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History, 1838–1856, volume E-1 [1 July 1843–30 April 1844]

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Source Note

JS, History, 1838–1856, vol. E-1, created 20 Aug. 1855–5 Apr. 1856; handwriting of Robert L. Campbell,
Leo Hawkins

19 July 1834–28 May 1859. Clerk, reporter. Born in London. Son of Samuel Harris Hawkins and Charlotte Savage. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by John Banks, 23 Oct. 1848. Immigrated to U.S. with his family; arrived in New Orleans...

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, and Jonathan Grimshaw; 392 pages, plus 11 pages of addenda; CHL. This is the fifth volume of a six-volume manuscript history of the church. This fifth volume covers the period from 1 July 1843 to 30 Apr. 1844; the remaining five volumes, labeled A-1, B-1, C-1, D-1, and F-1, continue through 8 Aug. 1844.

Historical Introduction

History, 1838–1856, volume E-1, constitutes the fifth of six volumes documenting the life of Joseph Smith and the early years of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The series is also known as the Manuscript History of the Church and was originally published serially from 1842 to 1846 and 1851 to 1858 as the “History of Joseph Smith” in the Times and Seasons and Deseret News. This volume contains JS’s history from 1 July 1843 to 30 April 1844, and it was compiled in Utah Territory in the mid-1850s.
The material recorded in volume E-1 was initially compiled under the direction of church historian
George A. Smith

26 June 1817–1 Sept. 1875. Born at Potsdam, St. Lawrence Co., New York. Son of John Smith and Clarissa Lyman. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Joseph H. Wakefield, 10 Sept. 1832, at Potsdam. Moved to Kirtland, Geauga Co., Ohio,...

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, who was JS’s cousin. Smith collaborated with
Thomas Bullock

23 Dec. 1816–10 Feb. 1885. Farmer, excise officer, secretary, clerk. Born in Leek, Staffordshire, England. Son of Thomas Bullock and Mary Hall. Married Henrietta Rushton, 25 June 1838. Moved to Ardee, Co. Louth, Ireland, Nov. 1839; to Isle of Anglesey, Aug...

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in collecting material for the history and creating a set of draft notes that Smith dictated to Bullock and other clerks.
Robert L. Campbell, a recently returned missionary and member of the Historian’s Office staff, transcribed
Smith

26 June 1817–1 Sept. 1875. Born at Potsdam, St. Lawrence Co., New York. Son of John Smith and Clarissa Lyman. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Joseph H. Wakefield, 10 Sept. 1832, at Potsdam. Moved to Kirtland, Geauga Co., Ohio,...

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’s notes into the volume along with the text of designated documents (such as letters and meeting minutes). The Church Historian’s Office journal entry for 2 May 1855 pinpoints the beginning of his work: “R. L. C. on Book D forenoon, afternoon began book E.” Campbell’s work on the volume apparently concluded on 5 April 1856; entries in the Historian’s Office journal indicate that he then moved on to other assignments while another clerk, Jonathan Grimshaw, began work on volume F-1, the last manuscript in the series. (Historian’s Office, Journal, 2 May 1855; 5 and 9 Apr. 1856.)
Volume E-1 contains 391 pages of primary text and 11 pages of addenda. The initial entry on page 1637 is a continuation of the 1 July 1843 entry that closed volume D-1. The final entry in volume E-1 is for 30 April 1844.
The 391 pages of volume E-1 document a crucial period of JS’s life and the history of the church. Important events recorded here include
• An account of JS’s 2 July 1843 meeting with several Pottawatamie chiefs.
• JS’s 4 July 1843 address regarding his recent arrest, the
Nauvoo

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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Legion, and Mormon voting practices.
• JS’s 12 July 1843 dictation of a revelation regarding eternal marriage, including the plurality of wives, in the presence of
Hyrum Smith

9 Feb. 1800–27 June 1844. Farmer, cooper. Born at Tunbridge, Orange Co., Vermont. Son of Joseph Smith Sr. and Lucy Mack. Moved to Randolph, Orange Co., 1802; back to Tunbridge, before May 1803; to Royalton, Windsor Co., Vermont, 1804; to Sharon, Windsor Co...

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and
William Clayton

17 July 1814–4 Dec. 1879. Bookkeeper, clerk. Born at Charnock Moss, Penwortham, Lancashire, England. Son of Thomas Clayton and Ann Critchley. Married Ruth Moon, 9 Oct. 1836, at Penwortham. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Heber...

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.
• The 13 August 1843 disfellowshipment of
Sidney Rigdon

19 Feb. 1793–14 July 1876. Tanner, farmer, minister. Born at St. Clair, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania. Son of William Rigdon and Nancy Gallaher. Joined United Baptists, ca. 1818. Preached at Warren, Trumbull Co., Ohio, and vicinity, 1819–1821. Married Phebe...

