[Apostle Willard Richards Journal] Council Point. Pleasant morning. Doctor [Richards] had a fine rest at Ira OviatÂ's, and was called up by Pearis Raymond who took $20 for wife of A.P. Raymond, who was present, and wanted all her money. Was capable of taking care of herself. Elizabeth Pettigrew wanted 40 dollars, would take care of herself, but the money was sent to Harmon Cutler who was not present to receipt it, but had counseled her to take all her money.
Dr. Richards wrote to William Kay, Stephen Longstroth, and Thomas Bullock, and postmaster at Nauvoo for letters. At 12, rode with Brother Flake and A. Lyman to Henry MillerÂ's where he found Presidents Young, Kimball, O. Pratt, W. Woodruff, and George A. Smith, eating green corn, cucumbers, suckertosh, etc. After dinner, all ate freely of water and muskmelons. About 3, the company left, taking the remainder of a load of melons for the sick, and arrived at the liberty pole. Visited Brother Hunter Wooley and P. Richards. Distributed melons to doctor. Saw Jane Richards who was sick.
About 4 ½ [4:30], company started to find Daniel SpencerÂ's company. Crossed Mosquito Creek at the Cold Spring north bridge onto the prairie. Could find no road to SpencerÂ's. Traveled north for PerkinÂ's company, missed their way. Agreed to buy a sheep for supper. Passed a deep ravine, ascended a hill, traveled on till about 7 ½ [7:30]. Found Brother Perkins sick at the camp in a small grove near a beautiful, cold, spring. Supped. Lodged in Brother Horace PackÂ's new log house in one bed, except Young and Kimball in a wagon nearby. Thundershower in the night.
[Apostle Willard Richards Journal]
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