May 16, 1877 I drank sweet Oil, No 6, and cayenne pepper tea which finally eased my distress there was quite a change came over my whole system in the Evening. I rested well through the night Br George Jarvis watched with me for several nights May 17, 1877 ~ Thursday 17 This is the first day I have steped out of Doors since my sickness commenced. I walked about a Block in the morning [FIGURE] I then got into a carriage in the morning and rode to the Temple ...

February 20, 1878 ~ Wednesday Feb 20 1878 I presided in the Temple and officiated as El we [FIGURES] gave Endowments to 244 the most Ever given I had 20 female & 5 Males got Endowments for my Dead, it being Brother MCAllisters Birth day. He had 34 Males and 72 Femals got Endowments for his dead ^106^. I took through the veil some 30 person, 90 Elders were ordained, 32 sealings there were 16 children sealed to parents WW sealed 4 children ...

St George 21st Sept. 1880. Prests John Taylor & Wilford Woodruff Salt Lake Dear Brethren, Bro. John O. Angus. died this morning at twenty five minutes past 3 o'clock. I have appointed Bro Charles L. Walker, Temporary door keeper of the Temple, until my return from Conference I wish to talk with you before placing a man there permanently. I expect to be in the City the latter part of next week Your Bro ...

J. D T McAllister death of John Angus Sept 25 [18]80

September 10, 1880 ~ Friday Sept 10, 1880 I dressed and walked out in the orchard the first time I have been out of doors since my sickness President Taylor called upon to day spent an an hour conversing about his visit with President Haye & wife September 11, 1880 ~ Saturday 11 [FIGURE] I spent the day in the House reading I received one letter from Bleak September 12, 1880 ~ Sunday 12 I spent the day in ...