Second Constitutional Convention held and petition for State of Deseret delivered to Washington, D.C.
Day in the Life
Journal Entry
May 04, 1856 ~ Sunday
4th Sunday I was confined to my room & not able to get out
I find a good deal of Dead flesh in my arm I am vary weak
& feeble but little strength
Events
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Wilford rebaptizes family members over the age of 8 (3 wives, 3 children, and "Lamanite" boy Moroni).
Wilford appointed Assistant Church Historian (serves in Historian's Office from 1856 to 1883).
Wilford poisoned while skinning livestock; life saved through priesthood blessings.