Day in the Life

Mar 3, 1854

Journal Entry

March 03, 1854 ~ Friday

3rd Wilford went out to day on a mission in the 14 ward as a priest
I spent most of the day at home writing The Calafornia mail came
in the world seems to be in confusion Europe is begining to be involved
in war. Calafornia is resolved to drive the Indians [out] of the satate Santa
Anna
is proclaimed Emperor of Mexico & it is reported that He has
sold three states to the United States for twenty three & a half
Millions of Dollars & Plagues famine pestilence & war seems to be
poured out upon almost all the Earth. I laid hands upon Broth
Iria Ames who was sick And He immediately recovered

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López de Santa Anna, Antonio
21 Feb 1794 - 21 Jun 1876
3 mentions
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Ames, Ira
22 Sep 1804 - 15 Jan 1869
Woodruff, Wilford (Jr.)
22 Mar 1840 - 9 May 1921
716 mentions
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March 1st 1854 This is my birth day I am 47 years old this day so my days, months, years, & life is passing away I thank my Heavenly Father that it has been preserved so long I pray that I may have grace according to my day I pray that the spirit of God may abide with me & keep my footsteps in the paths of virtue, integrity, & Holiness all the days of my life and that I may have favor in the sight of God & his servants
~ Wilford Woodruff

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Autobiography Volume 3 circa 1865-1866
The California mail came in on the bringing news among which was that Santa Anna was proclaimed Emperor of Mexico.

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Wilford serves fourth term as member of Territorial Legislature.

Mar 3, 1854