Wilford appointed Assistant Church Historian (serves in Historian's Office from 1856 to 1883).
Day in the Life
Journal Entry
May 26, 1856 ~ Monday
26th The Calafornia Mail came in & b[r]ought me 2 letters from
J. M. Bernhisel & 5 standards & 8 mormons
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Bernhisel, John Milton
23 Jun 1799 - 28 Sep 1881
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Wilford poisoned while skinning livestock; life saved through priesthood blessings.