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August 17, 1838 ~ Friday

17. I left the Simonton district & started with a horse & waggon for Scarborough I rode acrosst
the toll bridge west of Nobleborough & put ^up^ for the night distance 26 m

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July 1838

explains the need for all living and dead to receive saving ordinances.

July 1, 1838

Wilford baptizes father , stepmother , and half-sister in , Connecticut.

July 8, 1838

Wilford called to serve as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Doctrine and Covenants 118

July 14, 1838

Wilford present for birth of his first child, , in .

August 7, 1838

Wilford returns to his mission in the .

August 9, 1838

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

October 4, 1838

Woodruffs begin trek from to with group of converts to gather with the Saints.

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