Jeremy, Thomas Evans 04 - Journal

January 1863

Thursday January 1st.
Came from Cardiff to Bristol on board the steamer "Velindra". I left Cardiff at 12 a.m. and arrived at Bristol at 2 p.m. I had some difficulty at Bristol to find the residence of brother George Halliday the President of the Bristol Conference. I did not have the correct address of him, but after a little reflection I remembered, "Bread St." and I afterwards very soon found brother Halliday. He treated me kindly at his house known as Bread Street Chapel.
I met brother William Willies who is a Missionary from Zion in the Bristol Conference.
Friday January 2nd.
At Bristol. I took a walk to Redland about three miles from Bristol or a least three miles from the place where I stopped last night (No. 5 Philadelphia Street.) I visited the Zoological Gardens in the evening and afterwards I returned to Brother George Hewlett's's house where I slept last night.
Saturday January 3rd.
At Bristol.
President George Q. Cannon and brother William G. Mills came to Bristol this evening in order to attend Conferences here to morrow.
I was very happy to meet President cannon, after a long absence of nine months since I last saw him.
Sunday January 4th.
Attended Conference at the "Bread Street Chapel" Bristol; Present on the stand President George Q. Cannon of the Quorum of the twelve Apostles, William G. Mills, President of the Birmingham Conference, myself, George Halliday, President of the Bristol Conference, William Willies, and Charles Rheese, travailing elders. There were also a few native elders on the stand. President George Q. Cannon, W. G. Mills addressed the congregation through the day; and I added a few remarks in the forenoon meeting.
An anti mormon lecturer of the name William G./Parrot attended the fore, and afternoon meetings at our Chapel; he is a great enemy to the saints. He pretended to take minutes in the meetings of what was said by the brethren that addressed the congregation. He appeared a poor miserable old appostate, filled with the spirit of the devil.
Monday January 5th.
I attended a tea party with the saints at "Bread Street Chapel." I enjoyed myself very much through the evening to hear pieces recited and different songs, all of which were quite interesting.
The mob on the outside of the building occasionally made an awful noise, and beating the window shutters etc. While it was stormy without, we had peace within. Brother William G. Mills and myself took tea on the Stand; Sister Watkins, and Mrs. Moody waited on us.
After the party was over I went to my lodgings with brother George Hewlett. No. 5 Philadelphia Street.
Tuesday January 6th.
President George Q. Cannon, William G. Mills & myself left Bristol this morning at half 7 and we arrived in Cardiff at 10 a.m. We held a meeting at our hall in Cardiff in the evening, where President Cannon addressed the congregation with much of the power of the holy Spirit resting on him; he alluded to William O. Owen who has lately been excommunicated for dishonesty, corrupt, and unchristian like conduct. Brother w. g. Mills followed brother cannon bearing his testimony of the truth of the holy gospel. The saints were highly pleased by the remarks made by the brethren. Brother Cannon and myself stopped over night at brother Samuel Evans' house, and brother Mills and Joseph W. Morgan stopped over night in the house next door to Samuel Evans' house.
Wednesday January 7th.
President Cannon and Mills left Cardiff this morning; bro. Cannon was going to Liverpool and brother Mills was going to Birmingham.
Thursday January 8th.
I stopped at Brother Samuel Evans' house over night. About 11 a.m. the Omni buss was driven close to brother Samuel Evans' door, and I was happily surprised with the unexpected visit of Elders Chauncy W. West and Brigham Young Junr. They came from Bristol this morning and they are in excellent health and spirits. They intend to visit several of the Welsh conferences before they return to england. Their visit I am confident will prose a blessing to all the saints in the Principality.
Friday January 9th.
Brothers West, Young and myself together with brother Joseph W. Morgan took dinner to day at Brother Mc Meekin, a brother from Ireland who is playing music in the Circus at Cardiff.
Brothers West and Young accompanied me in the afternoon to Merthyr and we stopped over night at the Conference house 45 Union Terrace, Thomas Town Merthyr Tydfil.
Saturday January 10th.
At the Conference house writing letters etc.
Sunday January 11th.
Attended a district meeting at our hall White Lion, at 2 p.m. Elders Young and West addressed the congregation, both giving good instructions to the saints.
I interpreted their remarks to those that did not understand the Welsh langwage.
We had another excellent meeting at 6 p.m. where Elders West and Young in that meeting also addressed the saints giving them very valuable instructions and doctrine.
Brother G. G. Bywater and myself addressed the congregation for a short time after brothers West and Young were through with their remarks. The meeting was closed by prayer by C. W. West.
Brothers West, Young Bywater and myself took dinner, tea and supper at brother John Roberts' house; we were treated very kindly there.
Monday January 12th.
At Merthyr Tydfil writing letters. Brothers West. Young, Bywater and myself visited brother John Roberts and family in the evening; we were all very hospitable treated there.
Tuesday January 13th.
Brothers West, Young, Bywater and myself, visited the Cyfarthfa Iron Works about noon to day. We wittnessed a very pitiful scene in looking at young females working so hard, cutting stones of lime about the Furnaces; and wheeling coal and Iron ore to the large furnaces. We returned about half past 2 p.m. to the Conference house. I commenced wiring a letter to my wife this evening in answer to the one I received from her on the 6th. instant.
Wednesday January 14th.
I finished the letter that I commenced yesterday evening to my wife. I wrote a letter to my sons John and Thomas this morning and enclosed it in my wife's letter and posted it about half past 12 p.m.
Elders West, Young, Bywater and myself came to Aberdare this afternoon, and we spent the afternoon at the Black Lion Hotel, Aberdare. We all took tea at the Hotel, and spent the evening very comfortably.
Elders West and Young addressed the saints in Aberdare Branch this evening; imparting unto them a most valuable instructions and counsels. Elder West spoke an hour and five minutes, and Elder Young about twenty two minutes. After the brethren were through with their remarks, I arose and translated in substance their remarks. The welsh portion of the congregation seemed to be highly pleased that they also understood by the means of translating what has been said by our worthy brethren.
The Welsh saints are highly favored of late; by frequent visits of brethren from Zion. President Cannon and William G. Mills were lately at Cardiff; and Bishop Jacob G. Bigler has recently been travailing in the Welsh Mission; his visit also being a great blessing to the priesthood and saints. The meeting was closed by prayer by Elder West.
Elders West and Young returned to the Black Lion Hotel to stop over night; and Elder G. G. Bywater and myself stopped over night at Elder Jonah Evans' house.
Thursday January 15th.
Brothers West, Young, Bywater and myself attended a district meeting at Capeoeh. Elders West and Young addressed the saints in the English langwage imparting good counsel to the saints, and Elder West dwelt to a considerable extent on the first principles of the gospel.
