Eliza Roxcy Snow

“ In 1855 we moved to Brigham City, and my father engaged in agriculture. I labored on the farm during the summer, and spent the winter months in endeavoring to obtain a meagre education, attending day and evening schools as opportunities presented, which was not frequent ”

“ On such occasions, man is led to comprehend his own insignificance as compared with other creations of God. The monotony of the voyage was often broken by animated discussions with non-" Mormon" passengers, upon religious topics, plural marriage being the leading one.
After arriving in Liverpool, I was appointed to labor in the Birmingham Conference under the direction of Elder Parry, who afterwards died of the small-pox, he being the second to succumb to that fatal disease in that conference. During my short stay in Liverpool, I learned to appreciate the quiet of our mountain home. ”

“ Elijah Box says his parents embraced the Gospel in England. Came to Nauvoo. Elijah born in a turbulent time. Moves to St. Louis. To the Bluffs. To the Valley. Storm described. Moves to Brigham City. Struggle for an education. How it is obtained. Called on mission. A great contrast in Liverpool. Visits relatives. In London meets with the Palestine tourists. How poor Saints manage their Sunday clothing. An incident. Closes mission. In charge of a company of Saints, leaves England. ”