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Day in the Life

Aug 23, 1859

Journal Entry

August 23, 1859 ~ Tuesday

23rd I spent the fore noon at home the afternoon in the office
the Eastern Mail came in bringing the News that Peace was
again proclaimed in Europe. The Emperors of France & Austria
had an interview & had made peace. I called upon President
Young & herd some letters red from Brother Kesler he
said there cattle were dying of the marren & wanted 100
yoke sent to there assistance President Young wished the
Twelve to get up the Teams & send them out we met with

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Young, Brigham
1 Jun 1801 - 26 Aug 1877
3301 mentions
Apostle, Family
Kesler, Frederick
20 Jan 1816 - 12 Jun 1899
55 mentions
Missionary

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Austria
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Historian's Office, Great Salt Lake City, Great Salt Lake County, Utah Territory

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Aug 23, 1859