near the Temple & Elder Taylor & myself was confirmed by the laying on of hands. We then commenced confirming others who had been baptized. I confirmed about 20. Some remarks were made by Gen Bennett & Elder Taylor & the meeting closed.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.165Baptized 12 & confirmed 20.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.16528th Willford is still feeble but appears some better. I spent the day at the Printing office. Elder L. Wight has just landed in Nauvoo with about 170 Saints mostly from England & about $3,000 dollars worth of Goods for the benefit of the Nauvoo House & Temple. The Temple is progressing well at the present time.*Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.16629 Spent the day in my business in the printing office except in the morning I sowed some inoins, beets & peas in my Garden. Willford Bleeds much at the nose which makes him vary week.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.16630 & 31 I spent the time in the printing office.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.16631 Rode out onto the prairie & laid out the ground for ditching the front of my lot. Visited many sick & lade hands upon them.AprilWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.166April 1st Spent the day at the printing office counting over Hymn Book forms.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1662 Spent the day at the printing office.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.166April 3 Sunday I spent the day in writing in my Autobiography.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1664th Spent the day in the printing office.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1665 Spent the day in the printing Office.

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.166[April 6]Minutes of TheSpecial CONFERENCEHeld in Nauvoo April 6th 1842Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.166It being rainy the fore part of the day Conference did not meet untill 1 o-clock PM. President Hyram Smith occupied the time mostly through the day giving instruction to the Church.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1667th Rainy in the fore part of the day. Conference opened at 1 oclock. President J. Smith H. Smith Wm. Law & the Twelve took the stand & opened meeting & spoke upon a variety of subjects & called upon those who wished to be ordained to the office of an Elder to come forward & have their names taken. Many came forward.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1678th Sun rose plesent & conference opened at 10 o-clock. Elder L. Wight Presidents J Smith & Hyram Smith & others spoke. Then those that were to be ordained Elders were requested to remove from the rest of the congregation by themselves. They did so & six of the Twelve viz. B. Young H. C. Kimball, O. Pratt, L Wight, W. Richards G A Smith & myself went forward & Ordained 275 two hundred & seventy five to the office of Elders.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.167This was truly an interesting time. More Elders were ordain on this occasion than were ever ordained in the Church of Latter Day Saints in one day before. While this was going on Elder Taylor was delivering a discourse from the Stand to the multitude, & also their was baptizing and confirming (from or) at the font in the afternoon. Elders Amiza Lyman & Wm. Smith occupied the stand in the afternoon & was followed by Joseph with few remarks & the Conference closed.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1679th The Saints in Nauvoo assembled at the house of president Marks at an early hour in the morning to pay their last respeck to the Body of Ephraim Marks Son of President Marks who died on the evening of the 7th. A large procession formed two by two & walked to the grove. A large concorse assembled.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.167President Joseph Smith spoke upon the occasion with much feelings & interest. Among his remarks he said it is a vary solumn & awful time. I never felt more solumn. It calles to mind the death of my oldest Brother who died in New York & my Youngest Brother Carloss Smith who died in Nauvoo. It has been hard for me to live on earth & see those young men upon whome we have leaned upon as a support & comfort taken from us in the midst of their youth. Yes it has been hard to be reconciled to these things. I have sometimes felt that I should have felt more reconciled to have been called myself if it could have been the will of God. Yet I know we ought to be still & know it is of God & be reconciled. All is right. It will be but a short time before we shall all in like manner be called.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.168It may be the case with me as well as you. Some has supposed that Br Joseph could not die but this is a mistake. It is true their has been times when I have had the promise

of my life to accomplish such & such things, but having accomplish those things I have not at present any lease of my life & am as liable to die as other men.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.168I Can say in my heart that I have not done any thing against Ephraim Marks that I am Sorry for & I would ask any of his Companions if they have done any thing against him that they are sorry for or that they would not like to meet at the bar of God. If so let it prove as a warning to all men to deal justly before God & with all men. Then we shall be clear in the day of judgment.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.168When we loose a near & dear friend upon whom we have set our hearts we can never feel the same afterwards knowing that if we set our hearts upon others they may in like manner be taken from us. President Smith made many other interesting remarks & left it for President Rigdon to Close.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.168President Rigdon arose & also said many interesting [things] & among other said that when we see a principle that makes us the most Happy if we will Cultivate that principle & practice it ourselves it will render others Happy for that course of conduct that pleases you will please others. I would say to the morners that death has made his heaviest stroke at you for should he take either of the parents away from the rest of the family it would set them down in the kingdom of God with their Son Ephraim. The speaker remarked that the death of this young man had made a vacancy in his heart that nothing Could fill untill it was filled by restoring the society of the Same person in eternity which is the case in loosing any friend.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.168All the remarks were vary appropriate that were made on the occasion. The Body was then Conveyd to the grave in solemn silence & each as they passed by droped in a branch of evergreen into the grave. The Body was then coverd with earth which closed the scenery.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.169The City Council met at 2 o-clock. I stayed a little season & came home with a hard head ake but notwithstanding this illness I set out a bed of english strawburies & 150 stocks of english red raspberrys in my garden which closed the business of the [day.] <We set> (3) <[pansies?] [-]>.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.169April 10th Sunday (BB) A plesant morning. A large Congregation of Saints met at the grove. President William Law addressed the assembly for about 1 hour.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.169Then Joseph the Seer arose in the power of God reproved & rebuked wickedness before the people in the name of the Lord God. He wished to say a few words to suit the Condition of the general mass. And I shall speak with authority of the priesthood in the name of the Lord God which shall prove a savior of life unto life or of death unto death.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.169Notwithstanding this congregation profess to be Saints yet I stand in the midst of all characters and classes of men. If you wish to go whare God is you must be like God or possess the principles which God possesses. For if we are not drawing towards God in principle we are going from him & drawing towards the devil. Yes I am standing in the

midst of all kinds of people. Search your hearts & see if you are like God. I have searched mine & feel to repent of all my sins. We have theives among us Adulterers, liars, hypocritts.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.169If God should speak from Heaven he would Command you not to steal, not to commit Adultery, nor to covet, nor deceive but be faithful over a few things. As far as we degenerate from God we desend to the devil & looses knowledge & without knowledge we cannot be saved & while our hearts are filled with evil & we are studying evil their is no room in our hearts for good or studying good.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.169Is not God good? [Yea?] then you be good. If he is faithful then you be faithful. Add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge & seek for evry good thing. The Church must be cleansed & I proclaim against all iniquity.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.170A man is saved no faster than he gets knowledge for it he does not get knowledge he will be brought into Captivity by some evil power in the other world as evil spirits will have more knowledge & Consequently more power than many men who are on the earth. Hence it needs Revelation to assist us & give us knowledge of the things of God. What is the reason that the Priest of the day do not get Revelation? They ask ownly to consume it upon their lust. Their hearts are corrupt & they cloke their iniquity by saying that their is no more Revelations. But if any revelations are given of God they are universally opposed by the priest & Christendon at large for it reveals their wickedness & abominations.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.170Many other remarks of interest were made by the speaker. I truly felt in my own heart that it was a profitable meeting.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.170On my return home I was soon met by one of my old school mates & neighbours by the name of Lewis Allen native of Avon Connecticut. He has Called to visit Nauvoo & inquire into the principles of the Latter Day Saints. He herd Joseph the seer preach during the day & seemed much better satisfied than he expected. He spent the night with me & I lade before him the first principles of the Gospel.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.170April 11 I spent the day at printing office. Mr Allen was sick with the ague at my house.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.17012 I spent the time as usual at the printing office. Mr Allen was better of his Illness. Called at the printing [office] & I gave him 1 2 & 3 vol of the Times & Seasons $4.00To 1 Gospel Reflector $1.25To 1 Millenniel Star $1.50

Total $6.75Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.170/I met in the Lodge with Joseph & the 12. See Church History./Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.170I made him a present of the above works so that he might have a knowledge of our principles as they exhist. He spent the night with me.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.171

13 I walked with Neighbour Allen to the ferry Boat at noon & took the parting hand. Spent the day in the printing office.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.171April 14th 15 & 16 Spent the time in the printing Office.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.17117th Sunday * I spent the day in Company with W Richards & Hyram Smith. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.171I was Baptized on the 21 for my Mother & two Brothers. /See May 29./ = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.17118, 19 20 & 21 Was spent in the printing Office. During the evening of the 21 I was attacted with the fever & ague with all its force & power. I had a sick night.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.17122 Had a vary sick day with the fever.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.17123d Was still sick with the ague & fevar.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.17124 Sunday Elder B. Young called upon me in the morning. Wished me to go with him & visit the sick. I told him I was sick myself. He lade hands upon me & prayed for me & I felt Better & got into the wagon with him & rode 5 miles on the paririe to visit a sick Brother. I felt much better on my return.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.17125 Spent the day in the printing Office.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.17126 April 1842 TUESDAY Spent the time in the printing Office.* [p.172]

[Click to view full-size image.]Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.17327th I received a letter from Elder Dwight Webster Containing A Note on Hartford Bank Ct. of $50 dollars Nov 1, June '34. 895 Check letter A, for which I am to forward him my Note in a letter.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.17328th THURESDAY Spent the day in the printing Offic.*Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.17329th * Spent most of the day in the office.*Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.173April 30 Spent part of the day in the Office & drew home three loads of wood & ploughed part of my Garden which took me untill in the night. I got exceding warm & my Blood heat which gave me excessive head ake.MayWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.173May 1st Sunday I wrote some in my accounts Books & Journal. I wrote two letters one

to Ezra Carter Jr. & one to Ilus F Carter.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1732 3 & 4 Spent in the printing office.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1735th Met on parade in the morning in the officer drill of the Nauvoo Legion. Spent part of the day in the Office.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1736th Met again on parade. Answered to my name & was dissmised. Planted corn on the Kimball Block & spent part of the day in the office.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.173May 7th 1842 = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.173The whole Nauvoo Legion met on parade this day consisting [of] 23 Companies & they truly made a splended appearance. The whole Legion that were on parade were not much less than two thousand, & mostly well dressed in uniform. Gen. Joseph Smith prepared a splendid dinner for the whole staff intire with their Ladies. A Steem boat Landed under the salute of their music at noon near Gen Smiths & landed about 40 Saints mostly from Herefordshire England.

[Click to view full-size image.]Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.175*Note To the font & in Company with Br C. C. Rich I Baptized about one hundred for the remission of Sins the healing of the Body & the dead while Elder Young & others confirmed them as they came out of the water & Before leaving I went into the pool & was Baptized for My Great Grandfather Josiah Woodruff & My Great Grand Mother wife of Josiah Woodruff making five of my dead relatives which I have been Baptized for.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1758th Sunday I attended meeting with my whole family. A large congregation were assembled. President Rigdon addressed the assembly upon the subject of Religion. His discourse was much to edification. Others followed. After meeting many were Baptized in the font & also in the river.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1759th 10 11 12 & 13 Was Spent in the printing Office.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.17514th Saturday I attended the city Council through the day. It was the most interesting council I ever attended in some respects. I wrote 2 letters to Isaiah Madison to come to Nauvoo. The Twelve had a Council in the evening & silenced Benjamin Winchester untill he made satisfaction & discountenanced the Council held in Philadelaphia.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.17515 Sunday I attended meeting at the grove. Elders L. Wight & B Young spoke in the fore part of the day & I addressed the congregation in the afternoon the first time I had spoken to the assembly at large for more than two years. After meeting I went * 2. Note Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.175Vengance is mine. I will repay saith The Lord.

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.176May 15th 1842 Sunday True information has just reached us that the Noted Governor Boggs of Missouri who By his orders expeled ten thousand Latter Day Saints, Has just Been assassinated in his own house & fallen in his own Blood. Three Ball wer shot through his head two through his Brains & one through his mouth, tongue & throat. Thus this ungodly wretch has fallen in the midst of his iniquity & the vengance of God has overtaken him at last & he has met his Just deserts though by an unknown hand. This information is proclaimed through all the papers & By dispatched messengers & hand Bills through the land. Thus Boggs hath died as a fool dieth & gone to his place to receive the reward of his works. *Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.176I attended meeting at the grove in the forenoon. Elders L. Wight & B Young preached & in the Afternoon I preached it being the first time I had spoken to the Church for more than two years. At the Close of the meeting I went to the pool & Baptized in company with C C Rich about 100 persons mostly for the dead & was also Baptized myself for My Great Grandfather Josiah /Medad/ Woodruff and his wife my Great Grand Mother.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.176Azmon says our G Grand Fathers name was Medad.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.176/* Boggs was shot but did not die but has sinc recove[red] from his wounds./Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.176May 16, 17, 18, & 19 I spent in the printing office as usual.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.17620 I received a letter from L. R. Foster New York containing $30.00 dollars on what he owed me for Books.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.176 I wrote a letter to Br Dwight Webster acknowledging the recept of $50 dollars which he lent me & sent him a note for the Same. I attended a general meeting of the Nauvoo Lodge.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.17621 I spent the day at the printing Office. We have had a cold rain for three days.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.17722 Sunday I spent the day at home writing.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.17723, 24, 25 Spent the time in the printing Office.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.17726th I wrote a letter to Elder L R Foster.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.17727th The first Presidency The Twelve & High Council & virtuous part of the Church are making an exhertion abot these days to clense the Church from Adulterors fornicators & evil persons for their are such persons crept into our midst. The high council have held a number of meeting of late & their researches have disclosed much iniquity & a number been Cut off from the church. I met with the High Council to day on the trial of L. O. Littlefield Joel S Miles & Darwin Chase. The two former were cut of for Adultery & the case of D Chase was put of till tomorrow.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.177

28th The case of D. Chase was tryed & he restored to fellowship by the majority of own[ly?] 1 vote. I wrote a letter to Sister Shuah C. Carter.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.17729th Sunday I spent part of the day at home writing. In the evening I went to the font & Baptized Elder G. A. Smith for the restoration of his health. I also Baptized my wife, Phebe W. Woodruff for three of her dead kindred viz her Grand Father Joshua Fabyan & Grand Mother Sarah Fabyan & Great uncle John Fabyan.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.177I was then Baptized under the hands of Elder G. A. Smith for & in Behalf of my Grand Father Eldad Woodruff & Grand Mother Dinah Woodruff /Also for the wife of uncle Samuel Woodruff/. Phebe was Baptized for & in Behalf of her Grand Father Ezra Carter & Grand Mother Phebe W. Carter, on the 21st of April the same day that I was Baptized for my Mother & two Brothers.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.17730th I was Baptized under the hands of G. A. Smith for my Great Grand father Thompson & my Great Grand Mother Thompson Also for My Grand Father Lot Thompson & my Grand Mother Anna Thompsons.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.178I Baptized Phebe W Woodruff for her uncle John Fabyan Aunt Sally Fabyan Uncle George Fabyan Uncle Joseph Fabyan. I also Baptized Br John Benbow for six of his dead kindred Also Sister Jane Benbow for six of her dead friends.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.17831st Spent the time in the printing Office.JuneWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.178June 1st Spent the time in the printing office.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.178June 1 2st I carried all of my family out to John Benbows for them to spend a few days with them & during the night I was taken vary sick.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1782 3d I returned to Nauvoo went to court Marshall but being sick went home. Was confined to my bed through the day.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.178June 3 4d I felt some better in the morning went to the printing office & made mail through the day.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1784 5th Sunday My wife & one child came home with Br Benbow. I had an exceding sick day & among other afflictions the ague.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1785 6th I arose vary feeble in the morning not able to get out.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1787 & 8th 9th Was still sick. Suffered much pain with the ague, fever, Bowel Complaint & piles all upon me at once.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.17810th I was enabled to get to the printing office but was vary feeble.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.178

11th I attended City Council part of the day &Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.178the printing office the other part.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.17912th Sunday I attended meeting in the fore part of the day & herd O Pratt preach upon the subject of building up Zion.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.17913 I spent the day in the printing office.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.17914th I met in Conference with the Twelve in the evening. We decided that Elder Hiram Clark Should go to Liverpool and take Elder Amos Fielding place & that Elder Fielding bring his family to Nauvoo.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.17915th Spent the day in the printing office.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.17916th I attended the Nauvoo Masonic Lodge during the evening.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.17917th I spent the day making Mall. / Ilus F. Carter address is No 460 Pearl St near Chatham New York City./Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.179June 18th Saterday The Citizens of Nauvoo Both Male & female assembled near the Temple for a general meeting. Many thousands were assembled. Joseph the seer arose & spoke upon Several subjects.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.179Among other subjects he spoke his mind in great plainness concerning the iniquity & wickedness of Gen John Cook Bennet, & exposed him before the public. He also prophesied in the Name of the Lord Concerning the merchants in the City that if they with the rich did not open their hearts & contribute to the poor that they would be cursed by the hand of God & be out off from the land of the living.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.179The main part of the day was taken up upon the business of the agricultural & manufacturing society ie. we have a charter granted us by the Legislator of the state for that purpose & the time has come for us to make use of that Charter. It is divided into stock of $50 dollars each share. Any person owning one share became a member of the society a stockholder. Each share is entitled to one vote. This is esstablished with a view of helping the poor. Arangments were entered into to commence operations immediately.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.180Also Joseph commanded the Twelve to organize the Church more according to the Law of God. That is to require of those that come in to be setteled according to their Council & also to appoint a committee to wait upon all who arive & make them welcome & council them what to do. B Young, H. C. Kimball G. A. Smith & Hyrum Smith was the committee appointed to wait upon emigrants & settle them.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.18019th Sunday I attended meeting in the fore part of the day. Herd a discourse deliverd by Elder James in the afternoon I Joined Mr Dunn & Miss Snyder in the Bonds of

Matrimony at my house.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.18020th I spent the day in the printing office.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.18021 A large meeting was again assembled & addressed by president Smith concerning emigration agriculturall & Manufacturing persuits & was followed by the Twelve & others.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.18022 Spent the day in the printing office.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.18023 Spent the day in the printing Office.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.18024 CELEBRATION OF ST. JOHN's The Nauvoo Masonic Lodge assembled at 9 A.M. at J. Smith store. Received the visiting Brethren, formed processin & marched to the Temple or stand near the Temple. It was judjed their was about six thousand persons present. We herd an address deliverd by President Rigdon appropriate to the occasion.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.180We then returned to the Lodge & dispersed for two hours to take refreshment. Met at two oclock. Spent two hours in the lodge. We then dispersed.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.180I called upon Mr A. Crane MD professor of Phrenology who accompanied me to my house & examined my head & the heads of my family & gave us a chart of each head.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.181June 25th I spent the day in the printing Office.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.18126th Sunday I attended meeting & had an interesting time. Our congregations are increasing.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.18127, 28, 29, 30th Was spent in the printing Office.JulyWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.181July 1, & 2d I spent my time in the Office.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1813d Sunday Was an interesting day. About six thousand persons assembled at the place of meeting in Nauvoo & was addressed by Joseph the Seer much to our edifycation. He read the 7th ch of Daniel & explained about the kingdom of God set up in the last days & said many things which were truly edifying.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1814th JULY The Legion met as usual & celebrated the day fourth of July & had an interesting time.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1815th Met in the city Council. Passed laws & ordinances.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1816th Spent the day making mail.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1817 Spent the day in the printing Office.

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1818 Spent the day in the printing office. I wrote a letter to Milton Holmes.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1819th I attended City Council.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.18110th Sunday I preached from the stand in the fore part of the day & spent the latter part of the day at home.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.181July 11 I spent the day at the printing Office.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.18212 I attended the City Council.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.18213, 14, 15, & 16 I spent in the printing Office.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.18217th Sunday Elder John Taylor preached in the fore part of the day. I preached in the Afternoon & expressed my feelings in plainness upon various subjects. After meeting I repaired to the font & Confirmed about one hundred who were Baptized mostly for their dead relations.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.18218th Spent the time as usual in the printing Office.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.18219 Received a letter from Br Webster who informed me that Sister Eunice had given Birth to a son but that she was exeeding low & weak from her lungs complaint.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.18220 Received a letter from L. R. Foster N.Y.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.18221 Spent the time in the printing office. The time has come when their is again great excitement throughout the land against the Saints. This excitement has arisen partly because the Saints feel dispose to exercise those rights which the Constitution & Laws of the United States guarrentee unto us equal with all other citizens in attending the elections & voting for whom we please.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.182Also Dr John Cook Bennet has been base wicked & corrupt & has been expeled from the Church & has gone forth abroad in all the land & is stiring up strife against the Saints by lying against Joseph & many others of the Church. Offences truly come but wo unto those through whom they come.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.18222 Spent the time in the printing office.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.182JULY 23d The time had come when we were under the necessity of having a new speck of paper & other materials for the printing Office & Book Binders which could not be purchased short of St Lewis & Joseph appointed me to go to St Lowis & purchase the articles & as it fell to my lot to perform the journey & business, I aranged my affairs & on Saturday this 23d of July I went up to the Steam Boat landing to watch for a Boat.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.183I stoped at Br L Wights which was near the landing at which place I spent four days &

nights watching for a boat expecting one evry hour. About noon on the 27th a boat hove in sight which we were truly glad to see. It was the Galena. We hailed & she stoped & took three of us on board viz Messrs Ashton, Moulton, & myself.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.183We found the boat to be heavy loaded with led having 7,000 pigs on board & the water being low we soon saw we should have a slow journey. The boat crossed the river to Montrose. Stoped & empted the boat of its load into lighters & the hands had a tremendious fight while doing it. Spent the night at Montrose.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.18328th Left Montrose & rode to Nashville. This made five days in sight of Nauvoo. After leaving home we left Nashville & went over the rapids to Keokurk. 12 miles. We run onto the rocks many times & spent the day getting off.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.18329th Friday Left Keokurk. Rainy morning. Stoped at warsaw. We past Tully run on to a Sand Bank about dedrain & lay till morning.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.18330th Got of the Sand bank at 7 oclock. Passed Dedrain & Marion City. Run on to another Sand bank which rendered the boat 6 hours. I took a severe cold which settelled into the Billious fever & I was exeeding ill the remainder of the journey. We passed by Hannibal which looks like a flourishing town. We run onto another Sand bar about dark.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.18331st Sunday We stoped at Louisiana for refreshments. Passed by Knoxville & run on to a sand bar & lay all day & night but lighted the boat during the time.AugustWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.184Aug 1st An exceding Cold day & night & morning. As for myself I am in almost evry kind of trouble. A severe cold has settelled throughout my body. I have the Rheumatism, teeth ake, head ake, bones ake, have got the musketoe fever, Bilious fever, & sick Stomack, & am fearful that if we run on to many more Sand bars & am many more weeks getting to St Louis & if the Musketoes do not favor me more than they have done, that it will be a question whether I ever reach home or not. But I hope for the best.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.184H[ ]. We have run smash into another sand bank. We have not gone more than 3 miles since we left the other that we was on the whole day.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.184This is election day in Illinois Nauvoo &c. I wish I was there but here I am fast on a sand bar & like to be. We are both out of provisions & wood. I think sumthing will be done for the hands have gon on to the Island cutting wood.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.184Got a lighter & took of some of the led. We then got off the bar & soon got on another. Soon got of & sailed 3 miles up the river & down again in another Channel. Then tied up to a wood pile &spent the night.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1842d Start well in the morning. The Musketoes have spotted up my face in a dredful manner. After running aground twice we pased Alton & the mouth of the Missouri River

& arived in St Louis at 12 oclock AM. We stoped at the American House. After Dining one of my busy scenes commenced notwithstand[ing] my ill state of health with the fever raging upon me I had much to do & but 24 hours to accomplish it in. I bought my stock of paper & other articles & walked till 10 oclock at night. Was tired out. Returned to the tavern & went to bed sick with severe pain in the head. I did not get sleep untill 2 oclock.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1843d Was awoke in the morning by bleeding at the nose. Bled 1 pint. Felt vary weak. Much paine in the head. Not seen a well day since I left home. Commenced business before breakfast. Continued at it untill 2 oclock. Got all goods & things on board the steem boat Rapids & Bills of Fraite made out. Got dinner. Went to bed tired & Sick enough. Left St Louis at 6 oclock PM.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1854th Traveld well through the day. Run on to some sand Bars. Had to get a lighter & light of from one of them. I continued to suffered much with pain in the head & canker in the mouth. I killed the Canker by chewing a piece of tobaco.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1855th Friday Nose bled considerable in the morning. We sail well. Passed Marion city, do Quincy at 2 oclock. Arived at Keokirk in the night.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1856th I left the Boat. Took stage. Arived at Montrose in the midst of a Masonic possession. A lodge was instituted in Montrose. I had an interview with Joseph then crossed to Nauvoo home again & was thoroughly pickled with the Billious fever.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.185But notwithstand[ing] my sickness I could not stop to rest for on my return I found the printing Office had stood still for about 10 day for the want of paper & the Boat was 5 days getting over the rapids during which time I went down the River with a skiff 6 miles to the Boat & got what paper we needed for the present use. We were untill midnight rowing over the rapids back again & in addition to my fever I had a sever cough. Distance to St Louis & Back 400 mils.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.18510th As soon as the Boat arived at Nauvoo & landed our freight & I saw it distributed to its several places whare it Belonged I went home & retired to my bed & passed through the Severest fit of sickness I ever experience in life. I had a thorough course of the Billious fever. I was Brought exceding low & for several days I struggled between life & death. I felt some of the time like gathering up my feet & sleeping with my fathers.SeptemberWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.186I was confined to my Bed or house from the 10th of Aug to the 19th of Sept making 40 days. During my sickness the Twelve came & anointed me & lade hands upon me & rebuke my fever & I felt a testimony that I should recover. After I Began to recover I had a relaps twice which put me Back much.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.186In one instance I was requested to attend a Conference or council of the quorum of the Twelve in the Case of Orson Pratt. I was weak & feeble yet I thought I would try to meet with them with the expectation that they would meet at Elder John Tay-lors who was

also vary low with the Billious fever. But on our arival at his house he was so vary feeble he was not able to have it there so it was remove to President Hyram Smiths Office. Elder B. Young Conveyed me in his carriag to the place of meeting but I had not Been in the house more than 10 minutes before my strength began to fail me. I lay down upon a bench but had no sooner lain down than I was gone. My breath stoped. My Brethren raised me up took me to the door into the air & with the assistance of water air &c I was brought to Breath again but not without a hard struggle between life & death. The Brethering lade hands upon me & Br Hyram Smith prayed for my recovery. I soon began to breathe free but I was deprived of all my Strength. They convey me home. It being a warm time I was much troubled for Breathing through most of the night & it took me Several days to recover my former strength.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.186During my sickness there was some important things transpired in the Church. We received the word of the Lord Concerning the Elders of the Church (through Joseph the Seer). The Lord manifested that it was his will that the first presidency, the Twelve, The High Council The quorum of High Priest, and the Elders quorum as a general thing Should go into the vineyard. The instructions were for the Elders to confine themselves to the free States & mostly to New England & the canidas [and] not to go to any of the indians or Slave States. The result was that a special Conference was called & three or four hundred Elders were called upon to go into the vineyard & about 400 Elders have since gone & many others are going. Their has never at any time been as great a turn out into the vineyard Since the foundation of the Church.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.187Br J. Taylor & myself are the ownly ones of the Twelve tht have not gone out into the vineyard. We being sick could not go. Besides it was thought wisdom for us to continue in the printing Business.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.187There was a Counsel of the Twelve held for four days with Elder Orson Pratt to labour with him to get him to recall his sayings against Joseph & The Twelve but he persisted in his wicked course & would not recall any of his sayings which were made in public against Joseph & others sayings which were unjust & untrue. The Twelve then rejected him as a member of their quorum & he was cut off /from the Church/. Dr John Cook Bennet was the ruin of Orson Pratt. /He was Cut off from the Church Aug 20, 1842./Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.187President Joseph Smith has been much persecuted of late by being hunted & sought for by Sheriffs & officers from Missouri & Illinoise by the orders of Governors Reynolds & Carlin under pretence of taking him to Missouri to try him for being accessary to the shooting of ex Gov Bogg. But it is no more or less than the spirit of persecution.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.187But though Joseph has been deprived of the privilege of appearing openly & deprived of the society of his own family Because Sheriffs are hunting him to destroy him without cause Yet the LORD is with him as he was upon the Isle of Patmos with John. Joseph has presented the Church of late with some glorious principles from the Lord Concerning Baptism for the dead & other interesting Subjects. He has appeared occasionally in the midst of the Saints which has been a great comfort to the Saints.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.187

But I was deprived of attending as I was confined with Sickness.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.188 I wrote a letter to Br Webster in answer to one I received from him. () I also received a letter from Br Turpin.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.188Sept 19th I Commenced work this day for the first time for 40 days. I had made arangments with Brother Bullard to do my fall work with his team but he informed me this morning that he would return to Iowa & what use I had of his team I must use it during the week. As I had been sick so long I had eat out & Burned out as it were for having any wood I turned out to work. I cut one acre of corn during my first days work & stooked it up.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.18820th & 21 Spent these two days drawing wood to my door.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.18822d Spent the day Choreing about home. I had an interview with Elders Young & Kimball who had returned home for a few days to get some printing done. They were going out again in few days to hold conferences through this state. They had met in council with Joseph who thought it wisdom for Elder Taylor & myself to remain at home & attend to Printing. The Lord hath opened a door within a few days for puting the town of Keokirk into the hands of the Saints & Joseph's council was for me to go to keo-kirk & publish a political paper & Elder Taylor publish the Times & Seasons in Nauvoo. So I am aranging the affairs of my family to do as the Lord may direct.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.188In addition to my own sickness Mrs Woodruff has had a rising on both of her thumbs which appears to be a species of the fellen which has caused her much pain for two or three weeks. Also our Baby Phebe Amelia has been quite sick for two or three weeks & for two days has been considerd dangerous.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.18823d I spent the day drawing corn on the stock. I drew one acre of corn 1 mile & put it into a rick at home, & felt exceding weary at night. The Officers of the Nauvoo Legion met for training during the day.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.18924th I spent the day drawing rails & wood. The whole Legion met on parade. My child seems to fail. * I rented my house to Br [ ] for $3 permonth [to] pay provisions store pay &c.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.18925th Sunday I went down early in the morning to the printing Office & Baptized Brother Amiza Bonney & while absent from home our Child had a poor turn & Phebe thought it would die before I reached home. But she revived yet had a sick day. I spent the day at home writing in my Journal. I ordained one Priest to the office of an Elder. Brother Morley Joined me in anointing & laying on of hands upon my child & she began to revive from that moment.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.189Br Joseph appeared upon the stand & addressed the Saints much to their edification though quite unexpectedly to them.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.189

26 Monday I Commenced labours this day again in the printing Office the first time I have been to the printing Office for 40 days. Our babe is still vary sick.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.18927, 28, 29, & 30 & 31 Was spent in the printing office most of the time Posting Book.OctoberWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.189Sept [sic] 1st Was spent in the printing Office.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.189Sept Oct 2 Sunday Elder John Taylor called upon me & informed me that I was not going to Keo-kurk But Joseph wished me to Assist in the printing in Nauvoo. Elder Allexander Arived from the South & called upon me. Our Babe has been preserved unto us. She appeared to be deliverd from her fever & is fast recovering. It has been vary healthy in Nauvoo this fall untill within a few days. Many have been taken sick & a Number of deaths.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1893, 4, 5, 6, 7, & 8 Was spent in the printing Office.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1909th Sunday Walked to Brother Burgess & visited a number of Sick persons & administerd unto them. <Spent some part of the day in [meeting?] [--].>Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.19010 & 11 Spent as usual in the Printing Office.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.190 * 12 Joseph the Seer is driven from home & deprived of the Society of the Church & his family because of falshood, Slander & Persecution from the hands of Governors rulers & wicked & ungodly men. He is in exhile sumthing like John on the Isl of patmos. I wrote a letter to Joseph & sent him some papers & sweet potatoes.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.19013 14 & 15 Was spent in the printing office.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.19016th Sunday I preached in the fore part of the day to the congregation of the Saints & warned the Church against councelling against the interest of the Church but to take a course that would help Joseph while in exhile or being driven from home by wicked & ungodly men.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.190In the after part of the day I walked a mile north to preach a funeral sermon but when I arived preaching was omitted as their was no more than time to bury the dead.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.19017, 18, 19, 20 21 & 22 Was spent in the printing Office about my daily labour as usual.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.19023d Sunday I spent in transacting some business of importance in behalf of Keokuck with Mr Ramek.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.19024th We had a fire in the upper part of the printing Office this morning & we came near burning down. One minute delay more & we should not have saved the building.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.19025 I went out to John Benbows to get our son Wilford Owen. He had been Choked near

three days & had not swallowed any thing during the time. When we got there he had got relieved & could swallow. We brought him home. Distance 12.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.19126 27 28 & 29 Was spent in the printing Office as usual.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.19130th For the first time the Saints of God had the privilege of meeting in the Temple of the Lord in Nauvoo. A temporary floor was laid within the unfinished walls & seats prepared which would seat about 3,000 persons & the room was crouded & the walls cove[red?]. Joseph the Seer had returned to the City of Nauvoo & was expected to preach to the people but ill health & other things prevented.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.191Oct 31 I attended City Council at night. Spent the day in the printing Office.NovemberWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.191Nov 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5 I spent the time in the printing Office. Days & evenings I spent at Elder Wm. Claytons drawing off the Times & Seasons Mail Book.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.191Elder Wilard Richards returned from the east with his family to Nauvoo on Sunday oct 30. He came to My house Monday night. Was taken at 2 oclock with the cholera Morbus & was exceding sick. I was with him for several hours. He was low for several days.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.191On Tuesday morning our son Wilford was taken vary sick with the croup & it seemed as though he would die for a little time & was sick for Several days & then recoverd. The Twelve returned home on friday.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1916th Sunday I spent the day in company with Elder Clayton. /Elder H. Smith preached in the fore part of the day./Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1917, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12 Was spent in the Printing Office & in the city Council. Elder Taylor & myself had an interview with Joseph Smith & he wished us to take the responsibility of the printing Office upon ourselves & liberate him from it. He proffered to rent the property to us for simple interest & we concluded to take it.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.192We spent several days in the city Council passing a law relative to writ of Habus Corpus. After it was passed Joseph felt secure to stay at home as the law protected him as well as all other citizens.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.19213 Sunday I spent most of the day at the printing Office.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.19214th Spent the day at the printing Office.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.19215 An exeeding severe snow storm the worst I ever knew in the western country at this season of the year.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.19216th The snow storm continues. An exeeding Cold day. Both man & beast suffer exeedingly. * We got out the 1st No Vol 4 of the Times & season Edited by John Taylor

& Published By John Taylor & W Woodruff. I commenced making Mail.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.19217 Cold weather Still continues. Many are suffering for the want of wood & provisions. The early winter has caught many unprepared.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.19218 Spent the day in the printing Office.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.19219 Attended City Council in the morning. Travel through town during the day on business. Saw Br Pullin from Ledbury Eng. Told him he might go into my house which was empty. A man had just left it. Been in one month & 20 days. Rent due $4.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.192A Mr Nigh the grand Master of vermont Lodge deliverd a lecture at the Lodge room in the upper part of J Smith store which was quite interesting.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.19220 Sunday I spent the day at home writing.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.19221st Two of our Brethren was found frose to death on the prairie. Alpheus Harmon & his Nephew were the persons. They were found several miles apart. I spent most of my time in the Printing Office.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.19322, 23 Spent most of my time in the printing Office. I assisted in laying out one of the corps of the Harmons.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.19324th I Preached the funeral Sermon of the Harmons. It was vary cold.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.19325, 26 I spent the time in the printing office.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.19327th Sunday I went over the river on the ice with Wm. W Phelps.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.19328th, 29, 30 Spent the time in the printing Office & running about town to get a team ready to go to St Louis for paper. We had another severe snow storm on the 29th. On the 30th A team & man came to the printing office to go to St Louis but Wm. W Phelps who was going was Sick & postpond it untill the day following.DecemberWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.193Dec 1st I met at J. Taylors in company with Wm. W Phelps & Br Taylor & myself put into Br Phelps hand $2.53 dollars to go to St Louis for paper & other materials. He started with a waggon in the snow.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1932d I spent the day taking a schedule or envoice of the property of the printing Office.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1933d Also & to try to settle affairs with Joseph but as he was vary busy in attending Cort we progressed but slowly with it.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1934th Sunday I spent the day at the printing Office.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.193

5th A rainy day but a busy time with me. I spent the day in looking & counting over the property Hymm Books Books of Mormon &c to be made out in the schedule.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1946 Spent the day in printing Office.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1947 Elder O. Hide returned to Nauvoo this day after being absent two years & a half on a mission to England Germany Asia Jerrusalem. He visited Mount Olivet &c. He was the first Elder of the church of Latter Day Saints that ever visited Jerru-salem.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.1948, 9, 10 Was spent in the printing Office & preparing a writing [-] an article & agreement between Taylor & Woodruff & J Smith in renting the printing Office.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.194Dec 11 Sunday Elder Orson Hyde deliverd an interesting discourse at President Joseph Smiths giving an account of his travels at Jerrusalem & home again which was interesting. He saw the mede-teranean & dead sea at the same time from mount Olivet. Saw smoke or fog continually arising from the dead sea. Spoke of the sepulcher & many things that put him in mind of the days of Christ. He published our principles in the German language & circulated them among the various nations.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.19412, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 I spent my time as usual in the Printing [office].Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.19418th Sunday Spent the day at home.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.19419, 20 21, 22, 23 24 Spent the week in the printing office.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.19425 Sunday Spent the day at home writing.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.19426, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 Spent the time in the printing office. This closes the year of 1842. Thus year after year is rolling away into eternity. The commencing of the year found me in the city of London & the end in Nauvoo, Printing.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.195As the Lord has been merciful & preserved my family & my own life from death, so may the Lord Still preserved us for the year to Come from Death, Sickness & evry evil & enable us to do the will of God & overcom the world. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, I Procured 24 subscribers for the T & Seasons. [p.196]{ = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Synopsis of procedings of Wilford Woodruff duringThe year AD 1842 = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =}Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.196Travelled 450 MilesHeld 10 meetingsAttended 2 Confere[nces]Councils 4

Baptized 130 for the dead & 13 remission of sins 143 personsWas Baptized for dead relatives 17Confirmed 140 personsOrdained 75 EldersMarried 4 personsAttended City Council 12 daysWrote Letters 15Received Letters 10I Reported & recorded in this journal six sermons or addresses from President J. Smith 6 recordedWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.196Spent most of the time during the past [year] in the printing Office attending to the printing of the Times & seasons & wasp & Book of Mormon keeping & posting Books &c.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.196I Procured 24 subscribers for the Times & S 24 subscribersWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.196Instructions delivered by Prest. Joseph Smith before the Female relief Society of Nauvoo Ap 28, 1842 = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = NoteWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.197Prest. J. Smith arose & called the attention of the meeting to the 12th Chap. 1st Corinth. "Now concerning Spiritual gifts" &c. Said that the passage which reads "No man can say Jesus is the christ but by the Holy Ghost", should be translated, No man can Know, &c.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.197He contind. to read the chapter & give instructions respecting the different offices, & the necessity of every individual acting in the sphere allotted him or her, & filling the several offices to which they were appointed. Spoke of the disposition of men, to consider the lower offices in the church dishonorable & to look with jealous eyes upon the standing of others. That it was the nonsense of the human heart for a person to be aspiring to other stations than appointed of God. That it was better for individuals to magnify their respective callings, & wait patiently till God shall say to them to come up higher.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.197He said the reason of these remarks being made, was, that some little thing was circulating in the Society, that some persons were not going right in laying hands on the sick &c. Said if he had common sympathies, would rejoice that the sick could be healed.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.197That the time had not been before that these things could be in their proper order. That the church is not now organized into its proper order, & cannot be until the temple is completed.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.197Pres Smith continued the subject by adverting to the commision given to the ancient

apostles "Go ye into all the world &c." No matter who beleiveth; these signs, such as healing the sick, casting out devils &c, should follow all that beleive wether male or female. He asked the society if they could not see by this Sweeping stroke that wherein they are ordained it is the privilege of those set apart to administer in that authority which is conferred on them & if the sisters should have faith to heal the sick, let all hold their tongues, & let every thing roll on.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.198He said if God has appointed him, & chosen him as an instrument to lead the church, why not let him lead it through? Why stand in the way, when he is appointed to do a thing? Who knows the mind of God? Does he not reveal things differently from what we expect? He remarked that he was continually rising, altho' he had every thing bearing him down, standing in his way & opposing. After all he always comes out right at the end.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.198Respecting females laying on hands, he further remarked there could be no devil in it if God gave his sanction by healing. That there could be no more sin in any female laying hands on the sick than in wetting the face with water. That it is no sin for any body to do it that has faith, or if the sick has faith to be healed by the administration.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.198He reproved those that were disposed to find fault with the management of concerns, saying if he undertook to lead the church he would lead it right. That he calculates to organize the church in proper order &c.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.198Pres Smith continued by speaking of the difficulties he had to surmount ever since the commencement of the work in consequence of aspiring men, "great big Elders" as he called them, who had caused him much trouble, whom he had taught in the private council: & they would go forth into the world & proclaim the things he had taught them; as their own revelations. Said the same aspiring disposition will be in this Society, & must be guarded against. That every person should stand & act in the place appointed, & thus sanctify the society & get it pure.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.198He said he had been trampled under foot by aspiring Elders, for all were infected with that spirit. For instance P. Pratt, O. Pratt, O. Hyde & J. Page had been aspiring. They could not be exalted but run away as tho' the care & authority of the church were vested with them. He said he had a subtile devil to deal with & could only curb him by being humble.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.199He said as he had this opportunity he was going to instruct the society & point out the way for them to conduct, that they might act according to the will of God. That he did not know as he should have many opportunities of teaching them as they were going to be left to themselves. They would not long have him to instruct them. That the church would not have his instruction long, & the world would not be troubled with him a great while, & would not have his teaching. He spoke of delivering the Keys to this Society & the church. That according to his prayers God had appointed him elsewhere.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.199He exhorted the Sisters always to concentrate their faith and prayers for, & place

confidence in those whom God has appointed to honor, whom God has placed at the head to lead. That we should arm them with our prayers. That the keys of the Kingdom are about to be given to them that they may be able to detect every thing false, as well as to the Elders.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.199He said if one member becomes corrupt & you Know it; you must immediately put it away. The Sympathies of the heads of the church have induced them to bear with those that were corrupt; in consequence of which all become contaminated. You must put down iniquity & by your good example provoke the Elders to good works. If you do right no danger of going too fast. He said he did not care how fast we run in the path of virtue. Resist evil & there is no danger. God, men, angels, & devils, cant condemn those that resist every thing that is evil. As well might the devil seek to disthrone Jehovah as that soul that resists every thing that is evil.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.199The charitable Society. This is according to your natures. It is natural for females to have feelings of charity. You are now placed in a situation where you can act according to those sympathies which God has planted in your bosoms.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.200If you live up to these principles how great & glorious! If you live up to your privilege, the angels cannot be restrained from being your associates. Females if they are pure & innocent can come into the presence of God. For what is more pleasing to God than innocence? You must be innocent or you can not come up before God. If we would come before God let us be pure ourselves.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.200The devil has great power. He will so transform things as to make one gape at those who are doing the will of God.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.200You need not be teasing men for their deeds, but let the weight of innocence be felt, which is more mighty than a mill stone hung about the neck. Not war, not jangle, not contradiction, but meekness, love, purity, these are the things that should magnify us.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.200Achan must be brought to light. Iniquity must be purged out. Then the veil will be rent and the blessings of heaven will flow down. They will roll down like the Mississippi river.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.200This Society shall have power to command Queens in their midst. I now deliver it as a prophecy that before ten years shall roll round the Queens of the earth shall Come & pay their respects to this Society. They shall come with their millions & shall contribute of their abundance for the relief of the poor. If you will be pure, nothing can hinder.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.200After this instruction you will be responsible for your own sins. It is an honor to save yourselves. All are Responsible to save themselves.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.200Prest. Smith after reading from the above mentioned chapt. continued to give instruction respecting the order of God, as established in the church, saying every one should aspire only to magnify his own office &c.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.200

He then commenced reading the 13th chapt. "Though I speak with the tongues of men &c"; & said dont be limited in your views with regard to your neighbors virtues, but be limited towards your own virtues, & not think your selves more righteous than others. You must enlarge your souls towards others if you would do like Jesus, & carry your fellow creatures to Abrahams bosom.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.201He said he had manifested long suffering & we must do so too. Prest Smith then read "Though I have the gift of prophecy" &c. He then said though one should become mighty, do great things, overturn mountains &c & should then turn to eat & drink with the drunken; all former deeds would not save him, but he would go to destruction!Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.201As you increase in innocence & virtue as you increase in goodness let your hearts expand. Let them be enlarged towards others. You must be long suffering & bear with the faults & errors of mankind. How precious are the souls of men!Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.201The female part of the community are apt to be contracted in their views. You must not be contracted, but you must be liberal in your feelings.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.201Let this society teach now to act towards husbands to treat them with mildness & affection. When men is borne down with trouble when he is perplexed, if he can meet a smile, an argument, if he can meet with mildness it will calm down his soul & soothe his feelings. When the mind is going to despair it needs a solace.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.201This society is to get instruction thro' the order which God has established, thro' the medium of those appointed to lead & I now turn the Key to you in the name of God & this society shall rejoice & knowledge & intelligence shall flow down from this time. This is the beginning of better days to this society.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.201When you go home never give a cross word, but let kindness charity & love crown your works hence forward. Dont envy sinners, have mercy on them. God will destroy them. Let your labors be mostly confined to those around you in your own circle; as far as knowledge is concerned, it may extend to all the world, but your administrations should be confined to the circle of your immediate accquaintance, & more especially to the members of the Society.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.202Those ordained to lead the society are authorised to appoint the different offices as the circumstances shall require.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.202If any have a matter to reveal, let it be in your own tongue. Do not indulge too much in the gift of tongues, or the devil will take advantage of the innocent. You may speak in tongues for your own comfort but I lay this down for a rule that if any thing is taught by the gift of tongues, it is not to be received for doctrine.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.202Prest. Smith then offered instruction respecting the propriety of females administering to the sick by the laying on of hands. Said it was according to revelation &c. Said he was never placed in similar circumstances & never had given the same instruction.

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.202He closed his instructions by expressing his satisfaction in improving the opportunity.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.202The spirit of the Lord was pour'd out in a very powerful manner, never to be forgotten by those present on that interesting occasion. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Copied by John [.] McEwanAugst. 27th 1844 [p.203] = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Testimony of Mother Lucy SmithWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.203Mother Smith rose & said she was glad the time had come that iniquity could be detected & reproach thrown off from the heads of the church. We come into the church to be saved that we may live in peace & sit down in the Kingdom of heaven. If we listen to, & circulate every evil report, we shall idly spend the time which should be appropriated to the reading of the scriptures, the Book of Mormon. We must remember the words of Alma pray much at morning, noon & evening, feed the poor &c. She said she was old. Could not meet with the society but few times more, & wished to leave her testimony that the book of mormon is the book of God. That Joseph Smith is a man of God, a prophet of the Lord set apart to lead the people. If we observe his words it will be well with us; if we live righteously on earth, it will be well with us in Eternity. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.204The following are the names of the Dead that Wilford Woodruff & Phebe W Woodruff was Baptized for in the font in the house of the Lord in Nauvoo, in 1842:Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.204Relationship Persons Names Date Days

Baptized for/H C Kimball/

Mother Bulah Woodruff April 21Brother Philo Woodruff " "Brother Asahel H. Woodruff " "

/G.A.S./Great Grand father Josiah Woodruff May 15Great Grand MotherWoodruff " "

/GAS/Grand FatherEldad Woodruff 29Grand Mother Dinah Woodruff "

/GAS/Great Grand Father Thompson May 30Great Grand MotherThompson " "Grand FatherLot Thompson " "Grand Mother Anna Thompson " "

/G.A.S./Uncle Eldad Woodruff July 18Aunt Lewy Woodruff " "

Uncle Amasa Frisby " "Aunt Elizabeth Frisby " "Aunt Achsa Woodruff " "

[-] Aunt WoodruffWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.204The following persons were baptized for by W Woodruff in the river In AD 1844 in Nauvoo:Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.204/G.A.S./

Uncle Cyrus Thompson Aug 25Aunt Amna Thompson " "Aunt Sylva Thompson " "Cousin Hyram Barber " "Cousin Electa Woodruff " "

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.205Note The following are the names of the dead that Elder Willford Woodruff was baptized for in Nauvoo in the River in AD 1841.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.205

Gnd FatherAsahel Hart Augt. 26th" Mother Hart " "

/Geo. A. Smith/Uncle Asahel Hart " "" Joseph Hart " "Aunt Sophrona Hart " "Uncle Adna Hart " "Aunt Eunice Hart " "Friend Robt. Mason " "Uncle Erastus Hart " "Cousin Milla Woodruff " "Cousin Hellan Woodruff " "" Henry Woodruff " "" Laura Hoskins " "" Marietta Hoskins " "Uncle Wakeman Standley " "

January 1st 1843toDecember 31, 1844Wilford Woodruff's Daily Journaland History in 1843JanuaryJAN 1st 1843 = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.209I spent this day by Starting at sunrise in company with Mrs Woodruff & Br Newbury & two sisters in a two hors sleigh & crossing the Mississippi River on the ice & travled 15 miles into iowa Territory & Joined Mr Abram Newbury & Miss Eliza Duty in Matrimony.

We then took diner & returned home making in all 30 miles while the thermometer stood 10 degrees below zero.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.2112d It is an important erea in the history of the Church about these days. Joseph Smith the Prophet & Seer of the Church has been Persecuted & driven into the willderness from his family & Church in Nauvoo in consequence of illegal oaths, affidavits & edicts, from men in authority Govornors &c. But having a new govornor Joseph Smith came forth & deliverd himself up to the authorities & demanded a trial & it has been granted him within a few days past before the Circuit Court of the United States & has been honorably acquited according to the law of the Land, & is now returning to Nauvoo to have a jubilee.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.211Elder John Taylor has gone to springfield with Joseph & about 20 other Brethren which leaves the Printing Office in my care which makes much business for me more than I can conveniently attend to.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.2113, 4, 5, 6, 7, & 8 My time was spent in the Printing office.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.211Jan 8 Sunday I spent the time at hom.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.2119, 10, 11, 12, 13, & 14 was spent in the Office.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.21115 Sunday I spent the time at home.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.21116, 17 & 18 Was spent in the printing office.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.21117th This was an interesting day. A day that was appointed by general procklamation for humiliation fasting & Prayer & thanksgiving for the release & delivery we had received. Meetings were appointed in each ward throughout the city.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.212I met at President Joseph Smith's & we had an interesting time. Br Joseph spoke to some length on the kingdom of God & the Baptism of John. He said the kingdom of God was set upon the earth in all ages from the days of Adam to the presant time whenever there was a man on earth who had authority to Administer the ordinances of the gospel or a priest of God & unto such a man God did reveal his will concerning the Baptism of John. It was the Baptism of repentance unto the remission of sins for the receiving of the Holy Ghost & it was the gospel Baptism. These were questions which had been in debate for many years & in some degree among the Saints.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.212He also spoke upon the subject of honor & dishonor &c. Many prayers & exhertations were made. I spoke twice & felt much of the spirit of the Lord & had an interesting time.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.212Jan 18th Joseph Smith the Prophet & his Lady made a fiest for his friends as a time of rejoiceing with them in consequence of his deliverence from oppression. We had an interesting day about 20 of those who went with him to Springfield & also the Twelve & many others numbering in all about 75 persons. Gen Law & Miss Eliza Snow had

composed each of them a song which was printed in a hand Bill & sung as it was vary appropriate to the occasion.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.212After having our feast over & spending the day in social conversation we returned to our homes rejoiceing that [we] could again have the privilige of enjoying the society of our prophet & seer./Orson Pratt Resteration/Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.21219th This was also an interesting day in consequence of the return of Orson Pratt to the quorum of the Twelve. He had returned & repented in dust &Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.212ashes, as it were for opposing Joseph & the Twelve &c. We met at Brigham Youngs the first Presidency & the Twelve & conversed over the subject & Orson Pratt desired much to return to the quorum of the Twelve. We had an interesting time together.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.213We then assembled at the river & Joseph the Seer went into the river from the Ice & Baptized Orson Pratt & his wife & widow Granger. Joseph confirmed them & ordaind Orson Pratt to the Apostle-ship & his former standing which caused Joy to our hearts.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.213Elder Amasa Lyman who had been appointed in his stead as a member of the quorum of the Twelve was taken in to the first Presidency which left the place again vacant for Orson Pratt.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.213Jan 20, 21, I spent the time in the Printing office.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.21322d Sunday President Joseph Smith deliverd an interesting discourse at the Temple to a large congregation. Among other things he treated upon the kingdom of God & the baptism of John. He remarked some say the kingdom of God was not set up on earth untill the day of pentecost & that John did not preach the Baptism of repentance for the remission of sins. But I say in the name of the Lord that the kingdom of God was set upon earth from the days of Adam to the present time whenever there has been a righteous man on earth unto whom God revealed his word & gave power & authority to administer in his name:Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.213And whare theire is a Priest of God, A minister who has power & Authority from God to administer in the ordinances of the Gospel & officiate in the Priesthood of God, theire is the kingdom of God & in consequence of rejecting the gospel of Jesus Christ & the Prophets whom God hath sent, the judgments of God hath rested upon people, cities & nations in various ages of the world, which was the case with the cities of Sodom & gomoroah who were destroyed for rejecting the Prophets.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.213Now I will give my testimony. I care not for man. I speak boldly & faithfully & with authority. How is it with the kingdom of God? Whare did the kingdom of God begin? Whare their is no kingdom of God their is no salvation. What constitutes the kingdom of God? Whare there is a prophet, a priest, or a righteous man unto whom God gives his oracles there is the kingdom of God, & whare the oracles of God are not there the

kingdom of God is not.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.214In these remarks I have no allusion to the kingdoms of the earth. We will keep the Laws of the Land. We do not speak against them. We never have & we can hardly make mention of the state of Missouri of our persecutions there &c but what the cry goes forth that we are guilty of larceny, Burglary, arson treason & murder &c &c which is fals. We speak of the kingdom of God on the earth not the kingdoms of men.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.214The plea of many in this day is that we have no right to receive revelations. But if we do not get revelations we do not have the oracles of God & if they have not the oracles of God they are not the people of God. But say you what will become of the world or the various professors of religion who do not believe in revelation & the oracles of God as continued to his Church in all ages of the world when he has a people on earth? I Tell you in the name of Jesus Christ they will be damned & when you get into the eternal world you will find it to be so. They cannot escape the damnation of hell.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.214As touching the gospel & Baptism that John preached I would say that John came preaching the gospel for the remission of Sins. He had his authority from God & the oricles of God were with him & the kingdom of [God] for a season seemed to be with John alone. The Lord promised Zecheriah that he should have a son, which was a desendant of Aaron & the Lord promised that the priesthood should continue with Aaron & his seed throughout their generations.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.214Let No man take this honour upon himself except he be Called of God as was Aaron, & Aaron received his Call by Revelation. An angel of God Also appeared unto Zecheriah while in the Temple [and said] that he should have a son whose name should be John & he should be filled with the Holy Ghost. Zechariah was a priest of God & officiating in the Temple & John was a priest after his father & held the keys of the aronic priesthood & was Called of God to preache the Gospel & the kingdom of God & the Jews as a nation having departed from the Law of God & the gospel the Lord prepared the way for transfer-ing it to the gentiles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.215But says one the kingdom of God Could not be set up in the days of John for John said the Kingdom was at hand. But I would ask if it could be any nearer to them than to be in the hands of John. The people need not wait for the days of Pentecost to find the kingdom of God for John had it with him, & he came forth from the wilderness crying out repent ye for the kingdom of heaven is at hand as much as to baul out here I have got the kingdom of God & I am coming after you. Ive got the kingdom of God & you can get it & I am Coming after you & if you dont receive it you will be damned & the Scriptures represent that all Jerrusalem went out unto Johns Baptism. Here was a legal administrator, & those that were baptized were subjects for a king & also the laws & oracles of God were there. Therefore the kingdom of God was there, for no man could have better authority to Administer than John & our Savior submitted to that authority himself by being Baptized By John. Therefore the kingdom of God was set up upon the earth even in the days of John.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.215

Their is a difference between the kingdom of God & the fruits & blessings that flow from that kingdom becaus their was more miracles, gifts, graces visions healings, tongues &c in the days of Jesus Christ & the Apostles & on the day of pentecost than under Johns Administration. It does not prove by any means that John had not the kingdom of God; any more than it would that a woman had not a milk pan because she had not a pan of milk. For while the pan might be Compared to the kingdom the milk might be Compared to the blessings of the kingdom.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.216John was a priest after the order of Aaron & had the keys of that priesthood & came forth preaching repentance & Baptism for the remission of sins but at the same time crys out there cometh one after me more mighter than I the latches of whose shoes I am not worthy to unlose, & christ came according to the words of John, & he was greater than John because he held the keys of Melchisedic Priesthood & the kingdom of God & had before revealed the priesthood to Moses. Yet christ was baptized by John to fulfill all righteousness & Jesus in his teaching says upon this rock I will build my Church & the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. What rock? Revelation.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.216Again he says except ye are born of the water & the spirit ye cannot inter into the kingdom of God, And though the heavens & earth should pass away my words shall not pass away. If a man is born of the water & the spirit he can get into the kingdom of God. It is evident the kingdom of God was on the earth & John prepared subject for kingdom by preaching the gospel to them & Baptising them & he prepared the way before the savior or came as a fore runner & prepared subject for the preaching of Christ, & Christ preached through Jerrusalem on the same ground whare John had preached & when the Apostles were raised up they worked in Jerrusalem & Jesus commanded them to tarry there untill they were endowed with power from on high. Had they not work to do in Jerrusalem? They did work & prepared a people for the pentecost. The kingdom of God was with them before the day of pentecost as well as afterwords & it was also with John & he preached the same gospel & Baptism that Jesus & the Apostles preached after him.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.216The endowment was to prepare the desiples for their mission into the world. Whenever men can find out the will of God & find an Administrator legally authorized from God there is the kingdom of God. But whare these are not, the kingdom of God is not. All the ordinances Systems, & Administrations on the earth is of no use to the Children of men unless they are ordained & authorized of God for nothing will save a man but a leger Administrator for none others will be acknowledge either by God or Angels.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.217I know what I say. I understand my mishion & business. God Almighty is my shield & what Can man do if God is my friend? I shall not be sacrafised untill my time comes. Then I shall be offered freely. All flesh is as grass & a governor is no better than other men. When he dies he is but a bag of dung.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.217I thank God for preserving me from my enemies. I have no enmity. I have no desire but to do all men good. I feel to pray for all men. We dont ask any people to throw away any good they have got. We ownly ask them to Come & get more. What if all the world

should embrace this gospel? They would then see eye to eye & the blessings of God would Be poured out upon the people which is my whol Soul Amen.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.217Jan 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, & 28 Was spent in the Printing Office.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.21729th Sunday Spent the time at home.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.21730 & 31 Spent the time in the Printing Office.FebruaryWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.217Feb 1, 2, 3 & 4 Spent my time as usual in the Printing Office. We commenced this week on Monday to sterrotype the Doctrins & covenants of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.217Feb 5th Sunday Spent the time at home.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.2176, 7, 8, 9, 10, & 11 Spent this week in the printing office with the exception of Monday. Was the election & a warm contest it was esspecially in the evening.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.21712 Sunday I spent the time at home writing.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.21713, 14 15 16 17 18 Spent the time in the printing Office. Get along well with the doctrins & covenants. But we have exeeding Cold weather.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.21819 Sunday I spent the time at home.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.21820 Spent the time in the printing office.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.21821st A Public meeting was held at the Temple for the purpose of Advancing the cause of the Nauvoo House & other matters. Thousands were assembled together & were addressed by several persons. Peter Haws addressed the meeting & was followed By L. Woodworth who adressed the meeting under a figure of a pagan Prophet. Yet he made many interesting & appropriate remarks upon a variety of subjects esspecially concerning the Nauvoo House.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.218President Joseph Smith arose & Addressed the meeting as a christian Prophet for about an hour much to our edefycation. Many remarks he made were plain & pointed. Some vary applicable to Dr Foster which he afterwards acknowledged to be true. Joseph said the Pagen Prophet had prophesied one thing that was true viz that if we did not build the temple & Nauvoo house it would proove the ruin of the place that if we did not build those buildings we might as well leave the place & that it was as necessary to build one as the other,,, & many other things were said much to the purpose. [Commas are Woodruffs.]Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.21822, 23, 24, & 25 Was spent in the printing Office.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.218

26 I spent the time at home writing.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.21827, 28 Was spent in the Printing Office.MarchWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.218March 1st 1843 This is my Birthday. I am thirty six years of age this day. Time flies & waiteth for no man.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.218It is exeeding Cold weather. The river closed by ice from Nauvoo to Montrose on the 15 of last November & it is not open yet but teams have crossed continually from shore to shore.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.2192, 3, & 4 I spent my time in the printing Office.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.2195th Spent the day at home.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.2196, 7, 8, & 9 Spent the time in the printing Office.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.219* 10 I Wilford Woodruff testify that about 7 oclock PM I discoverd a stream of light in the south west quarter of the heavens. The rays of Light were in the form of a Broadsword with the hilt downward the Blade raised pointing from the west south west raised to an angle of 45 degrees from the horizen & extending nearly or within 2 or 3 degrees to the zenith of the degree whare the sign appeared. This sign gradually disappeared from half past 7 & at 9 oclock immediately disappeared.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.219The following is the declaration of Joseph the Seer conserning the foregoing sign:Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.219As sure as there is a God who sits enthroned in the heavens & as sure as he ever spoke by me So sure there will be a spedy & Bloody war & the broad sword seen last evening is the sure sign thereof.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.21911th Saturday I spent the day in the Printing office.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.21912 Spent the day at home writing.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.21913th Spent the day in the office. In the evening I had a view of the sword in the heavens.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.21914th At about half past Seven oclock in the evening the sword which had made its appearence for several evenings past moved up near the moon & formed itself into a large ring round the moon. Two Balls immediately appeared in the ring opposite of each other sumthing in the form of sundogs. Ann-other half ring is hung from those Balls sumthing in the shape of a horse shoe extending outside of the first ring with one line runing through the centre of the moon according to the following cut.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.220facsimilee * *

[Click to view full-size image.]Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.22115, 16 17, & 18 Spent the time in the printing office. We still have exeeding cold weather. The thermometer stands freequently at zero. The river has been frozen over so that people have continually crossed the river for more than four months from Nauvoo to Montrose A circumstanc that never was known befor by the oldest inhabitants of this region.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.22119th Sunday I spent the day at home writing.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.22120, 21, 22, 23, 24, & 25 The week was spent in the printing office. The weather has been uncommonly Cold mostly through the week. The thermometer has stood at Zero a number of days.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.221The signs in the heavens are making theire appearance. Theire has been singular signs appeared in & about the sun for sever[al] days this week. O Pratt has taken a sketch of the same which will appear in the Time & Seasons. Their has also been other signs. The light that has been represented as a sword has made its appearance for several nights past in the same place & also on the opposite of the horizen has been seem A black streak about the size of the light one. While one is as black as darkness the other has considerable of the appearance of the blaze of a Comet & some have contended that it was a Comet. But it cannot be a comet for it appears about 7 o-clock & disappears about 9 oclock remaining about two hours. Thus it appears that the signs that Joel & Jesus spoke of are making their appearance.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.221March 26th Sunday I spent the day at home. I looked over the Mail that brought our exchange papers & found them mostly vary destitute of news of interest except the Case of Mackenzie which is still exciting the public mind & will probably be the longest before it is closed of any Case ever tried in the United States in consequence of the hanging [of] Spencer Small & another person on board of the Sommers in consequence of an expeted mutiny. Their is also some wars & rumours of wars earthquakes & fires & stormes, & murder throughout the land.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.22227, 28, 29, 30, & 31 I spent this week in the printing office as usual. It still holds cold weather & no prospect yet of river opening.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.222On the 31 friday I spent the Afternoon at Mr Lucian Woodworth's in company with Joseph Smith, Hiram Smith, Heber C. Kimball Orson Hyde, A Br Chase with our wives. We had a feast of a fat turkey & had a good time.AprilWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.222April 1st It is a pleasent day & thaws some. It is expected there will be a great rise of water in the Missisippi this spring as there is 5 or 6 feet of snow on a level up the river.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.2222 Sunday We have another snow storm to day. The river is still frozen over so that

teams cross.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.222The following is the description of the Sun.HALOS AND PHARHELIAWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.222This morning between the hours of six and nine o-clock, the heavens exhibited a splendid and delightful appearance of halos or circles accompanied with parhelia or mock Suns. Clouds of a white & fleecy appearance were at the time floating in the atmosphere but so thin as not to entirely obscure the blue sky. The wind blue vary gently from the west by northwest, The cold being intense esspe-cially for the time of year and small crystals of ice or snow were visible & floating in the air.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.222The following diagram represents these beautiful phenomena as they appeared about half past seven o-clock A.M. The magnitudes of the circles given in the following decription may not be exact as I was destitute of the proper instruments for their accurate measurement.

[Click to view full-size image.]*Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.2221st Let Z be the Zenith directly under which the observer is stationed looking to the east. Let the outer circle represent the horizon's the true sun about 18° above the horizon surrounded by a vary bright prismatic circle not far from 45° in diameter; the lower limb of which extended below the horizon nearly 41-2°. Its breadth and colours were about the same as that of a common rainbow. Nearly all the prismatic colours were discernible the red being on the concave part of the circle next [to] the sun. On each side of the sun at a and b towards the north and south there were two mock suns of different Colours vary splendid & bright in their appearance.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.2242d The Sun was encircled by another halo, k n i m, much larger than the former, and parellel to it being nearly 90° in diameter and its lower limb being sunk below the horizen about 27°. It exhibited the same colours as the first though not so bright.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.224/3d/ At the top of these Circles at e and i, were two inverted arches whose Common Centre seemed to lay in the Zenith. The upper arch f i h was exeedingly brilliant and beautifully Coloured and appeared to be about 54° in diameter and that of the lower one d c e about 99°. Annother Parhelion or mock sun appeared in the middle of the lower arch at c whare it Coincided with the circle first described but its Colours and brightness were much inferior to those of the collateral mock suns at a and b.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.2244th There appeared a circle in b s a n t r, much larger than any I have yet described being about 144° in diameter and of a uniform whiteness. It was about 18° above the horizen, and parallel to it passing through the tru Sun, s, and the collateral parhelia a, and b and also through two other parhelia, t and r sumthing about 90 or 100° from the sun one towards the north & the other towards the South. The Parhelia t and r were of a whitish colour and not vary distinctly seen. The intersections, m and n, of this circle with

the k i m were rendered more distinctly seen. The intersections m and n of this circle with the circle k i m were rendered more distinctly visible than other portions of the two circles. * * * * * * * * * [Repetition and asterisks are Wooruff's.]O Pratt A.M.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.225Professer of Mathematics in the University of the City of Nauvoo March 23d 1843Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.225April 3, 4, 5 I spent the time in the printing officeWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.225{April 6 1843 (Jubilee)) April 6th 1843Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.225The conference of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints met at the Temple of the Lord at Nauvoo at 10 oclock AM. It held thursday friday & Saturday 3 days. It is the commencement of the fourteenth year of the Church which makes it the commencement of the Jubilee. We had an interesting time through the conference.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.225[ ]Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.225April 13th 12 The Steem Boat Amaram arived at Nauvoo with about 230 Saints from England led by Elder Lorenzo Snow who had been in Englang about two years laboring. He was with me in London. We all felt to welcome him & the Saints to our Shores.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.22514th 12th The $teem Boat Maid of Iowa arived with about 250 saints who had been in St Louis through the winter. Many were my old friends & acquaintance. P P Pratt & Dr Levi Richards were among the number. The Saints were made welcome & were glad to arive in Nauvoo.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.22515th The New emegrants assembled at the Temple & received an interesting discourse from President Joseph Smith which was truly interesting to the Saints in general.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.226April 16th President J. Smith Addressed the assembly of the saints at the temple of the Lord upon the subject of the death burial & resurrection of the saints. He had been requested to preach a funeral sermon by several persons who had lost friends & he had Just Received information that Elder Lorenzo Barnes had died in England. We received this information by a letter from Elder P. P. Pratt.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.226After reading the letter he addressed the assembly in a vary feeling interesting & edefying manner. Among many other remarks he said he should have been more reconciled to the death of Elder barnes Could his bodey have been laid in the grave in Nauvoo or among the saints. He said he had vary peculiar feelings relative to recieving an honorable burial with his fathers. He Considered Nauvoo would be a burying place of the saints & should he die he Considered it would be a great Blessing to be buried with the saints & esspecially to be buried with his father.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.226Yes he wanted to lie by the side of his father that when the trump of God should sound & the voice of God should say ye Saints arise that when the tomb should birst he could

arise from the grave & first salute his father & say O my father; & his father say O my Son!! as they took each other by the hand. He wished next to salute his brothers & sisters & then the saints & he said it was upon this principle that the ancients were so particular to have an honorable burial with their fathers as in the case of Joseph.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.226Before his death he made his kindred promise to carry his bones to the land of canann & they did so. They embalmed his body took it to the land of Canaan & buryed it with his fathers.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.226Their is a glory in this that many do not Comprehend. It is true that in the resurrrection the bodies will be caught up to meet the Lord & the Saints will all be brought together though they were scattered upon the face of the whole earth. Yet they would not as readily Salute each other as though they lay down & rose up together from the same bed. To bring it to the understanding it would be upon the same principle as though two who were vary friends indeed should lie down upon the same bed at night locked in each other embrace talking of their love & should awake in the morning together. They could immediately renew their conversation of love even while rising from their bed. But if they were alone & in seperate apartments they could not as readily salute each other as though they were together.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.227He remarked that should he live & have an opportunity of gathering his friends who had died together he intended to do it. But if he should not live to do it himself he hoped that some of his friends would.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.227He wished all of the saints to be comforted with the victory they were to gain by the resurrection. It is sufficient to encorage the saint to overcome in the midst of evry trial trouble & tribulation though thunders roar & earthquakes bellow, lightnings flash & wars are upon evry hand yet suffer not a joint to tremble nor let not your heart faint for the great Eloheem will deliver you & if not before the resurrection will set you eternally free from all these things from pain sorrow & death.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.227I have labored hard & sought evry way to try to prepare this people to comprehend the things that God is unfolding to me.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.227In speaking of the resurrection I would say that God hath shown unto me a vission of the resurrection of the dead & I saw the graves open & the saints as they arose took each other by the hand even before they got up or while getting up & great Joy & glory rested upon them.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.22717th I spent my time in the printing Office.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.22718th I met in Conference with the Twelve & President J Smith not being Presant the conferance adjourned untill next day.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.22819th Met again in council with the Twelve. President J Smith met with us & counciled us to take a mission in the East to obtain means to build the Nauvoo house as we were

appointed So to do by the Conference. The Following persons were named of the quorum of the Twelve to take the mission to hold Conferences & obtained means &c: Brigham Young, Heber C. Kimball, Orson Hyde, Orson Pratt, Wm. Smith, W. Woodruff & G. A. Smith, & Also to have Elder Page Join us in the east. Also Elder R. Hedlock, S. James & Carnes were appointed to go to England & Addison Pratt & three others to go to the Sandwich Islands.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.22820 & 21 I spent in the Printing Office.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.22822 29d I rode to Augusta on skunk River with B Young Joseph Young H C. Kimball, & G A Smith & Peter Haws to hold a conferance.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.22823d 30 Sunday We held a conferance at Augusta. Had a good time. We preached the Nauvoo House & many Promised to assist in building it. We found about two hundred Saints in this place & had started a flourishing village three saw mills & two flouring mills & one of the best water privileges I ever met with.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.22824th We returned home to Nauvoo.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.22825, 26, 27 28, & 29 Was spent in the printing Office.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.22830th Sunday I attended meeting at the Temple. A vary windy day. Wm. Smith & O. Hyde preached.MayWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.228May 1st 2d 3d, 4 5 & 6 I spent the time as usual in the printing office.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.2286th The Nauvoo Legion met & done well. I rode also.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.2297th Sunday I attended meeting at the Temple, & Called upon Br Pollen.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.2298 Spent the time in the Printing office.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.2299th I left Nauvoo at 7 oclock on the Maid of Iowa in company with about one hundred Gentleman & Ladies on a Pleasure excursion to Burlington. General Joseph Smith & Lady his mother & family were of the Party. We had an excellent address by P. P. Pratt. We touched at Fort Madison on our way up and at Shokoquon on our return.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.22910 & 11 Spent the time in the Printing office.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.229/11 Met in council with the 12. Appointed missions to England Scotland & pacific Isles./Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.22912 Held a council & appointed a meeting at Laharp Ramus & Lima for the Twelve on Sunday.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.22913th Elder B Young went to Ramus. Elder H. C. Kimball & O. Pratt went to Laharp &

Elders G A Smith B Nobles & myself accompanied President J. Smith to Lima to attend to the several appointments which had been given out.*Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.22914th Sunday The meeting was opened by singing, & Prayer By W Woodruff. Then Joseph the Seer arose & said It is not wisdom that we should have all knowledge at once presented before us but that we should have a little. Then we can comprehend it. He then read the second epistle of Peter 1st ch 16 to last vers & dwelt upon the 19 vers with som remarks. Ad to your faith knowledge &c.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.229The principle of knowledge is the principle of Salvation. The Principle can be comprehended, for any one that cannot get knowledge to be saved will be damned. The Principl of Salvation is given to us through the knowledge of Jesus Christ. Salvation is nothing more or less than to triumph over all our enemies & put them under our feet & when we have power to put all enemies under our feet in this world & a knowledge to triumph over all evil spirits in the world to come then we are saved as in the case of Jesus. He was to reign untill he had put all enemies under his feet & the last enemy was death.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.230Perhaps there are principle here that few men have thought of. No power can have this Salvation except through a tabernacle. Now in this world mankind are naturly selfish, ambitious & striving to excell one above another while yet some are willing to build up others as well as themselves. So in the other world their is a variety of spirits. Some who seek to excell, & this was the case with the devil. When he fell he sought for things which were unlawful. Hence he was cast down & it is said he drew away many with him & the greatness of his punishment is that he shall not have a tabernacle. This is his punishment.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.230So the devil thinking to thwart the decree of God by going up & down in the earth seeking whome he may destroy any person that he can find that will yield to him he will bind him & take possession of the Body & reign there glorying in it mightily not thinking that he had got a stolen tabernacle & by & by some one of Authority will come along & cast him out & restore the tabernacle to his rightful owner. But the bevil steals a tabernacle because he has not one of his own. But if he steals one he is liable to be turned out of doors.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.230Now their is some grand secrett here & keys to unlock the subject. Notwithstanding the apostle exhorts them to make their Calling Add to their faith, virtue, knowledge, temperance &c yet he exhorts them to make their Calling & election shure & though they had herd the audible voice from heaven bearing testimony that Jesus was the son of God yet he says we have a more sure word of Prophecy whare unto ye do well that ye take heed as unto a light shining in a dark place. Now wharein could they have a more sure word of prophecy than to hear the voice of God saying this is my Beloved Son &c?Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.231Now for the secret & grand key. Though they might hear the voice of God & know that

Jesus was the son of God this would be no evidence that their election & calling was made shure that they had part with Christ & was a Joint heir with him. They then would want that more sure word of Prophecy that they were sealed in the heavens & had the promise of eternal live in the kingdom of God.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.231Then having this promise sealed unto them it was as an anchor to the soul sure & steadfast. Though the thunders might roll, & lightnings flash & earthquakes Bellow & war gather thick around yet this hope & knowledge would support the soul in evry hour of trial trouble & tribulation. Then knowledge through our Lord & savior Jesus Christ is the grand key that unlocks the glories & misteries of the kingdom of heaven.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.231Compair this principle once with Christondom at the present day & whare are they with all their boasted religion piety & sacredness while at the same time they are crying out against Prophets Apostles, Angels Revelations Prophesyings, & visions &c? Why they are Just ripening for the damnation of hell. They will be damned for they reject the most glorious principle of the gospel of Jesus Christ & treat with disdain & trample under foot the main key that unlocks the heavens & puts in our possession the glories of the celestial world. Yes I say such will be damned with all their professed godliness.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.231Then I would exhort you to go on & continue to call upon God untill you make your calling & election sure for yourselves by obtaining this more sure word of Prophesey & wait patiently for the promise untill you obtain it. Many other vary useful remarks were made on the occasion By Joseph the Seer.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.231Elder G. A. Smith followed with a few remarks. I also followed him & meeting closed for one hour, & we met again. I opened meeting & spoke upon revelation obeying the Commandments by building the Nauvoo House. Was followed By G. A. Smith on the same subject. Elder Lorenzo Snow then spoke sumwhat lengthy concerning his mishion to England which was interesting. Then our meeting closed.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.232We all rode to Lima & took supper with Calvin Bebe & while we were conversing with Br Joseph & Br Morley Br Joseph made the following remarks: The way to get along in any important matters was to gather unto yourself wise men experienced & aged men to assist in council in all times of trouble. Handsome men are not eft wise & strong minded men but the Strength of a strong minded man will Create corse features like the rough & strong bough of the oak. You will always discover in the first glance of a man in the outlines of his features Sumthing of the mind of the man.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.232Excitement has almost become the essens of my life. When that dies away I feel almost lost. When a man is reigned up continually by excitement he becomes strong & gains power & knowledge. But when he relaxes for a season he looses much of his power & knowledge.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.232But in all matters temporal or spiritual Preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ or in leading an army to Battle victory almost entirely depends upon good order & moderation. (In going to Battle moove slow dress up into a line & though your enemy rush upon you

with fury meet them slow but firmly. Let not confusion or terror seize your Breast But meet them firmly & strike a heavy Blow & Conquer.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.232A man can bear a heavy Burden by practice & Continueing to increase it. The inhabitants of this continant anciently were so constituted & were so determined & persevering either in righteousness or wickedness that God visited them immediately either with great Judgments or Blessings. But the present generation if they were going to Battle if they Got any assistance from God would have to obtain it By faith.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.23215 Returned to Nauvoo. 6 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.233May 15, 16 17, 18, 19, & 20 I spent the time at the Printing Office. During the week I herd several lectures deliverd By Elder D. Watt upon the science of Phonography which is writing from Sound. His remarks appeared rational & shows an improvement in short hand in reporting & other writing.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.23321st A large Congregation of Saint assembled at the temple & was addressed by President Joseph Smith upon the same suject that he spoke upon at Lima on the 14th in which was interesting in the hiest degree.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.233 22 May I have had for several days past some conversation with a number of the brethren Concerning Building a house for myself & family. As I had spent most of my time in the vineyard for the last ten years & would probably spend much of my time to come in the same way I desired to have a house for my family to abide in & be comfortable in my absence. Several of the Brethren prof[fered?] to assist me to Brick & other materials & help me put it into a house. Br John Fidoe would superintend the building.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.233So on this 22d of May we went on to the ground & staked out the ground for my house the dimentions of which are as follows laid out in Lot No 1 in Block 106 in the city of Nauvoo fronting Durfee street on the east. It is to be 32 By 20 in the clear. Two stories high built of Brick.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.233I Cleared away my ground & Commenced digging my suller for my house.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.23323rd I dug in my suller in the forenoon & * Attended a conference of the Twelve in the afternoon & we had an interesting time & transacted some important Business viz. we set apart Elders Noah Rogers, Addison Pratt, Benjamin F Grouard & Knowlton Hanks to take a mission to the Sandwich Islands.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.233The spirit of the Lord was with us while we lade hands upon them & blessed them & we also set apart Elders Hedlock & J. Carnes to go to England Elder Hedlock to preside. The blessings that were pronounced upon the heads of the Brethren were written By Elder Richards.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.23424 About a dozen of my neighbors turned out & helped me dig out my suller. We flung

out an im-mence quantity of Sand. I worked myself more so than was for my good.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.23425 We finished digging my suller. I also Commenced diging me a well. I made a eurbeWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.23426 Several masons & tenders came to commence my sullar wall. Several teams were drawing stone for me through the day. My well caved in & I had to sink a curb in it. I injured myself vary bad by hard work & drinking water while vary warm.*Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.23427th A rainey day. I arose sick in the morning In consequence of hard labor & being heted the day before. I was confined to my bed the fore part of the day.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.234In the afternoon I met in council with the Twelve & first Presidency when the case of Benjamin Winchester was brought up on trial for improper conduct slandering the Saints in Philadelphia for rejecting the council of Hiram, Joseph, & the Twelve & tearing to peaces the saints instead of building up. Hyrum plead for mercy, Joseph for Justice, & the Twelve decided according to testimony, & in all we had an interesting time.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.234Elder Winchester was refractory & out of order. Joseph wished the Twelve or President of the quorum to call the house to order.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.234Several Letters were read touching the subject after which Elder Winchester made a lengthy speach trying to justify himself. Was followed by President Hyram Smith. Plead in behalf of Winchester on the side of mercy. Elder George J Adams gave his testimony against Winchester. Then Elder Winchester followed Adams & both spoke sever[al] times.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.235Then President Joseph Smith Arose & rebuked Elder Winchester in the sharpest manner. Said he had a lying spirit & had lied about him & told him of many of his errors.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.235After hearing the testimony Elder B Young President of the quorum of the Twelve Said he had made up his mind & his decision was that Elder Winchester should give up his licence & cease Preaching untill he should reform.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.235President H Smith said he should not like to have such a decision given without another trial & give Elder Winchester a chance to get more testimony if he could. President Young said he should then prefer to have case turned over to the High Council.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.235President Joseph Smith said it was not the business of the High Council. They Could not try him. It belonged to the Twelve & them alone for it was concerning matters abroad & not in Nauvoo. The high council was to trye cases that belong to the city & the Twelve to regulate the churches & Elders abroad in all the world & Elder Winchester case comes under the jurisdiction of the Twelve & them alone. President H Smith urged that the case should be put off untill tomorrow. President J. Smith said the case might be put off untill tomorrow at 10 oclok if it would do any body any good.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.235

President B. Young arose & spoke in the majesty of his calling & among other remarks said his mind was made up & the remarks of Brother Hyrum or of Br Joseph had not altered it. As for himself he would not sit upon the case another day. He considered it an insult upon his office & calling as an apostle of Jesus Christ & he would not bear it. As for the rest of the Twelve [they] might do as they pleased. As for himself he would not do it. Benjamin Winchester has despised & rejected the council of the presidency & the Twelve had said they had no Jurisdiction over him in Philadelphia & to say whare he should go &c. But he & others will find their is power in the Twelve. We know through whom we have received our power & who are our benefactors & we are thankful for it. Benjemin Winchester has never for the first time received our council but has gone contrary to it. No one is safe in his hands. He calls Hiram an old granny & slanders evrybody. He says their is a contradiction between Hiram & the Twelve. Their is no contradiction between us & Hiram is there Br Hiram? (Hiram answers no.)Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.236After B Young closed President J. Smith Said he would give us a little Council if we saw fit to except it. He thought it proper for us to Silence elder Winchester take his lisence & have him come to Nauvoo & if he would not do that let him go out of the Church. It was then Mooved & seconded that Elder Winchester be silenced & give up his lisence & come with his family to Nauvoo which was carried unanimously.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.236Br Joseph then addressed the Twelve & said that in all our councils esspecially while on trial of any one we should see & observe all things apper-taining to the subject & disern the spirit by which either party was governed. We should be in a situation to understand evry spirit & Judge wrighteous judgment & not be asleep. We should keep order & not let the Council be imposed upon by unruly Conduct. The Saints need not think because I am familiar with them & am playful & Cheerful that I am ignorant of what is going on. Inipuity cannot be retained in the Church of any kind & it will not fare well whare I am for I am determined while I do lead the Church to lead them right.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.236Br Joseph further remarked as concerning Elder Adams that he had given satisfactions to him concerning the things whareof he was accused. He had confesced all wharein he had done wrong & had asked for mercy & he had taken the right course to save himself that he would now begin new in the Church. After much instruction was given from Joseph the Council adjourned. *Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.23628th I spent the time at home quite unwell.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.23629th 30 & 31 I spent my time about my Building & at Printing Office.JuneWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.237June 1st 1843 The quorum of the Twelve met in Council at President J. Smith Store To make some arangments to start on their mission to collect funds for the Nauvoo House & temple. We each one of us bound ourselves under bonds of two thousands Dollars for the faithful performance of our duty in making strict returns of all property put into our hands to the trustee in trust. Elder Aaron Johnson was my Bondsman.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.237

President Joseph Smith gave me the following letter of commendation:Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.237Elder Wilford Woodruff Letter of CommendationWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.237To all Saints and honourable men of the earth Greetings. Dear Brethren & friends I Joseph Smith a servant of the Lord and Trustee in trust for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints do hereby certify that the bearer hereof Wilford Woodruff an Elder and one of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints has deposited with me his bond and security to my full satisfaction according to the resolution of the conference held in this city on the 6th day of April last. He therefore is recommended to all Saints & honorable people as a legal agent to collect funds for the purpose of Building the Nauvoo house and Temple of the Lord Confident that he will honor this high trust as well as ardently fulfill his Commission as a messenger of peace and Salvation as one of the Lords noble men I can fervently say may the Lord clear his way before him, and bless him and bless those that obey his teachings wherever there are ears to hear & hearts to feel. He is in the language of the Hebrews [see facsimile on page 239] (Hav-ra-ang yeesh-rau-ale) The friend of Israel and worthy to be received and entertained as a man of God: yea he has as had the ancient Apostle [see facsimile] (ologos ohales) the good word: that that leadeth unto eternal Life. Laus Deus. Praise God.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.238Wherefore brethren and friends while you hear the assurance of the integrity, fidelity, and ability of this servant of the living GOD, trusting that your hearts and energies will be enlivened and deeply engaged in the building of these houses, directed by Revelation for the Salvation of all Saints; and that you will not rest whare you are untill all things are prepared before you and you are gatherd home with the rest of Israel to meet your God; I feel strong in the belief and have a growing expectation that you will not withhold any means in your power that can be used to accomplish this Glorious work.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.238Finally as one that greatly desires the salvation of man; let me remind you all to strive with a godly zeal for virtue, holiness, and the commandments of the Lord. Be good, Be wise; be just, be liberal; and above all be charitable always abound-ing in all good works. And may health peace and the love of God our Father and the grace of Jesus Christ our Lord be and abide with you all is the Sincere Prayer of your devoted brother & friendIn the everlasting gospel

JOSEPH SMITHCity of NauvooJUNE 1st 1843Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.238JUNE 2 & 3 Spent the time in Building my house.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.2384th Sunday I spent the time at home writing.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.2385, 6, 7, 8, 9, & 10 I Spent the week labouring on my house. On Saturday we got the

walls of the sullar up & put on our lower Joist & were ready for the brick work but shall be under the necessity of suspending operations on the house for one week for the want of Brick. [p.239]

[Click to view full-size image.]Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.240June 11th A large assembly of Saints met at the Temple & were addressed by president Joseph Smith. He took for the foundation of his discourse the words of Jesus to the Jews how oft would I have gathered you togetherd as a hen gathereth her chickens under wings But ye would not &c.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.240He then asked what was the object of Gathering the Jews together or the people of God in any age of the world. The main object was to build unto the Lord an house whereby he Could reveal unto his people the ordinances of his house and glories of his kingdom & teach the people the ways of salvation. For their are certain ordinances & principles that when they are taught and practized, must be done in a place or house built for that purpose. This was purposed in the mind of God before the world was & it was for this purpose that God designed to gather together the Jews oft but they would not. It is for the same purpose that God gathers together the people in the last days to build unto the Lord an house to prepare them for the ordinances & endowments washings & anointings &c.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.240One of the ordinances of the house of the Lord is Baptism for the dead. God decreed before the foundation of the world that that ordinance should be administered in a house prepared for that purpose. If a man gets the fulness of God he has to get [it] in the same way that Jesus Christ obtained it & that was by keeping all the ordinances of the house of the Lord.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.240Men will say I will never forsake you, but will stand by you at all times. But the moment you teach them some of the mysteries of God that are retained in the heavens and are to be revealed to the children of men when they are prepared, They will be the first to stone you & put you to death. It was the same principle that crusified the Lord Jesus Christ.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.240I will say something about the spirits in prision. Theire has been much said about the sayings of Jesus on the cross to the thief saying this day thou shalt be with me in paradise. The commentators or translators make it out to say Paradise. But what is Paradise? It is a modern word. It does not answer at all to the original that Jesus made use of. Their is nothing in the original in any language that signifies Paradise. But it was this day I will be with thee in the world of spirits & will teach thee or answer thy inquiries. The thief on the Cross was to be with Jesus Christ in the world of spirits. He did not say Paradise or heaven.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.241The doctrin of Baptism for the dead is clearly shown in the new testament. And if the doctrin is not good then throw away the new testament. But if it is the word of God then let the doctrin be acknowledged & it was one reason why Jesus said how oft would I

have gathered you (the Jews) together that they might attend to the ordinance of the baptism for the dead as well as the other ordinances, the Priesthood Revelations &c. This was the case on the day of Pentecost. These Blessings were poured out upon the deciples on that occasion.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.241Their has been Also much said about the word Hell & the sectarian world have preached much about it. But what is hell? It is annother modern term. It is taken from hades the greek or shaole, the (hebrew) & the true signification is a world of spirits.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.241Hades shaole paradise, spirits in prision is all one. It is a world of spirits. The righteous & the wicked all go to the same world of spirits. But says one I believe in one hell & one heaven. All are equally miserable or equally happy. But St Paul informs us of three glories & three heavens. He knew a man caught up to the third heavens, & Jesus said their were many mansions in my Fathers kingdom.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.241Any man may believe Jesus Christ is good & be happy in it & yet not obey his commands & at last be cut down by his righteous commandments. A man of God should be endowed with all wisdom knowledge & understanding in order to teach & lead people. The blind may lead the blind & both fall into the death together.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.241Their is much said concerning God the Godhead &c. The scripture says their is Gods many & Lords many. The teachers of the day say that the father is God the Son is God & the Holy Ghost is God & that they are all in one body & one God. Jesus says or prays that those that the father had given him out of the world might be made one in us as we are one. But if they were to be stuffed into one person they would make a great God.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.242If I were to testify that the world was wrong on this point it would be true. Peter says that Jesus Christ sat on the right hand of God. Any person that has seen the heavens opened knows that their is three personages in the heavens holding the keys of power. As the father hath power in himself so the Son hath power in himself. Then the father has some day laid down his body & taken it again. /So he has a bo[d?]y of his own./ So has his Son a body of his own. So each one will be in their own body.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.242Many of the sects cry out O I have the testimony of Jesus. I have the spirit of God. But away with Jo Smith. He says he is a Prophet But their is to be no Prophets nor revelations in the last days; But stop sir the Revelator says that the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of Prophecy. So by your own mouth you are condemned.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.242But to the text. Why gather the people together in this place? For the same purpose that Jesus wanted to gather the Jews. To receive the ordinances, the blessings & the glories that God has in store for his Saints. And I would now ask this assembly and all the Saints if they will now build this house & receive the ordinances & Blessings which God has in store for you, or will you not build unto the Lord this house & let him pass by & bestow these blessings upon another? I pause for a reply.[ ]Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.242

After Joseph closed Elder Cutler spoke concerning the Temple & also the Death of Elder Elias Higby one of the Temple Committee who Died June 8th 1843. Aged 47 years 7 months and 17 days. At the close of the meeting President J. Smith gave out an appointment for the Rev Mr DeWolff an Episcopal Minister in the afternoon.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.243The meeting assembled in the afternoon & the Rev Mr DeWolf deliverd a short discourse from Hebrews 6 ch. 1 & 2 verses. We herd nothing vary objectionable in his discourse. Of course he is not a mormon.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.24312th I spent the day at my house.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.24313th I started in company with several others to go out on the prairie to fence & plant a five acre lot of prairie. I had not Got far befor we broke down the reach of our waggon and all went into a pile together. The wheel went onto my arm & bruised it considerable but we mended up & continued our Journey. Went on to the prairie & made 82 rods of worm fence with stakes & riders & Just before I left I went into Br Cheney house to get a drink of water & his dog bit me through the calf of my leg vary bad. He was an ugly dog. Had bitten several persons. It made me vary lame.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.24314th I arose in the morning abot sick. After walking about a while I went on to the bed & was confined to it most of the day with the pain in my leg from the bite of the dog the day before.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.24315 I arose in the morning quite lame with my leg. Thought of going on to the prairie to plant corn but it commenced raining & I returned home & spent the day writing.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.24316th I went onto the Prairie & Planted corn & had some conversation with Br Chena concerning his dog that Bit me. I informed him that I should not be satisfied unless he would kill his dog as he was dangerous & had bitten several persons.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.24317th I spent the day digging my well.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.24318th Sunday I attended meeting at the Temple. Elder P Magin Preached in the fore part of the day much to our edifycation. The Sacrament was administered in the afternoon.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.244During the evening some letters were received from Judge Adams of Springfield informing us that the Govornor of Missouri had made another demand for Joseph Smith at the hands of the Govornor of Illinois & that Govornor Ford of Illinois had issued the writ for his apprehension.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.244It was on the old Missouri Persecution & in fine it is all persecution. Two messengers were immediately dispatched to inform President Joseph Smith of the above facts. He was absent about 200 miles from home. When will Missouri cease her ungodly persecutions against President Joseph Smith & the Saints? O Lord hasten the day when the Blood of Saints shall not cry from the ground in vain & when the Prophets of God shall not have to flee from the hand of the wicked persecutor & oppresser.

