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Apr 8, 1897

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April 08, 1897 ~ Thursday

April 8^th I was a little restless at times during the night but slept about 6 hours,
after midnight. ate a bowl of bread & milk, dressed & left in carriage at 9³⁰ for the office.
attended to business saw several brethren & rested some. Madam Mountford
called at 3 pm for a short time. at 4³⁰ drove to Elder Nuttalls residence and was comfortably
provided for hby he & his wife Sophia. laid down & rested for 2 hours slept most of the
time ate a bowl of bread & milk & some shrimps. at 7⁵⁰ we drove to the Tabernacle
& was seated on comfortable chairs provided by Bro Nuttall and listened to Madam
Mountfords lecture on the Life of Jacob for 2 hours. my wife Emma sitting by me.
Drove down home deeming it best to do so, although Bro & Sister Nuttall had made
every preparation for me to stay at their home all night. arrived at 11¹⁰ I drank some
Hot Lemonade with a little brandy in it, went to bed and soon to sleep.

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Letter from Henry Day Smith, 8 April 1897

Salt Lake City President Wilford Woodruff, City Dear Brother: I except the call to go on a mission to the Southern States and will be ready to start on the day apointed April 15 [18]97. And feel thankful for the trust and confidance you have place in me I remain your Brother in the Gospel Henry D Smith. 738 S. 8 East City OK. Joseph Warburton Bishop First Ward.

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