Elder Bywater spoke about half an hour in welsh after the brethren; he translated a portion of the discourses of the brethren.
I closed the meeting by prayer. Brothers West and Young stopped this night at the Boot Hotel, Aberdare, and brother Bywater and myself stopped at brother Jonah Evans.
Friday January 16th.
Elder West, Young and myself came to Swansea from Aberdare; and we stopped over night at the "George Hotel."
There is a sister at that Hotel, (a waitress) of name of Martha Price, who seemed to be very glad to see us. Elders West and Young will open the way for her to emigrate this season to the Valley if she wishes to go.
Saturday January 17th.
At Swansea in company with Elders C. W. West, B. Young, Junior and Francis D. Hughes.
Sunday January 18th.
Attended a District meeting according to appointment at the Saint's Hall, Orrange Street Swansea, at 2 and 6 p.m.
Elders West and Young addressed the saints in a very spirited manner in each meeting. The Hall was nearly full at each meeting.
Brothers West, Young and myself blessed the child of brother William Richards the President of the Swansea Branch and the child of Mrs. Elizabeth Nott who is not a member of the Church; but she partly believes the principles.
Monday January 19th.
Elders West, Young, Hughes and myself took a walk to the country; we had a good view of the Sea from the high hills that are west of Swansea. We spent the afternoon and evening in brother William Evans' house where we were kindly treated by Sisters Evans, and Cum... Tuesday January 20th.
Elder B. Young Junr. left Swansea at 5 minutes past 2 p.m. for Newport, Monmouth Shire; and brother West and myself came to Carmarthen and attended a branch meeting at brother David Evans' house. Brother West addressed the saints and strangers, on the first principles of the gospel neary one hour and a half; he had excellent freedom in addressing the congregation., I addressed the congregation after brother West in the Welsh langwage for a short time.
I closed the meeting by prayer, and afterwards brother West and myself came to our lodgings (The Stag's Head) and there over night.
I received a letter from brother John S. Davies from G. S. Lake City informing me of the hostilites of Governor Harding against the saints. He stated in his Message to the Legislature in Utah last December, that he intended to put down polygamy if it needs be by the force of arms. Governor Harding will find out before he will put down polygamy that it will be rather a hard piece of crust for him to bite, and insted of putting a stop to polygamy, he will expose his own folly; and shame and disgrace shall come upon his own head.
Wednesday January 21st.
Brother West and myself spent out time in Carmarthen most of the day; only we took a walk in the afternoon out to the country; and returned in the evening.
Stopped over night at a public house called the "Stag's Head." I forgot to mention that brother West and myself audited the Llanelly Conference, Books to day and we found that brother David M. Davies, has kept the books in good order.
Thursday January 22nd.
Brother David M. Davies paid the amount due on brother West and myself for food and lodgings to Miss Morgans, of the "Stag's Head." our bill amounted to 6/6.
Came to Haverfordwest in the afternoon and attended a branch meeting there that evening; Brother West and myself addressed the saints.
Friday January 23rd.
Elders West, Gibbs and myself, visited the Goverment Dock Yard at Pembroke Docks; and returned to H. West in the evening and stopped over night at the "King's Arms Inn."
Saturday January 24th.
At Haverfordwest in company with brother West.
Sunday Janauary 25th.
Attended a District council in Elder George Gibbs' house. I exhorted the brethren in the priesthood to faithfulness in the discharge of their duties in the church etc etc.
I told the brethren that Elder John Gibbs the President of the conference should go to Utah this year and his family with him; I stated that the Church would emigrate him from Liverpool to Zion; but that it was a duty devoting upon them to assist brother Gibbs to go to Liverpool and help him to get clothing etc.
Elder West preached at the Market Hall, in the afternoon on the first principles of the gospel. Elder West and myself preached at Elder George Gibbs' house in the evening; the room that was occupied by the saints; was full to overflowing.
Brother West and myself felt a considerable freedom in speaking to the saints.
I forgot to mention that Elder West and myself reconfermed Sister Elizabeth Davies in the "Market Hall" in the afternoon the maiden name of the sister that we confirmed is Elizabeth Purser; her husband has lately left her; and has treated her very bad; according to her statements. She declared to me that she will never live with her husband any more; and that she intends to go to service and try to save enough of money to emigrate as soon as she can to Utah. After the evening meeting Elder George Gibbs baptized a young woman of the name of Elizabeth Cousins a very promising young sister; Brother West, myself and John Gibbs, President of the Conference confirmed her after she was baptized.
Sister Martha White is suffering very much pain from the dropsy; she has been a very faithful sister; and I pray that the Lord may bless her; and if it is agreeable to His will that she may be restored to her usual health speedily. Sister Martha Gibbs shall go to Utah this season with her uncle John Gibbs, is a faithfull young sister and she is worthy to go to Zion.
Bro. West and myself stopped over night at the "Kings' Arms Inn" where we were treated very kindly by the family; and we had a good accommodation there during our stay.
Monday January 26th.
Elder West was presented by a new suit of clothes by the Welsh saints which cost £5.13.0; the Pembroke Shire saints will give £1.0.0 towards the clothes and the balance will be collected in the other Conferences.
Bro. West and myself came from H. West to Cardiff this day distance 106 3/4 of miles. We stopped at bro. Samuel L. Evans' house over night.
Tuesday January 27th.
Brother West and myself came from Cardiff to Blina. A few of the saints came together into the "Yew Tree", Hall, where Brother West addressed them for about an hour, giving them good instructions.
Bro. West and myself stopped over night at the "Rolling Mill" Inn. Mr. Llywellyn Williams is the proprietor of the above house; he is considered the best harpist in South Wales.
Brother Richard Palmer the PRESIDENT of the Monmouth Sire Conference was with us in the meeting; and came with us to our lodgings.
Wednesday January 28th.
Brother West and myself bade good by this morning to brother Richard Palmer and we came to Crumlin by rail where we met brothers Brigham Young Junr. and George Grant President of the Hereford Shire Conference. We stopped at noon to dinner at brother Thomas' house, him and his family treated us very kindly. Martha Thomas the daughter of bro. Thomas will have her passage to the Valley this year through the kindness of brothers West and Young; she is a good girl about 18 years of age.
Came in company with Elders West, Young and Grant to Cardiff where we attended a district meeting in the evening, Brother Young and West addressed the congregation, in a very spirited manner.
Thursday January 29th. vAt Cardiff in company with the brethren, and attended a concert in the evening at the Saint's Hall
Friday January 30th.
At Cardiff. Brother West left to day for Liverpool and brother Brigham Junior for Bristol
Saturday January 31st.
At Cardiff.

