January 22, 1871 ~ Sunday

[FIGURE] Jan 22d 1871
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

January 23, 1871 ~ Monday

23 I Attended the meeting of the Parent Stock society
23. I returned to Salt Lake City By the cars distance to & from Kaysville 50 M

January 24, 1871 ~ Tuesday to January 27, 1871 ~ Friday

24 to 27. I spent the week at the farm & choreing. ^I Paid Rydolch $552.50 for A Bull^

January 28, 1871 ~ Saturday

[FIGURES] 28. I received 5 letters & wrote one to Wilford I attended the
school of the Prophets & spoke upon the subject of forming Cooperative
Stock Herds & was followed By many others upon the same subject. I
administered to 2 sick children Jacob Townsend & Mary Woodruff

January 29, 1871 ~ Sunday

29. Sunday I was quite unwell with a cold on my lungs yet I
Administered to 2 children Jacob Townsend & James Brown son
I attended Meeting in the Tabernacle in the Afternoon President Joseph
Young spoke one hour & 15 Minuts. I met with the 12 for prayer in the
Evening & Administered to Sister Riggs with Orson Pratt

January 30, 1871 ~ Monday to January 31, 1871 ~ Tuesday

30 & 31. I spent the time at the farm but was vary unwell with a cold upon
My lungs I returned to the City & found 3 of my children sick 2
of Sarah's her babe Charles Henry was vary low ^[FIGURES] I ordained him an Elder^

February 1, 1871 ~ Wednesday

Feb 1. I was quite unwell Sarah's child was sinking vary fast

February 2, 1871 ~ Thursday

2d [FIGURE] Charles Henry died this morning at 2 oclok near 2 months
old it was a great trial to his mother

February 3, 1871 ~ Friday

3d I buried my child to day Joseph F Smith spoke at the Funeral, which was
Attended at 11 oclok, at the closed of the funeral & buriel I went to the field
& spent the night

February 4, 1871 ~ Saturday

4. I returned to the City & Attended the School of the Prophets. John Taylor
spoke to the people I followed him I spoke upon the subject of our Brethren
renting or selling their houses & lands, to the Gentiles. I was followed by others
upon the same subject President Wells made the closing speech. 6 M.