these young men, they should each get them a wife. Leslie said he thought of doing
so when he got settled. Madam Mountford having requested an interview
called at 710 pm & spent an hour very agreeably in conversation. My wife Emma, Alice
& Bro Nuttall present. I had a few minutes private talk with her, and requested
her to call again tomorrow afternooon. My Son Newton called this evening I talked
with him a few minutes on Smithfield Bishopric affairs. Madam Mountford
having stopped to visit with Emma & stayed for supper ^they^ came to my room & talked a few
minutes they then drove to Bro John R Winders residence. I went to bed.
~ Sunday
4th The first day of the April Conference. I slept some 4 or 5 hours during
the night ^but rather restless^. Prest Geo. Q. Cannon called, he wanted to know my wishes to be
presented at the conference. I expressed my desires to attend one of the meetings
at least, and would leave the conference in his & Bro Joseph's hands. he said
he would explain to the Saints my condition and wishes. Nine of the Twelve
are expected to be present. Bro Brigham Young is still confined to his room.
Bro John R Winder called I talked with him a few minutes in regard to Madam Mountford. Dr Snow called, found I had been restless, said I must keep quiet.
I shaved myself & ate a bowl of bread & milk & slept for 2 1/2 hours, arose much
refreshed. at 345 Madam Mountford & Sister Susa Y Gates called & had a brief
interview. I also had a private talk with the Madam. Prest Orson Smith & my son Newton called. Prest Smith said nothing had been deacided as to Newton being
appointed Bishop of Smithfield, he was willing to take my counsel. I felt it would
be proper for Newton to go on his mission & so decided, which was quite agreeable
to Bro Smith. Bro Wm Thompson & daughter & Miss Cottam of St George also Bro S. B. Young
& Bro Briggs of Bear Lake called. Madam Mountford, sister Gates & Bro O. Smith visited with
my wife & stayed for supper with the family. I attended the family prayer, Bro Nuttall mouth.
the company spent the evening in singing Hymn's &c. I went to bed & slept for 2 hours.
~ Monday
April 5th I was somewhat restless during the night slept 5 1/2 hours. I ate a bowl
these young men, they should each get them a wife. Leslie said he thought of doing
so when he got settled. Madam Mountford having requested an interview
called at 710 pm & spent an hour very agreeably in conversation. My wife Emma, Alice
& Bro Nuttall present. I had a few minutes private talk with her, and requested
her to call again tomorrow afternooon. My Son Newton called this evening I talked
with him a few minutes on Smithfield Bishopric affairs. Madam Mountford
having stopped to visit with Emma they came to my room & talked a few
minutes they then drove to Bro John R Winders residence. I went to bed.
~ Sunday
4th The first day of the April Conference. I slept some 4 or 5 hours during
the night but rather restless. Prest Geo. Q. Cannon called, he wanted to know my wishes to be
presented at the conference. I expressed my desires to attend one of the meetings
at least, and would leave the conference in his & Bro Joseph's hands. he said
he would explain to the Saints my condition and wishes. Nine of the Twelve
are expected to be present. Bro Brigham Young is still confined to his room.
Bro John R Winder called I talked with him a few minutes in regard to Madam
Mountford. Dr Snow called, found I had been restless, said I must keep quiet.
I shaved myself & ate a bowl of bread & milk & slept for 2 1/2 hours, arose much
refreshed. at 345 Madam Mountford & Sister Susa Y Gates called & had a brief
interview. I also had a private talk with the Madam. Prest Orson Smith & my son
Newton called. Prest Smith said nothing had been decided as to Newton being
appointed Bishop of Smithfield, he was willing to take my counsel. I felt it would
be proper for Newton to go on his mission & so decided, which was quite agreeable
to Bro Smith. Bro Wm Thompson & daughter & Miss Cottam of St George also Bro S. B. Young
& Bro Briggs of Bear Lake called. Madam Mountford, sister Gates & Bro O. Smith visited with
my wife & stayed for supper with the family. I attended the family prayer, Bro Nuttall mouth.
the company spent the evening in singing Hymn's &c. I went to bed & slept for 2 hours.
~ Monday
April 5th I was somewhat restless during the night slept 5 1/2 hours. I ate a bowl
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