Home.

All well.

Very warm.

86° in house in afternoon.

I did work at home in forenoon. In afternoon went shopping. Bought at Z.C.M.I. Prince Albert [p. 158] three piece suit for $37.50. Bought shirts, socks collars, &c &c. Am now pretty well supplied with articles needed for my journey.

Alice & I visited Pres. F. M. Lyman & wife in the evening. Had ice cream & cantaloupe supper at home.

Home.

All usually well.

Very well warm.

I corrected manuscript of discourse delivered in Tabernacle at Liberty Stake Conference.

Angus J. Cannon, bishop of Parley’s Park ward, Summit Stake having been called to preside over the Swiss & German mission called me over the phone and we had a brief talk about his call, the mission &c. I told him I thought it would be well for him to take his wife and six yr old daughter with him. He says he reported to the Presidency to-day that he would be ready to leave about the first of September. He also told me his predecessor H. W. Valentine would leave the Mission before he arrived. I told him I thought that would be no great handicap as the books, papers & affairs of the mission will no doubt be in the hands of some one [p. 159] who understands and can explain matters satisfactorily. I have promise of a personal interview before leaving.

LeGrand called in the evening and we attended to some business.

Home.

All usually well.

Very warm.

Attended weekly Council meeting from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. Attended to some business down town.

Mother & I, on invitation, went to Liberty Park at 6 P.M. and took supper with the 27th ward S. School officers & High Priests given in honor of my son George who has been S.S. teacher and teacher of the High Priests for some time. George, Edith & Nina were there also, Nina one of the officers. Later we went to the Republican primary polls of 47th dist. and voted at 8:40 George visited with us until about 10:30 P.M. Edith with the Bird Family autoing.

Home.

All usually well

Weather still warm

Temperature has for several days ranged between 80° & 88°.

I called on Pres. Jos. F Smith who has been confined to his bed for three days while undergoing [p. 160] treatment for Sciatica. Considered with him my brother Myron J. as successor to Pres. Nicholas G. Morgan of South African Mission whom I had recommended some time ago. The president said he thought Myron would make a mighty good President and would have him in mind when the change would be made necessary. Pres. N. G. Smith is at present negotiating for some property, Mission home, and it is desired that he complete the business before being released. Later I wrote my son Myron the above information.

A telegram received by Bro. W. C. Spence says the “Corcican” may replace the Grampion, but sail same date from Montreal, 12th. Worked at packing up trunk &c. for our journey. Train changed to Pacific Limited leaving Salt Lake Sunday noon (12;05).

Letters from B. Goddard of Bureau of Information with tracts & pieces in book form as published in Independence received. Answered Letter from Pres. S. O. Bennion saying he takes pleasure in mailing to me [p. 161] with his compliments one of their bibles with “Articles of Faith” bound up with it. I wrote him in answer thanking him in advance.

Alice & I with my sons Geo, LeGrand, Joel and their wives except Edith who was up in the canyon with her lady friends went to the lake and had a bath & supper. Sarah, Ruby & Edna accompanied us and Edna accompanied us and Edna while trying to float got her head under the water and suffered terribly therefrom but was soon over its effects. We returned on 9:30 train in a rain storm and Dr Chas Bird & wife took some of us home. My Sister Nerva was with us and we had a very nice time.

Home.

All well.

Cooler day.

Estella Lee & three children came in from Tooele last night so that when we returned from Salt Air we met with a surprise.

At noon today my daughter Nerva & baby came in to see us off. Alice & I and George & Edith went to the President’s office at about 11:30 A.M. and received blessings at the hands of Pres. Smith & Pres. Penrose. Pres. Smith blessed & set me apart to [p. 162] preside over the European Mission. Pres. Penrose set apart my son George a missionary to Gt. Britain and Pres. Smith set apart Edith May D. Richards a missionary to Gt. Britain. Then Pres. Smith gave Alice a good blessing to remain home. These blessings were taken by Bertha Irvine the Stenographer. Pres. Smith & Pres. Penrose gave instructions. Both think brother Sjodahl ought to remain until we feel like releasing him. Both expressed satisfaction with his work.

We had all the family we could get with us to supper and then all went up to LeGrands home on 10th Ave and remained until 11:40 and walked home. Had fruits, nuts & Ice cream and a general good time.

<Left home for England.>¹

Home.

Rained last night.

