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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

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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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<​9​> We returd to
Bro Samuel

13 Mar. 1808–30 July 1844. Farmer, logger, scribe, builder, tavern operator. Born at Tunbridge, Orange Co., Vermont. Son of Joseph Smith Sr. and Lucy Mack. Moved to Royalton, Windsor Co., Vermont, by Mar. 1810; to Lebanon, Grafton Co., New Hampshire, 1811...

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’s just before the close of the meeting at the school house where
Elder Tayler [John Taylor]

1 Nov. 1808–25 July 1887. Preacher, editor, publisher, politician. Born at Milnthorpe, Westmoreland, England. Son of James Taylor and Agnes Taylor, members of Church of England. Around age sixteen, joined Methodist church and was local preacher. Migrated ...

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preached, After passing the usual salutations with several who had caled to see me. Singing the Jubilee. &c, retired to rest.
10 January 1843 • Tuesday
12

See 10 Jan. 1843 entry in JS History, vol. D-1, p. 1453.


<​11 <​10​>​> Tuesday 10th At 8½. AM. We started for
Nauvoo

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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, and stopping only to water at the public well in
Carthage

Located eighteen miles southeast of Nauvoo. Settled 1831. Designated Hancock Co. seat, Mar. 1833. Incorporated as town, 27 Feb. 1837. Population in 1839 about 300. Population in 1844 about 400. Site of acute opposition to Latter-day Saints, early 1840s. Site...

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, arrived at my home at 2½ P.M found my family well, who, with many friends assembled to greet us on our safe return. & my freedom. My <​aged​>
Mother

8 July 1775–14 May 1856. Oilcloth painter, nurse, fund-raiser, author. Born at Gilsum, Cheshire Co., New Hampshire. Daughter of Solomon Mack Sr. and Lydia Gates. Moved to Montague, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, 1779; to Tunbridge, Orange Co., Vermont, 1788...

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came in and got hold of my arm before I saw her, which producd a veray agreable Surprize, on my part, and the Old Lady was overjoyed to behold her Son free once more.
11 January 1843 • Wednesday
13

See 11 Jan. 1843 entry in JS History, vol. D-1, pp. 1453–1454.


<​11​> Wednesday 11th I rode out with
Emma

10 July 1804–30 Apr. 1879. Scribe, editor, boardinghouse operator, clothier. Born at Willingborough Township (later in Harmony), Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania. Daughter of Isaac Hale and Elizabeth Lewis. Member of Methodist church at Harmony (later in Oakland...

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, this morning, desyning to go to Bro <​Isaac​> Russel[l]s, and apologize for breaking his carriage on our retun from
Springfield

Settled by 1819. Incorporated as town, 1832. Became capital of Illinois, 1837. Incorporated as city, 1840. Sangamon Co. seat. Population in 1840 about 2,600. Stake of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints organized in Springfield, Nov. 1840; discontinued...

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, but broke a sleigh shoe, & returd home, where I received a visit from a company of Gentlemen & Ladies from
Farmington

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, on the
Des Moines River

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, who left 2½ P.M. I directed letters of invitation <​to be written​> from myself &
Lady

10 July 1804–30 Apr. 1879. Scribe, editor, boardinghouse operator, clothier. Born at Willingborough Township (later in Harmony), Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania. Daughter of Isaac Hale and Elizabeth Lewis. Member of Methodist church at Harmony (later in Oakland...

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, for a dinner party, at my home, on Wednesday next. at 10 A M, <​to be​> directed to, Brothers
Wilson, Law

26 Feb. 1806–15 Oct. 1876. Merchant, millwright, land speculator, farmer. Born in Ireland. Son of Richard Law and Ann Hunter. Immigrated to U.S. and settled in Springfield Township, Mercer Co., Pennsylvania, by 1820. Moved to Delaware Township, Mercer Co....

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,
Wm Law

8 Sept. 1809–12/19 Jan. 1892. Merchant, millwright, physician. Born in Co. Tyrone, Ireland. Son of Richard Law and Ann Hunter. Immigrated to U.S. and settled in Springfield Township, Mercer Co., Pennsylvania, by 1820. Moved to Delaware Township, Mercer Co...

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,
Hyrum Smith

9 Feb. 1800–27 June 1844. Farmer, cooper. Born at Tunbridge, Orange Co., Vermont. Son of Joseph Smith Sr. and Lucy Mack. Moved to Randolph, Orange Co., 1802; back to Tunbridge, before May 1803; to Royalton, Windsor Co., Vermont, 1804; to Sharon, Windsor Co...

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,
Samuel Bennet[t]

Ca. 1810–May 1893. Market inspector, barometer manufacturer, physician. Born in England. Married Selina Campion, 9 Aug. 1836. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, by 1839, in U.S. Ordained an elder, 23 Dec. 1839, in Philadelphia. Served...

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John Taylor

1 Nov. 1808–25 July 1887. Preacher, editor, publisher, politician. Born at Milnthorpe, Westmoreland, England. Son of James Taylor and Agnes Taylor, members of Church of England. Around age sixteen, joined Methodist church and was local preacher. Migrated ...