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and revocation of his priesthood license.
• Dispatch of the first missionaries to the Pacific Islands on 20 September 1843, led by
Addison Pratt

21 Feb. 1802–14 Oct. 1872. Sailor, farmer, carpenter. Born in Winchester, Cheshire Co., New Hampshire. Son of Henry Pratt and Rebekah Jewell. Married Louisa Barnes, 3 Apr. 1831, in Dunham, Lower Canada. Settled on banks of Lake Erie, in New York, where he...

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.
• JS’s 1 October 1843 announcement of
George J. Adams

7 Nov. 1810–11 May 1880. Tailor, actor, clergyman. Born in Oxford, Sussex Co., New Jersey. Lived in Boston during 1820s and 1830s. Became Methodist lay preacher. Married Caroline. Moved to New York City, before 1840. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of...

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’s appointment to a mission to Russia.
• Minutes of a 6–9 October 1843 general conference inserted under the date of 9 October at which
Sidney Rigdon

19 Feb. 1793–14 July 1876. Tanner, farmer, minister. Born at St. Clair, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania. Son of William Rigdon and Nancy Gallaher. Joined United Baptists, ca. 1818. Preached at Warren, Trumbull Co., Ohio, and vicinity, 1819–1821. Married Phebe...

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pled his case in regard to his 13 August 1843 disfellowshipment and was permitted to continue as counselor in the First Presidency.
• Text of JS’s appeal to the Green Mountain Boys of
Vermont

Area served as early thoroughfare for traveling Indian tribes. French explored area, 1609, and erected fort on island in Lake Champlain, 1666. First settled by Massachusetts emigrants, 1724. Claimed by British colonies of New York and New Hampshire, but during...

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, inserted under the date of 29 November 1843.
• A 20 January 1844 entry that includes a poem by
Eliza R. Snow

21 Jan. 1804–5 Dec. 1887. Poet, teacher, seamstress, milliner. Born in Becket, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts. Daughter of Oliver Snow and Rosetta Leonora Pettibone. Moved to Mantua, Trumbull Co., Ohio, ca. 1806. Member of Baptist church. Baptized into Church...

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commemorating the presentation of two copies of the Book of Mormon to Queen Victoria and Prince Albert by
Lorenzo Snow

3 Apr. 1814–10 Oct. 1901. Schoolteacher. Born in Mantua, Portage Co., Ohio. Son of Oliver Snow and Rosetta Leonora Pettibone. Attended Oberlin College. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by John F. Boynton, 19 June 1836, in Kirtland...

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.
• JS’s nomination on 29 January 1844 as an independent candidate for the presidency of the
United States

North American constitutional republic. Constitution ratified, 17 Sept. 1787. Population in 1805 about 6,000,000; in 1830 about 13,000,000; and in 1844 about 20,000,000. Louisiana Purchase, 1803, doubled size of U.S. Consisted of seventeen states at time ...

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.
• An account of JS’s
King Follett

24/26 July 1788–9 Mar. 1844. Born at Winchester, Cheshire Co., New Hampshire. Son of John Follett and Hannah Oak (Oake) Alexander. Married Louisa Tanner, by 1815. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, spring 1831. Member of Whitmer branch...

