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Day in the Life

May 4, 1838

Journal Entry

May 04, 1838 ~ Friday

4 I rode to Saco & spent the day at Mr Luther Scamman's a Brother in law from thence I rode
in company with Elder M Holmes to Buxton & again spent the night in company with Elder
James Townsend, at his house he informed me of the state of affairs in kirtland which
information he receieved from Kirtland by Mr David Woodman who had just returned from
that place. He informed us that a steam Boat passed through the streets or town of kirtland in
open day which was seen by some & herd by many. It created some alarm & is looked upon
as a sign or warning to the people. Distance 12 miles

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Scammans, Luther
7 Dec 1808 - 10 Jul 1878
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Buxton, York County, Maine
Kirtland, Geauga County, Ohio
Saco, York County, Maine

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May 4, 1838