Seven Southern states secede from Union. (Confederacy includes 15 states and territories by 1862.)
3rd
My Family attended the Fast meeting at the 14 ward Hall & I
had 6 children Blessed by the Bishop & council viz Bula Augusta, David Patten
Brigham Young Arabella Emma Manalla & Eugenia a grand Daughter
I spent the afternoon in the Legislature & made some reports
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