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April 14, 1856 ~ Monday

14^th I spent the day mostly at home part of the day in the Historians office

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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).

Wilford poisoned while skinning livestock; life saved through priesthood blessings.