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sermon, 7 April 1844.
Asterisk (*) denotes a "featured" version, which includes an introduction and annotation. *Blessing to John and Catharine Paine Wilkie, 15 March 1844 *Letter to John Taylor and Wilford Woodruff, between circa November and circa 20 December 1843 *Letter to Joseph L. Heywood, 13 February 1844 *Requisition from Henry G. Sherwood, 8 December 1843 *Affidavit, 7 July 1843–A *Authorization for Amos Fielding, 13 March 1844 *Petition from Aaron Johnson, 18 December 1843 *Letter to Citizens of Missouri, 8 March 1844 *Discourse, 21 January 1844, as Reported by Wilford Woodruff *Letter to Editor, 10 February 1844 *Ordinance, 16 January 1844–C *Authorization for Orson Pratt, 12 March 1844 *Military Order to Wilson Law, 8 December 1843 *Affidavit, 7 July 1843–B *Discourse, 8 February 1844, as Reported by Wilford Woodruff *Military Order to Wilson Law, 18 December 1843–A *Discourse, 21 February 1844, as Reported by Wilford Woodruff *Discourse, 9 July 1843 *Discourse, 8 October 1843, as Reported by Gustavus Hills *Letter to Thomas Ford, 11 December 1843 *Minutes, 29 November 1843 *Letter from Lyman Wight and Others, 15 February 1844–B *Letter from Lyman Wight and Others, 15 February 1844–A *Discourse, 13 August 1843–B, as Reported by Willard Richards *Discourse, 13 August 1843–B, as Reported by William Clayton *Discourse, 7 March 1844–B, as Reported by Willard Richards *Discourse, 7 March 1844–B, as Reported by Wilford Woodruff *Discourse, 7 March 1844–A, as Reported by Willard Richards *Discourse, 7 March 1844–A, as Reported by Wilford Woodruff *Discourse, 16 July 1843, as Reported by William Clayton *Discourse, 16 July 1843, as Reported by Franklin D. Richards *Letter to John C. Calhoun, 2 January 1844, as Published in Times and Seasons *Discourse, 23 July 1843, as Reported by Willard Richards *Discourse, 23 July 1843, as Reported by Franklin D. Richards *Discourse, 23 July 1843, as Reported by James Burgess *Discourse, 6 April 1844, as Reported by William Clayton *Discourse, 6 April 1844, as Reported by Wilford Woodruff *Discourse, 6 April 1844, as Published in Times and Seasons *Discourse, 8 April 1844, as Reported by Thomas Bullock *Discourse, 8 April 1844, as Reported by William Clayton *Discourse, 8 April 1844, as Reported by Willard Richards *Discourse, 8 April 1844, as Reported by Wilford Woodruff *Discourse, 4 July 1843, as Reported by Willard Richards *Discourse, 4 July 1843, as Reported by Wilford Woodruff *Discourse, 24 March 1844–B, as Reported by Wilford Woodruff *General Joseph Smith’s Appeal to the Green Mountain Boys, 21 November–circa 3 December 1843 *Revelation, 12 July 1843 [D&C 132] *Discourse, 24 March 1844–A, as Reported by Wilford Woodruff *Discourse, 10 March 1844, as Reported by Willard Richards *Discourse, 10 March 1844, as Reported by Wilford Woodruff *Discourse, 10 March 1844, as Reported by James Burgess *Discourse, 10 March 1844, as Reported by Franklin D. Richards *Discourse, 10 March 1844, as Reported by Thomas Bullock *Discourse, 10 March 1844, as Reported by John S. Fullmer *Memorial to the United States Senate and House of Representatives, circa 16 December 1843–12 February 1844 *Ordinance, 8 December 1843–A *Discourse, 9 October 1843, as Reported by Willard Richards *Discourse, 9 October 1843, as Reported by Gustavus Hills *Minutes and Discourses, 6–9 October 1843 *Discourse, 9 October 1843, as Reported by James Burgess *Memorial to the United States Senate and House of Representatives, 26 March 1844 *Ordinance, 16 January 1844–A *Discourse, 7 April 1844, as Reported by Thomas Bullock *Discourse, 7 April 1844, as Reported by William Clayton *Discourse, 7 April 1844, as Reported by Willard Richards *Discourse, 7 April 1844, as Reported by Wilford Woodruff *Discourse, 7 April 1844, as Published in Times and Seasons *Letter to James Arlington Bennet, 13 November 1843 *General Smith’s Views of the Powers and Policy of the Government of the United States, circa 26 January–7 February 1844 *Act to Incorporate the City of Nauvoo, 16 December 1840

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<​December 25​> <​I was taken into Court and was asked by the Judge if I had any Council, I told him I had not, he asked if I had any means to employ a council, I answered I had none with me that I could control, he then said here are a number of Counselors, if I was acquainted with any of them I could take my choice, I told him I would make choice of
Mr. [Alexander] Doniphan

9 July 1808–8 Aug. 1887. Lawyer, military general, insurance/bank executive. Born near Maysville, Mason Co., Kentucky. Son of Joseph Doniphan and Ann Smith. Father died, 1813; sent to live with older brother George, 1815, in Augusta, Bracken Co., Kentucky...

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who arose and made a speech, saying he was crowded with business, but that here are plenty of young Lawyers who could plead for me as well as he could; the Judge heard his plea and then told me he did not consider that a sufficient excuse and I could consider
Mr. Doniphan

9 July 1808–8 Aug. 1887. Lawyer, military general, insurance/bank executive. Born near Maysville, Mason Co., Kentucky. Son of Joseph Doniphan and Ann Smith. Father died, 1813; sent to live with older brother George, 1815, in Augusta, Bracken Co., Kentucky...

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my Counsel. I was then ordered back to Jail and ironed again in the same way.
Mr. Doniphan

9 July 1808–8 Aug. 1887. Lawyer, military general, insurance/bank executive. Born near Maysville, Mason Co., Kentucky. Son of Joseph Doniphan and Ann Smith. Father died, 1813; sent to live with older brother George, 1815, in Augusta, Bracken Co., Kentucky...

