At home. Had a visit from old Mr. <​Joseph​> Murdock <​Senr.​> and Lady, concerning some Land &c.

<​25​> Sunday 25. At the . Spoke more than two hours, chiefly on the subject of my persecution

<​Ship Medford sailed from for with 214 Saints.​>

<​26​> Monday 26. The Office of Notary Public for the City of , was created by the City Council, and was elected— A Seal for the Municipal Court was ordered by the Council.

<​27​> Tuesday 27 and Wednesday 28th. At home. Nothing of importance transpired.

<​28​> <​Ship Henry sailed from for with 157 Saints— [HC 5:165] see Note page 1433.​>

<​29​> Thursday 29. This day began to be sick with fever, consequently I kept in the house with her all day.

<​30.​> Friday 30. is no better, I was with her all day.

<​October 1.​> Saturday 1. This morning I had a very severe pain in my left side; and was not able to be about. sick as usual. I had previously sent for the Temple Committee to balance their accounts and ascertain how the business was going on. Some reports had been circulated that the Committee was not making a righteous disposition of property consecrated for the building of the , and there appeared to be some dissatisfaction amongst the laborers. After carefully examining the accounts and enquiring into the manner of the proceedings of the Committee, I expressed myself perfectly satisfied with them and their works. The books were balanced between the Trustee and Committee and the wages of all agreed upon. I said to the brethren that I was amenable to the for the faithful discharge of my duties as Trustee in Trust, and that the Temple Committee were accountable to me, and to no other authority; and they must not take notice of any complaints from any source, but let the complaints be made to me, if any were needed, and I would make things right. The parties separated perfectly satisfied, and I remarked that I would have a notice published, stating that I had examined their accounts, and was satisfied [HC 5:166] &c. It was also agreed that the Recorder’s Office should be moved to the , for the convenience of all.

In this day’s Wasp I noticed the following letter from

<​2​> Sunday 2. About 10 o’clock [illegible] this morning a Messenger arrived from stating that the had offered a reward of $200 for Joseph Smith Junr., and also $200 for . This Report was fully established on receipt of the Mail. Papers. The Quincy Whig also stated that had offered a reward; and published the ’s proclamation offering a reward of $300 for Joseph Smith Junr. and $300 for . It is not expected that much will be effected by the rewards. continued very sick. [illegible] I was with her all day. [p. 1404]