Day in the Life

Mar 21, 1857

Journal Entry

March 21, 1857 ~ Saturday

21st Keys crossed I bought an Indian boy of Brother Willis this morning abot
6 years old. His Indian name was Saroquetes we call him Nephi
He appears like a smart active good boy I paid $40 for him I am
in hopes to educate him & prepare his mind that He may some day be use-
ful in preaching to his tribe of the Piedes. I sowed some Australia wheat
& french Oats & peas to day

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Woodruff, Saroquetes
abt. 1852-1901
29 mentions
Family, Native American

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Mar 21, 1857