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.24419 I finished digging my well. Got about 4 feet of water in the rock & course gravel. Theire was a meeting held by a company Calling themselves labourers saying they were oppressed & manifested some spirit of mob & disrule & did not act in wisdom.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.24420th I finished stoning my well it being about 25 feet deep. Their was also another meeting of the labourers.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.24421, 22, 23 & 24 I spent getting materials for my house & in the printing office & writing &c.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.24425 June Sunday I attended meeting at 10 oclock in the morning & Brother Lyman Wight (who had Just returned from a mission in the east) Arose & addressed the meeting at full length from the 13 ch. of 1st Corinth. Dwelt largely upon Charity showing what Charity was. That it was far greater than faith & hope. He took grounds to prove that charity consisted in doing that for others which they Could not do for themselves. For instance Jesus Christ died to Redeem the world. The world could not Redeem itself. This is charity. If our fore fathers & Mothers & kindred have died without the gospel, & we embrace the gospel in our day & generation & can redeem our relatives By being Baptized for them they being dead that they may have part in the first resurrection. Should we do this it would be charity for we should do for them what they could not do for themselves & this was wherein The Apostle said why then are ye baptized for the dead if the dead rise not? This is far greater than faith & hope. For though we might Believe /& hope/ our friend might Be redeemed yet if we was not Baptized for them they might remain in Hell & our faith & hope do them no good. But to do that for another which he can do for himself is not charity. Elder Wight made many other vary useful remarks in his discourse.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.245In the Afternoon Elder Magin addressed the meeting. But in the midst of his discours President Hiram Smith came onto the Stand & requested the Masonic fraternity to meet him at the Lodge Room in 30 minutes. We immediately went down & a quarter could not Get into the Room. We then formed a hollow square on the green. President Smith then informed us that the Sheriff of Jackson Co Missouri & Wilson of Carthage had come upon President Joseph Smith & taken him on surprise. Presented each of them a pistol to his breast & swore they would kill him if he made any resistance. Br Markham went to his assistance & they presented their pistols to him also & threaten his life but he approached them to knock them down. They again pointed their pistols to Joseph Breast & said they would kill him if Markham approached them & to save the life of Joseph he stoped.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.245They then took Joseph into a carrage & started for Missouri. They got about 10 miles & they were stoped by the inhabitants who swore they should not carry Joseph Smith any further without giving him the Chance of law & the writ of Habeas Corpus & they took out a writ against the Sherriff Reynolds & Wilson of Carthage &c & they now wanted to get a company to go to Joseph to see that He had his rights & Br Hyram Called for volunteers & their was two or three hundred came out to go. The whole city flocked

together. They made a choice of Such as they wished. General Laws & Rich went with a company of Near 100 men on horsback and about 75 or 100 on Board of the Maid of Iowa. The horsmen went by Land. Then those on the Boat went down the River to the mouth of the Illinois & up that river to Peoria. The horse company left the city abot 8 oclok in the evening & the Boat untill next morning. *Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.24626 Their was several Natives of the Potawate-mys [that went] through Nauvoo. Called to see the Nauvoo House & Temple. Wanted to talk. Had no interpeter that could interpet much. They spoke about their great father great spirit &c. They manifested a desire to see the Temple & the city. Said they were hungry. I took them home & fed them. Gave them some trinklets &c.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.24627th I drew home about 11 Bushels of lime for my house.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.24628th I spent the day walking about town. Herd rumours about a writ for P. P. Pratt L Wight & others to take them too Mo. I found them armed & guarded against any kidnaping.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.24629th A vary warm day. I went into a Brick kiln & flung out about 7 thousand Brick for my house which was drawn to it. I nearly melted myself & was exeeding weary at night. Mr Foster had arived home & said that President Joseph Smith would be in Nauvoo next day with Reynolds & Wilson who had taken him.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.246{June 30th 1843} Early in the morning I went to the Court room. Assisted Dr Richards to arange the seats to prepare the room for the arival of Gen Smith & the company. At about 1 oclock PM the citizens of Nauvoo went out on foot horsback & in many Carriages to meet the Prophet viz Gen Smith & And when they did meet their was a seen of Great Joy & with a band of music & a great multitude they followed him to his own house, & Reynolds of Missouri & Wilson of Carthage who had illegally taken Joseph Smith at the force of arms looked as though they had had the ague. They had treated Joseph Smith shamfully deprived him of the wright of Hebeas Corpus & of speaking to any friend & intended to run him into Missouri as soon as possible.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.247But the Lord raised him up friends & deliverd him from their hands or in other words brought them all together to Nauvoo & it was truly a rejoiceing time to the Saints to see him again. Reynolds & Wilson were both taken with a writ for fals impris-ionment though their intention was to have taken Joseph Smith's life by taking him to Missouri to be destroyed. Yet Joseph Smith heaped Cowles of fire upon their head by treating them well setting them to the head of his table & giving them the best he had served unto them by his own wife the vary woman they had refused to see her husband as he was taken from her by the force of Arms unlawfully.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.247After dining they all repaired to the Court Room whare the Municipal Court of the City of Nauvoo sat & Joseph Smith was deliverd into their hands for trial & as for Reynolds & Wilson they certainly did look sheepish for they were guilty & had done wrong.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.247

President Smith got onto a waggon & said to the multitude (before he went to court) I am out of the hands of the Missourians thank God, & thanked the people for their kindness & love to him & said I will again address you at the grove near the temple at 4 oclock. After introducing the subject to the court he said he had an appointment to speak to the people & he wish the privilege. The court adjourned untill next morning at 8 oclok. President Joseph midst of about seven thousand Saints & the result is as follows:Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.248The following is a synopsis of the address deliverd by President Joseph Smith to the citizens of Nauvoo June 30th 1843.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.248I require attention. I discoverd what the emotions of the people were on my arival to this city, & I have come here to say how do you do to all parties & I do now say How do you do at this time. I meet you with a heart full of gratitude to Almighty God & I presume you all feel the same. I hardly know how to express my feelings. I feel as strong as a Gient. I pulled sticks with the men Coming along & I pulled up the strongest man theire was on the road with one hand & two could not pull me up & I continued to pull untill I pulled them to Nauvoo. I will pass from that subject then.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.248There has been great excitement in the country & since those men took me I have been cool & dispassionate through the whole: thank God I am now in the hands of the Municipal Court of Nauvoo & not in the hands of Missourians.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.248It has been discussed by the great & wise men lawyiers &c. O your Powers & legal tribunals are not to be sanctioned & here we will [not] make it lawful to drag away inocent men from their families & friends & have them unlawfully put to death by ungodly men for ther religion.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.248Relative to our Charter courts right of Hebeas Corpus &c we have all power: And if any man from this time forth says any thing contrary, cast it into his teeth. Their is a secret in this; if their is not power in our Charter and Courts, then there is not power in the State of Illinois, nor in the Congress /or Constitution/ of the United States. For the United States gave unto Illinois her constitution & Charter & Illinois gave unto Nauvoo her Charters which have ceded unto us our vested rights & has no right or power to take them from us. All the power their was in Illinois she gave to Nauvoo. And any man that says to the contrary is a fool.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.248I want you to learn O Israel what is for the happiness & peace of this city & people. If our enemies are determined to oppress us & deprive us of our rights & privileges as they have done & if the Authorities that be on the earth will not assist us in our rights nor give us that protection which the Laws & Constitution of the United States & of this State garrentees unto us: then we will claim them from higher power from heaven & from God Almighty & the Constitution &c. I SWEAR I will not deal so mildly with them again for the time has come when forbearance is no longer a virtue. And if you are again taken unlawfully you are at liberty to give loose to Blood and Thunder. But act with Almighty Power.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.249

But good luck for me as it always has been in evry time of trouble. Friends though strangers were raised up unto me & assisted me. The time has come when the veil is torn of from the State of Illinois & they have deliverd me from the State of Missouri: friends that were raised up unto me would have spilt their Blood for me to have delivered me. Then I told them not. I would be delivered By the power of God & Generalship & I have brought them to Nauvoo & treated them kindly. I have had the privilege of rewarding them good for evil. They took me unlawfully treated me rigorously, strove to deprive me of my rights & would have run me to Missouri to have been murdered if providence had not interposed: but now they are in my hands. I took them into my house set them at the head of my table & set the best before them my house afforded & they were waited upon by my wife whome they deprived of seeing me when I was taken.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.249I shall be discharged by the Municipal Court of Nauvoo. Were I before any good tribunal I should be discharged. But Befor I will bear this unhallowed persecution any longer I will spill my Blood. Their is a time when bearing it longer is a sin. I will not bear it longer. I will spil the last drop of Blood I have and all that will not bear it longer say AH. And the cry of AH rung throughout the Congregation.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.249We must stop paying the lawyiers money. For I have learned they dont know any thing. For I know more than they all. Whosoever believeth that there is power in the Charters of Nauvoo shall be saved. He that believeth not shall not come here. If a lawyer shall say their is more power in other places & Charters than in Nauvoo believeth it not. I have converted this canditate for congress Mr Walker. I suppose when I see him Converted I will vote for him & not before. I have been with these lawyers & they have treated me well. But I am here in Nauvoo & the Missourian to & when they will get out I dont know perhaps when some others may.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.250However you may feel about the high hand of oppression, I wish you to restrain your hand from violence /against these men who arestd me/. My word is at stake. A hair of their heads shall not be harmed.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.250My life is pledged to carry out this great work. I know how readily you are to do right. You have done great things & manifested your love in flying to my assistance on this occasion. I could not have done better myself. And I Bless you in the name of the Lord with all Blessings. May you not have to suffer as you have heretofore. I know the Almighty will bless all good men. He will bless you: and the time has come when their shall be such a flocking to the standard of Liberty as never has been Nor never shall be hereafter.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.250What an erie of things has commenced. Shall the Prophecys be esstablished by the Swords? Shall we allways bear? NO. Will not the State of Missouri stay her hand and in her unhallowed persecutions against the Saints? If not, I restrain you not any longer. I say in the name of Jesus Christ I this day turn the key that opens the heavens to restrain you no longer from this time forth. I will lead you to battle & if you are not afraid to die & feel disposed to spill your Blood in your own defence you will not offend me. Be

not the aggressor. Bear untill they strike on the one cheek. Offer the other & they will be sure to strike that. Then defend yourselves & God shall bear you off.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.251Will any part of Illinois say we shall not have our rights? Treat them as strangers & not friends & let them go to Hell. Say some we will mob you. Mob & be damned: If I [am] under the necessity of giving up our charted rights, privileges & freedom which our fathers fought bled & died for & which the constitution of the United States & this State gar-rentee unto us, I will do it at the point of the Bayonet & Sword.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.251Many Lawyiers contend for those thing which are against the rights of men & I can ownly excuse them because of ther ignorance. Go forth & Advocate the laws & rights of the people ye lawyiers. If not dont get into my hands or under the lash of my tongue.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.251Lawyiers say the powers of the Nauvoo Charters are dangerous. But I ask is the constitution of the United States or of this State dangerous? No. Neither are the charters granted unto Nauvoo by the legislator of Illinois dangerous & those that say they are are fools. We have not our rights. Those which the constitution of the U.S.A. grant & which our Charters grant we have not enjoyed unmolested. Missouri & all wicked men will raise the hugh & cry against us and are not satisfyed.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.251But how are you going to help yourselves? What will mobocrats do in the midst of this people? If mobs come upon you any more here, dung your gardings with them. But says one you will get up excitement. We will get up no excitement except what we can find an escape from. We will rise up Washington like & break of the wait that bears us down & we will not be mobed.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.251To give you an account of my Journey, I will give you an anecdote that may be pleasing. A few day before I was taken I rode with my wife through a Neighborhood to visit some friends & I said to Mrs Smith here is a good people. I felt this by the spirit of God. The next day I was in their hands a prisioner with Wilson who Said as he drove up ha ha ha By God we have got the prophet. He gloried much in it But he is now our prisioner.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.252When Reynolds of Missouri & Wilson of Carthage came to take me the first salutation was (instead of taping me on the shoulder & saying you are my pris-ioner) with two Cocked pistols to my head God damn you I will shoot you. I will shoot you God damn you I will shoot you nearly 50 times first & last I asked them what they wanted to shoot me for. If you make any resistance. O vary well says I I have no resistance to make.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.252They then dragged me away & while on the road I asked them by what authority they did these things. They said by a writ from the Govornors of Missouri & Illinois. I then told them I wanted a writ of Habeas Corpus. The reply was God damn you you shant have it. I told a man to Go to Dixon & get me a writ of Habeas Corpus. The reply was by Willson. God dam you you shant have it. I will shoot you. I sent for a lawyier to come. One came & Reynolds shut the door in his face & would not let me speak to him & said again God damn you I will shoot you. I turned to him opened my bosom & told him to shoot away & I did it freequently. I told Mr Reynolds that I would have council to speak

to & the Lawyers came to me & I got a writ of Habeas Corpus for myself & got a writ for Reynolds & Wilson for unlawful procedings towards me & cruel treatment. They Could not get out of town that night. I pleged my honor to my council that the Nauvoo Charter had power to investigate the subject & we came to Nauvoo by common consent & I am now a prisioner of higher authority. Yes higher Authority before yourselves.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.252The Charter expressly says that the City Council shall have power to enact all laws for the benefit & convenience of said City not contrary to the Constitutions of the United States or of this State & the City ordinance says the Municipal Court shall have power to give writs of Habeas Corpus arising under the ordinances of the City. Their is nothing but what we have power over excepted restricted by the constitution of the United States or of this state. It is in accordance wih the constitution of the U.S.A.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.253But says the mob what dangerous powers. But the constitution of the United States nor of this state is not dangerous against good men but bad men the breakers of the law. So with the laws of the country & so with the laws laws of Nauvoo. They are dangerous to mobs but not good men that wish to keep the law.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.253We do not go out of Nauvoo to disturb any body or any city town or place. Why need they be troubled about us? Let them not meddle with our affairs but let us alone. After we have been deprived of our rights & privileges as citizenship driven from town to town place to place state to state with the sacrifice of our homes & lands & our Blood been shed & many murdered & all this becaus of our religion because we worship Almighty God according to the dictates of our own consience. Shall we longer bear these cruelties which have been bearing upon us for the last ten years in the face of heaven & in open violation of the constitution & laws of these United States & of this State? May God forbid. I will not bear it. If they take away my rights I will fight for my rights, manfully & Righteously untill I am used up with Blood & thunder sword & pistol. We have done nothing against law or right.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.253As touching our City Charter & laws their is a secret in it. What is it? Our laws go behind the writ & investigate the subject ie of Habeas Corpus while other laws do not go behind the writ. You speak of Lawyiers, I am a Lawyier to But the Almighty God has taught me the principle of law & the true meaning of the writ of Habeas Corpus is to defend the Innocent & investigat the subject. Go behind the writ & if the form of a writ is wright that is issued against an innocent man He should not be dragged to another state & there put to death or in jeapordy life or limb because of prejudice when he is innocent. The benefits of the constitution & law is for all alike & the great [E]loheem God has given me the privilege of having the benefits of the constitution & the writ of Habeas Corpus & I am bold to ask for this privilege this day & to ask you to carry out this privilege principle. And all who are in favor of carrying out this great principle make it manifest by raising the right hand & their was a sea of hands A universal vote. Here is truly the Committy of the whole.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.254In speaking of my Journey to Nauvoo I will relate a circumstance. When Mr Cyrus Walker first came to me they said I should not speak to any man & they would shoot

any man that should speak to me. An old man came up & said I should have council & said he was not afraid of their pistols & they took me from him, & I had an opportunity to have killed him but I had no temptation to do it to him nor any other man, my worst enemy not even Boggs. In fact he would have more hell to live in the reflection of his past life than to die. My freedom commenced from the time the old man came to me & would talk to me. We came direct from Papa grove to Nauvoo. We got our writ directed to the nearest court having authority to try the case & we came to Nauvoo.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.254It did my soul good to see your feelings & love manifest towards me. I thank God that I have the honor to lead so virtuous & honest a people to be your leader & lawyier as Moses to the children of Israel. Hosannah Hosannah Hosannah Hosannah to the name of the Most High God. I commend you to his grace & may the Blessings of heaven rest upon you in the name of Jesus Christ Amen.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.254Furthermore if Missouri continues her warfare & continues to Issue her writs against me & this people unlawfully & unjustly as they have done & our rights are trampled upon & they under take to take away my wrights I sware with uplifted hands to Heaven I will spill my Blood in its defence. They shall not take away our rights, & if they dont stop leading me by the nose I will lead them by the nose & if they dont let me alone I will turn up the world. I will make war.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.254When we shake our own bushes we want to ketch our own fruit. The Lawyiers themselves acknowledge that we have all power granted us in our Charters that we Could ask for, that we had more power than any other court in the state for all other courts were restricted while ours was not & I thank God Almighty for it & I will not be rode down to Hell by the Missourians any longer, & it is my privilege to speak in my own defence & appeal to your honor.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.255After this interesting & decisive address was deliverd in the presence of about seven or eight thousand the multitude dispersed & went to their homes.JulyWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.255July 1st 1843 The Municipal Court opened at 8 oclock AM. President Joseph Smith made some remarks to the lawyiers his Council As he was a prisioner before the Court. President Joseph Smith then called upon Hiram Smith, Brigham Young P P Pratt Lyman Wight & Sidney Rigdon who were duly sworn & gave in their testimony, which occupied most of the day. They went through the whole seene of the persecution from Jackson county to the time of their expulsion from the State by force of Armes & it was Certainly the most heart rending seene or rehearsal of it that ever saluted the ears of any tribunal in a cifilized government. It would have disgraced an arab or Hotentot.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.255Not ownly theft, Arson, Burgalry, prisons Chains, expulsion rape & Murder were practiced upon the Saints without any redress. But even President Joseph Smith with his companions in prision loaded with chains were FED with nothing for FIVE Days in succession but the Flesh of their OWN BRETHREN which was actually cooked & given to them to eat & while hearing this part of the testimony my Blood boiled within & the

spirit of war rested upon me for the space of two days. The Lawyiers were shocked to the soul. Each one made a speach at the close of the testimony & they exhorted us to stand for our rights. Stand or fall sink or swim live or die the whole testimony will be published to the world in pamphlet form & probably other wise & will stand as a history to future generations of the unparelled persecution of the State of Missouri against the Saints of the last days.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.256July 2d Sunday Met at the grove near the temple. A large Congregation assembled & was addressed in an interesting manner by Elder O Hyde from the 3 ch. of the Epistle of John the Divine 2, 3 & 4 verses & said much to the edifycation of the people.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.256After elder Hyde Closed, Mr Walker & three other Lawyers spoke in rotation & upheld President Joseph Smith in his procedings & spoke of the unlawful conduct of his enemies.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.256July 3d A special conference of elders was Called & one or two appointed to go to each county in the State of Illinois. An address was deliverd to the Elders By President Rigdon who made some useful remarks. Among others he Said, all that greatness consisted in in public speaking with any man was in delivering a chain of Ideas that the man had well matured speaking of things that he knew & not of things that he did not know. For should he speak of things he does not know he would set a trap to be caught in. But when a person understands the subject thorougholy upon which he is speaking he knows how to defend it. This is all the greatest man on earth can do is to tell the truth & speak of things he knows. The Elders were also addressed by Elder B Young.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.256JULY 4th 1843 * As the Romans took particular notice of any singular event as ominous of good or evil so I will record a sma11 circumstance that took place in my house this morning. Soon after I arose in the morning on this 4th Day of July my Sword while hanging in its usual place unsheathed of itself & the scabbard droped upon the floor leaving the bear blade suspended from the peg upon which it hung.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.256As this is the 4th we call it a happy day for Nauvoo. At a vary early hour people began to assemble at the grove & at 11 o clock near 13,000 thousand persons had congregated, who were addressed in a vary able and appropriat manner by Elder Orson Hyde lately from Palestine, and who has recently been appointed on a mission to St Petersburgh, Russia. A Constant accession of Numbers Swelled the Congregation to 15,000 as near as could be estimated & at 2 oclock they were again addressed by Elder Parley P. Pratt in a masterly discourse followed By President Joseph Smith upon the subject of the late arest & persecution who clearly vindicated his innocence & showed the Corruption of his pursueers in a tru light.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.257Three Steamers arived in the afternoon--one from St Louis one from Quincy & one from Burlington --bringing altogether about 900 visiting ladies and gentlemen to our city. On the arival of each boat they were escorted to the stand by the Nauvoo band and the escort Companies whare convenient seats were provided & whare they were welcomed by the firing of cannon which brought to our minds the last words of the patriot

Jefferson:--Let this day be Celebrated by the firing of Cannon &c. The legion was not out.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.257The following is a synopsis of the Address of President Joseph Smith while speaking in his own defence before about 15,000 souls:Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.257If the people will give ear a moment I will address them, with few words in my own defence as touching my arest. In the first place I will state to these that Can hear me that I never spent more than six months in Missouri except while in prison. While I was there I was at work for the support of my family. I never was a prisioner of war during my stay for I had not made war. I never took a pistol, a gun, or sword & the much that has been said on this subject is false. I have been willing to go before any governor Judge or tribunal whare justice could be done & have the subject investigated. I could not have committee treason in that state while there. I had no controll any whare in temporal things while there but in spiritual. I was driven from that state by force of arms under the exterminating order of Govornor Boggs.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.258I have never commited treason. The people know vary well I have Been a peaceable Citizen but their has been a great hugh & Cry about Jo Smith Govornor Bogs being shot. No crime can be done but what it is laid to Jo Smith. Here I was again dragged to the United States Court, & was cleared & now it comes again. But as often as God sees fit for me to suffer I am ready. But I am as innocent of these crimes as the Angels in heaven. I am not an enemy to mankind. I am a friend to Mankind. I am not an enemy to Missouri nor any governors or people.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.258As to the military station I hold & the cause of my holding it is as follows. When we came here the State required us to bear arms & do military duty according to law, & as the Church had just been driven from the State of Missouri & robed of all their property & arms they were poor & destitute of armes: They were liable to be fined for not doing duty when they had not arms to do it with. They Came to me for advice. I advised them to organize themselves into independant companies, & demand arms of the State. This they did.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.258Again their were many Elders having licence to preach which by law exhonorated them from Military duty but the officers would not release them on this ground. I then told the Saints that though I was clear from Military duty by law in consequence of lameness in one of my legs, yet I would set them the example & would do duty myself. They then said they were willing to do duty if they Could be formed into an independant company & I could be at their head & upon this ground came the Nauvoo Legion & I holding the office of Lieutenant General not that I seek for power.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.258And with regard to elections some say we all vote together & vote as I say. But I never tell any man how to vote or who to vote for. But I will show you how we have been situated by bringing a comparison. Should their be a Methodist Society here & two candidates running for office: One says if you will vote for me & put me in [as] governor I will exterminate the Methodist take away their charters &c. The other candidate says if I

am Govornor I will give all an equal privilege. Which would the Methodist vote for? Of course they would vote in mass for the candidate that would give them their rights; thus it has Been with us.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.259Joseph Duncan said if the people would elect him he would exterminate the Mormons & take away their Charters. As to Mr Ford he made no such threats, but manifested a spirit in his speaches to give every man their rights; hence the Church universally voted for Mr Ford & he was elected govor-nor. But he has issued writs against me the first time the Missourians made a demand for me & this is the second one he has issued for me which has caused me much trouble & expense.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.259President Smith Also rehearsed the account of his being taken By Reynolds & Wilson & the unlawful treatment he received at their hands. The multitude gave good attention & much prejudice seemed to be removed.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.259July 5th My masons got together to commence laying Brick on my house. But our door & window frames not being made part of them went home but some staid but performed but little work.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.2596th I had an interview with Br Fidoe who has taken the job of Building my house. He informed [me] the fraims were not yet made & thought it best to dismiss the masons for a season. We did so & I prepaired myself in the afternoon to start on my mission for the east next morning. Got my trunk & things ready &c & sent them up to A Morrisons landing &c.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.259* July 7th I Arose early in the morning laid hands upon Mrs Woodruff & Blessed her & our daughter Sarah Emma Phebe Amelia & went to Morrison landing & spent most of the day at Br L Wights. But at 3 o-clock P.M we left A Morrisons wharf on Board of steem Boat Rapids in company with Elders B. Young G. A Smith, E P Magin & his Sister. It is a plesent day & we are all in good spirit. Fare to St Louis is $2.50. We arived in Warsaw in two hours & a half & at Quincy in five & three quarters of an hour. Sister Magin stoped at Quincy.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.2608th We arose in the morning all well. Arived at the mouth of the Illinois River a quarter Befor 10 o-clock making 19 = 25 hours & 25 minutes from Nauvoo. We arived at St Louis at 3 oclock P.M making Just 24 hours from Nauvoo. Distance 200 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.260I Called upon Mr Wm. Philips No 54 Main street St Louis, & Bought of him the following Bill of paper for Taylor & Woodruff in co.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.2604 Reams of printing paper 24x38 $5 $20.004 Reams of " paper 23x33 $3.50 $14.00paid cash on the above paper $34.00Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.260The following is the Bill of paper & Ink Bought By Milliken for Taylor & Woodruff of Mr Philips:

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.2604 Reams of Paper 24x38 $5 $20.002 Reams " " 23x33 $3.50 $ 7.00one keg of Ink $ 6.60Drayage .25

$33.85paid Cash $20.50Due $13.35Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.260The whole amount Due Mr Philips including the above $13.35 is to July 8th $88.35Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.260I Bought a keg of 6 gal of Molasses 28 ct $1.68 & shipped it with my Paper on Board of the Ospray.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.260I Received $5 of E. P. Magin for the Facsim-ilees $5.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.260We called at Mr H. C. Corners watch Maker No 4 Second St St Louis.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.260We went on board of the Lancer bound for Cincinnati & engaged our passge to Cincinnati for $5 each. We spent the night on board of her lying in st Louis.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.2609th We left St Louis at half past 9 oclok AM. We passed the City with full head of steem. It was quite a Cold rainy morning. We passed the shot towers about 6 miles below the City on a steep Bluff. We passed the rock tower at 6 oclock P M.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.26110th We entered the mouth of the Bold Ohio about 2 o-clok in the morning. Distance from St Louis to the mouth of the Ohio 180 miles. We reached Padukah at 8 o-clok & Smithland at 10 oclock at the mouth of the Cumberland R. We passed the Rok Cave & had a fair view of it.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.26111th A Cold Rainy day. We felt quite unwell esspecially Elder Magin. The River rose during the night.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.26112th A Cold raw morning. We passed Albany Ia at 7 oclok. When we arived at Louisville at the foot of the canal Elder Young & myself walked into the City of Louisville about 2 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.261We called & visited the man Called the Kentucky Baby By the name of [ ] Porter. His hight was 7 feet 7 inches. A thin spare man. His wait was 250 lb. We spent about 2 hours in Louisville.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.261I visited a paper ware house & prised their paper & could obtain good printing paper for 10 cts. per lb. & good Book paper from 12 to 20 cts per lb.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.26113th We passed Vevey at 8 oclock. We had a plesant view of President Harrison's

Tomb as we passed along. We Reached Cincinnati at half past 5 oclock. Spent the night at Br Timothy Bakers at Elm street Between fifth & sixth st. Elder Smith was quite sick through the night. I dreamed that Br Joseph was taken with another writ to be tried in Illinois. Elder B Young also dreamed that we were called home. The distance from the mouth of the Ohio to Cincinnati is 538 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.26114th We had an interview in the morning with Br Hedlock & Jerman & spent the day walking about the city. Elder Grant informed me that he had sent a Barrel of Plaster to Br Taylor to Nauvoo. We all wrote letters to our wives & sent them By Br Far who was going direct to Nauvoo.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.262July 15th Saturday I Called upon Mr J. W. Eley in Cincinnati & carried him the deeds & papers from E Robinson of Nauvoo & Mr Eley excepted them & fulfilled his contract by Doing up the goods in Boxes & shiped them to A Johnson in care of A. Morrison Nauvoo. He sent 30 Reams of paper for the Times. His price in trade was $5.50 for Cash $4.50. He forwarded 20 Reams for the neighbor trade. Price was $4 for Cash $3.00. After seeing the goods Boxed up & shiped on Board of the Lancer to St Louis at 20 cts. per cwt. I went in company with Elder B. Young to Br Piews & spent the night.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.26216th Sunday We met at a privat house in the city with the Saints & I spoke to the people & was followed By Elder B Young. This is the first time that I ever attempted to preach in Cincinnati. At the close of the meeting Elder Young & myself went on to the ferry Boat & crossed the River & took dinner with Br Derby.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.262We then took each of us a horse that had been brought to us & rode 8 miles back into Kentucky over the hills streams rocks & valleys to Mr Colbertsons who had professed to be a saint & an Elder in the Church but had lost his faith if he ever had any as had also Br Youtsey in the Same neighbourhood. They had got their eye fixed more upon Strayburys & rasp-burrys (as they were cultivating 10 or 15 acres of them for market) than they had upon the mark or the prize of the high calling in Christ Jesus. We found they had neither of them any faith in the work. Theire was an appointment given out for us to preach at 4 oclock but we did not arive untill it was to late. We had a good supper of red raspburys. I took a severe cold during the day & evening & was about Sick. Distance 10 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.26217th I felt quite unwell in the morning with my cold. We went down to the Raspbury patch with Mr James Colbertson & saw the manner they Cultivated & picked the buries. After Conversing a while with him we left him & started back for Cincinnati on foot.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.263We had got about half way, when we were over-taken by Br Collins Penberton who had been to kirt-land & was returning home. Was within two miles of his house & wished us to go home with him & spend the night. We did so, & found him in a valley a little like the valley of Peidmont. Their was three or four families with him that had come up with Elder Blakesley & all got out of money on the way & they had gone up in that valley near the licking river to Cut wood to Boat down to Cincinnati Market to Get money to go to Nauvoo. They all appeared glad to see us. We had a meeting in the evening &

Blessed their Children, 8 in No. Elder Blakesley had got money & gone on to Nauvoo. Had just arived when we left. We had a hard Shower of rain during the evening & night which made it much Cooler.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.26318th We left the valley of Peidmont or Mormon-town as the Elder Called it & we took a skiff in company with Br Pemberton & rode down the licking river & crossed to the city of Cincinnati. Called upon Br Maryweather who has the Charge of the Sale of Brandworths Pills on 3d st Between Walnut & Main. She offerd us $1 each. I told her to give it to Elder Smith & she did so. 10 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.26319 I took canal packet in company with Elder B Young. Rode to Lockland. Fare 50 cts each $1.00. Stoped & spent the night (upon a pinch) with Mr David Martin. He had been baptized into the Church but was fearful & unbelieveing. We had the privilege however of spending the night with him & lying upon a patent Bedstead upon which it is said that neither a Bedbug or flea will stay on it. But the reason why yet remains a secret. He did not ask us our names untill we left next morning. Distance 10 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.26420th We walked 2 miles to Br Jackson who was Cradling wheat. We went with him to his house. He gave us a sovreign to assist us on our Journey. We then walked back to the city of Cincinnati & we were weary with our Journey making 15 miles we had walked. 14 mi.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.26421 I wrote 3 Letters one to E Robinson one to Elias Smith & one to Mrs P W. Woodruff all of which I sent By Mr Holdridge.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.26422d Saturday We left Cincinnati at 11 oclok on board of the Adolade for Pittsburg.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.26423 Sunday A foggy morning passed by Kentucky to virginia. Spent the night on a sand bar.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.26424th Got of a sand bar at half past 7 oclok. Got along well through the day. I dreamed at night of seeing Mrs Woodruff & Elder Cordon told me that I had a fine Child. I saw Br Joseph dressed in Military. Thought their was to be a meeting in Nauvoo &c.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.26425 Got along well through the day considering the low water. Susan Cornelia Woodruff was born at half past 11 oclock.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.26426th Passed Wheeling. Stoped at Wellsville. Br Little & wife stoped here. We passed a snag Boat employed by [the] government to keep the river Clear of Snags. We run onto a sand bar at night & remained untill morning.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.26427th As the water was so low we could not get up the river we stoped near Beaver. Passed through the town to Bridgwater. Here we took stage for Pittsburgh. 28 miles. On the way we stoped at Econemy the town founded by Mr Wrap. It is esstab-lished sumthing upon the principles of Shakerism. They raised much grain fruit & make wine from the pure juse of the grape. We drank a glass of it which was vary nice. We arived

at Pittsburgh at 6 oclock. Distance from Cincinnatti to Pittsburgh 469 1/2 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.265We soon found Br Small who informed us that there was a meeting at the Temperance Hall By the Church of Latter Day Saints. We went to the Hall & about the first persons we saw was Elder H C Kimball & O. Pratt & we herd the voice of Elder J E Page preaching. He Hammered the sects during his discourse, & at the close He informed the people of our arival which made six of the quorum of the Twelve in the city. We were all truly glad to strike hand with each other once more. I spent the night with Br [ ] Beck.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.26528th We spent the fore part of the day walking about. We met in council at 2 oclok at Br Richard Savorry. Elder B Young enquired concerning the procedings of the Twelve at cinciati. Found that Elders H C Kimball, O Pratt & J. E Page Held a Conference organized the Church & left for Pittsburgh. Elder Page stayed & in few days disunnoled what had been done & reorganized the Church but it left the church in no better situation. Elder Young reproved Elder Page some for undoing alone what three of the quorum had done together. He also spoke of the instruction that Br Joseph spoke of ie. to be gentle & mild in our teaching & not to Battle the Sects any more at present but win the affections of the people. We had a good time together.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.265We met in the evening at Jeremiah Cooper's house. I opened the meeting by Prayer. Elder B Young arose & addressed the Saints in a vary interesting manner & tried to instill into their minds to be prepared to Harken to the word of the Lord & obey his commandments & obey the things that the prophet tells us to do & was followed By Elders H C Kimball & G. A. Smith who bore testimony of the work of God. I spent the night at Br James McDaniel's.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.266Pittsburgh resembles the English Cities in Consequence of their burning so much Stone Cole which covers the Cities with smoke soot & Blackness. Its Population is 35,000. It has 120 preachers of the Gospel, 95 Churches & 21 Denominations, & It contains a Church of Latter Day Saints Numbering 75.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.26629th I spent the Day at Br McDowell writing & reading. We met in the evening at Br Savorys to teach the Elders. Elder B Young first addressed the meeting. The following are some of the principles taught the Elders By Elders Young:Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.266He says relative to government that A man should in the first place preside over himself, his passions, his person bring himself into subjection to the Law of God, then Preside over his Children & his wife in wrighteouness. Then he will be capable of Presiding over a branch of the Church. But many Elders are contending about presiding over Churches when they are not capable of presiding over themselves or the least child they have.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.266Again the first Principle of our cause & work is to understand that their is a prophet in the Church & that he is at the head of the Church on Earth. Who called Joseph Smith to be a prophet? Did the people or God? God & not the people Called him. Had the people gatherd together and appointed one of ther number to be a Prophet He would have been accountable to the people but inasmuch as he was called of God & not the people

he is accountable to God & the Angel that committed the Gospel to him & not to any man on earth. The Twelve are accountable to the Prophet & his council & not to the church for the course they persue & we have learned to go & do as the Prophet tells us to do.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.26630th Sunday Six of the quorum of the Twelve met at Temperance Hall in Pittsburgh with the Saints. Elder G. A. Smith opened the meeting by prayer. Elder W. Woodruff Addressed the people bore testimony of the work & spoke the things that were given by the spirit of God. Among other things said that the Church of God was organized with Prophets & Apostles, but what is the use of Prophets & Apostles if their is not to be revelations given & work for the apostles to do? They certainly are not needed if the work of Prophets & Apostles are not to be received. But the vary Idie of those offices exhisteing is a proof of Revelation & gifts &c.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.267I was followed by Elder G A Smith who also bore testimony of the work of God & among other things said that whenever God sent a witness or messenger to deliver a message to the inhabitants of the earth he does not require that messenger to prove the truth of his assertion but deliver his message as God has commanded him.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.267In the after part of the day, Elder J. E. Page addressed the meeting & bore testimony of the work & was followed by Elder O. Pratt who reasoned soundly upon the prophesyes.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.267In the evening at early candlelight the meeting was addressed by Elder H. C. Kimball who gave some of his experiance & bore testimony to the work of the Lord much to our edifycation. He was followed by Elder B Young who also bore testimony to the work of the Lord and among the many remarks he made he argued in the following manner:Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.267Why do the people oppose the gifts & graces? If a man Can get faith by the power of God & the gift of the Holy Gost so as to lay hands upon his wife & Children or friends when they lie sick & languishing nigh unto death & Command the fever or disease or the power of the destroyer or even death itself to depart to cease its work, to be still & the person is relieved I ask what harm is their in all this? Or if a man by faith & humility before God can get the testimony of Jesus Christ & prophecy of things to Come or speak in tongues or cast out devils, I ask what harm in all this? Does it do any harm? No it does not. I know the New Testament is true for I have proved it according to the pattern given by believing in Christ obeying the gospel & knowing the signs do follow. Then I ask does these things harm any one? No they do not.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.268In speaking of the kingdom of God He said the kingdom must be together. The people must be together & gatherd into one place. For How would the king of france or England look undertaking to reign over a kingdom when the people were scatterd all over the world except in france or England? They could not reign over a people unless a people were with those kings to reign over.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.268So with the saints. They must be gatherd together & this work has already commenced, & who is the Author of this work & gathering? Joseph Smith the Prophet of God as an

instrument in the hands of God is the Author of it. He is the greatest man on earth. No other man of this age has power to assemble such a great people from all the Nations of the earth with all their varied dispositions as assimu-late them & cement them together so that they will be subject to rule & order. This the Prophet is doing & what makes a great king President or man is to have a great People to rule over.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.268We had an interesting time through the day. After meeting Closed I went home with Elder Charles Beck & spent the night.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.26831st Our Quorum assembled together & walked over Pittsburgh. We first visited Mr Curlings Glass works & saw them to work through each branch of it. We saw them make pressed stamped & ground or cut & plain tumblers & large jars &c.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.268We next went onto the bluff above the city & had a view of the New Basin that is to contain the water to be forced into it from the Alleghaney River to water the city. From this place we had a fair view of the City below & it truly sends forth its Colums of smoke & blackness that arises from the Cole fires that propels the numerous engines as the main spring of all the founderies manufacturies & works of the valey of the City of Pittsburgh.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.268We then desended the hill & visited the city water works or resurvoy. The building is 150 feet long 110 feet wide containing two engines of 200 Horse power each to drive a force pump to force the water from the Alleganey River into the bason on the bluff to water the city as above spoken of. The whole cost of this building resurvoy & Bason was $200,000. The building is after the Roman order. The whole Archatecture design, & making & finishing the building was executed by Elder Charles Beck a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.269We visited Miltonbergers Iron works through each branch of it. We saw the keel laid for an Iron steem Ship of war 140 feet keel for Lake Erie. Br G. A. Smith & myself spent the night with Elder Beck.AugustWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.269Aug 1st We crossed the Allagany River into the town of Allegany & spent the day at C Seechrist & returned in the evening. Their is three Bridges & one canal crosses the Allegany River from Pittsburgh within a short distance of each other. We attended meeting in the evening & Elder Young preached. Was followed By Elders Page & Kimball. We spent the night with Elder Charles Beck.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.2692d Elder Beck Paid $48.00 for the passage of the Twelve to Baltimore. A Collection was taken up of about $20 to assist the quorum to Philadelphia.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.269Aug 3d We parted with the Saints in Pittsburgh & took stage for Baltimore. Their was six of us of the quorum of the Twelve viz B Young, H. C. Kimball, O. Pratt, J. E. Page, W. Woodruff & G. A. Smith. We traveld about 25 miles along the River & over the mountains whare Rocks Hung in mases almost over our heads & on the other side was

yawning gulfs below. We Came onto the National Road at Washington Pa. We Rode all day & all night in the stage about 120 miles. We arived next morning at Cumberland. We passed through Brownville & Uniontown.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.269/<We had a talk with [man?] [--] territory also [paid/put] it in [-].>Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.2694th We Took the rail cars at cumberland at 8 oclock AM & passed through many miles of Deep Moun-taineous cutting /stoped at Harpers ferry/ & arived at Baltimore (MD) about 6 oclock. We here took the Steemboat George Washington. Crossed the Bay of Chesepeke to Frenchtown. We here took the Railroad again to New Castle (Del) then the steem Boat to Philadelphia where we arived at 4 oclock on the 5th Aug being 48 hours from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia By Stage, Rail Road & Steem Boat. The whole Distance 430 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.2705th We were distributed among the Saints in Philadelphia at the following places: Elder B Young at Br P Hesse 36 old York Road. Elder H. C. Kimball at 34 Old York Road at sister Jeff res. Elder J E Page & G A Smith at Elder Win. Wharton Elizabeth st opposite the Methodist Chapel. Elder O Pratt at sister Nickolsons at 6 st 2 doors Below Rase st. (sassafras). [ ] & myself at Br [ ] Hammers at 12 Logan street near spring garden market. After getting sum Breakfast we went to rest as we had had not slep any for two nights of any account. During the after noon & evening we had the hardest storm & rain & wind that had been known for many years in & about the city of Philadelphia. Much damage was done houses unroofed, sullers filled with water, streams suddenly rose, bridges, lumber & houses Carried away, a number of persons were drowned &c &c.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.2706th Sunday In the fore part of the day I attended meeting of the Millerites in company with Elder Young & others. Mr Litz preached from Jer 24 ch. concerning the good & bad figs. In speaking of the Covenant made to Abraham in giving him the land of Canaan he said it was not to seeds but seed which was Christ. So the land belong to Jesus Christ & not the Jews. But Jesus Christ had rented it to the Jews at 6 per cent or for evry 10th & the ownly terms on which it was given to the Jews, & that they were robing God all the while. Will a man rob God &c? & the Land was taken away from the Jews & who shall have the land? Not the Jews the natural seed, But those that are Baptised into Jesus Christ & his spiritual Children. The kingdom was to be taken from the Jews & given to a Nation Bringing forth the fruits there of which will take place when Christ Come with his Church & Body & will then take Jerrusalem. (Why did he not say that it has already been given to the gentiles & they have also fallen [-]?)Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.271The Jews as a nation will not go to the land of Jerrusalem & when Jesus Christ Comes the Jews will No more be his people. I will admit that the Jews will go with the other Nations against Jerrusalem to Battle against the Lord & his Saints & fight against Jerrusalem & the Lord shall go forth & fight against the Nations & the Jews among the rest & that the Jews will fight against Jerrusalem. If the Jews ever go to Jerrusalem they will not go as Jews but all Christians as Christ Body &c &c.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.271The above was the arguments presented by the milerite to do away with the literal

fulfillment of the Bible concerning the return of the Jews & the rebuilding of Jerrusalem. But most of his arguments were fals & groundless.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.271In the Afternoon we met with the Saints In the canaanite Church in Julia Ann st. About 300 Saints were present. Meeting was opened by Elder Grant & Elder B Young Addressed the Congregation to Considerable length & laid a good foundation.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.271Among other things said that a man or woman may ask of God & get a witness & testimony from God concerning any work or messenger that is sent unto them. But if a person asks for a thing that does not concern him, such as governing the Church what shall the prophet or the Twelve do &c? He will not get an answer. If he does it will not be from God.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.271He also remarked in Conversation or inquired who had the Melchezedek priesthood. That if any in the Church had it he did not know it. For any person to have the fulness of that priesthood must be a king & a Priest. A person may have a portion of that Priesthood the same as Governors or Judges of England have power from the King to transact business but yet he is not the king of England. A person may be anointed king & priest before they receive their kingdom &c.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.272At the close of the meeting I returned to Br Hammers & in the evening Elder O. Pratt Preached & was followed by few remarks from Elder G A Smith.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.2727th Spent the day with Brethren visiting the Saints &c. We find in to days papers an account of the destruction of property & loss of lives by the Storm on saturday. About thirty lives were lost & 500,000 dollars worth of property destroyed. The Iron suspension bridge the first built in the world (so said, with the Canal Bridge & 50 other Bridges on the Chester Creek Pa are washed away.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.2728th In company with the Twelve and about 150 Saints we left the city on Board of a Steemer for an excursion. As we glided over the water we passed the New frigate Rariton of sixty four guns which had been lanched but a short time & saw the building that coverd the Pensylvania 170 gun Ship the Largest in the world. We Past on to Gloster Point & spent the day in the following amusment drinking Ice water Lemon aid, & feasting, Sailing, fishing, swinging, walking singing, & discussing various subjects &c.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.272The following Subject arose for discussion: Is the Prosperity of any Religous denomination a posa-tive evidence that they are right? Elder J E. Page Contended for the affirmative & Elder J M Grant for the negative After which the Chairman arose & Said that Prosperity of any people was no positive evidence of their being right & decided accordingly which was Elder B Young.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.272After taking our suppers we returned to the boat & Crossed again to the city. Elder Page Preached in the evening But I returned home to Br Hammers & spent the night. Distance of the day 12 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.272

On my return to the city my mind was deeply exercised concerning Mrs Woodruff which continued through the evening with the impression that she was in distresse or afflicted. I prayed for her before the Lord & my mind was relieved.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.2739th A vary rainy day. I spent the time writing. I accompanied Elders O Pratt & J M Grant in the evening to the Navy Yard to attend a prayer meeting with the Saints. I preached 1 1/2 hours & was followed by Elder O. Pratt & returned home. Distance 6 mile.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.273 10th Elders B Young O. Pratt G. A. Smith P Hesse & myself visited the State house in Philadelphia. We went on to the steeple whare we had a fair view of the whole city which was an interesting view. From this steeple we could have a fair view of the Alms House, Jerard college, the cathedrals, & spires towers &c.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.273We then went into the Independance Hall. Here we saw the place whare the Patriots signed the declaration of Independance. We set in the chairs that John Hancock sat in at the time he signed that instrument. We saw the statue of Washington, the painting of Lafeyette & others. We had a view of the painting presented by Benjamin West to the city corporation Representing the situation of Paul & Barnabas when they were set apart to the ministry. This Building was erected in AD 1733.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.273We called at the mint but no business doing & we returned home. Had a rainy afternoon.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.27311th We spent the day in visiting various part of the city esspecially Peals Musium. We went all through it & found it to be quite interesting. Two things of Note we examined Closely the body of the Mermaid found & the Mamouth skeleton. We saw several hundred portraits of Distinguished men &c. We Also visited the mint but the works were not in operation. The engine rollers & dies and all the mashinery was the highest polished & best finished of any works I ever saw.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.273After finishing the walk of the day our quorum divided & attended prayer meetings in various parts of the city. I accompanied Elder Pratt & Grant to the Navy yard. I spoke over one hour & was followed by Elder O Pratt.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.27412th We dined at sister Poltries. She made our quorum a present of $12 dollars in silver making $2 each of us. In the evening we had an interesting meeting with the Elders. All of the quorum present spoke. Elders Young & Kimball gave instruction & we bore testimony to the truth of the wor[k/d?].Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.27413th In the morning Elder Grant & myself walked to the Navy Yard & I preached & was followed by Elder Grant. In the afternoon we met with the saints & Elder O Pratt Preached upon the subject of zion from the Psalmes of David, & In the evening Elders B Young H C Kimball & myself occupied the time. I addressed the people first & told my experience & felt much of the spirit of God in bearing testimony that Joseph Smith sen was a Prophet of God that the Book of Mormon was true & that the work we was engaged in was of God. I was followed by Elders Kimball & Young who also bore

testimony of the work of God by the power of God.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.27414th I took the parting hand with the Saints & in company with Elders O. Pratt & Wm. Moore I took steem Boat & traveled 40 miles to shoolkiil & then walked 6 miles to Mr Mosleys & Preached in the meeting house. I spoke & was followed by Elder Pratt. It was a rainy night. Distance of the day 46 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.27415th Rode 18 miles & walked 3. Took supper with Br [ ]. Then Rode 6 miles to Mr Hoofmans whare I spent the night. Distance of the day 27 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.274* During this days ride we passed over the ground of the Brandywine Battle. Saw whare the action Commenced whare the Americans Retreated & a part of them surrendered. It was near Chadds ford. Saw whare Gen Washington led away the remainder of the army.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.27516th In company with Elder Moore I rode to Br John Neff's in Strasburgh Lancaster Co Pa & spent the night with him. Found him strong in the faith & manifested a disposition to do the will of God to sell his property & go to Nauvoo to take stock in the Nauvoo House &c. I had an interesting time with them. Sister Barbara showed me two Letters from Elder Julian Moses. I passed by Br Edward Hunters former residence. I found the country throughout this region to be exeeding rich & fertile. Wheat, Corn, oats & Clover in great abundance. The distance of this day was 25 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.27517th I wrote two Letters one to Julian Moses & one to Orson Spencer of New Haven Ct. I took the parting hand with Br Neffs family & rode to Elder Eligah Malin west Nantmeal chester co Pa. Br Malin was the Presiding Elder. I spent the night at his house. Distance of the <day> 25 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.27518th I spent the day writing. I wrote two Letters one to Sister Betsy Cossett & one to Br Dwight Webster and in the evening I met with Elder O. Pratt & others & held a meeting at west Nantmeal Seminary. I spoke & was followed by Elder O. Pratt. We spent the night at Mr Henry Buckwater's. 3 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.27519th We commenced a two days meeting in a groove at Br Millars in Uwehland township. I preached in the forenoon & Elder O Pratt in the Afternoon. I spent the night at Br Millers. Distance <of the day> 12.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.275The following was Composed by Elder Lorenzo Barnes, which I took from An Album at the house of Mr Mosleys centerville New Castle Co Del. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =VirtueVirtue O virtue thou Jem from AboveMore Charming than beauty more endearing than loveMore Precious than Jewels and jems of the earthOr titles of honour desending by Birth.Behold the Bright rainbow that Circles the skye

While bending to earth with its bow far on high.Its Colors of Beauty with rapture beholdIn order and splendor enchanting unfold.But what are the colors that are to be seenIn the bow of the cloud of red blue and greenCompared with those colors which virtue combineThose heaven born treasures displayed in the mind.The bow of the cloud's soon faded and goneIts painted on rain and receds with the stormBut virtue a Princes in glory arayedWhich time Cannot varnish nor eternity fade.Virtues dominion is not among cloudsNor oft is she seen mid the gay and the proud.Her throne is her purity her kingdom in mindWith modesty Prudence and meekness combine.Thus Elvira let virtue be ever your aimIts light and its glory emblazen your name.Then Charmes o'er your Temples forever shall bloomThey'll flourish through time and revive o'er the tomb.

Lorenzo D. BarnesWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.27620th Sunday I wrote a letter to Elder M. Holmes Before meeting. We assembled at the grove at the time appointed & a good congregation came together. I addressed them in the fore part of the day from the following words: "If our gospel be hid it be hid from them that are lost &c. I felt much of the spirit of testimony & felt that there were many hearts to receive. At the close of the meeting the people flocked around the Stand to obtain our Facsimilee's of the plates and Books &c. They Bought $4.75 worth of them. We dined at Br Harts. During intermission we lade hands upon Br Malin the Presiding Elder & several other Elders.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.277In the afternoon the congregation again assembled & was addressed by Elder O Pratt. He spoke in much of the power & demonstration of the spirit of God from Rev 22 ch. first clause of the 3d vers and there shall be no more curse. He commenced with the fall the curse that came on the earth & continued the subject untill the end & every curse was taken off. Traced the subject through the Millinnium second advent of Christ, the Binding of Satan, peace for one thousand years the numerous increase of the inhabitants of the earth, & the letting loose of Satan, his going up with the hosts of the earth that he had deceived & Compassing the camp of the Saints & the Beloved city & fire came down from heaven & devoured them. A great white throne appeared. The Saints & cities were cought up to God, the Heavens & earth passed away & the Lord made a new heavens & new earth. The Saints cities & New Jerrusalem &c came down from God out of heaven & rested upon the new earth & the last enemy destroyed was death. Then Jesus Christ deliverd it up to his father as pure &c.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.277At the Close of the meeting the people adminis-te[re]d to our necessities. They gave us $11.75 which we divided among us. Elder Pratt adminis-te[re]d the ordinance of

Baptism to one person which we confirmed at the waters edge. We then took the parting hand with the saints & rode home with Priest John Bowen Lionville Chester Co Pa & spent the night. We Blessed the family. Distance of the day 3 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.277* I dreamed last night that I was in Nauvoo & our cow was lost & I thought it Best to advertise her that we might find her. But I hope she is not lost.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.27721st I took the parting hand with the saints & we rode to Oakland Hotel. There took railroad to Philadelphia in Company with James Sloam & his wife. We saw Elder Grant. Found the rest of the twelve had left the city for New York. Distance of the day 40 miles. Fare $3.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.27822d Spent part of the day at Br Hammers. Visited fairmount of the Philadelphia waterworks & found it to be a splended seeneery. I spent the evening in company with Elder O. Pratt J. M. Grant & B. Winchester.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.27823 I took the parting hand with the Saints & in Company with Elders O. Pratt J. M Grant & J Sloan & wife took rail Road to New York. Arived in the evening. Called upon Br Mcclain 182 canal st then upon Elder Foster 145 Walker st. Br Burge No 1 McDudle st. Attended meeting at Columbian Hall & spent the night at Elder Fosters. Distance to NY 100 mil.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.27824th I called upon Br Ilus Carter. He gave me a bundle of papers from Nauvoo & also a letter from Mrs Woodruff informing me of the birth of a daughter 17 days after I left home the babe not 3 days old when I left home. Mother & child doing * well. I was truly glad to hear from home. I dined with Br Ilus Carter. I wrote a letter in answer to Mrs Woodruff & attended meeting with the saints & spent the night with Br Foster.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.27825th I attended Baptism in the morning & Bathed in the Sea. Spent the day visiting the Saints. Attended meeting in the evening at the Hall. Spent the night with Br Foster.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.278 I wrote a letter to Elder J Taylor. Sent for papers.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.27826th Aug 1843 The quroum of the Twelve met with the Saints in New York in Conference. Meeting opened by prayer. President Young arose & addressed the meeting in an interesting manner upon the subject of the gathering, the Building of the Nauvoo House & Temple. He spoke of the Priesthood & said that it was a perfect system of goverment and made many useful remarks.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.279In the afternoon the conference again met. Prayr By Elder Page. The meeting was addressed by Elder Kimball. Spoke in parables. Gather in the wheat and tares thrash the wheat & the mill will blow away the chaff &c. He said an Elder would get a people together & could get the priest & people to receive the work if they did not whip the sect so like a shepherd who would call up a buck & a flock of sheep & hand them a little salt & Just as they begin to eat hit him with a Club across the head & the sheep will run away.

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.279Elder G. A. Smith followed & bore testimony of the work. Told several anecdotes. One from Lyman Wight. Said that a man told of a story so big about his Cheese house that a woman did not believ it & asked a servant if it was true. He said that his master did not let him go into the Cheese house but one thing he new that his master had a tremendous great Cheese house & a great mill of four run of stone that was carryed by the whay that runs from the Cheese house. So let the Elders tel about the whey but not about what is in the Cheese house as long as they have not seen it. Let the misteries alone & speak of things that you understand. He spoke of his collegiate education he received from President Joseph Smith which was to preach short sermans & make short prayers which had done him much good in life.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.279Elder B Young next spoke & made some useful remarks. Said the scriptures had been mistifyed to that degree that the greatest divine of the day is as ignorant as the dumm ass concerning the things of God. They dont know their right hand from their left & we are trying to revere it to make it so simple that the people can understand it. Place a man in this room that is ignorant of science & take evry thing out that we can see & then ask him if their is any thing in the room. He says no nothing but we two. I tel him that there is millions of live animals in the room even we breath them & I will show him by the aid of glasses that their is live animals in one drop of water eight feet long. But he dont believe it untill he sees it through glasses. So with the unbeliever. He does not believe in God, in Angels, in spirits because he cannot see them. But let him have spiritual glasses or obey the commandments of God & get the spirit of God & then he can see & many other usful remarks he made.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.280A Hymn was then sung. Then several questions were asked. 1st Can any member officer in any branch of the Church say their word is law & should be obeyed? (NO.) Is it right for a priest to be joined to a Teacher to go & visit the houses of each member when their duty is set forth in the covenants? (Yes any members that are officers from High Priest to Deacon may visit the Church or members & be set apart for this purpose if the Church will receive it.)Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.280[2] Instruction. If Elders or High Priest are on an Island & cannot get word from the Prophet or the Twelve may [they] get a revelation concerning themselves? The Twelve may get a revelation in any part of the world Concerning the building up the kingdom as they have to esstablish the kingdom in all parts of the world. So any person can ask the Lord for a witness concerning himself. He can get an answer to himself but not to lead the Church. That Belongs to the head of the church.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.2803d Can a Church make buy laws as expediences [ ] for themselves that are not specifiyed in any revelation? Yes if they wish. They may make laws to stick their fingers in their eyes if they wish, but it is like sticking their fingers through a not hole in the wall to see what custom will do.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.2804th When any person is ordained legally by the vote of the Church to any office can he be releaced from that office [&/of?] priesthood (No)and hold his standing in the church?

(No.)Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.280Elder Young made many useful remark. Conference Adjourned untill tomorrow.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.28127th Conference met at half past 10 oclock according to adjournment. Meeting opened by singing. Prayer by Elder Grant. Meeting was then addressed by Elder W. Woodruff from 2d Epistle of Peter 1st ch. 20, 21 verses. He remarked that if the prophesies that had been fulfilled were fulfilled litterally in like manner would those pro-phesies which are still to be fullfilled be done litterally. And that the gathering of the Saints, the building of Zion, the gathering of the Jews the rebuilding of Jerrusalem, the esstablishing of the church & kingdom of God in the last days The preaching of the gospel to all the world was an event looked for by the latter day saints & not withstanding these things are unpopular & not looked for or believed in By the world yet we feel incouraged to persevere & press forward in assisting to accomplish these great & glorious things with a firm belief that they will as truly be brought to pass and perfected as those things prophesied were in ancient days. He also bore testimony of the Truth of the Book of Mormon, covenants, & A prophet of God. Elder Kimball followed & made some Appropriate remarks, when the meeting adjourned two hours.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.281Elder J. E. Page addressed the meeting in the afternoon, on the testimony of the Book of Mormon & that Joseph Smith is a prophet of God. He quoted to many passages in the doctrins & covenants & Book of Mormon that prophesied of things that should take place which had actually come to pass according to the prophesies. He spoke quite lengthy upon the subject & brought much testimony to proove the truth of the position He Had taken.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.281At the close of his discourse some church business was attended to as Elder L. R. Foster was about to go to Nauvoo it was necessary that another should be appointed in his stead to preside in New York. A vote was call[ed] to know if they /the church/ was perfectly satisfyed with Elders Foster's labours & procedings as Presiding Elder in the Church; the vote was unanimous. Elder Foster resigned his office & Elder /Geo L Seach/ was appointed president of the Church in New York By a vot of the same After which several Children were blessed & the meeting adjourned untill evening; At which time Elder O. Pratt addressed the people concerning the Book of Mormon.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.282He spoke in an edifying manner concerning the Book of Mormon its history what it was &c. That it was a History of nearly one half of the globe & the people that inhabited it, that it gave a history of all those cities that have been of late discoverd by Cartherwood & Stephens, that it named those cities That it spoke of the esstablishing of our goverment & what is more highly interesting it reveals its final fate & destiny, so that by reading the Book of mormon you can clearly see what will befal this nation, and what will be its final end. In that Book you will find recorded the pure principles of the gospel of Jesus Christ as taught by himself on the continant of America so plain that no two persons could disagree as to the points of doctrin set forth. Many interesting remarks he made upon this subject then bore testimony of the truth of Joseph Smith sen. being a true Prophet of God & that the Book of Mormon was true & that the Church of the Latter

day saints was the true church of God & after finishing his testimony he commenced and preached another sermon & spoke in all a little short of two hours.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.282After he closed we blessed 5 children & attended to some other duties. We dismissed the people. I dined with Br Ilus Carter & spent the night with Elder Foster. Mr Carter attended [--] in the morning.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.282Aug 28th I met with the Twelve in the morning & spent several hours together. I mailed a letter to Elder J. Taylor containing 10 subscribers for the Times & Seasons. I dined at Br Ilus Carters & con-vers with Mrs Carter & Mrs Snow. I had a Minuature taken by Mr Miller as a Present to Mrs Woodruff. Price $4.50. I called upon Miss Mary Sloan who seemed much pleased to see me & spoke about going to Nauvoo. Desired much to go. I returned to Br Ilus Carters & took tea. Saw Mrs Sloan. Spent the evening with Ilus. Before I left him he spoke of sending some dry goods & carpeting to me at Nauvoo to sell for him. I spent the night at Elder Fosters. Distance of the day 6 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.28329th I left new York in company with Elders Davis, Wandell, & Walley on Board of the Mutual Safety to Norwalk. I was sea sick. I stoped at the house of Albert Gregory & we Preached at night in the town house & spent the night with Br Gregory. Distance of the day 65 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.28330th I went out with Br Gregory & Davis to ketch oysters. We caught about 2 Bushels. We had a meal to roast. I visited the Saints in evening, & Preach to the saints & had a good time. Spent the night with Br Gregory.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.28331st We left the saints in Norwalk & took steem Boat to Bridgport & Stage to New Haven. We stoped at S. Browns Tavern then walked to Burr Frost at Westville & spent the night. Distance of the day 40 m. (Fare to N Haven $1.25.)SeptemberWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.283Sept 1st We walked to New Haven. From thence to Fair Haven & called upon Mr Smith Tuttle who would open doors for preaching. We spent part of the day with him & returned to westville & preached at night at Br Frost to a small number. We spent the night at Br Frost.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.2832d We walked to New Haven & called upon Lewis Allen No. 10 Collage st. We dined at Brown's Tavern. I then took the parting hand with Elder Davis & took the Stage for Farmington. I had many peculiar reflections while passing through this town whare I had spent much of my youth.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.283I arived at my fathers house in the evening & found my father & mother well. Eunice & Br Webster was better than they had been. I was glad to see my fathers Family one more & enter under the roof of my youth. It gives me peculiar reflections to pass through the town & over the places whare I have spent my youth in company with Brothers & friends who now sleep in the dust. I spent the night at Father Woodruff. I found my Father attending Both saw & grist mill alone although he was 65 years of age. I

received a letter from Mrs Woodruff which I was glad to get. Felt to rejoice to hear from my family again. Distance of the day 30 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.2843d Sunday I walked on the Canal bank in the morning & surveyed the meadows the river the mill alone whare I had walked with my Brothers & sister & with my Bosom Friend in days that are past. But now I am alone. After musing a while on past seenes with a mixture of pleasure & pain rather more pain than pleasure I returned to the house.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.284Spent the day with the family & in the evening I preached to the people. Had a goodly number present. After meeting I Baptized two persons James Hooker & [ ] Smith & spent a piesant evening & another night under my Fathers roof.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.2844th I wrote two letters one to Phoebe & inclosed a $5 dollar Bill to her. I also wrote A letter to Azmon Woodruff.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.2845th I again was called to take the parting hand with Father Woodruff. May the Lord preserve us to meet again. I left Farmington in company with Mother, Eunice & Sister Mary Smith & passed through the pine woods to Avon. Saw the old Bogue Hills & house & place of my nativity. We called at Mrs Judds. Had a view of Aunt Wheelers place as we passed along and arived at Aunt Cossetts in the afternoon.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.284Sister Mary had a vary poor turn. It seemed for a little as though she would die. It was the stopage of Blood at the heart would rush to the head. She was bled Administered to & was soon relieved.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.285Cousin Betsey & myself rode to Terriffville to see Aunt Bulah. Spent a little time & returned home to our friends at Aunt Cossetts & spent the night. Distance of the day 16 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.2856th It was difficult to make up my mind whether to go on to day or stay. I finally Concluded to tarry. I took the parting hand with Mother & Eunice & sister Mary who started for home in Farmington. I stayed & spent the night in syms-bury & preached in the evening in the school house, to a small Congregation who gave good attention. Aunt Cossett & family & Bulah was present & seemed to enjoy themselves well…[Eilpses are Woodruff's.]Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.285A sad accident happened to James Camp & wife in Farmington on Saturday the 2d Aug. They were both flung from their carriage. Mr Camp was badly brused & Mrs Camp was killed so sudden that she ownly spoke once. It was a great trial to the family.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.2857th I took stage & rode to westfield & called upon Ashbel Dewey the presiding Elder at Little River. Gave out an appointment for a meeting with the Saints & met with them at Br Samuel Ensigns. Had a good meeting. The Church in this place consists of 39 members, & in the Town of Russel their is a branch of the Church of 15 members 8 miles west of westfield Mass. Distance 20 m.

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.2858th I left the Saints at westfield & took the Rail Cares. Rode to Boston in the second class. Fare was $2.30. Arived at Boston at 7 oclock. Distance to Boston 120 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.285On my arival to the City I found Elder G. A Smith & another Br waiting for me at the railroad. We carried our trunks to a Brothers & went to meeting at Boylston Hall Cornor of Boylston & Washington streets. Here I had the privileg of meeting again with some of the Twelve viz H C Kimball J. E Page, O Pratt & G. A. Smith. Elder J E Page Addressed the meeting.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.286I spent the night with Elder Kimball. He read me a letter from his wife which was interesting. May the Lord Bless Joseph. Give him a victory over his enemies & support him in evry trial & prepare the saints for that which is to come I pray.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.286[ 9 ] Conference

ofWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.286the quorum of the Twelve Apostles met [in] the Boston church at Boylston Hall on the 9th Day of Sept 1843. There were present of the quorum of the Twelve Brigham Young Heber C. Kimball, P. P. Pratt O Pratt [ ] J. E. Page, W. Woodruff & G A Smith.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.286Conference opened by prayer By Elder G A Smith. President Young Called for Business.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.286Elder E P Magin represented the Boston Branch

Containing members 182do Peterboro " " 88strong in faith of gathering.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.286Elder B. F. Gruid Represented the Lowel Branch consisting of members 48Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.286Elder Snow Represented the Salem Branch of 75 or 80 12 or 15 to start west next Tuesday & another company to start the 1st of October which will take about half of the Church.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.286Elder Lewis Represented the Church in New Bebford containing members 100. Many of them not active. Not more than one third of them come to meeting. Have not had a Preacher lately. If a good one was to come good might be done.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.286E P Magin represented the Church in Gilsom N.H. containing 42. Among the No are two Cousins of President Joseph Smith one the postmaster of the Place.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.286Elder Bryant Represented the Georgetown Branch containing members 30. But not much of the spirit of gathering. Elder E Snow remarked he did not wonder they had not the spirit of gathering when their Presiding Elder Nathaniel Holmes & his Son Elder

Milton Holmes has setteled down with the Church manifesting No disposition to gather themselves. It was no wonder the Church had not the spirit of it.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.287Elder Jesse Haven Represented the Church in North Bridge members 41. They were scattered in several towns. Large majority have the spirit of gathering. One cut off 1 died 1 set asid. The majority in full faith.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.287E P Magin Represented New Salem Branch from 45 to 50Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.287" And wendall 40And Leveratt generally in good standing 35Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.287Elders Rogers informs that several families was to start from Leveratt next wednesday. He represents the Westfield Branch members 39Cabitsville 10Northbridge Branch 37Farmington Ct 12Scattering 13Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.287Elder P. P. Pratt arose and remarked that Some tell us that they have taught the gathering according to the scriptures, but to teach the gathering from the scriptures alone is not sufficient. For By this they would be left in doubt. They would not know whether to gather to Jerrusalem to Africa or America.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.287It is right to teach the gathering according to the Scriptures but we are not left to this alone. We know & all the Saints aught to know that God has pointed out a place & time of gathering and has raised up a Prophet to bring it about of which we are witnesses. We have not got to go along round about. The time & place is pointed out the foundations of the city & Temple laid and a people already gatherd & we know [we] have to go & to reject the revelations of God that have pointed out these things to us ownly brings Condemnations & if this is not the Case then our faith is vain & our works & hopes are vain also. We have already got the opinions of men enough concerning the coming of Jesus Christ. But we need the voice of a Prophet in such a Case & we have it & I am willing to risk my all upon it. And if the Elders understand the principal of gathering and teach it correctly the people would have the correct spirit of gathering.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.288E. P. Magin arose & said he made the remark that he had taught the gathering according to the scriptures, But he considered all modern Revelations scripture as well as those given anciently. [ ] P. P. Pratt Sayed they agreed their was no disagreement &c.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.288Elder B. Young arose & Said he wished to make a few general remarks concerning the subject of our faith. We hear the Elders represent the feelings of the Brethren Concerning the gathering. The spirit of the Lord Jesus Christ is a gathering spirit & its tendency is to gather the virtuous & good the honest & meek of the earth, & in fine the saints of God. The time has come when the Lord is determin to full-fill his purpose.

