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History Draft [1 January–3 March 1843]

1 January 1843 • Sunday Page 1 2 January 1843 • Monday Page 1 3 January 1843 • Tuesday Page 4 4 January 1843 • Wednesday Page 4 5 January 1843 • Thursday Page 5 6 January 1843 • Friday Page 6 7 January 1843 • Saturday Page 7 8 January 1843 • Sunday Page 7 9 January 1843 • Monday Page 7 10 January 1843 • Tuesday Page 8 11 January 1843 • Wednesday Page 8 12 January 1843 • Thursday Page 8 13 January 1843 • Friday Page 8 14 January 1843 • Saturday Page 8 15 January 1843 • Sunday Page 8 16 January 1843 • Monday Page 8 17 January 1843 • Tuesday Page 9 18 January 1843 • Wednesday Page 9 19 January 1843 • Thursday Page 10 20 January 1843 • Friday Page 10 21 January 1843 • Saturday Page 11 22 January 1843 • Sunday Page 11 23 January 1843 • Monday Page 11 24 January 1843 • Tuesday Page 11 25 January 1843 • Wednesday Page 11 26 January 1843 • Thursday Page 11 27 January 1843 • Friday Page 11 28 January 1843 • Saturday Page 11 29 January 1843 • Sunday Page 11 30 January 1843 • Monday Page 13[b] 31 January 1843 • Tuesday Page 13[b] 1 February 1843 • Wednesday Page 13[b] 2 February 1843 • Thursday Page 13[b] 3 February 1843 • Friday Page 13[b] 4 February 1843 • Saturday Page 13[b] 5 February 1843 • Sunday Page 13[b] 6 February 1843 • Monday Page 13[b] 7 February 1843 • Tuesday Page 14 8 February 1843 • Wednesday Page 14 9 February 1843 • Thursday Page 14 10 February 1843 • Friday Page 15 11 February 1843 • Saturday Page 16 12 February 1843 • Sunday Page 17 13 February 1843 • Monday Page 17 14 February 1843 • Tuesday Page 18 15 February 1843 • Wednesday Page 18 16 February 1843 • Thursday Page 18 17 February 1843 • Friday Page 19 18 February 1843 • Saturday Page 19 19 February 1843 • Sunday Page 19 20 February 1843 • Monday Page 19 21 February 1843 • Tuesday Page 20 22 February 1843 • Wednesday Page 24 23 February 1843 • Thursday Page 24 24 February 1843 • Friday Page 24 25 February 1843 • Saturday Page 24 26 February 1843 • Sunday Page 25 27 February 1843 • Monday Page 26 28 February 1843 • Tuesday Page 26 1 March 1843 • Wednesday Page 26 2 March 1843 • Thursday Page 26 3 March 1843 • Friday Page 26

Source Note

History draft; handwriting of
Willard Richards

24 June 1804–11 Mar. 1854. Teacher, lecturer, doctor, clerk, printer, editor, postmaster. Born at Hopkinton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. Son of Joseph Richards and Rhoda Howe. Moved to Richmond, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts, 1813; to Chatham, Columbia Co...

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and
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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; docket in handwriting of Robert L. Campbell; 27 pages; CHL. This manuscript covers the period from 1 January 1843 to 3 March 1843.

Historical Introduction

See Introduction to History Drafts, 1844–1856.
Asterisk (*) denotes a "featured" version, which includes an introduction and annotation. *Discourse, 21 February 1843, as Reported by Willard Richards *Minutes, 10 February 1843 *Minutes, 20 January 1843 *Instruction, 9 February 1843 [D&C 129], as Reported by Willard Richards *Instruction, 9 February 1843 [D&C 129], as Reported by William Clayton *Discourse, 29 January 1843, as Reported by Willard Richards–A *Discourse, 29 January 1843, as Reported by Franklin D. Richards *Discourse, 29 January 1843, as Reported by William Clayton *Discourse, 25 February 1843

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his own responsibility) “and fifty dollars to the
Relief Society

A church organization for women; created in Nauvoo, Illinois, under JS’s direction on 17 March 1842. At the same meeting, Emma Smith was elected president, and she selected two counselors; a secretary and a treasurer were also chosen. The minutes of the society...

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, & same to Fulmer,
64

Probably David Fullmer.


to get Stone to build Joseph a house, & I mean to build a Joseph a house & you may build this, & I will help you. I mean to profit by this: & I will divide the mammoth bones with you. I am guilty of all I have been of which I have been charged. I have signed my name to a petition for to have
William H. Rollison [Rollosson]

8 Jan. 1820–9 Oct. 1864. Merchant, politician, military officer. Born in Williamsburg, James City and York counties, Virginia. Attended Williams College, 1837–1839, in Williamstown, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts. Moved to Nauvoo, Hancock Co., Illinois, ca....

