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Day in the Life

Nov 17, 1890

Journal Entry

November 17, 1890 ~ Monday

Nov 17, 1890
I went to the Gardo & signed 1922 Recommends
I received 158 Letters I met with Z.C.M.I. Board I
had a Letter from R H McDonald President of the
Pacific Bank He sent me his Photograph & card
I had an interview with Br Mitchel & Paid a Bill

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9 mentions

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Gardo House, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah Territory

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Letter from William Whitney Stow, 17 November 1890

Hon W. W. Stow. San Francisco Cal In re Potatoes Rec Nov 19 [18]90 file San Francisco Nov 17th 1890 Gentlemen, I am in receipt of yours of the 6th inst and thank you for the Kindly ex- pressions indulged in by you in regard to myself. It is pleasant to have such agree- able things said of one by persons so eminently compe- tent to Judge. The potatoes have been received and bested. They fully maintain the reputation of the Salt

Letter from Wilhelm Ferdinand Roberg, 17 November 1890

Ogden City . Dear Brother! Excuse my boldness I write to you, telling you the feelings I got and that I ask you for advice. I am a member of the Church of latter the Saints and belongs to the church for some year ago, and have the testamony to gif to day, that the gospel is trueth and belive Josef are an true prophet, and as so, I wish to bee faitfull to the and if I cane. in my native country, I was on mission for three years, brefore before I come heir, and I know, I deed my best in my holy calling. Well, I got a great fait in all the prinsiples of the gospel. I do understand, and wish to keep the comandmens of God, my heavenly Father. By full fait to the gathering of Israel I deed that all I was able for, and got means to come heir to the land of Zion. I fell I feel happy and thankfull to ^the^ Lord for that blessing; And I wish try to fullfield the matter I am coming heir for. I got my calling as a teacher heir in the ward I leave in. Now I am coming to the point I am writing for: In the

Letter from Watt B. Peters, 17 November 1890

Hon. Wilfred Woodruff My Dear Sir Having many autographs in my possession, I beg for your's to place with them. I hope you will have time to comply with my request, as my collection will not be complete without your signature Please state on the cards that you are an "Elder in the Church of Latter Day Saints" also give the present date. Will you be so kind as to inform me who is the God of this Grand Church. Any manuscripts that you have to spare will be thank- fully received by me. Hoping you are well and thanking you many times in advance for your kind favor I will close and remain Most Respectfully Watt. B. Peters Box 112

Letter to Mrs. Mary Pietire, 17 November

Mrs Mary Picton. Nephi. Dear Sister: In the matter of adoption of yourself and Brother Pixton to me, as referred to by letter from President Wm Paxman to-day. I will say that I am quite willing to have that ordinance attended to when it wi[ll] be conven- ient for me to be at the Temple. I will endeavor to keep this matter in mind so that when I am at the Temple and you being also present your wishes may be granted. Should you hear of my going to Manti in the near future you can then be present. With kind regards, Your Brother, W Woodruff

Personal - Notebook, 1883-1898

Sister Mary Picton wants James Picton & herself Adopted to me [end of upside-down text]

Events

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October 6, 1890
Majority of members of the Church attending General Conference sustain the Manifesto.
October 25, 1890
Wilford inaugurates weekday religious education classes for elementary school-aged children (precursor to seminary and institute programs).

Nov 17, 1890