Daybook (8 August 1839 - 12 January 1840)
12th I walked to Mrs D. Mott & spent the day. Mrs D. Mott
is a Widow but a Lady of the most splendid talents
& extensive information She had lost 5 sons and
a kind husband & had herself been may times to the
gates of Death but was miracilesly spared as a stady
monument alone for some purpose she manifested
a gareat degree of interest in spread of the fullness of the
gospel {shorthand} As I returned this mor
ning Mrs Mott was morning the loss of a young lady
that died last night by the name of Elizabeth Smith
two years ago her marrage day was set but
on that day her companion Died by the name
James Piersalls & his Brother visited her & had
her marriage day again set & she died aged 18
I rode to Benj Reynons preached at his house
& returned to Mrs D' Mott & spent the night 12 [miles].
