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Day in the Life

Jun 29, 1845

Journal Entry

June 29, 1845 ~ Sunday

29th [FIGURE 10] Sunday I recieved a letter from Elder Hedlok
by Br Davis I Preached in the morning at the
old hen & chickens yard High Street, to near 400 Saints
we partook of the sacrament in the Afternoon

I confirmed 5 Blessed 6 children Administered to
10 that was sick. In the evening I Preached a
funeral sermon upon the death of the Prophets
the house was crowded to overflowing I addressed
the congregation for about 2 hours & the people gave
the most profound attention A good impression was
made many strangers were present that had never
attended our meetings before At the close I spent
half an hour shaking hands then returned to Br
Prints & spent the night I dined & took tea with Br
Price, & Breakfast with Br Mannan. 6 miles

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May 1845
First Thursday of the month designated for fasting and prayer (later changed to first Sunday by Wilford).

Jun 29, 1845