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to have the Post Office. I did not know <​of​> a petition for Joseph Smith”.
I replied I thought I would make a coat but it dont fit the
Dr

14 Mar. 1811–1 Feb. 1878. Justice of the peace, physician, land speculator. Born in Braunston, Northamptonshire, England. Son of John Foster and Jane Knibb. Married Sarah Phinney, 18 July 1837, at Medina Co., Ohio. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of ...

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only in the Post Office; if it does fit any one let them put it on, the bones are Skeletons, & as old Ezekiel said I command that the bones flesh and sinews shall <​to​> come upon them and <​that​> they may live be clothed.
22 February 1843 • Wednesday
65

See 22 Feb. 1843 entry in JS History, vol. D-1, p. 1476.


February Wednesday 22. At nine this morning brother Abel Owen presented a claim to send of considerable amount against
Carter Cahoon & Co.

A mercantile company likely established in June 1835, composed of partners Reynolds Cahoon, Jared Carter, and Hyrum Smith. The company was an outgrowth of their role as members of the committee to build the House of the Lord in Kirtland, Ohio; the funds they...

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<​
Kirtland

Located ten miles south of Lake Erie. Settled by 1811. Organized by 1818. Latter-day Saint missionaries visited township, early Nov. 1830; many residents joined Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Population in 1830 about 55 Latter-day Saints and...

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​>

Insertion in the handwriting of Willard Richards.


& notes of
Oliver Granger

7 Feb. 1794–23/25 Aug. 1841. Sheriff, church agent. Born at Phelps, Ontario Co., New York. Son of Pierce Granger and Clarissa Trumble. Married Lydia Dibble, 8 Sept. 1813, at Phelps. Member of Methodist church and licensed exhorter. Sheriff of Ontario Co. ...

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of about $700. for payment, he said he was poor & not unable to labor & wanted something to live on. I told him to burn the papers & I fully would help him. He gave me the papers & I gave him an order on
Mr. [John] Cowan

25 Apr. 1781–7 Nov. 1853. Farmer. Born near Harpers Ferry, Berkeley Co., Virginia (later in West Virginia). Son of James Cowan Sr. and Mary Russell. Moved near Lebanon, Hamilton Co., Ohio, Nov. 1800. Married first Miss Sewell, ca. 1801. Married second Sarah...

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for fifteen dollars worth of provisions, this was a gift, as the
Church

The Book of Mormon related that when Christ set up his church in the Americas, “they which were baptized in the name of Jesus, were called the church of Christ.” The first name used to denote the church JS organized on 6 April 1830 was “the Church of Christ...

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was not obligated to pay those debts. I rode about the
City

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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with
Mr Cowan

25 Apr. 1781–7 Nov. 1853. Farmer. Born near Harpers Ferry, Berkeley Co., Virginia (later in West Virginia). Son of James Cowan Sr. and Mary Russell. Moved near Lebanon, Hamilton Co., Ohio, Nov. 1800. Married first Miss Sewell, ca. 1801. Married second Sarah...

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during the day & read in German.
The latest accounts from the East Indies state that the Cholera was raging in Burmah, Asia, with <​to a​> fearful extent, whole villages in the interior have become desolate either by flight or death.
23 February 1843 • Thursday
66

See 23 Feb. 1843 entry in JS History, vol. D-1, p. 1476.


Thursday 23. This morning read German & rode out a few miles on horseback but did not get off my horse. In the afternoon
Mr [Walter] Bagby

3 Apr. 1801–after July 1845. School commissioner, tax collector. Born in Amherst Co., Virginia. Son of John Bagby and Matilda Davis. Moved to Barren Co., Kentucky, 1817. Married Eliza McClure, 2 Jan. 1831, in Barren Co. Moved to Carthage, Hancock Co., Illinois...

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called to collect
County

Formed from Pike Co., 1825. Described in 1837 as predominantly prairie and “deficient in timber.” Early settlers came mainly from mid-Atlantic and southern states. Population in 1835 about 3,200; in 1840 about 9,900; and in 1844 at least 15,000. Carthage ...

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&
State

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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Taxes. bro. Dixon called concerning some lost or stolen property I burned twenty three dollars of City Scrip saying <​& while it was​> burning, said, so may all unsound & uncurrent money go down. Gave my
Clerk

24 June 1804–11 Mar. 1854. Teacher, lecturer, doctor, clerk, printer, editor, postmaster. Born at Hopkinton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. Son of Joseph Richards and Rhoda Howe. Moved to Richmond, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts, 1813; to Chatham, Columbia Co...

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instructions to pay no more Taxes on the Hodgkiss <​Hotchkiss​>

All graphite corrections on this page are in the handwriting of Willard Richards.


purchase.
Elder

A male leader in the church generally; an ecclesiastical and priesthood office or one holding that office; a proselytizing missionary. The Book of Mormon explained that elders ordained priests and teachers and administered “the flesh and blood of Christ unto...

