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Day in the Life

February 23, 1856 ~ Saturday

23rd I spent the day in the committe room

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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 ).

Wilford appointed Assistant Church Historian (serves in Historian's Office from 1856 to 1883).