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asked for and obtained a change of venue to
Clay Co.

Settled ca. 1800. Organized from Ray Co., 1822. Original size diminished when land was taken to create several surrounding counties. Liberty designated county seat, 1822. Population in 1830 about 5,000; in 1836 about 8,500; and in 1840 about 8,300. Refuge...

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which is in another District: When the officers came to
Independence

Located twelve miles from western Missouri border. Permanently settled, platted, and designated county seat, 1827. Hub for steamboat travel on Missouri River. Point of departure for Santa Fe Trail. Population in 1831 about 300. Latter-day Saint population...

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Jail for me, they requested me to get ready in a hurry as they feared the Mob would kill me. I told them I wanted to put on a clean shirt if it cost me my life, as I had not been permitted to enjoy the luxury of a change of linen since I had boarded at the expence of
Jackson Co.

Settled at Fort Osage, 1808. County created, 16 Feb. 1825; organized 1826. Named after U.S. president Andrew Jackson. Featured fertile lands along Missouri River and was Santa Fe Trail departure point, which attracted immigrants to area. Area of county reduced...

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: While I was changing my shirt, the officers several times told me to hurry, or the Mob would be on me and kill me. When I got ready to start the officers furnished me a very hard trotting horse, with a miserable poor saddle, tied my feet under the horse with ropes, and my hands behind my back, and started off at a good round trot, in charge of two officers, in a short time a strange gentleman fell into our Company who was also on horseback; it was six miles to the Ferry where we could cross the
Missouri river

One of longest rivers in North America, in excess of 3,000 miles. From headwaters in Montana to confluence with Mississippi River near St. Louis, Missouri River drains 580,000 square miles (about one-sixth of continental U.S.). Explored by Lewis and Clark...

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; when we got there, we saw the Boat land on the opposite side, where several men got off the boat and took a course to the woods, thro’ which the road ran; <​the Boat returned,​> this stranger asked “where are [HC 6:138] those men going”, and was answered “they are going to the woods to hew timber”— we then crossed, and took our way for
Liberty

Located in western Missouri, thirteen miles north of Independence. Settled 1820. Clay Co. seat, 1822. Incorporated as town, May 1829. Following expulsion from Jackson Co., 1833, many Latter-day Saints found refuge in Clay Co., with church leaders and other...

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— when we left the Boat, we saw no signs of people, nor heard any sound of axes; after travelling some 2 or 3 miles, the woods became dense and brushy; we heard the crackling of brush and the noise of men travelling thro’ it— the officers and the Stranger appeared frightened and urged speed, keeping close watch— we came to an opening in the woods, when the noise of cracking of brush ceased; we travelled safely to
Liberty

Located in western Missouri, thirteen miles north of Independence. Settled 1820. Clay Co. seat, 1822. Incorporated as town, May 1829. Following expulsion from Jackson Co., 1833, many Latter-day Saints found refuge in Clay Co., with church leaders and other...

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, where this Stranger told his friends that he overheard several men in
Independence

Located twelve miles from western Missouri border. Permanently settled, platted, and designated county seat, 1827. Hub for steamboat travel on Missouri River. Point of departure for Santa Fe Trail. Population in 1831 about 300. Latter-day Saint population...

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, planning to waylay me in the thick timber on the
Missouri

One of longest rivers in North America, in excess of 3,000 miles. From headwaters in Montana to confluence with Mississippi River near St. Louis, Missouri River drains 580,000 square miles (about one-sixth of continental U.S.). Explored by Lewis and Clark...

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bottom, at the place where we heard the noises, but his being in company counteracted their plot. I was then lodged in
Liberty Jail

Two-story building containing dungeon on lower floor with access through trap door. Wood building constructed, ca. 1830. Outer stone wall added and building completed, 1833. JS and five others confined there for just over four months, beginning 1 Dec. 1838...

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. In a few days afterwards I learned that the men who went into the brush, told it, that they went into the woods according to agreement to waylay me, but when they saw this Stranger it frustrated their plans.​>
<​In about ten days, on pretext of informality in the papers, I was remanded back to
Independence

Located twelve miles from western Missouri border. Permanently settled, platted, and designated county seat, 1827. Hub for steamboat travel on Missouri River. Point of departure for Santa Fe Trail. Population in 1831 about 300. Latter-day Saint population...

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Jail, it was rumored that I was again going to be waylaid; when the two officers from
Clay County

Settled ca. 1800. Organized from Ray Co., 1822. Original size diminished when land was taken to create several surrounding counties. Liberty designated county seat, 1822. Population in 1830 about 5,000; in 1836 about 8,500; and in 1840 about 8,300. Refuge...

