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Day in the Life

May 05, 1856 ~ Monday

5^th I took another course of medicine to day & had a vary sick
day I suffered much with Lobelia in my stomach my arm is still vary bad

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.