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,
Wm Marks

15 Nov. 1792–22 May 1872. Farmer, printer, publisher, postmaster. Born at Rutland, Rutland Co., Vermont. Son of Cornell (Cornwall) Marks and Sarah Goodrich. Married first Rosannah R. Robinson, 2 May 1813. Lived at Portage, Allegany Co., New York, where he...

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,
Peter Haws

17 Feb. 1796–1862. Farmer, miller, businessman. Born in Leeds Co., Johnstown District (later in Ontario), Upper Canada. Son of Edward Haws and Polly. Married Charlotte Harrington. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Moved to Kirtland...

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,
Orson Hyde

8 Jan. 1805–28 Nov. 1878. Laborer, clerk, storekeeper, teacher, editor, businessman, lawyer, judge. Born at Oxford, New Haven Co., Connecticut. Son of Nathan Hyde and Sally Thorpe. Moved to Derby, New Haven Co., 1812. Moved to Kirtland, Geauga Co., Ohio, ...

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,
Henry G. Sherwood

20 Apr. 1785–24 Nov. 1867. Surveyor. Born at Kingsbury, Washington Co., New York. Son of Newcomb Sherwood and a woman whose maiden name was Tolman (first name unidentified). Married first Jane J. McManagal (McMangle) of Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland, ca. 1824...

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,
Wm Clayton

17 July 1814–4 Dec. 1879. Bookkeeper, clerk. Born at Charnock Moss, Penwortham, Lancashire, England. Son of Thomas Clayton and Ann Critchley. Married Ruth Moon, 9 Oct. 1836, at Penwortham. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Heber...

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,
Jabez Durphy [Durfee]

23 Dec. 1791–Apr. 1867. Carpenter, millwright. Born in Tiverton, Newport Co., Rhode Island. Son of Perry Durfee and Annie Salisbury. Married first Electa Cranston, ca. 1811, in Tiverton. Moved to Lenox, Madison Co., New York, by 1820. Moved to New London,...

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, H[arvey] Tate
Edward Hunter

22 June 1793–16 Oct. 1883. Farmer, currier, surveyor, merchant. Born at Newtown Township, Delaware Co., Pennsylvania. Son of Edward Hunter and Hannah Maris. Volunteer cavalryman in Delaware Co. militia, 1822–1829. Served as Delaware Co. commissioner. Moved...

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,
Theodore Turl[e]y

10 Apr. 1801–12 Aug. 1871. Mechanic, gunsmith, brewer, farmer, blacksmith, gristmill operator. Born at Birmingham, Warwickshire, England. Son of William Turley and Elizabeth Yates. Associated with Methodism, by 1818. Married Frances Amelia Kimberley, 26 Nov...

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,
Shadra[c]h Roundy

1 Jan. 1789–4 July 1872. Merchant. Born at Rockingham, Windham Co., Vermont. Son of Uriah Roundy and Lucretia Needham. Married Betsy Quimby, 22 June 1814, at Rockingham. Lived at Spafford, Onondaga Co., New York. Member of Freewill Baptist Church in Spafford...

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,
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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,
Arthur Millikin

9 May 1817–23 Apr. 1882. Clerk, saddler, laborer, baggage master. Born at Saco, York Co., Maine. Son of Edward Millikin and Hannah Andrews. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, ca. 1835. Moved to Kirtland, Geauga Co., Ohio, by 1837. ...

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,
Brigham 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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,
H[eber] C. Kimball

14 June 1801–22 June 1868. Blacksmith, potter. Born at Sheldon, Franklin Co., Vermont. Son of Solomon Farnham Kimball and Anna Spaulding. Married Vilate Murray, 22 Nov. 1822, at Mendon, Monroe Co., New York. Member of Baptist church at Mendon, 1831. Baptized...

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Wilford Woodruff

1 Mar. 1807–2 Sept. 1898. Farmer, miller. Born at Farmington, Hartford Co., Connecticut. Son of Aphek Woodruff and Beulah Thompson. Moved to Richland, Oswego Co., New York, 1832. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Zera Pulsipher,...

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,
Geo A Smith

26 June 1817–1 Sept. 1875. Born at Potsdam, St. Lawrence Co., New York. Son of John Smith and Clarissa Lyman. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Joseph H. Wakefield, 10 Sept. 1832, at Potsdam. Moved to Kirtland, Geauga Co., Ohio,...

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,
Alpheus Cutler

29 Feb. 1784–10 June 1864. Stonemason. Born in Plainfield, Cheshire Co., New Hampshire. Son of Knight Cutler and Elizabeth Boyd. Married Lois Lathrop, 17 Nov. 1808, in Lebanon, Grafton Co., New Hampshire. Moved to Upper Lisle, Broome Co., New York, ca. 1808...

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,
Reynolds Cahoon

30 Apr. 1790–29 Apr. 1861. Farmer, tanner, builder. Born at Cambridge, Washington Co., New York. Son of William Cahoon Jr. and Mehitable Hodges. Married Thirza Stiles, 11 Dec. 1810. Moved to northeastern Ohio, 1811. Located at Harpersfield, Ashtabula Co.,...

