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Oct 17, 1887

Journal Entry

October 17, 1887 ~ Monday

17 A hand pointing to the right A folded letter/box I signed 18 Recommends I received 37 Letters 27 Pub
10 Private I wrote 4 Letters to McAllister, Bleak, Thompson, Jaques
received Letters from Bleak Thompson, McAll, Jaques, Murdock & Bentley
I was informed that Marshal Dyer was vary anxious to
serve a subpoena upon me to Attent Court and if I dont
wish to go what then A hand pointing to the right on the 15 I wrote to Azmon Wm
H Thompson McAllister & Bleak I wrote to Emeline 17th
Peters was vary anxious to subpoena me to court

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Woodruff, Emeline Burrows
26 Jul 1863 - 25 May 1915
56 mentions
Family
55 mentions
20 mentions
Bleak, James Godson
15 Nov 1829 - 30 Jan 1918
465 mentions
McAllister, John Daniel Thompson
19 Feb 1827 - 21 Jan 1910
639 mentions
Missionary
Jaques, John
7 Jan 1827 - 1 Jun 1900
447 mentions
30 mentions
Missionary
Bentley, Richard
1 Oct 1820 - 24 Mar 1906
31 mentions
Thompson, William Henry
1 May 1838 - 3 Apr 1922
261 mentions
Missionary

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Letter from John Eugene Davis, 17 October 1887

Dear Brother Wilford Woodruff I Received your kind and welcomed Letter. Was Glad to know that I am honored By the heads of this Church to a call to help to Roll on this work although I am poor—but what is Riches if I Love my soul this is my feelings—I will Be in Salt Lake on the appointed time November 1st if nothing happens Please Excuse Bad writing I remain your Brother in the Gosple John E. Davis Joseph S. Staker Bp

Letter from Ulrich Traber, 17 October 1887

President W. Woodruff Dear Bro. Your letter of the 10th inst reached me by the last mail, as regards my willingness to fill a mission to Switzerland and Germany I feel my weakness to accomplish this task, but with the help of the Lord and the faith and prayers of my Brethren I will do the best I can. I will try and be ready on the day mentioned, the 12th of November. Very respectfully Your Bro. in the Gospel Ulrich Traber

Letter from Ulrich Traber, 17 October 1887

Accepts Mission

Letter from William Andrew Taylor, 17 October 1887

Harrisville Weber Co Preasadant Woodruff Dear Brother I received You Letter of the 11th requiering me to performe a mission I am Willing to go & do the best i can I Will be on hand at the required time I remane your broter in gospel William. A. Taylor P G Taylor Bishop

Letter from William Price Fullmer, 17 October 1887

Springville President, Wilford, Woodruff, Dear Bro. I recieved yours of the 11th and feel to comply with the requirements therein with the help of the Lord. Pleas let me know how much means it will take to land me to my field of labor, and can I get such Books and tracks as I may neded at the news office. and am I permi ted to have any means after my arri val or do I need any after that. Pleas excuse my ignorance and do please let me know, if possible I remain your Bro. Wm P Fullmer

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Oct 17, 1887