Daybook (28 February - 23 October 1879)
8. Thank the Lord ^I^ was able this morning
to arise, wash, shave, & dress myself, and
after Eating a little oyster soup I took my pen
and wrote this Journal up to date since Sunday
the 4. But then it was all I was able to do
I felt vary thankful to my heavenly father
that He had preserved my life that He had not
taken it away while I was so far from my
family and friends in Salt Lake. Though
John W. Young & other friends have done all
in their power to preserve my life Both by
nursing, attention, and administration and
prevailed for my preservation Silas S Smith
& company arived to day I had a good Deal
of conversation with him
9.I attended the Moque Indian Dance in the
fort a few Moments to see the performance