I arose at 6:00 A.M. bathed, shaved &c. Made preparation to leave on noon train. Phoned a number of my friends bidding them good bye. Received many good wishes. Left home for England. Dr. Chas. Bird, Spencer Felt and Clarence Silver with their [p. 163] autos took my family to the depot and returned those who did not leave with me. The parting with my loved ones caused tears to flow copiously on both sides. Mama & Ray and Joel, Georgina & Wayne accompanied us to Ogden where we took leave of them. We arrived in Ogden at 1:05 They returned on the 1:10 train and we left Ogden for the East at 1:20 P.M. Train left Salt Lake at 12:05 P.M. Aside from the parting we had a pleasant days ride. Clean & cool and had a good night’s sleep.

All well

On train U.P.

We had clean cool ride this day excepting a few hrs. after noon when it warmed up but the fans made it tolerable. Arrived in Omaha at 7:35 P.M. The country traversed this day is beautiful, bounteous crops and no evidence of drowth. We were met at Omaha R.Y. Station by Mr. Smith of the U.P. Ry who was introduced by W. C. Spence by wire. Asked if any thing could be done for us but we were healed. I wired home at 11 A.M. from [p. 164] North Platte and again on reaching Omaha, this on complimentary card by my son Joel good within the U. States.

George, Edith and their children Josephine & Franklin are all well and have enjoyed the trip with me thus far the only unpleasantness being the separation with my loved ones on leaving.

Elder O. F. Whitney of the Council of the Twelve came to the Ry. Station to see us off. Others out on their trips. Both Pres. Jos. F. Smith and Pres. F. M. Lyman kissed me good bye.

At Omaha we had to change cars and from there on to Chicago we rode on Chicago & North West line. While waiting at Chicago Station I wrote up my journal.

Left Omaha at 8:32 P.M. last night and arrived in O. Chicago at 11 A.M. to-day. I attended to business in Chicago assisted by a Mr. W. H. Mahee of the Nickleplate Ry. after which we took the Elevated rail Ry and went out to the end of the track I think South & the Loop. [p. 165] We left Chicago at 2:30 P.M. on Nickleplate Ry & reached Buffalo next morning at 7:35.

Reached Buffalo N.Y. at 7:35 A.M. We went to Niagara taking the Great Gourge rout to see Niagara & returning to Buffalo 21 mil. we took sight seeing car and saw the city. I rote cards home to Ray, Oliver, Geo & Nerva & Rega & Lucena and sent night wire of 50 words to Joel. We are to take 5:20 A.M. train tomorrow for Montreal, Canada.

Buffalo.

All well.

Fair Temperature.

We took 5:20 A.M. train for Montreal via Toronto arriving at 6:30 P.M. We put up at the Winsor hotel. Went out to supper. Supper reasonable. I have already formed a good impression as to fairness of the people. Will retire after having a bath.

Montreal, Canada.

Am well.

My son George Indisposed. Bowel trouble. [p. 166]

I arose at 5:50 A.M. Shaved and otherwise made my toilet. Went out to breakfast alone. Others not going until later. I phoned C.P. Steam Ship Co. & learned that the offices open for business at 9 A.M. Geo & I later visited the Ship Co offices and saw Mr. W. G. Annable and received boat tickets to Liverpool and information regarding sailing &c. Towards evening we moved to the “Place Viger Hotel” where we were cared for at the Canadian Pacific Steam Ship Co. as we would have gone on to the boat at this time but for the change in sailing dates from 12th to 15th.

I this day wrote letters to some of my friends as follows; W C Spence, Mary E. Connelly, Mary T. Smith, Samuel F. Ball, M. E. Knowlton, Bp. O. P. Miller.

Montreal.

All well & Comfortable.

Weather clowdy, some rain.

We went city sight seeing in a one horse carriage called a Victoria for two hours for three dollars. Wrote letters home, did some studying, journal writing &c. Wrote to Mother & to Joel. [p. 167]

Following are some lines my daughter wrote perhapse her first effort at composition.

To Father

Nerva

Montreal

All well

Temperature ideal. My son George, his wife and two children with me at “Place Viger Hotel.” I remained in all day except in the evening after supper. Geo & I took a little walk. Meals within the hotel. I wrote letters home to my folks and my friends. [p. 168]

Montreal.

All well.

