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May 25, 1839

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May 25, 1839 ~ Saturday

25^th I crossed the river with the Twelve to Commersce Ill. & spent the day in council with Joseph
we had a vary important & Interesting time. We received much council from Joseph. Brother W^m
Smith was restored to his quorum. The council held untill night we returned to Montrose & spent
the night at home {distance of the day} 5 miles

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Church leaders escape while being transported for trial with the help of their guards; Church members move to , Illinois and establish .

At age 32 Wilford is ordained an Apostle at the temple site in , Missouri.

Wilford receives the official call to serve his third mission.

Woodruffs move to , Iowa; live in abandoned barracks with family.

begins dictating history to scribe ; used in Manuscript History of the Church.

May 25, 1839