Liverpool.

I spent the day in my office. Bro. Richard Tinsley of Wigan the Branch president who is just called to arms came to see us & I gave him a blessing and administered unto him, assisted by my son who anointed & by Bro. Cottam.

Liverpool.

All fairly well.

I spent the day [p. 203] at my desk and attended the reliefsociety meeting in the evening.

Liverpool.

Fine day.

I have a slight soreness in the throat and pallet.

I worked in my office all day and at night attended regular public meeting. I blessed Pres. Tofts baby and named her Iris Edith. Elder Cottam was the speaker.

I spent the day in my office as usual. Wrote letters to Mother and to Ruby.

After a lull of a few days the heavy fighting on the western front again.

Liverpool.

I made a trip down town in the afternoon on business. My son walked down with me and we went via. Weldon and streets where Mission headquarters were located successively before they were changed to 42 Islington Street in 1855. I spent the remainder of the day and evening in my office. [p. 204]

From the “Millennial Star” I learn that when my father came to England in 1846 the Mission headquarters were at No. 135 Duke Street. Between that time and Jan. 1847 they were moved to 39 Torbock Street. No 6 Doree Piazza Before Jan. 1848 they were moved to 39 Torbock Street. Later they were moved to No. 15 Wilton Street and in 1855 to No. 42 Islington Street. From Islington a move was made by Elder H. J. Grant about 1905 and a little later to Durham House, 295 Edge Lane, the present headquarters

Liverpool.

All usually well.

I worked in my office all day

This day one year ago the U.S. declared war against Germany.

Today I received letters from Mother, Ruby, and Thos. Finch. The latter asked my daughter Ruby’s hand in marriage. I answered his letter giving my consent and blessing. I also wrote to Ruby and to my wife.

The New German offensive which began in France Mar 21st still is raging. [p. 205]

Liverpool.

With twelve other members of the church I went to Blackburn where we attended three sessions of the Liverpool Conference conference. I spoke at the afternoon session. There were quite a number of speakers including my son George who spoke in the morning session and Elder Sjodahl who spoke in the evening session. We had a good conference and those of who went from Liverpool returned in the evening.

Liverpool.

I spent the day in my office as usual. Wrote to my son LeGrand in the evening.

Liverpool.

I am well and happy

Twelve years ago to-day I was ordained to the Apostleship.

This day I bought a loose leaf record and will use that record hereafter. [p. 206]

Apr. 11th 2 shirts @ 4-11 <s–d.> each. 2.36

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[pages 208–214 blank]

Feb. 27, to Nina

Mar. 1, [to]¹ Mother, 4 p.

[Mar.] 5, [to Mother] 4, p.

[Mar.] 6, [to Mother] 2 p. x

[Mar.] 11–12 [to Mother] 4 p.

[Mar.] 12 – Oliver & Edna with Mother’s.

[Mar.] 13 to Sarah.

[Mar.] 14 to Joel, 2 p., 15th to Mother.

[Mar.] 19 & 20, to Mother, 4 p.

[Mar.] 20, Mamie, Nerva, Nina

[Mar.] 21, Joel, Mother, 2 p.,

[Mar.] 23, Mother, Oliver.

[Mar.] 25, Mother, 3 p.,

[Mar.] 29, Mother 5 p.

Apr. 1 Estella Lee, Mother 4 p. Dates 1–2nd

[Apr.] 4 Mother & Ruby.

[Apr.] 6th Mother, Ruby, Thos. F.

[Apr.] 8[th] [Mother] 9th Bag & letter to Mother.

[Apr.] 11[th] Mother

[Apr.] 16[th] Mother to Orin Woodbury.

[Apr.] 17 Estella, Oliver, Ray.

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Feb. 19, from LeGrand of Jan. 29th

[Feb.]² 21, [from] Mother of Jan. 27th & 28th not censored.

[Feb.] 22d [from] Nina; 23 From Mother of Jan 23 & Feb. 2.

Mar. 1 [from] Mother 2, Feb. 7 & 9.

[Mar.] 9 [from] Oliver & Edna

[Mar.] 10 [from] Mother <Feb. 16,> & Sarah <Jan 27th> & Joel.

