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Day in the Life

May 28, 1897

Journal Entry

May 28, 1897 ~ Friday

May 28th slept at intervals after midnight somewhat restless, after taking
a cup of coffee. slept till 815 when I dressed & had breakfast. at 930 a.m.
Emma & 2 of the grand children accompanied me to Big Cottonwood to Enysigns

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where afterwards I laid down & slept well. after dinner the boys were playing
quoits I played one game. We had a nice visit and returned at 8:45 pm.
I soon went to bed but was so tired I could not sleep soundly

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Woodruff, Emma Smith
1 Mar 1838 - 6 Mar 1912
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Big Cottonwood Canyon, Salt Lake County, Utah
Ensign Peak, Salt Lake County, Utah

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Letter from Denmark Jensen, 28 May 1897

President Wilford Woodruff Dear Brother Your request of the 24 inst asking me to take a mishon to Oregon & Washington came to hand last eavning. In reply will say that by the help of the Lord I will be on hand at the apointed Day & Hour: I have thus far submited my will to that of the athoritey of God on earth & trust I always shall. Ever Praying for the wellfair of Zion I remain as ever your Brother Denmark Jensen J A Tolman Bp

Letter from Harry Edwin Shrives, 28 May 1897

Franklin Prest Wilford Woodruff Dear Brother yours of the 19 was Received and carfully Noted and In reply will say That I feal my wunworthyness to fill a Misshon but after fully considering Mater I am willing to go and do what I can but If you can so arange it to extend my time ^starting^ for two Months longer till the 20 of Oct It would be a grate deal better for me it will give me time to get up my crop and this ^is^ what I am depending on But I am ready at your over

Letter from James Jenson, 28 May 1897

Millville . President Wilford Woodruff Dear brother! In answer to the missionary call, I have recieved; I will accept it! if nothing unbeknown to me skould happen, and I am blessed with suficant health, I will be there at the appointed time. Your Brother in the Gospel, James Jenson John E. Roueche Bp.

Letter to Francis Asbury Hammond, 28 May 1897

P. O. Box B. Salt Lake City, Utah, . Pres. F. A. Hammond, Dear Brother: The deed transfer- ring the Zapato ranch property to the Trustee-in-Trust has not been signed by you, when do expect to be in the city? If not for some time, and you think it best, we will forward the deed to you for signature. Please answer. With kind regards, Your Brother, W. Woodruff pr G F. Gebbs, secy

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April 1897
Publication of Conference Report begins (replaced by Ensign Conference issue starting in 1965).

May 28, 1897