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Day in the Life

Sep 6, 1844

Journal Entry

September 06, 1844 ~ Friday

6th Rode across the prairie swamped our horses,
took breakfast at Sommonnauk, crossed fox
River above Auroria and passed through the village
and stoped for the night at Jones Tavern near
Napersville

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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.

Sep 6, 1844