History Draft [1 January–21 June 1844]

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  • Historical Introduction
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Tuesday <​Monday​> 13th. At two P. M, attended meeting of the at which the following letter from was read:— “ (April 25th.) (see File) .”
Also the following letter:— “ (see file <​April 26​>) brethren.”
The Clerk <​​> was instructed to answer the above letters <​(which was done)​>, and Elders and were instructed to carry the letters <​answers​>. <​Council Adjourned at 5 P. M.​> <​(See minutes— where are they?)​>
<​(Leave five lines)​>
The Steamer “Maid of Iowa” returned from with 400 bushels of Corn, and 200 bushels of Wheat which had been purchased for the . At 8 P M., I went on board with and visited Capt. .
I insert a letter which I received from , and my answer.—
, Novr. 15th. 1843 (T. & S page 544–5–6–7 & 8, black backs, marked copy) Joseph Smith.”
I instructed to take charge of the books of the “Maid of Iowa”, and to go on board as clerk.
14 May 1844 • Tuesday
<​Tuesday​> 14th.— Rode out about 7 A M. The “Maid of Iowa” started for at 8.30 A M. This afternoon , my old lawyer gave a lecture on the , relating the history of some of my first persecutions; I spoke after he closed, and continued my history to the present time, relating some of the doings of the Apostates in .
At 4 P.M., prayer meeting, few present. Prayed for ’s daughter who was sick. was present.
15 May 1844 • Wednesday
<​Wednesday​> 15th <​[illegible] of E L Bowen for name of Adams​> At home. Much rain this morning<​this the day;—​> <​river running rapidly​>. Mr. <​Chas. F.​> Adams, son of , with , called to see me at the . At 5 P.M., went to my , and heard my letter to read. At 7 P. M., rode to the upper landing with Mr. Adams.
I insert the following editorial from the Times and Seasons:— “We take pleasure (page 535) from pole to pole.”
I copy from the Neighbor:— “To the friends (page 218) General?”
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Monday 13th. At two P. M, attended meeting of the at which the following letter from was read:— “ (April 25th.) (see File) .”
Also the following letter:— “ (see file April 26) brethren.”
was instructed to answer the above letters , and Elders and were instructed to carry the answers. Council Adjourned at 5 P. M. (See minutes— where are they?)
(Leave five lines)
The Steamer “Maid of Iowa” returned from with 400 bushels of Corn, and 200 bushels of Wheat which had been purchased for the . At 8 P M., I went on board with and visited Capt. .
I insert a letter which I received from , and my answer.—
, Novr. 15th. 1843 (T. & S page 544–5–6–7 & 8, black backs, marked copy) Joseph Smith.”
I instructed to take charge of the books of the “Maid of Iowa”, and to go on board as clerk.
14 May 1844 • Tuesday
Tuesday 14th.— Rode out about 7 A M. The “Maid of Iowa” started for at 8.30 A M. This afternoon , my old lawyer gave a lecture on the , relating the history of some of my first persecutions; I spoke after he closed, and continued my history to the present time, relating some of the doings of the Apostates in .
At 4 P.M., prayer meeting, few present. Prayed for ’s daughter who was sick. was present.
15 May 1844 • Wednesday
Wednesday 15th of E L Bowen for name of Adams At home. Much rain the day;— river running rapidly. Mr. Chas. F. Adams, son of , with , called to see me at the . At 5 P.M., went to my , and heard my letter to read. At 7 P. M., rode to the upper landing with Mr. Adams.
I insert the following from the Times and Seasons:— “We take pleasure (page 535) from pole to pole.”
I copy from the Neighbor:— “To the friends (page 218) General?”
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