I spent most of the day at my room at the hotel, wrote a number of letters and cards. By phone made appointment with W. G. Annable of the Canadian Steam Ship Co to meet at 11: o’clock at Place Viger hotel where I was staying and when we met we talked over matters pertaining to our travel with the Allen Line or Canadian Pacific Line and objections made by certain womans organizations of England to our people travelling on same ships because as purported, our Elders undertake proseliting on the ship and thus become objectionable company. Mr Annable admitted that the thought these were unfounded rumors but suggested that some instruction to Elders on that point may not be altogether in vain. Later in the day Mr. Annable and my son George and I walked down to the wharf and inspected the “Corsican” on which we sail and which was being loaded for the voyage with freight to Liverpool.

We went aboard the ship at about 10 o’clock and were met by Mr. Annable again and he introduced me to the Captain, Mr. Griffiths. He also [p. 168] saw us located with our trunks and grips in our rooms. He said he would try and obtain room 20 in addition to 18 & 19 and would leave it in the hands of Mr. Corrall and Mr Boyngton of his company who are to sail as far as Quebec. I retired to my bed about 12:30 A.M. after the ship had been loaded and sealed up.

Montreal, on Corsican.

All well.

Good weather.

Our boat, the [“]Corsican” commenced to move about 4: A.M. I peered out of my window and saw her tugged out into stream and turned head down stream toward North East and when she commenced to pull out I retired to bed and slept until about 7: A.M.

I was introduced to the chief steward David Allen by Mr. Corrall also to Mr Black Chief Purser by same gentleman also to Assistant Purser Mr. McDonald. We are first assigned to a table in the corner nearest the entrance to diningroom from our state rooms but others were at that table and the steward suggested to us that we occupy a table more by ourselves one of the best. We accepted with grateful thanks. All seem anxious to do us honor. [p. 170] Thus far the meals have been the greatest disappointment. The boat has been used as a transport of war troops and the fare may be after the order of that served the troops.

Mr. Boyngton & Mr Corrall both told me during the day that I am to have room 20 in addition to 18 & 19. I suppose the change will be made after reaching Quebec. I wrote letters to Mama, LeGrand, Joel & Oliver for posting at Quebec. At about 2:15 P.M. on account of the shallowness of the water the ship was anchored waiting for the tide to rise. While waiting I wrote up my journal for yesterday and today, not that I could not write while going for that makes no difference as there is but slight vibration of the boat and no rocking of it thus far. We were anchored about two hours waiting on the tide. Arrived off Quebec about 6 P.M. and there took on a number of passengers and their trunks &c from a small boat and released passengers due for Quebec. No other stops so far as I know all day and night.

“Corsican” on St. Lawrence.

All well

Fine day. [p. 171]

I had a splendid night sleep excepting that for a time I was troubled with vermin of some kind, same as the night previous in No. 19. I dreamed of my mother. I thought I saw her and heard her sing, the words seemed to be in relation to her selecting her coffin but there was no thought of sadness about it, for her or for me.

My breakfast consisted of an orange, grape nuts & milk and two boiled eggs & buttered toast, a good meal & enjoyed. Yesterday we wrote letters and sent them ashore by a Mr Corroll to be posted at Quebec.

I worked in my room practically all day and evening. I think I went out on the promenade but once and that for but about ten minutes.

The land on our right has been in sight most of the day. The water not much rougher than yesterday. No symptoms of sickness in our party thus far.

Retired about 9 P.M. Had a good night’s sleep & rest.

I awoke in the night with a slight headache and found the boat rocking more than usual. [p. 172]

“Corsican”. Two days & nights out from Montreal. The weather ideal. The ship rocks somewhat more than formerly and we feel its effects slightly.

I took a good breakfast as follows: Grapenuts with sugar & milk. Three soft boiled eggs and buttered toast. Advanced time 30 min. this morning making us three hours ahead of Salt Lake time. One of the dining room stewards told me that it is only 800 mi. from Canadian land point we will last observe to Liverpool, that When we leave last sight of land all windows will be sealed up and every thing appear dark, that we will from that time on be in danger zone liable to meet submarines. It begins to take on the appearance of war times.

I worked in my room all day until about 6 P.M. writing articles for the Star.

Walked about the ship until supper and after.

Corsican Transport.

