Went to Bourton, and slept at Bro. Alford's.

July 22, 1857.
It being a wet morning, I spent some time in reading and writing. Traveled to Marnhull, visiting, on my way, those to whom I had sold tracts, and trying to sell more. Spent the evening at Sister Warren's, reading, instructing, and answering questions.

July 23, 1857.
Traveled to Sturminster. Found Mr. & Mrs. Sansom, whom I had visited before, feeling fairly well. Many tales were circulated against us by our enemies. A letter from Barned Giles, who had been recently cut off from the Church, had appeared in the "Sherborne, Dorchester and Taunton Journal," and also one from his boy, who had written home stating that he was left behind, to starve on the plains, by the Saints, and was picked up by U.S. soldiers. This, however, had but little effect upon Mr. & Mrs. Sansom. I gave them my opinion of the matter, with which they agreed; I then bore a faithful testimony to them. Returned to Marnhull, and slept at Sister Warren's.

July 24, 1857.
Traveled to North Bruham, 20 miles. Tried to sell more tracts on my way, but failed. Called on parties I had seen before and again bore my testimony. Spent the evening in the Hay field with Bro. Rolls, and slept at his house.

July 25, 1857.
Wet morning. Traveled about 2 miles. In the afternoon, spent more time in the field with Bro. Rolls. Slept at his House.

July 26, 1857.
Went to Upton Noble, and from there to Evercreech to fill my appointment. Bro. Rawlings would not go, but Mr. Abraham Rivers, from Wiltshire, went with me. I preached to the people about an hour, laying before them in plainness and simplicity, the plan of salvation, amid sneers and scoffs, noise and contradictions. Those who contradicted soon found their lies exposed and refuted before the audiences. A very bad spirit was exhibited, but I was blessed with the spirit to deliver my message faithfully. From there to Batcomb, and slept at Sis. Rawlings's.

July 27, 1857.
Went to Upton Noble. Wrote to my President. Traveled to Maperton. Found Bro. James Durnford very ill. Administered to him. Slept at his house.