Sat Apr 30, 1853

Feel quite smart this morning. Had a dream last night, thought I saw Br. Joseph and he was having a difficulty with a crowd of whaling captains about the plurality system. They insulted him, and then I thought Br. Joseph and all of us that were with him commenced an attack on them. But they were 10 to one of us and it appeared that this was just what they wanted, for they commenced to throw great large jackknives at our little party and we were forced to run and seek shelter as best we could. I thought Br. Joseph had wounded quite a number of them, but finally gave himself up and was taken. I thought that I was hunted about among some old buildings, and they finally mistook me for one of their own party, and I gave my big knife to one of them and he troughed it at the side of a horse. But they at last found me out, and took me on the way to prison or the court, and as I went along the street, I lifted up my voice and bore testimony to the truth of this work, being filled with the spirit of the Lord. I told them that I would do so if I knew they would hang me for it by or before 1 o’clock tomorrow morning, and called upon them as my brethren (in the flesh) to not resist the truth for Joseph was a man of God and had seen God and talked with Him face to face.

This is the way I thought I talked to them, careless of what they could do to me, but felt to rejoice in the persecution. They took me around to where they had Br. Joseph a prisoner without any shirt on, but bare down to the waist-band of his pantaloons. I thought they insulted him again, when he drew off and smote several of them down with his hands, and they trembled before him with great fear. I thought they requested him to let them feel of his head phrenologically, but he told them no; that no man should feel his head. They said he had a bad head to speak phrenologically, but Joseph would not answer them at all. Then they asked what Joseph believed about phrenology. I answered he believed all that was true about it and so also about every other science, but that a good man was a good man if he had no head at all. I thought Br. Joseph looked young and strong with the most powerful nerves that I ever saw on a man. His flesh was fair and as smooth as a young child. I felt like worshipping him. Many more things I saw which are not very distinct. One was that I thought I saw the Lord come down and talk with us, He sitting in or standing in a tree close by. I cannot describe how He looked or what He said; also saw Br. Cannon and others, but cannot remember their names.

Employed in reading the old Deseret News and etc. Received letters from Brs. MacBride, Burnham, and Dennis; Br. MacBride’s was part native, not very correct but well wrote for the time he has been studying the language. In the evening it rained a little shower. It was good for our garden. Mrs. H. works very hard at sewing and doing her housework, she is very ambitious.

Fri Apr 29, 1853

Feel a little better. Employed at my shoes, finished them about 10 a.m. Spent the rest of the day in reading the old Deseret News, much edified thereby. Our little babe is well and his little foot is becoming straight. Mrs. H. is quite well, still keeping her little school, has 11 scholars.

Thu Apr 28, 1853

Feel quite unwell this morning; took a sweat last night for my cold, which had got to be very bad, had some chills and symptoms of ague. Employed in making a pair of shoes for myself; could not work much so laid down, the latter part of the day quite weak. No appetite to eat.

Wed Apr 27, 1853

Employed in shoemaking for myself. Latter part had a meeting with the branch. Talked with and taught them about the history of the church and etc. Some strangers from a brig in the harbour came to see our garden. There was one gentleman that had spent a winter in the Valley on his way to the gold mines, and they were now on their way to the Australia mines.

Tue Apr 26, 1853

All the forepart of the day employed in recopying the translation of the revelation on marriage, finished it about 2 p.m. At 4 o’clock held a little meeting down in the lower part of the town at Br. Solomon’s house. He tried to get his son-in-law’s house but he would not let him have it, but quarreled with him etc. We had a good time, only 3 strangers came out to hear.

Mon Apr 25, 1853

Spent the morning in the garden transplanting peanuts, radishes etc; I find they do well to be transplanted. The natives think strange to see a missionary working; it is something new to them. The Reverend Baldwin’s boys rode by this morning too while I was at work in the garden. I thought it was a good example to them to go and do likewise. Took the Revelation on marriage to the post office this morning to be sent to Br. Lewis at Oahu. Mrs. H. is quite well, so also is the babe. We are very much blessed of the Lord. Employed in recopying the Revelation on marriage and etc.

Sun Apr 24, 1853

A small meeting in the morning, spoke from Revelation 4:14 to the end. The branch is in a low state at present. Their faith is very weak, but I feel to ask the Lord to have mercy upon them and not let the devil destroy them, even so, amen.

At 9 a.m. met again, preached from Hebrews 5:12-14. I felt as if those few verses were very applicable to the branch at this place, for they are truly babes yet in the gospel and have need to be taught the first principles over again; out of about 60 members, only about 25 that appear to have any life in them. Think of having a church meeting this afternoon.