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Amasa Lyman

30 Mar. 1813–4 Feb. 1877. Boatman, gunsmith, farmer. Born at Lyman, Grafton Co., New Hampshire. Son of Roswell Lyman and Martha Mason. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Lyman E. Johnson, 27 Apr. 1832. Moved to Hiram, Portage Co....

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started for
Shokoquon

Located on east bank of Mississippi River, about twenty-five miles upriver from Nauvoo. Laid out by Robert McQueen and Charles A. Smith, 1836. Location for landing rafts of lumber cut in Wisconsin Territory forests. Population never exceeded 300. JS visited...

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this morning, & commenced preaching in that place
24 February 1843 • Friday
67

See 24 Feb. 1843 entry in JS History, vol. D-1, pp. 1476–1483.


Friday 24. Rode out with
Elder

A male leader in the church generally; an ecclesiastical and priesthood office or one holding that office; a proselytizing missionary. The Book of Mormon explained that elders ordained priests and teachers and administered “the flesh and blood of Christ unto...

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B[righam] Young

1 June 1801–29 Aug. 1877. Carpenter, painter, glazier, colonizer. Born at Whitingham, Windham Co., Vermont. Son of John Young and Abigail (Nabby) Howe. Brought up in Methodist household; later joined Methodist church. Moved to Sherburne, Chenango Co., New...

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, dined abroad, rode to
Dr. [Robert D.] Foster

14 Mar. 1811–1 Feb. 1878. Justice of the peace, physician, land speculator. Born in Braunston, Northamptonshire, England. Son of John Foster and Jane Knibb. Married Sarah Phinney, 18 July 1837, at Medina Co., Ohio. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of ...

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’s, called on
Dr. Foster

14 Mar. 1811–1 Feb. 1878. Justice of the peace, physician, land speculator. Born in Braunston, Northamptonshire, England. Son of John Foster and Jane Knibb. Married Sarah Phinney, 18 July 1837, at Medina Co., Ohio. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of ...

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had some conversation about the Post Office & several other matters: returned to my
office

Term usually applied to JS’s private office, which was located at various places during JS’s lifetime, including his home. From fall 1840 until completion of JS’s brick store, office was located on second floor of a new building, possibly on Water Street ...

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& at 3 o clock walked out with
Elder Young

1 June 1801–29 Aug. 1877. Carpenter, painter, glazier, colonizer. Born at Whitingham, Windham Co., Vermont. Son of John Young and Abigail (Nabby) Howe. Brought up in Methodist household; later joined Methodist church. Moved to Sherburne, Chenango Co., New...

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having closed <​about this time​> hvsing closed In reply to
W[illiam] W. Phelps

17 Feb. 1792–7 Mar. 1872. Writer, teacher, printer, newspaper editor, publisher, postmaster, lawyer. Born at Hanover, Morris Co., New Jersey. Son of Enon Phelps and Mehitabel Goldsmith. Moved to Homer, Cortland Co., New York, 1800. Married Sally Waterman,...

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vade mecum or “Go with me” of 20 January last I dictated the following answer which I delivered about this time “To
W. W. Phelps

17 Feb. 1792–7 Mar. 1872. Writer, teacher, printer, newspaper editor, publisher, postmaster, lawyer. Born at Hanover, Morris Co., New Jersey. Son of Enon Phelps and Mehitabel Goldsmith. Moved to Homer, Cortland Co., New York, 1800. Married Sally Waterman,...

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” (T. & S. 82. 83. 84. <​85.​>) Joseph Smith”—
25 February 1843 • Saturday
68

See 25 Feb. 1843 entry in JS History, vol. D-1, pp. 1483–1484.


Saturday 25 This morning bro.
Samuel C. Brown

10 Oct. 1820–1858. Newspaper publisher. Born in Winchester, Frederick Co., Virginia. Son of David Brown and Mary Parkins. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, by Oct. 1841. Ordained an elder, by 7 Oct. 1841. Preached in Frederick Co....

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gave me <​made me a present of​> a Gold Watch— <​I​> spent the forenoon in the City Council— the Council passed “an ordinance in relation to Internments”: also “An Ordinance in relation to the duties of the City Attorney”: also “An Ordinance concerning a Market on Main Street” [p. 24]
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Footnotes

  1. [64]

    Probably David Fullmer.

  2. [65]

    See 22 Feb. 1843 entry in JS History, vol. D-1, p. 1476.

  3. new scribe logo

    Insertion in the handwriting of Willard Richards.

  4. [66]

    See 23 Feb. 1843 entry in JS History, vol. D-1, p. 1476.

  5. new scribe logo

    All graphite corrections on this page are in the handwriting of Willard Richards.

  6. [67]

    See 24 Feb. 1843 entry in JS History, vol. D-1, pp. 1476–1483.

  7. [68]

    See 25 Feb. 1843 entry in JS History, vol. D-1, pp. 1483–1484.

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