Tuesday <​Monday​> 13th. At two P. M, attended meeting of the at which the following letter from was read:— “ (April 25th.) (see File) .”

Also the following letter:— “ (see file <​April 26​>) brethren.”

The Clerk <​​> was instructed to answer the above letters <​(which was done)​>, and Elders and were instructed to carry the letters <​answers​>. <​Council Adjourned at 5 P. M.​> <​(See minutes— where are they?)​>

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The Steamer “Maid of Iowa” returned from with 400 bushels of Corn, and 200 bushels of Wheat which had been purchased for the . At 8 P M., I went on board with and visited Capt. .

I insert a letter which I received from , and my answer.—

“, Novr. 15th. 1843 (T. & S page 544–5–6–7 & 8, black backs, marked copy) Joseph Smith.”

I instructed to take charge of the books of the “Maid of Iowa”, and to go on board as clerk.

<​Tuesday​> 14th.— Rode out about 7 A M. The “Maid of Iowa” started for at 8.30 A M. This afternoon Mr. Reid [John Reed], my old lawyer gave a lecture on the , relating the history of some of my first persecutions; I spoke after he closed, and continued my history to the present time, relating some of the doings of the Apostates in .

At 4 P.M., prayer meeting, few present. Prayed for ’s daughter who was sick. was present.

<​Wednesday​> 15th <​[illegible] of E L Bowen for name of Adams​> At home. Much rain this morning<​this the day;—​> <​river running rapidly​>. Mr. <​Chas. F.​> Adams, son of , with , called to see me at the . At 5 P.M., went to my , and heard my letter to read. At 7 P. M., rode to the upper landing with Mr. Adams.

I insert the following editorial from the Times and Seasons:— “We take pleasure (page 535) from pole to pole.”

I copy from the Neighbor:— “To the friends (page 218) General?”

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