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Day in the Life

Jun 2, 1839

Journal Entry

June 02, 1839 ~ Sunday

2nd Sunday the spirit of the mob or of a lawless bandity was manifest this morning. one was walking
in foront of our houses with his drawn sword while others were riding on horsback with flags
strung upon poles crying out the mormons are despised, &c & also threatning the lives of others

Events

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April 6, 1839
Church leaders escape while being transported for trial with the help of their guards; Church members move to Commerce, Illinois and establish Nauvoo.
May 4, 1839
Wilford receives the official call to serve his third mission.

Jun 2, 1839