Mrs. H. is quite well. She is employed in writing a letter home to her mother and sister Maria. The baby is well. My cold is a good deal better. At 4 p.m. met again. I preached on the kingdom second from Daniel 2.44. I had a tolerable flow of the spirit. After preaching, had a church meeting and cut off 4 sisters for bad conduct, not tending the meetings and treating the teachers with disrespect, visiting beer shops etc; also ordained Kane a teacher and Jone Kaaiapala [a] diakona [deacon in Hawaiian]. The branch begins to feel better and I pray the Lord to continue to pour His spirit upon them until they come to a perfect knowledge of the things of His kingdom.

Sat Apr 23, 1853

Morning employed in the garden. After breakfast, finished copying the revelation on marriage. Feel quite miserable with my cold. Latter part studying the scriptures. Loaned Mr. Marston the Deseret News; he believes the truth and I hope soon to see him obey it.

Fri Apr 22, 1853

Employed in hoeing in the garden. About 2 o’clock Br. Rice left for Hawaii; may the Lord go with and open up the way before him. Employed in copying the revelation on marriage in native. Mrs. H. is getting better fast. She is up and tending to her school.

In the evening blessed our little babe, it being 8 days old today; had much of the Spirit of the Lord and did prophesy many things upon his head, but having no scribe it was not recorded. My cold is still bad, so is Mrs. H.; Francis A. Jr. has a cold also.

Thu Apr 21, 1853

Beautiful morning. Employed in cooking breakfast. Br. Kane attended the meeting for me. My cold is some better. Mrs. H is getting better fast. She took the school yesterday while I was writing. Sent my letter to Brs. Hawkins and Woodbury on Molokai, together with one for Br. Woodbury from the coast. Yesterday I received a package from Br. Cannon with a copy of the revelation on marriage given to Joseph, translated into native, directed to Br. Lewis with permission for me to copy which I gladly accept.

At about 10 a.m. I was surprised by seeing Br. Rice coming towards the house for I had thought he had gone to the coast. I was glad to see him. He is on his way to the island of Hawaii to preach to the natives. Having been disappointed those times in getting away, he altered his mind, and concluded to stay and preach a while before he goes home to the mountains, so the brethren counseled him to go to Hawaii. The work is prospering at Honolulu. Br. Uaua, a native priest, is preaching with great effect to large congregations of natives, and quite a number have been baptized and more ready.

Br. Johnson has written a letter to the king requesting an interview. The king is willing, and they will have it soon before the king and his chief and nobles etc. The king and people are very anxious to enquire about the new doctrine on marriage; they believe it quick as a general thing. The prospect is good at Honolulu at present among the natives, but rather dull among the whites; no meetings at present among them, have had more since we were down there about 4 weeks ago.

The brethren and sisters are all well. Sis. Burnham is better both in body and mind. She was greatly troubled about the new doctrine which the elders brought from the mountains. Br. Dennis had not received my letter which I wrote on the 15th instant. Br. Rice stayed all night with us as the vessel does not go on until morning. He had a talk with Bishop, the seaman’s chaplain for this place.

Wed Apr 20, 1853

No meeting this morning. Wrote a letter to the brethren at Wailuku. Received a letter from my old friend Jonas H. Wicks; he is still living in Patchogue, my birth place. He writes a good deal of news concerning my old acquaintances. He wants to know if the people I am now with believe the blessed Bible as my father does and etc. In the afternoon answered his letter, and wrote one to Br. Lewis by Br. Hill who is bound to Oahu with Br. Kipp and wife. In the evening wrote off the extracts of my letter to J. H. Wicks and wrote a letter to Br. Hawkins and Woodbury in answer to one received from them while we were at supper. I have a bad cold settled in my lungs. Mrs. also has a cold. Went and administered to Kaluu, a teacher, is sick with a fever.

Tue Apr 19, 1853

Had a meeting, only two men and 5 sisters turned out; the branch is in rather a poor state at present. Some of the teachers want dealing with to make them do their duty. They have lost the job of thatching that house of Treadway’s on account of dissension and laziness and not obeying counsel. We have no place to meet in, only my yard under the trees and they feel to think that is enough. I have told them how to go to work in order to get a piece of land to build a church upon, but they would not listen to me, so now they must learn by the things which they suffer to obey counsel and etc.

Employed in teaching school; Mrs. H. is getting better slowly, can sit up some. The baby is well, all but his foot, and we hope he will get better of that soon.

