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Day in the Life

May 04, 1856 ~ Sunday

4^th 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

View selected events in the two months surrounding this date in Wilford Woodruff's life.

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.