Arose about 7 A.M. and saw Bell Isle at close range. We lost sight of her about 10 A.M. three days and six hours in the [p. 173] fourth day. This morning the ship rocked more than usual. The sea did not appear to be rough. Asked one of the ship’s men the cause and was told that there are cross currents running here. This morning I took a tub bath before breakfast and after breakfast walked the deck for an hour and then settled down to study and writing. Have had appetite for all my meals thus far, but further deponent saith not. At about noon we sighted the first ice burg, later in the day we saw a much larger one on our left and a smaller one at our right could look through opening on deck and see both at same time but they were far away. We also saw a number of whales spouting water and playing. We saw three at one time up showing out of water one following another. They looked to be twelve or fifteen feet long but may have been longer. I did not take much supper and retired about 8 P.M. to avoid sickness. [p. 174]

On Corsican Transport.

The swaying of the boat and dullness of the head made me hesitate about getting up but I concluded to do so and was ready at call for breakfst. Ate usual breakfast of grapenuts & milk, two boiled eggs & buttered toast. I walked the deck for an hour or two until I got tired and felt well while doing so. This morning is raining lightly and quite hazy at see. I fancy England has much such weather. Overcoat and gloves feel comfortable while on the promenade.

The assistant purser distributed to the passengers cards indicating which life boat to take in case of danger signal. Ours is Boat No One on uppermost deck. I suppose that is the Captains boat. We may have drill tomorrow. This day the sea has been better than yesterday. It appeared to be about the same on the surface but the boat did not rock so much. The cross currents of yesterday I suppose caused the ship motion which caused sickness. [p. 175]

Five full days sailing completed at 4 A.M. this day.

Today the water is about as yesterday slight rain fall & mist boat quite steady. 8000 tons of cargo besides the passengers reported at 800 makes a ballast which must help to steady the boat if it does cause us to move slowly.

Last night I dreamed that I saw Kaiser William of Germany and had a talk with him. I said referring to himself and King George of England, “You boys are having a quarrel which is causing much blood shed & sorrow.[”] The Emperor acquiesced in the statement and seemed to be sorry. My sympathy went out for him and I was about to say if there is any thing I can do for you will be glad to serve you and then I checked myself remembering that what he might want of me would some thing adverse to the interest of the King of England and the English people.

During the night I awoke suddenly thinking I heard a gun shot or some other loud noise similar, and immediate[p. 176]ly thereafter heard footsteps running along the deck over head. I rushed to the porthole and as the boat continued her course and the outside lights were still burning I concluded it was a false alarm.

This Sunday morning a religious service was held in the dining room at 10:30 The room was filled and many standing at the door. I suppose the minister to be a Catholic and the services were interesting. A brief sermon was delivered in addition to prayrs singing and reading of scripture. Text of the discourse was “Rock of Ages.” Composed by Mr. Toplady of England. Most of the people seemed to understand and take part in the songs and reading of scripture from combination prayr.

I visited with the folks, wrote up my journal &c. It is much too cold to sit in my room to read or write with the window open and with it shut & light on it is too dark to see well making it unpleasant studying.

5:45 P.M. Instructions are posted that successive sharp blasts of the whistle is signal for passen[p. 177]gers to put on their life belts and assemble as quickly as possible at their appointed stations as per cards given out. Ours are in boat no 1 uppermost deck starboard side.

Some reasons why I consider it less safe to travel by belligerent ships.

1. There cargo and the ship are worth millions of dollars perhaps a large sum at any rate, 8000 tons on this boat and a number of silver bars occupy it. The enemy would not hesitate to sink the ship if they can do so after removing passengers. The ships officers know this & are armed with the large guns on rear which shoots a 100 lb shell and can be fired from 8 to 11 times per minute, seven men to the gun. Should an enemy submarine appear this ship would no doubt turn the heel & the boat (stern) and run & shoot. Then our chances for getting off the boat if struck by a torpedo is lessened. If on a neutral boat and held up no effort of escape would be made, the submarine would not [p. 178] sink the ship and after a search had been made if made all searched at all, she would be permitted to pass on. If I am not mistaken in my conclusions, it is too unsafe to recommend that our Elders go to & from by this route during war times. Had I known what I now know I think I should have come by American liner.

Services announced for 8:30 tonight. Religious.

At this writing the wind is rising, the sea is becoming more turbulent and looks very rough. The boat holds pretty steady yet.

We are notified by printed notice to darken the port holes at night so that no light can be seen. Not allowable to even light a match on deck.

