<​5​> Monday 5th. The members of The Sisters wrote as follows “To his Excellency. (See copy) pray,”

<​6​> Tuesday 6. I wrote as follows, Jounying [Journeying] <​Doc & Cov p. 420​> L.L. 196. 7. 8. 9. 200 201.) Letter.

In the even[in]g, & called to see me <​concerning a settlement with .— ​>. Also. Also , & called to counsel concerning their mission, to the branches & people abroad.—

<​7​> Wednesday 7. Early this morning I received a visit from Elders and of , who brought me Several Letters, one from Dr who, referring to his visit, with Esq, of , says, “He would be pleased to receive a letter of Prest Joseph’s own dictation Signed by his own hand,” which request I was disposed to comply with but deferred it till the next day. wrote as follows, “ Sept 7 (L.L. 201 2. 3) ”— Brothers and called again this P.M. & I related to them many interpositions of divine providence in my favor, &c.—

<​8​> Thursday 8th. I dictated the following, Sept 8. 1842 (LL. 192. 3. 4, 5, 6.) Smith

<​9​> Friday 9. I received a very interesting visit from . , & , <​10​> Saturday 10 , , & signified their declared their intention to ◊ to the city council their intention of absence for 3 months or more and others were appointed to fill their places during their absence. , , & were absent, & their places were filled. The <​object of the​> absence of these brethern was to preach the gospel in different states, & show up the wickedness & falsehood of the apostate . “An Ordinance relative to the returns of writs of ” was passed by the city council. [p. 11[b]]