William Anderson's Heart and Hand—His Early Life, Home and Surroundings.
Boyhood Sports—An Amateur Militia—A Campaign Incident— Will Anderson's Gallantry—Christmas Morning Greeting—The Afternoon Service—A Combat Among the Boys.
The Progress of the Age—Will Anderson's Courtship—The Christmas Sermon.
William Anderson's Marriage and Journey Westward—He and his Wife hear the Gospel—Visit Nauvoo—Gather with the Saints—The Battle of Nauvoo.
[A TRIP TO CARSON VALLEY.]
Description of the Route—Object of the Journey—Confronted by Indians—Discovery of Rubies—More Indians Visit Camp—An Inspired Suggestion—The Indians Become Friendly.