Later. Attended the evening religious services conducted by the same Catholic minister. No discourse principally song service.

The wind blows during the night and after daybreak the whistle blew about every two minutes on account of fog for an hour or such matter when [p. 179] it cleared up a bit, still misty with some rain.

I awoke at 6:40 this morning hearing the fog horn blow. During last night an 8 mo old baby died. The Captain, Griffeths, told us this morning. The father is a soldier at war and the mother is going to England with the hope of hearing from her husband if not to see him.

I lay awake in the night perhapse two hours thinking of the proposition of sea traffic by our elders & saints during the times of war. Later in forenoon after breakfast I met the captain and made appointment for an interview with him at his room at 2:30 this afternoon.

I want to know the relative danger or hazard traveling by U.S.S. passenger ships.

2. Canadian Pacific & Allen Lines steam ships used exclusively for passenger service and without guns and 3rd Canadian line steamers such as this one which we are traveling having gun on stern for defense. What would be the effect in either case in the event of [p. 180] sighting a German submarine? or its trailing us? I have a responsibility in the matter.

Later. Had a talk with the Captain who tried to assure us that we are out of the track of the submarines and in no danger from that source. Said all passenger boats carry guns and that fact has driven the submarines from the sea in large measure. The gun is the best protection we have.

4 P.M. was announced as time for burial of a little child at sea and George & I went out to see the burial but found it all through with. Because of the rising storm the burial took place earlier than the time announced. At this writing 5 P.M. the sea is the roughest it has been so far as I can tell. We have been walking the deck promenade for about 40 minutes admiring the sea in turmoil. Geo Photographed the sea. I took bath and retired early.

The storm which came on about 4 o’clock last night, con[p. 181]tinued about the same all night and continues so this morning. I had a good night’s rest and ate a hearty breakfast this morning. Edith was not able to breakfast this morning. The children did not eat much. Many people were missing from the tables. The boxes were put on the tables to hold the dishes in place. The storm continued without abatement all day and into the night. It was about as much as I could do to keep up though I ate three hearty meals.

At 4 A.M. we commenced the ninth day’s experiences on water way. The wind considerably abated but the ocean swells continue about as bad. We have lost considerable time on account of the rough sea. This morning the gunners are polishing the 6 inch gun preparing for use I suppose, should it be needed. My present feelings are that our people should not imperil their lives by travel to or from England on belligerent ships. I could [p. 182] not conscienciously advise it after my experiences of this trip. One lady speaking of the condition to Edith said it is reported that the Grampion on her last trip took passengers and that it is thought that the Corsican is loaded with troops. Are not these passenger boats ships of war without adequate defense? We were instructed to close the port holes this night and the ship was in darkness as the submarine zone is at hand. I did not undress for the night as a precaution in case of submarine attack.

When we arose this morning or soon after ward land was seen on our right the north of Ireland. We sailed along within good view of the island most all day. Notice was posted to have all stateroom trunks ready to put on deck by 4 o’clock.

I changed putting on black suit and prepared my baggage to leave the boat.

I wrote letters to the folks at home, Mother, my daughter Nerva & to Rega & Lucena. [p. 183] I spent a good share of the day sight seeing, land, light houses, fortifications, farms, ships, &c with George’s field or opera glasses. The night was a foggy one and we traveled slowly and sounded the fog horn often. The anxiety & fear of submarines caused me to have a rest broken night.

Watch set ahead 1 hr. 40 min this morning and breakfast served an hour earlier than usual. I took a hot water bath when I first got up and about breakfast time a pilot came aboard and we entered the river a two hours ride from Liverpool and arrived in the docks about 11:00 A.M. Pres. Hyrum M. Smith & Elder Cottam there to meet us and assisted us to Durham House our headquarters. We received a generous greeting from the folks there.

Pres. H. M. Smith had invited the presidents of the 13 conferences of the British mission to come in & they had held a meeting in the morning. After lunch we [p. 184] continued the meeting for perhapse two & a half hours.

In the evening some of the Saints were invited in and we had a social consisting of songs recitations, speeches &c which continued until about 11 P.M. We conversed with the home folks until about 12 midnight. After I retired I gave vent to my feelings which was virtually a repetition of the feelings experienced at time of parting from loved ones at home.

Liverpool, England.

