May 8, 1854 - This evening I, Charles, was ordained an Elder and chosen to preside over the South Hampton Branch, New Brunswick. May God, the Eternal Father, assist me with His Spirit to perform His will concerning me.
May 10, - Today I have left my native land with the Saints, in all numbering 46 souls. We got on board the steamer "John Warren" about 12 o'clock and started for St. Johns on our way to the Home of the Saints, May God bless us and convey us by the power of His Spirit safe to our appointed rest. We arrived in Frederickton the same evening.
May 11, - Left Frederickton about 8 o'clock. Arrived in St. Johns toward evening. Went on board Steamer "Admiral". Had prayer on board the boat this evening.
May l2, - Left St. Johns, All in good health.
May 14, - Stayed in Boston over Sunday. Wrote a letter to Brother Phillips.
May 15, - Left Boston in the railcars. Arrived in Albany where we stayed over night.
May 16, - Left Albany at 12 o'clock A. M.. Went all night in the cars.
May 17, - All day in the cars. Arrived at Buffalo in the afternoon Got on board the steamer "Ocean" and continued our journey across Lake Erie.
May 18, - Arrived at Detroit at 6 o'clock where we stayed all night. We put up at the Eagle Hotel.
May 19, - Left Detroit at 12:30 o'clock went all night in the cars.
May 20, - Arrived at Chicago in the evening. I pray the Eternal Father continue His blessings unto us and give us wisdom to pursue our journey in righteousness.
May 21, - Stayed over Sunday in Chicago. This evening I was called upon to administer to Brother George Jacques and Elisa Shelton. They recovered.
May 22, - Left Chicago at 7 o'clock. Arrived at Lowell at 4 o'clock. Got on board the steamer "Ben Campbell" and at 10 P. M. we started down the Illinois River. Went all night.
May 24, - All well, but we are dreadfully crowded and surrounded by evil and wicked men. May God protect us from evil and harm. We arrived at St. Louis all safe ----- We all got on board the steamer "Edinburgh" to start for the Camp of Israel at Fort Leavenworth.
May 27, - This morning all the priesthood in the boat met in council and appointed certain of our number to watch over the spiritual and temporal interest of the Saints on board this boat and also appointed watches to watch our goods during the night. This evening I was called upon to administer to Eliza Shelton (and others).
May 30, - Sister Adams delivered of a daughter about 2 hours before we landed about 4 miles above Fort Leavenworth.
May 31, - Sister Adams is quite smart and strong in faith.
June 1, - Removed to camp. Found many of the Saints paying little regard to the word of wisdom and the destroyer has been in the camp and laid some of the number low in the dust. (much sickness and death reported)
June 10, - Sister Shelton buried. Brother William Carroll's youngest child died and was buried.
June 12, - Lucy taken very ill. Frederick very sick. Little Emma sick with measles.
June 13, 14, 15, - My family continued very sick. -
June 16, - Lucy died this evening.
June 17, - Fredrick died this morning. Emma died about noon. They were all buried in one grave. May the great God give me power to bear up under my affliction and prove faithful to His Church and Kingdom.
June 18, - Organized in companies to prepare for starting on the plains. O. Pratt chosen president.
June 22, - Went on about fifteen miles. May God prosper me and my remaining children on our journey.
June 25, - Sunday had meeting at four o'clock this afternoon. Sacrament admimstered by Elder Wells.
June 26, - Waiting for the remainder of the company to come up.