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History Draft [1 March–31 December 1843]

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October 1843 • Wednesday Page 76 27 October 1843 • Friday Page 76 28 October 1843 • Saturday Page 76 29 October 1843 • Sunday Page 76 30 October 1843 • Monday Page 77 31 October 1843 • Tuesday Page 77 1 November 1843 • Wednesday Page 77 2 November 1843 • Thursday Page 77 3 November 1843 • Friday Page 77 4 November 1843 • Saturday Page 77 5 November 1843 • Sunday Page 78 6 November 1843 • Monday Page 78 7 November 1843 • Tuesday Page 78 8 November 1843 • Wednesday Page 78 9 November 1843 • Thursday Page 78 11 November 1843 • Saturday Page 78 12 November 1843 • Sunday Page 79 13 November 1843 • Monday Page 79 14 November 1843 • Tuesday Page 79 15 November 1843 • Wednesday Page 79 16 November 1843 • Thursday Page 79 17 November 1843 • Friday Page 79 18 November 1843 • Saturday Page 79 19 November 1843 • Sunday Page 79 20 November 1843 • Monday Page 79 21 November 1843 • Tuesday Page 80 22 November 1843 • Wednesday Page 80 23 November 1843 • Thursday Page 80 24 November 1843 • Friday Page 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Source Note

History draft; handwriting of
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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, John L. Smith, Jonathan Grimshaw, Robert L. Campbell,
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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,
Richard Bentley

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, and
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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; 101 numbered pages plus several inserted pages; CHL. This manuscript covers the period from 1 March 1843 to 31 December 1843.

Historical Introduction

See Introduction to History Drafts, 1844–1856.
Asterisk (*) denotes a "featured" version, which includes an introduction and annotation. *Discourse, 6 April 1843–B, as Reported by William Clayton *Discourse, 6 April 1843–B, as Reported by Willard Richards *Discourse, 6 April 1843–B, as Reported by James Burgess *Discourse, 6 April 1843–B, as Published in Times and Seasons *Instruction, 16 May 1843 *Discourse, 17 May 1843–B *Discourse, 13 April 1843, as Reported by Willard Richards *Minutes, 19 April 1843 *Discourse, 27 May 1843, as Reported by Wilford Woodruff *Discourse, 17 May 1843–A *Minutes, 30 April 1843 *Minutes, 7 April 1843, as Reported by William Clayton *Discourse, 16 April 1843, as Reported by Willard Richards *Discourse, 30 June 1843, as Reported by Willard Richards *Discourse, 30 June 1843, as Reported by Wilford Woodruff *Minutes, 27 May 1843 *Discourse, 21 May 1843, as Reported by Willard Richards *Discourse, 21 May 1843, as Reported by Franklin D. Richards *Discourse, 21 May 1843, as Reported by James Burgess *Discourse, 21 May 1843, as Reported by Howard Coray *Instruction, 2 April 1843, as Reported by Willard Richards [D&C 130] *Instruction, 2 April 1843, as Reported by William Clayton [D&C 130] *Discourse, 16 July 1843, as Reported by William Clayton *Discourse, 16 July 1843, as Reported by Franklin D. Richards *Minutes and Discourse, 29 December 1843 *Minutes and Discourses, 6–7 April 1843, as Reported by William Clayton *Revised Minutes and Discourses, 23 April–circa 8 May 1843

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8 September 1843 • Friday
387

See 8 Sept. 1843 entry in JS History, vol. E-1, p. 1716.


<​Friday Septr. 8th.​> I was at home all day, my
wife

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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being sick
Stephen Markham

9 Feb. 1800–10 Mar. 1878. Carpenter, farmer, stock raiser. Born at Rush (later Avon), Ontario Co., New York. Son of David Markham and Dinah Merry. Moved to Mentor, Geauga Co., Ohio, 1809. Moved to Unionville, Geauga Co., 1810. Married Hannah Hogaboom, before...

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started for
Dixon

Post village in northwestern Illinois, located on Rock River. Area settled and ferry established, spring 1828. Post office established, 1829. John Dixon settled in area with family, 11 Apr. 1830, and purchased ferry. Fort built in area during Black Hawk War...

