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

  • Source Note
  • Historical Introduction
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<​March 12.​> gentlemen generally of the .
In Witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands and affixed the seal of said Corporation at the time and place aforesaid.
Corporation Seal
Joseph Smith Mayor
Recorder.” [HC 6:262]
A dull cloudy day.
A meeting of the inhabitants of the tenth ward was held this evening at the school house on the hill, in Parley Street, to take into consideration the propriety of establishing a store on the principle of co-operation or reciprocity. The subject was fully investigated, and the benefits of such an institution clearly pointed out.
The plan proposed for carrying out the object of the meeting was by shares of five Dollars each.
The leading features of the institution was to give employment to our own mechanics, by supplying the raw material, and manufacturing all sorts of domestics, and furnishing the necessaries and comforts of life on the lowest possible terms.
A Committee was appointed to draft a plan for the government of said institute, to be submitted for adoption or amendment at their next meeting, after which an adjournment took place till next Tuesday evening, at half past six o’Clock, at the same place.
13 March 1844 • Wednesday
<​13.​> Wednesday 13. In special Council from 9 to 12. a m. . — and were present, in addition to those of the preceding day. was appointed Historian and Clerk of the Council.
It was decided that should return to when I and my brother gave him the following letter of attorney—
“This is to certify that the bearer hereof our worthy brother Elder hath been appointed by the First Presidency of the church of Jesus christ of Latter day Saints our Agent to transact such business as may be deemed necessary for the benefit of said church, and such as he shall see proper throughout the Island of Great Britain. He is hereby authorized to receive monies for the in , [HC 6:263] the poor or for the Church, and the brethren will be safe should they deposit money in his hands for any purpose pertaining to the church business in this place.
In Witness Whereof we have hereunto set our hands and placed the Corporation seal of the city of this 13th. day of March A. D. 1844.
Seal of corporation
Joseph Smith
Presiding Elders of the whole church of J. C. of L. D. S.
14 March 1844 • Thursday
<​14.​> Thursday 14. In special Council over the from 9 till 1. [p. 1929]
March 12. gentlemen generally of the .
In Witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands and affixed the seal of said Corporation at the time and place aforesaid.
Corporation Seal
Joseph Smith Mayor
Recorder.” [HC 6:262]
A dull cloudy day.
A meeting of the inhabitants of the tenth ward was held this evening at the school house on the hill, in Parley Street, to take into consideration the propriety of establishing a store on the principle of co-operation or reciprocity. The subject was fully investigated, and the benefits of such an institution clearly pointed out.
The plan proposed for carrying out the object of the meeting was by shares of five Dollars each.
The leading feature of the institution was to give employment to our own mechanics, by supplying the raw material, and manufacturing all sorts of domestics, and furnishing the necessaries and comforts of life on the lowest possible terms.
A Committee was appointed to draft a plan for the government of said institute, to be submitted for adoption or amendment at their next meeting, after which an adjournment took place till next Tuesday evening, at half past six o’Clock, at the same place.
13 March 1844 • Wednesday
13. Wednesday 13. In special Council from 9 to 12. a m. . — and were present, in addition to those of the preceding day. was appointed Historian and Clerk of the Council.
It was decided that should return to when I and my brother gave him the following letter of attorney—
“This is to certify that the bearer hereof our worthy brother Elder hath been appointed by the First Presidency of the church of Jesus christ of Latter day Saints our Agent to transact such business as may be deemed necessary for the benefit of said church, and such as he shall see proper throughout the Island of Great Britain. He is hereby authorized to receive monies for the in , [HC 6:263] the poor or for the Church, and the brethren will be safe should they deposit money in his hands for any purpose pertaining to the church business in this place.
In Witness Whereof we have hereunto set our hands and placed the Corporation seal of the city of this 13th. day of March A. D. 1844.
Seal of corporation
Joseph Smith
Presiding Elders of the whole church of J. C. of L. D. S.
14 March 1844 • Thursday
14. Thursday 14. In special Council over the from 9 till 1. [p. 1929]
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