May 17th I was quite wakeful beafter midnight, and while I
endeavoured to sleep had distressing dreams, so that I was
quite tired in the morning. I had the brethren administer
to me, Owen being mouth. Dr Snow called and after breakfast
accompanied me to the office. I signed a petition asking
that Leslie be appointed as Physician at the State Prison.
Pres Jos. F Smith gone to Sanpete. I had some conversation with
Elder L. John Nuttall in regard to my disagreeable dreams last
night, also of my journals and Madam Mountford who is
now in California. There being nothing pressing in the office
I laid down & rested & slept some. At 2:15 I drove to my daughter
Clara's she was not feeling well, Bro. Barrell & myself blessed her
I being mouth. Then went home. after supper I laid down
& slept. Sister M. M. Barratt & her son Samuel called and
stayed about an hour. I was much pleased to see her & talk
with him. After prayers I went to bed & slept well until
midnght.
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