[Mar.] 11 [from] Ruby of Feb. 14, A. A. Smith of Feb. 18th

[Mar.] 19 [from] Joel of Feb. 23d.

[Mar.] 20 [from] Mother, 20 Feb., Nina 20th, <Nerva Feb. 28,> Mamie Feb. 27

[Mar.] 21 Mother, Feb. 23–24, 27th,

[Mar.] 24 [Mother] Mar 4th

[Mar.] 31 [Mother] 8th, Estella Lee, 8th

Apr. 4 Mother 2, Mar. 11–12 & 15th, Ruby 14 Mar.

[Apr.] 6th Mother Mar. 18, Ruby M. 19, Tom 18th

[Apr.] 11 [Mother] [Mar.] 23d

[Apr.] 16 [Mother] [Mar.] 26, 27. Ray’s accident

[Apr.] 16 Orin Woodbury. Consent asked.

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Dec. 27 To Mother 4 p., Sister Alice.

[Dec.]³ 28 [To] Dau. Nerva.

[Dec.] 29 [To] LeGrand, Ina, Nina, Ruby

ü[Dec.] 31 [To] Mother,

1918 Jan. 1st to Estella.

üJan. 3d Mother, Joel, Lucena.

[Jan.] 5th Oliver, Aunt Nerva.

ü[Jan.] 7 & 8 to Mother,

ü[Jan.] 12 to [Mother] to Fred

[Jan.] 15 [to Mother]

ü[Jan.] 17, <18ü 1 p.> [to Mother] 3 p. love letter

[Jan.] 20, LeGrand, 3 p.

ü[Jan.] 20, to Mother 2 p. ü21st. Added 2 pages.

[Jan.] x 24– to & 25, [Mother] & to Mamie.

[Jan.] x 25 to Ray, Oliver. <26> Mother 2 p.

[Jan.] x 28 to I B. Smith

[Jan.] x 29 to Mother & to Pres. Jos. F. Smith, condolence

ü[Jan.] 30 to Nina, Fred, Ruby, Nerva.

[Jan.] 31 to LeGrand.

üFeb. 2–3 to Mother 4 p.

[Feb.] 5 to Lucena, Thelma

[Feb.] 6 to Mother 4 p.

[Feb.] 7 to LeGrand, typed

[Feb.] 8 [to] Ray, Estella

[Feb.] 9 [to] Mother.

[Feb.] 14 [to] Mother, commenced on 12th

[Feb.] 15 [to] Joel.

[Feb.] 18 [to] Mother 4 p., Ray 2 p.

[Feb.] 19 [to] LeGrand.

[Feb.] 21 [to] Mother, 4 p.,

ü[Feb.] 25–26 to Mother [p. 217]

Oct. 30. Alice A. Smith

[Oct.]⁴ 31. Mother ans. Oct. 9th

Nov. 1. Lucena [ans.] to L. Oct 11th.

[Nov.] 1. LeGrand.

[Nov.] 3. Mother, 6 p.

ü[Nov.] 8. Mother, Estella & Ray.

ü[Nov.] 13. Mother, Ruby & Ray.

[Nov.] 15. Nina.

[Nov.] 16. Mother,

[Nov.] 17, F. W. Richards

[Nov.] 17. LeGrand

ü[Nov.] 19. Mother 4 p’g’d.

[Nov.] 21. Ray L. 2 pages

[Nov.] 22. LeGrand, Joel, Sister Nerva.

[Nov.] 23. LeGrand & Nina

ü[Nov.] 24. Mother

ü[Nov.] 26. Dau. Nerva, Photo & Invitation.

ü[Nov.] 28, to Mother & to Ray.

[Nov.] 30, to Hugh & Sarah & Xmas cards to all.

Dec. 1. LeGrand, 3 pages.

ü[Dec.] 2. Mother.

ü[Dec.] 7. Mother 6 p. Also photo & letter.

[Dec.] 7. Photos & letters to all the children

[Dec.] 8. To Mamie & to Lucena.

ü[Dec.] 9. [To] Mother 2 p.

[Dec.] 12. [To] LeGrand.

ü[Dec.] 14 [To] Mother, 4 p.

[Dec.] 17 [To] LeGrand, About 27 photos.

[Dec.] 18 [To] Mother & to Ray.

[Dec.] 21 [To] Oliver.

