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Transcript for Standifird, John Henry, Diaries, 1862-1923, vol. 1, 2

In March 1857 I started overland to Missouri. Fell in company with some Latter Day Saints who were emegrating to Utah. I investigated their Doctrines and was Baptised by William C[restfield]. Moody about 20 miles West or Southwest of Independence, confirmed by Homer Duncan.

The next day started with the Saints for Utah where I arrived 9, September 1857.