New Newbold moon, Tuesday Apr. 10. Leave at 6 a.m. for Chesterfield. Here quite a number of the Saints had gathered at the railroad station to see six of there brethren and sisters off. Leave at 7:10. On arriving at Claycross station more Saints got on the train. We change at Amber Gate, Millersdale, also at Maple. Arrive at Liverpool at 11 a.m. at Central Station. Leave my company and go to the office [p. 54] 42 Islington where I meet Elder George Parkinson. I then got my books, also fine book for Ralph Smith. Then return to station when I got a number of the Saints to come to the office and get their tickets. Was at the office over two hours. Took dinner with Apostles J. H. Smith and 6 elders. When we got through with our business we went to the line at railroad station and found the Saints had been removed to there with their luggage from the Central. Here we took train at 3:40 for the Alexandria Dock and soon got to that station. From here we had all we could do to pack our luggage to the ship and had to rest considerable. [p. 55] On the road when I reached the ship saw three elders that I crossed the Atlantic with. After having a look around a few hours at 6:30 three sisters we take bus to Dale Street, then walk to landing stage and hove a sail to Birkenhead. Parade the upper deck during the time of sailing. Return by the next boat then take the same line of Buss and reach the ship at 9:30. The three young sisters were pleased with there out when we got on board the ship. I was engaged until 11:30 in getting my company that I brought from Chesterfield located in berths. At 12 got a Berth myself in [p. 56] in [SIC] the first cabin and retired to rest. [- -]

Wednesday, Steamship Nevada, Alexandria Dock, Liverpool. Apr. 11. Arose at5 a.m. with headache. Leave before 6 a.m. and get on streetcar and ride to Pierhead then by boat to Tranmere and went to see my cousin, who had a girl 7 years of age, very sick. Took breakfast with them and left and recrossed the river then by bus to Everton and walk down to Fox Street and see my aunt who was in a very wretched condition. After staying a few moments I bade her goodbye. This was my [p. 57] last relative I saw in England. It was at 10:10 a.m. From here I made my way to 42 Islington to see after a volume of stars [Millennial Star] I had not received and remained in the office until President Smith and the elders left and accompanied them to the tender, which sailed down the side of the dock, and when we reached the Alexandria Dock found the Nevada underway, we soon got on board. A tugboat pulled her out and at 1:30 p.m. the boat had her out of the dock gate. When she let go the rope and I went below and sat in the cabin to write when half an [p. 58] hours time had elapsed and the ship still going I made inquire and found we were going out to sea soon. After dinner, President McKay called the elders together when we held a council meeting and selected men to make an organization of the company. We then got the men together and instructed them in the duty that was required of them. The ship was divided into 7 wards with a president over each and myself appointed to preside over the four of the English speaking Saints and O. C. Larson over the Scandinavian. [p. 59] I then went to work informing the Saints of a meeting at 8 p.m. Then sought out some berth for those that were lacking. Was rather late to supper not knowing the time and did not eat much as the food was of a better quality than I had been having of late. At 8 p.m. the Saints were called together and a hymn sang, prayer by Elder [William H.] King then President David McKay was sustained as president of the company, W. H. King a secretary. After meeting we set our part of the ship off into wards and set out a guard. I [p. 60] went on deck for about an hour. It was a very pleasant evening. Went into the cabin at 9:40 and found a gentleman playing on the piano and a lady helping him to sing. All the Saints were feeling well at this time. Three sails set this evening at 11 p.m. I retired to rest in No. 1 berth in the same room as President David McKay.

