Sunday, October 12, 1873.—Willie left us for Michigan today to attend school. His father and I took him in spring wagon to Black Hawk. We felt sad to part with him. LASW 84.2
October 13.—It seems lonely without Willie. LASW 84.3
Wallings Mills, Colorado, Tuesday, October 21.—We had a good season of prayer as usual, then commenced our day’s labor. I washed the dishes and then sudsed out, rinsed, and hung upon the line a large washing. I feel desirous that my heart should be cleansed from all iniquity. 26MS 12, 1873. LASW 84.4