February 1863

Sunday February 1st.
I attended a sacrament meeting at our hall at 2 p.m. I spoke for a short time to the saints and afterwards called upon them to speak their feelings and their testimonies etc. After the meeting I went with brother Thomas Thomas to take tea.
I attended a preaching meeting at the same place in the evening. Brother John Thomas preached on the first principles of the gospel; and I followed after him taking my text in the 13th chapter of Like and the 23rd and 24 verses. The congregation listened with marked attention to the remarks that I have made.
Monday February 2nd.
At Cardiff in the morning; came by rail to Merthyr in the afternoon, and stopped at the Conference house.
Tuesday February 3rd.
At the Conference house writing letters to the following brethren, Francis D. Hughes, Edwin Price, and Robert Evans; I gave a Statement of the balance due to their conferences of the Individual Emigration Deposits for the quarter ending December 31st. 1862. I requested the brethren to set the Auditors to work and audit the Conference books as soon as possible; and after they will audit the books and see that all is right to send the Certificates of Audit to me in order that I may counterseign them previous to sending them to the Liverpool Office. Brother Bywater returned to day from the Rhymney Branch; he says that brother Richard Hopkin is very sick.
Brother Richard Palmer and Edwin Cox came to Merthyr this afternoon. I asked brother E. Cox if he would be willing to travail in the ministry if he would be required; he answered that he would be willing to do so.
Wednesday February 4th.
I received a letter from Elder John Gibbs this morning and enclosed in it the "Certificate of Audit" of the "Individual Emigration Deposits" for the quarter ending December 31st. 1862. I laboring under a severe cold since last Saturday. I spent my time most of the day in writing letters.
Thursday February 5th.
I received a letter this morning from brother Thomas Thomas, of Llanelly, the contents of which is demanding of me the Lease of the Llanelly Chapel to be given up unto him; and if I will not comply with his request, he threatens me that he is going to take a legal proceedings against me if the Lease will not be delivered up to him between to day and this day week.
I have forwarded Thomas Thomas' letter to me and the Lease of Llanelly Chapel and the "Letter of Attorney" that old Thomas Thomas gave to a person at Llanelly before hiss departure to Utah to President George Q. Cannon.
I sent a letter to bro. David M. Davies informing him of the contents of Thomas Thomas' letter to me this morning in which he is accusing brother Davies of not paying him the Rent for a house that bro. Davies held under him as tenant, and he also states that it is said that brother Davies had robbed him of some timber.
Friday February 6th.
I sent a letter to day to brother c. w. West in answer to the one I received from him yesterday. I wrote several letters to day.
Saturday February 7th.
At the Conference house in Merthyr. I received a letter this day from Bro. David M. Davies informing me that Sister Ann Roberts of Llanelly is denying the charge of lying about me at Sister Jan Williams house in Merthyr; bro. Davies States that she (Ann Roberts) did not mention any thing about me when she was in Merthyr.
Brother Bywater and myself took tea at Sister Jane Williams' house this evening and she declared to me that Ann Roberts had been telling things about me in her house a few weeks ago, and brother David Williams who is a faithful Elder in the church confirmed the statement of Sister Jane Williams.
Sunday February 8th.
Brother G. G. Bywater and myself attended a special council meeting at Brother James Plard's house. Cymer. I presided the council and after hearing the charges of brother Robert Humphrey against brothers Joseph W. Morgan, Lewis Morgan, and James Pard and his wife, I spoke considerable on the matter which I do not deam it nessessary to pen down on my Journal, as all the council transactions is recorded in the Branch book at Cymner. Suffice it to say I settled the difficulty satisfactory to all parties concerned. Brother Bywater and myself returned to Merthyr in the afternoon; and we both preached in the "White Lion" hall this evening.
Monday February 9th.
Came from Merthyr to Swansea where I met with brother Francis D. Hughes and brother William Richards. I attended prayer meeting with the saints at our hall Orrange Street. Brother F. D. Hughes and myself stopped in Swansea over night at the "George Hotel, Wine Street.
Tuesday February 10th.
Came from Swansea to Llanelly where I met brother David M. Davies.
Brother Davies and myself visited bro. Thomas Thomas who resides at a place called "Half way, Swansea Road" near Llanelly. I delivered the Lease of the Llanelly, Latter Day Saints, Chapel to him as he is one of the Trustees in the Indenture of said Chapel. The old man Thomas, gave me receipt to show that I delivered up the Indenture to him. Brother Davies and myself returned to Llanelly, and stopped at Sister Lydia Morgans' house to write. I forgot to mention that brother Davies paid the £1.0.0 that he owed to Thomas Thomas for Rent.
Wednesday February 11th.
The following is a copy of a Letter of Remittance.

Carmarthen Feby 11th.1863

President Cannon, Dear Bro.

Herewith I forward you a List of the Household Furniture etc that I sold at Swansea, together with Post Office Order for the sum of £6.3.6 which you will please appropriate as follows. Balance due for House hold goods £3.3.6 "Udgorn Seion" Book money, that Bro. Benjamin P. Evans loaned me to buy clothing with in Decr. 1860 £3.0.0 (total of £6.3.6.

Yours faithfully. T. E. Jeremy

I preached in this town this evening in brother Isaac Jones the Weaver's house.

