Congress rejects fourth petition for formation of State of Deseret; Brigham Young still serves as Governor.
Day in the Life
Journal Entry
May 31, 1862 ~ Saturday
31. I spent the forenoon in the Endowm[en]t House we gave Endowments
to 16 persons & I sealed 12 couple there was none of the
presidency present. The Eastern mail came in the first we have
received for 6 weeks which is a long time for a daily mail
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Salt Lake Temple foundation razed and top stones removed.
Wilford moves plural wife Delight to Fort Herriman to be near her family.
Wilford baptizes son David Patten Woodruff.
Morrill Anti-Bigamy Law signed by Abraham Lincoln.
Wilford serves as President of Deseret Agriculture and Manufacturing Society for 15 years.