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Aug 17, 1857

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August 17, 1857 ~ Monday

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I called at the presidents office a short [time] I spent the day in the office

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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 .

October 4, 1857

first child is born in .

October 16, 1857

United States Army Colonel letter threatens Church members with extermination if they oppose Army.

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