Thursday February 12th.
I posted a letter to brother Jacob G. Bigler this morning, the contents of which is giving him an account of the situation of Thomas Thomas of Swansea Road. Llanelly and of his conduct and David Williams last Sunday evening in the Llanelly chapel.
Came from Carmarthen to my sister's house called Cefnerwth and I stopped at her house over night.
Friday February 13th.
I wrote a letter for my sister this morning to her son John Jeremy Davies who resides at New York U. S. America; or at least he was there when his smother last heard from him.
My sister treated me very kindly; she promised to give me two new pairs of stockings. I bade my sister and her family good bye about half past 11 a.m. My sister's servant came to send me with the horse and carriage to "Saint Clears" Station. I took train at Saint Clears, and came to Whitland where I stopped about five hours with brother Rees Isaac and his wife; I prayed with them and comforted them and advised them to emigrate to Zion this year. They treated me very kindly. I came from Whitland to Haverfordwest in the evening; and found brother John Gibbs the President of the Conference and his family in the enjoyment of good health and in excellent spirits.
I stopped over night at brother George Gibbs' house over night.
Saturday February 14th.
At H. West, visiting the saints and comforting them.
Sunday February 15th.
I preached in bro. George Gibbs, house at 2 p.m. and sic p.m. I felt a considerable liberty in addressing the saints. I stopped over night at Bro. George Gibbs' house.
Monday February 16th.
I sent a letter to President Cannon giving him the names of the following brethren to see if they meet with his approbation to Preside over Conferences after the departure of those brethren that are now presiding over the Monmouth Shire, Cardiff, Llanelly, Pembroke Shire, and the Carnarvon Shire Conferences. I also wrote to Brothers G. G. Bywater and Edwin Price.
Tuesday February 17th.
Came to Fraystrop and on the way there I met with Sister Letitia Cousins; I stopped at her father's house all day which time I spent very agreeably with her and her sister Elizabeth; who is also a member of the church.
I preached at Fraystrop this evening in the house of Sister Bowen bro. Wm. Bowen's Mother. I took my text in the 7th Chapter of Luke and the 30th verse. I spoke for about an hour and felt a great deal of liberty.
The house was crowded with attentive hearers; and there were several people out doors that could not get room inside. I believe that the seed that I, and others have sown at Fraystrop will find some of good soil.
After the meeting I went back to Mr. Moses Cousins' house where I stopped over night, and was very kindly treated there by the Sisters Cousins.
Wednesday February 18th.
I bid farewell to the saints at Fraystrop this morning; and came to brother Frank Purser's house where I was treated by him and his family very kindly with fresh oisters etc. I left brother Purser's house in the evening and came in company with his daughter Luisia to Penar, where I was very kindly and hospitable received by brother and Sister Ainon. I stopped with them over night. Sister Luisia Purser went to her aunt to stay over night.
Thursday February 19th.
Brother John Anion's wife, and Sister Luisia Purser together with Sister Purser's Aunt came with me accross the Ferry from Pembroke Docks to Neyland where we spent the afternoon very agreeably with Sister Jane Lallis. I promised Sister Luisia Purser that she shall go to the Valley this year with brother John Roberts of Merthyr Tydfil as a servant to assist brother Roberts' wife to take care of the children etc.
I stopped over night at Brother David Thomas' house at Neyland.
Friday February 20th.
Came from Neyland to Haverfordwest, and on my arrival at brother George Gibbs' house I found that there were there several letters for me. and among them I had a kind letter from my Dear wife dated January 11th 1863. and also a letter from my brother David, which was very affectionate.
Saturday February 21st.
I sent a letter to day to Brother Robert Evans, President of the Carnarvon Shire Conference informing him that I wish him to call a Conference either at "Eglwysfach" or "Carnarvon" on the 15th of next march.
I wished him to reply to my letter as soon as convenient and let me know in which of the above mentioned places the Conference will be held. etc.
Sunday February 22nd.
I preached to the Elders( assembled in council this morning in Elder George Gibbs' house) in the forenoon. I preached at half past 2 p.m. and at 6 p.m. to the saints at the same place; and I felt exceedingly well all the day. I received and answer to the letter that I sent brother John Roberts, of Bridge Street Merthyr concerning the young Sister Luisia Purser who is going to live as a servant to bro. Roberts.
Monday February 23rd.
Came from Haverfordwest to Carmarthen, and met with my sister there, and we both went to the country to David Davies, house called "Twyn" in the Parish of Llanegwad; She said Davies is my sister's son.
I stopped at "Twyn" that night.
Tuesday February 24th.
My sister Esther and her son came with me to the Llanegwad Church Yard to see the grave where my father, Mother, Brother, and niece are burried. The head stone of the grave is leaning a little on one side and the side stones are badly worn by the weather etc. My sister and me agreed to have the grave and the stones to be repaired, and we agreed to let my sister's son to superintend the job etc. Many reflections past through my mind when viewing the grave that lieth the remains of those that were the means of bringing me into existence on this Earth. They are now mingling with the dust until they resurrect; and also an affectionate brother and little nice.
We returned to the "Twyn" farm to dine, and we left there in the evening; my sister went home to Cefnerwth and I stopped at Carmarthen.
Wednesday February 25th.
I stopped last night at a place called "The Stag's Head". Came to Swansea in the forenoon and stopped at Mr. Robins' house.
Thursday February 26th.
At Swansea. I preached to the saints at our hall this evening from the 22nd Chapter of Revelations, and the 14th. verse.
Friday February 27th.
Came from Swansea to Cardiff and found in brother Samuel Evans' house several letters for me.
Saturday February 28th.
At Cardiff. I wrote a letter to day to brother Brigham Young Junr. in answer to the one I received from him yesterday. I sent also letters to brothers Robert M. Jones, and Thomas Williams informing them that I will attend a Conference in Newmarket, Sunday March 15th. 1863.