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.288Had we lived in the days of Jesus Christ we would say we would receive his work. But Judge ye if the people are better now than then. They are not. When the full set time was come the Lord came in the flesh to do his work whether the people were prepared or not. And now the full set time is come for the Lord God Almighty to set his hand to redeem Israel.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.288We are not bound to make the people believe but to preach the gospel & then our garments are Clear. The Lord does not require evry soul to leave his home as soon as he believes but he requirs him to harken to council & follow that course that the lord points out. The spirit of the Lord & this work is on the elert, and those that keep up with the work must be on the alert also.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.288When the Lord says gather yourselves together why do you ask the Lord what for? Is it not the principle of the Saints to mingle together to promote the great cause in which we are engaged? Say you cannot the Lord save us as well whare we are as to gather together? Yes if the Lord sayes so but if he commands us to come out & gather together He will not save us by staying at home.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.289Have you not received the gospel? Yes. Then do you believe the gospel what we say? Have you not received the Holy Ghost By receiving the gospel which we have Brought unto you? Yes & thousands have & it stands as a testimony that God has got a Prophet on the earth. You might have been baptized seventy times seven in any way except the way God had ordained and pointed out & you would not have received the Holy Ghost. This also is a testimony to you.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.289Are ye ingaged in the great work with us? Ye will say yes. Can ye do any good? Yes ye can. The sectarian world Send the Bible to the nations of the earth, the people put in sixpence fifty cts or a dollar into the box, & send Bibles through the world.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.289Then cannot we do sumthing? Yes the Lord requires us to build a house unto his name that the ordinances & blessings of his kingdom may be revealed & that the Elders may be endowed & go forth & gather together the Blood of Ephraim the people of God from the ends of the earth. Can you get an endowment in Boston? No & ownly in that place that God has pointed out.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.289Now query Could Moses have got the law had he staid in the midst of the Children of Israel? Had he not gone to the mountains? The Lord says go & do so & so. Stand before Phario, pull off your shoes for the ground is Holy &c. Moses obeyed & obtained blessings, but if he had not obeyed he would not have obtained the blessing.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.289But why query about it? Has the Lord spoken? Yes. Then this is enough. I do not care whether the people gather or not if they dont want to. I do not wish to save the people against their will. I wish you to have your Choice either to gather with the righteous or stay with the wicked. I would like to have all people bow down to the Lord Jesus Christ but it is one of the decrees of the Lord that all persons shall act upon their agency,

which was the case even with the angels that fell from heaven.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.290Now will you help us to build the Nauvoo House & Temple? If so you will be blessed. If not we will build it alone. And if you dont harken you will not have the spirit of the Lord for the spirit of the Lord is on the moove.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.290The Apostles tried to gather the people together in their day. Christ said he would gather the Jews oft as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings but they would not. God and Angels dont care whether men hear or forbear. They will carry on their work for the full set time is come and we Care about it. We must build a house & get an endowment & preach the gospel, warn the people, gather the Saints, build up Zion & finish our work & be prepared for the coming of Christ.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.290Now we want to send missionaries to the Islands. Can you do sumthing for them? & that is not all we want you to do. We want you to give us sum thing to build a temple. We want what you have to spare. But are you afraid that you will not have Enough for youself when you get there? But how easy it is for the Lord to take it away from you By fire & otherwise. E P Magin had an /Ivory/ Cane. I asked him for it but he din give it to me. But he soon lost it & it did neither of us any good. But the Lord can give & take away. Jacob with his faith obtained all the best cattle that his Father in law had.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.290Who blesses you and all the people? God. But do the people acknowledge the hand of God in all these things? No, they turn away from him & do not acknowledge him or realize from whom their Blessings flow.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.290Let me tell you a secret. When the Lord shakes the earth And the Hills fall down & vallies are exhalted then for Brass the Lord will bring gold for Iron silver for stones Iron &c. Then you will have no use for gold, for money & gods as you now have. But the Lord will think as much of it then as now.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.290Let us have some of your gold to take to Nauvoo to make a temple & Nauvoo House so that when the Kings Princes & Nobles of the earth call at Nauvoo to enquire after the wisdom of Zion that they may have a place to entertain them, & that the weary travel-lor may be refreshed.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.291Is their wisdom in Zion? We think so & the world begin to think so. Let the world come forward & translate the plates that have of late come forth if they have wisdom to do it. The Lord intends to take away the gods of the gods of the gentiles. The Lord pulleth down & buildeth up at his own pleasure. Dont be afraid of a dollar A hundred or a thousand dollars. I would not. I have made a sacrafice a good many times. The Lord has promised A hundred fold & I have taken this course to get rich, to give all I had & God has given many blessings in Consequence. If I have been to bold in asking, then be to bold in giving. Give your all and God will repay as much again. Adjurned untill half past 2 oclok.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.291Met according to adjournment. Meeting opened by singing & Prayer By Elder P P Pratt

to who arose and said I have a few remarks to make concerning the subject spoken of in the fornoon By Elder B Young who said we wanted all your gold silver & precious things &c. We not ownly want your all as pertains to gold silver &c but we want you, your wives & Children, & all you have.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.291I dont know that I can give you a better pattern of what we want than the case of Joseph in Egypt. An Israelite will get all he can. They are vary great to go ahead. The Egyptains believed in dreams & by this peculiar gift Joseph entered into a great scheme off speculation. He used the gift of dreams to become great in the eyes of the Egyptians & had great political influence. Came out on the kings horse in great splendor, & lade up corn in great abundance during the seven years Plenty & in time of famine got all the gold, silver, cattle property & their own persons. This speculation was from A Josephite and it was like an Israelite. It was like Noah, Lot, Christ, &c & it is a fair sample of our speculation.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.292God is the origin of Power the sovreign, & he has a right to reign, & their will be good times & goverment when the world will acknowledge the God of heaven their lawgiver & If I could live under his goverment I should be thankful. Then our prayer would be answered may thy kingdom come &c. Untill that time we must pray for it.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.292This Joseph in Egypt the Speculator what a great & good man he was. I love him. I admire his Course, & I Believe a little of his Blood is in my veins. But had Joseph been like the religious world at the present day he would not have rode the kings horse & wore his robe & had nothing to do with gold & silver, & do no good, save no corn, build no store houses, do none of these things for fear of speculation. But He done differently.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.292And their is a prophesy about the modern Prophet Joseph, being raised & supported by the power of God to do a work on the earth. And he has been raised up & the Lord has been with him & evry [weapon] formed against him has been broaken. He has had rising of thirty law suits to pass through & yet he has overcome & no accusation has been susstained against him. But he will lay a plan to speculate as large as Ancient Joseph did.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.292What Elder Young said is good, and even now we want you to take that course that will save you. Build up a city & Temples & enjoy them & do as the Lord tells you & harken to Council[s?]. We have a prophet to tell us what to do, and we should get as much wisdom as the world. If the world want a rail road built all they have to do is to open Books. The people subscribe stock & a rail road is soon built & an income is brought. And the Saints ought to be as well united as the world & do the things that God has required, that a great nation may be saved from all Nations.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.292The old gentleman that rules the nations has ruled long enough and if I was an Infidel I would like to have the Lord raise up a Joseph or Daniel or sumbody to raise up a change for the good of the world. And thank Heaven he has begun to raise them up to do the great work of God & it will Continue untill the saying goes forth that the Lord has built up Zion.

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.293I read that Gold, silver, power thrones & dominions will be connected with the great work of God in the last days. Then let us wake up and enlarge our hearts & prepare for the great & glorious work. Does the Saints here in Boston know that they are Identifyed with laying the foundation of a great & mighty work that is to enclude all the great and glorious work that is to be fulfilled in the last dispensation & fulness of times? And I Prophecy in the name of the Lord that whether Boston Saints or who may stand for it or rise against it that almost numberless milions will selebrate that day when the foundation of this work was laid.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.293G A Smith Arose and said that he was pleased with the many remarks that had been made this day. You can see a similarity between the two Josephs & the Laws that were given, says one who believes that God who dwells in heaven will speak about building a house &c in this day of religion & science. But the day was when the salvation or damnation of a whole world hung upon a small circumstance even in the days of Noah the building of an ark. Had the Editors of this day lived then I think they would have said and written more against it than they have against Joseph Smiths Revelations.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.293You talk about God condesending to speak of small things in the last days but no more so than it was in the days of Moses. For we read in the bible how God commanded the Children of Israel when they found a birds nest to take the young to themselves but to let the dam go free. What for? Why that their days might be long in the land which the Lord their God giveth them. So come to the point it was a great thing at last. Yet connecting this with the word of the Lord Concerning eating Beetles & gras-hoppers was as small business for the Lord to talk about as it was for the Lord to command the Saints to Build a tavern. This Boarding house when done will do much good for the spreading of the work to all nations, But what good could arise from eating Beetles & grasshopers I cannot say.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.294All the prophesies have aimed at the gathering of the people & saving of them in the last days. But my advise is if you cannot take hold of the work & go through the whole course to stop & go no further. We do not want to deceive you. Our traditions have been to be vary religious weare long faces, never tell a story or laugh &c. This was the case with the long faced Christians in Mo & they were the first to strike a dagger to our hearts.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.294If I wear a strange hat it is not because of my religion for whare the religion of a man is in his hat or coat it is not vary extensive any whare els. And whenever I have seen Elders trying to preach sumthing large to get a name the mysteries &c I have believed that such have got yet much to learn. As many are desireous of hearing mysteries I will rehears a short sermon or misteriy.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.294Elder Kimball has been of long standing in the Church. Preached much done much good brought many souls into the kingdom & had great influence &c. Elder Amasa Lyman & myself went into a place to preach whare the Elders had preached all the mysteries. They wanted us to preached mysteries. We told them we were not qualified

to preach miysteries but if they would send for Elder Kimball he could preache the mysteries. So they sent abut 40 miles for Elder Kimball & brought him down as they were so anxious to hear the mysteries & when he came, he had a large congregation assembled & he arose before them & remarked that he had understood they had sent for him to come & preach the mysteries to them. I am fully competent to do it & am happy of having the privilege And I want the attention of all, & when evry mind was streached eager for the mysteries, He says the first miystery I shall present before you is this, Elder Amasa Lyman wants a Pair of Pantaloons, & it is a great mystery that an Elder in this church should want a pair of Briches, & esspecially that the people should know that they want it & the remainder of his miysteries were like unto [it] & the consequence of this serman was that Elder Lyman got a pair of Pantaloons & Elder Kimball a Barrel of flour for his family.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.295Elder B. Young arose & said I will make an apology for my remarks in the fore part of the day. Some may think I spoke vary plain. But the Apology I have to make is I will turn Thompsonian doctor & give the Composition without sweetning. This work is all. It is my all. If this work does not live God knows I dont want to live, And I want you to understand it, that he that gathereth not with us scattereth. And they that have tasted the Bitter Cup feel it.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.295Wake up ye Elders that have sought to build yourselves up & not the kingdom of God. Wake up ye that have daubbed with untempered morter. Harken & hear me for I say unto you that if you do not help us build the Temple & Nauvoo House you shall not inherit the land of Zion. If you do not help build up Zion & the cause of God you shall not partake of their Blessings.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.295Many elders seek to Build themselves up & not the work of God. But when any one does this no matter who he may be he will not prosper even if it was one of the Twelve. Those of the Twelve & others of the Elders that have apostitized I have known their hearts their breathings & known their moov-ments. They thought I did not know much But I knew all about them, & when I see men preaching to build themselves up & not Zion I know what it will end in.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.295But say you I am young. I dont Care if you are young. Do you know what you are about? If so Preach & labour for the building up of the City of Zion. Concentrate your means & influence there & not scatter abroad. Be faithful or you will not be Chosen for the day of Chusing is at the door.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.295Why be afraid of a sacrafice? I have given my all many times & am willing to do it again. I would be glad to hear the Lord say through his servant Joseph, let my servant Brigham give again all that he has. I would obey in a moment if it took the last coat of from my Back.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.296Elder Kimball sayes I get up of necessity to say a few words. I am quite unwell, But I feel the importance of this work. I have been a member of this Church 12 years. I came out of the Baptist Church & Joined this & I have passed through evry thing but death, &

we have come here to call for help to build the Houses & I have spent $30 to get here & collected $15 dollars.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.296We were commanded to come of the Lord But it seems as though but few felt interested in it. Here I see three Brethren going to the far distant Islands. I could weep for them. They have but little money to help themselves. I feel interested in this great work. We have come out to Reep but do we have time to Reep new grain? No for it takes all our time to try to save [th.?] that is reap.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.296You think that Elder Young has put the flail on rather heavy. But it is nothing to be compaired with the Threshing you will get in Zion, & those that have the hardest heads have to be thrashed the hardest. But dont be troubled about the chaff. When it comes to the barns God will prepare a great wind Mill that will blow all the Chaff away.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.296I speak in Parables. I Compare the Saints to a good cow. When you milk her Clean she will always have an abundance of milk to give. But you milk her a little & she will soon dry up. So with the Saints. If they do but little in building up Zion they soon have but little to do with. This was the case in Cincinnati.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.296I had a dream concerning the Saints there. I thought I was in a field of wheat that was stacked up & we had got to draw it into the barn. Come to open the stack the bundle would all fall to peices & it was filled with clusters of Rats & mice, who had been eating up the grain. I thought these Rats & mice were the Elders & official members who had been in & lain on the Church, lived on the wheat eaten them up instead of building up New Churches. So that when the Twelve came along they could not get any thing for the Temple or Nauvoo House, or Hardly a place to stay. The rats had eat up the wheat so & we had to go to the world for a home to stay while we were their.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.297We are not Polished stones like Elder Babbit Elder Adams, Elder Blakesley & Elder Magin &c. But we are rough Stones out of the mountain, & when we roll through the forest & nock the bark of from the trees it does not hurt us even if we should get a Cornor nocked of occasionally. For the more they roll about & knock the cornors of the better we are. But if we were pollished & smooth when we get the cornors knocked of it would deface us.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.297This is the Case with Joseph Smith. He never professed to be a dressed smooth polished stone but was rough out of the mountain & has been rolling among the rocks & trees & has not hurt him at all. But he will be as smooth & polished in the end as any other stone, while many that were so vary poliched & smooth in the beginning get badly defaced and spoiled while theiy are rolling about.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.297P P Pratt said Some are going to Zion. The rest want to know what they shall do. Isaiah Said I will take one of a city & two of a family & bring them to Zion & I will feed them with Pastures after my own heart that will feed you with knowledge & understanding. And inasmuch as you harken to council you will know what the will of the Lord is concerning you in all things.

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.297O Pratt arose & Said I do not know that I can say any thing to impress the subject upon your minds that has been spoken upon more fully than has been done. There are some things however I wish to mention; we have learned from what we hear this day about the blessings that will be given when the Temple is finished. I will speak of some of the Consequences that will follow if we do not obey.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.297The Lord has said he will reveal things that have been hid from the foundation of the world. No former age or generation of the world has had the same things revealed. But the Lord says if you build that house in that time you shall be blessed. If not you shall be rejected as a Church with your dead saith the Lord. So if that house is not built, then in vain is all our cares faith & works. Our meetings & hopes are veign. But if few do their duty they will get the Blessing, & we are determined to do our duty & set these principles before the Saints. We will turn this responsibility upon the heads of the Saints & clear our garments & then the Lord is able to endow all the faithful in some other place.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.298The Lord gave a revelation several years since & said gather together your wise men & send up your moneys & buy lands. If not you shall not have an inheritance but your enemies are upon you. We went through & told the Saints these things but did the Churches do as god commanded? No they did not & the Revelation was fulfilled & the Saints driven out. The Lord Says the Church shall give heed to the words of the Prophet as he is to hold the keys of the kingdom of God in this life & the world to Come. Then it is of much Consequence that you give heed to his word.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.298You can ask God if the work is true & he will give you a testimony. I doubt in my own mind if any man can stand what they will have to pass through unless they do get a witness for themselves, & I pray you to give heed to the words the Twelve have taught you & ask God to help you.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.298The Conference was adjourned untill 10 oclock tomorrow morning.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.298Sept 10th 1843 Sunday Morning Conference met according to adjournment. Meeting was opened by singing & Prayer By Elder Magin After which Elder W. Woodruff arose & addressed the assembly from Amos 3 ch. 7 ve[rse] 'Surley the Lord God will do nothing dut he revealeth his secrets unto his servents the Prophets." The Speaker Remarked that according to the Testimony of the Scriptures in all ages of the world whenever God was about to Bring a Judgment upon the world or accomplish any great work, the first thing the Lord has done has been to raise up a Prophet & reveal unto him his secrets & send him to warn the people, that they may be left without excuse.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.299This was the case in the days of Noah & Lot. God was about to Bring Judgment upon the People & he raised up [a] Prophet & warned them of it. But they did not give heed to them But rejected their Testimony & the Judgments came upon them & they were destroyed, while the Prophets were saved by persuing the course marked out by the Lord.

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.299Jesus Christ Testifyed to the Jews of the things that awaited them as a nation the fall of Jerrusalem & their dispersion among the gentile world but they did not believe it. Yet the secret of all these things was revealed to the Prophet & Apostles & they Believed it & looked for its fulfillment & it Came to Pass as it was predicted, though Conterary to the expectations of the Jewish Nation[s?].Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.299In like manner do we look for the certain fulfillment of those tremendous events upon the heads of the gentile world, which have been spoken of & pointed out by all the Holy Prophets & Apostles since the world began who have spoken as they were moved upon by the power of God & the gift of the Holy Ghost, events which more deeply Consern the gentile world than the overthrow of Jerrusalem & the dispersion of the Jews did the Jewish Nation. For while they stumbled at the stone they were broken but while it falls upon the heads of the gentile world it will grind them to pow[d]er. And the full set time is Come for the Lord to set his hand to accomplish thies mighty events.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.299And as the Lord has done in other ages, so he has done now. He has raised up a Prophet & is revealing unto him his secrets & through that Prophet He has brought to light the fullness of the everlasting Gospel to the present generation, & is again once more for the last time esstablishing his Church upon the foundation of the Ancient Apostles & Prophets Christ Jesus Being the Chief cornor stone.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.299In the Church is now found Judeges as at the first & Councillors as at the beginning. The Church is composed of Apostles & Prophets, Pasters & Teachers, gifts & graces for the perfecting of the Saints the work of the ministry & the edifying of the body of Christ.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.300The Lord has raised up servents & sent [them] into the vineyard to prune the vineyard once more for the last time, to Preach the gospel of Jesus Christ to warn the Nations that they may be left without excuse in the day of their visitation & to gather the honest in heart & the meek of the earth that Zion may be built up & the Prophets fulfilled.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.300One of the secrets that God has revealed unto his Prophet in these days is the Book of Mormon; & it was a secret to the whole world untill it was revealed unto Joseph Smith, whome God has raised up as a Prophet Seer & Revelator unto his people. This record contains an account of the ancient inhabitants of this continant who over spread this land with cities from sea to sea, the ruins of which still remain as a standing monument of their arts, science power & greatness. It also points out the esstablishing of this our own Nation & also its progress decline, & fall, & those predictions contained in the Book of Mormon, the stick of Joseph in the hands of Ephraim will as truly be fulfilled as those Contained in the Bible the stick & record of Judah, & Both of these records contain Prophesys of Great import, concerning the gentile nations & esspecially this land & nation which are not yet fulfilled, but must shortly come to pass. Yea its fulfillments is nigh even at the door.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.300Though the secretts which God is revealing through his servant the prophet in the last days may be unpopular & unbelieved by the world yet their unbelief will not make the

truth of God without effect any more than it did in the days of Lot & Noah or in the fall of Jerrusalem.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.300When Jesus Christ said their should not be left one stone upon another in the Temple that should not be thrown down The Jewish nation did not believe it. Neither would they receive such testimony. But they were ready to look at outward circumstances, & ready to say who can prevail against us? What nation [is] like onto our nation? We have held the giving of the Law the articles, the Urim & Thumim. The Lawgiver has never departed from between our feet. We have held the power of government from generation to generation & what nation now hath power to prevail against us? & through this ordor of reasoning they were Blinded & knew not the day of their visitation. They understood not the things that belonged to their peace. They rejected their Lord & king, contended against his word & Testimony & finally put him to death on the cross with many who followed him.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.301But this did not hender the fulfillment of the words of Jesus Christ concerning that nation. The words of the Lord had gone out of his mouth & could not return unto him void. The things that belonged to their Peace were hid from their eyes. They were counted unworthy as a nation. The kingdom was to be rent out of their hands & given to annother. The die was Cast & Judgment must come.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.301The city was soon surrounded by the roman army led on by the inspired Titus, & a scene of calamity judgment & woe immediately overspread the inhabitants of that city which was devoted to destruction, such a calamity as never before had rested upon the nation of Israel. Blood flowed through their streets. Tens of thousands fell by the edge of the sword, & thousands by famine. Women were evil towards the Children of their own bosem in the straitness of the seige the seenery of which shocked the roman soldiers as they entered the city. The Jews were crucified in such numbers by their enemies, that they Could find no more wood for crosses or room for their bodies in their midst, & while dispair was in evry face & evry heart sinking, while suffering under the Chastning hand of God their enemies rushed upon them in the city to strike the last fatal blow & as their last resort they rushed in to the Temple for safety which was soon on fire & they sunk in the midst of the flames with the cry of their suffering assending on high accompanied by the smoke of her crackling spires & the remaining miserable few were sold as slaves & driven like the dumb ass before his burthen & scattered as corn is sifted in a sive throughout the gentile nations world.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.302Jerrusalem was raised from its foundations & the Temple thrown down & the foundation thereof plowed up that not one stone was left upon another & Christ Said that Jerrusalem should be trodden down of the gentiles unt the times of the gentiles be fulfilled which has been the case to the vary letter untill the present generation.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.302Will not God in like manner as truly & faithfully bring to pass those great, important and tremendious events upon the heads of the gentile world which have been proclaimed by the Prophets Isaiah Jeremiah Ezekiel, Daniel, & many of the Holy Prophets & Christ & the Apostles, on the continant of Asia as well as Lehi, Nephi, Alma & Moroni & others

who wrote on the continant of America all of which have proclaimed these things as they were moved upon by the spirit of Inspiration the power of God & the gift of the Holy Ghost. The Apostle says that no prophecy of the scriptures is of any privat interpetation, but commandments came not of old time by the will of man but Holy men of God spake as they were moved upon by the Holy Ghost.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.302Isaiah soul seemed to be on fire & his mind wraped in the visions of the Almighty while he declaired in the name of the Lord, that it should come to pass in the last days that God should set his hand again the second time to recover the remnant of his people, assemble the outcast of Israel gather together the dispersed of Judah, make men go over dry shod, gather them to Jerrusalem on Horses mules swift beasts & in charriots &c rebuild Jerru-salem upon her own heaps, while at the same time the destroyer of the gentiles was on his way & while God was turning the captivity of Israel he would put all their curses & aflictions upon the heads of the gentiles their enemies, who had not saught to recover them but to destroy them & had troden them under foot from generation to generation.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.303At the Same time the standard shoud be lifted up that the honest in heart & the meek among the gentiles should seek unto it & that Zion should be redeemed & be built up a Holy City. That the glory & power of God should rest upon her, & be seen upon her. That the watchman upon mount Ephraim might Cry arise ye & let us go up unto Zion the City of the Lord our God, that the gentiles might come to her light & kings to the brightness of her rising. That the Saints of God may have a place to flee to & stand in Holy places while judgment works in the earth. That when the Sword of God that is bathed in heaven falls upon Idumie or the world when the Lord pleads with all flesh by sword & by fire & the slain of the Lord is many that the Saints may escape these calamities by fleeing to the places of refuge like Lot & Noah.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.303Isaiah in his 24 ch gives sumthing of an account of the calamity & Judgments that shall come upon the heads of the gentile nations, & this because they have transgressed the laws, changed the ordinances & broken the everlasting covenant. St Paul says to his Roman Brethren that if the gentiles do not continue in the goodness of God they like the house of Israel should be cut off. Though Babylon says I sit as a queen am no widow & shall see no sorrow The Revelator says, Therefore shall her plagues come in one day death and mourning and famine & she shall be utterly burned with fire for strong is the Lord God who Judgeth her.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.303Jesus Presents a parable of the Fig tree that when we see the signs in the sun, moon, stars, heaven & earth of which he spoke we might know that his coming is near. That the generation in which those signs appeared should not pass away untill all should be fulfilled. Though Heaven & earth should pass away his words should not pass away but should all be fulfilled.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.303Those things are about to come to pass upon the heads of the present generation not withstanding they are not looking for it neither do they believe it. Yet their unbelief will not make the truth of God without effect. The signs are appearing in the heavens & on

the earth and all things indicate the fulfillment of the Prophets. The figtree is leaving summer is nigh, And the Lord has sent his angels to lay the foundation of this great and important work. Then why should not God reveal his secrets unto his servents the Prophets that the Saints might be led in paths of safety that they may escape those evils that are about to engulf a whole generation in ruin?[ ]Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.304Sept 12th I left Boston at 5 oclock in the express train of cars for Portland and about 10 oclock while passing through the Chesterwoods 6 miles south of Kennebunk the engine was thrown from the track in consequence of a rail being raised 8 inches by some designing miscrant. The force was such that It drove the engine about 5 rods ahead and smashed it to peaces with the Baggage cars piled [on] top of it & the first passengers cars followed in its train & mounted the pile and instantly killed /about 8 feet high throwing the passen[gers?] [--]/.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.304One Lady was brused but not dangerous, another was slightly injured. The lives of many were in danger, & it seemed a mystery that so little injury comparatively was done. Four cars were filled with passengers & had not the force been broaken by the baggage cars many lives would have been lost. The Baggage car soon was on fire which was with difficulty extinguished. The fireman was thrown about 3 rods & escaped with a slight injury. But the engineer Mr Adams from Portland was buried beneath the pile & instantly Killed. The ruins had to be removed before the body of the enigneer could be obtained. He has left a wife & one child to mourn his loss. No blame Could possibly be attached to him as the rail was raised in such a manner that no warning was given untill the engine & Baggage car was a pile of ruins.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.304Mr Thomas Hall opened his house for the reception of the passengers & much praise is due to the whol household for the attention that was paid them. I spent most of the night here in the woods & got chilled through. They sent to Portland for another engine, which arived in time to take us to portland in the morning.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.305/13th/ On my arrival I furnished the Editor of the American with an account of the accident.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.305 I visited Br Ezra Carter & his family. I wrote 2 letters one to the Editor of the Boston Bee giving an account of the accident & one to Elder Taylor with an account of the accident & sent him 10 subscribers for the papers & wrote a few words to Phebe.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.305I had an interview with Aunt Judith Carter. The first time I had seen her. I visited Ezras store. He is doing a good deal of business.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.305I walked out to scarborough in the evening & at [ ] arived at Father Carters in the evening with blistered feet. I came upon Mother so sudden who was walking across the room with a candle that she was as much surprised as though I had rained down. The first salutation was whare did you come from? I soon had hold of Fabyan hand & his wife's. Mother looked well. I dont see that she grows old any. Father and Sarah Foss

are at New York. I cannot see them yet.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.305After conversing with Mother & Fabyan untill abut 9 oclok I prayed with them & Mother lighted me to a bed in the front Chamber whare I spent the night alone, the first night I had spent at Father Carters without Phebe being with me, & I would have given ten dollars to have had her with me on this occasion for I felt lonely like a dove without its mate. But however after kneeling down by the bed & praying for her & the Children & our friends I lay down upon the bed & soon fell asleep & had a good nights rest.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.305The whole distance of the day from Boston to Scarborough 110 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.30514th I arose refreshed by sleep. Took Breakfast with Mother, Mary & Rhoda Foss then got into a waggon with Fabyan, & rode to sister Foss whare I saw Elizabeth. Then Rode to Br Luther Scammans. Saw Luther & the Children & Mother Scammans but Rhoda was out. But she soon Come in & the manner she shook my hand & kissed me want slow. She is an affectionate sister. I took dinner with them. Br Scammans is expecting to come to Hancok co Illinois if not Nauvoo in the Spring. Rhoda now seems reconciled to come. Both Scammans with their wifes will come. I had a good visit with them.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.306I then rode to Saco. Fabyan gave me a pair of Calfskin Boots shoes.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.306We next Rode to Mr Millikens. Here I found Arthur & Lucy Milliken, & both home sick enough to get Back to Nauvoo. They rejoiced much to see me. Lucy was near her Confinement. Will stay untill spring. Was well both of them. We then started home. I Called upon Mr Makinny who with his wife sent much love to Phebe. We got home to Fathers in the evening quite chilled. Took supper prayed with the family & went to bed. Thought much of Phebe. O how I want to see her. Distance of the day 15 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.30615th I thought of taking the Cars for Boston but I could not bear the thought of going without seeing Father & Shuah. It was rather a gloomy day. The rain poured down like a torrent. I wrote a letter to Sarah in as much as I could not see her. Mother took me about the house. Showed me her carpet that Iluse gave her & some dresses & all the rooms. I went Into the back Chamber whare Phebe has spent so many days with me, but it was vacant. She want there. It was gloomy. I turned away. I went to see the bark mill or New wind mill they had built. It is not large enough & it dont do well. Fabyan gave me soul leather for two pair of shoes for myself & Phebe & Willy & upper leather to take home. I walked out in the orchard. No apples ripe.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.306Seasons growing shorter in Maine. I spent the night as usual alone.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.30716th A plesent day. I wrote in my Journal & talked with mother. She done me up Babary & danda-lions to take to Phebe & she gave me three pair of stockings & four balls of yarn for Phebe & one pair for the two Wilfords each. In the afternoon Arthur Milliken & Lucy Called upon us. The first time they had been to Father Carters. Luther Scamman & his Brother also came. We had a good time together. Lucy talked with Mother about Phebe. She gave me a letter to take to her Mother & wished me to call, & see her as

soon as I get home. It seemed a great consolation to Lucy to see one from Nauvoo. I parted with them all abut sundown.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.307I have just herd of the death of Elleezene Patterson who died to day. Left a child one week old. Also Capt Mark Lovett. Major Josiah Libby wife cut her throat to day. I believe she is not dead. Capt Benjamin Milliken & his wife is dead. So times go in Maine. All societies are nearly Broaken up, in this region. As concerning Ezras family He looks feeble & grows old. His wife is well. Ann Elizabeth is well & sends her love to Willy.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.307I spent the evening conversing with Fabyan & Rhoda & Mother about Mormonism the principles of it the gathering &c. They seem to understand it putty well. Mother says if we follow the good spirit of the Blessed Jesus we will do well. The two Scare roans & Fabyan are Saints in Principle. Arthur thinks it would be a good time to build up a church here. We had prayers to gether. Spoke about Phebe's sicknes on the road several years since her recovery &c.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.307I took my light & went to bed, fearing I should not see Father. But Just as I was about to Blow the light out I herd a waggon drive up. I Jumped out of Bed & dressed me & went down & shure enough thare was father as natural as life. I dont think that that he looks any older than when I saw him last. He was well in good health. I sat up & talked with him untill 11 oclok about a good many things & then went to bed & had a good night rest.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.30817th Sunday Morning I arose & took breakfast with Father & Mother. It seemed quite natural to see Father at the Table again. Mary seems Better than she has done. I soon saw sister Foss coming along & I soon was saluted with the shake of the hand & a kiss. After setting awhile we all went over to Sister Foss. She walked with me. Father & Mother rode. We had a plesent time.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.308Soon Arthur Milliken came & brought me 14 copeys of the Doctrins & Covenants. I Paid him $4 dollars & if they are sold for $1 each their will be $10 dollars due to sumbody.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.308I had a visit from Nathaniel Googin. He seems to be a spiritual man. Had some light. We spent the afternoon in conversing about the Latter day work. He sends his respets to Phebe.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.308I walked part of the way home with Father. I talked of taking Rhoda Foss home with me. Father said it would be well if I was a mind to do it. I am quite at a stand. Dont know what Phebe will say about it.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.308I returned to sister Foss & spent the night. I conversed with her during the evening & Blessed her. She is strong in faith & desires to go to Nauvoo & intends soon to come & make a visit & stay as long as she pleases & Shuah is not vary well contented down east. Had rather come to the west. Their is quite a western fever in a number of our friends in Maine.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.308

18th I finished my letter to Shuah & sent it to her. I walked over to Fathers. Sister Foss sends two cards, a pair of stockings & a skein of yarn to Phebe and an apron. I found all at Fathers House well. Just as I was sealing my Letter to Shuah word came that Rhoda Scammans had a son born yesterday Sept 17th 1843 at 4 oclock. All doing well.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.308The time had now come for me to once more part with Father Carter & his household. Mother Said I must not have Rhoda Foss now for I had got one good girl & I must not have all the good ones so I left her & took the parting hand with them all, who sent much love to Phebe. Father took me into the waggon to carry me to Saco.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.309I left mother standing in the door looking at me. I did not see one of John Fabyan's family to speak to them. I Called at Sister Foss. Done up a few things took the parting hand &c with them all who also sent much love to Phebe & we rode to Luther Scamons & I here I found Rhoda abed with a little son all quite bright & smart making them four Children 3 sons & 1 daughter. I took dinner with them, & here Parted with Father for the last time. He thinks some of Comeing out west & bringing leather with him in the spring.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.309At 3 oclok In the afternoon I parted with Rhoda, who the same as Sarah gave me a kiss for Phebe & the Children, to carry home with me. So when Phebe reads this journal she can partake in part of this visit with me & put me in mind of these things for which Purpose I have written them.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.309I rode to Saco & Called to see Calvin who had commenced to learn the wheel wright trade. He said he liked the business. I saw Mr Nutter of Saco who sent his respect to S B Stodard his Father in Law. We then Rode to the Depo whare I found Arthur & Edward Milliken waiting for me. They showed me the Neighbor of Aug 30th rising of 20 deaths but none of my family & may the Lord preserve them I pray. The cars came along & I parted with the friends & went my way leaving the State of Maine behind me, & feeling that I had turned around & was on my way home.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.309I passed through Porthsmouth & Newburybort & arived in Boston at 9 oclok & took a cab through Washington St to br Tuckers & spent the night with Elder J E Page. Distance of the day 100 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.309 I Commenced a Letter to Phebe at her Fathers house. Cannot say when I shall finish it.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.309Sept 19th It is a busy day in Boston. The Malitia of the country comes out. I walked out & see G. A. Smith & Br Phelps returned home & wrote in my Journals. In the afternoon I went on to the parade ground & saw the militias display, & sham fight &c. It was quite a splended appearance. Returned home quite weary.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.31020th I spent most of the day in writing. In the evening I went to visit the selebrated Phenolo-gist O S. Fowler of Boston. He exami[ned?] the heads of the Twelve. The following is the written Character he gave me:W. WoodruffWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.310

Is a man of great action both phisical & Mental. Does up things in a hurry. Lets nothing sleeps in his hands. Great resolution. Steem Boat speeb. Loves his liberty. Is not bisposed to be subject to the /will or/ dictations of others. Has great independance. Difficulties ownly stimulate to increas action. Goes in for the largest liberty of the mass. Is a democratt of the old school. Prefers utility to Beauty and substence to shadow show. Highly social. Fond of family & friends. Has few secrets of his own. Tells the plain unvarnished facts. Fears but little danger. Is not Irresolut. Desides & procedes at once to action. His first thoughts are always best. Does up his own religious thinking. Does not hang his hopes upon the faith of others. Believes but little without proof. Is a two edged sword. If he does not cut one way does another. He makes positive friends or positive enemies. Has much severity. Is sarcastic bitter in his reproaches. Means to do right. Feels the force of moral obligation. His jokes have more vinegar than Molasses in them. He recallects & explains facts well. Reasons By inferences from the facts, By analogy and induction. Has good talking talents. Is noted for his clear illustrations.Boston Sept 20, 1843(O S. Fowler)(B J Gray sect)Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.31021st I finished my letter to Phebe & sent in it a copy of My Phrenological character & chart. I sent one subscriber for the Times & Seasons & mailed it. I had an interview with Elder E G. Terrill. I walked out in the evening. Returned home & spent the night.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.31122d I wrote two Letters one to Mr Ann & Titus Mousley & the other a recommend to E P Magin to our Maine friends. I then took a walk with Elder G. A. Smith to Charleston.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.311We first visited the Navy Yard of the U.S.A. Saw 500 heavy peics of cannon for shiping about 200 bushel of Balls shot &c. Visited the dry dock. Saw the vermont 90 gun ship of the line Boston 22 guns, Cumberland 52 guns Sloop Prebble 16, Falmouth 24 guns cannonades &c. The shot on bord of these boats rate from 32 to 64 lbs. Walked on the wall out in the harbour round a part of the navy yard. Saw 30 guns mounted on the battery. Saw the sloop Plymouth now building 24 guns. Went on board of the steem frigate Missisippi of 16 guns. This with the steem ship Missouri is the ownly regular steem ships of war in the American Navy. We saw the Franklin of 74 guns. Visited the United States Rope walk in all its branches, which is carried by a steem engine of 40 Horse power. Length of the Rope walk is 1,360 feet.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.311We next took dinner with sister James H Wingate cornor of [ ] Charleston.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.311I then visited Bunker Hill monument which is one of the most splendid colums in the world. I enter the tub & was drawn up by steem 220 feet whare I had a view of All Boston, Charleston Cambridge, Chelsea &c. I was carried down by steem the same as I went up. Bought a Book & paid 37 1/2 ct & 20 for going up. I went on to the embankment & sat down & rote an account of it.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.311We next visited the States prision. Their was 262 prisioners at the various Branches of Business. After seeing each appartment we returned to Boston & in company with

Brother & Sister Tucker & sister Bliss, I went to Br Dudleys in Salem St & met with the Saints for a prayer meeting. Yet the Time was occupied by the Twelve in addressing the Saints. Elder Page first spoke. Was followed by H. C. Kimball P. P. Pratt W. Woodruff & G. A. Smith in bearing testimony of the work & advising the Saints to support the Press.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.312After meeting I took the parting hand with the Saints & returned to Br Tuckers who carried my traveling bag on his shoulder home. I spent the night with them & most of it in packing up my trunk & things. I lay abed abot 2 hours & got up in the morning.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.31223d ($100) I Called upon Br Kimball who let me have $100 one hundred dollars on P P Pratt account to Purchase Paper with. I took Breakfast with Br Phelps, returned to Br Tuckers & took the parting hand with sister Tucker & sister Bliss. I had made it my home here & they had been vary kind to me. Sister Bliss had done my sewing made me a present of a pencil & pocket Bible &c. She was the ownly one of all her connextions who had embraced the gospel. She had a desire to come to Nauvoo & mingle with the Saints Be baptized for her dead &c. Br Tucker helped me to carry my trunk to the depo. I Bought tickets in the first class cars to west-field which Cost me $3.30.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.312I parted with Br Tucker went into the cars & started. We passed through Worcester Springfield & stoped at Westfield & as I got out I found that Elder P. P. Pratt & E. Snow was in the Cars with me or the one before me & I did not know it. I parted with them. They went on home & I stoped at west-field. Got a waggon to take to Crooked river to Br Ashbel Dewey's whare I spent the night. Distance 100 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.31224th Sunday I spent the day at Crooked river & preached to the Saints twice & had a great time in the evening we rode 6 miles to see Elder Wooley. He had commenced preaching in a new place. Br Rogers was with him. A number were believing. We returned home & spent the night. Distance 12 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.31325th I Parted with the Saints & Elder Dewey took his horse & waggon carried me to Staysbury to Sister Cossetts. I found them well & [in] the spirit of gathering to Nauvoo. We took dinner with them & Sister Betsey Cossett went with us to Farmington. We saw Horace Judd, Ahira Allen, & Henry Woodford on the way going through Avon. We found our friends in Farmington well as usual & growing better. I found a great change in Eunice. She was able to be about the house considerable & looked much better. Br Webster was also getting better. 30 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.31326th Sept Mother, Dwight & myself rode to Br James Hooker then to the Town House & home. I then rode with Betsey, Eunice, & Br Dewey to Br Ozem Woodruff. Found him in the faith strong. We were glad to meet. I went up to see Br Seth Woodruff at the paper mill. Uncl Ozem is desireous to go to Nauvoo. We returned to Father Woodruff & spent the night. 8 miles. We had a good time in the evening with the Saints.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.31327th Br Dewey & Sister Betsey left for home. We received a letter from Br Azmon. He & his family have all turned Millerites & is strong in the faith that Christ will come in 1843. He manifests much weekness in his remarks on the subject.

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.31328th Sept ($100) I received one hundred dollars from Br Dwight Webster & gave him my notes for $150 one hundred & fifty dollars for which I am to give him a deed of the lot that I bought of Hiram Kimball which Bullard talked of having. I spent the day in writing. / President Joseph Smith received his second Anointing this day./Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.31329th I took the parting hand with Father Woodruff & his family & left them all doing well. I spent the time the most agreeably on this visit of any one that I have had with them in these last days. I took Stage to New Haven. Left my baggage at Browns Tavern & walked to We[ir/ll?]sville & spent the night with Burr Frost. 32 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.31430th Br Frost walked to New Haven with me & Bought $12.91 cts worth of Books for me. I then parted with him & took steem Boat for New York & arived at 6 oclok & Called upon Elder Foster 145 walker St & suped with him. Then walked with him to Br Rogers 67 franklin St. I here found Elder B Young & Sister Cobb. They were well. Elder Young went home with us & spent the night with me. Distance of the day 75 m.OctoberWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.314Oct 1st Sunday I preached twice in the Columbian Hall. Called upon Ilus in the morning. Had a rainy day. Took tea in the evening with Sister Ellen Foster. Returned in the evening & spent the night with Br Foster. /George Leach is the Presiding Elder./Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.3142d We called upon Elder Vynell who went with us to a whole sale store & I bought the following Bill of goods:Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.3143 1/4 yards Broad cloth for a suit of evryday $2.25 $7.312 super Do Do for a nice coat & vest $3.50 $7.001 superior Silk long Shawl for Phebe $3.0010 yards fancy Print for Phebe dress 10 $1.001 dog spools cotton .50

$18.81Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.314Bought of L. R. Foster on T & S account1 Fir Cap for W Woodruff $8.001 Fir Muff for Phebe W Woodruff $5.001 do do for Phebe Amelia .62 1/2

$13.62 1/2Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.314I Bought all of Stephens works for J Taylor. Paid cash. $8.00Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.314I returned home to Br Fosters & spent the day most of it in writing. I had a vary sore hand caused by a bite.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.3153d I parted with Br Foster & took steem Boat in company with Br James Moses & arived in Philadelphia at one oclok. We stoped at No 12 Logan St at Br Hammers.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.315

I went in the evening with 5 of the quorum of the Twelve & several other Elders on a visit to Br /J B/ Nickelsons, & then to my Jeffrys & took a supper of oysters & had a cheerful & interesting time. A number of Bottles of Sweet oil was consecrated. G. A. Smith administered to &c. Distance of the day 100 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.3154th I received a letter from Phebe. I was truly glad to hear from home again. Elder Taylor wrote some in it. The quorum of the Twelve started for Pittsburgh this day. I spent the day in running round the city looking for Paper & other Materials & was weary at night. Yet during the evening I accompanied Elders Grant & Winchester to an Elocution school which was interesting. I spent the night with Elder Grant.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.3155th I left Philadelphia on the train of cars for Strasburgh to see Br John Neff. I stoped at Lummons place near Paradise. A large No of the Saints went on the cars this morning from Philadelphia to Nauvoo. I found Br Neff & his family all well but a dull prospect of getting money to buy my printing materials with which I much regret as I cannot go home without it. My prayer is that the Lord will open my way. I spent the night at Br Neff. Distance 85 mi.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.315Oct 6th I must now spend several days here to see if Br Neff Can get me some money out of the bank which I shall not know untill monday. My hand has been vary painful & sore with my bite for a long time but is now begining to be a little better.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.3157th It was a hard rainy day. I spent in writing & comenced to stoudy Jerman Steutier tiech.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.3168th It was still a rainy time. I wrot a peace in Sister Barbara Matilda Neff Album of which the following is a copy:AcrostickWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.316Behold theirs glories within thy reach o virtuous maid.Ah maintain thy faith for this generation will fade.Round thy bower salvation & peace shall twine Blessings surround thy head through the new Covenant divine.Attend O Barbara to that truth and that light.Round thy path it has shone by day and by night.And to the brightness of its rising Kings shall COME.*Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.316More blessed than most of thy sex thou art.As few have made thy choice which is the better part.Turn not to the gentile glories for thy peace or joy.Inspiration has told their doom they fall they die.Lean on thy God, let Zion be the joy of thy heart.Draw near her assemblies and with them share thy part.All nations who are wise will make her dwelling place their HOME.*

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.316Not all the gentile world the hand of God can stay.Escape from her wo, she has past her safest day.Fly from her midst for God has marked her doom.Flame and sword are near, she sinks, but Zion is thy HOME.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.316Oct 7th 1843 Wilford WoodruffWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.316Oct 8th Sunday * I commenced a letter to Phebe in answer to hers of [...] 13 of Sept. I wrote in it 14 verses of Poetry. I Preached in the evening to Br Neffs family 12 in number. Took a long lessen in steutier tych in the evening.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.3179th Broth Neff has gone to the bank to see if he can get some money for me. I spent the day at his house writing & studying Jerman. Br Neff come home in the evening & said he had got $300 dollars for me & it did my soul much good as it would liberate me from my trouble & enable me to get my paper & go home.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.31710th I arose in the morning feeling well. I took the Parting hand with Br Neff & his family & rode in the waggon to the railroad. The passenger cars had passed so I had to take the freight cars & had to pay the fair twice. Then had to walk 4 miles to the city. I found Br J. M. Grant & O. Pratt. I called at No 12 Logan st & spent the night. Distance 85 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.31711th I Received $50 of James Pawson as a lone to be Paid the 1st of Jan. It has been a vary busy day with me in purchasing my Paper & materials for the office. Walked into business during the day. 10 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.31712th This has also been a vary busy day. I finished my purchase of materials for the Printing office &c. On the following page is a list of my purchase for the printing office.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.317Paid cash for 30 Reams of Paper 24x38 $2.50 $75.001 Bill of Binding materials $25.001 Bill of Paper & Ink for printing office $278.271 Bill of Binding materials $22.00for glue $5.121/2 Book of Deep gold $4.002 sprinkling Brushes $3.00freight to Pittsburgh 5367 at 87 1/2 ct per cwt $47.00Drayage 1.00

$460.89paid cash for one travling trunk for self $11.50"1 set of ten knives 1.001 Bill of paints for house $5.241 Bill of goods for my family $14.13 1/2comstock on Elocution 1.00Walker's Dictionary for my own use 1.00cloth 3 yards satinnett for Wilford [013y?] 1.12 1/2

1 Bottle for Phebe 6 Brush 12 pins 8 toys .34$35.34$460.89$496.23

Paid cash for 1 lb thread for office.87 1/2Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.31813th I took all my freight to the depo had it weighed & got reciept for the safe delivery of it. I spent the day with Elders O. Hyde & Jedadiah M. Grant. Had a good time in the evening. We had a good supper of Oysters with Friend Jeffreys & spent the night with him.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.31814th Took Cars with Elder Hiyde to the incline plain. I then left & went on to the portable canal boat in which was my goods. I went on board & took a section with two passengers & went on the railroad 100 miles then went into the canal. Here they filled with freight. We had to move into another section making 5 of us to live & sleep in about 5 feet squar. Two men viz Mr Miles Jacoby, & Thomas Barrett & their ladies Mrs Barrett was from keene N.H. & thought it hard travling. She made a good deal of sport for the company while making her bed &c. We rode during the night 40 miles making the whole distance of the day 140.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.31815th Sunday We rode about 30 miles from Har-risburgh & was stoped in consequence of a break in the Canal. About a dozen boats were stoped in a body. We all had to stay all night. We walked up to the break & went back & turned in & spent the night. 30 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.31816th The Break was finished & we started on at 12 oclok AM. We passed many boats. It was quite cool. We passed the Clark ferry coverd with a roof about one mile long a part of which was blown of. We also passed the river at the rope ferry which was quite a curiosity. We travled about 60 miles during the day & night.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.31917th A cold day among the mountains. We had a slight squal of hall or snow. * I have been for the last two days reading Stephens works & travels in Yucatan his second work. I red his first work on my Journey to Nauvoo with family in 1841. I found them highly interesting & also the present work. It is a great proof of the truth of the Book of Mormon. I read them with the highest degree of interest.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.31918th We continued to Clime the mountains by locks. It is more mild than it was yesterday. I spent the day reading Stephens works. We came to the end of the canal east of the Allegany mountain in the evening. The road during the day was vary mountaineous. Was 47 locks in 30 miles. A good deal of the way was in the Juneatta river.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.319We lay all night at Holladaysburgh. When we arived in the place we found it filled with soldiers and a large military encampment. Gov Porter of Pa had visited the place & the independant companies of malitia had turned out to meet him. * * * * * * * [Asterisks are Woodruff's.]

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.31919th This was one of the awful, fearful, dangerous, exciting, affecting, grand, sublime and interesting days Journey I ever took in my life. Our boat was drawn out of the canal on cars prepared to run on the railroad to convey us over the Alle-gany mountain which is a novel seene indeed. To see a canal boat taken apart into 4 sections loaded with freight & passengers & hoisted on a rail road by incline plains into the air 1,500 feet over the highest mountains & then desend into the valley below in the same way & evry rod is attended with the greatest danger & what adds dread to the [journey] is having carless men in attendance who seem indeferent bothe to their business & the lives of men, which was apparent during this days scene at least.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.320But to the detail. Horses was hiched to our cars. Drew us four miles & a half. Then we come to the first incline plaine which we had to rise. Two cars wer fassened at the top of the plain to the same rope that ours was fassened to at the bottom. The engine was stationed in a building at the top of the plain that drew the cars up & down. When all was ready the signal was given by raising a red flag. The engine was put in operation & the cars started. This Plain was a half a mile long & raised 180 feet. We went up in 2 minutes, & I was truly thankful to reach the top for had the rope broak or fastning untied we should have rolled back to the bottom with a tremendious crash.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.320We were then carried on to Plaine No. 2, which raised 125 [feet] in half a mile. Our boat rocked badly while going up but No accident hapened.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.320We then continued on a level untill we came to the incline plane No 3. This was one mile & a quarter long & raised 320 feet which we went up in 4 minutes. Before we reached the top the safty car that was attached to our boat was flung from the track which draged many rods & flung the roap of the wheels for 10 or 12 rods. I made a signal to the engeneer who stoped & it was replaced. Here again we were in danger of breaking the rope which would have sent us back down the mountain more than a mile or turned us over into the yuwning gulf below. In eith[er] case we would have been dashed to atoms.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.320My hare rose on my head, but having got all things ready we proceded on to plane No 4 3/4 of a mile long & assended 265 feet. We rose this in 3 min but it looked awful to be thus suspended almost in the air with such a wait lives and freight depending upon an not, a twine, a rope a pin an engine, care of a man either of which should give way all would be dashed to atoms unless saved by miracle.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.321We next continued onto plain No 5 3/4 of a mile long 280 feet rise. We were carried up this also in 3 minutes, which brought us on to the summit of the Allegany mountains.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.321The whole 5 incline plains on our assending the mountain are four miles in length which raises us perpendicular 1,170 feet & I felt thankful to God that I was on the top of the mountain alive.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.321But we had got to desend in the same way that we assended. We run on the top of the

mountain about 5 miles & then began to desend. We found snow on the top of the mountain & it was exeeding cold. We had 6 incline planes to desend to get to the bottom of the mountain, the whole of which was attended with equal danger, and carlessness.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.321As we came upon the brink of one of them the Cars being drawn by horses, the men had left the breakers the conductor seeing the cars coming & about to run onto the Horses He hollowed for the men to break. But finding no one at the breakers & the cars approaching the incline plain the teamster liberated his horses as soon as possible & they Just escaped being run over & the conductor sprung to the breaker himself & with great exhertion merely saved it from runnin down the plain, which would have dashed it to attoms.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.321I was standing in the cars at the time. I instantly flung my Cloak from my shoulders & prepared myself from leaping out of the cars in case it should start down the plain. In either case it might have killed me but I knew it was certain death to go down the plain. But through the mercy of God they were stoped before they began to desend. The whole distance was a constant scene of danger, & I called upon God in my heart to preserve my life.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.321Even while on a level we were running on the edge of precpices hundreds of feet deep which if a wheel should break or run off the track the cars would shurely be plunged down the precepiece which would make an end of all flesh that was on board.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.321We passed through one tunnel in the mountain & when we reached the bottom of the incline plaines I felt thankful to God & felt that we were mostly out of danger.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.322But they put the boat to gether & started it on the rail with all on board without horse or steem and the rail road being a little desending it increased in speed untill it run at a rapid rate & was still in danger of upsetting. It run of itself 4 miles untill it came to the canal whare it was to take water & here again to finishe the day with danger a train of cars was left in our track & with all the power that could be exherted on the breaks we bearly mised of having a smashe up at last, we finally got rolled into the water alive with no bones broakn or lives lost & for one I had a glad heart.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.322While conversing with the mate in the evening on the subject he remarked that we were not sensible of one half of the danger that we were in during the procedings of that day. But I was sensible of a good deal at least. We got into the canal about dark being 36 miles from canall to canal in crossing the mountains. We travled all night in the canal which was one constant seene of locks.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.32220th The boat I was on was the Robroy owned & commanded by Capt Bennett of the line of Gregg & Bellows & Co. We saw the Captains farm & stoped 30 minutes at it. We passed through the tunnel on the canal under a mountain 900 feet long arched overhead.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.322

21st We arived in Pittsburgh at 10 oclock AM. & unloaded our freight at the wharf. I called upon several of the Brethren those in Strawbury lane & Br Savory the Presiding Elders Wellingford & Taylor was the house whare my goods was left. The whole distance from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh was 400 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.322I immediately went on board of the Alps and ingaged my freight Carried to St Louis for 30 cts per cwt & I took it all on board & went on myself & started at 5 o-clok. Got to Beaver. Saw Elder E Snow with a company of about 50 Saints.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.32322d Sunday Left Beaver & rode to wheeling & spent the night. I finished reading Stephens travels & found them highly interesting. Elder E Snow & his company took passage on the North Bend. I took deck passage on the Alps. The deck was crowded to overflowing.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.32323d Left wheeling at half past 9 oclok. I learned this morning that I was travling in the midst of a family of the Saints By the name of Wm. R. Durphy a family that I was acquainted [with] in england Canida in 1838. They appeared glad to find me out. We traveld well through the day but the boat was so crouded that half the people could not lie down or hardly sit down. I had the good fortune to get a bunk for myself But I gave it up for two of the sisters with children. I parted with Friend Jacova and his wife about 10 oclock in the evening who were landed home. We had been together all the way from Philadelphia. He was believing in our doctrin.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.32324th The morning piesant & fair. Sun shines Bright But our company is vary thi[ck?].Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.32325th It is a rainy morning. I was not well. I was nearly rosted out with a hot stove & the deck was stoved so thick with Black & white male & female that they could scarsly s[tand?].Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.323Arived in Cincinnati at 11 'oclok. Called upon Br Baker in Elm st Between 5 & 6 st. I Bought a stove of him for $26, for which I gave him my note payable in two months.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.32326th Got all of my freight on board of the Govornor Brethrett and she started at 1 oclok loaded down to the goards & crowded to overflowing. Paid fare on the Alps to St Louis $2.50. Had a rainy damp [ ] & a snow storm through the night.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.32327th Arived in Louisville at 4 oclok in the morning. I visited Kelloggs paper ware house. Bought a bottle of writing ink 54 cts 1[8]44 Almanac $2.00. I visited Morton & Griswold Paper Warehouse the largest one in the city & Bought 3 quire of marble paper at 75 cts pr qr $2.25. Got their samples of paper & prices. Can do better than in the eastern market considering freight &c.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.324Returned to the Boat. Remained in Louisville untill 8 oclok in the evening being 16 hours in Louisville before we Cleared the locks. I never was in a worse mess to travel with. We had a cold night.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.324

28th A plesent morning but cool. Travel well through the day. Word got into the Cabin that I was a mormon as is called & a preacher & many came to see me. Mr Walker of Ill was one & Mr J Abel came down after I was in bed & asked me many questions about Joseph Smith & mormonism the plates &c. These things was the topic of conversation continually on the river. I Bunked part of the time with a missouri Baptist Priest. I have taken Cold & some reumatism as their is a stream of water running near my head on the wall.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.32429th Sunday I arose in the morning with my Reumatism griping me through the sholdiers. Mr Abel was ready to renew the subject of mormonism & when he had done others commenced. We reached the mouth of the ohio about 1 oclock & I was glad to get so near home. I am getting tierd of a deck passage. About sun set we pasted Cario. Past two Boats that were aground the Harry of the west & the walnut Hills. We struck the bar going over.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.32430th We took a boat in tow & travled slow.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.32431st Travled slow through the day.NovemberWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.324Nov 1st We arived in St Louis at 4 oclok in the morning & was glad to get so far.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.324I made a bargain with Capt Glaim, master of the Sarah Ann to take my freight to Nauvoo for 20 cts per cwt but he said he could not wait for me longer than 10 oclock & I had to wait untill 150 tons of freight was removed before I could get mine & I laboured & toiled hard to get my freight out but did not accomplish it untill 4 oclok in the Afternoon & the Captain crowding me evry moment.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.325I had but little time to do any thing in St Louis but I bought a bill of articles for my family & house that amounted to about $10 & got evry thing safe on board of the Sarah Ann & started for Nauvoo with a large keel boat in tow both loaded down with freight & passengers. I tore my fingers badly with a rope gitting out a box. I found Elder Rushton & his wife on board. We stoped on the biler deck. We had a rainy night. I took cold.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.3252d We had a rainy day. Rushton preached in the evening.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.3253d Left freight at Hamilton & quincy. I stoped at quincy & bought a saw $1.50 sundries $2.00. Left freight at Warsaw & keokuck. Took lighters to go over the rapids. I went upon the keel & Arived at Nashville & I spent the night with Br Asahel Smith & was glad to see any of the Saints again. Had two hard characters to contend against who were opposing the fulness of the gospel. I bore testimony to them of the truth of the work.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.3254th Steem Boat arived in the morning. Took their freight out of the lighters into the steem Boat & went to Montrose. Stoped several hours & crossed to the landing at the upper Stone house in Nauvoo & the Lord knows if ever a soul was thankful to tread the soil of Nauvoo it was myself. I felt liberated as from a prision. I found Br Elias Smith on

the shore ready to receive me & also other which I was glad to see.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.325I had to Pay $3 for Elder Rushton to get his goods on shore & I had to Pay 2 1/2 cts more on a hundred for freight than the agreement in consequence of the sermon Preached by Elder Rushton. But I got all my goods on shore safe & 4 teams loaded down accompanied me to the printing office whare I found my wife & children all well except Phebe Amelia who was troubled with the bowel complaint but all looked Cheerful & comfortable. We tumbled our Boxes into the house & I spent the evening with my family. Once more I took pleasure in presenting to my wife & Children some articles of clothing & necessaries which I had brought home. Distance from Pittsburg to Nauvoo 1500 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.326Nov 5th Sunday I went to meeting to the temple. Found the walls had been reared several feet all around during the 4 months of our absence. Elder S Rigdon Preached. During the day I visited many old acquaintances. Laid hands upon some that were sick & returned home & spent the night.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.3266, 7, 8, 9 & 10 I spent this week looking after my affairs. I found them in a bad situation. My house that I had Commenced before I left which I expected would hav been reared with its roof on I found ownly reared a few feet from the ground on the first story. I spent the week in making prepe-rations to carry on the work. I have found by experience that a mans business will not prosper as well when he is absent as present.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.326/7th I attended a Council with the 12. Was appointed a committee with J. Taylor P.P. Pratt & B Young to raise $1,500 to Buy paper to print the Book of Covenants./Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.326Nov 11th 1843 (WW PW) During the evening I walked over to Br Taylors & spent some time in conversing about the principle of the Celestial world or some of them. Br Hiram Smith was in with us & presented som ideas of much interest to me concerning Baptism for the dead, the resurrection redemption & exhaltation in the New & everlasting covenant that reacheth into the eternal world.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.327He sealed the marrige Covenant between me & my wife Phebe W. Carter for time & eternity & gave us the principle of it which was interesting to us. After spending the evening plesantly we returned home & spent the night.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.32712th Sunday I wrote in company with Br Elias Smith 3 letters one to Br John Hardy one to Br George T. Leach of New York & one to Br Jedadiah M. Grant of Philadelphia making request of them to centre their means into the hands of Br Grant of Philadelphia to pay a debt of $75.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.32713th I Commenced work again on my house with the masons.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.32714 15 16 17 & 18 Was spent vary busy in laying brick on my house. We finished the first story on Saturday the 18th.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.327

19th Sunday I have been quite unwell for several days. I have worked to hard for several days. I spent this day in writing my Journal.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.32720th Still felt quite unwell but went to the house & assisted in getting the Joice on the second story of the house.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.32721st I still felt feble. The masons Commenced laying Brick on the second story. I was at the house some part of the day.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.32722d * I setteled with Francis Pullin and P Colton & took their recipt in full for all demands up to this date. I gave them my due Bill for $29.42 on the Printing office. The Bill of Brick I had of Pullin was 14,574 Brick which amounted to $88.65. Bill for fixing the house $11.44 cts. My Bill against them was $100.09

$70.67Balance due them was $29.42Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.327I laboured hard through the day. I set my window frames in the second story in the fore part of the day 5 in Number.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.32823d It was a rainy morning. I felt unwell.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.32824th It was a cold rainy day. Could not work on the house.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.32825th We set three window frames in the Back Story second & laid up about 3 feet of Brick.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.328I was called in the evening to a Council with the Twelve. When I arived at Joseph Smith's Store I found the High Council sitting on a case of Harrison Sagers for some improper Conduct or offer towards some female.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.328At the close President Joseph Smith made an address upon the subject which was highly interesting & its tendency was to do away with evry evil & practice virtue & Holiness before the Lord. That the Church had not received any license from him to commit adultery fornication or any such thing but to the contrary if any man Commit adultery He Could not receive the Ceslestial kingdom of God. Even if he was saved in any kingdom it could not be the Celestial kingdom.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.328He said he thought the many examples that had been manifest John C Bennet & others was sufficient to show the fallacy of such a course of conduct. He condemned the principle in toto & warned those present against going into those evils, for they would shurely bring a Curse upon their heads.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.328After meeting Joseph Smith met the the Twelve & informed us that General Fryeson was in town & wished an interview with us. He had come for the purpose of getting a memorial written to congress but it was late & we had not time during the evening so we dispersed.

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.32826th Sunday After setting my affairs in order I went to President Joseph Smith house & found Presidents Joseph Smith & Hiram Smith, with the quorum of the Twelve in council with General Fryason before whome was read the affadvits of Hiram Smith, B Young, P. P. Pratt Lyman Wight George W. Pitkin & Sidney Rigdon & spent the day in conversing about these things.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.32927th I visited various parts of the town. It was a cold day. I visited Br Hammer who has just got up the comb busines. I saw some specemins of his work which was good.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.329* I sold Wm. Parsons one half of the lot I bought of him east of the Temple for $45 dollars. He has the stable & I the part containing the house.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.32928th 29 & 30 Spent the Time about the city in various kinds of business.DecemberWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.329Dec 1st 1843 I Commenced work at my gangway doors & cleaning out my sullars. * I was sued in company with J Taylor By M Madison for a debt of about $40. The first time that I was ever sued in my life.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.329 Dec 2d 1843 Seventh Day morning I felt quite unwell yet I met with the quorum & conversed upon a variety of subjects among which were the progress of the work of God & the emegration of the Saints, the light blessings & glory that awaiteth Zion & the blessings that approach those who keep the Law of God. Truth & virtue will bring exhalta-tion to the soul in the security of knowledge while Bigotry & superstition will Join vice in debasing man in ignorance untill he degrades humanity & looses the objet for which he was created. /P P. Pratt Orson Hyde W Woodruff G A Smith & O Spencer all of us received our Anointing preperitory for further Blessings from 1 oclk to 6 PM./Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.329[ ]Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.329Dec 3d Sunday I met with the quorum & herd an address deliverd by President Joseph Smith. The fore part of the day was taken up on the appeal to the green mountain boys. It was read by W. W. Phelps & [was] consecrated & dedicated unto God by the quorum. The latter part of the day was taken up by instructions from President Smith & remarks from others. President Hiram Smith injured his leg by a fall. I was quite unwell. We were both prayed for. I received a blessing.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.3304th I was quite unwell. Our suit with Madison was put off two days. I was Confined to the house most of the day.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.3305th I was still quite unwell with a bile on the cords of my neck. I had taken Cold in it.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.3306th Our case with Madison came on to day. Elias Smith attended to it for us. Confessed Judgment which let the debt run 70 days. It was merely $46 dollars. I began to get a little better in health.

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.3307th Their is no little stir made in the world in consequence of the progress of the Latter Day Saints. A messenger has Just arived from St Louis informing us that the Governor of Mo. has isued another writ for President Joseph Smith & is about to make an appeal or demand of the Governor of Illinois.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.330President Joseph Smith has made an affecting appeal to the Green Mountain Boys of Vermont for assistance in obtaining redress of his wrongs in the persecutions of Missouri. We published it in Pamphlet form & sent it to the various authorities of the United States.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.3308th The City Counsel was called & passed an ordinance the purpose of which was that any person henceforth that should come with a writ to take Joseph Smith on the old Missouri difficulty should be imprisioned in the City Joal for life unless pardoned by the Governor with the consent of the Mayor. We published it on an extra sheet of the Neighbor & sent that abroad also. Sister Cornelia Divine commenced labour with us this day.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.331 9th We met in council at the store with the quorum. Elders W. W. Phelps Levi Richards & C Lott met with us. /Received their Anointing./Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.331Their was a meeting of the citizens in general & the ordinance passed yesterday was read before the multitude & speaches made by several persons the last of which was President Joseph Smith who gave an interesting address to the assembly. Spoke of our persecution, the manner that our rights & liberties had been trampled upon & that it was time it was stoped. They all sanctioned the speach of the general & were dismissed in good order & returned to their homes.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.33110th Sunday I spent the day at home. Elder G. A. Smith & his wife spent the day with me.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.331In the evening I met with the quorum. Br Joseph was not present. B Young was Called to the Chair who addressed the meeting in a vary feeling manner & interesting to our minds. He reasoned Clearly that we should follow our file leader & our savior in all his law & commandments without asking any questions why they were so. He was followed by P. P. Pratt & others who expressed their minds freely. Several sick were Prayed for.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.33111th I spent the day at home.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.33112, 13, 14, & 15 I spent the week at work on my house.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.33116 I met with the quorum. President Young & others took the lead of the meeting.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.33117th I met with the quorum. Br Samuel Smith met with us. /Received his first anointing./ President Joseph Smith met with us also. We received good instruction.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.331

18th A short time since Br Daniel Avery and his son Philander Avery were both kidnaped by some Missourians & other mob men from Illinois & taken to Missouri and put in prision. One of the kidnapers a schoolmaster was taken with a warrent & brought to Nauvoo & had his trial this day before squair Johnson. His name was Elliot. He was bound over to county court under $3,000 dollar bonds.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.332He was then taken with another warrent for threatning President Smith life which charge was also proven against him but President Smith forgive him, & he was finally discharged on that case. President Smith made an eloquent speech upon the subject. Manifested mercy towards his enemies when they were in his power. But he lifted up his hands towards heaven & declaired that if Missouri came against us any more he would fight them & defend his rights.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.33219th A warrant was also issued against Col Williams who was the leader of the kidnaping scrape but he had gatherd a mob around him & swore defiance against the law or comeing to Nauvoo. So the officers returned to Nauvoo for Council assistance &c.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.33220th 21 I spent the time to work on my house.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.33222d I worked exeeding hard with the expection of finishing the brick work of my house. I had 6 masons 5 tenders & 2 carpenters but we did not quite finish it. I went home & went to bed sick & I had a dredful sick night.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.332 23d Saturday I arose in the morning quite unwell. I walked with Mrs Woodruff to President Smiths. I met with the quorum through the day. Mrs Woodruff & several other sisters were present. Br & sister Morley &c.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.332/O Pratt Sisters Lot Fanny M[urr./orr.?] P. W. Woodruff Bathsheba W. Smith Sister O. Spencer Sister Phelps received their Anointing./Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.33224th Sunday I Preached in the fore part of the day at Br David Fulmers. In the afternoon I met with the quorum of High Priest in company with Elder G. A. Smith. I addressed the quorum for about one hour and was followed by Elder G. A Smith. I had the liberty of speach. In the evening I again met with the quorum in Company with Mrs Woodruff. We recieved some instruction concerning the Priesthood.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.33325 CHRISTMAS DAY A large Party met at the Nauvoo Mansion & had A splendid dinner and supper and spent a long evening.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.333I was invited By Elder R. Allexander to meet the Tennessee Saints at his house in company with my own family. I did so & found Br Smoot & family Br Allexander & family & Sister Petty & family. We had a social interesting time together. We had a good feast & spent the evening in conversing about the things of God.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.33326th Spent the day about town getting materials for the roof of my house.

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.33327th I spent the day at home. Their was a lecture deliverd on music By a stranger at Joseph store in the evening.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.33328th Mrs Woodruff was sick this morning. I went to the mill for my sheeting but did not get it. I attended meeting in the evening with Elder Young on the flat. We had the house full and a good time. The following are some of the items of doctrin that Elder Young presented:Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.333* Be subject to the powers that be. Our sufferings are that we may learn by experiance the principle of contrast between good and evil. In order to obtain Power never suffer anger to find a seat in your breast. Never get angry at all. Treat all mildly. Govern yourself your passions & it will give you power. When the Temple is done I expect we shall be baptized, washed anointed ordained, & offer up the keys & signs of the priesthood for our dead that they may have a full salvation & we shall be a saviors on mount Zion acording to the Scriptures.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.334/* I Procured 65 subscribers for the T & S & Neighbor while east & 10 in Nauvoo making in all 75 subscribers./ [Asterisk is Woodruff's.]Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.33429th I spent the time about town.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.33430th I drew 900 feet of sheeting to my house & some floor Boards. I met in council in the afternoon & herd a lecture deliverd on principle which was truly interesting & edifying.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.33431st Sunday and the last day of the year I Preached at Br Abers in the morning & had a good time. I met with the High Priest & spoke a few moments & was followed by Elder B Young. I met in council In the evening & was interested. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =A Synopsis of the travels and labours of W Woodruff in AD 1843 = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.335Traveled in 13 of the United States 5,171 milesHeld 26 meetingsAttended Conferences & Councils 20Baptized 6 personsConfirmed 10 personsOrdained 5 EldersBlessed 15 ChildrenAdministered unto the sick 25Wrote 25 LettersRecieved 12 LettersMarried 2 PersonsI Reported an recorded in this Journal seven interestingdiscourses from Joseph the Seer 7 Reported

I Reported & recorded eight sermons of the Twelve8 Reported

I spent most of the time in company with ElderTaylor in attending to the Printing office duringthe past year in printing the Times & Seasons &Nauvoo Neighbor. I Procured 75 subscribers for theT & S & N N 75 subscribersWilford Woodruff's Daily Journal and History in 1844JanuaryJAN 1ST 1844 = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.337Eighteen hundred forty four enters the stage with a Cold blustering rain storm. I spent the day plastering and white washing the printing office. I spent a few moments however in planting some choice stones in my garding. I planted 4 Apricotts, 13 Plums, 11 Shugar Cherry & 30 choice peach stones.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.337President Smith had a large Company at his house as he did on the eve of christmas.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.3372d A light snow storm through the day. I spent the day in posting Books in preparing accounts for settlement.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.3373d A Court of inquiry was held at Joseph Store concerning Win. & Wilson Laws & Wm. Marks who had herd some reports from the police against their interest but all proved a fals report. /Wm Law professed to believe that Joseph Smith had instructed the policee to kill him but it was without foundation. /Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.3374th Another court of inquiry was held upon the same subject of the one yesterday but all terminated in report without foundation. /Wm. & Wilson Law were traitors to Joseph and were seeking his life. History sayes this court was on the 5th./Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.3375th We had a snow storm commenced in the evening. I spent the time settleing accounts.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.3376th Is several inches of snow on the ground. I went to the upper landing after wood.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.337Jan 7th 1844 Sunday Elder Hale Came with his sleigh & took myself & wife Brs Smith & Morgan on to the Hill & I preached to a full house at Br Abers, & had a good time. We dined at Br Hales & Father & Mother Boyontons. At 3 oclck I attended another meeting & preachd at the house of Br Cheese, after which Mr Boynton took us home.

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.339Mrs Woodruff and myself met with the quorum and we had an interesting time of instruction. * I spoke during the day upon the relationship that we sustained towards our Progenitures & posterity in the resurrection of the dead. We returned home offered up our prayers for the salvation of our friends & retired to rest.

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.3398th Spent the day but done but little.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.339 9th I wrote 2 Letters one to Br Neff & one to Br Baker of Cincinnati.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.33910th I wrote 3 Letters one to Dwight Webster & father Woodruffs family & one to Aunt Cos-setts family & one to Luther Scammans.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.33911th Spent the day in writing.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.33912th Spent the day at home.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.33913th The City Council met & treated upon the Subject of granting licence for retailing liquors. President Smith addressed the Council a number of times.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.339I commenced shingleing my house this day. Let the Job to John Gray for $12. The Cornish Cost $22, the tin gutter $7.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.339Jan 14th Sunday I preached in the morning at Br Haws. In the evening I met with the quorum of the Twelve. Conversed upon a variety of subjects building the Temple, the endowment &c. Some good ideas advanced.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.33915th * * The Citizens of Nauvoo made a bee for Choping wood for President Joseph Smith on his land north of the city. I went up with them & found about two hundred axman on the ground & from thirty to forty teams. About 100 loads of wood was drawn to the house of the Presidents & as many more left on the ground to be drawn another day. I swung an ax during the day & was lame during the day night.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.34016th I had a pig in the sullar & I believe the devil got into him. He leaped out of the pen destroyed one Jar of Butter one Jar of lard scattered ashes all over the sullar & kapered about over the Corn. I gave him a dismissal from the sullar and never saw him afterwards.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.34016 17 18 & 19th I spent the time about home settleing my accounts &c. I ascertained during this time that Elder John Taylor bought the Printing office of President Smith & wished to come in & take possession of it. So I must now settle all my accounts & return back to my own habitation.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.34020 Spent the day settelling accounts. In the evening I met with the quorum in the evening & had an interesting time. (H.C.K) (V.K.) Received their second Anointing &c.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.340Jan 21st 1844 Sunday I met with the congregation of the Saints at the Temple & herd an inter-estin discourse deliverd by President Joseph Smith. In the afternoon I preached to a company of Saints at the house of Br Coolage & had a good time.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.340 I met with the quorum in the evening. Had an interestin time. Many good exhortation

were given by the brethren concerning the things of God. (P.P.P.) Received his 2d Anointing. Joseph said Concerning Parley P Pratt that He had no wife sealed to him for Eternity and asked if their was any harm for him to have another wife for time & Eternity as He would want a wife in the Resurrection or els his glory would be Cliped. Many arguments He used upon this subject which were rational & consistant. Br Joseph said now what will we do with Elder P P Pratt? He has no wife sealed to him for Eternity. He has one living wife but she had a former Husband and did not wish to be sealed to Parly for Eternity. Now is it not right for Parley to have another wife that can [ ]? Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.341Jan 21st Sunday * A large assembly of Saints met at the Temple And herd an interesting discours deliverd By President Joseph Smith. The following is a synopsis of his discourse upon the occasion:Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.341When I consider the surrounding circumstances in which I am placed in this day, standing in the open air with week lungs & sumwhat out of health, I feel that I must have prayers & faith of my brethren that God may strengthen me & pour out his special blessings upon me if you get much from me this day.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.341Their are many people assembled here. to day & throughout this city, & from various parts of the world who say that they have recieved to a certainty a portion of knowledge from God by revelation in the way that he has ordained & pointed out. I shall take the broad ground then that if we have or can receive a portion of knowledge from God by immediate revelation by the same source we can receive all knowledge.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.341What shall I talk about today? I know what Br Cahoon wants me to speak about, he wants me to speak about the comeing of Elijah in the last days. I can see it in his eye. I will speak upon that Subject then. The Bible says "I will send you Elijah before the great & dredful day of the Lord Come that he shall turn the hearts of the fathers to the Children & the hearts of the children to their fathers lest I come & smite the whole earth with a Curse." Now the word turn here should be translated (bind or seal).Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.341But what is the object of this important mission or how is it to be fulfilled? The keys are to be deliverd the spirit of Elijah is to come, The gospel to be esstablished the Saints of God gatherd, Zion built up, & the Saints to come up as Saviors on mount Zion. But how are they to become Saviors on Mount Zion? By building their temples erecting their Baptismal fonts & going forth & receiving all the ordinances, Baptisms, confirmations, washings anointings ordinations, & sealing powers upon our heads in behalf of all our Progenitors who are dead & redeem them that they may come forth in the first resurrection & be exhalted to thrones of glory with us, & herein is the Chain that binds the hearts of the fathers to the Children & the Children to the Fathers which fulfills the mission of Elijah & I would to God that this temple was now done that we might go into it & go to work & improve our time & make use of the seals while they are on earth.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.342And the Saints have none to much time to save & redeem their dead, & gather together their living relatives that they may be saved also, before the earth will be smitten & the consumption decreed falls upon the world & I would advise all the Saints to go to with

their might & gather together all their living relatives to this place that they may be sealed & saved that they may be prepared against the day that the destroying angel goes forth & if the whole Church should go to with all their might to save their dead seal their posterity & gather their living friends & spend none of their time in behalf of the world they would hardly get through before night would come when no man Could work.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.342And my ownly trouble at the present time is concerning ourselves that the Saints will be divided & broken up & scattered before we get our salvation secure. For their is so many fools in the world for the devil to operate upon it gives him the advantage often times.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.342The question is freequently asked can we not be saved without going through with all thes ordinances &c. I would answer No not the fulness of Salvation. Jesus Said their was many mansions in his fathers house & he would go & prepare a place for them. House here named should have been translated (Kingdom) & any person who is exhalted to the highest mansion has to abide a celestial law & the whole law to.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.342But their has been a great difficulty in getting anything into the heads of this generation. It has been like splitting hemlock knots with a corn doger for a wedge & a pumpkin for a beetle; even the Saints are slow to understand. I have tried for a number of years to get the minds of the saints prepared to recieve the things of God, but we free-quently see some of them after suffering all they have for the work of God will fly to peaces like glass as soon as any thing Comes that is Contrary to their traditions. They cannot stand the fire at all. How many will be able to abide a Celestial law & go through & recieve their exhaltation I am unable to say but many are called & few are Chosen.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.343[ ]Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.343Jan 22d I met with the quorum of the twelve at President B Youngs house & spent the evening and conversed upon a variety of subjects. Had a good time in expressing our views upon religious subjects.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.34323 I attended the Nauvoo Lyceum in the evening in company with Mrs Woodruff.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.343[ ]Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.34324th I preached at Br Haws house in the evening. Had the spirit of the Lord & an interesting time.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.34325th Met with the quorum of the Twelve at President Youngs house. Had a good prayer meeting. (OH) Br Orson Hyde was present. Had not met with us for some time. Orson Hyde Received his 2d Anointing.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.34326 I met with the Twelve this evening Also at Br B. Youngs time was spent in exhortation mostly. (OP) Spoke & we were edefyed. Elder O. Pratt Received his 2d Anointing.