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with the Court Papers in relation to the writ of
Habeas Corpus

“Have the body”; a written order from a court of competent jurisdiction commanding anyone having a person in custody to produce such person at a certain time and place and to state the reasons why he or she is being held in custody. The court will determine...

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, <​&​> as <​a​> witness.
I directed
Will[ia]m. 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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to go to
Augusta

Located in eastern Iowa Territory, sixteen miles northeast of Nauvoo. Included two post villages: North Augusta on north bank of Skunk River and South Augusta on south bank. Settled 1833. Branch of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Augusta had...

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<​Iowa​> to get a deed signed by
Mr [Levi] 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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<​for the Steamer, “M[ai]d of Iowa”​>. <​Muster day of​> The first Cohort of the training trained
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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held a meeting in Boylston Hall,
Boston

Capital city of Massachusetts, located on eastern seaboard at mouth of Charles River. Founded by Puritans, 1630. Received city charter, 1822. Population in 1820 about 43,000; in 1830 about 61,000; and in 1840 about 93,000. JS’s ancestor Robert Smith emigrated...

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; present
Elders

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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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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,
O[rson] Pratt

19 Sept. 1811–3 Oct. 1881. Farmer, writer, teacher, merchant, surveyor, editor, publisher. Born at Hartford, Washington Co., New York. Son of Jared Pratt and Charity Dickinson. Moved to New Lebanon, Columbia Co., New York, 1814; to Canaan, Columbia Co., fall...

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,
Geoe. 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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,
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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and
J[ohn] E. Page

25 Feb. 1799–14 Oct. 1867. Born at Trenton, Oneida Co., New York. Son of Ebenezer Page and Rachel Hill. Married first Betsey Thompson, 1831, in Huron Co., Ohio. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Emer Harris, 18 Aug. 1833, at Brownhelm...

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.
9 September 1843 • Saturday
388

See 9 Sept. 1843 entry in JS History, vol. E-1, pp. 1716–1726.


<​Saturday 9th.—​> My
wife

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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a little more comfortable.
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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went to
Augusta

Located in eastern Iowa Territory, sixteen miles northeast of Nauvoo. Included two post villages: North Augusta on north bank of Skunk River and South Augusta on south bank. Settled 1833. Branch of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Augusta had...

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got the deed signed by
Mr Moffit [Levi 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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and his wife, and returned in the evening. <​General training of​> The
Nauvoo Legion

A contingent of the Illinois state militia provided for in the Nauvoo city charter. The Nauvoo Legion was organized into two cohorts: one infantry and one cavalry. Each cohort could potentially comprise several thousand men and was overseen by a brigadier...

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. trained
The
Quorum of 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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met 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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in
Boston

Capital city of Massachusetts, located on eastern seaboard at mouth of Charles River. Founded by Puritans, 1630. Received city charter, 1822. Population in 1820 about 43,000; in 1830 about 61,000; and in 1840 about 93,000. JS’s ancestor Robert Smith emigrated...

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at Boylston Hall in
Conference

A meeting where ecclesiastical officers and other church members could conduct church business. The “Articles and Covenants” of the church directed the elders to hold conferences to perform “Church business.” The first of these conferences was held on 9 June...

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16
Branches

An ecclesiastical organization of church members in a particular locale. A branch was generally smaller than a stake or a conference. Branches were also referred to as churches, as in “the Church of Shalersville.” In general, a branch was led by a presiding...

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were represented containing 878 members. <​A great deal of valuable instruction was given by the Twelve and the Hall, a very large one, was crowded A number were
baptized

An ordinance in which an individual is immersed in water for the remission of sins. The Book of Mormon explained that those with necessary authority were to baptize individuals who had repented of their sins. Baptized individuals also received the gift of...

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during conference which lasted three days. <​The Minutes of conference I here insert​>

Insertion in the handwriting of Thomas Bullock.


​>
(Leave room for
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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’s sermon.) <​& copy​>

Insertion in the handwriting of Thomas Bullock.