March 1863

Sunday March 1st.
I attended a Sacrament meeting at the Saint's hall Cardiff at 2 p.m. I preached there for some time and a good feeling prevailed during our meeting together.
I preached a half past 6 p.m. in the same place on the first principles of the gospel taking my text in the Revelation of Saint John, the 22nd chapter and 14th verse. I stopped over night at bro. Samuel L. Evans, 6 Great Fredrick Street, Cardiff.
Monday March 2nd.
I took a walk to the "Cathays," and took dinner there at brother John Oliver's house. I went from Cathays to Canton and visited all the saints there, and returned in the evening to brother Samuel L. Evans' house.
Attended a prayer meeting at our hall Cardiff this evening.
Tuesday March 3rd.
Came from Cardiff to Merthyr Tydfil in the forenoon; and after I arrived in the conference house I found brother Bywater there sufferring from the effects of a bad cold.
Wednesday March 4th.
At the conference house busily writing letters.
Attended a meeting with the saints of the Unysgau branch in the evening.
Thursday March 5th.
I wrote a letter to my wife, and enclosed in it a letter to my brother David and one for brother John S. Davies, Printer, and also one for brother William Lewis, Mason.
I posted a "Millenial Star" also to my wife.
Friday March 6th.
I received a letter from President Cannon with a draft for £40.00 in it to be had of David Evans, of Farmer's Arms, New Cut, Swansea. The above £40.. is for the Emigration of Williams late President of Llandawel branch Carmarthen Shire.
I wrote a letter for President Cannon to be published in the "Star".
Saturday March 7th.
Came from Merthyr to Ruan by way of Hereford distance 130 miles. I stopped over night at Bro. Edwin Price's house.
Sunday March 8th.
Attended a Conference at Rhoslanuchrygog; I preached three times during the day; and I felt considerable liberty in the evening. The day was very stormy, snowing and raining all the day and the wind blowing very cold. Very few saints attended our Conference.
I stopped over night at bro. Edwin Price's house.
Monday March 9th.
I came in the morning to a place called, "Street Isa and took dinner there. I visited bro. Robert Williams at Cefnmawn in the afternoon and spent the evening with him and his wife. I stopped over night a Public house near by brother Robert Williams' house.
Tuesday March 10th.
Came from Cefnmawr to Ruabon, Railway Station, and took train from there to Liverpool. After I came to 42 Islington I expected to see brother Cannon, but in that I was disappointed; he was gone in company with brother C. W. West to London, and President Cannon is not expected back to Liverpool in less than a week.
This is the day that Albert Edward, Prince of Wales is marrying the Princess Alexandra of Denmark.
There is a great deal of excitement in Liverpool to day; the inhabitants are celebrating the marriage of the Prince of Wales to the Princess Alexandra of Denmark. I suppose that the inhabitants of all the Towns in the British Isles are celebrating this day in honour to their Prince on his marriage day.
I met with bro. John M. Ray, and Thomas Taylor who are in this country on a mission from the State of Deseret.
I stopped over night at 42 Islington; brother William Perks being my bed companion.
I met with bro. Robert Wilson from Swansea here to day.
Wednesday March 11th.
At Liverpool.
Thursday March 12th.
I came from Liverpool to Tanyrallt, Meliden. I received a letter from brother Bywater and enclosed in it an order on President Cannon to transfer the sum of £13.10. to be applied as ship deposits. The order is dated 10th. instant.
Friday March 13th.
At Tanyrallt, Meliden, writing letters.
Saturday March 14th.
I received a letter from brother Jacob G. Bigler this morning in which he requests me to send him some money as he is called rather unawares (he says) to go to America to prepare for the this spring's emigration. I raised a P. O. Order at Rhyl Post Office for £2.0.0. I lent the money until I can got them back from the "Mission Fund"
I forwarded and seigned my name to an order on President Cannon to take out of the Individual E. Account of the Monmouth Shire Conference for those intending to emigrate from said Conference.
Brother Robert M. Jones the President of Denbigh Shire Conference came to me to day and we spent some of the time in looking over the Conference and branch Books.
Sunday March 15th.
Attended conference at Newmarket. I preached twice in the conference. Brother Robert M. Jones and myself ordained Bro. Thomas Hughes of the Denbigh branch a priest, in the afternoon meeting. I stopped over night at bro. Thomas Williams' house.
Monday March 16th.
Came from Tanyrallt Meliden to brother Edwin Price's house; and I preached there on the subject of prayer.
Tuesday March 18th.
Came from Ruabon to Merthyr by rail. On my arrival at Merthyr I found several letters there for me. Among the letters there were two orders on President Cannon, one from Bro. J. W. Morgan and the other from Bro. F. D. Hughes, I seigned both of the orders and forwarded them immediately to President Cannon.
Wednesday March 18th. vIn the Conference house writing letters, etc. Heavy snow to day; it continued to snow until noon.
Thursday March 19th.
At the Conference house writing letters. My health is not very good to day; my appetite is very poor in consequence of the bad cold I had while in North Wales.
Friday March 20th.
At the Conference house writing letters etc.
Saturday March 21st.
At the Conference house writing letters and writing on my Journal. Visiting the saints in the afternoon.
Sunday March 22nd.
Attended a district Council this morning in the "White Lion" hall. The The Presidents of the branches were called upon to represent the condition of their branches. We cut out from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints three persons from the Merthyr Branch.
We ordained brother David S. Davies, of the Dowlais branch an elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I intend to have him to preside over the Llanelly Conference in the place of brother David M. Davies who is going to emigrate this spring. I taught the Priesthood in council on the subject of prayer, refferring to the article in the "Millenial Star" No. 11, volume 25th. I preached to the saints at the White Lion hall in the afternoon and in the evening.
Brothers John Roberts, and Methusalem Rees preached also in the evening with me.
Monday March 23rd.
Sister Luisia Purser came to Merthyr to day, in order to go to live as servant with brother John Roberts. She stayed at the Conference house over night.
Tuesday March 24th.
At the Conference house writing etc.
Wednesday March 25th.
At the Conference house writing etc. Brother Bywater came home to day from his visit to Maehynlleth.
I forwarded a letter to Bro. Francis Purser which his daughter Luisia wrote to him.
Thursday March 26th.
I sent a letter to President George q. Cannon in regard to brother Robert Evans' conduct in North Wales. I enclosed in my letter to brother Cannon a letter that I received from bro. Robert M. Jones, President of the Denbigh Shire Conference, complaining of the conduct of brother Robert Evans stating that he has been teaching in Denbigh Shire, that the law of tithing and plurality of wives are things to soon to be taught to the saints in these Isles, and that such things belongs to the valleys in Utah, and not here, and hence such teachings has the same effect upon the saints as the sour grapes had on the children of Israel setting their teeth upon an edge.
Friday March 27th.
At the Conference house, writing etc.
I baptized this evening Sister Luisia, daughter of Francis Purser for the remmission of her sins, she has been a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints for several years. Brother George G. Bywater and myself confirmed her after I baptized her, in bro. Kelly's house.
Saturday March 28th.
I put my signature to an order on Prest. Cannon for £1. Ship Deposit for Sister Mary Sheen of the Cardiff Conference to secure her passage to the United States. I sent the order to Prest. Cannon this morning.
I received an answer from President Cannon to day in relation how to act with brother Robert Evans respectings the teachings that he has taught in the Denbigh Shire Conference.
President Cannon wishes me to spent all the time that I can in North Wales until brother Robert shall be released, and appoint his successor to go there as soon as possible.
Sunday March 29th.
Came from Merthyr to Cardiff this morning and I attended a District Council there. The Presidents of branches were called upon to represent the condition of their branches, all of which were represented with some exceptions in good feelings. The cases of some members of the branches were brought before the council; and among the number was bro. James Bush; we cut him from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints for neglect of his meetings and unchristian like conduct.
The others of the unfaithful members were postponed cutting them from the Church until some of the brethren will once more visit them..
I preached in the meeting at two p.m. and in the meeting at six p.m. to an attentive congregation.
I stopped over night at brother Samuel Evans' house; brother Joseph W. Morgan was with me at brother Evans' house.
Monday March 30th.
At Cardiff writing etc. and also visiting the saints. I stopped a little on my return to bro. Samuel Evans' house (after having a conversation with Miss Mary Ann Gough) in a revival meeting in what is called "The gospel Hall" Bute Street. Some of the people were praying and others shouting "Glory". The darkness of the people is very great indeed. There was a man there of the name of Boothe which seemed to take the lead in the meeting. he wore a white neck tie and he appeared according to gospel history very much like unto the Pharisees of old, full of hypocrysy, making a very long face, and pretended to be very holy.
Tuesday March 31st.
At Cardiff.