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.34327th The quorum met for a meeting in the evening at Joseph Store. Had a number of prayers & exhortations upon the subject of holiness of hart [p.344] &c. {WR} {&}{JR} Br & Sister Richards were present. They had both been unwell for a number of days before but wer able to attend meeting this evening & seemed to enjoy themselves well. They had received blessings by the prayer of faith. Willard & Jenette Richards Received their 2d Anointing and sealing.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.344JAN 28th 1844 Sunday This was quite a remarkable day to me & my family in some respects. Weather vary Cold. Thermometer 15 degrees below Zero. I commenced in the morning to prepare to devote the day to write my friend. It being vary Cold I set a pot of Chaircoal in the bedroom to warm it. I shaved, washed & changed my cloths. Phebe done the same ie change her clothing & while we were their the effects of the Chaircoal nearly overpowerd us. It made us most sick. We took the coal out. Aired the room. But it made us so sick we had to go to bed upon it. However we had not lain long before Phebe Amelia our little girl fell over in the Chair & nearly smashed her nose. Blood flew over her. After we had attended to the child Mrs Woodruff had to returned to her bed. We then had Prayers together before the Lord & asked for such things as we kneeded. I laid hands upon her & she was healed & attended to the business of the family.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.344 I met with the quorum of the Twelve and others for instruction. Mrs Woodruff and myself were both some unwell from the effects of the coal during the day. Yet we had an interesting time.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.344{WW} {PWW} I Wilford Woodruff and Phebe W. Woodruff both recieved a benefit by Prayers and laying on of hands. The Subject of Elijah's coming to seal the hearts of the fathers to the Children &c was spoken of. Seal the hearts of the children to the fathers Malachi IVth Ch. 6 vers.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.344 /Wilford & Phebe W Woodruff receivd our 2d Anointing & sealings./ Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.34429th Monday I met in the evening at Elder B Youngs for a Prayer meeting but few of us to gether. [p.345]

[Click to view full-size image.]Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.34630 Met with the quorum at Elder Youngs for a meeting. {JT} {LT} Br & Sister John Taylor was with us. Br Taylor made some appropriate remarks unto edifycation. /J Taylor & Leonora Taylor Received their 2d Anointing & sealing./Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.34631 Their is quite a revival throughout Nauvoo & enquiring after the things of God by all the quorums & Church in general. I met with the quorum of Twelve this evening at Elder Youngs & had a good time. {GAS} {BS} Br & Sister G A Smith was present this evening /And Received their 2d Anointing & Sealing/. They have been quite unwell.FebruaryWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.346

Feb [1] I spent the day painting & drawing my arches in the front of my house & geting my roof on.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.3462d I spent the day to work on my house. I met with the quorum for Prayer &c at Elders Youngs. {WW} {SP} Br & Sister Wm. W. Phelps attended with us. Br Phelps spoke Concerning his appointment as a Lawyier in Israel. /Brother & Sister Wm. W Phelps Received their 2d Anointing & sealing. /Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.346Feb 3d 1844 I walked into President Joseph Smith Store or office over the store & spent a few moments in conversing with Elders W Richards And Wm. W. Phelps & President Joseph Smith Came into the room & Said he had a dream & related it to us which was as follows:Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.346* I was standing on a peninsula in the midst of a vast body of water whare their appears to be a large harbor or a peer built out for boats to Come into. I was surrounded by my friends & while looking at this harbor I saw a Steem boat approaching the harbour. Their was bridges on the peer for persons to cross & there came up a wind & drove the steem boat under one of the bridges & upset it. I run up to the boat expecting the persons would all drowne. And wishing to do sumthing to assist them I put my hand against the side of the boat & with one surge I shoved it under the bridge & righted it up & then [I] told them to take care of themselves. But it was not long before I saw them starting out into the channel or main body of the water again. The storms were raging & the waters rough. I said to my friends that if they did not understand the signs of the times & the spirit of Prophecy they would be apted to be lost. It was but a few moments after when we saw the waves break over the boat & she soon founderd & went down with all on board & perished.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.347The storm & waters were still vary rough. Yet I told my friends around me that I believed I could stem those waves & storm & swim in the waters better than the steem boat did & at any rate I was determined to try it. But my friends laughed at me & told me I Could not stand the storm at all but should be drouned. The waters looked Clear & beautiful though exeeding rough, & I said I believed I could swim & I would try it anyhow. They said I would drown. I said I would have a frolic in the water first if I did & I dove of into the raging waves.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.347I had swum but a short distance when a towering wave overwhelmed me for a time but I soon found myself on the top of it & soon I met the second wave in the same way & for awhile I struggled hard to live in the midst of the storm & waves. But I soon found I gained upon evry wave & stemmed the torrent better & better & I soon had power to swim with my head out of water so the waves did not break over me at all & I found I had swam a great distance & in looking about me I saw Br Samuel by my side. I asked him how he liked it. He said first rate & I thought so to. I was soon enabled to swim with my head & Sholdiers out of water & I Could swim as fast as any steem Boat, & in a little time it becaim calm & I Could rush through the water & ownly go in to my loins & so[n?] I ownly went in to my knees & finally could tread on the top of the water & went almost with the speed of an arrow & I said to Samuel see how swift I can go & I thought it was

great sport & pleasure to travel with such speed & I awoke.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.347What the interpetation of the foregoing dream was the spirit of God or time must determin.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.348[ ]Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.348In the evening of this day the quorum met at Joseph store. Brothers Wm. W Clayton & Joseph Young met with them But I was not present. Elder Kington Came after me with a waggon to go to his house & hold a meeting so I took my family & rode 6 miles across the prarie in the storm & spent the night at his house. Joseph Young & wife & Wm. Clayton Received their 2d Endowments &c. 6 mils.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.3484th Sunday I preached at Elder Kingtons & returned to Nauvoo in the evening. 6 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.348 I met with the quorum in the evening. Br & Sister Lott was present. We had a good time in prayer. Br Joseph gave us good instruction in meekness & humility. The revelator John remarks was quoted to in the evening Concerning the 144,000 of the tribes of Israel. /Cornelius P. Lott & wife Received their 2d Anointing & sealing./Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.3485th Spent the day at the printing office shelling corn.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.3486th I mooved my family & all my effect back to my old place Cornor of Hotchkiss & Durfee street. Had 6 loads in all. It was quite a Cold day. In the evening In company with Mrs Woodruff I attended a party at Elder Taylors house. It was Composed of President Joseph & Hiram Smith & the quorum of the Twelve. We spent an interesting evening. Had a good feast & good feelings. Conversed upon a variety of subjects & went home.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.3487th It was an exeeding cold day. I spent my time trying to regulate my affairs. I met in the evening with the Twelve at the Store to make some arangments about political affairs but nothing was done.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.3488th It is still Cold. I spent the day at home But I met with a congregation of the Citizens in the room over Joseph Store for the purpose of hearing the views of General Joseph Smith given concerning the affairs of Government. His views were written & were read by Wm. W Phelps & were in the highest degree interesting. Gen Smith gave his reasons for permitting his name to go forth as a candidate for the Presidency of the United States which were as follows:Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.349I would not have suffered my name to have been used by my friends on any wise as president of the united States or candidate for that office If I & my friends Could have had the privilege of enjoying our religious & civel rights as American Citizen even those rights which the Constitution guarantee unto all her Citizens alike. But this we as a people have been denied from the beginning. Persecution has rooled upon our heads from time to time from portions of the United States like peels of thunder because of our

religion & no portion of the government as yet has steped forward for our relief & under view of these things I feel it to be my right & privilege to obtain what influence & power I Can lawfully in the United States for the protection of injured innocence & If I loose my life in a good Cause I am willing to be sacrificed on the alter of virtue rightousness & truth, in maintaining the laws & constitution of the United States if need be for the general good of mankind.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.349Many other interesting remarks were made. He was followed by Elders Hide & Taylor, & a vote was taken whether the views of Gen Smith would be maintained by the assembly or not. The vote was universal in the affirmative.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.3499th Br Mount Commenced putting in my windows in my house. I spent the day at home.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.34910th I spent most of the day at home. Br Mount finished putting in my windows. I Called upon Br Wm. Pitt.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.34911th Sunday A Cold day. I went in company with Mrs Woodruff out to Br Richards & held a meeting & had a good time.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.35012th 13 Spent the time at home about the house.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.35014 I spent the day with Elder Taylor. We Paid Mr Matison $45.81 cts at the end of the execution he sued out against us. It was the first time we were sued.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.35015th I spent the time at home.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.35016th I went in company with Mrs Woodruff to Br John Benbows. We found Wilford (who was with them) quite sick with the measels & Br Benbow was sick. I spent the night with them.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.35017th I spent the day with Br Benbow. Pruned the peach trees.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.35018th Sunday I preached at Robert Hills. Had a good time. Br Bendow was still sick. I Blessed 3 Children Administered to 2 sick.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.350 On our return home I met with the quorum President J Smith with us. We had a good time. Sister Orson Hyde was present.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.35019th I spent the day at home at work. I drew one cord of stone from the Temple for a vault.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.35020 I received a letter from Br Luther Scammans & Sister Sarah B. Foss. I wrote a Letter to Sarah B Foss one to Luther Scamman 3 in all.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.350* I met in council in the morning with the Presidency & Twelve at Joseph Store. Two messengers arived from the pine Country with word from Lyman Wight wanting Council

Concerning Preaching to the indians. Joseph thought it wisdom not to do it. He said if Lyman did any thing about it he must do it on his own responsibility but finally decided not to send any Council to him but let him act with the best wisdom he had in all things.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.35121st I dug a volt for an out Building 7 feet deep 4 feet square in the clear of the stone work.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.351 I met with the quorum of the Twelve at Josephs Store & according to Joseph Council we selected a company to go on an exploring expedition to California & pitch upon a spot to build a city. The following persons were named: Jonathan Dunham, David Fulmer, Phineas Young, Alphonzo Young, [ ] Yearsley [ ] & [ ] Emmet.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.351At the same time we were holding this Council Rev D Wolfe An Episcopalian Clergyman was preaching to a Congregation of Saints in the other room. When he closed, President Joseph Smith followed him & made many interesting remarks. Among other things Said that men may preach & practice evry thing except those things which God Commands us to do & will be damned at last. We may tithe rue annis & Cummin & still not obey the Commandments of God. The object with me is to obey & teach others to obey God in just what he tells us to do. It mattereth not whether the principle is popular or unpopular. I will always maintain a true principl even if I Stand alone in it & many interesting remarks was made by president Smith.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.35122d I did not feel well this morning. laboured to hard.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.35123 Br Morgan Commenced laying Brick on our out house. I attended meeting with the Twelve & Presidency & 25 was the number agreed upon for the California voyage.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.35124th We laid Brick to day.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.35125th Sunday I preached at Br Reeds house at 11 oclock President Smith Preached at the Temple.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.351 In the evening I met with the quorum and had an interesting time. We had received correct information concerning the death of Joseph Duncan & Govornor Reynold of Missouri. He Shot himself through the head. They were two of the most inven-erate enemies against the latter Day Saints. President Joseph Smith Prophesyed that within five years we should be rid of our old enemies whether they were Apostates or of the world & wished us to record it that when it comes to pass that we need not say we had forgotten the saying.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.35226 A Cold wind from the north. Br Reed worked for me a part of the day. I met with the quorum in the evening * but meeting Closed soon after we arived. Fathers John Smith & wife & Isaac Morley & wife met with the quorum in the afternoon & evening. I took a severe Cold & had a sick night. /Father John Smith & wife Isaac Morley & wife Recd their 2d Anointing & sealings./Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.352

27th I arose sick in the morning. A Cold had settelled in my face & teeth & I was in pain through the day. I had a number of visiters through the day. Br & Sister Benbow Sister Bunday & Job, & others. Br Reed & Snow worked for me to day. I went to bed about dark sick & spent a severe night of pain. I did not sleep any during the night.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.35228th I spent an exeeding sick day. My face was swollen so that I Could scarsly see out of my eyes & pain from my eye tooth was vary severe. I spent the night also without sleep because of paine.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.35229th The morning found me still in great distress. Elders G. A. Smith & Whitney Came & lade hands upon me & towards night I began to recover & I had a Comfortable & quiate nights rest.MarchWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.352March 1, 1844 MY BIRTH DAY Annother year of my existance has rolled away. I am thirty Seven years of age this day. I am some better in health than I was yesterday but vary weak & feeble to day. I spent a comfortable night.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.3522d I find myself quite weak this morning though I ventured to walk out of doors some. Sister Benbow Called to see me & brought me a rabit to eat that our son Wilford sent me. He is living with them.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.3533d Sunday I spent the day at home. During the evening I met with the quorum. Had remarks from a number of the brethren.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.3534th I Commenced work banking up my house.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.3535 & 6th I spent the time banking up my house.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.353* 7th Thursday March 1844 A Vast assembly of Saints met at the Temple of the Lord at 9 oclock AM by a special appointment of President Smith for the purpose of advancing the progress of the Temple &c. The quorum of the Twelve were present Temple Committee & six or eight thousand saints. The Corrister was Called to the stand by president Young. A Hymn was then sung & prayer by P. P. Pratt followed by a Hymn.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.353Elder Young arose and said the Patriarch was near. He came & took the stand & remarked the object of the meeting was to stir up your minds by way of rememberence. It is necessary to have a starting point is to build the temple. With the assistance of the Sisters we expect to get the nails & glass & with the assistance of the Brethren we expect to do the rest. I will proclaim in publick & in private that the Sisters bought the glass & nails by penny subscription. Chuse ye this day wholm ye will serve. We shall Call upon this vast multitude for a donation to buy powder & fuse rope. We want the brethren to do as much as the sisters. We do not intend to finish the Nauvoo House this season but to finish the Temple this summer or the walls of it & get the roof on by December & do of the inside next winter & about a year from this spring we will dedicate it.

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.353We can do any thing we undertake. We have power & we Can do great things. In 5 years to come the work will progress more than it has for 10 years past. Isaiah said we should perform a marvelous work and a wonder. I dont wonder He said so if he saw this vast multitude & I think this people is abundantly able to build this temple & much depends upon it. Our endowments & sealing powers & many blessings depend upon it.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.354The Prophet arived & took the stand and arose in the midst of the [ ] Said (Orson Pratt come & take your post) & further remarked I do not know whether the object of the meeting has been told or not. I apologize for not Comeing sooner. I have had so much on my mind since I saw you that I hardly know whare to begin or to say but one of the grand objects that I had in view in calling this meeting was in making a few remarks relative to the laws & ordinances and building the temple.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.354The reason I want to speak of the laws is the Officers have difficulty in administering the laws. We are republican & wish to have the people rule but rule in righteousness So [no]ne would complain with what God himself would do, the laws are enacted by petition and they Can all be repealed if they wish it but the people ought not to complain of the officers but to complain of the law makers. I am instructed by the city Council to tell this people that if you do not like any law we have passed we will repeal it for we are your servants. Any that complain of our rights and Charters it is because they are wicked. The devil is in them.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.354The reason I Called it up is we have a simple gang of fellows who does not know whare their elbows or head is. If you preach virtue to them they will oppose that. If you preach Methodist God to them they will oppose that or any thing els & if their is any case tried they want it appealed to Carthage. Mr Boswicks case had to go to Carthage. Our Lawyers will send any thing to Carthage.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.354I want to know if the citizens will sustain me when my hands are raised to heaven for the people.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.354I will areign the person before the people that act against the interest of the City & I will have the voice of the people which is republican and as likely to be the voice of God. And as long as I have a tongue to speak I will expose the iniquity of the Lawyiers and wicked men. I fear not their boiling over nor the boiling over of Hell their thunders & forked lightning.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.355I despise the man that will betray you with a kiss. Here is Hiram Kimball. Has set at naught the ordinances of the city. By saying that He owns the wharf & steem boats need not pay them. Wharefore this body is the highest court. What appeal to Carthage? I would not appeal there if i died a thousand deaths. Kimball nor Morrison does not own the wharf age. Water street runs along the beach, & belongs to the City & not individuals.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.355I will reprove the lawyers & docters any how. Jesus did & evry prophet has & if I am a

prophet I shall do it. At any rate I shall do it for i profess to be a prophet.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.355The laws & Constitution of the United States has ceded up the right to corperate Cities to regulate all wharfage of shiping & Steem Boats &c. All laws of taxation is subject to the city & not individuals. And I want from this time forth evry fool to stay at home & let the steem Boats & Captain alone and let the peace officers alone. How can we keep off mobs & keeping innocent Blood from being shed? By striking a blow at evry thing that rises up in disorder & I will war an eternal war with those that oppose me while I am labouring in behalf of the city.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.355A man has been writing to the New York Tribune. I will not mention his name. He says that much has been appropriated for the building the Temple that has been spent for other purposes. But I pledge myself that any man that has paid any old shoes, harnesses, horses, or any thing els if he will come I will show him on Book that evry farthing has gone on Book & been appropriated for the building of the Temple. If not so I will pledge my head for a foot ball that this is true. Their are men in our midst who are trying to build up themselves at our expense & others in our midst that are watching for iniquity & will make a man an offender for a word. But I will rest myself & give way for others.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.356President Hyram Smith arose and made some singular remarks quite romantic. Compared the Lawyiers to polewags & wiglers & toads. He said they would dry up next fall. Those Characters he thought was made in gigard making time when it was cheaper then in soul making time.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.356A Brother of Dr Foster threatend the mayor & the mayor fined him $10.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.356President Joseph Smith's views of the gover-ment was then read, which was recieved with universal applause. Gen Smith is now nominated by the Saints as a candidate for President of the U.S.A. next election. An article was also read headed a voice of innocence from Nauvoo, And a meeting of the female relief society was appointed to attend to the above writing. Meeting adjourned 1 1/2 hours.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.356During intermission the Twelve met with the Seventies & they passed a resolution to build the Hall of the seventies one story higher for the Presidency.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.356Meeting Commenced again at 2 oclok. Commenced by singing & prayer by O. Pratt. Sing a Hymn.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.356President B Young arose and addressed the assembly relative to different subjects. As men have been spoken of in their capacity, I wish to speak of the duty of the class of Lawyiers classing myself with the lawyers in the House of Israel. And when any man who is a Lawyer will take a course to Break peace instead of making it [he] is out of the way of his duty. Any doctor of the Law should read the law and make peace.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.356The grand object we have before us is to build the Temple this season. We have herd

the effects of Slander & we want a cure & balm & I carry one with me all the while & I want all to do the same & I will tell you what it is. It is to mind our own business & let others alone And suffer wrong rather than to do wrong. If any one takes your property away let them alone. Have nothing to do with them.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.357A spirit has been manifest to divide the Saints. It was manifest in the last election. It was said if they did not look out the saints on the flat would beet the saints on the Hill. Great God how such a thing looks that the saints should be afraid of beating one another in the election or being beat.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.357I would ask who built up this city? Would steem boats landed here if the Saints had not come, or could you even the speculators have soled their lands for any thing here if the saints had not come? They might have sold for a few bare & wolf skins but not for money. Can these speculaters sell all their land to the saints for a great price & then go away & enjoy it somewhare els? I tell you nay. For know it ye people that Israel is here & they are the head and not the tail & the people must learn it. All those who have gone from us have gone from the head to the tail. But if any of you wish to know how to have your bread fall butter side up butter it both sides & then it will fall butter side up. Uppose this work & it will roll over you. When did this work ever stop since it began? Never.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.357The ownly thing the Saints now want to know is what does the Lord want of us & we are ready to do it. Well then build the temple of the Lord. Keep the law of God ye saints & the Hypocritt & Scround-ral will flee out of your midst & tremble for the fire of God will be two hot for them. He made many important remarks.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.357Elder Taylor followed with an address upon political matters. He traced the History of governments for many Centuries & traced the form of governments from ancient days to the present time. He spoke of our Charters & General Smith being a Candidate for the Presidential Chair & we must do what we can to elect him. We will not be cowards in this thing. A coward is like an Ostrich. He will hide his head under cover & leaves his body out in sight to be seen as we pass along. So cowards here after will be called an Ostrich. He also made some remarks concerning the building of the Temple.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.358Elder Young remarked that He should visit those who did not pay up their tithing. You will want a blessing in the temple when it is done.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.358President Smith remarked in relation to those who give in property for the temple we want it brought to the proper source that it may be put on the Church Book So that in the endowment those whose names [which] are on Book Shall have the preffer-ence.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.358As to politics I Care but little about the Presidential Chair. I would not give half as much for the office as I would for the one I now hold. But as the world have used the power of Goverment to oppress & persecute us it is right for us to use it for the protection of our rights. When I get hold of the eastern paper & see how popular I am I am afraid myself that I shall be elected. But if I should be I would not say that your cause is just & I Could not do any thing for you.

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.358What I said in relation to the annexation of texas is with some unpopular. The people are opposed to it. I will take this objection away. The opposition is because it is filled up with Slavery. Now I wish to turn the argument. It is the vary reason why it ought to be received in order to watch over them. Of the greatest two evils we should reject the greatest.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.358The president of Texas sayes if you do not receive us in the united States we will go to the British. This would Certainly be bad policy for this Nation. The British are now through out that whole Country trying to bribe all they can. How much better it is to be to a little expens than to have the indians & British upon us & destroy us all. We should grasp all the territory we can and I know much that I do not tell. I have had bribes offered me, but I have rejected them. The government will not receive any thing from me. They are self sufficient. But they must go to Hell & work out their own salvation with fear & trembling.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.358As soon as texas was annexed I would liberate two or three states & pay them for their slaves & let them go to Mexico whare they are mixed blacks ec. I would also receive Canida & stand by them & many other usful remarks He made.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.359A Collection was taken up to buy powder & fuse rope. About $60 dollars was recieved. Meeting Closed & we returned to our homes.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.359March 8th I laboured in the garden or banking up my house. I met in council in the evening with the presidency & twelve. Spoke concerning a candidate for the vice Presidency. They had nominated Gen Arlington Bennet not knowing that he was a native of Ireland. The final decision was for me to write to Col Solomon Copeland to invite him to visit us & see if he would suffer his name to run for the vice Presidency.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.3599th I spent the day in plowing & making some garding. I planted & sowed onions potatoes set out straw buries & raspburies. This is the earliest time I ever undertook to make a garding.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.359March 10th 1844 Sunday I mailed a letter to Sister Sarah B. Foss & wrote one letter to Col Solomon Copeland. Brother King Follet was buried this day under Masonic honors. He was killed while in a well by having a bucket of stone fall onto him.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.359A large assembly of the Saints met at the temple & was Addressed by President Joseph Smith upon one of the most important & interesting subjects ever presented to the saints & the principles presented were of the greatest importance to be understood. It was as follows: the work & Calling & spirit Elias, Elijah, & Mesiah. The following is a synopsis of the discourse:Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.359Their is a differance between the spirit & office of Elias & Eligah. It is the spirit of Elias I wish first to speak of. And in order to Come at the subject I will bring some of the testimony from the scripture & give my own. In the first place suffice it to say I went into

the woods to inquire of the Lord by prayer his will concerning me, & I saw an angel & he laid his hands upon my head & ordained me to be a priest after the order of Aaron & to hold the keys of this priesthood which office was to preach repentance & Baptism for the remission of sins & also to baptise. But [I] was informed that this office did not extend to the laying on of hands for the giving of the Holy Ghost that that office was a greater work & was to be given afterwards. But that my ordination was a preparetory work or a going before which was the spirit of Elias for the spirit of Elias was a going before to prepare the way for the greater, which was the case with John the Baptist.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.360He came bailing through the wilderness prepare ye the way of the Lord & make his paths strait & they were informed if they could receive it it was the spirit of Elias & John was vary particular to tell the people He was not that light but was sent to bear witness of that light. He told the people that his mission was to preach repentance & baptize with water, but it was he that Should Come after him that should baptise with fire & the Holy Ghost. If he had been an imposture he might have gone to work beyound his bounds & undertook to have performed ordinances that did not belong to that office & calling under the spirit of Elias.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.360The spirit of Elias is to prepare the way for a greater revelation of God which is the priesthood of Elias or the Priesthood that Aaron was ordained unto. And when God sends a man into the world to prepare for a greater work [he] holds the keys of the power of Elias. It was called the doctrin of Elias even from the early ages of the world. John's mission was limited to preaching & Baptizing but what he done was legal & when Jesus Christ Came to any of John's deciples He baptized them with fire & the Holy Ghost.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.360We find the Apostles endowed with greater power than John. Their office was more under the spirit & power of Elijah than Elias. In the Case of Philip when he went down to Samaria [he] was under the spirit of Elias. He baptised both men & women. When Peter & John herd of it they went down & lade hands on them & they received the Holy Ghost. This shows the distinction between the two powers. When Paul came to certain deciples He asked if they had received the Holy Ghost. They said no. Who baptized you then? We were Baptized unto Johns Baptism. No John did not baptized you for he did his work right, & so Paul went & baptized them for He knew what the true doctrin was & he knew that John Had not Baptised them & these principles and [it] is strange to me that men who have red the scriptures of the New Testament are so far from it.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.361What I want to impress upon your minds is the difference of power in the different parts of the Priesthood, so that when any man comes among you saying I have the spirit of Elias you can know whether he be true or fals. For any man that comes having the spirit & power of Elias he will not transend his bounds. John did not transend his bound but faithfully performed that part belonging to his office, and evry portion of the great building should be prepared right & assigned to its proper place, & it is necessary to know who holds the keys of power & who dont or we may be likely to be decieved. That person who holds the keys of Elias hath a preparitory work.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.361

But if I spend much more time in conversing about the spirit of Elias I shall not have time to do justice to the spirit & power of Elijah. This is the Elias spoken of in the last days & here is the rock upon which many split thinking the time was past in the days of John & Christ & no more to be. But the spirit of Elias was revealed to me & I know it is true. Therefore I speak with boldness for I know varily my doctrin is true. Now for Elijah, the spirit power & Calling of Elijah is that ye have power to hold the keys of the revelations ordinances, oricles powers & endowments of the fulness of the Melchezedek Priesthood & of the kingdom of God on the Earth & to recieve, obtain & perform all the ordinances belonging to the kingdom of God even unto the sealing of the hearts of the fathers unto the Children & the hearts of the Children unto the fathers even those who are in heaven. Malachi says I will send Elijah befor the great and dredful day of the Lord come & He shall turn the hearts of the Fathers to the Children and the hearts of the Children to the Fathers lest I come & smite the earth with a curse.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.362Now what I am after is the knowledge of God & I take my own Course to obtain it. What are we to understand by this in the last days? In the days of Noah God destroyed the world by a flood & has promised to destroy it by fire in the last days. But before it took place Elijah should first Come & turn the hearts of the Fathers to the Children &c.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.362Now comes the point. What is this office & work of Elijah? It is one of the greatest & most important subjects that God has revealed. He should send Elijah to seal the Children to the fathers & fathers to the Children. Now was this merely confined to the living to settle difficulties with families on earth? By no means. It was a far greater work. Elijah what would you do if you was here? Would you confine your work to the living alone? No. I would refer you to the scriptures whare the subject is manifest. Ie without us they could not be made perfect nor we without them, the fathers without the Children nor the Children without the fathers. I wish you to understand this subject for it is important & if you will recieve it this is the spirit of Elijah that we redeem our dead & connect ourselves with our fathers which are in heaven & seal up our dead to come forth in the first resurrection & here we want the power of Elijah to seal those who dwell on earth to those which dwell in heaven. This is the power of Elijah & the keys of the kingdom of Jehovah.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.362Let us suppose a case. Suppose the great God who dwells in heaven should reveal himself to Father Cutler here by the opening heavens and tell him I offer up a decree that whatsoever you seal on earth with your decree I will seal it in heaven. You have power then. Can it be taken of? No. Then what you seal on earth by the keys of Elijah is sealed in heaven & this is the power of Elijah, & this is the difference between the spirit & power of Elias and Elijah. For while the spirit of Elias is a fore runner the power of Elijah is sufficient to make our Calling & Election sure & the same doctrin whare we are exhorted to go on to perfection not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works but of laying on of hands resurrection of the dead &c. We cannot be perfect without the fathers, &c.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.363We must have revelations then & we can see that the doctrin of revelation as far transcends the doctrin of no revelation as knowledge is above ignorance. For one truth

revealed from heaven is worth all the sectarian notions in exhistance.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.363This spirit of Elijah was manifest in the days of the Apostles in delivering certain ones to the buffitings of Satan that they may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus. They were sealed by the spirit of Elijah unto the damnation of Hell untill the day of the Lord or revelation of Jesus Christ.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.363Here is the doctrin of Election that the world have quarreled so much about but they do not know any thing about it. The doctrin that the Prysbeter-ians & Methodist have quarreled so much about once in grace always in grace, or falling away from Grace I will say a word about. They are both wrong. Truth takes a road between them both. For while the Presbyterian Says once in grace you cannot fall the Methodist says you can have grace to day, fall from it to morrow, next day have grace again & so follow it. But the doctrin of the scriptures & the spirit of Elijah would show them both fals & take a road between them both. For according to the scriptures if a man has receive the good word of God & tasted of the powers of the world to come if they shall fall away it is impossible to renew them again seeing they have Crucified the son of God afresh & put him to an open shame. So their is a possibility of falling away. Y[ee/ou?] could not be renewed again, & the power of Elijah Cannot seal against this sin for this is a reserve made in the seals & power of the priesthood.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.364I will make evry doctrin plain that I present & it shall stand upon a firm bases. And I am at the defiance of the world for I will take shelter under the broad shelter cover of the wings of the work in which I am ingaged. It matters not to me if all hell boils over. I regard it ownly as I would the Crackling of thorns under a pot.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.364A murderer, for instance one that sheds innocent Blood cannot have forgiveness. David sought repentance at the hand of God Carefully with tears but he could ownly get it through Hell. He got a promise that his soul should not be left in Hell. Although David was a king he never did obtain the spirit & power of Elijah & the fulness of the Priesthood, and the priesthood that he received & the throne & kingdom of David is to be taken from him & given to another by the name of David in the last days raised up out of his linage.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.364Peter refered to the same subject on the day of pentecost, but the multitude did not get the endowment that Peter had. But several days after the people asked what shall we do? Peter says I would ye had done it ignorantly speaking of crucifying the Lord &c. He did not say to them repent & be baptized for the remission of your sins but he said repent therefore & be converted that your sins may be blotted out when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord. Acts III 19. This is the case with murderers. They could not be baptized for the remission of sins for they had shed innocent Blood.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.364Again the doctrin or sealing power of Elijah is as follows: If you have power to seal on earth & in heaven then we should be crafty. The first thing you do go & seal on earth your sons & daughters unto yourself & yourself unto your fathers in eternal glory & go

ahead and not go back but use a little Craftiness & seal all you can & when you get to heaven tell your father that what you seal on earth should be sealed in heaven. I will walk through the gate of heaven and Claim what I seal & those that follow me & my Council.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.365The Lord once told me that what I asked for I should have. I have been afraid to ask God to kill my enemies lest some of them should peradventure repent. I asked a short time since for the Lord to deliver me out of the hands of the govornor of Missouri & if it must needs be to accomplish it to take him away & the next news that came pouring down from their was Govornor Reynolds had shot himself. And I would now say beware O earth how you fight against the saints of God & shed innocent Blood, for in the days of Elijah his enemies came upon him & fire was called down from heaven & destroyed them.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.365The spirit of Elias is first, Elijah second, & Mesiah last. Elias is a fore runner to prepare the way, & the spirit & power of Elijah is to come after holding the keys of power building the Temple to the cap stone placing the seals of the Melchezedeck priesthood up on the house of Israel & making all things ready. Then Mesiah comes to his Temple which is last of all. Mesiah is above the spirit & power of Elijah for he made the world & was that spiritual rock unto Moses in the wilderness. Elijah was to come & prepare the way & build up the kingdom before the coming of the great day of the Lord.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.365Although the spirit of Elias might begin it, I have asked of the Lord concerning his Coming & while asking, the Lord gave me a sign & said in the days of Noah I set a bow in the heavens as a sign & token that in any year that the bow should be seen the Lord would not come, but their should be seed time -harvest during that year. But whenever you see the bow withdraw it shall be a token that their shall be famin pestilence & great distress among the nations.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.365But I take the responsibility upon myself to prophesy in the name of the Lord, that Christ will not come this year as Miller has prophecyed, for we have seen the bow. And I also Prophecy in the name of the Lord that Christ will not Come in forty years & if God ever spake by my mouth he will not come in that length of time, & Jesus Christ never did reveal to any man the precise time that he would Come. Go & read the scriptures & you cannot find any thing that specifies the exact [time] he would come & all that say so are fals teachers.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.366Their are some important things concerning the office of the Mesiah in the organization of the world which I will speak of hereafter. May God Almighty bless you & pour out his spirit upon you is the prayer of your unworthy servant Amen.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.366At the close of the meeting I was informed my son Wilford that was out at Br Benbows was vary sick. I immediately in company with Mrs Woodruff went out to see him. We found him quite sick. We spent the night at Br Benbows. We had prayers and administered unto our son according to the order of the priesthood * & he revived in some measure.

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.366/11th A Council of <fifty> Elders was organized to day or had it Commencement to further the interest of kingdom of God./Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.366March 11 We spent the day and night at Br Ben-bows. Our son had a sick night. It was a cold rainy time.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.36612th A rainy day. I rode to Nauvoo & back to get some things for Wilford. Saw sever[al] brethren of our quorum. They informed me of an interesting meeting they had had sunday night & monday. In the evening Br Lot came to us & we had prayers in the evening together & administered to Wilford & he seemed to receive a blessing.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.36613 I spent part of the day in writing & returned to Nauvoo in the evening. I met in Council with the brethren for the first time during the week.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.36614 I was with the brethren today making some arangements Concerning our mission.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.36615 I was to work in my garding & met with some of the brethren in the evening at the store * for prayer exhortation &c.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.367/16 The female Relief Society met at the Assembly room./Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.36717 Sunday I visited the Sick in the evening. Their was a snow storm yet I met with s[everal?] * * of the Saints & gave a lecture on experience.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.367March 18th I spent the day Choreing.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.36719th Wrote a letter to Col Solomon Copeland. I went to the printing office & made an arangment to take home 200 B[ound?] T & S.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.36720th (weather gage) Cold North wind. A snow & hail storm untill 10 oclok. Continued cloudy & Cold wind from the North untill 3 oclock. Was plesant during the remainder part of the day. As the 20th of September & March is considerd as the weather gage to govern the weather for the year by those who observe the weather we should calculate by this rule to have an exceding cold & dreary summer so that corn Could scarcely grow for this day is the Coldest we have had for near two months.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.36721st I received a letter from Br Dwight Webster and a paper from Ezra Carter. A cold snow storm. Our Cow brought forth a durham heifer Calf this morning. *Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.36722d A cold day. I spent a part of the day settelling with Elder John Taylor. I met with the quorum of the Twelve at B. Youngs for Prayer. We united together to pray for the Presidency the Twelve the sick &c.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.36723d I spent the day drawing 100 rails from Mr Middletons to the Lot I bought of Hiram Kimball.

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.36722d Friday Mrs Woodruff returned home from Br Benbows whare she had been taking Care of Wilford who had been vary sick. She had been there two weeks. We were both satisfied to be at home * with our Children. * * *Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.36824th March Sunday I met with the saints at the Temple. When I arived President Joseph Smith was speaking. The following is the substance of what I herd him say:Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.368I have been informed by two gentleman that a conspiricy is got up in this place for the purpose of taking the life of President Joseph Smith his family and all the Smith family & the heads of the Church. One of the gentleman will give his name to the public & the other wishes it to be hid for the present. They will both testify to it on oath & make an affidavit upon it. The names of the persons revealed at the head of the conspiracy are as follows: (Chancy Higby Dr Foster, Mr Jackson, Wm. & Wilson Law). And the lies that Higby has hatched up as a foundation to work upon is, he says that I had mens heads Cut off in Missouri & that I had a sword run through the hearts of the people that I wanted to kill & put out of the way. I wont sware out a warrent against them for I dont fear any of them. They would not scare of an old setting hen.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.368I intend to publish all the iniquity that I know of. If I am guilty I am ready to bear it. Their is honor among enemies. I am willing to do any thing for the good of the people.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.368I will give the names of one of the gentleman who have divulged the plot. His name is Eaton. He will sware to it. He is a bold fellow. Jackson said a Smith should not be alive 2 weeks not over two months any how. As concerning the Character of these men I will say nothing about it now but If I hear any thing more from them on this subject I will tell what I know about them.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.368Elder O. Spencer Addressed the people as follows: I thought of a figure ie. if a physician was going to dissect a body he would not begin at the limbs but cut the head of first. So the Adversary has laid a plan to cut off the head of the Church with the intention of scattering & destroying the whole body. It was so in the days of Jesus Christ. The enemies sought to kill him that the body might be destroyed, which was also the case in the days of Elijah, Daniel, & many of the ancients.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.369I once herd a man say who was opposed to this work that it might be true but it gave Jo Smith Power. True said I. But if his power be subordinate to the power of God it is right. If a man set up a kingdom by the power of God then let others seek power from the same source. God sets up kingdoms & pulls down kingdoms. This makes men mad that will not submit to the kingdom of God.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.369We all know the result of the power of Moses who was the representative of God. Judging from what is past how will it be when God sets up his kingdom in the last days? Whether their is a conspiracy now or not I dont know, but no doubt their will be if not know for it has always been so. In the days of the Nephites they had their Gadianton robers. I have not any doubt but that the Apostates will Join with the others wicked

powers to try to put down the power of God. And I am glad to have the power of the kingdom of God tested & when it is fully tried it will stand.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.369I care not what sacrifice I am Called to make for such a kingdom, if its friends, welth or even life at the purchase of such a kingdom it is Cheap. Did the ancient Apostles, Prophets or Saints who died pay two much for that kingdom? They did not. It is necessary that men be put in possession of the knowledge & mysteries of the kingdom of God in order to sin as far as they wish that they may go to the highest pitch. How often men lay down their lives for their country & other purposes. Much better then to die for the cause of God.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.369Good and righteous men will administer Justice & rebuke evil & the Church should be Clensed from bad men & the Lord will take his own way to Clens the Church. We should lift up our voice against wickedness of all kinds.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.369But will the rulers of our land do it? No they will not. They will be Cowards untill their is no man to fight & then be brave. When goverment will not do it some man should take the helm of government that will do it. Will it be called treason if the God of heaven should set up a kingdom? May the Lord give you more & more of his spirit light & intelligence untill you are cemented together in union & love. Amen.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.370President S Rigdon arose & addressed the assembly in an interesting manner for a length of time. The following are a few Items of his remarks:Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.370If according to the remarks in the morning A conspiracy does exhist with the persons that have been named, It is one of those kind of associations that Could not exhist in any thing except against the kingdom of God.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.370A word Concerning power. History refers us back beyound Civilization in treating upon this subject. In consequence of power, their is strength & glory. Whare their is no power it is like flies without any order or rule. I have viewed the nations of the earth & the way they are relaxing in power & the course they are persuing. One hundred years will not pass away till there would not be a man or woman on the earth, and nothing but the hand of God can save it, & this is why God would send Elijah to do his work, for all the power the nations will soon have is to destroy each other. For soon nation will be against nation party against party the rich against the poor & the poor against the rich untill they are destroyed from under heaven.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.370Tradition says the pope destroyed the Church of God. Rome followed the Church as long as their was a saint & now you say the pope killed fifty millions of Christians. You lie sir. Their was not a Christian on Earth, for when rome killed the Christians & would not have God rule they wanted a pope & God gave them one or permitting them to have one & he killed fifty millions, its true. But they were not Christians for they wer already dead, but it was of their own number ownly differed from them in sentiment. Here was power with a vengance.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.371

But as soon as God sends a man to use the power of God then they are afraid of power. Now the world says the religion of Jesus shed this blood & the bible &c but men must be vary ignorant of the bible & the religion of Jesus Christ to, to say such things. For it was for the want of religion & the bible that Caused the blood to be shed. For God Jesus Christ nor religion had any more hand in it than you had. The power of God & Jesus Christ & religion would have saved if they had had it.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.371(President Joseph Smith again arose & said In relation to the power over the minds of mankind which I hold, I would say it is in consequence of the power of truth in the doctrins which I have been an instrument in the hands of God of presenting unto them & not because of any compulsion on my part. I will ask if I ever got any of it unfair. If I have not reproved you in the gate. I ask did I ever exercise any compulsion over any man? Did I not give him the liberty of disbelieveing any doctrin I have preached if he saw fit? Why do not my enemies strike a blow at the doctrin? They cannot do it, it is truth. And I am as the voice of one crying in the wilderness repent of your sins & prepare the way for the coming of the son of Man, for the kingdom of God has come unto you and henceforth the ax is laid unto the root of the tree and evry tree that bring-eth not forth good fruit, God Almighty (and not Jo Smith) shall hew down & cast it into the fire.)Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.37125th I went on to the prairie with Br Hale & Bullock to Br Pulsiphers & commenced plowing & sowing spring wheat. We sowed about 1 1/2 bushels & harrowed it in.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.37126th A rainey day. I met in council with the brethren. *Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.37127th Still rainey. I Settelled all accounts with Elder John Taylor & passed receipts on Settlement.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.372 I wrote a Letter to Br Dwight Webster. Advised him to come via Albany, Cleaveland Beaver St Louis.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.37228th I spent part of the day at the Printing Office. We counted out all the Times & Season & the List on the following Page is an account of the IVth vol of the Times & Seasons which I have on hand for binding.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.372The following list of 4th vol Times & Seasons is on hand:Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.372No 1 - 500 " 2 - 500

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Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.37329th A sever Cold. Hail, rain & freezing day. Ground froze hard.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.37330 A little more mild.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.37331 Sunday Spent the day at home.AprilWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.373April 1st I went out onto the praire & I finished sowing my spring wheat. I put in four acres in all.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.3732d I worked in the garden & made some beds.

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.3733d I worked in the garden.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.3734th * I met in Council with the quorum & others.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.3735th * * I attended the dedication of the Nauvoo Masonic Hall which was truly grand and interesting the first dedication of the kind I ever attended. The procession was grand being Composed of about 500 members.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.373In the fore part of the day President Joseph Smith was to have preached the fun[er]al sermon of King Follet but in consequence of Ill health He omitted it & called upon Elder A. Lyman to take the stand & he arose & gave an interesting address to the vast multitude who had assembled for the purpose of hearing a discourse from President Smith.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.374[6] A Special Conference held at Nauvoo April 6th AD 1844.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.374Conference assembled at 10 oclock AM April 6. President B. Young called the conference to order. President Joseph Smith said He should not occupy time in speaking of any difficulties that might have occured in our midst. Said He was not a fallen prophet, & never in any nearer relationship to God than at the present time, & would show before the conferen[ce] closed that God was with him.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.374Prayer by W. W. Phelps, after which Sidney Rigdon arose & said it was with no ordinary feelings He arose to speak, A privilege which he had not before enjoyed in the same capacity for five years. And the circumstances of the occasion points out to me my text which is the saints of the last Days. I remember in 1830 All the church met in a log cabin, whare we conversed extensively about laying the foundation of this kingdom. Our minds expanded far & wide while contemplating this subject even in that day we talked as large then as now. We spoke of Great things that the world Could not bear & that is the reason why we were in secret. The world would laugh & consider us fools & even mob us because we talked about things that were true & have and will come to pass yet things that looked impossible to them because they did not view them by faith as we do. And if we should still convers about things in secret it would be upon the same principle for we are not willing to bear the scoffs of the world any longer unnessarily. Had we told openly & talked openly of the things of God that have & will come to pass our Blood would have been shed. We should not have been here this day. But we hid ourselves up in secret. There we talked wept, & prayed & the Angels Administered unto us & the spirit of God was with us & the heavens opened unto us. But we should now have been in our grave had we proclaimed unto the world what God showed unto us, notwithstanding it was for the benefit of man, & for his salvation, & not for evil.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.375The appearance of this congregation this day shows the fulfillment of the revelations of Jesus Christ given in those days. No incident has taken place in this day but what we spoke of at that early period. All those things were deeply impressed upon the mind by the God of Heaven. How Could you be made to believe that you did not live in Nauvoo

& have not got habitations? Neither Could we disbelieve this to be the Church of God. We cannot disbelieve it for we see hear & feel. I have always known it to be. I Cannot see otherwise. Have I not seen Gods glory by the visions of Heaven? Yea I have. Then what have we to do with the little difficulties on earth? Nothing.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.375Those were the beginning of Good days shut up in a little shop with nothing to eat but a little Jonny Cake & milk & water ownly as we would occa-sionlly shoot a squirrel & we lived in an old smokey house. Still we rejoiced in the things God was revealing unto us.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.375Many think it hard to live in Nauvoo but we counted those good days. God had given us great things. Dont think [it] strange if men dont think of great things. When I obtained a great & glorious principle I felt like locking it up lest the people would laugh at me. And while we were together & telling one thing we would learn another; I speak of these things to do away with the notion or feelings about our secret meetings. Was their any thing wrong then? No, neither will their be now. No, I have no fear of it. What God does is for my salvation & the salvation of man, & I say go ahead.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.375I have spoken of the grand principle of the beginning, & I have marvelled at one thing ie after the foundation of the church men crept in that were vary wise. More so than God. Professed to know more some of them. It has kept the Church in a continual broil. It was so in the days of Moses but he disposed of them. He killed them or the Lord destroyed them.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.376I will leave this subject & show why Salvation belongs to the Priesthood of God & why it belongs to us as a people. Men labor under a mistake ie Salvation is distinct from goverment. Salvation is always the result of goverment. Evry man has a right to govern himself in a goverment. As evry good is a part of the goverment & the laws is for the defence of a man, we see the need of laws in this city for their is evil dispose of here. I have seen some trials in this city whar some persons were tried for insulting the Marshall. But any other man is as good as the Marshall. Many other usful remarks were made by the speaker when he gave way untill the Afternoon.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.376Was followed with many usful remarks from Elder Taylor. The stand was occupied with with eleven Lamanites chiefs braves &c.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.376At 2 oclok the conference Assembled & [Sidney Rigdon] resumed his subject. Said we were discusing in the morning service upon the History of the Church of Jesus Christ. Its a miserable man that Could not manufactor his own tex. I have known many a sermon spoiled by a bad tex. The Church of Jesus Christ then. The Hights of testimony, & amount of evidence that many of those have had that have fallen away has been of such a nature that when they say they dont believe this work to be true they lie. The things that were done in secret in the begining are now seen openly and their is nothing secret now but what all will know in time to come.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.376I am aware their is many things I did not Hint at. I will speak of them now. I have seen the time when the Presidency of the Church Sitting now before me, were locked up with

me in secret places waiting upon God. We did not go out at all but to eat &c. But it was soon found out, & a mob Came saying God damn you to Hell, & threatend our lives. It was at this time we sat for hours in the Visions of heaven around the throne of God & gazed upon the seenes of Eternity.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.377One evening a Mexican called upon us & he went out armed to see a dozen armed men in the cornor of the fence. He wanted to shoot them. Afterwards the mob came in & broke the door, took me & dragd me out through the streets by my heels with my head pounding over the frozen ground. Another company took president Smith, & tar & featherd him. They tried to tar and turn Aquiphertos down our our throats. This is the reason why we were in secret under lock & key.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.377Now if you will let us work openly we will not work in secret. We will work openly as much as you want. I think I have said enough already to show that the Church has Come up through great tribulation. Let this suffice then upon this subject.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.377Their is men Standing in your midst who are not afraid of men or devels & men whos mouths cannot be stoped unless you take their lives. For they will speak in defence of the innocent of virtue & truth while they live.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.377Their is men in your midst who have learned their is a great God who can do as he pleases take up the Hills as a little thing, & such men do not fear death. They know about Heaven. They have seen it & know all about it.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.377Their is men in your midst which you must Sustain or go to Hell. Save them & you save yourselves. Reject them & you go to Hell. We are 14 years of age now. Chuse your guardeen and when you get to be 21 then do business for youselves. You can save yourselves or Damn yourselves.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.377You have just men among you & the reason is because God has taught them chose & ordained them & this is the reason why they are so.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.377You have men in your midst who will not turn to the right hand or left. If you are in their path you must get out. You cannot Cort by favor or welth or any thing els. They do not ask Poleticians kings or people for favor. They ask God for it alone. If the world make them rich or poor they never ask for it. The man whom God has raised up to lay the foundation of this work is placed in such a situation that He cannot fall and He is so lovely that I cannot get mad at him.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.378This is an important part in the History of the Church. The cry of some is I shall not get office if these men are not put down. Well God intended to keep them fearing. When God sets up his kingdom He will sustain it above all laws & kingdoms of the world & the world has no power over the kingdom of God. The laws will be so strict that the world will make to try to ketch the saints that it will hang themselves by the wholesale. We want to build up the Laws of God in Hancock Co. I dont care anything about all the laws in the world for I will live above them. God teaches his servants to respects kings

Gov[ernors] Presidents, & men in authority. But I have a right to proclaim myself a king and priest unto the most High God. Yet I will not transgresss your laws. But dont do as they did in Missouri kill people because they would not have break the law.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.378I dont want any office in this goverment for I am determined to be a king in the kingdom of God. What be king in heaven and quarrel about the office of constable on earth?Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.378The kingdom of God may rise up in the midst of the kingdoms of the world and live above all laws, and not be a law abiding man. I will live above all law. I will pay my taxes & obey all requirments that the goverment has upon me. The reason we was mob in Mo was because we would not have any thing to do with the laws. We did not break any. We lived above them so they sent a mob. upon us. The kingdom of God to the world would be a light in a dark place. The kingdom of God Could be set up in any kingdom or country & not Break the law but live above it. Conference Adjourned till tomorrow morning.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.378April 7th Sunday The sun plesent air calm & serene & a vast multitude of about twenty thousand souls assembled together. After singing and prayers President Rigdon arose & Said, our borders are enlarged this morning. I shall preach from the same tex we preached from yesterday The Church of Jesus Christ, the Kingdom of God, the leven, the little stone spoken of by Daniel &c. The testimony given would let the kingdom of God exhist in any goverment Monarchiel or Republican. We intend to show why salvation belongs to this Church ownly.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.379The kingdom of God is a goverment that exer-ciseing its ownly power in evry respect it holds a place on the mind, not by force of Arms but by free will because they want to do the will of God & it is accomplished by truth itself that is manifest from Heaven by intelligence that He sees in heaven and it is power in itself. It is on this principle that power rests. The Lord begins to teach a man what he can do and if he never would know what he was taught he never would know what he could do. No people can comprehend it but the Church of God. Then one of the main things in the kingdom of God is to let a man know what to do, what glory kingdom & power he can gain. Man is taught a principle that when it enters the mind it has a power over death, plagues, sickness, the gift of miracles. This is one great evidence of the work the power of God. This then in the kingdom of God.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.379All religions then that there is in the world that has not these things has a tendency to do hurt instead of doing good for it teaches those things are done away. God has said he would take all the kingdoms of the world out of the way, he would Break in peases & subdue & he would teach the kings and all powers the way that they may have a chance.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.379We say then their is no power any whare els unto salvation. Isaiah said the wilderness should blossom as the rose the lame leap, the blind see. We have got this power here yet the world says it is an imposition. When He comes, He will save you. The lame shall leap, Deaf hear Blind see. He will come so you need not have sickness or lameness.

But man has proclaimed salvation in the earth. When we exercise the keys of the kingdom of God who Can oppose it? Not war with the sword but with another power. The world has always been sheding Blood. I proclaim peace not war, & this is what he calls the kingdom. Has not the kingdom of God a right to extend in any part of the world to do good, Beat swords into plow shares & spears into pruning hooks, & it shall be a kingdom of glory, peace, & salvation.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.380Let no man be alarmed because the Lord said that the kingdom of God should swallow up all other kingdoms. What harm would it do? For all the world would have the same spirit. The Lord said He intended to do by the whole world the same as he has done by us, & this is the thing the world is afraid of. Reflect then. This is as far as I intended to go upon this subject.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.380A word then upon the Materials to carry on this kingdom. Any man Publicans, sinners, scoundrals or any body else could repent & receive the gospel & become a member of the kingdom as well as the good. For when Jesus came He came to call sinners & Harlots came into the kingdom. It dont requir much of an exhertion of the mind.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.380Much depends however upon the decision of the mind. It depends upon one action of the mind. A man remarked to me He did not belong to a Church. Was not worthy. But this is a mistake. Jesus Christ came to save sinners. He saves the unworthy. The Lord will offer a man salvation. He says he is not worth. But what would you want your son to do if he was unworthy? He should return to his father. So with God. He calls to the world to return by Baptism. He cannot make himself any better but decid with the mind today. Then the Lord begins to teach him the things of God & heaven & I will make you like myself. I will give you my spirit & make you feel like my family, & this is the pivot to A God. Then decide & go, be Baptized. Then you will be in the way of Salvation. If he decide otherwise he will not be any better.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.380A word upon the spirit. This noble decision of the mind causes Angels to rejoice in the Heavens for their is more joy over one sinner that repenteth than over ninety and nine just persons. Evry person can do this & no man can do a better work. Let no man say they are unworthy.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.381I wish all the teachers of the day Could hear me. I was a Baptist & preached their doctrin & was hampered, & hampered others in my teachings and all the teachers of the day do the same. They may be honest but they teach fals doctrins. They call people to the anxious bench & keep them down untill they will say they are willing to be damned. But I never was willing to be damned.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.381The doctrin Peter taught was different from sectarianisms. His doctrin was repent & be Baptized & you shall receive the Holy ghost. Take a view of this subject. Look at the spirit of promise. View the Congregation on that day. They were stranger not having a knowledge of salvation. They were strangers to the power of God & did not know that Jesus Christ was crusified & All they knew about it was what Peter told them on the day of Pentecost, 14 vrs of 2 ch. of Acts. The ownly knowledge they had about the Holy

Spirit was what Peter taught them by quoting the prophet Joel 37 ver.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.381Now mark this. Peter had defined the spirit of God of the fruits of it be Prophecy, dreams, visions, revelations, &c. Yes this is the spirit of God the spirit of Prophecy, dreams, visions, heal the sick, & all the great things, & I will in the last days pour out my spirit upon all flesh. This is the definition of the Spirit. All were called to be baptized without any exceptions, villians Harlots Scoundral and all.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.381A question. How long would it take the sectarian religion before they would prophecy & have the gifts of the spirits of God? It would take seven eternities to do it for it is on a different scheme. I will come to an Anxious bench and get as good a convertion as can be got at an anxious bench.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.381Will I be converted to God? No I will be converted to an anxious bench.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.382If I had been converted to God I should have been Prophesying According to the words of Joel. For He said the spirit of God should be poured out upon all flesh & I believe I am flesh & I believe you are flesh & I believe we are in the last days.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.382I will now sum up the testimony. What is a man to preach when they go out? Tell the people to repent quit their iniquity be Baptized & you shall recieve the Holy ghost, dream dreams, see visions, & prophecy & if they dont tell them this they preach another gospel. [ ]Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.3823 oclok PM April Sunday 7th 1844 The following important edefying & interesting discourse was deliverd by President Joseph Smith to about twenty thousand souls upon the subject of the death of Elder King Follet. [ ]Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.382I now call the attention of this congregation while I addres you upon the subject of the dead The case of our Beloved Brother King Follet who was crushed to death in a well as well as many others who have lost friends will be had in mind this afternoon & [I] shall speak upon the subject in general as far as I shall be inspired by the Holy spirit to treat upon the subject. I want the Prayers & faith of the Saints that I may have the Holy Ghost that the testimony may carry conviction to your minds of the truth of what I shall say, & pray that the Lord may strengthen my lungs. There is strength here. Your prayers will be herd.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.382Before I enter upon an investigation of this subject, I wish to pave the way, and bring up the subject from the beginning that you may understand. I do not intend to please you with oritory but with the simple truths of heaven Edify you. Go to the morn of creation to understand the decrees of the Eloheem at the creation. It is necessary for us to have an understanding of God at the beginning. If we get a good start first we can go right, but if you start wrong you may go wrong. But few understand the Character of God. They do not know they do not understand their relationship to God. The world know no more than the brute beast, & they know no more than to eat drink and sleep & this is all man knows about God or his exhistance, except what is given by the inspiration of the

Almighty. Go then to the beginning that you may understand.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.383I ask this congregation what kind of a being is God? Turn your thoughts in your hearts, & say have any of you seen or herd him or communed with him? This is a question that may occupy your attention. The scriptures inform us that this is eternal life to know the ownly wise God & Jesus Christ whome He has sent. If any inquire what kind of a being God is I would say If you dont know God you have not eternal life. Go back & find out what kind of a being God is.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.383If I am the man that shows you what kind of a being God is then let evry man & woman sit in silence and never lift up his hand against me again. If I do not do it, I will not make any further pretentions to inspiration or to be a prophet. I would be like the rest of the world, [world's] fals teachers & you would want to take my life. But you might just as well take the lives of other fals teachers as mine if I was fals. But meddle not with any man for his religion. Evry goverment ought to permit evry man to enjoy his religion. I will show the world is wrong by showing what God is. I am going to inquire after God so that you may know God, that persecution may cease concerning me.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.383I go back to the beginning to show what kind of a being God was. I will tell you & hear it O Earth! God who sits in yonder heavens is a man like yourselves. That GOD if you were to see him to day that holds the worlds you would see him like a man in form, like yourselves. Adam was made in his image and talked with him, walked with him. In order to understand the dead for the consolation of those that mourn, I want you to understand God and how he comes to be God. We suppose that God was God from eternity. I will refute that Idea, or I will do away or take away the veil so you may see.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.384It is the first principle to know that we may convers with him and that he once was man like us and the Father was once on an earth like us. And I wish I was in a suitable place to tell it. The scriptures inform us mark it that Jesus Christ Said As the Father hath power in himself so hath the son power in himself to do what the Father did even to lay down my body & take it up again. Do you believe it? If not dont believe the bible. I defy all Hell and earth to refute it.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.384And you have got to learn how to make yourselves God, king and priest, by going from a small Capacity to a great capacity to the resurrection of the dead to dwelling in everlasting burnings. I want you to know the first principle of this law. How consoling to the mourner when they part with a friend to know that though they lay down this body it will rise & dwell with everlasting burnings to be an heir of God & joint heir of Jesus Christ enjoying the same rise exhaltation & glory untill you arive at the station of a God. What did Jesus Christ do? The same thing as I see the Father do. See the father do what? Work out a kingdom. When I do so to I will give to the father which will add to his glory. He will take a Higher exhaltation & I will take his place and am also exhalted.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.384These are the first principles of the gospel. It will take a long time after the grave to understand the whole. If I should say any thing but what was in the bible the cry of treason would be herd. I will then go to the Bible.

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.384Barasheet in the beginning. Analize the word in and through the head. An old Jew added the word Bath. It red the head one of the gods broat forth the gods. I will transpose it in the english language. I want you to know & learn that the Holy Ghost knows sumthing. The grand Council set at the head and contemplated the creation of the world. Some will say the scriptures say so & so, but I will show you a text out of an old book Containing the four languages. The German is here. What does this text say? Yoakabeam, the son of Zebedee. The bible says James the son of Zebedee, but this says Jacob son of jebedee 21 ch. 4th ver. Matthew.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.385The Dr says (I mean Dr of Law not of physic) If you say any thing not according to the Bible we will cry treason. But if ye are not led by revelation how can ye escape the damnation of Hell? Here we have the testimony of four. I have the oldest Book in the world & the Holy Ghost. I thank God for the old Book but more for the Holy Ghost.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.385The Gods came together & concocked the plan of making the world & the inhabitants. Having an knowledge of God we know how to Approach him & ask & he will answer.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.385An other thing. The Learned Dr says the Lords made the world out of nothing. You tell them that God made the world out of sumthing, & they think you are a fool. But I am learned & know more than the whole world. The Holy Ghost does any how, & I will associate myself with it. Beaureau to organize the world out of Chaotic matter, element. They are principles that Cannot be disolved. They may be reorganized.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.385Another subject which is Calculated to exhalt man I wish to speak of, The resurrection of the dead. The soul the mind of man, whare did it come from? The learned says God made it in the beginning, but it is not so. I know better. God has told me so. If you dont believe it, it wont make the truth without effect. God was a self exhisting being. Man exhist upon the same principle. God made a tabernacle & put a spirit in it and it became a Human soul. Man exhisted in spirit & mind coequal with God himself. You who mourn the loss of friends are ownly seperated for a moment. The spirit is seperated for a little time. They are now conversant with each other as we are on the earth.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.385I am dwelling on the immutibility of the spirit of man. Is it logic to say the spirit of man had a begining & yet had no end? It does not have a begining or end. My ring is like the exhistance of man. It has no begining or end. If [I] Cut in to their would be a begining & end. So with man. If it had a begining it will have an end.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.386If I am right I might say God never had power to create the spirit of man. God himself Could not create himself. Intelligence is eternal & it is self exhisting. All mind that is susseptible of improvement. The relationship we have with God places us in a situation to advance in knowledge. God has power to institute laws to instruct the weaker intelligences that they may be exhalted with himself. This is good doctrin. It taste good. I can taste the principles of eternal life. So can you. They are given to me by the revelations of Jesus Christ and I know you believe it. All things that God sees fit to reveal to us in relation to us, reveals his commandments to our spirits, and in saving our

spirits we save the body, the same as though we had no Body.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.386How comes the awful responsibility if in relation to our dead, if they do not be baptized they must be damned? (I wish I had 40 days to talk.) What promises are made, what can be said if in the grave, God dwells in eternity, and he does not view things as we do? The greatest responsibility lade open us in this life is in relation to our dead. Paul cannot be made perfect without us. For it is necessary that the seals are in our hands to seal our Children & our dead for the fulness of the dispensation of times, A dispensation to meet the promises made by Jesus Christ befor the foundation of the world for the salvation of man. All sins and blasphemys were to be forgiven except the sin against the Holy Ghost. God has made provision for evry spirit in the eternal world, and the spirits of our friends should be searched out & saved. Any man that has a friend in eternity can save him if he has not commit the unpardonable sin. He cannot be damned through all eternity. Their is a possibility for his escape in a little time. If a man has knowledge he can be saved. If he has been guilty of great sins he is punished for it. When he Consents to obey the gospel whether Alive or dead, he is saved, his own mind damns him. I have no fear of hell fire that dont exhist. No man can Commit the unpardonable sin, untill He receives the Holy Ghost. All will suffer untill they obey Christ himself. Even the devil said I am a savior and can save all, rose up in rebelion against God and was cast down.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.387Jesus Christ will save all except the sons of perdition. What must a man do to commit the unpardonable sin? They must receive the Holy Ghost have the heavens opened unto them, & know God & then sin against him. This is the case with many apostates in this Church. They never scease to try to hurt me. They have got the same spirit the devil had. You cannot save them. They make open war like the devil.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.387Stay all that hear, dont make any hasty mooves. You may be saved. If a spirit of Bitterness is in you, dont be in haste. Say you that man is a sinner. Well if he repents he shall be forgiven.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.387I could go back and trace evry subject of interest concerning the relationship of man to God if I had time. Their is many mansions in my fathers Kingdom.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.387What have we to console us in relation to our dead? We have the greatest hope in relation to our dead of any people on earth. We have seen them walk worthy on earth and those who have died in the faith are now in the selestial kingdom of God. They have gone to await the resurrection of the dead, to go to the celestial glory while their is many who die who will have to wait many years. But I am authorized to say to you my friends in the name of the Lord that you may wait for your friends to come forth to meet you in eternity in the morn of the celestial world. Those Saints who have been murdered in the persecution shall triumph in the Celestial world while their murderers shall dwell in torment untill they pay the utmost farthing.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.387I have Fathers, Brothers, Children, that are gone to eternity soon to meet me. The time will soon be gone, the trump will soon be blown.

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.387A question. Will Mothers have their Children in Eternity? Yes, yes, you will have the Children, /But/ as it falls so it will rise. It will never grow. It will be in its precise form as it fell in its mothers arms. Eternity is full of thrones upon which dwell thousands of Children reigning on thrones of glory not one cubit added to their stature.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.388I will leave this subject here and make a few remarks upon Baptism. I will read a tex in Jerman upon Baptism. John says I Baptise you with water But when Jesus Christ Comes He shall administer the baptism of fire & the Holy Ghost. John said his baptism was good for nothing without the Baptism of Jesus Christ. Many talk of any baptism not being essential to salvation but this would lay the foundation of their damnation. There has also been remarks made concerning all men being redeemed from Hell, But I say that any man who commits the unpardonable sin must dwell in hell worlds without end.[ ]Conference adjourned till tomorrow 10 oclock.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.388[8] Conference met at 10 oclok April 8th. President J Smith arose and said it is impossible to continue the subject that I spoke upon yesterday in consequence of the weekness of my lungs. Yet I have a proclamation to make to the Elders. You know the Lord has led the Church untill the present time. I have now a great proclamation for the Elders to teach the Church here after which is in relation to Zion. The whole of North and South America is Zion. The mountain of the Lords House is in the centre of North & South America.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.388When the House is done, Baptism font erected and finished & the worthy are washed, anointed, endowed & ordained kings & priests, which must be done in this life, when the place is prepared you must go through all the ordinances of the house of the Lord so that you who have any dead friends must go through all the ordinances for them the same as for yourselves; then the Elders are to go through all America & build up Churches until all Zion is built up, but not to commence to do this untill the Temple is built up here and the Elders endowed. Then go forth & accomplish the work & build up stakes in all North and South America. Their will be some place ordained for the redeeming of the dead. I think this place will be the one, so their will be gathering fast enough here.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.389President Smith lungs failed him and he appointed Elder G. J. Adams to occupy the time during the fournoon. He however remarked that his proclamation just made was the greatest ever made as all could not come here, but it was necessary that enough should come to build up the temple & get an endowment so that the work could spread abroad.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.389Elder Adams took a text in Obadiah 17 vers upon Mount Zion shall be deliverance &c. He spoke lengthy concerning Zion that was to be built up in the last days & pointed out Joseph from the scriptures and brought much testimony to prove the subject. At the Close of the discourse President Joseph Smith turned over the conference into the hands of the Twelve And Adjourned untill 2 oclok.

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.389Met at 2 oclok & President Hiram Smith arose & spent most of the Afternoon in scoreing the Elders to try to teach them wisdom, that they might act in wisdom when they go out to preach. Conference Adjourned untill to morrow morning at 8 oclk.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.389April 9th Conference [met] persuant to adjournment at 8 oclok President B Young in the Chair. Elder Amasa Lyman made some appropriat remarks. Had followed men that done more hurt than good flung more obstructions in the way than they took out. Had taken half of his time to remove prejudice caused by unwise Elders. For God sake dont preach a thing you dont know. Dont appear before the public in a capacity you cannot maintain. A man in Iowa Called a Congregation. The first thing he did was to read a Patriarchal blessing which had some strong meat in it. He would have done better to have preached the gospel. I had rather hear brethren appear small th[an] large. I had rather see a man hold his brother up than pull him down. Preach what will save men. The same that converted you will convert them.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.390Elder B Young arose and [said] the above doc-trin was true and I will add a remark to it. If man tries to rise by pulling another down he will sink as soon as a peace of pot mettle. Preach faith repentance & Baptism. Say nothing but repentance to this generation. Need not go into mysteries. Preach the same over again. When I heard Br Joseph make his proclamation yesterday I thought it was a sweepstakes when he said North & South America was Zion. Any Elder that will be wise when he gets his endowment can go into any city & build up the largest church in the city. This prooves the prophet true, that the priesthood is fitted for the Condition of evry man & woman that was on the earth. Will the elders go out this season & preach the things we tell them to & then stop? Build up churches in all the world is a perfect knock down to mobs. Now Mo Mob away and best let us alone and we will evangelize the world and not make much fuss about it. Mob us & we will do it sooner. We want the Elders to electioneer for President Smith and we want to build the temple this season and by the help of God you we will do it. Pay your tithing if you want a seat in that house. Many other usful remarks was made by Elder Young. Conference Adjourned untill 2 oclok.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.390Met according to adjournment and called to order by president Brigham Young. President Joseph Young proceded to ordain a number of Elders into the quorum of the Seventies.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.390B Young remarked O ye Elders of Israel you are the first fruits of the kingdom of God on the earth that is to swallow up all other kingdoms on earth. Now be wise and not fools like many smart young men who have sunk themselves in degradation & infamy, when you go out go before God in prayer and faith. Joseph said he was not known in our midst. He might live & die and not be fully known untill he was weighed in the balance in the eternal world. You do not fully know the day of your visitation. The work is beginning to be seen by the Saints. When J. C. Bennet went forth to try to destroy the Saints A little company of us went before God and asked him to take away his power, and it fell like lightning from Heaven. We asked for Duncan not to be Govor-nor. He was not but he is now dead and damned. We asked for Reynolds to be taken away. He soon shot

himself & went to Hell. Carlin is dead and so our enemies have fallen on evry hand. Whare is the officers of Government in washington? Seven were hurled into eternity in an instant by the bursting of a big gun. The bitter branches are beginning to be cut off. Take care O man how you oppose this work for their is a God in Israel. Cannot you practice virtue & holiness in this Church? Yes and it is the corrupt & wicked that oppose the work. Go out & do good and work righteousness.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.391W. W. Phelps said we want to get up a general meeting in Nauvoo as a kind of convention and we want to do the same in all the states. He remarked that General Smith had undertaken a great work even unto the fulfilling of the Prophets relating to this dispensation.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.391A contribution was taken up for Joseph Smith to meet a debt. $100 dollars was donated another hundred loaned. Conference was Adjurned untill 2 oclok Saturday to hear a discourse from Elder Taylor on politicks. About three hundred Elders volunteered to go out preaching this season. Their names were taken to be published in the Times & Season.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.391April 10th Wendesday I spent the day at home to work in my garden.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.39111th I spent the day in council. Some remarks wer made upon the principle of toleration.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.39112th I spent the day at home.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.39113th A meeting assembled at 2 oclok & herd a discours deliverd by Elder Taylor upon politicks. 14th Sunday I spent the day at home.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.39215th Met in council with the twelve to arange the Appointments of the conferences for the season.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.39216th Met in Council with the Twelve.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.39217th Spent the day at home to work in my garden. I planted a quantity of Potatoes.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.39218th I met in council today I was quite unwell with a severe Cold. /R D Foster Wilson & Wm Law Jane Law & Howard Smith of scott Co were Cut off from Church & Council./Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.39219th I was severely afflicted with a cold through the day.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.39220th In company with Elder Brigham Young I left Nauvoo & rode to Lima in a buggy & spent the night with father Morley. 25 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.39221 Sunday It was a rainy day yet we held a meeting with the Saints. Their was a large number present. Elder Young preached in the fore part of the day. I spoke in the afternoon and was followed by Elder Young who addressd the Elders & Called for

volunteers when 26 Elders gave their names to go out preaching. We spent the night at Br Morleys.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.39222d A vary raining morning. In the afternoon we harnessed & went on to the city plot laid out for a city. Elder Young and myself bought a lot in the City. Parted with father Morley & rode to Br William Drapers & had to take shelter from a tremen-dious storm of wind hail & rain & spent the night.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.39223d We returned to Nauvoo. I was glad to get home. 25 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.39224th Spent the day at home to work in my garden.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.39325 Met in council with the Twelve.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.39326, 27 I got lime for plastering my house.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.39328th Sunday I attended meeting in the evening with all the quorums of the elders to prepare for our missions. Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.39329th & 30 I commenced plastering my house.MayWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.393May 1st & 2d Finished plastering two rooms.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.3933d I hung 4 doors primed them & lade my lower floors. Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.3934th I mooved into my new brick house & truly felt thankful to have a comfortable dwelling to leave my family in while I go on my mishion.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.393May 5th 1844 I spent the day at home with my family to prepare for my summers mishion. I Called my family together & blessed them. Phebe washed my fees that I might be clean evry whit. I spent the evening at home.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.3936th I spent the day in council & had a good time. Many of the Elders & Saints from abroad have arived of late among which are Elders J M Grant L. R. Foster & many others. Br John Neff and family have arived on a visit. They Called upon us. He is about to purchase of Br Joseph & return home.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.393* On Sunday May 5th A number of Apostates met together & organized a new Church or pretended to & took a strong stand against the Prophet Joseph & the Twelve & against the Church. The leaders of this band is Wm. & Wilson Law R. D. Foster Chauncy & Francis Higby, & Mr Cole James Blakesley & others.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.3937th I spent the day in Council the last time that I expect to meet in council in Nauvoo untill after my summers mission. I had an interview with Elder Whittaker. He assisted me to pile some wood in the Suller. It was a hard rainy day. Sister Barbara Neff spent

the day with us.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.3948th I spent the day in company with Mrs Woodruff in the garding weeding.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.394May 9th 1844 I arose in the morning and arranged some domestic affairs & was again under the necessity of parting with my family for the purpose of spending another summer on a mission through the United States to attend the general conferences. It has been my lot to travel in the vineyard evry summer with one exception for the last ten years of my live. I took the parting hand with my family & left Nauvoo in company with Elders G. A. Smith J. M. Grant and Ezra Thayer and son. Br Thayer had a team & offered to accompany us on our Journey. We rode to Laharp & spent the night. Elder Smith & myself spent the night with Elder George Colson. Br's Thayer and Grant at Br Shaw. We held a meeting in the place with the Saints. I addressed the meeting and was followed by Elders Grant & Smith. Distance of the day 25 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.394/(JS) (HS) I this day took the last Parting hand & look with the Prophet and Patriarch at their own dwellings. O O what a look Joseph gave me. Ah he knew what I did not./Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.39410 We left Laharp & travled across the beautiful prairies to Br Aaron Powers & spent the night 1 1/2 miles from Greenfield on swan creek. Thousands of Pigeons were on his farm. 27 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.39411th We travled across the prairies this day to Br Justice Ames On Ceder Creek within 3 miles of Galesburg. It was the first time I had been on his farm. He had a plesent place of 100 acres & 40 acres in Corn & wheat. They all appeared glad to see me. We spent the night with them. I talked with them untill about midnight. In the morning before we left, we lade hands upon Br Justice Ames & his Son Christopher Ames & ordained them unto the office of Elders. Distance of the day 20 miles.

[Click to view full-size image.]Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.39612th Sunday We parted with Br Ames family. He accompanied us on our way 12 miles to the big mound & we parted with him & he returned & we continued on to walnut grove & stoped at Br John Gaylord & fed the Horses. I accompanied Br Grant to his fathers house. He found them well except his mother was some out of health. His father Joshua Grant was a school mate of my fathers in Connecticut. Told an anacdote concerning a coon & a cheese.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.396After spending 2 hours plesantly & dining with them we took our departure & rode to Fraker's Groove & spent the night with Br Austin Grant & Gideon Gillet. Distance of the day 31 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.39613th I wrote a letter to Mrs Woodruff & sent By Elder Grant. Informed her to write to kirt-land. We had a rainy morning. We parted with Elder Grant and rode to Toulon and spent the night with Br Adam Perry. Held a meeting with the Saints & appointed a meeting at the Court House at 2 oclock on the morrow. Distance of the day 9 m.

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.39614th Spent the fore part of the day at Br Lane's. Met at the Toulon Court House at 2 oclok according to appointment. When we arived the methodist had Collected saying they had an appointment at the same hour. We adjourned ours to Br Perrys. Before we arived at his house the M Preacher Came & wished us to hold our meeting in the Court House according to appointment. We did so. I preached & was followed by a few remarks by Elder Smith. We dissmissed our meeting & we stoped & herd the methodist preach his discourse. We spent the night at Br Lanes.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.396 We wrote a letter to the Editor of the Times.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.39615th A rainy day & we drove all day in the rain and stoped all night in Indian Town. Br Thayer & Son stoped at the Tavern & Elder G. A. Smith & myself spent the night at Mr Dunns. Distance 33 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.39716th We drove again all day in the rain & stoped for the night at Mr Hartsons in LaSalle Co. Distance 30.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.39717th It still continues to rain. We met two families of the Saints moveing to Nauvoo. We rode to Ottaway called upon Br Sangen & took dinner. Saw Br Buzzard, Lightfoot. We found an advertisement for some of the Twelve to attend a meeting at the Court House & deliver a lecture upon the Subject of Gen Smith views of the goverment &c. Elder G. A. Smith stoped and attended to it. Had about 300 present. I continued on to the LaSalle Branch of about 50 members from Norway. I preached to them & had a good time & spent the night at Br Goodman Hogus. Distance 25 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.397May 18th Conference met in Georgetown Newark Kendle co. at one oclok P.M. There were present W. Woodruff & G. A. Smith of the quorum of the Twelve 1 High Priest, 2 Seventies, 9 Elders, 1 Priest, 1 Teacher. Conference Called to order by Elder Woodruff. Elder G. A. Smith Called to the Chair. Conference opened by singing and Prayer by the President. Representation of the several branches Called for. Archibal M. Wilson reprepresented the Newark branch:Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.397

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Canute Peterson Levi LightfootSevert Olson Simpson D. HuffakerZimri H. Baxter Mades MadisonVance Jacobs And Oder Jacobsonbe ordained Elders. Also Henry Saba be ordained A Priest. Also Ole Johnson & Peter Maclin be ordained Teachers All of which persons were then ordained unto the offices assigned them under the Hands of Elders W. Woodruff G. A. Smith & Ezra Thayer.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.398Appropriate remarks were then made by Elders Woodruff & Smith by way of council & instruction to those who had been ordained, & was followed by Elder David Savage. Adjourned to Sunday 10 oclok.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.39819th Met persuant to adjournment. Opened by singing, & prayer by Elder A.M. Wilsey. A discourse was then deliverd by Elder W. Woodruff in which he instructed the Elders to be careful to preach the first principle of the gospel & doctrin of Christ & not spend their time in warring with the opinions of other men. Showed the importance of revelation, & the necessity of A prophet of God as the head of the Church on earth, being as necessary in order to exhist & advance in knowledge as for a natural body to possess a head in order to live. He considerd we were enjoying the society of as good a prophet in this day as any people ever enjoyed any age of the world, & believed all good men would think so when they became fully aquainted with him & his principles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.398He was followed by Elder G. A. Smith who bore testimony to the truth of the fullness of the gospel. Councilled the Elders to be humble, and not get head & sholdiers above their brethren lest they fall like the tallest trees of the forest that are first swept down by the raging storm & made many appropriate remarks which was well received by the congregation. Adjourned untill 2 oclok.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.398Met according to adjournment at the House of Br Manchester when the sacrament was administered to the Church & many testimonies given from the Elders & members present concerning the truth of the work they had recieved, & conference was dismissed amid the best of feelings, not ownly which was manifested by all the Saints, but by the whole congregation of citizens that attended. Good order prevailed through the whole conference. Attention kindness and civility was manifest by all who were present.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.399Geo A Smith, President Asa Manchester, ClerkWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.399At the Close of the conference Elders Charles C Rich David Fulmer & Henry Jacobs Arived direct from Nauvoo & spent the night with us.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.39920th I wrote a letter to Mrs Woodruff & sent her $5 dollars. We sent a copy of the minutes of the conference for publication. G. A. Smith sent a few lines to his wife in the same. We mailed the letter in Newark.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.399In the evening we all met at the school house to deliver a political lecture. I called the

meeting to order & made some introductory remarks & introduced to the assembly Mr Henry Jacobs, who arose & read General Joseph Smiths views of the powers and policy of the government of the United States, to the assembly after which I introduced to the meeting Mr David Fulmer who addressed the assembly in an interesting manner. Showed that Gen Smith took a line between the two parties on the banking system & ever thing els almost.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.399I arose and followed him and urged our claims & rights to cast our votes for a president. Spoke of our persecutions, & the danger the whole people of the United States were in of being destroyed by misrule & mob law if they permitted that principle to triumph.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.399I was followed by Elder Mr Smith who deliverd a spirited address upon politicks. Spoke of his fathers fighting in defence of our country. Spoke of the treatment we had received from the hands of Vanburen & Clay, & Calhoon &c. All who had spoken had the assistance of the Lord.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.399When we closed a certain Dr Smith arose and hurrand the people in a vile manner & raised a row. Their was some prospect of fighting, but with soft words we turned away wrath & returned home in peace, & spent the night with Br Wilseys.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.40021 st We rode to Juliett & spent the night with Mr Dana. We held a meeting in a large school room & deliverd a lecture upon politicks. Mr G. A. Smith called the house to order & introduced me to the assembly & I arose & felt inspired by the spirit of God, & declaired in their midst our rights. Spoke of our persecutions, General Smith's views, our treatment by the government ie. the Judiciary, Leg-eslative and Execative department of Missouri & the United States.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.400I was followed by Mr D. Fulmer & G. A. Smith. We had the best attention of the people & a good impression was made. Distance of the day 30 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.40022d We took away the licence from two Elders viz. Theophiles Walter Nixon and his licence was signed by George Coulson Laharp and Arariah L Maul, licence signed by T. W. Nixon. We all rode together. 8 of us in company & /G A Smith/ spent the night at Br Chapmans & I at Br Duals with Br Wilsons 24 miles east of Juliet Will Co Ill in 7 miles of Ia line. 24 mils.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.40023d Crossed the line into Indiana & rode to Br Maine's & spent the night 8 miles of Val Parazo Porter Co Ia. 28 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.40024th We rode to Laport, Laport Co Ia & spent the night with Elder Wm. Rudd. Distance 28 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.40025th We rode to Bertrand township, Berrian Co State of Michigan & spent the night with Br Gideon Brownell. Distance 20 miles.Notes of the CountryWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.401

From Ottaway to Newark is a fine prarie country with a mixture of timber, good improvements set-telled mostly with eastern people. 9 miles west of Ottaway is a Norwegian Settlement (about 50 Saints among them). From Newark to Juliett is a fine country well improved. Mount Joylett stands about 3 miles from Juliett a splendid work of art. Canal passes through Juliett. It is a fine town. From Juliett east the land is not so good on to Indiana line. More wet & swampy.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.401As we Come near the Indiana line we struk a sand ridge with a large swamp or swail on the North, a miserable country not worth paying taxes for except the timber. Many dwellings we passed all empty.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.401We passed this kind of country to woods mills which is in Lake Co most of which is poor even on to Valperazo in Porter Co Ia. About 12 miles west of Laport the land begins to improve for several miles. Their is a great forest of shugar maple beach oak & a great variety of timber which is Joined on the east by a most splendid prairie under a high state of improvement to Laport which is the beauty of the State of Indian.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.401The land was poor about 5 miles to Niles. Niles is a flourishing town. We soon come to a forest of heavy timber of beach maple, Ash, Oak, & untill we reached little prairie round which is a fine prairie. Their is much good timber between little prairie round & Kallamazoo yet the land is mostly poor, many oak barrens, sandy, & stoney land. We pronounced Kalamazoo the best town we had seen since we left Nauvoo. The town of Comstock north of Calamazoo River is heavy timberd. The Country is ordinary ever […] of land.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.40126th Sunday We spent the day in this place. We preached in a school house in the fore part of the day & had good attention. We went in the afternoon to attend a meeting of Elder R. A. Sprague at the school house about 3 miles north. He had a full congregation of intelligent men. He soon closed when we went in & called upon us to occupy the time.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.402I arose & addressed the people & was followed by Elder Smith. We left a good impression with the People. Many were believing & wished us to tarry with them. Their is a large field open for labour in this region of Country.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.402We returned back to Br Brownalls. Took leave of the family & in Company with Br Sprague & Smith the presiding Elder we walked 3 miles & spent the night with Br Smith. Elder G. A. Smith & Thayer spent the night with Br Brownall. Distance of the day 12 mil.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.40227th Monday We travelled through Niles, Poli-agen prairie, Little Prairie round, & spent the night with Mr Jacob Charles at Decater Vanburen Co Mich. He had a saw mill but a wilderness all around him. Distance of the day 35 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.40228th We rode to Kalamazoo the finest town we saw since we left Nauvoo. The improvements are after the eastern fashion. From thence to Comstock a small village. We turned to the right to cross a logway about a mile long through a ceder swamp. Our

nigh horse stept between two polls & sunk in the mire & fell. We laboured hard to get him out for near 15 minutes we had fears he would break his leg. We had to draw him out by main strength but he got out unharmed. We had the horses across & drew the wagon by hand. The musketoes covered us almost like a cloud.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.402After harnessing up, we rode a few rods & Came to Br Lemwell Wiard whare we found Father Bent & Br Miles. We spent the night here. I had the following dream:Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.402 I was passing by my house with my cloak on & I saw Br Morgan & Harriett. I asked whare Mrs Woodruff was. The answer was in her room but she has company. I walked in to see her & found her in company with two females. It appeared like some of our friends from the east. I thought she appeared at first some unwell. I asked her how she did. She said I get along vary well. I told her I had not herd from her since I left home. She remarked I wrote you a letter day before yesterday which would have been on the 26th of May. I did not see the children. 35 mi.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.40329th We walked to Elder Ezekel Lees the presiding Elder of the Church. We Copied the following from the session laws of Michigan, which is div[id]ed into three congressional districts as follows to wit: The counties of Monroe, Lenewee, Washtenaw wayne & Hillsdale, first district, And Branch, St Joseph Cass, Berrian, Van Buren, Kalamazoo, Calhoun, Jackson, Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Eaton, Kent, Ottaway, Oceana, Newaygo, Mecosta, Notipekago, Aishcum, Manistee and Kautawauber is Second district. And Macomb, Oakland, Livingston, Ingham, Clinton, Shiawassee, Genesee, Lapeer, St Clair, Mackinae, Chippewa, Saginaw, Tuscola, Midland, Gladwin, Arenae, Ogemaw, Kanotin, Sanilac, Huron and all the other counties not named shall be denominated the third congressional distrit.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.40330th I spent the day at Br Lees with about a dozen Elders. In the afternoon we held a meeting at the school house. Elder G. A. Smith addressed the assembly. I followed him. We had the spirit of teaching. We were followed By Elder's Bent, Z. Coolton, Keyzer, Dunn &c. We had a good meeting. Spent the nigt at Br Lees. Elders Charles C. Rich Fulmer, Moses Smith & H Jacobs arived which with us all together made a large company.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.40331st A plesent day. We held a political meeting in Br Lees barn. General Rich called the meeting to order. Mr Henry Jacobs read General Smiths views. I followed him. Spoke of the foundation laid By Gen Smith to unite the nation. Spoke of our persecution, loss of our rights appeal to Mo & the nation being rejected, the danger the goverment was in &c. I was followed by Mr G. A. Smith & D Fulmer both of which spoke well. We left a good impression upon the minds of the people. We spent the night with Br Lee.JuneWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.404JUNE 1st Conference Minutes The Kalamazoo Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints met at Elder Ezekiel Lee, in Comstock, Kalamazoo Co. Michigan on the 1st day of June 1844. Their were present 2 of the quorum of the Twelve viz. W. Woodruff & G. A. Smith, 3 of the High Council viz. S Bent C. C. Rich & D

Fulmer; 5 of the High Priest quorum viz. H. Green, Z. Coltrin, Moses Smith, E. Thayer & G Coltrin, 8 of the Seventies, viz. F Lee Thomas Dunn E. M. Webb, P. Webb, J. Hatch, J. H. Perry, W Hubbard, J. Vandeusan & D. Cornish, 14 Elders viz E. Lee, J Cramer, S. C. Willard, L. Ensign, C. Dunn, Norton Jacobs, D Savage, P. K. Smith &c. 2 Priest And 1 Deacon. Total 35.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.404Conference was Called to order by Elder Rich. Elder W. Woodruff was called to the Chair. Elders C. Dunn, & E. M. Webb chosen clerks. Conference opened by singing & Prayer by the President.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.404Representation of churches called for, when the following representation was given:Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.404The Kalamazoo Branch rep By E. Lee

Members 44 6 E. 1 P. 1 D.Grand Prairie Branch

Kalamazoo Co. M. 18 1 E.Ossego Branch Aligan Co. M. 6 1 E. 2 P. 1 TPawpaw " Van Buren Co. M. 8 3 E.Albian " Calhoun Co members 26 2 E. 1 P. 1 D.Florrence Branch

St Joseph Co members 10 1 EMotville Branch " 7 1 E.Barry Co " 7Scattering " 10 E P T D

Total 126 15 4 1 2Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.404It was moved and carried that Gideon Brownell Jonathan Willard, And Charles Lee, be ordained Elders and Seth Taft to the office of a Priest And John W. Tyrril Teacher.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.405The above named persons were ordained unto the offices assigned them under the hands of Elders W. Woodruff G. A. Smith, Z. Coltrin, S. Bent & D. Fulmer.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.405It was moved and Carried that we sustain Elders Charles C. Rich & Harry Green, in their appointment to preside over the State of Michigan assigned them by the quorum of the Twelve.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.405The day was occupied in giving much important instruction to the Elders. The assembly was first addressed by the President, who was followed by Elders G. A. Smith, Samuel Bent, C. C. Rich, Z. Coultrin, Harvey Green, David Fulmer, Ezekiel Lee, Graham Coltrin, E. M. Webb & Crandell Dunn. The Elders were strictly Charged to keep within the limits of the first principles of the gospel & let mysteries alone. It was assertained that some were unwise had preached fals things. Such things were corrected.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.405The congregation was dismissed & the Elders Assembled together & was addressed by the President, & Elder G. A. Smith who forcibly urged home to their minds the necessity of their persuing a wise course in relation to their teaching, to let what they Called the

mysteries alone. The names of some were called, as an exhample to the rest, who had been unwise in their teaching, among whom was Elders D. Cornish, & Keyzer. We were also informed that Elder Bottom was injuring the cause; As their was such a number of Elders present the greatest care was taken to give evry necessary information in regard to their missions that they might per sue a wise policy in all things assigned them.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.405Sunday morning June 2d A large & respectable Audiance was assembled by 10 oclok A.M. which was composed of many of the most respectable citizens of the County, who were addressed in the forenoon by Elder W. Woodruff followed by Elder Z Coltrin And, in the Afternoon by Elder G. A. Smith, followed by Elders D. Fulmer S. Bent & C. C. Rich, all of which ably set forth the first principles of the gosepl of Christ, & deliverd their testimony (attended with the spirit & power of God) unto the audiante who sat in silence manifesting great interest and attention. At the Close of the meeting that warmth of friendship & /feeling of/ kindness of that marks the noble & generous soul was manifest by many of the assembly among whom was Gen. Comstock & Dr Hood.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.406At the adjournment of the conference the Elders were again called together & President C. C Rich Proceded to appoint the Elders their stations in the different Counties in the State. Adjourned sine die. W. Woodruff President

Crandell DunnE. M. Webb Clerks

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.406We have had an interesting conference & good time with the Saints. General Rich manifested much wisdom in concocking his plans in carrying out his work both on politics & religion, in the State of Michigan this Season. We took up a collection to assist us on our mission & obtained $4.50 & I sold $8.25 cts worth of Books. We took the parting hand with many of the saints & Elders who began to scatter abroad.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.406We spent the night with Elder Lee. Elder Lee prooferd to Elder Smith if he would return he would give him 2 Boxes of fine Honey comb to take home with him one for his wife & one for mine.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.406June 3d Parted with Elder Lee & family & rode in company with Elders G. A. Smith, Thayer, Z Colt-rin & C Dunn to Dr Warners Albian District. Vary poor land. Distance 40 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.4064thNote We Passed through Sandstone & Jacksonburgh a large town; the state prision is there. We spent the night at Br Noah W. Bartholomew near Jacksonburg.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.406Here we found Elder Hiram J Brown who had been cut of from the church in Nauvoo by an accusation presented by Elder Elsworth. He was still preaching. We talked with him. He said he would harken to council & do what we told him to, manifested a good spirit & wished to be restored. Said that Elsworth misrepresented him. We gave him liberty to teach. We ascertained that Elder Samuel Parker had done much injury in teaching fals doctrin. 25 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.407

During this days travel we Called upon Br Samuel Graham. He was 87 years of age & was Baptized By Elder Zebedee Coltrin in the fall of AD 1832. As he was tortering for the grave we lade hands upon him & ordained him unto the office of an high Priest. Elder Z. Colttin was spokesman, After which Elders W. Woodruff & G. A. Smith lade hands upon him & sealed upon him the following blessing:BlessingWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.408Samuel Graham in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Holy Priesthood and Apostleship confered upon us we lay our hands upon your head, which is blossoming for the grave. And we bless you with the blessing of Abraham of Isaac and of Jacob, for thou art the seed of Abraham of the tribe and linage of Joseph of the blood of Ephraim.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.408Thy life hath been preserved for a special purpose in the mind of God, which purpose shall be fully known to the in the morn of the first resurrection. We seal the up unto eternal life. We say unto thee thou shalt have part in the first resurrection and thou shalt Come forth and stand with all thy posterity and thy kindred who shall enter into the everlasting covenant and recieve the gospel of Jesus Christ, and with them thou shalt recieve an exhaltation in the celestial glory of God. Thou shalt occupy that place in the linage of thy fathers designed for thee in the kingdom of God.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.408Thy friends that remain after thou art in thy grave shalt recieve for and in thy behalf evry seal of the Covenant that belongs to the Melechezedek priesthood or the kingdom of God that should not be sealed upon thy head while thou art living, so that evry blessing that Abram Isaac or Jacob recieved shall be thine in the Celestial world. We seal upon thy head all the blessings that the patriarch of the church has in his heart to seal upon thee. We seal upon thy head the spirit of peace so that thou mayest feel & say like Simeon of old that thou hast seen the salvation of God and art made a partaker of the fulness of the everlasting Covenant. Thy body shalt rest in peace and arise with the just and enjoy Celestial glory. All these blessings we seal upon thy head in the name of JESUS CHRIST AMEN.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.408June 5th Rode to Napolian. From thence to Mr John Lowery's & spent the night. A heavy shower of rain. 36 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.4086th Passed through Ann Arbor & rode to Plesant Valley town of Briton, Livingston Co. & spent the night with Br Benjamin B. Searle. Distance 40 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.4097th Wrote a letter to Mrs P. W. Woodruff & sent her $5 dollars in money to pay to Baylis. I wrote to the Editor. Sent him a copy of the kalamazoo conference minutes and a short piece on poli-ticks. Laid hands upon a sick child.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.409[8] Conference Minutes Plesant Valley Conference met at Br B. B. Searl on the 8th day of June 1844 when the following Churches were represented:Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.409Plesant Valley Branch

Livingston Co. 27 M 1 P. 1 T.

