Eliza Roxcy Snow

“ The Turkish and Russian empires may also be reached through the same medium; and I hope to see the day when the countries I have named will all be cut up into confer- ences of Latter-day Saints. Brother Obray will join his labors with those of Brother Woodard, for both Nice and Malta, and for the extension of the mission into other parts of Italy. ”

“ At this season they are surrounded with snow from three to six feet deep, and in many instances all communication is cut off between the villages. Our labors in such countries will be eminently blessed when we can have persons in the Priesthood who are not under the same disadvantages and liabilities as foreign Elders, and such are rising up here. ”

“ Over the hills. Over the Alps. A heavy snow storm. Only two passengers in the coach. Ten horses barely .sufficient. "Houses of Recovery" erected by the govern- ment for lost travelers. Reaches Turin. Meets Elders Woodard and Toronto. Interesting "re-union." Visions. Healings. Condition of Italy. Brother Woodard's course commendable. The Waldenses.
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all due respect to whatever romantic enthusiasm a lively imagination may clothe "over the Alps" in the dead of winter, it certainly must be anything but a pleasure trip to those who encounter it. ”