Wednesday July 7, 1875

July 7th. Last night I had two severe attacks of nightmare. God grant that it may not be repeated while I am on this mission I earnestly ask in the name of Jesus. Visited the museum and was much interested, especially with relics of antiquity, among which were Egyptian mummies said to be over 3,000 years old- casket made of wood covered with a kind of cement, but opened to show the mummies and showing wrought nails and screws.

In the evening we attended another street meeting - Wm. Barton was the speaker. The text, was second chapter of Daniel, "I saw another angel having the everlasting Gospel," etc., the Savior's baptism by John, His talk to Nicodemus, His final charge to His Apostles. Burton was followed by Joseph Parry.

Tuesday July 6, 1875

July 6th. We were shown about Liverpool by Wm. Barton. Last evening we listened to Brother Parry preach to a traveling audience in the street. Two made some disturbance: others interfered in favor of peace, and all ended well. I think outdoor preaching in the street will be a great trial to me. I pray God for sufficient strength for this and every duty that may be placed upon me.

Monday July 5, 1875

July 5th. I am measured for 5.8. (five pounds-eight shillings, about $20.00 at that time) Ministerial Suit. We are shown over the city some and are surprised to see here, a procession in honor of July 4th.

Sunday, July 4, 1875

ARRIVAL IN LIVERPOOL

Sunday July 4th. Independence Day. We are passing the Welsh coast and see some nice villages. We reach Liverpool at 3:00 P.M., leave the vessel at 4:15, after passing excise officers. A large forest of masts is in the dock.

We are made welcome at 42 Islington - L.D.S. headquarters. Joseph F. Smith is in charge. The Millenial Star is published here. At evening meeting 38 are present. President Joseph F. Smith introduced us and we talked in turn - Brothers Welling, Steed and I, followed by Joseph F. giving many scripture quotations supporting the establishing of the Gospel and the coming of Christ. "In the resurrection there is neither marrying nor giving in marriage because this is an earthly ordinance. He that worships with his lips and not with his heart will receive the sad verdict; "Depart". He quoted Job. "There is a spirit in man and the spirit of God giveth it understanding." He said, "That is what we call conscience. The coming of the Son of Man is close at hand and this Gospel must first be preached to every tongue and people". After meeting we were introduced to several, among them, Ernest I. Young, Wm. B. Barton, E. Hanham, J.H. Burrows, J.H. Parry, who are working in the office, doing street preaching and meeting various appointments.

Saturday, July 3, 1875

Saturday, July 3rd. Up early. Breakfast at 8:00 and then, "Land Ho" - Mountains of Ireland. We have been coasting along Ireland since 9:00 A.M. and see nice farms, villages and castles. A shore wind is quite refreshing.

Friday, July 2, 1875

July 2nd. On deck before 4:00 A.M. I had a little breakfast and lost it. Oh how miserable I feel! More talk with Oakley on the Gospel, how missionaries are called and supported, how polygamy is managed, etc. He told of life in New York - how a child, girl of misfortune, is cast out without any effort to redeem her, while her destroyer is welcome in the best society. I explained to him the principles taught and practiced by us are a preventive for this worst of all social and moral evils. I turned in at 10:30 P.M. and rested poorly.

Thursday, July 1, 1875

July 1st, 1875. Rough sea. I had a talk with a Mr. Oakley, a minister, and others. On deck I was conversing until 10:30 P.M.