May 9, 1889
Brother Geo Q Cannon & John Jacques & myself met
with Mr Bancroft this morning and arranged for
making a number of changes in the "History of Utah" as
there were some erronous statements therein. I met
with the Presidency & apostles at 2 p m, in prayer circle
and continued in session until 4 p m. Had some
conversation with Br A. F. Macdonald in regard to our Colonies
in Mexico. Brother Geo Q Cannon, Brother Joseph F. Smith
Brother L John Nuttall, & myself & wife Emma, attended a Social
gathering at the residence of marshal Alfred Solomon in
the 22^nd Ward on the occasion of a welcome to his daughter
& her husband on their return from a mission to the
Sandwich Islands, other returning missionaries their
wives & children and 5 of the Hawaian Saints were present
The evening was spent in partaking of supper, singing
recitations, ^music^ &c. Bro^s. Smith, Cannon & myself each
made some remarks, an enjoyable time was had
and all felt well. I retired at 12.³⁰ a[m].

May 10, 1889 ~ Friday

Friday May 10, 1889
All well this morning. I signed 24 recommends
and 12 letters. Approved of the organization of four new
wards in Star Valley Wyoming and the selection of Bishops
therefor, as per letter from Pres^t W^m Budge. Brother Geo. Q
Cannon & myself attended a meeting of the Directors of
Z. C. M. I at 2 p m. Attended to the distribution of the Stock
of Z S B & T. Co which formerly belonged to the Church. I took
125 Shares. I drove to my farm this evening.

May 9, 1889 Brother Geo Q Cannon & John Jacques & myself met with Mr Bancroft this morning and arranged for making a number of changes in the "History of Utah" as there were some erronous statements therein. I met with the Presidency & apostles at 2 p m, in prayer circle and continued in session until 4 p m. Had some conversation with Br A. F. Macdonald in regard to our Colonies in Mexico. Brother Geo Q Cannon, Brother Joseph F. Smith Brother L John Nuttall, & myself & wife Emma, attended a Social gathering at the residence of marshal Alfred Solomon in the 22nd Ward on the occasion of a welcome to his daughter & her husband on their return from a mission to the Sandwich Islands, other returning missionaries their wives & children and 5 of the Hawaian Saints were present The evening was spent in partaking of supper, singing recitations, music &c. Bros. Smith, Cannon & myself each made some remarks, an enjoyable time was had and all felt well. I retired at 12.30 am.

May 10, 1889 ~ Friday

Friday May 10, 1889 All well this morning. I signed 24 recommends and 12 letters. Approved of the organization of four new wards in Star Valley Wyoming and the selection of Bishops therefor, as per letter from Prest Wm Budge. Brother Geo. Q Cannon & myself attended a meeting of the Directors of Z. C. M. I at 2 p m. Attended to the distribution of the Stock of Z S B & T. Co which formerly belonged to the Church. I took 125 Shares. I drove to my farm this evening.