Congress rejects fourth petition for formation of State of Deseret; Brigham Young still serves as Governor.
Day in the Life
Journal Entry
July 12, 1862 ~ Saturday
12 I spent most of the day in the Endowment House we
gave Endowm[en]ts to 66 persons I sealed 29 couple. I went
to office then in company with G. A. Smith & A Carrington
I visited the Telegraph Office Mr Strickney said the mail
would not be brought for 20 days they had changed their
rout. Lightning had destroyed some 15 telegraph poles
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Carrington, Albert
8 Jan 1813 - 19 Sep 1889
232 mentions
Apostle
Smith, George Albert
26 Jun 1817 - 1 Sep 1875
1433 mentions
Apostle, Missionary
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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.
Wilford records Brigham Young's plans for a 15,000-seat tabernacle on Temple Square.