ü[Dec.] 23 [To] Mother, 2 p.

ü[Dec.] 25 [To] Mother 4 p. mailed 26th [p. 218]

From Mother of Oct. 11 & 12. Recd Nov. 8.

Oct. <Nov.>11th. From Mother, Ray, Ruby.

[Nov.]⁵ 14 Nina of Oct 23d.

Nov. 16 Mother, Oct 23 & 26, 27. Ray’s sickness.

[Nov.] 17 F. W. R.

[Nov.] 23d Nina

[Nov.] 24th LeGrand & Joel.

[Nov.] 25. Sarah, Hugh & Pres Grant.

[Nov.] 26. Daughter Nerva.

Dec. 1, From LeGrand of Nov. 10th

[Dec.] 2. Lucena of Nov. 11th

[Dec.] 6. Nina, of [Nov.] 20th

[Dec. 7] Mamie of Nov 2nd SL Post Mark Nov. 19.

[Dec.] 12 from LeGrand of Nov. 23d.

[Dec.] 27 From Mother, Nina, Ruby, LeGrand & Sister Alice

[Dec.] 28 [From] Mother 2, Joel, Nerva. Ruby. Estella

[Dec.] 28 [From] Ina

[Dec.] 29. Nina.

1918.

Jan. 2. From Mother & Aunt Nerva, Rays <card.>

[Jan.] 3. Lucena. 4th. Oliver.

[Jan.] 11, Mothers of Dec. 21, Fred’s of Dec. 17th

[Jan.] 12, [Mothers of Dec.] 16, 17

[Jan.] 19 Fillers from LeGrand.

[Jan.] 22 From Mother of Dec. 23d & 28th

[Jan. 22] [From] Mamie of Dec. 31st.

[Jan.] 25 [From] Mother, Oliver & Ray. Ruby

[Jan.] 26 [From] LeGrand, Nerva, Thelma, Nina.

Feb. 2nd from Mother & Lucena.

[Feb.] 7th [from] LeGrand.

[Feb.] 9th [from] Mother of Jan. 15 & 18. [p. 219]

Aug. 7, Nina of July 21 & LeGrand, July 20.

[Aug.]⁶ 8, Mothers of [July] 15 & 16

[Aug.] 9, [Mothers of July] 19 & 20

[Aug.] 10 Ray & Estella.

[Aug.] 16, from Mother of July 22–23.

[Aug.] 21 [from Mother of July] 28,

[Aug.] 14 Pres H J Cannon

[Aug.] 25, Nina with a V.

[Aug.] 26, Mother. July 30

[Aug.] 28, [Mother] Aug 4 & 9–10, & Sister A. A. S.

[Aug.] 30, LeGrand of Aug. 7

[Aug.] 31 Mother

Sep. 9 [Mother] Sarah & Hugh

[Sep.] 20, Joel

[Sep.] 24, Mother, Lucena

[Sep.] 28, Mother 3 & 6th, Ruby, Mamie, Est. & Ray

[Sep.] 30, Mother of Aug. 30th Love letter. Not cen.

[Sep.] 30, Nina

Oct. 4, Mother of Sep. 17, 18.

[Oct.] 5, Mother of [Sep.] 11, 12.

[Oct.] 8, Rega of Sep. 17; Olivers Sep. 17,

[Oct.] 22. Ruby of Sep. 25. Mother, C. W. Nibley

[Oct.] 23 Mother of Sep. 23

[Oct.] 25 [Mother of] Oct. 1st

[Oct.] 27 [Mother of Oct.] 5th

[Oct.] 30 [Mother of Oct.] 9th

[Oct.] 30 Sister Alice A. Smith.

Nov. 1st Lucenas of Oct. 11th

[Nov.] 1st LeG [p. 220]

Aug. 3d Wrote my wife.

[Aug.]⁷ 7 Nina & LeGrand

[Aug.] 8 Mother, 4 p.

[Aug.] 9. To Lucena and Rega & Nerva.

[Aug.] 9, to Mother.

[Aug.] 10 to Ray & Estella

[Aug.] 13 <& 14> [to] Mother.

[Aug.] 16, to Mother.

[Aug.] 17, to Fred.

