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Day in the Life

Jul 12, 1844

Journal Entry

July 12, 1844 ~ Friday

12th
A hand pointing to the right I wrote a letter to the Editor of the Prophet
giving a word of exhortation to the Saints
abroad, to maintain their integrity & keep the
faith and patience of the Saints untill death. the
accounts still continue to confirm the death
otf the Prophet and Patriarch to be a cold
Blooded murder

People

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5 mentions
Smith, Hyrum
9 Feb 1800 - 27 Jun 1844
422 mentions
Apostle
Smith, Joseph (Jr.)
23 Dec 1805 - 27 Jun 1844
2346 mentions

Events

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August 8, 1844
Meeting where majority of Church members sustain the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles as governing body of the Church.
August 12, 1844
Wilford accepts call to preside over the European Mission for one year.

Jul 12, 1844