Rose Branch Oakland Co. Members 9 1Napolian " Jackson Co. " 8 2 E 1 1 D.Jackson " Jackson " 21 3 " 1 P. 1 1 D.Ceder " Livingston Co. " 20 1 D

Monroe Co. " 4Total Members 89 5 E 2 P. 4 T 3 D

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.409It was moved & carried that Alphonzo Terry,Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.409Samuel Gould, Isaac Williamson And Samuel Herring-ton, Be Ordained Elders And

Lisander Terry beWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.409ordained A Priest.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.409The above named persons were then ordained under the hands of Elders W. Woodruff G. A. Smith & Z. Coulton.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.409Instruction was given to the Elders & assembly by Elders Woodruff, Smith, & Coltrin.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.409Sunday 9th The Conference was addressed in the forenoon by Elders G. A. Smith & Z Coltrin & in the afternoon By Elders Woodruff Dunn & others & broke bread unto the Saints & had a good time. I spent the night with Mr Marsh. W Woodruff Pr

C Dunn ClerkWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.40910th Direction to the Saints in the city of Boston. Elder Dudley No. 1 Cooper 67 Salem, cornor of cooper & Salem. Francis M. Wilson 564 Washington st New York McClain 182 Canal st., Mr Simpson 21 Chatham upstairs go through the store. The Prophet No 7 Spruce st. Dispatch 162 Wilson & Co.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.410 I wrote 2 Letters one to Father Woodruff family and one to our symsbury friends to notify them of our Conference. 25 <Saints>. We held a political meeting & had a good time. We baptized 2 persons & Elder Smith & Myself confirmed them.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.410June 11th We rode to Franklin whare we had an interview with Elders C. C. Rich D. Fulmer and a number of Elders. Here we found a branch of the church raised up by Elder Sarine. Our conference was to be here. But we found Elder Sarine in a deplorable state. He had been kicked in the face by a horse. Had his Jaw broken to pieces. Had been done seven weeks. Had mortifyed & large pieces of flesh had come off. We lade hands upon him & he seemed to be better for a while, but still he had a restless night.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.410We took up our abode with Mr Van Avery. Four of his family were members of the Church. He is said to be the most wealthy of any man in Michigan. Distance of the day 25.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.41012th We Preached in the afternoon in the School house but few were out. Br Sarine had a poor turn during the day. He feared his Jaw was mortifying. We lade hands upon him,

& he was enabled to attend the meeting but was vary feble. During the night we were Called up again to administer unto him & I spent the night with him.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.41013th Elder Mephibosheth Sarine is much better today. We spent the day at Mr Van Avery's. We recieved a no of papers presented us by col Van Avery sent to him. He is postmaster of the Town of Franklin, Oakland Co. Michigan. Among those papers was one published by the friends of General Smith in New York entitled the Prophet. We wrote to the Prophet in New York & incouraged them in their proceding.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.410June 14th I spent the day at Mr Van Avery.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.411June 15th Conference Minutes Conference opened in Franklin, Oakland Co. Michigan on the 15th day of June 1844. There were present two of the Twelve, W. Woodruff & G. A. Smith, 5 High Priest, C. C. Rich, H. Green, Z. Colton, G. Coltrin, D. Fulmer, 2 Seventies Wm. Burton & G. Savage, 9 Elders, 3 Priest 2 Teachers.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.411President C C Rich called the house to order. Elder G. A. Smith called to the chair. Elder C. Dunn Appointed Clerk. Conference opened by singing, & Prayer by the President.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.411Instructions were given from the chair Concerning the object of the conference, when the following branches were represented:Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.411Franklin Branch Oaklin Co.

Members 35 1E 1P. 1T.Waterford " " " 12 1 1TLivonia " Wayne Co. " 12 1 E 1 P 1 TRedford " " " " 13 1 1 1 D.Brownstown" " " " " 23 1 E 1 P. 1 D.VanBuren " Wayne Co. " 10 1Auburn " Oaklin Co. " 13 2 E 1 TSuperior br. " " 18 1TRiga br. to Richfield " 18 1P. 1D.Royal Oak Oaklin Co " 3Laplet Co. " 4Confidence Essex Co West Canida 9

Total 170 8 E 5 P. 5 T 3 D.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.411After some instructions was given by the ChairWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.411

It was resolved that Elder M. Sarine be ordained toWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.411

the Office of High Priest.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.411Resolved, that B. B. Searls, M. Wait, H Sprague C. Lumis S. Goodnell, C McBride, And Jonathan Collins in the 80th year of his age be ordained Elders.

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.411Resolved, That P. Van Avery, Jr. C. Hodge & S. Hopkins Be ordained Priest.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.411Resolved that J. Taylor be ordained Deacon.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.411The above named persons were then ordained under the hands of Elders G. A. Smith W. Woodruff & C. C. Rich.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.412Resolved that we sustain Elders C. C. Rich & H Green in their mission assigned them by the Twelve.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.412A spirited & edifying addresses was deliverd both by Elders Woodruff & Smith, & C C Rich directed mostly to the Elders, After which Conference adjourned till tomorrow 10 oclok.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.412Sunday 16th A large Audiance assembled at 10 oclok and was addressed by Elder W. Woodruff & followed by Harvy Green, & in the Afternoon by Elder G. A. Smith and a good impression was made upon the whole congregation. C Dunn Clerk G. A. Smith President.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.412We have been liberally entertained since we have been in this town by the generosity of Col Peter Van Every whose wealth & influence probably is not excelled by any in the State. He is a gentleman and a friend.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.412June 17th I wrote a letter to Phebe & done it up in a package with some golden seal & $12 twelve dollars in silver & sent it home by Elder G. A. Smith. It will reach her about the first of August. I rode to Royal Oak in the rain & preached in the evening in the school house, & spent the night with Mr Cooper. 12 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.41218th I wrote a letter to Phebe & sent her $4 dollars for herself & $2 for the Times and Seasons for Mr Wilcox for 1841. I sent the letter by C. Dunn to give to G. A. Smith. I took Steem boat at Detroit at 6 oclock & Paid $1 to Buffalo. Arived at Cleveland Ohio in the morning at 7 oclock. 200 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.41219th I Found Elder L Foster and Tracy. They took steem Boat with me to Buffalo. We left Cleveland at 8 oclok. It was rough through the day. Many sea sick. Arived at Buffalo at day light next morning. Distance from Cleaveland to Buffalo 180 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.41320th Took Cars for Rochester at $1.75 cts. Arived at Rochester at 2 oclok. Took canal Boat Nassau, Telegraph line Wm. N Kent Master. Arived at Albany on the 25th being 5 days on the way. Distance from Buffalo to Albany 365 miles. Expenses from Detroit to Albany $8.01.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.41326th Took cars at Albany at 6 oclock A.M. & rode to the city of Boston. Arived at 6 oclok P.M. being 12 hours going 200 miles. 200 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.413

I spent the night at Br Tuckers No [ ]. Expenses from Albany to Buffalo $4.50. I recieved Nauvoo papers & Prophet from NY.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.41327th I had an interview with Elder B. Young. Spent the fore part of the day together. He took cars for Salem & I spent the latter part of the day at Elder Ananias McAllister, 296 Washington st.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.413/We sat together in the depo while Joseph & Hiram were killed. Brother Young was vary sorrowful & pressed in spirit without knowing the cause./Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.413I went to meeting in the Evening & confirmed Brother John Hardy & 30 other persons, most of which were rebaptized for the remission of sins. I spent the night with Br Jacob Phelps in Orange st. I wrote a letter to Col Peter Van Avery.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.413I found on my ariveal to Boston puite an excitement through the country concerning affairs in Nauvoo & reagions round about saying that the whole country was rising in arms in mob to exterminate the Saints. Most of the inflamatory speaches and excitement was got up by the warsaw message and St Louis papers. They desire to exterminate the saints from of the earth, but the work is in the hands of God and he will direct all things aright.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.413/(J S) (H S) At 5 oclock this day the Prophet Joseph & Patriarch Hiram Smith fell. Sealed their testimony with their Blood. * They were murdered to appeas the wrath of a gentile mob as Christ was by a Jewish mob. Peace be to thy ashes, the most glorious resurrection to thy bodies and the American gentile nation answer for thy blood before the bar of God, And the murderers pay the price of the Lords anointed. * 4 oclok 16 m. 23 sec 5 1/2 at Carthage 6 1/2 at Rochester in the evening./Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.41428th I spent most part of the day at Br McAl-listers.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.41429th Boston ConferenceWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.414The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints met in Conference at Franklin Hall on the 29th Day of June 1844. There being present a majority of the quorum of the Twelve viz seven as follows: B. Young H. C. Kimball, O Hyde O. Pratt Wm. Smith, L. Wight & W. Woodruff, And a large number of Elders. Elder B. Young took the Chair. Conference opened by Prayer.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.414Conference was addressed in the fore part of the day by Elder O. Hyde, in an interesting manner. In the afternoon Elder's Young & H. C. Kimball adress the meeting and also Elder L. Wight.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.414Resolved that James H. Glines & Wm. Henderson be ordained Elders. They were ordained under the hands of H. C. Kimball & B. Young. Conference adjourned till Sunday morning 10 oclok.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.414

30th Met persuant to adjournment. Was addressed in the fore noon by Professor Orson Pratt, who took away all the objections of the world against new revelation.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.414The meeting was addressed in the afternoon by Elder L. Wight, who showed the principle of the immortality of the body as well as the soul & also the principle of Charity, running it into Baptism for the dead.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.414Elder W. Woodruff Preached in the evening from the words of Jesus saying "Ye are my friends if ye do whatsoever I command you. The house was full through the day and evening and much instruction was given through the day and evening and during the whole Conference by those that spoke.JulyWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.414July 1st 1844 State Convention of Jeffersonian Democracy. General Joseph Smith nominated for President Sidney Rigdon for Vice President. The Convention met at 10 oclok A.M. in the Melodian and was organized as follows:Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.415Hon B. Young of Nauvoo PresidentWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.415Hon. Wm. Smith & Gen Lyman Wight Vice PresidentsWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.415Hon Wilford Woodruff, Professor Orson Pratt of Illinois, Ananias McAllister Esqr of Boston, And D. H. Felt Esqr of Salem Secretaries.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.415The Convention was addressed with much animation and zeal attended with sound argument during the day and evening By the President, Gen. L. Wight, Hon. O. Hyde, D. Spencer, Hon Wm. Smith, Prof. O. Pratt, All of Illinois And George B. Wallace Esq of Boston.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.415A Preamble and many important resolutions were adopted all of which together with the procedings of the meeting were published in the Boston Daily Times of July 2d 1844.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.415The Melodeon was Crouded in the evening and it was soon evident that a large number of rowdies were in the galleries & felt disposed to make [a] disturbance. And among others Abby Folsom made her appearance, & arose & commence speaking while the president was addressing the meeting. Soon a young man in the gallery rose and commenced a series of rowdy remarks & was encouraged by some mob companions untill confusion became general in the gallery, untill the policee came in to take him out. They were assaulted and beaten badly by a set of young desperadoes. After much hard fighting however they succeded in clearing the gallery. One person got badly cut in the face but not dangerous. The meeting was soon broaken up. This is a disgrace to Boston & shows the spirit of the times.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.415Gen Lyman Wight said he had seen Eastern missionaries among the Indians trying to civelize them but he thought they had better commence at home first. He thought it best to send some sax & fox indians to Boston to civelize the city.

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.415But notwithstanding the meeting was closed by a mob yet much good was done. The citizens Could see their was sufficient reasons to awaken the minds of the people upon the affairs of our goverment, in order to save them from ruin. The Convention was adjourned untill tomorrow at Bunker Hill at 4 oclok.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.416/H. C. Kimball & S B Wallace was Appointed Delegates to the Baltimore National Convention./Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.416July 2d We met at Franklin Hall at 8 oclok in the morning held a council, & dividid of into different parts of the vineyard or each one took several conferences to attend. We then all met at Br Phelps'es in Orange st & anointed Sister Smith wife of Wm. Smith & lade hands upon her for her sickness.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.416We took the parting hand with each other after Prayers. I left the city & went on board of the steemer Com Pribble in company with Elder Milton Holmes an old friend companion & fellow laborer in the gospel. We had not met before for five years. It was quite a treat to enjoy his company one more. We left Boston at 7 oclok P.M. Was some sea sick through the night, & arived at Portland at 8 oclock. We walked to Scarboro & arivedWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.4163d at Father Carters at about 2 oclok PM. I found Father Carter sitting at a window in the front room reading, and mother about her work both enjoying the best of health. Fabyan & his family were all well.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.416I ascertained on my arival that Br S. B Stodard had been there & an appointment was given out for our Conference on Saturday & Sunday at the old meeting house.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.416We spent the afternoon at Father Carters and after supper we walked up to Sister Foss'es & found her at home well. She was repairing her house. Put on a new roof, Clapboards, front door, intending to paint it throughout. We spent the night at her house. I had some conversation with her in the about evening about going to Nauvoo. She manifested a desire to go, but no door appeared to open before her. Distance from Boston to Scarboro 124 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.4174th I spent the day with Elder Holmes at father Carters & rote a page and a half in a letter to Aphia S. Woodman which Elder Holmes sent to her. I walked with father Carter to see the old meeting house, to see if it would do to hold our Conference in it. We concluded it would. We visited his orchard & garding. All things looked well. Found the papers all through the Country full of stories or reports Concerning mobs armies &c gathering against Nauvoo mostly comes from Warsaw Message & St Louis paper.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.4175th I rode in company with Father Carter to Saco & spent most of the day with Luther & Rhoda Scammans. They had sold their place but could not get away on account of a law suit that Albert Scam-mans had in order to get his Children which would not be closed untill late in the fall. Rhoda seemed much anxious to go with me & let Luther Come when he settelled his business. We returned back to father Carters & spent the

night. Elder Toughs from Nauvoo arived in the evening, & four of us spent the night together viz S. B. Stodard, M. Holmes, Br. Touffs & myself. Distance of the day 10 mile.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.4176 th Scarboro ConferenceWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.417According to appointment we met in the Tilton meeting house, at 10 oclock their being present Elders W. Woodruff S. B. Stodard M. Holmes, Elbridge Tufts & Samuel Parker. Conference opened by Prayer By W. Woodruff. Elders M. Holmes & W. Woodruff occupied the time in the fore part of the day, and Elders S. B. Stodard, & E. Tufts in the afternoon. Their was but few present.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.417I spent the evening with Sister Foss & Elders Holmes & Parker & the night at father Carters. The News paper stories concerning Nauvoo was pouring in like a flood, daily but the <[ ------ ]> Saints are inthe hands of God.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.4177th Sunday I was awoke in the morning with the loud talk of George Bothby. I spent some of the morning in conversing and writing. At 10 oclok we assembled in conference. About four hundred people assembled at an early hour. I addressed them upon the first principles of the gospel. As soon as I closed Hull Barton got up & spoke. I answered him & was followed by Elder M. Holmes. Father & mother Carter was present Luther & Rhoda Scammans Sarah Foss, & most of the neighborhood. Good attention was manifest. I had the spirit of speaking. We had an intermission of two hours.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.418Met at 2 oclok & found an audience of about six hundred persons assembled, many from Saco. Elder S B. Stodard addressed the meeting one hour & had the spirit of speaking. I followed him, & felt free in leaveing my testimony with the people. We had the best of attention. As soon as I dismissed the Congregation Hull Barton arose and gave out an appointment for next Sunday at the Hayth meeting house. We returned to father Carters & spent the night. Timy. & Ham Came & contended awhile against the Brethreth. ItemsWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.418Dwight Everett wants his papers sent in John Hardys package to Boston, directed to Dwight Everett Taunton Mass. [ ]Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.418On our return from meeting Luther & Rhoda & a number of friends stoped at father Carters for awhile. Rhoda felt anxious to go on west to Nauvoo. Spoke of Phebe & felt anxious to spend some time with her. Sister Foss seemed to be bound in such a way that it seems difficult for her to leave.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.4188th I wrote a letter to Phebe at Sister Foss's. The brethren went to Saco. We Parted with Br Parker & his wife who went to Mexico. We feel an anxiety about our families in Nauvoo in consequence of the Persecution that rages in that region. We are sensible that the Saints will have to be tried whether they will abide in the covenant of God or not even tried unto death. I am satisfyed that all things will work together for the good of the Saints, and when they are sufficiently tried they will be deliverd.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.419

The Brethren returned from Saco bringing the latest news which sayes the mormon war had all fiz-zelid out. That the general with his officers had showed their white feathers, & left the field, before a gun was fired, & so their was nothing to be done but to disband the troops, as their is no fighting to be done when their is nobody to be fought. This report it seems comes from our enemies the warsaw message so we cannot tel what to depend upon whether it is War or peace. Time must deter-min.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.419 July 9th 1844 I left Scarboro in the morning in company with Father Carter & Elder M. Holmes & rode to Portland, & dined with Ezra Carter & made preperations to take the steam boat in the evening for Thomastown & fox Islands.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.419But about 2 oclok P.M. We obtained the Boston Times of July 9th Containing the solumn & awful information of the Death of President Joseph Smith the Prophet Seer & Revelator of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Also the Death of Hiram Smith his brother the Patriarch of Said Church. They were shot dead in Cartha[ge] jail by a company of anti mormons & a guard that Governor Ford placed over them /200 men American citizens painted like indians/.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.419Great excitement Prevailed & it was expected that the Nauvoo Legion would be exasperated & avenge their Blood, by rushing to battle against the Govonor & his guard that was camped 7 miles from Nauvoo & also against Carthage & Warsaw & the whole Country was rushing to arms & could not tell whare it would stop. The families of warsaw had gone to Quincy. The bells of the town were ringing & men were Called to arms, but where the end would be time alone must detirmin. The foregoing items I draw from the papers. We shall look for terrible accounts each day untill the Close of the SeeneWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.419We also recieved a hand bill in the evening Concerning the mob war excitement &c in philadelphia which was tremendious. In fact the nation seems to be ripe for Judgment.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.420I spent the night with Sister Foss. I lade hands upon her & asked the Lord to Bless her. She felt Sorrowful about affairs in the west. Felt anxious about Phebe and the Children. My prayer is that God will prepare our minds for the worst & that we may maintain our integrity untill death, that we may overcome as Jesus has overcome.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.420 I took out the letter from Portland P.O. that I sent to Mrs Woodruff on the 8th & Br Elbridge Tufts wrote to his Brother in Law Nathan Pinkham of Quincy Ill. to take his family in Charge if they were breaking up & removeing from Nauvoo. I also requested him to take Charge of my family if they needed the favor. He keeps tavern by the side of the quincy house. Distance of the day 20 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.42010th I walked to Father Carters & spent the fore noon. Dined with them & took the parting hand with them, & rode with Sister Foss & Calvin & Br Tufts to Saco. Called upon Sister Rhoda. Luther was from home. Much anxiety was manifest about Phebe.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.420I here took the Cars for Boston. Arived at 9 oclock with Elder Stodard. Distance 100

miles. Sister Foss gave me $1 Calvin 50 cts Rhoda Scammans $2.50 cts to help bear my expenses home. I had to pay $2.75 cts to Boston.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.42011th All accounts from the west Confirm the report of the Death of the Prophet & Patriarch of the Church viz. Joseph & Hiram Smith & some reports say that Elders Richards & Phelps were killed & others Contradict it.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.420 I wrote a letter to Mrs Woodruff & sent by Elder Stodard. I also sent by him the letter I took out of the Portland P.O. Br Stodard started for New York. He let me have: 8 Hymn Books 40 $3.20

6 Priesthood 20 $1.20Total $4.40

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.420I spent the fore part of the day at Br MeAllisters. Several Elders were present who felt to mourn the death of the Prophet & Patriarch.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.421I attended meeting in the evening with the Saints in Boston. They felt to mourn the loss of the prophet & Patriarch of the Church, yet they were strengthend in the faith & we had a good time. I spent the night at Br Phelps.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.42112th I wrote a letter to the Editor of the Prophet giving a word of exhortation to the Saints abroad, to maintain their integrity & keep the faith and Patience of the Saints untill death. The accounts still Continue to Confirm the death of the Prophet and Patriarch to be a cold Blooded murder.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.42113th (Prophet)(Patriarch) We obtained information this morning from quincy as late as June 29th. The Govonor had made Quincy his head Quarters for he could neither trust the people or Melitia in that region of Country. Had made a Proclamation to the citizens of the State, would protect either Party against an attact. The mormons had done all that Could be required of them. Still their appears to be a disposition of the people & troops to try to destroy Nauvoo. The Govonor acknowledges the death of the Prophet and Patriarch to be a wanton murder.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.421We do not obtain one word from any of our friends so that we can obtain anything Correct upon the subject. I hope we may get sumthing soon. I expect the mails are stoped. Mob spirit is rising through out the Country. Philadelphia is full of it. War is again Proclaimed against Texas by Mexico & the world is sheding the blood of Prophets, Patriarch and Saints in order to fill up their Cup.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.42114th I held meeting with the Saints to day in Franklin hall franklin st Boston. I preached in the forenoon administered the sacrament in the afternoon & Preached again in the evening. We had an interesting time. I had the spirit of Preaching. I spoke in the forenoon from Luke 21 ch. in the afternoon to the saints from the doctrins and covenants & my Journal, in the evening from Rev 14 Ch 6 7 & 8 verses /& Rev 6 ch. 9, 10 & 11 verses/. The house was Crowded through the day. I spent the night at Br Phelps.

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.42215th I sent Mrs Phebe W. Woodruff Benn[on?] weekly herald containing cuts and accounts of the Philadelphia riots & of the death of Joseph & Hiram Smith.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.42216th As I arose in the morning Sister Phelps handed me two Letters one from [.] Snow and one from J. E. Page both Confirming the death of the Patriarch and Prophet Joseph & Hyram Smith. I immediately wrote three letters & sent to Brigham Young one to Peterboro N.H. one to Lowell & one to Brab-ford Mass. I then went to the Post Office & took out a letters directed to G. A. Smith written mostly by his wife. Mrs Woodruff wrote a few lines in it to me the first intelligence I had from her since I left home. She related the following dream that Joseph Smith had a few days before he sealed * his testimony with his blood, about Wm. & Wilson Law:Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.422He thought they bound him and cast him into prision a pit or well as Joseph was anciently. He struggled hard & got up so he could look out & he saw the Laws a little distance off one of them in the hands /grasp/ of a tiger & the other a snake. They called to him to come & help them. He told them they had bound him & they could not. He thought a brother soon came along & took him out of the pit. *Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.422I called upon Sister Voce 57 Temple St. Saw Sister Ruth Sayers who was with her. She also recieved a letter from her husband this day Dated Nauvoo June 30th & still confirmed the death of Joseph & Hiram Smith. Gave the whole particulars Concerning it.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.42217th /I have never shed a tear since I heard of the death of the prophets untill this morning but my whole soul has felt nerved up like steel./Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.423Elder B. Young arived in Boston this morning. I walked with him to 57 Temple st and called upon sister Voice. Br Young took the bed and I the big Chair, and I here veiled my face and for the first time gave vent to my grief and mourning for the Prophet and Patriarch of the Church Joseph and Hiram Smith who were murdered by a gentile mob. After being bathed by a flood of tears I felt composed. Elder Young left the city. I spent the night at Br Phelps.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.42318th Elders O. Hyde H. C. Kimball and O. Pratt arived in the City also President B. Young. We met together. Had some Council. I wrote a letter to the Prophet, advising the Elders who have families in Nauvoo to go immediately to them & for all the authorities of the Church to assemble at Nauvoo for a council, by order of the quorum of the Twelve Wilford Woodruff Clerk B. Young President After which Elder O. Hyde and myself accompanied Sister Voice to take tea with a sister who was attending to a house near the state house fronting the Common.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.423We walked all over the house & took a view of the furniture. It could not have Cost much less than one hundred thousand dollars to have furnished it.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.423After tea we walked to meeting in a hall in Washington st opposite Boydston hall. Elder

Hyde had advertised to Preach upon the murder of Joseph and Hyram Smith and take up a collection at the close to pay his expenses home. The following is a brief synopsis of the same:Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.423The speaker read the 24 Ch. Matthew 9 to 14 verses as the foundation of some remarks. Said he would much rather leave the strife of men, and spend his time in speaking of the gospel of Jesus Christ But it is my design to night to speak upon the death of the Prophet & Patriarch. Some might think because of the death of the men it would put a stop to the work but not so. When God has sent a man men at any time they were opposed by the world. For any generation, that has a prophet of God in their midst they see his weakness as touching human nature & the people are watching for iniquity & they spend all their time talking about any thing they see him do that does not accord with their traditions & tell a great many falshoods about him but entirely forget and overlook all the good he does.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.424It was so with our Savior. Men looked upon him as an impostor and Beelzebub the Prince of devils, and when he was crucifyed they were not satisfyed with his dying merely but went and thrust a spear into his side and their came out Blood and water. But how is it now with the Savior? All profess to believe on him. They dont talk about what his persecutors said were his bad deeds but his good ones.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.424When a man dies his bad deeds die with him and his virtues live and grow brighter. The gentiles say if I had lived in the days of the Savior I would not have killed him but would have rejoiced. But imagin yourselfs living in the days of an inspired man. How would you look upon him? As the worst of men the same as they did.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.424A man told me he dreamed that some man spoke to him and said Lama, Lama, and he looked and it was Joseph Smith retreating from him and saying those words, the interpetation of which is my God my God & when Joseph Smith was shot he repeated those words. So with the Savior when he was crucified. He said Lama, Lama, Sabacthana.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.424As the Jews were not satisfied with killing Jesus Christ, but must thrust a spear into his side so with the gentiles. They were not satisfied with shooting the Prophet but stabed him with a dagger in the breast. As soon as they killed them they all fled and in an hour their was not a man left in the place. But the wicked flea when no man persues.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.424But why did the people murder this Prophet? What were they afraid of? O if he lives he will take away our power of goverment get the rule in his own hands and we will be distroyed. But they were mistaken. If they had let him alone or had recieved him he would have saved the nation from ruin and destruction. But now the nation has got to answer for his blood and the blood of his brother both of which were the Lords anointed. Besides the nation will now be deprived of the benefit of that wisdom and intelligence which the Prophet seer & revelator would have brought to light that would have been used for the benefit of the nations.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.425

But now their die is cast and doom is sealed, & their judgment will come in an hour they are not aware of. It was so with the Jews. They said if we let Jesus alone he will come and take away our state and Nation so they crusifyed him shed his blood and said let it be upon us and our Children. And the judgments came upon them. Their city was laid in the dust, & the inhabitants fell by the sword & famine and the remnant was scattered throughout the gentile world, while if they had recieved Jesus Christ he would oft had gatherd together the people & saved the City.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.425When the nations of the earth send their messengers or ministers to any people & they are not recieved but treated lightly and killed will not that nation take vengance on their enemies? Is God then of less consequence than man? When he sends his Prophets, messengers & servants to the world with a message & the people Cast them out stone shoot and kill them will not God take vengance on that nation? Yea he ever did and ever will, and this nation will not escape.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.425John said in pouring out the plagues upon the earth 16 ch. 3 v. that he poured out his vial upon the sea and it became as the blood of a dead man and evry living soul died in the sea. And the third angel poured out his vial upon the rivers and fountain of waters and they became blood. And the Angels Said the Lord was righteous in so doing for they have shed the blood of Saints and Prophets and thou hast given them blood to drink for they are worthy. 6 v.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.425Some say it was in the days of Jesus Christ, But it was not in the days of Jesus Christ for John lived after and saw things in the last days. It seems that the waters was turned to blood because they had shed the Blood of Prophets and Saints. Their was to be two Prophets in Jerrusalem slain, for they tormented them. Prophets are always a torment to the People for they tell them the truth, reprove their transgressions speak of the Judgments that are to come. When those prophets were to be slain the people all would rejoice & send Presents to one another because the prophets who had tormented them were slain. But in three days they stood upon their feet & the Joy of their enemies was of short duration.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.426It is so now. Their is a secret Joy in the hearts of the Priest and many people that the Prophet and Patriarch is murdered and some manifest their joy openly. It is always a dark time Just before day. It is a dark time now but it will soon be light.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.426When Christ was crucifyed it was a dark time. They were ready to go to their farm fishing and merchandize and Peter sent to inquire if he was the one or if we should look for another. The answer was go and tell them what you see and hear. Feel my body I have arisen. And Joy immediatly arose in their bosom. As soon as the Jews found he had arisin they bribed the guard to say that while they were asleep his deciples stole him away, which saying is believed among the Jews untill the present day. And they are taken in their own snare for it has been that vary key that has Chained them untill the present time, & so it is with this nation. They have sealed their damnation by shedding the blood of the vary man that holds the keys of this last dispensation and consequently their destiny.

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.426A word about Br Joseph being killed. Some have thought he could not be killed. But the Lord never said so neither did Joseph say so. So did Peter say to Jesus when he told him that he would be slain or offered, far be it from thee. This shall not come upon thee. Jesus said get the behind me Satan. Thou savoreth not the things that be of God but of men.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.427In the first instance The Prophet crossed the river to Iowa & while there he inquired of the Lord what he should do and the Lord told him to return and give himself up. He appeared to be aware that he would be slain. The covenants convey this same idea concerning Joseph. See Page 159 4 par. Behold I grant unto you eternal life if you should be slain. Page 126, 1 & 2 Par.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.427It is supposed by some that the Govornor had a hand in this affair. At first they were not ready to recieve him for the plan was not finished how to dispose of him. The Govornor had taken away all of the state arms, & was in Nauvoo requesting them to give up their private arms at the same time that they were murdering our brethren at Carthage Jeal. As soon as the word Came the govornor fled. The women and Children removed so as to stir up the world to come and destroy the place but this failed.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.427In consequence of the death of the prophets the Editors seem to get the spirit of prophecy and say the work is done & will stop, and die. But as I am in the midst of the Prophetic Editors like Saul I ketch some of the spirit of Prophecy, & so I will prophecy that instead of the work dying it will be like the mustard stock that was ripe that a man undertook to throw out of his garding and scattered seed all over it and next year it was nothing but mustard. It will be so by shedding the blood of the prophets. It will make 10 saints whare their is one now.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.427Some said that he would be President, but is now dead. Now what will he do? The Revelator Says He that overcometh will I give Power over the Nations and he shall rule them with a rod of Iron. I dont know but he may hold the keys of the Plagues that are to be poured out in the last days upon this and other nations. Angels appeared anciently to John who were his fellow servants. The prophet Joseph may appear in this day to his brethren.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.427This gospel of the kingdom must be preached in all the world for a testimony. Then shall the end come. Though they should be persecuted if they endured to the end they should be saved. This generation speak much about the clouds and weather. They disern the face of the sky but why can they not disern the signs of the times? The fig trees are leaving and all things indicate the second advent of Christ.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.428Elder B Young arose and Said he felt disposed to add his testimony. Be of good cheer. The testi-ment is not in force while the Testator liveth. When he died it was in force. So it is with Joseph. On the day of Pentecost their was but 120 of the Saints, but at that time their were added 3,000 souls. When God sends a man to do a work all the devils in hell cannot kill him untill he gets through his work. So with Joseph. He prepared all

things gave the keys to men on the earth and said I may be soon taken from you.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.428I recieved an extra Nauvoo Neighbor during the evening which gave an account of the death of the Prophet & Patriarch. At the close of the meeting I went home and spent the night with a brother.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.42819th * I borrowed $10 dollars of Br Bickford of Boston & gave my note for it and $5 dollars of Brother Wingate & gave my note for that. I received $12 dollars from Br John Hardy for 6 Books of T & S & $9 dollars for Books that Br Phelps sold for me. /The above money is paid./Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.428Br Reuben Hedlock address in Liverpool is 36 Chapel st. J. Hardy is 91 Commercial st Boston. I had a present of a Coat from sister Jones of Boston.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.428 Br Samuel Dam wished me to send him all the Times and seasons Bound and the covenants & Book of mormon & he will pay the money. He spoke of Bying a lot of me. I spent the night at 57 Temple st.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.42820th I left Boston in rail car to westfield & Buggy to Br Ashbel Dewey's on little River street.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.428Expenses $3. Spent the night with Br Deweys. 120 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.42921 Sunday I Preached in the school house forenoon and afternoon, & broke bread unto the Saints. They made me a contribution of $10 and Ashel Dewey let me have $10 on Br Sparks Book account, which I gave him an order for on Br Sparks. I recieved $1 dollar for the Temple from John J. Stocking. I recieved $1 dollar for the Temple from Elizabeth Easton. I recieved $4 dollars for the Temple from Maria Dewy. I recieved $10 dollars ina letter to go to a man in Nauvoo from Vinson Shirtliff from Russell Russell Depo Mass. Call upon Titus Billings & he will tell whare the letter is to go.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.429I took the parting hand with the Saints and rode to Simsbury. Called upon Aunt Cosset. Found her still deranged but better. Spent the night at Phelps Tavern. 25 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.42922d (Home)(Home) I parted with the friends in Simsbury and rode to my Fathers house in farmington and was truly glad to once more behold the face of my Father and step mother. I found them alone not a child with them in their decline of life to watch their cares. I had but 24 hours to spend with them. I happily improved it. I never enjoyed a better visit with them.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.429My mind had been deeply impressed for weeks that I had sumthing to do for my parents before they died. Now was my time. My father was near seventy /67/ years of age. I might never see him again. That night I shall never forget while time endures. Eternity alone can ownly unfold the strength of its deeds. As the Sable Shades of night drew her Serene Curtin ore the earth to still the cares of day we met alone; none but congeniel spirits their.

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.429Wilford arose and with the spirit of a Joseph towards his father Jacob opened his heart to his father and spoke his mind. The sentiment was re-cieved. I lade my hands upon my Father Aphek head (And according to the authority of the Priesthood and Apostleship confered upon me by the Revelations of Jesus Christ under the hands of the Twelve Apostles, President B. Young being mouth upon the cornor stone of the house of the Lord in far west in the land of Zion,) I ordained My father Aphek Woodruff unto the office of an high Priest and Patriarch after the order of Melchezedeck. I sealed him up unto eternal life. I placed upon his head the seals of the covenant. [One and a half lines crossed out and illegible.]Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.430When all was oer it was right, my soul was satisfyed. I had accomplished what my soul longed after. My Dear father and stepmother retired. I was left alone: Alone did I say? No not alone. A congeniel spirit, A kindred spirit dwelt with me, around my * bed upon my briest, within my heart. 0 glorious night. Sleep departed from me. Meditations, seenes and visions of by gone days and days to come, formed my covering, my curtain. Who knows the sweets of obedience, the gospel, eternal truth? The Ancient Patriarch's. So do we.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.430I shall never forget the last night I spent beneath my fathers Roof. I may never spend another there. O God protect my aged father, through life. Let the strength of Parental obligation rest with due wait upon my head. Console the heart of her who has watched my wants, my youth, my life, and when my mother rises from the grave let the union of my father be like a three fold cord not easily broaken. Let him stand in the linage of his fathers in his exhaltations. What I say unto one I say unto all. Watch, for thoughts dwell deep, but words pass away. (Vera amieitia est sempiterna.) 15 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.43023d Tuesday I took the parting hand with father and mother with great Satisfaction. A pecu-lier Charm was thrown around my soul as I left the threshhold of my fathers house, having the confidence that if I never see my father in the flesh again I shall meet him in the first resurrection. I had a desire in my heart that all the ordinances of the fulness of the gospel might also be administered unto father and mother Carter that they may sleep in peace. May God grant the request.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.431I rode in company with Landlord Phelps to the railroad depo in New Briten. Took rail road to New Haven. Spent 10 hours in the place mostly at Mr Tuttles. Was with Br Terrill. Did not see Br Davis. Took Steem Boat at 10 oclok. Arived at New York next morning. Distance from Farmington Ct. to New York 150 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.43124th I Called at the Prophets office but no one at home. I then took steem Boat for Albany and found on board Elders O. Hyde and O Pratt and sister Sayers. I was truly pleased to meet with these friends. We rode to Albany and Troy. 166 mile. We there took rail cars for Buffaloo. At Schenactady we Joined Elders B Young H. C. Kimball and L. Wight making six of our quorum to accompany each other home. We rode all night.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.43125th We continued our Journey all day in the cars. Arived at Buffalo in the evening

being 365 miles from Troy in 24 hours. Expenses of travelling and sundry articles from Westfield to Detroit $32.20.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.43126th Took steem Boat in the morning and in 24 hours arived at Cleavland. O Hyde left at fairport to visit his family in Kirtland.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.43127th We arived at Detroit in the evening on board the Buffalo. Spent the night at the rail road Hotel.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.43128th Sunday We took the propeller Hereles for Chicago at 10 oclok fare in Cabin $7. I spent a part of the day in writing. We had good state rooms and was Comfortable. We spoke of our families free-quently and the death of Joseph and Hiram. We felt anxious to get home.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.431I conversed with the quorum of the Twelve. Elder B. Young expressed his feelings to me upon a variety of subjects. Among others wished me to keep an account of things as he should look to me for his Journal some day. Brothers Kimbal and Pratt were quite sociable. As to Elder Lyman Wight we were always on good terms. We had an interesting time together. We talked over old times and looked forward to new ones. He informed me that Joseph told him while they were in Joal that he should not live to see forty years but told him not to reveal it untill he was dead. Br Wight as well as the rest of us feels his death deeply.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.432 29th We had a plesent time in gliding smoothly over the bosom of the lakes.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.43230th We arived at the Macinnau. Stoped awile & got some fish took some indians in tow and went along. Their is a spirit manifesting itself through the boat of prejudice against us because we do not mingle with them in their nonsens and folly. Our spirits are not congeniel and they wish to speak evil of us while we walk uprightly. This spirit is manifest more or less throughout the gentile world.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.43231st The opposing spirit is still previlent through the boat. It is not plesant to be in the midst of it. We are travelling through the Michigan lake vary smoothly under different feelings from what I passed in 1841 with my family wreked on the Chesepek.AugustWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.432August 1st We stoped at Milwaka & racene. The lake smooth, But some spirits rough. We begin to feel in bondage among the gentiles. We arived in Chicago in the evening. Put up for the night in the lake street house. Had good accommodations and Cheep Breakfast and lodging. 37 1/2 cts. Distance from Buffalo to Chicago 1,100 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.4322d Left Chicago friday morning. Took Stage for Galena. Paid fare $8. Rode all day and all night through a delightful farming Country but we had a bad road. Had to walk some. Had a heavy load. We did not rest much during the night.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.4333d Continued our Journey through the day and night still through a splendid Country.

The Country began to be rough as we drew towards Galena. We arived in Galena Sunday morning about 8 oclok. Distance from Chicago to Galena by Stage 160 miles. Fare $8. Board $1.75.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.433Sunday 4th We all arived here almost exhausted with fatigue, being 48 hours in the stage without stoping ownly to take our meals & over a rough road. We stoped for the day and night at the America House, washed up, changed our clothing & spent most of the day abed trying to get some rest. I walked out through the evening in the town to take a view of Galena. It is built in the side of a mountain on the bank of the river. A rough place. I should judge about 3,000 inhabitents. The buildings generally small. Some good houses. I dreamed during the night of seeing Br Asahel at Farmington Ct. at fathers house.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.433Aug 5th Monday This is the day of election in this state. Their will probably be some fighting and perhaps some blood shed as men are geting wicked and about ripe for judgment. Their was some fighting in the bar room below last evening but nothing vary serious. Elder Kimball had a dream last evening. Thought he was preaching to a large Congregation. Said the Prophet Joseph Smith had laid the foundation for a great work and it was now for us to build upon it. He thought Br Joseph was present and appeared natural. We took the steemer st Croix and left Galena for Nauvoo. We had a plesant sail through the day and evening, though some unplesant feelings during the evening.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.4336th We stoped at various places on the river among others Burlington, after which we prepared our minds to once more behold the City of Nauvoo & embrace our families & friends. We arived in the city of Nauvoo at 8 oclock in the evening at the upper stone house. We were hailed with Joy by all the Citizens we met. I accompanied the quorum of the Twelve to their families after which I was conveyed to my own and truly felt to rejoice to once more embrace my wife and Children.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.434I spent the night at home with my family. Thus it is with me. I have not spent but one summer either at home or with the church, for the last 10 years as my lot has been all the day long in the vineyard. I go and come from year to year. Distance from Galenia to Nauvoo 250 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.434When we landed in the City there was a deep gloom seemed to rest over the City of Nauvoo which we never experienced before.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.434Aug 7th 1844 I went forth this morning through the city of Nauvoo. Saw many friends & met with the quorum of the twelve at Elder Taylors. We were truly glad to see each other. Br Taylor was getting well of his wounds that he recieved in Jail in company with Joseph and Hiram Smith when they were murdered. We were glad to see Dr Richards who escaped unhurt. We were recived with gladness by the Saints throughout the city. They felt like sheep without a shepherd, as being without a father, as their head had been taken away.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.434We spent the fore part of the day at Br Tay-lors, and in the afternoon, we met in Council

at the Seventies Hall, viz the Twelve, High Council, and High Priest &c. & we herd Sidney Rigdon tell his Story and message which he had to us and the Church. A long Story it was a kind of second Class vision. He said he was appointed to come and offer himself to lead the Church, and many things was said. He was followed by Br Brigham Young and he showed that their could not be any one before the Twelve. A conference was appointed for the whole Church to come together on Tuesday next at 10 oclok.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.4348th Their was a meeting appointed at the grove for the Church to come together for Prayers. But in consequence of some excitement among the People and a dispositions by some spirits to try to divide the Church, it was thought best to attend to the business of the Church in the afternoon that was to be attended to on Tuesday. The Twelve spent their time in the fore part of the day at the office and in the afternoon met at the grove. The following is the business of the day:Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.435{) All the authorities of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in and about Nauvoo met in a special Conference in the grove in Nauvoo at 3 oclock. The quorum of the Twelve, Councillors S. Rigdon & A Lyman, the High Council, and others occupied the Stand. The High Priest quorum, & quorum of the Seventies and Elders, Bishops, Priests, Teachers & deacons appeared in their several quorums and took their seats and also a vast Congregation of Saints.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.435When all was seated that Could get seats President B. Young arose and said Attention. All this congregation makes me think of the days of king Benjamin when the People was so great that they Could not make them hear. But we want your attention.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.435Wm. W Phelps was called upon to address the throne of grace which he did do most fervently. President B Young again arose and said let none complain because of the situation of the congregation. We have all done the best we could.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.435For the first time in my life for the first time in your lives, for the first time in the kingdom of God do I step forth to act in my capacity in connexion with the quorum of the Twelve as Apostles of Jesus Christ unto the People and to bear of the keys of the Kingdom of God in all the world. And for the first time are you Called to walk by faith not by sight. For always before you have had a Prophet as the mouth of the Lord to speak to you. But he has sealed his testimony with his Blood.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.435I now want to ask each of you to tell me if you want to chuse a gardeen, a Prophet evangelist or sumthing els as your head to lead you. All that are in favor of it make it manifest by raising the right hand. No hands raised. All that wants to draw away a party from the Church after them let them do it if they can, but they will not prosper.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.436I now wish to speak of the organization of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints; Sidney Rigdon and Amasa Lyman were Counsellors to Joseph. I ask whare is Joseph? He is gone beyound the vail, and for them to act in their office as his Councillors they must go beyond the veil whare he is.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.436

Their has been much said about President Rigdon being president of the Church leading the People, being the head, &c. If the People want President Rigdon to lead them, they may have him. But I say unto you that the quorum of The Twelve have the keys of the kingdom of God in all the world. They stand next to Joseph and are the Presidency of the Church, and hold the keys and would have to ordain any man unto that appointment if one that should be Chosen ie. if one was to be chosen. You Cannot appoint any man at our head. We should have to ordain him. You Cannot appoint a man at our head. But if you want any other man to lead you, take him, and we will go our way to build up the kingdom in all the world.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.436Perhaps some think that president Rigdon would not be honord. But if he does right he will not act against our Council nor we aginst his but act together. But I repeat again No man can stand at our head. The Prophet Joseph has lade the foundation for a great work, and we will build upon it.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.436Do you want a Patriarch for the whole Church? It would have been the right of Samuel Smith if he had lived, but he is dead. William is left and John Smith. It is their right. Do you want a trustee in trust? If so look at a bishop. It is their place to attend to temporal matters. They never yet have acted in their Station.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.436Elder S. Rigdon Claims to be a spokesman to Joseph. Vary well he is. But can he now act in that office? If he wants now to be a spokesman to the prophet, he must go [to] the other side of the veil for the Prophet is there. But Elder Rigdon is here. Why will Elder Rigdon be a fool?Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.437Let those who holds the keys of the Kingdom of God build it up in all the world. If their is a spokesman if he is a king and Priest let him go and build up a kingdom. This is his right, and it is the right of many here. But who is the head? The Twelve. If one Thousand rise up and say they have the Prophets Joseph shoes I know they are impostures. If you know how the Church is organized I wish to ask a question. Now If you want Rigdon Lyman or Law to lead you or any body els, you may have them. But I tel you in the name of the Lord, that no man Can put another between the Twelve and the Prophet Joseph. Why? Because Joseph was their file leader and he has Committed into there hands the keys of the kingdom for all the world. Dont put a thread between the Priesthood and God. I will ask who has stood next to Joseph and Hiram? I have and I will stand next to him. We have a head, and that head is the Twelve and we can begin to see the neccessity of the Apostleship. I will now Close and give way for my brethren.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.437Elder A Lyman arose and said, I will say a few words. I am satisfyed with the open frank manner that Elder Young has addressed this assembly. I ownly take exceptions to my name being associated with Wm. Law, Elder Young asks Pardon. It is granted.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.437I believe & their is no power or officer or means wanted to Carry on the work but what is in the Twelve. The right has been presented by Elder Young and I will back him up. President Young has stood next to the Prophet Joseph with the Twelve and I have stood next to them and I will still stand next to them. We have a head here. What is that

head? The quorum of the Twelve. We now see the necessity of the Apostleship.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.437I might rise up as well as any other man to ask for the head but I could not do it without endangering my salvation. But I will stand unto the Twelve the same as I did to Joseph either on one side or the other but not before them.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.438President Rigdon called upon W W. Phelps to speak in his behalf as he could not speak. Phelps arose and said, he believed their had been enough said to Prepare the minds of the People to act. I have seen the people submit with defference to the Authority of the Church. I have seen the People take their lives in their hand and gather subjects for the kingdom of God. I have seen them prepare for war and ready to pour out their hearts Blood, and I am happy to see the same disposition manifest here to day as was when Joseph and Hiram Smith was brought dead murdered to this City. Then you submitted to the Law and to God and I see the same thing to day. You are ready to submit to the Authority of God. The Twelve are Chosen to rise up and bear the Church off triumphant.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.438I have feelings about this esspecially for president Rigdon. Their is a quorum that the 12 belong to. Br Rigdon was brought to the same quorum and received in part the blessings.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.438Joseph has gone but he has not left us comfortless, for he will administer unto us. I will bear this testimony. In 2 nights after he was slain he came to me (and I thought their was a large building stood on wheels, and he said tell the drivers to drive on. I asked if the building was on wheels. Yes. So we drove all round the hills and valleys and finally over the river into Iowa. I told him Devil Creek was before us. I dont Care said he for Devil Creek. Drive over it and we did so.)Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.438Their is a combination in Nauvoo to destroy all that Stand for Joseph. But let us go ahead and build up the Temple and you will then be endowed. If you want to do right uphold the Twelve. If they die I am willing to die with them. But do your duty and you will be endowed. I will sustain the Twelve. Joseph and Hiram are removed whare they can convets with the Gods beyound the reach of Powder and ball.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.438P. P. Pratt arose and said if their was wicked men in this City that was so bad it was because we supported them. Stop dealing with them and they will go away. Will I support them? No. I am willing to do good to all men esspecially to the household of faith Mobs and wicked men will scease when you scease to support them. I would rather die a natural death than to employ a wicked doctor to kill me.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.439President Young arose and said their is more business than we can do this afternoon but we can place ourselves in a situation to continue the business without calling the whole Church. I dont want you to abide my Council alone but act for yourselves. If you want Sidney Rigdon to lead you, vote for him. But if you dont intend to follow him, and support him as you did Joseph, and I would say the same for the Twelve dont make a convenant to support them unless you intend to abide by their Council.

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.439But we want to know if this people will support the Priesthood. If you build the house you will get the endowment. If we do our best and cannot build the house we will go into the wilderness and get it. Will you take our council? The first is do you want President Rigdon to be the head or do the Saints want the Twelve to Stand as the head, the first Presidency of the church and at the head of this Kingdom in all the world, Stand next to Joseph, walk up into their Calling, hold the Keys of this Kingdom? All that are in favor of this in all the congregation of the Saints manifest it by holding up the right hand. Their was [a] sea of hands a universal vote. A contrary vote was Called and not a hand was raised in all the congregation. Let President Rigdon go and raise up a mighty kingdom.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.439Our feelings are to let Marsh stand as the President of this Stake. Joseph has loved this People unto death and Hiram has loved Joseph and this People unto death. If The Twelve had been here I would not have seen him given up. He should not have been given up. He was in your midst, But you did not know him. He has been taken away for the People are not worthy of him.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.439But let not men think that the kingdom of God is rent from you. It is not. If we were all dead a High Priest would rise up and with the keys of the Kingdom build up the kingdom.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.440Let men go to a healthy Country and get a foot hold, so as to be sustained in the midst of our persecution.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.440The Saints will still be tithed untill the temple is done. All that is in favor of being tithed untill the temple is finished make it manifest with the usual sign. It was a universal vote. Would it be the feelings of the people to support the Twelve in all the world in their missions? It was a universal vote. Will the People let the Twelve regulate the financial Concerns of the Church? A universal vote.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.440The Patriarchal Priesthood belongs to the Smith family. If Samuel had lived it would have been his right. But as it is will the people leave the matter the Twelve? It was A universal vote.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.440Do you want to sustain President Rigdon to stand in his place to council with us and we with him and the Same Br A Lyman? A universal vote.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.440Resolved that the Twelve dictate the affairs of the Temple committies and other affairs.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.440Meeting Closed by Prayer by P. P. Pratt.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.440Aug 9th I spent part of the day in writing. In the afternoon I attended a Council. It is gloomy times in Nauvoo as the Prophet and Patriarch is gone and their appears to be but little ambition to do any thing only they are to work vary busy on the Temple. We appoint two trustees in trust for the Church viz. Geo Miller & N K Whitney.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.440

10th I spent the fore part of the day diging potatoes and in the afternoon I walked with Mrs Woodruff to Br Smoots.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.44011th Sunday I met with the Saints, in the general congregation. I opened the meeting by Prayer, and L Wight Preached in the fore part of the day and in the afternoon I met with the twelve for prayer. * Had a good time.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.44012th (Monday) 10 oclock AM. Council of the Twelve their being Present B. Young, H C Kimball P. P. Pratt, O Pratt, W. Richards, W. Woodruff, J. Taylor & G. A. Smith.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.441Voted that Amasa Lyman is one of the Apostles. Voted that the estate of Joseph Smith settle its own depts and the Church have nothing to do with it.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.441Voted to organize the Continant of America into districts and appoint High Priest to Preside over each district.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.441Voted that B Young H. C. Kimball and W Richards district the Continant of America and appoint Presidents over the several districts. 1 oclock [P]M. Adjourned 1 1/2 hours.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.4413 oclock Met according to adjournment.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.441Moved by H. C. Kimball that Elder W. Woodruff take a mission to England and Preside over the Church and Printing esstablishment in England, Ireland, Scotland & the ajacent Islands and Continant. Carried.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.441Voted that the general Superintendance direction and control of the emigration in England to be at the disposal of Brigham Young President of the quorum of the Twelve.W Richards Clerk B Young PresidentWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.44113th Elder O. Hyde returned home to Nauvoo to day. I rode in company with Mrs Woodruff to sister Browns.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.44114th I met in Council with the Twelve, Nauvoo House and Temple Commities and the Temple Stone Cutters, in order to create a unity of feelings, and action and an equality of pay &c. A good feeling was manifest.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.44115th I am settelling up all my accounts and paying all that I owe so I may be prepared to take a mission to england. Elizabeth Frazier Commenced work at my house this day.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.441I met in Council with the Twelve () in the fore part of the day. They resolved to bear of the Kingdom of God in all the world, in truth, honesty virtue, and Holiness, & set their faces as a flint against evry species of wickedness, vice and dishonesty, in all its forms.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.442 I met with the quorum in the afternoon for Prayer, to Pray for the Sick. Mrs Woodruff was with me. (Geo M) (Mrs M) Br and Sister Miller was Present. Was Prayed for as Sister Miller was quite out of health.

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.44216th Walked to the Temple with H C Kimball. I saw two of the Caps finished with a roans face with two trumpets over his head.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.44217th 5 I wrote five letters to the following Persons viz Smith Tuttle, M. Holmes, L Seamman, Freedom and Shuah Molton, and Sister Jerman. I accompanied the Twelve to the Temple and we went onto the top of its walls & viewed the Country. Encouraged the workman. I had some council from Elder Young concerning the affairs of the kingdom my mishion &c.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.44218th Sunday I met a vast congregation of the Saints at the grove to hear a discourse from President Young upon the present excitement that is through Nauvoo in consequence of unwise teaching by some that are trying to draw away a party after them. The following is a synopsis of the discourse:Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.442President Young arose and said that he had many things to speak of. It was my mind in the first place that we should have suitable time to meditate upon all matters and weigh them, even evry subject wharein we felt interested. When the question was asked me if they Should continue to Baptise for the dead, I said I had no council to give upon that subject at that time but should think it not best to attend to it at that time.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.442I have learned some things I did not know when I came home. I discover a disposition in the sheep to scatter abroad now the shepherd is taken away. I do not say that it will never be right for this people to go from here or scatter abroad but let them wait untill the time comes & untill they get Council to do so.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.443The report has gone forth through the city that the Twelve has a secret understanding with those men who are going away to take a company with them, that they shall take all they can but the Twelve will blow it up in public but privately wish it to go on. But if it was the last words I had to say before going into the Eternal world I would swear by the Holy Trinity that it was utterly fals and not a word of truth in it.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.443Their is no man [with] any right to lead away one soul out of this city by the consent of the Twelve, except Lyman Wight and Geo Miller had the privilege of taking the Pine Company whare they pleased. But not any other soul has the consent of the Twelve to go with them. Their is no man [who has] any liberty to lead away people into the wilderness from this Church or to lead them any whare els not by the consent of the Twelve or the Church except the case above named. And I tel you in the name of Jesus Christ, that if Lyman Wight & Geo Miller take a course contrary to our Council, and will not act in consert with us but take a course against us they will be damned and go to destruction. And if men will not stop striving to be great and exhalted and lead away parties from us and strive to weaken our hands they will fall and not rise again, and I will destroy their influence in this church with the help of God and my brethren.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.443I wish you to distinctly to understand that the Council of the Twelve is for evry family that does not belong to the Pine Company to stay here in Nauvoo, and build up the Temple

& get your endowment. Dont scatter. United we stand divided we fall. It has been whispered about that all that go into the wilderness with Wight and Miller will get their endowment. But they Cannot give an endowment in the wilderness. If we do not Carry out the plan Joseph has laid and the pattern he has given for us to work by we cannot get any further endowment. I want it to sink deep into your heart that you may remember it.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.444I repeat it: Let me reason with you. If you stir up the flame of dissent will you get an endowment? No. You get a party to run here and another there, and divide our strength and weaken our hands and we will be left and our enemies will flock around us and destroy us. In that case you will not get your endowment but will sink and not rise go to hell and not to the bosom of Abraham.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.444Do the people leave here because they are afraid? What are you Cowards? Do you fear those that have power to kill the body and have no other power more than him that has power to cast both Soul and body in hell? If you leave this place for fear of the mob before God tells you to go you will have no place of rest but you will flee from place to place and go like the jews untill God raises up some other people to redeem you for if the devil scares you from this place he will scare you from all other places. Let no man go from this place but the pine Country brethren. But stay here. Sow plant build, put your plow share into the prairies. One plow share will do more to drive off the mob than two guns. Let us stay here with the bones of Joseph and Hiram Samuel Carloss and father Smith.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.444Joseph has said if I am slain in battle or fall any way I want my body laid in Nauvoo. I had rather have the dead body of the prophet than some men who are alive, and I should rather have the Clothes of the prophet stuffed with straw for President than any man whose name is now before the nation for a Candidate for he would not do so much harm.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.444We want to build the Temple in this place if we have to build it as the Jews built the walls of the Temple in Jerrusalem with a sword in one hand and the trowell in the other. How easily men are scared. This Child was never frightend yet and I know of other men who are not.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.444Do you suppose the mouth of God is Closed to be opened no more unto us? If this was the Case I would not give the ashes of arie straw for the salvation of the Church. If God has Ceased to speak By the Holy Ghost or revelation their is no salvation but this is not the Case.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.445Their seines to be a disposition by many to leave Nauvoo & go into the wilderness, or some whare els. But what if we should go into the wilderness and we should ask God to give us an endowment, and he should ask if we were driven from Nauvoo and who drove you? The devel drove us, would be the answer. Well he might say did you not know that I had power over the devil? Yes but one Said that I would not give a Jack knife for all Nauvoo and another Said I would not give a pair of mules for the best farm

in Hancock co and I was afraid would the Lord give an endowment to a people that would be fritened away from duty. Those that are wishing to lead away parties contrary to Council I would not wish them damned worse than to have a company after their own liking for they will soon quarrel among themselves.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.445And if we should go to the wilderness and ask the Lord to give us an endowment He might ask us saying did I not give you rock in Nauvoo to build the temple with? Yes. Did I not through my providence furnish men to quiry & cut the stone & prepare them for the building? Yes. Did I not give you means to build the Temple there? Yes. Vary well had you have died in Nauvoo on the walls of the Temple or in your fields I would have taken you to glory and raised up men to officiate for you and you would have got the highest glory. Did you make a sacrafice by tithing? No. Well I dont wonder you did not believe I had power over the devil. Such may go away. But I want to have the faithful stay here to settle the city.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.445We shall require the 10th of all your property for the tithing for the building of the Temples the poor and for the Priesthood. I want my support and living by the Church hereafter so that I can give my whole time to the business of the Church. I have always supported myself heretofore in all my travels and labours. While in England one year, we circulated 60,000 tracts upon our doctrin. This ought to be done in all the world.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.446The testitor has always lived untill now, but he has now sealed his testimony with his blood and his testiment should now be put in force. While the testator lived it was all in his hands but now he is dead. Their is no remission of Sins without the Sheding of Blood. You will soon wake up and know things as they are. Their has been a great dept paid. Their will be no need of more Blood of the Saints being Shed at present. By and by you will understand and see that all is right. WO, WO, WO, unto all who have shed the blood of the Saints and the Lords Anointed. It must needs be that offences come but wo unto that man through whome they come.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.446To those that want to go away from this place I would say wait untill the time Comes. I will give you the key. North and South America is Zion and as soon as the temple is done and you get your endowment you can go and build up stakes but dont be in haste. Wait untill the Lord says go.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.446If you have the spirit of God you can discover right from wrong. When all is right with the priesthood A man is rises up and speaks in the spirit of God and just right. All will say Amen. But when a man rises up and talks as smooth as oil if he is not right their will be many queries about it. It will not satisfy the body. I give this as a key. You may go all over North and South America & build up stakes when the time comes. The continant of America must be organized into districts and Presiding elders appointed over each district. The time has come when all things must be set in order. I have had these things upon my mind a long time.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.446The time has come now for bickerings to scease. Their must be a strict order of things, and we are no longer bound to harbor black legs, Counterfieters, boges makers. We

know all about them.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.446They have been in our midst long enough. I advise all the Saints to have no dealing with such men. Let them alone. The time has come that they should be wiped out of our midst. Let those men alone. Let the ungodly dealers alone.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.447And as to the doctors who are in our midst who are our enemies I would say let them alone, for I have no boubt but that three to one who have died in this place had a doctor and I would say wo unto ye Lawyers for their whole Study is to put down truth and put a lie in its stead. I want the Lawyers to know that we have common sens. They want to make you believe that when you spell Baker it means Cider or whiskey. Now let the Lawyers and doctors alone and leave all bitterness and evil speaking alone and you will build the Temple and get an endowment. All ye Lawyiers go away and let us alone, and when we want you and we get full of the devil we will send for you. We may then have a more convenient season but go thy way for this time, and I want to say to all Saints do not harbor black legs counterfeiters, and bogas makers. Wipe them away. It is time to carry out the design of our prophet. Do scease to employ doctors Lawyers & Merchants who will empty your purs and then mob you. Store your grain in Nauvoo for you will want it here, to eat while you are bilding the Temple. I want to say to the hands upon the Temple be united and I want to say to the committee dont turn away any person because he is an Englishman Scotchman Irishman or any other nation, but employ evry man you can and build the temple and your homes. I had rather pay out evry sent I have to build up this place and get an endowment If I was driven the next minute, without any thing to take with me.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.447As to the doctors let them go. I can prove that a doctor in this place doctored a woman that was in the family way and did not know it untill she was deliverd, and both woman and Child died, and if you will employ them you will all die, but the time has come when you need no longer to support them.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.447Their is a distinction between the law of the Land and the law of the Church. You have the privilege of keeping all shops that does not come in contack with the Law of the state county or city. So I will evade the law says the dealer and give away whiskey and sell a little tobaco or sumthing & charge enough for both. But the law of the Church will reach such men if they are members for they will be cut off.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.448I had a dream which I will here relate. I saw a fruit tree, & I went into the tree in search of fruit. I soon discoverd that some of the main branches on top going from the main body was dead. It seemed necessary to cut off the dead branches in order to save the tree. So I told some person to help me cut them off & they steped on to a large green limb. They were afraid it would break, so I put my sholder under it & held it up while he cut off the dead branches. It cracked the green limb but it did not break. After we cut of the dry limbs the wounds healed up and the tree grew finely.) Now let us cut of the dead branches of the Church that good fruit may grow and the voice will soon be herd Go and build Zion and the great Temple of the Lord.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.448

A word unto the Seventies. They will be organized into their different quorums and a Presidency of seven men will be chosen out of the first seventy to preside over each quorum. Now as you have been warned let evry man warn his Neighbor.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.448The Saints assembled in the afternoon and was addressed by Elder H. C. Kimball & followed by President Young. I did not attend myself and hence did not take notes but they had an interesting time. They warned the Lawyers and Doctors of the iniquity and Preached righteousness to the Saints.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.448I spent the afternoon at home writing. And in the evening in company with Mrs Woodruff I rode out to Br John Benbow and spent the night. Had some trouble getting there but had a good visit with them. We came to the Conclusion to leave our ownly son named Wilford Olsen with Br and Sister Benbow while we should take our mission to England.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.44819th We took the Parting hand with Br Benbow and Wilford, and returned home to Nauvoo. Sister Benbow accompanied us. Sister Ells and sister Brown was sewing for Mrs Woodruff. I met in council with the quorum of the (Twelve). They conversed some concerning the rout we should take. It was thought to be the healthyest to take the northern route.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.449Elder Dunham was appointed to hold a Council with some visiting brethren concerning some temporal business.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.449A letter was read directed to Dr Richards and some dreams rehearsed one of which I told as follows: I met with Br Joseph Smith in the Congregation of the Saints. He had his old Hebrew and Jerman Bible, and preached to the Saints. B[ut] he seemed to be to thronged by the people and he rose up lifted up a curtain and passed into another room where the people could not distirb him and there he was going to teach the people.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.44920th I spent the day at home writing.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.44921st I met in Council with the Twelve by the request of Elder Lyman Wight as he wished some council. But he was sick and could not attend so the council dispersed.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.449In the afternoon Elders B. Young H. C. Kimball, W. Richards and J. Taylor each in company with his Lady except sister Young spent a portion of the afternoon at my house on a visit, and took supper with me. I estem it a favor to have the company of any of the Twelve. It begins to be sickly in Nauvoo some. I am almost daily called upon to visit the sick.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.44922d I spent the fore part of the day setling accounts and the latter part of the day writing.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.44923d * Mrs Woodruff and myself visited Br and sister Stodard and Br and Sister Foster and obtained our miniatures by the ingennuety of Br Foster at the apparatus of his Darroutype. We both obtained a good likeness, and in the evening Elders called upon me and gave me a blessing. The following is from the hand of Elder B Young:

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.450I hereby certify that Elder Wilford Woodruff has recieved a mission by order of the quorum of the Twelve to England to preside over the churches in that Land, and I feel to bless him in the name of the Lord with all belonging to or dwelling beneath his roof at this time consisting of his wife and Children and sister Mary Arey who is assisting them to get on their Journey. <[---].>B YoungWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.45023d * (I met) with the quorum of the Twelve in council, a little time or some of them. I visited Emma Smith the widow of the prophet. She let me have a peace of oak for a Staff * out of the Coffin of the Prophet Joseph who was inhumanly martered in Carthage Ill in company with his brother Hiram. Emma also let me have a Pair of gloves composed of white cotton and Mrs Woodruff a cotton hankerchief both of which the Prophet wore while living.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.450We called upon Sister Mary Smith widow of Hiram Smith the Patriarch. She gave us some hair from the head of Joseph Smith, Hiram Smith, Samuel Smith, & Don Carloss Smith, all brothers of the same Parents. I also obtained some hair of the quorum of the Twelve Apostles in the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints. My object was in putting a portion of each in the top of my staff as a relick of those noble men, master spirits of the nineteenth centaury, to hand down to my posterity, to deposit in the most Holy and Sacred place in the Holy temple of GOD, on the consecrated Hill of Zion.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.450I next visited Mother Lucy Smith, the mother of those noble men even the Lords anointed, whose names were Joseph, Hiram, Samuel and Don Carloss, and the wife of Joseph Smith sen. the first Patriarch of the last dispensation. All those men fell directly or indirectly as matters for the cause of truth and of God, Joseph and Hiram being shot in Cold Blood.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.451The Old Mother and Prophetess felt most heart broaken at the loss of her Children and the wicked and Cruel treatment she had recieved from the hands of the gentile world. She begged a blessing at my hands. I lade my hands upon her head and proclaimed the following by the Spirit of God.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.451The following blessing was proclaimed upon the head of Mother Lucy Smith (the Mother of the Prophet seer and Revelator Joseph and his brethren) on the 23d day of August 1844 under the hands of Elder Wilford Woodruff of the quorum of the Twelve: = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.451Beloved Mother in Israel according to your request I lay my hands upon your head, in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth and by virtue of the Holy Priesthood and the of the kingdom of God to bestow a blessing upon you for thou art worthy of all blessings.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.451As I lade my hands upon thy husband Joseph Smith sen. the Patriarch of the Church by his request to bless him as he lay upon his bed like Jacob of old ready to gather up his feet and sleep with his fathers, and I about to take my departure over the sea to visit

foreign nations, which was the last time we ever met on earth in like manner do I essteem it a blessing and a privilege to lay my hands upon your head, in your decline of life to leave with you my parting blessing as I am again Called to bid farewell to my native Country and visit foreign Climes to bear record of the word of God.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.451We may never meet again on earth. But I thank my God that I have this privilege of blessing thee, for my heart is full of blessings for thee for thou art the greatest Mother in Israel. The sons thou hast bourn and Cherished are the most noble spirits that ever graced humanity or tabernacled in flesh. Their work shall be had in honorable remembrance through all generations of men. Though counted among transgressors, they like the Messiah have shed their blood for the sins of the people, and freely offered their lives and sealed their testimony.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.452Thou hast lived and stood to see the fall of thy sons by the rage of gentile hands. And like an impenatrible rock in the midst of the mighty deep thou hast remained unmoved untill God has given thee [the] desires of thy heart in seeing the keys of the Kingdom of God held in the hands of thy Posterity so planted in the earth that they shall never be taken from it untill he reigns whose right it is to reign.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.452Let thy heart be Comforted in the midst of thy sorrow, for thou shalt be had in honorable remember-ance forever in the Congregations of the righteous. Thou shalt be remembered in thy wants during the remainder of thy day. And when thou art called to depart thou canst lie down in peace having seen the salvation of God, in laying an everlasting foundation for the deliverance /of Israel/ through the instrumentality of thy sons.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.452I seal upon your head all the blessings of the fulness of the gospel and of the Church of the first born, and all those blessings that have been sealed upon you heretofore. If we meet no more on earth we will meet in the morn of the first resurrection whare you shall recieve thrones, powers, a dominion and kingdom, in Connexion with thy husband in his high exhaltation in the linage of his fathers. I seal all these blessings upon your head in the name of Jesus Christ and by virtue of the Holy Priesthood, Amen.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.45224th (12) I met in Council with the Twelve and the Temple and Nauvoo House Committies. A variety of Subjects was Conversed upon. Among others measures were entered into to hasten the Temple as speady as possible, to Council young men from abroad to come in and bring money and means to spend for that purpose. It was thought best for the Saints to go north into the Colder Country to build a branch. It was thought best for Br Wight to go north with his Company and not South. The quorum of the Twelve blessed as follows:Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.453A Blessing bestowed upon the head of Elder Wilford Woodruff under the hands of the quorum of the Twelve Elder John Taylor being Spokesman. Nauvoo August 24th 1844: Brother Woodruff we lay our hands upon your head in the name of Jesus Christ and by the authority of the Holy Priesthood to seal upon your head a blessing and set you apart unto the important mission which is appointed you of the Lord by the voice of the

Twelve to go over the Sea to England, to take Charge of the Churches throughout that land.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.453And we ask God the Eternal Father in the name of Jesus Christ, to bless you with health and Strength, open the door befor you and your family that you may have food and rament and money and all things necessary to make you comfortable and that the power of God may rest upon you in a greater degree than in any mission before.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.453We seal upon your head these blessings. You shall be preserved to finish your mission and return with your family and meet in the Temple of the Lord and rejoice therein and shout Hosanna. You shall have Power and wisdom to accomplish the design of your missions and shall have the desire of your heart given you in all things in righteousness before God.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.453I settelled with Mr Hiram Kimball and I gave him my due Bill to the amount of [ ].Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.453I settled my accounts and business with several individuals. I had Calls from several friend during the day and evening. I spent the evening in packing up my trunk and writing.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.45325th Sunday I met with the congregation of the Saints in Nauvoo. I was called upon to address them inasmuch as I was about to leave them to go on a mission to England I arose and deliverd them my farewell address. It was short. The following is a few items which I presented to the People:Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.454Their is a spirit in man and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth it understanding. It is through this principle that this congregation is assembled together at this Place. You had understanding of the things of God by the spirit of God. And I have now one important declaration to make unto you and that is that inasmuch as you will be united in heart mind and action in supporting your councillors the authority of the church the Priesthood of God and follow the council given you, as you have endeavord to follow the council of the Prophet while he was living, you will be safe and blessed and will Prosper. But if you are divided and reject the council of God you will fall. Union and faithfulness is your salvation.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.454It is true you have been led by one of the best men that ever has graced humanity, or tabernacled in flesh. But he has gone. He has sealed his testimony with his blood. He has loved this people unto death. But I would now call upen this people to be united in building upon the foundation which The Prophet Joseph has laid. It is true you have been called to suffer much in the cause in which you are engaged. But if Judgment begins at the house of God, babylon will not escape. And if their is a fire in a green tree a dry tree will not escape the fire. And their is no people more prepared for the shok that is Coming on the earth than the latter day Saints, for the object we have is to secure blessings beyound the veil in the first resurrection. This we are preparing for.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.454Again I would say let not the saints be troubled because they have lost their Prophet, for

I would ask because the Prophet has sealed his testimony with his Blood & if that destroys the gospel, or take away the power of God, is truth anhilated, or has the Priesthood found a burying place? I tell you Nay it does not. The testiment is now in force. Therefore my council is to follow the example of those who have gone before and be faithful untill death. If you will be united and go to with your mights in building that temple you will have power to accomplish it & get an endowment.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.455I exhorted them to faithfulness and requested their Prayers, asked forgiveness of any thing that I might have done wrong and bade them farewell.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.455I was followed by Elder B. Young who made many interesting remarks. Also Elders O Hyde and P. P. Pratt testifyed that Joseph the Prophet and Seer had ordained, anointed, and appointed the Twelve to lead the Church. Had given them the Keys of the Kingdom of God for that purpose.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.455W. W. Phelps and R. Cahoon bore testimony to the same thing, saying that Joseph said unto the Twelve upon your sholdiers the kingdom of God must rest in all the world. Now round up your sholdiers and bear it.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.455Many important things were spoken that I have not time to write. The brethren came forward to convey us to Chicago when we were ready.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.455When the meeting was Closed, after shaking hand with many friends, and taking many letters to convey to England, I returned to my family. All our children were at home. Br & Sister Benbow was present.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.45526th I went to the River in Company with Mrs Woodruff to be baptized for some of our dead friends. I was baptized for five of my friends under the hands of G. A. Smith, & confirmed under the hands of Elder Richards. Their names were Cyrus Thompson, Sylva Thompson Hyram Barber Arena Hart, Electa Woodruff.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.455Phebe W. Woodruff was baptized for five of her friends under the hands of W. W. & confirmed by W. Richards. Olive Libby, Sarah Pierce, Ezra Carter, Sophia Carter, Rachael Smith. NoteWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.455W. Woodruff baptised & confirmed by G.A.S. on the 26th of Aug. for: Asahel Hart, wife, Asahel Hart, Joseph Hart, Sophrona Hart, Adna Hart, Eunice Hart, Robt. Mason, Erastus Hart, Milla Woodruff, Hellan Woodruff, Henry Woodruff, Laura Hoskins, Marietta Hoskins, Wakerman Standley.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.45627th This was an exeeding busy and laborious day with me. It was the last day that I or my family shall spend in Nauvoo for many days. I have left my family and friends almost yearly to go on missions in the vineyard of the Lord, for the last ten years of my life, but have never attempted to take my family with me before for the purpose of accompaning me on a mission. But as I am now about to leave my own country to again visit foreign climes to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ & take care of the Churches which will

probably be a long mission, I conclude it best to take my family with me according to the Council of the Twelve.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.456So this day is spent settleing accounts taking inventories of Goods and Chatels left, packing up goods, recieving letters, biding friends farewell blessing the Saints, which continued untill midnight.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.456* At 12 oclok at night in company with Mrs Woodruff, Br A. O. Smoot, Sisters Smoot, and Hannah Ells, we walked to the Temple of the Lord in Nauvoo, and as we approached it we lifted up our eyes and beheld the greatness grandure and glory that presented itself to our view in a conspicuous manner. While she was coverd with the silver rays of the Queen of the night who was pouring the whole strength of the brighness of her glory upon her it presented an imposing, grand, and sublime senery to the beholder.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.456After gazing a few moments upon her magnus walls, and examining her capitols which were Completed, standing on the ground, we all as of one accord assended the laders unto the top of the walls. Several of the policee and friends followed our example, among which was Gen C. C. Rich and Elder Godard. We repaired to the South west cornor of the Temple and their in company with Mrs Woodruff & the above named brethren and sisters, we bowed our knees upon the top corner stone which was prepaired to recieve its Capitol, And their with up lifted hands towards heaven, I called upon the God of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Joseph by Prayer and supplication to except the gratitude of our hearts for his mercies and blessings unto us in preserving our lives giving us power to build the Temple thus far. Prayed that the Saints might have power to finish the Temple according to the Patern given, and accepted at their hands, that the Saints might recieve their endowment, and be prepared to plant the work of God in all the world.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.457I asked my heavenly father in the name of Jesus Christ and by virtue of the Holy Priesthood and the Keys of the kingdom of God that he would spedily avenge the blood of Joseph the Prophet Seer and Revelator, and Hiram the Patriarch, which had been shed by the hands of the American gentile nation, upon all the heads of the Nation and State that have aided, abeted or perpetrated the horid deed, of sheding the blood of those righteous men even the Lords anointed.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.457I prayed that God would preserve our lives and enabled us to Fill our mission in righteousness and be enabled to again return to this land and tread the courts of the Lords house in peace and recieve blessings at his hand. And that a double portion of the spirit of Josephs God might rest upon President Brigham Young and upon the quorum of the Twelve in connexion with him, that they may have power to bear off the keys of the kingdom of God in all the world, in righteousness and truth according to the power of God. And that the work of the ministry, and Power of the Priesthood, may rest upon all the quorums of the Church and Elders of Israel.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.457I dedicated myself my family, and all apper-taining unto me, unto God committing my all

into his hands for the mission Praying for his blessing to rest upon me through the mission appointed unto me in the name of Jesus Christ Amen.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.458After Prayers we again desended to the ground returned to our homes with Joy and peace in our hearts.A Blessing given under the hands of B. YoungAnd H. C. KimballAug 28th 1844Upon the head of Phoebe W. Woodruff = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.458Beloved Sister in the name of the Lord we bless you as you are about to take you departure over the sea in company with your husband where he is going to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You shall be blest on your mission in common with your husband & thou shall be the means of doing much good for you shall have the desires of your heart in all things.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.458Your life & health shall be precious in the eyes of the Lord and in the hour of distress & trouble thou shalt be preserved by the power of God. Thou shall be satisfied with your mission. Thy life shall be prolonged & thou shalt be a comfort to thy husband. Thou must hold him by faith that he may be useful through his life. If thou wilt go in /all/ humility thou shalt be preserved to return & meet with the Saints in the temple of the Lord & shall rejoice therein & thy children shall be preserved until thou shall return & meet with them again.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.458Thou art Sealed up unto eternal life & we Seal all these blessings upon thy head & all others which thou shall desire in righteouness even so, Amen.Note = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Same DayA blessing upon the head of Susan Cornelia WoodruffWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.459Susan Cornelia we lay our hands upon thy head in the name of Jesus Christ & by virtue of the holy priesthood we bless you with the blessings of life & health & of Abraham of Isaac & of Jacob. I seal thee against the power of desease. We ask God that thou mayest live & cross the sea with thy parents & that the angels may guard thee & we rebuke all weaknesses & fevers & afflictions /& that thou may-est/ begin to amend from this hour according to the faith of thy parents & shall again return to this land & we seal all these blessing upon this child & seal it up to eternal life that it may be prolonged upon the earth to bear off the name of thy Father & Mother to future generations with the blessings of peace & prosperity & with a gentle spirit in the name of Jesus Christ & [by] virtue of the authority of the holy priesthood even so Amen. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.459Request of John P. McEwan that W. Woodruff will write my Father from England. His address:Henry McEwan

