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Day in the Life

Jun 17, 1891

Journal Entry

June 17, 1891 ~ Wednesday

17. I signed 26 Recommend. I Received 11 Letters
I Attended the Zions savings Bank board

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Letter from Alfred Wernham Lambourne, 17 June 1891

Presidents Wilford Woodruff and Geo. Q. Cannon Dear Sirs: Permit me to draw your atten- tion to my recent publication of "Scenic Utah" a work which, as you are already aware, is devoted entirely to the portrayal and description of the varied and remarkable scenery of our Territory. Having given much time and labor to its preparation and also having involved myself in heavy financial obligations for its suitable production, I now find it necessary to solicit the patronage of lovers of art and the natural beauties by which we are surrounded. Encouraged by your generous ap-

Letter from Frank M. Castleton, 17 June 1891

President Wilford Woodruff Dear Brother In reply to your favor of the 12th inst. I would say that, I am quite willing to respond to the call to Great Briton, and that the last named date Sept 5th, will, for many reasons, be the most con- venient time for me to Start on my mission. I am Your Brother in the Gospel Frank M Castleton. 574 - 2nd St City O.K. J. F. S. I endorse the above cheerfully Wm L N Allen Bishop 21st Ward

Letter from Anders Petersen, b. 1856, 17 June 1891

Newton President Wilford Woodruff Dear Brother, Your letter of June 12th 1891 notifying me that I am selected to fill a mission to Scandinavia I have received, as answer will say that I am willing and will be ready to go at the time appointed Yours Respectfully Andrew Petersen Hans. Funk Bishop O.K. J. F. S.

Letter from John Lowe Sevy, 17 June 1891

Panguitch, Garfield Co., Utah, Pres. Willford Woodruff. Dear Bro. Yours of 12 inst. is at hand In answer will say, I accept of the call as a Missionary to N. S. But would ask untill October to prepare and arange my affairs at home. Hoping this will be satisfactory with you, Very Respectfully. John L. Sevy. Allen Miller Bp Give him till Oct. O.K. J. F. S.

Letter from Thomas Fleming, 17 June 1891

President Woodruff Dear Brother i cannot make Reddy for July But will Be Reddy for Sep 5th Your Brother in the gospel Thomas Fleming I endorse the Call. Wm L N Allen Bishop 21st Ward O.K. J. F. S.

Letter from Charles William Stayner, 17 June 1891

WASHINGTON, D. C., President Wilford Woodruff Dear Sir and Brother: In regard to the two Elders, men- tioned in your favor of the 4th June, as starting East on the 27th instant, I would respectfully suggest that they go to Robison, Greene Co. Indiana, and with the expectation of laboring in that Conference, ^one of them in the Ohio District, lately opened by Elder Armstrong.^ They will there see Bro C. W. Rockwood who has been coun- selled in regard to their respective fields, and will appoint them ac- cordingly. (Then route from St Louis, will be on O[hio] & M to Washington, Indiana, then change cars to E. V. & T. H. going north to Elliston 30 miles, then take narrow guage East to Robison. Inquire for Mr L. L. Kirkpatrick who will tell them where to find Pres. Rockwood. In case the train does not connect well at Elliston, they can walk

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May 29, 1891
People's Party is disbanded; Church members advised to join Democrat/Republican parties.

Jun 17, 1891