Wilford serves fifth term as member of Territorial Legislature.
Day in the Life
Journal Entry
February 06, 1855 ~ Tuesday
6th
The Eastern mail came in
last night at 10 oclok which
brought me 3 letters 2 from Ilus F Carter & one
from Thompson Woodruff He also sent me 31 different
kinds of Apple grafts the choisest fruit He had I
hope I shall be able to save som of them. We also
have received News of the apopintment of a new
Governor it is said that Col Steptoe is our Governor
there is a good deal of excitement through the city
on this account it has also been reported that secretary
Harris is again to be sent back to us as our secretary
most of the paper mail was left at Laramie
the Indians dind not disturb them on the way but
many were gathering east of Laramie. the papers report
a war in the Nebraskie Territory between the
Missourians & settleers
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Harris, Broughton D.
1822-1899
6 mentions
Steptoe, Edward
1815-1865
9 mentions
Carter, Ilus Fabyan
8 Nov 1816 - 11 Dec 1888
409 mentions
Family
Woodruff, Ozem Thompson
22 Dec 1804 - 28 Dec 1893
220 mentions
Family
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Wilford elected president of the Universal Scientific Society established in the Territory.