No 2 High RiggsEdinburgh(President over the Edinburgh Conference)Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.459Nauvoo Aug 28 1844 To all the Saints Elders and Saints in Europe greetings. We send our beloved brother Wilford Woodruff to England to take Charge of all the business transactions pertaining to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints both spiritual and temporal. We wish you to give diligent heed to his Council in all things.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.459And as we have not the opportunity of Informing you of what has transpired this Season by letter, our beloved brother will make known unto you all things. We wish the brethren to be faithful and diligent in keeping all of the Commandments of God and in hearkening to the council of those who are sent to Council them.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.460Let no man or set of men think they have Power or authority of the Keys of the kingdom above the Apostle Wilford Woodruff whom we send unto you to instruct you in the things pertaining to life and salvation; Though our prophet be slain for the word of God and the testimony of Jesus, yet the keys of the Kingdom remain in the Church and the heavens are not closed. Neither is the mouth of the Almighty closed up sealed up that he cannot speak. The God of Israel will communicate to his disciples from time to time all things necessary for the building up of his kingdom upon the earth untill Israel is gatherd, yea even all the blood of Abraham Scattered over all the earth, Zion established, Jerrusalem rebuilt, and the whole earth be filled with the glory and knowledge of God.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.460We wish all the Saints in England to continue their gathering as usual to the land of America and they may have the Privilege of appointing a committee to visit the land of America to prepare a location for a settlement of the brethren from Europe according to their desire under the direction and Council of Elder Wilford Woodruff.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.460And further we would say unto all the Saints in all the world that may be visited by Elder Wilford Woodruff that inasmuch as they will harken unto his Council they shall be blessed. Inasmuch as they will render him any assistance in his mission they will be doing the will of God and shall not loose their reward. And we desire that all Saints may use their efforts to sustain him in this important mission which he is called to fulfill by their faith, prayers, and brotherly love according to the peace of God for he is qualifyed to teach the Saints in the things pertaining to the Church and kingdom of God established in these last days.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.460Therefore dear brethren we would say in conclusion be humble and faithful and harken dilligently unto the council of this our beloved brother in the Lord Elder Wilford Woodruff and the blessings of God will attend you in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.Williard Richards Clerk (Brigham Young President of the Twelve)Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.461Aug 28th A vary busy morning packing up goods preparing to start, Recieving blessings, blessing People biding friends farewell, which occupied nearly the whole day. At 4 oclok in the evening I parted with the quorum of the Twelve at the Temple and

started on my Journey again for England. Our company Consisted of W. Woodruff Wife and two children Hiram Clark & Wife, And Capt. [ ] Jones and wife & three Brethren that came with their teams to Convey us to Chicago. We rode to Br Kelloggs & spent the night 15 miles from Nauvoo.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.46129th Rode to Laharp & spent the afternoon & held a meeting in the evening with the Saints. They gave us $2.15 cts to help us on our Journey. Ispent the night with Elder George Coulson.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.46130th Rode to Monmouth and spent the night.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.46131st Rode through Hendersonsville and spent the night with Mr Robins.SeptemberWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.461Sept 1st Sunday Rode to Br Gailords and took breakfast. Fed our horses. Saw Elder Phineas Wright on his way to Nauvoo. We rode to Toulon and spent the night with Elder Perry. It was the hotest day we had experienced during the season but we had a heavy storm in the evening. Elder G. A. Smith and myself had held a meeting in the Court house in this place once before this season on our way east.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.4612d Continued our journey.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.4613 Rode to Spoon River. Could not cross. Went up the River 2 miles forded and returned to the road. Spent about 3 hours in gaining 1 mile. [p.462] Crossed the low prairie to Providence. Spent the night at Cushion's Tavern.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.4624th Paid the Bill $3. Rode through Princeton after crossing Beauro near Indiantown. Passed Dover and stoped for the night with Br Simpson B. Huffa-ker. He lives in 1 mile off Greenfield. He wished to put in 400 bushels of wheat for the Temple.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.4625th Rode to Yrick Tavern. Took dinner. Had an interview with Mrs Alney, learned that Win. & Wilson Law had just passed before us. We rode to Mr Kimballs from Maine & spent the night.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.4626th Rode across the Prairie. Swamped our horses. Took breakfast at Sommonnauk. Crossed fox River above Auroria and passed through the village and stoped for the night at Jones Tavern near Napersville.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.4627th Rode to Chicago and spent the night at the Br Shaws in a yellow house on the beach of the Lake near the Lake house. Mrs Woodruff was about sick. Br Samuel Shaw is the Presiding Elder in Chicago. The branch No about 20. Distance from Nauvoo to chicago 240.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.4628th Sunday Mrs Woodruff was quite unwell. I held two meetings with the Saints. Elder T. Nixon was present. We had taken his licence during the season for improper conduct. He appeared humble and desired to return to the Church. Voluntine Ames was also

present. Is trying to be a deist, but has hard work of it.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.462The Saints had a meeting in the evening. I did not attend. I went on board of the Propellor Oswego to go to Oswego on our way east. Mrs Woodruff was quite unwell through the night. We had an exeeding high wind and rough Lake though saturday night Sunday and Sunday night so the boats Could not go out. So we lie in port wind bound.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.4629th Monday Wind still in the north. Lake rough. We did not leave port but spent the day in Chicago.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.46310th Left Chicago in the morning. Passed Little Port New Port and arived at Milwakie in the morning.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.46311th Wind still in the north. We went into the river and spent the day and night.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.46312th Wind changed from north to west. We left the river at 8 oclok & proceded up the lake. (I perused a Book entitled the History of the Welch baptist published in Pittsburg, Professing to trace their origin to John the baptist. It contains many interesting items of history, but their is one trait in it the same as in evry history published since the days of Christ and the Apostles, (except what has been published by the latter Day Saints) ie. they are all alike robed of Apostolic purity religion, orders ordinances, Holy Ghost, gifts graces miricles Prophets Revelations. All of one accord cry out these things are done away. But they are ownly done away through their unbelief, making void the law of God changing the ordinances breaking the everlasting covenant departing from the Apostolic order of things.)Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.463We sailed well through the day and night. Mrs Woodruff made a request which is to be granted within three Years <[--] to have> 2 <[-]>. In the morning we came in sight of the Manatau Islands.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.46313th Fair breeze. Sail well. Arived at the Manatau Islands at 12 oclok. Spent three hours there. I walked over the beach with Mrs Woodruff the Same ground that we walked over after being wrecked on the Chesapeak in Sept 1841. It brought the scene fresh to mind. We wrote on some smooth stones Concerning our wreck and our mishion to England our names and dates &c.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.463We left the Island at 3 oclok, & Continued our Journey under a fair stiff breeze and a high wind in the night. Arived in sight of the Michelamackanack in the morning.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.46414th A Cloudy still morning. Left Mishelamac-kanack 8 miles on our left. Passed many fishing for trout. We had a plesant time through the day and evening.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.46415th Sunday We found ourselves in the morning glideing smoothly through lake Huron. A plesent morning and bright sun. We arived in the river St Clair.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.46416th A bright pleasant morning. We sail well. Passed through Lake St Clair. Arived at

Detroit at 8 oclok. I had an interview with Elder Peter Van Avery. We paid our Bills to Oswego which was $5 dollars each. Spent the night in Detroit.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.46417th Left Detroit in the morning. Sail well through the day and evening untill 12 oclk at night a strong wind arose. The Lake was rough. The boat rocked badly and in the midst of it opposite the Cleveland lighthouse at midnight the cry of fire, fire, fire, was rung through the boat by the watch on duty.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.464We immediately leaped from our beds in our night Cloths and each one Caught a bucket the best he Could. I Caught a bucket about half full of water and run as I was barefoot to the stern of the boat looking for the fire while some was runing up stares I leaped into the engine room And saw the fire in one Cornor of the stern of the boat. I run over the pile of Coal and dashed my water into the fire which was not larger than a half bushel measure. At the same time a bucket of water flung by Capt Davis struck the fire and it was instantly extinguished.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.464Their is nothing more terrible or alarming than the cry of fire on board of a ship or steem boat at Sea or on any water out of reach of Land. It is far more terrible than a storm or wreck, for when fire gets the Control under such circumstances all hope is lost, and persons will plunge into the deep to escape its fury. But in this case the fire was out and the alarm over in the term of a minute.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.465On my return to the cabin I found one woman flung into convulsions with alarm. Mrs Woodruff was holding her in her arms. She did not get over it untill the next day.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.46518th The wind arose at 1 oclok in the morning. The Lake was soon vary rough. The boat rocked badly untill morning. All were sea sick or Lake Sick which was equally as bad. We put into fairport and remained through the day. It is plesant to reach a port after a Storm.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.465Fairport looks as though it was going to desolation, & it is according to Prophecy. The inhabitants have long tried to destroy the Latter Day Saints. We left fairport about sundown to start for Oswego via the Welland Canal on the Canida Side. Had a good time through the night. Distance from Chicago to Fairport 1,000 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.46519th A Pleasant morning. Wind fair. We crossed Lake Erie. Entered the mouth of the Welland Canal at 4 oclock to go around the falls into Lake Ontario on the Canida Side. The Canal is 28 miles long & has 38 locks. We traveled 7 miles & stoped for the night.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.46520th We passed through the locks slowly. I spent the day in perusing an interesting work entitled "Narrative & recollections of Van Demans Land During a three years Captivity of Stephen S Wright together with an account of the battle of Prescot in which he was taken prisioner; his imprisonment in Canida; Trial, Condemnation and transportation to Australia. His terrible Sufferings in the british Penal Colony of Van Demands and return to the United States, with a Copius Appendix embracing facts and documents relating to the Patriot war now first given to the Public from the original notes

and Papers of Mr Wright and other sourses by Caleb Lyon of Lyondale."Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.466Among other things it gives an account of the execution in Canada of several brave men for taking an active part in the Patriot war among which were "Col Von Schoultz, Dorephus Abbey, Daniel George of watertown N.Y. And Col Martin Woodruff A Deputy Sheriff of Salina Onandagua Co N.Y. Von Schoultz was an Elegant Polish Scholar. His father was a General in the Polish army. Fell coverd with wounds beneath the Towers of warsaw. His son attained to the rank of Col under Napolian and has been a residence in America several years. Took part in the Patriot war in Canida, being deserted by trators was hung by the british in Canada." The whole narative was interesting.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.466 I wrote a letter to Br Azmon Woodruff. Gave him an account of my travels and an invitation to meet me at father Woodruff, and write me a letter direct to Boston.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.46621 st A vary high wind. So much so the boats stoped saying they were wind bound. But it is an odd thing to be wind bound in the locks of a canal. We traveld about 1 mile to day.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.46622d Traveld about 9 miles and came to lake Ontario. We left the canal & entered lake Ontario at 6 oclok Sunday night. Sail well untill midnight.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.46623d A gale arose at midnight. Had a dreadful time. Lake rough. Boat rocked badly. All were sick. The lake continued rough through the day. The boat Caught fire again but was soon extinguished. We run into the mouth of the Genesee river about sun set having beat all day against wind and tide. All glad to make Port again.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.46624th Left the mouth of the Gennessee river at 1 oclok in the morning. Had a comfortable time.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.466Arived in Port at Oswego at 9 oclok. All much rejoicd to set feet upon land after being Confined to the lakes 15 days. Distance from Buffalo to Oswego via Welland Canal 200 mile.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.467I mailed the letter to Azmon Woodruff and took Packet Minerva for Syracuse. Fare 75 each $1.50. Expenses of living from Detroit to Oswego was $1.32. Arived in Syracuse at 4 oclok in the morning.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.46725th Took Packet for Utica. Expenses with Baggage $3.50. Arived in Utica in the evening and took Packet for Schenactady. Fare $1.75 $3.50.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.46726th Arived in Schenactady in the evening. Took cars and boat for Albany via of Troy. Lost my carpet bag in the scrape. Upon on my arival at Albany it seemed as though I should be torn in peaces by the carman and Irish runners all pulling and haulling. I spent the night at Holmes Temperance House near the rail road landing. Carroans fee 50 cts. Distance from Oswego to Albany 200 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.467

27th Bill $1.50 cts. Two Tickets one to Boston $6, one to Russel $2.96. Took Cars and left Albany in the morning. I parted with my family at Russel depo at noon. My family went on to Boston And I walked up to Br Vinson Shirtliffs 4 miles from Russel Depo. Distance of the day 100 miles. I met a welcome reception at Br Shirtliffs.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.46728th $4. I Parted with Br Shirtliff who went to attend an appointment. I spent the day at his house writing in my Journal. A hard frost.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.46729th Sunday A severe Storm. I rode in it with Br Palmer to the Crooked river branch through West-field. 9 miles. I held a meeting in the evening with the Saints. Had a good time. 9 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.46730th I took Br Deweys hors & waggon & rode to Simsbury. Called upon Aunt Cossetts and dined.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.467Found Aunt Cossets vary poorly. I rode to Farmington And spent the night at fathers house. * I found Father and mother in good health. This is the second visit I have made them this summer. My interview was plesant with them. Distance of the day 30.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.468Sept 31st I left fathers House. Rode to Avon. Called upon Uncle Thadeus Thompson. He looked rather old. I Called upon Aunt Abia Thompson. She greeted me warmly. Wished me God speed; She possesses Good and kind feeling. I passed Zera Woodford's & spoke to him. I next Called upon cousin Eldad Woodruff. He appeared Glad to see me. He looked natural. I next called upon Uncle Titus Woodruff. He was gone. His wife Aunt Iva & his Son Aphek was at home. I spent a few moment with them and next called upon Mr Wilson Herd. He was vary feble. Caltha was poor. I Called upon Capt Francis Woodruff. He look most ready for the grave. Still he was about. I called upon uncle Ozem Woodruff family. He was not at home. Aunt Hanna was well. I saw Erastus Woodruff setting in the Stoop of a Store. I Called upon Oliver Tillistons to see Br Thompson as he was to work there, But I did not see him. I passed uncle Alson Thompson & saw John Woodruff in Canton.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.468I passed on to New Hartford. I here called upon an old friend and acquaintance Charles Lyman. We formerly had good seasons together in Prayer. He spoke of the Address of his Sister (Mrs Mary A. Curtis West Martinsburg New York). She would like to understand our manner of faith. I rode to Cole-brook viewed the old mills & house whare father lived, took tea with Johathan Stillman & Called upon Mrs Caroline Wolcott. Next upon Mr Leonard Gillet to sell him a peace of land for Dexster Stillman. Gillet was not at home. I spent the night at Mr Wolcott's. Distance of the day 30 m.OctoberWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.468October 2d Tuesday 1st I returned to New Hartford. Called a few moments upon Charles Lyman.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.468Rode to Canton. Had an interview with John Woodruff called upon uncle Alson Thompson & took dinner with him. And I spent two hours with Br Thompson Woodruff.

I had not seen him before for fourteen years except one evening in Richland N.Y. about seven years since. We were both glad to meet. We talked over many old times. He was much worn down.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.469I returned to my fathers House & spent the night in company with uncle Ozem Woodruff. We were also glad to meet. O how sweet are the hours spent in the society of my friends who stand with me in the same covenant of the gospel. Their is an increase of Interest in the visits I make at my fathers house. * 30 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.4692 3d I rode into Hartford. I made enquiry for Elder Q Sparks. Could not find him. I returned home to fathers House & spent the night. * 20 mils.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.4693 4th I spent the day writing at fathers house. Sister Hooker came down & I administered to her by the laying on of hands. I wrote a letter to Mr Smith Tuttle of Fair Haven. I had an interesting time through the evening with Father Mother and uncle Ozem Woodruff.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.469* I lade my hands upon the head of Uncle Ozem Woodruff And I ordained him unto the office of An HIGH PRIEST after the order of Melchisedec. He was much affected with the testimony born to his mind at the time of the ordination. I had an interesting time with the family.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.469Oct 4 5th * 1844I arose in the morning.Light was the heavens adorning.I spent a plasant hourBeneath my fathers bowerWith my friends I bent my knees in prayer.I pray for peace to abide forever there. [p.470]

[Click to view full-size image.]Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.471After praying for the last time in the circle of my fathers family I took the Parting hand with Father & Mother & Uncle Ozem Woodruff. Left them in good health & spirits & again commenced my Journey.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.471I called upon Aunt Lydia Hart a few moments. Passed by the Mills house & farm the place of my birth & youth; Called upon Aunt Wheelers & her family. All appeared glad to see me. Cousin Luther Wheeler informed me that the Address of Levi Els-worth Thompson is Nottaway, St Joseph Co, Michigan. Sturgess Prairie is near.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.471I rode on to Simsbury & stoped at Aunt Cossetts. She was deranged I lade hands upon her and rebuked the Spirit by which she was bound & she immediately seemed to be some better. I took the parting hand with the whole family & rode to Elder Ashbel Deweys Little river near westfield. 30 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.471

I retired to rest and had the following dream: I thought their was A large building standing in Nauvoo Joining my house. Appeared to be filled with lumber and many men to work in it. I saw the foundation of it begin to give way. I run in to warn the people to leave it but it fell with a mighty crash while I was in it. I narrowly escaped being killed, but got out without injury. I then saw my own dwelling brick house in Nauvoo the foundation of it to give way. I went into that to warn my family to leave it but it fell with us in it but I got out & my wife with her child in her arms all safe. The interpetation I shall understand before many days.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.4715 6th Sunday I Preached to the Saints in the forenoon & Br Sparks in the Afternoon. I visited sister Adams in the evening who lade at the point of death. We administered to her by the laying on of hands. I returned to Br A. Deweys and spent the night. I wrote a letter in the evening. Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.4717th I took cars & rode to Boston. Arived at Br Phelpses at 7 oclock. The Saints had a church meeting. I repaired to the Place And the first business that was done after I arived was Elder John Hardy resigned his office as presiding Elder, And Joseph Ball appointed in his stead. The appointment of Elder Ball was opposed by Elder Phelps, but Phelps was soon bourn down by Brannan & Wm. Smith. I saw things were wrong sumwhare. I gave out an appointment to meet the Churches on Saturday night. I spent the night with Br Phelps. Distance of the day 100 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.4728th I spent the day in Boston. I visited John Hardy And a number of Saints who appeared much affected with the improper conduct of several Elders who was travelling through their midst. I think I done much good In visiting them. It is a critical time now throughout the eastern Churches, And men need wisdom in order to keep things strait.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.472I Attended the opening of a long discussion between G. J. Adams & O. Bachellor of the Marlbury Chapel. It was a kind of a monied scheme.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.472I returned to Br Phelpses and spent the whole night in writing a long letter to Elder B. Young giving an account of the critical state of the Churches in the Eastern cities &c.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.4729th I wrote 2 letters one to Elder M. Holmes & the other to J. C. Little of Peterborough N.H. I rode to Salem & held a good meeting with the Saints. Spent the night with Elder N H. Felt merchant Tailor Salem. Distance 14 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.47210th * I wrote 4 Letters to Nauvoo one to Dwight Webster. Sent him $10 dollars to pay my Taxes /And for sister Eunice/. I sent one Letter to Sister Brown & sent her $2 dollar to pay her for her labour in assisting us. I wrote one letter to Br & sister Benbow, & one to Br Dexter Stillman, all included in one Directed to Br Webster.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.472I ordained 2 priest & confirmed 2 last evening. I sent $1 dollar in the letter to Br Benbow for Wilford.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.47211th I wrote a lengthy letter for the Prophet concerning Elder Sidney Rigdon. Bore my

testimony in the case. I preached to a respectable congregation who gave me a collection of $20 dollars. I wrote a small Letter to Elder Young inclosed in a Letter to Br Webster in which I spoke my mind.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.47312th I rode to Boston. Attended a Church meeting and had the power of God rested upon me. I spoke to the Church in great Plainness concerning iniquity in all its forms. Urged the importance of building the Temple. I informed the Saints that evry man in the Church from the head to the foot if they broke the commandments & law of God would be brought to Justice & I advised all to be cautious not to throw themselves to ruin because others do wrong. I was followed by Elder Adams.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.473 I had Conversation with Br Whitmore. He related A dream to me as follows: He had prayed to God to let him see Joseph in a dream. And he fell asleep And dreamed that he saw the heavens opened and deheld some of the things of eternity. He saw a personage arise out of the earth, and An Elder informed him that it was Joseph Smith. Joseph did not speak to him but droped some slips of paper on the ground from whence he rose. Br Whirmore picked up one of them & read the following words: (Emma is not worthy of me.) He wished to read the others but the person with him picked them up & put them in his pocket & did not let him read them.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.473At the Close of my meeting Elder Brannan pre-fered a Charge against Elder Hardy for slander. So did Elder Adams. The trial comes on Tuesday night. I spent the night with Br Phelps. Distance of the day 15 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.47313th Sunday I met a large congregation of Saints at the [ ] Hall opposite the Boylston Hall. I had the spirit & power of God rest upon me & I had a good time. I dined with Br Dam & called upon Sister Vote. She gave me $10 & other Sisters $5 to help me on my mission. I walked to meeting with Sister Cobb, who inquired about Nauvoo.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.474I had an interesting meeting in the afternoon. I enjoyed much of the spirit of God. The Audience was still & gave good attention. A Collection was taken up to assist me on my mission And about $50 dollars in all was taken including about $15 at Sister Voce.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.474I attended the discussion in the evening at Marlboro Chapel between Adams & Bachellor. Adams sustained his position much the best. I spent the night at Br Phelps. Sister Phelps had a fine daughter born during the night.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.47414th I done up my package of letters to Nauvoo in a rapper & directed it [to] Brigham Young & put it into the hands of Elder Wingate Containing $13 dollars in all. I spent the night at Br Phelps, And dreamed of being in the midst of rattle snakes. I had power to kill them. A few nights previous I saw a monster of a serpent. Tried to kill me but had no power.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.474Oct 15th I visited Lowel and held a meeting with the Lowell branch. It was rather a squally time. Dificulties appear to be rising in this quarter. Some dissatisfaction. After I closed I was followed by Eider Wm. Smith.

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.474I was visited in the evening by Elders M. Holmes and 2 Hardys from Georgetown. Was glad to see them. They spent about one hour with me. I was glad to see them. They returned home. I spent the night with Br Libby. 25 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.474This evening their is a trial in Boston on the case of Elder John Hardy to try to cut him of saying that he has slandered Brannon Adams & Wm. Smith.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.47416th I spent the day in Lowell and Preached in the evening. Elder Wm. Smith went to Peterboro. I baptized and confirmed two in the evening. (Varanus Libby & Mary Thornton) of Lowell Mass. The Church in Lowell gave me $8 dollars to assist me on my mission. I wrote an Acrostic in two Albums viz Mary Thorntons & Ann R. Gould. I spent the night with Br Libby.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.47517th I rode to Peterboro /in company with Govornor John H Steel/. Called upon the presiding Elder Jesse C. Little & found Elder Smith there.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.475We held a meeting in the evening. Br Smith preached. We spent the night with Br Little. I wrote 2 letters one to Mrs Woodruff & one to Hiram Clark of New York.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.47518th It was A rainy day. I visited & administered to several sick but I spent most of the day in reading the first vol of Stephens travels in Egypt, Arabia, Petrea and the Holy Land, and I was highly edifyed with it.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.475I attended meeting in the evening. Elder Wm. Smith again addressed the assembly. Spoke of the rise & progress of the Church, coming forth of the Book of Mormon. The Saints brought forward their tithings for the Temple all of which Elder Win. Smith took to the amount of $150 dollars for the Temple and $25 or $30 dollars for his own use. We spent the night with Br Bingham Bemont.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.47519th I parted with Elder Wm. Smith in the morning who went to Lowell. I spent the day with Br Little. I read during the day the second vol of Stephens travels in Egypt Arabia & the Holy Land &c. And I was exeedingly interested in the same Thinking that perhaps I might follow his footsteps over some of the same ground in some of my travels in the earth. It was interesting to trace him in his travels through Edom among the Palaces Cut out of the Solid rock and through the Holy land, visiting the Holy sepulcher and all places spoken of in the scripture.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.475In the evening several friends came from other churches to spend the sabbath with me, among which was Br Carlin Mack. His father and mother Smith are own brothers. He is an Elder. I preached in the evening to the Church. Had a plesant time.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.47620th Sunday A plesant day. I met with a congregation of Saints & sinners & preached in the forenoon and afternoon, & had a good time. I met with the saints in the evening & the time was taken up mostly by the Church in bearing testimony of the work. I spoke twice during the evening. The saints donated about $15 dollars to assist me on my

Journey. I spent the night in company with Charles A Adams at Br Jonas Livingston.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.47621st I left Peterboro in company with Elders C. A. Adams & Stephen Foster & rode to Elder Chilon Mack son of Solomon Mack, in Gilsum N.H. 23 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.476I preached in the evening at Gilsum. I enjoyed myself well. I spent the night with Mr Solomon Mack 72 years of Age Brother to Lucy Smith the Mother of Joseph Smith the Prophet. I spent the evening in Conversing with him about the Smith family and the gospel. Wished him to be baptized.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.47622d * This is the last day set by the Miller-its for the coming of Christ. They have set a number of days but this is the last one. I left Gilsom. Parted with father Mack & rode to the old homestead of Mother Smith. Saw the place whare she was born on the side of a high hill & the brook Ashu[ilet ?]. It is truly a rural place.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.476We rode through walpole. Had a good view of west minster in vermont. Called upon seven brethren & preached in the evening in company with Elders Charles A. Adams & Alfred Cordon in the school house at Drewsvill. Spent the night at Br Samuel Waldo. Distance of the day 15 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.47623d I Parted with the friends & Elder Adams at Drewsville & rode in company with Elder A. Cordon to Peterborough & had an interesting meeting with the Saints. I spent the night with Br Livingston. 33 miles. Droped my watch & broke my crystal to atoms as I dreamed.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.47724th I Parted with the Saints in Peterborough. Took stage & rode to Nashua. Took cars & rode to Boston. Fare from Peterboro to Boston $3.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.477I took Cab. Rode to the Post Office. Obtained * * a letter from Phebe at (2) Scarboroug stating that the Children were both sick or had been & Phebe vary sick at the Present time. I rode to Br Phelps. Read my letters with feelings of interest. Prepared for leaving early in the morning. [Asterisks are Woodruff's.]Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.477Elder Crosby spent the night with me. There had been a serious time in Boston in some trials in my absence. 80 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.47725th I purchased a number of articles to take to my family, such as 1 gal oysters, crackers, oranges, lemons shugar, &c. Took cars at Boston. Rode to Saeo. Called at Luthers. From thence to Scarborough.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.477Found my wife & two children with Sister Foss. It was a happy meeting. I found Phebe Amelia much better than she had been for she had been sick nigh unto death but had began to recover.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.477I walked over to Father Carters & spent a few hours with the family. Father & Fabyan went over with me to sister Foss & spent the evening. I spent the night with sister Foss.

Fare $3.75. 100 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.47726th I wrote a letter to Br & Sister Moul-ton & spent the day at sister Foss. Phebe seemed some better.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.47727th Sunday I spent the day at Sister Foss with my family & Father & Mother Carter. Phebe Amelia seemed to gain Strength.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.47728th A cold day. Phebe Amelia was better through the day than she had been. Eat harty in the evening she was taken with a relaps of the fever & the flem seemed to almost fill her lungs. She had a sick night.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.47829th A hard rainy morning. I went after Rhoda Carter to come & assist giving medicine to our Child who was vary sick. They commenced in the morning * & it was with the greatest difficulty we could get medicine into her or to get it to operate. At last her emeties & injections operated powerfully & she had the sickest day she ever had in her life. She lay for 6 hours like a dead person. She came to in the evening & rested well.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.47830th I went to the beach in the morning got a few small [h?]en clams, come home & eat them. Phebe is some better to day but vary feble. We received a paper from Ilus. I wrote him a letter.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.478Oct 31st 1844 I went to beach in the morning. Dug 2 bushels of clams. Spent the day at Sister Foss. Fabyan Carter came in in the evening & brought me a letter from Br Hiram Clark in New York.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.478 In the evening I baptized & confirmed 4 four members of Sister Foss family & also blessed them. viz Olive, Ezra, Rhoda, & Phebe. I spent the night with my family at Sister Foss. 6 miles.NovemberWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.478Nov 1st Friday Phebe Amelia is quite Cher-[ful?] this morning. Manifests a spirit of Play. Phebe Foss has been unwell for several days. Has had several turns of bleeding at the nose. She bled considerable this morning. Was quite poorly.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.478/D/ I had a peculiar dream last night one that is unutterable & Cannot be written for I cannot comprehend it all myself. I was called to hold the keys of the kingdom of God in all the world with the quorum of the Twelve & traveld with them over much of the world, & finally traveld through many countries alone & when I got through I saw many things I cannot write but in the end Br Joseph Smith Assisted me to come into the place whare he was and Pointed out my work, portion, & labour. I immediately entered into the duties assigned me.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.479I also had another dream. Was in the Presence of Br Joseph Smith. Was conversing about his death. Told him I felt bad about it & If I had known he would have been taken away so soon I should have conversed more with him & asked him more questions.

Said it was not his fault that I did not. Speaking of my work & duties said I had better get a dozen to help me. DWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.4792d Phebe Amelia Appears better to day. We moved over to father Carters. Phebe Foss & Sister Foss appear quite unwell. We spent the day at Father Carters. We got the Times & seasons of Oct 1st & Neighbor Oct 16. The epistle of the Twelve was interesting.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.4793rd Sunday I walked to Sisters Foss. I found her & Phebe Foss both sick. Phebe was taken with the nose bleed while I was there & bled much. It was thought she bled near two quarts. I was there through the day assisting them. Two sisters from the Saco Factories called to enquire about some friends in Nauvoo.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.4794th Phebe Amelia & Phebe Foss are both much better. Sister Foss is quite sick. I spent most of the day at father Carters writing. I let Sister Foss have $5 dollars in money to assist her in her sickness.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.4795th Sister Foss & her family had a sick day. Phebe Amelia is still on the mend. It is a cold wet day.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.4796th I wrote 4 Letters, one to father & Mother Woodruff one to Elder Clark one to Elder Holmes and one to B.Y. As an aditions to our troubles to day Ezra Carter jr. Brought home Sarah Elizabeth Foss from Portland quite sick. She had taken cold <during her [------]>. Was threatned with a fever. A bed was prepared for her in the same room with her Mother. She appeared puite sick.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.4807th Sister Foss & Sarah Elizabeth was quite sick through the day. Elizabeth is somwhat dangerous.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.4808th Sister Foss & Elizabeth had an exeeding sick day. Mrs Woodruff & myself were with them evry moment almost through the day. They both took a course of the Thomsonian Medicine. Elizabeth appears to be sinking. Phebe Amelia is gaining slowly.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.4809th Mrs Woodruff & myself both feel quite unwell being over the sick so much the day before. The sickness of Sister Foss & her family is the Typhus fever of the most malignant kind. I spent a part of the day with Sister Foss family. Ira Foss is down to day sick. Went through a course of medicine. Sister Foss is some better to day but Elizabeth is vary low.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.480Nov 10th Sunday morning Phebe & myself both Called upon sister Foss family. We found them both vary low. It was thought that Sarah Elizabeth Foss would not get well. I wrote two letter one to Ilus F. Carter & one to Freedom & Shuah Moulton giving them an account of the sickness of our friends. Br & Sister Scammans was with us through the day.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.480I paid Rhoda Scammans $2.50 cts which she lent me the fore part of the summer. In the

evening I felt quite unwell Mrs Woodruff gave me an Emetie of lobella. The sickness lasted about 2 minutes & all was over. I took supper & went to bed & had a comfortable nights rest.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.48011th This is the election day to cast their votes for President in the State of Maine. Sister Foss & family continue about the same vary sick. Phebe spent the day taking Care of them. I walked up in the evening to see them & Mrs Woodruff returned with me. * <Darkness [-] [to be?] prevailed.>Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.48112th Sister Foss & family are some better. Mrs Woodruff went to Saco.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.48113th Sister Foss & Sarah Elizabeth are both better to outward appearance. They both got together into one bed & prayed and sung & shouted glory to God &c. This no doubt was caused more by weakness of the system than by sound Judgment; for such religious exercises as are manifest at times at a camp meeting to be exercised by persons in a low state of fever are not beneficial eith[er] to soul or body.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.481I sent a paper to Ilus & one to Freedom Moulton Stating that Sister Foss & Sarah Elizabeth was better. But in the evening, Sarah Elizabeth was taken wors & began to sink vary fast. They gave her medicine but she was much distressed & they thought mortification had taken place.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.481(Nov 14th Thursday * When the destroyer reigns darkness prevails.) At about daylight I was Called upon to go to Sister Foss's for Sarah Elizabeth was dying. Mrs Woodruff and myself went up as soon as could, & when we arived at the house we found Sarah Elizabeth apparently dying and appeared as though she would not live 10 minutes. Sister Foss & Ira Foss her older son was vary sick. The family was taking medicine after the Thompsonian system viz roots & herbs. Three doctors were attending upon the family. It was difficult to tell what the fever was that they had. It was first called the Typhus fever, but it proved to be vary malignant if not a putrid fever. The doctors nurses, & watchers, were nearly all more or less affected with it that were in the midst of it. The tongue would turn black & in a low stage would swell. It seemed to be a difficult matter to break up the fever after it once seated.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.481But to returne to the subject of Elizabeth, Doctor Churchell came from Saco, to see Elizabeth. When he saw her he said it was of no use to give her any thing for she would soon go. He gave some council Concerning the rest of the sick, & thought preperations had better be made for removing the Corps as soon as the breath left the body & not have it remain in the room with the rest of the sick.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.482And after standing by Sarah Elizabeth Foss for two hours to see the last breath leave the body, expecting evry moment would be the last as she breathed shorter and shorter her puls all of a treamor. Spots appeared on the surface like mortification. Her eyes were closed, her tongue black as a coal & swollen some out of her mouth. I spent an hour preparing a place to lay her out moving beds bedsteads &c.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.482

When all of a sudden things took a turn with her. She opened her eyes. Had her reason well. Could talk. Her puls became regular. We ceased all further preperations for laying her out. A slight emetic was given her, & injections with a portions of charcoal, to kill mortification. Her body was washed all over with Alkilie of salaratus. She vomited black stuff that looked like mortification or that it come from the liver. She appeared better through the day.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.482Doctors Churchel & George Sewell were both asstonished at her being alive. On their return they continued to do what they Could for her. She said she thought she should get well but was willing to die and go to rest if it was the will of God.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.482Sister Foss was vary Calm but sick. Felt resigned concerning Elizabeth, & vary Calmly gave the Children some Council Concerning domestic affairs if she should not live, herself.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.482In the evening Mrs Woodruff & myself returned to Fathers Carters & spent the night. During the night Sarah Elizabeth had an immens quantity of black matter come from her which had the appearance of the affect of Mortification It appeared difficult to decide whether her revival was a revival before death or whether it was a turn of the fever. Some believed she would get well while others believed she could not. But time will soon decide.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.483I dreamed of being in Nauvoo. Br Kimball <going to> England. Br Webster, <denied the faith>, my sister Eunice <[left?] in the hands of Elder Young>.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.48315 Sarah Elizabeth is alive this morning. Mrs Woodruff has gone up to spend the day with the sick. Sister Foss & Ira are also vary sick. It is a dark time. I am surrounded with darkness like midnight. The plague or the destroyer is on my right and left hand trying to hedge up my way from filling my mission but I trust the Lord will deliver me in some way.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.48316th Sister Foss family appears some better to day. Sarah Elizabeth appears some on the mend. She may yet live. Mrs Woodruff spent the day with them.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.48317th Sunday Sister Foss family are about the same to day. A number of friends Called to see them. Luther & Rhoda Scammans & Ezra Carter Jr. was among the number. I spent part of the day with them.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.483 I mailed two letters to day one to M Holmes stating that I should start on Thursday Nov 21 & I mailed one letter to Father & mother Woodruff.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.48318th I spent most of the day at father Carters. Called at Sister Fosses in the evening. They were all on the mend a little.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.48319th I had some Thomsonian medicine of George Sewell for which he Charge me <[--]>. I spent most of the day at father Carters. Sister Foss & family are still on the

mend.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.48320th Nov 1844 Took the parting hand for the last time for some years with Father and Mother Carter & the family. Left our little girl Phebe Shuah Moulton before we left & inclosed in it a portion of the lock of hair of Sarah Emma Woodruff which she sent us. We divided it & returned a part.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.484Father Carter took us in the wagon to Saco. On the way we stoped to take our farewell of Sister Foss & her family who were sick. Sister Foss was better but not able to set up much. Sarah Elizabeth was not so well. Her sickness was turning into the Lung fever. Ira was sum better. They appeared excited at parting with us. We rode to Saco & spent the night.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.48421st After being blockaded with sickness with my children & friends in Scarboro for near a month & surrounded by great darkness during the time for it seems as though the destroyer was trying to hedge up my way to hender me on my mission, & whare the destroyer is their is darkness & sorrow, yet this morning I feel like bursting their bands & going my way.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.484I took cars at Saco in company with Mrs Woodruff & our youngest Child Susan Cornelia to start on our way for New York & set sail for England. We rode to Haverhill & stoped & rode to Georgetown in a waggon with Elder Hardy to Father Holmes & we spent the night with them & had an interesting Church meeting with the Saints. I ordained Elder Nathaniel Holmes to the office of High Priest & one Elder 1 Priest & one deacon. They contributed $3.50 cts to assist me on my Journey. Distance 75 mi.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.484* I wrote a letter to Hiram Clark. Fare $6.50 to Boston.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.48422d Took cars. Rode to Boston. Stoped at No 8 East Orange street at Br Jacob Phelps. Mrs Woodruff was taken sick as soon as she got there. Went to bed. Vomited & felt some better.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.484I met with the Church in the evening. 8 was cut off from the Church who had joined Sidney Rig-don. Sidney Rigdon was cut off from the Church, for trying to divide the Church, calling Joseph Smith the fallen Prophet, & illegally ordaining men to be kings & Priest unto God when he had not that office himself. He had been in a state of apostacy for five years, & was now cut off by the legal authorities of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. And since he has been cut off he is trying to draw away as many as he can after him & as fast as their are any apostitize from the faith they join him & those that are cut of from the Church & thus he is trying to build up a party unto himself.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.485The Church now seems to be firm in Boston. I had a good time with them. I spent the night at Br Phelps. Mrs Woodruff seemed much better in the evening. Distance of the day 35 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.48523d Took cars. Rode to New Bedford. Stoped for the night with Elder George B Wallace

104 south second street. Paid $4.50 cts. Distance 75 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.48524th Sunday I met with the Saints in New Bedford. Herd Elder Blake in the forenoon. I preached in the afternoon & evening to a full house. I took tea with Br Dexter watch maker. He fixed my watch. I confirmed 3 persons in the evening who were baptized during the day.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.48525th I took a walk through the city during the day, & for beauty & elegance in its location it can hardly be surpassed by any city. It may be the most noted city for fiting out whale men in the world. Almost the whole city has been built up by whalemen or through that trade. The docks are lined with Casks of whale & sperm oil. We went on board of a number of whale ships that were fitting out which would Carry from 1,500 to 3,000 barrels of oil.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.485We have freequent opportunities of sending letters & paper to Elders Greward, Pratt & Rogers at Tahita South Pacific. A sister gave me six pair of fine specimens of shells that whalemen brought from that country. I also recieved a pair of Ivory swiss for winding silk, thread, &c of peculiar workmanship.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.485Nov 26th 1844 I perused a letter from Elder Benjamin Greward Tahita South Pacific. I wrote him a long letter & gave him a statement of affair since he left. Spoke of the death of Joseph & Hiram & Samuel Smith. We took Cars & rode to Providence. From thence to Stonnington Ct. There took the steemer Massacheusetts but lay at the dock all night in consequence of the storm.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.48627th Left Stonnington at day light in a storm or against a strong wind. Arived in New York at 4 oclok. Took coach. Rode to Ilus F Carters Store 460 Pearl st. From thence he accompanied us to his dwelling 24 second street out of the Bowery. We found him & his family well, Fare to New York from New Bedford self & Lady $11.25. Distance from New Bedford to New York 250 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.486During the evening I called at the Prophet Office No 7 spruce street. From thence 160 20th st. Then returned to 24 Second st & spent the night.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.486 I recieved A letter from my Father & Mother stating that Samuel Deming had turned Father off from the mill after he had spent all of his life untill old age & had spent the last summer in repairing the mills untill they were ready to start & winter ready to set in. Was turned off without any notice. May the Lord reward him according to his work.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.48628th I went to the Prophet Office. Paid for the paper one year for Aphek Woodruff, Betsey Cossett, Sarah B. Foss, & sent 2 specimin Numbers to Azmon Woodruff, Charles Lyman, & Luther Wheeler. I recieved A Letter from President B. Young in answer to one I wrote him from Chicago. I met with Elder Clark who was with me through the day. I took my trunk & bed from 21 Chatham st Br Simpsons to 24 Second street. It was a rainy, freezing, sleeting day. I recieved a deed to take to Elder Ward of Liverpool. I sent an appointment to Pheladelphia Church to attend a meeting on

Tuesday.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.48629th I done up a package of papers Almanacs pamphlets &c & sent to the following persons: Aphek & Ozem Woodruff, Azmon Woodruff, Henry Woodford, Luther Wheeler, Betsey Cossetts, Mrs Mary A Cortis, Ezra Carter John Neff & Charles Lyman, Freedom Moulton Luther Scammons, & A copy of each to Mrs Jane Sloan 190 wooster corner of Bleeker.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.48730th I went to the Prophet Office in the fore part of the day. In the afternoon I walked out with Mrs Woodruff & purchased sume things.DecemberWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.487Dec 1st Sunday I met with the New York Church & preached three times to them during the day. I had an interview with a number of Elders viz Sarine, Pell, Holmes, Hardy and a number of others. I spent the night at Mr Carters.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.4872d I took cars. Rode to Philadelphia. Fare $4. I called upon Elder Jedadiah Morgan Grant. We were friends. Had a good time to gether. Talked over old times. I spent the time with him while in the city. Distance 110 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.4873d I wrote a long strong letter to Elder Young. Gave him an account of the Recklesness of Wm. Smith & G J Adams during this season. In the evening I had the most interesting meeting with the Saints in Philadelphia that I had with any Church east of the mountains. At the Close of the meeting they gave me $50 fifty dollars & Br Grant took $11 dollars worth of Books of me.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.487 * I wrote another letter with Br Grant. He wishes me to write to him as soon as I get to England & direct to Philadelphia.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.4874th I took the parting hand with the Saints in Philadelphia & Elder Grant accompanied me 40 miles on the way. We got the Times & seasons & Neighbor direct from Nauvoo which was highly interesting. We parted on the way.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.487I arived in New York at about 8 oclok. I had three attacks by robbers, pick pockets, money dropers &c before I arived home but I escaped them all. Distance of the day 120 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.4885th This is a busy day with me & the last day I am to spend in New York before I sail. I spent the time with Br Ilus F. Carter Packing up my trunks & preparing to leave.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.4886th I wrote to Br Neff. Took our trunks bed provisions &c on Board of the ship, John R Skiddy & spent the night on board.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.4887th We drew out into the river & lay all day. We aranged our trunks, baggage &c and prepared for Sea & in the night the wind changed to the NW.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.488

8th Capt. Wm. Skiddy & 10 cabin passengers came on board of the ship & they hoisted sail & we went out of Sandy Hook about 11 oclok. The pilot left us, & we steered our course.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.488We were now on board of the new splendid Packet ship JOHN R. SKIDDY Captain Wm. Skiddy with 10 1st Cabin Passengers, 16 2d Cabin & about 100 steerage. Their was 20 seaman, 3 mates, 2 carpenters, 2 Cooks 2 stewards making about 156 in all.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.4888 of us had one half of the second cabin by ourselves, which we considerd a great privilege. Our company Consisted of myself & wife, Elder Hiram Clark & wife Elder Dan Jones & wife & Elders Milton Holmes & Leonard Hardy. This was the second time I had set sail to fulfill a mission to England, to assist in esstablishing & building up the church of Jesus Christ. We travelled all day under a Stiff Northwest wind.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.4889th We were nearly all a little sea sick & lay abed most of the day.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.48810th We had a calm for several hours.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.48811th Wednesday Wind changed to the east. Commenced blowing a gale. It was head wind. We were drove under bare poles through the day & evening. It made us all dreadful sick. The sea was vary rough & piled up like hills. The gale increased untill about 9 oclock in the evening it appeared as though it must tear the yards from the mast. We kneeled before the Lord & Prayed unitedly that the Lord would cause the gale to seease & the wind to change that we might go forward & not backward & in a little time after the wind instantly seeased & finally changed into the South West which gave us fair wind.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.48912th Thursday It blew a gale from the South West. We shiped some heavy stern seas. Broke in all the Stern windows. Filled the first Cabin with so much water that the trunks & baggage was all afloat. Destroyed much of the baggage of the passengers. Some water came into our cabin but no damage done the first & second cabin. Was on deck towards evening. The sea was piled up like mountains. When we were in the troth of the sea waves would arise at our stern as high as the top of the mizzen mast & seemed almost impossible for the ship to arise soon enough to save the sea from breaking over her. But she was 1,000 ton ship & a clean & fast sailor. She carried at this time little or no sail.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.489We were all vary sick, yet we would spend a few moments in viewing the wild, romantic, terrific, grand & sublime scenery that surrounded us in the wonders of the deep. Elder Holmes was quite sick & said he never beheld such a sight before.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.48913th Friday I was vary sick through the day as was Mrs Woodruff & the babe & most of the company. I was quite sick through the night. We made good headway through the day from a North west wind.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.48914th Saturday A calm. I felt vary sick & feble in the morning.

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.48915th Sunday A calm in the morning. Saw a school of Porposes. Wind arose fair from the North. We sail during the afternoon & evening about 11 not an hour. I felt a little better to day. All are on the mending order except Sister Clark. She is low. Can keep nothing on her stomachWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.49016th Monday Wind changed to the North East commencing a NE storm dead ahead. We lay to during the day. We had wind from evry point of compass during 24 hours & finally terminated in a gale in the evening from the West & North west.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.49017th We had a stormy disagreeable day. A number of us was feeble especially sister Clark was sinking. Had kept but little on her stomach since she had been on board. We united in Prayer in her behalf. All lade hands upon her & rebuked her complaint & she began to amend from that hour.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.49018th A stormy day. Wind shifted a number of times. Had some snow.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.49019th Had west wind. Stood before it & traveld fast. All of us are righting up & getting better.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.49020th Still stormy. Fair westerly winds. Sail well.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.49021st Saturday A fair strong westerly wind with some rain. Some are a little sea sick.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.49022d Sunday Cloudy we have had but little sun since we set sail. A Calm during a part of the day. In the evening the wind arose to a gale which blew strong most of the night.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.49023d Fair wind & weather. I was sick & vomited. I had more sickness during this voyage than ever before crossing the ocean.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.49024th Fair light breez. Sail 7 not. We are 3 hours 40 minutes from NY 360 miles from Cape Clear 700 miles from Liverpool.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.491(25) Christmas day The first one I ever spent on the Ocean. We had a Preserve Pudding for dinner & sweet short cake. Mrs Woodruff was much Pleased. One sail was in sight. We had a light breeze.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.49126th A Pleasent morning. Light breeze, fair. At 12 oclok we were in Long 15. 480 m to Liverpool.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.49127th A stormy morning. Strong south wind. Head 2 points south of east. Said to be 80 m from Cape Clear at 12 oclok. Sail 5 not. Worship in the evening. Took S.W. tack. Changed at 12 oclok at night.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.49128th Pleasent sun in the morning. 9 sail in sight. Head South East. Fair wind. Are about entering the Irish Channel. Saw a revolving light house in the evening, And land near

midnight.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.49129th Sunday Cloudy chilly. S.E. wind. My watch was 4 h 30 m from NY. Saw land on the Irish coast. 2 sail in sight. We are beating in the Channel & gain but little.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.49130th Wind Still dead ahead. Cloudy & cold. Still beating in the channel on the same ground we were yesterday. Gain none at all.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.491I was in dreams nearly all of last night. Saw A large fire, A field of green corn, repaird old tubs to hold water, ground grain for the Saints Among other things I had an interview with the Patriarch Hiram Smith who was mattered. He wished me to get a plain gold ring made of fine gold set a stone in it & put some of his hair in it & wear it, & also some of Joseph Hair. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.49131st The last Day of the year of AD 1844 Tuesday Still Head wind. It has changed a little, blowing from the N.E. Cold wind & cloudy. We are still beating in the channel. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =A dream on the night of the 30th Dec 1844 = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.492Behold and lo (W) in a dream I was in Council with the Martered Prophet & Patriarch & the quorum of the Twelve Apostles in America. I thought we had all got to be ordained for some purpose. I was called upon by Br Young & another person to assist in administering the ordinances. In the midst of the Council, Signey Rigdon Came in & was objected to by Hiram Smith.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.492I awoke & again fell asleep & dreamed of being in council with the Twelve & others. I made an address to them. John E Page arose to address the meeting but was stoped by some female & was followed by Elder Wiliard Snow.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.492I have recorded this dream yet I Pay but little attention to dreams that I have on ship board for I am nearly all the while in some dream while asleep on board of the ship.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.492Whole distance from New York to Liverpool is 3,800 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.492Travled 91 miles not put down before in the Journal.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.492I procured 20 subscribers for the T & S & Neighbor & N York Prophet. 20. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =A Synopsis of the travels and labours ofW. Woodruff In A.D. 1844 = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Travelled in the UNITED STATES AndCANADA and visited the following towns and Cities = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.493Towns and Cities States Towns & Cities StatesNauvoo Illinois Colebrook ConnLaharp " Farmington "Monmouth " Hartford "Princeton " New Haven "Ottaway " Westfield MassAurorie " Springfield "Juliet " Lowell "Galena " Salem "Chicago " Lynn "Millwakie W.T. New Bedford "Laport Ia. Boston "Jackson Mich Peterboro N.H.Kalamazoo " Gilsom "Jacksonsburg " Drewsville "Franklin " Walpole "Royal Oak " Philadelphia PennDetroit"Cleaveland Ohio And a great variety ofFairport " other places not named.Buffalo & Oswego N. York Also Crossed theRochester " Atlantic from New YorkSyracuse " to Liverpool.Schenactady "TroyAlbany "New Yorkthrough Welland Canal CanadaSimsbury ConnAvon "Canton "New Hartford"Canaan "Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.493Travelled Ten thousand & fifty miles

10,050 MilesHeld 53 MeetingsAttended 10 ConferensAttended with the quorum of theTwelve 12 CouncilsAttended with Joseph & Hiram Smiththe prophet And Patriarch & quorumof the Twelve & other Brethren inthe affairs of the kingdom of God 13 CouncilsThe Twelve in recieving our endowment 21 CouncilsWas Baptized for dead friends 19 PersonsBaptized for the dead (P.W.W) 5 PersonsBaptized for the remission of sins 6 Persons

Ordained 1 Patriarch" 3 High Priest" 25 Elders" 9 Priest" 3 Teachers" 2 DeaconsConfirmed 42 PersonsBlessed 6 ChildrenMarried two coup 2 CoupleAdministered to the sick 24 personsReported and recorded in my JournalThe sermons of the Prophet JosephSmith 11 sermonsWrote 65 LettersRecieved 11 LettersReported & recorded in my JournalSeventeen discourses from theTwelve &c 17 SermonsProcured 10 subscribers for T & S& N N & 10 for N.Y. Prophet Total 20 Subscribers [p.495]5January 1st 1845toDecember 31st 1846January = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = JAN 1st 1845 = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.497This new years day finds me on board of the Packet Ship John R Skiddy in the british Channel beating against head wind trying to get to Liverpool. I am on a mission to England to take charge of the affairs both temporal & spiritual concernc of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I am accompanied by Mrs Woodruff, & our youngest Child Susan Cornelia Also Elder Hiram Clark & wife Elder Dan Jones & wife Elders Milton Holmes & Leonard Hardy, all on a mission to England to labour in the vineyard of the Lord. We have been in the Irish Channel 5 days beating against head wind making but little progress. I pray the Lord to speed us on our way.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.497Jan 2d We are still in the Channel beating against head wind. In the afternoon it turned more fair & we made better head way. The Cork steemer came along side & took a few passengers. We sailed well during the night.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.4973d Passed Holly Head at 9 oclok. Took Pilot on board at 10 oclok. He Pressed on all sail. He informed us that the steemer & the Europe both got in on Sunday the 29th Dec. Easterly winds have prevailed in the channel for six weeks.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.497

It is a busy day with us getting ready to go on shore. We were towed with a steemer within 4 miles of Liverpool. They cast anchor. I took the steemer with my family & went to Liverpool but getting on the [dock?] I came near being pushed into the water & when the boat landed at the Dock before we got on shore it pushed of again & had to return to the dock in order to land us.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.497We took Cab & called at 36 Chapel st Liverpool in order to find Elder Hedlock but no one was in so we spent the night at Pig & whistle No 20 chapel st & was truly glad to set our feet on shore again after being Confined to the ship at sea 27 days. The whole distance from New York to Liverpool is three thousand eight hundred miles. 3,800 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.4984th This is another severe hard days work packing up our things & getting our baggage & trunks through the Custom House. I had to Pay £1.10s on a few books & two small bundles of times & seasons sent by Elder John Taylor. I had an interview with Elders Hedlock & Ward & spent a few moments in talking matters & afairs over. We took Logings at No 11 Key St. My Bill at Pig & Whistle was 9/ shillings which I paid. 6 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.498 I wrote a letter to the New York Prophet. Informed them of our arival.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.4985th Sunday I met in the Afternoon with the Saints in the Music Hall And addressed them. Was followed by Elders Hedlock & Clark. I again met with them in the evening. I addressed the meeting. Was followed by Elders Dan Jones M Holmes & L Hardy. All spoke well. We had an interesting time Although I was weary in body with my voyage. 3 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.4986th A busy day. I had an interview with Hedlock & Ward. Spent the evening looking for a room. 5 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.4987th Spent a good part of the day at the emigrating Office No 36 Chapel St. Liverpool. In the evening we hired two rooms of Mr Baghall No 38 Highfield St. We moved into them. I took the lower room at 3/ per week & Elder Clark the uper room at 2. I settled the bill at Wm. Powell No 11 keys st £1 2 s 2 p. We found Mr Bagnell & wife possessing a good spirit. I think they will be baptised. I saw a number of Elders to day. Among the number was Elder Straten.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.4988th Wednesday Spent most of the day at home Elder Stratten & other elders was with me. I gave them an account of things in America.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.4989th Thursday I let Elder Herry Cuerden have 6 vol Bound Times & Seasons [--] £2. 8 s200 Death of the Prophet [--] £1. 5 s25 Facsimilees 2 p 4 2 P/Feb 24 Received £1.9.2 £3.17. 2

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£1.9.2Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.499I spent most of the day at the office.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.49910th I spent A part of the day at the office & the remainder of the day with Elders Holmes & Hardy. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.499On Wednesday the 8th inst. I let Dan Jones have Private Property to be endorsed on $500, order $52.84. Also twenty pounds one time five at another £25. $121.25 at $4.85 per pound.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.499Jan 11th Milton Holmes to W Woodruff Dr to 4 copies of vol 4 Times & Seasons 8/

£1.12to 100 death of the Prophet 1 1/2 P 12.6to 25 facsimilee 2 P. 4.2

£2.8.8Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.499Jan 11th Leonard Hardy to W. Woodruff Dr to 4 copies of vol 4 Times & Seasons 8/

1.12to 100 Death of the Prophet 1 1/2 P 12.6to 25 facsimilee 2 P. 4.2

£2.8.8Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.499Jan 11th I Parted with Elder Holmes & Hardy this morning who are going to Manchester to visit a while with Elder Miller that conference.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.499 I wrote Elder Davis of London a letter & sent him one that Mr Tuttle sent by me.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.49912th Sunday I met with the Saints in the morning. Mrs Woodruff & Br & Sister Clark accompanied me to meeting. I addressed the saints in the fore part of the day. I dined with Elder George Allen And attended meeting in the Afternoon.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.500I spoke to the Saints upon the importance of paying their tithing & the sisters to keep up their penny subscriptions for the building of the Temple. Several followed me. I recieved a letter from Elder John Taylor which was interesting. I spoke of its contents to the People.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.500I took tea with Elder James Marsden. Again met with the Saints in the evening & had a full house. A number of strangers. I addressed them upon the first principles of the gospel. I had the spirit of the Lord and a good time. I administered to 2 sick. Blessed 2 children. Returned home & spent the night. 3 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.50013th Monday I spent the day in writing. I wrote 6 Letters to send to our friends in

Nauvoo by the ship that was going over to the following persons: B Young H. C. Kimball J. Taylor G. A. Smith D. Webster & John Benbow. Also Mrs Woodruff wrote one Letter to W Woodruff Jr. to send to Br Benbow.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.50014th Elder Hedlock recieved a letter from President Young bearing good news saying the Church was well United & peace & good order prevailed. And that Elder P P Pratt had gone to New York to take Charge of things in that region to publish a paper &c. These things I was glad to hear. I also recieved the Nauvoo papers & N.Y. Prophet all bearing good news of the progress of the work. I had some Conversation with Br Hedlock about affairs in the Office &c. I accompanied Elder Clark to meet with Elders George Allen, James Marsden, Joseph Ellis, & their wives, to settle a difficulty or report against Br Hiram Clark. It was all settelled amicably & we left in peace. 2.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.50015th I spent the day writing my Journal. I had an interview with Elder [ ] Banks who is presiding over the Preston Conference. He informs me all is well there.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.501We bought a Cap, penknife, 5 pair of stockings, 3 hankerchiefs, A toy of horses to send by Elder Carnes to our son Wilford with John Benbow. Whole expense 6/6. In the evening I examined the books containing an account of the Temple money.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.50116th This was a [very?] busy day, in getting the Saints on board of the Ship Palmyra. I had an interview with Elder W. Benson who had been a member of the Policee in London for 4 years. He started with his family for Nauvoo with the rest of the Saints. The Palmyra drew out into the river in the evening with 100 Saints to start for New Orleans. Fare for each Adult Passenger including provisions & Hospitol money £4.4 s.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.501In the evening I returned home vary weary. Elder A Fielding was appointed to lead the Camp & Elders Carnes & Benson Counsellors. I Put into the hands of Elder Fielding £44.5 s 3/4 for the Temple. Also the Book Containing the names of the donors of the money. 5 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.50117 I recieved a letter from Elder Charles Miller & wrote him one in return. I spent the fore part of the day at the office & in the evening I Called upon Mr S. Gordon 41 Park Road & gave him a letter from his son Alfred. I saw his mother but not his Father, as he was not at home.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.501I meet at the Music Hall in Council with the Elders & addressed them. Returned home & spent the night. I bought a patent umbrella 6/6 a neck stock 4/. 5 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.50118th Saturday I spent the most of the time in writing. I commenced an epistle for the Star.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.50119th Sunday I preached in the morning in Liverpool upon the 22 ch. of Luke. I dined with one of the Brethren, visited and laid hands upon one or two sick perssons and as I came into the Music Hall Elder Ward spoke to me & wished me to go with him to Manchester to visit the Church & attend meeting in the evening as there had been an

appointment for an american Elder to preach & many was expected out & no American to Preach.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.502We took cars. Arived in Manchester. Arived at meeting Just at the commencement of it. Elder Ward spoke a few moments. Introduced me to the meeting. I arose. Addressed the meeting one hour & twenty minutes. Had good liberty & enjoyed myself well. Felt edefyed in one more meeting with the Manchester saints. I had many a hardy shake of the hand after meeting.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.502I spent the night in company with Elder Ward at Br James Flint at 69 Lloyd Street Hulme near Manchester. Distance 33 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.50220th I spent the fore part of the day visiting Manchester. I had an interview with Elders M. Holmes, Leonard Hardy, and Charles Millar. All glad to see us. I had a plesant interview with them. I called upon Br Huett. I spent the night at Br J Flint. 4 mils.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.50221st I returned to Liverpool in the 1st class cars fare 6/ in company with Elder Ward. On my arival I recieved a letter from Elder Elisha H. Davis from London. I also learned that there was a large Congregation assembled sunday night at the Music Hall & was addressed by Elder Stratten. I also learned that a member of the Church by the name of Gennis had mistreated a houshold of the saints by his filthy conduct & would be brought up at the next Conference Council. I returned home & spent the night. Distance of the day 35 m. /Elder Stratten left for wales/.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.50222d I spent the day writing an epistle to the Churches.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.50223d This day was spent in writing also.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.50224th Also.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.50325th Saturday We rented a house in Museum st of Mr George Mitten at the Bottom of Virgin street at £1.5.8 per month commencing the 1st day of Feb. The house we rented is the bottom house on Museum street. We moved into it though a rainy day & an exceding heavy wind at night. 3 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.50326th Sunday Br Ward Called upon me & spent the fore part of the day. One ship & crew was lost in the british Channel last night with the wind & we expect to hear of other damage. I read Br Ward my Epistle to the Churches. He took it to copy for the press. I spent the day in writing & in the evening I met a large congregation in the Music Hall & preached to them from XV ch St John 12 13 14 verses. I had good liberty & the house was still. 4 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.50327th I spent the day at home in writing. In the evening I called upon Br Ward four doors above the Lamp in sheriff street out of great Omer street. A snow storms in the night. 1 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.503

28th I spent the day at home draying off one of my Journals.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.50329th I spent the day at home writing in my Journal.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.50330th I spent the day at home writing in my Journal. Elder Clark left today for a mission.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.50331 I spent the fore part of the day writing.FebruaryWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.503Feb 1st I spent the day at home.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5032d Sunday I preached in the fore part of the day. Elders Hedlock & Ward dined with me & spent the afternoon with me. In the evening I Preached to an attentive Congregation. I lade hands upon 4 sick persons. 4 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5033d I spent a part of the day at the office. 4 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5044th I spent the day at home writing.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5045th I spent the day at home looking over my Journal.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5046th I spent this day at home aranging my Journal And looking over my labours & travels in the morning during the last eleven years of my life commencing with 1834 to 1844 inclusive & the following is a true account & result of my travels & labours:Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.504In AD 1834 I travled 1,238 miles through 6 states.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.504In 1835 I travelled through 4 States 3,248 miles held 170 meetings esstablished 8 preaching places planted 3 Churches Baptized 43. Three were preachers. Confirmd 35. Ordained 2 Teachers 1 Deacon. Wrote 18 Letters Procured 22 subscribers for the papers 70 signers to the petition to the govornor of Mo. Had 3 mobs rise against me.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.504So I took the account of each year & the following is the sum Total:Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.504Travelled 50,572 miles through 20 of the United States twice through the Canidas, on three Islands of the sea crosted the Atlantic three times, visited 20 of the largest Cities & towns in England, & in wales. Held 963 meetings Attended 61 Conferences & 100 Councils. Baptized 491, including 60 Preachers 2 Clarks of the Church of England 3 Sea Captains, 10 Kindred, Assisted in baptizing 133 others. Ordained 2 Patriarchs 3 High Priest 149 Elders 134 Priests 62 Teachers & 14 Deacons. Esstablished 74 Preaching Places Planted 55 Churches Numbering 1,565 members. Blessed 171 Children. There were 218 Cases of healing under my hand. I married 14 Couple. Was baptized for 36 Dead friends. Baptized for 135 Dead. Reported & recorded in my Journals 30 of President Joseph Smiths sermons, & 25 of the quorum of the Twelve. I wrote 563 Letters recievd 257 Letters. Procured 205 subscribers for the Latter Day Saints Papers & 70 signers to the Govornor of the state of Mo. for redress of wrongs in

the persecution of the Saints. Had 11 mobs rise against me. I had charge of the business part of the Printing office in Nauvoo for two years. I procured for the House in Kirtland $91. I gave for the Temple in Nauvoo $200 & obtaind of others for the Temple $500.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.505Feb 7th 1845 I recieved 2 letters from Elder McCuen the Presiding Elder over the Conferences in Herefordshire. 4 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.505 8th I attend the council of officers in Liverpool this evening. A trial was on hand. I descove[re]d the Arch enemy was deeply rooted in the hearts of several men who wer Elders & they were watching for iniquity & on the road to aposticy & through their influence the Council was detained untill one oclock in the morning. Those elders if they do not repent will go out of the church. Gen-nis was the Plaintiff. 4 mile.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.505Feb 9th I wrote A letter to Elder Davis of London. I spent the day at the office. I perused the 9th No of the Star Containing a long address to the Saints in the British Islands which I wrote. 4 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.50510th Sunday A severe cold snow storm. I Preached at the music Hall in the morning partook of the Sacrament in the Afternoon, & preached in the evening again, from Rev 14 ch. 6 v. Spoke of the origin of the Church Joseph recieving the Administration of the Angel. I Confirmed two, lade hands upon 6 sick consecrated 4 bottles of oil. Walked 8 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.50511th Went to the Office & spent the day. Distance 4 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.50512th I recieved a letter from Elder Clayton. I walked to the office. Spent the fore part of the day. In the evening I accompinied Mrs Woodruff & Clark to Br Tysom's & took tea. 5 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.50613th I recieved two letters one from P. P. Pratt & S. Brannan No 7 spruce Street New York & one from John Taylor Nauvoo Also 2 Nauvoo Neighbors. 4 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.50614th I wrote Elder J. M. Grant of Philadelphia a letter. I also recieved 2 more Neighbors & five Prophets. P. P. Pratt Is over the eastern Churches. Their appears to be a prospect of another riot or outbreak about Nauvoo, from the mob according to the last Neighbor. I spent most of the day at the Office. 4 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.50615th In company with Elder Leonard Hardy & James Darling Ross I rode in the rail road to Manchester. Met with Elder Milton Holmes. I spent the night with Br Flint. Distance 33.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.50616th Sunday Met in a special Conference with Elders Hedlock, Ward, Holmes, Hardy, Ross, Miller, & manny others. W. Woodruff the president of the Churches in this relm took the chair as president of the meeting acompinied by his Councillors viz Elders Hedlock & Word. Conference opened at 10 oclok their being present the Presidency of

the realm 5 High Priest 30 Elders 31 Priest 21 Teacher & 4 Deacons.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.506Meeting opened by singing & Prayr by the President. The meeting was Addressed by Elder Hedlock, & followed by Elder Ward who presented many important principles & truths to the Conference. I followed them. The spirit of the Lord was with us & we had an interesting time.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.506I dined at Br Thomas Shelden's with Elder Holmes. I truly felt to rejoice to have the privilege of associateing with Br Holmes in England as we had travelled much together in america.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.506We met with the Officers in the Hall before meeting & lade before them the business of the day.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.506We then met a vast assembly of the Saints. The Hall was crouded. Elder Hedlock arose & lade before the meeting the changes we thought wisdom to make in the manchester Conference. Was followed by Elder Ward. I arose & made some remarks upon the subject. It was then moved by Elder Charles Miller that Elder Milton Holmes be appointed to preside over the Manchester Conference. The motion was second & carried by A unanimous vote. Elder Holmes accepted the appointment. It was then moved & Carried with a unanimous vote that Elder James D Ross be appointed the Presiding Elder over the Manchester branch. He accepted the Apointment. Sacrament was then administered to the vast Congregation which took untill dark.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.507I went & took tea at Br Sheldons, met again at 7 oclock & had a good time. Elder Hedlock spoke of the plans that would be well to enter into for the temperal as well as spiritual welfare of the Church such as entering into the Manufacturers of various branches of trades &c all of which was interesting. When he Closed, He & Br Ward had to leave for Manchester Liverpool. They could scarcely get out of the house so many wish to shake hands with them.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.507After they left I arose & spoke about half an hour & enjoyed myself well. The spirit of the Lord was with us. Love & union pervaded the congregation. I was made glad with the seene of beholding so many saints united in the New & Everlasting Covenant.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.507I often thought I would like to see President Joseph Smith meet with a conference of Saints in England but he has gone. We can go to him but it is not expected he will come to us.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.507Our Conference closed with the best of feelings. A good impresion was made upon the minds of many. Their are many warm hearted Saints in the Manchester Conference. At the Close of the meeting I went home with Br Flint & spent the night. 4 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.507This day fulfilled a prophecy which I predicted in the house of the Lord in Kirtland Ohio in 1837 that I should attend a Conference with Elder Milton Holmes in one of the British Isles.

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.508We had one of the most interesting conference I ever attended abroad in the vineyard. Much of the spirit of the Lord & union rested upon the vast Congregation of the Saints. I lade hands upon 12 & administered to them for sickness. At the Close of the Conference I went home with Br Flint & spent the night, And had the following Dream:Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.508I visited the flouring mill in Farmington Ct. whare I found my Father Aphek Woodruff who had attended those mills for the last 30 years. I looked upon my father who appeared to be so infirm & feeble he could not walk & said he felt strang. I went to his help. He seemed to be struck with death. He fell into my arms. I called upon Uncle Ozem Woodruff who was present to come to my assistance. He did so & it seemed that father was about breathing his last, & I awoke, & their was a deep impression left upon my mind by the dream. I some fear I shall not behold my fathers face again in the flesh but time will determin.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.508 I recieved a letter from Br H Clark.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.50817th In Company with Elders Holmes Hardy Ross & Miller I rode to Newton Heath Manchester to Br John Armstrong. Had a good pudding for dinner containing a sixpens silver peace. Their was ten of us. The pudding cut into 10 peaces, I had the good fortune to get the sixpens. We had a piesent time together. We spent the evening teaching principle & singing.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.508I then returned to Manchester in Company with Elders Holmes Hardy Miller, Ross & Br & Sister Shelden Br & Sister Dunn Sisters Bradbury & Hewett. We called at Br Millers. Administered to his wife. Br Holmes & myself spent the night at Br Sheldens. Br Holmes has taken up his abode their whare he was made comfortable by the kind treatment of sister Shelden who is a worthy sister indeed.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.50818th I wrote a letter to Elder H. Clark. I spent the fore part of the day at Br Sheldens. I visited Mr Thomas Holbrook at 37 Oxford Street Manchester. His Lady is a Saint at heart.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.509* * [Asterisks are Woodruff's.] In the afternoon in company with Elders Holmes, Hardy, Miller, Ross, & sister Shelden, I visited the Mechanics Institution a regular Museum. Many intereting paintings, sculptures, machinery, & a great variety of ancient works. Among other things we saw the happy family consisting of a great variety of animals & birds such as cats, rats, squirrels, monkeys, hedgehogs, pigs rabits, dogs & a great variety of other animals & birds all in the same cage taking care one for the other. We saw many electerized.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.509We all returned to Br Sheldens & took tea. We each got our likeness taken or profile. We paid 6/ each.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.509In the evening we held a council with the officers of the Manchester in the Manchester branch. We had a good time.

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.509I spent the night at Br John Druce No 6 Sand-ford street Broughton Road Salford near Manchester. 12 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.50919th I took 3d class cars & rode through a deep vale, vary mountaineous each side to Brig house the nearest Station to Bradford. I here took Coach & rod 7 miles to Bradford. It was an exeeding Cold morning & I got much Chilled both on the Cars & Coach making 41 miles travel before 10 oclok in the morning. I called upon Br Edward Milnes on Bower street Manchester Road, Bradford. He is the Presiding Elder of the Bradford Branch. I spent the day with him.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.509In the afternoon Elder Sheets came from [--]. Came over from America with Elders Straten & Davis. We were truly glad to once more meet to gether though on a foreign shore.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.509We attended a prayer meeting in the evening. I herd the testimony of many of the Saints & I occupied some time in teaching them. We spent the night at Br Child's in Wellington street in company with Elders Sheets & Ure. Distance of the day 45 mil.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.510 I wrote a letter to Elder Davis of London.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.510Feb 20th 1845 This was a solmen & gloomy day to my feelings in some respect, in consequence of walking over the ground which oft had been trod by the much lamented & worthy ELDER LORENZO D. BARNES And also of viewing the tomb whare sleeps his sacred Dust.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.510I Left Bradford in company with Elders Sheets & Ure. Br Sheets is presiding over the Bradford Conference the one that Elder Barnes was presiding over when he died. Br Ure is presiding over the sheffield conference. We left Bradford to gether for the purpose of visiting the grave of Elder Barnes in Idle Yorkshire 3 miles from Bradford.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.510When we arived about half way we have a fair view of Idle & the Church whare lies the grave of Elder Barnes. We had a beautiful green vale to pass through before ariving at Idle, which is on top of a hill. The fields of grass were as green as may, though in Febuary which made a splendid appearence. We travelled on the Road that Elder Branes had walked over many scores of times in Preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ. I felt solumn indeed. Was filled with meditation untill I arived at Idle Containing a Population of about 7,000 inhabitants & a branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints of 37 members.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.510We Called upon Elder Thomas Cordingly & his family who had the Care of Elder Barnes through his sickness & death. They Pointed out the house & room to me whare he was sick spent his last hours, passed through his last sickness afflictions & Death.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.510After getting some refreshment we walked to the Church yard & I gazed upon the silent grave of our beloved Brother & Elder Lorenzo Barnes. My feelings were keene &

sensitive. As I stood upon his grave I realized I was standing over the body of one of the Elders of Israel of the horns of Joseph of the Seed of Ephraim, one of the members of zions Camp who had travelled more than 1,000 miles in 1834 for the redemption of his persecuted, afflicted brethren. Offered to lay down his life for their sake. One who had the hearts & affection of thousands both in America & England, one who felt a deep interest in the welfare of his parents and kindred, One whose fidelity was stronger than death towards his Lover, his brethren eternal truth, & his God. While Standing upon his grave I offered up my vocal Prayer to Israels God, that I might die the death of the righteous when Called away & that my last end might be as wise & safe as his & that his sacred dust might be called forth in the morn of the first resurrection.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.511I decreed in my heart I would not return to my native country untill I had caused to be erected a tomb stone over his grave to say to his friends that should Chance to pass that way that here sleeps the worthy LORENZO D. BARNES The first of Zions Camp who has found a grave in a foreign Land. I bowed my knees upon [--] grave & plucked some pebbles in memory of his worth. I thought of his <[--]> Lover, his Mother, his Father, his kindred & the Saints for they all loved him, & would have thought it a privilege blessing to have been permitted to have droped a silent tear upon his lonely bed.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.511O Lorenzo thou has fallen, in thy youth as it were A marter for the truth, in a foreign land. But if thy God permits me to tread again the Courts of his house, in Zions land, & have access to the sealing powers, endowments, & keys of the kingdom of God I'll remember thee & pray that thy exhaltations may not come short of the Chiefest of thy quorums.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.511I retired from his grave in company with my brethren meditating upon the life of Br Barnes. I made dilligent enquiry of the family whare he died & of others concerning his sickness & death And I obtained the following information:Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.511That Elder Barnes during the last of Sept walked one day about 13 miles vary fast to get to the rail road in time to get the cars. Some part of the way he run, got into a high state of perspiration & ownly had time to step on board just as they were about starting. He rode on the rail road about 20 miles during which time he became entirely Chilled, which flung him into a sever Cold that settelled upon his lungs brought on the quick consumption from which he never recoverd. He attended a conference & Preached several times afterwards but was vary feble. The last time he Preached was from the following words: "There remaineth therefore a rest for the people of God."Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.512After he was confined to his bed he was asked if he would have a Physician his answer was deffi-nately [no. If] he Died he wished to Die a natural death. If he lived he should live unto the Lord. If he died he should die unto the Lord. He manifested a great desire to live if it was the will of God that he might again return to Nauvoo. He was deprived of his reason during some portion of his sickness. His whole conversation at such times was about Nauvoo, how he should get there, & his friends. Spoke of his mother freequently. The night before his death, he had his reason & bore a strong & faithful

testimony of the truth of the fulness of the Gospel as taught by the Latter Day Saints. Stated that it would not be long before the Kings & great men of the earth would Call for the mountains & rocks to fall upon them to hide them from the wrath of the Lamb of God that was to be poured out upon the earth for soon would the nations of the earth be deluged with the judgments of God, & with many other words did he testify of those things that would spedily come to Pass.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.512I learned that Elder Barnes suffered by going with poor boots & wet feets from place to Place. He was slow to make his wants known to the brethren & some were to slow to administer to his wants untill he got sick. But evry attention was paid him after he was confined to his bed but it was to late.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.512I enquired if their was any writings that he left as a Journal but could find nothing but the following lines as a Correspondance in Poetry between himself & his intended Miss Susan Conrad which shows the strong fidelity of his heart which was Characterestic of the man throug evry action of his life.{} {}Lines from Susan in Hebrew Lovely Jan 1st 1842Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.513Strive then to remember meUntill life shall seease to be.Sweet twill be to think on theeAnd know thou dost remember me.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.513Nay; to say forget the is vainHas meditation ceased to reign?Continue true and often sendOne thought to a confiding friend.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.513Now if in the festive hallRemember me remember allAnd if away o'er land or seaDo I Pray remember me. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =In AnswerWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.513Lovely and lasting are the thoughts of thy name.O; Susan; O Susan to forget thee would be vain.Rememberance of thee I shall sweetly retainEver rejoiceing that true you remain.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.513No never fear Susan the victory is ours.Zion we'll inherit and rejoice in its towers.O'er troubles and trials which throng in our pathDetermined to conquer we'll triumph at last.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.513

3 By the bands of [--] united in loveAs Saints let us live, as Saints let us proveRemembering for each other unceasing to prayNight after night and day after day.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5134 Evening and morning I'll think of theeSusan though Journeying on land or the Sea.Yea night after night and day after dayMy thoughts o'er the deep to Susan will stray.

New York Jan 9th 1842 L.D. BarnesWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5141 When I bade my home farewellOn Brittons shore far hence to dwellWhen I watched by evening lightMy native shores fade from my sightO! Susan then I thought of thee.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5142 When I ploughed the raging seaWhose Billows rolled ContinuallyWhen on high our Ship was bournOr fiercely driven by winters stormWhen roaring surges dashed oer meO Susan then I thought of thee.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5143 When I gazed with eager eyesOn Britons Shores before me riseI viewed her mountains capted with snowWhile chilling winds did round me blowTill late our haven hove in viewO Susan then I thought of you.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5144 When on Europes Shores I stoodAnd gazed far ocr old oceans floodI thought of all I'd left behindMy Parents dear And friends so kindI thought of their [--] companyBut Susan most I thought of thee.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5145 When I the streets of towns paradeAnd gaze upon proud Britons maidsWith sparkling eyes and silken hairWith rosy checks and bosoms fairMethinks they have no chairmes for meFor Susan yet I think on thee.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5146 When wafted by the power of steam

Through landscapes fair and meadows greenThrough wide spread fields of waving grainMid wood land hills or on the plainThough swift I fly and fair my viewYet Susan then I think of you.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5157 When amid my foreign friendsA Cheerful hour I try to spendWhare kindness beams in evry faceAnd danties rich our feastings graceMid all these scenes our hearts are trueThat heart which's Susans placed on you.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5158 When before Jehovah's ThroneI bow and all my wants make knownI ask for blessings on my friendsAnd heavenly grace my stepts to attendWhile thus in prayer I bow my kneeO! Susan then I pray for thee.

