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Day in the Life

Jan 31, 1854

Journal Entry

January 31, 1854 ~ Tuesday

31st Dr Richards still lives and appears some better
And I pray the Lord he may again get well for many
reasons one is the Twelve have administered to him
many times and felt moved upon at times to promis
him that he should live and get well and stand in the
midst of his brethren and also to administer to his
family this I promised him once while the Twelve and
all his wives were administering to him at the same
time. I attended the Bishops meeting this evening
with Elder Thomas Kington I addressed the Bishops
and had the spirit of the Lord we are now begining
to ordain our young Sons to the lesser ^priesthood^ here in Zion

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Kington, Thomas
30 Nov 1795 - 1 Jul 1874
180 mentions
1840 British Convert, United Brethren
Richards, Willard
24 Jun 1804 - 11 Mar 1854
519 mentions
Apostle

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Discourse 1854-01-31
Pres Woodruff expressed himself honor'd in the privilege of speaking in this meeting. Referred to the subject of brethren wanting to be ordained to higher priesthood &c. Agreed with Bishop Hunter. Spoke of the early part of the church; for three years he acted as Teacher and preached, and built up branches.

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January 1854
Wilford serves fourth term as member of Territorial Legislature.

Jan 31, 1854