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Day in the Life

Aug 9, 1893

Journal Entry

August 09, 1893 ~ Wednesday

9. I met with Zions Savings Bank at 8:30 And
conversation was had upon the critical condition
in money Matters we were in, various plans for
relief was talked upon, & a committee of G. Q. Cannon
& H. J. Grant appointed to see what they can do for
our Relief

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Cannon, George Quayle
11 Jan 1827 - 12 Apr 1901
2224 mentions
Apostle
Grant, Heber Jeddy
22 Nov 1856 - 14 May 1945
269 mentions
Apostle

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Letter from Rose Seegmiller Fuller, 9 August 1893
First Presidency of the Church, Salt Lake City. Dear Brothers: Your letter of July 28th, asking me to at- tend the Sunday School course at Provo, commencing on Jan. 28, is at hand. In answer I will say that I am very desireous of obeying the call, and if no unseen difficulties arise, will be at Provo at the appoin- ted time. Yours Very Respectfully, Rose Seegmiller.
Letter from Charles James Nethercott, 9 August 1893
Salt Lake City, President, Wilford Woodruff, Dear Brother, Your letter of notification of aAugust 4th, calling myself on a mission to California, is duly received. I will say in reply, after duly considering & praying over the matter, that I do and will accept the mission assigned me, providing the Lord will open up the way for me to go. As I am some what incumbered at present owing, principally to the dull times we have experienced lattely. If I can succeed in the disposing of a little personal property that I have on hand, so that I can clear my self, and pay my exenses to my destination. I will make the sacrifice, be it what it may Trusting in the promises of Jesus Christ, who has said, seek first the Kingdom of God and its Righteousness and all things shall be added unto you. It has been the desire of my life, to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and be an instrument in God's hands of saving souls in His Kingdom. Not with standing the one that takes upon himself the responsibility of this High and Holy Calling shall be fbuffted, tempted & tried and spoken evil of byy the world. As the Savior has said if they do it unto me they will do it unto you. Brother Woodruff I will send you another communication in a few days, to let you
Letter from Edward J. Pay, 9 August 1893
Nephi . Pres. Wilford Woodruff Salt Lake City. Deare Bro. Your favor of July 12th came to hand in due time, and contents noted. oOn reply will say, scince receiving your favor I have been trying to dispose of my home (all the property I have) but have been unsuccessful to the present time. If it will meet with your approval I would like an extention for one yeare, and if I am prepaird before that date I will report. I Am Your Bro. Edward J. Pay. This is all right. J. F. S.

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Aug 9, 1893