Day in the Life

Aug 2, 1838

Journal Entry

August 02, 1838 ~ Thursday

2. I walked to East Thomaston. I dined with Mrs Andrew Luce. I visited Mr Spalden and Benjn
Knowlton
several came to see me & inpuire into the things of the kingdom & wished me to pray
with them I did so all was calme in town no spirit against me many wish to hear preaching I
next walked to Camden harbour called & took supper with Mr Cobourn Tylor I received no
opposition in Camden at this time I walked to Brother Ebenezer Ames all appeared glad to see me
I then walked to Goose river I here had an unexpected & interesting interview with Brother
Nathaniel Thomas & had the happy privilege of once more striking hands with this faithful Saint
we took a walk together to the Simonton district & spent the night with Mr Pease Sister Pease
rejoiced to see me return as many had prophesyed that I would never return. Distance 30 miles

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Knowlton, Benjamin
abt. 1818-1896
5 mentions
Maine Mission
Tyler, Coburn
10 Feb 1792 - 7 Dec 1873
3 mentions
Host, Maine Mission
3 mentions
Maine Mission
Ames, Ebenezer
abt. 1775-bef. 1850
15 mentions
Host, Maine Mission
Spaulding, Joseph Ingraham
21 Oct 1802 - 5 Feb 1871
2 mentions
Host, Maine Mission
Thomas, Nathaniel
abt. 1803-1844
73 mentions
Maine Mission
Pease, Priam
abt. 1797-aft. 1859
7 mentions
Maine Mission
Luce, Rebecca Spear
8 Apr 1820 - 10 Feb 1906
1 mention
Maine Mission

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Wilford receives news of his calling as an apostle; and call to go on mission to England with apostles.

Aug 2, 1838