Thursday, S. S. ship Nevada, off the Coast of Ireland. Apr. 12. Arose at 5 a.m. Have had a good nights rest. In good health and in better spirits then I have been for some time. Went on deck [p.61] at 5:45. Very fine morning. Saw the Coast of Ireland and one steamer in sight. Then find the Saints of the Sheffield Conference were all well. Then hunt up officers to get the key of the ladies lavatory, then got men appointed to watch the ladies closet. At 7 a.m. I called the Saints to order and we sung the hymn on the first page. Prayer by Elder Lambert, then sang again. I then gave the saints some instructions in regard to their mail matters and dismissed them at 7:20, when they sat down to breakfast. Then go on deck when the scenery was grand and entering Queenstown Harbor. [p. 62] It is entered by quite a narrow opening. When we pass through we found in the harbor many vessels, the "S.S. Illinois" lay there with her cargo of living freight. There was a war ship lay some distance from where we dropped anchor. Queenstown is built on some sloping hills and the buildings all appear to face the bay. All together it is a most beautiful place. We dropped anchor at 8:15 when a small boat came alongside containing four bare-headed females who threw a line on board and then each of them were hoisted up. Then their orange were hauled up after them. [p. 63] There was considerable merriment over getting up one basket, as it would catch on the side of the vessel, and the girl the it belonged to was very impertinent. During this time I received many letters which I gave to Elder W. [William] H. King. After breakfast the tender came alongside with passengers, which was taken on board. At 10 a.m. we steam up and leave and pass the "S.S. Italy" coming in with her cargo of living freight. The sun was out and the view of the coast was beautiful. Soon after dinner a few of the passengers were sick. [p. 64] Ann Green was the first one sick in my [-] from the Sheffield Conference. There was a stiff breeze all afternoon. We got together a few singers and organized a choir. There were many fishing boats in sight and one steamship going parallel with us. President McKay was sick. At 8 p.m. we gathered to prayers. [-] hymns were sung; prayer by Elder Emmet. It was very cold on deck this evening. Retired to rest at 9:30 p.m.

S.S. Nevada, Friday, April 13. Awoke about 4 a.m., arose at 5:15. Vessel [p. 65] rolling. Before I got dressed, began to feel sick. Got my tin and put it on the floor outside the door and went on my hands and knees. The fresh air, at this time, took the sickness off so I hurried up on deck. When we were surrounded with black clouds and a gale of wind and the spray coming over the deck; and the ship pitching, found a few passengers on deck. I soon got my head and feet wet, then went into steerage and found many sick. At 7 a.m., only about half a dozen was at the place [p. 66] appointed for prayers, and at this time the hatchway was was [SIC] being covered up. I told the brethren that we could not have prayers there and requested them to look after the sick. I felt bad myself but could not throw up. When I left the cabin, President McKay was vomiting. At 7:30 some clear sky and the sun out and a vessel in sight. Soon after this I went to the closet and was letting go both up and down. Made my way to the smoke room on deck. Got the steward to bring me some porridge. Eat a little then walk to the rail and let go. Then [p. 67] sat down in the small room at the top of stairs and was very sleepy. Got very cold. Then went out on deck and walked a short time. Then got a seat and held on to it until noon. The sun at this time was out and the ship rolling like a chip on a rough stream of water. She ships the water at the bow, every way that comes. At a few minutes past 12 p.m. I gave my seat to a woman and saw a dry place at the side of the smoke room, where I sat down to right this when she shipped a sea a midship and I had time to get on my feet before getting wet. Went below at 1 p.m. [p. 68] Saw President McKay. He was very sick and wished me to get some elders to administer to him. At this time I took sick again and had to get on deck quick and remained there a few hours. Got the steward to bring me some crackers, which I eat. About 5 p.m., got three sisters up on deck and saw the three families from the Sheffield Conference. Most all on board are sick. I could find no elders well enough to go and administer to the president. At 6 p.m. got the steward to bring me some crackers, cheese, and onion into the smoking room, [p. 69] which I eat. In a few minutes after, threw it up. Sat in the smoke room until 11 p.m. Eat two soda biscuits before going to bed.