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took me by a different road and so I escaped the second time. When I was put in
Independence

Located twelve miles from western Missouri border. Permanently settled, platted, and designated county seat, 1827. Hub for steamboat travel on Missouri River. Point of departure for Santa Fe Trail. Population in 1831 about 300. Latter-day Saint population...

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Jail I was again ironed hand and foot, and put in the dungeon, in which condition I remained about two months, during this time
Joseph H. Reynolds

1813–29 Mar. 1884. Grocer, government official. Born in Lincoln Co., Kentucky. Moved to Independence, Jackson Co., Missouri, 1834. Elected county coroner, Aug. 1836, and justice of the peace, 1837. Served in Seminole War. Married first, by June 1840. Served...

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the Sheriff told me he was going to arrest Joseph Smith, and they had received letters from
Nauvoo

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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which satisfied them that Joseph Smith had unlimited confidence in me, that I was capable of toling him in a carriage or on horseback, any where that I pleased, and if I would only toll him out by riding or any other way, so that they could apprehend him, I might please myself whether I staid in
Illinois

Became part of Northwest Territory of U.S., 1787. Admitted as state, 1818. Population in 1840 about 480,000. Population in 1845 about 660,000. Plentiful, inexpensive land attracted settlers from northern and southern states. Following expulsion from Missouri...

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or came back to
Missouri

Area acquired by U.S. in Louisiana Purchase, 1803, and established as territory, 1812. Missouri Compromise, 1820, admitted Missouri as slave state, 1821. Population in 1830 about 140,000; in 1836 about 240,000; and in 1840 about 380,000. Latter-day Saint ...

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, they would protect me, and any pile that I would name, the Citizens of
Jackson <​County​>

Settled at Fort Osage, 1808. County created, 16 Feb. 1825; organized 1826. Named after U.S. president Andrew Jackson. Featured fertile lands along Missouri River and was Santa Fe Trail departure point, which attracted immigrants to area. Area of county reduced...

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would donate, club together and raise and that I should never suffer for want afterwards, “you only deliver Jo Smith into our hands and name your pile.” I replied “I will see you all damd first and then I wont.”​>
<​About the time that Joseph was arrested by
Reynolds

1813–29 Mar. 1884. Grocer, government official. Born in Lincoln Co., Kentucky. Moved to Independence, Jackson Co., Missouri, 1834. Elected county coroner, Aug. 1836, and justice of the peace, 1837. Served in Seminole War. Married first, by June 1840. Served...

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at
Dixon

Post village in northwestern Illinois, located on Rock River. Area settled and ferry established, spring 1828. Post office established, 1829. John Dixon settled in area with family, 11 Apr. 1830, and purchased ferry. Fort built in area during Black Hawk War...

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, I knowing that they were after him, and no means under heaven of giving him any information, my anxiety became so intense upon the subject, knowing their determination to kill him, that my flesh twitched on my bones, I could not help it, twitch it would; while undergoing this sensation, I heard a Dove light on the window in the upper room of the Jail and commence cooing, and then went off— in a short time he came back to the Window, where a pane was broken, he crept thro’ between the bars of iron which were about 2½ inches apart. [HC 6:139] I saw it fly round the trap door several times, it did not alight but continued cooing, until it crept thro’ the bars again and flew out thro the broken window. I relate this, as it was the only occurrence of the kind that happened during my long and weary imprisonment; but it proved a comfort to me, the twitching of my flesh ceased, and I was fully satisfied from that moment, that they would not get Joseph into
Missouri

Area acquired by U.S. in Louisiana Purchase, 1803, and established as territory, 1812. Missouri Compromise, 1820, admitted Missouri as slave state, 1821. Population in 1830 about 140,000; in 1836 about 240,000; and in 1840 about 380,000. Latter-day Saint ...

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, and that I should <​re​>gain my freedom— from the best estimates that can be made, it was at the time when Joseph was in the custody of
Reynolds

1813–29 Mar. 1884. Grocer, government official. Born in Lincoln Co., Kentucky. Moved to Independence, Jackson Co., Missouri, 1834. Elected county coroner, Aug. 1836, and justice of the peace, 1837. Served in Seminole War. Married first, by June 1840. Served...

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. In a few days afterwards,
Sheriff Reynolds

1813–29 Mar. 1884. Grocer, government official. Born in Lincoln Co., Kentucky. Moved to Independence, Jackson Co., Missouri, 1834. Elected county coroner, Aug. 1836, and justice of the peace, 1837. Served in Seminole War. Married first, by June 1840. Served...

