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Day in the Life

Feb 18, 1842

Journal Entry

February 18, 1842 ~ Friday

18th City Council met at early candle light
according to adjournment After some
business on roads was performed Joseph the
Seer took the floor & followed Gen Bennet
concerning law our rights &c his speach
was truly interesting & powerfull

People

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Bennett, John Cook
3 Aug 1804 - 5 Aug 1867
26 mentions
Smith, Joseph (Jr.)
23 Dec 1805 - 27 Jun 1844
2346 mentions

Events

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February 3, 1842
Wilford appointed manager of the Church's official newspaper Times and Seasons.
February 19, 1842
Wilford sets type for printing/publishing the Book of Abraham in Times and Seasons.

Feb 18, 1842