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Day in the Life

January 17, 1856 ~ Thursday

17^th I spent the day writing & preparing to leave for home tomorrow

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Wilford serves sixth term as member of Territorial Legislature.

Wilford serves on Board of Directors of Deseret Agriculture and Manufacturing Society.

Second Constitutional Convention held and petition for State of Deseret delivered to .

Wilford rebaptizes family members over the age of 8 (3 wives, 3 children, and "Lamanite" boy ).