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came into the Jail, and told me that he had made a failure in the arrest of Joseph.​>
<​After the Lawyers had been about two months making out fresh papers I was again conveyed to
Liberty Jail

Two-story building containing dungeon on lower floor with access through trap door. Wood building constructed, ca. 1830. Outer stone wall added and building completed, 1833. JS and five others confined there for just over four months, beginning 1 Dec. 1838...

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, on a miserable horse, with feet and hands tied as before, but a different road. In a few days afterwards my Mother found where I was and she came to see me and brought me $100— whereby I was enabled to fee
Mr. Doniphan

9 July 1808–8 Aug. 1887. Lawyer, military general, insurance/bank executive. Born near Maysville, Mason Co., Kentucky. Son of Joseph Doniphan and Ann Smith. Father died, 1813; sent to live with older brother George, 1815, in Augusta, Bracken Co., Kentucky...

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for his Services as Counsel.​>
<​The time of trial being continually delayed, I began to be uneasy; I was handcuffed in the dungeon which is the basement story of the prison, and is about nine feet high. I took down the Stove pipe, pushed my clothes up thro the Stove Pipe hole, and then crawled thro the hole in the floor which was made of logs about 14 inches thick, into the upper room: the hole was so small that it scratched my flesh and made me bleed from many wounds, I then examined the inside door and with the bale of the water pail I unbolted it; but finding I could not get thro the outside door I returned to my dungeon thro’ the same narrow pass: the following night I made another attempt thro the same way, but failing to get thro’ the outside door: I lay down on the upper floor where the boys who were bringing my food next morning found me, they made an alarm when 5 or 6 men came and again conveyed me down into the dungeon, it caused quite an excitement. My Mother learning that
Mr. Doniphan

9 July 1808–8 Aug. 1887. Lawyer, military general, insurance/bank executive. Born near Maysville, Mason Co., Kentucky. Son of Joseph Doniphan and Ann Smith. Father died, 1813; sent to live with older brother George, 1815, in Augusta, Bracken Co., Kentucky...

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had returned home, she went to him and prevailed on him to come and speak to me at the dungeon grate, while he was talking to me, a little boy the Son of a poor Widow, about 5 or 6 years old, who had previously been to see me, and finding I had no fire, had run home and brought some fire and chips to the grate;
Mr. Doniphan

9 July 1808–8 Aug. 1887. Lawyer, military general, insurance/bank executive. Born near Maysville, Mason Co., Kentucky. Son of Joseph Doniphan and Ann Smith. Father died, 1813; sent to live with older brother George, 1815, in Augusta, Bracken Co., Kentucky...

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said “you little devil you, what are you doing here with this fire”— he replied “I am going to give it to
Mr. Rockwell

June 1814–9 June 1878. Ferry operator, herdsman, farmer. Born in Belchertown, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts. Son of Orin Rockwell and Sarah Witt. Moved to Farmington (later in Manchester), Ontario Co., New York, 1817. Neighbor to JS. Baptized into Church of...

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so that he can warm him.”
Doniphan

9 July 1808–8 Aug. 1887. Lawyer, military general, insurance/bank executive. Born near Maysville, Mason Co., Kentucky. Son of Joseph Doniphan and Ann Smith. Father died, 1813; sent to live with older brother George, 1815, in Augusta, Bracken Co., Kentucky...

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then said “you little devil you take this fire and leave”; when the little urchin replied, [HC 6:140] (looking him in the face) “
Mr. Doniphan

9 July 1808–8 Aug. 1887. Lawyer, military general, insurance/bank executive. Born near Maysville, Mason Co., Kentucky. Son of Joseph Doniphan and Ann Smith. Father died, 1813; sent to live with older brother George, 1815, in Augusta, Bracken Co., Kentucky...

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you go to hell, I am going to give
Mr. Rockwell

June 1814–9 June 1878. Ferry operator, herdsman, farmer. Born in Belchertown, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts. Son of Orin Rockwell and Sarah Witt. Moved to Farmington (later in Manchester), Ontario Co., New York, 1817. Neighbor to JS. Baptized into Church of...

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this fire, so that he can warm him.” and he pushed it thro the grate, gave me the chips, and continued to supply my daily wants of chips and fire, while I continued in the dungeon— From
Mr. Doniphan

9 July 1808–8 Aug. 1887. Lawyer, military general, insurance/bank executive. Born near Maysville, Mason Co., Kentucky. Son of Joseph Doniphan and Ann Smith. Father died, 1813; sent to live with older brother George, 1815, in Augusta, Bracken Co., Kentucky...