10 September 1843 • Sunday
389

See 10 Sept. 1843 entry in JS History, vol. E-1, pp. 1726–1730, 1733.


<​Sunday 10th.​> Cold, and considerable rain; Kindled a fire in the
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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for the first time this fall. This is the first rain of any consequence since the first of June; there has been occasional— say three or four slight showers, but not enough to wet the potato hills and the vegetables in the gardens have generally stopped growing on account of the drouth:— even Corn is seriously injured,— much of it by a worm in the ear. Early potatoes are scarce worth digging.
11 September 1843 • Monday
390

See 11 Sept. 1843 entry in JS History, vol. E-1, pp. 1730–1733.


<​Monday 11th.—​> Early this morning a petition was presented to me as Lieut. General to devise means to get the public arms of the
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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for the
Legion

A contingent of the Illinois state militia provided for in the Nauvoo city charter. The Nauvoo Legion was organized into two cohorts: one infantry and one cavalry. Each cohort could potentially comprise several thousand men and was overseen by a brigadier...

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<​*​>.
391

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Election for Probate Justice— weather cold— people cold.
[David] Greenleaf

6 May 1803–7 Apr. 1890. Dry goods merchant, county commissioner, justice of the peace, farmer, postmaster, druggist. Born in Hartford, Hartford Co., Connecticut. Son of David Greenleaf and Nancy Jones. Moved to Boston, ca. 1820. Returned to Hartford, ca. ...

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received Most of the votes 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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,— say 700 votes. Before noon <​*
392

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Whereupon​> I granted the petition, and appointed
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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,
Henry Miller

1 May 1807–9 Oct. 1885. Carpenter, builder, farmer. Born in Lexington, Greene Co., New York. Family resided at Windham, Greene Co., 1810. Son of James Miller and Ruth Arnold. Moved to Illinois, ca. 1829. Married first Elmira Pond, 19 June 1831. Baptized into...

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&
Hosea Stout

18 Sept. 1810–2 Mar. 1889. Farmer, teacher, carpenter, sawmill operator, lawyer. Born near Pleasant Hill, Mercer Co., Kentucky. Son of Joseph Stout and Anna Smith. Moved to Union Township, Clinton Co., Ohio, 1819; to Wilmington, Clinton Co., fall 1824; to...

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a committee to wait on
Governor [Thomas] Ford

5 Dec. 1800–3 Nov. 1850. Schoolteacher, newspaperman, lawyer, politician, judge, author. Born in Uniontown, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania. Son of Robert Ford and Elizabeth Logue Forquer. Moved to St. Louis, 1804; to New Design (later American Bottom), Randolph...

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on the subject.
6 P. M, I met with my brother
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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,
William 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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,
N[ewel] K. Whitney

3/5 Feb. 1795–23 Sept. 1850. Trader, merchant. Born at Marlborough, Windham Co., Vermont. Son of Samuel Whitney and Susanna Kimball. Moved to Fairfield, Herkimer Co., New York, 1803. Merchant at Plattsburg, Clinton Co., New York, 1814. Mercantile clerk for...

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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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, in my private room, where we had a season of prayer for
<​Bror​> 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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’s little daughter who was sick, and
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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who was some better.
12 September 1843 • Tuesday
393

See 12 Sept. 1843 entry in JS History, vol. E-1, p. 1733.


<​Tuesday 12th.​> Rainy day.
Elder [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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started left
Boston

Capital city of Massachusetts, located on eastern seaboard at mouth of Charles River. Founded by Puritans, 1630. Received city charter, 1822. Population in 1820 about 43,000; in 1830 about 61,000; and in 1840 about 93,000. JS’s ancestor Robert Smith emigrated...

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for Portland by Railroad, and while passing through Chesterwoods <​Woods​>

Cancellation and insertion in the handwriting of Thomas Bullock.


, the Engine was thrown off the line <​tracks​>,

Cancellation and insertion in the handwriting of Thomas Bullock.


and with the Baggage cars, smashed to pieces. Several of the passenger trains mounted the ruins, but none of the passengers were injured except two very slightly The Engineer however was killed instantaneously. <​
Elder 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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with most of the passengers remained all night in the woods, and found it very cold.​>
13 September 1843 • Wednesday
394

See 13 Sept. 1843 entry in JS History, vol. E-1, pp. 1733–1734.


