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Discourse, 6 May 1843, as Reported by Willard Richards

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Principal gathering place for Saints following expulsion from Missouri. Beginning in 1839, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints purchased lands in earlier settlement of Commerce and planned settlement of Commerce City, as well as surrounding areas....
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, Hancock Co., IL, 6 May 1843; in JS, Journal, 1842–1844, p. [193]; handwriting of
Willard Richards
24 June 1804–11 Mar. 1854. Teacher, lecturer, doctor, clerk, printer, editor, postmaster. Born at Hopkinton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. Son of Joseph Richards and Rhoda Howe. Moved to Richmond, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts, 1813; to Chatham, Columbia Co...
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In my remark told the . when we have petitiond those in power to for assistance they have always told us they had no power to help us, damn such power.— when they give me power to protect the innocent <I will never say I can do nothing>. I will ex[er]cise that power <for their good.—>— So help me God. [p. [193]]

In my remark told the . when we have petitiond those in power for assistance they have always told us they had no power to help us, damn such power.— when they give me power to protect the innocent I will never say I can do nothing. I will exercise that power for their good.—— So help me God. [p. [193]]

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