Day in the Life
Journal Entry
July 27, 1840 ~ Monday
27th
I wrote a letter to Elder's Young & Richards
I Preached at Frooms Hill & confirmed 2 & lade
hands upon many that were sick. Elder Smith
preached at Standly Hill
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Young, Brigham
1 Jun 1801 - 29 Aug 1877
3440 mentions
Apostle, Family
Smith, George Albert
26 Jun 1817 - 1 Sep 1875
1433 mentions
Apostle, Missionary
Richards, Willard
24 Jun 1804 - 11 Mar 1854
541 mentions
Apostle
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Joseph Smith's first explanation of doctrine on baptism for the dead by living relatives.
First baptisms for the dead performed in the Mississippi River.
Joseph Smith announces the need to build a temple in Nauvoo.