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July
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The rainy weather continued to plague the Saints.
Company Journal
We had plenty of rain again last night with thunder & lightning. The tents are not done although Prest. Willie is unceasing in his exertions to keep the sisters to their work. Nothing of importance, but all have plenty to do guarding, making tents, etc.
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Paul Lyman Commentary
Peder Madsen
wrote that “our beloved Brother VanCott” left to go get more cattle. He hoped to see the Saints again in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
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