[Aug.] 18, [to] Mother, 2 Paged

[Aug.] 21, [to Mother] 4 [Paged] ü

[Aug.] 23, [to] Pres Hugh J Cannon,

[Aug.] 23, Rega & Lucena.

[Aug.] 24, 25 to Mother. ü

[Aug.] 25, to Nina.

[Aug.] 28 Mother 4 p.

[Aug.] 29 Alice Ann Smith.

[Aug.] 31. LeGrand. & to Mother.

Sept. 1, Mother, about Ruby & Tom.

[Sep.] 5, Mother 2 p.

[Sep.] 13, [Mother] 6 p.

[Sep.] 18, [Mother] 4 p.

[Sep.] 20, Joel, Hugh & Sarah.

[Sep.] 21, Mother

[Sep.] 24, Mother.

[Sep.] 25, Lucena, Oliver & Ray

[Sep.] 27, Mother.

[Sep.] 28, Ruby, Mamie, Estella, Ray.

Oct. 1st Mother ans to Aug. 30, Sep. 3 & 6th Ninas

[Oct.] 2nd Nina, LeGrand typewritten.

[Oct.] 4th Mother.

Turn back one leaf continued. [p. 221]

May 22 to Mother

[May]⁸ 25 [to] Joel.

[May] 29 [to] Mother, Mamie & Clarence

June 3 [to Mother]

[June] 7 [to Mother]

[June] 10 [to] Sarah

[June] 11 [to] Mother, Nina, Thelma, Geo F. T. <Nerva.>

[June] 14 & 15 [to Mother]

[June] 20. [to Mother]

[June] 21. Lucena & Rega

[June] 22. Mother

[June] 28. Mother ans. May 29, June 1, 4, 8 & 9.

[June] 29 Nina

July 3 to Mother.

[July] 4 [to Mother] & to Edna.

[July] 6 [to] Joel.

[July] 9 [to] Mother.

[July] 11 [to Mother] 4 p’g’d letter.

[July] 13 [to] LeGrand

[July 13] [to] Mother

14 [to] Oliver & Nina, Ruby & Mother

17 [to] Mother.

19 to Alice Ann Smith. & Mamie.

20 [to] Mother a 4 P. letter.

22 [to Mother] 2 p. [letter]

24 [to Mother] 4 p. [letter]

26 [to] Ina & LeGrand separately.

27 [to] Mother & Oliver

30 [to Mother]

31 [to] Mother, Nina & H. J. Cannon.

Aug. 1, 1917 To Sarah.

[Aug.] 3, [1917] [To] Mamie. [p. 222]

May 25, from Mother of May 7th

[May]⁹ 25 [from] Joel [of May] 9–10

[May] 27 [from] Mother [of May] 4, 8.

June 10 [from Mother] Sarah, Nina & LeGrand.

[June] 10 [from] Nerva, Thelma. & Geo. F. T.

[June] 28 [from] Mother of May 29, June 1, 4, 8th

[June] 28. [from] Joel, Nina, and Sarah & Geo.

[June] 29 [from] Mamie, of June 7th

July 3 [from] Mother. 1 from LeG. to Geo.

[July] 4 [from Mother] & Edna June 16th

[July] 13 [from] Mother of 21, 22 & Ruby 18 June

[July] 14 [from] Nina & Oliver & Ruby.

[July] 24 [from] Mother of June 26 & July 1st, Ina; 22nd.

[July] 27 [from] Mother of July 5th

[July] 30 [from] Nina of July 10

[July] 31 [from] H. J. Cannon of July 8th

[July] 31 [from] Mother of July 10th

Aug. 1 [from] Sarah E. of July 5 & 11

[Aug.] 2, [from] Mamie of July 6th

Oct. 10, Mother 2 pages.

[Oct.]¹⁰ 11, Rega & Lucena’s (typewritten)

[Oct.] 11, Oliver,

[Oct.] 12, Mother.

[Oct.] 17 to Mother & to Ruby.

[Oct.] 19 [to Mother]

[Oct.] 22 [to] Mother, Ruby & C. W. Nibley

[Oct.] 23, [to] Mother same envelope as 22nd.

[Oct.] 25–26 to Mother, ans of Oct 1st letter.

[Oct.] 29–30 to Mother [ans of Oct] 5th [letter] [p. 223]

1917.

