I assembled this small camp of Israel at Brother Petty's tent to address
them for the last time in the South. When they were gathered together I
arrose to speak to them upon the subject of their jo^u^rney. The rain was
descending in torrents so that we were soon wet through even within
a good tent. Yet my soul was full of emotion and inspired with feelings
of no ordinary character. I endeavored to lay before them the worth
and value of the cause in which they were engaged and that they were the
first in fulfilling the Prophets who spake of the South keeping not back
and that it would be recorded in the archieves of heaven to be read in
the day of eternity that they were the first fruits of the South who
spread their tents for Zion. I also gave them some practical counsel
in relation to their journey. I was followed by Elders Boydston Cathcart
and Clapp who spake in the Spirit of God with feelings of the deepest
interest. During the meeting the company covenanted to give heed
to him whom they had chosed as their leader. We closed by our
kneeling when I supplicated a throne of grace and implored the
mercy of God to rest upon the camp and that they might all
reach Zion in peace

In the morning we arose and found all well notwithstanding
the severity of the night. I breakfasted at brother Petty's tent and then
took the parting hand of these beloved Saints until I should meet
them soon in Zion. "May the God of Israel attend them for
ever" was the language of my heart at the time.

October the 24th I started with Elder Smoot and Priest
Turpin bound for Kirtland and travelled 25 miles to Paduche.
On the following day I went for the first time in my life on board
a steam boat to continue my jo^u^rney.

The interval from October 23^rd to November 25th was filled
up with our jo^u^rney Zionward. During this time we held meetings
called upon the friends and relatives of brother Smoot

We reached Chardon on the 24 and providentially met Elder
Henry Sherwood on his way to Tennessee. We had a pleasent interview
with him. I wrote a letter to send to the Saints where I had been
laboring and amongst whom Elder Sherwood was going to labor in the
ministry.

On the morrow we took the hand and parted from Elder
Sherwood and then I set out in company with Elder Smooth in a
hard snow storm for Kirtland.

I assembled this small camp of Israel at Brother Petty's tent to address them for the last time in the South. When they were gathered together I arose to speak to them upon the subject of their journey. The rain was descending in torrents so that we were soon wet through even within a good tent. Yet my soul was full of emotion and inspired with feelings of no ordinary character. I endeavored to lay before them the worth and value of the cause in which they were engaged and that they were the first in fulfilling the Prophets who spake of the South keeping not back and that it would be recorded in the archieves of heaven to be read in the day of eternity that they were the first fruits of the South who spread their tents for Zion. I also gave them some practical counsel in relation to their journey. I was followed by Elders Boydston Cathcart and Clapp who spake in the Spirit of God with feelings of the deepest interest. During the meeting the company covenanted to give heed to him whom they had chosed as their leader. We closed by our kneeling when I supplicated a throne of grace and implored the mercy of God to rest upon the camp and that they might all reach Zion in peace

In the morning we arose and found all well notwithstanding the severity of the night. I breakfasted at brother Petty's tent and then took the parting hand of these beloved Saints until I should meet them soon in Zion. "May the God of Israel attend them for ever" was the language of my heart at the time.

October the 24th I started with Elder Smoot and Priest Turpin bound for Kirtland and travelled 25 miles to Paduche. On the following day I went for the first time in my life on board a steam boat to continue my journey.

The interval from October 23rd to November 25th was filled up with our journey Zionward. During this time we held meetings called upon the friends and relatives of brother Smoot

We reached Chardon on the 24 and providentially met Elder Henry Sherwood on his way to Tennessee. We had a pleasent interview with him. I wrote a letter to send to the Saints where I had been laboring and amongst whom Elder Sherwood was going to labor in the ministry.

On the morrow we took the hand and parted from Elder Sherwood and then I set out in company with Elder Smooth in a hard snow storm for Kirtland.