April 1863

Wednesday April 1st.
At Cardiff visiting the saints and attended a meeting there that night.
Thursday April 2nd.
Came from Cardiff this morning to Sister Elizabeth Jones of Cymmer's house, at which place I met with bro. Joseph W. Morgan the President of the Cardiff` Conference. I was at Cymmer a little after 10 a.m. but bro. Morgan did not arise from his bed until nearly 12 at noon, and therefore I had to leave Cymmer without having much conversation with bro. Morgan; he is in love with Sister Jones and he is spending considerable of his time there.
Came to Merthyr in the afternoon, and attended a meeting at the White Lion Room in the evening.
Friday April 3rd.
Came from Merthyr to Swansea, and stopped at Mr. John Robins, Boot maker over night.
Saturday April 4th.
Came from Swansea to Carmarthen where I met with my Sister Esther, and I had a long conversation with her.
Brother Bywater and myself and also bro. David L. Davies stopped over night at a public house called the "Stag's Head."
Sunday April 5th.
A Conference was held at Carmarthen at a club room in the house called the "Rose and Crown." Tavern. The Conference commenced about 11 a.m. the forenoon was mostly spent by the Presidents of branches in reporting the condition of the branches that they are presiding over. We excommunicated from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the forenoon meeting the following - William Edwards, late from Treforest branch, for lying telling the saints in the Carmarthen Conference that he is an elder etc. also David Williams, and Henery Lloyd for drunkness.
Bro. Bywater preached in the meeting at 2 p.m. on the first principles of the gospel, and after the close of the meeting I asked the saints and the priesthood to stay behind for a little while. After the strangers had left the room we had the cases of some of the brethren of the Llanelly branch under investigation for rebelling against the priesthood for a long time, and they were notified to attend the Conference to confess their sins, and if they would refuse to comply with that; that they should be excommunicated from the church. None of them attended neither did they send any one to give any reason for their none attendance, therefore they were excommunicated. Their names are as follows. David Williams, member, Benjamin Thomas elder, David Hughes, elder, David Thomas, elder, Thomas Griffiths, elder and Ann Roberts member. In the evening bro. David L. Davies (who I have appointed in the morning meeting to preside over the Carmarthen Conference) preached on the first principles of the gospel and I followed after him taking my text in the 13th Chapter of the first Epistle to the Corinthians and the 13th verse. The strangers present manifested by their conduct that they were favourable to the principles advocated there on the occation.
I forgot to mention that I have called bro. George Stokes an elder in the forenoon meeting and I ordained him also.
Brother Bywater and myself together with brothers David L. Davies and David Williams stopped over night at the "Stag's Head" Tavern.
Monday April 6th.
At Carmarthen Auditing the Conference books and turning them over to bro. David L. Davies the new president.
Tuesday April 7th.
Came from Carmarthen to Swansea. I received a letter from my beloved wife to day and enclosed in it 1 letter from my dear daughter Esther and another from my Sister Sarah Williams. I was truly happy to hear once more from my dear family. They were all well at the date of writing (March 2) 1863.
Wednesday April 8th.
At Swansea writing letters to my wife, my daughter Esther and my Sister Sarah Williams. I posted the three letters in one envelope & addressed it to my wife at Great Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, U. S. America.
Thursday April 9th.
I visited some of the relatives of the wife of David Morgans who lives in Utah Territory. the above Morgan has sent order to get some money to be paid to his wife's sister and enough to take some other person to the valley with her this spring. I saw the young women that intends to go away; one of them is a Sister to David Morgan's wife and the other a cousin. The two young females will emigrate to Utah I believe this year if they will receive their money in time. Their names each of them is Eliza Williams. After I returned to Swansea I met with brother Robert Wilson a young brother that I have ordained an elder about five months ago; he came to Swansea a few days ago from Lancashire to see his friends ere his departure to Utah. As him and me were walking together in Oxford Street he put his hand in his pocket and gave me ten shillings; which I consider very kind of him, and my desire is that the Lord may bless him with many blessings.
Friday April 10th.
At Swansea.
Saturday April 11th.
At Swansea, visiting the saints. I met about noon with brothers G. G. Bywater and Francis D. Hughes at bro. William Richards' house.
Sunday April 12th.
A Conference was held in Swansea to day in the morning a council was held in the Saints Hall, Orrange St. We were under the nessessity of severing from the Church several that were not worthy of a standing in it, and some were suspended.
At 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. meetings brother Bywater and myself addressed the congregations, so also did brother Robert Wilson and Francis D. Hughes addressed the congregations and we had a good times of it through the day. I stopped over night at Mr. John Robins' house Bathurst Street.
Monday April 13th.
At Swansea in company with brothers Bywater and Hughes, and giving such counsels as I felt dictated.
Tuesday April 14th.
Brother Bywater & myself left Swansea this afternoon. I came to Merthyr and he went to Aberdare.
I received a letter to day from Elder Chancey W. West informing me that Elder William G. Mills President of the Birmingham Conference has been excommunicated from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints for the sin of Adultery with two sisters who confessed that Mills had seduced them. I am sorry that men will give way to temtations knowing that the sin of Adultery is a great sin against the Almighty.
I pray that the Almighty will give me power over all temtations so that I may stand firm and stedfast and unshaken in my course while I live up the earth. vI received letters from other Individuals also to day.
Wednesday April 15th.
At the Conference house writing and visiting the Saints in the afternoon.
Thursday April 16th.