Feb. 6. Wrote to Nerva & Geo. and Lucena & Rega.

[Feb.]¹¹ 8, Wrote to my wife.

[Feb.] 13, [Wrote to my wife.]

[Feb.] 20, [Wrote to my wife.]

[Feb.] 23, [Wrote to my wife.]

[Feb.] 27, [Wrote to] Estella & Ray

ü[Feb.] 27, [Wrote] LeGrand. Ans. his of 5th

Mar. 5, ü[Wrote] to Mother. üMar 8th

[Mar.] 12, [Wrote to Mother.]

[Mar.] 16, [Wrote to Mother.]

[Mar.] 22 [Wrote to Mother.]

[Mar. 22] [Wrote to] Nina

[Mar.] 26, [Wrote] Mother.

[Mar.] 28 [Wrote] Ruby

[Mar.] 29 [Wrote] Mother.

Apr. 3 [Wrote Mother.]

[Apr.] 5 [Wrote Mother.]

[Apr.] 9 [Wrote Mother.]

[Apr.] 12 [Wrote] LeGrand & Ina.

[Apr. 12] [Wrote] Mother.

[Apr.] 16 [Wrote Mother] About S. & Ruby. <& Eng.>

[Apr.] 17 [Wrote Mother]

[Apr.] 18 [Wrote] Joel

[Apr.] 24 [Wrote] Mother

May. 1st [Wrote Mother] Estella & Ray

[May] 4th [Wrote Mother]

[May] 8th [Wrote] Dau. Nerva.

[May] 9 [Wrote] to Mother.

[May] 11 [Wrote] to Ray & Estella.

[May] 15 [Wrote to] Mother.

[May] 18 [Wrote to Mother.] [p. 224]

Feb. 2 from my wife

[Feb.]¹² 8 [from my wife]

[Feb.] 25 3 [from my wife] Jan. 23, 26 & 30.

[Feb. 25] 1 [from] LeGrand, Estella & Ray.

[Feb.] 26 1 [from] my wife of Feb. 4, 1917.

Mar. 5 [from my wife of Feb.] 18, [1917].

[Mar.] 21 [from] Nina

[Mar.] 28 [from] Ruby [of Feb.] 18

[Mar.] 25 [from] Mother [of Feb.] 23 & 24

[Mar.] 26 from Mother of Mar 1, 5 & 6

[Mar. 26] [from] Ruby of [Mar.] 3

[Mar.] 29 [from] Mother

[Mar.] 31 [from] LeGrand & Ina of Feb. 23rd

Apr. 5 [from] Mother of Mar 18

[Apr. 5] [from] Nerva & Geo [Mar] 18

[Apr.] 12 [from] Mother of [Mar] 23.ü

[Apr.] 21 [from Mother of Mar] 29ü

[Apr. 21] [from Mother of] Apr. 2

[Apr.] 28 [from Mother of Apr.] 5

May 3rd [from Mother of Apr.] 10 & 15

[May] 14th [from Mother] of Apr. 18, 21, 26

[May] 17 [from Mother of Apr.] 30,

[May] 17 [from Mother] Estella Richards

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Book – 21

Apr 9th 1918

to

Dec 30 – 1920¹⁶

For filing loose leaves when filled. Personal property.¹⁷ [p. 0]

Book #21

<295 Edge Lane>, Liverpool. Eng.

All well. Durham House

Twelve years ago today I received my ordination to the office of an Apostle and member of the Council of the Twelve under the hands of the brethren of the First Presidency & the Twelve, Pres. Jos. F. Smith being mouth. This circumstance took place in the Presidency’s room in the Salt Lake temple. Elders Orson F. Whitney and David O. McKay were ordained on the same occasion their ordinations following mine. Twelve years I have served in this position with much profit to myself and with, I trust, a little benefit to the cause of God. I desire to be humble, willing and obedient; to be industrious and devoted and with the Lord’s help to fill my mission with credit and honor.

This day I purchased this loose leaf record at a cost of 7/0 or $1.68 I also bought a cheaper cover for 1/0 or 24¢ which holds two or three times as many sheets as this one, to be used in filing these sheets away when filled with writing. This is a deviation from past methods.

