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Jan 27, 1881

Journal Entry

January 27, 1881 ~ Thursday

27. A folded letter/box I recieved 2 letter from Sylvia & McFarland

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Letter to Lot Smith, 27 January 1881
Lot Smith, Dear Brother; I recieved your letter of Dec. 28, 1880. I have not been able to answer it before. I am very sorry for your accident and hope you will recover from it, and that you may not be permen^an^tly lame. I do not hear a word from E. Snow or B. Young; in fact, do not know where they are or what they are doing, but suppose they are some- where in Arizona. We learned that Bishop Udell has crossed the Lees Ferry with all his stock, all well. I hope he will have good luck in getting them to St. John in safety. I see the editors of the "Dem- ocrat" seems to have a key to get knowledge. I know nothing of the
Letter to the Saints emigrating to Arizona, 27 January 1881
To all the Saints who are emigra- ting to Arizona. Dear Brethren – The request of President John Taylor, and the Twelve Apos- tles is, that all the emigrating Saints to Arizona who are willing to be guided by council should go to St. John until that place is set- tled and the land and water occu- pied, so as to controll the purchase we have made there. All who go there should report themselves to Bishop Udell who is appointed to preside there. Your Brother in the Gospel, W Woodruff By request of President John Taylor.
Daybook (24 October 1879 - 31 January 1881)
27. [FIGURE] I recieved 2 letter from James McFarland & from Sylvia & [FIGURE] wrote Letter to Sarah & Sylvia and Lot Smith (see copy)

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Wilford appointed General President of Young Men's Mutual Improvement Association.
Apostles wash feet against enemies as directed in Wilford's Wilderness Revelation.

Jan 27, 1881