S.S. Nevada, Saturday, Apr. 14. Awoke soon after 3 a.m. from the heavy rolling of the vessel, while taking in their sails. Could not sleep. After, arose at 6 a.m. feeling well but very weak. Went on deck and found more passengers on deck then there were yesterday. Saw most of the Saints of the Sheffield Conference. They were tolerable well. President [p. 70] McKay was very sick this morning. Cloudy, looks like storm. One sail in sight. Headwind. Ship rolling. Went to breakfast and eat a little porridge, and a small piece haddock. Then go on deck and remain there until noon. Eat dinner then go into the state room and stay with President McKay, who sent me for the doctor. When I went and invited the captain in, thinking he was the doctor. The doctor soon come and gave President McKay two pills and some lime water. I stay in the room. 5:30 when I got President McKay up and on deck and now [p. 71] the sky clear on the west. 6 p.m. headwind. At 8 p.m. quite a number at prayers this evening. I gave out a notice that there would be service held in the saloon at 10:30 tomorrow, Sunday, April 15. The sea getting calmer and most of the people getting over their sickness. Went on deck at 10 p.m. and only saw about half a dozen passengers on deck. Retire to rest very hungry. The ship sailing tolerable smooth.

S. S Nevada, Sunday, Apr. 15. Awoke early. Ship sailing very smooth, I could scarcely tell that I was at sea for a few moments after I awoke. President McKay got up and I saw him on [p. 72] deck then went among the Saints and found them all improving in health. At 7 a.m. had a good gathering to attend prayers. I am well in health. Cloudy and smooth sea. At 9 a.m. the deck is crowded and the Saints are singing the songs of Zion. 3 sails up. Sun out at 9:40. Five Irish men in a group playing cards. 10:30 went into the saloon to attend church. Service performed by the captain. When service was over the plate went around. At noon we are 739 miles from Ireland. At 3 p.m. a number of passengers came in the saloon and sang hymns for about an hour out of the ship's [p. 73] prayer books.

Went on deck at 4 p.m. Sea smooth. At 4:35 ship rolling heavy and sending the passengers all over the deck. Very cloudy at this time. Ship rolling considerable. At meal times today things sliding all over the table making a fearful noise. At suppertime there was a couple of rubbish in a dish opposite where I sat, and at every lurch of the ship it would slide back, and then in its forward movement I had to watch it close for fear it would leave the dish and come into my lap. Then I would [p.74] have been in a pretty pickle with gravy. Soon after supper, learned that Brother Gettins [William Gittins] fell down and dislocated his arm. At 8 p.m. we have prayers. I call on Elder [Daniel] Davies and [Charles] Lambert to speak a short time, then spoke a few moments myself. Then gave some instructions to those presiding over the wards, in reference to keeping the places clean. Went on deck at 10 and found all quiet. The soon retired to rest.

S.S. Nevada, Monday, Apr. 16. Awoke very early in good health. On deck at 6 a.m. [p. 75] Pass a ship very close. Took three elders and went and administered to Brother Gettins [William Gittins]. Then at 7 a.m. read out the hymns. Prayer by Elder Sharp. There was an increase in numbers at prayers. They sang with a good spirit. Ship sailing steady, smooth sea, rain. At 8 a.m. President McKay out on deck. After breakfast spent some time on deck, then walk all through the steerage and came to the conclusion that the Scandinavians in the forward part of the vessel were more orderly in their habits then were the Latter-day Saints. Noon, heavy head winds, sea rough and has [p. 76] the appearance of storming. Sailed 296 miles. 2:30, sea getting very rough, stiff head wind, middle of deck covered with people just succeeding in getting [-] in the intermediate. Spend most the afternoon in the state room. President McKay sick yet. Prayers at the usual time by Elder [Charles] Lambert and a short address by Elder [Alfred] Bailey, then a few remarks by myself, the singing by the Chesterfield Saints. Stay in steerage until bedtime. Head wind.
S.S. Nevada, Tuesday, Apr. 17. Arose at 5:30. Headache cause someone came in [p. 77] and closed the window. Went on deck at 6 a.m. Smooth sea; seven sails set but not well filled. Went and administered to Brother R. [Richard W.] Sterland [Stirland] then call a few singers together and prayer by Elder [Alfred] Bailey. At 7 a.m. eat a good breakfast and head not well. Went and sat in bedroom until after 11 a.m. then took a walk around the deck. It was crowded. Smooth sea and three sails up. Ship going very steady. Five groups card playing on deck. One company dancing to the music, the music of a violin. One lot [-] with a rope. See two of the Chesterfield sisters, each with a bottle of Porter in their laps. Smoke room, [p. 78] card playing on the tables, checkers on another. Two gentlemen their legs across the third. Some shining. Officers with Quadrenk in their hands. Two groups eating dinner on deck. Noon sailed 270 miles the last 24 hours. After dinner stayed below until 4:45 fixing up reference book. Sea very smooth and ship sailing steady. At 7:30 had a good attendance at prayers. Prayer by Elder [Charles] Lambert, short address by Elder T. Emmett. After meeting a few of Saints remained under the hatch where we hold meetings and sang hymns until 10 p.m. I then went on deck, it was a beautiful moonlight [p. 79] evening. Find a few on deck. My head not very well yet.

