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Day in the Life

May 23, 1856

Journal Entry

May 23, 1856 ~ Friday

23rd I spent this day in the Endowment House

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Endowment House, Great Salt Lake City, Great Salt Lake County, Utah Territory

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April 7, 1856
Wilford appointed Assistant Church Historian (serves in Historian's Office from 1856 to 1883).
April 28, 1856
Wilford poisoned while skinning livestock; life saved through priesthood blessings.

May 23, 1856