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Day in the Life

Aug 15, 1839

Journal Entry

August 15, 1839 ~ Thursday

15th Passed through Virginia from thence to Springfield and attended meeting with the
Saints. I addressed the Church in few words & was followed by Elder Taylor. I felt wearied
with my Journey as I had ownly partially renewed my strength distance of the day 40 miles

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Taylor, John, b. 1808
1 Nov 1808 - 25 Jul 1887
1834 mentions
Apostle

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Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois
Virginia, Cass County, Illinois

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Daybook (8 August 1839 - 12 January 1840)
15 Passed through Virginia from thence to Spriengfield & attended meeting with the Saints. I addressed the Church in fiew words & was followed by Elder Tailor I felt wearied with my Journey as I had ownly partially gained my strength Distance of the day 40 mi[les]

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Aug 15, 1839