[President Wilford Woodruff Journal] 2 We reached St Louis a little before 10 oclok am. All were Pleased with the scenery in Missouri. The track ran near the river a good Deal of the time. Presidents Cannon & Smith visited the City & Bridges. I did not feel able.
Mr Dudgridge & Townsend RR Superintendents visit us. The Consort was held at the Exposition Building which seats 3,500 and the seats mostly ocupied.
Sunday 3 We reached Chicago half past 8 And the Choir had to be taken to the various Hotels. The Labor was vary great Esspecially [for] the femals as they were faint for the want of food.
[Source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
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