England A.D. 1842 Lorenzo D. BarnesWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.515During the evening I preached in Idle to a good congregation, many of which had heard Elder Barnes preach. Elder Barnes was beloved by the Saints in England the same as he was in America. The congregation gave good attention. I spent the night with Br Cordingly. Distance of the day 4 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.51521st I Parted with the Saints in Idle & returned to Bradford In Company with Elders Sheets & Ure. Also Elder Abraham Lord the presiding Elder over the Idle branch Accompanied us. We took dinner at Br Pears at little Horton. In the evening we returned to Brother Child's & spent the night. Distance of the day 5 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.515The Brethren Play Carded the Town of Bradford. The Bills contained the following lines:Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.515 Conference The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints will hold their conference in the Philadelphia Chapel North wing Bradford on Sunday Feb 23d 1845. To commence at Ten o'clock in the morning two in the Afternoon & six in the evening; when there will be present on the occasion two Americans one of whom Belongs to the quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Also there will be preaching on the fulness of the everlasting gospel as revealed by the Angel of the Lord in these last days on the following evenings Monday & Tuesday & wednesday In the said Chapel to coence at Eight o'clock each Evening. N.B. People of all Persuasions are invited to attend. J Parkinson Printer Market Street Bradford.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.51622 I spent the day in Bradford writing upon the death of Elder Lorenzo D. Barnes & copying some of his poetry in this Journal.Bradford Quarterly Conference

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.516Feb 23d Sunday The Bradford quarterly Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints assembled at ten o'clock in the Philadelphia Chapel North Wing Bradford. There being Present W. Woodruff of the quorum of the Twelve, 1 High Priest, 1 of the seventies, 9 Elders 9 Priest, 6 Teachers, & 4 Deacon. Elder Elijah F. Sheets The Presiding Elder over the conference was called to the chair And Priest Beecroft chosen clerk. Conference opened by singing & Prayer After which the following branches were represented:

members E P T D BBradford Branch by Elder Milnes 90 3 5 4 2 6Leeds " " Emsley 40 2 2 1 1Idle " " Lord 38 2 4 2 2 6Total 168 7 11 5 5 13Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.516After the representation the meeting was addressed by Elder Woodruff upon Principle. There was a good number of Saints to gether & had a good time. A band of music set in front of the Pulpit & Played in unison with the singers.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.516Met in the Afternoon at 2 oclok & had a Crouded house of Saints & citizens. Meeting opened by singing & Prayer. Remarks by Elder Woodruff on the Sacrament after which Elder Sheets blessed the bread & wine. We communed with a large number of Saints after which we confirmed 4 persons & Blessed 3 children. Elder Woodruff explained the ordinances, and addressed the assembly for about half an hour.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.517In the midst of the remarks Mr Bastow who had been a Priest in the Church but was Cut off and [--] intoxicated arose and disturbed the meeting, which made some Confusion. Meeting was soon dismissed. A contribution was taken up.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.517We met in the evening at 6 oclock & had crouded house. The music & singing was splendid. After that was over Elder Woodruff arose in the mids of a vast congregation & took for his text the 14 ch. of Rev. 6,7,8 verses as the foundation of his discours. The speaker gave an account of the origin foundation, rise & progress of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints. He spoke of the leading mind of Joseph Smith the way he called upon God & had the Administering of the Angels & traced the subject through untill he sealed his testimony with his blood. He spoke an hour with the power of God resting upon him before the congregation who was as still as the house of Death. The most intens interest prevailed And a good impression was made. At the close of the meeting a contribution was taken up for the expens of the house when they collected £2.9.2. The Conference Closed with the best of feelings & all considered that good had been done.Elijah E. Sheets PresidentBeecroft ClerkWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.517I confirmed 4 person & blessed 3 children & lade hands upon 12 sick & spent the night at Br Child at Peel street.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.517

24th Parted with many Saints. Spent the day with Elders Sheets, Ure, Cureden & Wm. Walker. I Preached in the evening at the Chapel. The band of music came out as usual & added their music with the singing. Their was not so many out as was on Sunday. I lade hands upon 4 sick. 4 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.51725th I took the parting hand with Elders Sheets & Ure & many Saints & left Bradford in Coach & rode to Brighouse 8 miles then took cars & rode to Manchester. 34 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.518Stoped at Elder Druce No 6 Sandford Street Broughton Road Salford, & took dinner. From thence to Br Sheldens 43 Lombard street Deans gate. Br Flint had moved to 98 Upper Chatham st Charlton upon Medlock. I spent several hours with Elder Holmes at Br Sheldens. He was still poor in health but better than he had been. I saw several of the Elders.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.518In the evening I took an open car & rode 35 miles in the rain to Liverpool & spent the night with my family in Newsum street. Distance of the Day from Bradford to Liverpool 77 mi.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.51826th I recieved three Letters one from Mr Robinson about his Son in Nauvoo, one from Br Deardon, one from Br Jones. I wrote 5 Letters one to Mr Robinson one to Mr Deardon, one to Br Dwight Webster one To Elder John Taylor & one to Elder Wm. Clayton. The Ship cleared the dock to day that had 35 of the Saints our passengers on board. It was quite a busy day in some respets. I perused a long letter to day from Elder Elijah Malin jr. to Br Davis which was interesting. 4 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.51827th I wrote a letter to Dan Jones in wales & spent most of the day at the office. In the evening I Payed Mr Mitten for the rent of febuary £1.5.8 The Council met this evening of the Liverpool Church & Elders McGoffee & [ ] gave their resignation & wished to be cut off from the church. Their request was granted them with Joy.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.51828th It was on this day that I Paid Mitten & that the meeting or Council was held & McGoughy Cut off instead of the 27th.MarchWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.518March 1st 1845 My Birth Day Aged 38 Years. Born March 1st 1807. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.518 I recieved a letter to day from a friend containing a copy of a letter Dated Pittsburgh Jan 30, 45 written by John Greenhow at Pittsburgh to his Father in Kendal Stating that he was getting the doctrins & Covenants Sterotyped in that place & was going to bring the plates to England to Print the work here & get the copyright secured so that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints could not Print them. This certainly is a bold move for an apostate or apostates to undertake to Print the works of the Church & rob them out of it. I view it nothing more than the mercy of God in Putting the knowledge of this thing into my hands. I spent the day in examining the Law to see what I could learn concerning securing copy rights. Walked 8 miles.

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5192d Sunday I dreamed last night of seeing two large snakes coming out of a large tree. Their object seemed to be to bite me. Soon a third one appeared, but I thought they had no power to harm me. Soon I met another one which I draged with my foot a long distance in the road. He tried to bite me. I soon trod on his neck. He run his tongue out, but I killed him.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.519* I spent the fore part of the day at Home. The afternoon I spent in company with my Counsellors viz Elders Hedlock & Ward at my house. I lade hands upon their heads & ordained them as Counsellors & they laid hands upon me & blessed me. We partook of the Sacrament to gether & then called upon God our heavenly Father by prayer in unity for Him to bless us & frustrate the designs of our enemies & overthrow the plans which they have lade to rob the Church & injure the cause of God. We had a good time to gether. The spirit of God was with us. In the evening I went to the Music Hall & Preached from the 5ch. of Mathew & had a good time.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.519 I wrote a letter to Elder B. Young & gave him an account of affairs in this land. Gave him to understand that Brother Hedlock had filled orders from the Presdency & the Twelve since he had been agent for the Twelve in England to the amount of [ ] Pounds [ ] Shillings [ ] Pence equal to [ ] dollars [ ] cts. Most of this was expended in emigrating the poor which the Twelve have sent for & emigrated to America free of cost to the poor but have had to bear the burthen & expens of it themselves which shows the Charity of the Twelve which has been to the impoverishing of themselves. Also Hedlock had to pay in buying out Clark & Fielding £ 120 [ ] Taking all thes thingstogether with £[ ] which was expenses of the office, taxes, rent labour &c during the time making a sum Total of £[ ] s [ ] P.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.520The recepts of the office during the same time was ownly £ [ ] leaving the office in debt at the present time £ [ ] = [ ] = [ ] = as a balance between recepts & expendutures.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.520I also informed Br Young of the deep laid plot of our enemies John Greenhow Samuel Bennett & others of trying to rob the Church in England of the Copy right of the doctrins & Covenants &c. / I wrote a letter to M. [ ] Secretary at Stationars Hall London requesting information concerning securing the Copyright of any work./Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5203d I recieved another letter from my friend to day stating that Mr Greenhow had written to his Son John Greenhow at Pittsburgh. I wrote a letter to Br Coreden to send me the copy of Doc-trins & Covenants which he has. I lade hands upon 6 sick persons on sunday & to day. 4 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5204th I received three letters and wrote three in return & spent most of the day at the office. 4 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5205th () I received 3 letters & wrote two in return. One was from London on the Book of Doctrins & Covenants. I wrote one to Scotland. The Liverpool Horse race called the

steeple Chase was performed at 4 o'clock PM. four miles from Liverpool. Their were over a dozen riders who took a strait course over all hedges, ditches, fences, walls, holes, pools, rivers &c. One horse broke his leg, another his neck, & one man broke his back.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5216th I spent the day at the office. I recieved 3 Letters. 4 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5217th I wrote a letter to Br Ilus F Carter & spent the day at the office. 4 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5218th I wrode to Preston with Elder Ward & spent the night at Sister Ellen Creer 101 Bedford st. 35 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5219th March 1845 Sunday Preston quarterly Conference met at half past 10 oclock AM. Their being present one of the Twelve, 2 High Priest, 16 Elders 14 Priest, 10 Teachers & 3 Deacons. Elder Banks was called to the Chair.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.521Their were Eleven branches represented containing 505 members, 1HP, 15 Elders 24 P. 15 T. & 4 D. There were 21 Baptized since the last conference. Elders Woodruff & Ward addressed the meeting some during the forenoon.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.521In the afternoon sacrament was administored. Ordained 1 Elder confirmed 3. Elder Woodruff & Ward spoke during the meeting.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.521Elder Leonard Hardy was Chosen to Preside over the Preston Conference. He accepted the appointment.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.521In the evening I addressed the meeting. The House was filled to overflowing & vary warm. I spoke one hour & a quarter upon the following subjects:Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.521The feelings views & desires of Joseph Smith when he was led to enquire of the Lord?Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.521The administrations of the Angel unto him.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.521His recieving the gospel & keys of the kingdom.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.521The Prophets cares and labours in the progress of the Church.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.521The endowment of the Twelve.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.521Death of the Prophet & Patriarch.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.521Return of the Twelve to Nauvoo & their Conference with the Church & organization of the Church at Nauvoo & all the Churches throughout the U.S.A. the same as in England.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.522My appointment to England & arival.

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.522Our care & labours over the Churches in England.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.522The importance of building the Temple also of Printing the doctrins & Covenants.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.522Called upon all the Elders to help us in rolling on the cause & kingdom of God.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.522The Congregation gave good attention & I had much freedom of speech & spirit of speaking & had a good time but was in a high state of perspiration. We dined & took tea at Br Lawrence Newsham 13 London road. I spent the night at Sister Creers No 101 Bedford street.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.52210th * I took walk in the fore part of the day through the city. Visited the old Cock pit, whare Elders Kimball & Hyde had Preached so much & Dr Richards. We walked up & down the river whare many hundreds of the Saints had been baptized.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.522I also viewed the Place whare the Scotch made an attack upon the English at Preston. Some of the Scotch entered the town as far as the Cock pit but the most of them were slain in the valley. I saw their burial place. There is now a groove growing over their bodies. This was in the year AD 1745 Just one hundred years since.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.522We returned to [--] town. Dined together. We then took the parting hand with Elders Banks & Hardy & all the Saints. Elder Hardy has had the small pox of late but is getting well over it. We rode to Liverpool & I spent the night at home. 35 m. I lade hands upon 10 sick while in preston.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.52211th I recieved two Letters & wrote one To Br Henry McCureden & gave him a sharp reproof. I had a visit in the evening of Br & sister Haywood & sister Clark. I blessed sisters Heywood & Clark. 4.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.52212th In company with sisters Woodruff Clark & Haywood I visited Lord Nelsons monument of Liverpool. Opened on the 21 day of oct 1813. The subscription commenced for this purpose on the 15 Nov 1805 and finished the same year amounting to about £9,000. The first stone was laid on the 15 July 1812. The whole of the design was Planned by Mathew Charles Wyatt Esqr of London. The monument which is in Bronze was executed by Richard Westmaco[tt?] Esqr R. A. London, the Pedestal of hendal Marble by Messrs Hetherington & Webster of this town.Description of the MonumentWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.523The figures which constitute the principal design are Nelson, victory, Death, his country mourning for her loss, and her navy eager to avenge it, naturally claim a place in the Group. The principal figure is the Admiral who resting one foot on a conquered enemy and the other on a cannon with an eye stedfast and upraised to victory is recieving from her a fourth Naval Crown upon his sword which to indicate the loss of his right arm, is held in his left hand. The loss of his right arm is concealed by the Flag which the Genius of victory is lowering to him and under the folds of which Death lies in ambush for his

victim by which it is indicated that he recieved the reward of victory and the stroke of Death at the same time. By the figure of an enragd british Seaman is represented the zeal of the navy to revenge the loss of its most gallant leader. Brittanna in the back ground with laurels in her hand and leaning regardless of them on her spear and shield describing the feelings of the country fluctuating between the pride and anguish of a triumph so dearly purchased.Description of the PedestialWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.523Round the uper part of the moulding are inscribed Lord Nelson's ever memorable & to be revered words "England expects evry man to do his duty." At the base of the Pedestal are four figures in Chains,Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.523as Captives emblematic of the four peculiarly great victories he achieved. The space between these figures on the sides of the Pedestal are filled by four grand Bass reliefs, executed in Bronze representing the four glorious victories viz:Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.524

St. Vincent Copenhagen14th Febuary 1797 2d of April 1801Nile Trafalgar1st August 1798 21 of October 1805

Dimentions of the MonumentWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.524Hight of the outward Plinth on which the rails stand 1 ft 6 in. Pedestial 8 10 Monument 14 2.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.52415th I recieved a letter from Br Cuerden confessing his fault & asking forgivness. It was a humble letter. I wrote two Letters one to Bro Cuerden & one to Br L. Hardy.Glasgow ConferenceWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.52416th The Glasgow Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of hatter Day Saints assembled at the ODD FELLOWS HALL in Glasgow at 11 oclok A.M. Meeting was called to order & Elder Peter McCue was called to the chair And Elder Wm. Gibson Clerk. Their was present one of the quorum of the Twelve, 4 High Priest, 24 Elders 25 Priest, 21 Teachers and 13 Deacons. Conference opened by singing & Prayer after which 15 Branches of the Church was represented containing 1,065 Members, 35 Elders, 51 Priest, 37 Teachers, 24 Deacons.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.524The meeting was addressed by Elders Woodruff Hedlock & Ward, And adjournd.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.524Met according to Adjournment. The reporter of the Glasgow Examiner was present in the fore noon but did not come in the afternoon. We communed with the vast assembly of the Saints after which their were ordained 3 Priest, one Confirmd one Child blessed. Elder Hedlock addressed the meeting at length upon temperal subjects followed by Elders Ward & Banks.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.524Met again at 6 oclok in the evening. Elder W. Woodruff addressed a large audiance

upon the rise & progress of the Church endowment of the Twelve, Death of the Prophet, organization of the Church in the U.S.A. Temple &c. I had the spirit of preaching & a good time & felt much interested in my visit with the Scotch Saints in Glasgow. I spent the night at the council room.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.52517th I recieved two letters. Blessed several & laid hands upon 10 sick. I blessed two sisters. One from Sterling who come 25 miles she said to get a blessing from an Apostle. Her name was Annabella McFarlin. Her sister's name was Jane D. Sinclair. After they were blessed Jane took her tipet off her neck & sent it to Mrs Woodruff. I took the rail road & rode to Coats Bridge & called upon Elder Mathew Carruthers at Whifflett. Distance 10. Held a counsil with the officers of that branch.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.52518th In the morning I took a walk with Br Corruthers to visit the Dunbyuan Iron works. We then walked to Ashley. Visited the brethren there. We then visited the extensive Calder Banks Mallable Iron works. I next visited the noted interesting & highly important Ardrie Muesium Collected attended and kept by Mr James Myrdock Antiquarian. After taking some refreshments with Mr Myrdock he showed us each appartment of the Muesuem.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.525Among the many curiosities I had a view of the various coin for 1,000 years before Christ down to the Present day. Among the number were coin in the reign of the following persons containing their names on the coin and also their profile viz Paos 1000 B.C. Antonius, Vespersion Ceser, Servius, Christianna, Comodus, Posthumos, Artaxus, Tragin, Domitian Antonius, Gordian, Auralian, Hiradion and Claudius Cesar, & Pius.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.525He had quite a Collection of natural History. Also three and a half tons of Precious Books as A library. I saw a pot of mettle containing the following words: 125 years after Christ I belong to St. Lawrence.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.526I saw three gold & silver roman Crosses stolen by travelers at the vatican at rome 300 years old. I saw a number of weapons of war & Paintings of ancient date.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.526After visiting this Muesium we called at a brothers House. I lade hands upon 6 that were sick And blessed 20 persons that plead with me to let them have a blessing from under the hands of an Apostle.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.526I preached in the evening to a crouded house & walked after meeting to Br Cruthers & spent the night & dreamed a rattle snake bit me on the ancle. I pulled him off squoze him to death & much poison came out of his mouth. The interpetation is when we arive at Edinborough I shall be opposed by (the presiding elder> for appointing Br Banks to preside over that branch of the Church & conference. Distance of the day 12.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.52619th I rode to Glasgow. Met with Hedlock & Ward. We got two New York prophets which brought glorious News of the commencement of the fulness of the gospel at Tihata the south sea Islands & of the work in America.

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.526We took railrod & rode to Castle Carey. There took coach. Rode to Sterling. As we hove in sight of it among the mountains we had a splendid view of the noted sterling castle whare such tremendious battles were fought by Col Wallace, Bruce, Scotch, & English. Wallace took Sterling Castles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.526We called upon Elder Daniel H. Sutherland in John Street. Took supper. Then Called upon Br JOHN GILLIES 76 years of age. He was the third man in the formation of ninety second rigment of the Islanders. Had been in constant service in the Army for 21 years. He embraced the fulness of the gospel on the 21 st of Aug 1842 in the 73d year of his age. I had an interesting conversation with him during the evening. There were present Elders Hedlock Ward Sutherland Sisters Mcfarlin Ross & Jane Stewart. Br Hedlock & myself spent the night at Br Gillies. Distance of the day 36 mi.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.527March 20th 1845 I had the privilege this plesant morning of walking in company with Elders Hedlock & Ward & Gillies through each appartment of the selebrated Sterling Castle. As we passed up the road leading to the Castle we closely examined the Palace of Queen Mary of Scotts & the Kings Stables & went into them. While going through each appartment of the old castle we visited the armoury & old flags & saw many things of antiquity.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.527We went through the Chapel of John Knox & closly examined the oak pulpet that he Preached in & from which he baptized Prince Henry. I brought away with me a small peace of the Pulpet of John Knox. I stood upon the exact spot of ground whare John Knox preached his first sermon, & saw the place in the old Church whare stood the twelve Apostles in stone figures which Knox destroyed as images before he commenced his sermon.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.527I saw the habitation of the Earl of Lecester in AD 1634 & Cemens Hospital 1548 & the Place whare James the VI was Crowned. We had a piesant view of this Castle & the surrounding Country from its Hights.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.527We returned to Br Sutherlands & dined. We spent the day Plesently. We had a full view of the river furth.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.527 I wrote a letter from this Castle to Mrs Woodruff & spent the day in Sterling. 6 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.527I lade hands upon Br John Gillies In his 76 year of his age & blessed him & ordained him an Elder.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.52721st I spent the fore part of the day in Sterling visiting the Saints & at 2 oclock we Parted with them & took the steem boat on the river fourth & had a view of Sterling Castle as we retreated from it & the whole seenery on both sides of the river untill we arived at Edinborough was highly interesting. We had a hard storm of wind & rain which made a rough sea & some were sea sick. We arived in Edinborough at 7 oclok & called upon Henry McEwan the Presiding Elder of Edinborough branch. His Address is [ ].

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.528After getting some refreshments we went to meeting & met with the Saints for the first time in Edinborough. Elder Hedlock spoke & was followed by Elder Ward & I followed him. This conference is in a divided state. Many asspiring spirits have been manifest for a length of time. I Pray God to Give us wisdom in seting in order this Conference that we may have power in the midst of the Saints.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.528We spent the night at Br H McEwan. Distance from Sterling to Edinborough 30.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.52822d * This was an interesting day to our feelings in visiting the splended city of Edin-borough. We first visited Edinburgh castle. Went through each appartment of it the Armoury, Scotish Regalia, Crown room. We had a splended view of the city & surrounding Country for many miles from the castle. The rock itself composed of basalt is elevated 383 feet above the level of the sea & is accessable ownly on the eastern side all the others being nearly Perpendicular.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.528The Castle is of great antiquity & has been held as a fortress from the earliest times. In 1093 it was besieged by Donald Bane Brother to king Malcolm. It was taken by the English 1296, retaken & demolished by Randolph 1313 Rebuilt by Edward third, surprised by Wm. Douglas 1341, And by Albany 1482. Taken by the Regent from Queen Mary 1573 taken by Cromwell 1650 And by Wm. III 1689. The scotish Regalia are kept in the castle. They were placed there in 1707. They were discoverd in an oaken Chest in the Crown room in 1818. This is King Davids Crown the first King of Scotland.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.528I also visited the celebrated peice of artillery Called Mons Meg cast at Mons in Flansders. It was used in the siege of Norham & after wards burst in firing a salute to the Duke of York Placed on the esplamade of the castle on his visit to the castle in 1682. It was forged in AD 1486 out of large bars of Iron. Its weight was 7 1/2 tons. Carried 268 Pound shot. The bore was 20 inches & length fifteen feet.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.529After visiting the Armery & each apartment of the castle & taking splended views of the surrounding country we took our departure for other portions of the city. We saw the old house whare John Knox was born May 2d 1505 And Died Nov 24 1572.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.529* We next visited the Palace of Holy rood. It occupies the site of an Abbey which was founded by David I in 1128 & was one of the richest religious esstablishments in Scotland. In the Chapel were deposited the remains of David II, James II, Prince Arthur, third son of James IV, James V, Magdalen his Queen, Arthur, second son of James V, And Henry Darnley.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.529The ruins of what is now Called the Chapel Royal are worthy of a visit. The Picture gallerry which is 156 feet long by 27 1/2 wide and 20 feet high contains the portrats of the Scotish monarchs. In the Palace are preserved several relics of the unfortunate Queen Mary of Scotts. I saw her work box visited her bedroom saw her bed, & furniture the chair she occupied when married, visited her dresing room all of which was hung

with the most splended ancient tapestry. I saw the hiding Place occupied by Lord Darnly & others when they murdered David Rizzio Mary's musician. I saw the Armoury Lord Darnley wore when he murdered him. I saw the Place whare he fell & the Stain of the blood yet remaining. I put Lord Darnly Steel head dress on which was waity.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.529We visited each appartment of this Palace of Kings, the State room of George the 4th & his Throne, his Painting in his highland Dress by David Wilkey. I saw the bones of the Kings in the vault piled up to gether. Comwell took away their coffins & left their bones scattered upon the ground. I saw A peace of oak containing the arms of Scotland Cut out in AD 1128 being 717 years of age & in a good state of preservation.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.529After visiting each appartment of the palace we all Called upon one of the brethren & took Dinner, after which we visited other portions of the City. Sir Walter Scotts Monument is a splendid specimin of art. We saw the Scotch Gientess as we passed along. I spent the night with Br Henry McEwan No 2 High Rigs. Distance of the day 12 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.530[23]Edinborough ConferenceWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.530Met in Edinborough on Sunday 23d March AD 1845. Their being present one of the Twelve & 3 High Priest, 8 Elders, 16 Priest & 4 Teachers. R Hedlock was Chosen President Priest Braley Clerk.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.530Conference opened by singing & Prayer After which there were eleven branches represented in the Edinborough Conference containing 409 members 13 Elders, 22 Priest 8 Teachers 1 Deacons & 9 Baptized. The morning was taken up in teaching Principls.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.530Met in the afternoon. Partook of the Sacrament After which Elder Banks was appointed the Presiding Elder over the Edinborough branch & Conference Br H McEwen over two or three branches under Brother Banks. W. Woodruff Preached in the evening to an attentive congregation. I spent the night at No. 2 High Rigs.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.53024th * A company of young men called the Nauvoo Legion led us out to see the city, & they led us to the vary top of the high clift called Arthurs Seat, the Highest peak of rocks any whare in this region of Country. A good deal of the way up was almost perpendicular. I was informed that Elder O Pratt while esstablishing the branch in Edinborough freequented the top of this rock as a place of retirement & meditation. From this rock we had a full view of the whole City of Edinborough & the surrounding Country for many miles, which was a sublime view.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.530I was quite unwell with a severe Cold in the morning & I was quite weary in reaching the top of this seat, as was the case with most of the brethren.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.530After we had taken a sufficient view of the surrounding country we again desended into

the city. Took Dinner After which we visited several of the Saints, And in the evening I attended a council of officers. Was vary hoarse. Had a sore throat. Yet I addressed the Elders at some length.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.531At the close of the meeting A man holding the office of a priest but had tried to Apostitize for a long time arose & opposed the work. I answered his questions. He wished to leave the Church & we wished to have him & so he was cut off. I spent the night at 2 High Riggs. Distance 10 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.53125th We Parted with the Saints in Edinborough. Took cars. Rode to Glasgow. Spent 3 hours in the place. Parted with the Saints there & took rail road & rode to Greenock. There took steem boat for Liverpool in company with Br Hedlock. We had left Br Ward in Edinborough by accident. I spent the night on board of the boat And a sick disagreeable night it was. We arived in Liverpool next morning. Distance from Edinborough 330.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.53126th I arived in Liverpool about 9 oclok this morning sick & weary. Spent a few moments in the office. I recieved several Times & Seasons & Neighbor & New York Prophet Also one letter from Elder G. A. Smith from Nauvoo. I spent the day looking them over & at night went to bed sick. 2 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.53127 Arose in the morning sick. Was not able to get to the office. Wrote some in my Journal.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.53128th I am still unwell but walked to the office & spent a part of the day. 4.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.53129th I recieved one letter & spent most of the day in the office.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.53130 Sunday Liverpool Conference met in the Music Hall at Half past 10 oclock in the morning There being present one of the Twelve 4 High Priest 18 Elders 13 Priest, & 8 Teachers.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.532Elder Joseph A. Stratton was appointed President Elder James L Cantwell Clerk.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.532Conference was opened by singing & Prayer After which there were 12 Branches represented in the Liverpool Conference Containing 676 members, 30 Elders 39 Priest 21 Teachers 10 Deacons 31 Baptized.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.532The Standing of the various branches was represented in the morning. In the afternoon the Sacrament was administered, & I blessed 2 Children ordained one Priest & one Deacon with Br Clark. In the evening the Joint Stock Company was spoken of. I addressed the Saints for more than an hour free & untrammelled. Had good liberty. Br Brown & Wilson was chosen delagates to the general Conference. 6 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.53231th I recieved 2 letters. I wrote one letter to an elder in a branch whare they were persecuted. I wrote one letter to a brother in the Potteries, Also a letter to Br Wm. Davis

Tailor South Wales. 4 miles.AprilWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.532April 1st I recieved 2 letters & wrote one large sheet to Elder Brigham Young. I had a visit from Elders Milton Holmes & James D Ross came to Pay me a visit. I was glad to see them. They spent the day & night with me. 4 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5322d I recieved 2 letters & wrote one Letter to Br Elias Smith & G. A. Smith. Br Holmes spent the night with me. 4 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5323d Rumors of wars are again herd through the land as the American government have annexed Texas to the United States & the rumor now is that there is a prospect of England Joining Mexico in a war with the United States. This government have stop the steem ship that was to go out on the 4th until further orders. This created quite an excitement among the captains of the American Ships, but the probable detention is to send expresses to the british minister to washington. I mailed my letter to day to B. Young. I recieved one letter. 4 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5334th I took cars in the morning in company with Mrs Woodruff & rode to Manchester. Was met at the rail road by Elders Holmes Stratten & Ross. I took up my abode with John Druce No 6 Sandford street Broughton road Salford. I had an interview with a number of the Saints. Distance 30 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5335th I spent the day in Manchester. Had an interview with many Elders as delegates from the various Conferences. Among the numbers was Elders Davis from London, Jones from Wales, & many others.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.533April 6th AD 1845Manchester ConferenceWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.533The yearly Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints met at the Hall of Science in Camfield Manchester on the 6th Day of April to represent the various Conferences throughout the various Portions of the British Dominions. A large assembly of Saints & friends came to gether at an early hour.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.533Elder Wilford Woodruff was called to the Chair attended by his Councellors Reuben Hedlock & Thomas Ward, Wm. Walker & J. B. Mynell Appointed Clerks. Their being present at the organization W. Woodruff of the quorum of the Twelve Hedlock & Ward Councellors [ ] High Priest [ ] Seventies [ ] Elders [ ] Priest [ ] Teachers and [ ] Deacons. Conference opened by prayer by the President. A Hymn was sung.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.533The President Called upon the delegates to represent the various Conferences throughout the British dominions which occupied the forenoon & the following is the sum total represented of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints throughout England, Ireland Scotland & Wales viz. [ ] conferences embracing [ ] branches Containing [ ] Members including [ ] High Priest [ ] Elders [ ] Priest [ ]

Teachers & [ ] Decons.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.534There had been [ ] Baptized during the last year. This was the largest representation ever given in any Conference in England. The Afternoon was occupied by the delegates in representing the standing & situation of each conference. The House was filled with a large audience. The evening was spent in the same way.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.534At the close of the evening I occupyed a few moments in representing my conference which consisted of the United States of America containing one quorum of the Twelve, one high Council, 300 High Priest 1,050 of the Seventies, 5,000 Elders And about the same number of Priest Teachers & Deacons And about one hundred thousand members including the officers And generally in vary good standing, had built two or three towns, & one city with a population of about 15,000 souls had built two Temples & laid the foundation of another, had suffered much Persecution & 50 or more had sealed their testimony with their lives. but were in a good State of prosperity. Conference Adjourned untill to morrow at 10 oclok.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.534April 7th Conference assembled this morning At Mr Haywood's room at the usual place of Meeting at 10 oclock according to adjournment. Meeting opened by singing & Prayers. The first business Presented before the Conference for Consideration was the Joint Stock Company. A committy of ten was chosen to withdraw from the body & form an instriment of writing as a constitution for the society to be governed by. The comittee withdrew & sat in Council most of the time for 24 hours & while that was going on the President & Council of the Conference continued their business through the day, getting in order the conferences, Making such changes of Elders as was necessary, & settling difficulties &c &c which occupied the day.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5348th Conference assembled at 10 oclock & opened by Prayer & Singing After which the committy on the Joint Stock Company came forward to report the result of their deliberations & Presented the instrument of writing they had Drawn up which was red by Mr Brown before the meeting. It was then redd the second time article by article, And all had the privilege of making such remarks upon it as they saw fit & move such amendments as was deemed necessary. After it went through the scrutiny of the Conference A vote was Called upon each article seperately & it Passed with a unanimous vote, which occupied the whole day.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5359th The Conference assembled at 10 oclok. The constitution of the Joint Stock Co. was brought up again this morning to be finished. It was organized with a President, Secretary, Treasurer, And 15 Directers. Its capitol was to be £30,000 Pounds divided into 60,000 shares at 10/ each, its object to esstablish manufacturery in Nauvoo or other parts of America, to enter into those branches of business that would require the least capitol employ the most hands & bring the greatest Profit. (The whole organization is published in the 11 No of the 5 vol of the Mil Star.)Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.535After this business was finished which I trust is laying the foundation for much good Elders Elisha H Davis & Elijah F. Sheets were appointed by the Conference to be

ordained into the quorum of the Seventies & Br T. D. Brown to be ordained an Elder. They were ordained under the hands of Elders Woodruff Ward & Clark After which the Conference adjourned Sine Die After sitting three days and a half & transacting more business than ever was transacted before in one conference of the Latter Day Saints in the British Dominions. For further Particulars see the Star of April 1845.Wilford Woodruff PresidentThomas WardJ B Meynell ClerksWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.535I never attended a Conference whare my mind was more nerved up continually upon business than During the three days & a half on this occasion. Much business was done. I felt weary with my labour at the close. I made it my home with my family during the conference at John Druce No 6 Sandford st. Broughton Road Salford.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.536April 10th I spent the day in company with the American Elders with whom I had been sitting in conference with. I enjoyed myself well with them although I was fatiegued with the labours of the conference.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.53611th I went through A Manchester Cotten Factory with some of the Saints.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.53612th In Company with Elders Holmes, Davis, Ross, & others I went to Newton heath & spent the afternoon with Br Armstrong. It was a rainy Day. Mrs Woodruff was with me. 6 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.536I spent the night with Br Sheldon. G. A. Smith was well acquainted with him.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.53613th Sunday In Company with Sisters Woodruff Shelden, Armstrong, & Elder Holmes I took the rail cars rode to Oldham & met with the Saints in that Place. Preached in the forenoon. Was follow[ed] by Br Holmes. He Preached in the Afternoon. I followed him in the evening. I took cars & returned to Manchester with the company. We attended meeting in Manchester. Herd Elder Mynell Preach. Spent the night with Br Druce. 14.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.53614th In company with Brs Barton Clark Holmes & Sisters Woodruff Clark Druce & Shelden we went through a Print Factory & saw how they make Calico by both block & sillinder. It was a rainy day. 8 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.53615th I visited a number of Saints during the day. Dined with Br George Hewett 54 Red Bank Manchester. Took tea with Sister Holebrook. Took rail cars at 6 oclok & rode with my family to Liverpool. Distance of the day 40 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.537April 16th ( )(10 P) I went to the office & Carried 40. which I had recieved at the conference for the Covenants, Temple & Emegration. On my arival there I recieved 4 Letters one from President Young, one from Elder P. P. Pratt one from Father Carter, & one from Glasgow. The three letters from America were full of interest. Br Young speaks of the Progress of the Temple & endowment & affairs in Nauvoo. Elder Fordham Brannan & Pratt all write in one letter containing good news. Father Carter & Sister Foss

both write in one letter. They state that Sister Foss family are all well though several of them lay at the Point of Death when we left. Our Child Phebe Amelia is well. It is the first letter we have recieved from them since we left New York.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.537I also recieved 10 Papers 6 from Nauvoo & 4 from New York. 4 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.53717th Wrote some in my journal & went to the office. I wrote three Letters one to M. Holmes one to Thomas Smith, one to Sister in Edinboro.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.53718th I wrote one letter to H. Clark one to Wm. Smith. Spent the day at the office. 4.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.537(19th) I wrote 6 American letters one to Father Carter one to Father Woodruff one to Ilus F. Carter one to P. P. Pratt one to Elias Smith () at Nauvoo the Key of Illinois And I wrote 2 to Brethren here to Wm. Allen & Wm. Speakman. I forwarded the America Letters to be mailed at Boston by a Packet.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.53720th I attended meeting in Liverpool Branch. Herd Br Davis Preach in the morning Br Mynell in the evening. Had a good day. Piesant time. Dined with Br Brown. [.]Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.537April 21st A plesant Day. I spent my time at the office. I wrote a letter to Br Phelps of Boston one to H Clark one to John Hallady, one to Wilkinson making 4 in all.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.538In the evening I attended a meeting at the Music Hall (whare the Saints hold their meetings) Appointed by the ministers of the Church of England for the Purpose of opposing the Maynooth Grant which is now under discussion in Parliament. The whole Country is under excitement. The Maynooth Grant is to appropriate £30,000 pounds anually to endow a Roman Catholic College to educate Catholic Priest. This has created alarm throughout the Protestant Churches of England.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.538The house on this occasion was crouded to overflowing & thousands who Could not get in. The celebrated Rev Hugh M. Neile was chairman of the Meeting. Much excitement was manifest on the occasion. The speakers considered Parliament was betraying the country & strikeing a death blow at the three hundred years of refermation. They seemed to be alarmed at the signs of the times And for one I could see they were big with events that the time had commenced for the beginning of those tremendious events which have been Prophesyed of by the Ancient Prophets concerning those things which must come to Pass in the last days among the Gentile Nations. Many addresses were made & resolutions formed. The meeting closed at half past 10 oclk. I walked home alone meditating upon the awful state of the human family in this generation. * 6 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.53822d I spent the day at the office. Saw hand Bills posted up in the streets against the Mynooth Grant. 4 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.53823d I spent the day at the office. IWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.538

looked over Elder Lorenzo D. Barnes Trunk. I examined his corressponding letters from Miss Susan Conrad and other friends. I carefully filed them all with his own compositions & Journals Patriarchal Blessings &c Also A dozen or more Peaces of Choice Coin of ancient Date & characters which he probably Collected for the British Museum Nauvoo Museum. Also one weight as a standard for sovreigns and his gold finger ring all of which I carefully put in a package & sealed it with wax & stamped it with a large Masonic Stamp & wrote upon the out side of it stating what it Contained & Directed it to the Presidency of the Church in Nauvoo.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.539I also Packed into his trunk one carpet bag, one splended Buffalo robe worked with Indian Beads, one overcoat, 2 pair of Pants, A Dress coat, several vests, three stocks, handkerchiefs, shirts, bosoms, collars spencers, gloves, 2 cases of raisers, two Pocket Books containing deeds of land, & other papers one crown in the small Pocket Book 5/ for the Museum & a variety of other things all of which was carefully Packed into his trunk to be sent to Nauvoo when an opportunity offers. 4 mil.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.539After I retired to rest at night I fell asleep And had the following dream: I was in company with a number of the Twelve & other Brethren. I thought I had Just returned to Nauvoo from my English mission. We met with Br Joseph Smith the Prophet. I shook hands with him And asked him if he & his family were well. He said they were. I Thought the endowment had been given & he was counciling us about taking a mission abroad some portion of the time. While talkinghe sat in a Chair & leaned upon my breast. He said he was going to take a mission to India & pointed out the man to go with him but I cannot now call him by name. G. A. Smith asked liberty of Joseph to become better acquainted with me or to spend more time with me that we might be prepared to take a mission together. It was granted him. O Pratt had his mission appointed I do not know whare. Lyman Wight was spoken of. Do not recollect what was said. We had an interesting time together. All seemed happy to once more see the Prophet.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.53924th I spent the day at the office. 4 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.53925th I spent this day at the office. 4 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.54026th I sent Elder E. F. Sheets A letter containing the Epitah to be put on Elder Lorenzo D. Barnes Grave which are as follows: In Memory of Lorenzo D. Barnes who Died on the 20th of December 1842 Aged 30 years. He was a Native of the United States An Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, A member of the High Priest quorum, And Also of Zions Camp in AD 1834. And the first gospel Messenger from Nauvoo who has found a grave in a foreign land.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.540Sleep on Lorenzo but ere long from thisThe conquered tomb shall yield her Captive pray.Then with thy quorum shalt thou reign in blissAs King and Priest for an Eternal Day.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.540I rode in the evening in company with Br James Ferguson to Newton & spent the Night

with Br John Nuttall. Distance 16.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.54027th Sunday I held three meetings during the day & evening with the Newton branch of the Church & had an interesting time. I dined with Br James Simpkins. Our sacrament meeting in the Afternoon was held at the house of Elder Charles Simpkins. I spent the night with Br Nuttall. 2.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.54028th * I spent this day vary plesently in visiting various portions of Newton. In company with several friends I first visited the Muspratt Vitriol works. Alkilie & white Ash & crystallizing are each carried on in their branches. It is one of the most lucrative branches of business in the world, though it is vary disagreeable business. The fires are fed with brimstone which is vary disagreeable to workman. The smoke of the whole works is carried off in the air through a Chimney made of brick 138 feet in circumferance & 396 feet high And often the air is so pregnated with suplphurious matter at a great distance from the works in the direction that the smoke goes that it is with difficulty that one can breathe.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.541After leaving these works I visited each appartment of the Newton Engine Factory whare a large Number of Engines are made for the rail road. It is A heavy work many hands employed & a great quantity of mashinery in operation. We have several Brethren at work there who can carry on the business of Engine Making in evry branch of it.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.541After leaving this esstablishment I walked several miles through a vary plesant scenery surrounded with green fields hedges trees & gardens. I visited the Church containing A Stone Pig on the side of the building with a stone tied to his neck. The Church is several hundred years of age. The following tradition is told about the Pig: That the materials for the Church was drawn to another place quite a distance from whare the Church now stands And a Pig came along & took a stone in his mouth & carryed it squeeling along & laid it down whare the Church now stands. And the People taking it as an omen that they should build the church there; And they did so.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.541I returned from my walk to Br Nuttall's. Laid hands upon his sick Child. I had Prayers with the Saints & took my departure for Liverpool on the rail road. We had a wet evening. Distance of the day 20 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.54129th I recieved 2 Letters one from P McCuen & the other from the Sheffield conference. I wrote one to Br M. Holmes. I spent most of the day at the office. It was a rainy gloomy day & night. 4.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.54130th I spent the day at the office Reading law. I called at the large room which we have rented for three years in Standleys Buildings. It is rented in Elder Hedlocks name. The room is about 75 by 42 feet. He is now petitioning it of by brick walls. 4.MayWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.541May 1st I wrote a lengthy letter for the Times & Seasons directed to Elder Taylor. My

letter contained a full account of the labours sickness and Death of the worthy Elder Lorenzo D. Barnes A long extract from my Journal, & the full inscription upon his tomb stone.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.542May 2d I left Liverpool on the rail road & rode to Preston & spent the day with Elder Hardy in visiting the Brethren. I took Breakfast with Capt Willis 136 victoria st And Dinner with Sister Creer at 101 Bedford street. I took tea with Elder John Holsal Taylor North Road. I called upon Br Newsom's London Road. I met with the Council in the evening & spent the night at Capt Willis with Br Hardy. Distance of the day 35.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5423d I took coach with Br Hardy & rode to Blackburn & called upon Elder John Hartley. We soon had an interview with Elder Wm. Speakman who went with us through the town. We visited their room which they had fitted up & sent for me to come & open it. Their seemed to be some misunderstanding between the Preston Singers & the Blackburn Saints But I trust it will be settled amicably.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.542I took tea with Br Hartley. Sister Hartley presented us with a good dish of Cockels. Elder Hardy returned to Preston in the evening. Distance 9 miles. I spent the day & night at Br Hartleys.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5424th * I met with the Saints in Blackburn in their new room this Sunday morning. I Preached in the fore part of the day Elder Speakman in the afternoon & I again in the evening. We had a full house. I spent the night at Br John Hartley. 2 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5425th * I walked in company with Br Speakman to Whalley at which Place we visited each appartment of the old Abbey the largest one I ever visited. It coverd several acres of ground & nearly all in ruins except a small portion of it which is inhabited by a few families. It was 800 years old. It was built in AD [1000]. Distance of the day 12 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5436th I wrote 2 letters one to Mrs Woodruff one to Br Ward. I walked with Br Speakman to stoneyhurst and visited each Appartment of the Jesuits College which was the ownly collage of the kind in England. We visited each appartment of the Paintings of Christ upon the cross & under various circumstances in life & the virgin Mary & many Saints which were splended paintings [of] the Apostles &c. We visited each Appartment of their library which was vary extensive. Many vary ancient writings & parchments. We saw Queen Marys Prayer Book & A copy of St Paul's Epistles 1,000 years old. We visited their Museum, studies lodgings chapels &c, containing many curiosities, many figures of Christ on the cross sculptured out of fine marble. Some not more than 5 inches in length cost £700 or $3,500 dollars.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.543We visited the chapel for the boys that they were educating, & also the main Chapel. One window in it containing the paintings on it of the Twelve Apostles cost £2,000 or $10,000 dollars. The candle sticks, crosses, organ, & all furniture were vary rich. We visited each appartment of the garden which was splendid all divided into various appart-ments by walls formed entirely of the Ewe tree about 4 feet thick 12 feet high & from 40 to 200 feet long as the case required in the appartments & as strait & smooth

as a plaster wall.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.543After visting each appartment of this noted Collage we walked to Waddington. I here visited the Hospitol or Alms houses built and dedicated by Sir Robert Parker in 1700 to the poor widows of the Parish. There was 26 Dwellings & a small garden to each. Their was An aged widow in each appartment. The youngest was 60 years of age & the oldest was 87 years. They appeared quite Comfortable. We spent the night with Mr Cottom. 10 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5437th We walked to Clithero then to Chatburn. I walked through the street that the Apostle Heber Kimball walked through with his hat off & blessed the place. I felt the spirit of God rest upon me while walking over the Same road.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.544I Called upon Br Win. Hall. Sister Hall was beaking oat cake crack & rattle. I flung some & done well. I then called upon Br John Chatburn. He showed me Jacobs Staff that grew in his garden. It removed from garden to garden. It seldom stayed more than two years in a place.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.544I Called upon Sister Elizabeth Parkinson the lodging place of the Saints. She weaves 30 yards of cotton cloth per day with a hand loom at 1/2 per 30 yards. We next went to Downham. Called upon Father Richard Smithies the noted fisherman. We returned to Chatburn & spent the night. 7 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5448th * I went fishing with Father Richard Smithies in the river ribble. He is 70 years of age & is considerd the greatest fisherman in the country. He fishes with the fly which is the greatest art in fishing ever introduced. His fish pole or rod was about 14 feet long sum thing like cane vary slender & delecate. His long fine line made of hair & cat gut was wound around a small brass wheel with a little crank to it fastend to the but end of the pole. The line then runs through half a dozen brass rings or ilet holes fastend at a sutible distance along on the rod to the small end of it. One the end of the fine fish line is fastend 5 or 6 arti-fishal flies about 2 feet apart. These are upon a small cat gut almost as small as a single hair. 25 or 30 feet of the line is unwond from the reel at the but of the rod running through the rings to the point. The line is then flung upon the water the same as though it was tied at the end of the rod & the flies with a hook concealed in each swims down the stream. The trout instantly take it considering it the natural fly. They are hooked as soon as they strike it if they are large trout & run. They of their own accord unwind as much line as they want from the reel at the but of the pole or rod.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.544The fisherman does not pull the fish out of water on the bank by the pole but worries the fish in the water with the line untill he will not struggle. Then he draws him up to the shore by the line if he stands on the bank or to him if he stands in the water. He then takes a small hand net with a light pole 4 or 6 feet puts it under the fish & takes him vary deliberately out of the water.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.545Father Smithies caught 7 trout & two Cheven in this way while we were with him. It was

the first time I had seen the fly used in my life in the way of fishing. I was delighted with it the rod & line was so light & flung with such skill & dexterity that the trout are beguiled & whare ever they are are generally taken. The fisherman has flies different for almost ever month calculated to imitate the flies that float upon the water at the time they fish. These flies are made of the feathers of birds some of various Colors. The trout will often take them before the natural fly. I was much gratifyed with this days fishing.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.545We returned to Chatburn & Sister Parkinson cooked the trout for us which made a good meal. We spent the night at Mr Parkinson. 6 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5459th * I spent the day at Clithore at Sister Duckworth copying a work from an account of the 5 first degrees upon Masonery.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.54510th I visited the Clithero Castle which had been a strong hold in its day. I visited various parts of Clithero & spent the night with Br Speakman & Sister Duckworths. 3.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.54511th Sunday O! Clithero Conference & lovely Saints. I met with the Saints in the capacity of a quarterly Conference. I took a walk in the morning with Br Speakman & Sisters Mary Ann & Mary Douglass towards Pendle Hill to take the morning air which was a plesant among the green fields & hedges groves &c. On our return we went to conference.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.545Elder Speakman was called to the preside. The Churches was represented. Some alterations made. I ordained 1 Elder 2 Priest 3 Teachers & 3 Deacons. I gave some instruction & Adjurned untill afternoon.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.546Met in the Afternoon. I blessed the bread & wine & it was administered to the Saints after which the time was taking up by the Brethren & sisters in bearing testimony of the work of God, & the Power of God rested upon the Congregation untill it melted us into tears. This is the Conference that Br Kimball speaks of in his Journal. I never saw a more lovely people in my travels in the vineyard. They are like angels innocent as lambs & like Children. I did not wonder Elder Kimball cried when he left them for I was so over whelmed with the spirit & power of God & simplicity of the people I could scearcely speak.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.546I blessed one lovely child of Br & Sister Martha Hartley. I kissed it when I gave it to its mother. Many were in tears, many bore their testimony of the work of God & others desired it if their had been time. It was truly an interesting time. We adjourned untill 6 oclock.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.546Met according to adjournment & I Preached to the People during the evening. I had a good time. I cannot express my feelings while among this people. The hard shake of the hand accompanied by the flowing tears bespoke the feelings of the heart as I parted with them at the dismissal of the meeting. I spent the night at Sister Duckworth's. I had a severe cold & paine in the head.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.546

12th I parted with the lovely Saints in Clith-ero took Coach rode to Blackborn. From thence to Preston whare I had the happy privilege of meeting with Elders Holmes & Hardy. I met the Saints in Preston & Preached to a full house. Was followed by Elders Holmes. I spoke from the CII Psalm. We had a good time. I spent the night with Elders Holmes & Hardy at Capt Willes. I had a severe Cold & pain in the head during the night. Distance 25.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.546This being the Whitson week all business was suspended & the people in the streets having a Holly day & at night their was so many drunk in the street & on the side walk that it was with difficulty for a sober man to go along without being run against.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.54713 I returned to Liverpool on the rail road & recieved 3 letters one from J. D. Ross one from Dan Jones & one from Br Sheets. I also recieved one Paper from Nauvoo. I returned to my family & found them well. Was glad to get home again.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.54714th I recieved 2 letter one from G. A. Smith & one from Br W. Dearden. I wrote 3 letters one to Br Thomas Smith of Bath & suspended him from his office, one to the Bath Saints & one to another Brother.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.54715 I wrote a letter to Br Stratten requesting him to return & take charge of the Bath conference. I obtained 3 Prophets from NY all bearing good News. A letter came from Nauvoo to Br Clark. We sent it to him with his Papers.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.54716th * I left my family & friends in Liverpool & took the Steemer Victorie for Carlisle at 4 oclock in the afternoon. As soon as we went out of the dock I discoverd the boat was newly Painted so that one could not sit down in any place from the stem to the stern of the boat without carrying the paint with him the whole bigness of the place he sat in or touched. And as the sea began to be rough I found it necessary to get some place to lie down & as the last & ownly resort I paid 2/ shillings for the use of a bunk among the sailors on the fore castle over the bow for the night.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.547I went below to take my bed among the Sailors which was a small confined place. I had no sooner gone below than I was inveloped in a Stench the most Horrid of any thing I ever experianced. It arose from the cargo which consisted of goano A kind of dung dug out of the earth brought to this country to put on to land. It is supposed to have origionally been birds dung but the worst die pot I ever saw was plesant in comparrison to this stench. I lay down but my stomach was immediately so filled with the stench that it made me as sick as Death.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.548I immediately commenced vomiting which continued for five hours. At times I gaged upon an empty stomach untill I strained myself to such a degree that blood run out of my nose almost a stream. I suffered much through the night & the sailors smoked their pipes & filled the hole with tobaco smoke. Though this was nacious to me it was much better than the stink that arose from the cargo. And in addition to this the seas were breaking fore & aft over the boat & the boat pitching badly. This with breathing the sent of the paint guano & tobaco smoke made me vomit to that degree that my sufferings

were great & I thought it the most horrid night I ever spent on the water.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.548In the morning I crawled out into the air on deck but felt vary week & feeble. Could scarcely walk. Distance to Port Carlisle 190 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.54816th We arived at Port Carlisle at 9 oclock crossed the ferry took canal boat rode to Carlisle. I there met with Elders Allen & Hall who accompanied me to Mrs Elizabeth Forrester No 8 Russel street, Batcher Gate Carlisle. I got some refreshment & lay down several hours but was weak & sick to my stomach. Distance 16 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.54817th I wrote 2 letters one to Thomas Ward one to Mrs Woodruff. I had an interview with Elder Wm. Kent & took a walk with him & Br Allen through the town of Carlisle. It was anciently walled in with a high strong wall. Most of it was taken down in building the city. We walked upon some portion of the walls that was standing.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.548We visited the old St Marys Church & Abbey about eleven hundred years of age. Portions of the Church was the old ancient building itself while the remainder had been repaired. We also visited the Carlisle Castle, which was interesting & gave us a fair view of the Surrounding country.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.548Among other things we visited the valuable Painting at Mr Charles Thurnum Stationers Shop executed by Edward Rancier which presents A Blacksmith in the act of shoeing a bay horse with a Donkey by his side and dog sitting upon the floor with his tool box Anvil tools &c scatter about. It is con-siderd the best painting known in existance. It so near resembals life that one could hardly believe it to be painting. £5,000 five thousand pounds have freequently been offered for it, & refused. It could scarcely be bought for money. They sell the engravings for £5 pounds each. It is supposed that no Artist living could draw such a painting except Rancier. I returned to Br Bells & spent some time in writing.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.549In the evening I met in council with the officers & some of the other members in a dirty weavers shop. I addressed them for about an hour & had a good time. I had to teach them principle. I spent the night at Br Bells. Distance of the day 5 mil.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.549May 18th The Carlisle Conference met for the first time in about four years on this 18th Day of May 1845 Sunday morning at 10 oclock in the Reca-bites lodge room Castle Street Carlisle. As it was sumthing of a special Conference Elder Woodruff was called to the Chair And Joseph Maughen Clerk. Their being present 1 of the Twelve, 8 Elders 9 Priest, 3 Teachers & 2 Deacons. The representation of the branches was then Called for which was as follows:Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.549

E P T DCarlisle Rep John Barker 78 M 4 6 3 2Brampton " John Harding 24 2 2 1Alston " Joseph Maughen 23 3 3 1New Castle By Letter 28 1 4 2

Sunderland Elder Kent 7 1 2Dunfries 3 River Green 2 5

165 11 17 7 2Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.549John Barker surrendered the Presidency of the Carlisle branch & Elder Robert Stoddart Appointed in his stead as the president of that branch. The Conference was addressed upon the order & goverment of the Church of Jesus Christ by the President, which Closed the meeting in the fore noon.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.550Met in the Afternoon. Sacrament was administered. The time was then taken up by the members of the Church & we had a good time. The spirit of the Lord was with us.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.550We met again in the evening And a crouded house was addressed by the President upon the origin, rise & progress of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, which Closed the Conference & business of the day.W. Woodruff PresidentJoseph Maughen ClerkWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.55019th I walked with Br Allen & Walker 10 miles to a creek to fishing trout & salmon with the fly. They Caught three in about 5 minutes when an officer Came & informed them it was against the law & if they continued to fish they would be under £5 pounds fine. So we all left the ground & returned home & got our walk for our pains & three small salmon fry ie young salmon weigh about one ounce each. We had them fryed for our dinner & I eat 2 of them. We then walked back to Carlis[le] & I was weary & spent the night at Br Bells. 20 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.55020th I had a vary sick day with a diarrhea & sickness of the stomach. I was abed most of the day.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.550I had an appointment in the evening for Preaching. Was not able to attend. Elder Hall Preached. 3 offered themselves for Baptism.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.55021st I parted with the Saints at Carlisle & in Company with Elders Allen & Hall returned to Liverpool by water on board of the Steemer Victoria. It had on board 400 sheep some horses & cattle which covered the deck nearly all over; notwithstanding the boat was crouded the sailors found a spot large enough to fight on. Adout a dozen got at it which left many bloody noses & sore heads. We had a vary good passage. I was not sick. I arived home at my house in Liverpool about midnight & spent the night with my family. Distance 136 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.551May 22 I recieved three letters & wrote 4 letters one to H. Clark M. Holmes L Hart, & a woman enquiring about her son. 4.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.55123d I wrote 5 letters to H. C. Kimball G. A. Smith J. M. Grant, E. H. Davis & John Banks. I sent the American Letters by A Friend going to Philadelphia. 4.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.551

24th I wrote a letter to Br Dwight Webster which I forwarded with the other America Letters. 4.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.551/This 7th day morning at 6 oclock the last <cap> stone was laid on the Temple of the Lord in Nauvoo with shouts of grace unto it. Glory to God in the Hiest. The Lord finished his work on the 7th day & rested. So may the Saints./Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.55125th Sunday I went over the water to Cheshire to meet with the small branch of the Church in that Place. I administered the sacrament in the afternoon & Preached in the evening & had a good time with the Saints & returned home. Distance 12.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.55126 I recieved one Letter & one Prophet. 4.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.55127 I wrote A peace for the Star headed A Short tour through the Clitheroe & Carlisle conferences. 4.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.55128th I spent the day at the office. 4.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.55129th I reeleyed 4 letters one from Holmes Clark Davis & Charles Miller. I wrote 2 letters one to Holmes one to Davis.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.551In the evening I went to the seashore with Elder Stratton to Baptize. On the way we saw a man run over a child with a waggon. Their was 500 people gatherd around it in as many minutes. They thought the child was killed but it soon revived. The man was taken up by the policee, & fined for being drunk & carelessness.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.552When we arived the water the tide was out. We got three cars to take the candidates down into the water and Elder Stratten went down into the sea and baptized 12 persons. We had a plesant and interesting time. Many of the Saints were present & numbers of the world & the whole company left the beach singing by the way. I took supper with Br Hall. Distance 6 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.55230th I went in company with Elder Stratton to take a walk. We walked through every appartment of Princes Park fitted up in a vary neat & expensive style with almost evry description of shrubery & flowers with a pond of water in the centre containing a variety of fish & some swan. Their is a Chiness bridge over the water & A small woodden house with a harbor under it for small boats. 1 portion of the garden Is entirly shut up from the Public untill her Majesty Queen Victoria shall walk through it. We had a fair view of it in our walks. It was decorated with sharp stones set up in end like mounds intersected with flowers.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.552We left this plesant walk & returned home through the Semetry the place of burying the dead, which was through a deep valley all decorated with flours & shrubery. The tombs in the side of the mountain were dug out of the solid rock.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.552After returning to the city I took tea at Br Caines & attended council with the officers of

the Liverpool Branch & had a good time. Distance 10 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.55231st I walked out with Mrs Woodruff & done some shoping & went to the office. 4 m.JuneWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.552June 1st Sunday I Preached to the Saints in the morning, in Liverpool confirmed 12 in the afternoon, And blessed 2 children & administered to 2 that was sick & Preached in the evening to a large congregation. Called & spent a little time at Br Tibbets & returned home. 6 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5532d I recieved 2 letters one from Cousin Betsey Cossett one from Elder Leonard Hardy & two Prophets one Neighbor & one T & S. They all brought good news of the work of God & from my fathers family. 4.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5533d I recieved 2 letters & wrote 2. Spent most of the time at the office. 4 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5534th I wrote a letter to M. Holmes & recieved one from him. 4 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5535th I spent the day in making preperation to leave my family for London with the copey right of the Book of Doctrins & Covenants to get it secured in the Stationers Hall London. 4.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5536th I Parted with my family took railroad & went to London via Birmingham. It was 16 hours in the cars & travelled from Liverpool to London 217 miles. Arived there at 10 oclok at night quite weary with my Journey. I spent the night with Br Davis at Br Joiners 10 Thornhill street Pentonville London. 220 mile.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.553June 7th AD 1844 (Book of Doctrins & Covenants of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints entered at Stationers Hall by W. Woodruff) I recieved a copy of a letter written by John Greenhow to his Father in England stating that he was sterrotyping the Doctrins & Covenants of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at an expens of $300 dollars. Was to be in England about the first of May. Should strike of a few Copies & secure the Copy wright & deprive us the privilege of printing them. This was to be kept a secret from me or any of the Church but through the mercy of God it fell into my hands & as I was the ownly lawful Proprietor or agent for the Church I immediately employed a printer & Printed three thousand copies. And I this Day secured the copyright in my own name at the Stationers Hall in London. Carryed one copy according to Law to the British Museum & got my reciept for it.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.554I walked through a number of the streets in London that I had walked through in 1840 & 41 with Elders Kimball & G. A. Smith. I returned to No 10 Thornhill Pentonville & wrote three Letters one to Mrs Woodruff one to Thomas Ward & one to M Holmes. I spent the night with Br Davis. 6 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.554I had an interview in the evening with Games Albon. I found him filled with a bad spirit. He was indeed an accuseer of the brethren. Hardly any one escaped his malace. * I

wrote A letter to Cousin Betsey Cossett in Answer to her long letter.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5548th I met with the Saints in London & Preached in the morning. Communed with the Saints in the afternoon & herd their testimony. I again Preached in the evening to a large congregation upon the rise & progress of the Church Death of the Prophets &c. I had a good time through the day. I dined with Br Cooper. He is an Elder. I saw his mother the old lady & all was glad to see me. He spoke about old times. Spent my time at night at Br Joiners with Br Davis. 5 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5549th I went to Br James Albon's & took Dinner & remained with him untill 4 oclok. He told me a long yarn about all the troubles he had been through since he had been in the Church his being Cut off &c.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.554I took tea with Br Benjamin Morgan's Children three Daughters & one Son. His Son Benjamin Died about three months since. Those I spent the evening with were all in the Church & made many inquiries concerning their father who had lived with me in Nauvoo. I returned home & spent the night. 4.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.55410th * I took one of my long London rambles to day. I arose at 5 oclock. Took a walk of about one mile to take the morning air. It was a hot clear morning. On my return I found Sister Susannah S. Sangiovannah with her little boy had called in her mornings walk to see us. She inquired about her Fathers family & Saints in Nauvoo. Seemed vary anxious to get there. Before she left I laid my hands upon her head & left a blessing with her. I walked with her on her return home about a mile. She sent her respects to Mrs Woodruff. Enquired about Brs Kimball & G. A. Smith as she was formerly acquainted with them.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.555I returned home & took breakfast & then In Company with Br Davis we walked through the city to Br Coopers in St Lukes City Road & took a luncheon with him. We then walked to the Monument at the end of London Bridge. From there to the Tower. Called upon Br Story who went with us through the Tower.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.555We visited that Part that was birnt over containing the Armery. Their was fourteen hundred thousand stand of small arms burned. The old mor-ters Cannon &c was strung along in a yard that was saved from the fire. Some of them was partially melted by the fire. We visited the New armery got up as a kind of make shift. Ownly about 7,000 stand put up.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.555After visiting the tower & Dining with Br Story we went through the Thames Tunnel. From thence we took tee with Mr Booth who had been to Nauvoo & worked with Elder Turley.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.555We then called upon Mrs Osgood king st. Borough London Br Turleys wifes Sister. Found them all well. We then Crossed London Bridge took a straight line through the City to 10 Thornhill street Penton-ville & spent the night. It was a hot sultry Day, & I got feet sore & was vary weary when I retired to bed. The whole Distance that I walked in

the City of London this day was about 16 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.555 I wrote a letter to Mrs Woodruff.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.55511th In company with Elder Davis & Br Crump I visited the British Museum. I found many alterations had taken place since I was there in 1840. I took Dinner & tea with Brother Henry Crump No 1 Flecher row vineyard Walk Clarkenwell. He is a Jeweller & will make me a finger ring according to order. I returned home & spent the night. 6 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.55612th I recieved 2 letters one from Mrs Woodruff one from Sister Sangiovanna. I wrote a letter to Mrs Woodruff. I dined with Br Wm. Boothe & his wife Sarah Booth & Sister Mary Ann Mitchell & Elder Davis at 14 Lant Street Borough.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.556After Dining we walked out to visit the city. We visited the Queens bench Prison for creditors Debters. We next passed around the Lambeth Bedlam. Saw numbers of the Lunatics standing at the windows as we passed along. We visited the new Catholic Cathedral which is a splendid edifice.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.556I returned to Brother Booths & took tea. Then went to attend a council of the Saints whare the case of Elder Albom was tried for rejecting council. Was found guilty. His case was laid over for a week before the vote of the Church was taken to give him a chance to confess his fault if he saw proper. After this Case was Closed during which time several uneasy spirits showed themselves I addressed the Saints for a few moments in the power of God & the Priesthood & rebuked those who would not harken to Council. 8 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.55613th I wrote a letter to Mrs Woodruff. We had a visit from Mrs Sangiovanna & her little boy a little time in the morning's walk. Brother Francis Belany measurd my feet for a pair of Boots. It was a hot day. We dined with Br John Teter Sheib No 9 Frederick st. Regents Park. Took tea with Brother Manister No 60 Totenham Court road.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.55614th (Ale) Elder Elisha H. Davis recieved a letter from his Mother from Montrose which was re-cieved with much Joy. We walked to Br [ ] in [ ] street and dined.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.556After Dinner we walked through each appartment of the Whithead Brewery. It was a large esstablish-ment. I saw the Process of making Porter & ale through all its operations. They manufactur 1,000 barrels of Porter each day of the year & 100 Barrels of Ale. They have 35 set vats in the shape of hogshead that will hold one thousand barrels each making 35,000 barrels. They have suller room for 35,000 barrels more so they can store away 75,000 barrels of Porter or ale. They have two steam engines carrying on the esstablishment of 25 hors power each. After visiting each portion of this esstablishment I returned to Br Joiners & spent the night. Distance of the day 5 mile.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.55715th Sunday I preached in the morning to the Church in London & had a good time. In the afternoon I communed with the Saints. They occupied the time in bearing their testimony to the things of God. In the evening I Preached to a large assembly of saints

& sinners from Luke 21 ch. I felt the spirit of the Subject & had a good time. 8 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.55716th I wrote a letter to Mrs Woodruff after a long mornings walk. A man & his wife Called to be baptized. He was Br to James Parsons of Nauvoo who has lately Come to this Country obtained some £300 pounds in money taken a young girl run away with her not intending to return to his wife in Nauvoo. For this Crime we have Cut him off from the Church.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.557I took Dinner with Br Morris took tea with Br Crump & returned home whare [there were] 2 letters for me one from President Brigham Young of Nauvoo & the other from Mrs Woodruff of Liverpool both of which I was glad to obtain. I wrote one in return to Mrs Woodruff. She sent me some of the Hair of Joseph Smith & the whole of the Smith Family & the quorum of the Twelve to put into a finger ring. Distance of the day 6 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.55717th * I had another long ramble today through London. I called upon Br Henry Crump No 1 Fletcher row vineyard Walk Clarkenwell. From thence to the Temple bar then to the National gallery. Went all through it then returned home & took dinner. Found some friends who had called to take a walk with us to show us the City among whome was Sister Mary Ann Mitchell An intimate friend of Sister Sangiovanna. Her father & Mother Came to spend the evening.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.558After dining we walked through each appartments of the Pantheon containing a large Number of the most splendid Paintings, also all kinds of Fancy articles for sale. We next went through the Soho Bazarr; also Lothar Arkade Also through each ap-partment of the National gallery again, & around the Trafalgar square & then home again. Took tea Blessed Mary Ann Mitchell And Br Wm. Booth & then walked home with Br Booth to the Borough. Then return back to Br Joiners & retired to rest. Quite weary. The whole distance of the day 20 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.55818th We had a visit a few moments this morning from Sister Sangiovanna. She brought us a regular built Jonnycake made out of American Indian Corn meal for our breakfast. Gave me a new stock & Mrs Woodruff A silk work bag made out of a dress of hers. Sister Mary Ann Mitchell made Susan A present of a box of toys.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.558We left London took steamer rode to woolwich. Met with the Saints in the evening for a meeting. Had a cold time indeed. Their appeared but little of the spirit of the work of the Lord in the place. We spent the night with Br Turner /After writing the following Acrostic/. 14 m. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =AcrosticWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.558More precious than gold or the pearl of the EastAre the virtues and beauties that adorn thy mind.Round thee all noble spirits share in that richest feastYour melodious voice imparts from richest gifts Divine.Adorned is thy Soul with jems that Angels Love.

No power shall take thy Crown that's secure above.Noble has been thy aim through all thy deeds of life. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.559May thy future path be marked by Gods own hand.Inspired by Eternal truth let peace & joy surround thy brow.Tread in the Holy Courts of God in Zion's Chosen land.Celestial love shall through thy sacred bosom flow.Heavens highest blessings art in store for thee.Eternity shall lift the veil and point to thy domain.Live then O! Noble Lady for those gifts so free.Lift up thy head in glory with Kindred spirits reign.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.55919th * This was also an interesting day to me in gratifying the sight of the eye. We went on to the woolwich perade ground. The morning was plesant. The field was green presenting the appearance of one of our Illinois Paries. A ridgment of foot soldiers was on perade one of Cavelry one of Artillery several bands of music. The Artillery showed much dexterity in the use of the Cannon taking to pees their Carriages & putting them to gether. They were to fire shot & shells in the Afternoon at a mark but we did not stay.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.559We visited the woolwich military rotunda which was interesting in the highest degree. It contained arms & instruments of war from almost evry nation under [ ] and a model and representation of nearly all forts fortifications battle grounds bridges Ships of war, Armament guns cannons mortars moving of Artillery & baggage waggons from ten to twenty five horses attached to each. Some of the most conspicuos presentations was Giberalter Quebeck Battle of waterloo & many others which gives a good likenes of the water rocks buildings forts &c.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.559After leaveing this place we walked to Greenwich. Passed a large Company who had pitched their tents to play a game of wicket ball upon a high bet. We went through the Greenwich Park containing a large number of Chesnut trees & other shrubery. Their was a large number of Deer in the Park. The bucks horns were growing out in the velvet.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.560We stoped & dined with Br Wilson. We then took cars. Rode to London or the borough. Called upon Br Wm. Booth & took tea. Sister Mary Ann Mitchell accompanied her Mother who has been totally blind for 2 years to meeting with us.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.560We had a Church meeting. Elder Albon was present who had a trial the week before. I addressed the meeting for about an hour upon principle. I was vary plain concerning the case of Br Albon. At the Close I nominated Br Henry Crump to the office of an Elder which was carried.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.560When I Closed the Case of Br Albon was again brought up for a settlement. After some remarks from Br Davis Elder Albon got up with a heart full of evil envy & accusation. Acknowledge that what was brought against him was true & he should continue on his

course preaching baptizing & ordaining his own way. A vote was taken and he was Cut off from the Church once more making the second time he has been Cut of from the Church.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.560When this was done An evil spirit arose in the hearts of some of the Priests upon another subject which I was oblieged to reprove & put down though it had a tendency to do good in the end & purge evil out of the hearts of men. Our meeting held untill near midnight. It was rather of a stormy meeting taking it all together. Distance of the day 15 mile. On my return home I recived a letter from Mrs Woodruff.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56020 I recieved a letter to day from Br Ward containing the first No of the 6th vol of the Star. I wrote 2 letters one to Brs Hedlock & Ward & one to Mrs Woodruff. I attended meeting in the evening with the Saints. During the afternoon I Baptized 2 persons in the Agaston bath. It was Br & Sister Parsons. 8 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56021 st I wrote a letter to Br Crook of Birmingham No 6 Court Lower winsor street Birmingham. I went to Br Crumps & dined, After which I returned home & spent the evening. Br Davis went over the river to Br Wm. Booths. I went [and] made arange-ments with Br Herry Crump for two finger rings one for myself & the other for Mrs Woodruff.[ ]Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.561June 22d Sunday I met with the Saints for the last time on the occasion of preaching to them while on this visit to London. I Preached in the morning after assisting Br Davis in baptizing 2 persons. We had quite a full attendance.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.561I dined with Br David Shorton. We Administered the sacrament in the Afternoon, & I ordained Br Henry Crump to the office of an Elder & confirmed 4 persons blessed 2 children Administered to 10 sick persons. Some portion of the time was occupied by the brethren & Sisters in bearing testimony & we had a good meeting.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.561As the City had been placarded during the week saying that W Woodruff would preach a funeral sermon upon the death of the Prophet & Patriarch Joseph & Hiram Smith who were murdered for their religion in Carthage Illinois on the 27th of June 1844, services to commence at 1/2 past 6 oclock in the evening at an early hour the people began to gather. And the house was soon filled with a large respectable congregation. I took for my text the XVI Ch. Rev 3 to 7 verses. I treated upon the life and character of Those men the origen rise & Progress of the Church the Administering of the Angel of God unto them their Persecution & marterdom. The spirit of God rested upon me and I deeply felt the wait of the subject. The house was almost as still as the house of Death. The strictest attention was paid And a good impression seemed to be made upon the minds of the people.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.561At the close of the meeting A Collection was taken up & about £1.10 was taken in all. At the Close of the meeting I felt satisfied with the labours of the day & felt thankful for the privilege of bearing my testimony before about three hundred Saints And many

respectable citizens in the city of London.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.562When I reflect back to 1840 & remember the time when I first brought the gospel to London in company with Elders Kimball & G. A. Smith & we walked the Streets of London for about 30 Days before we baptized a soul and after about six months labour we established a branch of about 40 members & the work from that time untill the Present had slowly progressed through all difficulty untill the light was growing brighter & brighter & a prospect of many souls being brought unto the kingdom of God.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56223 I recieved 2 letters one from Mrs Woodruff & one from R. Hedlock. I wrote 2 Letters one to Mrs Woodruff & the other to Br Hedlock.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.562Sisters Eliza (Coffin) Emms, Elizabeth Daniels, Deborah Scammel & several others raised a subscription of about one pound to get me a good wescoat. So I started this morning at 5 oclock & walked 5 miles to Br Laudent to buy of him a peace of black silk velvet as he manufactured the article. He took me to the master of the shop who showed me the best peace he had which was in the Loom & I had to wait for some of it to be wove in order to get enough for A pattern. Sister Deborah Scammel cut & made it for me.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.562After returning home from this place we called & dined with a brothers & then went into the borough & called upon Br Wm. Booth & spent the Afternoon & took tea with a number of the Saints. Sister Booth was totally blind & had been for two years which is a great trial to her & the family. We walked out in the evening & attended A London Singing School After which I returned home with Br Davis deing quite weary & spent the night. Whole distance of the day on the pavements in London in a new pair of Boots cost £1.3 which left me sore feet at night. 25 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56224th I wrote A Letter to Br & sister Hiram Clark & agreed to attend a quarterly Conference on Sunday the 29th. I spent most of the day at home writing. In the Afternoon the man of the house curse & swore & quarrelled badly with his wife & children & much abused his wife with Language that was disgraceful. I spent most of the day in writing.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.563In the evening in company with Br & Sister Booth & Br Davis. I visited the BAZAAR BAKER ST PORTMAN SQUARE. Biographical and Descriptive Sketches of the Destinguished Characters which compose the UNRIVALLED EXHIBITION of MADAME TUSSAUD AND SONS.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.563Madame Tussaud And Sons have the gratification to possess the coronation robes of George the Fourth and the Emperor Napoleons a most extraordinary sight to be under one roof with an endless variety of relics of evry description which would fatigue the reader to ennumerate.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.563I have never in my travels seen any thing that could begin to compare with the exhibition above spoken of. I purchased on entering a Book giving a description of the

Contents of each room. The Cost of fitting up this exhibition must amounted to Millions of Dollars.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.563In this exhibition could be seen the exact appearance of the crowning of the Queen of England & her courts at various times & the Kings & Queens of England for centuries & the Kings and Emperors of Europe, celebrated Poets oretors & Lords of the earth among which stood General Washington in his dress of State. A Byron, Shakespeer, Voltair, Luther, Calven, Knox, Wesley & many others found among the group & what makes the seenery interesting is the identical Coronation robes with all their diamonds stars precious stones & costly array which they wore in life are there.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.563The sleeping beauty of France with her jewels jems, necklace of brilliants around her while her bosom heaves with breath while asleep looks as natural as life. Nepoleon under almost evry circumstance of life is there represented. The Identical Carriage with all its Convenience for sleeping, writing, deposit for armour that he rode in at the battle of watterloo is there & the bed he died upon at St Hellena, with his dressing case gold snuff box, knives pens pencils, & all small articles that he used about him. Their is nothing fictitious but real except the personages being of wax figures & their expressions, countenances looking so much like life & then some of them moving by Clock work that one would naturally suppose they were living beings. The following is merly an extrat of some of the characters & names that are to be seen:Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.564FIRST GROUP in honor of her /<most glorious>/ Majesty & the Duke of wellington.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5641st Her Majesty Victoria dresed in a full court Costume.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5642d Prince Albert of Saxe Coburg in a field marshal's uniform.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5643d His Grace the Duke of wellington uniform of a brittish General.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5644th Nicholas I Emperor of Russia uniform <of the> R Guards.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5645 Archbishop of Canterbury in robes worn ownly at the Coronation.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5646 H. R. H. The Duchess of kent in full coronation Robe.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5647 Frederick William IV, Present King of Prussia.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5648th The Queen Dowager in a Court Dress.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5649th Espartero, late regent of spain. Uniform spanish general.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56410th Louis Philippe king of the French in the costumes of the national worn by himself.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56411 Comodore Napier As an Admiral.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.564

12 Lord John Russel.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56413 Mehemet Ali in a Turkish costume.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56414 Charles XIV King of Sweeden And Norway uniform of the Sweedish Guard.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56415th The Marquis of Anglesea uniform of a Hussar.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56416 Sir Robert Peel Bart.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56517 Lord Hill Late commander In Chief in the uniform of an English General.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56518 Marquis of wellesley brother to the duke of wellington in the cloths & orders worn by him at the court of George the IV.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56519th Lord Palmersten.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56520th H R H The Late Princes Augusta in the Actual dress she wore at the Coronation of Queen Victoria.SECOND GROUPWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56521st His Majesty George the IV. The figure of his Majesty wearing the orders of the Garter Bath and Guelph. Was modelled from life; the Robe complete in evry respect worn by his Majesty was that used in the Procession to westminister Abbey And measured seven yards long by three wide. It was borne by nine eldest sons of Peers. The robe placed on your extreeme right, under the looking glass, was used at the opening of Parliament. That on your left similarly placed was the purple, or imperial Robe, used on his Majesty's return from the Abbey. The three robes contain five hundred & sixty seven feet of velvet and embroidery and with the ermine lining Cost £18,000 or $90,000 dollars. He was crowned 19th July 1821. Died in the 68 year of his age, & on the 10 of his reign on the 26th June 1830.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56522d George I In the robes of the order of the Thistle.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56523d His Magesty George III In the robes of St Patrick.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56524th Princes Charlotte of Wales dressed in a full court costume.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56525th H R H The late Duke of Kent in the Robes and habit of the order of the bath wearing all the Royal orders.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56526th Leopold I King of Belgium in the full habit of the garter taken from Life in 1817.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56527 Her Majesty the Late Queen Charlotte in a full court dress of her period wearing the hoop &c.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.565

28 H R H The Duke of Cambridge in a full field marshall uniform with the coronation robe & with all the Royal Collars.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56629th George II In the full robes of the garter as worn at that period with the ancient Collar.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56630th H R H. The Late Duke of york in the full robes of the garter wearing various Royal orders.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56631 His Late Majesty William IV In the magnificent Coat worn by himself as Lord High Admiral of England.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56632 His Majesty King of Hanover in a full field Marshails Uniform with the robes of the bath Collars &c.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56633 Queen Caroline in a court dress of the period.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56634 H. R. H. The Late Duke of Sussex in a suit of Cloth worn by himself as Colonel of the city Artillery wearing the mantle he wore at the coronation of Queen Victoria.THIRD GROUPWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.566Representing the coronation of her most Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria. Her Majesty dressed in her royal robes is seated on the Throne having on her head the imperial Crown & in her hands the sceptre & orb. Near the Queen the Archbishop of Canterbury is imploring a blessing supported by the Archbishop of York and the Lord Bishop of London. The throne is the Identical one under which George IV recieved the Allied sovreigns. All the figures are dressed in strict accordance with the regulation at the Coronation.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56635 Her Most Gracious Magesty Victoria.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56636 Lord Melbourn in the robes of A Peer.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56637 Arch Bishop of York in robes worn ownly at the coronation.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56638 Duke of New Castle In A Peers Robes & uniform of Lord Lieutenant wearing the collar of the garter.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56639 Marquis of Londonderry uniform of the 4th Hussars.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56640 Marquis of Normanby in the robes of a peer and a knight of the order of St Patrick.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56641 Bishop of London in a bishop full dress.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56742 Earl Grey in a Peers Robes and Coat of a minister.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.567

43 Duke of Sutherland.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56744 Duke of Devonshire Court Diplomatic Dress. 45 Lord Lyndhurst in the robes of a peer.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56746 Lord Viscount Nelson in the uniform of an Admiral.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56747 Right Honorable George Canning.FOURTH GROUPWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.567Representing the most celebrated characters of the Late War including the members of the Holy Alliance. Description: The figure pointing to the Eagle represents Buonaparte. Immediately behind him, Marshal Hey & next to the Pedestial is Murat the Late King of Naples. Behind them stand Prince Talleyrand & Roustan the favourite Mameluke. The figure seated is intended for the Emperor of Austria; behind him next to the Pedestial the king of Prussia and the brave Blucher with Allexander Emperor of Russia offering on behalf of the Allied monarchs the Kingdom of France.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.567The intention of the Group is to show at one view the Principal actors in a war which can never have a parallel; to give effect to which the Allied Monarchs are supposed to be offering to Napoleon the kingdom of France as it was under Louis XIV (an historical fact) which he refuses perfering to risk the chance of war against Europe in arms rather than give up his pretentions to universal dominion. Napoleon grasping that sword which opened the road to the highest pinnacle of renown points to his favourite Eagle, and determines never to submit, but to fulfill his destiny. The Eagle surmounting the whole was presented by Napoleon to his Imperial Guard and was taken at Waterloo by the Prussians under Von Bulou.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56748 Emperor of Austria & King of Hungary in the Uniform of the Austrian Guards.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56749 Allexander Late Emperor of Russia do, do, do.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56750 Frederick William III King of Prussia do, do, do.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56851 Field Marshall yon Blucher in the uniform of the Prussian Guards.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56852 Napoleon Buonaparte in the uniform of a Chasseur of the Guard with the star of the Legion of Honour (taken from life in the year 1815. He was born 19 day of Aug 1769 died on the 5th May 1821). 53 Murat King of Naples.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56854 Prince Talleyrand in his usual dress.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56855 Marshall Ney Prince De La Moscow's.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56856 A Favorate Mameluke of Napoleons who saved his life in Egypt.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.568

57 Portrait Model of his Royal Highness prince of Wales.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56857 H R H The Prince of Wales & Princes Royal in their splended [ ] (of the same as the original at the Palace.Fifth or Armour GroupWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.568Interesting Group of Historical Characters in magnificent suits of Armour with the badge of the Garter Period 1649. *** [Asterisks are Woodruff's.]Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.568Cromwell is supposed to communicate to the unfortunate Charles his death war[rent].Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56858 Charles I In a magnificent suit of Chevelier Armour with the badge of the Garter period 1669.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56859th Oliver Cromwell in his favorite dress born April 1st 1594 Died Sept 3 1658.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56860 Charles II in A suit of chevalier Armour with the badge of the garter.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56861 Wolsey In the dress of A Cardinal.SIXTH GROUPWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.568(62) John of Arc As represented at versailles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56863d Henry IV of France in a Suit of Chevalier Armour with a badge of the Holy Ghost. He granted toleration to the Protestants. Was Assassinated by Ravilla May 14 1610.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56864th Francis I of France in a cap a pie suit of the time with the badge of the virgin.SEVENTH GROUPWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.568The unfortunate Mary Queen of Scots Reproved by John Knox.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.569This Group is intended to represent at one view the celebrated characters of the 15th century to give effect to which John Knox is supposed to be insulting the Queen (an historical fact) which she bore with Great resignation. Near Queen Mary Stands Henry the VIII and his daughter Queen Elizabeth. Behind John Knox are figures of the great reformers Luther and Calvin.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56965 Mary Queen of Scotts the Costume copied from an original picture.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56966 King Henry the Eighth in the Costume of Francis I. He was the Hardest harted villian And the most consumate wretch that ever sat on a throne, lived to the Age of 55 reigned 37 years during which he sacrificed the lives of thousands. He had six wives two of whome were beheaded.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56967 Queen Elizabeth from A picture At Hampton Court Palace by Holbein.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.569

68 John Knox costume of the day.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56969 John Calvin in clerical Dress.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56970 Martin Luther the costume from An original statue.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56971 James II in A miliatary dress of 1687.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56972 William III In a milatary dress of the Period.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.569FHME Standing on A Pedestial between Pitt & Fox.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56973 Rt. Hon William Pitt As a Master of Arts.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56974 Rt. Hon C. J. Fix As A Master of Arts.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56975 Earl Eldon Taken in 1833.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56976 Joseph Holme ESQ taken from life in 1836.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56977 Daniel O Connell Esqr.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56978 Lord Brougham.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56979 Sir Francis Burdett. 80 Earl of Leicester.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56981 Earl Spencer.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56982 Lord Durham taken from life.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56983 Lord Byron taken from A bust.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.56984 Sir Wm. Scott taken from life in Edinborgoh in 1828 by Madame Tussaud.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.570(85) George Washington dressed as the President of America taken from A bust executed from Life. This personage bespoke as much dignity as any member of the Group.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.57086 William Cobbett in the suit of Dress usually worn by him.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.57087 Richard Cobden Esqr.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.570Louis the sixteenth his queen And the children.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.57088 Louis the sixteenth of France costume of the Saint Espirit.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.570

89 Maria Antionette Queen of Louis XVI.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.57090 The Dauphin in the dress usually worn at the period.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.57091 The Duchess Dangouleme.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.57092 Voltaire Ancient Costume taken from life two months before his death.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.57093 A coquett in the dress usually worn by ladies at the period.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.57094 Madam Saint Amaranthe (or sleeping beauty). 95 The Artist taken by himself.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.57096 The Rev John Wesley As A Doctor of Arts.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.57097 Rev John Clows A M.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.57098 Baron Sweedenborg costume senator of sweeden.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.57099 ShakespeareWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.570100 J P. Kimball Esqr.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.570101 Mrs Siddons in the character of Queen Catherine.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.570102 Mr Liston in the Character of Paulpry.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.570103 The vary Rev Theobald Mathew usually called father Mathew.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.570104 Madame Malibran De Beriot.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.570105 PaganinaWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.570106 Frost the Chartist Leader.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.570107 Commissioner Lin And his favourite consort. 108 An Infant found on the River Seine.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.570109 An Infant represents son of Madame Tassaud.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.570110 Charles S Stratton known as General Tom Thumb. He weighed at his birth nine lbs And 2 oz.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.570Is now 14 years of age. His present wait is but 15 lbs.RELICS OF THE EMPEROR NAPOLEONWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.571101 The celebrated campbed used by the Emperor Napoleon 7 years at St Helenna

with the original mattresses And pillow on which He died, And on which he is represented lying in state in his Chasseurs uniform coverd with the identical Cloak He wore at Marenge And prized so highly that he expressly left if by will to his son the king of Rome. In it he lay in soldiers glory And it served as his pall to the grave. They paid for the bed alone £550. The likeness of the Emperess.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.571102 The representation of the Regalia of France the Crown of Charlemagne the septere with the Eagle. 103 Coronation Robe of Napoleon.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.571104 Coronation Robe of the Empress Josephine the train of which at her coronation was bourn by 4 Queens.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.571105 Two Girandoles presented by the Emperor Napoleon At a cost of £800.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.571106 Magnificent Clock & Candalabras with the chene, Marble Chimney piece, looking Glass frame &c.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.571107 Figure of the Emperor Napoleon & in the Identical Cloths he wore at Helena waistcoat small cloths stockings, morning gown sword belt, late property of Prince Lucien.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.571108 The celebrated flag of Elba which Napoleon presented to the National Guards of Elba afterwards used by him on his return to france. It was Again presented to his guard before the battle of waterloo was taken by the Prusians. This flag accompanied Napolion in the most interesting period of his marvelous History.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.571109 The Identical sword worn And used by Napoleon during his Campaign in Egypt.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.571110 A Diploma with Napoleon signature.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.571111 A sword of honor picked up at Waterloo name [Junat?].Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.571112 The Boreeau or cradle of the Son of Napoleon the king of Rome valued at £500 Sterling.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.571113 Gold Repeating watch presented by Napoleon to M[..].Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.572114 Cameo Ring presented by Napoleon to Prince Lucian.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.572115 Diamond found in the carriage when taken. 116 Napoleon's tooth brush.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.572117 Table knife taken in the carriage at waterloo.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.572118 Pair of shoe socks worn by the Emperor. 119 The Emperor Pocket Hankerchief.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.572120 Under Neck Handkerchief the Emperor wore at St Helena.