S.S. Nevada bound west on her 113 voyage. Wednesday, Apr. 18. Awoke very early. Arose and was on deck at 6 a.m. Light fog, it gets thicker every few minutes. At 6:30 the fog signal is sounded every few moments. Slight pain in my head this morning. President McKay is out on deck. In about an hour the atmosphere clears up some and the fog horn is not sounded. Sat in conversation with Elder W. [William] H. King until 10:45 a.m., when it sets into rain. Then [p. 80] there is a scattering off deck. The fog horn commences again at 12:15. Stayed below until 4 p.m., very sleepy, then went on deck for a while. The sun was out for about an hour. Went through the steerage. During tea time all seemed well satisfied and had good appetites. About this time the ship was making 13 1/4 knots per hour. The fog soon thickens up again. Went and sat down to supper, 6:30 p.m., and got through at 7 then went with three of the elders to administer to Elder D. [Daniel] Davies at 7:20. Can feel the ship stop [p. 81] (cause fog). At 7:35 call the Saints to order. Prayer by Elder [Alfred] Bailey. Then an address by Elder W. [William] H. King. Benediction by President McKay. Then took a walk on deck. Sea as smooth as a sheet of glass. Captain on the bridge where I have seen him all day. 8:30 one bell, the lookout cries all is well. Go below at this time as the air was cold. The moon is out. 9:20 can feel the propeller move and the ship starts. Fifteen minutes later she stops again, we are on the banks of Newfoundland. Vaccination going on yesterday, and today. Sailed 295. [p. 82]

S.S. Nevada, Bank of Newfoundland, Thursday, Apr. 19. Awoke very early. Could hear them steam up and move along slow for short time then stop again. At daylight they start again. Went on deck at 6 a.m. and could see some distance off, then go in steerage and find the Saints gathering to prayers, ten minutes before the appointed time, which I took as an indication that they were feeling well. We sang the hymn on page 7 with good spirit. Prayer by Elder [Charles] Sharp, then sing "Oh Ye Mountains High." Elder [Charles] Lambert then commenced to gather in the railroad tickets. [p. 83] I then walked around among the Saints 40 minutes while breakfast was being served which consisted of coffee, oatmeal, gruel, bread & butter. The waiters were a little late with the bread and there was a few grumblers at at [SIC] one of the tables. Went on deck at 8 a.m. and they commenced to blow the horn. 8:30 breakfast in good health. After breakfast stay in bedroom until noon. When I went out into the steerage to see the Saints at dinner they all had a plenty of beef and potatoes and most of them seemed well satisfied. All I could see was that most of them had too much meat. Sail 225. [p. 84] Then went on deck and could see that the fog was giving way and the sea was like a sheet of glass. 1 p.m. dinner. Racks taken off the tables, which I took as a sign that we were over the roughest of our voyage. Stay below until 3 p.m. when I got on deck and sat there an hour and 45 minutes. It was cloudy and cold. Head wind, sea getting rough. Learn that we have passed the banks of Newfoundland and at noon today we were 1,091 miles from New York. Went with 3 elders and administered to a sick brother. At 7:40 there was a good attendance at meeting. Prayer by Elder Charles Davies. W. [William] H. King spoke [p. 85] about 15 minutes. As soon as he finished speaking, a lady on deck shouted down the hatchway, "Put him out." When another lady tried to get up a [-], but one followed her. At this moment a hymn was started and benediction by Elder [Charles] Sharp. At 8:30 went on deck and found it was a pleasant, moonlight and clear evening and seven sails set and well filled. The contrast was great when compared with last night. All the people seemed to be enjoying themselves. The Saints singing, the gentiles [p. 86] pacing the deck. Sat in the saloon a short time and retire to rest after 11 p.m.

