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Aug 1, 1857

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August 01, 1857 ~ Saturday

Aug 1^st I spent the day in the office mostly. I called upon Eleanor
Pratt & got an account of the death & burial of Elder P. P. Pratt
who was murdered by MCLain

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29 Dec 1817 - 24 Oct 1874

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July 13, 1857

President removes as Governor; sends army to escort new Governor .

July 24, 1857

Saints receive news that 2,500 United States Army troops are coming to .

July 31, 1857

Wilford sealed to plural wife ("Delight") by .

September 7, 1857 - September 11, 1857

Attack on wagon train of emigrants and massacre at .

September 29, 1857

gives false report of massacre to Wilford and .

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