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.572121 Extraordianary And probably the most curious relic in existance the counterpane used on the camp bed on which Napoleon Died Marked with his BLOOD.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.572122 Dessert knife fork and spoon bequeathed by the Emperor to his brother the ex king of spane.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.572123 Coffee Cup used by the Emperor at St Helena.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.572124 Splendid Gold snuff presented by Napoleon to Prince Lucian.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.572125 Spoon taken in the carriage. 126 Also smelling Bottle. 127 Tooth of Napoleon.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.572128 Instrument that drew the tooth.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.572129 Belt of the King of Rome mounted with fine gold.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.572130 A singular secret clock containing small figure of Napoleon.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.572131 Shirt waist Coat Drawers, Madras Handkerchief worn by the Emperor in Exhile.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.572132 Busts of Princes Eliza 133 Maria Eliza 134 Napoleon.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.572135 Lucien by Trentenou's [ ] Pictores.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.572136 Magnificent Gallery Picture by order of the Emperor.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.572137 Full Portrait of the Empress Maria Louise worked in Tapestry value £1,000.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.572138 Josephine in her Imperial costume. 139 Prince Lucien. 140 The King of Rome.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.572141 Madam Mere Napoleons Mother.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.573142 The Princes Caroline Queen of Naples wife of Murat.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.573143 Napoleon crossing the Alps. NB It will be noticed that this Room contains Napoleon's Mother as General Emperor Exile and in Death.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.573144 The table of the Marshalis Presented by Napoleon to Paris in 1810. This painting on Porcelain formed of a single slab ten feet two inches in circumference was ordered by Napoleon on his return from the battle of Austerlitz. It contains 14 portraits correct likenesses of the following Persons: Napoleon in the centre at full length in his Imperial Robes seated on a throne of bronze represented as A Star surrounded by 13 rays upon which are inscribed the following names: Wertengen, Hemmingen, Flechengin, Ulm, Augsbourg, Braunau, Lintz Diernstern Vienne, Inspruk, Brunn, Austenlitz And Presbury. The first cost of this slab was £12,000 or $60,000.

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.573Second Room carriage taken at Waterloo.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.573145 The celebrated & highly Curious military Carriage of the Emperor Napoleon in which He made the campaign of Russia And which was captured on the evening of the battle of waterloo and sent with the officer that took it to the Prince Regent from whom it was purchased for £2,500. 800,000 people have paid to see it. It accompanied Napolion in many of his campaigns And was used by him as soyreign of Elba. It was so constructed as to make good accommodations for riding sleeping writing eating storing Arms &c. I Wilford Woodruff sat in this carriage in which Napoleon had spent so many Anxious hours & from which he gave command in his last battle even that of waterloo.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.573146 Whip picked up on the spot whare the Carriage was taken to the Emperor.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.573147 The Curious Toilette Box presented by Maria Louise to the Emperor. This was taken with its contents & 300 diamonds of great value by the Russians at waterloo.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.573148 Superb bust of Napoleon.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.573149 Desert service of 28 pieces used by the Emperor at St Helena.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.574150 Exquisite Miniatures in oil by Monsiur Mansion.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.574151 Travelling case in which was carried Napoleon Mattresses Pillow &c.RELICSWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.574Purchased by Messrs Tassauds at the sale of DisWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.574R. D. the Duke of Sussex at Messrs Christies. 1 peace of cloth of gold. 2 Ribon of Lord Nelson.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5743 star & garter presented by George IV to the Duke of Sussex.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5744 snuff Box of James II.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5745 Paste Star of the Duke of Sussex.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5746th Cap worn by the Duke in the presence of her Majesty.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5747th Three embroidered stars of the garter.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5748 Riband of the garter thistle and St Patrio.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5749th Order of the garter worn by the Duke.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.57410 Shoe of Pope Pius VI.

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.57411 Autograph of George IV & William II.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.57412 Hair of the Late Marquis of wellesley.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.57413 Handkerchief of George IV.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.57414 Hair of George III.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.57415 Knife with Margarett Nickolson attempted to assassinate George III.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.57416 Pair of spurs of the Duke of Sussex worn at Court.CHAMBER OF HORRORSLarge figuresWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.574152 Count De Lorge As in prision in the Bas-tile.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.574153 Marat Taken immediately After his assassination by Charlott Corday with a knife in his bath.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.574154-155 Burke And Hare taken Burke 3 Hours after his execution And Hare in prision. There trade was killing people for there bodies to be desected.HEADSWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.574156 Robspierre Taken immediately after his execution.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.575157 Carrier Taken immediately after his execution. In sever[all instances He caused 24 innocent persons to be put to death in one day but/put Was at last guillotined 1794.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.575158 Foquier Tinville "" Devoted 80 persons to death in 4 hours but was at last guillotined 1794.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.574159 Hebert "" was guillotined 1794.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.575160 Ravaillae for stabbing Henry the IV. His right hand was consumed in boiling brimstone. His flesh was pulled off his bones with red hot pinchers. Boiling oil rosin & brimstone was poured on his wounds and melted lead on his Navel. Was then drawn in quarters by 4 horses.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.575161 The original Cast of Burkes face.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.575162-163 Stewart and his wife taken from there faces 3 hours after there execution. Poisoned And Robed a Captain of a Vessel.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.575164 Greenacre Murdered Hannah Brown And executed 1837.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.575

165 Daniel Mc Naughton Shot Mr Drummen thinking it was Sir Robert Peel. Is now at St Lukes insane.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.575166 Courvoisier Murdered Lord William Russel, executed 1840.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.575167 Richard Gould Murdered Mr Templeman And transported.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.575168 Dennis Collins Attempted the life of William IV. Was transorted but died on the way.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.575169 Daniel Good Murdered Jane Jones And burned her bed.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.575170 Edward Oxford Shot at Queen Victoria & prince Albert to kill them but missed.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.575171 Sir William Courtney Dressed as king of Jerrusalem. He shot a Constable And an officer. He with 17 of his followers was killed and wounded.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.575172 John Francis found guilty of High treason for shooting at her Majesty.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.575173 Job John Ward murdered Timothy Easthead 18 months old.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.575174 Fieschi Attempted the Life of the king of the french And his Sons. He with his Confederaters were guillotined.Models And RelicsWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.576175 Model of the Guillotine.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.576176 Model of the Bastile.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.576177 Shirt of Henry IV worn by himself when Stabed by Ravillae with the Blood still to be seen upon the shirt.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.576178 An Egyptian Mummy.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.576179 Case Containing the Mummy.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.576180 Holloway Murdered his wife in a horrible manner.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.576181 Corder.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.576182 Mr Kean.Cabinet FiguresWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.576183 Louis XVI And the Duc. D. Orleans.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.576184 Tippoo Saib was killed fighting May 4 1799. 185 Tippoo Saib Sultana. 186 Cleopatra Dying. 187 Socrates Dying.

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.576188 Voltaire at the age of fifty. 189 Madame Popeire A fish woman. 190 Shepherd And Sheep.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.576191 Shepherd And Shepherdess.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.576June 25 I attended a tea meeting with the Saints in London & had a good time. I deliverd my farewell address to them.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.576After walking to the burough with Br Davis & some of the Saints I returned with him & spent the night at Br Joiners. Distance of the day 12 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.57626th I took the Parting hand with Br Davis & the London Saints & travelled on the railroad to Birmingham & called upon Elder Crook at 17 Winsor Street Birmingham, & spent the night at Br Thomas Print No 13 Court Palmer street near Great Bar street. Distance of the day 125 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.576 I wrote a letter to Mrs Woodruff.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.57627th Day of PRAYER & FASTING One year ago this day the Prophet Joseph & Patriarch Hiram Smith were martered. I Appointed this day throughout the Churches in this land as a day of prayer & fasting. I arose in the morning & fasted through the day. Spent a part of the day in prayer & a part of it in writing. At 6 oclok I took sumthing to eat & met with the Saints in Birmingham at 8 oclok and had an interesting time & returned to Br Prints & spent the night. 3 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.57728 I wrote 2 letters one to Mrs Woodruff & one to Hedlock & Ward. I visited various parts of Birmingham called upon A number of the Saints. I dined with Br Friesby. I met with the council in the evening & addressed the officers for about one hour & had the spirit of teaching. 6 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.57729th Sunday I recieved a letter from Elder Hedlock by Br Davis. I Preached in the morning at the old hen & chickens yard High Street, to near 400 Saints. We partook of the Sacrament in the Afternoon. I confirmed 5 Blessed 6 children Administered to 10 that was sick.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.577In the evening I Preached a funeral Sermon upon the death of the Prophets. The house was crowded to overflowing. I addressed the congregation for about 2 hours & the people gave the most profound attention. A good impression was made. Many Strangers were present that had never attended our meetings before. At the Close I spent half an hour shaking hands then returned to Br Prints & spent the night. I dined & took tea with Br Price & Breakfast with Br Mannan. 6 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.57730th I wrote 2 letters one to Elder Davis & one to Elder Hedlock. I attended a tea meeting with the Saints at their hall. Over 200 sat down. Some catholics & others were present. We had a good Cheerful time. I address the meeting in the evening. 4 m.

JulyWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.577JULY 1st Tuesday I spent most of the day writing at Br Keens. Sister Elizabeth Keen made me a Present of a box of steel pens, A Box of glass stamps & other trinklets. Br Whitehead gave me some things. His Son George sent a micricope to Son Willford.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.578I attended the Church meeting in the evening. Preached the building of Zion & temple & books &c. Had a full house & good time. At the Close of the meeting it took half an hour to get through shaking hands & get out of doors. Several followed me to Br Prints. Br Day told his story about being cut off By Br Smith. I went to bed at one oclok & spent the night. 3 mile.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.578July 2nd I took the parting hand with the Saints in Birmingham & rode to the Staffordshire Potteries. I found Br & sister Clark at Br Thomas Yeomans Star Maker Picadilla Shelton. I spent the night at Br Martins in Brunswick street Shelton.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.578 I wrote 2 letters one to Br Hedlock one to Mrs Woodruff. I received one from Br Hedlock. 40 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.578July 3d I walked with Br & Sister Clark to Burslem & Tunstell & I dined with Br Lee. Saw Br & Sister Wheeler. This is the week of Burslem wakes. The streets were full of people. On our return home we called upon Br Simpsons family. Saw sister Simpson. He was not at home. This is the first time I had visited the potteries since 1841. It look quite natural. Distance of the day 10 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.578July 4th This is the day of the American independance which is celebrated in the united States. I wrote 2 letters this morning one to Mrs Woodruff & one to Elder John Johnson. I recieved two Letters one from Br Johnson & one from Br Davis. I wrote Br Davis an answer. I dined with Br Mason at the cotage or lodge to Shelton Hall.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.578During the evening we took a walk through the garding which was interesting. I visited the grape Houses which were coverd with glass. The grapes were about half grown. I was informed that some of the bunches of grapes when ripe would weigh 10 lbs. each. He kept stone coal fires to heat the summer houses for 8 months in a year day & night. After leaving the garding & taking supper with Br & Sister Mason I returned to Br Martins & spent the night.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.579July 5th * I this day in company with Br & Sister Clark visited the large china works in Burs-leto which was highly interesting. The show room was vary splendid indeed. One could hardly be made to believe that china ware could be formed into such curious articles forms shapes & sizes as is presented there. Some china plates were exhibited that were sold for £16 or $90 dollars each by the set, & evry thing els in proportion. Beehives, men & beast flowers & roses & network in the form of Cloth, Chains & sundry articles were formed out of China. After spending the day we met in Council with the officers in the evening & we had a good time. I spent the night with Br Martin. 8 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.579

6th Sunday I met with the Saints in the Pot-eries for the first time since 1841. I Preached in the morning communed in the afternoon & I preached in the evening on the death of the prophets. Had a full house & a good time. Had a hard storm of rain to go home in. I spent the night in Hanley. 6 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5797th I Parted with the Saints in the Poteries took coach rode to Manchester. Called at Br Sheld-ing then upon Sister Holebrook then walked to Newton Heath. Spent the day or afternoon & evening with Br & Sister Armstrong. Distance 46 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5798th I walked to Manchester. Called upon Br Hewit. Saw the Neighbor of 2117] May containing the Account of the laying of the Last Stone on the Temple of the Lord in Nauvoo which was done at 6 oclok on the seventh day of the week which stone went up with the shouts of Grace unto it for as the stone was laid the band of music & the saints which stood on the walk shouted (Glory to God & the Lamb) Halleluah to God & the Lamb Amen Amen Amen which was repeted three times the shout of which entered the heavens & Caused the Saints to rejoice on earth. I rejoiced much at this intelligence & many other things of interest. I took Cars & rode to Liverpool & once more had the privilege of embracing my family. 46 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5809th I went to the office to day And attended to such temporal affairs as I had on hand. I recieved 3 letters. 4 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.58010th I wrote 4 letters one to Br Player one to Clithero, to Wm. Miller & G. Slator. I sent 1 & 2 Numbers of the 6 vol of the Times and Seasons Star to Ezra Carter, A. Woodruff & B. Cossett. 4.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.58011th I recieved 3 letters & wrote 3 to T Smith & J Johnson & James Houston. 4.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.58012th I wrote A peace for the Star. 4.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.58013th Sunday I spent the fore part of the day writing the afternoon in council with Elder Ward. Spoke of the necessity of union with us And the position I occupy & relation I occupy as president to the Churches that I ought to be acquainted with all business going on in relation to printing Emigration tithing &c. In the evening I preached to a large assembly of Saints at the Music Hall. 4 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.58014 I recieved 3 letters 2 American one from Elder P. P. Pratt one from I. F. Carter. I was glad to hear from Both. I wrote a peace for the Star. I aranged Br Taylors Times & Seasons on the shelves today.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.58015th I recieved 2 letters to day. Wrote one. 4.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.58016 I wrote to Br Hardy one letter. To day was the great Horse race which will last 3 days. 6.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.58117th I recieved A letter to day from Br Davis. Elder Hardy dined with me today on

samion.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.581JULY 18th 1845 This morning at half Past Seven oclok Just 30 minutes past 7 Mrs Phebe W. Woodruff was deliverd of a fine Son After a Short sickness. I laid hands upon her at the commencement of her sickness. I told her it should be well with her & with her Child which was the case. This was the first Child we have had since our endowment & I thank the Lord that it is a Son for unto us a child is born unto us a Son is given. His name shall be Called JOSEPH for unto him the Priesthood belongs. He is the first fruits of the fulness of the Priesthood out of the loins of Ancient Joseph through the linage of Ephraim given unto us in answer to our Prayers for we Asked the Lord to give unto us a Son And he has granted unto us our request.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.581We have dedicated & Consecrated him unto the Lord even from his mother womb he is Holy unto the Lord. My Prayer to my Heavenly father is that his life may be preserved to stand among the Sons of Zion bear the Priesthood with honor And bless his Father and Mother in their old age And Honor them that his days may be long upon the land which the Lord God of Israel shall give unto him.[ ]Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.58119th I recieved 2 letters And wrote 3 one to Ure, one to Sheets, & one to Davis.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.581July 20th Liverpool Quarterly Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints met this Sunday morning at half past ten oclock at the Music Hall Bold Street Consert street. Elder Stra-ten was Called to the Chair. Elder James Cantwell Clerk.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.582There were present Quorum of the Twelve 1High Priest 2Elder 22Priest 15Teachers 7Deacons 4Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.582Conference was opened by singing & prayer by Elder Ward after which the following Branches were represented:Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.582

Members Elders Priest Teacher Deacon Emig Cut offDeadBaptized

Liverpool 410 16 26 11 5 7 5 31Douglas 77 3 3 2 2 5 1 1Peel 40 3 5 1 2 3 1 1St Helens 13 1 1 1Newton 32 2 1 1 1 11Harrington 17 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 4Tranmere 47 1 3 1 1 4 0 0 14Ewloe 22 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1Kennerton 13 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 1

Chester 11 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0Wooton 26 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 4Overton 13 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0Pool Quay 9 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0Total 730 44 [43] 21 14 20 7 1 68Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.584In the afternoon Sacraments was administered. 3 were confirmed. One Elder 2 Priest one Teacher was ordained under the hands of Elders W. Woodruff & T Ward. The Evening was occupied from an address by Elders Strattan & Woodruff.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.584Joseph A. Stratton President James Cantwell ClerkWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.584We had a good time through the Conference. The spirit of union prevails throughout the confer-e[nce]. Many of the Saints were present from the various conferences. 10 mile.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.58421st I recieved one letter. Spent the day at office. 4.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.58422d I wrote 3 American Letters to Father Aphek Woodruff to Father Ezra Carter & Brother Ilus F Carter. Wrote to sister Foss in Father Carters letter. I kept a copy of the above letters.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.58423d I recieved three letters & wrote one to Charles Miller. Mr McGuffee called upon us to day. Was vary humble & penetant & in great sorrow & distress of mind in consequence of his Apostacy And long hostilities against the Authorities of the Church. He had been an Elder in the Church & Cut off for his wickedness And he now almost felt the torments of Hell. Prayed to be forgiven & wished to come back into the Church. 4 mil.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.58424th I spent the day at the office. 4. I wrote a letter to Br Webster of Nauvoo.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.584JULY 25 1845 Friday Joseph Woodruffs Blessing received under the Hands of his Father Wilford Woodruff of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles while in the Arms of his Mother Phebe W. Woodruff on the eight day of his age July 25th 1845 he being born Friday morning 30 minutes past 7 oclok on the eighteenth day of July AD 1845 in Liverpool England while his Parents were on a mission from their native Country to England:Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.585In the name of Jesus Christ, and by virtue of the Holy Priesthood & the keys of the Kingdom of God I lay my hands upon thy head & anoint thee with Holy Consecrated oil which has been Consecrated under the hands of the Quorum of the Twelve apostles. With this Anointing I seal thy name upon thy head which is JOSEPH. For thou art out of the Loins of Ancient Joseph sold into Egypt through the linage of Ephraim.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.585Thou hast a legal right to the Melchezedec Priesthood by linage. Thou art the first fruits of the Priesthood unto thy parents since there endowment. Thou art a gift from God unto thy Parents in answer to their Prayers. I bless you with the blessings of Abraham

Isaac and Jacob and Joseph, Ephraim & Manassah and the blessings of the new & Everlasting Covenant the blessings of heaven & the blessings of the Earth. I seal thee against the power of Death sickness & the destroyer untill thy work is finished /for thou shalt have power over them/.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.585I here by dedicate and Consecrate thee unto God and the Priesthood from this time forth and forever. Thou shalt live to honor thy Parents & the Priesthood. Thou shalt lay thy hands upon the heads of thy Father and Mother in their old age and bless them & thou shalt be a Comfort unto them. Thou shalt be Baptized the day thou art eight years of age so that thy Covenant with God & his kingdom shall not be broaken during thy life.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.585I ordain the to be a High Priest after the order of Melchisedic in the Church and kingdom of God and I seal upon thy head all the powers and blessings of this Priesthood that when thou shalt arive to years of accountability & discretion thou shalt have power to administer in the ordinances thereof.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.585Thou shalt follow the footsteps of thy Father in thy day and generation in the linage of the priesthood. Thou shalt have posterity who shall honor their fathers.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.586I seal thee in the covenant of thy father that in the morning of the first resurrection thou shalt take thy station in the celestial kingdom in the linage of thy Fathers in the family organization of the celestial world. I seal thee up unto Eternal life and no man shall take thy Crown. I seal all these blessings upon thy head in the name of Jesus Christ & by virtue of the holy Priesthood And Apos-tleship and Keys of the kingdom of God. Even so Amen. Thou shalt have thine inheritance with the tribe of Ephriam in the land of Joseph which is the land of Zion both for time and Eternity.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.586July 25 I Blessed my son Joseph this day. I wrote a letter to An Elder John Albertson and gave him some Council. 4 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.58626th I recieved 2 letters & wrote 5 to E. H. Davis S M Sangiovannah E. Emms, Allen & Harding.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.58627th Sunday I spent the day at home but went to the Music Hall in the evening & Preached from Romans XI ch. and had a good time. 4.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.58628th Monday In company with Elder Hedlock I counted all of John Taylors Times & Seasons IV & Vth volumns & found the following to be the exact number now remaining:Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.586vol. IV1 356 11 353 21 367 5 289 15 3992 361 12 362 22 374 6 413 16 3903 362 13 360 23 368 7 390 17 3824 361 14 308 24 366 8 392 18 3945 366 15 374 9 385 19 3916 362 16 362 vol. V 10 388 20 403

7 351 17 362 1 393 11 389 21 4078 362 18 367 2 383 12 382 22 3869 362 19 368 3 400 13 368 23 35810 356=7 20 366 4 391 14 381 24 387Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.58729th I recieved 2 letters & wrote 2. In the evening Elders M. Holmes & J. D. Ross returned from Scotland & called upon me & spent the evening with me. We were glad to meet.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.587July 30th I recieved five American & 2 English letters from the following Persons: Aphek & Azubah Woodruff B Cosset J. M. Grant J. Phelps & James Frederick Cleary, see his letter & 2 from Brethren in England & one Nauvoo Neighbor all of which brought Cheering intelligence to me. It was the first letter I have recieved from Father Woodruff since I have been in England. Elder Grants letter was also highly interesting.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.587The work of the Lord is onward through America. The Nauvoo House & Temple is rapidly Progressing. The judgments of God are through America. The Neighbor contains an account of the Murder of Irvin Hodges in the streets of Nauvoo & $200 dollars reward offered for the murderer by M R Demirig Co Sheriff. The same Paper Contains an account of the Murder killing of Dr Marshall by M. R. Deming the Sheriff of warsaw. So the Sheriff was taken into Custody but out of prison on bail. We also recievd several New York Heralds which stated that Texas was annexed & immediate expectation of war with Mexico & probably war with England & such a sene of fires Murders suicides floods hail stormes & whilrwinds I seldom ever read of. I forwarded the 3d No of the Star to A. Woodruff Azmon Woodruff B. Cossett I. F. Carter E Carter Dwight Webster J. M. Grant. A. Woodman & P P. Pratt. 4.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.58731st I recieved 2 letters & wrote 3 to E. H. Davis, T. Margeretts & Ure. I also mailed the letters I wrote to Father Woodruff And acknowledge the recept of theres in it. 4.AugustWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.587Aug 1st I wrote a letter to Elder Jedediah M. Grant & recieved 2 letters. I also wrote a long letter to Elder Brigham Young & a long letter to Elder John Taylor & retained a copy of the Same 3 Letters. 4 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5882d I recieved 2 letters & wrote two one to E. Emms & to J. Allen. I recieved one Neighbor & one times & seasons from Nauvoo & the first No of the New York Messenger Published by P. P. Pratt.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5883d Sunday I met with the Saints in the Afternoon & communed with them. I preached in the evening from the following words: "Let the spirit of the Prophets be subject to the Prophets. I saw sister Beers from New York. 6 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5884th I recieved one letter & wrote 2 letter. 4. Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5885th I wrote American letters to the following persons: P. P. Pratt I. F. Carter S. B. Foss

with £2. Aphek Woodruff £1.0.8. I sent our Daughter Phebe A Package of winter Clothing and I F Carter A good Carving knife fork & steel <[--]> £2.1.4 L 4.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5886th I recieved a letter from S.M.S. & wrote one to Wm. Walker & one to Sister Beer 2 L. 4 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5887th I recieved 3 letters & wrote 4 to Turner J. Allen E H Davis and S.M.S. 4.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5888th I recieved 2 letters & wrote 2. 4 m. Sister Mary Jackson commenced labour with us this day.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5889 I recieved 1 letter & wrote 2 to E H Davis & Mary Ann Booth. 4.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.58810th Sunday I met with the Saints in the Afternoon & preached in the evening. I took tea with Br McGuffee. Sister Mary Holebrook is on a visit at our house for a few days attending meeting with us to [ ]. 6 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.58911th I recieved one letter & wrote to Br Ure & John Pilling. I visited the Liverpool zoological gardens with Mrs Woodruff. 4.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.58912th I wrote two letter & recieved two. Wrote to Grocott & Armstrong. I looked over * the account of the Book of Mormon & the following is the result: There are now on the shelves 793 And on Wards Books not yet got pay for 107 And W Woodruff has recieved pay for 38 since Hedlock deliverd them to him Making 938 in all that W. Woodruff will account for And 160 R Hedlock recieved pay for after H Clark Deliverd them into his hands. Sum total 1,098 that Hedlock recieved. Clarks Bill was 1,174 against Hedlock though not Counted Loss 76 or mistake somewhare.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.589 My feelings have been often hurt since my arival in Liverpool by the unkind feelings & speeches made towards me by Elders Hedlock, Ward & Wilson Conserning business matters myself and the Twelve. It is hard to be grieved & wounded in the House of those that should be our friends but Joseph Hiram & the Twelve have had much of this to bear in the rise & Progress of this Church. 4.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.58913th I recieved 2 letters & wrote to Johnson & Stratton. Mrs Woodruff has been quite sick for two days with the bowel Complaint. It is a wet day. 4.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.58914th Recieved 2 letters. 4.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.58915th Wrote 3 letters. 4.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.58916th Recieved 3 wrote 4 letters. 4.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.58917th Sunday I was accompanied by the Newton Saints to Warrington. I preached in the morning communed in the Afternoon & preached in the evening after which I walked home with the Newton Saints [4/5?] miles across green fields & plesent walks. I fell into

a deep pleasing train of meditation concerning the kingdom of God the keys thereof endowments &c while going to my place of rest but after retiring to rest I was taken sick which lasted 4 hours. I slep but little during the night. Distance to Warrington & back to Newton. 24 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.590[ ]Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.590Aug 19th I recieved 2 letters & wrote 2 one to E. H. Davis. I retired to rest at night or sought for it but found it not for I was much troubled in spirit, about several things. I do not recieve that union & kind treatment from my councel-lors that I ought to recieve at there [hands]. They do not consider my place & standing & sustain me in it in the way they ought, & are not united with me with that union that belongs to the Law of the celestial kingdom. This grieves Me in spirit for the judgments are about to be poured out upon the Nations and we ought to be prepared & have no division among us.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.590I arose at midnight & called upon the Lord by supplication according to the Holy Priesthood And the Lord manifested some things unto me. 4.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.59020th I recieved 4 letters to day & wrote 4. I had a grievious day even grieved in spirit. When will men learn wisdom & know their place and keep it? 4 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.59021th I spent the day at the office. 4.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.59022d I took cars. Rode to Manchester. Spent the night at Br Sheldon with Br Holmes. 30 m. Wrote to Ward & Phebe.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.59023d Rode to Sheffield in company with Elder Holmes via Railroad & coach over the Hills. 40 m.Minutes of the Sheffield ConferenceWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.591The Sheffield Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints met at the Assembly rooms at 10 oclock this 24th day of Aug There being present one of the Twelve one Patriarch, 2 High Priest, 5 Elders 15 Priest 7 Teachers 3 Deacons. Elder Ure was Called to the Chair. Elder Elijah Mitchell Clerk. Conference opened by singing and Prayer when the following representation was given:Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.591

members Elders T P D BaptizedSheffield represented 206 3 10 6 2 36Mattersea " 50 1 2 1 1 4Grindley " 16 0 2 0 1Woodhouse " 42 1 5 3 2 4Doncaster " 21 1 4 0 1 3DonningtonChesterfield " 48 1 3 0 1 8Scattered " 11 4

394 11 26 10 7 56

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.591All or nearly so were represented in good standing. Scholars of the Sunday School to the amount of 60 was present. 12 were Confirmed & 2 ordained Priest under the hands of Elders Woodruff Holmes Ure & Albertson. Elder Woodruff Preached in the evening & was followed by Elder Holmes my old friend. We had a good time. A large Congregation out. The prospect is good in the Sheffield Conference.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.591I dined with Br Mitchell & spent the night with Br Thompson.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.59125th In company with Elders Holmes, Ure, Roger & Travis we walked through the city. Went through the simetry. From there to the Cholery Monument erected in memory of the many hundreds of townsmen who wer suddenly Cut down with the Cholery & buried in deep pitts. They were treated in the following manner: When any were taken unwell they were Carried in a basket to the poor House. The docters stood ready gave brandy & laudlure & when they got stupifyed & still was generally supposed to be dead was immediately put into a box & buried. Some come to while going to the grave & were liberated from their coffins & are living yet. Probably many were buried alive. 10 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.592In the evening Elder Holmes preached upon the reign of Christ. I followed him. We both had a good time.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.59226 I spent the day or the fore part of it in visiting various Parts of Sheffield. I visited the grinding of raisers, Knives, shears, files & the Sheffield Cutlery. From there we visited the cutlery show room which was splendid. Scissors & Shears from half an inch in length to 3 feet, raisers all sizes & lengths from half an ounce to 20 pounds Carving knives & forks from one inch to 3 feet, pen knives from half an inch to 3 feet. One contained 1,800 Blades. Cost was £500 or $2,500. Another knife Containing four hundred large blades upon which were engraved a representation of Boston New York & many American cities & statesman Also those of Scotland England & Europe. It was the most Costly Article in the room. It was three years in making. Cost was £1,800 or $9,000.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.592After visiting this room & parting with the Saints we took rail road & went to the mountain. Took coach road over the mountain then rail road to Manchester. Spent the night with Br Sheldon. Distance of the day 45.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.59227th I spent the day in Manchester. Dined with Mr Holebrook & took tea with Br Shelden. Then Parted with Br Holebrook Br Holmes & the Saints. Took cars rode to Liverpool & spent the night at home. 30 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.59228th I recieved 3 letters & wrote 3 and spent the day at the office. 4.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.59229th I recieved 2 letters & wrote 2. I went to the Clarence Dock in the evening to meet Br [ ] Armstrong but he did not come. I recieved two pair of raisors from Br Thompson of Sheffield. One pair was from Henry Thompson bearing the following inscription: W. Woodruff & the other Pair was from Thomas Hardy bearing the following

inscription: W. Woodruff. / [four keys crossed in the center forming a circle]. They were both an excellent article. *Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.593 I wrote one letter to Br Dwight Webster.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.59330th I recieved 3 letters & wrote 3 & in the evening I took cars with my wife and Joseph the young Child and rode to Preston during which time we had a view of the commencement of the English harvest. We saw many fields of wheat and oats & grass cut and put up. It was a piesent ride indeed. I met Br Hardy at the station. He accompanied us to Sister Greens whare we spent the night. Distance 35 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.593Aug 31st Preston Conference met at the cock pit or Temperence Hall at half past 10 oclok on Sunday the 31 Aug. Elder Leonard Hardy was Chosen President. John Fawley Clerk. Their were present 1 of the Twelve, 1 of the Seventies 15 Elders 18 Priest, 13 Teachers & 2 Deacons. Conference opened with singing and Prayer After which we herd the following representations were given:Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.594

Members Elders Priests Teachers DeaconsBaptized

Preston, L. Hardy 355 11 11 9 4 16Longton, J Gardner 17 2Euxton, J Brinley 16 1 1Layland Moss,

J Langton 35 1 1 10Heskin, Joseph Gill 19 1 1 2Hunters Hill,

W Springfellow 8 2 10Kendall, Wm. Stewart 26 1 1 1Brigsteer, J. Kitchen7 1 1Holme, Thos Peck 18 1 2 1Lancaster, J Bathersby 20 1 1 2 6Southport J. Loyd 21 2 1 1

Total 542 18 23 16 4 45Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.595In the Afternoon there was two ordained to the office of Priest & 6 Confirmed & 2 Children blessed under the hands of Elders Woodruff and Hardy. As Elder Hardy was about to leave Elder John Melling was appointed the Presiding Elder over the Preston Branch & John Holsall Presiding Elder over the conference for the time being. Perfect union prevailed through the Conference. Elder W. Woodruff addressed the assembly in the evening upon the last Chapter of Malachi. Much of the spirit of God rested upon the People.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.595Leonard Hardy PresidentJohn Fawley ClerkWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.595I ordained 2 Priest confirmed 5 Blessed 3 children laid hands upon 6 that were sick.

Spent the night with my family at Mother Creers. 8 m.SeptemberWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.595Sept 1st I took a long walk with Elders Hardy Speakman, Holsath Melling and a number of others down the River & Charterd a boat to take us up. On the way we took in Mrs Woodruff & Sister Jane Ann Wallace. We dined with Sister Creer & Parted with the Saints. Took cars returned to Liverpool & spent the night at home. Distance 40 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5952d I recieved 6 letters on my returned to the office & wrote 5. Elders James Ure & Rogers went home with me at night. 5 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5953d I recieved 4 letters & wrote 4. Spent the day at the office. 4 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5954th I recieved three letters & wrote 3 American letters one to G. A. Smith. Sent him 3 Boxes steel pens 1 1/2 dozen pen holders. Whole Bill £0.10.0. I wrote John & Jane Benbow A letter. Sent him A peace of linen of 27 yards 1/3 £1.13.9 as A present from W & P W. Woodruff. We also sent Will-ford jr. A peace of flannel 3 yards 1/ £0.3.0 & sundry other Articles with John Benbows package. We wrote Wm. Clayton A letter. Sent him a peace of linen of 26 yards 1/5 £1.16.10 A veil £1.1.0. Total £2.17.10. This Bill of Wm. Claytons was sent by his express order out of the Temple funds & he would pay it inNauvoo. The three before mentioned packages was sent by James Houston going direct to Nauvoo on Board of the Ship Oregon. We also sent cloth by Br John Armstrong to make a suit of Clothes for Wilford Woodruff jr. at Br Benbows. He was to make the cloths himself. The Bill for him was £1.10.0.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.596We have chartered the ship oregon. She will Sail in few days with Saints. Numbers have come in today. 5.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5965th I recieved 3 letters. Wrote 2 one to Peter McCue one to Martha Sutliff informing her that Amos Fielding is not president of the Church in Britain or of the Temple funds As I was informed that she was holding on to the Temple Funds to give to him. I went on board of the Ship Oregon & picked out A berth for Br John Armstrong & Eliza Emms & two other sisters. 4 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5966th Brother & Sister Armstrong Arived to day to go on board of the oregon & numbers of others. I recieved three letters & wrote three. We forwarded Elder Lorenzo D. Barnes Trunk to President Young at Nauvoo by Elder James Houston. We Could not find the Key & think the lock is broke. Sisters Emms Daniels & Cox arived at about midnight. I took theirs things in at the office & they spent the night at our house. Distance of the day 7 m. I wrote one letter to B Young & J Houston. I spoke upon some affairs of the Kingdom. Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.596Sept 7th Sunday I met with the Saints in the after noon at the Music Hall. About 60 of the emegrants were present and many others of the visiting Saints. Sacrament was administered & the testimony of many of the visiting brethren was heard. In the evening Elder James D Ross spoke about 40 minutes & I followed him & had a good time. Mrs

Woodruff has been quite Ill for a day or two. Was quite poorly today.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5978th I recieved 3 letters & wrote 4. It was A busy day. Elders Hardy & Ross spent the evening with me. Mrs Woodruff was confined to her bed through the day. 4.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.5979th I recieved 4 letters & wrote three one to Dan Jones. Mrs Woodruff wrote one to J. Benbow. 4.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.59710th I wrote one letter to Stratton & Sheets. 4.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.59711th I wrote 2 letters & recieved 2. The Ship Oregon cleared to day with 53 Saints. 4.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.59712th Ship Oregon drew out into the river to day. I recieved 3 letters & wrote 2. 4.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.59713 I paid Capt Dan Jones £20 to day on his order. I parted with him. He goes to wales. I took cars with my wife & two children & rode to Manchester. Stoped for the night 43 Lombard street at Br Sheldens. I here found Elders Holmes & Hardy. 34.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.597[14] Manchester quarterly ConferenceWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.597Met on Sunday the 14th Sept at there usual place of meeting. There were present 1 of the quorum of the Twelve 2 High Priest 1 of the seventies 25 Elders 24 Priest 18 Teachers 5 Deacons. Elder Milton Holmes was Chosen President. Elder Wm. Walker Clerk.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.597Conference opened by singing & prayer After which we herd the following branches represented:Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.598

Members Elders Priest Teachers Deacon BaptizedManchester 511 10 15 12 3 20Stockport 174 4 7 6 2 24Ashton 93 3 6 2 3 4Duckenfield 62 1 5 1 2 6Newton Moor69 2 2 2 2 3Mottram 28 3 2 1 1Torrington 89 2 6 3 4Leith 25 1 3 1 1 4Haslington 18 1 1 1 I 2Brightmet Fold 16 1 2Bury 97 1 5 2 1 26Oldham 112 2 9 4 2 1Rochdale 35 I 4 1 1 3Eccles17 2 1 3Pendlebury 46 3 2 2Little Heaton 9 1 1 1Ratcliff 20 1 2 1

Cross Moor 48 1 3 2 1 1Middleton 26 1 2 2Didsbury 21 1 1 1Crompton Fold 46 1 5 3 1 8Whitfield 19 1 1 1 1Edgworth Moor 7 1Bolton 181 3 12 9 4 5Total 1,764 44 99 57 27 115Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.598Resolved that Thomas Bradshaw & Henry Druce now holding the office of A Priest be ordained to the office of Elders.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.598Moved & carried unanimously that William Walker be appointed for the time being as President over the Manchester branch.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.598Resolved that James D. Ross be appointed for the time being as President over the Manchester Conference.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.598Most of the branches were represented in good Standing & in unity.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.598Sacrament was administered in the afternoon & two ordained & one confirmed under the hands of Elders Woodruff & Ross. A recommendation was read and presented to Elder M. Holmes by the unaimous vote of the whole Conference.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.599Milton Holmes PresidentWm Walker ClerkWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.599I preached in the evening to a full house And made an address to the elders. Mrs Woodruff attended meeting twice through the day.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.59915th I spent the day in Manchester with Elders Holmes & Ross. We took tea with friend Holebrook.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.599In company with Mrs Woodruff & others friends I went through the Manchester Museum. Among other Curiosities we saw the representation in glass of the Largest diamond in the world now in the possession of the Emperor of Russia about the size of a turkeys egg valued at £125,000,000 pound sterling or $625,000,000 dollars.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.599During the evening we rode to Newton & spent the night with Br Simpkins. 20 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.59916th (Sarah Carter) I took Cars rode to Liverpool And on my arival to the office I recieved two Nauvoo Neighbors one times & Seasons & New York Messenger all bearing good news of the spread of the work in America But while in the midst of rejoicing we often have some sorrow. I recieved two letters one from Ilus F Carter & one from Father Ezra Carter both giving an account of the Sudden Death of Sarah Carter his wife (& our Mother) who departed this life without a struggle or groan or moving hand or

foot at a quarter past 11 oclok AM on the 21 day of July Aged 70 years 3 months & 13 days.[ ]Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.59917th I reeleyed 4 letters & wrote 4 to friends abroad.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.59918th I recieved 4 letters to day & wrote 4 one to M Holmes containing 16 Reciepts for Temple Money for the Manchester Confernce. The spirit of the devil is manifesting itself in some of the Churches abroad at the Present time. A priest in the Glasgow Conference has published a work denying the attonement of Christ. James Gallet has surrendered his Presidency in the Mackelsfield Conference. Father Crook over the Birmingham Conference gets drunk & fights with the Saints and thus the enemy is trying to creep in to the midst of the Saints at the present time.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.600Mrs Woodruff come home with her Children in the evening well & cherfull & spent the night. I did not inform her of the death of her Mother wishing her to get rested first. 4.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.60019th I recieved 2 letters & wrote 2. 4.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.60020th I recieved 3 letters & a Pamphlet written by T. S. Barr Priest entirely deny[ing] the Attonement of Christ. I wrote an answer to him sent to Elder Drummond & also to P McCue to immediately Cut him of from the Church & kept a copy of the same. I wrote him A letter to Elder Davis of London Also to Mr Daniels Informing him that Caroline Cox did recieve a £3 three pound order from her father.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.600I went to the Post office & had the Books searched & had the testimony of the clerks that she had recieved the order & money on it while she had declaired to me that she had not recieved and actully signed a statement of this kind to her father which was no better than a lie bill. She has sustained herself through the whole of it upon fals-hood.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.600In the evening Mrs Woodruff found the letter sent us from Father Carter & I F. Carter containing the account of the death of her Mother. I intended to have shown them to her in the morning but left them in the tray of my trunk whare she found them. It was a sudden blow to her. She did not sleep any through the night. She was vary much attached to her Mother.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.60021st Sunday I spent the day at home with my family through the day & evening. Mrs Woodruff was more composed concerning the death of her Mother & slep comfortible during the night. We had both dreamed of loosing teath which is generally a sign of a death of some friend.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.60122d I recieved three letters & wrote 4. I recieved A Pamphlet from Glasgow Scotland written by T. S. Barr A Priest denying the attonement or Blood of Christ As being necessary for the redemption of man. I wrote letters in reply. 4.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.60123d I wrote three letters to friends. I recieved by Amos Fielding 7 letters from Nauvoo

from Kimball Webster Ells & Br Young And the remainder of the Times & Seasons from Br John Taylor to finish out the whole of the Vth volumn. I went down to get them through the custom house & one man that seemed to be assisting in examining the things was full of the devil & madness on seeing the T & Seasons containing the History of Joseph Smith. He cursed & swore at me all the time I was getting them through the Custom House. It was An unpleasant day in some respets but may the Lord reward him according to his work. 4.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.60124 I recieved 2 letters & wrote 2. I spent the day recording in the Temple Book & night writing an answer to Barr's Heresy. 4.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.60125th Mrs John Emmins called upon us this morning & wished us to call over the river Mercy & pay them a visit.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.601 I recieved 2 letters & wrote 2 & spent most of the night writing An answering Bart Pamphlet. 4.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.60126th I recieved 2 letters. In company with Mrs Woodruff & Child I took Cab. Rode to St Georges Peer. Took steemer. Went into the river Mercy along side of the steemer Great Britain. While taken in passengers the steemer we were in came near being Crushed between the great Britain & a 1,000 ton ship. We narrowly escaped from this.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.602We landed at Rock ferry oposite Liverpool & Called upon Br John Enion A Gentleman & A worthy man & Saint. I took a walk through the place in the afternoon which was exeeding plesant As the whole country is bulding up with Mansions & plesent Gardens & parks. We spent the night vary plesently with Br Enion. 8 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.6022?th I recieved 4 letters & wrote 6 to friends. Before I left Br Enions in the morning He gave me £10 in gold for the Temple for which the Lord will bless him. I left Mrs Woodruff there. Crossed the river. Spent the day at the office. Went home in the evening. From thence returned to the Peer. Took boat at night crossed the river & spent the night at Br Enions. I got the 10 No of the New York Messenger. Distance of the [day] 12 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.60228th Sunday I spent the day in Tranmere. I preached in the morning communed in the Afternoon & Preached in the evening to a full House. A good impression was made. I dined & spent the night at Br Enions. 4.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.60229 I recieved 4 letters one from President B. Young bearing good news. All right at Nauvoo. I wrote 3 letters. Spent the day at the office & night at home. 5.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.60230 I recieved 2 letters & wrote 2 one to Elder Stratten.OctoberWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.602Oct 1st I recieved 4 letters & wrote 6. Spent the day at the office. 4.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.6022d I recieved 5 letters & wrote 4 letters. 4.

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.6023d I recieved 4 letters & wrote 3. 4.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.6024th I recieved 2 letters And in company with Elder Hedlock I took cars & rode to Lemington whare we arived in the night. Distance 140 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.6035th Sunday I met with the Lemington Conference this day in Lemington at 11 oclok. There being present one of the Twelve & one Counsellor 6 Elders 3 Priest 2 Teachers and 2 Deacons. W. Woodruff was Chosen President & Thomas Smith Chosen Clerk. Conference opened by singing & Prayer After which four Branches were represented containing:e p t dWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.60392 Members 4 5 1 3 and 6 Baptized.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.603There were 2 ordained to the office of A Priest and one to the office of Deacon under the hands of the President. Council was also given from the Chair. The Afternoon was occupied in Partaking of the Sacrament. Confirmed one & blessed one Child & gave instruction to the Conference.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.603The congregation was addressed in the evening by the President, & followed by Elder Hedlock. We had a good time, full House good attention. A good impression was made through the whole Conference upon the minds of a large Audience of Respectible citizens. The congregations who had assembled for several evenings before had raised a mob & broke down the banister around the stairs benches tables &c but they were vary Still while we were there.W. Woodruff PresidentThomas Smith ClerkWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.603Lemington is A Town mostly sustained by the Nobility & gentry in consequence of the Sulpher Springs that it Contains the Same as the Saratoga springs in America. The Streets and buildings are splended.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.603Oct 6th In company with about a dozen Saints I visited the Warwich Castle & Tower & went through each appartment of them. It is considerd the most splendid Castle in England & is furnished with all the splender that the art & gold of Earldom could present. The main body of the castle was 333 feet long divided into several rooms. The walls were hung with the most splendid tapestry, rooms furnished with the richest Damask Covered Chairs, Tables & Stands overlaid with pearl Shell & precious stones some of which cost £15,000 Pounds each & would take 3 years to make it. This castle contained a great variety of Paintings of the Kings Queens Lord oretors & Reformers among which was the founder of the Jesuits.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.604From the windows of this castle we could look out upon the most Noble & Stately Ceders of Lebenon Deah & firs and other Shrubery the Pleasurer grounds of 40 Acres and A park of 5 miles in Circumferance. This castle was 800 years old And the Tower

was 500 years old, & 150 feet high. We went to the top of it & had a splendid view of all the surrounding country.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.604In a small room at the enterance of the castle we had a view of the Armoury of the celebrated Guy. His helmet brestplate & Shield weighs 120 pounds and his sword weighs 20 lbs. His Coper poragepot holds 120 gallons. Six grown person of us sat inside of it at one time.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.604In the evening I took cars in company with Elder Hedlock & rode to Birmingham. On our arival we found Elder Crook waiting for us. We accompanied him to the Hall of the Saints whare we found between 4 & 500 Saints sitting at a tea table.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.604As we entered the door the claping of hands & Stamping of feet made the room tremble. It was with difficulty I could get to the stand, as all wished to shake hands with me as I passed along. After taking a repast with this lovely band of brethren I addressed them for about one hour Clothed with the Spirit & Power of God. I was followed by Elder Hedlock & we had a good time.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.604After dismissing the congregation I requested the officers to stop & all the witnesses that were needed in two cases that were appealed unto us. We heard the cases & testimony upon them & gave the same decission that was given before but we found that there had been to much gin & brandy and ale at the bottom of the difficulty and the presiding Elder had taken to much of it himself. Elder Hedlock spoke upon the subject & said he considerd there was two much gin in it. When he closed, the Presiding Elder mounted him rough shod to ride him down or oppose him in the sentiment.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.605I knowing the sentiment to be true felt deter-min to sustain Elder Hedlock in the position he had taken And As I rose to speak the power of God rested upon me And I spoke for about ten minutes As with the voice of God for I was constrained by the voice of spirit of God thus to speak & reprove sin. When I closed the Council felt that it was right.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.605I put a veto upon there drinking Ardent spirits & Mault liquor to assist them to preach the gospel. Several told me at the close that I had opened there eyes upon the Subject. We had a good time & A profitable meeting. We spent the night at Br. [ ]. Distance of the day 25.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.6057th I left the Birmingham Saints. Rode to Liverpool. Had a rainy day. I recieved 6 letters. Wrote 2. Spent the night at home. Distance 100.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.6058th I recieved 2 letters & wrote 6 letters 3 to America to Wm. W. Phelps Hiram Kimball & J Taylor & 2 to Father Carter & Shuah Moulton. 4.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.6059th I recieved 4 letters & wrote 3 letters & sent the 8 No of the Star to many friends. 2.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.60510th Recieved 3 letters & wrote 4. 2.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.605

11th Sunday I wrote a peace for the Star & spent the day at home.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.60512th I recieved 4 letters & wrote 3 to Elders Holmes, Hardy, Crump, & A. Fielding took tea at my house.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.60513th I had much company during the day. Elder Hardy spent the night at my house.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.60614th Tuesday I went to the office. Soon Mrs Enion brought our Child Susan. I took cab rode home with them. Spent one hour & returned to the office.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.606I spent the Afternoon with the directers of the British & American Joint Stock Company with our Advisor to prepare the articles for regestration. I was the first director Apointed. Many of our friends wer in from various parts of the kingdom. After taking supper At the office the board of Directors sat untill 9 oclok discussing the subject before us. I then returned home & spent the night. 10 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.60615th The board of Directors met at 10 oclock. We set all day & evening untill near midnight. It was A hard days work And a critical one But we got through it. Each article of the Deed of Settlement preparing for regestration was read over several times, changed and Altered as the Board of Directors thought fit. It has been much labour & care & experts to get this joint stock company settled so as to being to do business.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.606I had much company all day. I had many trying things to encounter. My spirit was grieved and insulted And it has been many times since I came to Liverpool from a scourse that I ought to expect better things. 4.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.60616 I received 4 letters & wrote 3 & had a busy disagreable day. 4.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.60617th ( ) I recieved 6 letters one from Freedom & Shuah Moulton. We got Nauvoo Times & Neighbour & New York Messenger Informing us of the Commencing of mobing once more in Hancock County. The mob had burned 42 of the Houses of the Saints in Lima. I wrot A letter to O. Pratt & S Brannan one to Freedom & Shuah Moulton, one to Father Carter, to Sarah B. Foss. I sent sister Foss £2 in a letter And Mrs Woodruff sent to Phebe 12/6 in the same letter Also a Bundle of Clothing to Phebe all of which was sent to her by Br Holmes or it was put in his care. I sent to Brannon £0.16.8 To pay for two copies of the Messengers.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.60718th I recieved 4 letters & wrote 4. I got a dinner for my American Brethren to meet at my house before they set sail for America. Elders Holmes Hardy & Clark were present & dined with me at 5 oclok. I sat up writing untill after midnight.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.60719th Sunday I recieved 3 letters & wrote 4. Elders Hardy and Holmes went on board of the Ship this morning. We recieved A rumour this morning through the Liverpool Papers that the mob was raging in Hancock County had burned from 70 to 300 Houses & that A proposition had been made by the Twelve to the citizens of Hancock that they would leave the County as soon as they could have time to dispose of theire property. These

are strange times we live in. When will the mob seease & the saints live in peace? I attended meeting in the Afternoon & preached in the evening from the 102 Psalm.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.60720 I recieved 4 letters & wrote 4. Had A summons to pay taxes on the house I live [in] for AD 1844. I was then in America. 4.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.60721 I recieved 4 letters today & wrot 4. My labours & cares are vary great that are resting upon me at this time. Elder Dearden came & rehearsed his old complaint in the Mackelsfield conference & wished us to try it over again. 4.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.607(P [..])(Apostles) Proclamation of the Twelve Apostles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.60722 I recieved 4 letters & wrote 3. I sent one letter to Elder Dan Jones containing the first copies of the Proclamation of the Twelve Apos-ties. I ordered Twenty thousand to be printed in English. The first Copy came to me to day which I immediately sent to Capt Dan Jones to be published in the welch language.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.608This is the proclamation to All the Kings of World & rulers & people of All nations. May the Lord make it a blessings to All nations. This Proclamation is made by the Twelve Apostles in fulfillment of the Revelations & Commandments of God. See Doctrins & Covenants sections CIII: 1 paragraph Math 22 ch. 5 vers. This is A warning to the whole gentile world that they may be left without excuse in the day of Gods Judgment upon the nations. I thank God that I am an instrument in his hands of printing & Circulating this important Proclamation through Britain & Europe.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.60823d I recieved 3 letters. Wrote 2. 4.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.60824th I met with Elders Hedlock & Ward this morning & laid before them the feelings of my whole Soul Concerning our situation in Liverpool both temporally & Spiritually. Their had been quit a misunderstanding among us for six month We had not bowed our knees together for that length of time but I told the brethren what I wished to de done And it seemed to be a profitable meeting. At the close we bowed our knees together & had prayers, And we came to an understanding of each other. 4.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.60825 I recieved 3 letters & wrote 2. Spent the day at the office. 4.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.60826th Sunday I went to meeting And spoke in the Afternoon & was followed by Elder Ward & Cuerden. We had a good meeting. I preached in the evening after Elder Marsden And had a good time. 4.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.60827th I spent the day at the office looking over the Temple Books. I Commenced receiving Temple [donations] on the 20 day of Aug And balanced my Books this day And up to this date being two month & 7 Days And I recieved for the Temple during that time £157.16.8 1/4. The Proclamation of the Twelve Apostles is out of press And we are now sending it to the clergy And circulating it whare we can. What the effect will be time must determin. 4.

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.609I should judge from my feelings And intimations of the spirit of God that the endowment had comericed & that the Lord had commenced pouring out some special blessings upon the Saints in Nauvoo but time will determin whether this is the case. My soul has been much refeshed and edefyed of late in reading the Book of Mormon. The time has come for its sayings to be fulfilled.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.60928th I recieved three Nauvoo Letters to day one from W. W. Phelps one from Margarrett T Smoot & one from G. A. Smith. All were interesting & edifying. I made extracts from them for the Star. I wrote 3 letters. I also recieved the 13 No of the Messenger.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.60929th I recieved 3 letters & wrote 3. I had another conversation with Elder Hedlock upon the affairs of the office. I done up the 9 No of the Star & proclamations to [of] the Twelve to Phelps Elias Smith Joseph Young, Webster, Fathers Woodruff & Carter, I F Carter Ezra Carter Azmon Woodruff B Cossett L. Wheeler & Charles Lyman Sarah B. Foss Joseph F. Carter Freedom Moulton Ozem Woodruff.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.609 I wrote A letter to W. W. Phelps in answer to his. I wrote in the same letter with Elder Young. I sent Proclamations to Rev Noah Porter, Henry Woodford Luther Wheeler Geo Cowles P M S Deming, Charles & to many others.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.609Oct 30th I recieved 3 letters, wrote to Davis H Clark & others 4 in all. I recieved A Neighbor & N. York Messenger speaking of the mob in Hancock County Illinois against the Saints. Said that the gentile mob had burned about 105 of the buildings of the Saints And that the Saints had taken up arms against the mob according to the laws & commands of God & officers of the Land. Three or four of the mob had been killed, And the rest wer fleeing to Missouri & other counties of Illinois.NovemberWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.610Nov 1st Recieved three letters & wrote 2 letters. My youngest son Joseph is vary sick And has been for two or three days past. I anointed him with consecrated oil & laid hands upon him & rebuked his desease. He was some better.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.610{Book of Mormon 0 sacred treasure who knoeth the value?}Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.6102d Sunday I Wilford Woodruff Son of Aphek Woodruff have read the Book of Mormon much during the Last twelve years of my life And my soul de-lighteth much in its words teaching and Prophesyings And in its Plainness. I rejoice in the goodness and mercy of the God of Israel In Preserving the precious Book of Mormon & bringing it to light in our day & generation. It teaches the honest & humble mind the great things of God that were performed in the land of promise now called America in Ancient days And also the great things of God that are nigh even at the doors Concerning the resteration of the Lamanites the knowledge of there linage & fore fathers when they will throw of the veil of ignorance darkness And superstition sease there customs of Idleness filtheness wars & contentions one with another And wake up out of there fourteen hundred years

slumber of Darkness & Come to the knowledge of the true God which there fathers worshiped untill they fell into transgression.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.610Also this Precious treasure sets Clearly before the honest reader the fate & Destiny of the American Nation And all the gentile Nations of the Earth. Unless they spedily repent of there sins & humble themselves before God they will be destroyed from of the land.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.610The Jews Are also spedily to be gatherd home & Jerrusalem rebuilt to be prepared for the coming of the Mesiah their King.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.610Great and important events are nigh even at the doors with both Jew and Gentile. The commencment of this great work & dispensation was like a grain of mustard seed even small. The Plates containing the Book of Mormon was revealed to Joseph Smith & deliverd unto him By an Angel of God in the month of September 1827 & translated through the Urim & Thum-mim into the English language by Joseph Smith the Prophet Seer & revelator who was raised up out of the loins of Ancient Joseph to esstablish this work in the last days.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.611The first branch of the Church was esstablished on the 6th day of April AD 1830. As the Church increased in numbers persecution began to increase. The Evening & morning Star was published in Jackson Co Mo. Commenced June 1832 ending Sept AD 1834 during which time the Saints had to pass through a great persecution. Had their houses & property burned.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.611The Messenger And Advocate began to be Published in Kirtland Ohio October AD 1834 And ended with the Elders Journal Aug 3d 1838 during which time there was Also much Persecution Among the saints. During this Publication about 10,000 souls were driven in the fall of 1838 out of the State of Missouri into the State of Illinois. Numbers of them [were] shot & murdered for there faith.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.611The Times & Season commenced in its Publication in the month of Nov 1839 in the town of Commerc, Afterwards name Nauvoo which is now City of Joseph. This Publication has continued from that time untill the present month Just five years being now on the VI volumn. During this period the Saints have Also suffered much persecution.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.611On the 27th Day of June 1844 Joseph Smith the Prophet & Hiram Smith the Patriarch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints was basely shot & martered while in Prision whare they were Cast unlawfully by there persecuters. They were martered by An American Gentile mob And may the Lord Avenge there blood in his own time & way. The Prophet Joseph gave the quorum of the Twelve Apostles there endowment A few months befor his death.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.611The wasp was Published commencing April 1842 ended April 1843 just one year.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.612The Nauvoo Neighbor was published commencing on the 1st of May 1843 & has

continued untill the present time. Is now in its third volumn.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.612The Millennial Star was Published in Liverpool England commencing May 1840. Has been published untill the present time. Are now publishing the VI vol.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.612The New York Prophet was first published on the 18 May 1844. Continued untill May 1845 Just one year. Its name was then Changed into the New York Messenger. The first No was struck off July 1845 & is published up to the present time.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.612Thus from A little mustard seed the kingdom of God has grown in 15 years untill the sound thereoff has gone as it were over the earth. The Church are now publishing four Papers two weekly & two semi monthly.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.612The Book of Mormon has had three editions published in America And only one in England. Doctrins & Covenants of Revelations of God given through his servant Joseph have been published in three editions in America And one [in] England. Both the book of Mormon & Covenants have been sterotyped. The bible has also been translated also the book of Abraham by the Prophet Joseph before his death.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.612The Saints number in England Ireland Scotland wales & the Isle of Man about 12,000 souls besides their Children And about 50,000 souls in America besides their Children. We have small branches in Australia & the South Sea Islands besides.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.612Other Publications we have published many thousands of the proclamations of the Twelve Apostles to the Kings Lords Presidents Rulers & people of all Nations. P. P. Pratt published many thousand of them in America. I Willford Woodruff Published 20,000 of them in Liverpool England.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.612The Evening & Morning Star was first published in Missouri By W. W. Phelps & others Afterwards republi[shed] in kirtland Ohio by F G Williams &c.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.612The Messenger & Advocate was published by F G Williams &c & Edited by 0 Cowdery untill the 9th No. It was then Edited by John Whitmer untill the II vol no 7 was again Edited by O Cowdery. 5 & 6 No of the 3d vol was published by J Smith & S Rigdon And Edited By W A Cowdery & published by Wm. Marks to the end of the vol.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.613The Elders Journal being ownly 4 No ever published was Edited by Joseph Smith & Published by Thomas B Marsh.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.613The Times & Seasons was Edited & published by E Robinson & Don Carlos Smith untill the 4th No of the 2d vol which was Edited & published By D.C. Smith Alone untill the 13 No of the 2d vol when he was joined By Robert B Thompson untill the (20 No) which contains an account of the Death of the Noble Don Carloss Smith And the vary next No (No 21 vol 2) Also contains An account of the Death of Robert B Thompson. So in two weeks the Editors & Proprietors both died. It was then Edited & Published [by] E Robinson untill the 8th No & the 3d vol After which it was Edited And Published by

Joseph Smith to the end of the third vol. The whole of the 4th vol was Edited & Published by John Taylor & Wilford Woodruff. And the 1 & 2d Nos of the 5 vol And from that time untill the Present the 5 & 6 vol has been Edited And Published by John Taylor.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.613The first 31 Nos of the wasp was Published & Edited By Win. Smith. The remainder was Edited & Published by John Taylor & Willford Woodruff.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.613The first vol of the Neighbor was Edited & published by J Taylor & W Woodruff. Since that time by J. Taylor.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.613The Millennial Star was Edited And Published by P P Pratt untill the 6 No of the 3d vol. It was then Edited and Published by Thomas Ward to the end of the Vth vol. It was then Edited & Published by T Ward & W. Woodruff.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.613The New York Prophet was Published the first 6 numbers by a committee called the board of controll. It was then Edited by William Smith And published by S Brannan from the loth No to the 26 After which S Brannan was both publisher And Editor to the 50 No after which it was Edited by P. P. Pratt. The New York Prophet is Published by S Brannan & Edited by P P Pratt.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.614Thus endeth an account of the publications of our periodicals up to the present time.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.614The Lord God has spoken Concerning Zion of the last days many great & glorious things By Isaiah & many other Prophets on the continant of Asia And Also by the Prophets And Apostles of Ancient days in America as well as in this last dispensation. Therefore Zion must arise and flourish for the Lord has spoken it. The gentiles know not the day of there visitation No more than the Ancient Jews did before there fall. But the day is at hand when they will feel the wrath of God for the bitter branches of the tree are about to be cut off to make room for the good fruit.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.614The seed of Ephraim in the west will soon arise with Zion & put on her beautiful garments. The House of the Lord shall be built upon the top of the mountains & many poeple will flow unto it And Ephraims Nobles will be of himself & his Governer precede out of the midst of him. May the Lord hasten it in his time And fulfill his promises to Zion Jerresalem the House of Israel is the prayer of the Lords anointed.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.6142d Oct [sic] Sunday I attended meeting in the Afternoon & communed with the Saints & spoke to them. Our child has been vary sick for several days. We have lade hands upon it & anointed with oil in the name of the Lord And it is now recovering fast. 6.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.6143d I recieved 3 letters from Glasgow & wrote 3. Elder Ward And myself went over the river to visit A vary sick sister with a fever. We rebuked her Complaint & left her in the hands of the Lord. We dined at Br Enions. I saw my Daughter Susan Cornelia who is living at Br Enions. 4.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.6144th I recieved 3 letters & wrote 3. It was A Cold day. I called upon Br Suttons in the

evening & spent several hours with him. I retired to rest & dreamed of being in A ship & a great storm arose And it seemed as though the ship would be swallowed up but it out lived the storm. I also Saw A large serpent which brought forth other serpents.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.6155th I recieved 3 letters & wrote 4. A cold day. I sent the 10 No of the Star to the Twelve Sisters Smoot & Hough to Webster & A Woodruff.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.6156th I recieved 3 Letters & wrote 5. I began to study the French language this day as I find leasure moments.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.6157th I reeieved three letters & wrote 4. The cogitations of my mind while upon my bed this night will be found in the 11 No of the VI vol of the Star under the similitude of a dream. I Paid Mr James £20.12.0 which paid All of the printers Bill for the printing of 300 Doctrins & Covenants. The whole Bill was £126.0.0.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.6158th I reeleyed 4 Letters & wrote 4 And prepared a peace for the 11 No of the Star.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.6159th Sunday I attended meeting in the afternoon. At the close of the meeting we were called upon as a church to pay our last respects to the remains of A Deceased Brother who fell into the hole of a ship & was killed. His Name was [ ] Appleton. A Possession was formed of about 200. We walked before the Corps to the methodist Chapel whare there was several other Corpse. A methodist preacher deliverd A formel discourse over the dead bodies before him. When he closed the corpse was taken into the yard And lowered into a pit dug down some 20 feet. The pit is filled nearly to the top with Coffins then it is filled up with dirt.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.61510th I recieved 4 letters with orders for Proclamations. I wrote 3 letters. 4.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.61611th I recieved 3 letters. Wrote 4. 4.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.61612 I received 5 letters. Wrote 2.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.61613th I recieved 2 letters. Wrote 2. I went over the river Mercy Called upon Mr Farington & dined with Elders Hedlock & Ward. 10 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.616 14th * I recieved 4 letters. Wrote 3. I recieved the Nauvoo Neighbor of sept 24 And N York Messenger All bearing tidings of the procedings of the mob & that the saints were still sustained in the city of Nauvoo But there seemed to be a desire to drive the Saints out of Illinois. In the evening I went over the river with Mrs Woodruff to see our daughter Susan at Br Enion. 8 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.61615 I recieved 3 letters & wrote 3. 4. 16th Sunday I spent the day at Home.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.61617th I recieved the New York Messenger saying much upon the affairs at Nauvoo the tennor of which was vary favorable towards the Saints But An Indian once Said the white man was vary uncertain And the Saints have generally found it to be so in the

dealings of the American goverment towards us. I recieved 5 letters & wrote 4. 4.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.616{18th } I recieved three letters from Nauvoo this day one from President Brigham Young one to Br Clark one from Br Player. Br Young give me the painful Intelligence that the State of Illinois will not Protect them & the ownly terms of Peace they can have at all is to remove from the State. And the Presidency of the Church with the Church itself has been under the Necessity of Agreeing to leave the State next spring. Thus the State of Illinois And the whole United States have filled up there Cup of Iniquity And well may the Saints go out of her midst As did Lot out of Sodom for her Judgment and destruction is equally sure.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.617The Saints having built the Temple of the Lord & the City of Joseph Are now about to be drove out of it By the American Nation. This is a Strange Age we live in. The Bible & Book of Mormon Doctrins & Covenants are fast fulfilling upon the heads of this generation. Thus has American liberty with her proud eagle found a sepulchre there to remain untill resurrected by some power who will be proroped by virtue to Administer those laws in equity & Justice that the present Administrators have not moral Courage enough to maintain against the power of Mobocracy. 4.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.61719th I recieved 4 letters & wrote 8. I sent letters to all the American Elders in this land. 4.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.61720th I recieved 4 letters & wrote 10. Almost all the public Journals have sumthing to say upon the persecution of the Saints.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.61721st I recieved 5 letters & wrote 6. I had a vary busy day in packing up Books, Stars, proclamations &c. I read A letter to day from Br Brannan stateing that he had recieved Council to take his press in January & Ship for Callifornia around Cape Horn, so as to meet the brethren on the shores of the Pacific. He informs us that the whole Church of the Saints will leave the United States in the spring & go to Callifornia. May the Lord speed them on there way is my prayer.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.61722 I wrote 2 letters to America this day one to S Brannan New York and one to President Brigham Young Asking his Council whether I shall tarry in England or go to America. I expressed my feeling about there oppressions in the United States. I sent him a copy of the entering of the Copy wright of the Book of Mormon & the Doctrins & Covenants.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.618Requested Br Benbow to take along our little boy. I recieved 3 letters to day from the english brethren & recieved £16 from father Crook from the Saints in Birmingham, mostly for the Temple. I also recieved the 18th No of the Messenger which was highly interesting to us. May the Lord bless his Saints.

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.61823d Sunday We had an interesting meeting through the day at the Music Hall. I preached in the morning. Spoke in the Afternoon. Was followed by Br Ward. I ordained

Br James R McGuffie to the office of An Elder. Blessed three Children. I Again preached in the evening. Was followed By Elders Ward & Hedlock. A good number of strangers were out who listened with good attention. Br & Sister Enion Dined with us. I walked during the day going & coming to & from meeting. 12 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.61824th I recieved 4 letters & wrote 17 letters Notifying the Presiding Elders of the General conference to be heald at Manchester on the 14th day of Dec 1845. Br James Ferguson Assisted me in writing these letters. He has done considerable writing for me for some months. He is a worthy young man.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.61825th I recieved 4 letters & wrote 3. 4.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.61826th I received 3 letters. Wrote 5. 4.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.61827 I recieved 6 letters. Wrote 3. I went on board of the fire king & set sail for Glasgow. It was A rough night. I was vary sick & vomited much.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.61828 I Arived in Greenock at 4 oclock. Took cars. Rode to Glasgow. Took supper with P McCue. Distance 125 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.61929th I was sum unwell through the day. I met in council with the officers in the Afternoon And informed them of my intention to leave England the first of January to go to America to get my children & redeem my father & Mother from Babylon.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.61930th Sunday I met in Conference with the Glasgow Saints & had an interesting time through the day & evening. I herd represented [ ] Branches containing 1,181 members including 1 H. P. 44 Elders 31 Priests 40 Teachers And 30 Deacons. 68 Baptized since last conference. This is one of the most interesting Conference in the british Isles. We had about 800 persons present through the day.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.619I spent the night at No 23 High Street in company with Elder John Banks. I dined with Elder Drummond. Distance of the day 6 m.DecemberWilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.619Dec 1st I spent the time in Glasgow. Visited several that were sick. Administered unto them. It was a cold rainy day. 5.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.6192d I took cars rode to Greennock then took steemer & rode towards Liverpool. I was exceding sick through the night.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.6193d I was vary sea sick this morning. We arived at Liverpool about 12 oclock. I took cab went home sick. Distance 125.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.6194th I went to the office. Recieved 12 letters. Wrote 10 one to Father & Mother Woodruff one to Sister Sarah B. Foss. I invited father & Mother Woodruff to go with me. 4.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.619

It was A vary busy day with me. I brought £80 with me from Scotland to the office. £43 was for the joint stock £12 for Emegration the remainder for Books &c.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.619Dec 5th I wrote [recieved] 4 letters. Wrote 3.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.6206th I wrote 2 letters. Recieved 2.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.6207th Sunday I Attended meeting in the Afternoon & spoke to the people. Had a good time. I preached in the evening to a good congregation in the Music Hall. A plot was laid to assault me at the Close of the meeting but the plan of the wicked was frustrated.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.6208th I recieved 5 letters. Wrote 4.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.6209th I recieved 3 letters. Wrote 4.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.62010th * I made A pruchase of salmon & trout rods, reels, lines, hooks, flies And aparatus for both salt & fresh water to the Amount of £6.2.4. Elders Stratton and Sheets were present with me when I made the purchase.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.620I recieved A letter to day from Br Clark informing me that Sister Clark was vary sick with the small Pox. Broke out with it from the crown of her head to the sole of the feet. May the Lord help her spedily to recover.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.62011th I recieved 3 letters & wrote 4.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.62012th I recieved 3 letters & wrote 2.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.62013th I have had the company of several of the brethren with me for several days. I took the cars with Mrs Woodruff & rode to Manchester. Spent the night at Mr Holebrook. 30 m.SPECIAL CONFERENCE = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.620A special Conference of All the Churches in the british Isles met at the Hall of Science at 10 oclok on Sunday this 14th day of December there being present President Wilford Woodruff & Councillors Hedlock & Ward [ ] High Priest [ ] Seventies [ ] Elders [ ] Priest [ ] Teachers [ ] And [ ] Deacons.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.621We herd represented 11.072 Members 8 High Priest 392 Elders 590 Priest 311 Teachers and 188 Deacons And 1,573 Baptized during the last 8 months. The Stafordshire Conference is not included in the above representation which Numbers [ ] Members 2 High Priest [ ] Elders [ ] Priest [ ] Teacher [ ] Deacon.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.621In the Afternoon Sacrament was Administered After which our expulsion from the United States was taken up And many remarks was made upon the subject.[ ]

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.621In the evening the subject of my leaving was taken up. The Conference agreed to donate to assist me on the Journey.[ ]Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.62115 Conference met again this morning. The fore part of the day was spent in making such Changes in the conferences as the circumstances required. In the Afternoon the Joint Stock Company was taken up And much said upon the subject. The evening was ocupied mostly upon the emegration. At the close I gave some Council to the Elders, such as to sustain the Presidency, the Priesthood & to be governed by it & not by tongues or the visions of some woman, but learn the operation of the spirits as there are many gone out into the world. Dont spend the time in whiping the sects but Preach the gospel of Jesus Christ.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.62116 I spent the day with the Saints in Manchester And held A meeting in the evening & bid the Saints farewell. A good number of the Saints spoke. We had a good time. I dined with a number of the Elders at Br Sheldens & spent the Night at Br John Druces. 6 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.62117th I took the parting hand with Elders D Johnes E H Davis H Clark, Sheets Stratton and a number of others & took cars returned to Liverpool & spent the night at home. 30 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.62218 I recieved 6 [letters] two of which were from America one from Elder Leonard Hardy & one from Elder G. A. Smith giving me some good news from America. I wrote A letter to Elder Hardy & one to G. A. Smith. I wrote 10 letters in all. Went over the river. Spent An hour at Br Enions. Saw our little girl. She was well. 10 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.62219th I recieved 2 letters & wrote 3. My labours are vary great at the present time in setl-ing my affairs to get ready to go to Nauvoo.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.62220th I recieved 2 letters. Wrote 4. Mrs Woodruff bought A bill of goods today to prepare for her journey. I spent the evening at home. I read the 16 No of the VI vol of the Times & Seasons Containing the minutes of the first Conference ever held in the Temple of the Lord in the City of Joseph. I also read an account in the Liverpool papers of the Commencement of an alliance of all protestant Churches against the Roman Catholics.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.62222d Sunday I Attended Meeting in the Afternoon communed with the people & addressed them. Several spoke. Br & Sister Enion was present with our little girl who has been living with them for a length of time. After meeting I walked with them to the boat as they had to cross the River Mercy to Rock-ferry. I spent the night at home. 6.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.62223d I recieved 3 letters. Wrote 2. I bought A Bill of Clothing for myself consisting of one overcoat, 2 Dress coats 2 silk velvet one satin & one cloth waitcoats All of the first quality of cloth. The Bill was £9.15.0.

Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.62224th I recieved 3 letters & wrote 2. I spent the day at the office. In the evening I went in company with Mrs Woodruff to visit St Johns Market Liverpool one eve. It was quite a splended sight. The market was Amply supplyed with the richest Beef and Mutton, pork, veal, And a great variety of wild & tame fowls And game, And A great quantity of fruits of almost every county & clime. The whole dody of the Market was decorated with a great variety of evergreen. It was so crouded with people it was with great difficulty we could get through. We also visited the fish And Pedlers Market. We then returned home.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.623And At 11 oclock at night we attended High Mass in the Catholicks Chapel in Scotland Road whare All the ceremonies And performoncis were attended to that are perform by the catholicks at high mass on Christmas eve. After there offering incense they presented sumthing to represent Jesus in swadling clothes After which the meeting broke up And we returned to our homes at 2 oclok at night. This was the first time I had ever attended High mass. 12 miles.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.62325th CHRISTMAS DAY This is the second Christmas I have spent in England. I took Cab in Company with Mrs Woodruff & rode to the Rockferry. Took steemer. Crossed the Mercy. We called upon Br & Sister Enion by invitation And partook of A vary rich Christmas dinner. Our daughter Susan Cornelia made one of the number As she had been living with them for some time past. They have under taken to make a Lady of her And they have done well with her. She is two years & 5 months this day & she can read in two or three syllables quite well. We spent quite a plesent time with them.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.623Br Enion accompanied us across the river And we all attended A tea meeting of the Saints held at the Music Hall. There were 3 or 400 sat [at] the tables pertaking of the bounties of the earth. After the repast was over tables were Cleared away. Elder Woodruff was chosen Chairman of the meeting. Many speaches was made by Elders Woodruff, Ward, Hedlock & A large Number of other elders & the meeting past off well & interesting. 10 m.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.62426 I recieved 3 letters. Wrote 2.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.62427th Elder Ward Commenced to dray the Portrait of Mrs Woodruff with little Joseph in her Arms. I spent the day at the office And Elder Banks came home & spent the night with me. 4.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.62428 Sunday In company with Br Banks I attended meeting with the Saints at the Music Hall. I preached in the morning. Communed in the afternoon. I also preached in the evening from the 12 ch of the Hebrews. The discourse was given me of the Lord & I gave it to the People. I spoke in great plainness to all.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.62429th I wrote 3 letters to day & recieved 3 one from President Brigham Young of Nauvoo.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.62430th I recieved 4 letters And wrote 6. Mrs Woodruff was quite sick with a desease in

England called ticdileraux. It causes the most excruciating pain in the face Jaw neck & sholdier. The jaws set like the lockjaw. She had a severe night & I was Almost sick myself. Elder Banks spent the night with us. It blew a gale this day & night. 3 ships were run down in the channel.Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.62431 I reeleyed 12 letters. Wrote 8. It was A vary busisy day. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =The following is a synopsis of the travelsand labours of W Woodruff in AD 1845 = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.625Traveld Miles3,682Held Meetings 80Attended Conferences 15Baptized 2Ordained Seventies 3Elders 4Priests 8Teachers 1Deacons 2Confirmed 41Blessed Children 23Administered to sick persons 90Wrote letters 407Recieved letters 379Wilford Woodruff's Journal, Vol. 2, 1841–1845, p.625During AD 1845 I Published 3,000 Copies of the Doctrins and Covenants in Liverpool England and secured the copy wright in London it being the first European edition. I Also published 3,000 copies of the Hymn Book and 20,000 copies of the Proclamation of the Twelve Apostles. I visited Liverpool, Manchester Birmingham London Glasgow Edinburgh and many other parts of England and Scotland. I Collected £317.12.0 or $1,585 for the Temple of the Lord in Nauvoo.