Brother Bywater and myself visited brother William Jones and his family at Blinayr Garth near Cwmcad Ifor., which place is situated near Dowlais - we were kindly treated by him and his family; and his father and mother-in-law, who also resides in the house with brother William Jones. William Morgan is the name of the Father-in-law to brother William Jones. Sister Morgan seems to be a very fine woman, and so is her daughter Margaret Morgan.
I attended a branch meeting at Dowlais this evening, where bro. Bywater and myself addressed the congregation. Returned to Merthyr in the evening.
Friday April 17th.
At Merthyr writing letters etc.
Saturday April 18th.
At Merthyr writing and etc. Brother Bywater did go yesterday to Mr. Williams of Cefnpenar, near Cwmbach to collect £25.0.0 that Sister Martha Morgan sent an order to collect them. Bro. Bywater brought the money with him to day; and I am going to forward them to Elder John M. Kay, President of the Birmingham Conference.
Sunday April 19th.
Attended a District Council at the "White Lion" room in the forenoon; We were under the painful nessessity of severing some from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints for unchristian like conduct.
I was thought proper in the council to unite the Ynysgan branch with the Merthyr Branch and after it was put to vote it was carried unanimously.
I attended a Sacrament meeting with the Saints of the Merthyr Branch, in the afternoon. I attend a meeting at the same place in the evening where brother John Evans, travailing elder in this conference preached a short discourse on the first principles of the gospel, and I followed after him on the same subject. Several strangers were in attendance; and I felt considerable liberty in addressing the people.
Monday April 20th.
I receive "Letters of Appointments from President Cannon to those brethren who are appointed to preside over Conferences in the place of those who shall be liberated to emigrate to Zion this season. The names of the brethren that are appointed to succeed those presidents that are leaving the Welsh Mission are as follows - Edwin Cox, President of the Monmouth Shire conference, George Stokes, President of the Cardiff Conference, David Jones President of the Carnarvon Shire Conference, David L. Davies President of the Carmarthen Conference, and George Gibbs President of the Pembroke Shire Conference. I forgot to pen down the circumstance that took place in the White Lion Room last night after the meeting that took place between me and Ann Roberts. She has been telling lies about me in Dowlais, Llanelly, and Merthyr, and I asked her in the presence of Brothers Bywater, John Evans, travailing elder and William Jones, President of the Merthyr branch if she has told the things that I have head in the above mentioned places. She denied of telling such things, and afterwards she said that she has said some things, that she said that she was very sorry for. I told her that I would forgive her on the condition that she would go to the places that she has been slanderring and lying about me and call those words back.
Brother David E. Jones of Neath came to Merthyr this evening in order to be ready to go to North Wales to preside over the Carnarvon Shire Conference. Brother George G. Bywater will accompany brother d. E. Jones to the North to morrow.
Tuesday April 21st.
Brothers Bywater and David E. Jones left Merthyr at 1.10 p.m. for Ruabon. I posted a letter for brother to PRESIDENT Cannon, with a Draft on a Bank in Liverpool enclosed in it.
Wednesday April 22nd.
I forward a letter to President G. Q. Cannon this morning and enclosed in it an order from bro. Joseph W. Morgan on bro. Cannon take £2. as ship deposit for Daniel Towler and bro. Horatio Hancock.
I forwarded a "West of England & South Wales District Bank Post Bill" to Brother John M. Ray for £25.0.0.
Thursday April 23rd.
I seigned an order from J. W. Morgan on Prest. Cannon for £2.00.
I forwarded a post office order to Bro. David M. Davies to assist him to pay his debts. The order amounted to £4.0.0.
Friday April 24th.
At Merthyr.
Saturday April 25th.
Came from Merthyr in the afternoon to Tredegar.
After my arrival at Tredegar I met with brothers Richard Palmer and Edward T. Edwards.
I found after my arrival at Tredegar that brother Edwin Cox is in debt, and I found that there is an influence against him among the Saints; and that they do not like him to be appointed to preside over them in the Monmouth Shire Conference. I sent for bro. E. Cox to come to me, and after he came I questioned him about his debt etc he acknowledged it, he seems to be a tolerably good young man; but I feel satisfied that he is not the one to preside over this (Monmouth Shire) Conference; he seems to be light and triffling in his ways; he does not seem to have that weight about him that I could trust to preside over that Conference.
Sunday April 26th.
Attended a genneral meeting at the Talbot room Tredegar. The room was nearly full in the morning meeting and a good spirit prevailed through the morning meeting. We met in the same place at two p.m. I in conexion with bro. Palmer confirmed a young bro. and a young sister members in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints. Brothers R. Palmer, E. T. Edwards addressed the saints, and we all felt considerable freedom in so doing.
I published a Conference at the Blina at the close of the meeting to meet at the "Yew Tree" room Sunday the 10th of May next.
Monday April 27th.
Came from Tredegar to Merthyr Tydfil. I came by way of Rhymny and I called there at the house of brother William Lewis President of the Rhymny branch and I asked him if he would be willing to go to Preside the Monmouth Shire Conference. He answered that he would be willing to do so.
I came to Merthyr in the afternoon.
Tuesday April 28th.
I wrote a letter to President Cannon this morning informing him of my visit to Monmouth Shire, and gave him my reasons that I did not appoint brother Edwin Cox to Preside over the Monmouth Shire conference.
I seigned two orders on Prest. Cannon; one from bro. Joseph W. MORGAN and the other from bro. Francis D. Hughes. I spent my time in the morning to write and I visited some of my friends, and the saints in the afternoon.
Wednesday April 29th.
At the Conference house writing letters etc.
Thursday April 30th.
Brother David L. Davies, President of the Carmarthen Conference called with me to day at the Conference house; he came to Merthyr from Dowlais, having been visiting his father.
left Merthyr in the afternoon and came to Cardiff.
After my arrival in Cardiff I saw brother Joseph W. Morgan the President of that Conference, and brother George Stokes who I intend to be the successor for bro. Morgan in the Presidency of the Cardiff Conference.

