Wilford arrives at John Benbow's home in Herefordshire, England; begins preaching to United Brethren and over 600 people baptized in 35 days.
13th I recieved & read the singular & striking
prophecies of Robert Dixon the celebrated Cheshire
prophet in the reign of Henry VII from Lady Cowpers
correct copy also an account of his life &
death published by John Fregorth 1829 [FIGURE]
I took the coach in company with Elder
Clark & rode to Manchester 35 [miles] spent about an
hour with the Saints, then Elder Clayton
joined us & we took the cars & rode to preston
30 [miles] whare I had a hapy interview with some
of the Twelve I spent the night in preston 65 miles
Moved by Elder Kimble & seconded by Elder Richards
that 20 of the Seventies be sent for & that
it be left discretionary with the president of
the Twelve to send for more if he think proper
Meeting closed by prayer by Elder Kimble
At a general conference of the Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints held in
the Temperance Hall Preston, Lancashire,
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