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Aug 27, 1887

Journal Entry

August 27, 1887 ~ Saturday

27 A hand pointing to the right A folded letter/box I received 9 Letters I wrote ^1^ to Johnson the Ferryman
{We made an appropriation} of $12000 {[in part payment?]} I pitched quails for Exercise

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Letter from William Budge, 27 August 1887
President W Woodruff Dear Bro In consequence of removals to other places it has become necessary to replace one councillor each to three Bishops in our Stake. Men for the positions have been selected by the Presidency of the Stake and the Bishops interested, and endorsed by the High Council as per instructions to us, as follows For Paris 1st Ward James Nye 2nd Councillor [For Paris] 2nd [Ward] Edward ^F^ Davis [2nd Councillor] [For] Randolph [Ward] Oliver Jacobson [2nd Councillor] men all faithful and approved. I now submit the names for your con sideration, and approval if they meet your mind. Any instructions in relation to such matters will have our careful attention I am very respectfully your Bro in the Gospel Wm Budge
Daybook (July - November 1887 and April - October 1888)
27. ^[FIGURE]^ I recd 3 p[ublic] letters {shorthand} 6 rec & Deposit for $12000 [FIGURE] wrote to John Ferryman I pitched quails for exercise
Letter from Andrew Kimball, 27 August 1887
To President Woodruff and the Twelve Dear Brethren: I take pleasure in reporting the condition of the Indian Territory Mis- sion. In concequence of the illness of President Taylor and the many changes since I have neglected writing until the present time. During the present summer the Elders have had a hard time of it as they have been troubled with the chills and fever, one being so bad off that it looked as though he must be released to come home.

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July 25, 1887
Wilford, as President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, becomes the leader of the Church.

Aug 27, 1887