Am well

My son Geo. Edith and I accompanied by Pres H. M. Smith went to the registration office and registered according to law and Geo & I made application for identification books after returning home to Durham house which I shall hereafter call home, we held another meeting with the mission presidents and in the afternoon held meeting with these and the sisters & others and each bore testimony. These were quite lengthy but very interesting meetings. After meeting I wrote a letter to my wife of six pages letter size before retiring. [p. 185]

Liverpool.

Weather has been murky since our arrival with slight rain fall. To day the sun shines out and the day is beautiful.

We had regular Sunday School at 11 A.M. and evening meeting. At the latter my son George & I were the speakers. I spoke of the high standard of the Gospel how that obedience to it would seem to us happiness here and salvation hereafter encouraging the saints to be good & do good every man to his neighbor be a preacher of the gospel.

In the afternoon Pres H. M. Smith & children, Geo & Edith & children & I took a walk through two of the public parks both of which seemed to be well patronized. We retired at a late hour after a pleasant parlor talk.

Liverpool.

Cloudy.

This day the affairs of the European mission were turned over to me. With Pres. Hyrum M. Smith I went through the house and the accounts of the Mission on inspection tour and signed the books of transfer. I also [p. 186] consented to the purchase by the Mission, from Pres. H. M. Smith of a piano for $350.00 and the sale of the old piano for £. [blank]

This day I appointed my son Geo F. Richards Jr. the Transportation (Imigration) Agent thus relieving brother John E. Cottam, the Mission Clerk of that responsibility. This will set brother Cottam free or at liberty to do some of my correspondence work i.e. the stenographic and typewriting, or letter writing. This will enable my son George to familiarize himself with the duties and labors of both branches of the clerical work so that when brother Cottam leaves for home my son will be in a position to take his place. The day was a busy one at the house and office and in the evening I read the last Star and the prospectus of the next issue.

Liverpool.

More cloudy.

Made out application blanks and my son George and I accompanied by Pres. H. M. Smith went down town and at the U.S. Embassy, we called on the U.S. Consul Mr [p. 187] Horace Lee Washington and had our Identification books acknowledged or certified at a cost of $2.00 each. Here we met Vice Consul, Mr. Watson and another attache of the office Hugh Watson also their lady stenographer.

We went to the American Photographic gallery and sat for photos to be used on our official papers 1 S for 5 pictures.

We called on Mr John Henderson a tailor, son-in-law to the former president of the Liverpool branch for many years (O. German I think the name.[)]

We called on John O. Roberts of Rainsdon & Co, General Agents for shipping, money exchange &c. We called on James Taylor a solicitor or lawyer.

We walked through some of the nice stores & markets and one of their best hotels. Saw for the first time 42 Islington which was mission headquarters for more than fifty years and until Elder Grants administration.

After dinner a Mr Richardson from Norwich called to talk with us about the opportunities for getting along [p. 188] in America. Had gospel talk with him.

Pres. Smith took me over to the Bank of Liverpool and introduced me to Mr Green and authorized my signing of checks thus transferring the bank account to me.

I wrote up my journal for yesterday and today. Discussed transportation matters with the brethren. Wrote a four paged letter to Mother in the evening.

Liverpool.

Am well.

Fine day.

I went down town with my son and we went to the Registration office to complete our identity books and mine for which I had paid a shilling & the US Consul $2.00 to certify was rejected & confiscated & I had to begin over.

Pres. H. M. Smith & I conversed on Mission conditions and attended to a number of details.

I also worked on a paper for the Star. My first article not yet completed.

At night I attended a Social held in our meeting house as a farewell to certain of our Saints Sisters Cummings & Kennedy & their families. A very nice affair. I offered the [p. 189] opening prayr.

Liverpool.

Am well.

Fine day.

I spent some time with Pres. Hyrum M. Smith and my son George & I went down to the U. S. Consuls Office and to the registration office completing our identity books. I did not have to pay another 2.00 at the Consul’s office but the Vice Consul Watson phoned the officers at Registration office and they consented to give me the leaf out of the old book containing the stamp and I got it & returned it to the Consul’s office by Bro. Cottam.

I finished writing my paper for the Star my greeting to the Saints. Wrote up my journal for two days.

Attended reliefsociety meeting in the evening and became a member. I spoke on the subject of love and told the story of Abram and Zimri, brother Cottam having told the story of Abram and Zimri Ruth & Naomi. Retired at a late hour. May the Lord be praised for [p. 190] the blessings of this day.