[Apostle Marriner W. Merrill] At home. Boys got done digging potatoes today. Stormed hard in the afternoon. Willard, my son, was thrown from a horse and quite badly hurt so he has to keep his bed. I went to the mill and also to Lewiston. (1)
-- 120 years ago - Oct 11, 1890
[William Clayton] This morning early we cast anker and a little after 4 o'clock I went on deck and found that we were between two Islands. We had a pleasant view of the Sailors Hospital and a many beautiful white houses and fine trees. 'Twas indeed a pleasant sight. The Docter came on board about 8 o'clock and about the same time the child belonging to Brother Parry from Herefordshire died. All the rest passed the docter without difficulty. The docter ordered him to be sent on shore which was done in a small Boat. Here I may say that we struck a sand bar last night and had it not been calm we might have gone to pieces. This was off Sandy Hook. After the boat returned the ship was turned land. In a short time we was on our way for New York. Considering the wetness of the morning we had a very pleasant sight of the fowls and Island. After about an hours sail we arrived in New York exactly at a quarter before twelve. It was truly delightful to see the multitude of shipping in th
e Harbour. There is no docks here but a very good harbour. The buildings look elegant. When our vessel came to harbour she pressed against a small schooner and stove in her bulwarks and broke some rigging. After the ship was made fast Elder Turley and me and Joseph Jackson left the ship and set our feet on land exactly at 10 minutes past 12 o'clock. This was another treat to us to set our feet on terra firma although the streets was dirty in consequence of rain. In taking a slight glance I must confess I was delighted to see the superior neatness and tastly state of the buildings many painted white others brick and some have the door steps painted yellow. We bought some large red apples for a cent each which was truly delicious. The streets are wide but not so well flagged and paved as in England. The first house we entered was Brother Delongs where we took dinner. From here we went to meeting at the Military Hall in the Bowery. The first thing that struck my attention was a
ll the men and women I saw sitting cross legged and all the left leg over the right. Elder Adams preached on the principles of the gospel. After preaching we took bread and wine. We went to Elder Fosters and took tea with Brother Simmons. After tea Elder Turley went on business and I went to writing. We slept on board the ship. Many of the Saints went to meeting and was much pleased. We learn nothing of Brother Hardman nor the other two brethren who were turned back at Liverpool. (2)
-- 170 years ago - Oct 11, 1840. Sunday.
Joseph Smith Sr., who had been quite ill, begins to fail quickly. While praying for him, the Prophet Joseph Smith hears the Lord say that Joseph's father would recover. Following a blessing that evening, Joseph Sr. is healed. (3)
-- 175 years ago - Oct 11, 1835
1 - Notes from the Miscellaneous Record Book, 1886-1906: Selected diary notes from the journal books of Marriner Wood Merrill
2 - George D. Smith, An Intimate Chronicle; The Journals of William Clayton, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1995
3 - The Woodland Institute 'On This Day Historical Database,' http://www.woodlandinstitute.com
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