History Draft [1 July–31 December 1842]

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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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; 25 pages; CHL. This manuscript covers the period from 1 July 1842 to 31 December 1842.
Historical Introduction

See Introduction to History Drafts, 1844–1856.

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<10> Saturday 10th. was the th training of the companies of the , & lest I should be observed by the multitude passing & re-passing, I kept very still. After dark my sent me word a messenger & requested me to return home, as she thought I would be as safe there as anywhere, & I went home safely home, undiscovered.

11 September 1842 • Sunday

<11> Sunday 11. I was at home all day. My letter of the 6th. of Septr. was read to the Saints, at the near the .

The High Priests Quorum met, Several had gone on missions, others were preparing to go, but few were present, & the meeting adjourned Sine die.

12 September 1842 • Monday

<12> Monday 12. Elders “To the Editors Editor (T&S. 926) 1842”)

I was at home all day (LL.201.) s letter of the 7th. inst—

13 September 1842 • Tuesday

<13> Tuesday 13. At home all day. Settled with .

14 September 1842 • Wednesday

<14> Wednesday 14 — At home. gave me a deed of one 1/2 his landed property in though it may be a long time before it will be of any benefit to me. Had a consultation with Esq— In the P.M (L.L. 203, 4) ’— men) [p. 12]

10 September 1842 • Saturday

10 Saturday 10th. was the training of the companies of the , & lest I should be observed by the multitude passing & re-passing, I kept very still. After dark my sent a messenger & requested me to return home, as she thought I would be as safe there as anywhere, & I went safely home, undiscovered.

11 September 1842 • Sunday

11 Sunday 11. I was at home all day. My letter of the 6th. of Septr. was read to the Saints, at the near the .

The High Priests Quorum met, Several had gone missions, others were preparing to go, but few were present, & the meeting adjourned Sine die.

12 September 1842 • Monday

12 Monday 12. “To the Editor (T&S. 926) 1842”)

I was at home all day () s letter of the 7th. inst—

13 September 1842 • Tuesday

13 Tuesday 13. At home all day. Settled with .

14 September 1842 • Wednesday

14 Wednesday 14 — At home. gave me a deed of one 1/2 his landed property in though it may be a long time before it will be of any benefit to me. Had a consultation with Esq— In the P.M (L.L. 203, 4) ’— men) [p. 12]

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Editorial Title
History Draft [1 July–31 December 1842]
ID #
8476
Total Pages
26
Handwriting on This Page
- Willard Richards
Footnotes
1. 62
  See 10 Sept. 1842 entry in JS History, vol. D-1, p. 1401.
2. 63
  See 11 Sept. 1842 entry in JS History, vol. D-1, p. 1401.
3. 64
  See 12 Sept. 1842 entry in JS History, vol. D-1, pp. 1401–1402.
4. 65
  See 13 Sept. 1842 entry in JS History, vol. D-1, p. 1402.
5. 66
  See 14 Sept. 1842 entry in JS History, vol. D-1, pp. 1402–1403.

History Draft [1 July–31 December 1842]

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