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August 28, 1838 ~ Tuesday

Aug[ust] 28. I spent the day in writing I made a family record for Brother Joseph Fabyan Carter {[illegible shorthand] and son}

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July 1838

explains the need for all living and dead to receive saving ordinances.

July 1, 1838

Wilford baptizes father , stepmother , and half-sister in , Connecticut.

July 8, 1838

Wilford called to serve as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Doctrine and Covenants 118

July 14, 1838

Wilford present for birth of his first child, , in .

August 7, 1838

Wilford returns to his mission in the .

August 9, 1838

Wilford receives news of his calling as an apostle; and call to go on mission to with apostles.

October 4, 1838

Woodruffs begin trek from to with group of converts to gather with the Saints.

October 18, 1838

Wilford's half-brother dies in at the age of 24 (last living of 5 half-brothers).

October 27, 1838

Governor issues order expelling Church members from under threat of extermination.

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