Monday, 8.—Attended school at the usual hour.
Warren Parrish Resumes his Duty as Scribe.
In the afternoon, lectured in the upper room of the printing office with some of the brethren. At evening, visited Mr. Seixas, in company with Presidents Rigdon and Cowdery. He conversed freely; is an interesting man. Elder Parrish, my scribe, received my journal again. His health is so much improved, that he thinks he will be able, with the blessing of God, to perform his duty.
Tuesday, 9.—Spent the day in studying the Hebrew language. Fine weather and sleighing. Evening at home.
Wednesday, 10.—At ten o'clock, met at the school room to read Hebrew.
Afternoon, read in the upper room of the printing office.
Hyrum Smith Meets with an Accident.
At four o'clock, called at the school room in the Temple to make some arrangements concerning the classes. On my return, I was informed that Brother Hyrum Smith had cut himself. I immediately repaired to his house, and found him badly wounded in his left arm, he had fallen on his ax, which caused a wound about four or five inches in length. Doctor Williams sewed it up and dressed it, and I feel to thank God that it is no worse, and I ask my Heavenly Father in the name of Jesus Christ to heal my brother Hyrum, and bless my father's family, one and all, with peace and plenty, and eternal life.
Thursday, 11.—Attended school, and read Hebrew with the morning class.
Spent the afternoon in reading, and in exhibiting the Egyptian records to those who called to see me, and heaven's blessings have attended me.