My son and I walked down town and made some purchases of food and other things. I bought a silk hand bag and registered it to Mother for a birth day present which comes on May 14th. She will be fifty-four years of age next birthday anniversary. She is the mother of fifteen children and grandmother to nineteen. [page break]¹⁸ She is one of the best women alive. As wife and mother she is ideal. It is now more than twenty months since I bid her good bye and started for this country to preside over the European Mission. She is conducting the affairs at home in a highly satisfactory manner and her love of me rings true as ever. I thank the Lord for her and may He bless her for ever.

The world is making history fast this times. Questions of great moment are daily coming up which effect the war and the worlds peace. The war continues. This day the “Man Power” bill is introduced in the British Parliament by Prime Minister Lloyd George by which the age limit for military draft is raised from 41 to 51 years.

Liverpool.

Edith had some stomach <troubles>

I worked at my desk all day except an hour spent in going to the tailor’s who is a Jew to get my overcoat and while there engaged him in gospel conversation.

I attended the evening meeting. My son George was the speaker.

<295 Edge Lane,> Liverpool.

Edith ill.

Durham House.

I spent the forenoon in my office and in the afternoon my son & I went down to the Alien’s office and got booked out for Birmingham. We attended a moving picture show in Picton hall, the “Civilization”. [page break]

I received a letter from Mother in which she told me that Orrin Woodburry with whom our daughter Nina had kept company for several years, had asked Nina’s hand in marriage or had asked what Mother would think if they should desire to marry about Sept. next. I answered Mother’s letter in the evening. Orrin seems to be a good and worthy young man and I shall be glad to see Nina so well married.

Liverpool.

I spent the forenoon in my office and my son & I took the 2 P.M. train and arrived in Birmingham at 5:08 P.M. We were met by Con. Pres. Lloyd and after registering at the Alien’s office went to Con. headquarters and had supper. Attended a farewell reception tendered to Bro. Emmorend Henry Clarke and addressed the meeting. I assisted by the brethren ordained Bro Clark an Elder and set him apart a missionary in the British Mission. After meeting I had a talk with Sister Esther Ann Ward of Walsal & her husband. Sister Ward accepted a call to labor in the British Mission for at least one year and she was accepted with the full approval of her husband and was set apart. I was mouth in her blessing.

We retired at about 11:40 P.M. and before getting to sleep we were warned by poundings on the door that an air raid was on. We were not disturbed [page break] by the word but went to sleep and slept well.

Birmingham.

All well.

We had a priesthood meeting with the four elders of the conference for two hour’s duration. Unsatisfactory conditions existing between the elders were considered and instructions were given them.

My son & I took 2 P.M. train for London, arriving at 4:45. We were met by Pres. James. G. McKay and went to the Alien’s office and registered in, thence to Deseret. Attended an entertainment at Deseret in the evening.

London.

All well.

Five meetings scheduled for the day. I attended a meeting of the elders at 9:30 A.M., public meetings at 11 A.M., 2 and 6 P.M. and a baptismal at 4:30 P.M. I spoke at all the meetings except the 2 P.M. meeting.

There were nine persons baptized. I assisted in confirming also in administering to several people.

London.

Cold day.

My son and I visited some places of interest in London and went out to the Hammersmith branch and blessed the little girl and boy of Branch President Alph. J. Pugh and wife I was mouth in both instances. The little girl was born Apr. 17, 1915 and named [page break] Sarah Elizabeth and the baby was born Feb. 10, 1918 and named Edwin Charles. We spent the evening there and returned to Deseret to sleep.

London.

Snow on the ground and still snowing.

My son and I took 9:10 A.M. train for home arriving at Edge Hill, Liverpool at 2:10 where we detrained and walked home, a 15 minute walk. I found a letter awaiting me from Sister Richards informing me that on Mar. 26th my sons Oliver and Ray were riding the latter’s tricycle down 3d Avenue when Ray’s foot slipped off the peddal and got in the spokes of the wheel and threw them both off. Oliver had a badly sprained arme above the wrist and Ray’s leg was broken above the ankle both bones broken square off. Both were taken to the L.D.S. Hospittal wher the leg was set by Ralph Richards M.D. and placed in plaster. Both boys suffered much pain.

I spent the remainder of the day looking after correspondence. All well at Durham House.