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I learned that a special term of Court was called and my trial would come on in about 15 days— the night following this visit, some men came to the grates of my dungeon and asked if I wanted to get out; I told them no, as I had been informed that day, that *
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* I should have a trial in a fortnight; they replied honor bright, if you wish to get out, we’ll let you out in a few minutes; I replied that I would rather remain, as my trial would come on so soon, next morning one of the men came, put some money in the cleft of a stick and put it thro’ the hole to me; he refused to tell his name, but I knew by his voice that he was one of the men who came to me in the night. The trial came on according to my last notification, I was tried for breaking
Independence

Located twelve miles from western Missouri border. Permanently settled, platted, and designated county seat, 1827. Hub for steamboat travel on Missouri River. Point of departure for Santa Fe Trail. Population in 1831 about 300. Latter-day Saint population...

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Jail and altho’ the law of
Missouri

Area acquired by U.S. in Louisiana Purchase, 1803, and established as territory, 1812. Missouri Compromise, 1820, admitted Missouri as slave state, 1821. Population in 1830 about 140,000; in 1836 about 240,000; and in 1840 about 380,000. Latter-day Saint ...

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reads that in order to break jail, a man must break a lock, a door or a wall, still
Judge [Austin A.] King

21 Sept. 1802–22 Apr. 1870. Attorney, judge, politician, farmer. Born at Sullivan Co., Tennessee. Son of Walter King and Nancy Sevier. Married first Nancy Harris Roberts, 13 May 1828, at Jackson, Madison Co., Tennessee. In 1830, moved to Missouri, where he...

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ruled that it was breaking jail to walk out when the door is open, and under this ruling the jury brought in a verdict of “five minutes imprisonment in the County Jail,” but I was kept there 4 or 5 hours, during which time several attempts were made to get up some other charge against me. About 8 p. m. on Decr. 13
General Doniphan

9 July 1808–8 Aug. 1887. Lawyer, military general, insurance/bank executive. Born near Maysville, Mason Co., Kentucky. Son of Joseph Doniphan and Ann Smith. Father died, 1813; sent to live with older brother George, 1815, in Augusta, Bracken Co., Kentucky...

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took me out and told me I must take across the country on foot and not walk on any travelled road, unless it was during the night, as they would be apt to follow and again take me, as they did not care on what grounds, so they could make me trouble, I accordingly started, accompanied by my Mother, and went to the house of <​a​> W<​idow​> where I obtained my first supper in freedom for more than nine months, we then travelled two miles and obtained $4— I then took thro’ the woods to the road where I heard two men riding on horseback, I hid behind a shady tree, & overheard one of them say “he has not been gone many minutes, we shall soon overtake him”. I went round the houses and travelled in the fields by the side of the road, the moon was in its first quarter & I travelled during the night about 25 miles I carried a little food with me & next day travelled on the road & walked past
Crooked River

Located in northwest Missouri. Rises in Clinton Co. and flows about sixty miles southeast through Caldwell and Ray counties; drains into Missouri River. Saints settled mainly on northwestern and southeastern sections of river, by 1835; main settlement also...

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to <​a​> <​Mr.​>
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Taylor’s with all the skin of<​f​> my feet. A neighbor offered to take me in for the night if I would go back [HC 6:141] two miles. I did so, found his wife very cross with her husband, who said “stranger you see my wife is very cross. I have got some whiskey, let’s drink, my wife will soon have something to eat” when supper was eaten she became good tempered, I staid in peace thro’ the night; next morning I ate breakfast with them & gave them fifty cents, when the man brought out a horse & sent a little boy with me 14 miles, which was a very great relief to my weary feet. the next night I stopt near where the
Haun’s [Hawn’s] Mill

Located on north bank of Shoal Creek in eastern part of Caldwell Co., about sixteen miles east of Far West, Missouri. Jacob Hawn (Haun) settled in area, 1832; established mill, 1834. Location of branch of church, 1838. By Oct. 1838, about twenty Latter-day...

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massacre took place— the third day I walked till noon & then hired a man to carry me the remainder of the day for .75 and staid at a house where I was well acquainted, but the people did not recognize me, & I did not make myself known— paid .50 for supper, lodging, breakfast & being sent 12 miles on horseback the next morning, then continued my journey about 30 miles, where I rested three days to recruit my feet. I was then carried 25 miles on horseback & walked the same day 25 miles. The day following I walked 40 miles, & then waited another day: & engaged a man to carry me to
Montrose

Located in southern part of county on western shore of Mississippi River. Area settled by Captain James White, 1832, following Black Hawk War. Federal government purchased land from White to create Fort Des Moines, 1834. Fort abandoned; remaining settlement...

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, to which place I was 3 days in going. I immediately crossed the
river

Principal U.S. river running southward from Itasca Lake, Minnesota, to Gulf of Mexico. Covered 3,160-mile course, 1839 (now about 2,350 miles). Drains about 1,100,000 square miles. Steamboat travel on Mississippi very important in 1830s and 1840s for shipping...