S.S. Nevada, Friday, Apr. 20. Awoke very early. Arose soon after 5 a.m. On deck at 6 a.m. Fine morning, clear sky, sun out. Seven sails set. Sailors washing deck. Ship going very steady but trembling much from the working of the machinery. Slight pain in my head. 7 a.m. prayer by President McKay and a few remarks after. Stayed below 40 minutes, then go on deck and stay there until 8:30, then breakfast and return to [p. 87] deck with the intention of reading and took my seat by the saloon window with my feet against the smoke room and there I sat until noon and was too sleepy to read. The sun was very warm, in fact it was the finest morning I have witnessed this year. Am somewhat low in spirits today. Soon we have sailed 321 miles last 24 hours. We are in a line with the Sable Islands. Spend a few hours on deck, get in conversation with a woman that was going to Logan, then went into state room and listened to Elder [David] McKay & [Charles] Lambert [p. 88] conversing and stay there until supper time. Sail set and smooth sailing. People feeling well. Children skipping with ropes. Heard that there was a concert in the steerage. At 4:30 called the people together under the hatchway, singing, prayer by Elder C. [Charles] Lambert, singing, Elder [Alfred] Bailey spoke a short time, then I got Elder W. [William] H. King to address the strangers when he spoke with power for over 35 minutes. Then got on deck a short time and find there was a stiff breeze and 7 sails well all filled and the ship sailing steady. Cold wind. I [p. 89] soon go below. All feeling well so far as I can learn. Have had a slight pain in my head, learn that there will be a concert in the steerage tomorrow afternoon.

S.S. Nevada, Saturday, Apr. 21. Arose at 5:30 and was soon on deck. Fine morning, rough sea, heavy wind, the pilot boat in sight. Went below to prayers. Very few came. Learned that there were a quite a number sick. Prayer by Elder [Charles] Sharp. Spoke a short time giving instructions, then was soon on deck and [p. 90] learned that the pilot had just got on board and the boat, No. 13, was a short distance astern with her bow pitching into the water and two men in a small row boat that had brought the pilot to our vessel, was being tossed about on the sea before they could get to the boat they had left, they would go out of sight every few seconds when one would think that the sea had engulfed him when I lose sight of this little boat, I watch our mate hoist the signals to give the pilot boat the latitude [p. 91] and longitude. Then go to breakfast and find President McKay sick. After breakfast, sat on in saloon until near noon writing to F. B. Woolley when the steward wished to set the table for dinner when I go to the opposite end and found that it shook so bad that I could not write, then took a walk through the steering and saw the Saints partaking of a good dinner: soup, beef, potatoes. Then got on deck when we pass the pilot boat No. 4. Stiff head wind, sails all reefed, sun shining, weather cold, many passengers complaining of having colds. After dinner we fee [tip] the waiter [p. 92] and chamberman, then go around and take up a collection for the men that bolcked our boat. Got 7/6. Then go into saloon and finish writing to President W. In the evening we had a good meeting. Speaker, Elder [Charles] Sharp and D. [David] McKay. Sailed 309 miles.

