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July 09, 1887 ~ Saturday

9. I rode to Atkinsville and Back a vary hot day 16 Miles

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Seventh Constitutional Convention for held; Congress rejects petition for statehood.

dies at the age of 80.

Wilford, as President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, becomes the leader of the Church.

Wilford watches funeral procession from Church office to avoid arrest.

To enforce the - Act, is appointed receiver for the government and Church property is confiscated.