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to
Nauvoo

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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in a small Boat, & came straight to the
Mansion

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.​>
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Daniel Avery

1 July 1797–16 Oct. 1851. Farmer, carpenter. Born in Oswego Co., New York. Son of Daniel Avery and Sarah. Moved to Franklin Co., Ohio, by 1821. Married Margaret Adams, 4 Jan. 1821, in Franklin Co. Moved to Worthington, Franklin Co., by Sept. 1825; to Perry...

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was liberated from his imprisonment in
Missouri

Area acquired by U.S. in Louisiana Purchase, 1803, and established as territory, 1812. Missouri Compromise, 1820, admitted Missouri as slave state, 1821. Population in 1830 about 140,000; in 1836 about 240,000; and in 1840 about 380,000. Latter-day Saint ...

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by
Habeas Corpus

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, this was no doubt on account of our vigilance in communicating with the
Governor

5 Dec. 1800–3 Nov. 1850. Schoolteacher, newspaperman, lawyer, politician, judge, author. Born in Uniontown, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania. Son of Robert Ford and Elizabeth Logue Forquer. Moved to St. Louis, 1804; to New Design (later American Bottom), Randolph...

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and <​endeavoring to​> prosecute the kidnappers and continually making public the conduct of
Missouri

Area acquired by U.S. in Louisiana Purchase, 1803, and established as territory, 1812. Missouri Compromise, 1820, admitted Missouri as slave state, 1821. Population in 1830 about 140,000; in 1836 about 240,000; and in 1840 about 380,000. Latter-day Saint ...

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.
Warm day— rain in <​the​> evening.
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Comprehensive Works Cited

Latter-day Saints’ Millennial Star. Manchester, England, 1840–1842; Liverpool, 1842–1932; London, 1932–1970.

“We have much pleasure in publishing and recommending the following plan to be adopted amongst the Sisters of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in
England

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. We believe that the completion of the
Temple

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is as near the hearts of the Sisters as the brethren, and that the following proposal will be responded to on the part of the English Sisters in a manner that shall reflect honor upon themselves, and be materially instrumental in forwarding the great work. [HC 6:142]
Nauvoo

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<​Decem. 25. 1843​>
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“To the Sisters of the church of Jesus Christ in
England

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: Greeting:
Dear Sisters:— This is to inform you that we have here entered into a small weekly subscription for the benefit of the
Temple

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Funds. One thousand have already joined it, while many more are expected, by which we trust to help forward the great work very much. The amount is only one cent or a halfpenny per week.
As brother
Amos Fielding

16 July 1792–5 Aug. 1875. Clerk, matchmaker, surveyor. Born in Lancashire, England. Son of Matthew Fielding and Mary Cooper. Christened Anglican. Immigrated to U.S., 1811; returned to Lancashire, by 1829. Married Mary Haydock, 28 June 1829, in Eccleston, ...

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is waiting for this I cannot enlarge more than to say, that myself and
Sister [Mercy Fielding] Thompson

15 June 1807–15 Sept. 1893. Born in Honeydon, Bedfordshire, England. Daughter of John Fielding and Rachel Ibbotson. Immigrated to Upper Canada, 1832. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Parley P. Pratt, 21 May 1836, near Toronto. ...

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are engaged in collecting the same
We remain your affectionate sisters in Christ.
Mary [Fielding] Smith

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M. R. Thompson

15 June 1807–15 Sept. 1893. Born in Honeydon, Bedfordshire, England. Daughter of John Fielding and Rachel Ibbotson. Immigrated to Upper Canada, 1832. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Parley P. Pratt, 21 May 1836, near Toronto. ...

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Nauvoo

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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Dec. 25, 1843
“The Ladies subscription for the
Temple

Located in portion of Nauvoo known as the bluff. JS revelation dated Jan. 1841 commanded Saints to build temple and hotel (Nauvoo House). Cornerstone laid, 6 Apr. 1841. Saints volunteered labor, money, and other resources for temple construction. Construction...

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of one cent per week, is fully sanctioned by the First Presidency.
Hyrum Smith

9 Feb. 1800–27 June 1844. Farmer, cooper. Born at Tunbridge, Orange Co., Vermont. Son of Joseph Smith Sr. and Lucy Mack. Moved to Randolph, Orange Co., 1802; back to Tunbridge, before May 1803; to Royalton, Windsor Co., Vermont, 1804; to Sharon, Windsor Co...

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We feel much to encourage this plan and trust that the Sisters in
England

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will manifest that they will not be behind the Sisters in
Nauvoo

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