S.S. Nevada, Sunday, Apr. 22. Awoke very early. Got up at daylight. Change underclothes and on deck by 6 a.m. Three sail in sight. Very cold morning. Go below at 7 a.m. A good attendance at prayers. I spoke a few moments counsel the people to change their clothes. Stay in steerage about an [p. 93] hour. Assist Elder [Thomas] Emmett in receiving letters, then received some money from the president for the stewards. At a few minutes past 8 a.m. went on deck and saw the land of America. Also several sails in sight. Slight pain in my head. After breakfast spent a few hours on deck. Cloudy, cold and slight rain. About noon at this time, in company with O. C. Larson, go to the steerage and present the steward, Thomas Evanson, a Norwegian, with £1.9.0 to be divided between himself and his three assistants. We then presented him with ten shillings [p. 94] for himself as a token of appreciation of his labors in doing all in his power for the comfort of our people. I then sat in the saloon showing some passengers the album of Salt Lake and learn from one of them that the fine steeple on the town hall of Rockdale had been burned down. This was one of the two finest in England. At 2 p.m. it set in to rain heavy and we soon got inside of the houses. The scenery was grand going up to New York. At 3:30 we stopped a short distance after passing between two ports. Here a couple of doctors came on board and the emigrants were all [p. 95] sent to the forward part of the ship. Then they had to pass these doctors and show a ticket of vaccination. There were some few that had not got tickets and it was amusing to see them have to strip in a hurry. One young man had not been vaccinated when the knife was out he was done in a hurry. They got through at 4:15 when we steamed up and started again at this time. The scenery was very varied. Ships lay at anchor, small steamer plying in all directions. Quite a few rowboats on the river also. At 4:30 we pass Castle Garden, [p. 96] get a good view of the long suspension bridge. We pass along close by the steamboat landing saw a place where there had been a very extensive fire. We got a very good view of the large iron steamboats and the vessel went into her berth at quay and fastened in the same place where I started from April 19, 1881. There was a game way put up and a few persons came on board and most of the passengers went onshore so as to say that they had landed. It was raining heavy all afternoon which marred the scenery considerable. The "S.S. ship Arizona" lay at [p. 97] the other side of the same shed and in the same place she was when I left in 1881. The church emigration agent came on board and was soon engaged with the president and secretary of the company. I had a little business to do for some of the Saints then retired to rest.

Monday, Apr. 23, S.S. Nevada Landing, 38 New York. Arose at daylight. Raining. President McKay called the elders together and gave us some instructions in regard to gathering up a subscription to give the custom officers to get them to work hard so that we may leave [p. 98] New York this evening. We started the subscription among ourselves. I gave all I had which was two dollars and six pence when the elder said I should be blessed. I then went into the steerage and got the presidents together and informed them of what was wanted. When they went to work and collected £2.15.3. which I gave to W. [William] H. King. Then got breakfast after which I stood at the bottom of the gang way to see that the Utah luggage was kept separate. This was one of the busiest scenes that I was ever engaged in. The boxes was [p. 99] knocked about at a fearful rate, quite a number of them got broke. The Scandinavians had the best trunks. This was a lively time, everyone looking out for his own luggage and the custom officers examining at the same time. We however got through at 11:15 and left by boat for Castle Garden, the rain and sleet coming in my face while sailing down the river. When we got in the Castle it was one solid mass of emigrants. We were packed as close as we could be, and the noise was something a person does not often hear. After being here about two hours we got in a large [p. 100] barge, which had the appearance of a warehouse, learning that we would not move until 4 p.m. I went ashore with Mr. Wilson and took a walk to the Brooklyn Suspension Bridge and returned back in about an hour and half when I [-] a Mr. Walters of Claycross and we had quite a chat. I then went on board the barge and sat there until 9 p.m. when we received the word to leave and on getting out found that we were across the river at Jersey Station, Lake Erie railroad. I did not feel the sailing of the boat across the river. At 11:30 we leave for the west and lay down to sleep. [p. 101]

