baptized he was only investigating read-
ing and attending meetings. When it
was known he was investigating and
likely to embrace the mormon faith it
caused the greatest consternation. The
priest was sent to reason with him
his father persuaded him but he stood
his ground got cursed by the priest and
disowned by his father. He had asked
for baptism but had been put off to
be more enlightened, count the cost &c
Bro Whitaker seeing what a cross he
was taking up was slow to baptize
him. However as there were some
converted to the truth who disired Bro.
Whitaker to baptize them before he left
Bro Philips was baptized same time. A
number of strangers were present at
the baptism and confirnation. Through
this step Bro Phillips father has turned
his back upon him, would not speak
to him not even to say good bye. They
kept his clothes. He came here with Bro
Whitaker to see me. He wrote me to say
he was willing to do anything the Lord
had for him to do. I saw him and