William Frederick Milton Arny (1813–1881)

Some notes I jotted down:

3, word of God is the only rule of faith and practice
4, essential for Christian to believe and practice Christ and his teachings as Christ has all authority in Heaven and in Earth
5, Christ declares his power and adds "go ye therefore..." (great commission)
6, Apostles are described and role defined
8, "preach the gospel to every creature ..." is first duty in commission
9, "teaching them to do all things ..." is second duty in commission
9, "church" signifies a particular congregation of visible believers, with elders and deacons; regularly assembled in one place
10, two duties (ordinances), baptism and the Lord's Supper
11, union of members in a church of Christ; various gifts
13, Christian discipline: private offense
14, public offense: error in sentiment
16, immortality in practice
17, administered in love
18, example: the Church at Antioch… (mere)

This little book is the log of W. F. M. Arny, Special Agent for Indians in New Mexico, for the period of May 1870 to November 1870. It reflects the work he and his team did in fulfilling his order "to visit every village, take the Indian census, examine land titles, inquire into the need for schools, and settle reservation disputes." (p. 9)

The editor, Lawrence R. Murphy (who also wrote the book, Frontier Crusader - William F. M. Arny), provides a nice introduction that "sets the stage" for log.

While Arny may be a little known figure in American history, the work he did throughout his life is substantial and fascinating, especially to me because of his relationship to the Stone-Campbell religious heritage. I am happy to have this book in my little library.… (mere)