Cars, Lake Erie Railroad, Tuesday, Apr. 24. In good health but did not rest very well. Passed Fort Jarvis at four a.m., 89 miles from Jersey. The ground covered with snow. At 7:10 pass [-] 135 miles from Jersey. Snowing. We travel along the River Delaware. It has small towns along its banks. Frame houses. The chief business seems to be the manufacturing of lumber. Saw mills by the river. Saw a number of rafts very small. Timber in sight along the low hills by the riverside. Trees covered with snow and as the appearance of midwinter. Houses small and painted white. We cross the [p. 102] river at 8:20. Recrossed again and reached the Susquehanna at 10 a.m. and stay here a short time. Sister [Elizabeth] Yates and Brother Robert Gray each put a quarter dollar in my hand. Then step into restaurant and get some refreshment. We continue on and at 10:30 the ground is bare and ready for the plow but snow in the timber. In another half hours travel we reach Binghamton City. A beautiful place. Here we have left the snow and the sun is out. Here we cross the Shenang River. There is a number of iron bridges at this place. I got some lost articles and went through [p. 103] the cars. Found the owner for one last night. Supper and dinner was given me by George H. Wilson from Owesgo. 12 a.m. Then Elmira, a large manufacturing city close by here, was their fairground, also pleasure ground, sawmill, a number of fine buildings at the place. During the afternoon passed several train of tanks. At 2:10 we were 290 1/4 miles from Jersey. We cross a bridge 230 feet high. At 6 p.m. we are at the top of a summit in a snowstorm. Big supper of a rosa bacon. We arrive at Buffalo at 9 p.m. Here we had to change cars. I had been appointed in the forenoon [p. 104] to take charge of a car with John James to assist me. The cars that we had to go into was put right ahead of the ones that we were in and each man that had charge of a car took lead of his company and walked forward with his company following till they reached the end of the train. We were going by without having to get out on the platform but the cars on this Grand Trunk Railroad had a seat or two less in them which caused us much confusion. When I got to the car that my company was to occupy [p. 105] I was lacking a seat for one family and three families would not go forward into the car appointed for them for sometime. However, I got two of these families to come forward. Then I left the one that would not make move on listen to what we told her. But in a while after this woman and children I found in my car, caused me considerable traveling around to find her a place which I finally did for her. Then it being midnight and my company all being provided for, found my friend George H. [p. 106] Wilson when we lay down together. We are both short men but the space we had to lay between was too short for us. A son of old A. Miner of Salt Lake City who was returning from New York where he had been to study surgery, hearing of our little difficulty, said if he had a knife he could obviate it for us. We smiled and hoped the young man would not have to commence the practice of his profession while on the cars. This days travel has been through the state of New York close on the line of Pennsylvania. Don't know when we left Buffalo. [p. 107]

Car Canada, Chicago and Grand Trunk Railway, Wednesday Apr. 25. Arrived at 4 a.m. and hear the train start. Learn that we had broke loose in the night and had been left some distance. Daylight a light snow on the ground. Log houses in sight. Plenty of timber country level. Got up at 7 a.m. George H. Wilson gave me breakfast. In good health. Cold cloudy morning. Go to my car 832 and find the folks all well. Was called upon to administer to a sick child, Alice Booth. Then Sister [Eliza] Gettins [Gittins] by the time we reached the first large town. All frame houses, no paint on them. [p. 108] At 10:30 we reach St. Thomas and stay a half an hour. I bought a broom so as to try and keep my car clean. We passed through considerable timberland, some of it being cleared off for farming purposes. The plow and meadowland is furrowed same as England and is fenced in small pieces. The crops are being put in now. Timber log houses, rail fences, stumps, and cord wood is the principle things to be seen. Mr. Wilson gave me dinner. 12:45, administered to another child who had a fever on it. In a short time I fell into [p. 109] a doze and was awoke several times and reminded of the beautiful scenery that we were passing along the lake but I could not get aroused up until we got opposite Detroit, a large city in Michigan, United States. Here the train was divided and run on boats double track. At 3:40 we left Canada and was again on American soil. At 3:50 at this place of landing there was quite a business going on in building warfs of large hewn logs and filled with boulders. These warfs are floated or taken in tow to where they are wanted. There is quite a number of steam [p. 110] boats here. See a large dredger at work. Three small craft passes in tow loaded with boulders. Our president is trying to get three of our cars changed for better ones but at this time of my writing does not know whether he will be able to accomplish it as the station master said they were short as two large trains of emigrants had left here today. We stayed here until 5 p.m. The emigrant laid in a supply of provisions and as we move out everyone is eating. We pass along through a beautiful piece of country. Houses small frame. Eat supper with Mr. Wilson and was about falling [p. 111] asleep when President McKay came along accompanied by Elder [Charles] Sharp and [Charles] Lambert and requested me to accompany them to administer to a sick child. Then a sister, then two more children, then a brother and another child, then went to the end of the train to see two of the parts that came from the Scheffield Conference that had got separated from my. At 9 p.m. pass through the 8 cars and find the passengers all in their seats in all kinds of positions as they could fix themselves for a night of sleep. I reached the car that the elders were in and got a blanket and [p. 112] lay down aside Mr. George H. Wilson. The train went fast and made considerable noise and I did not sleep much.

