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elieved would die. I sent two men more and told them to go in the name of the Lord and
bring them in.
Thursday 5 th Oct/54.
Today we have fasted and prayed all day that we might get the spirit of the Lord and that
the devil might not have power to weaken our efforts in establishing this gathering, that
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may not die; be saved to benefit this people in opening a farm for their support on this
Island.
Friday 6 th Oct/54.
This morning Bro. Baker came back with the other four cattle. They are very lame but the
Lord is powerful to save and I think that they soon will be able to go to plowing.
Saturday 7 th Oct/54.
Today we have been clearing new ground to plant. We have got a very good burn and
the ground is very nice. Got up early and wrote up my journal and so fourth.
Sunday 8 th Oct/54.
I have remained at home today to write some letters that I may send off tomorrow.
Monday 9 th Oct/54.
I have been planting beans today Bro. Baker is a fitting the posts for my house.
Tuesday 10 th Oct/54.
The natives are setting up my house today and I have finished planting beans in my
garden.
Wednesday 11 th Oct/54.
This morning I told the natives that they might have the rest of the week to build their
houses. There was one house up before night. Bro. Baker and myself measured off the
ground and stood the stakes for them to set their houses. They are anxious to bring on
their families. I tell then to wait till the crop is grown, then they may bring on their wives
and little ones.
Thursday 12 th Oct/54.
Remained at home, spent the day in study.
Friday 13 th Oct/54.
Sundries.
Saturday 14 th Oct/54.
This morning Bro. Hammond, Karren and Bro. Joseph Smith arrived here. Bro. Karren
has come in order to make his fit onto for the valley this spring. Bro. Joseph has just
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