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December 17, 1878 ~ Tuesday

17 MiI took cars rode to Brigham City and held a
Meeting spoke to the people one hour and 30 Minuts
and spent the night at Phebes Laid hands upon Orion
who was sick 40 M[iles]

laying on of hands

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November 1878

Wilford is divorced from ("sent bill" on November 25; "signed bill" on November 28).

December 2, 1878

Wilford asks to be resealed to him. (Note written in shorthand in journal margin.)

January 1, 1879

Wilford and move from into house next door; lease Valley House to be used as a hotel.

January 2, 1879

eighth child, Wilford's 34th and last child, is born in .

January 6, 1879

Supreme Court denies challenge to Law; plural marriage a criminal offense.

February 7, 1879

Wilford goes into hiding to avoid arrest for polygamy.

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