History, 1838–1856, volume F-1 [1 May 1844–8 August 1844]

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  • Historical Introduction
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<​July 28​> they found the people very hostile, however they preached at several places by the way.
Elder and the brethren with him, arrived at near midnight. -[Page 285.
Addenda • 29 July 1844
<​July 29​>
<​Page 286​> Elder visited the Prophet’s family.
Elders and visited Elder , and laid hands upon him; he expressed a strong desire to live: he was very low, being in the last stages of bilious fever.
Elders and met at ’, and ordained two Elders who were about leaving the . signed their licenses:
“Twelve Apostles
President”
, Clerk.
called on them and requested the privilege of passing some resolutions against the murderers of Joseph and . The brethren told him to be quiet and wait, and see what the and the State authorities would do, that had pledged himself that the brethren would be quiet, and the Lord had said, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay:” left the Council saying, “Fat men for patience.”
In the evening Elders and visited . -[Page 286.
Addenda • 30 July 1844
<​July 30​>
<​Page 286​> Elders and met in Council with at his house. Bishop and wanted them to call together the Council of Fifty and organize the Church. They were told that the Council of Fifty was not a Church organization, but was composed of members irrespective of their religious faith and organized for the purpose of consulting on the best manner of obtaining redress of grievances from our enemies, and to devise means to find and locate in some place where we could live in peace; and that the organization of the Church belonged to the Priesthood alone. -[Page 286.
Addenda • 2 August 1844
<​August 2​>
<​Page 293​> A meeting of the Citizens of was held at the west of the . Great excitement prevailed through the . The mob party were determined to elect officers who would screen the murderers of Joseph and , and exterminate the Mormons. The meeting resolved to support Candidates who were in favor of preserving order and enforcing the laws. The following candidates were agreed upon: , Sheriff; , Coroner; Geo. Coulson, Commissioner; and , Representatives [-[Page 293 [p. 9 [addenda]]
July 28 they found the people very hostile, however they preached at several places by the way.
Elder and the brethren with him, arrived at near midnight. -[Page 285.
Addenda • 29 July 1844
July 29
Page 286 Elder visited the Prophet’s family.
Elders and visited Elder , and laid hands upon him; he expressed a strong desire to live: he was very low, being in the last stages of bilious fever.
Elders and met at ’, and ordained two Elders who were about leaving the . signed their licenses:
“Twelve Apostles
President”
, Clerk.
called on them and requested the privilege of passing some resolutions against the murderers of Joseph and . The brethren told him to be quiet and wait, and see what the and the State authorities would do, that had pledged himself that the brethren would be quiet, and the Lord had said, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay:” left the Council saying, “Fat men for patience.”
In the evening Elders and visited . -[Page 286.
Addenda • 30 July 1844
July 30
Page 286 Elders and met in Council with at his house. Bishop and wanted them to call together the Council of Fifty and organize the Church. They were told that the Council of Fifty was not a Church organization, but was composed of members irrespective of their religious faith and organized for the purpose of consulting on the best manner of obtaining redress of grievances from our enemies, and to devise means to find and locate in some place where we could live in peace; and that the organization of the Church belonged to the Priesthood alone. -[Page 286.
Addenda • 2 August 1844
August 2
Page 293 A meeting of the Citizens of was held at the west of the . Great excitement prevailed through the . The mob party were determined to elect officers who would screen the murderers of Joseph and , and exterminate the Mormons. The meeting resolved to support Candidates who were in favor of preserving order and enforcing the laws. The following candidates were agreed upon: , Sheriff; , Coroner; Geo. Coulson, Commissioner; and , Representatives [-[Page 293 [p. 9 [addenda]]
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