Mon Apr 18, 1853

Br. Hawkins attended the meeting for me while I got breakfast ready. Only one man came out to meeting and 4 or 5 sisters. Want to get the men to go to work at the house which they engaged to thatch, but they are very weak in their faith about such things and are very lazy about work. I feel that it needs a great deal of patience to do anything with them.

Mrs. H. and little babe are doing well. The little fellow grows finely. His left foot is a little crooked. Did not discover it until last night, but we think he will outgrow it. After breakfast Brs. Hawkins and Woodbury got a passage to Molokai in a whale boat by paying twenty-five cents each; the weather is fine. Employed in teaching school. In the evening Mr. Tilton came to see us about schooling his boy, agreed to take him.

Sun Apr 17, 1853

Meeting in the morning, Brs. Hawkins and Woodbury attended. I was employed about the house, as we have no one to help us as servant, maid or man-servant, so it all falls upon me. Meeting again at 9 a.m. Br. Hawkins preached from Ephesians 2:21. Br. Woodbury and myself bore testimony. Br. Woodbury dismissed. At 4 p.m. held meeting again. I preached from Luke 24: 45–48. Showed them that apostles fulfilled their appointment to preach the gospel to all the world; and after they had fulfilled their mission, the antichrist soon arose and a general apostasy took place. Therefore, we needed a new revelation to set the church again on her feet and etc. Felt well, and the Saints were edified. Br. Hawkins bore testimony, about 40 or 50 present.

Sat Apr 16, 1853

Meeting this morning, Brs. Hawkins and Woodbury officiated for me while I cooked breakfast. Mrs. H. and the baby are quite smart. Mrs. H. has been much better than she was with Francis A. Jr. and she feels to thank the Lord with all her heart. Sis. Kaua, a native sister, stood midwife; she will live with us for a while. We like her much, and felt to pray the Lord to bless her for her kindness unto us in this our time of need.

I have found my gold pen. It was in the case all the time, but in such a way that I did not discover it until I went to show the brethren what I had lost and only the pencil left. When to my great joy, behold, I drew forth the pen also. I was much rejoiced.

I taught the school today, felt very sleepy and fatigued through my watching last night. Brs. Hawkins and Woodbury are on their way to Molokai, all feel tolerably well. Br. Hawkins brought one a letter from Br. George and one from Br. Winchester.

Fri Apr 15, 1853

No meeting this morning. Only three came out, 1 man and 2 women. Brs. MacBride and Green left this morning for Wailuku on foot. They got tired of waiting for Brs. Hawkins and Woodbury; don’t know what it is that keeps them. Mrs. Hammond was taken sick while in school. The pains of childbirth came on; they came on quite strong at first. We hope the Lord will bless her with a good time; the brethren blessed her before they left this morning and promised her a speedy delivery; which I pray the Lord to grant for Christ’s sake, amen. We have Sis. Kipp with us and a native sister who has been here since morning until now, she has gone home to her dinner. Francis A. Hammond Jr. lost my gold pen today. I feel the loss much; I have found the pencil part but the pen is gone, I fear, for good.

At noon I dismissed the school for all day. Mrs. H. is doing fine. Sis. Kahinaholo came to attend, she is a good hand; we have no experience except this native woman and I believe they far excel our people in knowledge of this kind. Their mode of treatment is perfectly simple, they use no medicine internally but they are good at lumilumi’ing [lomi-lomi – healing massage] as they call it, a process of rubbing hard the parts effected. At ¼ before 6 p.m. Mrs. H. was delivered of a fine son weighing 9 lbs. We did truly feel to thank the Lord for His kindness unto us in this our time of trouble. I laid hands on her once and blessed her in the name of the Lord and told her that she should have a speedy delivery, which did surely come to pass. To God, our Heavenly Father, be all the glory. Mrs. H. feels to praise the Lord with all her heart for her safe delivery in the hour of her distress; praise the Lord. Slept but little through the night; Mrs. H. had a good deal of pain all night – slept but little.

About sundown Brs. Hawkins and Woodbury arrived from Wailuku, tired and weary. Walked part of the way, met the other brethren on the road and gave them their horses to take back to Wailuku. They rejoiced much with us in our prosperity and increase of our little kingdom.

Thu Apr 14, 1853

Meeting this morning. Not many out, mostly sisters that come out to our morning meetings. I have taken up the plan of choosing some subject for consideration each meeting and prove it up from the scriptures, and explain it to them that they may be able to give a reason for their hope at all times.

