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May 12, 1877

Journal Entry

May 12, 1877 ~ Saturday

^12^ I was a vary sick to day The Elders Administered to me
I took a Lobelia Emetic to try to relieve my lungs which
were vary tight. sI suffered much I discharged a great
of Phlem & bad matter but did not reach the foundation the
Brethren laid hands upon me. I slept till 12 oclok then awoke
and could not breath free and lie down I had to be bolstered
upon a rocking chair the rest of the night

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Wilford and others finished writing down the ceremonies and temple procedures.
Wilford resigns as President of the Deseret Agricultural and Manufacturing Society after 15 years.

May 12, 1877