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August 24, 1838 ~ Friday

24 [FIGURE] I wrote two letters one to Priest Dwight Webster and the other to [FIGURE] Sister Eunice Woodruff

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13 Apr 1814 - 19 Aug 1868

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19 Jun 1821 - 15 Jun 1853

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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.

October 18, 1838

Wilford's half-brother dies in at the age of 24 (last living of 5 half-brothers).

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