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Day in the Life

Jul 28, 1897

Journal Entry

July 28, 1897 ~ Wednesday

July 28th Prest Geo Q. Cannon called this morning and explained to me of
the meetings held yesterday, and about obtaining $150,000.00 from Mr.
Banigan & giving him 7 notes, 2 for $50,000 each and 5 for $10,000 each, and
a mortgage to secure the same. These notes were afterwards sent to me by
Bro Jas Jack per Bro L J Nuttall which I signed as Prest of the Church also in my
personal name. The said notes to be also signed by Geo. Q. Cannon, Joseph F Smith
and Frank J. Cannon. I also signed the mortgage. Bros Cannon & Smith also to
syn as the First Presidency. Bro James G. Bleak called and I


talked with him in regard to my Genealogy which he is writing up.
Bro. Nuttall came and staid with me tonight. I could not sleep well before
midnight.

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Cannon, Franklin Jenne
25 Jan 1859 - 25 Jul 1933
50 mentions
Cannon, George Quayle
11 Jan 1827 - 12 Apr 1901
2217 mentions
Apostle
Bleak, James Godson
15 Nov 1829 - 30 Jan 1918
470 mentions
Jack, James
1829-1911
105 mentions
5 mentions
Smith, Joseph Fielding
13 Nov 1838 - 19 Nov 1918
4085 mentions
Apostle
Nuttall, Leonard John
6 Jul 1834 - 23 Feb 1905
420 mentions

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Letter from Andrew Augustus Gibbons, 28 July 1897

President Wilford Woodruff Dear Brother Your letter of the fifteenth inst came to hand a few days ago. I except the mission to Great Britain and will be on hand at the time required. And will go and do the best I can. I feel it great pleasure that has been bestowed on me by the Lord. It has been one desire of my life to go and preach the gospel to those who sit in darkness. I remain as ever Your brother in the Gospel Andrew A. Gibbons

Letter from Edmond Lovell, 28 July 1897

Shelton, . Dear Brother; Wilford Woodruff, I recieved your letter dated July the 23rd and will accept the mission apointed me and will try to be ready to stard at the day set to leave. Your Brother in the Gospel Edmond Lovell. John S. Howard Bp

Letter from Horace Otis Hurst, 28 July 1897

President Wilford Woodruff Dear Brother. Yours of May 18th came to hand in due time. I will be ready to start on my mission at the appointed time. November 18th 1897 Your Bro. in the Gospel. Horace O. Hurst. F. G. Williams Acting Bishop

Letter from John Umpstead Rencher, 28 July 1897

Sonora Mex. . President Woodruff; Salt Lake City. Dear Broher: I have the pleasure to acknowledge the receipt of your esteemed favor of June 23rd which notified me that I was called as a missionary to Southern States, which call is accepted, and if the Lord will, I will be in Salt Lake City at appointed time. Your Brother in the Gospel, John U. Rencher. J. H. Langford. Frank. Scott

Letter from James Franklin Jensen, 28 July 1897

President Willford Woodruff Dear Brother In answer to the call made of me to take a mission to the Indian Territory, I will say that I am willing to go, and deem it an honor, and am willing to go and do the best I can. I will tell you my circumstances, I am a new currer here, and am not fixed for winter, I have not the means to fix a house to live in, because I had thought to go this fall, as the Bishop had informed me that my name was sent. So I have been making arrangements that way. Have sold my team, mey brother and sister have gone else where to live, and it would be much easier for me to go this fall as I have the means now to take me to my field of labor, and if it would be agreeable with your feelings I would be willing to go at that time. Your Brother James F. Jensen

Letter from John Farr, 28 July 1897

Ogden, Utah, President Wilford Woodruff Salt Lake City Dear Brother: In reply to your letter of July 20th, will say, that there is only one reason, that, I do not think it wise, for me to go on a mission. the [thiratnth] 13th of November next that is I expect my wife to be confined, in January, neccessitating a delay of about 3 months. She being of a nervious temper- ament, and a family of Six small children, I thought it proper to wait untill it was over. I do not write this as an excuse for delay, for I would prefer to go at once, and if it is not a worthy reason I will be on hand at the appointed time I remain Your Brother John Farr Barnard White Bp. See over

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Jul 28, 1897