History Draft [1 January–21 June 1844]

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History draft; handwriting of Jonathan Grimshaw,
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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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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, James Ure, and Robert L. Campbell; 76 numbered pages plus several inserted pages; CHL. This manuscript covers the period from 1 January 1844 to 21 June 1844.
Historical Introduction

See Introduction to History Drafts, 1844–1856.

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<Wednesday> April 3 At 1 p m Presided in <a Special Sessions of> the Municipal Court, with <Aldermen> , , , , , & as Associate Justices— , & were brought up on , having been taken away from <the Officer who held them on a writ issued by> ’s Court where <before whom> they had been arraigned on the complaint of charged with false imprisonment. the Prayer of the Petitioners was granted

, , , , & were sworn, & gave testimony in the case— and the Court decided that < &> the two Lytles be discharged, and that “ is a very disorderly person, that this case on Habeas Corpus originated in a malicious & vexatious suit, instituted by against the Petitioners now discharged and that said pay the cost.”

Warm and cloudy

A was held in the City of . , Presiding— and Elder William H. Miles, Clerk 15 were represented, containing 566 members including 8 26 Elders 15 16 & 9 .

4 April 1844 • Thursday

4 In <a General> Council in the Assembly room from 9 to 12 a m & from 1 to 4 p m

I was visited by Eleven Indians who wanted council & had an impressive interview.

was in the Council & left immediately for .

A Company of Saints arrived on the <Steamer> St. Croix. showery day

5 April 1844 • Friday

5 Attended the dedication of the which was attended by about 530 <550> members of the Masonic fraternity from various parts of the world, <+> the dedicatory ceremonies were performed by the Worshipful Master : the Assembly was addressed in a very able manner by El. < delivered an able masonic address> <+> a procession was formed at ’s house, & was accompanied by the Brass Band to the hall; & mys I also addressed the Assembly; all the visiting bret Masons were furnished a dinner at the at the expense of the Lodge; the Building is admitted to be the most substantial & best finished <Masonic> Temple in the Western States, it has been erected under the direction of Mr.

(20 lines blank) <get a description from >

In consequence of ill health, I deferred preaching the funeral sermon <of > until Sunday— & El addressed a very large assembly at the stand

6 I attended Conference

see T & S 522 577 <579 596 612> [p. 29]

3 April 1844 • Wednesday

Wednesday April 3 At 1 p m Presided in a Special Sessions of the Municipal Court, with Aldermen , , , , , & as Associate Justices— , & were brought up on , having been taken from the Officer who held them on a writ issued by ’s before whom they had been arraigned on the complaint of charged with false imprisonment.

, , , , & were sworn, gave testimony in the case— and the Court decided that & the two Lytles be discharged, and that “ is a very disorderly person, that this case on Habeas Corpus originated in a malicious & vexatious suit, instituted by against the Petitioners now discharged and that said pay the cost.”

Warm and cloudy

A was held in the City of . , Presiding— and Elder William H. Miles, Clerk 15 were represented, containing 566 members including 8 26 Elders 15 16 & 9 .

4 April 1844 • Thursday

4 In a General Council in the Assembly room from 9 to 12 a m & from 1 to 4 p m

I was visited by Eleven Indians who wanted council & had an impressive interview.

was in the Council & left immediately for .

A Company of Saints arrived on the Steamer St. Croix. showery day

5 April 1844 • Friday

5 Attended the dedication of the which was attended by about 550 members of the Masonic fraternity from various parts of the world, + the dedicatory ceremonies were performed by the Worshipful Master : delivered an able masonic address + a procession was formed at ’s house, & was accompanied by the Brass Band to the hall; & I also addressed the Assembly; all the visiting Masons were furnished a dinner at the at the expense of the Lodge; the Building is admitted to be the most substantial & best finished Masonic Temple in the Western States, it has been erected under the direction of Mr.

(20 lines blank) get a description from

In consequence of ill health, I deferred preaching the funeral sermon of until Sunday— & El addressed a very large assembly at the stand

[p. 29]

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Editorial Title
History Draft [1 January–21 June 1844]
ID #
7857
Total Pages
96
Handwriting on This Page
- Thomas Bullock
Footnotes
1. 121
  See 3 Apr. 1844 entry in JS History, vol. E-1, p. 1949.
2. 122
  See 4 Apr. 1844 entry in JS History, vol. E-1, p. 1950.
3. 123
  See 5 Apr. 1844 entry in JS History, vol. E-1, p. 1950.
4. 124
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5. 125
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History Draft [1 January–21 June 1844]

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