A telegram was received while I was absent, from Francis M. Skinner saying that he arrived home Apr 8th nine hours after the death of his wife.

I received a letter dated Mar 26th. from Orin Woodbury asking my daughter <Ninas> hand in Marriage. I wrote him giving my consent see copy. [page break]

I wrote to my wife and enclosed copy of letter written to Orin Woodbury.

Liverpool.

All well.

I spent the day at my desk and attended meeting in the evening. After meeting I wrote letters to my three youngest children, Oliver, Estella and Ray.

I went down town with Geo. & Edith and made some purchases of carpets. I spent the remainder of the day and evening at home in my office.

All usually well at Durham House.

I worked all day and evening at my desk. Wrote to Mother and to LeGrand. The war continues. I do not make much mention of the war because records are being kept and books are already being written upon that subject and this is not a history of wars.

All usually well.

I walked down town with my son Geo. in a rain storm. Bought a hat for 30 shillings=7.20 and an umbrella for $1.90 or 7/11. Booked out for Manchester for this afternoon. I left Liverpool at 2:05 for Manchestr and arrived there at 2:50 P.M. I was met at the station by Pres. Lester F. Hewlett and we went to [page break] the Alien’s office, thence to the meeting house at 88 Clarendon Road, High Street where I attended a meeting of the priesthood, officers & lady missionaries and addressed the meeting. We were photographed after meeting in the street. We later attended a baptismal service wher three people were baptized. I assiste in confirming. Had a brief conversation with the committee members who control all the baths in the city and who were present to witness the baptismal.

Manchester

Am well.

Elder David A. Owen from Liverpool Conference and I occupied the same bed at the Elder’s lodge, 10 Fern Street, Moss Side last night. I attended the three public conference meetings held in the Corporation Hall at 10:30, 2:00 and 6 P.M. and spoke at the morning and evening sessions. Elder J M Sjodahl came from Liverpool this morning and spoke at morning & afternoon sessions. We had a good conference and the Lord was good to us. Elder Sjodahl and I returned to Liverpool after the evening meeting.

All usually well. My health is good.

I worked at my desk all day. and in the evening wrote to my wife at home. [page break]

This is the anniversary of the birth of my son George who is 35 years of age.

I spent the day in my office as usual.

The battle on the western front is still on. This evening’s paper reports the sinking of several ferry boats loaded with sand bags in a harbor of Belgium by the British to block the harbor.

The Guatamala Government is reported as having joined the Allies.

Holland is threatened by Germany. Ireland is resisting the recent conscription law and the results may prove serious.

I spent the day in my office and was the speaker at the evening meeting. I occupied 45 minutes with good liberty, subject, how to make spiritual and intellectual growth; attention, concentration and application. Petty meanness denounced and the necessity for repentance shown.

Liverpool.

I am in good health & spirits.

It is twenty months today since I arrived in Liverpool.

The day was spent in my office as usual. My son and I took a walk after supper as we frequently do without mentioning it in my diary. I wrote home. [page break]

Liverpool.

I am well & happy.

Yesterday was the warmest day of the season. We have had a fire in the furnace continuous to yesterday when I gave instructions to make no more fire at present. We may have cold snaps when we will need it again. My windows having been up all night and no warmth in the pipes the temperature at this hour 6:40 A.M. is only down to 67 degrees.

I worked in my office most of the day. Made a trip down town on business walked down.

Liverpool.

I am well. Nice weather.

Elder J. E. Cottam and I left for Newcastle on a 10:45 train and arrived there at 4:21 P.M. We were met at the Ry. Station by conference president, Wm J. Sovale and we walked across the Tyne river to Gateshead and stayed at the home of Thos. Steewart. No evening meeting.

Newcastle & Gateshead

Am well as usual.

I attended three public meetings and spoke at each. I also blessed a baby and named her Jane Elizabeth, daughter of Albert E. Banks. I also administered to several people. In all this work, I was assisted by the Conference president and others. [page break]

Gateshead.

All well.

Elder Cottam and I left Newcastle on 9:53 A.M. train and arrived in Liverpool at 3:20 P.M. I attended to correspondence of a business character and retired at 9:40 P.M.

Liverpool

I am well.

I spent the day in my office as usual.