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Day in the Life

Sep 1, 1858

Journal Entry

September 01, 1858 ~ Wednesday

Sept 1st we had another fight in the streets to day
between two Negroes one was cut on the head with
a knife the other was shot dead I spent the most
of the day in my orchard I spent a short time in
the Historians office I met with my Quorum in the
prayer circle there were 10 present. I spoke a short
time by way of exertation to the brethren I told them
as we were surrounded by the wicked Gentiles who
were filled with wickedness and sought our destruction
that we were much exposed & should be upon our
guard & magnify our calling and maintain our
Dignity before all men as saints of God & Elders in
Israel & not mingle or drink with the wicked
if we have business with them let us do it & go our
way I feel ashamed before the Lord that any man
that holds a station like Br George D Grant should

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Grant, George Davis
10 Sep 1812 - 20 Sep 1876
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Historian's Office, Great Salt Lake City, Great Salt Lake County, Utah Territory

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Sep 1, 1858