Br. Napela took breakfast with us this morning; then set out to return to Wailuku. Brs. MacBride and Green are still waiting for Brs. Hawkins and Woodbury to arrive that they may have horses to ride back to Wailuku on. Received a letter from Br. Lewis for Br. Cannon, directed to me and for me to read and forward onto Br. Cannon. Br. Lewis requests Br. Cannon to translate the revelation on marriage and send it to him as soon as possible. They have hired a room to meet in at 13 dollars per month. They have written a letter to the king, one of chiefs is believing. Brs. Tanner, Gonson, Kearnes and Farrer are all at Honolulu at present.

Wed Apr 13, 1853

Meeting at my house, took up the doctrine of our being called sons and daughters of God in the scriptures, showed them the proof from the Bible; mostly sisters that come out to the morning meetings.

Br. Napela arrived from Wailuku, says it has been raining a great deal over that side of the island long back. Br. Hawkins had not returned from Kula. Br. Woodbury was at Wailuku waiting for Br. Hawkins. Br. Napela brought me an invitation to attend the burial of the wife of Thomas Phillips at 2 p.m. Wrote a letter to Br. Dennis A. Burnham about the money they were so kind as to loan me to buy the place with that we now have in our possession. Held a meeting in the afternoon, Br. Napela preached on the second coming of Christ and I followed on the same subject.

Names of those that have rendered us assistance while on the islands.

Nov 12, 1852 Mr. John Smith a cap for Frankie
Nov 16, 1852 Br. Kaluau cr by cash two dollars $2
“ “ Mr Antoney cr by one calico dress for Mrs. H. and 1 for Frankie
“ “ Br. Rice cr by 1 muslin dalian dress for Mrs. H.
“ “ Br. Kipp cr by 1 bottle of oil and 50 cents cash
Nov 18, 1852 Br. Kaluau cr by a loaf of bread, a chicken, sweet potatoes
“ 19 Br. Uaua cr by a goat
20 Br. Kaluau cr by cash 1 dollar
“ 20 Br. Nahakuelua Keaku cr a bunch of kalo
“ 21 Br. Kaluau brought us 3 loaves of break
“ 23 Br. Alaua 1 fish, a large one and very nice
“ “ Br. Kaluau horse to ride to Kanaperi, cash 2 cents
“ 26 Br. Uaua brought us a large fine fish.
“ 27 Br. Kaluau 1 fine turkey and some potatoes
Dec 8, 1852 Br. Kaluau gave us two dollars in cash
“ 14 Br. Kaluau brought us 5 loaves of bread
“ 14 Br. Kaluau do a small lot of sweet potatoes
Dec 15, 1852 Brs. Nahakuelua and Kaainunahi brought us a lot of sweet potatoes
Dec 19 Br. Kaluau gave us two vials in cash
“ 20 Br. Kaluau brought us some fish and etc.
“ 27 Br. Kaaiunahi brought some potatoes
Oct 10, 1852 Mr. Antoney Silver cr by one alapaka dress for Mrs. H., also 1 umbrella silk and a cap for little Frankie
Nov 10, 1852 Br. A. Burnham cr by 2 dresses for Mrs. H.

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Tue Apr 12, 1853

Held a meeting at my house, read the 7th chapter of Matthew and explained it to the Saints. There is only a few of them that seem to be increasing in faith and knowledge. The sisters are far more united than the brethren, they offer to go and pull grass to thatch the house which we have taken to thatch. The brethren are most of them weak, too much so to get them willing to work together in confidence. The church has not increased any for some time past in this place. I sometimes feel heavy but not discouraged, but pray the Lord to show me what the matter is and give me wisdom to regulate it.

Brs. MacBride and Green are still with us, waiting for Brs. Hawkins and Woodbury to arrive from Wailuku with horses for them to ride back on. Br. MacBride has been quite unwell the past day or two with his old complaint, dyspepsia. Employed in reading a lecture by G.J. Adams on the baptism for the dead etc and hearing the brethren read their lessons in native.

Messrs. Hill and Treat called to see us in the afternoon, talked with them about our lower settlement in California. They talked some of going over there with a lot of machinery for sawing, mortising etc. Rainy all day, also rained some yesterday.

Mon Apr 11, 1853

Attended morning meeting; after meeting, the brethren took our benches and carried them up to my house and set them under the trees in front of the house, where we propose to hold our meetings until such time as we can build a meeting[house] of our own. Took a letter out of the office for Br. Cannon. I received none from Oahu; think strange of it that they do not write. Mrs. H. still keeping a school, has 9 scholars. Ships about all gone