<​Wednesday 13​> I attended a lecture at the
Grove

Before partial completion of Nauvoo temple, all large meetings were held outdoors in groves located near east and west sides of temple site. Had portable stands for speakers. JS referred to area as “temple stand” due to its location on brow of hill.

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by Mr. John Finch, a Socialist, from
England

Island nation consisting of southern portion of Great Britain and surrounding smaller islands. Bounded on north by Scotland and on west by Wales. Became province of Roman Empire, first century. Ruled by Romans, through 447. Ruled by Picts, Scots, and Saxons...

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, and said a few words in reply.
<​ex[amine]d.
GAS [George 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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Insertion in the handwriting of Thomas Bullock. This is the point to which the text was examined by George A. Smith.


The following article appears in the Neighbor, copied from “The New Haven (Conn.) Herald”. “
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 Joseph Smith
395

TEXT: “Nauvoo and Joseph Smith” is double underlined.


. A gentleman of this town &c” (<​see Neighbor​>

Insertion in the handwriting of Thomas Bullock.


page 78) write Joseph for Joe.
396

TEXT: “write Joseph for Joe” is circled.


Insertion in the handwriting of Thomas Bullock.


<​to informant​>
<​I insert the doings of the Anti-Mormon meeting at
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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as published in the Warsaw Message of this date, as the <​a​> most perfect <​diabolical​>

Cancellation and insertion in the handwriting of Thomas Bullock.


specimen of black-hearted corruption and falsehood ever spread upon paper: “Great Meeting of Anti-Mormons
397

TEXT: “Great Meeting of Anti-Mormons” is double underlined.


&c &c” <​at bottom (leave ten lines)​>

Insertion in the handwriting of Thomas Bullock.


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Editorial Title
History Draft [1 March–31 December 1843]
ID #
8470
Total Pages
200
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  • Jonathan Grimshaw
  • Thomas Bullock

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  1. [387]

    See 8 Sept. 1843 entry in JS History, vol. E-1, p. 1716.

  2. [388]

    See 9 Sept. 1843 entry in JS History, vol. E-1, pp. 1716–1726.

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    Insertion in the handwriting of Thomas Bullock.

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    Insertion in the handwriting of Thomas Bullock.

  5. [389]

    See 10 Sept. 1843 entry in JS History, vol. E-1, pp. 1726–1730, 1733.

  6. [390]

    See 11 Sept. 1843 entry in JS History, vol. E-1, pp. 1730–1733.

  7. [391]

    TEXT: This asterisk corresponds to another asterisk two lines below, indicating that the text following the second asterisk should be moved here.

  8. [392]

    TEXT: This asterisk corresponds to another asterisk two lines above, indicating that the following text should be moved after the first asterisk.

  9. [393]

    See 12 Sept. 1843 entry in JS History, vol. E-1, p. 1733.

  10. new scribe logo

    Cancellation and insertion in the handwriting of Thomas Bullock.

  11. new scribe logo

    Cancellation and insertion in the handwriting of Thomas Bullock.

  12. [394]

    See 13 Sept. 1843 entry in JS History, vol. E-1, pp. 1733–1734.

  13. new scribe logo

    Insertion in the handwriting of Thomas Bullock. This is the point to which the text was examined by George A. Smith.

  14. [395]

    TEXT: “Nauvoo and Joseph Smith” is double underlined.

  15. new scribe logo

    Insertion in the handwriting of Thomas Bullock.

  16. [396]

    TEXT: “write Joseph for Joe” is circled.

  17. new scribe logo

    Insertion in the handwriting of Thomas Bullock.

  18. new scribe logo

    Cancellation and insertion in the handwriting of Thomas Bullock.

  19. [397]

    TEXT: “Great Meeting of Anti-Mormons” is double underlined.

  20. new scribe logo

    Insertion in the handwriting of Thomas Bullock.

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