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Jan 22, 1871

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January 22, 1871 ~ Sunday

Jan 22nd 1871

[FIGURE] Sunday I took cars to Kays ward to attend the funeral of Mary Philips
who died in her 98 year I Baptized her into this Church in 1840
31 years ago the funeral commenced at 11 oclok we had a large congre-
gation. I spoke one hour but had a severe cold upon my lungs which
troubled me much about speaking G. D. Watt reported my Discourse
I was followed By Brother Wm Kay & Bishop Layton. The corps was followed
to the grave By 61 full loaded waggons & carriges & some Horsmen
At the close of the services I dined at Brother Philips & rode with Brother
Layton to visit Sister Smith who has been sick a long time, we adm-
inistered to her on our return to the settlement we visited Brother
Latons Farm & saw his flock of 200 fine fat sheep I spent the night at
Brother Philips