Car Chicago, Illinois, Thursday Apr. 26. Arose at 3:25 as the train arrived in Chicago. Went to the car I had charge of and in about an hours time we changed cars into Chicago and North Western and as soon as it was daylight there was a wagon load of bread there and one with milk for sale. As soon as the people got their supply we left at. I begged a small cake of Sister Julien [p. 113] and in a while after Brother [William] Yates gave me a cake. Then seeing the people all right in my car. I went to Mr. Wilson and got breakfast with him. As we pass along 26 miles the country is level and well-populated. Most of the houses are frame. Trees line the street. We now get into a hilly country and the farms commence and patches of timber are in sight. Also fruit trees around the residences. At 8 a.m. cloudy. In good health. One of my lat. of Saints not well, R. H. Bacon. I sat in the car with the above sister until noon and took dinner with her and her [p. 114] [-]. The country is beautiful and plowing is going on in most of the fields. We have passed at 10:30. We reached Sterling 109 miles from Chicago and by noon reached Fulton and cross the Mississippi on an iron bridge and arrive at Clinton, a large city. Here we stay sometime and change locomotives. Here the weather is warm. At about 9 p.m. I was called upon to anoint the arms of seven children and one sister. Their arms was much swollen from the effects of vaccination on board the ship. After I got through anointing, requested Elder Lindhl [Nils R. Lindahl] to offer [p. 115] up prayer. It was quite a sight to see so many little ones suffering. At 2 p.m. we are near 37 miles west of Clinton and traveling fast. At 4 p.m. we cross the Mississippi River at Cedar Rapids on an iron bridge. At 6:20 pass by a number of Indian camps. We got into Iowa at noon today. The day was fine and pleasant and all people seem to enjoy themselves with the scenery. We have passed through a day. Took supper with Mr
. Wilson. Most of the people were laid down to sleep at 9 p.m. In a short time I lay down myself and was soon fast asleep. [p. 116]

Car, Iowa, Friday April 27. 3 a.m. we are woke up and in a few moments after we are at Council Bluffs Railroad Station and we are informed that we will change cars and luggage at this place instead of Omaha. We were all out on the platform in a few minutes and here we had to walk quite a distance, every person loaded as nearly everyone as more than they can carry. We pass along the platforms until we arrived in front of a large restaurant. Here the Saints get their supplies to last them to Ogden. During this time about half of the men of the company was at the cars to see whether their luggage [p. 117] was there. I stood by the whole of the time. All the luggage that was wanted east of Ogden had to be laid aside and when the transfer was made checks was given for that which was to be left this side of Ogden. When we got through I made my way to the throng that were camped on the platform when Sister [Elizabeth]Yates invited me to eat with them and gave me 2 loaves. After eating and I got a good breakfast. We then had to carry our things across the track onto the opposite platform. 8 a.m. fine morning. Sun out. People all had breakfast and waiting for train. [p. 118] [ACCOUNT OF JOURNEY ENDS HERE]

BIB: Greaves, Joseph. Diary (Ms 1746), vol. 10, fd. 5, pp. 54-118. (CHL)
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