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1761 Ellen G. White: The Progressive Years: 1862-1876 (vol. 2)

July 4. Father and I have been mending fence today. Expect Walling will lend us a horse as soon as the pasture fence is mended.... Guess I shall plant some garden next week.—In Carrie Johnson, I Was Canright’s Secretary, pp. 35, 36.

1762 Ellen G. White: The Progressive Years: 1862-1876 (vol. 2), p. 386.6 (Arthur Lacey White)

… two horses, Elephant and Bill, for the Canright trunks. “We were very happy to meet them,” wrote Ellen White. “They have a very interesting little girl.”— Ibid. The day …

1763 Ellen G. White: The Progressive Years: 1862-1876 (vol. 2), p. 402.1 (Arthur Lacey White)

… , sound horses—a mare 4 years old, and her mother, 8. They purchased a used but “nice looking” covered carriage for $150 ( Letter 4, 1874 ). Writing to Willie on Tuesday …

1764 Ellen G. White: The Progressive Years: 1862-1876 (vol. 2), p. 404.4 (Arthur Lacey White)

… two horses, harnesses and unharnesses them. He takes care of one cow, all but the milking. That Lucinda does.— Letter 8, 1874 .

1765 Ellen G. White: The Progressive Years: 1862-1876 (vol. 2), p. 407.3 (Arthur Lacey White)

… of horses, they were shown the city. “It is indeed,” wrote Ellen White, “the most beautiful place I have seen in California.” Enthusiastically she added:

1766 Ellen G. White: The Progressive Years: 1862-1876 (vol. 2), p. 409.3 (Arthur Lacey White)

… the horses’ back. We thought we could cross safely, hitched the horses to the carriage, drove over the stream, and were just feeling very much gratified that …

1767 Ellen G. White: The Progressive Years: 1862-1876 (vol. 2), p. 409.4 (Arthur Lacey White)

… the horses again. He mounted Kit’s back while I had all that I could do to keep restless Bill from breaking away from me and following his mate. Your father crossed …

1768 Ellen G. White: The Progressive Years: 1862-1876 (vol. 2), p. 410.1 (Arthur Lacey White)

… fresh horses went on to confer with the ministers who had gone ahead. When they reached Cloverdale, all could see that it was the wrong place for the tent. Then …

1769 Ellen G. White: The Progressive Years: 1862-1876 (vol. 2), p. 413.2 (Arthur Lacey White)

We have a good house and barn. Our horses were brought to us from Brother Judson’s yesterday. We shall now have a spry team to take us to and from the city.— Letter 26, 1874 .

1770 Ellen G. White: The Progressive Years: 1862-1876 (vol. 2), p. 420.2 (Arthur Lacey White)

… , the horses were harnessed, and I was on my way for the cars. My husband said, “If I had not given my consent, I would now say it is inconsistent. I cannot have you go …

1771 Ellen G. White: The Lonely Years: 1876-1891 (vol. 3), p. 42.5 (Arthur Lacey White)

… . A horse car took them to a depot where they caught a train for the twenty-six-mile trip to Wilmington, Delaware. Here at a boarding house, John had rented a large …

1772 Ellen G. White: The Lonely Years: 1876-1891 (vol. 3), p. 69.2 (Arthur Lacey White)

… his horse and carriage on the grounds, and James White felt it would be pleasant to drive across country to the Haskell home in South Lancaster. Leaving after …

1773 Ellen G. White: The Lonely Years: 1876-1891 (vol. 3), p. 75.6 (Arthur Lacey White)

Ellen White’s fiftieth birthday fell on Monday, November 26. It came while they were on one of their tours by horse and carriage. She wrote of it to Willie and Mary the next day from Healdsburg:

1774 Ellen G. White: The Lonely Years: 1876-1891 (vol. 3), p. 77.3 (Arthur Lacey White)

… faithful horse with a good dinner we partook of our simple repast of bread and fruit.—December 20, 1877.

1775 Ellen G. White: The Lonely Years: 1876-1891 (vol. 3), p. 108.4 (Arthur Lacey White)

… of horses and mules, upgrading them step by step. He figured these could be used to travel to Colorado and then, when the caravan reached Walling’s Mills, near …

1776 Ellen G. White: The Lonely Years: 1876-1891 (vol. 3), p. 110.6 (Arthur Lacey White)

It seemed very lonesome journeying in the thick forest. We thought what might be if robbers or horse thieves—Indians or white men—should molest us, but we had a vigilant watch guarding the animals.— Manuscript 4, 1879 .

1777 Ellen G. White: The Lonely Years: 1876-1891 (vol. 3), p. 110.7 (Arthur Lacey White)

… the horses and mules; two men carrying guns stood guard in two-hour shifts ( Letter 20, 1879 ). Friday they reached Johnson Ranch and had ample time to prepare for …

1778 Ellen G. White: The Lonely Years: 1876-1891 (vol. 3), p. 116.3 (Arthur Lacey White)

… the horses feed on grass. At noon we all drew up upon the broad prairie to take our dinner.... Teams are now being prepared for another move, while Marian and I, Adelia …

1779 Ellen G. White: The Lonely Years: 1876-1891 (vol. 3), p. 116.5 (Arthur Lacey White)

… powerful horses were put before the bus and we were carried speedily to camp. All seemed glad to meet us. We pitched our tent and one and another brought us a …

1780 Ellen G. White: The Lonely Years: 1876-1891 (vol. 3), p. 119.2 (Arthur Lacey White)

… of horses and mules and ponies in Colorado was left to others. To James White it was an easy and quick switch, and to Ellen White the end of a perplexing experience …