Arrived in Chicago at 6 o’clock went to the Palmer House¹ met Mr. Lapham. member of Congress from Mich.² had our hair dressed, took breakfast rode to Railway office secured pass–

Left Chicago <Omaha> [Nebraska] 10.30 elegant Car International– met Mr. Young of Bath New York, Nice young man Judge Cary and sister were on train went to bed at 1.30– crowded train [p. 33] {p. 33}

We had rather an unpleasant day, wind blew furiously and snow flew took dinner at Cheyenne, company very pleasant, young Doctor on board who knew Lieut. [Richard W.] Young Mrs. Hayes, Mrs. Graham Mr. Lillenthal all agreeable people.³

Morning very windy. Zina went out to breakfast. We are all getting acquainted, Scenery begins to be more pleasing. arrived safe, safe at home met all the girls at the depot except Annie– Rule [Rulon S. Wells] come with a sleigh, and Rob. [Robert W. Sloan] with a carriage

We went to see Br. [John] Taylor and made a report of our journey to him and the brethren– he was specially kind– everything is entirely different here at home it seems to me there is a lethargy here in regard to [p. 34] {p. 34} affairs now pending

Went to Ogden to attend meeting. met in Union Hall.⁴ I made the first speech. Zina the next then Aunt Eliza [R. Snow]. returned home by evening train. found all the folks feeling badly saw my husband next day.

Went to the Office crowds of visitors Mr. Sears started for San Francisco we all went down to Belle [Isabel Whitney Sears]’s in the evening– Rob came down for us. went up to Dessie’s [Martha Deseret Wells] and everywhere to see the folks. my husband came home with me.

Crowded office all the time– so much to do were occupied all the time answering questions getting interviewed. no chance to write sent a telegram to Br. Cannon. did not get any response. [p. 35] {p. 35}

Went up to Mellie [Melvina Whitney Woods]’s and then to Mr. [James P.] Dwyer’s to take dinner, was cordially rec’d staid until seven. then went to Horace [K. Whitney]’s and spent the evening. Rob and Louie came up and met us. Rob staid very late.

Business hurry and bustle– callers etc. out every evening Monday evening went to Mrs. [Mary Isabella Hales] Horne’s, Mrs. [Elizabeth Anderson] Howard, [Elmina Shepard] Taylor[,] [Sarepta Blodgett] Heywood, and others were present. Mrs. Howard took sick and had to go home.

Was busy all day and went up to Mrs. Anna [Gibson] Sharp’s in the evening had a pleasant time and came home and went down to see Zina who was going to Provo next morning she was half asleep and totally indifferent. [p. 36] {p. 36}

The day was stormy and rain poured in torrents went up to Mrs. [Lillias Lyon] Staines and had tea spent the evening pleasantly and felt quite happy hearing Mrs. Staines talk. came home in pouring rain.

Went to the President’s office with the statement I made to Pres. Hayes saw George Reynolds– my husband seems very indifferent which makes me feel rather queer and perhaps not right.

To-day made all calculations to go to Belle’s saw Br [Septimus Wagstaff] Sears go off to San Francisco, Belle feeling terribly. it is thirty four years to-day since I became the wife of the Mormon Delegate God Blest. <Bishop>⁵ [p. 37] {p. 37}

Went to the 14th. Ward Meeting and occupied nearly all the afternoon in speaking about our visit to Washington. The house was crowded. Went in the evening to hear the Mnistels [Minister] John Lucer

We all went to Belle’s to dinner– I went to meeting first, Jo. [Joseph B.] Toronto and Rob were there we spent the evening had a very pleasant time My heart seems very heavy all the time, nowadays.

Met Br. Angus [M. Cannon] this morning and he came up here and we talked a great deal about a new office. He is quite willing I should have a room in the Council House⁶ if I can get Br. Taylor’s leave [p. 38] {p. 38}

The days pass and no great event transpires Ort [Orson F. Whitney] has gone away Rob comes in now and then but somehow I feel very low-spirited all the time.

I have been writing letters to some of the ladies whom I met East but have not received any <news> except from newspaper reports etc. our own people seem very glad we made the visit.

Mailing all done, sister⁷ better ready to go out and visit– have seen most of my friends all welcome me warmly I thank God I was the first to represent our women in the Halls of Congress. [p. 39] {p. 39}

Tomorrow is the grand Masquerade at the Theatre⁸ for which everybody is preparing. All is hurry and hustle and the newspapers and stores all business will be closed.

Came to the office and did a little work. Annie went to look on so did Mellie. It was a very elaborate affair. Many characters represented kept very late at night there is considerable sickness

We had company to dinner Belle and all her children Rob and invited Jo. Toronto but his little brother had died⁹ so he could not come Staid in the evening Sister [Lucetta Stratford] Penrose[,] Jessie [Lucetta Penrose] [p. 40] {p. 40} and Cormelia [Cornelia] Cook

Rec’d a letter last evening from Br. Cannon Was quite delighted, went to the President’s office three times, saw Br. Taylor at last who spoke encouragingly in regard to the Office.

Pursuing the regular routine of work, all work and no recreation The Ballot Box¹⁰ and Woman’s Words¹¹ have both arrived giving their version of the Convention.

Went to Relief Society meeting at Sister [Bathsheba Wilson Bigler] Smiths, spoke most of the afternoon. worked very hard to prepare copy etc. Rec’d an invitation to the Convention in St. Louis.¹² wish I could go– [p. 41] {p. 41}

Went on the early train to Farmington. to the Joint Conference of Y.M.M.I. & Y.L.M.I. Ass.¹³ come home on the Market <Freight> Train

Went to Provo attended Relief Society Con. of Utah Co. and silk Ass. of Utah Co. staid all night at Bishop [Abraham O.] Smoots, slept with Aunt Eliza R. Snow Esquire¹⁴ Went to Ogden.