Eliza Roxcy Snow

“ I had pictured
the heads of the European mission and their immediate associates to be without fault or human infirmity so natural was it for me to respect, think well off and look up to the Elders from Zion. Tour years lacking a few weeks I labored in the Liver- pool office, first as junior clerk, then as book-keeper. As a member of the Liverpool branch I acted in the office of clerk, of Teacher and that of president. As clerk in the office I labored under Presidents Wells and Young, Jan., under Presi- dent Young, Jun., and under President F. D. Richards. ”

“ Although brought up among boys of the world, many of whom were under no restraint and, therefore, could indulge in unbecoming language and pernicious practices with impunity, through having early been taught the AVord of Wisdom and to regard as most sacred the name of the Lord, and having so soon been brought into the harness of the Gospel, I was enabled to set an example before my school- mates that won me their confidence and respect. ”

“ The following day I received my appointment, and was set apart to this mission and ordained to the office of Seventy under the hands of Presidents B. Young and George A. Smith. At the time stated (in company with Brother Geojge W. Thatcher, who had been called previously) I left, and was gone three years, laboring in connection with President A. Carrington and President Joseph F. Smith, presidents of the mission.
I returned in 1874 and worked nine months in the office of Z. C. M. I. This position I resigned to accept the clerk- ship of the Logan Tithing Office. ”

“ In com- peting for this reward, besides its monetary value I had another object in view, namely, to show our highly religious and high-minded townsfolk, in a small way, to be sure, that "Mornionism" produced fruits, and that its fruits, produced by boys as well as men, were good. ”

“ His parents receive the Gospel. His early youth. Employed in a printing establishment. How he stood with his asso- ciates. Had to fight his way to maintain his integrity. Honored the Word of Wisdom. Drew a prize. Was highly honored. Chosen for out-door preaching. Compliments his mother. Leaves home for Liverpool. Clerk and book-keeper in Liverpool Office. Emigrates to America. In President B. Young's Office. Goes to Liverpool Office. Works there three years. Home again. ”