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& their Ladies; also, Mr
Levi Moffatt [Moffet]

10 May 1800–31 Mar. 1857. Miller, merchant. Born in Oppenheim, Montgomery Co., New York. Son of John Moffet and Abigail. Moved to Trumbull Co., Ohio, by 1820. Married first Elizabeth Keck, 29 Jan. 1824, in Trumbull Co. Led group of settlers to Des Moines ...

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, & A
[Carlos] Granger

15 June 1790–after 1850. Wainwright. Born in Suffield, Hartford Co., Connecticut. Son of Bildad Granger and Hannah Caulkin. Married Sarah Stiles, 31 May 1813. Moved to Painesville, Geauga Co., Ohio, by 1820. Described himself as “friendly” to Latter-day Saints...

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& Ladies. And My Mother,
Lucy [Mack] Smith

8 July 1775–14 May 1856. Oilcloth painter, nurse, fund-raiser, author. Born at Gilsum, Cheshire Co., New Hampshire. Daughter of Solomon Mack Sr. and Lydia Gates. Moved to Montague, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, 1779; to Tunbridge, Orange Co., Vermont, 1788...

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, & Sisters
Eliza R. Snow

21 Jan. 1804–5 Dec. 1887. Poet, teacher, seamstress, milliner. Born in Becket, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts. Daughter of Oliver Snow and Rosetta Leonora Pettibone. Moved to Mantua, Trumbull Co., Ohio, ca. 1806. Member of Baptist church. Baptized into Church...

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. &—
[Hannah] Ells

4 Mar. 1808–after June 1845. Dressmaker. Born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland, England. Daughter of Thomas Ells and Hannah Smart. Immigrated to U.S. and resided in Nauvoo, Hancock Co., Illinois, by 1841. Operated a dressmaking business in Nauvoo. Identified...

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,— On hearing of my invitations for a dinner, The
Twelve

Members of a governing body in the church, with special administrative and proselytizing responsibilities. A June 1829 revelation commanded Oliver Cowdery and David Whitmer to call twelve disciples, similar to the twelve apostles in the New Testament and ...

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issued the following “Proclamation to the Saints in
Nauvoo

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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(Wasp 147) Clerk”
12 January 1843 • Thursday
14

See 12 Jan. 1843 entry in JS History, vol. D-1, p. 1454.


<​12​> Thursday 12, At home all day.
13 January 1843 • Friday
15

See 13 Jan. 1843 entry in JS History, vol. D-1, p. 1454.


<​13—​> Friday 13 At home till near Sun Set, then went to Bro
Wm Marks

15 Nov. 1792–22 May 1872. Farmer, printer, publisher, postmaster. Born at Rutland, Rutland Co., Vermont. Son of Cornell (Cornwall) Marks and Sarah Goodrich. Married first Rosannah R. Robinson, 2 May 1813. Lived at Portage, Allegany Co., New York, where he...

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to with,
Dr [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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to See Sophia Marks. who was sick; heard her relate her vision or dream of a visit from her Two Brothers who were dead touching the associations & relations of another world.
14 January 1843 • Saturday
16

See 14 Jan. 1843 entry in JS History, vol. D-1, p. 1454.


<​14​> Saturday 14th. Rode out with
Emma

10 July 1804–30 Apr. 1879. Scribe, editor, boardinghouse operator, clothier. Born at Willingborough Township (later in Harmony), Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania. Daughter of Isaac Hale and Elizabeth Lewis. Member of Methodist church at Harmony (later in Oakland...

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in the morning. At 10 A. M. Attended City Council. & in the evening called the Quorum together in my chamber to pray for Sophia Marks, who was very sick.—
15 January 1843 • Sunday
17

See 15 Jan. 1843 entry in JS History, vol. D-1, p. 1454.


<​15​> Sunday 15. I spent at home with my family.
16 January 1843 • Monday
18

See 16 Jan. 1843 entry in JS History, vol. D-1, pp. 1454–1455.


<​16​> Monday 16 I was about home— & directed a letter to be written As follows,
Nauvoo

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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Janary 16 (L.B <​243​>) J. S. [p. 8]
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Footnotes

  1. [12]

    See 10 Jan. 1843 entry in JS History, vol. D-1, p. 1453.

  2. [13]

    See 11 Jan. 1843 entry in JS History, vol. D-1, pp. 1453–1454.

  3. [14]

    See 12 Jan. 1843 entry in JS History, vol. D-1, p. 1454.

  4. [15]

    See 13 Jan. 1843 entry in JS History, vol. D-1, p. 1454.

  5. [16]

    See 14 Jan. 1843 entry in JS History, vol. D-1, p. 1454.

  6. [17]

    See 15 Jan. 1843 entry in JS History, vol. D-1, p. 1454.

  7. [18]

    See 16 Jan. 1843 entry in JS History, vol. D-1, pp. 1454–1455.

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