Monday, October 18, 1875

Oct. 18th. Health improving. In the evening I had a further conversation with Mr. Robinson. He has read "Answers to Questions", and has become much interested. He was not aware our people had been so much persecuted. He must look favorably upon our people for he cannot find it in his heart to find fault with the old patriarchs. He is old to change his ways and my never join us but he shall always speak in our favor and defend us against persecution. In a talk with Brother Steed, Mr. Robinson said I was the best expounder of the scripture he had ever talked with and he is a minister.