Day in the Life

May 17, 1856

Journal Entry

May 17, 1856 ~ Saturday

17th I feel better to day than I have since I have been
sick my Arm is fast healing up I spent most of the
day in writing. It has been vary warm to day we have
had more rain this spring than during any spring
since I have been in the valley

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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.

May 17, 1856