May 1863

Friday May 1st.
At Cardiff visiting some of the saints.
Saturday May 2nd.
At Cardiff Bro. G. G. Bywater came to Cardiff in the afternoon from Merthyr, him and me stopped together over night at brother Samuel L. Evans' house.
Sunday May 3rd.
Attended Conference at Cardiff, we met in the saints' Hall at ten a.m. The brethren that presides over the various branches comprising the Cardiff conference were called upon to report the condition of their branches; which they have done.
In our afternoon meeting Elder George Stokes was appointed to preside over the Cardiff conference.
The day was spent in teaching and instructing the saints by Elder G. G. Bywater and myself. Elders F. D. Hughes, Morgan and Stokes also addressed the congregation. for a short time.
Monday May 4th.
At Cardiff in company with brothers, Bywater, Hughes, Morgan and Stokes.
Tuesday May 5th.
Came by rail from Cardiff to Swansea.
Wednesday May 6th.
Came from Swansea to Cefnerwth my sister's house and stopped there over night that night.
Thursday May 7th.
Came from my sister's house to Haverfordwest and stopped over night at bro. George Gibbs' house.
Friday May 8th.
Came from H. West to Fray Strop Cross to Mr. Moses Cousin's house; his two daughters, Letitia and Elizabeth are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints; and they are good and faithful sisters.
I stopped at Mr. Cousins' house over night.
Saturday May 9th.
Came to H. West in the morning; and I was obliged to keep my bed in the afternoon in consequence of a severe cold, which I had taken.
Sunday May 10th.
Attended conference held in Elder George Gibbs house Haverfordwest. Brother John Gibbs was released from the Presidency of the Pembroke Shire conference and brother George Gibbs was appointed to succeed his bro. John in the presidency of that conference. The Authorities of the church were sustained in the usual way and good order and feeling was the order of the day. I preached twice in the conference feeling a very good freedom to do so.
I called bro. George Thomas to the office of a Deacon, he has proven himself so far a faithful young man.
I received letters from home this morning - one from my wife, John my son, Ann my daughter, and bro. William Lewis, Mason. John in his letter gives me an account of the situation of our farm, and how he and others have been stopping the water to overflow it etc.
John has planted 18 or 20 apple trees in the garden this year. My wife says that there is an apricot tree in our garden in full bloom.
Ann says that she is very desirous for me to go home.
Monday May 11th.
At Haverfordwest, my health being poorly I did not do much to day.
Tuesday May 12th.
Came from Haverfordwest to my Niece's house called Llanfalltey. She treated me very kindly and sent the servant man with a "dog cart" to send me in the afternoon to Whitland Station.
Came to Carmarthen and stopped there over night.
Wednesday May 13th.
Came from Carmarthen to Cardiff. I met with Mrs. Cheavers proprietor of the Naptha works at Brechfa, Carmarthen and another place in Monmouth Shire. My brother David used to work for Mr. Cheavers at Brechfa, he spoke of my brother in the highest terms; and appeared to be very glad that my brother was doing well.
I went after being kindly invited by Mr. Cheavers with him to the Angel Hotel in Cardiff where he paid for refreshments to me, and he also wished me to call at his house at the Myrtle Hill near the Carmarthen Junction Station. I addressed the saints at our hall in Cardiff this evening.
Thursday May 14th.
At Cardiff visiting the saints.
Friday May 15th.
Came from Cardiff in the afternoon to Merthyr, and there were several letters there for me.
Saturday May 16th.
Writing letters etc.
Sunday May 17th.
Brother G. G. Bywater and myself visited the saints at the Aberdare branch. I preached twice at the "Horse and Groom" room, at 2 p.m. and at 6 p.m.
Returned to Merthyr in the evening.
Monday May 18th. vAt the conference house writing letters. I wrote one to President George Q. Cannon accquainting him of what bro. Robert Evans has been telling the saints in North Wales, that is that he has not finished his work that President Young has sent him to do, and he (bro. Evans) will not go to Utah this year as he has a great deal of work to do in this country. I also stated to President Cannon that bro. Hugh Roberts has been endeavouring to weaken the faith of bro. D. E. Jones, saying that there is no more people to come to the church in that part of North Wales, and also saying that President Young is not a Prophet; but only a President of the Church. I sent letters to brothers David E. Jones, George Stokes, and Sister C. S. Jenkins informing her that there is yet a prospect of her bro. to emigrate this year.
Tuesday May 19th.
At the house writing letters to brothers Wm. Lewis, President of the Monmouth Shire Conference, Francis D. Hughes, President of the West Glamorgan Conference informing them about getting the list of the names of the intending emigrants for Utah this season.
I also answered a letter that I received from Mr. Wm. H. Fouler of London, who belonged to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints. He manifest a great confidence in me and he wishes to know if I will correspond with him and give him some advice etc.
Wednesday May 20th.
At the conference house writing letters etc.
Thursday May 21st.
I posted a letter to my wife, and enclosed in it one for John my son, one for Ann my daughter, and one for bro. William Lewis, mason. I informed my wife in my letter to her that I am going to send a few things to her by bro. John Roberts of Merthyr, and Sister Catharine S. Jenkins. I stated that I would send the List of the Artiles in my next letter to her.
I left Merthyr in the evening for Cardiff, where I met bro. George Stokes the President of that Conference; he sorely complained to me the neglect of bro. Joseph W. MORGAN (his Predecessor in the presidency of that Conference) that he does not take interest in showing him and explaining the order or system of keeping the conference books in good order etc.
I stopped in brother Samuel Evans' house over night.
Friday May 22nd.
I came from Cardiff to Swansea in order to get money of Mr. David Evans to take to Liverpool to President Cannon; but the money I could not get in consequence of some Lease to be sold and that cannot be done until he shall hear from brother Elias Jones from Utah who has written the order for him to pay the £40.0.0.
I came from Swansea to Merthyr in the evening much fatigued by travailing.
Saturday May 23rd.
At Merthyr writing letters etc.
Sunday May 24th.
Attended a District council at the White Lion hall in the fore noon; I taught the Priesthood the nessessity of them to pay their tithing and for them to teach the same to the saints in the branches where they are laboring.
After I was through with my remarks; brother G. G. Bywater spoke, and after he was through with his remarks, I called the brethren in council to speak their feelings on what we have taught them. All the brethren that did speak expressed themselves very willing to coincide with the instructions given them by bro. Bywater and myself.
I met with the saints in a Sacrament meeting at 2 p.m. in the same hall and a very good feeling prevailed.
Brothers Bywater, Edward T. Edwards and myself preached at the same place in the evening upon the first principles of the gospel to very respectable congregation many of whom were strangers. I pray that the Lord Almighty may bless the labors of us His Servants through the day.
Monday May 25th.
I received a Telegram from President George Q. Cannon at noon to day, in which he informs me that the Cardiff, East Glamorgan, and Monmouth Shire saints are to emigrate via London.
I sent a letter to Mr. H. Besant respecting the fares of the passengers from Wales to London etc. etc.
Tuesday May 27th.
I received a letter this morning in which he states that he will let the full fare Passengers from Cardiff to London for 13/ each, and children under 12 years will be at half price; and children under 3 year old free.
I answered Mr. Besant's letter to day and stated that I agree to his terms with few exceptions, which I hope he will agree with.
Wednesday May 27th.
I left Merthyr this morning and came to Liverpool about half past 5 p.m. I met President Cannon at his Office at 42 Islington, and several others of the American brethren.
Thursday Mary 28th.
At Liverpool. The saints from the Pembroke Shire Conference and the Western Glamorgan and Cardiff Conferences arrived by the Steamer Sovereign about 5 p.m. I conducted them to the Dock where the ship Cynosure was, and the brethren and sisters went on board that evening and were pretty comfortable considering the circumstances. I was stopping over night at Mr. Clark's house Hunter Street.
Friday May 29th.
At Liverpool assisting the saints to be ready to embark from that Port to New York. Brother David M. Steward was appointed to Preside over the saints on board the "Cynosure" from Liverpool to New York. I took tea this evening with Sister Isabella Griffiths from 27 Church street, Crewe, Cheshire.
Saturday May 30th.
I visited the saints on board the 'Cynosure" this morning in company with many of the brethren from the Valley. We bade good bye to dear saints about noon; praying that the blessing of the Almighty may accompany them while crossing the might deep and over the Railways and plains until they will safely reach their desired destinations in Deseret.
At half past 5 p.m. President Cannon, John L. Smith, Brigham Young Jun. Chancey W. West, John C. Graham, and myself came from Liverpool to London by rail in first Class carriage. The distance form Liverpool to London is 209 miles, and we were six hours exactly making the journey.
Bro. George Halliday President of t