I returned to Burslem & spent the night 3 miles

February 14, 1840 ~ Friday

14^th I had an interview with Brothers Heath & Wych
I walked to Stoke & preached to Brother Humes &
returned to Hanly & spent the night at Brother Benbows 5 m

February 15, 1840 ~ Saturday

15 Walked to Burslem & spent the day in writing

February 16, 1840 ~ Sunday

16^th Sunday I Preached in Hanly in the mo-
rning, brake bread to the Saints in the afternoon
& preached to a large congregation in
the evening the people gave good attention
I confirmed one, Blessed 3 children,
& healed one that was sick, spent the night
at Brother Benbows gave him a history of
the rise of the church

February 17, 1840 ~ Monday

17^th Walked to Stoke from thence to Stone
in company with Brother William Hume &
William Momford. We called upon Joseph Hardin
shoe maker & then upon Widow Welch in Mill Lane, from
thence to Widow Gilberts Church Street. Our object
was to get a Door open to preach the gospel & Widow
Gilbert told us we might preach in her house as
much as we pleased, so we gave out an appointment
at 7 oclok & I preached the gospel to a small con-
gregation & distributed 9 Timely warnings
which is the first preaching of the L.D.S in the