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Day in the Life

May 13, 1856 ~ Tuesday

13^th & 14^th I am feeling a little better in health the dead flesh
is parting in my arm but I still feel week & feeble

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.